One can argue that perfectionism can bring out the best in us and others in certain situations. The great inventors, artists, scientists, engineers and architects in history undoubtedly found themselves struggling to realize exactly what was in their heads. But for many of us perfectionists, we might be more focused on finding the perfect angle for the hat on our head, or perfect way to end an email. "What's wrong with that?", you may ask. Well nothing, if it causes you no tension and doesn't drive the people around you mad. 

By Guest Writer Paul Brundtland

Millions of people take toxic cholesterol and blood pressure lowering drugs that may do nothing to reduce heart disease specific mortality. Statins for example have been linked to over 300 adverse health effects. Pomegranate juice, on the other hand, actually reverses underlying pathologies of the cardiovascular system that lead to bypass surgeries and heart attacks. Researchers have identified 3 ways pomegranate heals the cardiovascular system. 

By Contributing Writer Sayer Ji

As unlikely as it may sound, when we slow down and take the time to appreciate all the good in our lives — rather than what we are dissatisfied with — a radical change in our physiology occurs. The simple act of gratitude has been scientifically shown to balance our heart rhythms and nervous system, leading to favorable changes in immunity and hormonal equilibrium, as well as increased production of the anti-aging compound DHEA. 

By Contributing Writer Carolanne Wright

Although the term is fairly well known, most people know very little about the astrological phenomenon of Mercury Retrograde other than the popular interpretation of it simply as a period of frequent miscommunication. In this article I hope to offer some clarity on what Mercury Retrograde actually means, how retrograde activity affects and reflects our energy, and how we can integrate it into our lives. 

By Contributing Writer Simon Vorster

The ego is not bad. At its core, the ego is a survival program with the primary function of keeping you alive. Its purpose is to produce and your project reality, and it does a great job for what it was intended. But here is the problem: because the ego is responsible for survival, it is hypersensitive to threats – both physical and emotional, and especially threats to the ego itself. So, if you are not in charge of the program, it controls you, so it is important to understand how the program operates. 

By Contributing Writer Nanice Ellis

Many people in the spiritual and conscious communities know about astral projection. There are dimensions higher and more subtle than the astral (5th) dimension and the ‘higher’ you go, the most abstract and mind/soul-blowing things become. These are dimensions invisible to physical sight and they are unquantifiable so science cannot ever observe or compact them into a box. It wasn’t easy, but we’ve put together what we feel is as best as we could describe the indescribable. We hope you can experience these firsthand because there is nothing quite like the direct experience of the highest possible realms of Reality in existence. But before we attempt at doing so, here’s a guide that can take you into these higher dimensions of infinite Reality. 

By Guest Writer Paul Lenda

From the get-go I want to clarify that by “victim mentality” I do not refer to those who have been hurt and are earnestly trying to heal. I refer instead to those who have been hurt, as many of us have been, and take on victimhood as an identity, finding every reason not to heal and blaming their terminal misfortune on any number of external causes. A victim’s insistence on stagnating in pain is like venom secreted through their insides. And although they avoid the tough work of healing, and thrive on negative attention, only they can turn the corner. 

By Contributing Writer Jack Adam Weber

I don’t even need to ask who’s feeling this. We’re all experiencing turbulent vibrational times right now. Whatever the source, it's causing a sense of disassociation, scrambled sleep cycles, tension, difficulty concentrating, low energy, emotional turmoil, and even confusion in our thinking. And it’s a very real challenge that needs to be acknowledged. Know you’re not alone, first and foremost. This is hitting all of us. But it can be weathered with full empowerment. 

By contributing writer Zen Gardner

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Many people go through their lives in a constant hunt for someone else’s energy. It is unconscious in many people. All they know is that when they control others they feel better. What they don’t realise is that this sense of feeling better costs the other person. It is their energy that is stolen. 

By Guest Writer Julian Websdale

There are many natural herbs that inhibit histamines in the body. Most natural antihistamines help to deter symptoms associated with an overactive immune system. They may also help quiet allergy symptoms such as itchy eyes, sinus congestion, and difficulty breathing. Here are the top 5 herbs which address some of the most common allergy symptoms. 

By Guest Writer Dr. Edward F. Group

Although officials continue to downplay the health effects of the Fukushima disaster, many are (re)turning to the proven medicinal properties of natural substances to help them maintain good thyroid health amid rising levels of environmental radiation. Here are some simple and natural things you can do to keep your thyroid in optimum condition. 

Under controlled experimental conditions, Nina Kulagina could (among other things) separate an egg yoke from the white from a distance of 6 feet - using only her intention. Meanwhile, Soviet research demonstrated qualitatively that a skeptic’s mere presence does have an effect on a psychic’s ability to function properly. 

By Guest Writer Brendan D. Murphy