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This article first appeared in dailymail.co.uk and is written by Mark Prigg An ingredient used in traditional Chinese medicine could help treat obesity, researchers have found. They say an extract from the thunder god vine reduces food intake and causes up to a 45% decrease in body weight in obese mice. The weight-loss compound, calledRead more

Since ancient times, people have searched for a fountain of youth, a way to defy age and stay forever young. Although archaeologists doubt there ever was a “fountain,” there exists ancient secrets to looking beautiful without the chemical-laden cosmetics, washes, and creams. Even American author Mark Twain had a say in it. “Life would beRead more

This article first appeared in prdaily.com and is written by Bryan Evans The practice of public relations is not what it used to be. In the past, great care and effort went into crafting messages and pitch development. For example, when Julius Caesar wrote his compelling pitch in 50 B.C., his vivid portrayal of militaryRead more

Across the planet, hundreds of millions do it every day. Scientists, spiritual leaders and Hollywood celebrities publicly endorse it. And countless studies have proven its benefits – from physical healing to mental and emotional wellbeing to amplified creativity, focus and intuition. Yet ask the average person if meditation could be the answer to world peace…Read more

Most people are aware that our brains operate in two general ways – the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious mind controls our regular, day to day activities. Things like driving a car, writing down a note, or eating your food are all controlled by the conscious mind. Your brain sends direct instructions to yourRead more

This article first appeared in breakingmuscle.com and is written by Timothy Bell The world of fitness is fast paced, ever changing, and quickly growing. We’re always seeking the newest, brightest, and most recent programs and techniques. But what if you went in the other direction? What if we looked to the past for inspiration? TheRead more

This article first appeared in natureworldnews.com and is written by Brian Stallard Most Western professionals view traditional Chinese medicine with a great deal of skepticism. However, every once in a while, modern science finds evidence that some ancient practitioners were truly on to something. Such was the case with one remedy that was recently foundRead more

This article first appeared in wired.co.uk and is written by Liat Clark Different types of meditation elicit different types of physiological response, and can vastly improve cognitive skills. A team from the National University of Singapore (NUS) explored four types of meditation practiced by Buddhists, from two main branches of the tradition, Vajrayana (Deity andRead more

This article first appeared in huffingtonpost.com and is written by Jordan K. Turgeon “What was on the grocery list, again?” “Where did I park my car?” “Did I turn off the coffee maker?” These are just a few examples of questions most of us have probably asked ourselves at some point. And though we’ll probablyRead more

This article first appeared in theweek.com and is written by Eric Barker 3. Make it a treat. We want everything and we want it yesterday. The Stoics, on the other hand, used to deliberately walk around on cold days without a coat. Or skip meals to become hungry. Why? Denying yourself something makes you appreciateRead more