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This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Betsi Iris Mufson We all love feeling passionate and alive, but what ignites passion is different for all of us. I enjoy bringing my passion to mundane tasks (sweeping, cleaning), but instantly feel passionate when I’m swimming in the sea or dancing to my favorite music. The recipesRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Dr. Daniel Hsu In the West, acupuncture is still sometimes dismissed — even as more western doctors are incorporating the practice into their treatment plans. Nonetheless, acupuncture is becoming increasingly recognized as an effective treatment for relieving pain, easing stress and even combating insomnia. And in the rightRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Beth Ash You’ve heard rumors of the health benefits of wine, and there are many. I’d like to reinforce those and point out other ways wine makes our life better. If you’re interested even slightly in this article, you likely don’t need a reason for drinking wine, butRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Autumn Bolin McKelvey The world isn’t short on events that make us worry. Sometimes, when it all feels too overwhelming, l’ll admit I fantasize about shutting myself off from society and retreating to a cave to find my inner zen. But since when is avoiding reality considered theRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Marcus Julian Felicetti We live in a degenerate civilization that has forgotten how to eat and move. We are shadows of our ancient ancestors. We have devolved from those great humans who lived in health and harmony with nature for thousands of years. Generally in our modern world,Read more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Rina Jakubowicz My deepest passion is learning. I’ve travelled far and wide to study with different teachers, but I’ve also consciously developed a daily practice of learning. Every day I dedicate myself to learning about the way things work — communication, nature, music, love, emotions, healing, science, andRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Julie Piatt   Whether you’re on a Paleo, vegan, vegetarian, pescetarian, slow-carb, low-carb or Mediterranean diet, every single healthy nutritional protocol on the planet shares one common theme: getting more whole, plant-based foods into your diet is a good thing for your health and the planet. But howRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by David G. Arenson The mind — our healer and link to the infinite, the substance of inexorable timelessness, the expansive mystery that travels with us throughout our visit to this world and beyond … What if mind were a projection of a holographic universe? Healing is a smallRead more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Ann Shepherd Many people believe that the harnessing the power of thought, specifically positive thinking, is the key to a successful life (whatever ‘success’ may mean). But really, what makes a thought positive… or for that matter, negative? A thought is simply a thought; it just…IS, isn’t it?Read more

This article first appeared in mindbodygreen.com and is written by Sharee James   If you were to complement your running with the deep stretches practiced in Yin yoga, ailments like joint wear or tight hamstrings could become a thing of the past. Unlike more dynamic types of yoga — like Bikram, vinyasa or Ashtanga — that develop stamina andRead more