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Albert Einstein is my kind of guy. Although undeniably one of the greatest scientists who ever lived, he did not see the world simply through the narrow focus of physics. Although his views on religion and the existence of God are far from clear...due in no small part to his (I suspect deliberately) ambiguous comments on these subjects, he appears to have had a spiritual side and despite his great knowledge and understanding of the workings of the universe, he maintained childlike wonderment at that which we call reality. Einstein famously said "Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind". Although open to interpretation, my take on what he was saying is that without the ability to see scientific findings in the context of a greater whole those findings serve little purpose and do nothing to furthering our understanding of reality and of the human experience. Equally, to...

As someone who has suffered from chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) for over two decades from the young age of 11 I have come to see that we need to use every tool at our disposal to help us manage chronic illness and live life to its fullest. Starting around 10 years ago a began flirting with various forms of meditation and eventually settled into regular practice of a form of meditative practice that involves the repetitive chanting of a mantra (word or phrase). Whether the mantra itself is important is up for debate as it seems to me at least that the rhythm of the chanting is the important aspect, leading the brain into a state of syncronisation, focus, and relaxation. What I know for certain is that my practise of mantra meditation has empowered me to build and maintain The Environmental Illness Resource website, obtain a bachelor's degree in...

If you suffer from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), sick building syndrome, allergies, asthma, or other respiratory problems you may own or be thinking of buying an air purifier to purify the air in your home and relieve your symptoms. Modern air purifiers are certainly extremely efficient at removing troublesome chemicals from the air with their HEPA, carbon and zeolite filters. They do have their drawbacks however. They can be expensive to buy, the filters need replacing periodically, they can be noisy, and they add to your electricity bills. There is an alternative however that many of you may not have considered......house plants! That's right, research has demonstrated that certain plants are highly effective natural air purifiers. Not only that but they are cheaper to buy than their manmade counterparts, don't require filter changes, are silent, use no electricity, are much more attractive, and may even contribute to our happiness! One...

 I'd like to tell you about my experiences with LifeWave patches. After initial skepticism I can report that I am quite frankly amazed and excited by them.

For those who don't know, a company called LifeWave Inc has been promoting a range of skin patches, much like nicotine patches, which they claim have various specific effects on the body. For instance, there are patches for increasing

Heart disease is the main cause of premature death in the United States and worldwide. It is very important to monitor the health of your heart. A timely visit to a cardiologist may save your life and prevent complications that heart disease may cause. It can be complex for a regular person to know when to see a cardiologist. However, these 9 reasons may assist you in knowing when schedule an appointment with a cardiologist. 1. Diabetes Diabetes is linked to an increased risk of heart disease. Poorly controlled blood sugar affects your blood vessels and makes you more prone to developing coronary artery disease. Your cardiologist along with primary care physician may develop prevention strategies. This will help lower your risk of heart diseases. 2. High blood pressure High blood pressure is a risk factor for heart disease. Permanently high blood pressure cause your heart to work harder to...

There’s a reason why mothers everywhere harp on their kids to do household chores. As adults, we know it’s essential to keep the home tidy. However, it doesn’t mean that we look forward to doing it.   Nonetheless, no one can deny that once they finish cleaning their homes, they feel a lot happier.   It might not be evident at the start, but decluttering your home has a significant influence on your overall mood. If you don’t know how, here are the five surprising reasons that decluttering your home can make you happier: 1. You feel accomplished When we get home after a long day of work, you’re likely feeling relieved for finishing the workday. What you don’t want to do is to cap that off with stress when you see the mess at home.   No matter how productive you are at work, you might feel like you...

Several medical conditions affect your appearance as well as your smile. This is where cosmetic dentistry comes in. It includes several dental procedures that can help restore your original smile and fix several dental issues. This is a field of dentistry that is aimed at bringing a positive change to your teeth and smile. It is essential for oral health and also the overall health of the patient. There are many different types of cosmetic dentistry procedures like teeth whitening, dental veneers, dental bonding, etc. This article explains how cosmetic dentistry can help boost one’s self-esteem. It is a must-read for those considering visiting a dentist in Midlothian, VA. How Cosmetic Dentistry can help boost Self Esteem Almost all of us feel confident about our smile, however, in the case where a person has a medical condition that affects their smile it tends to be quite embarrassing and they are...

Ask anyone about the lockdown and the strictest regulations implemented where they live, and you’ll likely get an avalanche of a response claiming that they cannot possibly get used to this way of life. Yes, it can be inconvenient to have a limited amount of time to do your shopping and to be careful to stay those six feet away. The long lines at the pharmacy also don’t help, and not to mention working remotely with the kids jumping around in an attempt not to disturb you. However, for people with underlying health issues and chronical illness of any kind, the pandemic has brought on a surge of issues, and among them fear. Whether you’re suffering from asthma, diabetes, or you have a heart condition, or anything in between, life during the coronavirus pandemic can be stressful to say the least. To cope, you need to have a set of...

There’s no better time than now to do some thorough spring cleaning in your home.   For one, keeping a clean house makes it easier for you to work well while at home. Aside from that, it’s going to boost your mood. But most importantly, it’s going to make it harder for germs and bacteria to grow and to compromise your health and that of your loved ones.   However, if you clean your home to make people remain healthy, then it won’t make sense to use cleaning products that harm the environment. Luckily, there are several ways you can change your previous cleaning habits this Spring to make it more eco-friendly.   Here are some of them: 1. Use Lemon One of the most common ways people have changed their cleaning habits is by using homemade cleaning solutions. People use convenient and available household items and products that they...

In these busy days, we all are desire to become successful students because we are conscious that the key of triumph is hidden in the depth of education that’s why we are attempting to get the dream grades in each sort of exam. But I don’t know why students are not pick up the hands of online academic writers at the time of facing the colossal piece of hassles? Nevertheless, in order to resolve all the dilemmas of the student which he perceives in the journey of student life. So before the wastage of time, let us pen down on these specific points which are seen beneficial in this particular expedition.   Coherence  First of all, before dropping the theme of the paper, you should familiar with the terms of paper because unless you are not conscious through the terminologies of it so the appearance of the paper will not attract the...

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There are a lot of unexpected moments that are bound to happen in life and there might come a time when you have to fight just to survive. Whether it be hiking or maybe camping, it sure would not hurt you if you are prepared for basically anything there is out there. What would you do if you are in the forest and then suddenly, you got lost? Survival is one of the most important things that you need to learn: you need to be able to know what to do if you are faced with a life and death type of situation and this is where the Best Survival Books are going to come into play. Checking them out is going to be the best possible choice that you can make and here are some that you might want to look into. Edible wild plants In this book, you...

When someone mentions cancer you have to admit that you instantly feel some sort of discomfort. This is because most of us have had some experience with cancer at some point of our lives – you have either experienced any sort of cancer yourself both minor or major, or you have lost someone dear because of it. There are also people who are constantly afraid of cancer because of the reasons mentioned above and they are constantly looking for ways to prevent cancer. According to a recent research heart diseases are the number one cause of death in the U.S. and guess who holds the second place? Cancer. There are over a hundred different types of cancers and all these types have something in common - certain cells in the body begin to divide constantly and abnormally and invade the nearby tissues and organs.  This is why we as adults...

The marijuana plant is known to contain chemicals that may be helpful in the treatment of a whole range of symptoms or illnesses so numerous people are of the opinion that it should be made legal for purely medical purposes. Actually, a growing number of American states are legalizing marijuana for clinical use if they haven’t already. The efficacy of marijuana in the treatment of epilepsy has inspired many scientists to specifically breed marijuana plants and make CBD (Cannabidiol) in an oil form exclusively for treatment purposes. These drugs are not intoxicating and are not preferred by recreational users. Regular use of marijuana for medical purposes should be treated as a fairly novel practice and therefore, we are not very sure about its effects on individuals, who are weakened by illness or disease. It is believed that more caution must be exercised before the administration of medical marijuana in people...

by Anonymous Contributor We've all heard the saying "your health is your wealth". What does that really mean? Perhaps if I get healthy I will get wealthy? Maybe when I'm in great health that's all I will need in this world. Both statements are true. Your Health is your wealth. Let's dive in shall we. I was 24 years young, drinking monsters to stay up while working the graveyard shift at a local grocery store in El Paso, Texas. During the day I ate at my job, Whataburger. Between all the fast food and energy drinks I was feeling like CRAP, at the age of 24! I was tired, very tired, always tired, until one day I got tired of being tired. Sick and tired of being sick and tired. Well, believe it or not I wasn't always sick but you get the gist. I was always tired, not only from...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 50 million Americans suffer from chronic pain. In fact, the overall chronic pain prevalence in the United States is higher than that of heart disease, diabetes, and cancer combined. Many sufferers turn to medications to control their pain, but these medications have lots of side effects and can bring a lot of harm to health.  Many experts believe that in some chronic pain cases proper diet and getting enough nutrients are one of the best options to reduce pain intensity and manage pain attacks. It's true that you can change your body chemistry every time you eat. You can take your health into your own hands by adding foods or supplements that can support your health and modify your behavior accordingly to reduce your pain. Diet and Chronic Pain Inflammation is a natural process that occurs when your body fights...

When it comes to dealing with mental health problems, it can get tricky to look for a solution to your problems yourself. Even though you might have convinced yourself to look for an anxiety therapist in Charlotte, NC, your anxiety may get the better of you and stop you from making the right decision multiple times. At a time like this, it’s best to try taking one step at a time to avoid getting overwhelmed. Before getting into the details of dealing with panic attacks and severe anxiety, it’s important to understand what anxiety is in the first place. Although we don’t recommend a self-diagnosis, it can’t hurt to take precautions even if you don’t suffer from a chronic anxiety disorder. Anxiety is known to be a mental disorder that is generally associated with the emotion of fear. However, it cannot be categorized to be as simple as an emotion...

For many people, hair loss is a very traumatic experience, especially for women since most of them take great pride in their voluminous locks. Loss of hair can often result in the loss of confidence and can affect many parts of one’s life. But why hair loss occurs and how you can battle it? Learn everything you need to know about this uncomfortable issue.  What causes it? Before we tackle some ways for battling hair loss, let’s see why it occurs in the first place. Most people lose hair constantly—about 100-150 hairs a day—and this is called normal shedding. However, when your scalp starts to become visible or your hair starts coming off too much, you might be experiencing hair loss. The most common issue is known as telogen effluvium and this type of temporary hair loss is mostly caused by stress. Other hair loss issues can be caused by...

Scuba diving in Phuket is definitely something that you should look out for if you plan on visiting Thailand. It is one of the tourist attractions there and this is definitely for a reason. You want to make sure that you are going to be able to enjoy things as they are and this means that you should at least learn more about it before you go there. The warm season from November to April would be the best time to go to the place but it is really a good place to go diving all year around as well. Here are some of the things that you might want to keep your eyes on. Meet new people Phuket attracts tons and thousands of people that hails from different part of the world. So, if you happen to be a solo traveler, you will surely meet a lot of new...

Digital world and online portals undoubtedly have numerous benefits where you can easily know almost about everything. Hair transplant is one of the most searched cosmetic procedures which are known to be the most effective hair loss solution. But due to oversaturated hair transplant industry every clinic is advertising to portray that they are best which makes the people confuse while choosing the hair transplant clinic. Various false statements and attractive discounts are imposed to lure the patients that make desperate and casual hair loss sufferers into trap. The cheaper hair transplant clinics and newbie could be dangerous for your dreams of desirable hair transplant. Therefore, it is wise to choose the best hair transplant surgeon and best renowned hair transplant clinic to avoid your dreams to be shattered. Always look for accredited and renowned hair transplant surgeon who has high experience, in depth knowledge and expert skills. Hair transplant...