By Dave Pributsky None of us are getting enough sleep. Whether it’s because of school, a social life, a stressful job, starting a family, or all of the above, fitting in eight hours of sleep has become a luxury many of us can no longer afford. According to the National Sleep Foundation, adults need between […]

When dining out, remember these smart eating tips so that you will remain healthy. #healthydiningout

Your subconscious can affect just about anything, both psychological and physical, so hypnosis can be used as a treatment adjunct for most health issues. #Hypnosis and self-hypnosis are great tools that can help you overcome barriers that may be preventing you from implementing healthy lifestyle strategies.

Late winter is a time for rest and rejuvenation, according to Ayurveda. So even though Punxsutawney Phil didn’t see his shadow this year, and an early spring is predicted here in the Northern Hemisphere, we still have a few weeks to take advantage of this seasonal downtime. Many of us living in colder climates are making the shift from Vata Season (fall/early winter) to Kapha Season (late winter/spring). You can feel the cold, dry, lightness of Vata shifting to the cold, damp, heaviness of Kapha. This is a very tenuous time for the body (and the mind, as well). #Ayurveda cautions us to give extra TLC to ourselves as we make the transition.

Fasting may help people lose weight, but new research suggests going without food may also boost human metabolic activity, generate antioxidants, and help reverse some effects of aging. Scientists at the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) and Kyoto University identified 30 previously-unreported substances whose quantity increases during #fasting and indicate a variety of health benefits.

Laura Wells shares her research on the #poleshift: when; what to expect prior to & during shift; safe locations; bug out survival bag; and more. (PLEASE DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH AS WELL!)

#Virtualreality has come along way from being science fiction to be a working product, and research suggests that experiencing simulated environments could increase empathy. A recent study at Standford Virtual Human Interaction Lab found that participants who took part in the VR experience “becoming homeless” increased not only levels of empathy but also had long-lasting effects.

Theoretical physicists and astrophysicists, investigating irregularities in the cosmic microwave background (the ‘afterglow’ of the Big Bang), have found there is substantial evidence supporting a #holographic explanation of the universe. A holographic universe, an idea first suggested in the 1990s, is one where all the information that makes up our 3-D ‘reality’ (plus time) is contained in a 2-D surface on its boundaries.

Your hobbies, habits and preferences are meticulously tracked by Facebook, and your personal data is then sold to whomever wants access to it — ostensibly for targeted marketing purposes, but there are no safeguards in place to prevent scammers and political agents from using the data. #facebookspying #facebookcensorship

It’s The 2nd Annual REAL Fake News Awards with James Corbett – that ceremony where the worst Fake News offenders of the past year are dishonoured with the shameful Dino awards. #fakenews

Social users of the “10 Year Challenge” Meme should be wary that algorithms could use their data to harvest points for facial recognition.

You may want to grab some tissues before you watch this incredibly moving music video (with an awesome message) titled “The Flower” with Michael Franti and Victoria Canal.

Most investors have heard of the ‘Buffet Indicator’, a simple but effective way of looking at the size of the stock market compared to the size of the economy. But have you heard of Mike Maloney’s ‘Market Fragility Index’? It’s an extension of the Buffet Indicator that introduces some very important data. Check out this video to see what it is, how it works, and what is warning about right now. #stockmarket

This article presents some of the primary things you need to know before cleaning plexiglass or Clear Acrylic Sheets in your home or office.

Discovering and fulfilling your life purpose is your ultimate goal, because that’s what you’re here to do! …And for a very good reason.
This is probably the most exciting process – self-discovery. When you discover what you’re here to do your horizons open up and the way forward suddenly becomes clear. It’s like a breath of fresh air.

Americans in all walks of life are creating companies with business models driven by social purpose, not just their own pocketbook priorities. Sixty-four thousand companies in the U.S., for example, are structured as “cooperatives” set up to benefit workers, members, consumers, and the broader society. Worldwide, one in ten employed people works in coops; and one billion in ninety-six countries are members of coops. #consciousbusiness