Insights
Healing the Body with Our Own Stem Cells with Christian Drapeau
With Christian Drapeau Christian Drapeau is one of the leading Stem Cell scientists today. He is one of America’s best known advocates for Adult Stem Cell research and the health applications of Adult Stem Cell science. He gained recognition when his breakthrough theory gained widespread interest across the scientific and
People are just as happy as they make up their minds to be.
By adopting mindful approaches, we can learn to use digital tools in ways that enhance our lives without compromising our well-being.
Changing Your Mood to Change Your Life: Practical Strategies for Better Outcomes
With Dr Pedram Shojai NY Times Best Selling author and film maker. Taoist Abbot and Qigong master. Husband and dad. I’m here to help you
Breaking Free from People-Pleasing – The Urban Monk’s Guide to Healthy Boundaries
With Dr Pedram Shojai NY Times Best Selling author and film maker. Taoist Abbot and Qigong master. Husband and dad. I’m here to help you
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Elevate Your Mindfulness: 5 Crucial Steps for the Intermediate Meditator
In the journey of mindfulness, the intermediate stage can often feel like a plateau. You’ve mastered the basics, but perhaps you’re yearning to deepen your practice.
Best Habits for Amplifying your Energy Reserves
For most stable, 9 in the morning until 5 in the evening, two-hour-daily-commute Americans, the word “habit” is probably used most in terms of something you’d like to quit.
Smoking… drinking… eating junk food…
Or if you’re a forward-thinking progressive person intent on self-actualization, you may find yourself preoccupied with
Healthy Hormones and Looking at Menopause Differently with Dr Sharon Stills
Meet Dr Sharon Stills Dr. Sharon Stills is a Naturopathic Medical Doctor providing comprehensive health care, therapeutic and diagnostic services to patients worldwide. She combines her conventional medical training, data-driven science, cutting-edge diagnostic tools and a deep knowledge of natural healing to effectively identify and treat health concerns ranging from
What Can Home-Made Elderberry Syrup Do for Your Gut?
Judging by the national shortage of yeast in grocery stores, we can safely presume that we’re all getting creative with our at-home concoctions. You can only make pasta alfredo so many times without starting to feel bloated, sluggish, and greasy. (Note: the number of times may vary from person to
Diet and Nutrition
5 Urban Monk Recipes: Wholesome and Delicious Meals for Inner Harmony
Eating healthily and mindfully is a cornerstone of the Urban Monk lifestyle. The Urban Monk philosophy encourages a deep understanding of nourishment, where food is not just about sustenance but also about holistic well-being.
Supercharge Your Energy with Urban Monk Nutrition Hacks
Armed with this knowledge of energy-boosting foods, the next step is to incorporate these hacks into our daily dietary routines. Here’s how you can do it:
Wellness
Shutting Down the Mind – The Art of Deep Sleep Preparation with Dr Pedram Shojai
With Dr Pedram Shojai NY Times Best Selling author and film maker. Taoist Abbot and Qigong master. Husband and dad. I’m here to help you find your way and be healthy and happy. I don’t want to be your guru…just someone who’ll help point the way. If you’re looking for
Building a Healthy Home. A discussion with Ryan Blaser
Meet Ryan Blaser Ryan Blaser is the accomplished Founder and CEO of Test My Home, an environmental company dedicated to improving people’s health and wellbeing. As a functional medicine doctor for your home, Ryan uses his expertise in building biology and healthy home consulting to identify and address toxic sources
Living a non-toxic lifestyle with Warren Phillips
Meet Warren Phillips Warren Phillips, M.S., the Non-Toxic Dad, is a social movement that educates individuals to choose a non-toxic lifestyle. A passionate and energetic individual, he lives by his words and works tirelessly to educate the world about avoiding and removing toxins. Non-Toxic Dad has reached and impacted over
Integrative Approaches to Raising Healthy and Resilient Children with Dr Joel Warsh
Meet Dr Joel Warsh Joel Warsh is a Board-Certified Pediatrician in Los Angeles, California who specializes in Parenting, Wellness and Integrative Medicine. He grew up in Toronto, Canada and completed degrees in Kinesiology, Psychology and Epidemiology and Community Health before earning his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College. He
Mastering Work-Life Balance and Athletic Performance with Gabby Reece
Meet Gabby Reece Gabrielle Reece is not only a volleyball legend, but an inspirational health and fitness leader, podcast host, corporate speaker, New York Times bestselling author, wife, and mother. The former professional beach volleyball player and Nike’s first female spokeswoman is the definition of both athleticism and beauty. Gabby
Embracing Sensuality: A Conversation with Deborah Kagan
Meet Deborah Kagan Deborah Kagan is an author and mentor with years of practice being a turned-on woman. She supports entrepreneurs, small business owners, consultants, creatives and the career-oriented to tap into their innate power and connect with their mojo – a source of true self-esteem. Her methods combine over
Gardening
Controlled Burns, Indigenous Practices, and the California Wildfires
2,000 year-old trees in one of America’s most storied parks have been fighting for their lives since the California wildfires started raging in the last
Spring Time in TCM – Plus, 5 Plants You Can Forage
It almost feels like if you say it out loud, you’ll jinx it. But the weather is starting to change for those of us in
“Plants Tell You What They’re For,” Says Evan Cohen
What did people do when they felt anxious 300 years ago? Were they too uncivilized to recognize it? Did we consider it simply part of
Gut Health
The Power of Probiotics: Understanding the Role of Good Bacteria in Our Gut
Recent studies have shown that the balance of bacteria in our gut can impact our immune system, mood, and even weight management.
The Microbiome and Aging: How Our Gut Bacteria Changes as We Get Older
While the composition of the microbiome is unique to each individual, there are certain patterns that emerge as we age.
Fitness
How Exercise Can Help Combat Exhaustion and Improve Your Overall Health
Many people experience fatigue, especially when they lead busy lives or are under a lot of stress.
Physical Fitness to Get Your Gut Health in Gear
A lot can happen in 42 days. Habits form, people fall in love, zucchinis grow. And according to recent research, the bacteria in the gut microbiome changes after only 42 days — or six weeks — of exercise. That’s without changing your diet, medication, or anything else. A burgeoning field
Physical Fitness to Get Your Gut Health in Gear
A lot can happen in 42 days.
Habits form, people fall in love, zucchinis grow.
And according to recent research, the bacteria in the gut microbiome changes after only 42 days — or six weeks — of exercise. That’s without changing your diet, medication, or anything else.
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Gee, I’d Never Heard of That! Isn’t that NEAT…
Calorie-counters and gym junkies alike generally have a baseline understanding of how many calories different exercises can burn, what various levels of intensity feel like, and what to expect from a body that’s in a calorie deficit rather than a calorie surplus. But in reality, the body is always burning
Mental health
Can Holistic Health Practices Slow Down Alzheimer’s?
As the medical community continues to explore ways to slow down the progression of this disease, attention is being drawn towards the potential benefits of holistic health practices.
The Power of Positive Thinking: How Mind Impacts Body
This comprehensive article will delve into the power of positive thinking, exploring how the mind affects the body, and providing practical strategies to harness this power.
Sleep
The Power of Naps: How Short Rests Boost Your Energy and Brain Function
As humans, we often underestimate the power of taking a nap. It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life and forget to prioritize rest. However, research has shown that taking a short nap can provide numerous benefits to our overall health and well-being. Why
Caveman Skills Modern Man Still Can’t Do Without
The more we’ve moved humanity indoors, automated our skills away, and gotten our experience of the world filtered and sent to us through screens… The more we’ve lost touch with some of the vital skills cavemen and prehistoric men learned in order to survive. We’re only able to tell an
How Sleepless Nights Affect Your Gut
It’s becoming common knowledge in scientific circles that our guts, or “second brains,” have a symbiotic relationship with almost every other system in our bodies. What this means is that the composition of your microbiome is not only influenced by your body’s systems… But that it influences them as well.
The Importance of a Bedtime Routine: How to Train Your Body for a Better Night’s Sleep
As our lives become increasingly busy, it’s common for our sleep schedules to suffer. We might stay up late working, watching TV, or scrolling through social media, and then struggle to wake up in the morning feeling rested and alert.
Relationships
Unveiling the Mystery: What Is the 6th Love Language?
In the realm of interpersonal connections and intimate relationships, the concept of “love languages” plays a pivotal role.
Beyond Words and Actions: The 6th Love Language and Its Impact
In this article, we delve into the depths of this sixth love language and explore its profound impact on our connections with others.
Finance
How to Use Free Market Capitalism the Right Way
We hear it all the time – America runs on free market capitalism.
But what does that mean? Is it the same as garden variety capitalism? While we make an attempt to educate ourselves
Compartmentalizing Growth: You and the 100 Day Year
Ask most entrepreneurs the secret to their success, and before they say generational wealth, they’ll likely say “compartmentalization.”
What that means simply is the ability to break down information and tasks into discrete parts.
Ignoring Your Budget: Worse for your Mental Health than Sleep Loss
Have you ever wondered why it feels so good to cross something off of your list? There’s a psychological principle, known as the “Zeigarnik effect,” named for its discoveress Bluma Zeigarnik, that comes close to
Do You Know What Kind of Money Manager You Are?
And make no mistake – if you have any money at all, you are a money manager. Those of us not ranked among the financial 1% may not consider our relationships with money… well, managed. But