Millions of adults reach for sleep aids or anti-anxiety medications each year, but a growing number are looking at what has been sitting in apothecary cabinets for centuries. Valerian root, a plant-based supplement derived from Valeriana officinalis, has been used since ancient Greece and Rome to calm the nervous system and encourage sleep. What is new...
Traditional & Indigenous Healing
Celebrate ancient healing systems including Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Indigenous practices that support balance and vitality.
2026 looks set to be a vibrant year in the night sky, with numerous lunar events scheduled throughout the year. Just weeks into the year, the lunar calendar is already packed with exceptional events. A total Blood Moon eclipse arrives in March, and multiple supermoons will brighten the night sky. However, August will bring this...
Dates and butter might look like a TikTok trend, yet the pairing carries a much older story. Across deserts and trading routes, people relied on dates for quick strength and on animal fats for staying power. Today, the same combination appears again, this time as a small bite that promises comfort and possibly deep nourishment....
Low back pain persists as the leading cause for work loss, disability and reduction of quality of life across the world. In 2020, over half a billion prevalent cases of low back pain were recorded. Low back pain is characterized by 3 types of pain occurring simultaneously which are nociceptive (physical damage to muscles or...
The Mashco Piro live deep in the Peruvian Amazon and are among the largest indigenous tribes to shun the outside world. However, members of the Amazon tribe have recently been seen entering a nearby village as loggers continue to encroach on their territory. This has raised alarm bells as they typically stay away from outsiders and...
Is feng shui real or just superstition? Science shows that some practices actually work, though not always for the reasons tradition claims. This ancient Chinese system aims to improve health by arranging spaces to guide energy flow. Critics call it a myth, but research keeps finding real effects behind certain ideas. The bedroom offers a...
In a major policy reversal, Officials plans to ban recreational weed use in less than two years after becoming the first Asian nation to legitimize cannabis. The landmark decision in 2022 had sparked a wave of optimism among cannabis advocates and entrepreneurs. Government officials are now moving quickly to restrict non-medical use due to growing...
Modern life can cloud our spiritual clarity. Between responsibilities, distractions, and habits we barely question, many of us unknowingly engage in behaviors that drain our spiritual energy. These behaviors, often repeated daily, can disrupt our vibration, weaken our aura, and interfere with the connection to our higher selves. Below is a list of 25 spiritually...
After more than a century, the Yurok Tribe has reclaimed over 47,000 acres of ancestral land along California’s Klamath River. Once taken during the Gold Rush, this territory was sold to timber companies, cutting off access to sacred sites. Now, thanks to decades of advocacy and a $56 million deal, the Yurok have restored their...
Grounding, also known as earthing, connects your body directly to Earth’s natural electrical charge. This practice occurs through skin contact with the ground or specialized indoor equipment. This ancient practice is purported to transfer electrons from the Earth’s surface into your body to restore electrical balance. It’s claimed that grounding can reduce inflammation, improve sleep...
For over 3,000 years, the benefits of shilajit have held a longstanding use in Ayurveda. Recently, modern medicine has delved into this resins promise for potentially enhancing overall health and wellness. It is a traditional herbal medicine that is available in supplements and is purported to increase fertility, support bone and heart health. However, due...
Bitter melon, also known as bitter gourd or Momordica charantia, belongs to the squash family. This tropical vine produces oblong, green fruits with bumpy exteriors that resemble cucumbers. The plant grows naturally in India and other Asian countries. People cultivate it globally for its fruit, which is a staple in many types of Asian culinary...