Also known as ‘smart drugs’, nootropics are often touted as magical pills that will solve your procrastination issues, and give you superpowers. Here’s nine natural options to help you figure out what works for you.

Unless you’re a climate change denier, you know that climate change is a thing. If you’ve read even slightly beyond the headlines, you know it’s a really serious thing. Climate change has huge ramifications for the environment, the economy, and the health of ourselves and our loved ones. How do ...

Chronic stress is one of the leading causes of illness in North America—implicated in everything from asthma to heart disease—and, given the recent pandemic, it’s never been more prevalent. If you’ve been spending the last few months stressed out and anxious , natural remedies can help. In particular, a group ...

There is nothing worse than watching your child suffer. If you are a parent or guardian of a child with arthritis, you might be desperate to find some relief for them. Perhaps berries can be a part of your daily care routine. Always talk to your doctor before starting new ...

Anyone who is noise sensitive can tell you that sound matters. If you live in an urban setting, the noises around you—traffic, construction zones, people yelling—are likely affecting you in ways you aren’t registering. Environmental noise can affect your work performance, your creativity, your relationships, and your overall well being. ...

If anyone can say they came to healing honestly, it’s Aliya U. Tnaliyeva. Born and raised in the former Soviet Union, Tnaliyeva grew up in a medical household. Her father was a physician, her mother a nurse, and her siblings were dentists, “I’ve always been fascinated by the health industry,” ...

Practitioner Spotlight – Ameenah Thobani Born in Karachi, Pakistan, reiki master Ameenah Thobani was introduced to the amazing benefits of meditation very early on in her life. As a young child, Thobani was up for 4 a.m. meditation every day with her parents, and this daily practice turned out to ...

People have been carrying dandelion seeds from place to place since before recorded history. It is believed that the seeds were brought to the American continent when it was colonized by Europeans, nestled in with the garden supplies that women brought with them to start their new lives—this “weed” was considered precious enough to be given real estate in what must have been very limited packing space.

The Magical Journey of Mugwort "Mugwort is a wonderful ally for those who feel themselves to be too restrained; coming to know this plant inevitably causes unpredictable behavior that heals rather than hurts, coaxing our bodies and attitudes out of stagnation, helping us remember merriment of spirit." - Judith Berger, ...

With summer arriving while many of us are still experiencing the limits of social distancing, we could all use a little help in the mental wellness department. You may be searching for ways to get outside—at a distance—and brighten up your life. If you’re like many others who have been ...