I’ve broken down the elemental body constitutions into three main body types. Each body type is an integration of several traditions including Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), and Mayan tradition. We all contain each body type to a certain degree; it’s more of a matter of understanding where we are at a given time and how we can achieve a greater balance through diet, tonic herbs, daily practice, and emotional awakening....
Not sure where to begin? With so many options and new types of equipment hitting the market each year, it’s tough to decipher the must-have fitness tools from those that will likely collect dust. That’s why we’ve created this list of the best home gym equipment for every fitness level. In other words, everything you need to crush your home fitness goals. The machine caters to every fitness level, so it’s one piece of equipment you won’t outgrow....
Here’s what spirituality and mental health experts want you to know about the dark night of the soul’s six distinct stages and how to get through them stronger than ever. According to Anna Yusim, M.D., a psychiatrist and the author of Fulfilled: How the Science of Spirituality Can Help You Live a Happier, More Meaningful Life, “The dark night of the soul is essentially any time when our darkness comes to the forefront....
Brain fog is characterized by cognitive impairments to memory, attention, executive function, and the speed of cognitive processing. It is not a medical condition itself but rather symptomatic of an underlying condition that can range from poor nutrition or illness to undiagnosed food sensitivities or sleep deprivation. When aspartame is ingested, it breaks down into three different compounds: aspartic acid, phenylalanine, and methanol. When consumed in isolated and large amounts, as in aspartame, they then are able to cross the blood-brain barrier, excite the brain cells, and trigger their death....
Compared to modern grains, like rice and pasta, ancient grains tend to have greater health benefits1. This is likely because they still contain their nutrient-rich kernel, functional medicine doctor and registered dietitian Elizabeth Boham, M.D., M.S., R.D., explains. “The kernel contains the bran, endosperm, and germ,” she says. “These germ and bran are rich in the fiber, minerals, vitamins, and phytochemicals.” “The fiber in whole grains also works to slow down the absorption of your food and as a result decreases your blood sugar and insulin spike after a meal,” Boham says....
The limbic system is a powerful force, so sexual or romantic yearning tends to overpower thoughts from our higher-order prefrontal cortex. As Fisher points out, “We can overlook a great number of problems” in the object of our desire. First, we tend to be drawn to people who are similar to us. We’re commonly attracted to those who remind us of loved ones, such as parents, former significant others, or friends....
Much to his parents’ surprise, James’ statements had some uncanny similarities to a pilot named James Huston who had died during World War II—nearly 50 years before James Leininger was born. In other words: It seems little boy James had experienced memories of a past life. From those statistics, we can infer that a child is more likely to have a past life memory if it’s associated with some sort of trauma from their previous life....
