Computers and machines can do many things for us but they will never be able to feel for us. Emotion is central and unique to our human experience yet it is only now starting to be recognized as a valuable form of intelligence. Research strongly suggests that emotions play a greater role Read more…
Do you often experience a disconnect between your mind and body? The body is where your consciousness flows seamlessly through all parts of your being, influencing every aspect of what you feel and perceive. Yet many of us are stuck in our head/thoughts oblivious to the wisdom, memories, information, feelings Read more…
If the placebo effect continues on its current trajectory, American pharmaceutical companies may find it increasingly difficult to get consumers to buy new drugs.” -Carolyn Gregoire, Huffington Post Researchers are perplexed by recent studies that have placebos performing very well compared to new and experimental pharmaceuticals. Meanwhile, the science of Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is echoing Read more…
More than just a blood-pumping organ, the heart begins its rhythmic cadence long before the brain forms. The heart’s electromagnetic field is also about 50 times stronger than the brain and has neurons along with its’ own nervous system. The synergistic, efficient, and harmonious functioning of the body’s various systems Read more…
Unlocking the ‘Muscle of the Soul’ Do you spend much time sitting in front of a computer, on a plane, or in a car? If so your hips may be locked up, causing you undue stress and fear. The Psoas Muscle is known as the “muscle of the soul”. It Read more…
Probably all of them at some point or another! None of these roles can stand alone, they are dependent on a relationship dynamic. We all experience villains in various forms. It could be a co-worker, an ex-lover, a boss, or a political leader that makes life miserable for us. The Read more…
Dopamine is a naturally occurring neurotransmitter in our brains associated with pleasure, addiction, and reward
Understanding the Cocktail of Chemicals that Fuel our Consciousness: As we dive into the complex and beautiful neurochemical cocktail that fuels our brains, serotonin is a bit of an enigma. Research shows that serotonin plays an important role in regulating mood, appetite, sleep, and dreaming. It can have both a sedating or stimulating effect and this is somehow related Read more…
When many become one, what is the self? We are much more than we realize! There are communities of living organisms sharing your body. A basic understanding of the Human Microbiome can change the way we think of ourselves. Let’s delve into the miracle of life that each of us Read more…