Consuming a western diet for as little as one week can subtly impair brain function and encourage slim and otherwise healthy young people to overeat, scientists claim. Researchers found that after seven days on a high fat, high added sugar diet, volunteers in their 20s scored worse on memory tests and found junk food more…
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After eating a particularly unhealthy meal, have you ever noticed that you don’t feel too great? Maybe you suffer from a headache; perhaps your digestion becomes sluggish; or, maybe you suffer from a bout of anxiety or depression for several days. If this sounds familiar, read on to discover more about the link between nutrition…
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If you know anything about Japanese culture, you know how deep it is. Indeed, it is a fascinating place with fascinating people. From the Samurai, ninjas, and Geishas, to anime, sumo wrestling, and Zen archery, Japan is a cultural anthropologist’s dream. The Japanese also possess an incredibly unique mindset, which, due to relations early in…
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An increasing number of studies suggest that supplementation with a combination of micronutrients benefits people with mental health issues. The results of randomized controlled trials show that vitamin and mineral supplements are effective alternative medications for people with psychiatric conditions. According to experts, supplementation allows people to meet their daily nutritional requirements, which helps ensure optimal brain functioning.…
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We all like to think we are in control of our decisions, but these are often influenced by many factors around us, leading our thought processes in one direction. What is distinction bias? Distinction bias is the influence of making a choice when presented with two similar options side by side simultaneously. This is a…
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There is an endocrine gland within our bodies that, when unimpeded, receives more blood flow per cubic volume than almost any organ in the body, including the heart.[1][2] It has been written about in masked language, or painted in art throughout the ages, and represented in a staggering number of ways for thousands of years…
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There are many reasons why you might not be living your life right now and be putting it on hold instead. None of them are ever good ones! Let’s look at the reasons why we might not be living in the present, and how to live our lives right now. Reasons for putting your life…
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Spirituality can be a very vague term and has many unique definitions depending on who you ask. It is often assumed to be connected to religions, but some might disagree. Spiritual atheists aren’t religious at all but instead, believe in “spirit” by another definition. To put it simply, a spiritual person is someone who is not concerned…
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When it comes to setting goals, many of us can formulate a plan but have a hard time carrying out our vision. Perhaps it’s because goals take a lot of small steps and milestones to achieve, and many people don’t have the mental stamina or patience to follow through. However, the best breakthroughs happen when…
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Although deeply puzzling for modern science, the placebo effect is nothing new. Indeed, before it drew the attention of doctors and researchers a few decades ago, it had been used for thousands of years in traditional medicine in order to increase the effectiveness of alternative treatments. Ancient eastern cultures, on the other hand, have practised…
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When was the last time you experienced the magic of synchronicity? Maybe it was when a chance encounter led to a great opportunity or maybe it was when a song on the radio spoke directly to you? Nonetheless, whether synchronicity sparks a little magic in your day or leads to a life changing opportunity, the…
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Change is inevitable. But not everyone wants to deal with change. It can be scary and overwhelming. It can pull the rug out from under your feet. And, it can make your world turn too quickly, or upside down. In fact, it can feel like your life is over! That’s why so many people avoid…
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While physics is the study of physical reality, metaphysics includes that which is beyond the physical, but not necessarily the spiritual. Spiritual metaphysics takes an entirely different orientation. Spiritual metaphysics sees an ultimate, metaphysical source of all creation as the basis of reality. This one spiritual source is known by various terms, including The Absolute,…
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In the twenty first century, more and more people are becoming educated properly on the topics of health and wellness. At a quick glance, the health and wellness landscape is full of products and services that have the potential to drain your bank account at a rapid rate if you’re not careful. There are products…
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Do you overthink even the smallest of things? Do you lose energy, time, and joy by worrying and envisioning all the worst situations? Are you always stressed out over the strangest things, often with no real payoff or to an irrational extent that never seems grounded in reality? Well, you’re definitely not alone! Overthinking is…
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Have you ever wondered what is your life purpose? Well, I have. Laying on my death bed, I knew I needed to find a reason for living. I’d spent most of my life trying to make other people happy, going with the flow, and not causing a scene. Not being true to myself resulted in…
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People are under the impression that what happens in their lives is out of their control. You cannot sit around waiting to see what life dishes out. People that wait around usually have minimal goals and hope that life will be kind to them. “Being happy is something that each of us determines, it is…
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