We’ve all heard that milk is good for you. It has vitamin D and calcium – both ingredients for strong bones and good health, right?

Today, some new data is casting some doubt on the claims. It turns out, scientists aren’t totally clear on how much milk actually helps your bones. Exercise and other sources of vitamin D may actually do a lot more for overall bone strength, as is demonstrated in societies that don’t drink milk. In milk-heavy communities, the rate of bone fractures is actually higher. Is milk to blame? Potentially.

Not only is milk not necessarily good for strong bones, a new study has found that there’s some real unhealthy stuff in milk.

The study, conducted in 2013 by CoBank, found fat content, flavorings, and added sugars contribute to childhood obesity, which has reached pandemic proportions in the U.S. and other western countries.

Milk, among other dairy products, is a major part of America’s obesity problem. Milk is one of the largest sources of saturated fats and has been linked to diseases like prostate cancer and diabetes. Continue reading →

An old soul is a special person – one who lives life a little bit differently. To put it simply, an old soul is one that has reincarnated many times, as opposed to a younger, fresher soul that may be walking this Earth for the first time ever.

Old souls tend to have different attitudes, habits, temperaments and frankly, they’re just old at heart. Because of this, old souls tend to have pretty universal problems in life.

Old souls love spending time alone.

Old souls tend to be more introverted than their younger counterparts. They find strength in solitude and are often very comfortable with themselves.

As a result, they may not enjoy doing things like hitting the bars or going clubbing. This is one area where old souls seem “boring” to younger ones, but they don’t feel boring.

Old souls attract people.

Old souls often attract people to them for their wisdom and good humor, but often times, the consequence of that is that their energies are drained. Old souls tend to be extremely empathic people, meaning lots of attention and interaction tends to drain them.

Old souls tend to be loners.

Old souls like developing meaningful relationships with people.

As a result, you won’t likely see them going to a rager of a party.

Instead, they prefer one on one interactions or small groups of friends together.

They prefer to spend their energy building a tight knit circle. Continue reading →

Himalayan pink salt is widely regarded for its numerous health benefits. This salt is way better for you than regular old table salt. It contains calcium, iron, magnesium, and potassium too. It truly is the king of salts!

But not only is it good for your health when consumed, it’s good for your health to simply have around too. Chunks of pink salt have been popularized as small lamps that can help people with migraines, allergies, insomnia, some skin conditions, and other disorders.

G. S. Rahi, an assistant professor of Physical Science at Fayetteville State University has concerns about the relationship between ions and human health.

“As all living systems (including human beings) are bioelectric in nature, the electrically charged particles affect the way we feel and act,” says Professor Rahi.

“In natural setting a balance of positive and negative ions contribute to one’s sensations and perceptions. Atmospheric ions can affect health, well-being, efficiency, emotions, and mental attitude of human beings.” Continue reading →

We all love crystals but what do you actually DO with them, how do you use them, and how do you choose? These are some ways of using crystal power to enhance your life…

1) FIRST GET THE PERFECT MATCH

Generally a crystal that will be beneficial to you will feel right to you even though you may not be able to describe the sensations it creates. Sometimes a crystal may give off a regular pulse of energy; you may feel others as being very cold in your hand, or even warm.

2) CLEANSE YOUR CRYSTAL

Crystals can collect various forms of energy from emotions, thought, touch and many other sources. When other people handle your crystal, they leave their energy imprint on the crystal.

This isn’t “bad” however, in order to make your crystal truly yours, we suggest that you remove the stored vibration.

This is known as clearing the crystal. Take your magical gem and imagine a golden light radiating and filling your item. Or simply give your crystal sunlight or moonlight for 8 hours. Use your own instincts as you develop the methods that work best for you.

3) PROGRAM YOUR CRYSTAL

Your thoughts, visualizations, and feelings have an energetic charge; when you program a crystal to assist you in manifesting your desires and dreams you put that energetic charge into your crystal. Continue reading →

Reflexology has been used since ancient times, in Egypt, India, China and even among the American Indians. It was introduced to the West by Dr William Fitzgerald who developed “Zone Theory” in which areas on the feet, hands and head were linked to other areas and organs of the body within the same zone.

From 1913 to about 1920 three Medical Physicians: Dr. William H. Fitzgerald, Dr. Edwin F. Bowers and Dr.George Starr White were developing the foundations of Zone Theory.

Dr. Joseph Riley became interested in the subject and tried it on a great number of his patients contributing its development and whilst Dr. Fitzgerald created the Zone Therapy body chart we still use today, Riley created a Face map of body reflexes.

The face was always included, however in the 1930’s Eunice Ingham, who further developed Zone Theory into what we know as Reflexology was passionate about the feet. Therefore she focused on this aspect of Reflexology.

What’s involved?

You usually will take a brief consultation, the treatment starts with a simple cleansing and preparation of the face. The therapist then gently stimulates a series of points on the client’s face using special Reflexology techniques with a healing intent. The quality of touch is very important, and this combines with the techniques to make the client feel really looked after. The Reflexology sequence is accompanied by a unique face massage that incorporates the most effective natural facelifting techniques. Continue reading →