A heartbreaking tragedy happened the other day, and I’m sure most of you have already heard about it. A 17 year old male gorilla named Harambe was shot and killed after a 4 year old boy fell into his enclosure. It has sparked an international debate about everything from how parents should watch their children, to whether or not zoos should even exist in the first place. This article is more about the latter, although I do want to discuss what happened to Harambe as well.

Just so you know, I have worked with or around animals for my entire life. Everything from farm animals to rare and exotic animals including big game. I have volunteered at farms, zoos, sanctuaries, private reserves, veterinary clinics, a couple animal rehabilitation centers and even a marine mammal stranding center. I have spent time around several monkeys and apes, including gorillas.

Because of my experiences, I have noticed a few important aspects of the situation that are being overlooked during this worldwide debate, and I would like to raise to attention to a few of them.

Obviously what happened the other day is a tragedy, but it is also unchangeable. All we can do is try to prevent it from happening again. That being said, this was the first incident of its kind at Cincinnati Zoo.

The staff was in just as much a panic as the screaming bystanders were. The gorilla was dragging the child by his foot through 6 inches of water, with numerous people screaming and yelling down at them. Harambe was obviously confused and didn’t understand what was going on, while the boy was crying out in fear. If you saw the video, you must admit that the situation was indeed terrifying to watch.

Here is the video from the other day, if you want to see it for yourself.

Generally, gorillas are very shy and reserved towards people. They will attack only if they are surprised or threatened or if a person behaves in the wrong way, such as making aggressive movements like beating your hands on your chest.
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An average visit to a doctor might have you walking out of their office with a prescription for antibiotics. It is the answer they have for almost all symptoms.
When this drug was introduced in the 1930’s, people thought it would be the solution for all viruses and bacteria.

No one thought of the effect it would have on our bodies when taken in large amounts.
Our bodies change constantly and adapt to our surroundings.

This also happens when  we get infected with a virus or bacteria. Normally antibodies will step in to create a resistance against the disease. But our bodies don’t get a chance to produce these antibodies if it is overly treated with antibiotics.

Today our average intake of antibiotics has increased drastically because of the hormones going into a lot of our produce.

It is time to bring back the effect of antibiotics but without the actual drug. Who better to ask for advise than our wise grandma’s that had smart tricks to treat diseases in a natural way. If you prefer to leave Big Pharma out of the picture next time you get sick, here is a list for natural antibiotics:

Garlic and Onion

Two of the most common products you will find in a kitchen and the base of so many delicious dishes. Since Hippocrates, the founder of the art of medicine, garlic and onion have been described as medicine.

Garlic is a great medicine for bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
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What is an Empath? Why do they always find themselves in the position of caregiver and sometimes even the pushover? Being the healer, they tend to be attracted to those who are broken or negative. They are absorbers of other’s struggles, the fixers and generally unaware of one’s boundaries. They are strongly drawn to narcissists as they feel the need to “fix” them.

What is a Narcissist? The takers of the relationship scale, very capable of sucking energy out of their surrounding acquaintances and family members, they spot an empath a mile away. Knowing empaths to give their all, they play this to their advantage to feed their own energy reserves.

Empaths will often see the world as others’ suffering, trying to rationalize every incident. They are the strong yet also the weak as they assume everyone is as sincere as them.

Narcissists feel nothing in manipulating an empath, rising above others to gain control. Whereas an empath craves love, care and understanding. Sadly, this combination will always end up in heartache as the more love and care an empath offers, the more powerful and in control a narcissist will become.

“We know that “narcissist” has become a bit of a buzzword recently, and some folks are quick to apply it to an ex-lover or family member or friend. While awareness of this concept is healthy, so is remembering that it is, in a mental health context, a serious condition that shouldn’t be applied to someone you’re mad at because they stole your mirror.”  ~ Eds. 

As a narcissist gains power, the empath starts to retreat. This undoubtedly shoves an empath into a victim’s position. One way out id to then become the narcissist. Before long, a vicious cycle has formed.   Continue reading →

 What does it mean to be grounded?

Being grounded is all about being and remaining centered, having a sense of wellness & balance, and staying connected and engaged with the world around us.

When we are grounded, we feel calm and collected; we feel more in control of what’s happening around us and best of all we become more capable of making better decisions during trying times!

So what are the signs of being grounded? Here are a few:

– Feeling in control

– Facing uncertainty with poise

– Feeling confident and self-assured

– Being focused and determined

– Taking inspired action

– Starting and completing projects

– Having mental clarity and focus

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Nina Kulagina was a Russian woman who seems to have incredible psychokinetic powers. She attracted many researchers, scientists and people in the USSR who conducted various different experiments on her powers.

Born in 1926, she joined the army at the tender age of 14 and worked in the tank regiment during World War II. She was a housewife by the time her abilities were being studied during the 1960s.

She appeared in multiple black and white films which showed her ability to move different objects on tables without touching them.

Most of these were in controlled conditions under Soviet authorities which caused great excitement among many across the world.

Her story is truly incredible, and came at a cost for her. Many people had attacked her for being a fraud and cheat.

In the studies done over her years, she was able to separate eggs whites from the yolks in eggs that had been submerged in water. She was also able to accelerate, slow down and completely stop the beating heart of a frog in a laboratory setting. Continue reading →