In spite of the violence and hate we see around us, in many ways the world is changing in more positive and enlightened ways. Not too long ago, I gave a talk called “The Revolution Will Be Televised,” in which I talked about the coming Quantum Revolution, which is the revolution that will help usher in these positive changes. In the … [Read more...]
More About the Link Between Aspartame and ISIS
The other day I posted an article on The Link Between Aspartame and ISIS. The link was Donald Rumsfeld, the former U.S. Secretary of Defense from 2000 - 2006, and the architect of the Iraq War. As I pointed out in the article, … [Read more...]
Sugar: Not Exactly the Sweet Life
What is the most pernicious of foods? Sugar. Most people eat way too much sugar in their diet, and this is not a good thing. It can lead to health problems, and serious health problems at that. Eating a plant-based, whole foods-oriented diet along with good health practices and healthy living are important components to living a healthy life, but eating lots of sugar does not constitute good health and nutrition practices, and will definitely … [Read more...]
A Brilliant Idea That Is Making It Easy For Us To Help The Homeless
As featured on Huffington Post and TedX, The Street Store is a revolutionary way to help clothe the homeless, by giving us the tools to effortlessly open our own temporary shop. In October of 2014, we as a team organized a homeless lunch handout where we put together vegetarian lunch packs for the homeless in the heart of Downtown Toronto. Despite being simple in its nature, the experience ended up being quite the eye-opener for us, as we … [Read more...]
NYC joins 70 cities in banning polystyrene or styrofoam containers
Order your takeaway and you can bet it’ll come in a polystyrene or styrofoam container. Until now... According to One Green Planet, New York City has banned restaurants from using them from July 1st. They contain a possible human carcinogen – styrene, and neurotoxin - which as well as possibly damaging the nervous system, carry an increased risk of leukaemia and lymphoma. Because styrene leaches at a fast rate, the containers end up floating … [Read more...]
Did you know that you can do a course in first aid for depression?
Melbourne university researcher Prof Jorm and his wife came up with the idea of first aid for depression ten years ago. According to the BBC, Mental health first aid training teaches participants how to recognize the signs and symptoms of mental health problems and to respond appropriately. Since its inception the training has spread around the world, reducing stigmatisation and helping people to treat mental health like any other illness. … [Read more...]
Have you tried doing ‘the Hundred’?
Pilates increases circulation and activates underused tissue, which helps to slow the ageing process. According to Body and Soul “The Hundred” is a great anti-ageing exercise – are you up for it? Hold your body in the hundred position with your chest lifted, arms reaching along your sides and legs extended to a height you can hold while contracting your abdominals. Beat your arms up and down, breathing in for five beats and out for five beats. … [Read more...]
Are you a ‘Redecetarian’?
According to Tree Hugger there’s a new movement in town. It is called Redecetarian and it aims to encourage reduced consumption of meat, fish and dairy with a view to both reducing agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and improving public health outcomes. Co-founder Brian Kateman says that it is about empowering everyone to make healthier and more eco-friendly food choices - so are you in or out? … [Read more...]
Do you suffer from a critical voice?
Sometimes it’s hard to stop that critical voice – the harsh endless judgment that we deal out to ourselves daily. It alters our perception so we see everything in a negative light. The Elephant Journal writes that it’s funny how our pain can appear to come from external conditions, when, in actuality, it’s radiating from deep within us. It is so harsh that it paralyzes us. We need to learn how to celebrate every little speck of progress and see … [Read more...]
Food For Thought …
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