In this interview, professor Mark Crispin Miller, Ph.D., provides us with a startling example of a crackdown on academic freedom, with dire implications for free speech in America today. Ironically, it was his teaching students how to question propaganda, and to resist it, that brought on the curtailment of his academic freedom, after over 20…
Apparently, Asparagus May Help With That Rosé-All-Day Hangover
Life comes at you fast. One day, you’re having an extra glass of rosé at brunch because, YOLO—plus, you “don’t really get hangovers. “And then all of a sudden, it’s enough to leave you bedridden the next day, unable to text anything beyond the skull emoji, and Googling cures for your condition. So, perhaps you’ll…
New Hope for Parkinson’s
Parkinson’s strikes people at younger ages than ever before, but powerful treatments are on the horizon At first, Sally Sweeney’s hands trembled just enough to make holding the morning newspaper tough. Then, on long walks, her right arm would stop its natural swinging. Her always-precise handwriting suddenly looked a little off. The active, 52-year-old mother…
How to Uphold Boundaries When Friending Family Members on Social Media
I have a closer relationship with my most-distant cousins than I do with my first tier, just-a-train-ride away relatives. When I say distant, I mean both in a geographical sense and a far-hanging family tree sense. And the only reason I’ve connected with these cousins who I didn’t even know existed for 18 years of…
World Environment Day 2021
June 5th 2021 is World Environment Day. This is a day to reflect upon the incredible gifts that our planet provides us with and to consider what we can do to honour our home. It is so easy to rush about life, getting stuck inside your head thinking about the stresses of everyday life. In doing so, we…
6 Ways to Grow Old Gracefully
Aging is a natural part of life. Despite its inevitability, many people seek to halt or stall the process. For others, the goal is to embrace it fully and grow old gracefully instead, but how do you accomplish this? How to Embrace Old Age 1.  Be Mindful of Aging Aging is generally accompanied by common…
What to Do If Your Temporary Crown Fell Off
If your tooth is damaged and cannot be fixed with a dental filling, your dentist will probably recommend a permanent crown. However, the process of making a permanent crown and fitting it into your mouth is not that simple. Namely, a temporary tooth crown is a necessary step before a permanent one. Naturally, temporary crowns…
The 7 Best Ways To Test Your Overall Physical Fitness
It’s not always easy to gauge how your fitness practices are paying off. Especially if you’re in a workout rut, seeing the results—or even knowing what to look for—can get a little confusing. That’s why sometimes it’s great to jazz things up with a fitness test. Performing a simple physical fitness test is a fun…
A healthy glow starts with a happy gut
EVER felt butterflies in your stomach or knots in your tummy? These ‘gut’ feelings show the key connection between the gut and the brain – giving us a glimpse into just how important the digestive system is to our overall mental, as well as physical health and wellbeing. Billions of bacteria, nerve cells and mood-inducing…
What is Essiac?
I recently had an opportunity to talk to Larry Poirier and Lucille Perreault PhD, the current owners of Essiac from Canada International. They acquired the company about a year and a half ago and are deeply committed to ensuring the brand continues to thrive. The company offers the original Essiac dietary supplements, which are backed…