A guest post by Atava Garcia Swiecicki. This is the first in a series of articles that will go in depth about all the ways herbs interact with sleep and dreams. But to be able to dream, we first must be able to fall asleep. Insomnia and other … [Read more...] about Skullcap: this herb you probably haven’t heard of can help you sleep
Consciousness & Health
Have a Very Scary Christmas!
I'm not sure what is creepier: this holiday greeting card depicting ole St Nick colluding with the Krampus, or the fact that the "Christmas Devil" is actually Jack Nicholson. Did you know about Santa's dark companion? He's been largely scrubbed out … [Read more...] about Have a Very Scary Christmas!
9 Tips for Better Sleep and Vivid Dreams over the Holidays
The longest night of the year may be behind us, but there's plenty of winter ahead. Don't despair, these short days and long nights have something for us that has been forgotten: the gift of rest and renewal. Winter is a natural time to withdrawal, … [Read more...] about 9 Tips for Better Sleep and Vivid Dreams over the Holidays
Balancing Curing and Healing in Modern Medicine
What is the universal symbol for medicine? Chances are, you thought of the caduceus – a staff with two snakes spiraling up, flanked with two outspread wings. Used today by thousands of doctors and medical associations, including the US Surgeon … [Read more...] about Balancing Curing and Healing in Modern Medicine
4 Steps to All Day Energy: the Power of the Nappuccino
I recently stumbled onto an incredibly effective strategy for hitting the restart button during a mid-afternoon slump. Don’t try to recharge with a cup of coffee. And don’t take a nap. Instead, do both. It sounds absolutely crazy, but mixing … [Read more...] about 4 Steps to All Day Energy: the Power of the Nappuccino
Join the 99%: Sleep In and Take a Revolutionary Nap
As the parent of a newborn baby (ain't he cute?), my sleep these days is pretty much toast. Seven weeks in, I’ve accepted that I’m not going to sleep for a period of more than two hours at a time for the foreseeable future. But I’m not sleep … [Read more...] about Join the 99%: Sleep In and Take a Revolutionary Nap