Being conscious isn’t this esoteric, mystical state of being that is only granted to the select few. Let’s face it, anybody who feels the need to tell you they are ‘conscious’ or ‘enlightened’ probably isn’t anyway. A boxer will never have to tell you he’s a boxer and somebody in a state of enlightenment will have no desire nor want […]
How to elevate your consciousness
Californian coffee drinkers face cancer warnings
Coffee served in California may have to carry prominent cancer warnings after being brought to court by a non-profit organisation. Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Elihu Berle, in a proposed ruling, said that coffee makers had not mounted a strong enough defense to the claims of The Council for Education and Research on Toxics.
Muladhara – Root Chakra
The Muladhara Chakra, or root charka, lies at the base of the spine (beneath the coccyx) and is where dormant kundalini resides. It is from this chakra that we ground ourselves to the earth, taking in energy that rises up towards the crown chakra. It is symbolised by four red petals surrounding a yellow square that represents the earth. The […]
Birth interventions linked to long term health problems
Birth interventions, such as forceps, cesarean section and induction have been negatively linked to long term health problems for young children. The study, claimed to be a world first, was undertaken by the Western Sydney University and examined the effects of birth interventions in the first 28 days and up to five years.
Triple Warmer Meridian
The triple warmer meridian (also known as the San Jiao, triple burner or energizer!) is paired with the Pericardium meridian. Yang in nature, it runs from the tip of the 4th (ring) finger and ends at the lateral end of the eyebrow. It is responsible for the movement and transformation of solids and fluids throughout the body and also circulates […]
We’re not really human after all
Who are you? When we are asked that question, we usually start off answering with our name. ‘Yeah, but who are you?’ With a sigh we might begin to describe our parents, where we come from, our family or location. ‘Yeah, yeah, but who ARE you?’ Feeling a bit frustrated we begin to describe our cells and our bodies. It’s […]
70% of young British identify as having no religion
If there was ever a survey that highlights the trend away from established religion, a recent one by St Mary’s University in Twickenham, London has got to rank right up there. Trawling through 21 different European countries, the survey assessed 16-29 year olds and found that 70% identified as having no religion while 59% said they never attend religious services except […]
Columbian police arrest fake shaman accused of extortion
Columbian police have arrested a man accused of using the cover of shamanism to extort large amounts of money from people. Operating from the city of Florencia, Caqueta, the man is suspected of having duped up to ten people. One woman who came forward to police said the man had taken $30,000 to prevent a ‘bad spell’.
Drugs found to harm our gut health
A wide range of drugs have been found to harm our gut health. In a study conducted by researchers at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) , over one in four (250/923) non-antibiotic drugs were found to harm at least one species in the microbiome.
The Externality of Us
In economics, an externality is a cost incurred by someone who did not choose to incur that cost. Most of the time, governments try to ‘internalise’ costs so that they are bourne by people who chose to incur them. For example, car tax is paid by the owner of the car. Someone who chooses not to drive does not incur […]