Why is that we tend to be more successful at pursuits we are genuinely passionate about? Why does time seem to drag when you are completely bored and uninterested in a task? How come you can easily lose yourself in a task that really piques your interest?

According to positive psychology, doing things that you find genuinely interesting and stimulating can put you into a state Flow, which is defined as an ‘optimal state of consciousness where we feel our best and perform our best.’ During flow, self-awareness and the ego can dissolve, meaning you become completely focused and immersed in the activity for its own sake. Flow has been linked to enhanced performance and creativity across a wide range of activities, such as sports, artistic pursuits, and even...

Indigestion is a pretty broad label. Basically, it’s any feeling of discomfort after eating. Sometimes it’s heartburn, other times it can be stomach ache. It really sucks to get indigestion.

But there are a lot of natural, Ayurvedic medications that have been used by the Hindu people for thousands of years. These five methods are time-tested ways to help get rid of that nasty indigestion.

First, mix fennel, thyme, coriander, cumin seeds, and black pepper into your food. This will help your body digest food and reduce the chance of having indigestion.

Squeezing lemon juice onto your food, or adding a bit of ginger can also reduce gastrointestinal distress and relieve gassiness. You can also add lemon juice to a glass of water to drink with your meal...

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Meme - There are seven main chakras, or energy centers, in the human body. They are located along the spine extending out the front and back of the body. Each chakra is associated with a certain part of the body and a certain organ which it provides with the energy it needs to function. Additionally, just as every organ in the human body has its equivalent on the mental and spiritual level, so too every chakra corresponds to a specific aspect of human behavior and development.

It looks like medicinal marijuana isn’t such a new idea after all?

In 1903, the remains of a 25 year old woman were found by Natalia Polosmak, a Russian scientist. This mummy became known as the Ukok Princess. With modern technology, we have been able to learn much more about her life. An MRI has revealed to us that the young woman suffered breast cancer and a bone marrow infection at her time of death. The scientists also believe that she used marijuana to treat the pain.

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What if the simple act of doing yoga could heal your diseased heart? 

A new study titled, “Effects of Yoga in Patients with Chronic Heart Failure: A Meta-Analysis,” reveals that this ancient practice, ever-increasing in popularity in the West, has profound benefits to those who are suffering from cardiovascular disease.

Previous to this study, the idea that yoga could heal a diseased heart was considered strictly theoretical, which is what motivated a team of Portuguese researchers to put the concept to the test...