The Story of Rachel Carson: How Her Love for Nature Changed the Way Humans View the Environment

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 4, 2017. One of the most celebrated American writers of her time, Rachel Carson, achieved the impossible: convincing a society intent on mastering and controlling nature that we, as humans, must view ourselves as being part of nature rather than separate from it.… Read More »

Cannabis May Help Rejuvenate the Aging Brain and Ward Off Dementia

By Dr. Mercola Regardless of your views on the pros and cons of recreational marijuana, the body of scientific evidence about its medicinal value is getting more compelling as additional research is done. The cannabinoids in cannabis — cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) — interact with your body by way of naturally-occurring cannabinoid receptors embedded… Read More »

Prunes or Plums — Which Has More Benefits?

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 27, 2017. If you know anyone with osteoporosis, you may be familiar with some of the more overt signs, such as broken bones, weak grip strength or back pain. People with this condition may develop a “stooped” posture or even become shorter because… Read More »

The Steep Cost of Sleep Deprivation

Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published September 7, 2017. What I have learned since this article was initially posted is that if you supply your body, and your brain specifically, with enough near infrared light, the average person will need 48 minutes less of sleep per night. I currently sleep… Read More »