Archives: 2007 February

by Matomah Alesha
In ancient Egypt, apes (long-tailed monkeys and especially caped baboons) were respected; Nubian tribes had to provide them as tribute, and it was said … that they understood human speech and could learn better than many schoolchildren. Thoth (Djhuty), the god of wisdom, though usually portrayed with the head of an ibis, also […]

by Jennifer Rodriguez-Allen
Organochlorines are chemicals found in some herbicides and pesticides, in chlorine bleach and most chemical disinfectants, and many plastics, especially PVC (polyvinylchloride).
Organochlorines are implicated in causing and promoting breast cancer because they mutate genes and they cause breast cells to become more receptive to a cancer-promoting chemical called estradiol. Organochlorines weaken the immune […]

by Charlie Badenhop
There is a story told by the Zen master Seung Sahn. Many years ago there was a young man living in Korea, and the young man felt that his life was quite empty. So he shaved his head and went up into the mountains to live the life of a monk. He studied […]

by Dr. Martin L. Rossman
In cancer care there are two complementary goals of treatment. One, the usual medical goal, is to kill cancer cells and tumors, or reduce their numbers and their ability to grow, reproduce, and spread (metastasize). The other, perhaps best called the healing goal, is to support the well-being and resistance of […]

by James Keller
Most of us don’t realize it, but we are drug addicts. Our drug comes in a pure, white crystal or powder form. We use it even when we don’t know we’re doing it. It’s in salad dressing, peanut butter, soup, pickles, bread, jam, yogurt, canned fruits and vegetables… We crave it after every […]

“Ghosts are everywhere. Every town has its buildings, houses, and cemeteries about which locals whisper and which school children hurry past when walking by. Ghost legends are powerful—they’re one of the few events today that still survive mainly by oral tradition. The tales of ghost encounters get retold, and soon certain locations get a ‘haunted’ […]

by Asoka Selvarajah, Ph.D.
Dreams are a powerful tool in developing deep insight about yourself and your life purpose. They are a priceless source of inspiration and creativity, as witnessed by geniuses spanning the entire range between Einstein and Salvador Dali; both of whom worked with dream and fantasy in their work.
In sleep, your spirit is […]

Gallstones In The Liver Are The Most Common Cause Of Illness. Now there is an easy way to flush and cleanse out liver gallstones for better health.
by Andreas Moritz
There is not a single part of your body that is not directly, or indirectly, influenced by your liver. If you suffer any of the following symptoms, […]

A virtual encyclopedia of Self Improvement, allowing readers to pinpoint what they want without experimentation and failure.
by David Riklan
One visit to the Self Improvement section of a bookstore and something becomes clear right away: help is needed just to sort […]

For the first time, Chinese martial art secrets are revealed to Westerners who want alternative ways to treat the acute and chronic injuries experienced by any active person.
A renowned expert in Chinese sports medicine and martial arts reveals ancient Eastern secrets for healing common injuries, including sprains, bruises, deep cuts, and much more.
For centuries, […]

Review of the book by Frances Moore Lappé & Jeffrey Perkins
The best-selling author of Hope’s Edge shows how to overcome the restrictions of fear to create personal change in your life and social change in the world.
More than thirty years ago, her first book, Diet for a Small Planet, captured the imagination of millions of […]

by Robert Scheer
When people find out I’m a travel writer who focuses on pilgrimages to places of power, they often ask me, “What’s the most powerful place on Earth?” Because there are more than 1,000 major power centers around the planet, it’s hard to find anyone truly qualified to answer that question, but I have […]