In a world of increasing speed, the idea of leisurely savoring a bite to eat can seem just plain crazy. But ancient wisdom, modern science and a grassroots movement have all come to the same conclusion: eating mindfully is good for us, and may have more advantages than previously thought. Researchers believe that increased chewing during a meal lowers food intake and can potentially be applied as a behavioral strategy for body-weight management. And when we add a degree of mindfulness, we are able to appreciate our meals more fully, in a way which connects us to everything. 

By Contributing Writer Carolanne Wright

It’s extremely common for accidents and other moments of sudden shock to bring an extreme slowing down of time. The slowing down of time often occurs in emergency situations, and there are many reports of time slowing down massively during earthquakes, for example. Many professional sportspeople are familiar with these kinds of experiences too. States of deep meditation also bring a sense of timelessness. The key to these experiences is the ego – or rather, the absence of the ego. So, if time is created by the ego, can we free ourselves from time permanently by “undoing” the ego? 

From slowing the decline in fatal brain disease, to generating a sense of oneness with one another and the universe, drumming’s physical and spiritual health benefits may be as old as time itself. Drumming is as fundamental a form of human expression as speaking, and likely emerged long before humans even developed the capability of using the lips, tongue and vocal organs as instruments of communication. 

By Contributing Writer Sayer Ji

The subject of Dissociative Identity Disorder and the fracturing of the psyche is a complex topic; One that doesn’t seem to fit well in the dominant biological reductionism upon which mass science is built. Given the presupposition of modern science that the psyche is entirely equated with the brain itself, their assumptions are thus that any possible solution to mental problems of this nature can only be remedied or suppressed through the addition of, and rearrangement of, molecular compounds. This fact is seen most clearly in the pharmaceutical solution, which may provide temporary relief and the subduing of more manic tendencies, fails to address the spiritual dimension of humankind. 

By Guest Writer Jay Dyer

Cucumbers are the fourth most cultivated vegetable in the world. They are known to be one of the best foods for your body's overall health, and are often referred to as a superfood. Here are 10 proven health benefits of cucumbers... But remember, cucumbers are often sprayed with pesticides so it is important to buy organic or even better, grow them yourself. 

By Guest Writer Alex 'Earthie Mama' Du Toit

The mystery of silence becomes interesting for us when we become spiritual seekers. From that time on, we start looking for the essence of life. We first look for the answer in the external world, for ideas and ideologies that might answer the questions that preoccupy us and cause that tormenting sense of want. After a lot of futile efforts we realize that no idea, ideology, teacher or master is able to provide us a satisfactory answer to those questions, and we then turn inward. Often the silence we find within gives us satisfaction and happiness. But is internal silence and temporary tranquility a part of our soul? Or the result of the suppression of thinking? 

By Guest Writer Frank M. Wanderer, Ph.D

Judgement' is considered to be an uncompassionate behaviour in our society, however what this is truly referring to is the condemnation of people or their particular behaviours and values, based on our assessment of them. Assessing the world around us is a perfectly natural aspect of being human, but ironically we never arrive at an absolute truth either; all we can do is create the best possible estimate of how we think and feel about whatever we are examining. So, depending on our approach, the process we undertake can either be healthy or unhealthy for everybody involved. 

By Guest Writer Phil Watt

Truth, or what is, did not leapfrog over everything and suddenly appear in us. Love did not simply leapfrog over all of life and land in us. Reality is inherent in who and what we are and is found in everything that is. There is never a moment when truth is absent here and now. Whatever reality is, it is with us this very moment and completely knowable to us. And with a nod to love, the truth is easy to spot. 

By Contributing Writer Carmen Allgood

Even though we are often consciously aware of our current emotional state, the mechanisms giving rise to these subjective sensations have remained largely unresolved. But Finnish scientists have for the first time mapped areas of the body activated by each emotion, following a study of 700 volunteers from 3 countries. 

By Guest Writer Michael Forrester

Colloidal silver is a preparation of silver particles in a pure solution. The silver particles carry a positive ionic charge that makes them effective against harmful organisms in the body. Using silver in the medical setting came into practice about 150 years ago as a means to protect the body against infection, and remained popular until the advent of antibiotics. 

By Dr. Edward F. Group

These five things you can do before getting out of bed are so simple and easy to add to our daily routine yet so effective that it begs the question - Why we weren’t doing them before? You’ll soon discover that they will create a sense of mindfulness, elevate your state of mind and put you in the right space to be happy and successful at whatever you set out to do. 

By Guest Writer Paul Lenda

Sometimes called the 'sunshine vitamin' because it is found in high levels in citrus fruits, vitamin C has a uniquely regenerative role in hormone health and cancer prevention that has been overlooked for over twenty years! 

By Contributing Writer Sayer Ji