Today, spiritual teachers seem to be a dime a dozen. Many of them are asking for large amounts of money in return for the spiritual teachings that historically were freely passed down from teacher to student. Some offer a solution that involves joining an exclusive community or group that has been formed around the so-called spiritual teacher. In reality, they are a trap that involves manipulation and control. So how do you identify an authentic spiritual teacher? 

By Guest Writer Christopher Bueker

According to Ayruveda’s 5,000 year old food philosophy, there are plenty of everyday spices that can even help cool the body when outside temperatures become unbearable. Here are the top 8 cooling spices, according to Ayruveda, to include in your diet to feel fresh and comfortable during the summer heat. 

By Guest Writer Dr. Edward F. Group

Mental health is intricately connected to your gut microbiome — the bacteria and other microbes living in your gut. Rapidly mounting research reveals that many of these little microbes have very specific functions, and as a whole play a profound role in your biological processes and overall health — including your brain health. 

By Guest Writer Dr. Joseph Mercola

The truth sure can knock just about anyone for a loop, but it shouldn’t be discouraging. And yet I’m seeing somewhat desperate reactions more and more lately via comments, correspondence and internet postings and it’s a concern worth addressing. People really do need to get a handle on what’s going on, both externally and even more importantly, internally. It’s not a time to withdraw... We have to face this reality head-on. 

By Contributing Writer Zen Gardner

To be awesomely okay with the moment brings with it not only the wholeness of surrender but also a tremendous sense of well-being and aliveness. But, those waiting for 'it' to arrive tomorrow may find that 'it' never comes at all... 

By Contributing Writer Open

Frank M. Wanderer examines guilt as a social product and game of the ego, and asks... Must guilt be ignored in order for spiritual growth to occur?

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When I was 18 years old, I suffered from anxiety and stomach problems. A compassionate physician and practicing Buddhist referred me to a Taoist monk who specialized in meditation and martial arts. I ended up healing myself of anxiety and stomach issues by doing meditation, and went on a great journey of self-discovery. 

By Robert Piper

The natural state of the body's glands is interactive harmony, and the individual harmonies of the body come together to help create the song of your life; how you are feeling, how your immune system is working, what your sexual drives are saying in any given moment in time. Like our DNA, our consciousness play an active role in determining when and how our glandular system works. When we learn to activate the glands, the hormones, the sensation, we can activate the frequency of love in our being. 

By Contributing Writer Indra

About 7% of the world’s annual oil production is dedicated to the manufacture of plastic. Thankfully, developers in Japan are showing how a trash problem can be solved in a lucrative way, while also spreading the Japanese idea of 'mottainai' ~ waste is sad and regrettable. 

By Contributing Writer Carolanne Wright

The ancient Indian spice turmeric strikes again! A new study finds turmeric extract selectively and safely killing cancer stem cells in a way that chemo and radiation cannot. A ground-breaking new study published in the journal Anticancer Research reveals that one of the world’s most extensively researched and promising natural compounds for cancer treatment: the primary polyphenol in the ancient spice turmeric known as curcumin, has the ability to selectively target cancer stem cells, which are at the root of cancer malignancy, while having little to no toxicity on normal stem cells, which are essential for tissue regeneration and longevity. 

By Contributing Writer Sayer Ji