April 27, 2020
How COVID-19 is Going to Impact the Education System by Peter
Peter of Joyful Source discusses the long-term impacts the coronavirus pandemic will have on the education system.
Category: Wellness
April 24, 2020
Muralist and Art Therapist Jessie Novik Takes on the World One Wall at a Time
Impassioned by her innate artistry and love for teaching, Jessie Novik has explored multiple avenues for utilizing art as a healing medium, from one-on-one art therapy sessions with her clients to leading public community art projects throughout New York.
Recently, we spoke to the Brooklyn-based creative via telephone to learn more about her lifelong love for art, her experiences in martial arts, and to learn more about how she’s staying connected with her clients virtually during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 23, 2020
Don’t Forget to Relax by Belinda Kou
Lettering artist Belinda Kou eases us with her beautiful illustration of a much-needed reminder: don’t forget to relax.
April 22, 2020
#EarthDayAtHome – Celebrating Our Home Without Leaving the House
Earth is about 4.54 billion years old (give or take 50 years or so), and yet it took until 1970 for humans to dedicate an official holiday honoring this big, blue marble that we call home.
And now, for Earth Day’s big 5-0, the entire world has found itself on lockdown due to the coronavirus pandemic.
So, how is one to celebrate the environment while stuck at home? Don’t fret, there’s plenty you can do to subtly say, “I love you” to this breathtaking, selfless space rock.
April 18, 2020
Why Take an At-Home DNA Test? Most Say ‘Curiosity’
Whether you’ve heard of them through an ad on TV, or a loved one gushing about how they didn’t know they have a sliver of DNA from another part of the world, more than 26 million individuals have taken an at-home DNA test as of last year.
At-home DNA tests can reveal information about your lineage, potential health risks, and serve as an interesting gift for a family member, but there have been recent concerns over the privacy and accuracy of these tests.
Notwithstanding these caveats, a recent Your DNA study reveals most individuals had positive experiences taking an at-home DNA test, and many of them went on to make beneficial lifestyle changes because of their results.
April 15, 2020
How Psychedelics Impact Personality and Creativity
It only takes a few milligrams of a naturally occurring compound – or even a just few micrograms on a sliver of paper – to open your mind to a vibrant swirl of creativity and long-lasting personality changes.
While psychedelics have shown efficacy in treating various mental health conditions including anxiety, treatment-resistant depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder, they also carry the potential to help researchers further understand the interplay between various brain networks, says a 2018 Medical Hypothesis study.
April 10, 2020
The Entourage Effect and Cannabis Terpenes by Ahmed Mir
Nature & Bloom founder Ahmed Mir teaches us about the entourage effect and the role terpenes play in CBD oil.
April 9, 2020
Sunburn Safety: How to Protect Yourself From Skin Damage and Practice Sun Safety by Camping Cooks
Camping Cooks teaches us everything we need to know to keep our skin safe while exploring the great outdoors.
April 4, 2020
10 Ways to Stay Sane and Active While Social Distancing by Julie Singh
Founder of TripOutside Julie Singh gives us a few tips for staying physically and mentally active while social distancing.
April 1, 2020
April is National Garden Month
Wake up and smell the roses… Then quickly retreat back into your house.
April is National Garden Month, and although most of us are quietly abiding by the international advice to stay home, you can still get your green thumbs going within the comfort of your humble abode.