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Must-visit Wellness Retreats We all have stressors in life, whether it’s work, family or social commitments. It’s important to take time out for your mental health. Check out these three wellness retreats that can help you escape modern life for a few days and emerge as a healthier, happier version of yourself. Wellness retreats are perfect for anyone, whether you need some time alone, want to bond with your partner or friends, or even bring your team together on a business trip to spark new ideas and motivation when you return home. Askham Hall The Lake District is one of…

Every now and then there’s a product that’s only available in the US, and beauty editors and skincare fanatics stock up on it whenever they go to the US (and then brag about their purchases on social media). This creates hype and buzz around a product that people want but can’t get their hands on. This was one of those times, and thankfully, Cerave Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum (listed at £29, now £23.20), which holds the auspicious title of the best-selling Vitamin C serum in the US (it’s been selling like hotcakes in the US for six years), is…

As Canada grapples with growing demand for magic mushrooms from people desperate to improve their mental health, Capital Current’s Victor Bigas Alvarez takes a closer look at this growing debate in a four-part series: Today, it’s all about mushrooms and the mind. The history of magic mushroom use is long. What began as ancient healing ceremonies performed by indigenous communities has evolved into recreational travel and clinical trials as part of high-tech medical research. Many people claim that psilocybin mushrooms can help people explore spirituality through psychedelic experiences. Psilocybin mushrooms and other psychedelics are incredibly intriguing: they’ve been around for…

𝐔𝐒𝐀, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲: According to Verified Market Research analysis, the global Vitamin C Market size was valued at USD 1.78 Billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.08 Billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 8.10% during the forecast period 2024-2031.The Vitamin C market is poised for significant growth, driven by various opportunities and market dynamics. Rising health awareness among consumers about the benefits of Vitamin C, such as boosting immunity, reducing the risk of chronic diseases, and improving skin health, is a major opportunity. The increasing adoption of dietary supplements and fortified foods is fueling demand.…

New Wave peaked in the ’80s, but the synthesizer-based sound continued to resurface in various forms in the following decades. Bands like Depeche Mode and Tears for Fears also influenced the Nine Inch Nails and Industrial movements. Producer/musician E.Van Frankfort of the Spiritual MachinesThat sound always surrounded his creative being. In 1999, computer science pioneer Ray Kurzweil published The Age of Spiritual Machines, in which he argued that the supercomputers then being developed would eventually develop souls that would influence the future. 25 years later, we are beginning to understand the nature of AI.As Kurzweil predicted, The Spiritual Machines have…

sponsorThis article is sponsored by NJ Acupuncture Center. Scheduling time for self-care isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it. New Jersey Acupuncture CenterLocated at 550 Newark Avenue Suite 201 in Jersey City and 930 Kennedy Boulevard in Bayonne, this acupuncture and beauty center offers customized services to fit a balanced mind-body wellness routine. The acupuncture and beauty center is run by licensed acupuncturists who offer safe, soothing treatments, including massage, cupping, and acupuncture to improve sleep. The clinic also offers personalized fertility treatments that combine acupuncture and massage to improve blood flow and help relieve the stress associated with…

Imagine creating part of a meal for the visionary Bill Gates himself. But as a scientist, not a chef. Ana Jaklenec, did exactly that when she was a research scientist working with Robert Langer, a David H. Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Ruojie Zhang, Shahad Alsiari, David Mankus, Margaret Bisher, Abigail Lytton- Jean, Robert Langer, Ana Jaklenec, Koch Institute at MIT A polymer coating (green) stabilizes the micronutrients and protects them from heat degradation — a common side effect in cooking. The starch (purple) on the outside makes the particle more “flowable,”…

You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of Vitamin D, and you may have even considered taking a Vitamin D supplement. But what exactly is Vitamin D, and why is it so important? What are the benefits of Vitamin D, and do the benefits of taking it outweigh the drawbacks? Vitamin D is an important nutrient that supports healthy immune function, strengthens bones, the brain, and more. Learn about the benefits of vitamin D supplements, potential risks, who should take them, and more. Before taking any supplements, it’s important to talk to your doctor to make sure it’s right for…

For patients with opioid use disorder receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), eight weeks of acupuncture was superior to sham acupuncture in reducing methadone dosage and opioid cravings, according to a study published online July 9. Annals of Internal Medicine. Liming Lu, MD, PhD, from Guangzhou University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China, and colleagues investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture versus sham acupuncture for reducing methadone dosage in a multicenter randomized controlled trial conducted at six MMT clinics in China. Participants were 65 years of age or younger with opioid use disorder, had been using MMT for at least 6 weeks,…

I didn’t want to leave my home, I didn’t want to leave Mexico, but now I’m grateful to be in Kansas and I thank God for the wonderful people I’ve met here. I grew up in Durango and graduated from college in 1994 with a bachelor’s degree. Programs to help farmers with agricultural science were declining, and I had a dream of helping farmers who depend on erratic rains in semi-desert areas to grow more beans. In places like the U.S., when crops fail, the government writes a check. When crops fail in Mexico, people migrate to the U.S. I…