Author: theholisticadmin
Rainn Wilson leans into the idea of a spiritual journey for humanity. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Rainn Wilson leans into the idea of a spiritual journey for humanity. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP A version of this interview originally aired on May 7, 2023. In a series like this there are a couple phrases that are hard to avoid. “Spiritual journey,” for one. It’s so overused and cliche. The other is “seeker” — which is another one of these words that just seems so self-indulgent and unnecessarily precious. But the fact is the people I’m talking…
Share on PinterestScientists have discovered that exposure to scents may help improve memory in older adults. elenaleonova/Getty ImagesRegular exposure to multiple scents — in other words, enhanced olfaction — has been shown to improve cognitive performance in older adults.However, not all studies have produced consistent results.A new study has found that nightly use of aromatherapy essential oils such as lavender and rose can improve word recall by 226% and improve the function of a key brain pathway that plays a key role in learning and memory.These findings suggest that olfactory enhancement may be a low-cost approach to alleviate neurological disorders…
A series of studies show that spiritual people have better mental health. Almost 70% of Americans practice a particular religion, and an additional 25-30% consider themselves spiritual. It turns out that’s a good thing. There is growing evidence that spirituality is good for our mental health. A systematic review published in the International Journal of Psychology and Religion combined evidence from 48 longitudinal studies to assess the impact of religion and spirituality on mental health. Researchers found that participants who participated in public religious activities and those who said religion was important to them had greater mental health benefits than…
Inhaling pleasant scents while you sleep could be an effective, hassle-free way to improve brain health and help ward off dementia.In a small study of 23 older adults aged 60 to 85 with no memory problems, neuroscientists found that inhaling odorants while sleeping could dramatically improve people’s memory over a six-month period.”When olfactory stimulation is given, [relating to sense of smell] “When your sense of smell is enhanced, your memory regions become larger and more functional,” said study author Michael Leong, PhD, professor of neurobiology and behavior at the University of California, Irvine. “Conversely, when your sense of smell is…
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 4:30pm – 7:30 PM P.T. Wallis Annenberg Hall (ANN), The Forum Explore multimedia exhibits that tell the stories of changemakers. A global team of journalists and researchers at the University of Southern California has produced more than 100 stories about people dedicated to positive social change as part of the Spiritual Exemplars Project. Although often underreported and invisible, spiritual impulses can move individuals and communities toward justice, equality, and compassion. At the reception, you can tour the exhibition and hear from three exemplary figures. Father Greg Boyle (South Carolina) is the founder of Homeboy Industries, the…
The United States has seen a significant increase in the use of acupuncture and alternative medicine techniques over the past several decades, particularly in the treatment of chronic pain. What are the common uses of acupuncture and herbal medicine? And how are they used in conjunction with Western medicine? Join host Dr. Justin Clark. He explores these topics in this episode of Line One: Your Health Connection. host: Dr. Justin Clark guest: Rachel Delaney – Acupuncturist, Byakuya Acupuncturist resource: participate: During the live broadcast (10-11 a.m.), call 907-550-8433 (Anchorage) or 1-888-353-5752 (statewide). Please send an email…
1/2 Swipe or click for details George F. Lee / GLEE@STARADVERTISER.COM Defendant Eric Thompson left the circuit court with his wife, Joyce, following a mistrial. 2/2 Swipe or click for details Cindy Ellen Russell / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM Eric Thompson will appear in court on July 12th. Jurors in Eric Thompson’s murder trial were unable to reach a unanimous verdict this afternoon, so Circuit Judge Paul Wong declared a mistrial and scheduled a new trial for October 16th. Thompson was charged with murder on January 12, 2022, in the shooting death of his wife’s ex-boyfriend, John Tokuhara, an acupuncturist who helped the…
Ayurvedic medicine, India’s traditional medical system, has been used since ancient times to promote physical and mental health. (Image credit: Shutterstock)A Canadian woman who was repeatedly hospitalized due to abdominal pain and vomiting developed lead poisoning after ingesting Ayurvedic pills, a popular alternative medicine, a new case report reveals. The 39-year-old woman had been taking up to 12 Ayurvedic pills daily for a year to treat infertility. ayurvedic medicine A type of traditional Indian medicine that has been used for 3,000 years, its products can contain dangerous amounts of lead, mercury, and arsenic. After weeks of fatigue, nausea and abdominal…
Share on PinterestPeppermint oil aromatherapy may help relieve pain after open-heart surgery. Image by Marc Tran/Stocksy.Researchers investigated the potential for peppermint oil aromatherapy to relieve pain and improve sleep quality after open-heart surgery. Researchers have found that peppermint oil aromatherapy improves pain and sleep quality in patients immediately after surgery. More research is needed to understand how peppermint oil aromatherapy works to relieve pain. Open-heart surgery, in which surgeons cut open the breastbone and spread the ribs apart to reach the heart, can be a potentially life-saving procedure, but it also puts patients under considerable physical and emotional stress. the…
Patty Krawec at a Wet’suwet’en solidarity event at the Canada-U.S. border. Patty Krawec hide caption toggle caption Patty Krawec Patty Krawec at a Wet’suwet’en solidarity event at the Canada-U.S. border. Patty Krawec I’m figuring out through this series that much of a person’s spiritual identity — and by extension a person’s spiritual community — has to do with a sense of belonging. Where do we feel welcome? Where do we feel recognized and understood? Sometimes we find that belonging in the most unexpected places, in cultures or traditions that we are not born into, but that fill us up with…