The thyroid gland is an organ located at the base of the neck. Part of the endocrine system, the thyroid releases hormones that help to regulate the body’s metabolism and vital functions. The two hormones secreted by the thyroid gland are thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are needed for normal functioning of all cells in the body. Thyroid disorders are ... Continue Reading
Why CBD Massages Are The Best Way To Relax
Have you heard of CBD? Chances are that you have over the past year or so, but there’s plenty of confusion around what CBD is and whether it’s actually marijuana. In short, it isn’t. Cannabidiol (CBD) is a compound extracted from the cannabis plant, often the hemp plant, which is part of the cannabis genus. Cannabidiols don’t have hallucinogenic properties; it's cannabis’s ... Continue Reading
Magic Mushrooms Ease Depression, Scientists Want To Know Why
"I felt so much lighter like something had been released." Magic mushrooms do the opposite of anti-depressants, but that may be why they work. This post from Science Alert examines a study that seeks to understand the role of psilocybin in treating depression. Psychedelic therapy is going through something of a revival right now, and we may now know how one ... Continue Reading
8 Amazing Ways You Can Benefit From Ayurvedic Medicine
Ayurvedic Medicine is a type of healing medicine that has ancient roots that date back thousands of years in the Indian subcontinent. In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to “the knowledge of life,” as it is a lifestyle focused on health maintenance of the body, mind, and spirit. Ayurvedic medicine works alongside energetic forces in nature called doshas, different aspects of the ... Continue Reading
It’s OK To Not Be OK: What You Need To Know About Mental Health
When we mention famous names such as Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Kate Spade, or Anthony Bourdain, we feel totally perplexed but also not too surprised at yet another celebrity suicide. On one hand, we wonder how a person with a such “perfect life” could possibly want to end theirs. On the other hand, celebrity suicides are really a societal reflection of a much larger ... Continue Reading
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