Grounding – The DIY Approach

By Slavik Grounding, or as some call in earthing, is a process of connecting one’s body to earth so that electrons can freely flow. I admit, I am a fan of grounding. The first time I heard about it, it made sense. Over the years, I got myself a grounded mouse pad and I sleep on a grounded sheet. To be honest, I did not experience any miracle change, but I like to stack the odds in my favour. To increase my grounded time I made this DIY shoes project. Our bodies are of a bio-electrical design. The exchange of information as well as nutrients are facilitated via electrical highway.… Read More

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The Kratky Method of Hydroponics

MaximumYield explains Kratky Method: The Kratky method is a simple system that would be well-suited to gardeners experimenting with hydroponics. This method of hydroponics works in a similar method to deep water culture systems, but it does not require as much equipment or materials. In the Kratky method, plants are placed in a net pot with a growing medium and then placed into a reservoir. The reservoir is then filled with conditioned water and a nutrient solution until the mix covers the bottom of the net pot. As the plant grows, it will absorb water while simultaneously growing roots into water. Then, as the water level declines, plant roots will be… Read More

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This Super Simple Breathing Technique Can Help Alleviate Anxiety & Depression

By Alanna Ketler The breath is one of the most underrated and under-utilized methods of healing. Breathing comes naturally to us, we do it without thinking, which is why it is not something we generally think of as a way to connect deeply with ourselves, calm our anxieties or even reach higher levels of consciousness. Something as simple as breathing can help those who suffer from severe mental conditions and those who have survived global disasters. There are many forms of breathwork, there is the well-known Holotropic Breathing, made popular by the Iceman himself, Wim Hof. There is another technique known as transformational breathwork and the featured practice of breathing that will be… Read More

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Better Than Big Pharma: 5 Herbs You Can’t Do Without

Editor’s Note: Although I would vouch for the “herbs” listed here, I cannot say anything regarding the specific brands promoted other than that they seem good. By Jill Richardson Sometimes herbs can deliver up healing powers that pharmaceutical companies can only dream about. Can’t sleep? Try lemon balm. Suffer from anxiety? Lemon balm. Want to boost your immune system? Lemon balm. Cold sore? Lemon balm. And this lemon-scented mint relative is also antiviral, good for fevers, and great for indigestion, gas, and bloating. Find it surprising that one plant can do so much? Herbs are not always as multipurpose as lemon balm – not to mention delicious, safe, and effective –… Read More

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