15 Easy Things You Can Do To Fight Inflammation & Boost Your Metabolism

(MindBodyGreen) Can you relate to any of the following? I follow all the rules, but I still can't lose the weight. I'm just getting old and my metabolism is slow. It's genetic. There's nothing I can do.
Regular readers of MindBodyGreen know that chronic inflammation has been linked to a host of ailments — from depression and weight gain to cancer — but what can we actually do about it?

A Poem A Day Keeps The Doctor Away

Imagine receiving a poem instead of a standard prescription during your next doctor visit. Used to assist cancer patients and adolescents; those struggling with autism, depression or the dark avenues of grief -- poetry therapy is a powerful method of healing. Through the act of creating a poem or reading aloud specific verse that echo's experience, a harmonious equilibrium is encouraged for both body and mind.

New Federal Vaccine Mandate Proposed: All Shots Required, No Parental Exemptions

by Autism Action Network

Florida Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (D-24) has introduced a bill, House Resolution H.R. 2232, that will require all states to mandate all students enrolled in public schools receive all the vaccines recommended by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Policy, a federal body compromised of vaccine-industry representatives, which includes vaccines for HPV, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, Paul Offit’s rota virus vaccine, annual flu shots, and dozens of others. States that do not comply will not be eligible for grants for “preventive health services” under the Public Health Services Act.

Kindle Passion, Beat The Blues And Invigorate Health With Clary Sage

Sometimes we need a lift — a dash of joy, fortification against illness or just a bit more verve. Clary sage may help. Topically, this essential oil is treasured as a stress reliever, antidepressant and aphrodisiac. It also enhances the immune system, eases headaches, calms eczema and lowers blood pressure. Seeking more joy in life? Clary sage is a classic 'euphoric'— inspiring mental states of confidence, joy and pleasure. Internally, it improves digestion and reduces inflammation. Oil pressed from clary sage is one of the most pure and stable forms of omega-3 fatty acids around. As an added benefit, active compounds in the herb wipe out bacterial infections too.

Inspire Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Transformation with Holotropic Breathwork

When LSD was deemed illegal in the United States, Stanislav Grof, MD, and his wife began looking for drug-free alternatives that would encourage altered states of consciousness. This lead to the development of Holotropic Breathwork, a technique that not only alters habitual perceptions, but also alleviates anxiety, addiction, depression, physical pain and other maladies. A powerful process, it has been shown to radically shift lives for the better.

Grow Your Own “Miracle Tree” and Enjoy a Natural Medicine Chest and Hearty Source of Survival Food Rolled Into One

Few plants offer such a complete range of benefit as Moringa oleifera with its outstanding nutritional, medicinal and detoxifying properties. Rich in all essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals along with formidable antioxidants, moringa is an exceptional health enhancing and famine eradicating superfood. According to Miracle Trees:

"Moringa is one of the world's most nutritious crops. Ounce for ounce, the leaves of moringa have more beta-carotene than carrots, more protein than peas, more vitamin C than oranges, more calcium than milk, more potassium than bananas, and more iron than spinach. . . . The multiple uses of moringa have attracted the attention of researchers, development workers, and farmers."