What is ylang ylang essential oil good for? It’s considered an effective antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative. It’s also been highly sought after for centuries for its ability to thicken hair and its skin-healing properties. In addition…

If you’re in a relationship with a committed man, you know full well that cheating is more often than not a thorny thing. The relationship by its very nature is strained and difficult–it has to…

If the guy you love has left you then there you’re likely feeling disappointed, frustrated, and even hopeless. You’re also probably wondering: is there a chance he’ll come back? Does he still love you and…

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Old Friends are the best of friends. They’ve been there through thick and thin. They support us, and their friendship keeps us healthy—mentally, emotionally, and physically—over the course of a lifetime. We know that our…

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The pandemic has been a hard time for everyone. That’s especially true for students who wonder when they can go back to school. They are feeling lonely and cut off from their peers. I know…

Do you swoon at the thought of Mr. Perfect? The man that makes an appearance in all your dreams… He’s tall – naturally. He’s dark – of course. And he’s very handsome – which goes…

Long before modern-day medicine and technology, shamans have been healing people spiritually, mentally, and physically. Shamanism, and shamanic healing, has been practiced in many cultures around the world, and is still popular today, with many…

Do you remember who you were before the world told you who to be? For some people, this thought may never have crossed their minds.  But for many, the desire and need to have a…

What is breathwork and does it work?  Breathing is something we take for granted. We don’t often stop to think about the way we take a breath and what impact this action really has on…

If you’re someone who’s prone to developing high cholesterol, you may be interested in supplements that help support overall cardiovascular health, especially those that keep LDL cholesterol levels within a healthy range. One example is…

Whiteheads aren’t pretty, and most people make sure to “pop” them before showing their faces in public. Although they are very similar to blackheads, there’s something about whiteheads that make us all avoid them however…

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of them and an even better chance you’ve had them on your plate at some point. But exactly what are legumes?These “seeds” are packed in fiber and protein, plus…

There’s no doubt about it, drinking enough water to stay hydrated is important for many reasons — such as preventing fatigue, regulating blood pressure and even controlling hunger. But can you have too much water?…

According to recent survey results, it’s estimated that around 80 percent of Americans (and those living in the U.K. too) between the ages of 25 and 64 don’t work out enough each week to meet…

We spend about one-third of our lives asleep, yet many of us don’t sleep well. Recent research suggests that the solution to some sleep problems may be just a short walk away. Although previous studies…

Prior to the invention of antibiotics, indigenous people used various plants and herbal remedies to deal with issues including infections. One example is the plant called uva ursi, or bearberry, which has been used as…

EVG Culture/Pexels Click here to see all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage. The US vaccination rate is keeping up at a clip of about 3 million doses given daily, and as of today, all Americans 16…

From New Dawn Special Issue Vol 14 No 1 (Jan 2020) The first nuclear weapons were successfully tested in the 1940s and have been designed with increasing sophistication and lethality ever since. They allow great…

From New Dawn 156 (May-June 2016) Five years on from the death of British author, occultist and poet Kenneth Grant (1924–2011), we are only just now beginning to see the first attempts at assessing the…

The Flaky F*ckboy One day, he’s sending you paragraphs at lightning speed, the next few days: nothing. He cancels plans at the last minute, or completely forgets about them, yet you keep giving him second…

Treating Inflammation Naturally: How to Heal from Sore Muscles, Joint Pain, and More BY MEGHAN MCDONALD Share: 212 0 190 Did You Know? Inflammation and inflammation-related diseases are one of the most commonly reported and…

The most crucial years of our lives are spent with our families. Our childhoods are what shape us into the adults we become, and they often determine how we function and behave later on in…

Along with the common cold, the flu and other respiratory conditions typically comes a cough that keeps you up at night and limits your ability to breathe with ease. Although so many people suffer from…

Essential oils have been around for centuries, dating back as far as Biblical days when Jesus was anointed with frankincense and myrrh upon his birth. They’ve been utilized since ancient times in various cultures, including China,…

I’ve been exhausted lately. Not just physically exhausted, but emotionally and spiritually drained. I’ve just felt tired of living. I’m all tapped! I got nuthin’ in the tank. I’m sure you’ve felt this way before….

Love it or hate it, the buzz around the ketogenic diet has proved to have staying power. Last year, the eating plan dominated the wellness world, bringing the love for healthy fats back in a…

When a bowl of cold greens just isn’t enough, you’ll want to know how to build a nourish bowl. Not to hate on salads, but sometimes you just need something a little heartier. The concept…

Tim Douglas from Pexels Click here to see all of PopSci’s COVID-19 coverage. We are now well into year two of the COVID-19 pandemic, which officially began on March 11, 2020, when the World Health…

Deposit Photos This post has been updated. It was originally published on May 3, 2018. Given how confused we all seem about what the word “allergy” means, it’s not surprising that it seems like suddenly…

From New Dawn Special Issue Vol 11 No 3 (June 2017) While historical records prove that the man known as the Count de Saint-Germain actually existed, his life seems to defy common sense and appears…

From New Dawn Special Issue Vol 12 No 2 (Apr 2018) Do covert space programs utilising extra-terrestrial technology exist? Are we being subjected to a massive psychological operation?  The following examines alleged cover-ups on a…

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In 1904 the British geographer Halford Mackinder addressed the Royal Geographical Society in London.1 He advanced a geopolitical theory that is now known as the “Heartland Theory.” Mackinder divided the world into three major regions:…