The architect Charles Bello has spent the past 52 years restoring forests from logging and protecting the land on his 400-acre Bello Ranch in Northern California. Here’s what he’s learned along the way. A large meadow greets visitors to Bello Ranch. Originally littered with detritus left by decades of logging, the meadow now supports healthy...

“I drop the dead weight and the posers and the pretenders and all the other friends who literally have not bothered with me for the better part of the year.” For the past few years ― without apology ― I’ve taken stock of the people in my orbit and have treated myself to a cleanse;...

Chronic overstimulation happens when your mind is overloaded with no chance to rest or recover — and it shows up in surprising ways.  As a highly sensitive person, overstimulation can be a common occurrence.  Making up about 20 percent of the population, highly sensitive people (HSPs) feel everything more deeply — whether it’s others’ emotions, the beauty of...

Kris Sokolowski has always been active, spending his free time mountain climbing, running and practicing martial arts. And at every opportunity, he could be found boarding a plane, en route to explore the world. On his first official date with his now wife, Sokolowski booked flights to South Africa for two weeks. The couple have...

“I don’t have any hidden trauma. If something like that happened to me, I would know about it.” That used to be my response when anyone asked me if I knew anything about trauma or abuse in my younger years. It is a common response of people who cannot recall their trauma. Many are quite shocked...

When visiting the store, it’s easy to choose individually wrapped frozen fish. There’s much to like about the packaging. They are easy to store and prepare. Cooking also is a breeze too since everything is pre-cut and portioned out. The vacuum-sealed packaging, also known as Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP), prevents water loss and the fish...

Heart attacks are sudden and, in most cases, powerful. One must not wait to get help when a heart attack occurs, as it can lead to death. Furthermore, there are some early warning signs of cardiac arrest that sadly most people are unaware of. Below are the four key signs of an imminent cardiac arrest...

A stomach ache might be one indication that something’s off in your gastrointestinal (GI) tract, but did you know there are other less obvious markers, like acne and chronic fatigue, that can shed light on gut health? Here, we break down the reasons and research behind 5 common indicators: Gastrointestinal issues This is probably what...

Low self-esteem refers to a person having an overall poor sense of self-value. It essentially means having a poor opinion of yourself. Low self-esteem can encompass a range of factors, such as your sense of identity, self-confidence, feelings of competence, and feelings of belonging. Self-esteem is about more than just generally liking yourself—it also means believing that...

Being diagnosed with type 2 diabetes can present an individual with a number of significant health challenges that require substantial lifestyle changes. Of those changes, the most important and immediate may involve adjustments to one’s diet, and specifically keeping tabs on foods and beverages that have a demonstrable impact on blood sugar levels. After all,...

People endure many types of abuse every day, but they don’t all occur within the confines of a romantic relationship. Verbal abuse is one of those sneaky types of maltreatment that isn’t always easy to detect. These words are used to manipulate, control, or hurt another person. It often accompanies other forms of abuse, such...

Health experts are tracking a concerning trend in colorectal cancer: Its burden is shifting to a younger population. According to a 2024 report from the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in men under 50 and the second in women of the same age group. Two decades ago, it was the fourth...