Holistic Living With Rachel Avalon
True Health With True Purpose
Most people have no idea what can be legally lurking in alcoholic beverages. Since the Department of Treasury predominately regulates alcohol, companies aren’t required to disclose their ingredients. One exception is for non-malt beer and wine containing less than 7% alcohol, which is subsequently regulated by the FDA rather than the TTB (The Treasury’s Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade…
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For decades the concern over whether artificial sweeteners cause cancer has been hotly debated, especially since some artificial sweeteners have been shown to cause cancer in rats and their offspring. Cancer hasn’t been the only safety and health concern though… Here is a basic list of side effects from artificial sweeteners that have been reported: Headaches Migraines Altered taste buds…
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Some sweeteners to avoid or minimize are obvious, while others are downright confusing. That’s because “sugar” is such a broad term for a vast array of sweeteners and companies often use clever marketing to make their products seems healthier than they are. So, it’s important to get clear on what’s out there and learn about the shocking details of traditional,…
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If you’re aimed at overcoming a sweet tooth, sugar addiction, or increasing overall health, it’s incredibly helpful to understand why sugar can have such a powerful pull on us and the natural alternatives to choose from. As a species we’re literally hardwired to enjoy sweets. It’s what kept many of our ancient ancestors alive when food was scarce because not…
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How Much Plastic is in the Ocean? In this PBS episode of It’s OK To Be Smart, learn how much plastic is ending up in the ocean and the impact that has on marine animals, birds, and humans. Getting to the root of the problem, the message is clear; we can’t clean enough beaches, remove enough plastic from the sea,…
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Melanie Joy on Carnism and other food choices. Melanie Joy, Ph.D., Ed.M. is a Harvard-educated psychologist, professor of psychology and sociology at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, a noted speaker, and the author of “Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows.” Melanie is a recipient of the Institute of Jainology’s Ahimsa Award. Her work has been featured by numerous…
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Guided by a shaman, named Plácido, in the Andean Mountains, Alan Stivelman embarks on a journey of enlightenment to better understand human existence in Humano. Loaded with universal questions and introspection, this documentary film delivers philosophical and spiritual teachings for the filmmaker and audience alike. Through rituals, initiations, and mindfulness, the message of Humano is both beautifully simple and profound. If you’re interested in…
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The pressure to achieve more, do more, and be more is part of being human – and in the age of Adderall and Ritalin, achieving that can be as close as the local pharmacy. No longer just “a cure for excitable kids,” prescription stimulants are in college classrooms, on Wall Street, in Silicon Valley…any place “the need to succeed” slams…
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