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Taking prescriptions? Read this before you start drinking kombucha

There have been spotty reports that kombucha consumption can indeed be dangerous. There is little evidence to back this up, but according to Dr. Michele Berman: [t]he greatest danger from kombucha seems to arise in “home brew” versions that have become contaminated because of improper preparation and/or when kombucha interacts with alcohol or prescription drugs. People should be careful when consuming kombucha, especially if it’s made at home. And if.. Read More

Why you should take that vacation to India NOW

When you think of meditation, you think India. Which is why India is home to some of the world’s most famous and beautiful meditation retreats. From Shreyas in Bangalore to Ayurveda in Coonoor, there are some spectacular options for meditation and yoga, from the glamorous on the water to the low-key tucked away in green tea forests. It’s on many people’s bucket lists to visit, and if you get a.. Read More

Is Kombucha growing faster than soda?

Kombucha is rapidly gaining popularity these days, and mostly because it’s something you can make at home (more than can be said for sodas and expensive juices). While the poor economy and worries about health and the environment have diminished the national thirst for soda and bottled water, sales of kombucha and other “functional” juices in the United States topped $295 million last year, up 25 percent over a two-year.. Read More

The 4 simple meditation tricks they don’t tell you

Meditation, like many alternative medicine practices, is constantly subject to myths. In fact, the average person likely believes that meditation is crossed-leg chanting. Here are four myths of meditation that keep many people in the dark: 1. You don’t have to turn off your brain. 2. It doesn’t have to take a long time. 3. You don’t have to tune out sounds. 4. Sitting up straight isn’t required. Meditation can.. Read More

Iso tanks: hype or health benefit?

Isolation tanks, which originally were developed for scientific research, are gaining appeal as therapeutic devices. They consist of large, dark water tanks filled with Epsom salts. You lower yourself inside them and float around for an hour or so, and the quieting effect is supposed to open and significantly calm your mind. According to one user: This is the closest you will ever come to having a drug-like experience without.. Read More

Is kombucha the new yogurt?

Kombucha is sweeping the nation as a popular health food. Its rise is similar to that yogurt, which has gained incredible popularity in recent years. The “trendy, fizzy drink” is considered to be: a new way to get the beneficial bugs that people are looking for in yogurt, kefir and other probiotic dairy drinks. Kombucha also provides a source of prebiotics, which helps fuel the growth of helpful microorganisms in your.. Read More

Is your favorite celebrity drinking Kombucha?

Kombucha has experienced an explosion in popularity in recent years, thanks to some high-profile celebrity devotees such as: Madonna Halle Berry Gwyneth Paltrow Lindsay Lohan They usually sport GT Kombucha, which at around $4 a bottle, is great in a pinch, but a little pricey. It’s simple to make at home, and it’s easy to see why celebrities call this a wonder tonic. I notice greater focus and concentration when.. Read More

The simplest way to make homemade kombucha

Kombucha is a fermented tea popular in Russia and China that’s gaining widespread appeal in the US. And you can actually make it at home, for pennies on the dollar. All you need is to brew around a gallon of black tea, add a cup of sugar, seal it in a jar with some “scoby” (the kombucha starter tea, available at your local health food store) and in a few.. Read More

This new chiropractic technique can NEUTRALIZE pain

Chiropractors can be lifesavers for those with back pain. And with the prevalence of people doing office work, where your back can be strained by staying in the same position all day, chiropractors are more important than ever. In Los Altos, CA, Dr. Mary Reimer uses a special technique on her patients called the Graston technique, which is “a manual modality that releases scarred or trapped muscles and connective tissues”… Read More

Want to improve your poker game?

Meditation gets rave reviews for the payoffs it can provide for a lot of people. It’s now being applied in a new arena—poker. According to Mish Schaffer, of “Meditation with Mish”: “our thoughts can affect the experiences in our lives, the results that we produce, and even our physical being.” And this is especially true for poker, where concentration and a clear mind are deeply valued at facilitating a good.. Read More