Thousands of years ago—before incense, gongs and mala beads—people meditated to slow down the mind and center themselves. Today, people all around the world meditate. Why the interest? Meditation is transformative and benefits the body, mind, heart and spirit.

As scientists strive to find answers to the modern epidemic of obesity-related health problems, they are discovering a complex system within the brain that is playing a huge role in fueling the lower quality of life and dramatic rise in health-care costs that are the consequences of this epidemic.

If you think prescription medications are the only option for anxiety and panic attacks, you’ll be happy to know about these very effective natural solutions. If you’ve never experienced anxiety or panic attacks, it’s hard to imagine just how uncomfortable they can be. More than 20 million Americans suffer from anxiety—medically defined as “an unpleasant emotional state ranging from mild unease to intense fear.” While fear is a rational response to danger, anxiety usually lacks a clear or realistic cause. Severe anxiety will often produce panic attacks—intense feelings of fear. These attacks are most often associated with agoraphobia, an intense fear of being alone or being in public places.

Activated charcoal has numerous benefits for the body. Plus, it can be used to improve the health and beauty of hair and skin.