RYAN HARRISON Not long ago, the natives of the Amazon were the only people who knew and regularly enjoyed the many health benefits of a small, dark, and exotic berry. In time, this berry — the açaí [pronounced ‘ah-sigh-EE’] — found itself to be the focus of many research studies. The result? Açaí has become […]
Author Archives: Ryan Harrison
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RYAN HARRISON 1. Aloe vera is an ancient medicinal plant that is said to have been part of Cleopatra’s beauty regimen. The sap of the aloe plant is an excellent first-aid remedy for minor burns and infections. You can take aloe internally as a laxative — it’s commonly found in over-the-counter [OTC] laxatives, as it […]
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RYAN HARRISON Have you ever been touched, challenged, or inspired by a movie? Have you left a movie theatre with the reawakened familiar feeling that the human heart is capable of — amazing and deeply spiritual things? Or, have you pondered over a film’s message, confronted with ideas that call you to stretch your understanding […]
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RYAN HARRISON Everyday your brain churns out between 12,000 and 50,000 thoughts. That’s as many as 18 million thoughts in a single year. Well, there you are. We often take our mental activity and acuity for granted… until it’s no longer something we can count on. And, then? You might find yourself turning to crossword […]
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RYAN HARRISON Have you ever considered the power of your imagination? Some believe it is a person’s least utilised health resource. Dr Martin L Rossman, Co-Founder of the Academy for Guided Imagery, US, states that imagination “can be used to remember and recreate the past, develop insight into the present, influence physical health, enhance creativity […]
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RYAN HARRISON No one is immune to stress. It’s a universal human experience. You’ve undoubtedly heard that some stress can be ‘helpful,’ especially if it motivates you to make changes that improve your lifestyle and health. This is called ‘eustress’ [the Greek prefix, eu, meaning ‘good’]. Some people even work best when they’re under this kind of […]