By Sayer Ji Contributing writer for Wake Up World A simple tablespoon daily of coconut oil could promote weight loss and improve cardiovascular health, a clinical study reveals. This study, titled “A coconut extra virgin oil-rich diet increases HDL cholesterol and decreases waist...
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World Anxiety — that feeling of dread, fear, worry and panic — is certainly nothing new. Hippocrates wrote about it in the fourth century BCE. As did Søren Kierkegaard in the 1860s. And Sigmund Freud addressed the disorder...
By Trinity Bourne Contributing writer for Wake Up World When it comes to sharing veggie burgers, nothing brings me more joy that seeing the look of delight on my friends faces when they take that first bite. Not only do I want people to be transformed on a magical journey of deliciousness when...
By Frank M. Wanderer, Ph.D Guest writer for Wake Up World Intimacy is one of the most elementary human needs. Its wealth nourishes the human soul. One of the most beautiful expression of intimacy is when two people embrace each other. This wonderful human gesture — the hug — is a store...
By Wes Annac Contributing writer for Wake Up World Psilocybin, the natural hallucinogenic compound found in various species of psilocybin mushrooms, has been found to treat depression, anxiety, and other serious mental illnesses. Extensive research into its benefits was halted by the 1970s due...
By Christina Lavers Contributing writer for Wake Up World The origins of Santa Clause go way back to about 300 AD, when St Nicholas, a wandering monk, became known for his kindness and generosity. The humble monk toured the countryside giving away his fortune to help the poor. Over the years...
By Sofo Archon We humans like to think that we are freethinkers, but how many of us truly are? How many people actually think for themselves, without falling victims to beliefs or ideologies? How many are not heavily influenced by the biased information that the media is presenting them...
By Carolanne Wright Contributing writer for Wake Up World Food waste is a massive problem in America. So is hunger. The National Institute of Health estimates that, as a nation, Americans waste 40 percent of the food we produce. Let that sink in for a moment. People are going hungry in the United...
By Juliet Tang Contributing writer for Wake Up World “You came here with something to do. You are part of a universal consciousness, and there are no accidents in it. In your true essence — not the false self, not the ego part of you, but in the true essence of who you are...
