Welcome to solar maximum. This year poses to be a physically demanding time. The sun, a massive magnetic star, is at the peak of an approxmately 11-year cycle where sunspots on the sun’s surface are at maximum activity. Active sunspots drive vast amounts of energy into space in the form of solar flares and coronal mass ejections (CMEs), thereby changing the environment between Earth and the sun. This phenomenon is termed space weather.   How is the sun’s amped up activity and the space weather it generates affecting people on planet Earth? How might it be impacting your physical body?…

We are all part soul, part ego—they are fundamental aspects of the human experience. Both are needed, in appropriate circumstances and measurements. “Coming from soul” means you are acting from a place of love. “Coming from ego” means fear is directing your behavior. Societies of the past honored a connection to inner wisdom but modern society has turned in a direction dominated by fear—ego. Modern life is ripe with fear-based triggers, and many people allow their ego to lead their lives, mostly. Fear signals danger and guides us to take action to ensure our safety. It is an apprpriate response…

It’s abundantly clear to most people that our population is facing significant health challenges. There’s been a dramatic increase in degenerative diseases, rising obesity rates, and chronic illnesses have become the norm rather than the exception. Worsening mortality rates and a growing list of unfavorable health-related statistics can leave anyone wondering: why bother getting up tomorrow? To underscore this point, consider this recent statistic from the CDC: more than 40% of children and adolescents now have one or more chronic diseases. Life is cyclical. Every problem has a solution, and nothing lasts forever. Clichés abound when it comes to offering…