archives: Health

Audio ecologist Gordon Hempton fears that silent places will soon be extinct, mostly due to aircrafts. What does this mean for the conscious traveler?  More »

Think astrology is just for new-agers? Used for thousands of years, this alternative approach can help in determining your best possible future.  More »

The holidays may not always bring out the best in us. Here's a mini-survival guide for traveling and dealing with your family during the most wonderfu  More »

Megan Hill suffered an injury while traveling abroad in Vancouver, BC. The experience made her wonder if her dream to travel to remote places was fini  More »

As the swine flu vaccine hits the clinics, many people are, surprisingly, opting out. Here's how the media created this unintended consequence.  More »

The Native American sweat lodge existed long before Europeans arrived in North America. Two recent sweat lodge-related deaths indicate the tradition s  More »

A new study found that people who don't drink are more likely to be depressed because they have a harder time making strong friendship bonds. Is alcoh  More »

When you want to bring the Westerners in, just sell them an expensive and intense way to lose weight.   More »

Pele Omori shares multiple resources to keep up with your yoga practice on the road, including free podcasts, yoga cards, and DVDs.  More »

If you are self-conscious about your weight, use travel as an opportunity to do something about it.  More »

Popular spiritual healer in Amsterdam is taken to court after convincing actress Sylvia Millecam she did not have breast cancer.  More »

A short film on spiritual activism teaches us how to handle the swine flu pandemic...and other things we can't control.   More »

If something hurts anywhere in your body, "Crazy Yoga Guy" has got the answer for you.  More »

The business of GM crops are pushing farmers over the edge all around the world. Here's how to help.  More »

Christine Mcnab reveals you can pack your practice into surprising places.  More »

For when you don't have regular access to a gym, bicycle, pool, or a jogging trail.  More »

The human body is fragile. Learn how to keep it safe.  More »

Choose wisely and discover the true depths of your yogic journey.  More »

Christopher Cook reveals 5 simple ways to fly free from anxiety.  More »

Your dreams on the road can offer insight into yourself and your journey. Tim Patterson shares his own experiences. I press my tongue against a too  More »

I travel often, and in many of those trips, I have crossed three or more time zones and suffered from jet lag. When I finally manage to fall asleep,   More »

Self-catering is an essential element in any backpacker’s budget strategy. You can control how often you move from city to city and where you s  More »

Cuisine is intricately woven into the tapestry of life the world over. Food is just as much a part of culture as language. Eating local is a big co  More »

Although alcohol and drug abuse can lead to serious problems while traveling, just like back home, most travelers can indulge responsibly. Travel is  More »

It’s been three hours since you last moved. Your various body parts have ganged up and are about to pay you back for the abuse your latest bout   More »

It’s only three hours into your eight-hour flight and the little kid sitting behind you has howled non-stop since take off. Your head is throbb  More »

Another great find over on VideoJug.com, this film showcases a few in-flight exercises that will have you stretched and creeping out your seat neighb  More »

Need some simple, easy yoga poses to do when you're traveling? Check out this handy guide.  More »

Ancient healing tradition or pure old-fashioned quackery? You decide. His name was Pablo Falcon, a Native American healer living in New Mexico. He w  More »

Paris is a meat-feasting city — not to say the rest of the world is any different. The French love their food, especially flesh, but slowly, r  More »