The Optimist Living
The secret of highly attractive people (No, it’s not beauty)
We all want to feel seen, known and cherished by others Attraction is the energy that draws people closer to us. Attraction creates desire, intrigue and deeper connections in relationships. And the good news is you can intentionally create more attraction… in yourself. Attraction is much deeper Read More...
The secret history of Aloe vera
You may know about Aloe Vera's many wonders. You may use it as an herbal remedy for ailments ranging from skin diseases and burns to digestive troubles, and as a soothing balm in cosmetics and toiletries, from suntan lotion and antiperspirant to detergent and even toilet paper. But what is the Read More...
For most men doing nothing is the best treatment for prostate cancer
Most men with prostate cancer are better off by avoiding treatment, a new study suggests. Most prostate cancers are low-risk that will probably not be killers, and yet almost every new diagnosis triggers surgery or radiation, which often results in erectile dysfunction or incontinence. Up to 40 Read More...
Diversify your diet and improve your gut health
To function optimally, our microbiome needs a diverse diet. However, modern agriculture has contributed to a loss of diversity, with about 75 percent of the world's population consuming only five animal species and 12 plant species. Of those 12, rice, maize and wheat contribute 60 percent of all Read More...
Yes, it’s possible to live in a city without a car. Here’s how
Add up all the costs for gas, insurance, maintenance and parking, and it appears that a car can be something much more expensive than you may think. That's what Kati and Kurt Woock of Denver learned, too. They ditched their car and turned to bikes, buses, Uber and taxis instead. For them, that Read More...
Tantra can heal society
Tantra is about a spiritual path. It's also about sex. That's where its value is, in our everyday lives. In a time when many people feel depressed, anxious, and wary of others, there are good ways how society can benefit from tantric sex. Here are Read More...
Being a manager who is nice results in higher workers' productivity
So some of you still think a leader in the corporate world can get more things done by being rude? "After nearly a quarter century in Fortune 500 company management, I came to the firm conclusion," writes Victor Lipman, "that management civility is a difference maker – not because it’s somehow Read More...
The many benefits of a camping trip
"Is that weird, taking my Louis Vuitton bag camping?" Fashionista or not—the quote is from reality tv personality and singer Jessica Simpson—camping is good for you. It has a lot of benefits. For one, there are no reality TV shows around. But besides that, there are other perks. Like this Read More...
If you sit at a desk too much, here are 6 easy yoga poses
Sitting comes with health hazards. It's been associated with higher risks for heart attack, obesity, and type 2 diabetes. So if you're sitting at a desk all day, make sure to get out. A stroll would be nice, of course, but yoga offers all kinds of exercises that are a welcome way to also give your Read More...
Being at peace with others' pain will help us be supportive of their pain
It can feel so utterly helpless to see a friend or family member in pain. You'd like to do something to help them out, take action, but sometimes, there's simply nothing better you can do than just to be at peace with the pain of others. This will actually help us to be supportive of their Read More...