If you experience occasional sleep disturbances, a warm mug of lemon balm tea makes the perfect evening ritual. Sipping it an hour before bed helps signal to your body that it is time to unwind, paving the way for more restorative rest.

So if your smartphone sometimes makes you feel dumb, I would suggest a different interpretation. Maybe your brain is not failing at all. Maybe your brain is doing exactly what it was designed to do, which is look for coherence, meaning, and practical logic in an environment that often provides none of the above.

At this time of year, there's always an abundant supply of pumpkins, squashes and fall harvest. I found a way to incorporate all of it together after trying a fruity soup that wasn't savoury enough. After playing around with the flavours, this recipe is the one that everyone loved. Its complex flavour has all the elements of a crisp, fall day. It's a creamy soup that's healthy, full of fruits and vegetables and there's no cream in sight. Enjoy!

I have been exploring the many ways human beings receive information beyond the five commonly recognized senses. Some of these modes are easier to name because they arrive through images, sensations, inner knowing, or sound. Telepathy is a little different because it involves a direct connection between beings. It is subtle, intimate, and often easiest to recognize after the moment has already happened.

While Pico de Gallo is a fresh, raw Mexican salsa, its ingredients align beautifully with the energetic needs of this season.  It’s a low-calorie, nutrient-dense fresh condiment made from raw chopped tomatoes, tomatillo’s, onions, cilantro, and jalapeños.