The Legislature wants to make “Florida Guide to a Healthy Marriage” required reading, but I’d be more likely to take marital advice from a committee appointed by select heavy-metal bands than a one appointed by the Republican leadership. Mark Lane @othermarklane Whenever the Florida legislature takes a deep interest in how people live their private […]
BEAUTY, as they say, is in the eye of the beholder. People have used this phrase to justify their preference for any number of things, but it’s particularly apt to explain society’s fascination and obsession with precious metals and gemstones. Despite their value throughout human history, there’s nothing about them that we can’t live without. […]
Photo: Stills / Getty Images As the less-is-more approach to health and medicine gains traction, more people are turning to alternative treatments to deal with both mental and physical health issues. Chances are if you tell your doctor you want to try essential oils, acupuncture, or even cupping as part of your game plan to combat […]
Even if you’re not mourning the loss of a great love, it’s still a good idea to add rainbow obsidian to your crystal collection. In Crystal Muse, Askinosie credits the stone for helping her quiet her thoughts before bed, and return to a regular, restful sleep routine in the process. And crystal aficionado Spencer Pratt […]
Pastor John Gray speaking at an event in Houston on Feb. 3, 2017 (Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for BET) The straights are at it again. Over the weekend, singer Ciara caused an internet stir when she posted on Instagram a clip from a sermon by Houston’s Lakewood megachurch pastor John Gray telling single women why they’re […]
@venusrox_crystals Hypersthene “Hypersthene is a stone of self-respect. It aids the overcoming of judgement of your own ego, enabling you to look outwards without being critical of others. It teaches us to be calm and grounded in our being and it can help pacify irritability. Hypersthene can help find answers, both from within oneself and […]
In a newly discovered twist, Argonne scientists and collaborators found that palladium nanoparticles can repair atomic dislocations in their crystal structure. This self-healing behavior is worth exploring in other materials. Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Our bodies have a remarkable ability to heal from broken ankles or dislocated wrists. Now, a new study has shown that […]
It’s a Thursday night and I’m lying on my back, tucked into a blanket with a lavender-scented pillow covering my eyes. The room is silent but for the ethereal tones of a gigantic quartz crystal bowl that’s being “played” in a circular motion with a mallet – sort of like rubbing your finger around a […]
Chances are someone in your life causes a lot of tension and stress. Difficult relationships are common and hard to evade. New research suggests that difficult people are likely to be found in contexts where people have less freedom to pick and choose their associates. Often it’s family and co-workers – people you’re stuck with, […]
