Spiritual Wisdom Comes with Understanding These 6 Uncomfortable Truths

There are different types of wisdom which influence and guide us through our daily lives. Many of us are familiar with these levels of learning. However, spiritual wisdom may take time and huge amounts of effort to understand. I’m sure you’ve heard people talk about the differences between wisdom and…

Exploring the Link Between the Mind and Physical Well-Being

The human body and the human mind are without a doubt well connected. They are tethered together most meticulously and both affect each other tremendously. Humans can be considered as beings that store energy. It is this concept that is widely used in developing Chinese health treatments. It can be…

Placebo Surgery: ‘Fake’ Surgery Seems to Be Equally Effective

We know so little about human abilities that some simple truths can confound even a scientist. The placebo effect is one of those phenomena that still puzzle modern science. Can a dummy pill together with a person's faith really work miracles? What about placebo surgery? The amazing power of a…

Human Brain Has ‘Natural Painkillers’ for Mental Pain

The brain treats psychological pain in the same way it treats physical pain, producing a sort of 'natural painkillers', reveals a new study. According to scientists from the Medical School of the University of Michigan, the brain activates the same 'painkiller' mechanisms to relieve mental pain, caused by social rejection,…