Synesthesia

Fascinating video about the phenomena of synesthesia. A way of experiencing reality in a different way than what is considered "normal." Yet none of these people are considered sick either. It's simply an alternate way of being. The movie suggests that there are many many ways in which this might be true among humans but... Continue Reading →

October 14, 2009

Healing the gut for good mental health — probiotics

Probiotics are catching on in the mainstream as seen here in the Los Angeles Times. Why am I mentioning it here? What does it have to do with withdrawal and mental health. Everything. The first thing I did when I started researching natural care for mental health was come upon anecdotal evidence again and again... Continue Reading →

October 14, 2009

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