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Jaw Clamp or Warped Vision: Is This the Sorry End of Science?

Just when you thought that you’ve seen it all and heard it all, along comes the DentalSlim Diet Control jaw clamp. This is a ferocious-looking, (and in my opinion hideous-looking) magnetic tool “bolted” to your teeth allowing them to open only 1/16 inch (2mm) wide to allow consumption of a liquid-only diet? Perhaps you’ve got ...

Katrina Hicks

A jaw clamp.

Dr. Norman Rosenthal: Prescribing Poetry to Battle the Pandemic

The pandemic has hit humanity hard and the mood of much of the world is dark. Still, open any social media platform and you will be flooded with beautiful and positive posts. One such prescription for mental health comes from renowned psychiatrist Dr. Norman Rosenthal. He has prescribed poetry for the mind to battle depression. ...

Raven Montmorency

Dr. Norman Rosenthal.

How Norway Can Help Us Survive the Upcoming COVID-19 Winter

Winter will be hitting the United States in a couple of months. Some experts are apprehensive that the colder temperatures might trigger a rise in COVID-19 cases. People are likely to be restricted indoors for a longer period of time due to the faster spread of COVID-19. Thankfully, we have Norway to show us how ...

Nspirement Staff

A man walking along a snow covered trail.

Beyond Dying in a Hospital

There is much to fear, for the world is a perilous place; on top of that, there is the fear of panic that fears may induce. Nowhere is this truer than with the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. Do we have to debase the quality of life further after we have taken all the preventive ...

Raven Montmorency

Girl wearing a face mask.

5 Healthy Reasons for Practicing Martial Arts

When people think of martial arts, the first thing that probably pops up in their minds is the Kung Fu-style fights as seen in movies such as Enter the Dragon or the Matrix. However, martial arts is not something that solely focuses on fighting. It offers incredible physical and mental benefits for practitioners of the discipline. ...

Armin Auctor

A martial arts display.

9 Ways to Increase Immunity and Stay Healthy

Here are some common-sense approaches that you can incorporate into your daily life that can help prevent illness, increase immunity, and support a longer life. 9 ways to increase immunity 1. Anger “Sickness starts from the heart.” Maybe you have these experiences too — you don’t feel like eating as a result of great pressure; ...

Helen London

Man yelling into a phone.

Saffron: The Amazing and Mysterious Spice

Saffron is one of the most expensive spices in the world, with high-quality varieties selling for up to US$1,000 per pound. It is usually grown in the Mediterranean, Middle East, and India, and has been used extensively in Persian and Indian cuisine for centuries. In ancient Greece, this spice was seen as a useful medicine. ...

Raven Montmorency

A plate of saffron.

New Online Tools Fight Cyberbullying

According to estimates, 37 percent of youngsters between the ages of 12 and 17 have been subjected to cyberbullying, with 30 percent experiencing it more than once. Sadly, just 1 in 10 teen victims will ever inform their parents or trusted adults about the abuse. This creates an unhealthy situation where teenagers and adolescents quietly ...

Raven Montmorency

Cyberbullying leads to depression.

More Reasons to Be Kind: It’s Good for Your Health

Right from childhood, one of the moral teachings imparted to all people is to be kind toward others. In this regard, there is no debate between religious or atheist groups. Being kind not only benefits those you help, but it is also good for your health. Promotes happiness A 2010 survey conducted by the Harvard ...

Raven Montmorency

A smiling young woman.