Merlian News July 2023 Newsletter
Here’s a quick round up of some of our favorite articles from this month! As always, we look forward to presenting you with up to date news and information about holistic events, health and well being from both the scientific and the spiritual perspectives, nutrition, vegan lifestyles, and more.
This Month’s Recommended Merlian News Articles:
Merryn’s Musings by Merryn Jose
Mirabai of Woodstock, NY
I regularly visit Woodstock, NY, a town I love, and one of my first stops is always to Mirabai, my favorite bookstore. It is located in the heart of Woodstock, just across from the Bread Alone Bakery. The staff are so helpful and friendly, and I love it when I get to catch up with the owner, Audrey Cusson. She is a treat, with an enthusiastic and sparkling personality that makes me want to spend hours in her treasure trove.
Liminal Moments by Cheryl Shainmark
If Plants are Conscious, What Happens When We Eat Them?
Not too long ago The New York Times ran an article, “Sedate a Plant, and It Seems to Lose Consciousness. Is It Conscious?” The new evidence that plants have a type of “conscious,” joins a host of other research indicating that plants are intelligent, understand where they are in space, respond to threats and obstacles, and communicate with each other. We’ve known for years that plants grow faster and lusher when you play the right music or speak nicely to them, but now there is evidence that plants form memories. Does that mean they remember that you were kind to them?
Nutrition
Summer Tuna or Salmon Salad by Priscilla Warshowsky
Priscilla writes, “This is a quick and simple salad to make for warm weather evenings. While tuna has high mercury, the Skipjack Wild tuna is a smaller tuna with much lower levels of mercury. Wild Planet is a good brand.”
Eye Health
Tired Eyes Linked to Brain Fog by Marc Grossman, OD, LAc
Dr. Grossman writes, “We’ve all experienced tired eyes, but did you know they are also linked to brain fog? Pinning down the cause can be tricky. Tired eyes is a common complaint. The possible causes include: Computer Eye Strain…”
Website of the Month
www.merliannews.com
Media
Merlian News Celebrates 20 Years!
Since our inception in 2003, our goal at Merlian News has been to provide the latest news and updates about holistic, scientific, and spiritual events to build and support our readers. Over the years our online magazine has grown to be an important resource, both in America and the UK, for information about holistic events, health and well being from both the scientific and the spiritual perspectives, as well as nutrition, vegan lifestyles, and more. Our podcast guests have included Lynne McTaggart, Dean Radin, William A. Tiller, Robert Moss, Allan Warshowsky, and more.
Thank you once more, for your positive feed back and support!
Merryn Jose – Editor In Chief & Publisher
Cheryl Shainmark – Senior Editor