Ever wonder just how many mountains love can move? This film starring Nick Nolte and Susan Sarandon features an exceptional set of parents who take on the international medical community.

Their son afflicted with a debilitating rare disease, these two people with no prior medical knowledge organized symposiums, took on a resistant parent-run foundation, collected data and more in a relentless pursuit of a cure. The result? A medical miracle in record time.

But that was only the first half of the problem. Next came the rebuilding of the myelin to reverse the impact of the disease. This turned into a new collaborative effort called The Myelin Project, something that will positively impact multiple illnesses beyond ALD that launched their family’s odyssey into the arena of medical research.

How have they done it? Sheer will and the pure love present in the parent-child relationship. Worth checking out.

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Looking to incorporate a healthier, more spiritual consciousness into your household cleaning routine? This soap line has it hands down.

Available in multiple scents and forms, Dr. Bronner’s soaps are safe for the environment and aquatic life. Take it camping, bathe in the stream . . . no problem. You’ll be completely in harmony with nature. Bonus? If you haven’t had time to read scripture or inspirational sacred text, you can do it in the shower.

Think I’m kidding? Check out a bottle. Surrounding the product detail text on each bottle of shampoo and body soap are loads of inspirational sayings and spiritual quotes designed to make you think on a higher level of consciousness. It’s called the Moral ABC. An interesting read if you’ve never come across it before.

However, Dr. Bronner’s soaps are for more than just showering and shampooing. There are infinite possibilities for pet washing, mixing up in spray bottles with water and vinegar for household cleaning on the green and cheap, using the solid bars instead of the pump liquids for shower based scrub laundry at the youth hostel . . . you get the picture.

If you’re looking to incorporate social responsibility, spirituality and green living into your every day routine, checking out this product line could be just the ticket. My personal all time favorite pick is the peppermint scent in liquid, although I’ve heard great things about the multi-use purposes for the tea tree bar. Had an experience with Dr. Bronner you’d like to share? Sound off below!