A good night’s sleep is vital to our physical health and emotional well-being. That’s why the benefits of good sleep should never be underestimated, and why getting a proper rest on a regular basis isn’t just a good idea, it’s an essential one. And to prove it, we’ve put together the top 10 reasons why.
Sleep […]
By Simon Yu, MD
What would you do differently if you find out that persistent, post Lyme-like syndromes, and certain cancers, are caused by unrecognized hidden parasite infections and/or dental-related problems? Have you ever wondered why you got sick, and wondered why your medical doctors did not know why, and what is wrong with you? If […]
By TJ Williams, DC, PhD
By now, most of my patients and readers know how I feel about dairy: it’s nature’s perfect food—but only if you’re a calf. We have no biological requirement for this food, and yet, we’ve been told over and over again that dairy is a great source of calcium, milk makes healthy […]
NEW EXHIBITS
Through February 5
BTWN: EVERYDAY APPLICATIONS FOR WEAKNESS
Works by Garrett Clough; The Gallery of University City Public Library, 6701 Delmar; for info, visit www.ucitylibrary.org.
Through February 25
PASTEL PAINTING
MARY ENGELBREIT ORIGINALS
Green Door Gallery, 21 N. Gore; for info, call 314-402-1959 or visit www.greendoorartgallery.com.
Through February 28
ALL COLORS
Presented by Portfolio Gallery at St. Louis Artists’ Guild, 12 […]
Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor
Art may not intend to be political, but somehow art does seem to get tied to politics.
Recently, I’ve been reading about the art of the Renaissance, and how deeply it became entwined with the politics of that era. The artists of the Renaissance, although wanting to just express their creativity, became […]
With Cathy Schram
What To Do For Colds and Congestion
Q: If I take Echinacea every day, will this prevent me from getting a cold?
A: Although Echinacea is considered one of the best-known, safe immune strengtheners available, you should not take this herb on a daily basis. It is typically recommended to take at the first sign […]
By Heather Navarro, Executive Director
Coalition for the Environment
Without any fanfare an entire department of state government gave up its most basic functions of serving the environment and people and jumped into the pockets of private, for-profit interests. The mission of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) had been pretty straightforward: … to protect our air, […]
By Teresa Garden, DVM
A number of hurricanes and tornadoes have come and gone this past year. Left in the storms’ ruinous wake are shattered homes, businesses, and lives. Some will rebuild. Others will not or cannot. Could our brothers and sisters on the east coast have been better prepared for this freak-of-nature storm? Can we […]
With Jean Ponzi
Endangered Species – Tuneful!
What happens when humans SING about creatures that our actions have endangered? Other humans – of all ages – can learn about these critters and learn to care about them!
FIRE DOG, a local pop-rock band with rockin’ Earth awareness, is ready this month to release a whole CD of original […]
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
February starts the annual PET DENTAL MONTH, and subsequently, this is a great time to discuss dental disease in our pets, both dogs and cats. Unfortunately, pet owner compliance for pet dental care is estimated to be around 33% or less. The American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), presents data confirming the […]
By Dr. Amy Davis, MD
When intestinal flora is healthy, it favorably impacts your overall health and vice versa. Understanding how to rebuild your flora is key to improving your digestion, ability to fight infections and a healthy weight for starters.
The flora (trillions of microbes that inhabit your intestines) is important for many reasons:
Digestion
Vitamin production – […]
February 3
Rockwoods Reservation’s Maple Sugar Festival
The annual Rockwoods Maple Sugar Festival returns in 2018 on Saturday, Feb. 3 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and is open to the whole family at no cost. What makes winter so special for maple lovers? For about six weeks, from mid-January to the end of February, nature cooks […]
Click here for registration form.
Giveaways Include: A Trip To Trout Lodge YMCA of The Ozarks, Fox Theater Tickets, Missouri Botanical Garden Tickets & Chipotle Food Cards
The Healthy Planet magazine invites everyone to come celebrate Spring at its 35th Natural Living Expo, Sunday, March 25, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, […]
By Pat Bauer, NP-C
With every breath we take we absorb oxygen from the atmosphere and combine it with glucose allowing our bodies to create energy. We are alive when that happens. What a miracle! With the efficient use of oxygen we have good health. In youth, our cells perform exquisitely. However, as we age cellular […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
There is mythology that when a person becomes enlightened the language of birds becomes as clear as that person’s native tongue. In this state of consciousness the wonders of the universe are revealed by birdsong.
This idea is not as far-fetched as it may seem. Human language and bird language are more similar […]
By Tom Braford
At Arizmendi Ecovillage, we realize that much of what it takes to build an ecovillage is not immediately obvious. It takes specialized education, skills and ways of working with each other and the surrounding community.
This requires research, experimentation, discovery, innovation and invention and ultimately a constructed ecology that includes social and economic, as […]
By Jon Frieda
At some point in my life I decided to settle for more and not less. Now, I’m asking you, dear readers, to do the same. I know that when people read this they will instantly identify this statement with monetary gain, but this is not at all what I am referring to. Give […]
LOVE Defined
No matter how you define it, LOVE is a driving force in human behavior. Just the mere mention of the word has created relationships that have lasted a lifetime and made the cold-footed dodo run for extinction instead of face a committed relationship. Some people have a hard time dropping the “L” word for […]
By Crystal Stevens
1) Plant trees! Planting trees is a wonderful way to connect with nature. Our family plants trees together as often as possible, especially to commemorate special events such as birthdays and anniversaries. Choose a native tree species from Grow Native that is right for your space. When planting trees, be sure to pay […]
Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW
Real Change Through Real Action
Plenty of us have periods in our lives when we are simply taking some time out to just rest. We have ventured out towards our endeavor, only to seemingly hit a brick wall, and have once again retreated to the comfort of our daily routines. After all, there […]
By Johanna Schweiss,
Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator,
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter
Each January, the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council announces our annual educational catalog. We strive to provide high quality educational opportunities that provide practical knowledge and inspiration, focusing on hot topics in sustainability and green building. I’m excited to highlight a few of our […]
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company was recently named one of the EPA’s sixteen national WasteWise Award Winners for their sustainability efforts in 2017, earning Small Business Partner of the Year. The WasteWise program recognizes organizations ranging from small nonprofits to large multinational corporations that demonstrate significant effort to prevent and divert waste.
“Sustainability has been a major […]
By Jamila Ownes-Todd, ND
I am excited to see the continuous growth of holistic practitioners in St. Louis. I am also honored to be apart of this community. As new technologies increase and ancient herbs are revisited, along with modifications on a healthful eating plan; it is refreshing. It is refreshing to see how holistic medicine […]