Dr. Raj Banerjee, DC
Dr Banerjee’s Wellness Centre
314-282-3990

Dear Seeker of Health & Fitness, Have you had any of these in your life? Injury, pain, surgery, infection, illness, divorce, financial stress, job stress, poison ivy, giving birth, irritable people, starvation diets, the menstrual cycle, eating junk foods, drugs and medication, excessive cold or heat, staring into […]

By Brigitte Zettl of Crown Valley Organics

Buying local food decreases your carbon footprint and increases food security: The distance your food travels from farm to table is known as food miles. Much of the produce consumed in Missouri travels for several days on a truck before arriving. This transport releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere […]

By Amy K. 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 – […]

With Kate Schroeder, M.Ed, LPC, NCC

The Earth As Our Spirit Guide

If you have ever spent time by the ocean, you’ve experienced the healing beauty of the earth in the water, sand, sunshine, wind and critters that take up residence by the sea. There is a profound sense of solidity that comes from knowing that the […]

By Teresa Garden, DVM

Almost every senior dog and cat that finds itself in a shelter or rescue group has a sad story to tell. How and why did the animal wind up there? Was there a death, divorce or job loss involving the former owner? Was there a health or housing crisis and the pet […]

Experience the tradition of the 26th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 26th from 10 am to 6 pm on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park. Participate in a variety of hands-on educational activities, meet area non-profits that share the mission of Earth Day, and learn about sustainable products and services offered […]

With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor

Collaborations Lead To Special Art Exhibits

When a top culinary artist and a noted landscape artist collaborate, the result is bound to be something wonderful. Gerard Craft is the owner of Niche, Pasteria, Brasserie by Niche and Taste restaurants, as well as being a James Beard finalist — definitely a […]

Cathy Schram

Natural Diuretics
Fingernails & Health

Q: I feel like I have been retaining a lot of water lately. Are there any natural diuretics that may help?

A: Yes. There are actually a number of herbs that are classed as diuretics. There are many reasons you may be retaining water. Tissues hold water when they are damaged through […]

By David Bailey, Proprietor

We all know that food is a basic necessity, but we often lose sight of its importance in creating social bonds, social well being, and social stability. Growing communities through social events and gatherings is also very important to us. For example, over the last three years alone, we have raised more […]

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds celebrates spring again with its 15th annual planting festival. Browse through thousands of varieties of plants and learn how to grow them with our “Star-Studded” cast of acclaimed speakers. Join 10,000 gardeners at rural America’s premier event of seeds, plants, music, culture and the celebration of historic American gardening spirit. Enjoy […]

By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM

The onset of spring reintroduces exposure to many new challenges to our beloved pets as they begin to explore our yards and woodlands. Thereby, it turns out to be a usual time for a majority of pet owners, to receive reminders for our pets’ annual examinations and routine health care. I […]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft

Butterflies (especially Monarchs), bees (honey) and bees (native), along with other insects are dying for our help. Their dying isn’t just a figure of speech, it is a documented fact that insects urgently need our help.

The challenge of gardeners now, is to grow plants that bring butterflies, birds, bees, insects and life […]

By Simon Yu, MD

Mr. Tim Guilford, MD from California recently e-mailed me a Research Paper Review Article from Oncotarget titled, “Antibiotics that target mitochondria effectively eradicate cancer stem cells, across multiple tumor types: Treating cancer like an infectious disease.” This research paper, published in January 2015 came from, and was funded by, the University of […]

By Crystal Stevens

Eat local, organic and seasonal fruits and vegetables – know your farmer! 

Join a CSA Farm.

Shop at your local farmers market regularly.

Grow a garden. Try growing and preserving at least 25% of your own food. Growing a garden can be super easy and highly rewarding. Container gardening is an option for those who lack […]

Conservation Department Encourages Missourians to Plant Native Trees

The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) reminds Missourians that trees and forests throughout the state are valuable to our health, communities, economy, and environment. MDC encourages Missourians to celebrate the value of Missouri trees and forests on Arbor Days in April by planting native trees and practicing proper […]

Drive-Thru Recycling, Entertainment and Eco-Friendly Products and Information

The Chesterfield Earth Day Festival is one of the region’s largest Earth Day events and offers a convenient recycling drive-thru, eco-friendly and up-cycled products, information exhibits, plus cultural music and dance performances! The Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will host the Chesterfield Earth Day Festival on Saturday, […]

In Partnership with GO (Green Objectives)

On Saturday April 18, just before Earth Day, The City of Sunset Hills is honoring our environment in partnership with GO (Green Objectives).

FREE FAMILY FUN! Join in on celebrating the beauty of nature at a family fun event for all ages! The Celebration kicks off at 10:00 am on Saturday […]

By Melissa Vatterott,
MCE Food & Farm Coordinator
Coalition For The Environment
www.moenviron.org

The Foodshed: Where Farmers, Foodies & Environmentalists Come Together

When we take a look at our “Foodshed,” the 100 mile radius around St. Louis, nearly half a million people or 12% of the Foodshed population live in areas of limited healthy food access. For those individuals, if […]

By Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search

You are trying to eat healthy, but sometimes life can get in the way. However, it is possible to choose and prepare healthy, affordable, delicious meals in a snap. With a few simple tips, you can make sure you are enjoying nutritious food even when […]

Spring always returns and before you can say “late frost” it will be time for the Fifth Annual Sustainable Backyard Tour!

A grassroots event, the Sustainable Backyard Tour is a free, self-guided tour of organic yards and gardens throughout St. Louis city and county, taking place this year on Sunday, June 14th.

Sponsored in part by Slow […]

With Jean Ponzi

Letter Of Intent

My Dearest Earth:

At this time,
How can I be most useful?
How can I best serve?
My ideals are out of the closet (WOW!)
Can I work (still) ahead of the curve?

I used to be a rare voice,
Harping on Green so faintly.
I’m glad to have been a harbinger –
But that doesn’t mean I was saintly.

Heck, […]

Doritos, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups and Coca Cola are the kinds of items found in most vending machines.

Good Sound Nutrition (GSN) offers something different – All Natural, Organic Snacks and Beverages suitable for people with food allergies, dietary restriction and those striving to make better eating choices with healthy alternatives to standard vending machine fare, […]

By Katie Belisle-Iffrig, Chair,
Green Schools Committee,
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter and Author, Going Green for the GENIUS

The Green Schools Quest is a project-based sustainability challenge that empowers k-12 students to become leaders in transforming their school environments. Initiated by the U.S. Green Building Council-Missouri Gateway Chapter, the Green Schools Quest provides participating schools with volunteer […]

Linda S. Rellergert, MS,
Nutrition and Health Education Specialist,
University of Missouri Extension

Parents play an important role in helping their children develop good health habits. Healthy children eat well, live a physically active life and feel good about themselves and others. Children need encouragement from parents and other significant adults to develop healthy habits and attitudes.

Eating well
Parents help […]