By Linda Wiggen Kraft
Imagine our world with no acorns, apricots, blackberries, clover, crocus, ivy, mint, nectar, ravens, tulips, violets or wrens. These are just some of the words that the publishers of the 10,000 word Oxford Junior Dictionary, for seven year olds, deleted from its most recent publication. The editors at Oxford University Press claimed […]
The Farm and Garden Apprenticeship is a part-time, hands-on, education in organic gardening, market farming, and applied permaculture at EarthDance Organic Farm School.
The Program Runs April-September. Apply by February 1st.
The Program Includes:
Part-time gardening and farm shifts
Field and market training
Weekly classes
5 tours of nearby farms and gardens
Project opportunities in the Seven Generations Garden
Take home a weekly […]
NEW EXHIBITS
Through November 25
LYING HEAVY: NEW WORKS BY JOE CHESLA
Bellwether Gallery of St. Louis Artists at The Sheldon, 3648 Washington; for info, visit www.thesheldon.org.
Through December 10
TRANSFORMATIONS: featuring VISIBLE CONSERVATION
Highlights from the MOCRA collection, plus behind-the-scenes view of conservation work; Museum of Contemporary Religious Art on St. Louis University campus; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday; suggested donation […]
St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts
Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor
This month, let’s talk about two ARTful spots that may not be on your radar.
Housed on Pine, in the middle of St. Louis University’s campus, is the Museum of Contemporary Religious Art, better known as MOCRA. Unless you’re familiar with the SLU campus […]
With Cathy Schram
Kids’ Colds & Coughs
What is 5-HTP?
Q: Now that my kids have gone back to school, they keep coming home with either a runny nose, cough or a cold. What can I do to help prevent them from getting sick?
A: You are not the only parent going through this dilemma. The kids just seem […]
By Robin Saidenburg,
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Intern
Art has always been used as a way to highlight challenges that societies face, and make a commentary on social issues of the time. Music, pictures, paintings, and theater have the power to make people stop and think. One theater group in particular, That Uppity Theater Company, has done this […]
By Ed Smith
Policy Director,
Missouri Coalition
For The Environment
www.moenvironment.org
MCE Pushes & Succeeds at Advancing Government Transparency at West Lake Landfill
Government transparency is driven by the public’s right to know. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a vital tool MCE uses to request documents from the federal government related to its activities and our environment. MCE […]
By Heather Navarro
Executive Director,
Missouri Coalition
For The Environment
www.moenvironment.org
Warmer oceans, epic rains, and unfettered sprawl are a few of the alleged perpetrators behind the damage caused in Houston by Hurricane Harvey. How would St. Louis hold up in a similar situation? Our region is no stranger to catastrophic flooding. Like Houston, much of our region is served […]
With Jean Ponzi
State of Recycling 2017
Around St. Louis – What’s Working?
Recycling takes the spotlight on November 15, as America Recycles Day, like Earth Day, encourages us to practice Green.
I’ve worked with recycling, since 1996, as a community enviro-educator for the EarthWays Center of Missouri Botanical Garden. I also serve on the executive board of the […]
By Simon Yu, MD
Would you like to get into the world of quantum weirdness and spooky healing? Treating pain is a huge topic these days. We have a growing opioid crisis because conventional medicine often fails at diagnosing and treating pain. What if I told you there were alternatives that can work much better? And […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
We all can benefit from A.R.T. in our gardens – attention restoration theory. As we know from our experiences, and studied by science, nature positively alters how we respond to the stresses of everyday living and extreme stress full situations.
We respond to urban environments and nature environments with two different kinds of […]
November 4
Slovak Festival
Saturday November 4, 2017. Meals from 11 am to 6 pm. St. Lucas Lutheran Church. 7100 Morganford Road, 63116. Authentic Slovak Dinners and Slovak Bake Sale. Separate Carry-out line. Music with Larry Haller from 11am to 2 pm. Joe Polach and the St. Louis Express from 3 to 6 pm. Stuffed Cabbage rolls […]
October 1
Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo
More than 50 booths offering information,products and services pertaining to health, wellness and sustainable living. For complete information see pages 4 and 5 of this edition of The Healthy Planet or call 314-962-7748.
October 5
The Green ($) Behind Going Green
The benefits of green building extend beyond energy efficiency and increased occupant […]
By Simon Yu, MD
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) declared the first Fungal Disease Awareness Week in August 2017, urging healthcare providers and their patients to, “Think Fungus” when symptoms of infection do not get better with treatment. This Call to Action was timely, as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and more are leaving […]
By Tom Braford
An architect friend recently said that in school he learned that form follows function. But, more often than not, it looks like form follows finance.
This got me thinking, if that is the case, and there does seem to be some evidence for that, then the reverse should also be true and finance follows […]
By Tom Braford
Forty years ago, graduate students at UC Berkeley School of Architecture were inspired to actually build their dreams for a better world by their beloved young renegade professor, Sim Van der Ryn, who some years later would come to be known to the world as ‘the intrepid pioneer of the eco frontier’.
The students […]
By Dr. Amy Davis, MD
Functional Medicine provides a new way of thinking about chronic disorders like Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) which can impact 1 in 6 people and is entirely correctable.
Typical symptoms of IBS include:
Bloating
Gas
Distention
Constipation
Diarrhea that often comes on after a meal
Cramping
Each person with IBS may have a different cause even though the symptoms are […]
The Healthy Planet magazine is proud to host its 34th Natural Living Expo, Sunday, October 1, 10 am to 4 pm, at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves.
“We are very excited to be hosting our 34th expo as part of our 20 year anniversary,” said J.B. Lester, Publisher […]
In response to National Preparedness Month and the devastation of Hurricanes Andrew and Irma, Bethesda Health Group has begun a life-saving initiative providing key medical information to first responders in case of an emergency. Having this data available has saved countless lives in the US. Non-profit Bethesda is now providing free Emergency Medical Information kits […]
In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Llywelyn’s Pub will use their signature cups to fundraise for a cause that offers breast cancer education, free screenings and patient support.
Through the month of October, Llywelyn’s Pub will be releasing a limited-edition pink LlyCup to add to your collection. The cups will be available at all […]
By Vincent Clardy
As a wellness coach with a viral attack to my heart, I was rushed to the ER, for the third time that year. I felt the most crushing chest pain that I had ever experienced and I didn’t know what to do to fix it. My heart rate, blood pressure, and C-Reactive protein […]
With Pat Tuholske,
Naturalist
The Custom Of Gratitude Wreaths
In this turbulent time of natural disasters, civil unrest and personal challenges, it seems essential to practice Gratitude. Gratitude is the key that unlocks positive energy in your life. It is the alchemy that turns problems into blessings and the unexpected into gifts. Find what channels your gratitude, optimism, […]
By Teresa Garden, DVM
Atopy (atopic dermatitis) affects 10 – 15% of dogs. Genetics play a role. The following breeds are predisposed and if have allergies should not be bred: Terriers, Setters, Beagles, Boxers, Lhasa Apsos, Bulldogs, Miniature Schnauzers, Retrievers, Dalmations, and German Shepherds. Age of onset for atopy/allergy is 6 months to 3 years for […]
By Pat Purley
Organo Gold produces the world leading brand of 100% organic Ganoderma, 100% Ganoderma spore powder, Ganoderma lucidum mycelium, a grapeseed oil extract. North Americans consume 500 million cups of coffee per day, everyday!
The Catalyst of our product line is GANODERMA! The history of Ganoderma lucidum dates back as far as 5000 years ago. […]
This workshop is for anyone interested in Past life or Present life Regression and wants to know more. Peggy Levinson LCSW has studied Present and Past Life Therapy with Dr. Brian Weiss, author of Many Lives, Many Masters, since 2013.
Join us in exploring deep states of relaxation and metaphysical approaches that can help get to […]
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Thanksgiving is that wonderful time of year, our woodlands adorned with fall flora, cool weather changes, and the portal for Christmas and New Year’s seasons following close behind. What’s to Worry?!?!? All that great food! Bad for our waistlines, and maybe, worse for our beloved pets!!
So many goodies! The general rule […]
At the request of my friends and family, I went to get my hearing tested recently. I knew my hearing wasn’t what it used to be due to many earaches as a child and just a year and a half ago my eardrum in my right ear burst. I know it’s been hard on those […]
As Thanksgiving approaches, I can’t help but think of how much we take our freedom for granted. Like a child who get’s tucked in by his mom or dad at night, we pull up the covers knowing our country will be there when we wake up. Yes, history has provided us with hiccups over the […]
Ranked 33rd among U.S. states for most solar-friendliness but with the potential to generate 42.7% of the electricity used in state from rooftop solar panels, Raintree School announces the completion of campus solar panels, moving Missouri one step closer to reaching renewable energy goals. The unveiling of Raintree’s whole-campus system, projected to defray over 80% […]
Member-based grocery delivery company partners with Dierbergs
Shipt, the fastest growing online grocery marketplace, announced today that it is partnering with locally owned Dierbergs Markets to begin delivering fresh groceries to St. Louis-area residents starting Sept. 14, 2017.
Founded in 2014, Shipt is committed to simplifying its members’ lives by offering a new, convenient grocery shopping experience. […]
The St. Louis – Jefferson Solid Waste Management District is a regional agency that was created in 1993 to assist the public, private and nonprofit sectors in establishing and expanding programs for recycling and waste reduction. The service area includes the City of St. Louis, St. Louis County, Jefferson County and St. Charles County. Funding […]
Beginning in 2018, St. Louis Earth Day’s Recycling Extravaganza – the largest collection event in the St. Louis Metro Area for hard-to-recycle items — will no longer accept any form of Styrofoam. By eliminating Styrofoam collection from their annual Recycling Extravaganza event, St. Louis Earth Day aims to reinforce a fundamental recycling message: Styrofoam is […]
Christine Kniffen,
MSW, LCSW
Sometimes the Sweetest Love Happens in the Second Half of Life
www.ChristineKniffen.com
www.TheArtofRelatingBook.com
During one of my Blogtalk radio shows I had the unexpected pleasure of interviewing the author of a fantastic book titled, “Autumn Romance: Stories and Portraits of Love after 50”. I knew that I would like the topic, as I am a […]
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW
www.ChristineKniffen.com
TheArtofRelatingBook.com
The pain of a relationship that ends can feel devastating. This is especially true when you ignored nagging thoughts along the way that were telling you to go and that you would not be able to get your needs met by this person. Furthermore, if the other person then does the […]
By TJ Williams, DC, PhD
It is an unfortunate part of the day and age we live in that virtually every person reading this article will have been affected by cancer in some way or another, whether it be through a friend, a loved one, or even yourself. This is why we would like to introduce […]
Blood Loss • Difficulty Breathing • Loss of Conciousness
Traumatic Incident • Possible Poisoning • Other
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
After more than three decades as a veterinary practitioner, several of those years working at the Animal Emergency Clinics, and handling after hours calls for my own clinic, I have come to realize how difficult it is […]
By Nigel Lester, MD
Two thousand years ago, the Greek philosopher Plato said, “Life must be lived as play.” In many ways the huge rise in mental illnesses in our society, and especially depression, can be seen as a collective forgetting of the potential for joy and awe that human existence offers us. With so much […]