By Dr. Amy Davis, MD

It’s that time of year when our immune systems, which defends us from invaders, gets tested. School is back in session; less time is spent outdoors, and summer vacation is over. We are constantly exposed to viruses and bacteria that cause infections such as colds and flu.

When the immune system is […]

By Dr. Emily Hudson, ND

It’s that time of year again! The crunch of leaves under your feet, the brisk Autumn air on your face, and of course, the fevers, chills, congestion, and body aches that come with another potentially record breaking cold and flu season. If this year is anything like last year, it is […]


NEW EXHIBITS

Through November 30
JANET FONS: POINT OF DEPARTURE
Grafica Fine Art, 7884 Big Bend; for info, visit graficafinearts.com or call 314-961-4020.

Through March 4
HARRY BENSON: KINGS & QUEENS
Photography exhibition; World Chess Hall of Fame; 4652 Maryland Ave.; for info, call 314-367-9243 or visit www.worldchesshof.org.

November 7-December 30
ART IS A LIFELONG GIFT
Multi-media exhibition; reception Nov. 16, 5-8 p.m.; Green […]

Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor

Be In The Know This November!

Art has always spoken out on the tough topics. Throughout history, art in all its forms has served as a voice, as a catalyst, as an inspiration, as an empowerment. From stirring musical works to emotion-evoking paintings, art has never shied away from taking a stand […]

By Tiffanie Jones, ND

CBD (cannabidiol) is found to reduce inflammation in the body, which takes pressure off nerves, and helps to relieve pain. Cannabidiol is one of over a hundred cannabinoids found in cannabis and is legal in all 50 states because it is derived from industrial hemp that contains less than 0.3% THC. It […]

By Ed Smith,
Policy Director
Missouri Coalition
for the Environment
www.moenvironment.org

West Lake Landfill: EPA Signs Record of Decision & State Settles Smoldering Fire Lawsuit

For the first time ever, the federal government committed to remove radioactive waste at the West Lake Landfill in Bridgeton. The landfill sits in the Missouri River floodplain, in a seismic zone, near a neighborhood, businesses, […]

Nature Wisdom
With Pat Tuholske; Naturalist

Rejuvenate yourself with a crisp walk in the early winter woods. As tree leaves blanket your path, awaken and fill all your senses. Ambling along a forest trail feeds the heart and soul. Be with a tree. Lean your back against its bark for a while. Be patient. Quiet your mind. […]

By Dr. Steve Zielinski, Pharm.D, FACA

I know this isn’t something we’re always thinking about during the holidays, but maybe it’s time to charge up now before the holidays, the colds, and the in-laws get here.

All of our organs and systems in the body rely on energy to function properly. The energy used by our cells […]

St. Louis HELP (Health Equipment Lending Program) accepts donations of manual wheelchairs, electric hospital beds, shower chairs, canes/crutches/walkers, grab bars, elevated toilet seats, portable commodes, lift chairs, seating cushions, back supports, diapers/bedpans, folding ramps — every type of item except oxygen tanks and medications. St. Louis HELP loans the donated home medical items to individuals […]

With Jean Ponzi

Recycling: a romance

Dear Recycling: happy AMERICA RECYCLES Day to you, my beloved friend!

You and I go back a looooong way. Not quite my whole lifetime – though I’m sure my frugal Gramma had a thang for you too – but definitely for my thirty-plus year career in these parts as “Green Jean.”

You’re going […]

Associations, Organizations and Resources
America Recycles Day – www.americarecyclesday.org
Earth 911 – www.earth911.org
e-cycle Missouri – www.e-cyclemo.org
Envirolink – www.envirolink.org
Global Recycling Network – www.grn.com

Household Hazardous Waste
(HHW) Program – www.HHWSTL.com
Keep America Beautiful – www.kab.org
Missouri Recycling Association – www.mora.org
National Recycling Coalition – www.nrcrecycles.org
The Healthy Planet magazine – www.thehealthyplanet.com

Local Recycling Information – Government
City of St. Louis – www.stlouis-mo.gov
(Search Recycling, click Refuse Division’s […]

On November 4, the St. Louis Audubon Society will hold its Fall Gaggle, an awards celebration and auction, at the Schlafly Tap Room in downtown St. Louis. The annual gathering raises funds to further efforts to conserve the environment and educate the community about its natural wonders. Key leaders from within the organization and around […]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft

In this season of gratitude giving, being grateful “to” is different than grateful “for”. The “to” implies giving directly back. Giving back is acknowledgement, attention, thanks and love.

Our gardens, and all gardens, deserve our gratitude and thanks. They bring us food and nourishment for bodies and souls. Giving thanks to our gardens […]

By David Berger;
Executive Director St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District

If you are like me, you can remember when curbside recycling was in its infancy in the St. Louis region. Only a few materials could be recovered, stored in those tiny stackable bins, and emptied into “eager Beaver” compartmentalized trailers that had haulers chasing milk jugs […]

By Jenn Derose

The Green Dining Alliance, a program of St. Louis Earth Day, certifies restaurants in sustainable practices, connecting them with resources to reduce their carbon footprint, reduce waste, conserve water, source locally, and more. All GDA restaurants recycle, phase in energy efficient lighting, never use Styrofoam, and set goals to improve over time. The […]

By Denise Pott, LCSW
Assistance Home Care

Visiting with older adults at holiday time can be a wonderful experience. It often brings back happy memories, and is an opportunity for renewing family ties. Sometimes, though, seeing a loved one who is aging can be cause for worry. They may be experiencing a decline in their vision or […]

By Dr. Ian Wahl

This holiday season we are seeing more and more “All Natural” foods being offered from fresh produce and meats (why should they need an “All Natural” label) to processed foods and cereals (how do they qualify for an “All Natural” label). What does “All Natural” mean when you see it prominently displayed […]

November 6
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November 6
PAST LIFE REGRESSION & PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT WORKSHOP
Join us for a special seminar as Peggy Levinson shares with you how you can uncover memories from your past lives. Using a technique called past life regression. Peggy will guide you through the process of recalling these memories located deep inside your unconscious mind. She […]

By Tom Braford

We face two primary challenges as we create a model lifestyle that is both post everything – global warming, social fragmentation, economic uncertainty – and affordable to all!

The first challenge is what I call the “possibility gap” that always exists when creating something new. This is our all-too-human tendency to discount and even belittle […]

A landmark report from the United Nations’ scientific panel on climate change predicts a strong risk of crisis by 2040. The panel predicts worsening food shortages and wildfires sooner than we think. Carbon dioxide is a large contributing factor when it comes to the magnitude of damage done to our ozone layer. It creates an […]

By Simon Yu, MD

What can we learn from my palladium poisoning misadventure? This year, 2018, was a shock for me when I found out in my yearly routine checkup that I have been poisoned with palladium. It did not show up on previous heavy metals tests. I have never seen that extremely high level […]

I was going to write a preachy column about the political climate in this country. Then I realized I have been preached to enough for one lifetime. If people are unhappy with the way things are, then they should vote. If people are happy with the way things are, then they should vote. No preaching, […]

St. Louis Bicycle Works (DBA BWorks) collects between 4,000 – 5,000 donated bikes each year. This volume accounts for an average of 65 tons being diverted annually through refurbishing, reusing, or recycling. In 2017, however, 90 tons of materials were processed; representing a 72 percent increase in diversion from landfills. Satellite drop-off locations are available […]

Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW

Falling In Love Again

Visit: www.ChristineKniffen.com

So, you have just met someone, and you find yourself ready to fall in love again. The big question then becomes determining how this love will be different from previous experiences you have had at other times throughout your life. More importantly, how will you truly know […]

By Johanna Schweiss, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

In early October, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a report that calls for significant emissions reductions over the next decade to keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius, the level needed to avoid the most catastrophic effects of climate change. In order to meet the […]

By TJ Williams, DC, PhD

We frequently see patients who report suffering from constant sinus issues. Congestion, stuffiness, runny nose, post nasal drip, and other sinus problems… these are all caused by inflammation. Inflammation is part of the body’s natural defense system. So the question becomes, what is causing inflammation in the body?

Instead of covering up […]