On Thursday, May 19, the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership will host its 8th annual Clean Air Festival at Kiener Plaza in Downtown St. Louis from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The event will mark the official start of air quality forecasting for the summer season and provide those in […]
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A Garden’s Holiday Wish List
story & mandala art by Linda Wiggen Kraft
If gardens could talk, they might have holiday wish lists too. Most of these gifts don’t cost money — just time, attention and a change in perspective. Isn’t this what we all want from those we love. Here are the things gardens would like, from their perspective.
Know Me For […]
A Lifelong Commitment To Growing Healthy Food
By Nancy Smith, Secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
Lillian Glass Hunter is a legend in her own lifetime. She has spent years improving the lives of fellow Bootheel residents while improving the quality of the homegrown produce offered in St. Louis markets.
Lillian was born during the Great Depression and remembers many of […]
A Note On Sweet Valentine Eating; Even With Diabetes
by Libby Quigley, RD
If you have been diagnosed as having or at-risk for diabetes, it may be hard to believe that the words “diabetes” and “sweets” can go together, but they can.
Part of what makes it hard is that you have been exposed to years of “eat me” messages from the mass media. These […]
A Pawpaw Patch of Your Own
by Cindy Gilberg
One of the many childhood songs we learn has the lyrics “Picking up paw-paws, put ‘em in a basket…way down yonder in the paw-paw patch.” I did not realize exactly what that meant until I first tasted the delicious and exotic pawpaw fruit. The native pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) is the only cold-climate […]
A Walk Down Loyalty Lane
By Nancy Smith, Secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
In a lifetime of working with farmers, one of the strongest characteristics I have encountered is loyalty. Most farmers are loyal to their belief systems, their families, their customers, their suppliers, their friends and their organizations. It’s a salt-of-the-earth characteristic that can be counted on. It’s one of […]
Abra-Kid-Abra Camp In Crestwood
Abra-Kid-Abra is offering five different Summer Camp programs at their Studio in Crestwood. Each day, kids experience a variety of short activities, to keep them engaged and having fun! Kids will develop presentation skills and build confidence while having fun. Camps are available for ages 6-14 years old. […]
Air Racers, The World’s Fastest Motorsport, Roars Onto The Giant Screen At The Saint Louis Science Center’s OMNIMAX® Theater
Air Racers, a breathtaking exploration of the fastest race in the world, is now showing in the OMNIMAX ® Theater at the Saint Louis Science Center. Air Racers provides a unique insight into the legendary Reno National Championship Air Races. Narrated by Paul Walker of the “Fast and the Furious” franchise, the documentary film takes […]
ALCAT Test Checks Your Body’s Immune Response To 200 Foods
by Dr. Rosa Kincaid, M.D.
One man’s food is another man’s poison.” This is precisely how we defined the purpose of the ALCAT test. The concept that “good food, “ even when it is organic and “free range,” may be hurting you, is why everyone should have an ALCAT.
This amazing test checks […]
ALERT: Christmas Trees Can Prove Injurious to Your Pet’s Well-Being!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Who would ever have thought that those beautiful, warm Christmas symbols, the Christmas Tree, or Chanukah Bush, can be such a concern for our beloved family pets?!?!? Let me explain why!! The potential concerns arise in relation to behaviors that are innate to our family critters. Whether they are puppies, kittens, […]
Allergies: a Tale of Two Seasons you don’t have to dread spring and fall
by Varsha Rathod, M.D. Spring is in the air and is exciting for most of us. To others, spring is a season of suffering- sneezing, coughing, asthma, runny eyes, itchy rashes, fatigue and that awful ‘fog in the head.’ If this is you or you recognize a friend or […]
Ameren Rewards the St. Louis Area Foodbank for Going Green
The St. Louis Area Foodbank got a little brighter in recent weeks with the installation of energy-efficient light fixtures in their Bridgeton warehouse and volunteer center. It is also anticipated that for every dollar saved in energy costs, efficiency will be improved an additional $4 due to productivity – improved morale […]
Ancient Healing in the Modern World: Spring Qigong Retreat at Shaw Nature Reserve April 28-May 1
by Cis Hager
Not so long ago the mention of Qigong might bring a puzzled look to a reader. Today, these ancient health systems are widely practiced throughout the country, even encouraged by doctors as an adjunct to traditional therapies. They fall into wide ranging categories incorporating stillness, dynamic movement, breathing, sound, visualization and self massage.
Health […]
Andrea’s Gluten Free Focuses on National Celiac Disease Awareness Month
By Maureen Cason
Weight loss/weight gain, diarrhea/constipation, bloating, acid reflux, vomiting, dizziness, migraines, depression, osteoporosis, fatigue, brain fog, joint pain, thyroid problems, anemia, bruising, leg cramps, and autoimmune issues.
Wondering what a possible medical diagnosis might be?
“According to customers we surveyed, it could be celiac disease,” says Andrea Kosinski, owner and Chief […]
Andrea’s Presents St. Louis’ First Gluten-Free Seminar & Vendor Fair March 19th
by Maureen Cason
Pondering what the buzz is over “gluten-free”? What’s gluten, why do some people feel better avoiding it, and what do those gluten-free labels mean on the grocery shelves? What differentiates celiac disease, gluten intolerance, and wheat allergy?
You’ll find answers to these questions and more on March 19th, […]
Animals & Cancer: Part 2 How to Prevent the Likelihood of Developing Cancer
by Ava Frick, DVM
Preventing the likelihood of developing cancer requires awareness and vigilance. A list of ways you can help include:
Nutrition – Develop a grain free feeding plan for the animal’s life. Avoid genetically modified crops (GM). GM is a crude and imprecise way of incorporating foreign material into crops, with unpredictable consequences. GM plants […]
Annual Orchid Show At Missouri Botanical Garden Exudes Mayan Flair
Travel to a mysteriously different time and place with the debut of the 2011 Orchid Show at the Missouri Botanical Garden. This winter, the Maya-themed show offers colorful orchids, lush foliage and eclectic art and accents, through Sunday, Mar. 27. The show is open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mondays through […]
Aquatic Rebirthing Breathwork
by Kathleen H. Christ, LMT, NCMBT
Rebirthing Breathwork is a process of saturating the entire body with oxygen through a deliberate and concentrated process of repetitive, continuous-flow breathing. It brings about youthing and transformational effects on a cellular level within the entire body.
Cells and organ systems grow healthier with quicker metabolism, and not only age more […]
Are Specialty Camps Right For My Child?
Imagine having a few weeks to do nothing but explore and play in something you find interesting. Many kids today are enjoying just that. Specialty camps are a great way of allowing kids to actively engage in their favorite activities, or explore new passions.
Over the last decade, the number of camps catering to kids specific […]
Are Toxins Making You Fat?
by Dr. Stephen Costantino
Did you know that just 50 years ago, the average person weighed 25 pounds less than they do today? And, with so many struggling to lose and keep weight off, why are we heavier now? Are we consuming more calories? Is it genetics? Stress? Did you ever consider […]
Are You “Fit for Golf?”
by Michele Johnson LMT,
Owner Vitality Unlimited Spa
If you, or someone you know, loves playing Golf, the Spring weather has likely had them dusting off their clubs and planning their tee times best they can around the spring storms. This also means that for those who are just getting out for […]
Are You A Head Case?
by Dr. Joseph F. Unger, Jr. D.C. F.I.C.S.
The nervous system is the body’s “Command Central” influencing virtually every aspect of its function. Your nervous system exerts influence upon muscles and joints as well as the function of organs and glands. Eighty percent of the nervous system resides in the head. The […]
Are You A Square Peg In A Round Hole?
by Debbie Haikal,
the Common Sense R.N.
Is your health a concern? Do you ever feel that what seems to work for everyone else doesn’t for you? Health problems manifest differently with each person. No patient is a cookie cutter case. One frequent question I receive is, “I know I am a difficult case, but I want […]
Are You Developing Heart Disease Right Now?
by Dr. Nick Hasenfratz
So let me ask you, are you preventing heart disease right now or are you developing heart disease right now? The reality is that 1 out of 2 Americans is developing heart disease right now this second. An estimated 81,100,000 American adults (more than 1 in 3) […]
ART CALENDAR
NEW EXHIBITS
Through May 6
WHERE THE PAVEMENT ENDS
Photography by Alecia Hoyt; Studio Altius, 2301 S. Big Bend; for info, call 314-769-9769 or visit www.studioaltrius.com.
April 29-June 5
A GROUP OF SIMILAR BEINGS
Photography by Louis Kelly, Carol Shapiro, Barb Steps, Linda Yust; The Gallery at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for info, call 314-863-5811 or visit www.stlrac.org.
Through […]
ArtFul Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
Through June
LAURA BEARD: THICK & SMOOTH
Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info, call 314-531-3030 or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Through June 10
EDGE OF SUCCESS
Multimedia exhibition; Foundry Art Centre, 520 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-255-0270 or visit www.foundryartcentre.org.
Through June 11
COLORS OF HOPE: CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBIT & SALE
Multimedia works to benefits Children’s Art Village; […]
Artful Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
Through July 24
POINT OF DEPARTURE: CBABI,
JARVIS, LOBDELL
Works by three artists; Gallery at Regional Arts Commission, 6128 Delmar; for info, visit www.stlrac.org.
Through August 6
TOM OF FINLAND
FILM NOIR by AUNIA KAHN
Both exhibitions at PHD Gallery, 2300 Cherokee; for info, call 314-664-6644 or visit www.phdstl.com.
Through August 7
ADSUM: CONTEMPORARY PAINTINGS
ON IGNATIAN SPIRITUALITY
Community Gallery, St. Louis University Museum of […]
ArtFul Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
March 1-25
DAMASO REYES: THE EUROPEANS
May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend; for info, call 314-246-7673 or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.
March 11-April 1
HUMENAGERIE 2011
Juried exhibition of lidded ceramic containers of human and animal forms; opening reception, 5:30-8 p.m.; Meramec Contemporary Art Gallery, 11333 Big Bend; for info, visit www.stlcc.edu/mc.
March 11-April 9
SATURDAY THE BIRSD FELL FROM THE […]
Artful Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
February 1-18
ANNUAL JURIED PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
May Photography Gallery, Sverdrup Bldg., 8300 Big Bend Blvd.; free; 314-246-7673 or www.webster.edu/maygallery.
Through February 26
CHRISTINA SHMIGEL: THIS CITY, DAILY RISING
Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington Blvd., for info, call 314-531-3030 or visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Through March 5
FEATHER, LEATHER and LIPSTICK
Paintings by Jeff Kapfer, sculpture by Jerry Miller, photography by Mark Florida; PHD Gallery, […]
ArtFul Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
July 29-September 1
EVERYTHING & ANYTHING
Paintings by Pat Bistline and Linda Wimmer; Framations Gallery, 219 N. Main St., St. Charles; for info, call 636-724-8313 or visit www.framations.com.
August & September
HUMAN LIGHT
Drawings and prints by Bulgarian-American artist Galine Todorova; Norhtwest Coffee Roasting Company, 8401 Maryland; for info, call 314-791-6466 or visit www.galina-art.com.
August 5-September
CRITICAL MASS CREATIVE STIMULUS 2011
Works […]
ArtFul Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
Through April 20
THE PROGRESS OF LOVE
The Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, 3716 Washington Blvd.; free and open to the public; www.pulitzerarts.org.
November 30-December 29
HEATHER PATTERSON: DECONSTRUCT
Opening reception, 6-10 p.m.; Good Citizen Gallery, 2247 Gravois; 314-348-4587 or visit www.goodcitizenstl.com.
November 30-January 19
BLUE-WHITE-RED
Opening reception, 5-9 p.m.; Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; 314-531-3030 or www.brunodavidgallery.com.
December 1-29
OBJECTS WASTING SPACE BEAUTIFULLY
3-D […]
ARTful Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
Through February 16
DANIEL MCGRATH: DARK STAR
Good Citizen Gallery, 2247 Gravois, for info, call 314-348-4587 or visit www.goodcitizenstl.com.
Through February 21
MISPERCEPTION
MARK TRAVERS: ON THE SURFACE
Concurrent exhibitions; Art St. Louis; 555 Washington; for info, call 314-241-4810, or visit
www.artstlouis.org.
Through February 23
DARK IMPRESSIONS
Sculpture and photography by Philip Hitchcock; PHD Gallery, 2300 Cherokee; for info, call 314-664-6644 or visit […]
Artful Happenings
NEW EXHIBITS
Through June 15
YVETTE DRURY DUBINSKY: THERE & GONE
NEW MEDIA ROOM: BRETT WILLIAMS
Bruno David Gallery, 3721 Washington; for info, visit www.brunodavidgallery.com.
Through June 15
GLENDA HARES: MAKING MUSIC WITH WHAT REMAINS
Norton’s Fine Art & Framing, 2025 S. Big Bend; for info, visit www.nortonsfineart.com.
Through June 21
LOST & FOUND: HARRY & EDNA LONGING FOR NONSENSE
Photographic search by Jeff […]
ARTful Happenings April 2013
NEW EXHIBITS
Through April 12
A MODEST OCCUPATION
Presented by threewalls (Chicago) and Luminary Center for the Arts; 2644 Cherokee; for info, visit www.theluminaryarts.com.
Through April 13
BRAVE NEW WONDERLAND
Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend; for info, call 314-968-7171.
Through April 18
BEYOND THE HORIZON, ACROSS THE DIVIDE
Juried works documenting travel; Framations Gallery, 218 N. Main in St. Charles; for info, call 636-724-8313 […]
ARTful Happenings March 2013
NEW EXHIBITS
Through March 23
LACED: PEREGRINE HONIG
Gallery 210 on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-5976 or visit http://gallery210.umsl.edu.
Through March 24
THE BLANK PAGE
Works by nine area bookmakers; Charak Gallery of Craft Alliance, 6640 Delmar; for info, visit www.craftalliance.org.
Through April 13
RHYTHM, LINE & FORM: SCULPTURE OF JOHN MEDWEDEFF
Gallery 210 on UMSL campus; for info, call 314-516-5976 or visit […]
ArtFul Living
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Summer Means Shakespeare, Circus Flora & so much more!
I’m battling moles in my yard without any success. Mountains of mud appear overnight, the grass uproots and the lawnmower catches on the mole mounds –-so why did I waste money on grass seed again this year?? […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky. Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Celebrate, Celebrate, Celebrate! It’s warm and wonderful and we’ve waited all winter for the merry month of May, so CELEBRATE!
May means Mother’s Day (don’t forget—it’s Sunday, May 8!). Moms work hard all year long, so why not stretch that Mother’s Day celebration a few extra […]
Artful Living
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonichy
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
A Creative St. Louis Symphony and Spring Art Blooms
You have to give the St. Louis Symphony credit with finding connections of all kinds to attract people to its performances. Not that the Symphony isn’t great all by itself. But within the past year, SLSO tempted […]
Artful Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Summer just goes hand-in-hand with nature
The beauty of the great outdoors fills the season with color, texture and light.
Haven’t we all been impressed by an outdoor view and thought “I should paint that!” or “I wish I had a camera with me!” What better way to experience summer than […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “ Mike” Ochonicky – Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Spring Cleaning & Renewal Of Artful Endeavors
Being cooped up all winter certainly gave me time to clean out the coop!
I have a walk-in closet that you couldn’t walk in. Clearing out that space led me to discover a whole new wardrobe in hiding. […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor
I’m a firm believer that early experience with the arts can promise a lifelong love of the arts.
When I was a new mom, there was an exhibit at the St. Louis Art Museum that included rare early American silver, even pieces by Paul Revere. I didn’t want to […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing…
What is December without music?? Whether it’s the bell-ringers collecting donations outside stores, an elementary school’s holiday program, or just humming your favorite carols as you dash from errand to errand, this time of year is filled with sounds. Whether sacred or secular, the music […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
February Is Arts Exceptional
I just got a new cell phone. It’s a new I-phone, so I feel that I’ve finally stepped into the 21st century, learning how to text (but not when I drive!). I can now describe the ARTful events for February accurately as OMG!!
Although every month offers […]
ArtFul Living
With Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
On Stage & Under Water In March…
It is fair to say that where there is a diversity of cultures characterized by genuine engagement there is also creativity, innovation and productivity,” said Cecelia Nadal, founder and executive director of Gitana Productions. Her words accurately describe the Al-Andalus Ensemble, performing in […]
ArtFul Living
St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts
Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor
Art & Tweed Bike Ride, April 13
While in Milwaukee last summer, I headed out for a nice walk along beautiful Lake Michigan. There’s a great park area that edges the lakefront there, the kind of space that invites walking, reading, Frisbee-tossing and any […]
Arts Calendar
NEW EXHIBITS
April 1-11 (Plaza Frontenac)
April 11-21 (The Magic House)
PICTURE THE MUSIC
Artworks by 100 students presented by St. Louis Symphony Volunteer Assoc.; for info, visit www.stlsymphony.org/picture.
April 1-16
IMPRESS(ed)
Contemporary letterpress prints; free ;Cecille Hunt Gallery, 8342 Big Bend.
Through April
DIGITAL WORKS BY TONY SCHANUEL
New electronic exhibition at www.IntegralLife.com; for info, call 314-961-9775.
April 1-29
KODACHROME: END OF THE RUN
Photographs from the […]
Ask The HERB LADY
By Cathy Burkemper
Q: After taking my multi-vitamin, my urine is bright yellow. Is this normal, or am I just taking cheap vitamins that are doing me no good?
A: Quite the opposite. Whenever your urine is bright yellow in color after taking a multi-vitamin or a B-Complex, it simply […]
Ask The Herb Lady
With Cathy Burkemper
Q: Are greens helpful in the detoxification process?
A: It is time to do some “Spring Cleaning” for your body. Greens are an excellent way to rid your body of unwanted toxins. Chlorella, algaes and cereal grasses help your body to detox. Chlorophyll is another good choice. […]
Ask The Herb Lady
With Cathy Burkemper
Natural Approach to Help Relieve Constipation
Q: It seems the older I get, the slower my bowels move. Should I be concerned about constipation?
A: Yes, you should be concerned. Constipation is a serious problem in our society. Do you know that a lot of people believe that regularity […]
Ask The Herb Lady
Cathy Burkemper
Q: There are four women in my household, ranging between the ages of 16 and 48. We all deal with symptoms of PMS, but not the same set of symptoms. Could we all benefit from taking the same supplements?
A: That is a tough question to answer without knowing the exact symptoms. […]
Ask the Herb Lady
With Cathy Burkemper
Herbs & Vitamins To Help Prevent Colds
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 by itself on a daily basis. It is typically recommended to take at the […]
Ask the Herb Lady
With Cathy Burkemper
Q: Should I take my supplements with food or on an empty stomach? What’s the best time of day to take them?
A: It is best to take a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement with meals because nutrients help the body to better metabolize food for energy and they are more easily absorbed. Some […]
Ask The HERB LADY
Ask The HERB LADY
By Cathy Schram
The 411 on Garlic and Milk Thistle Tea
Q: I know that garlic has numerous health benefits, but I simply cannot stand the taste of garlic. When I take it in pill form, I still taste it and sometimes even smell like it. What can I do?
A: If there was […]
Ask The HERB LADY
With Cathy Schram
What is Guggul? And Natural Remedies for Stress
Q: What do you know about an herb called Guggul?
A: Guggul or Guggul Lipid, is an Indian Herb that has been shown to significantly help lower cholesterol. Gum resin is taken from the guggul tree, a small thorny tree native to certain semi-arid regions of India. […]
Ask The HERB LADY
With Cathy Schram
Dealing With Constipation Naturally
Q: I know that I am not eliminating on a regular basis and I often need the help of laxatives. What can I do to improve this situation?
A: Constipation is a serious problem in our society. A lot of people believe that regularity means having a bowel movement once a […]
Ask The Herb Lady: With Cathy Burkemper
Herbal Help For Cold Hands & Feet
Herbal Source For Iodine
Q: My hands and feet are always cold, no matter what the temperature of the room. My friend told me to put some red pepper in my socks. Will this really work?
A: Putting red pepper in your socks actually does make […]
Ask Your Parenting Consultant, Glenda Moore
Q: My child either withdraws in social situations or becomes aggressive and inappropriate. At three, he can already read and is very verbal, but he panics at loud noises, jumping up and down and screaming. Can you help?
A: There are various aspects we might address in a […]
Aspiring Brewmaster Directs Operations At Llywelyn’s Pub
by J.B. Lester,
Healthy Planet Publisher/Editor
I suppose it’s my English, Scottish, Irish, German heritage that makes me such a beer lover. After visting many pubs and taverns in Europe, I have long been a beer aficionado or as one beer blogger calls himself, a “cerevisaphile”. Cerevisa is Latin for beer. In most countries, the local “pub” […]
Author Andrea Wulf Tells The Tale of How Plants Shaped The Founding Of America “Founding Gardeners” Presentation and Book Signing, June 2
Take a closer look at the lives of America’s founding fathers to learn how their attitudes toward plants, gardens, nature and agriculture shaped the forming of our nation. Author Andrea Wulf presents “Founding Gardeners: The Revolutionary Generation, Nature and the Shaping of the American Nation” at the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Shoenberg […]
Awakening the Healer Within You: Medical Spiritual Wellness for a Bucket of KFC
by Simon Yu, MD
Spiritual Wellness is a part of my lecture series and a part of our prevention and healing program. In the beginning of the lecture, I ask the audience the metaphysical question, “What if the doctor does not heal and God does not forgive?”
The audience has no problem relating to the idea that […]
Balancing Hormones For Patients With Thyroid Conditions
by Debbie Haikal, RN
It is estimated that 80% of the population has some form of hormonal dysregulation or imbalance. Hormones are chemical messengers within the endocrine system that play a significant role in the regulation of body functions. Hormone imbalances and thyroid conditions are at epidemic levels- this means that for many women, their present […]
Bark In The Park Back In Action May 21
Bark in the Park
A Walk for Animals and Country Fair
Presented by the Humane Society of Missouri and PurinaONE®
Saturday, May 21 • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. (rain or shine) Walk begins at 11 a.m.
Cricket Field in Forest Park
hsmo.org/bark
Grab a leash, lace up your sneakers and get ready for the largest dog event in the St. […]
Be A Compliant Pet Owner!
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 […]
Be Young Essential Oils: A Life Restoring
by Donna Langenbacher
Today, more than ever, we need to return to nature. Many of us eat processed food tainted by chemical fertilizers. Most work in climate controlled buildings under artificial lights. People are busy–too busy to seek authentic cures. Instead, they look for quick fixes to eliminate the symptoms that are the natural outcome of […]
Best Bargains for Your Diabetes Wellness… Save 40%-50% on A Cardiovascular Event… aka Heart Attack, Stroke
by Jennifer Tobias
No, this is not an advertisement to sell procedures, products, or equipment. It is way of presenting some statistical facts gathered by leading experts in the field of public health matters and offer tips that can help folks make great strides in beginning or continuing on their road […]
Best Deal in Town is ‘Buy the Pound’ – St. Louis’ First Goodwill Outlet Store Will Open May 5
Bargain hunter or not, a new deal will be discovered every 20 minutes at the area’s first Goodwill Outlet store. The Grand Opening for this new clearance shopping experience is at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 5, 2011. The Goodwill Outlet Store is located at 3728 Market Street, St. Louis, MO […]
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park and Resort Offers Fabulous Family Fun Getaway
Big Splash Adventure Indoor Water Park and Resort opened in March of 2009. We are located in beautiful French Lick, Indiana high on a hill with a gorgeous view. The 40,000 square foot water park is enclosed in a glass structure which provides a tropical atmosphere year round. We […]
Bixby’s & Cafe Madeleine Serve Irish Brunch On Sundays In March (Except Easter)
In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, Bixby’s and Cafe Madeleine will serve Irish brunch specials every Sunday in March, except Easter Sunday, from 10am to 2pm. Cost will be $24.75 per person at Bixby’s, $13.50 for children 12 and under, children 3 and under are free. At Cafe Madeleine the cost is $23.75 per person, […]
Building a Better Environment in Missouri
by Don Fitz
From revitalizing Dr. Martin Luther King streets to “naturescaping” back yards and protecting the Ozark Riverways, Missourians are creating a better environment. February 2013 episodes of Green Time show how people can take concrete steps to improve their corner of the world.
During the first show, Mitch Leachman of Audubon describes naturescaping as landscaping […]
Butler’s Pantry & Bixby’s: A Menu Of Sustainable Practices & Gourmet Cuisine
by Leah O’Donnell – Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
Fresh, innovative, delectable, sustainable, and completely service orientated all in one. This is how I would begin to describe my experience with Butler’s Pantry, and more specifically Bixby’s Restaurant at the Missouri History Museum. If you are not familiar with Butler’s […]
Caliente For The Cure: Zumba June 10 at The Jewish Community Center
For those of you “Zumbaholics” out there, (you know who you are) you know what this means! Two hours of pure joy, fun, friends and gathering together to raise money for our friends at Susan G. Komen for the Cure® St. Louis Affiliate! For you potential newbies new to our passion, the […]
Can You Melt Away Calories AND Help Find a Cure for Breast Cancer?
For those of you “Zumbaholics” out there, (you know who you are) you know what this means! Two hours of pure joy, fun, friends and gathering together to raise money for our friends at Susan G. Komen for the Cure® St. Louis Affiliate! For you potential newbies new to our passion, the […]
Caring For Your Pets While You’re Away
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
August is a common time for families to attempt a final vacation prior the coming school season. People call our clinic asking about boarding references again and again. It is important to educate pet owners to their options in caring for animals while they are gone.
One first option that I […]
Cavity Reduction Using Dental Ozone
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
In 2012, I wrote an article in The Healthy Planet that received much attention after its publication. It was titled Dental Ozone: Simple, Safe and Effective. It explained many of the positive effects that ozone therapy could provide for our dental patients today.
Recently, I received more scientific literature that […]
Celebrate ‘Merry Botanical Traditions’ With Your Family
Holiday Flower and Train Show Kicks Off Two Months of Garden Festivities
Celebrate the holidays at the Missouri Botanical Garden! The Garden is sharing the spirit of the season with an abundance of festivities sure to create lasting memories for your family. Enjoy the return of the colorful Gardenland Express holiday flower and train show, two […]
Celebrate “Common Place” at St. Louis Earth Day Festival April 21
Gather in St. Louis’ favorite common place for this year’s Earth Day celebration on Sunday, April 21st from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the Muny Grounds of Forest Park. At the 24th annual St. Louis Earth Day Festival, enjoy three stages of entertainment, learn about sustainable products and services offered by local businesses, meet […]
Celebrate International Compost Awareness Week and Give Compost a “Grow”
by Ashley Bement
St. Louis Composting
At. Louis Composting invites everyone to join in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week, May 1-7, 2011. This year activities span the globe with celebrations planned across the United States, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia and Ireland — composting advocates will be encouraging everyone, everywhere to […]
Celebrate Your Independents!
Buy More from Locally Owned Independent Businesses
By Ed Mantels-Seeker,
BUILD St. Louis Board President
Spend your money wisely – buy more from local independents. Don’t let the St. Louis area become just another generic Anytown, overloaded with non-local chain stores and franchise businesses that drain money from our local economy and diminish St. Louis’ unique local […]
Chesterfield Amphitheater To Host 22nd Annual Earth Day
Entertainment, Recycling & Eco-Friendly Products & Much More
Start making plans now to attend the 22nd Annual Earth Day event in Chesterfield to be held at the Chesterfield Amphitheater. The Chesterfield Citizens Committee for the Environment will host the event on Saturday, April 27 from 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Festival will be at the […]
Childhood Obesity & The Transitions Lifestyle System
by Jane Arrington, R.N.
As parents we recognize that we pass on many of our mental, physical, and emotional characteristics to our children. It is perhaps not surprising that we might also be passing on to them a tendency to overeat.
Indeed, childhood obesity has become prevalent among both young children and […]
Circus Flora Presents 25th Season Jubilee: ‘Vagabond Adventures’
In celebration of its 25th season, Circus Flora, St. Louis’ beloved, one-ring circus, presents a brand new show, Vagabond Adventures, June 2 through 26 under the air-conditioned, red-and-white, big top tent in Grand Center. Vagabond Adventures is set on the Floating Palace, an actual circus venue that traveled up and down […]
Climbing Rose Offering Children’s Art Classes And Parenting Classes Beginning Fall 2011
By Glenda Moore
Climbing Rose Waldorf Kindergarten will be offering two new programs to the community beginning in the fall of 2011. The first will be an Art Class designed for 5 to 10 year old children in which parents will be able to enroll the child for the semester. […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Your Taxes and Your Plate Meet in the Food Bill
We have been exploring the intricacies of American Food policy in this column in order to prepare for the conversations about the 2012 “Farm Bill” which is our nation’s largest package of food legislation. […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director ; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Saving Ground
As we examine our food and farm system, and the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill in this column, we cannot avoid noting that the most care should be taken for the soil which is the foundation of our farmland’s and forest’s […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
You Are Invited To The Table
In this column, we are learning more about the U.S. Farm Bill- or the Food Bill as it should be known-, because in 2012 Congress will re-authorize this complex series of multi-billion dollar legislation. How its provisions are […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director ; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Speak Up or Drink it Down
Bills Make Water Hard To Swallow
Note: we will return in August to America’s food policy but today, the subject is water.
Our nation’s water stands to go from less than clean to downright filthy if Congress’ attack on clean water standards […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director ; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Following Farm Bill Money To Your Table
In this column we are exploring the intersection of food, money, and politics, aka the U.S. Farm Bill. The Farm Bill will be reauthorized in 2012 and everyone who eats should be engaged in setting […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Money, Health, and Big Business Intersect in the Farm Bill
The five-year Farm Bill, which our Congress is once again debating, gives us the opportunity to examine the relationship between our tax dollars, health, farms, and food.
Today, the Farm Bill represents about $110 billion per year in […]
Coalition Report
By Kathleen Logan Smith, Executive Director ; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Paying for Pollution Must End
In this column, we’ve been learning more about the U.S. Farm Bill, the package of legislation that impacts our food system- what is grown, how it’s grown, and how much it costs. The Farm Bill, or the Food Bill as […]
Coalition Report
Eating For The Health Of Missouri’s Economy
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
www.moenviron.org
Congress has made it to December and has yet (as of this writing) to pass a federal 2012 Farm Bill which is the legislation that impacts what food is grown, how its grown, and what we eat. The Senate […]
Coalition Report
Greed-topia Comes to the Lou
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Executive Director; Missouri Coalition For The Environment
www.moenviron.org
Few things have more impact on your body’s health than what goes into it. The substances that fuel the growth, repair and maintenance of your body’s cells can promote health – or harm it. You decide what foods to eat, what […]
Coalition Report
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Director of Environmental Policy Coalition For The Environment
www.moenviron.org
STL Radwaste Issue Heats Up
Just when we thought having uncontained radioactive waste in the floodplain upstream from people’s drinking water couldn’t get any worse, now there’s a new threat to public health.
First, the background: St. Louis was ground-zero for Uranium purification during World War II […]
Coalition Report: Grow Your Eco-Revolution
by Kathleen Logan Smith
Director of Environmental Policy Coalition For The Environment
www.moenviron.org
Nature has transformative powers. Sprouting cucumbers, blooming squashes, and sweet ripe tomatoes transform kids into veggie-lovers, neighbors into friends, and neighborhoods into communities while building healthy bodies, healthy soil, healthier economies, and stronger ecosystems. Growing food exemplifies the wisdom of taking care of oneself and […]
Community Health Weekend Set For March 15-17
Lifestyle medicine experts, Dr. Hans Diehl and Dr. John Kelly, will empower you to take control of your health. The movie Processed People kicks off this event on Friday, March 15 at 6:30, followed on Saturday morning, March 16, at 10:00 AM with a series of lectures throughout the day (lunch is provided), and at […]
Connie’s Green Grocery… Organic Produce Delivered to Your Home or Office!
HEALTHY, FRESH, CONVENIENT
by Jason & Jessica Asher
We are a local, family-owned and operated business that delivers fresh organic produce to your front door.
Eating healthy is very important to us and we know that it can be difficult and inconvenient to find a variety of fresh organic produce in our area. Our service makes it more […]
Control The Quality Of Your Life
By Debbie Haikal, The Common Sense R.N.
One in four Americans has Insulin Resistance. Insulin Resistance, also known as Metabolic Syndrome, Syndrome X, and Pre-diabetes, is a precursor to diseases including PCOS, low thyroid, obesity, and hormone imbalances which affect the quality of your life. Most people don’t realize that Insulin Resistance causes several complex disease […]
Could Your Dog Have Diabetes?
by Teresa Garden, DVM
Diabetes is a common endocrine disorder in dogs. The disease develops when beta cells within the pancreas are destroyed via an immune-mediated process. This results in impaired insulin secretion from the pancreas. Genetics and other diseases may be implicated in causing diabetes. Breeds at increased risk are German Shepherds, Golden Retrievers, Samoyeds, […]
Craft Beer Guide
Breweries
Alpha Brewing Company
14091 Washington Ave., St. Louis.
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
One Busch Place, St. Louis.
Augusta Brewing Company
5521 Water Street, Augusta.
Buffalo Brewing Company
3100 Olive Street, St. Louis.
Cathedral Square Brewery
3914 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis.
Crown Valley Brewing Company
St. Genevieve, MO.
Exit #6 Brewery
5055 Highway North, St. Charles.
4 Hands Brewing Company
1220 8th Street, Saint Louis.
Granite City Food & Brewery
11411 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur.
Griesedieck […]
Craft Beer Guide: Where Beer Is Brewed And Imbibed In The St. Louis Area
Breweries
Alpha Brewing Company
14091 Washington Ave., St. Louis.
Anheuser-Busch, Inc.
One Busch Place, St. Louis.
Augusta Brewing Company
5521 Water Street, Augusta.
Buffalo Brewing Company
3100 Olive Street, St. Louis.
Cathedral Square Brewery
3914 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis.
Crown Valley Brewing Company
St. Genevieve, MO.
Exit #6 Brewery
5055 Highway North, St. Charles.
4 Hands Brewing Company
1220 8th Street, Saint Louis.
Granite City Food & Brewery
11411 Olive Blvd., Creve Coeur.
Griesedieck […]
Craft Beer Lovers Find Home Brewing A Hoppy Hobby
by J.B. Lester,
Healthy Planet Publisher/Editor
The world of imbibement is split up into three groups: beer lovers, wine lovers and everyone else. I have been drinking beer since before I should have. A good wine is wasted on me. I went from milk to beer, pretty much skipping soda altogether. So I have been sipping suds […]
Craniosacral Therapy: Releasing, Rebalancing and Reorganizing the Body on a Core Level
by Kathleen H. Christ, LMT, NCMBT
Aquatic Therapist
A brief summary: The craniosacral system is a semi-closed hydraulic system that surrounds the brain and the spinal cord. It is the metabolic machine responsible for the inflow of nutrients and the outflow of waste products. The cerebrospinal fluid is a clear […]
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis: Think Parasite, Allergies and More Parasites
By Simon Yu, MD
Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis, also known as inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), often strike between ages 15 and 35. The term inflammatory disease encompasses a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms in their severity from mild diarrhea, proctitis, fatigue, and abdominal cramps to life-threatening intestinal inflammation with […]
Dental Care In Our Pets
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Veterinary statistics suggest that by age 3 nearly 70-80% of our pets, both dogs and cats, suffer from some form of dental disease. While our critters do not typically have ‘cavity’ problems like humans, they do suffer from all sorts of other conditions. Most frequent is the condition called ‘periodontitis’ or […]
Diabetes…Prescription Drugs…and Wasted Dollars
by Jennifer Tobias
Extra pounds…lots of them, (think obesity), is a major factor in the development of Type 2 Diabetes. What was once a disease seen mostly in people over the age of 60, is now a disease that scoffs at the boundaries once set by years of life. Researchers have found that carrying excess weight […]
Dietary Neurosis
by Gretchen Morfogen
When I was growing up, very little, if my memory serves me correctly, was discussed about healthy eating, dieting or fad diets. We played outside, rode bikes anywhere we wanted, ate whatever and managed to grow up relatively healthy. Nowadays, that is so far from cognizance, you can’t […]
Disaster Preparedness: Are You Ready?
by Teresa Garden, DVM
Hurricane Sandy has come and gone. Left in the super-storm’s 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 in the Midwest better protect ourselves from […]
Discount Wednesdays At Butterfly House
The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House is offering an added excuse to plan a visit – half-price extended evening hours on Wednesdays all summer long! The Butterfly House will stay open late from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesdays from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Half-price evening admission is $3 for […]
Disease Begins In The Colon
by Dr. Rosa Kincaid, M.D., F.A.A.F.P.
If you could pick out the one malfunction in your home that would cause the most dissention and possibly cause you to leave, what would it be; failure of the electrical system with a subsequent loss of lighting, air conditioning or heating, a leaking roof with […]
Disease: Treating Symptoms or Treating Causes
by Dr. Joseph F. Unger, Jr DC, FICS
An elderly and wise patient once enteredmy office and announced “Doctor, I do not want the treatment. I want the cure!”
The primary premise in all systems of healing is that the body heals itself. There are inherent, innate mechanisms at work. This is the claim of acupuncture beginning […]
Disease: Treating Symptoms or Treating Causes
By Dr. Joseph F. Unger, Jr DC, FICS
The primary premise in all systems of healing is that the body heals itself. There are inherent, innate mechanisms at work. This is the claim of acupuncture beginning over 5000 years ago as well as Homeopathy are Ayurveda, various forms of energetic healing and is also true for […]
Do You Have an Invisible Illness?
by Dr. David Peterson
“Nearly 25 years ago I was diagnosed with Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis. Having tried countless types, brands, and combinations of thyroid hormones, I continued to struggle with profound fatigue, digestive problems, and an ever growing and worsening list of symptoms. Consults at top US medical centers left me empty-handed and, at times, demoralized. My […]
Double Helix Stable Cluster Water: The Theoretical Physicist On Water For Healing
By Simon Yu, MD
The Second International Water and Health Symposium was held at California Institute of Technology (Cal Tech) on Jan 31-Feb 1, 2013 in Pasadena, California. I want to share some of my experiences from the symposium. Many distinguished academic professors and medical clinicians from around the world attended. They heard the presentation by […]
Drury Plaza Hotel at the Arch Offers Great “Certified Green” Getaway
by Leah O’Donnell, Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
When you are looking for a vacation from the “everyday,” sometimes you literally don’t have to look any further than your own city. St. Louis has so much to offer that I think we sometimes take it for granted. Recently, my family decided to […]
Dude Can You Comfort Me?
by Dr. James Feinberg, Child Clinical Psychologist
Imagine being a child and losing a parent, sibling, friend, or pet. Who would you talk to about your sadness and other feelings, and who would really understand your grief?
Understanding a child’s grief is complicated because a child’s age essentially determines his or her actual understanding of death. For […]
Earth Day Action Grants
A New Micro-Funding Program For Environmental Action
Over the last handful of years, the St. Louis Earth Day Festival has become a successful fundraiser for our organization which shares the same name. Funds raised through the production of the Festival help support our programs like Recycling On the Go and the Green Dining Alliance. These programs […]
EarthWorms Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Extinctions (more or less)
I’m embarrassed now to admit how excited I have felt while planning to expound on the fateful saga of Twinkies.
Not only because the apparent extinction of a mass-produced snack cake is reprehensibly goofy compared to obliterations of actual groups of living creatures. And not just due to how predictably commercial […]
EarthWorms Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Becoming a Lover
As a bold young woman coming of age in the 20th Century’s Autumn Years, when our society offered a fairly intelligent middle-class babe like myself unprecedented access to diverse adventurous options, I defined for myself (with the kind of bravado that a bold young person so keenly feels) some sweeping Life […]
EarthWorms Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Shopping for a Better World
I first pulled the Better World Shopping Guide out of my purse in a grocery story in 2007 – and it immediately changed my buying habits.
I had a first-edition copy for a radio interview with author Ellis Jones, a sociology Ph.D. who has applied the book’s motto, “Every Dollar […]
EarthWorms Castings… by Jean Ponzi
Our Solid Waste Management District System
A Quiet Resource That’s Under Siege
You recycle now without a second thought – at home, at school – and chances are good that your workplace pairs recycling bins with the trash cans too.
At Lambert Airport, the convention center, at Cardinals and Rams games, and St Louis Earth Day’s Recycling On […]
Earthworms’ Castings
by Jean Ponzi
The Answer is Growin’ in the Rain
This time of year especially, we see the havoc rain can play – in our streets, basements, storm sewers, swollen rivers.
We’re blessed with plenty of water in our part of the world, but the ways we manage this precious resource need a flood of […]
Earthworms’ Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Rx Recycling
Saturday April 30 will be the second annual National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, sponsored by the U.S. Justice Department’s Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). Dozens of St. Louis area sites, in Missouri and Illinois, will accept unused and outdated medications at no charge, from 10 a.m. to 2 […]
Earthworms’ Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Bless & Release
Trina called with a special request for our friends known as The Teachers, on the morning of the big Summer Party at their rambling country place.
A born naturalist, she phoned from the World Bird Sanctuary, where she’s a multi-talented young staffer. “An orphaned Barred Owl we raised here is ready to […]
Earthworms’ Castings
by Jean Ponzi
Adaptations
Plants, stuck in the ground as they are, have adapted their colors, shapes and functions to attract more mobile life forms who help them get around.
Recovering from surgery on one leg, I praise the adaptive moves and devices that help me navigate while I am planted at home for […]
Earthworms’ Castings
by Jean Ponzi
The Restful Time
I hear it often this time of year – “I cannot wait for spring!” – but this isn’t my refrain.
A Chicago friend lamented it recently, adding “If I could only garden all year, every day ….” OK, it’s a lot colder, longer, up where she lives, but she also hires a […]
Earthworms’ Castings
By Jean Ponzi
Notions
I needed some wide elastic to repair the drooping waistband of a summer skirt.
There are no fabric shops left in the City of St. Louis, where I live – a sad lack – but I assumed that any store stocking general sewing notions (in a sewing section, or maybe with craft supplies) would […]
Eating Lightly Now In 2nd Printing
Eating Lightly is a collection of over 400 vegetarian and vegan recipes from friends of the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, ranging from the family of the Missouri Botanical Garden’s Pat and Peter Raven to some of Missouri’s most creative professional chefs to your next-door neighbor. Not only have contributors […]
Eco-Friendly Eating
by Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22nd and always serves a good reminder that we need to be nourishing our bodies while also taking care of our planet. Of course, we shouldn’t be thinking about how our eating habits affect the world around […]
Edible Native Flowers: From The Garden To Your Table
by Cindy Gilberg
Our gardens are ready to burst forth with all their bounty and soon we can enjoy fresh-picked edible crops. Take eating local a step further and explore native edible plants, including edible flowers. Edible flowers rank high on the list of eye-appealing additions to gourmet dishes and add color and subtle flavor to […]
Education and Enrichment Guide
ACCIDENTAL CURE: INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE
Everyone from licensed health professionals to the general public should be interested in connecting Energy Medicine to the best of Western Medicine. Simon Yu, MD believes we should “Think differently to correct the underlying problems that cause our illnesses.” Dr. Yu has put together professionals from Australia, Germany, Canada and several […]
Education Guide
ACCIDENTAL CURE
INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL CONFERENCE
Everyone from licensed health professionals to the general public should be interested in connecting Energy Medicine to the best of Western Medicine. Simon Yu, MD believes we should “Think differently to correct the underlying problems that cause our illnesses.”Dr. Yu has put together professionals from Australia, Germany, Canada and several states in […]
Emotional Eating & Weight Management Help at Webster Wellness Professionals
By Randall C. Flanery, Ph.D.
One third of all Americans are overweight, despite all of the diet books, exercise regimens, and the latest celebrity advice on how to rapidly lose pounds and look like a movie star (really, Heidi, 14 hours of exercise a day?). For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than […]
EPA Recognizes Metro Lighting With 2011 Excellence in Retailing For Lighting Award
Metro Lighting earns the national ENERGY STAR Excellence in Retailing for Lighting Award for protecting the environment through energy efficiency
For the second consecutive year, The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Metro Lighting with the national 2011 Excellence in Retailing for Lighting Award for its outstanding contributions to reducing […]
EPA Recognizes Metro Lighting With 2013 Energy Star® Excellence In Retailing Award
St. Louis company, Metro Lighting, was honored recently by the U.S. Environ-mental Protection Agency (EPA) with the national 2013 Excellence in Retailing Award for Lighting. The award is given to organizations for their efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, resulting in significant cost savings. Award winners like Metro Lighting, Sears, Lowes […]
Explore The Natural World At Home
by Cindy Gilberg
Nature will never cease to amaze if you take the time to slow down and observe it. Learning to slow down and be more observant is not so easy for busy families—it is much like being a child again and going on a treasure hunt. In fact, sharing this time with a child […]
Expo is a Big Boost For Farmers & Local Producers
By Nancy Smith, Secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
Part of Farm to Family’s mission is to provide urban markets for independent family farms. We love to visit farms, tell stories and provide farm-fresh foods at Sappington Farmers Market. But we are always looking for new opportunities for our farmers. That’s why we jumped at […]
Eyes, Ears, Skin, OH MY!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM Spring and early summer often kick off seasonal allergies in our pets. The term we use in veterinary medicine is ‘atopy’, referring to a generalized allergic condition. There are any number of factors that can trigger chronic scratching, rubbing of eyes and shaking […]
FARM-FRESH FUN
at Sappington Farmer’s Market
By Nancy Smith, secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
For four months now, Sappington Farmers Market has been presenting “Sampling Sundays” one Sunday each month. The store is packed with local farmers and vendors, offering their farm-fresh and locally produced foods for tasting. Music fills the air and […]
Fat Cats & Portly Pooches
by Teresa Garden, DVM
The holidays have come and gone. Left in their wake are a few extra pounds we carry as a reminder of our merriment. Our pets may not be as vulnerable to seasonal weight gain, but obesity is now an extremely prevalent and important disease afflicting our furry […]
FDA Panel Calls for Safety Review of Mercury in Dental Fillings
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
As the saga continues regarding the safety of mercury being used in dentistry, significant information is being presented not only to the FDA in the U.S. but also to the nations of the world.
On Wednesday, Dec. 15th, 2010, Healthy Daily News reported that the U.S. […]
Feel More Joy: Raise Your Serotonin Levels Naturally
by Dr. Alethea Eller
A salute to all moms!
You give everything to your children. It seems that you are hard-wired for this to benefit you. I was sitting in a seminar a few years ago and heard the most interesting link our body has. Women have an internal trigger […]
Fibromyalgia Treatment
by Dr. Joseph F. Unger, Jr. D.C., F.I.C.S. In 2005 an innovative symposium focusing on the devastating condition known as fibromyalgia was held in Kansas City, Missouri sponsored by Sacro Occipital Research Society International, Inc. (SORSI). The goal of the conference was to gain insight into the causes […]
Five Dangerous and Pervasive Green Myths
by Gail Griswold-Elwyn,
President, Rethink Renovations
Although a variety of polls illustrate that environmental consciousness is at an all-time high around the country, there is still a resistance to change. Driving this resistance is bad information; outdated, now-irrelevant facts have become cultural truisms. Below are the 5 most pervasive myths about an eco-friendly lifestyle—and the real information […]
Flat World, Geocentric Thinking
by Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN There are a few infamous scientific theories that have been proven wrong throughout history because they lacked real scientific evidence or thought. Is your health care based on advanced scientific evidence and thought? I can remember hearing the following and saying, “What were they thinking?”
The […]
Flees, Ticks, Mosquitoes, Oh My!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM Tis the Season!!! Pets and pet owners are enjoying a beautiful, albeit, inconsistent spring time weather. Rain and warmth encourage the return of fleas, ticks, mosquitoes and lots of other bug critters. Dogs and cats, exploring our yards, pastures and woodlands, are […]
Focus On Fiber…
by Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search
One of the world’s most important nutrients is fiber. We’ve all heard the term, yet the majority of Americans are still falling short on the recommended daily amount of fiber. The amount of fiber a person needs each day will vary based on the number […]
Food & Farmer’s Expo Sept. 18
by Nancy Smith, Secretary, Farm To Family
Last September, the Healthy Planet magazine and Sappington Farmers Market joined forces to present the first Food and Farmer’s Expo. Farmers and other food producers, as well as some garden-related vendors and nonprofits joined forces to present an overview of local food to over 1,500 attendees in […]
Food For Thought: Market Saturation Vs. Sustainability
By Gretchen Morfogen, Culinary Writer
Communities starting up Farmers Markets are all the rage but somewhere in the rush to have an open air market while supporting your local farmer, a sense of propriety and reason must come into play. Having worked as a market master for several area farmers markets, I […]
FROM THE PROS
Native Plant Favorites
These plant professionals have their favorite native plants for St. Louis area gardens. Here are their lists.
Lobelia cardinalis — Cardinal flower
Sanguinaria canadensis — Bloodroot
Mertensia virginica — Virginia bluebells
Polystichum acrostichoides — Christmas fern
Phlox divaricata — Wild Sweet William
Asclepia tuberosa — Butterfly milkweed
Iris cristata — Crested iris
Callirhoe involucrata — Purple poppy mallow
From Kim Reiss, […]
From The Pros: Garden Insight
Participate in the pot recycling program that Missouri Botanical Garden offers.
This program has saved over 980,000 pounds of plastic garden pots, cell packs and trays from landfills so far. Drop off points at six locations including Sherwood’s Forest. For more information please visit: http://www.mobot.org/plasticpotrecycling
Dave Sherwood, Sherwood’s Forest Nursery, Manchester, MO
www.sherwoods-forest.com
Manage your […]
From The Pros: Gardening Pros share some of their magic moments in the garden
“Several years ago I was in one of few natural gardens left in Missouri, a native prairie adorned with hundreds of native species. This is where, for the first time, I saw a monarch butterfly laying eggs. She was flying low over the prairie vegetation. When she was near a plant with foliage that looked […]
From The Pros: How Does Your Garden Grow?
compiled by Linda Wiggen Kraft
Now is the time to get gardens growing. The pros from area garden centers and nurseries share their tips for what to do now.
Grass seed. Even though most grass seed is normally recommended to plant in the fall a good portion is planted in the spring. Do yourself […]
Garden Love: Let Me Count The Ways
by Linda Wiggen Kraft The month of May is not only a time to be busy in the garden, but it is also a time to acknowledge all the ways there are to love a garden and gardening. After all it is National Gardening Month and the perfect time to […]
Gateway to German Biological Medicine: Saint Louis to Baden Baden, Germany via Canada
by Simon Yu, MD
If you are interested in good German beer, wine and/or German Biological Medicine, you may consider joining the Occidental Institute Research Foundation (OIRF) from Canada. The institute, founded by Dr. Walter Sturm, is now managed by his wife Carolyn Winsor-Sturm who will guide you on their annual German […]
Get A 5-Year Guarantee On Newly Planted Trees and Shrubs
By Kim Reiss
Sounds crazy, right? “What’s the catch?,” or maybe the fine print is so fine (and confusing) that you’re sure you’re being duped.
I’m pleased to report that with the use of a new product – Myke, short for mycorrhizae – they truly guarantee every newly planted tree or shrub for FIVE YEARS. I was […]
Get Thee to the Garden!
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
Now is the time to get back to the garden. There’s much to do and plant. For most gardeners, it is with great joy that we get back to the garden. The hardest part of winter is not the snow, ice or below freezing temperatures. […]
Getting What You Want
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
Isn’t the thought of getting what you want exciting? Isn’t the idea of a healthy, loving and respectful relationship appealing to all? Who wouldn’t agree with that notion? Almost everyone would agree with that, but many people have lost their faith in this ever truly happening to […]
Go Nuts For Good Health
Almonds used to get all the accolades in the nut family. Now research shows that nuts of all kinds are some of nature’s top sources of disease-fighting antioxidants, protein, fiber, and mono- and polyunsaturated oils.
Need evidence? Data from the University of Toronto show that replacing 50 grams of carbs (about a muffin’s worth) in your […]
Green + Healthy = FUN! Saturday, September 24
by Jean Ponzi
Two great Garden events join forces to help your family live Green – and live healthier!
EarthWays Center brings home to the Garden grounds our 10th annual celebration of sustainable living, now partnered with the “healthy you – healthy planet” resources of Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Bring […]
Green + Healthy = FUN! Saturday, September 24
By Jean Ponzi
Two great Garden events join forces to help your family live Green – and live healthier!
EarthWays Center brings home to the Garden grounds our 10th annual celebration of sustainable living, now partnered with the “healthy you – healthy planet” resources of Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.
Bring […]
Green Energy Options: Geothermal & Programmable Thermostats
by Travis Seeger
Wow spring is definitely here, even though we saw some late winter snow and had a “hard” winter in general spring has arrived!!
One of the things that caused me to understand just how much winter we had was the season’s utility bills, wow! Natural gas continues to be on the rise […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC
Webster Wellness Professionals
Are you one of the 33% of all Americans that are overweight? Have you tried diet after diet with limited long term success? For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than they can address on their own with a sensible diet and an […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC – Webster Wellness Professionals
Are you one of the 33% of all Americans that are overweight? Have you tried diet after diet with limited long term success? For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than they can address on their own […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC Webster Wellness Professionals Are you one of the 33% of all Americans that are overweight? Have you tried diet after diet with limited long term success? For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than they can address on their own […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC
Webster Wellness Professionals
Are you one of the 33% of all Americans that are overweight? Have you tried diet after diet with limited long term success? For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than they can address on their own with a sensible […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC
Webster Wellness Professionals
As we say good-bye to 2010, many are making New Year’s Resolutions. A common resolution for many people is to lose weight. Regular gym members will tell you that the longest lines for the treadmill occur after the New Year and begin […]
Green Light Program Offers Intensive Outpatient Plan For Overweight & Obese
by Cherie Massmann, MA, LPC, NCC Webster Wellness Professionals
As we say good-bye to 2010, many are making New Year’s Resolutions. A common resolution for many people is to lose weight. Regular gym members will tell you that the longest lines for the treadmill occur after the New Year and […]
GREEN SCENE
with Craig Jung • StLouisGreen.com
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
The St. Louis Green Business Challenge began in February and runs through October 2011. The Business Challenge is a program organized by the St. Louis Regional Chamber and Growth Association (RCGA) to help area companies adopt more sustainable practices. On June […]
GREEN SCENE
with Craig Jung • StLouisGreen.com
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
The month of April proved to be a fantastic month of Earth Day Celebration’s. What a wonderful time of the year! The St. Louis Cardinals “4 A Greener Game” got off to a great start, the dvd GashOle released. You may […]
GREEN SCENE
with Craig Jung • StLouisGreen.com
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
The month of April, Earth Month is here! It is my favorite month for Green! There are so many things happening throughout the month, it is absolutely fantastic. Currently there are over 40 events and activities on the StLouisGreen.com calendar.
Hope everyone will […]
GREEN SCENE
With Craig Jung – www.StLouisGreen.com
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
Looking to turn your organic waste into a rich soil amendment with the help of a tumbling composter? Roll into the Habitat for Humanity ReStore, located at 3763 Forest Park Ave, to learn how to make this tool and get answers to your composting questions. If you […]
GREEN SCENE
With Craig Jung
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
StLouisGreen.com
The month of January proved to be a wonderful month for Green. The St Louis Green Confluence, Bi-State Green Expo, Alive Launch, and the St. Louis Auto Show were all well attended and much was learned. Thanks to all that hosted these events.
Looking for […]
Green Scene
with Craig Jung • StLouisGreen.com
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
If you are looking for a green job or you are a green employer that wants to post a green job there is now a website that serves the St Louis Region. StLouisGreenjobs.com has been launched. The unique program is a collaborative […]
Green Scene
With Craig Jung, Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
Parents, interested in being Green for Back to School supplies? Thinking about all those school supplies you need to purchase? Do you wish your child’s school was doing more to be green? There may be more that you can do than you realize! Meet with EarthWays staff and […]
Green Time TV Finds New Home on Channel 24
by Don Fitz
The St. Louis environmental TV show, Green Time, is moving from KDHX to KNLC Channel 24. The show carried some of the best DVDs and discussions at KDHX from 1996 through early 2011.
Federal laws changed, getting rid of requirements for communities to have public access TV. Without funding […]
Green Tips For The Trip Back To School
Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership
With August now underway, kids across the region are preparing to say goodbye to summer vacation and gear up for the start of another school year. The rush is on to fill supply lists and find the perfect back-to-school outfit. Amid all the hustle and bustle, […]
Green Tips For The Trip Back To School
Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership
With August now underway, kids across the region are preparing to say goodbye to summer vacation and gear up for the start of another school year. The rush is on to fill supply lists and find the perfect back-to-school outfit. Amid all the hustle and bustle, […]
Growing Green Awards Honor People And Organizations Transforming The Built Environment
On March 30th the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held their third annual Growing Green Awards banquet at NEO on Locust to announce and celebrate the 2011 winners. These outstanding individuals and organizations advocate and are active in transforming the built environment. They share a passion for […]
GROWING GREEN AWARDS Honoring People + Organizations Transforming the Built Environment
By Tom Prost, USGBC-Missouri Gateway Growing Green Awards Committee
The Missouri Gateway Chapter of the US Green Building Council invites you to join us for a very special 3rd annual Growing Green Awards presentation on Wednesday, March 30, 2011 at 6:00 pm at NEO on Locust. This event not only recognizes those […]
Growing Green Awards March 28
Keynote: “Using Design For Change”
Designer, architect, builder, author and teacher Emily Pilloton will headline USGBC-Missouri Gateway’s fifth annual Growing Green Awards celebration on March 28 at the Palladium.
An industrial designer on paper and high school teacher in practice, Pilloton began a bold immersive experiment in an impoverished rural North Carolina county to prove educational challenges […]
Guide to a Great Cup of Coffee
CHAUVIN COFFEE
Until the mid 1920’s, Saint Louis was the largest coffee roasting city in the world, with over 75 major coffee roasting plants. Chauvin Coffee is in its fourth generation as a family owned coffee roaster, continuing the coffee roasting tradition, catering exclusively to the specialty coffee and espresso beverage markets. We strive to offer […]
Happenings
December 1
Cheryl’s Herbs Annual Holiday Sales Event
9:00 am – 6:00 pm We’re throwing a big party to say thank you, to all our loyal customers! Don’t miss this opportunity to receive 20% off all purchases and enjoy complimentary seasonal food & drink. Held at Cheryl’s Herbs. For more contact us at 314-645-2165 or visit www.cherylsherbs.com.
December […]
Happenings
March 2 & 7
Going Raw: Fresh Raw Food Talks for Dogs and Cats
Feeding a fresh, minimally-processed raw food diet is so important for both dogs and cats. You’ll learn how to get started, the benefits of rotating between proteins, and how feeding a fresh, raw food diet can help with many common problems including join support, […]
Happenings
April 3
Green Fair at StLCC Florissant Valley
10:30am-1:00pm. St. Louis Community College – Florissant Valley 7th annual Green Fair. The Green Fair will take place outdoors in the Quad area of the Florissant Valley campus, 3400 Pershall Road in Ferguson. In the event of inclement weather, the Green Fair will take place in the Student Center […]
Happenings
Through June
Circus Flora Soars To The Moon For Its 27th Big Top Production
St. Louis’ own one-ring circus announces an all-new show, A Trip to the Moon, channeling Georges Melies’ iconic film, May 30 – June 23.
In its 27th big top production, St. Louis’ own Circus Flora goes where no circus has gone before: to the moon. […]
HAWK ON HEALTH
with Heather Hawk
Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
Sweet Summertime
Many of us are heading to the pool, the beach, or the lake for summertime activities. Water is the perfect destination for summer fun as well as for summer fitness. The water offers a variety of exercise options that are exhilarating, challenging, and […]
HAWK ON HEALTH
with Heather Hawk – Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
Set A Goal To Jumpstart Your Fitness Regimen
After our second daughter was born I was struggling to find the energy and motivation to exercise. Health and wellness are a passion of mine; however my health was taking a backseat to the many tasks I needed […]
Hawk On Health
With Heather Hawk
Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
A Smooth Transition to Spring Training
There are new blooms on the flowers, buds on the trees, and a new bounce in our fitness regimen with the arrival of warmer temperatures. The fresh air of Spring appears to be the perfect time for the launch of this […]
HAWK ON HEALTH
with Heather Hawk
Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
Beat The Heat
The steamy summer temperatures have certainly arrived. As I discussed in last month’s column, jumping in the water is a perfect way to beat the heat while still staying active. Yet many of us walkers, runners, and cyclists want to enjoy the summer weather by hitting the pavement […]
HAWK ON HEALTH: Heather’s Top 5 Fitness Mistakes
With Heather Hawk, Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
Every fitness professional has their opinion of the most common fitness mistakes and the top keys to success with an exercise regimen. Throughout the next two columns, I’ll be sharing my personal lists. Let’s start with my thoughts on the top 5 fitness mistakes:
Initial Overload: If you’re starting a […]
Healing Issues of the Heart — Mind-Body-Spirit Wellbeing
by Dorothy Tomasic, M.A.,
Certified EPT Works Practitioner
Currently within the healing arts community, there is discussion about making connections between the mind and heart regarding our visions and hopes for how we would like our life to be. In the field of energy healing, various modalities focus on letting go of or changing false beliefs we […]
Healthy “Life” Resources
with Chaplain Paul
“Spiritual Maturity”
Recently someone asked me, “How do you define the meaning of the word “Spiritual”? When someone says, “I am not very religious but I am spiritual”, what do they mean?
Then they went on to ask me, “What defines “Spiritual Maturity”? Wow, two very deep questions! I would be interested in how you, […]
Healthy Appetizers For Your Holiday Gathering
by Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search
As we gather together with loved ones to celebrate the holidays, there is no doubt that an abundance of decadent, tasty foods will be at the forefront. But with so many tempting treats around, it’s easy to go overboard and overindulge. And since the majority […]
Healthy Campfire Cooking
by Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search
Even as there is still a chill in the air, you may be starting to plan your first camping trip of the Spring or Summer. Or maybe you are one of those hardy winter campers. Please clip this article and put it with your camping […]
Healthy Cleaning Company Is Committed To Eco-Friendly Business Practices
Jenna Timmerman, owner/operator of the Healthy Cleaning Company, is insistant on using eco-friendly cleaning products in order to help clean up the planet. “We create a clean, safe environment for people to live and work in, and no toxic solvent chemical residues and smells are left in your home or […]
Healthy Life Resources
With Chaplain Paul
“Anticipation”
Carly Simon had a hit song that was on the charts for a long time titled “Anticipation”. As a love song, it had a great appeal. Some of the lyrics are:
We can never know about the days to come
But we think about them anyway, yay
And I wonder if I’m really with […]
Healthy Planet 25th Natural Living Expo March 10
The 25th Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo will take place Sunday, March 10 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves, Missouri, 63119.
Exhibit booths filled with healthy and green vendors include free health screenings, healthy food, wine beer, coffee & tea samples. Find out […]
Healthy Planet Guide To CSAs (Community Supported Agriculture)
CSA Guide for in and around the Saint Louis Area
Your guide to fresh, local produce grown responsibly.
Know your farmer… Know your Food!
By Crystal Moore-Stevens
Eating is one of the most profound human experiences; it is vital to our existence and a common thread defining us culturally. That which sustains us ultimately holds our entire existence together: […]
Healthy Planet Happenings
Healthy Planet Happenings
August 6
Back 2 School Fun!
Noon – 3 pm, Free. Who says going back to school after a long summer off isn’t fun? At Whole Foods Market – Town & Country, we’re ready to celebrate the return of scholastic achievement and success! To do this, we’ll be partnering with KidSmart, who will be talking […]
Healthy Planet Happenings – February, 2013
February 2 & 11
Free Talk on benefits of Meditation
A presentation by Ishaya Monks on a simple yet powerful practice that releases stress from the body, brings peace to the mind and returns life to optimal potential.
Feb. 2, 2013 at 2pm. Place: Holistic Journey,106 East Main St, Belleville, IL
Feb 11, 2013 at 6:30pm. Place: McClay Public Library, […]
Healthy Planet Magazine Hosts 25th Natural Living Expo March 10 In Webster Groves
The 25th Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo will take place Sunday, March 10 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Road in Webster Groves, Missouri, 63119.
More than 65 exhibit booths filled with healthy and green vendors include free health screenings, healthy food, craft beer, coffee & tea […]
Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo Exhibitors for February 27, 2011
Advanced Energy Solutions
Solar Installation & Training
Alpha-Health Solutions
Alpha-Stim Medical Device Demo
Alternative Medicine Center
Complimentary Diagnosis Sampling
Ameren Missouri Pure Power
Sign-ups, Gifts, Green Products & More
American Grassfed Beef
Grassfed Beef Samples & Info
Amtrak – National Railroad
Ticket Giveaway & Train Travel Info
Andrea’s Gluten Free
Gluten Free Food Samples & Info
Animal Fitness Center
Veterinarian Rehab, Supplements & Info
Animal Health & Healing
Holistic/Integrated Pet Care & […]
Healthy Planet To Host Its 21st Natural Living Expo, February 21
Free Health Screenings, Chair Massages,
Healthy Food Samples, Wine & Beer Tastings,
Missouri Botanical Garden Ticket Giveaway,
Amtrak Ticket Giveaway, Free Eco-Friendly Tote Bags,
Live Music & Much More!
Cure your cabin fever as The Healthy Planet, St. Louis’ Green & Natural Living magazine, hosts its 21st Natural Living Expo Sunday, February 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the […]
Heather Hawk Partners with St. Louis Foodbank to Promote the Pound for Pound Challenge
National health and fitness correspondent encourages a healthy lifestyle that helps feed the hungry
Heather Hawk has long espoused the virtues of healthy living as a means for individuals to feel better about themselves. Now, the national health and fitness correspondent is using her expertise to help the St. Louis Area Foodbank get […]
Help Build a Stronger and Greener Local Economy and Preserve St. Louis’ Unique Local Character
By Ed Mantels-Seeker, Board President, BUILD St. Louis
Spend your money wisely during these tough times – buy from local independents. Don’t let the St. Louis area become just another generic Anytown, overloaded with non-local chain stores and franchise businesses that drain money from our local economy and diminish St. Louis’ unique […]
Hey Hank, Why do you Drink?
by Dr. Alethea Eller
Later this month, the whole family gathers for an entire week at Sam A. Baker state park in southern Missouri. Despite the scorching temperatures, at night we light a huge campfire. Even the “cabin dwellers” (you know, the people that enjoy air conditioning and running water) know that this […]
How Did My Daughter Develop A Love Of Writing?
by Barbara O’Brien, Ph.D.,
Developmental Psychologist
“A bird doesn’t sing because it has an answer, it sings because it has a song.”
– Maya Angelou
We’ve all been there. We’ve seen our children put their shoes on the wrong feet, their shirts on backwards, and we’ve seen them misspell words like “pardy” instead of “party.”
And, our instinct is […]
How Effective Is Your Hygiene Checkup
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
Dental cleanings are one of those procedures we know we need but don’t get too excited by them. We tend to be much more motivated toward activities for which we understand the importance. Even if they aren’t as exciting as an exotic vacation. Most people […]
Human Nutrition 101: Is There One Diet For All Of Us
By Varsha Rathod, M.D.
Have you been perplexed by the plethora of concepts on what is considered optimal for human nutrition? These range from eating raw and vegan, vegan, vegetarian (with or without eggs, dairy and fish), vegetarian and poultry/fish, all meats and vegetarian, meats and no carbohydrates from grains, starchy fruits […]
Humane Society of Missouri
BRRRRR… I’ts Cold Outside!
by Suzanne K. Gassner
When the temperature (and the snow) begins to fall, pets need extra care. Here are some helpful suggestions to make the winter season more bearable for your pet.
Cats and dogs need protection from wet and cold and are happiest and healthiest when kept indoors as part of your family. […]
Humane Society of Missouri
by Suzanne K. Gassner
Another Form Of March Madness
If you listen very carefully you can almost hear it. And if you take a deep breath you can even smell it. The subtle signs of spring are all around us and it won’t be long until all that is quietly stirring blooms to life. Yes, spring is […]
Humane Society of Missouri: ‘Tis The Season To Be Safety Minded
by Suzanne K. Gassner
While decking the halls this holiday season, keep Fido and Fluffy in mind. If you have a pet, it is comparable to having a perpetual two-year-old child around, so decorate with this in mind. Garland, ornaments, ribbon and wrappings are a tantalizing temptation to our furry friends and should be kept out […]
Humane Society Summer Classes: Cool Fun in the Summertime
(shhhh….parents, it’s fun with a purpose!)
by Suzanne K. Gassner
SHHHHHH… summertime and the living is easy, at least for the kids. With extra time on their hands, this is a wonderful opportunity for children to gain some insight into our animal friends and learn how they can help make the world a better place for pets…and […]
Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch Offers Hospitality For Allergy Sufferers, Romance, Baseball Fans & More
By J.B. Lester, Healthy Planet Publisher
A few years ago the term “StayCation” was born. Now with gas prices on the rise again, the “StayCation” is back in the news. And what better city to “Stay” and explore than our own St. Louis.
My wife Niki and I were recently the guests of the […]
I Love You! Don’t Leave Me!!! (Also Known as Separation Anxiety)
By Teresa Garden, DVM
Most of us find it comforting to be greeted by our faithful dogs after a long day’s work. No matter how tired, grumpy, sweaty, or dirty we may be, our pooches can’t wait to greet us with a wagging tail and a big sloppy wet kiss. Or perhaps they will grab their […]
I’m Tired of Spending Money on my Lawn and it’s Looking Worse!
by Randy Greene
The title of the article is what we hear all the time from customers who are just tired and fed up with what is going on with their lawns. This comment can come from customers who have twenty-year-old lawns or lawns that are just a couple of years old. […]
Incredible Edibles for Home & Community Gardens
Learn All About Them Saturday, Feb. 19
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
On Saturday Feb. 19th two inspiring and intensely educational opportunities to learn how to grow edibles at home or in a community garden will offered. Two day-long workshops offer national speakers, authors and in-depth classes about growing, harvesting and eating food from […]
Infrared Saunas: Beneficial to Your Health or Just Hot Air?
Interest in far infrared saunas is really heating up among those seeking to improve their health naturally, and for good reason. Infrared saunas provide a host of benefits, including improving cardiovascular health, increasing the rate of calorie burn in the body, helping in detoxification, and in other areas. […]
Introducing a New Anti-Aging Strategy: The Posture Program: 10 minutes a day to keep your body active and pain free!
Stand Taller ~ Live Longer
by Sharon Fitelson, D.C.
Studies now show that a loss of height as we age might also indicate a shorter life span. Simply put, the taller we stand, the better we move and the better our heart, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems function. You have to keep […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: The EcoVillage is Back! Back the EcoVillage!
by Tom & Carol Braford
We could easily have gone under, as many other real estate development projects have in the last couple of years, but we are not just another real estate development. We are a community and communities are resilient. A dedicated team of souls hung in there with their financial support, time […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: The Lisi Bansen Co-op Home for Interdependent Living at Culver Way Ecovillage!
By Tom & Carol Braford
Sometimes “independent living” is not all it’s cracked up to be. The emphasis is often on physical design and technology. That’s a starting point, but the idea that any of us can live independently indefinitely is a flawed one. All of us come into the world dependent on the care and […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: Causing A Greener, Greater St. Louis
by Tom & Carol Braford
On Friday, April 8th, several people who have big visions for what is possible in the region will assemble in St. Louis for a Getting it Built workshop. The ‘it’ that will be getting built in this case is a greener culture and economy in our […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: Culver Way Cash
by Tom & Carol Braford
Creating a local currency is nothing new. In fact, at one point in time all currency was local. And, in a very real sense, anything from beads to seashells to IOU’s that we exchange as a representation of real value is a currency. And […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: Harvesting The Value
by Tom & Carol Braford
The last couple years we had a couple of housemates who did most of the gardening at Culver Way Ecovillage. They were great at working up the soil in the spring, planting and even weeding, but they would forget to harvest and lots of stuff would go to […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: Jobs + Owning a Business = Sustainability (JOBS)
by Tom & Carol Braford
We keep hearing everywhere that we need more jobs! We need to remember, however, that having a job is just a means to an end. What we really need is a way to support ourselves and our families. Hopefully, we can work in a field […]
Irresistible Community Builders Presents: The Jolly Green Giant is Awakening
by Tom & Carol Braford
Something is happening in St Louis and it’s no accident! A green velvet revolution is underway!
A couple of years ago, a small group of people started asking each other the question, “If you could have St Louis be any way, how would you have it be?” Then […]
It Is All About Sustainability…and hCG?
by Dr. Alethea Eller
I am eyeing that patch of my yard at the top of the hill that will soon be our vegetable garden. The kids love the cherry tomatoes that they pick mid-summer and eat fresh off the vine. I am a bit curious to see if the raccoons will […]
July Happenings
July 2,9,16,23,30
FREE SATURDAY YOGA CLASSES
IN BENTON PARK
9:30-10:45 a.m. Beginning and intermediates, Bring mat or blanket.Call Gretchen for info. – 314-772-8848.
July 7
Intro to Furniture Repair
6-8pm, 4168 Manchester Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63110. Got a wobble problem? Learn the basics of furniture repair to secure joints and overall structure. Acquired skills can be applied to a […]
K-9 Pack Leader, Bob Laut, Will Change Your Dog’s Life… And Yours!
story and photo by Leah O’Donnell
Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
It turns out there is a better way to live than revolving each day around your dog. After adopting a rescue dog this summer, I quickly discovered my family was facing some challenges with our new four legged family member, Maverick.
Our household was now turned upside down […]
Learners Inherit the Future
Bio-Cybernetic and Energy Medicine Conference, September 9th to 11th
If you are a physician or practitioner using conventional diagnoses with conditions that Western medical science finds difficult to cure, or even labels as “incurable,” then you will want to know about Bio-Cybernetic and Energy Medicine for your practice. Eastern medicine has understood energy flows in the […]
Learning About Natural Building Materials
By Evelyn Parker,
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter volunteer
While green building may be a new term to some, it is hardly a new concept for others, namely Dan Chiras. Founder and director of The Evergreen Center, Dan Chiras is a green pioneer, author, designer, and teacher of natural building. He has written over twenty books dedicated to […]
Local Entrepreneur Puts a Green Spin on Event Planning
Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership
She’s been studying environmental science since she was 12 years old and planning events since her college years. Now with 15 years of experience under her belt planning events nationwide, Rachel McCalla is working with her own company to plan environmentally conscious […]
Locavore Guide
AMERICAN GRASS FED BEEF
Delicious, Free Raised® American Grass Fed Beef® is not your typical grass fed beef. Our 100% grass fed and grass-finished heritage-bred Angus cattle are expertly finished by the Whisnant family on the certified organic pastures of Rain Crow Ranch. Using over 9 varieties of grass and careful pasture management techniques, the […]
Locavore’s Guide to Food and Drink
AMERICAN GRASS FED BEEF
Delicious, Free Raised® American Grass Fed Beef® is not your typical grass fed beef. Our 100% grass fed and grass-finished heritagebred Angus cattle are expertly finished by the Whisnant family on the certified organic pastures
of Rain Crow Ranch. Using over 9 varieties of grass and careful pasture management techniques, the Whisnant family […]
Locavore’s Guide To Food & Drink
AMERICAN GRASS FED BEEF
Delicious, Free Raised® American Grass Fed Beef® is not your typical grass fed beef. Our 100% grass fed and grass-finished heritage-bred Angus cattle are expertly finished by the Whisnant family on the certified organic pastures of Rain Crow Ranch. Using over 9 varieties of grass and careful pasture management techniques, the […]
LOCAVORE’S GUIDE TO FOOD AND DRINK
A Healthy Planet reader resource to restaurants, markets and stores that support and purchase from local farmers, growers, producers and businesses in an effort to make the food we eat and drink more sustainable & eco-conscious by minimizing the energy it takes to transport goods to market.
AMERICAN GRASS FED BEEF
Delicious, […]
Look for Green Dining Alliance-Certified Members in Your Neighborhood Today!
by Jeanette R. Reynolds,
Programs and Communication Director
and Cassandra P. Hage
Executive Director, St. Louis Earth Day
The Green Dining Alliance (GDA), an initiative of St. Louis Earth Day, is a locally tailored certification and education program for restaurants and diners alike. The GDA was designed to increase environmental awareness and influence consumer decisions with the end goal […]
Love the Earth A Billion & 10,000 Ways
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor
It is the little things that add up to make big changes. When it comes to the health of the earth and the health of our bodies the simple act of growing a vegetable garden can have big impact for both the […]
Lyme Disease, Autism and Beyond: Is This Just Another New Fad or A New Modern Plague?
by Simon Yu, MD
Lyme disease has been under the scrutiny of the medical community for over diagnosing when the test does not meet all the criteria set by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the patient is prescribed an aggressive antibiotic treatment. Lyme disease seems to be one of […]
Magic Moments In The Garden
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
It is the magic moments of a garden that sustain our human heart and soul, and connect our deepest core to nature. Without that deep connection we can never truly know the beauty and power of a garden.
Most often these moments are quiet, subtle and everyday, but magical none the less. Planting […]
Make your Green Ball date for Food, Fashion, Philanthropy, Fun!
Friday, April 26th • 7-11 p.m. • Moonrise Hotel • 6177 Delmar
by Jean Ponzi
Shimmer into your emerald sequins and shake your teal tuxedo tails at the 4th annual Green Ball. On Friday April 26 from 7 to 11 p.m. even the moon glows Green over the Delmar Loop, as sustainably-chic Moonrise Hotel presents this gala […]
Make Your Shade Garden Sparkle with Light and Texture
By Kim Reiss, Sugar Creek Gardens
Just because your garden is cloaked in shade doesn’t mean you can’t have a dazzling display. When you’re gardening in low-light, it’s true you won’t have the bright fireworks of blooms that you get in full sun, but you can still use leaf variegation, texture, […]
Making Great Strides in the Locavore Movement
By Nancy Smith, secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
Working with farmers is the part of my job that I love the most. Our efforts at Sappington Farmers Market have created a demand for local product that necessitates organizing farmers and aggregating farm products from very small farms to one spot where […]
Man Up! Don’t Ignore Your Body’s Check Engine Light to Live Longer & Healthier
by Dr. Stephen Costantino
During my nearly 10 years in practice, I’ve noticed an alarming trend in who does not come through my door: MEN! Barely 30% of my patient base is male, which is why I was pleased to learn that, each June, Congress encourages Americans to observe National Men’s Health […]
March Is National Nutrition Month – Eat Right With Colors
by Elizabeth Cowie, MS, RD, LD
March may make one think of the beautiful colors of spring that start to emerge such as rainbows after a spring storm or rainbows that lead to a pot of gold at St. Pat’s Day. March is also a time to celebrate eating well. National Nutrition […]
March Morpho Mania Takes Flight At The Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House
It’s a must-see March at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House in Chesterfield. Visit for the fourth annual March Morpho Mania® and witness up to 3,000 Common Blue Morpho butterflies in free flight – ten times the normal number – inside the tropical conservatory. The Butterfly House is open March 1 […]
May is National Gardening Month: Inspirations from the Pros About Why They Love to Garden
“I didn’t start gardening until after working for almost 20 years in corporate communications, a profession I loved — until I discovered gardening. It was a big change, going from pantyhose and make-up to dirty fingernails and sunburns, but I love every minute I’m outside. You may not get rich gardening, […]
Medical Infrared Thermography: Heat Recognition from Tanks to Tumors
By Simon Yu, MD
Unknown to most medical communities, in December 2001 a major milestone occurred when a workshop titled “Tanks to Tumors” was held in Arlington, Virginia. The government speakers noted that significant military advances in thermal imaging and automated target recognition, coupled with medical understanding of abnormal vascularity, offers […]
Meditation Classes Feb. 9 & 10 at Mercy Center
by Shirley Stoll
Did your list of resolutions for the New Year include one or more of the following: reduce stress and anxiety or lead a healthier lifestyle? If so, consider adding one more resolution to your list. Learn to meditate in 2013 and help make these resolutions a reality in your life!
Meditation has many benefits! […]
Metaphysics and Medicine: Metamorphosis of Modern Medicine into Pseudo-Religion
by Simon Yu, MD
What is metaphysics? At the beginning of the history of Western philosophy in ancient Greece, Aristotle was questioning the “origin of everything.” Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world by trying to answer two basic questions: “What is […]
Metaphysics and Medicine: Metamorphosis of Modern Medicine into Pseudo-Religion
by Simon Yu, MD
What is metaphysics? At the beginning of the history of Western philosophy in ancient Greece, Aristotle was questioning the “origin of everything.” Metaphysics is a branch of philosophy concerned with explaining the fundamental nature of being and the world by trying to answer two basic questions: “What is […]
MINDFUL EATING
by Cheryl Wassermann, Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindful eating is a way of eating that creates a whole new relationship to food. It allows us to pay close attention to the wisdom of our bodies as opposed to the judgmental, harsh and simultaneously demanding, insatiable voice in our head. It allows […]
MINDFUL EATING… Part 2
by Cheryl Wassermann, Licensed Professional Counselor
Mindfulness is being aware of what we’re doing while we’re doing it, letting go of judgments. Last month we took a look at why it’s so important to slow down and be present for the process of eating.
But there’s so much more. We begin […]
Missouri Botanical Garden Utilizes Solar Power
In keeping with its ongoing commitment to sustainability and improving the built environment, the Missouri Botanical Garden is utilizing solar technology to help offset the energy and operating costs of its Commerce Bank Center for Science Education (CBEC). The recent installation of 110 solar panels atop the building will produce an […]
Missouri Botanical Garden’s Earthways Center Celebrates Sustainability All Year
Earth Day may come just once a year, but the Earthways Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden celebrates sustainability year-round! From a “green” resources hotline to classes to home energy initiatives, the Earthways Center is full of information and opportunities for homeowners and the community at large to help keep […]
Missouri Organic Convention Provides Learning Opportunities for Farmers and Foodies
by Nancy Smith
The Missouri Organic Convention leads the nation in opportunities for hands-on learning about growing and eating organic. Right here in our home state, nationally-renowned speakers speak on topics that are on the cutting edge of food issues. The 2013 convention will take place in Springfield, MO on February 7-9, 2013.
At the 2012 conference, […]
My Dad — William Huber
by Kathleen H. Christ, LMT, NCMBT
Seeing this ad (to the right), one can’t help but regard it as a profound testament to the spirit and drive of the American way of life. My dad, the man in the photo, was born in 1918 with a serious heart murmur, serious enough that his father warned him […]
Native Plant School at Shaw Nature Reserve Now in its 5th Year
Now in its 5th year, the Native Plant School series at Shaw Nature Reserve is offering thirteen, 3-hour courses on sustainable landscaping using native plants. Courses range from gardening with deer, natural garden design, controlling invasive plants, and native plant propagation, to name a few.
Classes are held both inside and in […]
Native Plants in the Landscape
by Cindy Gilberg
Gardening with native plants is becoming the norm rather than the exception around the country as well as right here in Missouri. The benefits of native landscaping is fueling a gardening movement that says no to pesticides, fertilizers and excessive water use and yes to biodiversity and more […]
Natural Beauty For Winter
by Cindy Gilberg
As leaves and temperatures drop in autumn, gardens take on a new look. Many gardens are designed for warmer seasons with flowers, foliage and fruit in mind. Yet the essence of a great garden is one with year-round structure and interest, especially in the fourth and often overlooked winter season. Native plants with […]
Nature Wisdom
with Pat Tuholske Naturalist
Nature Deficit As modern humans, most of us seem to be moving away from Nature. We spend most of our time sitting with a screen, driving our cars, and working indoors. Our daily lives are more and more separate from the natural world. We have to […]
Nature Wisdom
with Pat Tuholske
Naturalist
A Joplin Hero
Finn and I worked the Joplin Tornado Disaster for six days. We met Dr. Ben Leavens when two of the dogs on our team sustained paw injuries. Dr. Leavens came to our search site to render veterinary care. He immediately brought a calming presence as he tended […]
Nature Wisdom
with Pat Tuholske; Naturalist
The Deer’s Cry – An Irish Invocation
Everyone claims their Irish roots at this time of year as we celebrate the man behind the day with green beer, bagpipes and parades. I have always wondered who the real Patrick was and in my studies have found my namesake […]
Nature Wisdom
with Pat Tuholske, Naturalist
Make A Holiday Wreath
The evergreen wreath had its beginning in northern Europe with the Celtic belief that the spirit of the forest was strongest in the boughs of the evergreen, which has long been a sign of hope during the coldest and grayest days of winter.
A symbol of everlasting light, these portals […]
Nature Wisdom
with Pat Tuholske,
Naturalist
Life With Trees
I hope your life is blessed with trees.
Large trees are absolutely essential to the well-being of Earth and all beings. They are the skin of the Earth, covering and protecting. Our world depends upon vast numbers of trees to control weather cycles, regulate oxygen-carbon dioxide ratios, purify the atmosphere, produce and […]
Neels Pharmacy Is Compounding Specialist For People & Pets Alike
by Jon P. Frieda
Neels Pharmacy was established in 1932. Over eighty years and four generations later, our pharmacy has never changed hands. We are a family business and we strive to treat all of our customers and patients like family.
Recognizing a need for custom compounded prescription medications for humans and animals, Neels Pharmacy has established […]
New Parenting Issues Caused by Technology Overload: Tips to Fix
by Diane Lang
Therapist, author and Positive Living Expert
“How can I be a good parent with all these distractions? Between my cell phone, texting, e-mails, etc. I feel I never get a break.”
Today’s technology overload creates three main fixable problems that parents should address with these specific tips listed below.
Fixable Problem #1:
We Are Always “Plugged In”
Parents […]
New Playgrounds Get A Green Touch
Article courtesy of the
St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership
Across the nation, going green is becoming child’s play as increasing numbers of communities and schools are transforming traditional playgrounds into more natural, sustainable and eco-friendly play spaces. As they do, the jungle gyms of yesteryear are being replaced with structures made from sustainable building […]
New Pure Power Option Makes it More Affordable to Support Green Power in Missouri!
In response to customer demand for a more affordable commitment to green power, Ameren Missouri is proud to introduce the Pure Power Half-Block participation option. This 500 kilowatt-hour per month option makes it even easier and more affordable to support the development of new green power sources in Missouri… and reduce […]
Notes From The Wildlife Rescue Center – Winter WaterFowl Woes
by Nancy Schnell, GeesePeace
Many people enjoy visiting a community lake and watching the ducks and geese. At this time of year, we can see an amazing number of beautiful migratory waterfowl from northern states and Canada.
Although most of us enjoy feeding our backyard birds, it is not a good idea to […]
Notes From The Wildlife Rescue Center The First Step – Volunteer!
By Jennifer A. Kornberger
We’ve all heard the phrase in rally cries, “Save the planet!” And, it sounds terrific! Who wouldn’t want to actually save the planet? But, then again, that task also sounds so daunting and massive. It’s intimidating enough to stop us in our tracks. Which aspect of environmental […]
Notes From The Wildlife Rescue Center The Passage of Time: Seasons and Our Future Generations
By Sarah Felumb
Manager of Education Programs
Wildlife Rescue Center
While walking my dogs under an early evening moon on one of our recently warmer nights, I saw my first glimpse of an opossum for the season. Her silent and twitching nose, unblinking eyes, and pale fur showed brightly in the streetlight, and she […]
Notes from the Wildlife Rescue Center Volunteer Driven – Countless Benefits
by Jennifer A. Kornberger
There may not be a paycheck involved, but volunteering has countless benefits. You meet people with similar interests and have an immediate opportunity to build life and career skills. In many organizations volunteers have special perks, too, like discounted merchandise and free access to events or programs. And, as cliché as it […]
Notes from the Wildlife Rescue Center: An Ecosystem Engineer
Submitted by Pam Budke Bolton
The Wildlife Rescue Center sits on 15 acres of property neighboring Castlewood State Park. Observing wildlife in our wildlife animal hospital and around our two-acre pond on the property is a favorite activity of the children who attend our summer camp and education programs at the Center. The half-mile nature trail […]
Nutritional Response Testing™ Safe, Natural and Effective Personalized Health Improvement
by Dr. Sarah Wilmsmeyer, PharmD
Are you worried about your health, the health of your children, or your grandchildren?
Have you been to other health care professionals who have only been able to cover-up your symptoms?
Are you tired of being sick, feeling unwell or just plain sick and tired?
Do you suffer with a chronic disease that other […]
Oil Pulling: Tooth and Body Phenomenon
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
Many of my patients over the years have asked me questions about the therapeutic effects of oil pulling. Although I was familiar with this treatment, I never really examined the holistic benefits of this age old Ayurvedic process until now.
My research indicates that oil pulling not only can improve […]
Oral-Systemic Connection: Fix The Cause, Not The Symptom
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
A dental journal article described, at length, the Oral-Systemic connection, i.e. the influence the teeth and gums have on the whole body (the “system”) and vice-versa. It referred to the overwhelming attention this topic is receiving in both the dental and medical literatures.
As an example, the common knowledge in […]
OUR GREEN HOME – Kind Soap: Going Back To The Bar
by Jean Scholtes
I often have to tell people, “Forget everything you think you know about bar soap.” When my customers want to know if I have a “shower gel instead” because their skin is dry and sensitive I make it my business to set them straight. The giants in the personal care business have done […]
Oxi Fresh Provides More Natural Way for Carpet Cleaning
The power of oxygen is undeniable; Mother Nature has utilized oxygen to naturally purify the earth for thousands of years. Oxi Fresh Carpet Cleaning system also uses oxygen to naturally clean carpets and has opened a new franchise in the St. Louis Metropolitan area.
When asked to explain their system, owner Craig […]
Park Avenue Coffee, The Story…
by Dale Allen Schotte
Most people in the coffee industry did not grow up saying, “When I grow up, I want to be in the coffee business.” My story is no different.
In February 2004, I was a computer network engineer and had been for 20 years. A dear friend decided to open a coffee shop in […]
Pet Professionals Available At Natural Living Expo, Feb. 27
by Leah O’Donnell – Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
The Healthy Planet is happy to welcome Treats Unleashed, Vet-Pet Rescue, Animal Health & Healing, and Animal Fitness Center to our Natural Living Expo on February 27, 2011.
Treats Unleashed will be offering holistic pet food samples, a variety of pet toys, training aids, and […]
Plan On Doing A Detox? Read This First!
by Dr. Alethea Eller
Is it too early to be thinking of spring? I must say that my thoughts are drifting to warmer weather. In fact, I found myself adrift at a local department store the other day. Was I checking out the clearance section of long sleeved clothes? – […]
Planet Pet Picks: Three Dog Bakery
by Leah O’Donnell, Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
Three Dog Bakery has the right ideas for the perfect pet business. Owner, Kathy Caton focuses on providing healthy foods and treats, a fun pet friendly atmosphere and events, and giving back to neglected and abused animals. Kathy opened the Town and Country […]
Planting The Seeds of Happiness, Hope and Love
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
Hope, happiness and love are perhaps the strongest positive emotional forces humans can experience. One of the ways to grow and nurture these feelings is to plant seeds in a garden, take care of them, watch them grow and reap the harvest of nourishment for body and soul.
Spring brings renewal to life. […]
Pond-O-Rama Tour Set For June 25-26
By Alice Gibson, St. Louis Water Gardening Society
Members of the St. Louis Water Gardening Society are a diverse group of individuals with one or two common passions. As the group name implies, water features in the landscape is a primary commonality. “Some of our members have tall, boulder-lined waterfalls that thunder […]
Proactive Versus Reactive: The Pitfalls of Finding Help For Your Adolescent
by Beth Reese, LPC, HCom
My career as a family therapist (aka psychotherapist) started back when parents could receive help proactively from the Division of Family Services. I worked with stressed out single mothers with limited resource face the daily pressures of meeting the many needs of their children. I taught parenting skills and about the […]
Producers of the Ozarks Plateau
By Nancy Smith, secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
The Ozarks plateau is an isolated region populated by hard-working, independent people who are full of creative ideas for marketing their farm products, but little ability to get them to urban areas where they can be sold. That’s why Farm to Family Naturally works hard […]
Program Blends Ecological and Economic Challenges for Gifted Kids
What do landfills have to do with recycling? Politics with business plans? That’s some of what academically talented students, grades 3-8, will ask when they explore the tradeoffs between economic desires and environmental realities in ECO Academy, June 13 – 24.
ECO Academy, blending ECO-nomics + ECO-logy, is one of 11 Summer […]
Program Blends Ecological and Economic Challenges for Gifted Kids
What do landfills have to do with recycling? Politics with business plans? That’s some of what academically talented students, grades 3-8, will ask when they explore the tradeoffs between economic desires and environmental realities in ECO Academy, June 13 – 24.
ECO Academy, blending ECO-nomics + ECO-logy, is one of 11 Summer […]
Protecting Forests & Other Ecosystems
by Don Fitz
Carbon dioxide (CO2) is pouring into the atmosphere at an alarming rate. During the first three Green Time episodes of December Jim Scheff, of Kentucky Heartwood, explores the deep interconnections between forests, carbon and climate. All three include footage from “A Darker Shade of Green: REDD Alert” which emphasizes rights of indigenous forest […]
Protoecology
by Gretchen Morfogen
It is fascinating to discover valuable information regarding the foundations of modern thought and action stemming from words and issues hundreds of years old. Current writings mention the word protoecology in connection with the mindful awareness of our food souces and the impact that industrial food production has […]
Protoecology
by Gretchen Morfogen
It is fascinating to discover valuable information regarding the foundations of modern thought and action stemming from words and issues hundreds of years old. Current writings mention the word protoecology in connection with the mindful awareness of our food souces and the impact that industrial food production has […]
Publisher’s Corner: Finally, A Winter To Complain About
I am not at all a fan of Old Man Winter. But due to carbon emissions, greenhouse gases, and climate change, our winters have been quite mild … until now! I know all bout the “season of silent slumber” and we all need time to reflect. But I walked to the money machine the other […]
Publisher’s Corner
Enjoying Something Old & Something New
This is the time of year that it’s all about gardens, fresh foods, farmers, buying local and recognizing that living off the land is a celebration of an age-old way of life. In this high-tech, web-savvy world, it is hard to imagine someone slugging manure from a stall or hand […]
Publisher’s Corner
Catalogs, Kewpie Dolls & Good Karma
Can you believe all the catalogs coming in the mail this year? Our poor mail carrier Carol must feel like a pack mule for Harry & David’s. Every day for the last four months at least two or three slick and shiny catalogs have piled up on my desk. And […]
Publisher’s Corner
This Is Our 25th Expo In 15 Years
Way back in 1997, I was more than busy trying to get a fledgling Healthy Planet magazine off the ground. It was tough, but at least I had 17 years of publishing experience under my belt thanks to my firest venture, The Webster-Kirkwood Times. I knew it was […]
Publisher’s Corner
Let’s All Be Good Scouts For The Planet
Every day is Earth Day. That is a great mantra to live by. Buy I am glad we have one day set aside to celebrate the planet that sustains us. The big question is will we sustain the Mother Earth in return. I have to laugh a bit […]
Quarantine Iowa: Global Whining on Parasites
By Simon Yu, MD
People from Iowa are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. Most of them are from Northern European descent and they seem always down to earth, polite, and considerate. Most of them were directly or indirectly related to farming and raising animals in one form or another. If you drive […]
Rabbit Rage When good plants are eaten by bad bunnies, don’t get mad – outsmart the varmints!
By Kim Reiss, Sugar Creek Gardens
Rabbits fall into two categories: 1. Fuzzy creatures that define the word “cute,” or 2. Demons of destruction that eat expensive plants. If you identify with the “fuzzy, cute” definition, then read no further. If, however, you see them as the truly evil […]
Rain Gardens Contribute to Clean Water
by Cindy Gilberg
Water is a precious resource and clean water is even more valuable. Studies show that a significant percent of water pollution is the result of stormwater runoff – rain that runs off of rooftops, pavement and other impervious surfaces. Down it flows, carrying with it chemicals and trash from […]
Re-Evaluating the Menu! Road Trip Rations, Sustainable Camping, College Bound Kids, and Back to School or Better Business Bagging
By Gretchen Morfogen
This month we all are moving and doing. With that come meals that tend to be sporadic at best. With a little planning and forethought our bodies could benefit from better nutrient rich foods. We will hike longer, paddle faster, read better, and focus our energy with clarity and diligence that a poor […]
Recycling Is Growing a Greener St. Louis!
St. Louis-Jefferson SWMD Grants Make Good Business Sense
Metropolitan Square, the largest office building in St Louis, used a St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District (SWMD) grant to launch a workplace composting program in 2011. Tenant design firm HOK teamed up with on-site property manager Jones Lang LaSalle to educate other tenants and integrate organics recycling […]
Relief for Foot Pain and Peripheral Neuropathy
by Shawnee Schellingerhout, R.N
Hands Over Feet Reflexology specializes in the treatment of peripheral neuropathy. Often a painful and debilitating ailment, reflexology is an ideal natural method to manage the pain. But first, let’s discuss what are the signs associated with peripheral neuropathy, as well as what peripheral […]
Resources For Native Plant Gardeners
by Cindy Gilberg
In a world that is quickly losing its biodiversity, many wonder “what can I do to make a difference?” The best place to begin is to plant some of Missouri’s native plants. In a garden full of native grasses, flowering perennials, shrubs and trees one can see an abundance […]
Retreat In The Shade
story & photo by Cindy Gilberg
Where better to be on a hot, sunny St Louis summer afternoon than relaxing in a shady nook in the garden. Some gardeners say they have too much shade and can’t grow anything. To the contrary, many beautiful native plants grow in the woodlands of Missouri.
For inspiration on designing a […]
Reuse First, Then Recycle…There Really IS A Business From Reuse
By Angela Haas
The world of electronic recycling has changed dramatically since we first started in 2003. Now there are many large and small companies joining in. Unfortunately, most do not care about reuse, nor do they care about being a true recycler. The Missouri law doesn’t cover residents. That’s where […]
Romance Is Year-Round In Tiny Town of Historic Saint Genevieve, Missouri
Surprise your sweetheart with a romantic weekend in Ste. Genevieve. The historic downtown offers the perfect place for stepping back into the fascinating world of an authentic, eighteenth-century French colony while you enjoy the romantic atmosphere and charm of small-town America. Much of historic Ste. Genevieve’s charm and ambiance is due […]
Rude Awakening: Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life
By Simon Yu, MD
If you have chronic medical problems with many unexplainable symptoms and if you have been told you have an incurable medical condition and if you wake up in the morning feeling constantly overwhelmed with a sense of impending doom and a sense of hopelessness, consider reading Dr. Wayne W. Dyer’s book, Change […]
Sacred Motherhood, Sacred Grandmotherhood
by Kathleen H. Christ, LMT, NCMBT
Recounting the current woes and hardships of our culture could fill many pages, and as mothers and grandmothers, watching our children manage as best they can, can be a heart-wrenching and mind-numbing experience. If you are a prayerful person, you may feel that you live […]
Sacred Seeds Sanctuaries At Home and Around the World
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
The seeds of plants hold not only genetic material, but also the key to the past and future of human culture and survival. Plants provide food, medicine, materials for tools, clothing, and crafts; and in some cases spiritual companionship. The knowledge of specific plants, their healing powers and other […]
Sacred Seeds Sanctuaries at Home and Around the World
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
The seeds of plants hold not only genetic material, but also the key to the past and future of human culture and survival. Plants provide food, medicine, materials for tools, clothing, and crafts; and in some cases spiritual companionship. The knowledge of specific plants, their healing powers and other uses, is threatened […]
Saint Louis Vegetarian Society Meatout Dinner March 26
by Chris Rathouz
MEATOUT is not about vegetarians or converting people to a vegan lifestyle. It is about showing the regular public how not eating meat every day can have a tremendous and positive impact on their health and the environment. Although it would be great if everyone became a vegan, […]
Sainte Genevieve Offers Historic French Colonial Adventure
Story & photos by Leah O’Donnell, Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
Breakfast in bed, a night out at cooking school, activities for the kids, shopping with friends, delicious Missouri wines, and a relaxing step back in time make Sainte Genevieve the most incredible getaway. This is just a sample of what I experienced […]
Searching For an Old New Cure: Ivermectin Deficiency Syndrome?
By Simon Yu, MD
A small group of researchers are racing to find a new cure for cancer from forgotten old medications. One of the medications is Ivermectin, a common parasite medication for dogs as a heart worm medication. Most veterinarians recommend de-worming dogs with monthly Ivermectin as a preventive measurement.
Have you had Ivermectin lately? If […]
Shock Top Now Offers Six Flavorful Varieties Of Beer
Shock Top offers six different varieties of beer including the Belgian White, Raspberry Wheat, Wheat IPA, Lemon Shandy, Pumpkin Wheat, and Honeycrisp Apple Wheat.
We’ve shaken up traditional tastes by brewing a spiced Belgian-style wheat ale with real orange, lemon and lime peels, and then added a little coriander spice to the mix. This uniquely-crafted and […]
Some Like It Hot
Story & photo by Cindy Gilberg
St Louis summers can be sweltering, causing both plants and gardeners to wilt. Particularly challenging are those hot, sunny and dry sites in the landscape. Draw on one of the first lessons of gardening, “Don’t fight the site”, and choose some native plants that are found in these seemingly harsh […]
Spring Clean With Ameren Missouri Refrigerator Recycling Program
Get $35 for your spare, working fridge or freezer!
Ameren Missouri can now help you lower your monthly energy bills and pay you to do it! Right now, they are providing a $35 rebate to recycle your spare, working refrigerator or freezer. The appliance is even picked up, free of charge, and […]
Spring Cleaning with Pet Safety In Mind!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Wow! We have had a pretty snowy winter this year and as we approach spring, we need to plan our cleaning exercises with our pets’ safety in mind. What do I mean by this? Spring cleaning means that a lot of furniture and houseplants […]
Springtime Cleaning Poses Concerns For Your Pets. Beware!!!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Somehow, springtime stimulates even the most committed couch potatoes towards garage and basement cleaning. It may be the sense of ‘a new beginning’, associated with the inviting sounds of an orchestral ensemble of backyard birds; the smells and sights of newly erupting fragrant roses, dogwoods and peonies; or, maybe it has […]
Springtime Preventative Health For Your Pets
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
It’s just about springtime and we are all excited about leaving our winter cocoons and blossoming into backyard explorers, often joined by our beloved pets, either dog or cat.
The first issue regards updating your annual examinations and immunizations. Each veterinarian will host their own healthcare program for your pets, so take […]
St. Louis Composting Celebrates International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) With a Heaping Helping of Community Events May 7-11
Whether experienced or aspiring, St. Louis Composting encourages gardeners from across the bi-state area to join in celebrating International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW), May 5-11, 2013! This year’s theme is “Compost… Nature’s Way to Grow!”
Planned activities span the globe with events scheduled across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Europe and Australia. Compost-ing […]
St. Louis Composting Teams with Washington University, Frito-Lay and Missouri Botanical Garden
St. Louis Composting Teams with Washington University, Frito-Lay and Missouri Botanical Garden for Region’s First Commercial Food & Organics Composting Program
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Americans discard more than 96 billion pounds of prepared food each year. Now, in St. Louis, some of that food waste is […]
St. Louis Earth Day 2011 Wanted: 6.9 Billion Agents of Change
Learn more and apply in person 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, April 17th at Forest Park on the Muny grounds
by Cassie Phillips, St. Louis Earth Day Executive Director
By now we all know that Earth Day is not just one day of the year – it’s every day that we make an effort to […]
St. Louis Earth Day Festival Gears Up for April 17
By Cassie Phillips
Executive Director, St. Louis Earth Day
As April 17th draws closer, St. Louis Earth Day is once again busy with coordination efforts for the 22nd annual Earth Day Festival in Forest Park. This community celebration focuses on environmental education and stewardship, and attracts around 25,000 attendees annually with over […]
St. Louis Renaissance Faire
Spectacularly Brings the Past Alive for Fun and Frolic for 4 Weekends May 14-June 5
Travel back in time this May and June, as clashing swords and thundering hooves resound through Wentzville’s Rotary Park when the 13th annual St. Louis Renaissance Faire transforms the shaded woodlands into an entire 16th-century French town.
“We’re […]
St. Louis’ Largest Craft Brewer Schlafly Beer Turns 21
by Susan Haberer
“I’m not going to pretend to be Mother Theresa.
I haven’t saved the world. But two zip codes here are better off now than they were when we moved into two empty buildings.”
—Tom Schlafly
This year, 2013, is the 21st year of Schlafly Beer. When Tom Schlafly and Dan Kopman opened the Schlafly Tap Room […]
St. Louis/Jefferson Solid Waste Management District
The St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District has been working to expand recycling in the St. Louis region since 1993. The District is a regional public agency that serves St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Jefferson and St. Charles counties. The District assists local governments, private businesses, and non-profit […]
Ste. Genevieve Jour de Fete Named Midwest Travel Treasure
In addition to the article in Midwest Traveler magazine July/August issue, the Jour de Fete was named a Midwest Travel Treasure by AAA’s Magazine, AAA Midwest Traveler. AAA Midwest Traveler’s popular Travel Treasure series is part of each bi-monthly issue. Ste. Genevieve Jour de Fete received a certificate for the designation. AAA Midwest Traveler circulates […]
STL Beds “Goes Green” With Mattress Recycling Program
by Doug Belleville – Owner, STL Beds
While some stores say they have gone green, STL Beds has done more than talk the talk. As a member of the Sustainable Furnishing Council and a voluntary member of Ameren UE Pure Power program, they have made a commitment to themselves, their customers, and […]
Stop Losing Money in Your Home… Local Homeowners SAVED Up!
Anne Klein of Webster Groves knew her furnace and air conditioner were a little outdated, but had no idea that old heating and air conditioning units were costing her hundreds of extra dollars a year. After investing in an energy audit for her house, Anne replaced her 22 year old systems with new high efficiency […]
Stressfest: The Modern Expression of an Ancient Process
by Dr. Daniel Fazio
Stress is implicated in nearly every health concern we encounter. From routine headaches to heart attacks, digestive complaints to depression, stress shows up in our discussions on a daily basis and for good reason. Let’s take a few minutes to discuss the ‘S’ word, and why […]
Stretching Your Horse For Success
by Ava Frick, DVM
Athletes of every sport who receive massage and chiropractic care and do regular stretches have fewer injuries and recover with a shorter down time when an injury does occur. So it goes with horses too. A regular stretching routine is even more important for the stalled […]
Summer Adventures at YMCA Trout Lodge
by Melissa Gilliam
If you’re looking for a place to cool off this summer, YMCA Trout Lodge offers a 360-acre spring-fed lake and more than 40 activities for kids and families.
Sunnen Lake sparkles under the summer sunlight, and the sounds of splashing water and children’s laughter fill the air at the Trout Lodge Waterfront. The swimming […]
Summer Camp Guide
Abra-Kid-abra camps
Make a person appear! Ride a unicycle! Twist animal balloons to take home! Sound fun? This is only the tip of the iceberg at Abra-Kid-Abra’s one-week entertainment camps! We offer four different programs at community centers and schools throughout St. Louis, all summer: magic, […]
Summer Camp Guide
Abra-Kid-abra camps
Make a person appear! Ride a unicycle! Twist animal balloons to take home! Sound fun? This is only the tip of the iceberg at Abra-Kid-Abra’s one-week entertainment camps! We offer four different programs at community centers and schools throughout St. Louis, all summer: magic, […]
Summer Camp Guide
Abra-Kid-abra camps
Make a person appear! Ride a unicycle! Twist animal balloons to take home! Sound fun? This is only the tip of the iceberg at Abra-Kid-Abra’s one-week entertainment camps! We offer four different programs at community centers and schools throughout St. Louis, all summer: magic, […]
Summer Camp Guide
Abra-Kid-abra Camps
Make a person magically appear! Ride a unicycle! Twist animal balloons to take home! Sound fun? This is only the tip of the iceberg at Abra-Kid-Abra’s one-week entertainment camps! We offer four different programs at community centers and schools throughout St. Louis, all summer: magic, circus stars, comedy, and balloonatics. Half or full day. […]
Summer Volunteer Guide For Youth And Teens
Offered by United Way of Greater St. Louis
United Way of Greater St. Louis’ free Summer Volunteer Guide for Youth is now available. This valuable guide is full of volunteer possibilities this summer at reputable non-profit agencies throughout the St. Louis region for youth and young adults ages 8-19. All agencies listed […]
Summer, Simmer and Sizzle: Cooking Al Fresco
by Gretchen Morfogen
The temperatures are up, kids are home, the pool is open, and the garden is growing. How can we keep the kitchen cool and still prepare deliciously light summer menus? Keeping the heat outside – that’s how. Many cooks feel like the grill can only be used for BBQ, others know the virtues […]
Supplements: Friend or Foe?
by Julie Evans-Vitale
Recently there’s been talk that vitamins and antioxidant supplements may do more harm than good. This is both true and false. The deciding factor being the type of supplements: whole food or synthetic.
A whole food supplement – one made from real food sources – is distinguished by the ingredients listed on the label. […]
Supporting A Screen-Free Childhood
At Shining Rivers Waldorf School in Webster Groves, we get a glimpse into the magical world of childhood. As children grow, the wonder and imagination of the early childhood years evolve into an experience of meeting the beauty and complexity of the world with creativity and curiosity. This foundation […]
Take A Big Bite Out Of Dental Disease & Other Health Problems
by Dr. Ava Frick, D.V.M.
Yet another “wives tale” bites the dust. How many of you reading this today have a cat or dog that has had a dental exam? And how many times was that? What type of food does he/she eat? I would wager that 90% of you say […]
Take A Look at Eco-Friendly Xtrema Cookware at Healthy Planet Expo, Feb. 27
Creating a “Greener” home can begin in a room where many people spend a significant portion of their time: the kitchen. Xtrema’s collection of 100% ceramic skillets, woks, saucepans, bakeware and teaware advances “Green” agendas every time someone cooks with them.
The “Green” goal is that of “protecting the Earth and its […]
Taking The Mystery Out of Yoga
by Gretchen Karros
How Destructive Forces Are Understood
We often bemoan the fact that these are “hard times” in which we are now living. One doesn’t have to count the innumerous instances of events that strikes our being to the very core. The “Zeitgiest” or spirit of this age is shaking […]
Taking The Mystery Out Of Yoga
by Gretchen Karros
HIGHLIGHTS OF INDIAN HISTORY
The actual history of India is very hard to write because only the ancient scriptures are revered and the history was very seldom elaborated on. Maybe it is because it did not seem important compared to meditation and chanting that kept them in the moment. […]
Taking The Mystery Out Of Yoga
by Gretchen Karros
The topic for this month is; VARIOUS YOGA PATHS
As you have read in several articles of “Taking the Mystery out of Yoga” the philosophy of India dates back many thousands of years, consequently it is very difficult to put a date on the beginning practice of some of the paths […]
Taking The Mystery Out of Yoga
by Gretchen Karros
TOPIC OF THE MONTH:
Ashrams (spiritual centers) in India.
Many people are traveling to foreign countries, even though the thought of flying is not as easy as in the past. That being the case, for those adventuresome souls who may still want to travel to India, the land where Yoga began, here are […]
Taking The Mystery Out of Yoga
By Gretchen Karros
Early Indian Philosophy – Prakrati and Purusha
In earlier articles about Yoga we have addressed Vedanta, Ayurveda, Patanjali, Prana and many other areas of Hinduism. This article goes a little deeper into the primal source of the philosophy of Prakrati and Purusha.. This short article may enlighten […]
Taking The Mystery Out of Yoga
by Gretchen Karros
TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Ashrams (Spiritual Centers)Kerala, India, with Amaji at Amitapuri Ashram
This Ashram is in Southern India not far from a large coastal city called Trivandum in the state of Kerala (that means “Place of Coconuts). After traveling to Trivandum, one must take a taxi to the railroad station and find out […]
Teaching The Art of Living and Dying Well
by Deborah Gambill
Giving from the heart is what our volunteers at Alternative Hospice do best. The end of a life signifies much change for patients and their families. When fear, depression, and a sense of hopelessness are at hand, the kind-hearted volunteers step in as a part of the […]
The $99 Thyroid — Gut Connection
by Dr. David Peterson, DC, FAAIM
What is the missing link most practitioners do not address when treating Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and other autoimmune disorders? It is recognizing that bacteria contribute to intestinal barrier dysfunction, and that by re-establishing intestinal barrier function an autoimmune process can be arrested. Understanding the role of bacteria between thyroid disease and […]
The Art of Conscious Parenting
by Vera Gabliani, Ph.D.
Are you tired of feeling insecure and confused about parenting your child?
You are not alone. We have all heard the saying that parenting is the hardest job you will ever take on and full of the richest rewards. What if you could let go of judging yourself as a good or bad […]
The Art of relating
with Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
Love Is An Action Word
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Anyone can be in love, but it takes something more […]
The Art Of Relating
With Christine Kniffin. LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
Anything But Rejection!
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Have you ever taken the time to sit down and think […]
The Art Of Relating
with Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
Selflessness in the Wake of Tragedy
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I couldn’t help but be moved […]
The Art Of Relating
Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW
Therapist & Relationship Coach
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Trying to have a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable can often, unfortunately, be a […]
The Art of Relating
With Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW
Therapist & Relationship Coach
The Lovability Factor
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Believe it or not a lot of people suffer silently, or not so silently, with this very thought as it relates to […]
The Art of Relating
with Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
Cabin Fever Syndrome & Your Relationship
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Okay, I really don’t know if there […]
The Art Of Relating
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW – Therapist & Relationship Coach
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Trying to have a relationship with someone who is emotionally unavailable can often, unfortunately, […]
The Art Of Relating: Getting What You Want
With Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
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Isn’t the thought of getting what you want exciting? Isn’t the idea of a […]
The Bad News Is Your Cat Has Diabetes; The Good News Is…
by Teresa Garden, DVM
Most of us have a friend, family member, or coworker who is a diabetic. But many people are unaware that diabetes is a common endocrine disease afflicting our pet cats. It results from a decrease in insulin secretion from the beta cells of the pancreas and/or a decrease in insulin action. The […]
The Benefits of Vibrational Therapy
by Michele Johnson, Owner, Vitality Unlimited Spa
Vibrational Therapy, also known as Vibrational Medicine, puts a scientific twist on health and wellness. It’s based on a scientific principal that all matter vibrates through natural energy. When injured or damaged, energy in our body can become stagnant and out of […]
The Birds & The Bees Visit Ste. Genevieve
Spring Events Begin With Earth Day
Spring is here and Ste. Genevieve is ready with an array of events beginning Saturday, April 23 and concluding Sunday, May 22.
The first events celebrate Earth Day, Saturday, April 23rd from 10am to 4pm and are free of charge. The Bolduc Properties will begin their herb sale, […]
The Fermenation of St. Louis Wine & Beer Making
Back in the day, sometime before 1986, we used to be known as Wine-Art of St. Louis. There was a change of ownership and name and we became Bacchus & Barleycorn, Ltd. In those days you could get a gallon jug for less than a buck. 1991 brought another change of ownership when Koelle Paris […]
The Five Ts: Tips For A Mosquito-Free Summer
by Martha Baur
Summer in St. Louis… ‘Tis the season for bottled water, juice and other frosty beverages that quench our thirst and cool our bodies. Next time you crack open a cold drink, consider this: one mosquito can lay 300 eggs in an area equivalent to the inside of a single bottle cap. At that […]
The Flowering of Peace: 27th Annual World Peace Day Celebration, Dec. 31, 2012
by Jeannie Breeze
Breathlessly we await the shift of energies so long anticipated in this year 2012. I find myself remembering my all-time favorite hand-made sign on the walls of Cloud Hidden Herbs, my little shop in the Central West End, 1976-82: “Blessed are the READY, for THEY SHALL GET TO GO!” So, are you ready? […]
The Garden as Art and Art in the Garden — Love it Slowly
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
There is an intimate connection between sculptures, gardens, landscape and people at the two block long Citygarden in downtown St. Louis. The interplay of nature in woodland area, grassy hills, steep rock walls, grass, water, and sky with the hard surfaces of sky scrapers, red abstract lines of metal, a giant hollow […]
The Genetically Modified Food Connection with Invisible Illness and Foodborne Diseases
by Dr. David Peterson
Harmful chemicals, bacteria, viruses, and parasites in the food we eat and drink cause foodborne illnesses. Many of these toxic chemicals are naturally occurring. New research speculates many apparent causes of bacterial food poisoning may actually be lectin poisoning.
What are Lectins? The majority of lectins are of plant origins found in plant […]
The Heart of Communication Between Parent & Child
By Dr. Vera Gabliani, Ph.D.
Clinical Psychologist
Good communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship with your child, gives her a positive view of herself and serves as her foundation and model for good relationships throughout her life. When you truly listen to your child, you communicate to her that […]
The heat is on: Our 10 favorite perennials that laugh at St. Louis’ heat and humidity
By Kim Reiss, Sugar Creek Gardens
With last summer still burned into our brains (pun intended), gardeners are probably replacing a number of dead plants this spring – I know I am. My garden last year was in survival mode – every plant for itself – so it was interesting to see […]
The Herb Lady: Natural Help For Holiday Stress
With Cathy Schram
Q: Please help me. The holidays are here and I am stressed out to the max. I simply feel like there is too much on my plate. How can I get through the holidays without feeling anxious all the time?
A: You are just one of many, many people who are feeling the […]
The Hidden Cost of Healthcare
by Dr. Alethea Eller
I am still addicted to Seinfeld episodes after all these years. My sister and I joke that there is a Seinfeld episode appropriate for every event in life. One of my favorite episodes revolves around the Baby Label Maker, a gift that is sure to organize and […]
The House of Wonder by a Quack: Upton Sinclair on Abrams and Frequency Specific Micro-Current
by Simon Yu, MD
In case you never heard of Doctor Albert Abrams of San Francisco, he was considered one of the notorious quack medical doctors in the early 20th century in America. He received a medical degree from the University of Heidelberg in 1882 at age 18-20 and he devised what may be the greatest […]
The Magnificence of Magnesium: A Mineral Must for Maintaining a Healthy Body
by Jon P. Frieda
Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients needed by the human body. It is critical for the optimal performance of over 300 essential biochemical reactions. Primarily, magnesium is calming and soothing on muscles and the nervous system as well as a powerful anti-inflammatory, but the broad range of which it affects […]
The Native Plant Garden: A Noah’s Ark of Our Time
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
The story of Noah saving the animals two-by-two is only part of that life saving feat. Noah had a wife named Naamah* who gathered plants and seeds far and wide. Together plants and animals created a new world when the ark arrived on solid ground.
Today our city, […]
The Personal Side of Yoga
by Yoga Six
In the last ten years the practice of yoga has gone mainstream. Contemporary devotees range from professional athletes and celebrities to high-powered execs and soccer moms, all of whom have embraced this multi-faceted physical and spiritual tradition. With over 20 million Americans now flocking to their yoga mats regularly, it is clear that […]
The Power Of Letting Go
By Dorothy Tomasic, M.A.
Certified EPT Works Practitioner
We are empowered when we let go of what no longer serves us. At times, it can be a mystery knowing what to let go of and how. Wouldn’t it be nice if we could begin our life journey fully equipped with an instruction manual for our parents and […]
The Relationship Between the Garden and the Gardener
by Michael Roads
There are many gardeners in the world, but few are outstanding. What is it that makes one particular gardener stand out from so many others? First and foremost, it is the relationship that gardener has with their garden. And it is a relationship! Some gardeners enjoy looking after the garden, and […]
The Role of Adult Stem Cells
by Helen Haywood
In your search for optimal health you can do your best by eating a balanced diet, maintain your fitness and keep daily stressors at bay. But have you addressed the need to release your adult stem cells-the core of your body’s natural renewal system? Welcome to […]
The Sacro Occipital Technic (SOT™) of Healing and Organ Function
By Dr. Joseph F. Unger Jr., DC
Sacro Occipital Technic is a system of diagnosis and treatment in chiropractic that incorporates multiple aspects of human functions. It integrates spine, muscle, nutrition, reflexology, cranial manipulation and other functions essential for the human healing process. This includes the relationship between the nervous system and […]
The Sweetness of Garden Dreams
Meet the “Garden Artist” Linda Wiggen Kraft and “Native Plant Expert” Cindy Gilberg in person at The Healthy Planet Natural Living Expo March 10. Let Linda and Cindy answer all your garden design and planting questions before the 2013 gardening season begins.
by Linda Wiggen Kraft
It is in the dream time of winter when the sweetness of […]
The Thyroid-Gut Connection
by Dr. David Peterson, DC, DCCN
Hippocrates said, “All disease begins in the gut.” This is true. To support hypothyroidism or regulate an autoimmune thyroid condition like Hashimoto’s, you must address digestive health. Gastrointestinal (GI) dysfunctions are the most overlooked health issue today and gut problems are very common. 60% of the […]
thehealthyplanet.com Offers Web Ads For Those Who Have Been Looking For A Web Presence On A Site They Can Trust!
The Healthy Planet magazine recently launched its new interactive website which includes an online version of its popular monthly magazine. “Now for the first time in 14 years, businesses and organizations can place web ads on a site “they can trust.” Trust to get numerous visitors each month and trust that their ad will be […]
Three Quick Tips Help Maintain Sugar Levels During Holiday Eating
by Libby Quigley, RD
As a registered dietitian, I know it’s hard to enjoy holiday buffets, grazing, and dinners when you’re watching sugar levels. Here are three quick tips that can help anyone eat more healthfully during this holiday season:
Redo the family favorites
For example; make cranberry relish or holiday pie with a sugar alternative. There’s at […]
Tinnitus Finally Gone!
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
After being introduced to biological dentistry 17 years ago, I learned several things that have built the foundation for my dental practice. First, the human body is designed to heal itself, and will continue to do so, if given the opportunity. Second, from major organ systems to basic […]
Tis The Season… For Seasonal Eating
by Elizabeth Cowie, M.S., R.D., L.D., Store Nutritionist, Sappington Farmers Market
Warm weather is here and for those who are seasonal eaters it is a time to rejoice. Eating seasonally is a popular trend and with good reason. It means enjoying our food at the height of its natural harvest time, when […]
To Vaccinate or not To Vaccinate; That is the Question (part 2 of 2)
by Teresa Garden, DVM
In the first article of this series we discussed the importance of vaccinating against life threatening infectious diseases and the vaccination protocols followed by Animal Health & Healing. In this article we will explore situations where vaccination may no longer be advised for a pet. […]
To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate… THAT IS THE QUESTION (PART 1 of 2)
by Teresa Garden, DVM
Controversy surrounds the issue of vaccinating our dogs and cats. Recent research at veterinary universities such as University of Wisconsin and North Carolina State University is showing vaccines are producing long term immunity in our pets. DHPP vaccines in dogs will last at least 3 years […]
Training Tips for the Novice Marathon Runner
by Andy Joggerst, Certified Personal Trainer, Studio Element Personal Training
If you are planning to take on the Go! St. Louis Marathon or half-marathon this April, perhaps for the first time, there are certain elements of preparing and training you need to know. Hopefully you have already begun training and are giving yourself […]
TransFigure Total Health Now Provides Medical HCG Program
Jane Arrington, R.N.
For the past few years TransFigure Total Health, through the HCG diet, has enabled clients to lose up to 30 pounds or more over a period of several weeks. Many people who have failed using other diets have gotten into shape through this 1950’s program that focuses on […]
Traveling With Your Pet? Plan Well!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
School ended and many of us are interested in a summer family vacation. Certainly, we want to share that with our entire family, including our beloved Fido! But, in order to have a pleasant and care free trip, pet owners need to do their homework in order to […]
Understanding Medical Thermographyld
Thermography creates a map of your body. Via the use of an infrared camera, information is obtained relating to vascular activity, inflammation, lymphatic activity, hormonal dysfunction and other “functional” abnormalities within the body. Annual thermograms are used as a screening tool to identify changes that occur over time while still […]
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company: A New World — Old World Beer Divergency
UCBC is an unconventional-minded yet tradition-oriented brewer of craft beer located in the city of St. Louis, MO. It is our ambition to be a consistent and meaningful contributor to the vibrant craft beer culture and general community of St. Louis.
In January 2011, we began brewing our beers, which are available around the St. Louis […]
Use Horticultural Molasses to Kill the Dreaded Nutsedge – Organically!
By Kim Reiss
I hate nutsedge – and my lawn is full of it. I once used a chemical product in a small area to treat it, and because I didn’t read the directions correctly, I burned away the nutsedge – and all the grass – for 3 years. I had a round dirt patch in […]
USGBC Growing Green Awards Honor Those Transforming the Community and Built Environment
by Katie Rietz,
Growing Green Awards Committee Co-Chair
On March 28th the Missouri Gateway Chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council held their fifth annual Growing Green Awards banquet at the Palladium to announce and celebrate 2013 winners. Nearly 200 attendees joined to celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees. Winners and nominees are outstanding individuals […]
Vibrational Therapy Addresses Etheric Field Sound Therapy Workshop with Original Developer, David Hulse – February 26-27
Science is now making it increasingly clear that it is possible to therapeutically impact upon physical and emotional issues by affecting the subtle energy bodies which are in dynamic equilibrium with the physical body.
According to Dr. Richard Gerber in Vibrational Medicine the etheric body is a subtle-energy template that guides the […]
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Help Build a Stronger and Greener Local Economy and Preserve St. Louis’ Unique Local Character
By Ed Mantels-Seeker, Board President, BUILD St. Louis
Spend your money wisely during these tough times – buy from local independents. Don’t let the St. Louis area become just another generic Anytown, overloaded with non-local chain stores and […]
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Help BUILD a Stronger Local Economy and Preserve Local Appeal
by Ed Mantels-Seeker
Spend your money wisely during these tough times – buy from local independents. Don’t let the St. Louis area become just another generic Anytown, overloaded with non-local chain stores and franchise businesses that drain money from our local economy […]
Ways To Go Green While You Spring Clean
Article courtesy of the St. Louis Regional Clean Air Partnership
After a very long, cold winter, spring is now in full swing in the St. Louis area. And now that warmer temperatures have arrived, many of us are beginning to tackle those spring cleaning chores that we put off during the cold weather […]
We Need Fuel – Good Nutrition – in Order to Function and Enjoy Life
by Noel Jensen, L.AC
What happens when your car runs out of gas? It stops working, right? It obviously needs fuel to function. The same is true of our bodies. We need fuel – good nutrition – in order to function and enjoy life. And not just the macro nutrients – carbs, fats, and protein – […]
Webster University to Hold Women’s Rights Conference March 31-April 1
Webster University invites you to attend “Women’s Rights as Human Rights: Education—Security—Economics,” a free conference to be held March 31 and April 1 in the Emerson Library Conference Room, 101 Edgar Road, Webster Groves, Mo.|
Details and online registration are available at webster.edu/humanrights.
Planned and coordinated by Webster University’s Institute for Human Rights […]
Weight Issues Can Eat Away At Our Relationships
By Cheryl Wasserman, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
Do you fear intimacy with another person due to the possibility of rejection? Do you find it safer to be intimate with a hot fudge sundae than a person? After all, it won’t reject or leave you. It won’t say, “No”. It’s always there for you when […]
West Coast Fancy Food Show Recap
with Gretchen Morfogen, Culinary Writer
January is a perfect time of year to leave the cold snowy Midwest and participate in San Francisco’s annual National Association for the Specialty Food Trade Show (NASFTS). A place where food manufacturers, brokers, distributors, retailers, chefs, merchants, foodies, etc. gather under one roof for […]
What Do Cancer & Arthritis Have In Common?
By Dr. Alethea Eller
Let’s take a closer look at the major diseases that seem to affect our general population. The biggest players here are: Diabetes, Arthritis, Allergies, Bowel disorders, Heart Disease and Cancer. It may not seem obvious to you, however these diseases all have something in common. Every single one of these disorders is […]
Where Have all the Flower Children Gone?
by Dr. Alethea Eller
Headed to a backyard barbeque last weekend, my husband and I were decked out in our best 60’s attire. I had borrowed a “vintage” dress my grandma had hand sown and my husband was sporting a velvet bow tie. What would you have worn to resurrect the […]
Whole Food-Plant Based Nutrition for Life: A Preventive Approach For Many Chronic Diseases
by Varsha Rathod, M.D.
In the last 15 years of practice, patients have presented to me several dietary plans such as, Pritikin, Atkins, Paleo, South Beach, The Zone, low Carbohydrate diets for Candida, gluten intolerance / celiac diets, Mediterranean, vegetarian, vegan, you name it! These diets have been a source of […]
Why Use or Learn Hypnosis?
by Dr. William Mitchell, CI
In the state of mind we label Hypnosis, research studies show we are more responsive to suggestion. Hypnosis can help us use our inner abilities to achieve a goal. Pain management, habit control, fears, and a vast range of psychological and medical issues may be addressed in a positive way with […]
Winter Is Upon Us… Take Heed!
by Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
We are just getting a taste of winter weather, albeit with little snow, but more than enough frigid cold. What are our pet concerns this time of year? Many should be obvious, but nonetheless, we will review them for our reading audience.
Cold can be threatening, but wet cold and wind are […]
Working To Keep Your Food Safe
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. Working with farmers is the best part of my job. The job presents many challenges, but small, independent farmers are the salt of the earth, and they continually rise to the challenges of producing a fresh, tasty and safe food supply for the nation.
On June 13, […]
Worldly Art Opportunities In Town This Month
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor
What could be better in the middle of winter than a trip around the world? Not in your budget just now? Maybe it is, and you won’t even need a passport. Check out these worldly ARTful opportunities right here in town this month:
The Sheldon […]
YMCA Book Fair Call For Volunteers
It takes some 400 volunteers and 8,000 volunteer hours to pull off one of our region’s most notable book fairs – the annual YMCA Bookfair.
Volunteers are currently needed to sort and price books at the Historic Cardonelet 600 Loughborough Ave. 63111 and during the YMCA Bookfair, August 19-24, at the Kennedy […]
YMCA Book Fair Call For Volunteers
It takes some 400 volunteers and 8,000 volunteer hours to pull off one of our region’s most notable book fairs – the annual YMCA Bookfair.
Volunteers are currently needed to sort and price books at the Historic Cardonelet 600 Loughborough Ave. 63111 and during the YMCA Bookfair, August 19-24, at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 6050 Wells […]
YMCA Calls For Book Fair Volunteers
It takes some 400 volunteers and 8,000 volunteer hours to pull off one of our region’s most notable book fairs – the annual YMCA Bookfair.
Volunteers are currently needed to sort and price books at the Historic Cardonelet 600 Loughborough Ave. 63111 and during the YMCA Bookfair, August 19-24, at the Kennedy Recreation Center, 6050 Wells […]
YogaSource Announces 6th Annual 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training
Training with Chris Yonker, E-RYT, and Heidi Crocker, D.C., E-RYT. The training will run March through October 2011 and is appropriate for those already teaching or who aspire to teach, as well as for those who wish to deepen their practice. The training program will cover principles of hatha yoga, teaching […]
Your DNA Could Save Your Life
The Agape Lifecourse, April 20, 2013, inspires participants
to take control of their health naturally.
Several years ago, Eddie Weller D.C., found himself facing a life threatening illness. After developing a heart arrhythmia in his 30’s, Dr. Weller visited specialists looking for a cause and a treatment. He underwent countless tests yet no one seemed to be […]
Your Skin Is Like Your Lawn
by Linda Hoff
Is beauty only skin deep? The answer is “NO!” Then why are we so concerned with finding the best skin care products or the perfect makeup? Why are we wasting so much money on expensive serums, lotions and creams, only to be disappointed again and again? Because we do not […]