With Kate Schroeder, M.Ed, LPC, NCC
Empowerment Comes From Inside
Do you believe that freedom comes only when you make enough money to be comfortable and have the things that you want, or when your boss leaves you alone or the kids finally listen to you and behave the way that you would like for them to […]
NEW EXHIBITS
Through August 15
SKIN: FIGURATIVE ART GROUP EXHIBITION
Featuring the work of 7 local artists; Cathy Gregory Studio Gallery, 2000 S.39th Street; for info, call 314-773-3935 or visit www.cathygregory.com.
Through August 16
LAURIE SIMMONS: TWO BOYS & THE LOVE DOLL
NOMAD STUDIO: GREEN VARNISH
MICHAEL STANIAK: IMG
LIAT YOSSIFOR: PRE-VERBAL PAINTING
Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis; 3750 Washington; for […]
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor
Cool Art In Hot August
The mere mention of “August” forms heat waves in my brain. Maybe the arts community is wise when it comes to weather, because there are lots of cool performances and exhibitions on the schedule.
Regular readers to this column may know that I am an artist, specializing […]
By Cathy Schram
Are There Herbs For Night Vision & Burping?
Q: I have noticed lately that I seem to be having trouble seeing while driving at night. Are there any supplements that can improve my vision?
A: Actually, there is an herb that has been studied and has been shown that it does have many benefits for […]
By Alicia Claire Lloyd
Clean Water Policy Coordinator,
Missouri Coalition For The Environment
Missouri’s Lawsuit Threatens Clean Water
No sooner had the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers finalized the Clean Water Protection Rule, did states’ attorneys generals start filing suit. The rule clarifies the definition of “waters of the US” — a clause at the […]
By Crystal Stevens
Quality soil is the most vital aspect of growing organically! A healthy, living soil is the key to vigorous and healthy plants. Compost, vermicompost, and other organic soil additions can add nutrients to your soil, improving plant vitality.
As my husband Eric Stevens says, “Building healthy soil is the key to having optimal health […]
With Jean Ponzi
Lost My Shoes
The first time was surprising.
I keep my shoes in the same place, on the bedroom floor. I put most things in the same place, to remember where the heck I put whatever-it-is. But that day, those shoes had been right where I left them . . . and a day or […]
The Healthy Planet magazine is hosting its 30th Natural Living Expo Sunday, September 27, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Webster Groves Recreation Center, 33 E. Glendale Road, 63119 (I-44 at Elm Avenue) in Webster Groves.
The Autumn Expo will include more than 50 exhibit booths offering a variety of eco-friendly, healthy and natural products, […]
By Heather L. Venhaus,
Regenerative Environmental Design, LLC
Imagine a home or urban landscape that can ease the impacts of drought, reduce flooding, improve the water quality of creeks, rivers and lakes, cut energy costs, clean air, and capture greenhouse gases all while improving our health and happiness. Sounds awesome, right? These benefits, known as ecosystem services, […]
By Ken Ware, Business Manager,
Exteriors by Mosby
Exteriors By Mosby, a division of family-owned, Mosby Building Arts, launched in March of 2015 with a focus on roofing, siding, windows and doors. We chose to separate Exteriors from the rest of the business to provide dedicated exterior experts to meet our clients’ needs.
While the possibilities of […]
August 1 & 3
Lead: The Unseen Burden
Airs on KNLC Channel 24 08/01 at noon and KNLC Renewable Energy Channel Channel 24-2 08/03 at 8:00 p.m. Lead poisoning damages the kidneys and central nervous, cardiovascular and reproductive systems. Don Fitz, Jed Hawkes Koball, and Bob Criss, discusses inherent problems with lead. Trade agreements, such as the […]
We all want what is best for our little ones—there is no doubt about that. With fall just around the corner and school about to start, it is important to ensure that your child is heading to school on a healthy note. Here are a few simple steps you can take to help your child […]
Byrd Designer Consignment Boutique
St. Louis’ premiere designer clothing consignment store centrally located in the heart of St. Louis County. We offer coveted designer brands including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Prada, Chanel, Diane von Furstenberg, Jimmy Choo, Tory Burch and more. Recognized as: Best Place to Get a Deal on Dior – Alive Magazine
“We Heart STL Best of […]
By Maureen Keller
Healing Touch For Animals Practitioner
I have been enjoying an abundantly successful and fulfilling practice for two years. As my clientele grows, I have the unique ability to educate, as well as empower, my clients to help mantain their animal’s good health and well being.
The energy work I provide for my clients comes from […]
By Teresa Garden, DVM
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) in our dogs and cats is characterized by increased numbers of inflammatory cells such as lymphocytes, plasmacytes, eosinophils, or neutrophils infiltrating the lining of the stomach, small intestines, or colon, or any combination thereof. Similar diseases exist in people such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s disease, or chronic […]
Dr. Raj Banerjee, DC
Dr Banerjee’s Wellness Centre
314-282-3990
Dear Seeker of Health & Fitness, Have you had any of these in your life? Injury, pain, surgery, infection, illness, divorce, financial stress, job stress, poison ivy, giving birth, irritable people, starvation diets, the menstrual cycle, eating junk foods, drugs and medication, excessive cold or heat, staring into […]
By Johanna Schweiss, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator,
USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter
In his recent encyclical on ecology, Pope Francis stated that “Climate change is a global problem with grave implications: environmental, social, economic, political and for the distribution of goods. It represents one of the principal challenges facing humanity in our day.”
While we can acknowledge the severity of […]
The Gateway Foundation For Biological & Integrative Medicine Conference
Energy Medicine covers the cutting edge of science based Alternative and Integrative Medicine, and attends to the broader spectrum of Energy Medicine.
Most people may know acupuncture as an ancient medical system from China. It can be used for pain relief as well as for a quite extensive […]
The Digestive System: An Energetic Pathway
By Thomas Duckworth
Doctor of Kototama Life Medicine
“Diet is the most important way to control physical life and activity. The wrong diet puts the entire body out of balance. Eventually the unbalanced circulation of energy causes illness. Those who are interested in studying medicine are obliged, first of all, to clearly […]
By Phil Berwick
Living Tree Care
Once upon a time, when a branch was pruned off, the wound was covered with a ‘tree paint’. ‘Tree paints’ at that time were petroleum based and could inhibit callous growth formation from sealing over the wound.
A government research forester in the 70’s, Dr. Alex Shigo set out to show the […]
Our grandson Jackson turned two recently. Now that he’s around other kids a lot, we are teaching him to share. Sharing, what a concept. We are all taught at a young age to share and yet it’s something we as adults find difficult to do. And I am not talking about the obvious political issues […]
By Simon Yu, MD
We live in a society perpetually engineered by an artificially generated fear, stress, and negativity. Many people are unfortunately naturally attracted to the negative publicity. Sensationalism and fear mean making a fortune for those who can benefit from it. There are also many professionals, including physicians, who are afraid of negative reviews […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
“In summer the song sings itself”
– William Carlos Williams
The songs of a summer garden are many. There is the song of sound itself with the choir of cicadas, birds, bees, insects and wind through the leaves. It is there from that sacred time of morning before the sunrise when birds call […]
By Kari Hartel, RD, LD
Program Coordinator, Cooking Matters, Operation Food Search
Summer’s hottest months are upon us, and with the heat and humidity comes the risk of dehydration. It’s easy to get dehydrated in these summer months, especially since everyone is so busy with tons of outdoor activities. Compounding the risk for dehydration is the fact […]
Where Beer Is Brewed & Enjoyed In The St. Louis Area
Breweries
2nd Shift Brewing
www.2ndshiftbrewing.com
4 Hands Brewing Co
www.4handsbrewery.com
AB InBev
www.ab-inbev.com
Alpha Brewing Company
www.alphabrewingcompany.com
Augusta Brewing Co
www.augustabrewing.com
Cathedral Square Brewery
www.cathedralsquarebrewery.com
Charleville Brewing Co.
www.charlevillevineyard.com
Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co
www.crownvalleybrewery.com
Edg-Clif Brewing Company
Edg-Clif Farms and Vineyard are proud to announce our new Craft Beer line made on site by Edg-Clif Brewing Company. Stop in this summer […]
By Paul MacFarlane and Bill Grivna
You’ve probably seen people practicing T’ai Chi on TV, in a movie, or even locally, in a park or at the botanical garden. You know it’s a slow moving, graceful exercise that is supposed to be beneficial. You may have heard that at advanced levels it is a formidable martial […]
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW
When it’s This Hot Outside,
Make Productive Use of Your Inside Time
by Preparing for Real Change Through Real Action.
Plenty of us have periods in our lives when we are simply taking some time out to just rest. We have ventured out towards our endeavor, only to seemingly hit a brick wall, […]
By Vera Gabliani, Ph.D.
Every day I talk with parents about their daughters and self-esteem. We are all aware of how preoccupied pre-teens and teens are with fitting in with friends. One of the most common and painful scenarios that I encounter is the girl who feels left out of her peer group.
Although this is a […]
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Many families rush away for a final summer vacation prior to the onset of the school season. In many cases, people enjoy bringing their pets along, if they are traveling by car. There are a number of issues to address to be sure you have a safe trip, free of safety […]
Donation Marks Success of Grocer’s Food Waste Recycling Program
Berkeley’s celebrated band of urban farmers know exactly what to do with the mountain of compost being donated to them by Schnucks, the area’s largest grocer. “It comes in real handy,” said Richard Austin, 79, of Berkeley. “We haven’t had anything like this compost before. It will […]
More than you think.
By Dr. Amy Davis, MD
In my container garden, I noticed some of my tomato plants were smaller with yellow leaves. These plants did not produce fruit. Next to the weak plants were others with deep green leaves, sturdy branches and lots of developing fruit. The vigorous ones had been planted in new […]
By Dr. Carrie Jardine
To truly know a person, take a long look into their eyes. This is true both mentally and physically.
Looking to the eye for health clues has a rich history in various countries. Warriors were chosen by looking into their eyes to detect courage, reaction time and physical stamina. The Egyptian hieroglyphs reveal […]