By Jeannie Breeze
How quickly 2010 has seemed to pass! Such an accelerated time! We have been challenged to stay calm and optimistic in these incredible moments, where all of history and perhaps the fate of the Earth itself, sometimes seem to hang in the balance. I hope you have kept sweet company with that sacred […]
By Dr. Sharon Fitelson
It is very important to keep the immune system finely tuned, not only in Flu season, but all year round. This year, the attention put on the H1N1 flu strain and the overall seasonal flu has us all acutely aware of the need for flu prevention. The reality is that we should […]
NEW EXHIBITS
December 3-17
PIEA PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBITION
Opening reception, 5-7 p.m.; May Gallery of Sverdrup Bldg.; 8300 Big Bend; free; for info, call 314-246-7673 or visit www.webster.edu/maygallery.
Through December 17
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION: FORECAST
INSTALLATION: SCRIBE by LINDSEY STOUFFER
Luminary Center for the Arts, 4900 Reber Place; for info visit www.theluminaryarts.com.
Through January 15
OVERPAPER
Works on or of paper by multiple artists; Bruno David Gallery, […]
Cathy Burkemper
Natural Herbal Help For PMS or High Cholesterol
Q: Do you have any suggestions for PMS? About one week prior to starting my period, I get very anxious, bloated and have extremely tender breasts. What can I do?
A: There are a lot of choices when it comes to PMS. Hormonal changes can affect our bodies […]
By Simon Yu, MD
What is Color Medicine? Does Color really promote healing? It has been known for thousands of years that colors have profound effects on man and all living organisms. Colors have also been associated with symbols of mysticism and used for physical rejuvenation and emotional and spiritual healing.
There is probably no civilization or […]
By Deborah Gambill,
LMT/CYI/Reiki Practioner
In most indigenous cultures a death is considered no less important than a birth—acknowledging the mystery and beauty surrounding the end of a life’s cycle…friends and family pause and bear witness to the final miracle as the soul moves forth. Alternative Hospice comforts and supports their patients and families through natural […]
Rick Shilliday
The Homeowner Upgrades and Geothermal program is offering Missouri homeowners $7.75 million in rebates for home energy audits and whole-house energy efficiency improvements. This program is part of Energize Missouri Homes created from funds received by the Department of Natural Resources from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The Missouri Botanical Gardens […]
By Travis Seeger
I cannot believe it is December already, where has this year gone?? I remember my grandparents and parents and the older generation in general telling me how fast time will go by as you get older, I really didn’t think that was possible. Literally, I know time doesn’t speed up, however, our perception […]
By Terri Canis
Lisa Palmer of PerforMax Fitness Professionals and Jay Siefert of Studio Element Personal Training are two St. Louis based personal trainers that enable their clients to maximize their workouts.
Lisa, a mother of 3 children, was initially inspired to fitness by her stepson Nate. Nate had been a personal trainer for 10 years and […]
Sappington Farmers’ Market offers special order fruit and gift baskets to customer specifications. Prices start at $29.99. Call the store and talk to Fran Orlando, produce manager, 314-843-7848. We also have many party trays to pick from. Visit www.sappingtonfarmersmkt.com for more information.
CREATIVITY FOR THE SOUL
Fine art, greeting cards, coloring book, jewelry and gifts are designed […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft
Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor
Sometimes the best gifts are those that are truly beautiful, cost almost nothing and are made from things that normally get recycled or end up in the landfill. For years I have made two garden gifts that always get rave reviews. They are envelopes made from magazines […]
With Craig Jung
Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
he StLouisGreen.com Holiday Light Recycling Drive is under way and will continue through Dec 12 at 18 area Walmart locations including Granite City and Collinsville. Starting on Dec.13th other locations will begin collecting, which include 18 Car-x locations, Goodwill, Kirkwood Recycling Center, Schlafly, Whole Foods (Town and Country location […]
Through December
Help Bag Hunger This Holiday
Whole Foods Market stores are teaming up with Share our Strength® and local food pantries to help alleviate hunger this winter. Shoppers at Whole Foods Market can purchase a Bag Hunger™ grocery tag to donate to the store’s designated local pantry or shelter. The Midwest region of Whole Foods Market […]
By Cheryl Hoard
Since ancient times the months of December and January have been thought of as “cold time” or “stay at home time.” We know these months as holiday time and they can also be thought of as a time of withdrawal and renewal. Certain spices are traditionally used during these months.
Some of the earliest […]
By Tom & Carol Braford
Since the Cool St. Louis Climate Summit in October, we have been in action on several fronts. We had a full team of workers on 10/10/10, winterizing the Green Beings garden. The first EcoTeam is in full swing, aimed at lowering our own carbon footprints and discovering where the holes were […]
By Sonny Saggar, M.D.
Depending on whom you ask, and how you design your poll, there are between 2 and 20 million vegetarians in America. What is not disputed is that that number is increasing. Why?
Our increasing knowledge of nutrition and disease, and our urgent environmental concerns, results in an inevitable gravitation towards changing to a […]
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Handmade works make heart-filled gifts. They tell the recipient that you really care enough to seek out that so-special, one-of-a-kind gift. Skip the malls this year to make your gifts true expressions of creativity.
Mark your calendar now for December 3 and 4 as well when The Foundry Art Centre […]
By Varsha Rathod, MD
In the last two editions of my quarterly Newsletter (which can be found on my website at www.preventivemedicinestl.com), I discussed how the adrenal glands produce hormones and neurotransmitters that help us respond and adapt to stress. The adrenal glands can be thought of as a “conductor” of our hormonal symphony, regulating most […]
By Charlotte Kubb, volunteer
Whether it is in reference to nature, our computers, or even our own, sluggish tendencies, the word “hibernate” brings to mind thoughts of stillness, of sleep. Despite the perceived drowsiness of the season, much of Mother Nature is still hard at work and you don’t have to look very far to find […]
In 1923, President Calvin Coolidge walked from the White House to the Ellipse to light a 48-foot fir tree decorated with 2,500 electric bulbs in red, white and green, as a local choir and a “quartet” from the U.S. Marine Band performed. 87 years later, on December 9, 2010, this American holiday tradition continues to […]
the greatest gift is an act of kindness
During the holidays we are all challenged with what to buy for our friends, family and co-workers. Holidays have become known for “giving” and that is a good thing. But maybe we have gotten away from what it means to really “give” someone something. More often than not, […]
By Dr. Alethea Eller
Why?” asks your 2 year old. “How does this work?” And my personal favorite, “what happens if I do this?” So the barrage of questions comes. However, as time goes by the questions slow down until a time comes where they almost seem to cease all together. Why is this? Have we […]
John MacEnulty,
Native American Flute, in Concert
A celebration of the poetry of the most popular and beloved
poet in America today, a 13th century Muslim poet – Rumi.
Friday evening, December 17th
6:15 panel discussion
With Fatima Kashavarz, Imam Muhammed Hasic, Howard Schwartz,
& John Renard
7:30 Concert, Rumi’s Wedding Night
John MacEnulty, Native American flute
8:30 open dialogue with audience
at […]
By Dr. Joseph F. Unger, Jr. DC, FICS
How good do you want to feel? This is the question that all of us should be asking ourselves when it comes to our health and well being. We suffer from an array of discomforts and diseases that get little to no relief, despite spending substantial portions of […]
By Nancy Smith,
Secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
Is it any wonder that most people are confused about our food system? It’s hard to know what a farm is. The factory farm model is one which has produced unsafe food that has no taste, and the small family farms are few and far between. Still, the […]
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
Every year around the Holidays, parents often soften to the idea of acquiring a new pet for the household, a process that is a multi-faceted one.
The very first step in our process begins with one or more family discussions.
All ages included, sit your family down to discuss issues surrounding this impending […]
By Gretchen Karros
The topic of this month is;
Kundalini
and Chakras
Yoga has many different areas of practice but all of them involve body, mind and spirit. For instance, if you are practicing Patanjali’s Eightfold Path or any other Yogic practice, the objective is still the same – develop flexibility in the body, go inside to learn […]
With Christine Kniffin, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
What Really Matters this Holiday Season?
Sign up for my new Art of Relating Newsletter for relationship tips and info on upcoming articles & radio show topics at www.ChristineKniffen.com
It’s a simple question, but perhaps one that you haven’t given much thought to in this ever fast-paced world we […]
By Kathleen H. Christ, LMT, NCMBT
Architects, engineers and scientists know of the strength, stability and efficiency of a spherical shape – our earth, planets, the sun, a bird’s nest, a tree trunk, a reed of grass. So, it should come as no surprise that a circular building would be pleasing in many ways, not the […]
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 she is understood, valued and […]
By Rosa Kincaid, M.D.
The “Holiday Season” in our great country, is defined by amazing group energy of giving, hope and peace. You can feel it in the air and see it in the eyes of small children. No wonder that our “major” religions also recognize this time of year as specifically marking major historical and […]
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN
(Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
Is it possible that your teeth have a biological effect on other parts of your body? In order to understand this concept, let’s consider the therapeutic effects of Chinese acupuncture.
Chinese acupuncture believes there is a universal life energy called Chi (also spelled “Qi”) present in every living creature. […]
Experience the Holidays in a Wild New Way at the Saint Louis Zoo during U.S. Bank Wild Lights
Frolic and play this holiday season at the Saint Louis Zoo. Stroll through the Zoo’s enchanting holiday wonderland and enjoy thousands of colorful lights and seasonal sounds Fridays through Sundays, November 26-December 12 and nightly, December 17-23, 26-30, […]
By Dr Kimberli McCallum, M.D.
Women and men in their 30s, 40s and 50s are now seeking treatment in increasing numbers, challenging beliefs that eating disorders occur mostly in adolescent girls. The prevalence of eating disorders in middle age is not known and older adults are not all alike in their presentation. To date, little is […]