By Clint Green, “Reel Talk” Healthy Planet Film Reviewer
Indy, the dog gives the performance of a lifetime in Good Boy, from co-writer & director Ben Leonberg. While man’s best friend is no stranger to Hollywood, often leading family friendly fare such as A Dog’s Journey and classics like Beethoven and Homeward Bound, Leonberg provides audiences […]
By Malachi Rein, Director of the Building Energy Exchange — St. Louis
In St. Louis, you can see and feel our story through our surroundings. Lives and careers, happiness, pain, sadness and hope. That’s why we need to talk honestly about our buildings. It can be said, without exaggeration, that existing buildings are the crux of […]
Our medical director, Helen Gelhot, M.D., has consistently embraced cutting-edge technologies to reverse symptoms of and prevent chronic disease. Since the inception of her practice in 2008, she has been wholeheartedly dedicated to nurturing the sacred doctor-patient relationship. Taking an integrative medical approach -functional or holistic- she employs both natural and pharmaceutical elements as needed; […]
Celebrate and Support The Arts This Holiday Season
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Image: Winter Celebration at St. Louis Art Museum
As the year comes to a close, it is a good time to reflect on the ARTful experiences of 2025:
Did you attend a play? A dance performance? A concert? Which exhibitions did you view?
This […]
Photo: Open Apiary Day — The Eastern Missouri Beekeeping Association has mentors, monthly meetings and hands on experience to guide you through a year of beekeeping. Photo Credit: Michael Kilfoy
The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association (EMBA) is gearing up for its
highly anticipated 2026 Beekeeping Workshop & Honey Show Weekend, set to take place
February 20–21 at the […]
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
Photo caption: The dark eyed junco. Just an extraordinary, ordinary bird.Photo by Jim Rathert, Missouri Department of Conservation
It’s just an “ordinary bird”… yet it can carry itself across a continent with little more than the gentlest of scents.
The tiny dark eyed juncos are common winter visitors around backyard bird […]
By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
As the year draws to a close, many of us feel a mix of emotion such as hope, uncertainty, gratitude, and maybe even regret. This mix of emotions is natural but is fundamental to set the foundation needed to create meaningful New Year’s resolutions. Planning for the year ahead […]
By Natalie R. Toney M.F.A., C.H., Healthy Planet Food Editor
Checking your “good” list for a fun, healthy, and versatile dish to serve throughout the holidays? Look no further, because baked spinach and kale “holly” bites will make spirits bright at any table this season! The festive green and white color beckons to be arranged in the […]
Honor your uniqueness while improving wellness and energy through the principles of ancient Ayurvedic wisdom.
By Dale Wilke, M.S., LMT
Every body is different, and Ayurveda recognizes and celebrates this truth. As one of the world’s oldest holistic health systems, Ayurveda teaches that we are each made up of a unique blend of the five elements: earth, […]
By JB Lester
If you were to drive down Innisfail Drive in Webster Groves this holiday season, you might expect to see a little yellow house lit up with bright white Christmas lights. It is normally a beautiful sight, twinkling in the December darkness. My wife loves the little white lights each year as they bring […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft, Green & Growing Editor
In the great garden of greenthere are memories of the growing season to be seen.
The herbs of parsley, rosemary and sagesand the towering tomatoes grown in cages.
The glorious colorful flowersthat rejoiced in the rain and gentle showers.
The honey, mason and native beesthat pollinated the fruits of the trees.
The […]
Tucked in the stunning Shawnee National Forest, Giant City State Park is a hidden gem offering a unique experience for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and light adventure travelers. One of the park’s highlights is the annual wintertime “Gnome Roam”, inviting visitors to explore seven different trails while searching for whimsical winter gnomes scattered along the trails, […]
From Founder to Future: A Roadmap to Implement Longevity and Employee Ownership
By Tom & Carol Braford
As Carol and I round out our 70s and look down the barrel of our 80s and beyond, we are facing our next chapter, as are over 3 million other small business owners.
We are joined nationally by 32 million employees […]
2025: Reflections on a Year Full of Gratitude
By Susan Hunt-Bradford
Every New Year’s Eve, before the clock strikes midnight, I take a little time to look back on the year that’s just passed. This one has been interesting, to say the least. I’ve learned a lot—about myself, about others, and about what really matters. From people […]
Great Rivers Greenway shares first look at new bridge renderings in most ambitious bridge-building effort to date
Image: Dardenne Greenway Boardwalk
Great Rivers Greenway, the public agency connecting the St. Louis region through a network of greenway trails, has 8+ greenway bridge projects in planning and design and construction in 2026, the most in its 25-year history. These projects will […]
By Steve Davies, Healthy Planet Columnist
I have to say, in some ways, this has been a tough article to write on a topic near and dear to my heart for so many years. Having just turned the ripe old age of 64 last month, I have to admit I’m finally beginning to wonder, what’s going […]
By Dr. Gail Cloud
I had an experience recently where someone called me and told me about the sticky situation they had gotten themselves into which reminded me of something that happened with my father and how it affected me years before.
In the past, when something like this happened, I would get very upset and anxious […]
December brings days filled with festive energy, joyful gatherings, and meaningful traditions. It’s a season of magic, connection, and celebration—but also one that can feel overwhelming with packed schedules and long to-do lists.
At Vitality Unlimited Spa, we believe one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to yourself and those you love is the […]
By Janet Starr
Nearly 35 years ago, I set out on a quest to find a spiritual teaching that would help me understand how God speaks to me. Growing up in church, I prayed every day but sensed there was more beyond that. Every religion and faith helps the seeker to connect in a way that […]
Katie’s Cleaning Service, now in its 11th year, is currently looking for bi-weekly and monthly customers located in Webster Groves, Kirkwood and the South County area.
Katie’s Cleaning Service offers you the best cleaning services you can find. We are dependable, trustworthy and we go the extra mile, always paying attention to details.
Independently owned and operated, […]
By Dr. Amy Davis,M.D.
Headaches are something most people deal with at some point, but if you’re someone who struggles with migraines, you know they are far more than “just a headache.” They can interrupt your plans, your work, your relationships—your entire day. I know this personally. I’ve had migraines most of my life, and I […]
Christmas, Hanukkah & Kwanzaa Traditions That Bring More Light, Love & Connection
The holiday season shines brightest when it’s filled with love, gratitude, and community. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, or simply the spirit of the season, there are many creative ways to honor tradition while adding new, meaningful touches. These ideas encourage togetherness, sustainability, […]