By Diane K. Wilson
It’s that time of year again… ”New Year’s Resolutions”. I can feel you cringing (as I do) about the mere thought of it. By avoiding the wimpy word ‘resolution’ and choosing more positive affirming words we set an intention similar to scoring a goal in sports!
Also, you may be successful with S.M.A.R.T. […]
By Sarah Wilson, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
Standing in Target looking around, I suddenly saw every item as future trash. Everything in the building – much made of or packaged in plastic — is, someday, going to be thrown away. And that was just one of 1900 stores in the US. Same with Walmart (4700 stores).
I […]
Happy New Year! Wishing you a very wonderful and wonder-filled 2024!
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor
Photo Caption: Intellectual Rigor, by Mark Wetzling, in Upon Further Reflection exhibition.
A little vice might spice this winter when Art Saint Louis presents Sin City, an exhibition of multimedia works by 31 artists, based on the Seven Deadly […]
By Simon Yu MD
Do you have one of those autoimmune diseases of “many names” after years of struggling and searching for help with your chronic physical ailments? The rate of the Autoimmune Disorders has risen rapidly in the last 40 years, and has become one of the most common medical diagnoses with a multitude of […]
Sitting Down to a Full Plate
By Christina Staff, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
“I think you’re a person who’s happiest and functions best when you have a full plate.” He wasn’t talking about holiday meal portions, but instead the figurative plate of projects and tasks we all sit down to at the table of life. At times, […]
By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation
Photo Caption: Snow fleas are not really fleas at all, but actually springtails.
Photo from Flickr courtesy of Christa R. http://short.mdc.mo.gov/Z9F.
Do the cold weather and short days of January give you cabin fever? Are you itching to get outside? The next snowy day, scratch that itch to go out and […]
By Natalie R. Toney M.F.A.,C.H., Healthy Planet Food Editor
Photo: Zoodles with pesto and fresh mozzarella.
The new month, and new year tends to greet me with a bit of tranquility after the hustle and bustle of holiday fervor. I enjoy the decorations, music, generosity, and gratitude that is ushered in with the season, though it […]
Grab your eclipse glasses and head to Carbondale or Makanda, Illinois. Both towns are in the centerline of the total solar eclipse that will occur at 1:59 p.m. CST on April 8, 2024, and will last more than 4 minutes in totality.
So, what exactly is a solar eclipse? A solar eclipse is a lineup of […]
This popular annual event will once again offer visitors a splendid chance to see bald eagles in their natural habitat.
Photo: The annual Eagle Days event returns for 2024 to the Audubon Center at Riverlands Migratory Bird Sanctuary in West Alton. The event will take place Saturday, Feb. 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Few words can describe […]
By Jean Ponzi
Ragman Revered
I see him in my mind with wild red hair, a gangly skeezix kind of guy, in slick jeans and a vintage leather-sleeved letter jacket.
Kelly Stewart was a Tom Sawyer type, with that Hey, come on, LET’S DO THIS charisma that pulled in friends and strangers who became companions in his Rags-to-Resources […]
caption: Hands on experience at the EMBA apiary – The Eastern Missouri Beekeeping Association has mentors, monthly meetings and hands on workshops to guide you through a year of beekeeping.
The Eastern Missouri Beekeepers Association will hold it’s annual Beekeeping Workshop on February 10th, 2024, at the Aviator Hotel & Conference Center at 6921 South Lindbergh, […]
Winter’s chill often brings a sense of isolation for seniors, but with concerted efforts, we can create a warm and connected community. Let’s explore who can help, what actions they can take, and why these efforts are crucial in combating winter loneliness among seniors.
Virtual Socializing plays a pivotal role in keeping seniors connected. Family, friends, […]
By J.B. Lester
As the holidays come to a close, and we have spent some quality time with family and friends, take this opportunity for an emotional inventory of what the old year has brought us. For me, it has been a year of transition from working full time to part-time and retirement of sorts. I […]
Registration Now Open for Exhibitors
The Healthy Planet Magazine is proud to announce its 42nd Natural Living Expo, April 14, 11 am to 5 pm, at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Road, 63119.
If you are interested in being an exhibitor at the expo, please call right away as this event fills up fast or […]
By Sumit Chauhan
As more drivers, fleet operators and businesses continue their inexorable shift toward sustainable transportation, the electric vehicle (EV) market has continued to experience unprecedented growth ever since the pandemic. However, as the adoption of EVs accelerates, a new set of challenges emerges, particularly when it comes to charging in colder weather. Today’s drivers […]
By Deb Powell, Healthy Planet Columnist
Happy New Year!!!
Well… we made it through another Christmas season! Although it’s a new year according to the world’s calendar, I consider my birthday my new year. But whatever it is to you, today is the first day of the rest of your life, make it count!
We can attempt great […]
By Tom & Carol Braford
We are transformed when we renew our hearts and minds. But it is never just about us, but rather how we care for and serve others, our civilization and that beautiful blue-green marble spinning through space that is our only home. However, it is not fulfilled at that level or even […]
Embark on a rejuvenating journey as you usher in the New Year! When you prioritize self-care, you’ll feel refreshed, revitalized, and ready to face 2024 with a healthier mind, body, and spirit. Whether it’s scheduling regular visits to the Spa or taking a few minutes to focus on yourself each day at home, being mindful […]
By Deb Powell, Healthy Planet Columnist
1 cup salsa
1 Tbs tahini
Stir and serve with veggies or rice cakes
Options:
1 tsp frozen orange juice or
1-2 drops orange essential oil
1 Tbs hemp seeds
I have added tahini to this for protein as I’m a vegan.
Everyone I share it with just loves it!
Deb Powell ☺
By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
We tend to search for a life purpose and look for answers as to what it could be since without having a life purpose we tend to feel a void inside of us that we wish to fill, but often we believe that in order to fill that void […]
By Dr. Gail Cloud
I was recently so touched
It hit me deeply
And I was struck by how freely
His death was felt by so many
A celebrity who somehow was able to connect
From this he had such a great effect
From his outer personality and dancing
His primary way of talking and self enhancing
And yet inside, hidden deeply
Was a force […]
Overcoming Financial Challenges in 2024
By Susan Hunt-Bradord
Many prices for things we usually buy are up. If you look at the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, it shows some interesting facts, including things like food prices being up and gas for your vehicle being down. Housing costs are up, rent is up, interest rates went up, […]
By Steve Davies, Healthy Planet Staff Writer
So, by the time you pick up this edition of The Healthy Planet, the holidays for most of us will be over. The presents under your tree will have all been opened and hopefully you’ll have recycled all of the decorative paper that you used to wrap them while […]
By Kathie Sutin
It’s time to mark your calendar for important dates in 2024.
Monday, April 8 is one date you’ll want to be sure to note. It promises one of the most exciting celestial events of the decade—a rare total solar eclipse spanning parts of the continent from Mexico, through the U.S., into Canada. Primary viewing […]
By Diane K. Wilson
Don’t succumb to the winter blues! Use the following to focus on holistic health & wellness:
1. Superfoods Nourishment
Pomegranates, citrus fruits, kale, sweet potatoes & squash.
Immune-boosting foods rich in vitamin C.
Spices such as cinnamon, ginger, turmeric to boost your digestive & immune system & add flavor.
2. Hydrate & Moisturize
Drink herbal teas, warm water […]
By Dr. Amy Davis, MD
Functional Medicine identifies the Root Cause of disease, and recognizes that symptoms manifest and provide clues to the underlying cause. The symptoms experienced provide key information to help identify and treat the root cause.
Symptoms that correlate with digestion and the gut microbiome are among the most common. They provide us […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft, Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor
In this dreaming part of the year as we prepare for the upcoming garden season, think of your garden in perhaps a different way. A way of gardening where we realize that we are guardians not just gardeners. We are here to care for the sanctuary […]