By Ann Lapides

Best Performer in Top Field Trial “…attracted more butterflies than any other garden phlox…”

Jeana Phlox brings months of beautiful color and excellent disease resistance. Its many sweetly fragrant flower heads are made of hundreds of petals in lovely shades of rosy pink. At a recent field trial at the world-renowned Mt. Cuba Center in […]

By Sarah Wilson, Healthy Planet Staff WriterAs storms get wetter and stronger, all of us with yards are on the frontlines of water management. If each of us managed our water a bit more effectively, we would help save people downstream heartache and our towns the expense of expanding stormwater management systems.

When we use stone […]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft

Green & Growing Editor

Now is the time for an easy summer day trip into your outdoor garden space. The cicadas have retreated into the ground for another 14 or 17 years. The garden is what it is and will be that way for a while. It’s too early for fall planting and […]

By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor

Photo: The Key to My Heart, by Martha Lalinde, at Crossroads Arts Council

Okay, it’s hot…and humid…but it’s still grand! Growing up as a “city kid,” I remember vividly the evening concerts in various parks, popsicles, picnics, and simply the relaxed pace of it all. I hope you, too, […]

Thomas and Patricia Hooper own and operate ASL Pewter in beautiful, historic downtown Ste. Genevieve, MO, where we handcraft traditional, functional pewter pieces. All our pewter is 100% lead free and food safe. We use a large selection of antique molds from as far back as 1650, as well as designing and making our own […]

By Diane K. Wilson

Maintaining high energy, a positive mood, and good vibes can be challenging during the heat. Additionally, minimizing exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can further enhance your well-being.

Here are some practical tips to help you achieve this:

Avoiding EMFs

Limit Screen Time: Reduce your exposure to screens by taking regular breaks from electronic devices. Try […]

By Dr. Amy K Davis, M.D.

Functional Medicine is focused on overall health by using personalized and system-oriented medical care. We are all truly unique in our genetic makeup and in how our environmental exposures impact us. There are two different components that contribute to biochemical individuality.

First, the genes inherited from your parents and ancestors determine […]

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Photo caption: Black-eyed Susans possess a beauty to bees and butterflies we humans will never see. Photo by Noppadol Paothong, Missouri Department of Conservation

As the month of July unfurls its warm and sunny days, it welcomes a parade of brilliant flowers. One of these is the black-eyed Susan. It’s […]

By Jean Ponzi

Reunion with a force from my young womanhood, Yoga, moved me in ways I was thrilled to find my body (at 3.5-score years of service) is still willing and able to go. Plus a few moves not so fondly recalled.

Connection catalyst, my longtime friend Sharon, celebrated her 80th birthday (!!) leading her Saturday […]

By J.B. Lester

The cicada invasion has calmed down but everything else is heating up. Temperatures for the first week of summer are soaring across the country and even climate change deniers are dripping with sweat. The problem with misguided opinions and conspiracy theories is they don’t change the facts. The flat-earth lemmings are still walking […]

By Natalie R. Toney M.F.A., C.H., Healthy Planet Food Editor

Summer is in full blast with festivals, markets, fairs, concerts and several other outdoor events well underway! In the midst of all the fanfare is Independence Day, and whether attending the big spectacle at the Arch, a display in your local township, or even gathering at […]

There is a receptacle for glass recycling now available at Earthbound    Recycling, 25 Truitt Drive in Eureka.

Glass can be dropped off in the mew purple bin on the north side of the parking lot near the paper bins 24 hours a day.

Please follow the guidelines below:

Accepted

Glass food & beverage containers

With or without labels

Window glass (no […]

Summer is a time for fun in the sun, but it can also be harsh on your skin. Between the sun’s UV rays, high temperatures, and exposure to chlorine and saltwater, your skin can become dry, damaged, and prematurely aged. At Vitality Unlimited Spa, we are dedicated to helping you achieve a summer glow that […]

By Christina Staff, Healthy Planet Staff Writer

When is the last time someone told you to get lost… and meant it in a good way? Getting lost in nature not only provides countless health benefits for your physical body, but it also acts as a healing power to lighten your mood and nourish your soul. Pack […]

By Simon Yu MD

Patients who consult me are typically aware that my specialty is not confined to a specific field within medicine; rather, it encompasses General Internal Medicine and Integrative Medicine. Despite this, I consistently see cancer patients seeking second opinions, who are interested in Acupuncture Meridian Assessment (AMA) to determine potential problems. I always […]

By Tom & Carol Braford

In his new book by the above title, Tom Steyer, the billionaire technology investor who ran for President on a climate platform in 2020, says that we are winning the climate war, but we are not going far enough fast enough to avoid catastrophic damage along the way. He is out […]

Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership

Years of scientific research have established that ozone and particle pollution are a threat to human health at every stage of life. Some groups of people, however, are more at risk of illness and death than others because they are more likely to be exposed, are more vulnerable to […]

By Deb Powell, Healthy Planet Columnist

Summer is in full swing by now in most places. Summer clothes and things have been brought out, pools filled, BBQ’s shone up, spring cleaning done, plans made, gardens planted, and yards groomed, so what‘s left? Having fun!!!

Getting through the heat by keeping cool and enjoying the break from routines […]

By Wendell Phillips “Phil” Berwick

 The St Louis region is no stranger to the sound of crackling storms and broken trees. And the carpenter prophet from Nazareth, who said toward the end of this age, there will be an increase in earthquakes in various places, was from the Mid-East. He would have spoken of an increase […]

Do dogs belong at summer festivals and fairs?

I attend many fairs and festivals in the St. Louis and Illinois region each year. I’m there in spring, summer, and fall, no matter the weather. There is always something interesting to see and experience. I love dogs and seeing them wherever I go, except when it’s too […]

By Steve Davies, Healthy Planet columnist

So, as we talked about last time, plastic bags are everywhere with perhaps the most common ones again being those number 2’s. Now if you’ve been around as long as someone such as myself has been, it’s safe to say you’re familiar with the number 1’s and 2’s. Those are […]

By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer

Love captivates us, yet it can also become the bane of our existence. Every type of love draws us in, filling not only our heart but also our mind, body, and soul as we could easily pour too much, too little, or feel overwhelmed when our glass is overfilled.

It […]

By Maeve Elder

Forecasts predict another hot summer ahead. Last summer, I shared tips for staying cool. With another record-breaking summer likely this year, I’m thinking about the factors that make staying cool a challenge (or an exorbitant expense) for many St. Louisans.

We are lucky to have a beautiful stock of historic brick buildings in St. […]

By Dr. Gail Cloud

This July, I am launching my first published book. It is officially coming out at the end of the month, and I am excited and anxious for its arrival.

You are invited to the official launch party for my book on August 2nd from 4 pm until 6 pm at Mansions on the […]