By Dr. Amy Davis, MD

We are constantly exposed to potential infectious agents like viruses and bacteria that cause infections such as colds, flu, bronchitis and ear infections. The immune system defends us from invaders and repairs the damage that occurs with infections. 

When the immune system is weak infections may occur frequently and be difficult to […]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft,Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor

We are all living in a different world. Limiting our everyday travels and our travels to far off destinations means our vacations may be staycations. A staycation is staying at home and having a vacation there. It doesn’t have to be a disappointment, in fact the perfect […]

St. Louis Area Fine Arts, Crafts & Performing Arts

Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Arts Editor

Hello? Is Anyone There?

As I write this column, the “reopening” of the metro area is beginning. 

This virus is serious indeed: many have lost loved ones, suffered through the symptoms, desperately needed income, or missed precious time with family and friends. I confess to […]

By Jon P. Frieda, MBA

“He who sweats more in training bleeds less in war.” 

 – This is the Spartan warrior creed. 

A fitting thought for how you can protect yourself during the era of Covid-19 and beyond. Specifically, before you enter a battle it is a good idea to know the terrain so that you can respond […]

By Jessica Hoagland 

I’m going to make a bold hypothesis: Saint Louis has the best playgrounds on the planet. 

Let’s start with Forest Park. Much bigger than Central Park in New York or Golden Gate Park in San Francisco, it’s America’s most beautiful urban park. Forest Park is a historic natural playground all its own, even without […]

By TJ Williams, DC, PhD

News stories have downplayed the significance of non-celiac gluten sensitivity (NCGS), even suggesting that it does not exist. But there is a growing body of evidence that is proving that gluten intolerance is not only real, but there is little doubt among those familiar with the scientific literature that NCGS can […]

By Heather Navarro,Executive DirectorCoalition for the Environmentwww.moenviron.org

Is There a Democracy if There Are No People?

The General Assembly finished their legislative session last month while their constituents hunkered down at home due to the global coronavirus pandemic. Our democracy hinges on the ability of the public to participate meaningfully. While there were important measures for the […]

Stinger vs. the Jewel

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

This is the story of two plants: a nettle not to touch, and a weed you may want to.

If you spend time in summer exploring moist, thick, forests and lowlands, or along wooded creeks and streambanks, it might get you before you know it! Stinging nettle. 

The […]

With Jean Ponzi

Watering

Water is Life!

Experts at NASA, who know how living stuff works in space, shout out to H2O: our essential physical functions are all sustained by water’s unique chemical and physical properties. Without water, we humans could not breathe, digest or move a muscle. 

Our cells would shrivel up and die, including our precious brains, […]

Wednesdays in June

LEANING INTO OUR NEW WORLDWeekly Meditation Session. I am offering 30 minute weekly virtual meditation sessions on Wednesday afternoons from 5:00 p.m. CST until 5:30 p.m. to help us all deal with what comes up inside of us in the face of this unknown. If interested, just download or go to zoom. Put […]

By Dr. Paul Hyland, DC

“Chiropractic patients enjoy increased flexibility, improved posture, improved or eliminated pain, a more relaxed and calm state, and an enhanced energy level — in short, an improved overall quality of life.”

— Discover Wellness

A complete approach to WELLNESS begins with chiropractic care, good nutrition, health education and fitness. Chiropractic is typically associated […]

Community in the Covid-19 Era

By Tom Braford

Before the Covid-19 pandemic, we were already well along the path of reimagining and redesigning at Arizmendi Ecovillage as a way of addressing other endemic challenges like global warming.

Coincidentally, many of our standard physical features already put us at the standard now required in airplanes and hospitals. These include […]

Article courtesy of the Clean Air Partnership

Our lungs are always hard at work to keep us alive and well, but oftentimes we take them for granted. During the coming summer months, when weather conditions create a risk for higher ozone pollution levels and ozone-related health concerns, it is especially important to prioritize lung health by […]

By Dr. Brian Harasha

Concern is growing about the increasing number of people suffering from the devastating effects of Alzheimer’s disease in our communities. This disease destroys lives, is taxing on caretakers, and has extreme financial cost averaging $350,000 during its course.

There is no medical cure for this condition and rates of new cases are climbing […]

For months we have been sheltering from the storm of the Covid-19 virus. It has been an unusual time as we have all managed to do so many ordinary and extraordinary things that fill our days. 

June is the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors, take a stroll, refresh your outlook, and enjoy the […]

Who Was That Masked Man?

In this age of COVID-19, we have learned once again how anything, I mean anything, can turn political. I heard from a physician, (not knowing or caring his political leaning), that if you wear a face mask and wash your hands 10 times a day (or hand sanitizer if soap and […]

By Fredericka Brandt,USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator

The annual Green Schools Quest project-based challenge of the US Green Building Council – Missouri Gateway Chapter continues to grow every year. For the 2019-2020 Green Schools Quest, 68 schools and 68 mentors across the gateway region participated in implementing no or low-cost sustainability projects at their […]

Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW 

Couples Coaching On-Line… A Sign of the Times

www.Christine Kniffen.com

Your Personal Relationship Coach is just a click away…. 

Most therapists I know have quite abruptly been thrust into the “telehealth” world, participating virtually in on-line sessions with our clients. I am happy to say that I have been working with telehealth for quite some time and […]

Imagine a place where you can listen to bluegrass music on the front porch of a country store overlooking a native grass and wildflower prairie – and arrive there on the Katy Trail!

Magnificent Missouri believes that this place, near the Missouri River west of St. Louis, is one that can bring new friends to the […]

Online at mobot.org/greenlivingfest

Help your family, friends, and coworkers live green!

Join us for a series of virtual workshops, children’s activities, panel discussions, and exhibitor consultations that explore the links between sustainability, energy efficiency, conservation at home, and a healthy environment.