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The Healthy Planet Magazine is proud to announce its 43rd Healthy Living Expo, October 19, 10:00AM to 4:00PM at the Webster Groves Recreation Complex, 33 East Glendale Road, 63119.

Dozens of exhibitors will be sharing information, products, and services about how to live a healthier and more eco-friendly life for yourself and your family. […]

A new chapter is unfolding at Rendleman Orchards in Southern Illinois. Wayne and Michelle Sirles, local farm owners and proud SIUC alumni, are opening the doors of their historic Cottage at Rendleman Orchards, offering guests a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience life on a family-owned farm that dates back to 1873.

For […]

We are thrilled to announce that we are coming to the Gateway Convention Center in Collinsville, IL for a magical Harvest weekend! This October, immerse yourself in an extraordinary event filled with metaphysical wonders, spiritual enlightenment, and holistic healing. The fair will feature some of the best practitioners, artists, and vendors in the metaphysical community.

What to Expect: Join […]

By Dr. Amy Davis, M.D.

What Is High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)?

High Fructose Corn Syrup is a cheap sweetener made from corn. You’ll find it in soda, sports drinks, candy, condiments, breakfast cereals, and even foods that look “healthy,” like granola bars or flavored yogurt. It tastes sweet, but the way your body handles it is […]

As autumn weather arrives, your skin faces new seasonal challenges. Cooler temperatures and drier air can contribute to dehydration, irritation, and a dull appearance if not properly addressed. Consistent facials and tailored skincare treatments can help your complexion stay hydrated, balanced, and luminous throughout the season.

Pumpkin may be a fall favorite in lattes and desserts, […]

By Dr. Gail Cloud

Every one of us has a healing journey. No one is perfect, and no one is a perfect mother or father. Every one of us has a mother and a father regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, and those of us who have been adopted or feel disenfranchised, or hate our parents, or […]

By Dan Zarlenga, Missouri Department of Conservation

Photo caption: The tapetum lucidum in the eyes of a whitetail deer stare back from the dark of night. Photo by Joesboy via iStock.

You’re venturing out during a dark night in October. It’s the month of Halloween. Your mind may be swirling with thoughts of haunted houses, ghost stories […]

By Tom & Carol Braford

We all know that two can live cheaper than one, so what about 200?

What if that were the sweet spot, the optimal scale, of community:

Big enough to achieve economies of scale in formation;

Small enough to know all your neighbors, co-workers and then some, or to fit on an island;

Large enough to […]

Enjoy Autumn Art in St. Louis

By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky, Healthy Planet Arts Editor       

Photo: Glass Pumpkin at Third Degree Glass

October heralds the arrival of autumn with the Best of Missouri Market at Missouri Botanical Garden, October 3-5. Artists, food producers, vintners, brewers and more, handpicked from across the region, create the festive energy for a […]

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

“Pumpkin Spice” season has officially begun (well, it’s been here for a few weeks already!), and is there anything better? I admit once the air becomes cool and wispy with hints of fall, I begin to feel much more in my element again. I do love […]

43rd Healthy Living Expo October 19

By Susan Hunt-Bradford

Join me at The Healthy Planet’s 43rd Healthy Living Expo on Sunday, October 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Webster Groves Rec Center, 33 East Glendale Road. This vibrant community gathering brings together health enthusiasts, wellness advocates, and eco-conscious individuals who share a passion for […]

By Diane K. Wilson

When life feels heavy, our energy often tells the story before our words do. Frequency energy work is a way of tuning into that story—bringing your body, mind, and spirit back into alignment. But how do you know if this type of healing is right for you?

Here are some questions you can ask yourself. […]

By Jean Ponzi

Spider Ma’am

I’ve heard you’re never more than three feet from a spider, anywhere on Earth. Shoutout to the life force of spiders, whose adaptive persistence stars in the drama Web of Life.

One spring a spider spun up housekeeping around my kitchen window. This diligent arthropod cobwebbed together the stems of my rosemary plant, […]

By JB Lester

As the long hot Summer wanes, the goldfinches snatch the last of the coneflower seeds. The drought has turned the grasses brown and crispy. The last of the tomato harvest is coming in and the yellow roses take on a pink hue. As the autumn equinox is upon us, a new member of […]

By Jasmin Acosta, Healthy Planet Staff Writer

The labels we wear whether given to us by others, or ones that we have claimed ourselves can shape the way we navigate through the world. Labels influence our self-worth, our relationships, and the choices we make. Some labels empower us and others trap us in outdated versions of […]

By Diane Keefe

We hear the word “sustainability” everywhere these days—on television, in social media posts, and in casual conversations. But what does it really mean? In my book Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners: The Complete Guide to Year-Round Organic Gardening, Lower Grocery Bills, and Stress-Free Growing, I talk about sustainability in terms of food, composting, and […]

In the late 1970s, Marylen Mann visited several senior centers around St. Louis and observed older adults sitting idly around, working on rudimentary crafts and playing bingo. At that time, little thought was given to creating meaningful programs for aging adults.

After those visits, Mann remarked, “We can do better for older adults.” In 1982, with […]

By Linda Wiggen Kraft, Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor

Fall gardens are the best in my opinion. There is a full exuberance of flower colors and shapes along with riotous red, orange and yellow leaf colors. Fall’s bright blue asters along with yellow goldenrod invite pollinators to the feast. Roses greet the cooler days with […]

By Deborah Rogers, Green Schools Coordinator for Missouri Gateway Green Building Council

Photo: Crestwood Elementary School

Missouri Green Schools (MGS) announced its 2025 honorees, recognizing 33 schools across Missouri for their commitment to improving the health and wellness of students and staff, lowering their environmental impact, and providing place-based education.

MGS is a state level recognition and support […]

By Steven Davies, Healthy Planet Columnist

So, over the years, I’ve attempted to take things like glass bottles and turn them into flower vases and even drinking glasses. I would paint flowers or trees on them to create the vases while I would cut the tops off and then sanding the edges to make the glasses.

The […]

When doctors told Gary Bates he had less than six months to live, the world around him seemed to collapse. A rare and often fatal disease, AL Amyloidosis, had left him with failing organs and little hope. Hospice care was recommended—the final stop for many facing the end of life. But for Bates, it was […]

Missouri’s premier gathering for outdoor recreation is back. The Gateway Outdoor Expo + Summit will return to the St. Charles Convention Center on November 14-16, promising its biggest and most immersive experience yet for adventurers, nature lovers, and industry professionals alike.

“We’re thrilled to bring the outdoor community together for our eighth expo this fall,” said […]