Located in the middle of charming Kirkwood, Missouri among many restaurants, shops, a bustling farmer’s market and of course the famous Kirkwood train station.
Sidewalk shoppers stop in daily to visit Sarah Wood the owner. Sarah says, “Since opening in April, I’ve received wonderful feedback from the community. I love explaining to my customers that they […]
By Don Fitz
After more than two decades of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in our food, what have we learned?
What are GMOs and how did Monsanto get to be the world’s largest producer? Throughout the existence of GMOs, putting foreign DNA into food has raised serious questions. Do GMOs in food pose a danger to human […]
The 2nd Annual Food & Farmer’s Explo offers Food Samples, Fashion Show, Talks, Nutrition Info Meet The People Who Grow Your Food Sept. 18, 10am-4pm at Webster Groves Recreation Complex
Last year’s event drew over 1000 visitors in just 6 hours and a bigger crowed is expected this year,” said J.B. Lester, publisher of The […]
Everyone from licensed health professionals to the general public should be interested in connecting Energy Medicine to the best of Western Medicine. Simon Yu, MD believes we should “Think differently to correct the underlying problems that cause our illnesses.”Dr. Yu has put together professionals from Australia, Germany, Canada and several states in the U.S. discussing […]
By Gretchen Morfogen
The food news of late has reason for concern. There is no arguing that our leaders in Washington are failing miserably at getting their act together and finding a cohesive balance in order to attain results of any kind that benefit the common man. That being said the focus that seems more like […]
By Leah O’Donnell; Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
As the summer comes to a close, it seems life gets hectic again and figuring out what to have for dinner seven nights a week can be daunting. The Art of Entertaining, located at 8796 Big Bend Boulevard in Webster Groves, MO has the perfect solution for you. Family […]
NEW EXHIBITS
August 26-September 23
ELLEN FEIN ROSENBAUM: PHOTOGRAPHY
Closing reception, Sept. 23, 5-7 p.m.; May Photography Gallery, 8300 Big Bend; 314-246-7673 www.webster.edu/maygallery.
Through September 22
VISIE VAN AMSTERDAM
Dutch-inspired posters by UMSL design students returning from Amsterdam; Gallery Visio on UMSL campus;314-516-6690.
Through October 15
No Limitations:A Mixed Media Fiber Show
Fiber work by Suzanne Galli Koenen; Norton’s Fine Art & Framing, 2025 […]
By Michelle “Mike” Ochonicky
Healthy Planet Arts Editor
September signals the opening of school, the opening of a (hopefully!) cooler season and, best of all, the opening of new exhibitions and performances.
Have you ever wanted to collaborate with an artist to create a piece of art that draws public attention? What would it be like to say […]
By Cathy Burkemper
Q: Right before my menstrual cycle, my breasts become extremely painful and tender. I can even feel tiny little bumps in them. Should I be concerned?
A: Any time you feel something abnormal in your breasts, I recommend seeing a physician. More than likely, you are experiencing fibrocystic breasts. This is a very common […]
Webster University will host award-winning British journalist Jack Shenker at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3, in Moore Auditorium, 470 E. Lockwood. The free lecture is open to the public.
A correspondent for the United Kingdom’s Guardian newspaper as well as a wide range of other magazines and newspapers, Shenker made headlines around the globe earlier this […]
By Dr. Doug Pernikoff, DVM
College is upon us and depending on our living conditions, many students look for appropriate pets to keep close to their heart.
Humans bond with animals, and vice versa. At home, we may have traditional pets like dogs and cats. However, as students head for college, they often search out a replacement […]
If you are a physician or practitioner using conventional diagnoses with conditions that Western medical science finds difficult to cure, or even labels as “incurable,” then you will want to know about Bio-Cybernetic and Energy Medicine for your practice. Eastern medicine has understood energy flows in the body for 4,000 years. Energy Medicine measures these […]
by Kathleen Logan Smith, Executive Director Missouri Coalition for the Environment
In this column, we’ve been learning more about the U.S. Farm Bill, the package of legislation that impacts our food system- what is grown, how it’s grown, and how much it costs. The Farm Bill, or the Food Bill as it should be known, is […]
By Simon Yu, MD
Death is part of life. Modern medicine saves lives. At least, I like to believe that, but death by medicine? Death by (Modern) Medicine written by Gary Null and Carolyn Dean is not what you may have in your mind. I have just read their books, Death by Medicine by Gary Null […]
By Dr. Alethea Eller
Have you wondered, “Maybe this is just how God made me?” Yes, it is possible that you may be on a quest of perfection. It is also very possible that your body is changeable. Read on.
Your body functions on a “divine design”. Your body perceives stimuli and responds accordingly, just as it […]
By Randall C. Flanery, Ph.D.
One third of all Americans are overweight, despite all of the diet books, exercise regimens, and the latest celebrity advice on how to rapidly lose pounds and look like a movie star (really, Heidi, 14 hours of exercise a day?). For some people, the extra weight they carry is more than […]
These gardening pros look forward to the cooler weather of fall. Read what inspires them.
“I love the Fall season. The lack of humidity and the cooler crisp air is a real invitation to get out and enjoy what Mother Nature has to offer us, especially after such a brutally hot, humid summer. The birds […]
The St. Louis Public Library has the perfect way to help everyone get healthy and stay healthy. The Baden Branch, 8448 Church Road, hosts its Fourth Annual Living Life Expo! on Saturday, October 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It’s FREE and open to the public. The Expo! features healthcare professionals who will answer […]
By Alan and Sally Cina, Rolf Structural Integrators
Structural Integration, the work of Dr. Ida Rolf, is a systematic approach to releasing the tensions and torques in the body so that it is aligned in gravity. Often the body feels and responds like it did when we were younger. The work is slow and methodical covering […]
By Jean Ponzi
Saturday, September 24, 9am-5pm Missouri Botanical Garden
Celebrate sustainable living and explore ways to maintain your personal and family health – and a healthy planet. This event combines features gathered since 2002 as the EarthWays Green Homes Festival with three years of the Garden’s Healthy Planet-Healthy You Festival. The day will be packed with […]
By Craig Jung, StLouisGreen.com Healthy Planet Green Living Editor
Finally, fall is on its way here, and with it comes all the great events we are used to seeing every September!
The Green Homes Festival you might remember from last September is a little different this year. It is the Green Homes and Great Health Festival, and […]
In easy and super-effective way to “green up” your home is with lighting. Because lighting accounts for a big chunk of US electricity usage – up to 34% – it’s a great place to focus when you’re looking for a place to start reducing your environmental impact, and making changes is relatively simple and cost […]
September 4 & 11
Beginning T’ai Chi Class
The St. Louis T’ai Chi Ch’uan Association, a not-for-profit organization based in Webster Groves is starting a session for beginners Sunday, September 4 & 11 at 10:00 am. For information, call 314-961-1355, or check the website: www.taichistlouis.org.
September 6-11
WITS BACK TO SCHOOL COMPUTER
AND FREE SALE
For the second year, WITS is […]
with Heather Hawk, Healthy Planet Fitness Writer
When referring to our fitness regimen, success is usually defined as reaching our goals whatever those goals may be. Life has a way of taking us off course and therefore distracting us from achieving success. In my experience, there are a few key elements that can help keep you […]
By Jamila Owens-Todd, Naturopathic Doctor
As we evolve and expand as a society, we also increase our toxic load of overstimulation. We all understand that the chronic exposure to chemicals promotes dis-ease but what do we do about it? Many have struggled with being exposed to heavy metals, candida overgrowth or even food allergies. The question […]
A child dies every six seconds from malnutrition and related illnesses according to reports by the World Health Organization. St. Louisans are invited to help address this critical need at a community event on October 14 and 15 at the The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center, a not-for-profit working to eradicate malnutrition and preserve the […]
By Missouri Votes Conservation
Do you ever get frustrated that the quality of our air, the health of our streams, and the wellbeing of our ecosystems are taking a back seat to big corporations in Missouri? That self-interested entities like Big Oil, Big Coal and Big Ag dominate the conversation in Jefferson City and, more importantly, […]
By Tom & Carol Braford
The Blind Venetian will be one of the first charter businesses to open at Culver Way Ecovillage. The name comes from the fact that this fusion enterprise will be physically located on Olive Street directly under the portion of the original Art Craft Venetian Blind Manufacturing Company sign that includes those […]
by Ann Lapides, Sugar Creek Gardens
Just when you thought all the fun was over, the late season perennials and shrubs begin to entertain us.
Just released, the U.S. National Arobretum’s new introduction ‘Duet’ Beautyberry, Callicarpa, delights us with profuse white berries that are sprinkled among its rich white and green leaves. Does well in sun to […]
By Debbie Haikal, the Common Sense R.N.
Death begins in the gut” according to Nobel Prize winner Dr. Eli Mitchnikoff. It seems remarkable, but the little creatures living inside of you have been linked to everything from allergies, to arthritis, acne, candida, obesity, rashes, foggy brain, sinus issues, vaginal infections and more. All of these have […]
By Cheryl Wasserman, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor
How do you feel about yourself after you discover that you polished off a bag of potato chips when your intention was just to “have a couple”? What do you say to yourself when you try on the jeans that fit great just a few months ago […]
By Dr. Rosa Kincaid, MD, FAAFP
One of my most interesting stops during my frequent trips to Ghana was visiting the home of Dr. Gottlieb Kofi Noamesi, A well- renowned botanist and expert in tropical medicine and the healing properties of plants, the doctor owned an herb store full of neatly packaged supplements which were remedies […]
By Pat Tuholske, Naturalist
In a recent trip to the city to run errands and put my mom’s flower garden to bed, I took note of every animal I saw or heard.
In my 100 mile round trip I encountered:
Horse Herd grazing roadside field
Cows munching hay bales in pasture
Black Snake slithering along shoulder
Honey Bee held captive by […]
By Shaneice Thomas
The first step to understanding naturopathic care is realizing that your body is its own healer. It is also important to recognize that prevention is the key to optimal health, which is more than the lack of sickness. Board Certified Naturopathic Doctor, Christy Jenkins is passionate about helping people become ambassadors of their […]
By Colleen Rohm Healthy Planet Lifestyles Editor
In August when the temperature in St. Louis reached over 100 degrees, my husband, Matt & I dropped our 3 children off with their grandparents in Indiana and boarded a plane to beautiful San Francisco. This was our first (of many to come) visit to this city. Vacationing without […]
There’s no doubt about it. Times are tough. And it takes a toll on you. Politics, taxes, healthcare, finances, war, teenagers… you get the picture. Now is the time to enjoy the little things in life. Circle the wagons and remember what brings you the most comfort and joy. So here are some things that […]
The Whisnant Family proudly presents Rain Crow Ranch, American Grassfed Beef. As 6th generation farmers, Mark and Patricia Whisnant, DVM, along with their six children oversee every aspect of production from our family farm to your plate.
Rain Crow Ranch, located in the rolling hills of the southern Ozarks has successfully combined science with the artesian […]
By Linda Wiggen Kraft Healthy Planet Green & Growing Editor
Of course in St. Louis, it is never springtime in September, but this year we need to make it feel like it. If it has not been the hottest summer of record, it certainly felt like it. Not only was it uncomfortable for people, there have […]
By Nancy Smith, secretary, Farm to Family Naturally
Since we at Farm to Family Naturally’s Sappington Farmers Market began sourcing all-natural local meats when we opened in July of 2008, the availability of alternative meats has increased exponentially. Our first offerings were products of some of our store farmer/owners. Ranchers’ All-Natural source-verified beef and Heritage Acres […]
By Gretchen Karros
TOPIC OF THE MONTH: Ashrams (Spiritual Centers)and is a continuation of last month’s topic about Amaji at her Ashram in Kerala, India.
Before going into this month’s article, it seems that now is a time for an explanation of the true meaning of what an “Ashram” is. This is a quote from a book […]
The Taste of St. Louis is one of the region’s most anticipated events, drawing a crowd of close to 350,000 over the three day weekend. In addition to being the most anticipated food event of the year, the Taste is becoming widely known as the most eco-conscious.
The Taste cracked open EGS (Event Greening System) in […]
By Michael Rehme, DDS, CCN (Certified Clinical Nutritionist)
Are your teeth “connected” to other parts of your body? In other words, can an abscessed or infected tooth actually cause a problem somewhere else, say your lower back, sinuses, stomach or even your heart?
Focal Infection Theory (FIT) is the idea that a local infection affecting a small […]
By Dr. Vera Gabliani, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist
Good communication is the cornerstone of a healthy relationship with your child, gives her a positive view of herself and serves as her foundation and model for good relationships throughout her life. When you truly listen to your child, you communicate to her that she is understood, valued and […]
By Christine Kniffen, MSW, LCSW, Therapist & Relationship Coach
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Do you suffer from Validation Starvation? By that I mean an ever-present feeling […]
By Linda Spradling
Thermography, via the use of an infrared camera, gives us information relating to vascular activity, inflammation, lymphatic activity, hormonal dysfunction and other “functional” abnormalities within the body. Annual thermograms are used as a screening tool to identify changes that occur over time while still in the stages of early development and before there […]
By Doug Nissing Owner, Green Friendly Gardens
Water conservation can be a hard sell in St. Louis since our summers seem more often filled with floods rather than droughts. Just because we seem to have an abundance of this precious resource in our rivers doesn’t mean that we shouldn’t give serious thought to monitoring use of […]
By Nihal S.DeSilva, PhD and Tipu Sultan, MD Environmental Health & Allergy Center, EHAC-St. Louis, MO
Environmental Health Signals and Epigenetic Medicine (Epigenome) may top all other forms of Preventive Care:Early Detection Of Epigenetic Changes In Preventive Medicine Require the Deciphering of ‘Evidence-based’ Biomarkers Using the Rapid Diagnostic Techniques of Raman Spectroscopy.
We are at the threshold […]
By Shiela Fazio, Holistic Therapist
We all can feel bogged down by our perception of being judged as less than perfect. Sometimes we feel it comes from strangers, family members, in-laws and co-workers but the most damaging judgments are those that come from inside. Our deepest fears of inadequacy, loneliness, and disconnection lead to a drive […]
By Cindy Gilberg
At the August ‘Wild Ones’ (www.stlwildones.org) native landscaping meeting, we toured a couple of native plant gardens in Maplewood. Despite the sweltering heat and lack of rain, the plants were thriving, blooming and full of pollinators, butterflies, and small birds. With so many species available in the native plant palette, choosing which ones […]
By Linda Hoff, Licensed Esthetician, Certified Wellness Consultant and Certified Sugaring Practitioner
What do all women want at this time of year? Better make that any time of year? All together now, INCH LOSS and CELLULITE REDUCTION! We are all looking for that magic solution to smooth, tighten and tone our bodies and skin. And, while […]
By Karen Klaus
Operation Food Search Nutritionistas inspired by Colors of the Fall Harvest Upcycled Fashion Show Planned For Sept. 18 at Food & Farmer’s Expo. Operation Food Search.
Local hunger-relief leader, Operation Food Search, partnered with RUNG, a boutique featuring upcycled clothing, for a fashion photo-shoot at Wayside Community Garden in Normandy, one of the local […]
Glenda Moore who has been a Waldorf Kindergarten teacher for many years is now offering Children’s Art Classes for 5, 6 and 7 year old children. Held on a Thursday morning from 9 am to 12 noon, the class will encompass a truly creative artistic experience as well as a closely guided social play experience […]
By Rev. William Mitchell,
Pastor First Baptist Church and Director of Mitchell Institute of professional Hypnosis is a pastor,my training in seminary had been very traditional. When I was approached about learning to use hypnosis to help people,I called a psychologist that belonged to my church. My psychologist friend said, “Hypnosis is great! I use hypnosis […]