Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens

Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive. Read More »

Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives. Read More »

Cilantro Pesto

This five-ingredient vegan recipe for Cilantro Pesto is an easy, healthy twist on the classic sauce. Read More »

Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis

Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker. Read More »

Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation

An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects. Read More »

Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age: Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

Healthy ways to cope with the stress the pandemic has placed on mental and emotional health using self-care and compassion strategies to build up confidence, courage and positivity. Read More »

Finding the Right Tune for Pets: Music Calms the Animal Soul

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free. Read More »

Happiness Helpers: Five Ways to Be More Positive

We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion by taking these 5 steps to train our brains to look for the good more often, leading to increased levels of happiness. Read More »

Mask Eco-Disposal: How to Dispose of Antiviral Wear

Eco-friendly, sustainable ways to dispose of discarded antiviral protective face masks in a safe, responsible manner to avoid littering the planet. Read More »

Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms

This vegetarian recipe for Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms is the perfect healthy appetizer that can be prepared in no time. Read More »

Natural Antivirals: Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe. Read More »

Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. Read More »

Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change

Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future. Read More »

Oak Wood Extract Can Lessen Post-Surgical Effects

Study finds oak wood extract can help with stress, energy, mood and the ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities in women recovering from hysterectomy surgery. Read More »

Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. Read More »

Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Read More »

Raising Resilient Kids: How to Help Them Bounce Back

Mindful strategies to help parents build up resiliency in children in order to deal with challenges, overcome difficulties, be less fearful and anxious and more confident and empathetic. Read More »

Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women. Read More »

Sandra Marinella on the Healing Power of Writing Our Stories

Award-winning teacher and author Sandra Marinella discusses using stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience and move beyond negative thoughts and emotions. Read More »

Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic

Study finds that loggerhead turtles are attracted to ocean plastic they've confused as food, causing 1,000 to die each year from consuming plastic or getting tangled up in it. Read More »

Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more. Read More »

Spinach & Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

This healthy, vegan, gluten-free recipe for spinach and grapefruit salad incorporating toasted pumpkin seeds can aid in digestion and invigorate the senses. Read More »

Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted. Read More »

Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator. Read More »

Yoga for Every Body: Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

Adaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. Read More »

Life Beyond Diagnosis: The Hero’s Journey of Choosing Your Healing Path

The impact of receiving a major health diagnosis is among one of the most stressful events in an individual’s life, comparable to losing a loved one or an unwanted job loss. The news is inevitably followed by a hero’s journey, for it must be undertaken alone, no matter how others might try to share the burden or provide valuable and necessary support. Read More »

Self-Discovery Is Why We Are Here: An Inward Journey of Awakening

There is a massive disconnect for most of us between our authentic self and the way we show up in the world; between what we would like to be doing with our life and what we actually do, between what we long for and what we “have”. Read More »

Well-being in Eight Seconds: Hone Your Emotional Intelligence

Sitting in my doctors’ office, I had no idea both of us were about to have a most pivotal moment. She put my face in her hands and said, “You just look so pathetic.” Read More »

A Conversation with Dr. Henry Sobo: Integrative Medicine for Optimal Health

We sat down with Dr. Henry Sobo of Optimal Health Medical in Stamford to learn more about his approach to keeping patients happy and well. Read More »

HydroMassage in Stamford

Haute Healing Oasis in Stamford now offers HydroMassage, a revolutionary massage bed that uses powerful heated water jets to melt away tension, stress and soreness. Read More »

CANCELLED: 39th Annual Artisan Fair in Redding

On Saturday, September 26 from 10am to 4:30pm, First Church of Christ Congregational Church in Redding Center welcomes the public to its 39th Annual Artisan Fair Read More »

Harvest Moon Fundraiser at Pratt

On Saturday, September 12 from 5 to 8pm, New Milford’s Pratt Nature Center will host a fundraising event for adults in the field. Read More »

Munay-Ki Rites in Ridgefield

This month you can join shamanic healer Mikki Baloy to receive the nine Munay-Ki blessings from the Q’ero mystics of Peru. Read More »

Wilderness Skills Program for Adults

Parents often ask instructors at Two Coyotes Wilderness School, “How can I learn and experience all the things you teach my child?” Read More »

Self-Care Retreat at Enders Island

BYODestiny is holding an Emotional Self-Care Retreat at Enders Island on October 24 from 9am to 3pm. Read More »

Letter From Publisher September 2020

The past five months have been exhausting and stressful for us all, in different ways and with varying degrees of difficulty. I don’t know about you, but lately I have been feeling overwhelmed and just plain tired of everything. Read More »