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Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More »

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Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets

What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more. Read More »

Earth Animal Presents Donation to the Connecticut Food Bank

On March 9, Earth Animal, a holistic pet store in Westport, had the great pleasure of presenting a truly large check to the Connecticut Food Bank—a donation of more than $37,200 Read More »

March 2021 Letter From Publisher

As we come into the month of March, I am reminded that the shorter, darker days are behind us. While the cold winter months have their own benefits, there is nothing quite like the month of March. Read More »

Sedona Art Brings Art Supplies and Community to Ridgefield

Marge Courtney, owner of Touch of Sedona, in Ridgefield, has just opened Sedona Art next door, which is now open at 450 Main Street. Read More »

Organic Landscaping Company Accepting New Clients

Currently accepting new clients in the Fairfield area, Organic Ways & Means (OWM) is a 100 percent organic landscaping company that only uses electric machinery Read More »

Original Pet Portraits by Artist Cristina Sarno

Local mixed media artist and painter Cristina Sarno specializes in painting pet portraits with flair and originality. Read More »

Organic Krush Focuses on Organic, Delicious Meals for Family in Westport

In November, Organic Krush, known as a Lifestyle Eatery, opened its newest location, at 374 Post Road East, in Westport. Read More »

Apply for Holistic Shamanic Practitioner Training Program

For the seventh year in a row, Deana Paqua of Embody the Sacred will offer a year-long Holistic Shamanic Practitioner training program perfect for Reiki practitioners, bodyworkers, counselors and spiritual seekers, starting in October 2021. Read More »

Help Teach Parenting Classes with Saint Joseph Parenting Center

Saint Joseph Parenting Center (SJPC), a non-secular nonprofit in Stamford which focuses on protecting the child and strengthening families by providing parent education resource support, is seeking assistance with its general parenting program. Read More »

Izzi B’s Allergen-Free Bakery in Norwalk Won Coveted Spot on PETA’s Top Vegan Sweet Treats

Izzi B’s allergen-free bakery at 22 Knight St. in Norwalk recently won a coveted spot on PETA’s just-announced Top Vegan Sweet Treats list—one of only a handful of bakeries around the country selected for recognition. Read More »

Tips for Healthy Skin: Combating Sun Damage and Puffy Eyes

The skin is the largest human organ and its health is of no less importance than the health of other organs. But how can we know that our skin is healthy? What are the indicators of skin health? Read More »

Engagement – the E in Positive Psychology

In this series, we’ll hear from Ann C. Reeves about aspects of Positive Psychology. This month, she continues with the “E” of the Positive Psychology acronym, PERMA-V. Read More »

The Ayurvedic Path to Healing: Respecting the Body’s Own Intelligence

Ayurveda is the oldest medical system in the world. Practiced in India for over 6,000 years, Ayurveda believes the body has its own intelligence and innate healing powers. Read More »

Healing Rooms: Making Room for Sustainable Self-care with Feng Shui

Creating a life we don’t want to run away from includes creating spaces within our homes for self-care. Focusing on areas such as the bedroom, kitchen and repurposed rooms can help us further our healing journey using feng shui principles. Read More »

Black Rock Holistic CBD: Home-Grown Hemp for a Superior Product

Under the 2018 Farm Bill, the production of hemp was authorized in the U.S., and hemp and hemp seeds were removed from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s schedule of Controlled Substances. Read More »

A New Garden Model

The following excerpt is from Nigel Palmer’s new book, The Regenerative Grower’s Guide to Garden Amendments: Using Locally Sourced Materials to Make Minerals and Biological Extracts and Ferments (Chelsea Green Publishing, August 2020) and is reprinted with permission from the publisher. Read More »

Jeff Tkach on Regenerative Healthcare

Rodale Institute Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach discusses a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare. Read More »

Honey bee on plant

Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret

Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees. Read More »

Overweight obese dog needing to go on healthy diet to lose weight

Canine Obesity: When Doggies Need Diets

How to determine the ideal weight for dogs and healthy ways to achieve weight loss through proper nutrition, including fresh organic raw food, diet and exercise. Read More »

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