Heart disease is the number one killer in America. When you think of heart disease, you might automatically think of high cholesterol. But did you know that about 50% of the people who have...
I recently ran my own vitamin D test. There is a simple, accurate test now available that only requires a finger prick and 3 drops of blood. It makes it easy to get an...
Believe it or not, food is a love language, and sadly, it may not be spoken very fluently by many people. Food could be one of many ways to make sure you and your...
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that the Monarch Butterfly is on the brink of extinction? How did we let that happen? -- Alex Degeneres, Cincinnati, OH
While the mighty Monarch Butterfly may not be...
Dr. Norman Wirzba, professor of theology and ecology at Duke University Divinity School, is coming to St. Paul's Monastery in Maplewood to make several presentations at the Benedictine Center. These presentations will focus on...
If the Earth had a voice this groundbreaking one-woman musical would be it. It stars Mama Earth who is force to be reckoned with! She is part motivational speaker, wise woman, Broadway diva and...
Last week for the first time after a year interval, I pulled myself together and went to a gym. I wanted to do everything right this time. That's why I opened my wallet wide...
What do you like to have for breakfast? Are you stuck in a rut and ready for something new? Or maybe you are looking for an afternoon snack to give you some energy! In...
The New Year is a great time to assess where you are at in your life, to look at what seems to be working and to acknowledge what may not be working so well....
Nutrition and exercise play such a huge role in health, not just for humans, but for animals, as well. Our pets rely on us to make the right decisions for their health throughout their...
It all started five years ago when Milo, our beloved Bichon, began showing signs of slowing down. At that time, he was 10 years old.
Mom, at 75 years of age, lived upstairs in a...
Whether I'm concocting a new recipe or searching for a new recipe to try, I aim for one that is both delicious and nutritious! My family enjoys this simple soup and I hope yours...
Once, on a plane, a woman sitting beside me related how she lived on a farm in Wisconsin. Every morning, the sheep would come up to the porch to be petted as she and...
An excerpt from the book The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life
The following are 10 ways specific fermented foods can...
My mother adopted a 7-month old Yorkie a few years ago and I instantly fell in love with her. Before my mom brought this playful, cuddly, little fluff ball into our home, I had...
Did I ever imagine I would become a tree hugger? Someone who talks about energy and stuff? A person who considers disease your body's way of communicating discord? Ten years ago, never in a...
An incredible amount of evidence exists for the support of a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. We could go into living a life free of animal cruelty, the health aspect, or the humanitarian route. We...