Hibiscus and What it Can Do for You
Have you ever really looked at a Hibiscus? The beauty of this flower is compelling. Most people recognize this flower as a tropical flower, in fact it is the state flower of Hawaii. In...
My Dear Elmer
For several years I had the pleasure of house sitting a cat named Elmer. He was handsome and charismatic, like Marlon Brando; unfortunately, as he grew older, also his body mass index got close...
Optimal Health and Wellness for our Optimal Pets
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...
5 Adaptogens For Building Stress Resilience
Adaptogenic plants assist your body in developing increased stress resilience. If you're anything like me, you might use some more "stress support" at this precise moment. So, what is it that makes a plant...
Milo’s Story
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...
The Green Man’s Guide to Life
Eight days after my husband's death, I had my first dream as a widow.
I walk up a wooden staircase and see a giant man sitting naked in a claw-foot porcelain bathtub with water up...
EarthTalk®| September 2020
Dear EarthTalk: Is it true that being around a waterfall makes you feel good? – S.B., Lewiston, ME
The notion of waterfalls making you happy is often viewed as an “old wives’ tale,” but there...
Your Animal’s Unconditional Love for You
You know that look your dog or cat gives you, the one that drips with acceptance and adoration? Yeah, that's the stuff! Those of us who share lives with animals enjoy such daily experiences...
Our Divine Blueprint: An Interview with Rev. Carol Parrish, Ph.D.
Long recognized as an inspired spiritual leader, Rev. Carol Parrish has stimulated many people to rejoice in their oneness with God. Her presentation of the esoteric aspects of early Christianity, free of doctrine and adornment,...
The Healing Sounds of Nature
A friend of mine says this time of year is when her ears are happiest because she wakes to the sound of birds singing. She also enjoys the soft patter of rain hitting her...
EarthTalk® | Jume 2020
Dear EarthTalk: A friend's dad said it was such a shame that video gaming causes so much global warming, but I don't see the connection. — Jake, Windham, VT
The connection between video gaming and...
Banana Slug & Earthworm
An excerpt from Speaking with Nature
Banana Slug (by Llyn)
Imagine strolling on a mossy trail in a dense, wet forest. You breathe in the freshly scented air, rich in oxygen and negative ions. It is...
Paws & Reflect
Pets are family members who also have become essential home workers. Without them, managing life during a pandemic would be infinitely more stressful and a lot less fun. Empty cages at shelters attest to...
Pets Love Herbs
There are some wonderful herbs that can help our smaller, furry, feathered or scaly family members. Giving them a gentle herb as a first course of action can save a trip to the vet....
Natural Vibrations
It’s easy for global events to sway our emotions from recurring highs and lows. We need to find ways to stay in higher vibrations to balance our emotions, which harmonize our mind, body and...
Reawakening our Innate Eco-Intelligence
Green Lifestyles Have Become Trendy
Green Lifestyles Have Become Trendy In today’s world, it has become somewhat trendy to live a “green life.” More and more people are beginning to create a “green lifestyle” by...
EarthTalk® | September 2019
Dear EarthTalk: If the world is running out of fresh water, why aren't we desalinating more ocean water?
-- H. Smith, Providence, RI
The protagonist of Samuel Taylor Coleridge's 1798 lyrical ballad "The Rime of the...
