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...
A Journey of Healing, Nourishing Ourselves and Nurturing Our World
I had always been conscious of my own healing journey, dealing with severe health challenges in childhood, mainly affecting the lungs. I wasn’t aware of it at the time. Still, I was able to...
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...
Know Your Omega 3 Index
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...
Improve Your Health by Optimizing Vitamin D
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...
How Healthy Nutrition Influences the Harmony in Marriage
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...
EarthTalk® | October 2018
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...
How Food can Nurture the Soul among presentations at Benedictine Center
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...
Gina Citoli presents … A Cabaret of Consciousness: A Special Earth Day Performance
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...
What does it mean to follow Vegetarian Diets when you are a Man in...
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...
Food First: Here’s to Your Health
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...
Food First: Starting the New Year Off Right
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....
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...
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...
Food First: Delicious, Nutritious Soup for Cold Months
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...
Spirit Leaves: Not Yet Vegan
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...
Ten Ways Specific Fermented Foods can improve Your Life
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...
