The Grace of Abundance
Five Practices to Create a More Abundant Life by Meriflor Toneatto Abundance means plenty—a flowing of love, vitality, wealth, joy, prosperity, success and more. GRACE is an acronym representing five...
View ArticleAlice Robb on the Transformative Power of Dreams
by Randy Kambic We know that sleep is good for mental and physical health, but whether dreams can play a role is a fascinating topic. When we journey into that state, science journalist Alice Robb...
View ArticleWelcome to Your Digestive System
by Allan Tomson Each year, more and more people are turning to a holistic approach in healing the body. One area of interest is the history of treating the gut and the implications of having...
View ArticleSummer Eating
The Herbal Connection by Kajsa Nickels Summer is an ideal time to add a healthy dose of fresh, organic herbs to make cool salads, luscious smoothies and other hot-weather eats and treats. Herbs are not...
View ArticleLetter From the Publisher
Dear Friends As I write this letter—the day after an outdoor barbeque for Father’s Day—I am anticipating how fun July is for us in the Washington, D.C. area. Schools are closed, the pools are open and...
View ArticleHelp for Home Gardeners
Extension Agents at Your Service by Yvette C. Hammett Many home gardeners readily list flies, wasps and beetles among the “pests” in their gardens. However, many of these are actually pollinators that...
View ArticleThe Pure Joy of Play
Why Kids Need Unstructured Fun by Ronica O’Hara Not so long ago, kids would be shooed out the door to play and told to return home at meal time. But the rising use of digital devices and kids’ highly...
View ArticleToning the Vagus Nerve
Relief for Pain, Anxiety and Inflammation by Marlaina Donato Research is helping doctors connect the dots between seemingly unrelated conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis,...
View ArticleYou Are What You Digest
Elizabeth McMillan, CNS, LDN The old saying, “You are what you eat.” is commonly thrown around to suggest that your dietary choices will reflect your waistline, which is partially true. The old saying...
View ArticleCrops in the City
Urban Agriculture Breaks New Ground by April Thompson The average American meal travels 1,500 miles to reach its plate, according to the nonprofit Center for Urban Education About Sustainable...
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