Apr 28, 2017
With 100 miles of new bike lanes already, Chicago is now moving to build floating, solar-powered paths along the Chicago River to create an auto-free commute.
The helium balloons released into the sky at special events often come down in ocean waters, where they damage the digestive tracts of fish, dolphins, whales and sea turtles.
Ikea’s new line of “no waste” products includes cabinet doors made partly of recycled plastic bottles, a chair made of recycled plastic and wood, and vases made of recycled glass.
All of the electric trains in the Netherlands are now running on energy generated by wind turbines, transmitted via high-voltage power lines.
Airbnb, an economic lifeline for many of its hosts, is encountering legal pushbacks from hotels concerned about the competition and from cities concerned that it removes affordable housing from the market.
It’s now legal to swap and collect seeds in California, making it the fourth state to loosen 80-year-old industrial regulations that hamper non-commercial seed libraries.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist
Around the globe, women are organizing to bring compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building solutions to critical social, economic and environmental problems.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig
Soy, rice, hemp, almond, coconut—with so many plant options to cow milk available we need a guide to the pros and cons of each.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By April Thompson
We can be truly terrific grandparents when we both adore the grandkids and nurture their parents.
About 7.4 billion pounds of dirty plastic baby diapers pile up in landfills each year, yet cloth diapers offer clear environmental and cost advantages and even help with potty training.
Apr 28, 2017 ● By Barbara Pleasant
Some of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. Whether potted or in the garden, these herbs thrive in hot weather.
Apr 01, 2017 ● By Bente Goldstein
These days, connecting to the planet doesn’t happen automatically–but we can change that.
Apr 01, 2017
The new location is scheduled to open on April 4 and will offer a dry salt therapy chamber, as well as reflexology and much more.
Wellness EXPO Lake Country, hosted by Abundant Joy Yoga & Wellness, will take place at the Oconomowoc Lakes Plaza from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., May 6, and feature more than 60 vendors.
Extreme Kleaner, a nontoxic, biodegradable, multi-purpose cleaner and degreaser product line now found in major retail and independently owned hardware, grocery and variety stores.
The changes to the free app, which has already been downloaded by 40,000-plus users, will make keeping up with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever.
This skin care spa will feature an extensive line of acne-safe skin care, makeup and anti-aging products. Services include facials, microneedling, peels and waxing.
CORE El Centro will host the CORE Momentum 2017 fundraiser on Thursday, May 11, at the Italian Community Center.
This weekend workshop takes place at The Institute of Beauty and Wellness from May 5-7, and will include experiential lessons in meditation, aromatherapy, mindful eating and sound healing.
Published monthly, The Inner Voice (TIV) is a free, 24-page e-magazine filled with inspiration for healing the body, mind, spirit and house.
The book E.A.T.: An Unconventional Decade in the Life of a Cancer Patient, written by organic food advocate Kathy Mydlach-Bero, covers her battle with two aggressive cancers and her struggle to recover from debilitating treatments.
We are intrinsically connected to the Earth, and we are globally interconnected with each other.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Randy Kambic
The environmental advocate and author explains why only policies that acknowledge our need for nature enable us to thrive economically, physically and emotionally.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Shawn Messonnier
Enzymes are essential to the digestive health of dogs and cats and can aid ills ranging from vomiting to arthritis to shedding.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Terry Tempest Williams
A child, accidentally marooned in a cave, feels her fear morph into wonder—a lesson that nourishes her for life.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Lisa Kivirist and John D. Ivanko
In all climates and terrains, native plants offer more attractive, lower maintenance, planet-friendly alternatives to monoculture turf lawns.
Mar 31, 2017
Concerned citizens will unite on April 22 for a March for Science in Washington, D.C., and locations around the world to call on leaders and policymakers to enact evidence-based standards in the public interest.
Spanish athletes that ran barefoot for 12 weeks during a study saw positive changes in their foot rotation while running and landed more often in a desirable mid-foot position.
People that drink more water in the course of a day tend to eat less, especially fat, sugar, and sodium, a University of Illinois study found.
Heart-attack patients that underwent chelation therapy to remove heavy metals from their blood suffered fewer heart-disease events than a placebo group.
Australian scientists report that sage appears to preserve memory by inhibiting changes to an enzyme that’s key in cognitive functions.
Young Finnish children that tend to be sedentary showed lower reading scores than peers that are generally physically active.
In a Harvard Medical School study, patients with chronic neck pain that practiced tai chi won the same reduction in pain as those doing conventional neck exercises.
With 30 percent of shark species threatened with extinction, island nations are establishing bans on shark fishing in surrounding waters.
To replace plastic consumer waste, innovators have created a food wrap made of milk casein and a six-pack ring made of barley and wheat.
From Paris to Athens to Seattle, cities are struggling to counter vehicular pollution with car-free days and other strategies.
From New England to the West Coast, forests are under attack from an army of invasive insects that may eat several native tree species to extinction.
Spurred by rising consumer demand, organic farmland in the U.S. increased 11 percent in two years.
A South African girl has designed a super-absorbent polymer made of recycled avocado skins and orange peels that can store reserves of water hundreds of time its own weight.
We can give a helping hand to vanishing species of butterflies by planting blossom-rich landscapes.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Linda Sechrist
Seniors, cancer patients, athletes and babies each need specialized forms of therapeutic massage that take into account the unique aspects of their conditions.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Judith Fertig
By knowing what the terms on egg cartons mean, we can pick fresh, delicious eggs produced by hens raised in humane conditions.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By April Thompson
As Earth’s oceans continue to decline with disastrous consequences, youth around the world are joining forces to fight pollution and influence policymakers.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By John D. Ivanko and Liam Kivirist
Smart energy technologies make our homes healthier, more comfortable and more affordable, all while helping our home planet.
Mar 31, 2017 ● By Aimee Hughes
Spring is a fine time to lace up our running shoes and head for the road or trail; maybe even start training for a community race.
Feb 28, 2017
Light of Grace, a Miracles Center, has opened the Annex, a Healing & Spiritual Education Center adjacent to the chapel building that is devoted to a variety of healing modalities, events and classes.
The 10th annual Dare to Be Aware Fair will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 25, at the Sister Joel Read Conference Center, at Alverno College.
Those interested in supporting locally grown, farm-fresh food can meet Wisconsin farmers, learn about community supported agriculture from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 11.
Ananda Acupuncture & Healing Center will be giving a talk entitled Authenticity and Connection Through Angelic Energy, at 11 a.m. on March 25.
Victory Garden Initiative will hold the ninth annual Great Milwaukee Victory Garden BLITZ, the nation’s largest garden-building effort, from May 13 to 27.
