There’s a lot of confusion out there when it comes to things like butter — especially grass-fed butter — and cooking oils. From margarine to butter to coconut oil and olive oil, figuring out which ingredients to add to your kitchen cabinet can feel incredibly overwhelming. Margarine is one of the most common ingredients out …
Keeping fruits and vegetables clean is an important step for making sure they’re safe to eat, yet it’s easy to skip or rush through. A quick rinse under the tap might seem enough, especially with organic produce. But it’s not just pesticides that can be an issue. Bacteria and germs can cling to the surface, …
Amanda Mack was preparing for another chapter in her college volleyball career when a sudden medical crisis changed everything. The 20-year-old athlete had recently transferred to the College of the Holy Cross and was looking forward to competing for the Crusaders, but a rare blood disorder left her fighting for her life within weeks. Mack …
For Hiyab and Wuhbto, ordinary childhood activities once came with extraordinary medical challenges. The sisters were born in Ethiopia as craniopagus twins, joined at the head and facing opposite directions, before traveling thousands of miles for a surgical procedure that would take more than 24 hours to complete. In February, surgeons at SSM Health Cardinal …
As winter approaches, the chill in the air often brings with it the season of sniffles and sneezes. For many, this means stocking up on over-the-counter medications to combat the dreaded cold and flu. However, a growing number of people are embracing natural remedies to fortify their immune systems before illness strikes. Among these remedies, …
When schools in California’s Sausalito Marin City District return to session this August, they will be the first in the nation to serve their students 100 percent organic meals, sustainably sourced and free of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). More than 500 students at Bayside MLK Jr. Academy in Marin City and Willow Creek Academy in …
Kids these days are drawing quite the bad rap. We’ve all heard the familiar complaints, they’re always on those darn phones, they just don’t pay attention and where oh where is the respect? Though, perhaps it’s time to cut the kids some slack and examine the root issues. Truth is, the foundation for developing well-adjusted …
In the animal kingdom, certain behaviors are instinctual and natural. Polar bears thrive in the cold of the Arctic, sloths move slowly through the trees, and orcas live in the ocean. Similarly, human babies are biologically designed to sleep close to their mothers. This isn’t a matter of opinion—it’s simply a fact based on biology …
Are you interested in getting fit, but at a loss for where to start? Well, you’re in the right place! You don’t need a gym or equipment of any sort to start on the road to better health. All you need is a willingness to challenge yourself, and the desire to stick with it. A …
Your pantry may be bare at home, and your grocery store shelves may be empty, but Florida farms are having the opposite problem. There are many Florida farms with too much produce and no place to sell it. But now, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) is offering to solve both problems …
People tend to enjoy owning pets of various kinds. Some people like dogs and cats while others lean towards much bigger friends: horses. Studies are done all the time to determine the benefits of owning different kinds of pets, such as a recent study that was just completed in Western North Carolina, Northern Virginia, and …
Dear Reader: These are extraordinary times we’re living in, and while we’ve always got an eye toward health and wellness, sometimes it’s not just about calories and fat grams. Self-care might look like an over-the-top carpet picnic in the living room, or sweet treats that aren’t normally a part of your diet. We believe that …