Menopause is a Normal Transition in a Woman’s Life

Menopause, a point in a woman’s life 12 months after her last period, still seems to create angst because of all the negative stigma that has been attached to it over the years. Read More »

Age-Reversing and Regeneration Retreat in Mexico

An advanced age-reversing healing and quantum regeneration retreat with pioneering doctor in psychology and holistic health Aurora Juliana Ariel, Ph.D., a leader among a team of experts in cutting-edge stem cell therapies, will take place from January 17 to 23, 2024, in Cancun, Mexico. Read More »

Beneficial Herbs for Perimenopause and Menopause

Many women find that these natural approaches provide relief to their symptoms, or at least enough to avoid pharmaceuticals, without the risks and side effects of conventional treatments. Read More »

Caloosahatchee Mindfulness Events

Caloosahatchee Mindfulness will present many online and in-person events in our area this month. Read More »

Ensofic Reiki and the Spirit World

Licensed Massage Therapist Renee Walsh, owner of Alchemy of Love and Truth, in Naples, is trained in Ensofic Reiki. A spiritual healing art with roots in Japan. Read More »

Global Unity Gathering Hosts Sai Maa

Awakened Life will present a Global Unity Gathering, featuring interacting and engaging with Her Holiness Sai Maa, from December 14 to 17 at the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort. Read More »

Keeping Pharmaceuticals Out of Our Environment

Operation Medicine Cabinet is an effort to educate the community about how to properly dispose of unused medications and the potential consequences when people fail to dispose of them properly. Read More »

Local Awakenings: Living a Holistic Lifestyle

In her early 20s, yoga training sparked a gradual succession of awakening moments during the years that followed for Christina Carlin, owner of the Ayurveda, Massage & Yoga Institute, in Naples Read More »

Mystic Faire Returns in November

The 20th anniversary fall Mystic Faire is set from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 25, at Etudes Dance Studio, in Naples. Read More »

New Location for RB Institute in Fort Myers

The RB Institute, Inc., owned by C. Robyn Filkill-Berry, recently relocated to 12651 McGregor Boulevard, Suite 500-502, in Fort Myers. Read More »

Reader Spotlight: Ann Smith

Meet Naples resident, Ann Smith. Read More »

Self-Care for Perimenopause and Menopause

Self-care during perimenopause and menopause can significantly ease the transition into the glorious years of no longer having a cycle. Read More »

Staying in the Flow

Every month, I’m amazed when I see how our talented graphic designer Michele Rose has joined all of the individual puzzle pieces into a cohesive and beautiful new edition. Her artistic magic and brilliant problem-solving skills are evident on every page. Read More »

Take the Plunge for Better Health at Purely You Spa

To herald the addition of two anti-aging treatments, the Cold Plunge and Glo2Facial, along with other new services early this month, Purely You Spa, in Naples, will host an H20 and Bubbles Launch Party at 5:30 p.m., October 18. Read More »

A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Read More »

Beetroot and Orange Miso Soup

Warm up with this beautiful and nutrient dense miso soup. Read More »

Birds Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Nests

Magpies and crows in Scotland, Holland and Belgium are using metal spikes—originally intended to deter bird perching—to build their nests. Read More »

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations. Read More »

Critical Ocean Current May Be Near Collapse

According to a new analysis from the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system has become slower and less resilient. Read More »

Delicious, Easy Three-Bean Chilli

A hardy and healthy recipe with a vegan sour cream. Read More »

Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. Read More »

Earth Has Tilted Due to Groundwater Pumping

A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the pumping of groundwater impacts the tilt of Earth’s rotation and further exacerbates climate change. Read More »

Fermented Foods for Brain Health

Research has shown that eating fermented foods may have long- and short-term impacts on brain function, such as reducing stress. Read More »

Hair Tapping

New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized in Korean and Japanese hair spas. Read More »

Judge Rules for Youths in Climate-Change Trial

In a landmark climate case in Montana, a group of young people has emerged victorious. The judge ruled in Held v. Montana that the state's failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. Read More »

Lasagna With Tofu Ricotta and Veggie Bolognese

A delicious vegetarian lasagna with veggie Bolognese and dairy free ricotta. Read More »

N95 Masks May Cause Cardiopulmonary Overload

For certain people, extended use of an N95 mask may be problematic, and that is what Chinese researchers set out to study in a randomized clinical trial published this year in JAMA Network Open Read More »

Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary. Read More »

Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Read More »

Taurine Offers Longevity Potential

Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart. Read More »

Teachers Face Big-Tech Challenges and Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the education sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning experiences and teaching assistance. Read More »

The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. Read More »

The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso. Read More »

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient Healing Wisdom

Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions. Read More »

Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. Read More »

Winter Squash Risotto

Put those garden leftovers to good use with this winter squash risotto and delicious broth. Read More »

Yoga for Prostate Cancer Patients

According to the American Cancer Society, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with six in 10 of these cases in men 65 years and older. Read More »

Free Livestream Advanced Screening of Major Alzheimer’s Film

Narrated by Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé and directed by Hideyuki Tokigawa, the film will be live-streamed on KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), on October 14. Read More »