Stay Well This Winter: Steps and Supplements for Immune Support

We are now at a critical time in the pandemic. The holidays have come and gone; many people may have been exposed to viruses unknowingly. We need to be prepared as we move through the winter months. Read More »

WELLthier Living: Online Healing Resources at KnoWEwell.com

KnoWEwell is bridging that knowledge gap by creating a centralized online destination with the latest evidence-based research and connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, people’s health and the health of the planet. Read More »

Boston Hospitals Using Integrative and Holistic Therapies

Wherever treatment is received, be sure to ask if holistic treatments and therapies are available to complement one’s care. Read More »

A Healthy Start to a New Year: Fresh Start Market Opening in Franklin

When it opens, Fresh Start Market will be stocked with items from more than 3,000 farms and producers covering six New England states and a few key selections from New York. A butcher shop, fish counter (including a lobster tank), a bakery and floral shop are situated alongside aisles and refrigerator walls housing produce, staples and ready-to-eat food made from only clean ingredients. Read More »

Newly Released CDs for Healing

Choose from World Peace, Invite Spirit into Dreams, A Mid-Winter’s Transformation, Crystal Singing Bowls and Winter Solstice, among others suitable for different times of the year. Read More »

Community Choice Electricity Holding Informational Webinars

This program will provide Bostonians with greater local control over the electricity that powers their homes and businesses. The webinar will discuss how the program works, how residents and businesses of Boston will benefit, the electric rates and renewable energy content offered by the program and key features of the program. Read More »

Elaine Blais Releases 3 Secrets to a Kickass Life Book

Imagine a world where you give yourself permission to live the life you dream of, without feeling shame or guilt for doing it. The book is a primer, a starting point, to step out of the confines of conventional thinking and self-imposed limitations Read More »

2020 Sustainable Business of the Year Awards to Celebrate Local Businesses

The Fifth Annual Sustainable Business of the Year Awards Virtual Celebration, organized by the Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts, will feature WBUR’s award-winning host Robin Young in conversation with leading local businesses in Massachusetts committed to sustainable, equitable and inclusive economy. Read More »

Don't Look Back

Reflecting on what 2020 taught me, I’ve concluded that I’ve learned a lot about how to live more in the present moment as opposed to looking back at or lamenting the past and even anticipating into the future. I’m appreciating adopting a bit more of a balanced approach that keeps me closer to where I am and where I want to go next as a way to stay more grounded and focused. Read More »

Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children. Read More »

Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria. Read More »

Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change. Read More »

Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies

Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora. Read More »

Frugal Wellness: Healthy Living on a Tight Budget

How to live healthy on a tight budget by setting up a self-care plan, shopping nutritious foods wisely and spending less on gym memberships without sacrificing wellness. Read More »

Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. Read More »

Healing Pets Holistically: Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes

Combining both conventional and holistic medicine, integrative veterinarians get to the root cause of conditions in dogs, cats and other pets. Read More »

Healing the Whole Child: Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds

Holistic pediatricians apply evidence-informed, natural, integrative approaches to healing children, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors for overall well-being. Read More »

House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

Ways to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more. Read More »

Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations. Read More »

Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More »

Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being. Read More »

New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles. Read More »

Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study. Read More »

Questions for Pediatricians

Advice to follow and questions to ask when seeking out a pediatrician to care for the health and well-being of your children. Read More »

Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing

Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life. Read More »

Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. Read More »

Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century. Read More »

Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps. Read More »

Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions

Physician Terry Wahls discusses the groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol she developed that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states. Read More »

Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety

When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels. Read More »

Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever

For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product. Read More »

Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years. Read More »