Scholar of Indian Religion and Hindu Tantra Leads Weekend Program in Westwood

World-renowned scholar and meditation teacher Dr. Paul Muller-Ortega will hold a Sadhana Satsang and a formal initiation into Neelakantha Meditation from April 11 to 13, at The Center at Westwoods, in Westwood. Read More »

Conference on Urban Farming to Bring Boston Food Community Together

The 2nd Annual Massachusetts Urban Farming Conference (UFC), a forum to share knowledge, information and ideas regarding urban farming, will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., March 8. Read More »

Muscle Response Testing Helps Kids with Food Allergies

Muscle Response Testing (MRT) is a great technique for determining exactly which foods trigger allergic reactions or sensitivity. Read More »

Take It with You : Gluten-free Recipes

Three easy Gluten-free recipes for on the go. Read More »

Pet Health Insurance Company Helps Animals and Their Caregivers

The Healthy Paws insurance plan covers injuries, illnesses, genetic conditions and emergency care. Read More »

Tweet those Fitness Goals: Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies. Read More »

GMO Labeling Movement Heats Up in Massachusetts

Five bills requiring some form of GMO labeling bills are currently in committee in the Massachusetts legislature. Read More »

Apprenticeship Programs Teach How Herbs Can Heal

Two local herbal schools, The Boston School of Herbal Studies and CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, offer Apprenticeships and Advanced Training Programs for anyone interested in learning more about how the energies of herbs help heal the body, mind and spirit. Read More »

Local Food Superstars

A sampling of some groups and businesses making the Boston local food scene thrive. Read More »

GROTON WELLNESS: Holistic Dental Care and More for Total Well-being

Groton Wellness includes a medical practice and therapeutic spa, a farm-to-table café and detoxification and wellness education programs. Read More »

Healthy Food at Boston’s Front Doors

Boston home deliveries of local and organic fresh fruits and vegetables have customers clamoring for more. Read More »

Active Isolated Stretching Can Relieve Aches and Pains

The Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) method of muscle lengthening and fascial release is a type of stretching technique that provides effective, dynamic, facilitated stretching. Read More »

Groton Wellness Welcomes Dr. Gerry Dembrowski, DC, and Grace Ramsey Coolidge

Groton Wellness, a growing and vibrant organization consisting of a holistic dental and medical practice and a wellness spa and café, welcomes Dr. Gerry Dembrowski, DC, and Grace Ramsey Coolidge, a licensed mental health counselor, to its practice. Read More »

Carolyn Romano Certified as Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner

Carolyn Romano, owner of Bliss Healing Arts, in Maynard, is now a certified Mind-Body Medicine Practitioner. Read More »

Free Workshops on Ideal Protein Weight Loss Method

Joyce Strong, RN, BSN, of Ideal Weight-Total Well Coach, presents free workshops on the Ideal Protein Weight Loss Protocol, Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Read More »

Gluten-Free and Traditional Italian Fare at Porcini’s in Watertown

Porcini’s Italian Restaurant, in Watertown, now caters to customers seeking gluten-free choices. Read More »

CEU Courses for Massage Therapists at Visions HealthCare

Visions HealthCare is hosting continuing education courses for massage therapists and bodywork professionals at their Dedham location. Read More »

Something GUD Opens Year-Round Indoor Farmers’ Market in Somerville

Something GUD's brand-new facility includes a year-round indoor farmers’ market. Read More »

Contemplative Fellowships for Educators Offered this Summer

The Hemera Foundation is partnering with retreat centers nationwide, including Karmê Chöling in Vermont, to provide fully funded residential meditation retreats this summer for K-12 educators and current M.Ed. students. Read More »

Free workshop on Technique for Determining Optimal Nutrition

Kristine Jelstrup, LMT, CBK, of Central Square Health and Wellness, in Cambridge, is offering a free workshop on the Morphogentic Field Technique (MFT) from 7 to 9 p.m., March 20 Read More »

Letter from Editor

Natural health advocates know that good health begins with eating healthful foods, the theme of this month’s Food Trends issue. Read More »