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Nixing Monsanto: Guatemala Just Says No

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Following widespread public protests, Guatemala repealed a law that formerly gave Monsanto the right to plant its genetically modified seeds in ancestral lands.

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Food Fight: College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Students can increasingly find healthy, sustainable options and locally-sourced food in their dining halls.

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High Harvest: Indoor Gardening is Looking Up

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Huge indoor farms relying on vertically stacked trays are producing 100 times more food per square foot than traditional methods while using 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power.

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Critter Cuisine: Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Eating insects may invoke an instinctive yuck factor, but bugs are packed with nutrients and protein.

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Corporate Conscience: Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Already, 40 percent of the energy for Unilever’s multinational operations comes from green sources, and it aims to solely use renewable sources worldwide by 2030.

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Surging Organics: Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

As organic produce becomes more popular and available, Costco has become its number one seller in the U.S.

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Whistleblowing Allowed: Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Citing the First Amendment, a judge has overturned an Idaho law that criminalizes surreptitious investigations into animal cruelty.

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Fossil-Fuel-Free: Food Trucks Go Solar

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

This summer New York will lease 500 solar-powered foods trucks to vendors that currently consume petrochemicals to drive, power equipment and cook food.

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Efficient Cook: Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM

Kitchens can easily be energy hogs, but strategies such as using convection ovens, slow cookers and pot lids can reduce the monthly utility bill.

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Color Me Calm: Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM ● By Avery Mack

We don’t have to be kids to once again take up coloring pages of inviting graphics that induce calm, improve fine motor skills and enhance our creativity.

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Nighttime Parenting: Fostering Healthful Sleep

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM ● By Stephanie Dodd

Up to 70 percent of American children have problems sleeping at night, but some simple steps help them get more shut-eye.

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The Eyes Tell Our Story: How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Doctors schooled in functional medicine and other holistic approaches use eye exams to detect underlying conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.

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Land Manager Allan Savory on Holistic Pasturing: How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM ● By Linda Sechrist

Large herds of roving cattle can restore dried-up grasslands, converting them into fertile CO2-sinks that both feed us and reduce greenhouse gasses.

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Taste the Rainbow,: Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies

Feb 29, 2016 01:54PM ● By Judith Fertig

While about half of America’s vegetable consumption is stuck in a rut of tomatoes and potatoes, supermarket aisles overflow with exotic and healthier options.

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Mindful Minutes for Little Ones: Yoga Helps Kids Focus and Relax

Jan 29, 2016 08:43AM ● By Julianne Hale

Children's developing bodies and minds respond to yoga on a deep level, both on and off the mat. Here is how kids can get started practicing yoga to reap the many health benefits.

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5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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