October 1: Minds are in overdrive as October begins. The waxing Capricorn Moon is energizing a thought provoking square between Mercury and Jupiter. Late night denizens may find their imaginations soaring. By dawn lofty goals are tempered by the Moon’s…
Dan Satterfeld drew on his wealth of TV news experience to tell his audience that they already had a powerful weapon at their disposal. "The best way to complain that will have the biggest impact?...Trust me. I worked in TV for 45 years. Nothing you do will have a greater impact. Nothing."
As the scales, symbol of partnership-oriented Libra remind us, balance, justice and harmony are delicate propositions. In these challenging times let’s do our best to keep Libra’s promises of peace, love and understanding at heart.
We can’t make every healthcare and beauty product ourselves, but many products we can make at home, and lower our exposure to toxins. This allows one to customize any product to exactly what they need, especially for those with allergies and sensitivities that commercial products can make worse.
The Natural Living Expo is New England's premiere holistic health event. Now in its 18th year, the expo features 200 exhibits, 60 free workshops, guided meditations and healthy food vendors.
Pet Rock Fest features live music, performances and games for kids, author signings, Pups in the Air Frisbee Dog Team, photos of your pets, animal mascots, vegetarian food court, games for kids, demonstrations, exhibits, and vendors.
Pilates fosters focus, strengthens memory, and helps regulate stress responses. In a world saturated with constant stimuli and distractions, this practice becomes more than exercise; it becomes a tool for sustaining mental clarity and emotional resilience.
What gives honey its healing power? The natural healing properties of honey begin with the work of honeybees and their carefully maintained environments. Bees collect nectars from plants, where they add their own enzymes during the collection and storage process.
'One and done' dose of LSD keeps anxiety at bay, says the results of a rigorous new study published in JAMA, which finds a single dose of LSD can ease anxiety and depression for months, paving the way for bigger, more rigorous studies supported by pharmaceutical companies.
Salt is immersed in customs, lore, and superstitions everywhere you turn. Even today spilling salt is considered bad luck, but tossing a pinch over one’s shoulder is said to avert harm and bring good fortune.
From a sociological perspective, astrology is fascinating precisely because it straddles categories. Rather than a set of cosmic beliefs, many people treat astrology as a tool — part spirituality, part cultural practice, part entertainment and part language for understanding themselves and others.
Buying a cemetery plot where I can have a green burial, on the other hand, proved to be surprisingly affordable and will allow my body, once no longer in use, to decompose as quickly and as naturally as possible, with minimal environmental damage.
The one change that worked: I abandoned my cynicism – and joined Europe’s biggest gay choir. It was a testament to the power of being seen – and heard – for who you really are.
The greatest threat to the medical industry isn’t a competitor. It’s the informed individual, someone who no longer waits to be “saved,” no longer accepts decline as normal, and no longer forgets that biology was built for resilience.
If you’re one of the 63 million Americans who went hiking last year, chances are you’ve found yourself needing to go, with no toilet in sight. Aside from personal inconvenience, why is this such a big deal?
Vulnerability is not weakness. It is a gift. Every time we unwrap it in front of others, we show them it’s safe to be human too.
Every step in the coffee process, from farming to brewing, has an environmental cost. But with thoughtful adjustments, that cost can be reduced. Whether you’re buying beans or choosing a brewing method, choose options that reflect your sustainability goals.
Sleep isn’t passive — it’s a spiritual practice. Each night, when you close your eyes, you surrender control. You embody humility. You say, without words: the world doesn’t rest on my shoulders.
The benefits of meditation range from alleviation of daily anxiety to a deeper sense of self-acceptance. When we sit in meditation, we are actively taking care of ourselves in a truly nurturing way. There is never a bad time to meditate. You can start right this moment.
Although it’s discouraging to see the EnergySTAR program potentially cut, it’s valuable for households to make an effort to improve their energy usage or buy energy-efficient appliances, in whatever steps possible for them.
Our skin tells the story of our life. Skin is a symbol of vulnerability and strength, boundary and belonging. It is our frontline with the world — an energetic and physical barrier that communicates who we are.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has validated Kenya as having eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) or "sleeping sickness" as a public health problem, making it the tenth country to reach this important milestone.
If anxiety has been making you feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ashamed, I want you to know this: you are not broken; you are not weak. Your system is doing its best to respond to stress, change, and inner conflict. That response can be honored rather than feared.
Your immune system has many methods of keeping your body safe. One prominent part of it is the lymphatic system, which contains specialized tissues called lymph nodes positioned throughout your body.
It’s hot on Florida reefs and not just the water, as rare coral sex — a once-a-year phenomenon when Florida’s reef-building coral colonies simultaneously release tiny bundles of eggs and sperm — is celebrated as a hopeful sign.
Artificial turf fields have been rising in popularity as a low-maintenance (no mowing or watering) alternative to natural grass. Can you set the record straight about whether artificial turf is actually bad for our health and/or the environment?
Think of boundaries not as rigid rules, but as rhythms of the heart. When we stretch ourselves too thin, our body whispers with exhaustion, our mood frays, and resentment quietly builds. When we dare to say no, our body exhales, our shoulders drop, and we begin to feel whole again.
September 1: Before dawn retrograding Saturn returns to the mysterious realms of Pisces. Events from this past spring may be revisited. A fuller understanding of a recent loss or setback could also occur. Such newfound clarity may resolve an ambiguous…
No one wants to spend time fighting their health insurance company. Many people feel they don’t have the knowledge or stamina to do it. But if you’re denied for a preventive service, it may be worth it. Health Care Helpline helps you navigate the health system hurdles between you and good care.
Hypnosis has carried an air of mystery. For some, it conjures images of stage tricks; for others, it is a doorway into forgotten or hidden realms of memory. But can the information uncovered in this altered state of consciousness really be trusted? Remarkable cases suggest the answer is yes.
Protesters stretching across an 8-mile span linked hands and formed a human chain creating a symbol of solidarity against the Trump administration Saturday afternoon in central Ohio. Organized by Indivisible Central Ohio, the group wanted people to know they’re not alone.
Double down on your positive future and our collective future on Earth by bringing only your highest visions consciously into focus as much as possible every day. Choose it moment by moment. Choose it powered by solidarity.
To thrive as a sensitive, you must build a life that nourishes you — not one that depletes you. Choose environments that feel good, not just look good. Be selective about the energy you allow in your space. Prioritize time alone and deep rest.
Do you sometimes wonder if you’ve made a mistake in your life, ending up in the wrong place at the wrong time? But what if it’s all divinely orchestrated at the soul level, and you’ve never made a mistake? What if the seeming chaos we see is part of birth pains and evolving consciousness?
We often imagine “rock bottom” as a dramatic crash. In reality, it is quieter and heavier. It can happen after a divorce, a financial collapse, the loss of a loved one, or as so many of my fellow Ukrainians know too well, through the destruction of war.
Pelvic discomfort, bladder leaks, and chronic constipation are signs your body is asking for help. Yet millions of women brush these symptoms aside, assuming they’re just part of aging or the aftermath of childbirth. That…
What our brains really need is some much needed time off from concentrating. By not consciously focusing on anything and allowing the mind to drift, this can reduce stress and improve cognitive sharpness. This can often be easier said than done.
Joy and relief as lotus flowers bloom again in Kashmiri lake after three decades. Although lotus stems had not been visible in Lake Wular for years, the roots had probably remained dormant – buried under layers of silt. As the silt was removed, the plants started re-emerging.
Along with the use of essential oils in aromatherapy, the practice of smudging is a tradition that has been maintained for thousands of years, since human beings first discovered fire and how to use it for their own purposes.
In addition to industrial projects, the loss of biodiversity through deforestation and the subsequent extinction of animal species decreases food sources and the supply of traditional medicine. Citizens and governments must make efforts toward preserving the cultures and homelands of hunter-gatherer groups.
These tools don’t replace honesty, vulnerability, or emotional maturity. But they help create the internal space where those qualities can emerge. They unstick the patterns that keep couples spinning in circles.
As the internet has become more integrated in our daily lives, few would describe it as a place of love, compassion and cooperation. Study after study describe how social media platforms promote alienation and disconnection.
The closer you live to a golf course, the greater your likelihood of developing Parkinson's. Specifically, your odds nearly double when residing less than a mile from these chemically maintained spaces compared to living further away.
In Arkansas, a new medical school has just opened that aims to train a new generation of doctors on preventative medicine and whole-health principles. It was dreamed of and financed by arguably the world’s wealthiest woman—a Walmart heiress.
Working with your health is basic maintenance, and it is fun to notice how your physical body reveals your feelings and thoughts; your body is a miraculous temple of spirit. When you expand the field of your body, you will learn how to move better in 3D, to navigate well in space and time.
August 1: Hitting one’s stride takes persistence and poise this morning. The tense first quarter Scorpio Moon is testing both Mercury and the Sun, while Venus is at odds with Saturn. Delays, disappointments and mounting frustrations add to anxious moods.…
While supporting and nurturing animals helps them physically and spiritually, it also helps us on the path of ascension, and can also inspire awakening in others.
Renewable energy sources, such as solar power and battery storage, have helped keep power on in New England, even during peak demand on the hottest day of summer. Based on Acadia Center’s findings, as much as 22% of power usage in New England on June 24, 2025 came from behind-the-meter solar.
How is it that we have traded the very happiness of our lives together for lives dictated by an incessant and interrupting machine? We do it by buying into a reality that says this is how it is now. We do it by allowing ourselves to be talked into things that don’t actually feel good to us.
Once you understand what’s pulling mosquitoes in, you can start to shut those signals off. Whether it’s your choice of skincare, your wardrobe, or the invisible markers on your skin, small changes dramatically shift how often you’re targeted.
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