September 2020

Food Safety is Everyone’s Business

Meet Andrea Somers, a certified nutritionist , certified COVID-19 contact tracer and corporate flight attendant, is also a ServSafe instructor and proctor. Her business is named Food Safety Training & Exams. She provides specific training focusing on the importance of a comprehensive knowledge of food safety procedures in the workplace. Read More »

All-Natural Home Health Care Goes Mobile

Nature's Wellness offers full medical assessments, aromatherapy, Raindrop Therapy massage, detox sessions, steam therapy, deep breathing exercises, customized nutrition and wellness plans. The online shop carries health food, essential oils, food, clothes and more. Read More »

Wellness Chiropractic Care from Dr. Randy Bryant

Doctor of Chiropractic Randy Bryant has been providing quality chiropractic health care in Ocala for more than 20 years, improving the lives of many from around the world. Read More »

Tiny Homes Are the Future

Cornerstone Tiny Homes builds the only small footprint foundation homes that are also Florida building code compliant. Read More »

September 2020

The September issue is here! Read More »

Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens

Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive. Read More »

Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out

The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives. Read More »

Cilantro Pesto

This five-ingredient vegan recipe for Cilantro Pesto is an easy, healthy twist on the classic sauce. Read More »

Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis

Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker. Read More »

Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation

An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects. Read More »

Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age: Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times

Healthy ways to cope with the stress the pandemic has placed on mental and emotional health using self-care and compassion strategies to build up confidence, courage and positivity. Read More »

Finding the Right Tune for Pets: Music Calms the Animal Soul

The mood of dogs and cats can be improved by hearing the right kind of music. Here are some research-backed musical selections to help your pet become calm, relaxed and stress-free. Read More »

Happiness Helpers: Five Ways to Be More Positive

We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion by taking these 5 steps to train our brains to look for the good more often, leading to increased levels of happiness. Read More »

Mask Eco-Disposal: How to Dispose of Antiviral Wear

Eco-friendly, sustainable ways to dispose of discarded antiviral protective face masks in a safe, responsible manner to avoid littering the planet. Read More »

Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms

This vegetarian recipe for Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms is the perfect healthy appetizer that can be prepared in no time. Read More »

Natural Antivirals: Help in Staying Strong and Healthy

Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe. Read More »

Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal

A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. Read More »

Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change

Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future. Read More »

Oak Wood Extract Can Lessen Post-Surgical Effects

Study finds oak wood extract can help with stress, energy, mood and the ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities in women recovering from hysterectomy surgery. Read More »

Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural

A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. Read More »

Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness

Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Read More »

Raising Resilient Kids: How to Help Them Bounce Back

Mindful strategies to help parents build up resiliency in children in order to deal with challenges, overcome difficulties, be less fearful and anxious and more confident and empathetic. Read More »

Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause

Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women. Read More »

Sandra Marinella on the Healing Power of Writing Our Stories

Award-winning teacher and author Sandra Marinella discusses using stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience and move beyond negative thoughts and emotions. Read More »

Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine

Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more. Read More »

Spinach & Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds

This healthy, vegan, gluten-free recipe for spinach and grapefruit salad incorporating toasted pumpkin seeds can aid in digestion and invigorate the senses. Read More »

Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic

Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted. Read More »

Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery

Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator. Read More »

Yoga for Every Body: Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility

Adaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. Read More »