What? Yes, you read correctly. A new film is shifting our perspective. When we hear about climate change we may think of harsher storms, flooding, or extreme drought. Those are the immediate consequences of weather on land and sea. But few…
Equal Exchange: Environmental and Social Justice in Food Production
Luckily we have a solid foundation when we want to choose healthier food, grown without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, and produced without thousands of potentially harmful ingredients and additives such as colorings, preservatives, flavor enhancers, or GMO’s,…
This is Your Brain on Nature From a Scientist’s Point-of-View
If you live in a city and spend a significant amount of time on your devices, this show is for you. New research has found that a cell phone is addictive, literally. The best antidote? Nature! The temperatures are warming,…
5 Healthy Sugar Substitutes: A Handy Guide to Keep in Your Kitchen
It’s no secret that refined sugar and artificial sweeteners pose major health risks. To take the holistic route, use concentrated sweeteners sparingly so that blood sugar levels can remain stable. For daily sweet treats, choose fresh, seasonal fruit. For baking…
Chasing Coral is a Must Watch Film on Oceans and Climate Change
Climate change affects all of us. In this podcast episode, we are entering a world that many of us will never witness. The stunningly beautiful world of coral reefs. Like tropical birds underwater, corals are strange, incredible. We will learn…
A Seasonal Guide to the Gift of Produce
Trying to find an original gift for the food lovers on your list? Why not give a delicious seasonal gift that keeps on giving…the gift of produce? The Gift of Produce Here is a list of seasonal fruit or vegetables for each month…
What Can the Seasons Teach Us About Life?
I had lunch at Fish. the other day, one of my favorite hang-outs on the water’s edge in Sausalito, California, which serves sustainable seasonal seafood caught with rod and reel by local fishermen or with their own boat. What’s so…
Plant Perennials to Nourish Your Garden Year-Round
Written by Acadia Tucker My dark winter nights are generally spent curled next to a fire devouring every seed catalog that can fit into my mailbox. Dreaming of the tomatoes, peas, and corn I’ll plant in the spring helps me…
3 Ways to Stay Hydrated…That Aren’t Water
Hydration is essential to health. Thus, it’s critical to know of alternative ways to stay hydrated that go beyond just water. When our bodies do not get enough caffeine and sugar-free fluid, we can experience any of the following symptoms:…
What is Holistic Chiropractic Care? An Alternative to Traditional Medicine
Most of us live in an urban environment, where we sit at our desks and drive in our cars. Most of us have a fairly sedentary lifestyle, and that may have consequences to our overall physique, our posture, and consequently…
