The entire conversation about sustainable agriculture, food, and plant-based medicines is huge, convoluted, and full of – may we say – intentional errors? There are trillion dollar interests at stake between the agricultural and the pharmaceutical industry, and yet, medicinal…
A Guide to Therapeutic and Natural Healing with Essential Oils
Imagine there is a new world out there, a different dimension, right at your fingertips, that you could enter at any time, that can bring you joy, and pleasure, and healing. That world exists, and we will dive into that…
An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth To Power – Official Trailer
In An Inconvenient Sequel: Truth to Power, Former Vice President Al Gore continues his tireless fight, traveling around the world to train an army of activists and influence international climate policy. Cameras follow him behind the scenes — in moments…
The Forks Over Knives Guide to Plant-Based Recipes for Kids
We all know that a diet rich in organic fruits and vegetables and unprocessed, whole foods is the foundation for overall health and well being. And we also know that even before children are born, they are already exposed to…
Authentic Vegan Ranch Dressing – Yes, It’s True!
Dress up your veggies with this vegan ranch dressing. We love it over butter lettuce and shiitake mushrooms or as a dipping sauce for collard wraps. It’s a delicious way to enjoy protein and veggies together and, when eaten as…
Organic Pancakes with Fresh Fruit: A Sunday Morning Ritual
Every Sunday, I have a morning ritual of making organic pancakes. Nothing fancy, but always well thought out when it comes to the final outcome. Sometimes I make the batter from scratch, but if not, I use an organic buttermilk…
How to Build Your Own Independent Farmstead and Live Off the Land
Many people, especially young folks, dream of owning their own small piece of land. To live off the land, self-supported, away from the stresses of the city. To live a lifestyle of peace, based on a deep relationship to nature…
What Rachel Carson Has Taught Us About Environmental Protection
Under much scrutiny from chemical companies, environmentalist and activist Rachel Carson released her book, Silent Spring, on September 27th, 1962. It shook the public and brought the environmental world into focus. Environmental protection became a real, ongoing topic, and what…
Endive Spears with Herbed Cheese and Sundried Tomato Tapenade
People are often attracted to the shape and color of Belgian Endive Spears, yet when it comes time to prepare them, they’re stumped about the best way to enjoy them. The structure of endive spears makes them a perfect transport…
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…