Holistic Pet Care:

It All Begins with Food

Dr. Sue Swanson sees a large variety of health issues with pets as they come into her cats-only veterinary clinic. It’s no surprise to her that most of the issues stem from diet.

Feeding Healthy Habits

A 10-Step Guide for Helping Children Thrive

Today’s barrage of junk food ads can easily influence kids for the worse, but 10 strategies, including visiting farmers’ markets, teaching cooking skills and implementing device-free family meals, can help them choose to eat better.

Beyond Sustainability

Regenerative Agriculture Takes Aim at Climate Change

Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon.

Aysha Akhtar on Our Symphony With Animals

Through her personal story as a survivor of childhood abuse and the stories of others, the neurologist demonstrates the scientific bond between animals and humans—and how they can heal each other.

21st Century Parenting

Preparing Kids for the Future

Today’s kids live fast-paced, technology-driven lives, which is why it’s critical for parents to strike a balance between accepting modern advances and teaching kids timeless virtues.

Take It Easy on the Eggs

High Intake Increases Mortality

Savor Cherries to Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk

Reduces Health Threats

Eat Plants to Live Longer

Diets High in Vegetables Increase Longevity

Use Probiotics to Shed Pounds

Reduces Body Weight and Fat Mass

Awakened Living Offers Monthly Wellness Membership Packages

Awakened Living, a progressive clinic in alternative medicine, has added Monthly Membership Packages for Healing and Wellness to their array of services.

Farmers’ Markets:

It’s August in Minnesota and if you need more in your summer diet than cheese on a stick from the State Fair, look no further than the plethora of fresh green crispy vegetables and fruits available at farmers’ markets across the state.

Positive Power Psychology Now Open in Wayzata

Valerie Marsh, of Positive Power Psychology, recently moved her office from Edina to a quiet and beautiful nature setting at 600 Twelve Oaks Center, Suite 206, in Wayzata.

Introducing Dowsing Home Parties

Annette Rugolo, master dowser, introduces to the Twin Cities, the Dowsing Home Party. Rugolo explains that dowsing home parties are where a host invites five or more people to their home where she (Rugolo) presents a demonstration by dowsing one room.

Mycelium Mysteries Mushroom Retreat

The third annual Women’s Mushroom Conference, Mycelium Mysteries, will be presented by Midwest Women’s Herbal, from September 27 through 29, at Camp Helen Brachman, in Almond, Wisconsin.

Celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with Upper Midwest Hanmi Buddhist Association

The Upper Midwest Hanmi Buddhist Association is hosting an open house with 30-minute meditation sessions, from 5 to 8 p.m., on September 13 in Little Canada, Minnesota.

Omega-3 and Cognitive Function

Children ages 2 to 6 with high levels of omega-3 in their blood, and especially high levels of DHA, have improved brain function, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry.

Coral Care

Reefs to Get Their Day in Court

Hot Topic

Farmers Responding to Climate Change

Fluorescent Findings

Artificial Light Tied to Inflammation

Moon Rocks

Tectonic Activity Shakes Geologists

Floating Solar

Catching Some Rays on the Water

Bagging It

New York State Bans Plastic Bags