In This Issue: November 2021

The Happy Ending: How to Die Well and Wisely, Eat Well for Mental Health, How to Shop for Eco- Decor, Ways to Heal After Losing a Pet and Much More! Read More »

This Too Shall Pass

The minute we are born, it is said, we begin the process of dying. True enough—but that’s the sort of observation we make when we’re on the far side of midlife. Read More »

Testosterone Pellet Therapy Is Changing How Men and Women Age

Most people have heard of bioidentical hormones, which have the exact same chemical structure as naturally produced hormones. The raw material is extracted from soybeans and then purified and slightly modified to make hormones like testosterone, estrogen and progesterone, which the body knows how to use. Read More »

Hyperbaric Oxygen, Light Therapies Now in Pensacola

Next Level Oxygen Hyperbaric MedSpa announces their location is now opened in Pensacola. Located at 901 Scenic Hwy, the medspa offers the latest in natural health options through Hyperbaric Oxygen and Light Therapies. Read More »

Equine Therapy Program Accepting Grant-Funded Participants

Healing Hoof Steps, a 501c3 organization voted 2021 Best Alternative Medicine Facility on the Emerald Coast, will accept new VA-grant-funded participants in its mental-health counseling program beginning November 1. Read More »

Stone Soup ISC Offers Halotherapy to Ease Breathing

When Jan Myers added a halotherapy room to her Fort Walton Beach business, Stone Soup ISC, her goal was to offer people a natural way to help detoxify their skin and respiratory tract. Read More »

BioMat Delivers Spa Benefits through ‘Quantum Therapeutics’

Bonnie Dees, owner of natural health store Body-B-Healthy, in Crestview, calls the biotechnology behind the BioMat “quantum therapeutics.” Read More »

10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens

These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More »

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More »

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More »

Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »

The Healing Power of a Hug

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »