Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

According to the American Academy of Dermatology Association, acne is the most common skin condition in the U.S., affecting up to 50 million Americans annually and roughly 85 percent of 12- to 24-year-olds. Read More »

A Season of Loss — And Its Antidote

I don’t know where this comes from, but I am inclined to assist those who are dying or have just died. Before I encountered Buddhism, I thought one day I might volunteer for a hospice facility. Read More »

Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More »

Ayurvedic Wisdom: Self-Care for Pitta Dosha

The combination of the water and fire elements of the pitta dosha give rise to metabolism or transformative energy. Water keeps the fieriness of pitta in check. Read More »

ChantLanta Sacred Music Festival Announces Music Lineup

The ChantLanta Sacred Music Festival will take place at Unity North Atlanta, located at 4255 Sandy Plains Rd. in Marietta, on September 8 from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. and September 9 from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Read More »

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

Paramount in their minds is to avoid ingredients that might cause unappealing reactions or compromise health, while not stressing about the risks or feeling cheated that they cannot eat the same things as their friends. Read More »

Cloud9Wellness Offers Nerve Revitalizing

Kay Song, owner of The DRIPBaR, a medical spa in Sandy Springs offering vitamin and hydration IVs for pain relief, is launching a new company, Cloud9Wellness, to offer an innovative nerve revitalizing therapy that uses a multifaceted approach to treat neuropathy. Read More »

Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More »

Kadampa Meditation Center: Teaching and Practicing Mahayana Buddhism for 25 Years

Doubletakes are not infrequent; stares are not taken as offense. That's what Gen Norden, resident teacher at the Kadampa Meditation Center of Georgia (KMC-GA), a Mahayana Buddhist group, often observes as people walk past the center while she is teaching. Read More »

Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student

Susteren points to a five-year study of London taxi drivers, which found that the hippocampus, a part of the brain that is crucial for long-term memory and spatial navigation, was larger than average in the brains of these cabbies. Read More »

Monks from Self-Realization Fellowship Visit Atlanta

The Atlanta branch of the Self-Realization Fellowship—also referred to as SRF Atlanta—will welcome two monks from SRF international headquarters in Los Angeles, Brother Nakulananda and Brother Govindananda, September 15 through 17. Read More »

The Dharma Project: Yoga Fest’s 2023 Nonprofit Partner

The festival takes place August 25 to 27 at the Loudermilk Center in downtown Atlanta; its title sponsor is Lululemon Athletica. Read More »

The Healing Path of Savasana

There are many styles of yoga, but regardless of the style, most yoga classes end with savasana, or “corpse pose.” Sometimes seen as simply a break or even skipped altogether by some students, the pose is often misunderstood. Read More »

Three Metaphysical Shops Feature Works by Local Artists

The Well of Roswell is hosting artist Richard Edward Hicks, a local artist from the Roswell area, through September 8. His exhibit “Flower Engines” is a series of paintings by Visibleman—his artist alter ego—combining mysterious machines, botanical elements and the human figure. Read More »

Turkey Burger Bento Box

Wet hands and divide mixture into 8 equal portions, then form into patties. Pat down really flat, as they will plump up when they cook. Read More »

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More »

Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums

A study by the U.S. National Institutes of Health reports that aquariums help lower blood pressure, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, lessen feelings of loneliness and serve as emotional support during mental health crises. Read More »