Ann Armbrecht on the Business of Ethical Botanicals

Writer and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Read More »

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. It can be eaten plain or, as Sroufe recommends, as a Buffalo Po’ Boy sandwich, served on a whole-grain hoagie or sandwich buns with cabbage and peanut slaw. Read More »

Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance

Among American employees, 52 percent reported feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic. Belgian researchers found parental burnout in the U.S. to be among the highest in the world—even before COVID-19 closed schools. Read More »

Can We All Please Do More Being?

From the first article comes this factoid: “Among American employees, 52 percent reported feeling burned out in a March 2021 study, with two-thirds saying it had worsened during the pandemic.” Read More »

Easing Into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes That Please the Palate

Cauliflower and eggplant can be prepared in “steak” form as a main course or stand in as healthier versions of pub-food appetizers like buffalo chicken wings. Read More »

Going With the Flow

Boogie boarding is essentially catching the crash or end part of a wave and riding it to the shore. It’s like surfing except you don’t have to stand up. Read More »

Herbs, Teas and Tinctures: Are They Doing You More Harm Than Good?

The methods that manufacturers use to transform a botanical into a consumable form can have a big impact on the product’s quality. Tinctures, for example, require an extraction process to pull out the beneficial phytochemicals from the plant. Read More »

Local Author Releases Blessing Book Series

The Blessings series is his first publishing endeavor, although he has been working on the project for years. Titles in the series include Bless Yourself and Grow Rich; Appreciation, Empathy, and Freedom: The Eight Abundances; and Breathing for Abundance: Including Fred’s Easy-Peasy Guide to Meditation. Read More »

One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana

Pour about 1 Tbsp neutral oil into a medium or large nonstick skillet. Heat over medium-high flame. Meanwhile, score the meat of the eggplant in crosshatches. Do not to cut all the way through the skin. Read More »

Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations

According to market research firm SPINS, plant-based eating is now a $7 billion market in the U.S., with $1.4 billion represented by plant-based meat. Read More »

Smoothie Bar/Wellness Spa Opens in West End

The Zen Bar recently opened in the West End. Offering made-to-order smoothies, juices and protein shakes, the new store also offers a host of services including massage, Reiki, ionic foot detox, reflexology, yoni steam and wellness consultations. Read More »

Sound Therapy Begins to Resonate in Corporate America

Sound therapy, also known as sound healing or sound vibrational therapy, is defined as “sound, music and special instruments played in therapeutic ways, combined with deep self-reflection techniques to improve health and well-being,” according to the British Academy of Sound Therapy. Read More »

The Power of the Pause

Querencia is a metaphysical concept in Spanish that, loosely translated, refers to “home base,” the place from which one draws strength and where one feels safe and able to connect with one’s authentic self. Read More »