Gloria Parker, Atlanta Metaphysical Luminary, Transitions

Her memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on March 30 at Unity North, located at 4255 Sandy Plains Road in Marietta. Read More »

Alive! Expo Opens in May at New Location

Alive! Expo, Atlanta’s largest natural products, green living and holistic wellness event now in its 19th year, will be held May 4 and 5. Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Read More »

Ask a Health Coach with Hope Knosher: Can You Help with a Chronic Illness?

A health and wellness coach can play a significant role in helping improve the health of someone with a chronic illness. Read More »

Body Awareness Studio Celebrates 30 Years Serving Atlanta

The Body Awareness Studio in Roswell is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year. The studio was founded by Leslie Clayton, who leads a team of instructors that teach Pilates and breath exercises. Read More »

Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables

Lululemon Studio Mirror went out of business and Peloton has lost 40 percent of its value. The financial struggles for connected fitness are expected to continue in 2024 as consumers seek in-person connections in the post-pandemic world. Read More »

Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table

Dr. Melinda Ring is the executive director of the Osher Center for Integrative Health at Northwestern University, in Chicago. As a leading center for integrative medicine, their team helps patients achieve optimal health through innovative, whole-person care. Read More »

Functional Medicine Approach to Colon Health: Simplified Steps to Repair and Restore the Gut

Replenishing nutrients: To restore the vitamins, minerals, nutrients and other essential ingredients needed for proper digestion and absorption, it is important to incorporate more organic, whole foods in the diet, but that is not the full story. Read More »

Georgia Organics CEO Steps Down After 20 Years

Alice Rolls, president and CEO of Georgia Organics for 20 years, has stepped down, and Alexis Chase became the new executive director in January. Chase previously served as executive director of Georgia Interfaith Power and Light and the Friendship Center of Atlanta. Read More »

Half-Day Women’s Wellness Event

Glow Up, Girl: A Day of Wellness—a half-day workshop featuring three wellness-oriented panels—will be held March 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Lola in Atlanta. Read More »

Mary & Martha’s 30th Anniversary Events Continue

Mary & Martha’s Place will also offer a Celtic Celebration in the Beech Grove on April 13 from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. to salute “the interrelatedness, awakening and joy inherent in Celtic spirituality.” Read More »

Me, Too

When I worked in Washington, D.C., I was the public relations assistant to the director of communications for a professional association. The director had an impressive background as a former Atlanta-Journal Constitution reporter and as press secretary to Senator Herman Talmadge. Read More »

Nourishing Herbal Infusion

This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. A longer steep time maximizes the vitamins and minerals extracted from the herbs. Read More »

Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal

Growing herbs at home has myriad benefits, enhancing health, boosting flavor and saving money while supporting local ecosystems. Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments. Read More »

Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats

According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), “Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.” Read More »

Pranayama, Kriya and the Acceleration of Awakening

With the help of the Kriya Pranayama, which is taught by many organizations in the Kriya Yoga tradition, one’s spiritual evolution can be fast-tracked and the awakening process streamlined, according to those who practice it. Read More »

Soothing Support Tea

This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. While sipping this elegant infusion, visualize the herbs gently smoothing over any frayed nerves with a cleansing wave of calm. Read More »

Three Recent Relocations

BeYOUtiful Skin & Health, the business entity of holistic esthetician Cher Clark, has moved 1.1 miles from 615 Colonial Park Drive, Suite 101, in Roswell, to 11111 Houze Road, Suite 108, in Roswell. Read More »

Turmeric Eggs

Sauté onions and tomatoes in ghee until soft. Add in spices and adjust to taste. Crack 5 to 8 eggs, add them to the sauté and cover. Wait until the yolk and whites are almost set and stir. Garnish with fresh cilantro. Read More »

When All is Said and Done

“When all is said and done,” of course, means “this is the most important thing,” but Ram Dass doesn’t say what “walking each other home” refers to. Still, it seems clear to me he’s talking about life. Read More »