ATL Pyramid Meditation Academy Plans Meditation Center in Cumming

The Atlanta Pyramid Meditation Academy (APMA) recently announced it has acquired a parcel of land in Cumming, Georgia and is planning to build a unique, pyramid-shaped meditation center there, designed to be a space of peace, healing and spiritual growth. Read More »

Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants

Gardening with native plants is rising in popularity as homeowners look for ways to introduce eco-friendly, low-maintenance features around the house. Read More »

Canine Gut Health: Protecting a Dog’s Microbiome

Gut health is essential for a dog’s well-being. For optimal functioning, the gut depends on its microbiome, a collection of microorganisms throughout the digestive tract that modulate inflammation; assist with digestion and nutrient absorption; protect against harmful bacteria; and influence mood, behavior and stress responses. Read More »

Finding Balance and Stability in Sama-sthiti

In her poem “August,” poet Dorothy Parker famously wrote, “Summer, do your worst.” The month can bring a challenging spate of heat and humidity, sapping energy, spirit and initiative all at once. Read More »

From Corporate Trauma to Living On Purpose

In 2018, I was driving my VW Beetle down I-75 to my company’s headquarters in downtown Atlanta when I got hit by an 18-wheeler. Read More »

Get Off the Grid Fest Returns with Solar Fest

Blending music, activism and sustainable living into a family-friendly event, the biennial Get Off the Grid Fest returns to the Southeast with a Solar Fest on August 23 and 24 at Goose Pond Colony Resort in Scottsboro, Alabama. Read More »

Julian Hoffman on Finding Our Place in an Interconnected World

Julian Hoffman is an award-winning fiction and creative nonfiction writer who explores the connections between humans and the natural world, underscoring an inescapable need for conservation. Read More »

Lasting Wisdom for Women of All Ages: Qualities of a Life Well Lived

Over the years, we have had the good fortune of speaking with wise people from all walks of life. Here are excerpts of our most treasured insights. Read More »

Lemon Hummus Veggie Bowl With Sunflower Sprouts and Basil

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Leslie Davenport on Resiliency and Creative Action in the Face of Climate Change

For 35 years, Leslie Davenport has been a licensed marriage and family therapist, working with clients in California and Washington. Read More »

Lorraine Maita on A Natural Path Back to Health

Lorraine Maita is a triple board-certified physician specializing in functional, integrative and anti-aging medicine. She is the author of Vibrance for Life: How to Live Younger and Healthier. Read More »

Microgreen Smoothie

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Rising to the Calling: Earning Wisdom as We Age

With knowledge that extends beyond any classroom and humility that provokes a familiar kinship, wise elders have been the pillars of communities for millennia. Read More »

Small but Mighty: Growing and Enjoying Microgreens and Sprouts

Microgreens and sprouts are small but mighty, delivering considerable benefits for the health conscious. Read More »

Spicy-Sweet Tofu and Bean Sprouts

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The Authentic Lifestyle: Learning To Realign With Our True Selves

Harmony in our daily routine provides a sustainable and fulfilling rhythm. A life in balance accommodates ambition and rest, effort and ease, honoring our individual energy and purpose. Read More »

The Harmonious Home Décor: Strategies That Promote Well-Being

The spaces we call home hold untapped potential to become powerful allies in our pursuit of wellness and tranquility. Read More »

Treating Urinary Infections in Cats: How Diet, Hydration and Supplements Can Help

A healthy urinary system in cats depends on a balanced diet to prevent issues like feline lower urinary tract disease (FLUTD), which affects the urethra and bladder of cats, creating major health risks and causing discomfort. Read More »

Understanding Cat Supplements: Tips for Safe and Fruitful Nutritional Support

Cats are often seen as low-maintenance companions, but they may still need supplements to support their health and well-being. Read More »

Working on Healthspan at 60+: Strength Training

My single best habit is working out. I rarely need to talk myself into doing it. I’m pretty automatic. Well, okay, I did get lazy yesterday and skipped. Read More »

Essential Oils for Anxiety and Depression

Aromatherapy, in the true sense of the word, is the very systematic use of highly therapeutic essential oils to maintain and promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. It operates on two very fundamental sensory levels. Read More »