In This Issue: July 2022

Healthy Food Edition. Best- Tasting Edible Flowers, Natural Strategies for Radiant Skin, Summer Treats to Beat The Heat and Much More! Read More »

A Little Bit of Everything for Everyone

A desire to create a bilingual community for anyone interested in exploring the philosophy of metaphysics, an explanation of the inherent or universal elements of reality not easily discovered or experienced in daily life, led Shari Rippe-Arjona to open the House of Spirits Mystical Botanika, in Fort Myers. Read More »

Artful Exteriors Plant Nerds: Really Are the Best

While few individuals describe themselves as a “plant nerd”, Artful Exteriors’ owner Chad Brunette proudly uses the words that might best describe this nationally recognized botanical expert’s superpower and that of several members on his award-winning team. Read More »

New Legislation May Reduce Supplement Dosage

A well-organized, coordinated campaign from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Big Pharma is threatening access to the supplements we depend on. Read More »

Reader Spotlight

Meet: Sandra Plazas, Cape Coral resident. Read More »

Jeffrey Smith on the Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes

Jeffrey Smith, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, is focusing on gene-edited microbes. Read More »

The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer

Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Read More »

That Natural Glow: Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks

Ways to avoid skin care products with potentially toxic ingredients for glowing skin with fewer health risks. Read More »

Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make

By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations. Read More »

Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters

Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates. Read More »

Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare

Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. Read More »

The Art of Doing Nothing

Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence. Read More »