In This Issue- January 2020 Healthy Lifestyle Issue!

Learn how you can live a long and healthy life with plenty of information, tips, and education on how you can live a healthy lifestyle. Read More »

Natural Defenses Against Red Tide

For Goodness Sake offers natural preventive measures for allergic reactions including and more serious potential future health dangers caused by mycotoxins excreted by red tide algae bloom Read More »

Festival of Resolutions at Ada’s Natural Market

Ada’s Natural Market, in Fort Myers, invites shoppers to not let New Year’s resolutions be passed up by presenting a free Festival of Resolutions event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., January 11 Read More »

Seed & Bean Market Launches Online CBD Marketplace

Seed & Bean Market, in downtown Fort Myers, has launched their online CBD marketplace that features many of their bestselling and trusted CBD products Read More »

Internal Health and Well-Being Workshops in Naples

Karen Ann Gallagher is leading three Internal Health and Well-Being workshops at Beautiful Health, an all-natural beauty and health shop in Naples. Read More »

Many Changes at Naples Boutique Studio

Core to Core Fitness, is Now called Skylight Yoga & Fitness and offers expanded hours on a larger verity of classes. Read More »

Paradise Coast Wellness Experience

The second annual Paradise Coast Wellness Experience will feature more than 100 different wellness activities from January 10 to 12 from Naples to Marco Island to the Everglades. Read More »

Special Health Course at Naples Center for Functional Medicine

Carol Roberts, M.D., ABIHM, will lead sessions on a wide range of health matters from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Mondays from Jan 13 - Feb 17 at the Naples Center for Functional Medicine Read More »

Seven Free CBD and CBG Seminars

Joseph Catalano, RPH, owner of Apothicare360 Pharmacy, will present seven, free, educational seminars throughout our area this month on CBD and CBG to provide helpful information Read More »

New Year New Body

To lose one pound of fat, the body must burn 3,500 calories more than it consumes. But forget looking for a silver bullet to weight loss and embrace a combo approach. Read More »

Environmentally Speaking

Stay alert, informed and educate on Collier and Lee counties educational events and threats that challenge our unique and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystem. Read More »

Business Spotlight: The Salt Therapy Grotto

Owned by Dariusz Klentak and Magdalena Bykowska, The Salt Therapy Grotto, in Naples, offers natural, non-invasive salt therapy, a far-infrared sauna and red light therapy. Read More »

Therapy Spotlight: Prolotherapy Treats Joint Instability

Learn how Prolotherapy can create long term wellness and pain relief by treating Joint Instability. Read More »

Traditional Chinese Massage

Chinese massage therapy practiced at Holistic Happy Feet, in Naples, addresses the root cause of an individual’s chronic pain with particular treatment. Read More »

Free Presentation on Energy Healing from Research Scientist Tom Paladino

Paladino will give a free slide presentation from 1 to 4 p.m., January 25, at the Hilton Naples, and talk about his scalar energy technique which taps into Qi or Life Force. Read More »

Shamanic Reiki Workshop for Life Empowerment

Life Institute three-day weekend workshop at Unity of Naples from 6 to 9 p.m., January 17, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., January 18, and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., January 19. Read More »

Women March to Win in Downtown Naples

Naples' fourth annual Women’s March, Women March to Win, on January 18, will assemble at 9 a.m. in Cambier Park and at 10 a.m. begin walking south on 6th Street South finish at Cambier Park. Read More »

Community Spotlight: Hit the Reset Button with Hypnotherapy

Sponsored Content Melissa Stefanaski, director and founder of Insight Hypnotherapy, in Fort Myers, and Know-Stress-Zone.com, helps individuals to deal with anxiety, overcome challenges & make big life changes Read More »

Beach Junk: Microplastics Found in Brand-New Sand

A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic. Read More »

Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

Bill Moyers, an icon of broadcast journalism, is calling upon reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project to push a cohesive message of science and truth. Read More »

Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth

Babies whose mothers drank pomegranate juice while pregnant have evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter. Read More »

Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk

Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers. Read More »

Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health

According to a study, women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these. Read More »

Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

Ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health. Read More »

Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System

Nutrition is key in building up a strong immune system. How to foster healthy gut bacteria plus immune-boosting recipes for Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup and Lentil Stew. Read More »

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. Read More »

Living Long and Well: Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

Researchers have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life, concluding that longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck. Read More »

Money Talks: Climate Change Increases Banks’ Financial Risks

Climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. Read More »

Munch More Nuts to Stave Off Weight Gain

Research finds that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—is linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Read More »

Natural Healing For Hands: Getting a Grip on Pain

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, but these effective holistic solutions can alleviate discomfort. Read More »

Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

Educators are using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions. Read More »

Rethinking Rice: Farmers Respond to Climate Change

Nfamara Badjie is planning to bring the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group to East Coast climates through his Ever-Growing Family Farm operation. Read More »

Tidying Up The Bucket List: Deciding What We Really Want

Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense. Read More »

Time’s Up: Renewable Energy Should Speed Progress

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Read More »

Trays Up: Air Meals May Get an Eco-Makeover

Each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight. British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials. Read More »

Uncowed by a Hurricane: Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Read More »

When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline. Read More »

When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance. Read More »

2020: The Year to Make a Difference

Welcome to a new year and a new decade! I love the start of a fresh year, its invitation to tune into what we want to create in the world and what we’re willing to do to make it happen Read More »