Bircher-Benner 2 Manual for Patients with Liver and Gallbladder Conditions

Sponsored Content A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy. Read More »

The Physician of the Future

A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy. Read More »

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 »

A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery

Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Read More »

Bacteria May Become Plastic Pathfinders

A study has discovered that microbes in oceans and soils worldwide are evolving to eat plastic. Read More »

Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food

There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food. Read More »

Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders

Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders. 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. Read More »

Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance

Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing. Read More »

Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk

Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Read More »

Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate

How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives. Read More »

Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer

A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes. Read More »

Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt

The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water. Read More »

Flip Side of Melting Glaciers May Benefit Salmon

More than 300 melting glaciers between British Columbia and Alaska have the potential to create 3,800 miles of new salmon habitat by 2100. Read More »

Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE)

The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Read More »

Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom

When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps. Read More »

Kids’ Eating Disorders

Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under. Read More »

One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana

A vegan version of this delicious Italian favorite using plant-based mozzarella. Read More »

People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment

Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Read More »

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

Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health. Read More »

Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost

New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function. Read More »

Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise

In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed. Read More »

Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues

Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar. Read More »

The 411 on Styrofoam: Why We Should Just Say No

The harm Styrofoam causes to human health and the planet outweighs its convenience. Here are safer, eco-friendly alternatives. Read More »

The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet

Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce. Read More »

Tips to Prevent Injury

Simple stretches and warmups to help prevent injuries before participating in a workout or physical activity. Read More »

Tropical Key Lime Pie Smoothie

Start St. Patrick’s Day with a wee bit of green in this delicious and healthy tropical key lime pie smoothie. Read More »

Local K9 Kitchen Owners Love Their Dogs

The owners of K9 Kitchen, LLC, in Immokalee, Locke and Petitpren were adamant that kibbles weren’t going to pass their dogs lips. Read More »

Empowering Women to Live a Life They Deserve

Candace Tranter, transformational energy healer and owner of Supreme Health and Wellness, has been a massage therapist for 20 years. Read More »

How Local Acupuncture Physicians Treat Long-Haul Covid

Nearly three years into the pandemic, some individuals that experienced the first wave of COVID-19 or the second wave of The Omicron variant continue to deal with a range of symptoms that can last weeks or months after being infected with the virus, even if their illness was mild or presented no symptoms. Read More »

Crohn's Charity Service Foundation’s 2022 Wellness Festival in the Park

As the Crohn's Charity Service Foundation (CCSF) Wellness Festival in the Park on April 8 approaches, Yvette Stafford, the Naples nonprofit organization’s founder and CEO, tends to reminisce, expressing a sense of deep gratitude for all that has transpired since the organization’s start in 2011. Read More »

Reader Spotlight: Meet Rafael Campo, Naples resident

I’ve been part of the SWFL Blue Zones Project team since 2016, when I got involved as a volunteer, facilitating purpose workshops in Spanish for the Hispanic community. Today, I’m responsible for connecting, linking, and involving individuals with what we do—creating a healthier community by helping people understand how changing little things in their daily habits can transform their well-being. Read More »

Heart Over Hustle Women’s Weekend Retreat

Cindy Roros will host the Heart Over Hustle Women’s Weekend Retreat from April 21 through 24, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, in Bonita Springs. Read More »

In Celebration of Our Planet for Earth Day

On April 22, the SWFL RESET Center and Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra will celebrate Earth Day at the Fort Myers Unitarian Universalist 12-acre campus. Read More »

Regional Wellness Fair in Fort Myers

The SWFL Wellness Fair, a free event at which individuals will be able to connect with a community of like-minded people, will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 27, at Wa-Ke Hatchee Park, in Fort Myers. Read More »

Lisa Brown Offers Special on Chef Services

Lisa Brown, founder of Free Flowing Health, a whole foods, plant-based chef, Institute for Integrative Nutrition-certified health coach and educator, is providing a 10 percent discount for event catering, in-home personal chef services and coaching this month. Read More »

Mystical Moon Starts ‘Digging Deep’ Meetings

The Mystical Moon’s Bonita Beach location is launching a new weekly group that meets at 7 p.m. every Tuesday to learn and practice various tools to incorporate into a contemplative practice. Read More »

Customized Wellness at Bergtold Chiropractic

Bergtold Chiropractic is offering patients new customized wellness packages that cater to individual needs and goals at their state-of-the-art facility, featuring industry-leading holistic services backed by science. Read More »

Return of Mystic Faire

The Mystic Faire will gather area psychics, healers, artists and others for the 18th year from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 19, at Etudes Dance Studio. Read More »

Embrace the Dragonfly Effect Event in Cape Coral

An Embrace the Dragonfly Effect, a full-day vision quest for women ready to step up and hold space for others to do the same, will be led by transformational energy healer and owner of Supreme Health and Wellness Candace Tranter from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 19, in Cape Coral. Read More »

CasaShanti Hosts Acupuncture Clinics

Dr. Tenelle Wilson, a NCCAOM board-certified and licensed Florida acupuncture physician, owner of Chrysalis Acupuncture & Wellness, is leading one-hour acupuncture clinics starting at 6 p.m. every Monday evening this month at CasaShanti, in downtown Fort Myers. Read More »

Miracle Leaf Health Centers Hosts Special Day with Discounts

Following its grand opening in January, the Miracle Leaf Medical Marijuana Doctor and Cannibal Card clinic, operated by Miracle Leaf Health Centers of Naples (MLHCN), will present a Customer Appreciation Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., March 12. Read More »

New Concierge-Style Practice in Naples

Dr. Melissa MacVeen and WellcomeMD recently opened a new concierge-style family medicine practice at 11181 Health Park Boulevard, Suite 2260, in the medical office complex by Naples Community Hospital North, in Naples. Read More »

Open House Event and Discounts at Trim and Tone Med Spa

Trim and Tone Med Spa, in Naples, will present an open house providing free demonstrations of many treatments and services from 4 to 7 p.m., March 23. Read More »

Access Holistic Healing Now in Naples

Access Holistic Healing, formerly in Bonita Springs, has relocated and is now providing wellness services at 840 111th Avenue North, Suite 8, in Naples. Owner Michele Durham, AANWP, CH, MBA, practices the Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique by Dolores Cannon as a certified level-two practitioner. Read More »

Kudos to Ronnie Cummins!

Ronnie Cummins, co-founder and international director of the Organic Consumers Association, was presented with a Visionary Award for his work by Karen Howard, executive director of the Organic & Natural Health Association at their seventh annual conference held January 25 to 27 at the Diamondhead Beach Resort, in Fort Myers. Read More »

More Plants Please

In the early 1970s, when I was in my 20s, I decided to give vegetarianism a try, hoping to reap the health benefits of eating more plants and less meat. Read More »