Personal Assistant & Household Manager

Busy entrepreneurs, working spouses or extended family households can rely on Cindy Bisanti, owner of Everybody Needs a Cindy, as a trusted assistant in accomplishing meaningful, sometimes tedious tasks. Read More »

Tough Love Wellness Provides Essential Services

Dianne Nolan, a trauma-informed concierge medical massage therapist based in Naples, and owner of Tough Love Wellness, specializes in treating sports and repetitive motion injuries, as well as pre- and postoperative manual lymphatic drainage for patients. Read More »

Happy Healthy Hours for Discounted IV Therapy

Root Causes Holistic Health and Medicine, in Fort Myers, is featuring Healthy Happy Hours, deeply discounted therapeutic nutrient intravenous (IV) treatments from expert IV therapy providers, from 2 to 5 p.m. every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Read More »

Goddess I AM Events in July

Goddess I AM, in Naples, will host a variety of special and ongoing weekly events this month Read More »

Holley Rauen: Environmental Leadership Award

Holley Rauen, Southwest Florida RESET board member and secretary, was recently presented the inaugural Holley Rauen Environmental Leadership Award at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers. Read More »

Local Awakenings

Natural Awakenings wants to let cultural creatives know they are not alone by highlighting the work of others in Southwest Florida that are also working to transform themselves and the world. Read More »

Mold Exposure Can Affect Children’s Learning

According to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency fact sheet, Mold in Schools, “When mold grows in school buildings and portable classrooms, some staff and students, particularly those with allergies or respiratory problems, may report adverse health effects. Read More »

Purely You Spa Job Expo

Purely You Spa will conduct a job fair expo from 2 to 6 p.m., August 2, for people seeking an exciting career in health, wealth, wellness and beauty, and businesses looking to promote their products and employment opportunities. Read More »

Radiation Protection Strategies from Renee Walsh

Renee Walsh, owner of Alchemy of Love and Truth Healing Arts, offers electromagnetic frequency (EMF) home assessments and mitigation strategies. Read More »

Root Causes Holistic Wellness Solutions

At Root Causes Holistic Health & Medicine, in Fort Myers, prevention and wellness, as well as solving the root causes of a patient’s serious health challenges, rather than lessening symptoms, is a top priority for Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner Doreen DeStefano. Read More »

Anne Biklé on The Nexus Between Soil and Human Health

Anne Biklé and David R. Montgomery, a husband and wife team, collaborated to write What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health. Read More »

Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

This dish can be served as a meal or cut into smaller pieces and presented as party appetizers. Cauliflower provides vitamins B6, K and C, magnesium and fiber. Read More »

Close Relationships May Influence Physical Well-Being

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that a person’s close relationships may either benefit or undermine physical health. Read More »

Colombia Protects its Birds

Colombia has the most bird species in the world—1,966 registered species, or 20 percent of all birds worldwide—and has updated its strategy for protecting this rich avian life. Read More »

Effects of Cannabis Use Before and After Surgery

In January 2023, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine published guidelines recommending that all patients undergoing anesthesia be screened and questioned about cannabis use. Read More »

Environmental Justice from the White House

In April 2023, President Biden signed an executive order to expand the administration’s goals to address persistent environmental injustices involving toxic pollution, underinvestment in infrastructure and services and other harms due to a legacy of racial discrimination. Read More »

Fighting Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Reversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden. Read More »

Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks. Read More »

Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits. Read More »

Hues of Health: Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foods. Read More »

Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

Deriving their deep red color from phytonutrients called betalains, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure. Read More »

Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies

New research published in JAMA Network found that melatonin gummies may contain far more of the dietary sleep aid supplement than what is indicated on the label. Read More »

Natural Ant Control for the Home

Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives. Read More »

Pilot Program Reveals Benefits of Four-Day Work Week

The nonprofit 4 Day Week Global conducted a six-month pilot of more than 2,900 workers from 61 companies in the United Kingdom from June to December 2022 in which the work week was reduced from a standard 40 hours to 32 hours for the same pay and benefits. Read More »

Protecting Pets From Lyme Disease: Prevention and Symptom Management Tips

When the weather is nice and we crave outdoor adventures with our pets, we may not want to think about Lyme disease, but it’s a good idea to take precautions to avoid an infection. Read More »

Repairing the Planet’s Lungs

The oceans, sometimes called the lungs of the Earth, have absorbed 30 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the Industrial Revolution and captured 90 percent of the related excess heat. Read More »

Saving the Fading Night Sky

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C., “Lights Out” exhibit is helping people understand that light pollution is a global problem with broad impact. Read More »

Seniors Want Fewer Prescriptions

In a new National Poll on Healthy Aging by the University of Michigan involving adults aged 50 to 80, the vast majority of respondents expressed an interest in cutting back on prescription medications. Read More »

Solar Community Hubs

Nearly half of the world’s population is without access to the internet. Dell Technologies, in partnership with Computer Aid International, is addressing the gap for people that might benefit the most. Read More »

Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

This vibrant, lime green-colored soup is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium and calcium. Read More »

The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet. Read More »

The Sweet Tapestry of Summer

Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness. Read More »

Too Much Histamine: Natural Solutions to an Excessive Allergic Response

Histamine is an organic chemical produced by the body as a protection from allergens. It is also found in some of the foods we consume. Read More »

Kids’ Sparkle Spa Day at Purely You Spa

Purely You Spa 2, in North Naples, will present Kids’ Sparkle Day from 5 to 6 p.m., July 26 to demonstrate the fun and interesting side of good habits. Read More »

Reader Spotlight: Meet Naples Resident, Michael Presto.

Meet Naples Re I would like to write about life with autism and spelling to communicate. On behalf of the MVP Autism Foundation here in Naples, I have demonstrated spelling on communication boards to numerous professionals. sident, Michael Presto. Read More »

SUMMER SPARKLES

Everyone loves summer, which is likely why you and I have chosen to live in Southwest Florida. Even during the hottest months, plenty of people visit our area because of its beautiful beaches and delightful amenities. Read More »