Vertical Farming

by Kathryn Flehmer
For many people in the Midwest, the word “farm” brings to mind acres of corn, fields of wheat, and barns that house cows and chickens in the sprawling countryside. However, how much longer can this image remain true? Throughout the world, over 80% of the land suitable for farming is in use. [...]

Multivitamin Breakdown

by Dr. Danielle Fink
During the warm summer months many people think about their health and wellness. It would be ideal to get all the nutrients our bodies need to maintain us through the food we eat. But most of us don’t eat enough of the “good stuff” to obtain the proper amounts of the vitamins [...]

Green Laundry

by Jen Quinlan
Maybe you don’t get all the chemistry behind why phosphates are bad or what effects doing your laundry can have on the environment. That’s OK! You don’t need to be a chemist to know that every aspect of our lives could probably be a little more ecologically responsible. Thanks to Green Planet’s top [...]

Beauty Labels

by Diane Wolfe
How do you choose a beauty product that is good for both you and the planet? Through the National Organic Program, the U.S. Department of Agriculture regulates food ingredients found in cosmetics, and the Certified USDA Organic Symbol is one of the most trustworthy labels around. But because the USDA only has jurisdiction [...]

Understanding and Conquering Clutter

by Diana DiCristina, Wind Water Harmony
Two of the fundamental principles of feng shui:
~ Everything is energy,
~ Your space reflects your life.
What does your space say about you and your life?
In your mind’s eye, enter your home through your architectural-intended front door. What do you see as if seeing your space for the first time? Go [...]

Overhaul Your Scents Sense

by Yael Grauer
Artificial scents put into most of our cleaning and beauty products these days reek havoc not only on your sense of smell, but our environment. Get smart about the perfumes in your life.
The sense of smell is arguably the strongest, with fragrances being linked to events and emotions in our deepest memories. [...]

Wal-Mart in Trouble Again Over Organic Marketing Practices

Home Pesticide Manufacturer Misrepresenting Products as Certified “Organic”
from The Cornucopia Institute
Cornucopia, WI—The Cornucopia Institute, a Wisconsin-based public interest group that focuses on food and agriculture, today filed legal complaints with the USDA alleging that Wal-Mart, and a North Carolina-based company, HOMS LLC, are violating the USDA organic standards by using conventional agricultural oils, and other [...]

So You Think You Can’t Dance?

Belly Dance: It’s for Every Body
by Jennifer Bush, Dancing Mountain
I teach and perform Belly Dance. After a recent performance a friend said to me: “Wow! That was fantastic! I could never do that!” To which I replied: “Of course you can! Every body can dance.” Her comment got me thinking. Why do some people think [...]

Yoga and Grief

by Sandra Helpsmeet
Anyone who has experienced a significant loss knows that one’s body and mind are profoundly affected by it. The normal and natural reaction of grieving simply happens. And it is painful. The pain can be physical, with aching head, neck, chest, and back being common symtoms. The pain can be emotional, such as [...]

Should You Go Raw?

Recently newspapers and television news have been discussing the issue of raw milk. The issue at hand is whether raw milk sales in Wisconsin should be legalized. Fifty years ago legislation was passed that prevented the sale of raw milk even though raw milk had been consumed for years prior to the invention of pasteurization and other modern milk processing practices.

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