Honoring Our Agricultural Connection

Our relationship with the land emerges as a constant theme as we engage in the rhythm of give and take that defines this mutually beneficial dynamic. Read More »

Kimberton Whole Foods Does Local Right

Although the average American meal travels 1,500 miles from farm to plate, family-owned and -operated Kimberton Whole Foods offers hundreds of products from more than 200 local vendors, increasing the freshness and making a smaller carbon footprint. Read More »

New Visions Holistic Expo Celebrates 21 Years

The New Visions Holistic Expo will be held on August 12 and 13, 2023, at York Fairgrounds Memorial Hall East, featuring more than 100 vendors and service providers representing various aspects of the mind, body and spirit. Read More »

New Service at Salty Turtle Float Center

The Salty Turtle Float Center is adding halotherapy (dry salt therapy) to their list of alternative and holistic services. Dry salt therapy can penetrate deeply into the system and unleash the natural anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties of salt for those seeking stress relief and relaxation. Read More »

RUTA Homeopathic & Complementary Medicine Grand Opening

Dr. Serguei Krissiouk of RUTA Homeopathic & Complementary Medicine is an experienced practitioner of homeopathic and other complementary medicines with a background in pediatrics. His office is now open in Sinking Spring, PA. Read More »

Accepting the Inevitable

Karen Glass of Life to End of Life Services offers coaching and death doula services and helps individuals navigate profound transitions in life with a deep understanding of living with the end in mind. Read More »

B.A.R.N.opoly Rides Again

The third annual Berks Agricultural Resource Network B.A.R.N.opoly challenge is a fun, summer-long event for the whole family. Register online and then visit and shop at participating locations through August 20, 2023, to collect stamps. Read More »

Education the Quaker Way

September 2023 classes are forming at Lancaster Friends School, and grant money is available for educational projects which support equality, peace and other Quaker values. Read More »

Family Days on the Farm 2023

The Community Alliance For Responsible Eco-farming will present the 12th annual Family Days on the Farm on July 28 and July 29, 2023, at the Melvin Stoltzfus Farm. Read More »

Grand Tour Offered at the Rodale Institute

Rodale Institute’s annual Organic Field Day will be held on July 21, 2023, providing the opportunity for participants to interact one-on-one with Rodale Institute experts and learn about the latest results of their farming trials. Read More »

Kulp Provides Whole-Person Wellness

Dr. Donna Kulp, chiropractor and owner of Kulp Nutrition & Wellness Center, uses nutritional wellness to help patients achieve weight loss and address chronic autoimmune conditions, digestive diseases such as Crohn’s, celiac and acid reflux, Read More »

Maximize the Body's Summer Health Potential with Isagenix

Isagenix has solutions for weight wellness, natural beauty, daily nutrition, targeted health and fitness resources. Contact Lancaster independent Isagenix associate Bonnie Weaver to learn about their 11-day Nutritional Reset to jumpstart the weight wellness journey. Read More »

Pennsylvania Climate-Smart Farming

While many farmers grow crops using organic methods, they may not obtain certification because the process can be complex and cost-prohibitive. Both regenerative or organic agricultural practices are instrumental to the future health of people and the planet. Read More »

Seeing God Everywhere: Exploring Hindu Spirituality

The Urban Well at Saint James will offer a retreat from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., August 26, 2023, at Saint James Episcopal Church, led by Dr. Jeffery D. Long, Read More »

Spiritual First Saturdays at Kula Kamala

Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram is conducting Spiritual First Saturdays, a day full of gathering, learning, nourishment and spiritual practice, on July 1, August 5, September 2, November 4 and December 2 (2023). Food4All Cafe meals are vegan and gluten-free. Read More »

Twenty-Nine Years and Counting

Schwartz Family Dental, the practice of David A. Schwartz, DDS is celebrating 29 years in business this August, 2023. Read More »

Wisdom Circle Satsang

West End Yoga Studio and the Kula Kamala Foundation will collaborate on a one-hour Wisdom Circle satsang on July 23, 2023 and August 12, 2023, at West End Yoga. Read More »

On The July 2023 Cover

Native and edible plant enthusiast and owner of Fernwey Native Nursery, Donna Volles harvests organically grown mushrooms at a Lancaster County regenerative farm. 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 »