Confronting the Tipping Point

We can relate to the pulse of the universe and the call of the wild; the heartbeat of our beloved Mother Earth echoes a visceral sense of who we are as human beings. Read More »

Healing Pennsylvania’s Ecosystems One Native Plant at a Time

Native plants and trees increase the biodiversity in any area they are present: they provide food for insects, birds, bats and other wildlife, plus they help minimize flooding and filter pollutants from waterways. Read More »

Tenth Year for Inner Peace Holistic Expo

The Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 16, 2023, at the Hamburg Field House. Read More »

Save on Reiki at Integrative Healing Arts Studio

Integrative Healing Arts Studio is holding monthly integrative reiki clinics with discounted sessions by reiki practitioners and students of the studio. Read More »

Women's Wellness Series Presents Experts

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a series of five women’s wellness events entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. during the month of May 2023. Read More »

Mold Removal and Demolition Services by DC Eager

Darlene Eager, owner of DC Eager Emergency Services, explains that there are tens of thousands of different mold species, and some are more toxic than others. Results of an air quality test help DC Eager know where the mold is and what has to be done to remove it properly. Read More »

Cedar Meadow Farm Image Evolves

Local CBD brand Cedar Meadow Farm is adopting the name “Better”, for its oil, following the tagline “Better soil, Better oil,” leveraging the 30-year-plus regenerative farming practices of co-founder Steve Groff. Read More »

Children’s Home of Reading Supports Kids and Families

Nonprofit Children’s Home of Reading supports 3,300 at-risk kids annually through more than 40 residential, educational, community and foster care programs throughout Berks and Lancaster counties, eastern Pennsylvania and as far away as Pittsburgh. Read More »

Comprehensive Reiki Instruction

Sarah Preston, a consulting herbalist, energy worker and reiki master teacher, will teach a class from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., April 23, 2023, at Radiance/Herbs from the Labyrinth. Read More »

Creating Space for Authenticity

Peace n Reiki is offering a Chakradance Kids (formerly Inamojo) well-being program for children at Bldg. 7 Yoga from 10 to 11 a.m. on the second and fourth Saturdays of the month through June. Read More »

Earth Day at City Park

The Berks Earth Day 2023 event will take place from noon to 6 p.m., April 22, 2023, at Reading City Park on the 53rd anniversary of the inaugural 1970 event. Read More »

Earth Day Summit in Lancaster

The Lancaster County Climate Summit will be held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 22, 2023, with comprises presentations and lectures on energy conservation, plant-based health, regenerative farming, native plants, clean energy and more. Read More »

Gallagher Providing Eden Energy Medicine

Deb Gallagher, RN, AP, an advanced practitioner of Eden Energy Medicine, has added foot reflexology to her menu of services and is scheduling appointments at her farmhouse in the scenic Lancaster countryside. Read More »

Hawk Mountain Summer Nature Camps

The Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Summer Nature Camp series begins on June 19, 2023, and runs for eight weeks through the summer, providing a week of fun and learning on the mountain in the great outdoors. Read More »

It's Sockeye Season

The annual pre-order season for wild Alaskan salmon is underway as Kwee-Jack Fish Company prepares for the summer harvest in Bristol Bay, Alaska. Read More »

Namaste, A Sensory Exploration of Hindu Spiritual Traditions

At The Urban Well at Saint James, local practitioners will give insights into Indian spiritual traditions and practices with a panel discussion and Q&A led by Father David Peck, at 10 a.m., April 22, 2023. Read More »

One-Stop Shopping for Pet Supplies

Basset & Lab offers a wide selection of house-made bakery treats, the highest-quality foods and supplements, plus playthings to stimulate the attention of dogs of all breeds, as well as grooming tools, dog beds, food bowls and more. Read More »

Rodale Institute Conference Available Online

Rodale Institute has created a digital version of the presentations made in October 2022, at the inaugural Regenerative Healthcare Conference for healthcare professionals with Dr. Mark Hyman, Dr. Michelle Perro and other leading experts. Read More »

Teen Writing Camp

Write From the Heart will offer its yearly Teen Summer Writing Camp from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on July 24, 25 and 28, 2023, online via Zoom. Read More »

Cover Art: "Sunflower Beauty" by Marc Laucks

Learn about the photographer and story behind the beautiful sunflower image on our April cover. Read More »

A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. Read More »

De-Stress With Sauerkraut

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels. Read More »

Exercise for the Brain

Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function. Read More »

Gas Stove Pollution Goes Unnoticed

A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that gas stoves frequently leak dangerous pollutants into the kitchen. Read More »

Insect-inspired Drones Build Structures

Two London-based roboticists, Mirko Kovac and Robert Stuart-Smith, have developed new technology that mimics the way bees work together to build a structure. Read More »

Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats

There are approximately 6 million non-native, feral pigs in the United States that are destroying crops, native animals and pose risks of giving diseases to humans. Read More »

Jeff Moyer on Farming for Human and Planetary Health

Jeff Moyer is CEO of Rodale Institute, which champions regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, farmer-support programs and consumer education. Read More »

Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition. Read More »

Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries

A Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, in partnership with Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has developed a battery for electric vehicles. Read More »

Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair. Read More »

Outdoor Safety for Pets: Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards

With diligence, protecting our furry best friends can become second nature as we safely enjoy the great outdoors together with our pets. Read More »

Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits

Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health. Read More »

Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression

Plant-based diets have been associated with several health benefits, but not much is known about their effects on mental health. Read More »

Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound

Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems. Read More »

Screening Children for Anxiety

A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms. Read More »

Sushi Bites

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More »

Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food. Read More »

Sustainable Grocery Shopping

There are many ways to be environmentally responsible when shopping for food. Here are a few tips to reduce your food foot print. Read More »

The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation

The Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces. Read More »

The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results. Read More »

Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air

While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health. Read More »

Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More »