Publisher's Letter for April 2021

Our April focus: how climate change impacts the planet and our health, and how small shifts that we make in our lives can create a healthier Earth, which in turn can support and sustain healthier people. Read More »

Astrology for April 2021 – with Pamela Cucinell

The April 11 Aries new moon sets the stage for the right players to pull off your goal; don’t settle for less. Read More »

Powering Down: As Indian Point Goes Off-Line, New Work Begins

Decommissioning means cleaning up the property in a prompt, safe manner. It could take 12 to 15 years, but it must be done securely. Read More »

Beauty, Health and Wellness Expo in Dutchess on April 10

Located in the Dutchess Stadium parking lot, from 11am-4pm. Read More »

Hourglass Women’s Wellness in White Plains Helps Kids Spring into Shape

Hourglass Women’s Wellness, in White Plains, Westchester’s largest women’s fitness center, is launching an innovative fitness program for children ages 5 to 12. Read More »

Green and Serene Provides Sustainable Lawn Care

Ralph Spafford operates in and around Putnam and Westchester counties. Services include lawn mowing and yard maintenance, spring cleanup, lawn top dressing and overseeding and more. Read More »

Earth Day 2021 at the World Peace Sanctuary in Wassaic on April 24

The World Peace Sanctuary is hosting an Earth Day celebration featuring a prayer ceremony, a bring-your-own picnic lunch, a drum circle and two donation-based Walking the Trail workshops. Read More »

Bedford 2030 Earth Day Festival is May 2, 2021

Free 2021 Earth Day event is from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Bedford Hills Train Station. Read More »

New Spring Trends at Fresh Organic Salon in Bedford

Beachy waves are back, but the trick is achieving them without hot tools or harsh chemicals. Read More »

Green Ossining’s 10th annual Earth Day Festival, set for April 17 through 25

Green Ossining’s 10th annual Earth Day Festival will be a weeklong celebration of activities, partnerships and offers in Westchester Read More »

New ∆8OVE Line Now Available at Your CBD Store in Mount Kisco

Your CBD Store is now carrying SunMed’s new ∆8OVE line of full-spectrum CBD products featuring a blend of cannabinoids, including Delta-8 THC. Read More »

Lorraine Hughes, Owner of Empowered By Nature, Completes Holistic Lyme Disease Training

Lorraine Hughes recently completed a Holistic Lyme Practitioner mentorship with licensed acupuncturist Hillary Thing, founder of Uprooting Lyme. Read More »

Big Rock Market Hosts Outside Farmers and Makers Fair on April 24, 2021 in Stanfordville, NY

The fair will be held on the store’s front lawn from 11am-4pm. All Covid guidelines will be followed, and masks will be mandatory at all times, both on the lawn and in the store. Read More »

Kacey Morabito Grean's Market On The River Opens Mother’s Day in Verplanck

The Market is set to reopen for 2021 on Mother’s Day, May 9, in a new location: the Cortlandt Waterfront Park in Verplanck. Read More »

Hudson Valley Farmers Market Keeps Going and Growing, Vendor Opportunities

The market is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday, year-round (weather permitting). It features live music most weekends. Read More »

Synchronicity Stays Busy, In Person and Virtually

Spiritual “necessities”—candles, crystals and tarot cards—have been especially popular with customers. Read More »

Zoom Yoga Workshop with Karla Booth Benefits Boys and Girls Club

Gentle and Restorative Yoga Workshop from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on April 11. Read More »

Floatation Therapy at Rise Above Floatation in Mount Kisco, Gains Wider Acceptance through Research

Many floaters are able to get the sessions either reimbursed through their insurance company or accepted using their health savings account or their employer’s flexible savings account Read More »

The 10th annual Riverkeeper Sweep, an day of service for the Hudson River, is set for May 1

Riverkeeper Seeks Volunteers for Annual ‘Sweep’ of Hudson Shoreline Read More »

New York Assembly Urged to Pass Medical Aid in Dying Act

If passed, New York would join nine other states and Washington D.C. in allowing terminally ill adults to make this private and personal decision Read More »

Access Expanded for Scientific Papers

An open-access project, called Plan S, recently began requiring that scholarly papers published from the work they fund be made immediately available for public reading at no charge. Read More »

B12 and Prenatal Supplements Gain Official Nod

In updated dietary guidelines, the U.S.D.A. and the Department of Health and Human Services have endorsed the specific use of certain supplements, particularly prenatal vitamins and B12. Read More »

Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes

Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More »

Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Virtually

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement known as Earth Day. Read More »

Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet

The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities. Read More »

Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health

Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels. Read More »

Create a Nurturing Nest

Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration. Read More »

Deforestation Alert System Mitigates Climate Change

Global Forest Watch, a free application, uses satellite imaging to detect and alert deforestation activities, a key factor of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate change. Read More »

Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways

Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards. Read More »

Drink Beet Juice to Lower Blood Pressure

A new study suggests that beetroot juice may be a practical solution for people with high blood pressure that have little access to diagnostic help or money for medication. Read More »

Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind

Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action. Read More »

Family Time in the Woods

Prominent nature writer Richard Louv offers ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world. Read More »

Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space

Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment. Read More »

Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness

Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating. Read More »

Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux

Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies. Read More »

National Wildlife Refuges are Overwhelmed and Understaffed

The National Wildlife Refuge System is facing crumbling infrastructure, maintenance needs, lack of resources, staffing cuts and chronic underfunding. Read More »

Nations Band Together to Preserve One-Third of the Planet

More than 50 countries have united as the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC 30x30), avowing to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Read More »

Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors

Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. Read More »

Protecting the Organic Marketplace

While demand and activity around organic products is rising, the challenge is to safeguard standards from large corporations that buy up organic brands and try to weaken USDA requirements. Read More »

Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife

Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it. Read More »

Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally

Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips. Read More »

Sweet Mango Smoothie

Sweet fruit pairs with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants to make a delicious, healthy version of a mango smoothie. Read More »

The Benefits of Planting Trees: More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures

The restoration of trees is among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation. Here are some ways to take action against deforestation and support the planting of trees. Read More »

Vegetable Yum Soup

This soup recipe helps provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easy-to-digest format, while the broth helps supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety. Read More »

Rocking with High-Vibe Crystals at The Healing Collective NY in White Plains

The shop’s recent bestsellers are shungite, a carbon-based stone that blocks electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and 5G and Caribbean calcite, an ocean-and-sand-toned crystal. Read More »