A Season of Opportunities

October kicks off the last quarter of 2023 and this is a time when I like to reflect on my current intentions and take stock before the start of the coming new year. Read More »

Awaken Wellness Fair: Awaken to Your Best Self

The Awaken Wellness Fair, a long-running body, mind and spirit expo, features expert speakers, unique vendors, gifted healers and intuitive readers, in Tarrytown, at the Westchester Marriott on November 5, 2023, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More »

Visual Skills for Success in School

For success in school, a child needs to develop efficient use of several key visual skills (see sidebar “Key Visual Skills for Success in School” for a full list). A school screening will only detect whether a child can see clearly at long distance. Let's consider the classroom experience. Read More »

Meet Minerva Santos, Putnam Valley Resident

I believe we will band together to meet our dire challenge of climate change, and work to reverse the loss of habitat crucial to the many ecosystems of our world. Read More »

Popular Puerto Rican Home Remedy Available Locally

Persephone’s Pearl owner John Omilana has started selling Healing Balm, his homemade version of the popular Puerto Rican home remedy alcolado, derived from a secret family recipe. Read More »

Lighting the Way Toward a Healthier, Happier Life

SearchLight Medical offerings include reiki, medical acupuncture, Chinese scalp acupuncture, Jade vitality far-infrared heating mat, Mei Zen Cosmetic Acupuncture System, ONDAMED biofeedback technology, Acugraph Qi Analysis, and more. Read More »

Become a Rising Star Practitioner

Universal Healing Arts Connection, in Cortlandt Manor, is hosting a Rising Star Healing Training and Initiation event from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., October 12, 2023. Read More »

Learn to Grow Delicious and Nutritious Superfoods at Home

Mi Oh My Hydroponic Farms is offering a Home Hydroponics Master Program that will teach students the art of cultivating microgreens and mushrooms in the comfort of their own home, regardless of income or experience level. Read More »

Oyster Mushroom Stir-Fry

Here’s a straightforward recipe using homegrown mushrooms. Serve this as a side dish or over a bed of steamed rice for a wholesome meal. Read More »

Exciting Updates From Quantum Healing & Wellness

Quantum Healing & Wellness is moving from Mt. Kisco to Bedford Hills and will be hosting a grand reopening celebration on October 24, 2023, at their new location, 7-9 Norm Avenue. Read More »

Herbs for Sinus Health

There are myriad powerful herbal remedies perfectly equipped to combat sinus-related issues. Herbal decongestants include thyme, peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, horseradish and sage, among many others. Both internal and external remedies of these herbs can provide relief. Read More »

Join Pellegrino Healing Center in Celebration

Pellegrino Healing Center (PHC), in Hyde Park, is hosting a family-friendly Five-Year Anniversary Celebration on October 20, 2023. The event kicks off at 4 p.m. with a ribbon cutting ceremony, followed by music, food, refreshments, raffle prizes, an open house and more. Read More »

Luna Power Yoga Celebrates its Recent Relocation

After two years in Mahopac, Luna Power Yoga is relocating to Brewster and invites everyone to their grand opening celebration on September 30, 2023, and October 1, 2023. There will be free yoga classes, special giveaways/raffles, announcements and more. Read More »

Things are Brewing for Halloween Month

October 1, 2023: Witchcraft Your Dreams: Magick Manifesting Cauldron; October 15, 2023: Third annual Halloween Psychic and Vendor Faire: October 22, 2023: Abstract Art Journaling and Message CirclePainting Workshop. Read More »

Time to Start Planning Your Holiday Feasts

The holidays are fast approaching and BrooklynOrganic Kitchen (BOK), in Mahopac, is gearing up for an event-filled catering season. Read More »

Age-Reversing and Regeneration Retreat in Mexico

An advanced age-reversing healing and quantum regeneration retreat with pioneering doctor in psychology and holistic health Aurora Juliana Ariel, Ph.D., a leader among a team of experts in cutting-edge stem cell therapies, will take place from January 17 to 23, 2024, in Cancun, Mexico. Read More »

Astrology for October 2023 with Pamela Cucinell

Opportunity pops October 1; harvest is close. Research and conversation unearths favorable outcomes October 2. Stay on task October 3, with eyes open for support and confidence to take advantage of it. Read More »

A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Read More »

Beetroot and Orange Miso Soup

Warm up with this beautiful and nutrient dense miso soup. Read More »

Birds Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Nests

Magpies and crows in Scotland, Holland and Belgium are using metal spikes—originally intended to deter bird perching—to build their nests. Read More »

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations. Read More »

Critical Ocean Current May Be Near Collapse

According to a new analysis from the journal Nature Communications, the Atlantic Ocean’s sensitive circulation system has become slower and less resilient. Read More »

Delicious, Easy Three-Bean Chilli

A hardy and healthy recipe with a vegan sour cream. Read More »

Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. Read More »

Earth Has Tilted Due to Groundwater Pumping

A study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters shows that the pumping of groundwater impacts the tilt of Earth’s rotation and further exacerbates climate change. Read More »

Fermented Foods for Brain Health

Research has shown that eating fermented foods may have long- and short-term impacts on brain function, such as reducing stress. Read More »

Hair Tapping

New methods for cultivating healthy hair growth have been gaining traction amongst young people on social media platforms, including hair tapping, a technique popularized in Korean and Japanese hair spas. Read More »

Judge Rules for Youths in Climate-Change Trial

In a landmark climate case in Montana, a group of young people has emerged victorious. The judge ruled in Held v. Montana that the state's failure to consider climate change when approving fossil fuel projects was unconstitutional. Read More »

Lasagna With Tofu Ricotta and Veggie Bolognese

A delicious vegetarian lasagna with veggie Bolognese and dairy free ricotta. Read More »

N95 Masks May Cause Cardiopulmonary Overload

For certain people, extended use of an N95 mask may be problematic, and that is what Chinese researchers set out to study in a randomized clinical trial published this year in JAMA Network Open Read More »

Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary. Read More »

Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Read More »

Taurine Offers Longevity Potential

Taurine, one of the most abundant amino acids in the body, is vital for health of the eyes, muscles, brain and heart. Read More »

Teachers Face Big-Tech Challenges and Opportunities

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the education sector, bringing unprecedented opportunities for personalized learning experiences and teaching assistance. Read More »

The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. Read More »

The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso. Read More »

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient Healing Wisdom

Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions. Read More »

Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. Read More »

Winter Squash Risotto

Put those garden leftovers to good use with this winter squash risotto and delicious broth. Read More »

Yoga for Prostate Cancer Patients

According to the American Cancer Society, about one man in eight will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime, with six in 10 of these cases in men 65 years and older. Read More »

Free Livestream Advanced Screening of Major Alzheimer’s Film

Narrated by Grammy Award-winner Michael Bublé and directed by Hideyuki Tokigawa, the film will be live-streamed on KnoWEwell’s Regenerative Whole Health Hub at 8 p.m. ET (5 p.m. PT), on October 14. Read More »