Avoid Toxic Chemicals to Prevent Celiac Disease

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants. Read More »

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate. Read More »

Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoot

This comforting vegan curry recipe sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps. Read More »

Daylily Salad

This strikingly beautiful vegetarian recipe for Daylily Salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Read More »

Dinosaur Bone Ownership Resolved

The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists. Read More »

Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds

A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss. Read More »

Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life

Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men. Read More »

Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. Read More »

Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips

Here are some eco-friendly tips to stay cool at home with minimal or zero use of air conditioning, saving costs in electricity bills and strain on the environment. Read More »

Healing Waters: Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits. Read More »

How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

Feeling a sense of awe provides many physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness benefits. Here are some ways we can find and elicit more awe-inspiring moments in our daily life. Read More »

Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage. Read More »

Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention. Read More »

Kale Stem Hummus

Plant-based, vegan recipe for homemade hummus using kale stems. Read More »

Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being

Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Read More »

More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Read More »

Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice

Mustafa Santiago Ali is dedicated to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America. Read More »

Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. Read More »

No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes. Read More »

Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations

A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations. Read More »

Strong and Healthy: Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

It’s critical for parents to help build up their children's natural immunity. From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems. Read More »

The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air. Read More »

Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. Read More »

Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health. Read More »

Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more. Read More »

August 2020 Letter From Publisher

Arizona in August presents several challenges when it comes to the heat, as we all know. We’re talking about some of Mother Nature’s ideas for keeping cool in “Beat the Heat” Read More »

GE Computing Offers Precious Memories Recovery Service

GE Computing & Internet Services of Tucson is now offering Precious Memories Recovery Service Read More »

Discount on Pima Cleanpro Services

As a way of giving back, locally owned Pima Cleanpro is now offering the entire Tucson and Pima County community 25 percent off all their services. Read More »

Past Life Regressions via Zoom

In this time of dramatic changes, every aspect of life is affected. Kryste Andrews is now facilitating Past Life Regressions online via Zoom. “Past Life Regressions continually surprise and inspire me,” says Andrews. Read More »

Explore the Past with Book Written from Hypnosis Experience

In the book Legacy: Book One, Discovery, a portal has opened, revealing life on earth 25,000 years ago. Read More »

Sunday Celebration with Musical Duet Melissa Phillippe and Z Egloff

The Centers for Spiritual Living Tucson is delighted to bring Dr. Melissa Phillippe and Rev. Z Egloff to its virtual Sunday Celebration Service at 10:30 a.m., August 9. Read More »

Online Self-Realization Fellowship Meetings Due

Due to COVID-19, Self-Realization Fellowship is offering meditations throughout each day, as well as weekly lectures, meditation and scriptural study of the Bhagavad Gita and Second Coming of Christ, online at SRFOnlineMeditation.org. Read More »

Integration Consultation with Lisannette Adelaida Ruiz

Lisannette Adelaida Ruiz, an Integration Facilitator at Strategic Intuition Consulting, is now taking clients who are ready to embark on the work of integrating peak experiences—especially those related to psychedelic journeys. Read More »

Zoom Yoga Classes for 50+ with Divine Journey Yoga

Trish Harris, owner and teacher at Divine Journey Yoga, is hosting five yoga classes geared toward people over 50, all online via Zoom. Read More »

Removing Toxic Heavy Metals from the Body

Most of us have had fillings in our teeth that contain mercury and other toxins that are or were impacting our health since the dental procedures. Read More »

Potential Oral Health Threats in Toothpaste

There are so many benefits of good oral hygiene—everything from the obvious of reduced tooth decay, fresh breath and better gum health, to potentially lowering the chance of heart disease and Type 2 diabetes and achieving healthier pregnancies. Read More »

Biological Dentistry in Practice: Tucson’s Dr. Jeanne Anne Krizman

Oral health is a window to overall well-being for many of us. If we look closely enough, we may be able to trace signs and symptoms of ill health to our mouths and teeth. Read More »

Laser Dentistry: Innovation and Comfort at E Dental Solutions

At E Dental Solutions in Tucson, Dr. Elahe Wissinger, DMD continues to stay at the forefront of the latest dental technological innovations. Read More »

A Recipe from Govinda’s Kitchen

Vegan Cauliflower Alfredo Read More »

Beat the Heat

Arizona is known for being hot, and in the eyes of people across the country it’s the place to be in the winter because the temperatures are more moderate than most of the country. Read More »

Nature Basics: Storage 101

Sponsored Content It’s a dry heat. How many times have Arizonans said this, or heard it, when referring to the temperatures of the state? Residents have explained to friends and family from other states that the heat can be tolerated and even enjoyed because it’s dry. Read More »