The Language of Birth

When you hear the word “contraction” how does your body feel? Does it open up like a flower blossoming new life or does it contract and shut down in defense? Read More »

A Do-Good Dozen

Local retailer shares favorite sustainable brands for women, family, children and home fashion Read More »

Homeown-HER ~ Women Back on the Rise in Homeownership

After nearly a decade of decline as a percentage of American homebuyers, single women have been regaining lost ground since around 2015 Read More »

Local Environmentalists Decry PPE Pollution

In December, marine conservation organization OceansAsia estimated that 1.5 million masks entered the world’s oceans last year. And in April an ABC News report noted that New Jersey’s Clean Ocean Action environmental group “removed 1,113 masks and other pieces of virus-related gear from New Jersey beaches last fall.” Read More »

Nalu Chiropractic Supports Women’s Health and Well-Being

Nalu Chiropractic is a holistic family practice located in the heart of Jersey City, It is a sanctuary for women, a special place honoring their body, mind and spirit. Read More »

Lucky Honeybee Expands from Candles to Soap, Apothecary Goods

A line of eco-friendly, hand-poured soy beeswax candles, a soap bar, a selection of apothecary goods, eco-friendly items, greeting cards and handcrafted wares by local makers, including tote bags, incense and housewares. Read More »

Five Lights Center Launches Online Shiatsu Classes

The Five Lights Center of Shiatsu Studies, in New York City, is offering six Zoom courses through its online educational program, to meet the increased demand for distance learning. All six are approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork for massage therapy CEUs and can be studied virtually from anywhere in the world. Read More »

Partners in Prevention Offers Free Opioid Training and Toolkit

Partners in Prevention (PIP), a nonprofit dedicated to preventing substance-use disorders and related health challenges in Hudson County, is providing prevention education and outreach to doctors, dentists and general practitioners on the dangers associated with prescribing opioids for pain management, as well as education regarding best practices, safe alternatives and use of the Prescription Management System. Read More »

First Anniversary Is Sweet for Cake Jars

Cake Jars is an innovative company that sells traditional cakes as elegant single-serving sweets. Read More »

Buying from Traveling Thrift ‘Like Planting a Mustard Seed’

Traveling Thrift sells crafts made by indigenous women in Central and South America, and then uses the proceeds in those regions in various ways—from funding children’s cancer treatments to feeding and housing marginalized people. Read More »

UnjumBold Focuses on Home Goods and Organizing

UnjumBold offers an array of goods, from dispensers to containers to clothes to baby and dog items, via its storefront and its website. It also offers whole-home, single-room or corporate organization services, including a complimentary consultation. Read More »

Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea. Read More »

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More »

Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods. Read More »

Baby Blueberry Smoothie

This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods. Read More »

Baby Superfood Purée

Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients. Read More »

Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver. Read More »

Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal. Read More »

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. Read More »

Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips. Read More »

Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

Hormone scholar and nutrition and gut expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson discusses plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) and its role in women's health. Read More »

Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More »

Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands. Read More »

Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. Read More »

Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit

The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy. Read More »

Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression. Read More »

Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby. Read More »

Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More »

Pregnancy Apps

Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps. Read More »

Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More »

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. Read More »

Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Read More »

Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options. Read More »

Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions

We can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion. Read More »

World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More »