The Community Fridge Movement ~ Neighbors Helping Neighbors in Jersey City

With the holidays approaching, we are all looking for ways to give back to our community. One way is to help keep local community fridges clean and stocked with food donated by restaurants and markets. Read More »

Upcycling Fuels Etsy Shop, Future Wine Lounge

Artist and wine student Heather Luing has turned the byproducts of her classes into Live Life Uncorked, a local business and Etsy shop that offers a range of unique items made of upcycled corks, sparkling wine capsules and beer caps. Read More »

North Bergen Library Offers Free Chair Yoga Classes

In addition to improving quality of life, chair yoga has many health benefits and can provide relief from certain chronic symptoms. The overall goal is to increase strength and confidence in the ability to complete everyday tasks. Read More »

Abbey Bell Catering Accepting Thanksgiving Orders

Abbey Bell Catering specializes in gluten-free and paleo menus, but owner Abbey Bell says she’s not limited to those items and can craft a menu designed with any dietary needs in mind. Read More »

Vegan Food Festival Set for November 13-14

This “ThanksVegan” celebration will showcase the best 100% cruelty-free vegan food New Jersey has to offer. Visitors can try new vegan foods and learn about factory farming and veganism while meeting and talking to likeminded people. Read More »

Bach Flower Remedies Available at Hudson Healing Arts

Composed of 38 formulas plus the Rescue Remedy stress-relief blend, Bach remedies can help manage the emotional demands of everyday life by bringing negative feelings and attitudes back into balance and perspective. Read More »

Family Chiropractic of Bayonne Offering Free First Visit

Family Chiropractic Center of Bayonne is offering a complimentary first visit until December 1. Read More »

Om Sweet Home Hosts FriendsGiving Pop-Up

The menu will include paté; cauliflower soup; fall salad; harvest roast with mushroom gravy; apple, sage and cornbread dressing; roasted sweet potato wedges; string beans; cranberry relish; caramel apple tart; and vanilla bean ice cream. Read More »

Physical Therapy Critical to Stroke Rehab

Stroke can cause various long-term problems, including movement issues. Mitigating that damage requires quick action from a physical therapist with experience working with stroke patients. Read More »

Local Food Scientist Brews Line of Energy Teas

Vibal Energy Tea's are made with a light-green tea base, then infused with a “balanced boost”: caffeine from raw coffee seeds, for natural energy; theanine for “alpha focus” and anxiety relief; and ginseng for mental stamina and stress relief. Read More »

#GivingTuesday International Day of Giving

On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving (November 31), charities, families, businesses, community centers and students around the world will come together to celebrate generosity and to give. Read More »

Reader Feedback Helps Us Grow

Your participation takes just five minutes, and will give us a better understanding of what you need and how well we’re delivering on your expectations. Read More »

10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens

These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More »

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More »

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More »

Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »

The Healing Power of a Hug

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »

Local Author Uses Light Touch to Build Healthy Habits

Forcing kids to eat their veggies can quickly turn into a daily battle. The trick is not to push children, but to pique their interest, so taking an exploratory bite of broccoli becomes an adventure of their own choosing. Read More »