10 Tips for Ho-Ho-Holiday Eating Without Weight Gain
by Michelle May, MD

Do you anticipate the holidays but dread the seemingly inevitable holiday weight gain? Do your holiday events revolve around food more than the meaning, people, presents, decorations or travel? Eating mindfully and preventing holiday weight gain during the holidays can be a real challenge ... Continue reading...

The Pros of Children’s Health
by Beth Aldrich

There’s been plenty of talk about probiotic supplements lately, but are they good for children? The answer at any age is yes. Probiotics are healthy bacteria in the gut that help make vitamin K and keep the digestive system healthy, which in turn keeps the immune system strong... Continue reading...

Think Global, Eat Local
by Megan Sheils

Holiday feasts are a hallowed American tradition, a symbol of our nation’s diverse history. This holiday season, trying something new means getting back to our roots. For much of our history, the meat and vegetables that have graced the center of our seasonal tables were harvested in our own backyards... Continue reading...

EARTH TALK: The Ice Question
by Editors of E/The Environmental Magazine

While no one can be sure what and how severe the effects of global warming will be, it is entirely possible that one outcome of our profligate use of fossil fuels could be an ice age. The theory goes that... Continue reading...

Oops, We Did It Again
by Sarah Schaffner

My husband and I got married two days in a row. By accident. I like to think that Jeff and I are pretty laid-back people. And while that now translates to exhausted to the point of comatose, it used to just mean relaxed and casual. So when it came time for us to get hitched, I threw an ivory wedding-ish dress in a carry-on, Jeff bought a tie, and we flew to Lake Tahoe to elope on the beach. Incidentally, this is still the only tie that Jeff owns, and wears to every function that requires a tie. Consequently every picture of him looks like it could be from our wedding album. Like I said, casual. For those who don’t know, Lake Tahoe inhabits both California and Nevada. Continue reading...

Teaching Kids the Gift of Kindness
by Tony Panaccio

The holiday season is typically marked by parents and kids trying to be on their best behavior. Parents are more charitable, kids are busy not pouting and not crying because they are afraid of the jolly fat man catching them. Continue reading...

Green Your Holidays
by Beth Aldrich

The holidays are a time of joy and thanksgiving and this year, you can also make it a time of renewal for the planet. Without going to too much trouble, you can implement several green aspects into your holiday preparations and celebrations. Continue reading...