For the perfect late-summer dish, try this Lentil Pate recipe from Mindi K. Counts’ Everyday Chinese Medicine.

Whip up this turmeric-infused Anti-Inflammatory Chickpea Curry from dietitian Rachel Beller's Power Spicing to dazzle your taste buds while you battle inflammation.

This chewy chocolate cookie benefits from a triple dose of ginger: ground, fresh, and crystallized—perfect for an after-dinner digestive aid or enjoyed any time of day.

Chock-full of health benefits, this turmeric- and ginger-infused dressing will keep you healthy and tantalize your taste buds.

Try this yellow quinoa with parsley and almonds from dietitian Rachel Beller’s Power Spicing for a delicious side dish packed with immune-boosting properties.

Mix up this quick nutrient-dense turmeric and ginger wellness tonic to stop your cold dead in its tracks.

Try this ayurvedic fix for a better night’s sleep—great for calming vata, or any flighty, fractured, anxious, can’t-settle-down sort of energy.

Tokyo-based chef IINA creates edible, vegan art for an adventurous, vegetable-loving palate.

Getting your cruciferous vegetables in has never been easier or more delicious.

These falafel medallions hit a lot of marks: they are vegetarian, low-FODMAP, and absolutely delicious.

This lighter twist on the traditional falafel is a flavorful addition to lunch or dinner.

A vegan twist on a hearty, warming classic.

Hippocrates said, “Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food.” Ready to take the ancient Greek physician’s advice? These five new cookbooks will help.

Excerpted from Forgotten Ways for Modern Days by Rachelle Blondel

Turn these delicious roasted roots into a main meal by serving on a bed of cooked grains, like quinoa, along with a few dark salad greens like baby kale or spinach.

We may all go a little stir-crazy when the shorter, colder days of winter keep us stuck in the house, but at least we have baking to look forward to as a hibernation activity.

A vegan spin on a family recipe passed down from the author's grandmother.

Indulge in these delicious Mediterranean flavors before the first freeze.

Fettuccine Alfredo was one of my favorite dishes growing up, so I was eager to re-create and perfect it, vegan-style. This is just as decadent and creamy as the kind I grew up eati…

Give your senses a thrill and bring the rich and cozy scents of pumpkin pie into the kitchen and onto the breakfast table.

From The Sioux Chef’s Indigenous Kitchen by Sean Sherman with Beth Doole

This subtly sweet warm breakfast is good for gut health and can be made without grain.

This delicious dish from Jamie Oliver blends green pesto with olive tapenade , creamy mozzarella, and basil.

Try these variations of a simple, satisfying, and healthy way to treat yourself.

Excerpt from Cook Yourself Happy: The Danish Way

A decadent-tasting, sense-stimulating, and nutrient-rich recipe that elevates the humble cauliflower.

On this segment of Conscious Living, we are back in the kitchen with Vegan Man, who shows us his raw Cheezy Jalapeno Kale Chip recipe and the secret to avoiding small flaky chips a…

If you need extra digestive support for your detox, try this recipe for Red Cabbage Sauerkraut.

Fresh, crunchy, and packed with flavor, this versatile salad will wake up your taste buds.

Frey Vineyards’ Tamara Frey shares her recipe for Maple Apple Crumble, where apple slices cook down in crisp Viognier.

As a vegan, there’s nothing worse than showing up to holiday dinner hungry and discovering that there is nothing for you to eat.

We all have our favorite food, but what if those foods are not the healthiest options? Here are some great recipes of some favorite dishes that will having you thanking your lucky stars you found.

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"The key to successful low-FODMAP breakfast is compiling a few easy weekday staples (like some low-FODMAP fruit and a piece of gluten-free toast, or a quick two-egg omelet with a sprinkling of cheddar cheese), plus more festive weekend options that take a bit longer, but also make a ritual out of breakfast."

Eager to rev up your libido? Try these recipes.

Going gluten-free doesn't mean sacrificing great taste. Try baking your own artisanal bread, beignets, cookies, or even angel food cake, all free of gluten.

Boost your immunity and reduce inflammation with an easy-to-make, anti-inflammatory, immune-boosting soup.

A simple, and delicious way to create a vegan version of a favorite decadent treat.

This is a lighter, veggie-style risotto for cozy nights. It couldn’t be easier to make.

Tired of the same old, same old? These two recipes provide the perfect new twist on holiday leftovers.

As temperatures heat up, it's a great time to cool down the body and give your digestive system a rest by adopting a more raw diet. Despite the proven benefits of eating "uncooked"…

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Let’s be honest: The craving for a fast, tasty snack isn’t always satisfied by eating a banana or a bag of peeled carrot sticks.

Enjoy this ancient recipe for boosting digestion and decreasing inflammation.

Moosewood Cookbook—that cozy, hand-lettered, and charmingly illustrated collection of vegetarian recipes—is one of the 10 best-selling cookbooks of all time. But more than being a …

We all know that adopting a healthy diet rich in fruits and veggies is a great way to ensure optimal health and wellness, but giving up our favorite "comfort" foods is often easier…

When temperatures rise, it's the perfect time to turn off the oven and prepare a healthy, no cook meal like this raw vegan chili recipe. With a thick and creamy texture made fresh …

The traditional American Thanksgiving meal showcases the bounty of indigenous foods and the influence Native Americans have had on U.S. cuisine. Try this delicious turkey recipe from Native chef Sean Sherman.

In challenging times, cooking can bring a sense of calm and normalcy. Try this nutrient rich spin on a comfort food classic.

Honor the value of partnership in the food web with this tasty bread recipe.

Read about the benefits of blending and try a delicious green goddess smoothie.

Curious about veganism? Try these vegan spins on favorite comfort foods and you just may be a convert.

Nutrient-rich seaweed and crispy sunchokes make this soup special.

Add this colorful and tangy kraut to your salad or stir fry and your taste buds, and gut, will be singing.

With these easy recipes, you’ll be on the road to better health. Drink juices as soon as possible after they’re prepared. (For more on the health benefits of fresh-made juice, see …

In the late fall, all I want to do is curl up with a mug of steaming chai: the aromatic beverage we Westerners have adopted from the Indian drink masala chai, which means, literall…

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A subtly spicy soup that will warm you to the bone.

This simple preparation provides a substantial base to your favorite sauces and toppings.

Some of the best memories during the holidays are sparked by the smells that fill the house from the oven. Take a look at these 10 mouthwatering recipes for healthier baked goods to get you into the holiday spirit.

This rich, flavorful soup has a creamy texture without cream.

On this episode, Susan Barocas, the founding director of the Jewish Food Experience, inspires us to celebrate Hannukah through spiritually symbolic Jewish cuisine. By showing us ho…

Your skin can absorb antioxidants directly from fruits and vegetables. If you have a garden, it's time to realize you've been growing your own salon.

Enjoy this delicious recipe (and wine pairing) from Frey Vineyards in Mendocino County, California.

The cookbooks that fed a generation—and sparked a vegetarian revolution—got their start at the improbable restaurant that became a legend.

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This Ayurvedic recipe takes just minutes to prepare, is substantial enough for a meal, yet feels refreshing and light for warm weather.

Are you looking for more clarity, confidence, security, and balance in your life? It’s possible your root chakra could need some nourishment. Use these three soup recipes to help realign your root chakra.

Tired of oysters, chocolates, and strawberries? Try one of these five unique libido-boosting foods to help get your partner in the mood this Valentine’s Day.

Corn smut or maize mushrooms are considered a delicacy and it’s no wonder. They impart a sweet, earthy corn flavor to soups, stews, and sautés and are especially delicious cooked with corn.

“Although all veggies are good for you, some pack an outsized punch when it comes to promoting gut health. These six vegetables, and the easy recipes that go with them, will help your inner garden grow.”

Cauliflower packs a serious nutritional punch and, if you're looking for a gluten-free, low-carb staple, is versatile enough to become a behind-the-scenes star of your kitchen.

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To me, cookies and ice cream are the perfect comfort food. But once I learned about the inflammatory effect gluten and dairy have on the digestive and immune systems, I stopped ind…

Frey Vineyards brings you a spring classic. Pair with strawberries and cream and a crisp glass of biodynamic wine.

Enjoy this delicious Malbec-infused winter recipe from Frey Vineyards.

Master herbalist shares three recipes for improved sleep, as well as advice on how to start on the herbalist path.

Remind yourself of the plethora of health benefits (immune-boosting! anti-inflammatory!) of powerhouse spices turmeric and ginger, with delicious recipes from chef Suzy Scherr and dietitian Rachel Beller.

Explore spirituality in the kitchen and try this recipe for vegan Samosa Pot Pie.

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We always plant too many tomatoes. Every summer, we wait and watch the little green orbs start to blush, and then we savor the sweet juiciness of them all. That first taste of summ…

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One of my earliest memories of my grandma was her canned pears. She used to can them every year along with jams, tomatoes, and peaches. Out of all my cousins, I was the only one wh…

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So versatile, it even takes your favorite cookie up a notch.

Nurture your family’s holiday food traditions across cultures.

While some chefs belong to culinary think tanks or attend creative recipe-writing workshops in venues like Bologna or San Sebastian, most of the world’s top restaurant chefs need n…

Recipes for the best cup of tea, from chai to natural tea remedies, how to create your own tea ritual, and more.

Nettles, abundant in spring, offer many health benefits and are a delightful green to add to your table

The bounty of ingredients in this quick-to-make salad are available in most supermarkets.

Cumin has a robust flavor and an equally robust medicinal profile. Try a simple tea to get more cumin in your diet.

Plant-based chef, nutrition professor, and researcher Amy Symington shares her take on creating meals that support community, connection, and health.

From keto-friendly natural wines to liquors spiked with herbs and botanicals, wellness spirits have made a big splash in the past year.

Common herbs parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme are packed with health benefits.

How does chocolate pudding beat the blues?

Much like rose quartz, this latte helps one to purify and opens your heart chakra bringing about calming and peaceful frequencies.

As amazing as it looks, this latte is also one of the healthiest, most loving things you can do for your body.

Green Is the color of cool.

Plus a recipe: Spring into Summer Salad with Berries, Peach and Rose

Try this recipe, perfect for lightening up during Spring.

This simple recipe is a formula to kindle the inner fires, promote healthy circulation, and hydrate the tissues.

Try this recipe for an afternoon boost of energy or a gift for one you love.

Try these three recipes for better digestion.

Plus, a peaches 'n cream smoothie recipe.

Foods to Help You Rest and Renew, plus a recipe for Moon Milk

Flavorful and nourishing recipes from leading retreats.

A memoir beyond words. . .

A useful list for inspiration and recipes to eat clean

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Brussels sprouts are the wonderful yet deeply misunderstood little green warriors of the vegetable world. If they are overcooked, they can taste slightly bitter, and this can sadly…

Simple changes to your diet can reduce the effect of acid-forming foods.

Certain types of tea match up to the changing hour, mood, or occasion.

Olives are full of healthy fats that improve heart health and antioxidants that combat inflammation.

This delicious beet salad is a crowd pleaser and a great accompaniment to any dish.

From eye health to mood, here are five health benefits of pumpkin to love.

Excerpts from Eat with Intention by Cassandra Bodzak

Every meal is a gift at these pay-it-forward restaurants.

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Is it possible to enjoy a decadent dessert with the health benefits of a superfood? On this episode, Conscious Living TV's Vegan Man will teach you how to make one of his easiest r…

Filmmaker Sergei Boutenko explains why he starts his morning with a green smoothie.

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Embrace the core of a bodhisattva experience: spreading joy both inside and out.

Gluten-free baking often requires using several different types of flours and starches in one recipe, and it’s important to be sure they are thoroughly blended. In this recipe, I u…

Vegan endurance athlete Rich Roll and his wife, chef Julie Piatt, show us how to pack all the nutrition we need into one bowl in their new book, The Plantpower Way.

A diagnosis of celiac disease or gluten intolerance can often come as a relief to someone who’s been struggling with mysterious sickness and pain for months or even years, says Pet…

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Not hungry in the morning? Here is what Ayurveda tells us about eating breakfast.

Kapha, we may not say it often enough, but we need you.

Stay in balance this Autumn season.

A love tonic dessert for love day.

Take a dive into the wonderful world of superfoods, crystals, or both with these delicious- and beautiful- beverages.

Life is never boring with a well nourished Vata.

Get an energy boost with these Ayurvedic holiday treats.

Pitta, you are the light of the world. You bring us color, vision, clarity, focus, enthusiasm, adventure!

Celebrate the return of light with this sunny and bright soup.

Soon your garden will be turning up asparagus, chard, basil, and spring onions—perfect ingredients for this delicious soup.

Schisandra and sleep: A simple recipe using this “five-flavored” fruit can help you reclaim a good night’s sleep.

Discover the medicine in your kitchen.

Enjoy chocolate cake strewn with rose petals and a wisdom poem for Mother’s Day.

An excerpt from Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners: An Ayurvedic Cookbook to Balance and Heal

Enjoy this bright and healthy tart for the holidays.

This soup is a warm break from winter’s toil, and another good reason to celebrate the return of light and approach of a new year.

Take these classic Ayurvedic autumn meals and turn them into an early winter cleanse.

A clear vegetable soup with the warmth of ginger and the brightness of lemon adds punch to fresh, purifying produce.

Foods like limes keep a cooling balance so we can stay strong, maintain energy, and fully enjoy summer.

These feel-good foods are better alternatives than inhaling a sleeve of ultraprocessed crackers.

Balancing and fortifying, light and purifying, healing and nurturing, in many ways it’s the world’s original smart food.

With so much frenzied energy around us, cultivating our ability to ground let’s us move forward with more stability and wisdom. When we have experience with connecting to the ener…

If you’ve recently discovered you have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you may want to jump right into a low-FODMAP diet. Here’s what you need to know about FODMAP.

Stave off winter colds and infections with this home-brewed tonic that uses apple cider vinegar, ginger, horseradish, onion, and many other immune-boosting ingredients.

Honor Native American history and culture this Thanksgiving with Chef Sean Sherman’s indigenous recipes.

Raise your digestion and feel your energy rise naturally with yogurt lassis.

Reading Koshersoul can make you hungry—not just because it talks about food, but because it also discusses other nourishing aspects of life, including spirituality, community, belo…

Nourish your sacral chakra with these four orange-hued desserts.

All the flavors will come together, like ancestral pathways.

Savor the flavors of frothy cherry moon milk while you visualize being bathed in a peaceful pink light.

The solar plexus chakra is key when it comes to anxiety. Discover how to bring balance to this chakra.

Experience deeper rest by working with the energy of the third eye chakra. This chakra is the seat of inner wisdom.

Kushmanda, mother of the entire universe, can guide you into knowing and loving yourself more deeply. Learn more about her, and enjoy a heart-opening rose recipe.

New research indicates this South Pacific root—an ancient tonic for relaxation—can help calm frayed nerves.

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Part of the cruciferous family, radishes are in season in the early spring and early fall. Victoria Shanta Retelny, author of The Essential Guide to Healthy Healing Foods, from 201…

Discovering ancient, healthy, alternative highs for an alcohol-soaked society

Learn how to create a delicious raw version of this classic Thai dish.

This wonderful watercress smoothie is the perfect afternoon snack as it is packed full of nutritious watercress to keep you going throughout the day.

Rich in lauric acid, this super food snack is so healthy that is great as an anti-fungul, anti-bacteria, and healthy for your immune system. It's chocolatey with raw cacao and raw …

Excerpted From Heal Your Gut with Bone Broth by Robin Westen

Reduce caffeine, boost healthy proteins, and make healthier carbohydrate choices.

Tips on fueling your mind from Dr. Drew Ramsey MD, superfood guru and author of 50 Shades of Kale

Improve your health, save your retirement, save the world!

The aspens are changing their greens for yellows here in Colorado. Golden branches hug the base of the mountains and wrap me up in emotions. I'm grateful for their reminder to chan…

Love dessert but hate what it does to your waistline? Then watch this episode of Conscious Living® featuring Vegan Man's creamy, decadent and healthy raw, strawberry cheesecake. Al…

With these healthy soups, your spoon becomes a powerful tool in your antiaging arsenal.

Excerpt from Hope, Make, Heal: 20 Crafts to Mend the Heart

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Rather than thinking of dinnertime as a chore, create nightly dinner rituals to connect more with the loved ones around your table.

Two recipes for your skin from the food you eat.

The health benefits of balancing different tastes, plus a recipe for Coconut Almond Overnight Oats

Try this delicious and hearty combination of flavors to start your day or as the star of brunch.

Learn why mixing alcohol and menopause can be a recipe for unease.

You can have your pumpkin for skin and eat it too with these seasonal skincare recipes.

Share the goodness of sesame with a delicious macrobiotic miso-tahini spread and dip recipe.

Learn how Eden miso is made with traditional methods, and savor the umami goodness with an autumnal recipe.

Enjoy the superfood powers of beans with this tasty summertime crostini recipe.

Fight off seasonal afflictions with Ayurvedic wisdom. Hint: You’ll be utilizing emotional healing, breathwork, and delicious recipes.

We all know that a raw vegan diet is great for detoxing, healing the body and overcoming sickness, but what about the Spirit? On this episode of Conscious Living®, we visit with Ra…

Get the stats, the recipes—and the all-important incentive—from these entertaining experts.

Its healthful benefits, from allergy aid to antioxidant superhero (plus recipes).

An excerpt from Kale & Caramel by Lily Diamond

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I just realized that I shared cookies with you last month. And here I am again sharing another cookie recipe. Sorry? Ok, maybe not. I think you’re going to love these little gems. …

My mother is a true-blue Midwestern farm girl, born and raised on an 80-acre homestead north of Detroit. We visited the farm often when I was a child, and even though most of the l…

If you’re in need of novel practices to shake up your normal routine, here are a few low and high impact exercises to inspire more impromptu creative moments.

“There are two spiritual dangers in not owning a farm. One is the danger of supposing that breakfast comes from the grocery, and the other that heat comes from the furnace.” —Aldo Leopold

Excerpted from Plant-Powered for Life by Sharon Palmer

Research suggests that self-care can reduce stress and exhaustion—if we know how to practice it.

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I stumbled upon a book recently. It was a hot and muggy Saturday afternoon and I was trying to distract, or maybe focus, a restless mind on something other than sweating. Now, days…

Over the weekend, I broke down and finally purchased a juicer—after eyeing one on Amazon for almost two months—and was immediately impressed by the solid heft of the ne…

Editors' Note: We're delighted to welcome Laura Wright to our team of bloggers for our newest blog, Good Food. Laura is the creator behind The First Mess, a blog that celebrates he…

I’ve always had a sweet tooth. As my good friend would say—it’s my cross to bear. But we haven’t always been friendly with each other. We’ve fought. Turned our backs on each …

When I wake up in the morning, the first thing I do is a little yoga to stretch my limbs and wake my body up. The second thing I do is prepare breakfast. We've all heard that you s…

How I fell in love with the depth of the Navajo people and the cultural values they have developed—and how their system of Peacemaking could be a gift to the world.

Move over, acai berries—these six unusual ingredients pack a powerful nutritional punch.

According to science, avoiding unhealthy snacking can actually be as easy as decluttering your kitchen.

Before the battles begin, we start out believing that being with this person will make us happy. Ironically, that’s the critical mistake…

4 steps for moving past fear and achieving your dreams.

Turn your phone into a 24-hour a day wellness coach with these fun, inspiring apps.

Excerpt from Plant Power by Nava Atlas

Ready to take the leap? Suzy Amis Cameron shares her favorite resources for embracing a plant-based diet.

When most of us hear the word "seaweed," we think of nori, the pressed dried sheets of kelp used to wrap around sushi. But those papery sheets are just a small sampling of the abun…

How to manage the kitchen and keep the peace 
in a vegan and omnivore household.

For the past five years, Pittsburgh’s spiritual community has gathered for skill-sharing and knowledge workshops at SITE NITE.

Two alternative approaches offer hope to those suffering from chronic pain.

Spring is an ideal time for detoxification. This is the season of new growth, a time to refresh our system by cleaning out toxins accumulated during the winter months and to rechar…

An Excerpt from Pure Vegetarian

Drought tolerant, pest resistant, and homegrown—could millet be the next great sustainable grain?

A pilgrimage to the Taos Pueblo for a traditional ceremony gives author Rivvy Neshama a new understanding of Christmas.One year, after family plans fell through, John and I were de…

Being an informed foodie has never been easier. Our favorite apps offer information and inspiration at the touch of an icon.An apple a day may keep the doctor away, but a variety o…

Pull out your smartphone and get ready to download these healthy tools.

Like penicillin, Coca-Cola’s secret recipe, and the Dead Sea Scrolls, the discovery of Teflon’s nonstick powers was a total and complete accident.Back in 1938, a chemist was trying…

Using apple cider vinegar instead of chemical-laden cleaning, beauty, and health products is a way to boost your own mind-body-spirit wellness.

Here six fruits and vegetables that really shine when the temperatures drop.

We’re calling it. This year’s most popular beauty booster isn’t going to be some delicate powder made of the ground petals of an incredibly rare flower that only grows on the shady…

Confused about whether fat is good or bad for you? Here’s the scoop.

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What you need to know about cholesterol and the foods that can keep it in check.

Whether you want whiter teeth or smoother skin, let coconut oil prove how well it can multitask.

The Buzz On The Bizarre Superfood That Boosts Your Immune System

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A zen priestess shares how she brings mindfulness into her kitchen

Wondering how to read your Vedic birth chart? For starters, obtain an accurate jyotish chart.

Charcoal’s millions of tiny pores have the strength to capture and remove toxins, increasing energy and overall well-being.

Here are some good starter questions to help you identify a responsible grower and make sure you’re only buying the freshest local produce.

Excerpted from Dandelion & Quince by Michelle McKenzie

It’s time to branch out and chomp down on this sweet, plump dried fruit.

This detoxifying crimson juice is perfect for starting off the New Year right.

Here’s a list of 10 helpful tips to stay warm and beat this season’s inevitable blues.

Nourishing and gentle products for your most visible self.

The heart of conscious beauty is your relationship to your ingredients and the ritualistic care with which you engage them.

Good sleep is attainable, even in the chilliest winter months. Give yourself an aural cue or top the day off with a nightcap for better sleep.

Ginger is a powerful superfood that can increase brainpower, boost immunity … and maybe even fight cancer.

Here’s how to try this eco-friendly technique at home.

The wisdom, comfort, and health that come from deeply knowing your relatives

Matthew Stillman, author of Genesis Deflowered and former producer at the Food Network, didn’t set out to process hundreds of pounds of tallow (aka beef fat) in his kitchen in Harl…

We all know that our skin is our largest organ, and we also understand that nicotine patches and the like feed drugs directly into our bodies and bloodstream — and yet we still con…

Jacquelyn Scoggin has a love for seasonal whole food recipes and the experiences that come with simple living. She's often found digging in the garden or at the farmers market just before heading into the kitchen to whip up a new recipe and sharing it on her blog Good Things Grow (http://goodthingsgrow.com/). She believes there is truly nothing better than sitting down to a meal, weather alone or with a crowd full of familiar faces, that has been cooked with love and care. Find her on Facebook and on Twitter (@slidesideways),

Laura Wright is the creator behind The First Mess (http://www.thefirstmess.com), a blog that celebrates healthy, seasonal foods and the community that brings them to the table. She’s  grown up around farms, loving food, studying nutritional culinary arts and working in local-food restaurants.  Her home is cozily nestled between a peach orchard and a vineyard in southern Ontario where she develops, photographs and shares vibrant, whole food recipes. You can find her on Twitter (@laura_mess) or Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/thefirstmess)

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Go beyond the cleanse and try juicing to boost your health.

Easy ways to benefit from nature's golden treasure.

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Richard Wrangham knows something about how human diets evolved. He’s a Harvard professor of anthropology, the curator of primate behavior biology at the Peabody Museum, director of…

The Raw Truth: Recipes and Resources for the Living Foods Lifestyleby Jeremy S. SafronWith more than 200 recipes to delight the palate, enticing and colorful photos, and just the r…

“I cannot tell you how exciting and empowering it is to create these health-giving treats with such ease.”

As long as I’ve been married to a yoga teacher, I’ve had trouble keeping milk in the refrigerator. Whenever she teaches, she makes her own blend of chai latte and carts it to her g…

The Art of Using the Whole VegetableBy Tara DugganTen Speed PressIn an age of nose-to-tail animal cookery, it’s only natural that an enterprising chef should turn her attentio…

The Sexy Vegan Cookbook: Extraordinary Food from an Ordinary DudeBy Brian L. PattonNew World LibraryIs it possible to go vegan and still have fun with food? According to “ordi…

We asked Trisha Shirey, the director of Flora and Fauna at Lake Austin Spa Resort in Texas, to share a bouquet of her favorite herbs for homemade spa treatments. Here are her fragr…

The psychologist Mary Pipher unites conservatives and liberals to defend Nebraska’s environment one small, sweet action at a time.

The Corn Refiners Association is changing the name of high-fructose corn syrup to “corn sugar” in an attempt to rid themselves of the stench that comes from the manufacture and use…

Consider the classic recipe for seduction: chocolates, dinner, wine, dessert, dancing. Ever wonder why it works? Now a series of psychological experiments led by Mark Muravan at Ca…

Happy BellyA Woman’s Guide to Feeling Vibrant, Light, and BalancedBy Nadya AndreevaAdvantage Media GroupMy digestive ills began during my 20s when I was put on an extended round of…

The Medicinal Gardening HandbookA Complete Guide to Growing, Harvesting, and Using Healing HerbsBy Dede Cummings and Alyssa HolmesSkyhorse PublishingJust in time for planting seaso…

In her new book, Close to the Ground, the S&H columnist and Zen practitioner explores Buddhism’s seven factors of enlightenment: mindfulness, investigation, effort, ease, joy, …

Becoming Kuan Yin: The Evolution of CompassionBy Stephen Levine (Weiser Books) Stephen Levine’s Becoming Kuan Yin tells of Miao Shan, the daughter of a spiteful Chinese king. When…

At the 1904 World’s Fair in St. Louis, iced tea was the preferred drink among the attendees. Today, it accounts for 75 percent of the tea we drink in North America.The first recip…

Spend some time cooking every day—and enjoy it!

If you’re lactose intolerant, concerned about animal welfare and the environmental costs of dairy production, trying to reduce unhealthy fats in your diet, or all of the above, yo…

Herbalist Kathy Abascal is on a mission to change the way we eat, with her TQI (“to quiet inflammation”) diet plan.

Thick, creamy, and packed with protein—what's not to love?

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Hyperextended joints can be a sign of false strength says writer and yoga teacher Shannon Wianecki.

Think beyond garnish for desserts and drinks: this humble herb can punch up everything from fresh juices to pesto.

Rev up your sexual vitality with cinnamon and other surprising foods.

Stretching, meditation, and gratitude make up this simple daily ritual from writer and teacher Geri Larkin.

How soaking grains can make your holiday baking traditions much healthier.

Every choice we make, everything we do, is either inflammatory or anti-inflammatory. Try Ayurveda for inflammation.

There is so much to learn on this journey of spiritual activism and sacred service, and I have a stack of books on my nightstand to aid me on this path. And while I don’t believe t…

Living in Ontario, I get very serious about stretching out warm weather as far as I can. I savor the tomatoes and juicy stone fruit, stay out in the sun and drink iced tea to my he…

Herbs and spices do far more than add flavor to our food; many are powerhouses of nutrition and health. Turmeric, in particular, has been making nutritional headlines in recent yea…

I've already started to notice the daylight hours shifting and the days becoming shorter. Luckily, August is a beautiful time of year in Washington, so we still enjoy warm, sunny d…

On this episode of Conscious Living®, Michael Alexander (a/k/a "Vegan Man") prepares his legendary delicious and nutritious green detox smoothie recipe.A staple during our 30 Day R…

No matter what you do to clean up your outside, there's no faster way to a healthy body, beautiful skin, and a clear mind than cleaning from the inside out. Even if you consider yo…

Cleaning the home is essential, but the harsh chemicals contained in most cleaning products are not.On this episode of Conscious Living®, I met with green home expert Diane MacEach…

Often when a couple with a long history together comes to me in an attempt to save their relationship, I find myself recommending that they ritualistically end the old relationship…

Next to heirloom tomatoes and soft stone fruit, the best part of summer for me is all the ice cream! When we first moved to Denver, the hot nights drove Shaun and I to the streets …

Little whispers and hums of fall are making themselves heard around my neck of the woods. Our apple tree is heaving with fruit, waiting to go ripe. Cooler temperatures are a deligh…

Almost everyone loves chocolate, but too much of a good thing is not always great for your health. Instead, feel free to indulge in the purest form of chocolate available - raw cac…

As the end of the school year approaches, expectations and anxiety begin to loom in equal measure. Prior to graduation, the notion that “now life really begins” fills people with g…

Editors' Note: We're excited to welcome food writer Kelsey Brown to our newest blog, Good Food. Kelsey and her partner Shaun moved cross-country this summer and they can't wait to …

This Mother's Day, show mom you love her by preparing a homemade vegan brunch that's delicious and heart-healthy, too.On this episode of Conscious Living®, Vegan Man whips up his …

Tofu and mushrooms seem to work their way into a whole lot of vegetarian main course options. They're hearty, have a certain heft to them in terms of texture and flavor profile, an…

I was running errands the other day when I got a sudden craving for warm and creamy polenta. I figured it must be the sudden chill that's in the air every morning, that's signaling…

The Latin origin of the word “companion” literally means “one who eats bread with another,” and anyone who has ever walked past a bustling restaurant on a Friday night and listened…

Rose can provide deep healing to the heart and support you on your sensual journey. Learn how one herbalist works with rose for enhanced sensuality and sexuality.

Inspired by a conversation with a druid herbalist, Rabbi Rami reflects on the many holidays happening this season.

How can we connect with the deeper, ancient roots of our collective wintertime traditions? Herbalist and druid Ellen Evert Hopman shares.

The holidays often bring intense feelings of grief, particularly if we have lost grandparents. An alternative trauma healer provides four ways to navigate grandparent grief this season.

Celebrate the autumnal equinox—also known as Mabon—by honoring the divine feminine in your life and feasting on two warming autumnal recipes.

As a symbolic tool for introspection, tarot cards can help us transcend negative thinking and access our intuition. Add a meditative perspective on the tarot, and you have a recipe for deep healing.

Learn how easy it is to make nourishing, filling beans from scratch with Eden dried beans.

Take your outdoor self-care to the next level this spring. Explore how creating a forest apothecary garden can help manage anxiety.

A grief coach and death midwife offers six ways for us to support ourselves while we are grieving.

Empaths often have a history of childhood trauma. Explore how empathy is both a gift and a challenge, and learn how to navigate your past experiences for a brighter future.

Learn more about the benefits of cyclical living and how getting out of a timeline-based mindset can set you free.

Our roadside oracle answers your questions on the gender of God, the potential of hell, and how to find the right spiritual teacher.

After periods of stress and deep anxiety, our nervous systems need nourishment. See if one of these eight Ayurvedic methods can support you.

Are you a Seeker, a Sage, or a Mystic? Take this easy quiz to see which archetype you best fulfill on your spiritual journey.

Rachel Goldsmith Turow, the author of The Self-Talk Workout, offers a way to skip past self-criticism.

Your inner Saboteur knows your weaknesses. Here’s how to outsmart the Saboteur archetype.

Yoga and veganism can combine to create deep life changes.

As the days get shorter and cooler, nourish yourself with soup made with love and intention. These tools will help you cook up your best crock of soup yet.

While rituals may define us, we have a hard time defining them. Dig into the science of ritual.

Explore more compassionate ways to eat and be this Thanksgiving—starting with what’s on your plate.

For this year’s gift guide, we asked S&H contributors and readers for some of their favorite gifts—gifts they’ve given or received, or even gifts they wish had been exchanged.

Learn how to use the practice of emotional alchemy to help you become wiser as you age.

Life is an ultramarathon. The best path is to access your sisu and keep your heart open.

Struggling with stomach troubles? Use these tips and explore how to use Ayurveda for gas and bloating.

Appalachian folk practices offer wisdom as the growing season arrives—learn how to work your garden in alignment with the moon.

Freedom is what makes America America. As we approach our nation’s 250th birthday, we should take a respectful look at where this ideal of freedom came from.

Enjoy a pure, delicious blend of nutrient-rich Eden beans and real organic seasonings that will please, satisfy, and nourish you. Try this recipe.

Why do so many ordinary people regularly participate in painful religious rites? Dr. Dimitris Xygalatas explores the answer.

Want to meditate more often and with more focus? Try tea.

Nutrition may slow Alzheimer’s and has a role in preventing it. Discover practical advice for maximizing your brain health now.

Sensual cooking allows your food to tell a story and highlights its history.

From the title, you might think Secrets From a Herbalist’s Garden is about gardening. From the subtitle, “A Magical Year of Plant Remedies,” you might think the book is about medic…

The moon is our constant companion, bestowing healing energy, wonder, and serenity through curious gazing. A symbol of transformation, the moon invites new changes each month.

Ever wonder where all the time went? Discover how to create more room for what matters.

Eating lean protein and slow-release energy food helps keep your mood up and depression at bay.

Sip mindfully with matcha, masala spice, and more.

Snow’s dual energies of quietude and preparation make it excellent for rebalancing our energies.

Ask questions, read each other’s dreams, make chakra soups, and more.

Erotic, invigorating, and beautifying: Try these essential oils for sensuality.

SEEK AND THE TEACHER SHALL APPEAR; the truism delivers with The Art & Practice of Spiritual Herbalism by Karen M. Rose, creator of Sacred Vibes Apothecary in Brooklyn. Ancestral me…

This ritual to invite winter solstice magic is best done sitting in a circle (real or virtual) with others.

Be an at-home apothecary and avoid Vata aggravation with these Ayurveda-friendly spices for digestion.

If your skin needs some love, chances are your internal systems could use a boost too. These smoothies for skin help from the inside.

Animal chaplain Sarah Bowen shares how she has re-crafted her Thanksgiving to be more compassionate and rejuvenating.

Incorporate Ayurvedic eating principles into your life to increase ojas and support your immune system.

Michelle Cehn is the founder of WorldofVegan.com, co-host of the Plant-Powered People Podcast, and a YouTube personality who has reached millions through her relatable videos. You …

It doesn’t have to be sandals season to have twinkle toes.

Uncover the power of writing poetry as a way to discover the heart of your pain, and to heal from it in this excerpt from Jacqueline Suskin's Every Day is a Poem: Find Clarity, Feel Relief, and See Beauty in Every Moment.

With an assist from Google Translate, S&H editor Ben Nussbaum and Spanish artist Carmen García Gordillo discussed dreams, snakes, yoga, and much more.

“Making my own CBD cream from seed to salve empowers me. I know I am making a product with my own hands that has therapeutic benefits.”

Banish coronavirus burnout and pandemic fatigue with these positive affirmation statements.

Feeling stuck? Yoga can help with constipation. Get your digestion moving again with simple yoga flows.

This year, our Books We Love section examines self-care from an ayurvedic perspective, how food affects mental health and immunity, and how to cultivate a moon practice, and more.

Mindful eating means being intentional about what, when, and how you eat. It can become more intuitive the more you practice.

Having a buddy with you as you journey through life is crucial, especially for those times when you find yourself feeling lost.

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A small way we can get out from feelings of overwhelm and helplessness is by using our dollars to support people, organizations, and values that are important to us.

Stressed? Depleted? Us too. These restorative practices are designed to help you replenish yourself.

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Support the immune and digestive systems by balancing the Earth element and nourishing the spleen.

Expectations can lead you astray, and hanging on to them can lead to disappointment and angst. The author learned three lessons from her peach trees about unmet expectations—and how letting go of expected outcomes can lead to a better life.

Ayurvedic cooking tests whether food has a heating or cooling effect in your body, which in turn impacts metabolism and digestion.

“Almost immediately after I changed my diet, my symptoms began to subside, which was the sign of hope I needed to press forward.”

Repel mosquitos, chill out, and get a good night’s sleep with catnip.

As a teen, Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz realized that her ancestral foods were medicine. Now a chef and curandera, she shares a lifetime of personal remedies and body care recipes.

Get the most from your you-time with these products that can make your bath extra rejuvenating.

How the divine feminine, car washes, snarky t-shirts, and senior care advisers can help when a parent requires your care.

Discover the medicinal mints you can easily grow in your own yard—and use to fight anxiety, insomnia, nausea, and more.

Giving and receiving gifts can be a true joy. But accumulating more things can feel like a burden.

In a culture that doesn’t help us hold our grief, how do we hold it for ourselves? Here are some ideas.

Becca Piastrelli’s Root & Ritual explores ways for you to connect with your ancestors, the land, your community, and your Self through rituals, recipes, and ancestral wisdom.

Ashley Renee is a writer, esthetician, and poet with a passion for natural skin and hair health. When she's not whipping up a DIY recipe, she's educating friends, family, and follo…

Frog venom, really? Well, here are some of the health and wellness trends that should be on your radar for 2021.

Danielle Walker is a New York Times bestselling author, health advocate, and self-trained chef. Inspired by her own health journey, Danielle shares her gluten-free recipes on her b…

Slowing down can allow our habitats to renew and our fellow earthlings to thrive.

Discover why fruit is a high vibrational food and three ways to reap its amazing benefits.

The summer solstice occuring near Father’s Day is a powerful opportunity for exploring the balance of masculine and feminine within yourself.

Ashley Williams is a writer and poet. When she's not using her esthetics background to educate, she's doing a DIY project, writing her next pilot, or trying out a new recipe.

The Frey Vinyeards wine club is the equivalent of the VIP red carpet at the ranch.

Vibrant introduces readers to practical steps to improve everything from brain health and energy to immunity and weight. This excerpt explains the vital role your thyroid plays in your whole-person health.

In ancient Ayurvedic texts, the Sanskrit word used for dermatological issues—kuṣṭha—roughly translates to “that which pulls beauty out of the skin.” Try these Ayurvedic skincare herbs for healthy skin.

How do we protect our immune systems? During the COVID pandemic, we’ve been washing our hands, wearing masks, and getting vaccinated. But our bodies have been under siege for much longer.

More people are living on the planet, but the amount of usable water stays the same. “Clearly, we must adjust our habits to live more sustainably on the earth.”

Springtime practices for decreasing health risks and increasing spiritual connections.

Is that post your family member or friend just made on Facebook legit? Follow a few best practices to start deciphering fact from fiction like a pro.

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Ward off infection and avoid illness by cranking up your body’s defense system all night long.

What have you learned in 2020? If you feel you have struggled this past year, mentally or physically, you are not alone. But what are the positives?

Stephen Kiesling and Zen priest Edward Espe Brown converse about Zen, Tassajara, the beginner's mind, and more.

“If you are someone who doesn’t feel randomly and spontaneously turned on all the time, there’s nothing wrong with you. It’s totally normal to go through periods where you don’t feel like having sex.”

There’s a simple thing you can do to control systemic inflammation: focus on nutrition, with delicious foods like berries. Here’s what to choose, and what to skip.

Creating balance in your gut can help to alleviate your anxiety.

Ayurveda has many recipes that can help improve the look and feel of your skin. Here are three quick and easy steps to get you glowing.

Mushrooms are in the spotlight in the worlds of nutrition, DIY, and even art. Learn more in this first article of a five-part series.

The heirloom kitchen is a space that honors not just the best ingredients but also the techniques and wisdom of our ancestors.

Not everyone excels at flights of fancy, but for those stuck on the ground, maybe fantasizing can become a useful practice.

An Ayurvedic doctor shares some of her favorite easy-to-prepare Ayurveda inspired recipes that make for delicious and healthy snacks for kids.

Dive in to our special section on 100+ books we love.

Maria Lichty's blog Two Peas and Their Pod began after friends and family asked for the recipes she and her husband used to cater their own wedding, and Maria and Josh have be…

Getting to know natto, a sticky, stinky, superfood rich in probiotics.

If you are struggling to get a good night’s rest, you may want to address these common sleep disruptors.

This week, the focus is the latest news in nutrition. Discover how matcha tea helps with anxiety; why “clean meat” is a label you’re likely to soon see; and how soy has gotten a thumbs-up for heart health claims. Want the details? Here we go!

Anxious? Approaching the problem with self-compassion and mindfulness may help. Discover more about spirituality and anxiety.

“Once while we were traveling in Japan and heard a white man speak fluently, my grandmother told me it was shameful that I couldn’t speak Japanese. I am fifth or sixth generation Japanese American from Hawaii, depending on what side you look at. My blood says I’m 100 percent Japanese but there’s nothing culturally Japanese about me.”

The world of food has gotten so complicated these days. Should you stick to the Mediterranean diet or give Whole30 a go? Is veganism better than vegetarianism? Should you fast intermittently, track your macros, or try carb cycling? Wait, what is carb cycling? These two books cut through the clutter and provide nutritional clarity.

The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease

These superfoods not only protect neurological function, they can also improve mental performance.

Try these seven low-FODMAP recipes from, literally, all over the map. What they have in common besides their high yum factor is that they will make you feel like you’re in a different country even when you’re stuck at home because of the spreading coronavirus.

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Clinical aromatherapist Dorene Petersen recommends her favorite essential oils to help soothe the itchy nightmare of eczema. Also included is a recipe for a luscious homemade cream to soothe painful dryness.

Prepare for success by turning your refrigerator into a lean, mean, clean machine.

Just say no to fasting. Cruciferous veggies and turmeric can be powerful tools in your spring detox plan. Read more tips from Dr. Stacie Stephenson, an expert in regenerative, functional, and natural medicine.

Jamie Oliver is a global phenomenon in food and activism. He has inspired millions of people to enjoy cooking from scratch and eating fresh, delicious food. Through his many c…

Eating with mindfulness and awareness may be one of the clearest pathways to understanding the soul/mind/body connection and can help strengthen our bond to the rest of the natural world.

Everyone knows the importance that bacteria plays in gut health, but what about fungus? Understanding how to balance your mycobiome, or the ecosystem of fungus that lives in the gut, is crucial for maintaining good health.

Boost your immune system during cold and flu season with these 12 foods that pack a powerful punch.

Try these essential oil blends to help soothe everyday inflammatory conditions like sprained wrists, sinus congestion, heartburn, and eczema.

Rosemary has long signified deep friendship and lasting memories. This ritual for grief, built around rosemary, creates time and space for grieving and allows others to join and share the healing process.

Tired of yogurt, kombucha, and kefir? Then give these five foods a try to get more of the gut-boosting benefits of fermentation.

Boosting your emotional wellbeing doesn’t always have to feature grand gestures and sweeping changes. Here are nine small adjustments you can make in your day-to-day life.

Mindi Counts is a holistic medical practitioner, herbalist and acupuncturist who uses traditional Chinese medicine to support clients in living their best lives both in her clinic and internationally. Her new book, Everyday Chinese Medicine, is a wisdom guide that demystifies this 2,000-year-old healing practice. By walking the reader through the seasons, elements, and organ systems, the book is easily navigated to pinpoint your unique five element constitution and to set a plan to achieve energetic and physical balance using simple recipes, self-care practices, and time-tested herbal remedies.

Mindi works remotely with clients from all over the world, supporting them in uncovering their constitution and troubleshooting imbalance and illness. In addition to having a private practice in the foothills of Colorado, she also founded a nonprofit that takes her around the world to provide healthcare for deeply impoverished communities.

There’s a saying that asking people to change their diet is like asking them to change their religion. What we eat and how we eat might be our most personal choices.

“Ayurveda lays out in exquisite detail the nature of the human body and makes the connection between qualities in the foods we eat and how they affect our physical, emotional, and mental constitution.”

The surprising history of the yummy treat, plus tips on sweet ingredients that do good

One of America’s most respected singer/songwriters, Lucinda Williams talks about joy, crossword puzzles, and the magic of a little red wine.

Unfortunately, it’s too often a negative crisis that inspires people to change their lives. Whether the need is how to be happy or how to relieve pain, we are glad that people seeking inspiration and answers turn to Spirituality & Health.

Sometimes, it’s a friend or family member who says: “You might try … ” Sometimes, it’s a spiritual leader, a yoga instructor, or a teacher who offers suggestions. And many, many times, the internet is the resource to which sufferers turn to begin their path to change.

Spirituality & Health is there for readers at the very beginning of their path to change. We know about 70% of the traffic to our website is arriving in search of those answers—which means advertisers can reach those visitors right at the start of their journey.

We asked an ayurveda expert to recommend techniques that don’t require fancy equipment, ingredients, or a trip to the store.

Joaquin Phoenix very publicly pointed the spotlight on inter-species entitlement. Here's why, and how to do something about shifting our perceptions.

Healthful eating is trending up while we’re on lockdown. Here’s a garden variety of in-season staples and delicious dishes worth cooking up while you stay safe at home.

So you need a drink? Here are eight healthful ingredients you likely already have in your home or garden that give maximum boost with minimum thinking time—no recipe required.

Lindsay Grimes Freedman is a former attorney turned full-time food blogger and social media presence with a collective following of more than 250,000. Freedman lives in Newpor…

“How close to human / must the breathed-in air come / before it develops a sense of shame or humor?”

“Eating foods that will center or calm your energy center is a great way to shift your energy from anxious and scared, to balanced and strong.”

Eating a diet rich in greens can help you improve your blood pressure, boost your immune system, enhance your cardiovascular health, and even sharpen your mental capabilities.

Finding perspective on COVID-19.

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If you know there’ll be at least one toxic relative to face this holiday season, here's how to protect yourself and navigate your way forward as sanely and serenely as possible.

In winter, our digestive fire is low, so we should be eating warm, cooked foods. Yes—that means stop eating salads!

Sometimes we set ourselves up for failure by making promises we can’t keep or by initiating resolutions steeped in self-blame.

Austin and David Perlmutter's new book provides science-based practical lifestyle interventions for detoxing the brain to help foster clearer thinking, deeper relationships, and healthier habits.

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New S&H Managing Editor Tequia Burt shares her top picks from 2019.

Ilene Godofsky Moreno, author of The Colorful Kitchen and The Colorful Family Table, is a health coach, recipe developer, food photographer, and the author of t…

Jean-Philippe Cyr is a classically trained chef with a big mission: to introduce more and more people to the pleasures of vegan eating. A practicing Buddhist for over 20 years, he …

Infused into oil, tea, or a salve, the herb Comfrey can heal the respiratory system, stomach, and bladder.

With their abundant nutritional and medicinal properties, mushrooms are now considered a superfood—and there’s no reason you shouldn’t add a variety of these nutritional superheroes to your plate.

Recipes for toner, serum, body scrub, and lip balm will help you give the gift of good skin this holiday season.

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Nicole Gulotta is the author of Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Inspired by Poetry. As the founder of the Wild Words community, she helps fellow writers embrace the seas…

This week, the world of science made some interesting connections. Researchers found that inflammation may be the cause of brain fog, that deep sleep stages calm an overly anxious mind, and that any amount of running is better than no running. For details, read on.

Rebecca Woods is a food stylist and recipe developer based in Hastings. She spent many years editing cookery books before deciding she would much rather be cooking. Her styling wor…

NICOLE GULOTTA is the author of Wild Words: Rituals, Routines, and Rhythms for Braving the Writer’s Path and Eat This Poem: A Literary Feast of Recipes Ins…

Zita Christian lives in central Connecticut with her husband. To share her thoughts and DIY ideas on rituals, she launched Ritual Recipes, a podcast celebrating the cycles of natur…

S&H Staff Writer Julie Peters and author Cheryl Leutjen explore ways to connect with and honor the natural environment while managing the stress of living in what sometimes feels like environmental apocalypse.

These tools will help you keep your cool through the chaos of the holidays.

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It’s been a hot summer. I showed up to my yoga studio the other day, and noticed that the air purifying machine was blinking and beeping, which made me think of my kitchen lights, …

I couldn’t imagine why I would want to dedicate two years of my life to studying with a man who could be confused with the grim reaper himself…

Finding the time, money, and resources to exercise can be challenging for the average person, especially for those who lack experience or knowledge in the field. Many of us juggle …

Laura Plumb is a practitioner and teacher of Ayurveda, Yoga and Jyotish. She is the writer of the book, Ayurveda Cooking for Beginners, and the writer and host of the international…

The way we eat informs the functions of our body. Here are tips to develop "good mood meals."

Quinoa, açai, and maca first scaled the heights of health-conscious glory. Now meet the latest Peruvian powerhouses.

Here are 108 suggestions for your own personalized 108-day mindfulness practice.

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Take a month to figure out what you can and can’t eat.

Lily Diamond learned the sensorial magic of culinary creativity from her mother, whose life was cut tragically short. In her new book Kale and Caramel (Atria 2017), Diamond shares …

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We pulled out our cookbooks, and turned to the most dog-eared and sauce-stained pages to find our favorite recipes.Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant Flavors of a World-Class C…

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I have a confession to make. For years my mom has been showing me how to make bone broth, although until recently, I didn’t understand why I should. After Thanksgiving, she would h…

The nuances of assault, harassment, sexual advances and responsibility.

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Disagreement can be a healthy way to expand our mindset.

Make it a healthy habit to forge new traditions of your own.

The keys to creating a kitchen that makes cooking into a beautiful, spiritual experience.

Help kids build and maintain confidence, empathy, joy, and self-compassion.

Sometimes fear, anger, or sadness are appropriate responses to the complexities of life.

How to waste less fruits and vegetables.

Is there something sacred about the flavor I have in mind to make my lentils or vegetables taste that way?

Edward Espe Brown is a Zen priest who became famous for the Tassajara Bread Book. This piece was adapted from No Recipe: Cooking as Spiritual Practice, by Edward Espe Brown. Sounds…

Learning to choose loving rituals that work in your family, that are meaningful, relaxed, realistic and reasonable, is as important and as individual as each of us.

Now the cue for this parable: the crusty hot Cuban bread is placed to the left of every guest . . .

S&H offers these finds as a way to pamper, entertain, and commune with your four-legged friends.

No matter your spirituality or background, it's possible to turn every day into a living, breathing ritual. Explore how one author transformed her life by doing so.

These picks by S&H will help your mind stay sharp and clear.

One of the most powerful ways we can support our lovers is by taking care of ourselves.

This could be the healthiest group you’ll ever join.

Learn why Ayurveda is the healing you, and our planet, need now.

A new study blames improper neck alignment during computer use.

Get the most lutein by juicing this green super vegetable.

What are you interested in creating and actualizing?

Think outside the book.

Taking things personally is a reaction, not an emotion.

Seize this midlife point as a mile marker for better heart health.

A devotional, mindful attendance to the body in death.

We drill down on probiotics for the mouth

We asked our readers to scout the spiritual landscape for emerging leaders who will help set our course for the decades to come. Your response was wildly enthusiastic, passionate, heartfelt, and all over the map (and the globe). Wow! What constitutes a spiritual path is becoming ever more diverse—and ever more likely to be led by women. In future issues, you’ll hear from more of your choices. We chose 10 (nine plus a wonderful collaboration of old and new) who represent your votes as well as our hopes for the spiritual future.