Holistic Nature Of Us: Holistic Living, Nature

So many of us are concerned about the declining monarch populations. Montreal Canada Insectarium has a 3-year program, Mission Monarch, part of an international research and education effort aimed at saving the migratory populations of monarchs.

Technology surrounds us. We place our phones near our computers while we watch big screen TVs. My guest this week, Sara Banta, returns with more information about the detrimental health effects technology is causing and gives us some solutions.

Can plants help us with our physical therapy? Do plants clean air, add moisture, and lift the mood? Meet Jeff, the plant guy, who offers therapeutic horticulture. He describes the joy, and the memories they stir up for us in so many ways.

Planting trees is one of the main focuses for the Arbor Day Foundation. Today's guest, Woodrow Nelson, tree lover, and planter, talks about the Arbor Day Foundation's initiative to plant 100,000,000 trees by 2020.

Sara Banta relates her story of family illnesses and her journey to bring foundational health back to her family. Through nutrition studies, understanding complementary medicine she helped each one find health.

Dr. Pasternak talks about spring allergens, our body's response and how naturopathic/integrative medicine work together to achieve an approach that supports our body's natural intelligence.

Plant-based eating that minimizes processed foods, meats and increases organic, purchases for fruits, veggies, legumes, and grains make a difference. Join us for an enlightening discussion where Kathleen shares her story benefits of plant-based eating.

Join Chris Salem and me for an engaging and inspiring discussion on how looking at our limiting beliefs, how getting to the root cause of our problems leads to more sustainable solutions.

She describes how urban families often struggle with the care of young infants and children. Housing insecure, food insecure, and job insecure doesn't leave much energy for their care. Her holistic approach fosters more consistent nurturing and considers a mind, body, spirit approach

Energy Medicine is another spoke on the wheel of health and healing. Several modalities like color and sound are medicines of the near future. Dr. Gordon Pedersen joins us to discuss energy medicine from the point of view of bioelectric medicine.

This Algonquin Water Song expresses loving gratitude for the water and raises the consciousness and connection of women with Mother Nature’s greatest gift. The song is easy to learn, and our hope is that millions of women will sing it, raising their own connection and awareness of the water they interact with daily even in the shower or at the sink.

"Build it and they will come!" Vicki reminds us that every garden plot contributes to their needs. So can you add more? I hope so.  Check out PollinatorPartnership.org regional planting guides for suggestions.

Judith Dreyer is interviewed on the Sustainable Success, Influencers Show on Voice America internet Radio. Her host, Christopher Salem, leads her into an engaging discussion, how can we embrace a more sustainable model for growth.

Mark Shepard returns and goes into more detail about succession only this time he addresses our forest ecosystem makeup. He defines forests as a "phase" in time.  Intrigued? I hope so. Join us for an insightful and helpful discussion.

Soil science on this level is relatively new, yet so vital to agriculture Microbes offer so much to soil integrity and microbes offer so much in our biology.  Join Kimberly and me for another engaging discussion about soil and gut health.

Kelly and her group of volunteers polled, presented and accomplished the task of taking plastic bags out of dining services. She and her team offered practical tips, education, and alternatives to the student and faculty.

PIRG,a student advocacy group, non-partisan, non-profit, one where students can join, make a difference in a variety of ways. Kyleigh as Coordinator and her team are celebrating a huge success on campus, taking practical action over the past eight months.

Can we use the holistic model to grow better men? Yes, we can, with diligent effort, consistent parenting and more. My guest this week, Dan Blanchard, special education and social studies teacher in Connecticut's largest inner-city high school was chosen by the AFT-CT as the face and voice of educational reform.

Did you ever wonder what a single tomato's plant potential is? Tune in for specific growing tips and how to's for superb healthy tomato plants with high yield. In today's podcast, we talk about tomatoes, those red luscious fruits that are best eaten freshly picked on a hot summer's day.

Featured in the documentary, Queen of the Sun, he shares his wisdom, expertise and deep caring for the natural world. I am honored to have him here today and I hope you will be as inspired as I am by his wise counsel.