March 2013 Publisher Letter

A few months ago, I had the privilege of listening to Vandana Shiva, Ph.D., a leader in a global transformational movement defined in part by ecological balance, sustainability and innovation. Read More »

Sustainability Summit and Exposition Returns to Milwaukee

The 10th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition will be held from March 6 to 8, at the Delta Center, in Milwaukee. Read More »

Dare to be Aware Fair Enlightens Mitchell Park

The Dare to be Aware Fair takes place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 16, at the Mitchell Park Conservatory Domes. Read More »

Good Harvest Market Plans Relocation

Good Harvest Market is planning its relocation; the company will build a center focused on healthy lifestyles, with more interior and exterior space for a larger supermarket and additional storefront opportunities for related businesses. Read More »

Designing the Life You Want to Live

Sue Keely is a Milwaukee-based, certified SHIFT-IT visual coach who will hold a SHIFT-IT Weekend Intensive from April 19 through 21, near the Wisconsin Dells. Read More »

Asia Voight Speaks on Animal Communication and Oneness

Asia Voight, an internationally renowned animal communicator, intuitive counselor, teacher, inspirational speaker, radio host and author, will deliver the keynote presentation at the Dare to be Aware Fair, at 1 p.m., March 16, at The Conservatory Domes, in Milwaukee. Read More »

From Fat to Finish Line Team Loses more than a Thousand Pounds

Twelve strangers connected online with one thing in common: the formerly obese couch potatoes took up running, got in shape and lost more than 100 pounds each. Read More »

Founder of Higher Brain Living Introduces Techniques and Opportunities

Michael Cotton, DC, founder of the Higher Brain Living theory, technique and centers, will lead Higher Brain Living sessions for attendees from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in three locations: March 14, at National Louis University, in Skokie, Illinois; March 15, at Ruah Center, in Naperville, Ill.; and May 2, at a location to be determined in Chicago, Ill. Read More »

Center for Sound Healing and Personal Transformation Opens in Germantown

Certified Sonatherapist Lee Ann Baum and Spiritual Psychologist Peig Myota, co-owners of The Healing Place, will host an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., May 4, at their new center, which has been relocated to a beautifully remodeled facility at W161 N11629 Church Avenue, in downtown Germantown. Read More »

Jamie Durner Leads Seven-Day Ayurvedic Cleanse

Certified Ayurvedic Wellness Practitioner Jamie Durner, owner of Ayurveda Wellness, in Brookfield, will guide a group through a seven-day home detox program, called Be Your Best–Cleansing Rejuvenation. The first meeting— a free information session about the role of cleansing in health—takes place at 7:15 p.m., April 2, and is open to anyone interested in learning more about the cleanse. Read More »

Hana Holbus Opens Skin Rejuvenation Clinic

Hana Holistic Medispa is a skin rejuvenation clinic that has opened recently inside GreenSquare Center for The Healing Arts, in Glendale. Read More »

National Body Mind Spirit Expo Comes to Milwaukee

In its 25th year nationally, Body Mind Spirit Expo (BMSE) has become the largest health and wellness expo in the United States. BMSE is coming to Milwaukee for its eighth year on March 9 and 10 at the Ramada Plaza Milwaukee Airport. Read More »

Urban Ecology Center Hosts Open House for CSA Farms

The annual open house at the Urban Ecology Center, in Riverside Park, held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., March 9, is a great opportunity to talk with local farmers and learn about their growing practices and programs. Read More »

Natural Therapeutics Adds Ayurveda

Natural Therapeutics has hired Rachel Warnock to bring ayurvedic wellness consulting to the company’s menu of services. Read More »

Building a More Resilient Milwaukee: One Family and One Neighborhood at a Time

Since 2007, organizations such as the Center for Resilient Cities (CRC), Milwaukee Food Council (MFC), SeedFolks Youth Ministry, Alice’s Garden and Walnut Way Conservation Corp. have been among the dozens working with Milwaukee residents to create a healthy food system that is economically vibrant, socially just and environmentally sustainable. Read More »

Mia Famiglia’s New Menu Stays True to Roots

Mia Famiglia restaurant, in Hales Corners, is launching a new menu that displays a modern twist while staying true to its Italian roots. Read More »

Victory Garden Initiative: Empowering Communities to Grow Food

Victory Garden Initiative, founded by Gretchen Mead, is a nonprofit dedicated to empowering communities to grow food and reawaken the relationship between human and food ecology. Read More »