Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea. Read More »

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More »

Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods. Read More »

Baby Blueberry Smoothie

This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods. Read More »

Baby Superfood Purée

Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients. Read More »

Chocolate and Child Labor

Some of the largest chocolate companies that people know and love use cacao beans that were grown and harvested by the hands of children, often in life-threatening conditions. Read More »

Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver. Read More »

Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal. Read More »

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. Read More »

Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips. Read More »

Detox in a Bowl: Creamy Arugula Soup

We typically think to eat arugula raw in salads, but it is delicious in soups. Arugula has a peppery, fresh flavor and produces a light and refreshing spring soup. Read More »

DIY Natural Facial Toner

This easy recipe involves only natural ingredients that support glowing skin. Read More »

Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More »

Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands. Read More »

Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. Read More »

Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit

The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy. Read More »

Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression. Read More »

INVIVO Wellness Cheers 15th Anniversary With a Day of Fitness and Fun

INVIVO Wellness will celebrate its 15th year in business with a day of socially distanced and masked merriment from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., May 15. Read More »

Kudos: Trash Wheel Debris Remover to Debut on Kinnickinnic River

The trash wheel is “a stationary trash-collecting device that includes a water wheel which runs a conveyor belt, serving the Milwaukee community. Read More »

Letter from Publisher

With human nature threatening the balance of Mother Nature, it is important now more than ever to promote healthy living on a healthy planet. Read More »

Milwaukee Film Moves Popular Festival to Spring

The 13th annual Milwaukee Film Festival, presented by Associated Bank, will be held this spring, May 6 through 20—a change from its usual October dates. Read More »

Milwaukee Women in Wellness

In honor of May’s Women’s Health theme, we are honoring some of the many influential women in Milwaukee who educate, empower and connect others to healthy lifestyles and eco-friendly living. Read More »

Mother’s Day Baby Goat Yoga at The Backyard

Moms are invited to join MKE Yoga Social and Platinum Sky Farm’s three-month-old baby dwarf goats for a morning of yoga events filled with gentle movements and cuddles with adorable goats. Read More »

Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby. Read More »

Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More »

Nutman Co. USA and Java Dancer Coffee Bar Continue to Grow

The Nutman Co. USA and Java Dancer Coffee Bar are moving two doors down and the coffee bar is being expanded to add prepared food for all meals and occasions. Read More »

Nutrient-Rich Compost Helps Garden Project Dreams Become a Reality

Blue Ribbon Organics repurposes food waste and wood-based landscaping byproducts to create high-quality compost and soil blends for farmers, community gardens, nonprofits, and many more. Read More »

PERIMENOPAUSE: Hormones During the 40s and Late 30s

For women in their 40s or even late 30s, there can be a lot of disruption in their hormonal cycling which can lead to significant symptoms that decrease the quality of life. Read More »

Pregnancy Apps

Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps. Read More »

Reiki for Self-Care

Self-care fills us with love, keeping us strong and centered so that we can handle daily stresses and obstacles, giving the tools to keep calm and relaxed no matter what life throws our way. Read More »

Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More »

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. Read More »

Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Read More »

Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options. Read More »

Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions

We can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion. Read More »

Top 10 Ways to be an Eco-Friendly Pet Owner

With these 10 easy steps, pet parents can become more eco-conscious and reduce their carbon footprint. Read More »

World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More »