Enjoying the Journey

Throughout history, humans have embarked on pilgrimages in pursuit of wealth, good fortune, divine enlightenment or other blessings, and these journeys could be considered the earliest manifestations of the type of adventure travel known today as spiritual tourism. Read More »

Carpenters Tribute Show

Top of the World—A Carpenters Tribute, fronted by singer Debbie Taylor, will be performed at 6 p.m., September 9, 2023, at the Thrasher-Horne Center. Read More »

Classic Neighborhood Street Fair

The Live Like Locals Jacksonville Fall Fest and Pop-Up Market: Baymeadows/Southside will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., September 30, 2023. Read More »

Dig Local Network Promotes Composting

Dig Local Network provides composting options in Jacksonville that are clean, easy to manage and reduce the amount of trash and greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Don’t Ignore Dangers of Mold

Balanced Healing of Jacksonville, the office of Juliann Abecassis, AP, DIPL.OM, is the premier mold and mycotoxin clinic in Northeast Florida. Read More »

Grand Opening of Higher Love Healing

Moly Hines, certified Level 2 QHHT practitioner, is the owner of Higher Love Healing, now open at 4210 Valley Ridge Boulevard, in Ponte Vedra, offering Quantum Healing Hypnosis Technique. Read More »

Have an Open Mind To Be Happy

Vladimir Kautsky, spiritual facilitator, energy crystal healer, certified hypnotist and healing dowser in St. Johns offers sessions that integrate guided lucid dreaming, deep hypnosis, spiritual facilitation, shamanism, healing dowsing, sound therapy and crystal healing since 2006. Read More »

Life Force Energy Wellness Center

Sisters Lilly Castro and Cookie DeMarziani, founders of Life Force Energy Wellness Center, have a passion for healing through natural ways connecting mind, body and spirit Read More »

Max Meditation and King Solomon Healing with Angel Latterell

Attorney and transformational coach Angel Latterell, JD, PMP, LAP, owner of I can help with that! Metaphysical Options for a Joyful Life, is conducting a grand opening with an autumn series of guided meditation classes. Read More »

Nutrition as an Approach to Optimal Health and Wellness

Hormone and holistic weight-loss specialist, and life and certified metabolic balance coach Tina Kozman, B.Sc., M.Ed., recognizes that weight-loss efforts need to go beyond simple calorie restriction and exercise. Read More »

Tai Chi and Fear of Falling

One of the methods used in fall prevention consists of increasing muscular strength and improving body balance. Tai chi, a Chinese martial art, has been used for centuries as a fitness exercise. Read More »

The Missing Link to Healthy Living

Headwaters Health, the office of William Nields, M.D., provides Bemer Therapy. Bemer devices use a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to deliver a patented therapeutic signal that improves the impaired pumping movements of small and very small vessels to promote needs-based distribution of blood. Read More »

Toxic-Free All-Natural Facials

May Mananya, esthetician and owner of The Ceremony Room - Facial Studio, is providing a new facial using nothing but 100 percent organic ingredients derived from nature. Read More »

What is Wellness Special Event

The Jacksonville Health & Wellness Center will host What is Wellness from 5 to 8 p.m., September 16, 2023, at the Jacksonville Gem and Mineral Society. Read More »

Winning the War on Cancer: Major Upcoming Conference in Jacksonville

Maison Beljanski is the platinum sponsor of “Winning the War on Cancer”—The Beljanski Integrative Cancer Conference, taking place October 13 to 15, 2023, in Jacksonville. Read More »

Ann Wigmore’s Energy Soup

This soup has several properties that facilitate mindful eating and is served at room temperature. Read More »

Ayurvedic Cosmetics on the Rise

In Sanskrit, Ayurveda translates to “the science of everyday living,” and it is one of the world’s oldest systems of medicine. Read More »

Children’s Physical Activity Declined Since Pandemic

In a new systematic review and meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics, researchers found that children’s physical activity has been greatly reduced by the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More »

Dog Parenting: How to Shape Behavior and Strengthen Our Bond

Although the saying is that dogs are our best friends, canine companions are a lot like kids, too. In the same way that parenting styles impact children’s mental and emotional development, so do pet parenting choices. Read More »

Eco Travel 101

While checking places off the travel bucket list, keep in mind these traveling tips for leaving small footprints across the Earth. Read More »

Embracing the Winding Road

Meeting life in the moment, wherever we happen to be, can be a challenging but rewarding spiritual discipline. Read More »

Global Warming May Threaten Heart Health

As temperatures rise due to global warming, scientists are worried about how extreme heat may impact heart health. Read More »

Greek Orzo and Chickpea Salad

This recipe by Vincci Tsui, a dietician and intuitive eating counselor, in Calgary, Canada, can inspire mindfulness because it requires chopping, dicing and cubing ingredients, which can be methodical and meditative activities. Read More »

Harvesting Solar Power in Space

Space-based solar power (SBSP) is the concept of collecting solar energy during a space orbit and beaming it safely to a fixed point on Earth. Read More »

Hearty Quinoa Salad

A hearty and mindful dish packed with fresh chopped vegetables. Read More »

Helping Kids Cope: Guiding Children Through Trauma and Anxiety

Children today are facing ever-increasing amounts of stress and anxiety. In addition to academic pressure, bullying and family dynamics, kids are worried about navigating social media, climate change and school shootings. Read More »

Hummingbirds That Don’t Pollinate

Every day, hummingbirds must drink nearly their body weight in nectar to survive. Most hover above their food by beating their wings up to 80 times a second and inserting their beaks into the tubes of flowers. Read More »

Impacts of Radio Frequency Radiation

The introduction of 5G mobile phones and infrastructure has given rise to concerns about their safety, as more than 1 million new antennas will be required in the U.S. Currently. Read More »

Lighting-Emitting Technology on the Horizon

Researchers from Japan and Germany are developing eco-friendly light devices that use a single layer of organic film mixed with light-emitting materials and an electrolyte. Read More »

Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation

Phil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, specializes in creating meaningful travel experiences and leading tours to sacred sites. Read More »

Medical Tourism: Navigating the Risks and Rewards

As healthcare costs continue to rise in the United States, patients are grabbing their passports and turning to medical tourism—the act of crossing borders to obtain quality medical care at a lower cost. Read More »

Rise in Children With Autism

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released updated statistics on the rate of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which has been on the rise. Read More »

Savoring the Present Moment: How to Add Mindfulness to Mealtime

Mindful eating—the practice of slowing down, appreciating the present moment and becoming consciously aware of the ingredients, flavors, aromas and textures that we consume—can be a worthwhile meditative endeavor. Read More »

Stephen Cope on Finding Your Calling

Specializing in the relationship between Eastern contemplative traditions and Western psychology, Stephen Cope has been a scholar-in-residence for more than three decades. Read More »

Sucralose May Damage DNA

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of North Carolina found that ingesting sucralose may cause the formation of a genotoxic chemical called sucralose-6-acetate. Read More »

Testing Acupuncture for Long-Term COVID

Long COVID affects nearly 14 percent of adult patients that had COVID-19. It is characterized by symptoms lasting at least 12 weeks after the initial infection, including fatigue, brain fog and breathlessness. Read More »

Traveling With Purpose: Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment

For a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites. Read More »

Understanding Light Pollution: Environmental Concerns and Achievable Remedies

At Montana’s Medicine Rock State Park, visitors have a rare opportunity to look up at the night sky and see an awe-inspiring display of planets and constellations, as well as the Milky Way. Read More »

Yoga on Vacation: Simple Poses and Tips for Travelers

By incorporating yoga into the itinerary, we can cultivate a sense of peace, allowing us to show up as our best selves. Read More »