AUGUST 2025

THEME:  Harmonious Living

Feature:  The New Harmony: A Holistic Path to Peaceful Living

This feature examines success as a harmony-driven, soul-aligned path rooted in presence, purpose and personal truth. Insights from experts illustrate how mindfulness, ancestral wisdom and embodied practices can guide individuals toward deeper fulfillment. Through themes of self-inquiry, daily rituals and energetic alignment, the piece encourages readers to pursue success as a felt experience rather than a fixed destination.

Healing Ways: The Healing Power of Sound: How Vibrations Restore Balance in Mind and Body

This article explores the therapeutic power of sound, bridging ancient traditions with emerging science. Experts share how tools like tuning forks, drums and singing bowls can regulate the nervous system, activate the vagus nerve and support trauma recovery, cognitive health and emotional well-being. From brainwave entrainment to FDA-approved technologies, sound is gaining recognition as a versatile modality in both holistic and clinical settings.

Conscious Eating:  Sprouts and Microgreens

Includes overview and nutritional information about sprouts and microgreens plus suggestions for incorporating into a healthy diet. Also includes recipes. 

Fit Body: Merging Mind and Movement for Lasting Health

This feature explores the growing integration of mental wellness practices into mainstream fitness routines as individuals seek deeper resilience and holistic well-being. A certified personal trainer and life transformation coach shares insight on how modalities such as breathwork, guided meditation and recovery therapies are enhancing both physical and emotional health. From reimagined gym spaces to research-backed recovery tools, the piece highlights a nationwide shift toward mindful movement and sustainable fitness.

Green Living:  Harmony in the Home – design for healing and your budget    

This feature explores how intentional home design can enhance well-being by aligning interior spaces with principles of nature, energy flow and sensory balance. Experts share insights on biophilic design, feng shui and color psychology, while Anita Yokota of Los Angeles, adds a therapeutic perspective rooted in emotional intention. From rounded furniture to curated soundscapes, the piece highlights practical ways to create a home that nurtures both body and spirit.

Healthy Kids: Listening to Kids Without Judgment

This feature explores intentional parenting strategies for fostering harmony and emotional connection in a digital age. Experts share insights on emotional validation, co-regulation and presence-based communication practices. From shared journals to simple daily rituals, the piece offers practical tools to help families deepen trust and create resilient, connected relationships.

Inspiration: Carpe Diem

This article explores the modern-day struggle to live fully in the present moment amid digital distractions and the pace of daily life. Drawing on timeless wisdom from Roman poet Horace and art historian Bernard Berenson, it invites readers to reclaim their attention, disconnect from screens and rediscover the depth of real-world connection. Through simple practices like unplugging, meaningful conversation and sensory awareness, the piece encourages a more authentic, grounded way of living in a rapidly advancing technological world.

Natural Pet:  Cat Supplements

This feature explores the growing interest in feline supplements as part of a holistic approach to pet wellness. Melissa Sherman, a holistic pet health coach and nutritionist, shares insight on foundational and targeted support for cats through supplements such as omega-3s, medicinal mushrooms and emotional wellness remedies. With a focus on safety, bioavailability and lifestyle integration, the piece encourages mindful supplementation as part of a broader, individualized health plan for cats.

Eco Tip: baking soda uses

This Eco Tip highlights the many uses of baking soda, a non-toxic and biodegradable staple known for its versatility and affordability. From scrubbing kitchen and bathroom surfaces to freshening carpets, laundry and drains, baking soda provides an eco-friendly alternative to chemical-laden products. The piece also includes natural deodorizing and produce-cleaning tips enhanced by the optional use of essential oils for added antibacterial and aromatic benefits.

Wise Words: Lorraine Maita on A Natural Path Back to Health

Dr. Lorraine Maita, a triple board-certified expert in functional and anti-aging medicine, leads The Feel Good Again Institute. She treats hormone imbalances with lifestyle changes, detox protocols, and targeted therapies. Her approach emphasizes gut health, sleep, stress reduction, and eliminating cravings to restore hormonal balance and improve overall health and longevity.