A small garden does not have to look or feel small. A few simple design tricks can make small-space gardens appear larger than life. And today’s plant selections are tailored to ever-shrinking gardens. From patio pots to courtyards to urban backyards, these gardening ideas for small spaces will help you make the most out of…
Is Mouthwash Ruining Our Health?
A growing number of dentists and medical professionals are cautioning against the indiscriminate use of popular mouth rinses, suggesting that they may inadvertently contribute to cavities and persistent bad breath. There is also an emerging correlation between regular mouthwash use and more serious health issues, including high blood pressure, heart disease, and oral diseases. The…
Cancer: The Integrative Perspective
This groundbreaking documentary takes a deep dive into the fast-expanding paradigm of holistic and integrative wellness approaches for preventing and reversing cancer that treats the disease with conventional tools, while also supporting patients’ strength, stamina, and quality of life with evidence-based natural therapies. …
The Din of Ants
The story of the most organized and structured animal on the planet. First appearing over 100 million years ago, the exact number of species of ants on the planet is still uncertain. …
Bubbly, Historic Reims: The Toast of France’s Champagne Country
Imagine that happy day around 1700 when the monk Dom Pérignon, after much fiddling with the double fermentation of his grape juice, stumbled onto a bubbly delight. Having tasted the very first glass of Champagne, he ran through the abbey shouting, “Brothers, come quickly … I’m drinking stars!” The drink he invented ultimately put the…
Helping an Aging Parent and Investing in Real Estate
Dear Monty: We plan to build an addition to our current home. Our home is ranch style with a walkout lower level consistent with the neighborhood pattern in size and amenities. The expansion would be on the main floor only and allow us to house an aging parent in a small apartment, plus add additional…
Guido Reni and the Union of Drawing and Color
The enlightening exhibition “Guido Reni,” currently on view at the Prado Museum, is the first of its kind in Spain. Guido Reni (1575–1642) was one of the most celebrated painters of 17th-century Italy and was patronized by prominent popes, nobles, and monarchs throughout Europe. Reni, known by the epithet “Il Divino” (The Divine), is distinguished…
Let Me Tell You Why I’m in Love With Local Asparagus
Fresh asparagus, purchased close to its growing area, tastes vastly different than the bunches sold most of the year at the supermarket. Local asparagus tastes sweeter, greener, and richer, even with a superior crisp snap. For the next couple of weeks, we plan to eat our fill of the local deep green and purple varieties…
‘Welcome Home’: Near-Death Experience Rekindles Atheist’s Faith
Nancy Rynes lived a life of material science in which God did not exist because she didn’t see proof of His existence. She feared death—until a near-death experience enveloped her in love and changed her forever. “About two and a half years ago, I was an atheist,” said Nancy Rynes in a video recorded at…
I’m Living Off This Grilled Salmon Caesar Salad All Summer Long
Of all the ways to make a salad feel (and taste!) totally impressive, there is nothing I love more than taking it to the grill. This salad was born out of my love of grilled romaine—with its warm, wilted leaves and slightly smoky scent—and succulent grilled salmon that cooks in just six (yes, six!) minutes. There’s…
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