by guest blogger Renee James, essayist and blogger

I don't count on much in life, but I do tend to rely on one thing: that invariable and tireless pendulum that confounds and yet comforts me regularly. You know,...

by guest blogger Cassidy Randall, director of outreach for Women's Voices for the Earth

Have you ever wondered what's in those myriad air fresheners that make your home smell like a tropical vacation or a woodsy...

SPOILER! Michael Pollan finally discovers BBQ! It might have taken him a little bit longer than the rest of us out in the sticks, but we're glad he finally did. America's authentic culture of food gets a nice...

by guest blogger Holly Walck, devoted Iyengar yoga student and teacher

In my almost 15 years of teaching yoga, I have watched seasonal patterns emerge in my students' bodies: fall's sad farewell to summer exhibited by collapsed...

Hello, wonderful! Thank you for finding us and joining us on our journey to make the world better (and your life healthier).

Big claim, I know. But we've got the experience to back it up. Since 1942 we've...

by guest blogger Coach Mark Smallwood, Rodale Institute executive director

When it comes to growing food, it takes a village. But not the kind of village you might think. While inviting friends and neighbors over...

by Diana Zuckerman, PhD, president of the Cancer Prevention and Treatment Fund

When I read about Angelina Jolie's announcement this week, I cringed.

I have greatly admired her willingness to speak out on important issues over...

Happy Mother's Day
To mothers everywhere

We know that once they come out
There is no turning back
And that it all gets harder with age
Not easier
We know we'll never
...

by guest blogger Isaac Eliaz, MD, MS, LAc, integrative medicine pioneer

This is a great time to clear away toxins that clutter our bodies. We may not be able to see them, but we can sure...

by guest blogger Renee James, essayist and blogger

For mothers of a certain age, is there one of us alive who hasn't thought, "Wait! Wait!!!! No kidding, WAIT!"? I forgot something! Or about 3,000 somethings.

by guest blogger Pam Peeke, MD, MPH, FACP, best-selling author and expert on health, fitness, and nutrition

Whip out a pen and paper and quickly write down the top 5 to 10 stresses that wear...

The other day, the mint finally popped up in my garden. I couldn't wait to cook something with it. And then I saw the perfect organic eggplant in the store and I knew just what to do. Many,...

by guest blogger Robyn Jasko, cofounder of Grow Indie

Beautiful to grow and easy to harvest grains: More and more gardeners are discovering just how easy it is to grow sustainable, GMO-free grains at home.

For the...

The other day I was feeling overwhelmed, depressed, and defeated about the whole GMO thing. There is SO MUCH evidence that GMOs, and the chemicals that are used in concert with them (like Roundup) are destroying...

by guest blogger Maya Rodale, author of smart and sassy romance novels

I'm currently at work on my eighth novel (!), and I'm finding that each book is more challenging than the last to write. (How...

by guest blogger Tim Mountz of Happy Cat Farm

As a farmer I revel in spring, with its quick weather changes, cracking buds, chorus of flowers, and dramatic transformation of landscape. In spring we farmers return...

My first day in Australia I was starving for dinner, but it was only 4:30 and the restaurant in my hotel wasn't open yet. So I went to the "bar" (couches outside) and ordered some homemade bread with...

by guest blogger Leah Zerbe, online editor for Rodale.com

"Mommy, look! Look, Mommy," Della, my little 3-year-old niece, gleefully squealed as she flapped her "wings."

Eyes fixed on the TV screen, she emulated a young...

Perhaps because I'm a notorious mess whenever I do anything, I'm obsessed with aprons. I have a kitchen drawer filled with all sorts of kitchen aprons--vintage, even older vintage (antique), modern, Japanese, and Mennonite. The Mennonite one is...