December 2010

Undersea Universe

A decade of discovery hints at 6,000 potential new ocean species and offers new reasons for concern, as well as hope.

World Religions

Per a recent study, many of us know little about other faiths. Take this online quiz to test your own knowledge.

Call to Action

December 10 is a call to action for freedom and peace around the world. Find out how to help make a difference.

10/10/10 Results

President Obama has announced the installation of solar panels and a solar hot water heater on its roof.

Green Guides

The government’s new edition offers a helpful, if low, bar for green claims made by marketers.

Sustainable Lifestyles

An in-depth consumer study reveals where demand is greatest for everything green. Is your state in the top 10?

Extraterrestrial Explorers

Does our universe hold other Earths? Astrophysicist expect to know by 2020.

Toy Story

Sustainability is in, with Walmart leading the way among big retailers offering more toys made from natural or recycled materials.

Kindness is Contagious

Pass it On

Tap Away Food Cravings

Naturally Eliminate Your Desire for Unhealthy Snacks

Cocoa Takes the Pressure Off

Dark, Divine... and Healthy

Cinnamon Extract

Holiday Spice Rx

Cranberries' Red Power

Protect Yourself from Infection with this Powerful Fruit

Ten Healing Crystals

Learn which ones crystal healing practitioners use, and why.

Prayer Workouts

ActivPrayer is a fitness program that integrates body, mind and soul, enlarging perspectives while enhancing well-being.

Exceptional Endings

Add one (or more!) of these treats to your holiday repertoire for a new, healthier tradition that everyone can enjoy.

10 Guidelines for Enlightenment

The Swami says, “Have a good “laughsitive” twice a day to ensure regularhilarity.”

Prayer Workouts

ActivPrayer is a fitness program that integrates body, mind and soul, enlarging perspectives while enhancing well-being.

Everyday Grace

The simplest experiences can help us tap into the Divine, discerning the miraculous in the mundane.

The Global Coherence Hypothesis

By practicing simple coherence techniques, can we manifest harmonious intentions and create a worldwide shift toward balance and peace? HeartMath cofounder Howard Martin says, “Yes.”

The Global Coherence Hypothesis

By practicing simple coherence techniques, can we manifest harmonious intentions and create a worldwide shift toward balance and peace? HeartMath cofounder Howard Martin says, “Yes.”

Kid-Centered Ceremonies

Engaging Ways to Deepen Family Bonds

Ceremonies magically transfom the ordinary into the extraordinary, and children love them as an opportunity to express creativity. Let these ideas spark your own family rituals.