Healing Through Craft: Making Things Can Help Us Process Grief
What does craft have to do with grief? When hearing the word “craft,” many people envision a mere hobby—something that’s entertaining when you have the...
Health
Creating a Poison-Safe Home
In 1961, the U.S. Congress declared the third week in March as National Poison Prevention Week. Why set aside a week each year to focus...
The Heart of the Matter
It’s February, and while Valentine hearts are everywhere, how much do you know about this hard-working organ? Q: How many times a day does your...
One Change for a Healthier New Year
January is a time when lots of people decide to make changes in their lives. Sometimes these transformations are big and take a lot of...
Cranberries: Much More than Jelly from a Can
History Related to blueberries and lingonberries, cranberries are native to North America. They have long been used by Native Americans for food, medical treatments, and...
Deer Hunting and Your Health
November is the month that deer hunting, and everything that goes along with it, starts taking center stage in the lives of many folks in...
MSG: More Savory Goodness?
The theme for this month’s Northern Wild’s issue is “Spooky Season,” but this article is about a seasoning with a spooky reputation–monosodium glutamate or MSG....
Low-Tech Wellness
The wellness world is awash with high-tech gadgetry: bracelets that tell you how many steps you have walked, rings that tell you how much slept,...