Leah Schneider, EEFC Community Engagement Coordinator I recently sat down with Jackson, our Supplement Buyer, to discuss how we can best equip our bodies to be as strong and healthy as possible - especially as we continue to navigate this pandemic. Part of what makes the Co-op experience unique is the conversation and collaboration between [...]
Silvan Goddin, Grow Pittsburgh As the days get cooler and the air gets crisper, it’s a great time to get back in the garden. The insect pests are less plentiful, the weeds grow more slowly, and physically exerting yourself for a few hours outside is so much more pleasant. Even if you’ve let things go [...]
Tyler Kulp, EEFC Produce Manager September is a great month for local produce! The days will still be warm and long, and Western PA farms will be abundant with beautiful veggies. We have seen quite a bit of rain this summer, which has had a negative impact on some of the early summer crops, [...]
By Adrienne Totino, Wellness With Adrienne Here in Pittsburgh, seasonal allergy season has officially begun. As pollen floats through the air, many people find themselves sneezing, sniffling, and scratching. Some are experiencing headache, facial pressure, and fatigue as well. These nagging symptoms can last throughout the spring and return again in the fall. Herbs can [...]
By Aquene Watkins-Wise, Royally Fit As self-care trends increase and many people become more aware of their health thanks to a global pandemic, we are also experiencing a popularization of holistic wellness. Seeking a whole body approach to health, holistic wellness considers ways in which our body’s systems are interdependent, and looks for ways to [...]
By David Herndon, Licensed Massage Therapist In recent years, the massage therapy profession has aligned itself more and more closely with health care. Massage therapists have developed specialized skills in areas such as post-surgical recovery, symptom management for chronic medical conditions, recovery from injuries to muscles and ligaments, pain relief, elder care, and hospice care. [...]
We all know the phrase, ‘“If you don’t use it; you lose it.” Our balance is no exception. If we don’t consistently use or challenge our balance, it will diminish. Balance is a key reaction that we need in order to maintain an upright posture throughout various positions in daily living, whether the body is still or in motion.
Unprecedented interest in home gardening in 2020 helped boost a fundraiser designed to aid local urban growers. Between February and December 2020, East End Food Co-op sold 6,359 seed packets to raise $1,589.75 for the Pittsburgh Urban Growers Scholarship. This fund helps urban gardeners and farmers in Pittsburgh and Allegheny County access professional development opportunities. [...]
Sea Moss: Nature’s Gift from the Sea by Tammy Washington, PhD Founder & CEO, The SMG Lady Sea moss is known around the world as nature’s “Super Food.” Also referred to as Irish Moss, sea moss is an edible seaweed that grows in the ocean. It is a vegetable of the sea, containing an abundance [...]
Stress Management by Sarah Woodward, PT, DPT Pivot Physical Therapy Point Breeze Let’s face it, 2020 was a stressful year; it’s to be expected when we are faced with so much that feels outside of our control. However, there’s good news. While we can’t always control our stressors, we can control how we respond to [...]