Natural Awakenings Boston - September 2020 Welcome to the September 2020 edition of Natural Awakenings Boston. Inside: Emotional Well-Being, Natural Virus Fighters, Spice Rack Revival and More! Natural Awakenings Boston - September 2020 Full Digital Issue Read More » Boost Fun Nutrition with Microgreens Researchers exploring the acceptability of microgreens, a sustainably grown plant bursting with nutrients, discovered that subjects found the greens to be fun, colorful and attractive. Read More » Cars Go Vegan: Leather Interiors are on the Way Out The environmental impact of producing leather, foam and other materials used in car interiors is being replaced by eco-friendly, sustainable, vegan alternatives. Read More » Cilantro Pesto This five-ingredient vegan recipe for Cilantro Pesto is an easy, healthy twist on the classic sauce. Read More » Consider Mindfulness for Multiple Sclerosis Mindfulness training such as focusing on the breath and doing mental body scans may help patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) manage their emotions and process information quicker. Read More » Consider Therapy to Reduce Inflammation An analysis of studies found that cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) and similar approaches reduced inflammation and enhanced immunity in subjects. Read More » Emotional Well-Being in the Pandemic Age: Self-Care Strategies for Tough Times Healthy ways to cope with the stress the pandemic has placed on mental and emotional health using self-care and compassion strategies to build up confidence, courage and positivity. Read More » Happiness Helpers: Five Ways to Be More Positive We can choose to see things in a more positive fashion by taking these 5 steps to train our brains to look for the good more often, leading to increased levels of happiness. Read More » Mask Eco-Disposal: How to Dispose of Antiviral Wear Eco-friendly, sustainable ways to dispose of discarded antiviral protective face masks in a safe, responsible manner to avoid littering the planet. Read More » Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms This vegetarian recipe for Mint and Feta Bruschetta with Chive Blossoms is the perfect healthy appetizer that can be prepared in no time. Read More » Natural Antivirals: Help in Staying Strong and Healthy Often-overlooked natural remedies with antiviral properties that may help to prevent virus infections like COVID-19 from becoming symptomatic or severe. Read More » Not All Hydroelectric Generators are Created Equal A study that analyzed the climate impacts of hydropower generation facilities found that while many release almost no greenhouse gases, some can be worse than burning fossil fuels. Read More » Nurses Stand Up Against Climate Change Conscientious nurses have formed the Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments and partnered with Project Drawdown to significantly impact climate change and create a healthier future. Read More » Oak Wood Extract Can Lessen Post-Surgical Effects Study finds oak wood extract can help with stress, energy, mood and the ability to perform physical tasks and participate in social activities in women recovering from hysterectomy surgery. Read More » Planetary Planning: Keeping Half the Earth Natural A study concludes that if we act quickly and decisively, there is an opportunity to conserve about half of the planet’s ice-free land. Read More » Plastic Rain: Airborne Particulates Blanket Wilderness Researchers estimate more than 1,000 tons of microplastics are deposited from the air into national parks and wilderness areas each year. Read More » Raising Resilient Kids: How to Help Them Bounce Back Mindful strategies to help parents build up resiliency in children in order to deal with challenges, overcome difficulties, be less fearful and anxious and more confident and empathetic. Read More » Reduce PFAS Exposure to Help Delay Menopause Exposure to perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)—“forever chemicals” found in non-stick cookware, food packaging and contaminated water—may cause menopause to occur earlier in women. Read More » Sandra Marinella on the Healing Power of Writing Our Stories Award-winning teacher and author Sandra Marinella discusses using stories, poems and journal writing to find greater well-being and resilience and move beyond negative thoughts and emotions. Read More » Sea Turtles Attracted to Deadly Ocean Plastic Study finds that loggerhead turtles are attracted to ocean plastic they've confused as food, causing 1,000 to die each year from consuming plastic or getting tangled up in it. Read More » Spice Up Health: Using Herbs for Flavor and Medicine Boost the nutritional value and flavors of your favorite food dishes by incorporating these tasty herbs and spices, packed full of healthy benefits to help digestion, immunity and more. Read More » Spinach & Grapefruit Salad with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds This healthy, vegan, gluten-free recipe for spinach and grapefruit salad incorporating toasted pumpkin seeds can aid in digestion and invigorate the senses. Read More » Starchy Solution: A Plant-Based Alternative to Plastic Manufacturer Kuraray has introduced a renewable and sustainable starch-based barrier film called Plantic. The plant-based packaging material can be recycled or composted. Read More » Try Foot Reflexology After Heart Surgery Researchers find that foot reflexology treatment after a major heart operation can decrease patient agitation and reduce the average amount of time spent on a ventilator. Read More » Yoga for Every Body: Adaptive Ways Ease Pain and Immobility Adaptive yoga can help people challenged by injury, chronic pain, autoimmune disease or debilitating conditions like multiple sclerosis achieve health and wellness in mind, body and spirit. Read More » Detox with a Virtually Guided Group Cleanse Join the professionals at Johnson Compounding & Wellness for a 10-day virtual group cleanse to help reset the body during the transition into the fall. Read More » Ouch! Treating Pain with Cannabis Pain treatment is a significant and promising area of interest in cannabis medicine. Read More » The Power of Choice: Chaos Makes Room for the New Mother Nature is constantly seeking balance. Sometimes those shifts are a gentle breeze and other times they are volatile. Still, when the Earth shifts, it may be heralding new life, sustenance or abundance. As more and more people understand our “small world” and our inherent connection, actions and behaviors shift. This creates more balance. Read More » COVID-19 Lessons and Emerging Strategies in Ayurveda The global pandemic has put huge amounts of stress on healthcare systems, and it has also shone a light on what is considered as alternate and complementary systems of medicine. Read More » Law of Attraction Comes to the Screen Based on the groundbreaking best-selling book by Rhonda Byrne, The Secret: Dare to Dream is available to watch on demand now. Read More » New Book on the Mouth-Body Connection Yasmin Chebbi, DMD, at The Flossery, in Waltham, has published Eat, Sleep, Breathe Oral Health: Why Your Mouth Matters. Read More » Safety First at Johnson Compounding and Wellness Johnson Compounding and Wellness, in Waltham, has taken all the steps to keep staff and clientele safe during these unprecedented times. Read More » Compassion During Disruption and Difficult Conversations Publisher Maisie Raffery shares her monthly thoughts in the September 2020 Publisher's Blog. 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