A Radical Move Towards Dramatic and Lasting Change

Growing up and living in a world that’s largely controlled by the impulses of instant gratification, it has taken countless bumps and bruises to shock me into a deeper level of understanding and commitment to practicing self-care. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: February 2022 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Boston Peer-Run Mental Health Programs

The Department of Mental Health in Boston funds five peer-run (all staff identify as having lived experience) Recovery Learning Communities (RLC), one for each of their five catchment areas. Read More »

Finding Health in the Balance

The right nutritional balance will vary from person to person. However, several basic principles will lead to greater food freedom and breaking the cycle of unhealthy resolutions made in the name of health. Read More »

Intimacy Coach Sacha Fossa

Sacha Fossa, MA, provides in-person and/or virtual custom-designed sex, intimacy, relationship and wellness coaching, education and healing arts programs at Sacred Temple Arts. Read More »

Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com is having a Valentine’s Sale from February 10 through 15, 2022, with all subscriptions being offered at 25 percent off of regular prices during this period. Read More »

Stressed Out, Overwhelmed and Anxious: COVID-19 Trauma Explained

COVID-19 has been traumatic to people in many ways, creating major imbalances in the lives of so many. People are feeling more overwhelmed and burnt out because everything in life feels like a stressful mess with no end in sight. Read More »

The Anasa Personalized Medicine Team Welcomes Dr. Cardarelli

Dr. Noelle Cardarelli is passionate about the natural intelligence of the human body and uses nutrition, supplements, nature cure, hydrotherapy and acupuncture to treat her patients holistically. Read More »

Yoga and Aging Online Series with Early Pioneers of Yoga

From February to May, 2022, these workshops focus on a different aspect of aging led by these instructors each of whom brings 30 to 45 years of experience and specific expertise to the program, including two who are the founders of the first BKS Iyengar Yoga Center in the East Coast. Read More »

Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Read More »

Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue

Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Read More »

Curry Kraut

Add some spice to your sauerkraut with this zesty recipe for Curry Kraut. Read More »

David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health

In his latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid, neurologist David Perlmutter shows how uric acid elevation is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction. Read More »

Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet

Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks

Enjoy tasty fermented pickled carrot sticks with this simple recipe. Read More »

Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions

More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. Read More »

Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents

For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along. Read More »

Guide to Protein Powders

Descriptions of the various protein powder sources available to help determine the best choice for individual needs. Read More »

Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil. Read More »

Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers. Read More »

Living in the Frequency of Love

Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals. Read More »

Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used. Read More »

Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors

With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. Read More »

Peat’s Potential to Forestall Climate Change

Peatlands are the most carbon-dense lands on the planet and can safely store twice as much carbon as all forests combined in one-tenth the landmass for 1,000 years. Read More »

Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes

When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Read More »

Purposeful Shopping: How Fair Trade Can Change the World

Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping. Read More »

Rosy Raspberry Soda

Stay refreshed with this healthy recipe for fermented Rosy Raspberry Soda. Read More »

Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet

Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites. Read More »

Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots

Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars. Read More »

Sounds of Nature are Fading

A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Read More »

The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health

Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More »

Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force

Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking. Read More »

Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. Read More »

Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Read More »

Vinagre de Piña (Mexican Pineapple Vinegar)

Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic, and can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Read More »