March 2023 Inside the March 2023 issue of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: Strategies to Manage Auto-Immune Disease, Benefits of Plant-Based Eating, Better Sleep for Kids, Integrative Treatments for Healthy Kidneys and More! Free Online Introduction to Agrohomeopathy The Story Walking Radio Hour will host a free, online discussion of its newly released podcast, Agrohomeopathy for Healthier Farms and Gardens, from 7 to 8 p.m., March 22, 2023. Read More » Get a Complimentary Digital Foot Scan Cumberland Family Chiropractic is offering free digital foot scans to adults as well as children 6 years of age and older. Read More » Arrow Behavioral Health Arrow Behavioral Health offers many alternative approaches to help people of all ages identify, release and heal their specific physical, emotional and mental suffering. Read More » Experience A Day of Health Events by Walter Perlman will present the 2023 Health and Wellness Spring Show from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 2, 2023, at the Waltham Westin Hotel. Read More » Expert Guidance: Dietitians are Key Players on Wellness Teams Working with a registered dietitian bridges the gap between suboptimal nutrition and prioritized, optimal nutrition habits. Read More » Food Forest Gardening Grows in Rhode Island The Rhode Island Tree Council offers a Backyard Fruit Tree Growing course, with seven sessions of experiential learning. Read More » INTERACTIVE: March 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle Read This Month's Articles for Clues Read More » McArdle Chiropractic Has Moved McArdle Chiropractic has re-located to 2013 Plainfield Pike, in Johnston, Rhode Island, just up the road and around the bend, about a quarter-mile from its original location. Read More » Naturopathy for Long-COVID Sufferers Naturopathic Doctor Abby Egginton, of Balance Natural Medicine, works with patients that are struggling with symptoms following a COVID-19 infection (sometimes referred to as Long COVID). Read More » Rhode Island Pet Palooza The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting Pet Palooza from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., March 11, 2023, at the West Warwick Civic Center. Read More » Spring Massage Specials and Reiki Healing It’s Your Body’s Symphony, in Cranston, Rhode Island, is offering massage specials that include a back scrub treatment to help exfoliate dry winter skin. Read More » SOLUTION: March 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle Find the solution key to March 2023's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More » Thriving With Multiple Sclerosis: How to Reduce Inflammation and Promote Neuroregeneration While MS is not yet curable, life choices that reduce inflammation and promote neuroregeneration can slow or reverse disease progression. Read More » Blackened Salmon Tacos A salmon and plant-based dish from the Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice A delicious plant-based recipe for healthy kidneys. Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Crackdown on Musical Bows Made from Rare Wood For centuries, brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) has been used to make the finest bows for classical stringed instruments due to its unmatched ability to project sound. Read More » Eco-Friendly Water Heating When it comes time to replace the water heater, homeowners have an opportunity to save money and significantly lower their carbon footprint by choosing more efficient appliances. Read More » Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics. Read More » First Honeybee Vaccine Approved According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honeybees and other insects. Read More » Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop Although human-grade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. Read More » Injured Whale Makes Long Journey At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. Read More » Loving Our Kidneys: Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle Tips The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes. Read More » Nations Agree to Protect Biodiversity Scientists have warned for years that as forests and grasslands are disappearing at unprecedented rates and oceans are pressured by pollution, humans are pushing Earth beyond tenable limits. Read More » Natural Remedies for Pets: Seven Non-Toxic Treatments for Common Ailments Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Read More » PLANT-BASED RESOURCES Documentary Films, Websites and Cookbooks to help you on your plant-based lifestyle. Read More » Supplements That Help the Heart A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. Read More » Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children Between 15 and 25 percent of kids have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time, and less physical activity. Read More » Terry Wahls on Managing Autoimmune Disease With Lifestyle Interventions Terry Wahls, M.D., has used her personal battle with multiple sclerosis as a platform to research ways to help others. Read More » The Cellular Magic of Compassion According to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger influence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors. Read More » Veggies for the Win: Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle Plant-based eating is about proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources. The benefits of making this dietary shift include disease prevention, clean eating, anti-inflammatory properties, environmental sustainability, and improvements in mental and emotional health. Read More » Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. Read More » Wooden Wind Turbines Wind turbines provide one of the cleanest sources of energy; the power they produce is free, helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Read More » Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”. Read More » Gut Microbiome May Influence Obesity A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Read More » In-Print