Long Nights at the Kitchen Table

As I type these words, I catch the expression on my face; upper lip curled, eyes a little squinty, furrowed brow, pure disgust … aaaaugh, the frustration Mom and I put each other through during those long evenings alone in the dining room. Read More »

Dr. Egginton on Resetting Hormones with a Detox Diet

Dr. Abby Egginton, a licensed Naturopathic Doctor and owner of Balance Natural Medicine, has recently introduced a 10-day detox diet program with a focus on hormone health. Read More »

Quantum Energy Wellness Opens in West Warwick

Quantum Energy Wellness, which recently opened at 693 Quaker Lane in West Warwick, Rhode Island, provides the revolutionary Enhanced Energy System technology that can help relax and rejuvenate the cells in our bodies and possibly restore the body’s natural ability to heal itself. Read More »

Taking Care of Summertime Skin Damage

Holistic Health Rhode Island, in East Greenwich, has added micro- and nano-needling to its array of services. Read More »

Benjamin Blackett: Connecting the Mind, Body and Spirit Through Healing Movement

Benjamin Blackett became the first male to be certified as a facilitator who now offers TranscenDance sessions in-person and online for both women and men. Read More »

Dr. Delonnay Helps Patients Crack the Code to Good Health

Martine Delonnay, a naturopathic physician and owner of Delonnay Holistics, in Providence, Rhode Island, provides a bio-energetic testing system, a thorough evaluation that provides a wealth of information about patients’ health. Read More »

Boston’s Food Forest Expansion

The Boston Food Forest Coalition (BFFC) is leading the nation in green space equity and climate resilience. Urban food forest parks bring together neighbors, neighborhood associations, community-based organizations and city agencies, in a grassroots effort. Read More »

Recycle Antioxidants and Bile for Health and Longevity

Antioxidants can help protect cells from damage by donating electrons to free radicals. This neutralizes the free radicals and prevents them from damaging our cells and other molecules. Read More »

Boston’s Local Food Festival Returns This Fall

Boston’s largest one-day local food festival celebrating the bounty and flavors of New England will return from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 17, 2023, on the Rose Kennedy Greenway along Fort Point Channel. Read More »

Children’s Dental Health is Crucial for Gut Health

Disturbances in the mouth such as tooth decay or gum inflammation will affect the rest of the GI tract and can strike vital organs such as the heart and brain, making it imperative for children to have access to proper dental care. Read More »

Diatomaceous Earth with Neem For a More Comfortable Flea and Tick Season

Nature’s Goodness, in Middletown, RI, carries Dr. Mercola Diatomaceous Earth with Neem among its curated selection of high-quality nutritional supplements, specialty and organic foods, unique gifts, and natural bath, beauty and household products. Read More »

Experience Healing Through Yoga Therapy

Maria Sichel, owner of Time For You Yoga, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, provides private Svaroopa yoga therapy sessions helpful for those recovering from injury, surgery or a long-term condition that makes engaging in regular yoga classes unsuitable. Read More »

Functional Lab Testing for IBS

Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a common disorder that affects the stomach and intestines, also known as the gastrointestinal tract. Although it is a chronic, long-term condition, changes in our diet and lifestyle can improve the quality of life. Read More »

Natural Remedies for Skin Rashes from Plants Holistic Approaches for Gaining Relief

Homeopathy offers several potential benefits when it comes to helping treat itchy and irritating rashes caused by poison ivy, poison oak and sumac. Read More »

New Podcast Episodes Highlight Natural Awakenings

A two-part podcast, featuring Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island edition's Publisher Maisie Raftery and writer/reader Wendy Nadherny Fachon, is now available through the Dreamvisions 7 Radio Network. Read More »

North American Debut of New ‘Body Worlds’ Exhibit

“Body Worlds: The Anatomy of Happiness,” the first exhibition of its kind to immerse attendees in anatomy, physiology and health with real human bodies preserved through plastination, will make its North American debut on July 7, 2023, at The Back Bay Hut, in Boston. Read More »

The Bionutrient Institute Helps Build a Nutrient-Dense Food Supply

Recognizing that soil health is directly connected to plant, animal, environmental and human health, the Bionutrient Institute has become instrumental in building a nutrient-dense food supply. Read More »

Training the Brain with Dynamical Neurofeedback

Rhode Island Neurofeedback, in Providence, Rhode Island, offers Non-Linear – Dynamical Neurofeedback by NeurOptimal brain training for all ages including children. Read More »

Transformational Retreat in California

Join Annette Rugolo, spiritual guide and teacher, for a three-and-a-half-day retreat in northern California from August 16 to 19, 2023, on one of our planet’s most enlightened mountains—Mt. Shasta. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: July 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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An Inspiring Day at Malibu Beach for Heal and Release Boston

Heal and Release Boston, a free celebration of wellness and community through holistic disciplines, art, movement and music, will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on July 8, 2023, at Malibu Beach, in Dorchester, Massachusetts. Read More »

Addressing Climate Change in the Garden: Regenerative Techniques for a Healthy Ecosystem

Reversing global warming may feel like a problem that is out of reach, but anyone can make a difference by planting an ecologically supportive garden with regenerative techniques. Read More »

Anne Biklé on The Nexus Between Soil and Human Health

Anne Biklé and David R. Montgomery, a husband and wife team, collaborated to write What Your Food Ate: How to Heal Our Land and Reclaim Our Health. Read More »

Cheesy Cauliflower Mushroom Steaks

This dish can be served as a meal or cut into smaller pieces and presented as party appetizers. Cauliflower provides vitamins B6, K and C, magnesium and fiber. Read More »

Close Relationships May Influence Physical Well-Being

A new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science has found that a person’s close relationships may either benefit or undermine physical health. Read More »

Colombia Protects its Birds

Colombia has the most bird species in the world—1,966 registered species, or 20 percent of all birds worldwide—and has updated its strategy for protecting this rich avian life. Read More »

Effects of Cannabis Use Before and After Surgery

In January 2023, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine published guidelines recommending that all patients undergoing anesthesia be screened and questioned about cannabis use. Read More »

Environmental Justice from the White House

In April 2023, President Biden signed an executive order to expand the administration’s goals to address persistent environmental injustices involving toxic pollution, underinvestment in infrastructure and services and other harms due to a legacy of racial discrimination. Read More »

Green Exercise: Reconnecting With Nature

Prompted by a growing focus on reconnecting with nature, combined with the well-known benefits of physical exertion, outdoor workouts are all the rage in natural settings and urban parks. Read More »

Gut Health for Kids: Clever Strategies for Picky Eaters

By creatively offering children healthy, diverse foods, presented in ways to please even finicky palates, parents can support microbiome health while establishing a lifetime of good eating habits. Read More »

Hues of Health: Benefits of a Colorful Diet

Rich in essential vitamins, minerals and fiber, vibrantly colored fruits and vegetables also contain phytonutrients such as antioxidants, flavonoids, carotenoids and polyphenols that contribute to the color, flavor and aroma of such foods. Read More »

Marinated Beets and Goat Cheese Crostini

Deriving their deep red color from phytonutrients called betalains, beets are rich in nitrates, which help to lower blood pressure. Read More »

Mislabeled Melatonin Gummies

New research published in JAMA Network found that melatonin gummies may contain far more of the dietary sleep aid supplement than what is indicated on the label. Read More »

Natural Ant Control for the Home

Conventional pesticides and ant traps can be toxic to humans, pets and the environment. This season, consider using one of these safer ant control alternatives. Read More »

Pilot Program Reveals Benefits of Four-Day Work Week

The nonprofit 4 Day Week Global conducted a six-month pilot of more than 2,900 workers from 61 companies in the United Kingdom from June to December 2022 in which the work week was reduced from a standard 40 hours to 32 hours for the same pay and benefits. Read More »

Protecting Pets From Lyme Disease: Prevention and Symptom Management Tips

When the weather is nice and we crave outdoor adventures with our pets, we may not want to think about Lyme disease, but it’s a good idea to take precautions to avoid an infection. Read More »

Repairing the Planet’s Lungs

The oceans, sometimes called the lungs of the Earth, have absorbed 30 percent of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions since the Industrial Revolution and captured 90 percent of the related excess heat. Read More »

Saving the Fading Night Sky

The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in Washington, D.C., “Lights Out” exhibit is helping people understand that light pollution is a global problem with broad impact. Read More »

Seniors Want Fewer Prescriptions

In a new National Poll on Healthy Aging by the University of Michigan involving adults aged 50 to 80, the vast majority of respondents expressed an interest in cutting back on prescription medications. Read More »

Solar Community Hubs

Nearly half of the world’s population is without access to the internet. Dell Technologies, in partnership with Computer Aid International, is addressing the gap for people that might benefit the most. Read More »

Summer Broccoli Soup With Herb Croutons

This vibrant, lime green-colored soup is an excellent source of potassium, fiber, vitamins B6 and C, iron, magnesium and calcium. Read More »

The Microbiome Connection: How Soil and Human Health Are Related

The human gut microbiome, which is critical to fighting off disease, and soil microbiome, which enables plant growth, are vitally important to maintaining all life on our planet. Read More »

The Sweet Tapestry of Summer

Summer’s apex brings wildflower tapestries woven with cricket-song and evenings punctuated by rolling thunderstorms, but it also can be a time for us to take a deep dive into the miracle of interconnectedness. Read More »

Too Much Histamine: Natural Solutions to an Excessive Allergic Response

Histamine is an organic chemical produced by the body as a protection from allergens. It is also found in some of the foods we consume. Read More »

SOLUTION: July 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

Find the solution key to July 2023's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More »