January 2026

Inside the January 2026 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: The Power of Integrative Medicine, Soulful Sourdough, Rethinking Pain Relief, Homeopathy and Whole-Person Wellness, Nonstick Cookware and more.

All in Good Time

The new year always seems to come with a lot of talk about goals, fresh starts and intentions. Some years, I can go all in on that. Most years, not so much. Read More »

Spark Your Goals, Discover Your Truth and Reignite 2026

Join Benjamin Blackett’s full-day workshop, *Reignite 2026!*, on January 17 to reset, clarify your vision, and transform New Year’s resolutions into lasting purpose and action. Read More »

Explore the Self-Care Practice of Trust Fall Writing

Yoga therapist Brittany Capozzi offers Trust Fall Writing, a self-care exercise that quiets the inner critic and fosters self-compassion through quick, reflective writing prompts. Read More »

Holistic Wellness Expo Accepting Vendor Applications

RIHHA is accepting vendors for its Holistic Wellness Expo on March 22 in Warwick, RI, offering businesses and practitioners a chance to connect, educate and inspire. Read More »

Dr. Candida Castillo Trains With World Leader in Biological and Reconstructive Surgery

Dr. Candida Castillo of Bio Dental recently obtained certification in Biological Surgery in Guided Open Wound Healing with the legendary Professor Dr. Shahram Ghanaati. Read More »

Rethinking Pain Relief: Clinically Studied Alternative to Acetaminophen and Ibuprofen

Discover a safer, clinically studied alternative to acetaminophen and ibuprofen. This botanical blend reduces inflammation and supports natural pain relief for joints, stiffness and daily discomfort. Read More »

Providence Gallery Hosts Powerful Exhibition on Art, Grief and Inner Restoration

Rituals of Renewal, a solo exhibition by Rosanna Maria Salcedo, explores healing, grief and inner restoration through vibrant, intuitive paintings. Read More »

Boston Dental Wellness: Where Modern Dentistry Meets Whole-Body Wisdom

Boston Dental Wellness blends modern dentistry with whole-body and energy-focused care, using biocompatible materials, regenerative therapies, and holistic assessments to support overall health. Read More »

Homeopathy and Whole-Person Wellness: Restoring Balance From Within

Homeopathy supports whole-person wellness by addressing the body, mind, emotions, and lifestyle together, offering gentle, individualized remedies that restore balance and promote lasting healing. Read More »

New YouTube Channel on Women’s Hormone and Metabolic Health

Dee Davidson, FDN-P, launches a new YouTube channel offering science-based guidance on women’s hormones, metabolism, gut health and long-term wellness. Read More »

Sometimes Healing Means Relearning How to Move

Even after an ankle heals, compensatory movement patterns can cause pain elsewhere. Targeted physical therapy can help the body relearn safe, efficient movement for long-term recovery. Read More »

Celebrating More Than Two Decades of Holistic Healing in Rhode Island

Celebrating over two decades of holistic healing, RIHHA connects wellness practitioners and the community through expos, conferences and educational initiatives across Rhode Island. Read More »

Helping Both Ranchers And The Public: The Work of the American Rancher Alliance

The American Rancher Alliance helps independent ranchers access markets and processing while keeping ownership of their cattle, ensuring fair, transparent food systems for ranchers and consumers. Read More »

Intuitive Hearts Offers Advanced Reiki Training Program

Intuitive Hearts offers the Reiki Ascension Path, a 12-class advanced training program for practitioners seeking to deepen their energy work, intuition, and healing skills. Read More »

Attleboro Plans Innovative Water Protection Project

Attleboro, Massachusetts, plans a Miyawaki “pocket forest” to reduce flooding, slow runoff, and improve water absorption, with local students and volunteers helping plant 35 native species. Read More »

New Healing-Focused Suite for Anasa Personalized Medicine

Anasa Personalized Medicine moves to a new, healing-focused suite, offering personalized care for digestive, thyroid, chronic illness, mood, and prenatal health starting January 5, 2026. Read More »

New Fabulous Footwork Workshop Makes Learning Reflexology Simple

Prana Reflexology’s Fabulous Footwork workshops teach beginners easy, reflexology-inspired techniques for self-care and treating others in a personalized, hands-on setting. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: January 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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The Power of Integrative Medicine: A Guide to Whole-Person Care

Integrative medicine blends conventional and complementary care, emphasizing whole-person healing, chronic disease management and collaborative wellness. Read More »

Dean Mitchell on Conquering Candida

Dr. Dean Mitchell outlines a 30-day protocol using diet, antifungals and immunotherapy to address candida overgrowth and restore gut and immune health. Read More »

Soulful Sourdough: Why This Bread Still Heals

With gut-friendly fermentation and deep cultural roots, sourdough bread nourishes both body and spirit, offering digestibility and timeless emotional comfort. Read More »

Sourdough Cinnamon Cardamom Buns

These pillowy buns feature a spiced swirl of cinnamon and cardamom, finished with cream cheese frosting for a tender, aromatic treat that elevates any morning. Read More »

Everyday Sourdough Loaf With Honey

A gently sweetened, beginner-friendly sourdough made with whole wheat, honey and a slow ferment for a soft, versatile loaf that fits any day of the week. Read More »

French Onion Sourdough

Savory caramelized onions, raw milk Gruyère and fresh chives transform this artisan loaf into a richly layered, French bistro–inspired sourdough experience. Read More »

Baby Steps to a Life Well Lived

Gentle, consistent habits—like 10 minutes of self-care or weekly creative time—offer a sustainable path to growth without the pressure of resolutions. Read More »

Clean, Nonstick Cookware: Transforming the Kitchen for Human and Planetary Health

Concerns over PFAS in cookware are prompting a shift toward cast iron, stainless steel and true ceramic for safer cooking and reduced toxic exposure. Read More »

Strong for Life: The Power of Functional Fitness

Functional fitness mimics real-life movements to build strength, improve mobility and reduce pain—enhancing quality of life at any age without intense routines. Read More »

Intergenerational Living: A Healing Model for Families and Communities

Rising multigenerational households are restoring cultural traditions, mutual care and emotional richness while offering a healing model for modern family life. Read More »

Big Dreams, Little Hands: Vision Boards and Focus Wheels That Nurture Childhood Development

Creative tools like vision boards and focus wheels help children build emotional awareness, regulate feelings and align with goals through self-expression and mindfulness. Read More »

Holistic Health From Nose to Tail: Whole-Pet Strategies for Optimized Well-Being

Whole-pet wellness blends clean nutrition, daily movement and emotional care to support physical and energetic balance for happier, healthier animal companions. Read More »

Hazardous Release of Microplastics From Baby Food Containers

Plastic baby food packaging releases millions of microplastics under normal use and billions when microwaved, raising urgent safety concerns for infants. Read More »

Natural Propolis Mouthwash Outperforms Synthetic Counterpart

A clinical trial shows propolis mouthwash significantly reduced plaque and gum inflammation, outperforming synthetic chlorhexidine without harsh side effects. Read More »

Reducing Anxiety With Virtual Sound Therapy

A small study finds virtual biofield tuning sessions reduced anxiety and emotional stress, pointing to sound-based therapies as low-risk mental health tools. Read More »

Exercise Beats Sauna at Heavy-Metal Detoxification

Exercise-induced sweat eliminates more heavy metals than sauna sessions, suggesting movement may be more effective for internal detoxification. Read More »

Antioxidant May Protect Heart During Chemotherapy

Astaxanthin shows promise in reducing heart damage from doxorubicin chemotherapy, protecting mitochondria and improving heart function in early lab studies. Read More »

Indigenous Farming Meets Modern Technology

In Ethiopia, the Agaw people merge traditional soil practices with solar-powered irrigation to adapt to climate change while protecting biodiversity. Read More »

How Whales Contribute to Coastal Ecosystems

Migrating whales deposit nutrients at breeding grounds, enhancing coastal marine life and cycling biomass from nutrient-rich feeding areas. Read More »

Webb Telescope Finds Hidden Moon of Uranus

NASA's Webb Telescope discovered a tiny new moon orbiting Uranus, revealing how far infrared technology can go in uncovering our solar system’s secrets. Read More »

Fast-Growing Microforests Boost Climate Resilience

Dense urban microforests in New Jersey cool city heat, reduce flooding and match mature trees in carbon storage—all within just five years. Read More »

New Tech Tracks Monarch Butterflies in Real Time

Tiny solar-powered trackers now monitor monarch butterflies' migration routes via smartphones, offering vital data to aid conservation efforts. Read More »

Simple Habits for the Greenest Year Yet

Small changes like composting, shorter showers and plant-based meals offer big gains in cutting waste, lowering emissions and improving health for a more sustainable future. Read More »

SOLUTION: January 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

Find the solution key to January 2026's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More »