April 2026

Inside the April 2026 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: Natural Skincare Recipes, It Takes a Circle, Spring Bowl Inspirations, Beans: The Most Underrated Superfood, From Bite to Balance, Allergies and the Nervous System Beyond Coping to Flourishing, Home Sweet Sustainable Home and more.

Happy Anniversary to Us!

It’s hard to believe it’s been 15 years since I took a major leap of faith and jumped into publishing this magazine with both feet. The rest of me had no choice but to join the adventure! Read More »

2026 Health and Wellness Spring Show Combines Experts and Experiences

Explore the latest in health and wellness at the 2026 Spring Show, featuring expert guidance, mini-treatments, screenings and innovative products in one interactive event. Read More »

Reducing Stress With Personalized Financial Planning

John Gautreaux of Independence Financial Partners helps clients achieve financial clarity and confidence, showing how sound money management supports overall wellness and peace of mind. Read More »

From Bite to Balance: A Holistic Dental Approach to Vertigo

Learn how dental health can impact vertigo, from TMJ issues and oral infections to mercury exposure, and discover strategies for safe, comfortable dental care. Read More »

Experience the Benefits of Distant Reiki with Angelic Abby

Discover how distant Reiki sessions with Angelic Abby can promote relaxation, ease pain and support overall well-being—from the comfort of your own home. Read More »

Anasa Celebrates Five-Year Anniversary at New Location

Celebrate five years of community care and the grand opening of Anasa Personalized Medicine’s new Providence office with wellness demos, scans, raffles and refreshments. Read More »

Beyond Coping to Flourishing: Homeopathy and Flower Essences for Children and Adolescents

Support children and teens in moving from coping to flourishing with gentle, individualized homeopathy and flower essences that nurture emotional balance and resilience. Read More »

Free Clinic Provides Screenings, Consultations and Health Resources

The LASA Foundation hosts a free community clinic in Lowell, offering medical screenings, consultations and health resources to support uninsured and underserved residents. Read More »

Rebalance Your Routine Adds Neurotransmitter Testing

Learn how new at-home neurotransmitter testing from Rebalance Your Routine can provide insights into mood, sleep and overall health through personalized protocols. Read More »

Kickstart Your Dreams Retreat Combines Personal Growth and Adventure

Transform your personal and professional life at the Kickstart Your Dreams Retreat in France, combining guided growth workshops, meditation, adventure and cultural experiences. Read More »

Spring Psychic Festival Features Mystics, Vendors and Wellness Practitioners

Experience a day of mystics, wellness sessions and handmade goods at Wolf Moon’s Spring Psychic Festival, the area’s unique event for insight, relaxation and local creativity. Read More »

Beans: The Most Underrated Superfood

Discover why beans are a nutrition powerhouse: high in fiber, gut-friendly, heart-supporting, and versatile, making them an affordable superfood for long-term health. Read More »

Empowerment Factory Holds Annual Fundraiser in Pawtucket

Support youth empowerment at The Empowerment Factory’s annual fundraiser in Pawtucket, featuring live music, raffles, local food and programs that enrich children’s social, emotional and educational growth. Read More »

Fundraising Luncheon to Support Clothes to Kids in Rhode Island

Support school-age children in need at Clothes to Kids RI’s fundraising luncheon, Clothe a Child, Change a Life, and help provide wardrobes that build confidence and success. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: April 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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It Takes a Circle: Building Greener Lives Together

From composting and permaculture to eco-villages, this feature shows how community-based sustainability can cut waste, share resources and turn environmental action into collective culture. Read More »

Going Zero Waste A Conversation With Kathryn Kellogg

Kathryn Kellogg says zero-waste living is less about perfection than buying less, composting more and building habits that reduce food waste, packaging and everyday overconsumption. Read More »

Spring Bowl Inspirations: Sustainable, Delicious and Flexible

Spring bowls blend grains, greens, herbs and plant-based proteins into flexible meals that celebrate seasonal produce, reduce food waste and make sustainable eating feel joyful. Read More »

Spring Couscous Bowl With Avocado-Dill Dressing

Warm couscous, black beans and crisp spring vegetables meet a creamy avocado-dill dressing in this vibrant vegan bowl layered with cool, fresh flavor. Read More »

Spring Ambrosia Bowl

Creamy yogurt, pineapple, figs, pistachios and coconut turn this spring ambrosia bowl into a bright, lightly sweet breakfast or snack with tropical flavor and texture. Read More »

Falafel Spring Bowls

Crispy baked falafel, spring greens and grains come together with sesame-ginger or lemon-tahini dressing in a fresh, protein-packed bowl made for easy seasonal meals. Read More »

Our One Wild and Precious Life

Self-care is framed as essential stewardship, arguing that protecting energy, setting limits and choosing rest can sustain the compassion behind service, activism and daily life. Read More »

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet

Earth Day 2026 centers on “Our Power, Our Planet,” highlighting local and global events, clean-energy advocacy and community action built around environmental protection. Read More »

Home Sweet Sustainable Home: Strategies for Saving Money and the Planet

Affordable home sustainability can start with unplugging devices, sealing drafts, borrowing tools and making low-cost swaps that cut energy use, waste and household expenses. Read More »

The Minimalist Workout: Build Strength, Skip the Gear

The minimalist workout turns everyday items and short movement snacks into low-impact strength and mobility training that fits busy schedules without gym equipment. Read More »

Allergies and the Nervous System: Calming Herbs for Yearlong Resilience

Seasonal allergies may be shaped by stress as much as pollen, with herbalists pointing to oatstraw, nettle and goldenrod as allies for resilience and nervous system support. Read More »

Helping Kids Use Less Plastic: Gentle Swaps for Growing Minds

Helping kids use less plastic starts with early habits, reusable lunch gear and nature-based learning that makes sustainability feel practical, normal and empowering. Read More »

At-Home Pet Massage: Tips and Techniques for a Happier Animal

At-home pet massage can support mobility, circulation and calm in dogs, cats and horses, with gentle techniques like effleurage and vibration helping deepen comfort and connection. Read More »

Singing Bowls To Soothe Anxiety

A small study found Tibetan singing bowl sessions produced measurable relaxation and larger anxiety reductions than muscle relaxation or no treatment. Read More »

Adulterated Turmeric Found Worldwide

A global review found roughly one in five turmeric products were adulterated, raising concerns about fillers, synthetic dyes, lead contamination and mislabeled supplements. Read More »

Loss of Tree Diversity Threatens Forests

A global study finds fast-growing trees are crowding out slower, long-lived species, raising concerns about biodiversity loss and weaker forest resilience. Read More »

Killer Whales Using Tools

Scientists documented killer whales using bull kelp to groom one another, marking the first known tool use by marine mammals and hinting at a distinct social behavior. Read More »

Saving the Orange Industry

As citrus greening devastates orange crops, researchers and growers are racing to protect the industry and stabilize future supplies before losses deepen. Read More »

Global Water Bankruptcy

A new U.N. report warns that many regions are depleting rivers, aquifers, wetlands and glaciers faster than nature can replenish them, deepening global water scarcity. Read More »

Yellowstone’s Supervolcano

Scientists continue to monitor Yellowstone’s vast caldera, where ground shifts, frequent earthquakes and a newly identified dome reveal a restless but unlikely eruption threat. Read More »

Natural Skincare Recipes

DIY natural skincare uses pantry staples like oats, honey and aloe vera to cut plastic waste, lower costs and simplify routines, with patch testing advised even for gentle ingredients. Read More »

SOLUTION: April 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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