May 2026

Inside the May 2026 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: Women That Inspire Us To Thrive, Lentils as a Modern Wellness Staple, One-Sized Yoga Doesn’t Fit All, Pelvic Power, Methylene Blue, Lessons for Young Female Athletes, Hip Health and more.

The Best Medicine

This month's feature story shares how laughter and dance are her “forever medicines” which was all the nudge I needed to go digging into how laughter has made its way into integrative and even mainstream medical practice. Read More »

Following the Natural Path of Medical Pathology

Anasa Personalized Medicine in Providence offers naturopathic, root-cause care with individualized testing, natural therapies and collaborative practitioners focused on whole-body healing. Read More »

Methylene Blue: From Textile Dye to Mitochondrial Powerhouse

Explores methylene blue from textile dye to mitochondrial support, highlighting pharmaceutical-grade safety, dosing considerations and potential cognitive and cellular energy benefits. Read More »

New Dining Out and Shopping Guide to Support Healthier Habits

New Healthy Dining Out and Grocery Shopping Guide from Dee Davidson, FDN-P, offers practical strategies, meal planning tools and budget-friendly tips to help individuals build sustainable, healthier eating habits. Read More »

Learn About Herbs in Medicinal Plant Walk

Join a guided Medicinal Plant Walk to learn how to identify local herbs, explore their traditional uses and discover how to make simple tinctures. Read More »

Carleen’s Body Healing Therapy Welcomes Clients at New Location

Carleen’s Body Healing Therapy has relocated to a new Warwick space, offering gentle therapies such as Spinal Flow Technique, Raindrop Therapy and Ionic Foot Bath sessions. Read More »

Dr. Amparo David Celebrates Two Decades of Patient-Centered, Holistic Dental Care

Dr. Amparo David is celebrating 20 years of holistic, patient-centered dentistry focused on whole-body health, offering preventive, cosmetic and functional dental care in New England. Read More »

New Story Walking Adventures for Spring Exploration

New Story Walking audio adventures invite families outdoors to explore nature through storytelling, mindfulness and movement, supporting creativity, literacy and emotional well-being. Read More »

One-Sized Yoga Doesn’t Fit All: Yoga Therapy Shifts the Practice From Perfection to Self-Trust

Yoga therapy emphasizes individualized self-directed healing shifting practice from perfection to self-trust while supporting nervous system safety movement awareness and recovery from pain or trauma. Read More »

Restoring Women’s Vitality Through Their Integrated Selves

Cécile Raynor hosts two online women’s events focused on embodied healing, self-awareness and restoring vitality through reflection, energy work and shared connection. Read More »

Walking the Path in Dark Times Offers Transformative Weekend at Kripalu

Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health hosts a May retreat exploring labyrinth walking through storytelling, movement and reflection to build resilience and clarity. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: May 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Strong, Centered and Whole: Women That Inspire Us To Thrive

Women leaders share how self-care, community and purpose-driven habits foster resilience, balance and sustainable well-being in a demanding world. Read More »

Stop Trying and Start Doing: A Conversation With Carla Ondrasik

Life coach Carla Ondrasik argues that action—not intention—drives success, with small, decisive steps helping overcome fear, procrastination and anxiety. Read More »

More Than Soup: Lentils as a Modern Wellness Staple

Lentils offer sustainable, protein-rich nutrition with benefits for heart health, digestion and energy, emerging as a versatile staple in modern plant-based diets. Read More »

Zesty Fiesta Mushroom-Lentil “Chorizo” Taco Bowl

Savory mushroom-lentil “chorizo” layered with rice, avocado and fresh toppings creates a bold, plant-based taco bowl packed with smoky flavor. Read More »

Super Greens and Beans Detox Salad

A vibrant mix of lentils, leafy greens and crisp vegetables meets creamy ginger dressing for a nutrient-dense, satisfying detox-inspired bowl. Read More »

Mediterranean Lentil Power Salad

Tender lentils tossed with cucumber, tomatoes and herbs deliver a bright, zesty salad that deepens in flavor and makes an ideal make-ahead meal. Read More »

Creamy Red Lentil Garlic Dip

Silky red lentils blended with tahini, garlic and lemon create a rich, protein-packed dip that pairs effortlessly with fresh vegetables or warm pita. Read More »

Rediscovering Fun

Play and lighthearted activities restore joy, reduce stress and support emotional health, countering modern habits that suppress natural human tendencies toward fun. Read More »

Wings and Wonder: The Healing Effects of Birdwatching

Birdwatching boosts mental health, cognitive function and emotional resilience, with research linking nature observation to reduced stress and improved well-being. Read More »

Hip Health in Just Minutes a Day: A Simple, Empowering Practice

Daily 10-minute routines combining strength and mobility exercises can ease hip pain, improve flexibility and counteract the effects of prolonged sitting and aging. Read More »

Pelvic Power: Restoring Strength, Function and Confidence

Pelvic floor health underpins core strength, continence and confidence, with dynamic exercises, breathwork and microbiome care key to preventing common disorders. Read More »

Lessons for Young Female Athletes: How To Support Resilience, Agency and Joy

Girls’ sports participation declines amid pressure and perfectionism, with experts emphasizing resilience, identity beyond performance and joy to prevent burnout and dropout. Read More »

Holistic Weight Management for Cats: Tips to Improve Nutrition and Encourage Physical Activity

Rising feline obesity is linked to diet and inactivity, with experts urging protein-rich nutrition, portion control and environmental enrichment to support long-term cat health. Read More »

Cognitive Benefits of Caffeine

Long-term studies link moderate coffee and tea consumption to reduced dementia risk and improved cognitive performance, highlighting caffeine’s neuroprotective potential. Read More »

Dark Chocolate Linked to Slower Aging

Compounds in dark chocolate may influence biological aging markers, though researchers emphasize moderation and the need for further study. Read More »

Deeper Awareness Through Dance

The 5Rhythms movement practice blends meditation and intuitive dance to support emotional release, mindfulness and mind-body connection. Read More »

Promise and Pitfalls of Biological-Age Tests

Promise and Pitfalls of Biological-Age Tests Emerging biological-age tests show potential for tracking aging, though experts caution that current methods lack consistency and clinical reliability. Read More »

Handy Heart-Risk Calculator

A new risk calculator integrates cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic data to help predict heart disease and guide early prevention strategies. Read More »

Organic Sales on the Rise

U.S. organic product sales surged in 2025, reflecting growing consumer demand for healthier, environmentally conscious food and goods. Read More »

Fossil May Be Extinct Life Form

Mysterious prototaxites fossils may represent a previously unknown, extinct branch of life, reshaping understanding of early Earth ecosystems. Read More »

Race to Save the Northern White Rhino

Scientists advance IVF techniques to rescue the nearly extinct northern white rhino, with only two females remaining under protection in Kenya. Read More »

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Reactor

New photocatalyst technology uses solar energy to split water into hydrogen fuel, signaling a potential breakthrough in scalable, low-cost clean energy production. Read More »

Night-Vision Contact Lenses

Experimental contact lenses enable near-infrared vision in darkness, offering potential applications in medicine, rescue operations and security without bulky equipment. Read More »

Giving an Old Bike New Life

Eco-friendly bicycling habits extend beyond riding, with tune-ups, resale, donation and creative upcycling offering sustainable ways to reduce waste and keep bikes in use. Read More »

SOLUTION: May 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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