October 2026

Inside the October 2026 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: Thriving After Cancer, Enchanting Ways to Enjoy Apples, Decoding Sleep Apnea, Seasonal Appetite Changes, Why Breast Thermography Belongs in Your Wellness Routine, Creating a Wildlife Habitat at Home and more.

A Conduit of Connection

When life circumstances changed dramatically for me between 2009 and 2010, little did I know they would begin a journey that led me to publishing the Greater Boston and Rhode Island edition of Natural Awakenings. Read More »

The Power of Prevention: Why Breast Thermography Belongs in Your Wellness Routine

Breast thermography uses infrared imaging to identify temperature patterns, offering a noninvasive approach to monitoring breast tissue and complementing, rather than replacing, established screenings. Read More »

Independence Financial Partners Celebrates 25 Years

Independence Financial Partners advisor John Gautreaux is celebrating 25 years of practice, emphasizing personalized planning, thoughtful guidance and informed financial decisions through life’s transitions and milestones. Read More »

Back to Basics Conference Examines Health From the Ground Up

The Back to Basics Conference brings health, wellness and agriculture experts together to explore nutrition, disease prevention, informed decisions and holistic approaches to wellness. Read More »

LUCI Menopause Companion App Now Available for Android

Naviday Health’s LUCI app brings menopause education, symptom tracking, personalized insights and health record tools to Android users seeking understanding and informed conversations with providers. Read More »

Clarify Your Goals and Create Positive Change

A free online workshop helps participants identify limiting patterns, clarify personal goals and envision purposeful changes through guided exercises, reflection and intentional mindset development practices. Read More »

Force In Motion Therapy: Psychologically Informed Approach to Healing Athletic Injuries

Force In Motion Therapy combines physical rehabilitation, strength training and psychological insight to help active adults address injury, rebuild capacity and return to meaningful movement. Read More »

LASA Free Medical Clinic Expands Access to Care

LASA’s free medical clinic on October 17, 2026, offers screenings, vaccinations, specialist consultations, health guidance and coverage assistance, helping Greater Lowell residents access preventive care and follow-up health resources. Read More »

When Snoring May Point to the Jaw

Persistent snoring can reflect airway restriction, with jaw position, oral structures and other factors potentially contributing to sleep-disordered breathing and warranting professional evaluation when appropriate. Read More »

Seasonal Appetite Changes

Seasonal changes in daylight, routines, temperatures and food preferences can influence appetite, while balanced meals, hydration and consistent eating patterns support nourishment throughout fall season. Read More »

Deepen Your Healing Practice With Zone Technique

A hands-on seminar introduces healers to Zone Technique, exploring interconnected body systems, practical applications, patient communication and approaches designed to expand practitioners’ understanding of healing. Read More »

Explore Plant-Based Food and Wellness at Boston Veg Food Fest

The Boston Vegetarian Society will host the 31st annual Boston Veg Food Fest from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 17 and 18, 2026, at the Reggie Lewis Athletic Center, in Boston, Massachusetts. Explore plant-based foods, educational presentations, family activities and more. Read More »

Slow Down Together With an Inner Peace Party

Inner Peace Party gatherings with Nurture Holistic Wellness combine meditation, breathwork, reiki, sound healing, journaling and relaxation, creating opportunities for friends to slow down, connect and recharge together meaningfully. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: October 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Life After Cancer: The Healing Journey

Life after cancer can involve fatigue, pain and emotional change, while movement, nutrition, sleep, creativity and connection may support long-term recovery. Read More »

What We Can Learn From Astronauts: A Conversation With Frank White

Frank White explores the Overview Effect, the shift in perspective astronauts report when seeing Earth as a fragile, borderless and interconnected whole. Read More »

A Bushel of Goodness: Enchanting Ways to Enjoy Apples

Apples deliver fiber, antioxidants and versatile flavor, with colorful and tart varieties offering distinct benefits for gut, heart and metabolic health. Read More »

Easy Apple Bake

Honeycrisp apples baked with cinnamon, allspice and lemon become tender and fragrant in a simple fall dessert with no added sugar. Read More »

Apple Chutney

Apples, onion, jalapeño, garlic, honey and cider vinegar simmer into a sweet, tangy chutney with just enough heat for grilled dishes, sandwiches or cheese boards. Read More »

Grilled Tuna or Tofu with Apple Chutney

Grilled tuna or tofu gets a lively boost from a ginger-garlic marinade and sweet-tangy apple chutney for a bold, balanced main course. Read More »

Farro, Mushrooms and Apples

Nutty farro meets savory mushrooms, sweet apples, herbs and toasted nuts in a hearty skillet dish with satisfying autumn flavor and flexible add-ins. Read More »

Creamy Mustard-Carrot Vinaigrette

Carrot, apple, ginger, Dijon and maple syrup blend into a creamy chia-thickened vinaigrette with bright, tangy flavor for salads and grain bowls. Read More »

Chicken Curry Salad With Apples and Parsley

Tender chicken, crisp apples, warm curry and fresh parsley come together in a creamy salad that works beautifully in pitas, sandwiches or alongside greens. Read More »

Finding Answers in the Darkness

October’s shorter days and reflective mood invite creativity, gratitude and quiet routines that make space for memory, mystery and forgotten dreams. Read More »

Creating a Wildlife Habitat at Home: Healing the Land, One Yard at a Time

Native plants, layered landscaping and fewer pesticides can turn even small yards into wildlife habitat that supports pollinators, birds and biodiversity. Read More »

Straightening Up: Exercises to Improve Posture and Well-Being

Poor posture can contribute to pain and stiffness, while daily stretches, core strengthening and better screen habits may improve alignment and mobility. Read More »

Decoding Sleep Apnea: Hidden Causes and Overlooked Symptoms

Sleep apnea can hide behind fatigue, headaches, mouth breathing and brain fog, while airway anatomy, inflammation and nasal congestion may raise risk. Read More »

Power of Music for Growing Minds: How Rhythm, Melody and Movement Support Child Development

Music supports child development by strengthening memory, focus, coordination, emotional regulation and social skills through rhythm, melody and movement. Read More »

How Dogs and Cats Bounce Back: Unlocking a Pet’s Natural Healing Powers

Pet healing depends on rest, nutrition, calm surroundings and whole-body care, with dogs and cats recovering through four overlapping stages of tissue repair. Read More »

Homeopathy vs. Herbal Medicine: Two Natural Approaches With Very Different Principles

Herbal medicine uses active plant compounds, while homeopathy relies on highly diluted substances and the principle of “like cures like,” making the two approaches distinct. Read More »

Green Halloween

Sustainable Halloween ideas cut waste with reusable costumes, natural décor, smarter treats, wildlife-safe choices and energy-saving lights. Read More »

Deadly Mold Threatens High-Risk Patients

CDC surveillance found invasive mold infections can be deadly for vulnerable patients, with about one-third of identified hospital cases ending in death. Read More »

Eggs May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk

A long-term study linked more frequent egg consumption with lower Alzheimer’s risk, though the findings show association and warrant further research. Read More »

Liver-Damaging Botanicals

Millions of Americans use botanicals linked to possible liver injury, including turmeric, green tea extract, ashwagandha and red yeast rice. Read More »

New Hope for Hereditary Baldness

A natural DNA sugar stimulated hair regrowth in mice at levels comparable to minoxidil, offering an early lead for future hereditary hair-loss research. Read More »

GLP-1 Patients Need Dietary Guidance

GLP-1 weight-loss drugs can reduce appetite sharply, raising concerns about muscle loss and nutrient gaps that may require individualized dietary support. Read More »

Avocado’s Secret Gene

Scientists identified a gene controlling avocado flower timing, allowing breeders to determine flower type in seedlings years before the trees mature. Read More »

Man-of-War Threatens Beaches

A newly identified Portuguese man-of-war species found farther north in Japan may reflect warming seas and raise new safety and ecological concerns. Read More »

Rise and Fall of Island Dwarfs

New evidence suggests Homo floresiensis, the tiny “hobbits” of Flores, may have scavenged Komodo dragon kills rather than hunted with fire and coordinated tactics. Read More »

Humpback Whales Return in Record Numbers

A record humpback whale supergroup off South Africa highlights the species’ recovery and the ecological role migrating whales play in moving nutrients. Read More »

SOLUTION: October 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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