November 2026

Inside the November 2026 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island: Growing Our Capacity for Gratitude, Blueprint for Alzheimer’s Prevention, The Prediabetes Wake-Up Call, Treating the Whole Person, Healthy Swaps for the Holiday Table, Helping Children Navigate Loss and more.

From Autopilot to Intention

As we celebrate National Gratitude Month, I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to our readers, advertisers and community partners who continue to make this journey possible. I’m more grateful than ever to be sharing it with you. Read More »

Why Understanding Isn’t Always Enough to Create Change

As a person learns to move in a more natural and integrated way of functioning, the unhelpful acquired habit can gradually fade away and the natural way increasingly shows up organically and effortlessly. Read More »

Natural Living Expo in Marlborough

The 2026 Natural Living Expo coming up on November 14 & 15, 2026, features more than 225 exhibitors, 60-plus workshops, wellness experiences and natural health products. Read More »

Give The Gift of Self-Care

The Pink Studio Spa is offering holiday gift cards redeemable for services ranging from customized facials to Japanese Head Spa treatments and body care. Read More »

Increase Your Gratitude With Mindfulness

Simple mindfulness practices can increase gratitude, encourage present-moment awareness and help you recognize positive experiences even during difficult days. Read More »

Francesca Donlan Named Secretary General of the World Kindness Movement

Francesca Donlan, of Narragansett, Rhode Island, joins the World Kindness Movement’s new leadership team, helping advance the nonprofit’s mission to make kindness a daily global value. Read More »

Treating the Whole Person: How Functional Psychiatry Connects Mental and Physical Health

Dr. Achina Stein, owner of Functional Mind, in Providence, Rhode Island, combines functional medicine and psychiatry to investigate underlying factors that may contribute to mental health symptoms and support individualized care. Read More »

Making Sense of Magnesium Supplements

By understanding the different forms of magnesium and their unique properties, making an informed choice to support health and well-being is easier. Read More »

Green Drinks Hosts Climate Action Meetup

Providence Green Drinks and Zero Waste Providence bring community members together November 19, 2026, to discuss sustainability, climate action and local environmental initiatives. Read More »

Intention Fest Vendors Still Offer Healing Resources

Intention Fest founder Autumn Francesca directs wellness seekers to a directory of more than 50 planned participants offering holistic services and personal growth resources. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: November 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Nourishing the Gut for Whole-Body Health

Explore the gut microbiome’s role in overall health and shares practical strategies involving food choices, hydration, stress management and fermented foods. Read More »

Shop Circles of Wisdom’s New Store Layout

Circles of Wisdom has redesigned its retail space to showcase spiritual books, crystals, tarot decks and other merchandise alongside workshops and readings. Read More »

Growing Our Capacity for Gratitude: How to Practice Thankfulness Every Day

Research links regular gratitude practices to improved mood, reduced anxiety and greater life satisfaction, while specific daily expressions of thanks can strengthen emotional resilience. Read More »

Blueprint for Alzheimer’s Prevention: A Conversation With Dr. David Perlmutter

Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter explores how metabolic health, inflammation, gut bacteria, sleep and exercise may influence Alzheimer’s risk and long-term brain health. Read More »

Healthy Swaps for the Holiday Table: Thanksgiving Never Tasted So Good

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes preserve traditional flavors with nutritious swaps such as Greek yogurt, cauliflower, whole grains and natural sweeteners for a balanced holiday feast. Read More »

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy Yukon gold potatoes blend with tangy Greek yogurt, skim milk and a touch of butter for a creamy, comforting Thanksgiving classic with a lighter, protein-rich twist. Read More »

Pecan Apple Crisp

Warm cinnamon-spiced apples bake beneath a golden, crunchy pecan-oat topping, creating a cozy, maple-sweetened holiday dessert perfect with Greek yogurt, whipped cream or ice cream. Read More »

Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Tender cauliflower and garlic blend with olive oil into a silky, savory mash that delivers comforting, creamy flavor in a lighter alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Read More »

Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Honeynut Squash and Walnuts

Roasted Brussels sprouts and tender honeynut squash meet crunchy walnuts in a sweet maple-balsamic glaze, creating a colorful, caramelized holiday side dish bursting with seasonal flavor. Read More »

Pomegranate and Lentil Salad

Juicy pomegranate seeds, crisp apples, roasted squash and crunchy pecans mingle with kale and crispy lentils in a vibrant autumn salad finished with a tangy balsamic dressing. Read More »

November’s Call for Introspection

November’s quieter days invite reflection on gratitude, unfinished goals and meaningful connections, offering a seasonal reminder to appreciate life's overlooked abundance. Read More »

How Trees Make Rain: The Wonder of Forests and Weather

Forests help generate rainfall by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, revealing how trees influence weather patterns, protect watersheds and support global climate resilience. Read More »

Building Strength for Life: Why Resistance Training Is a Key to Aging Well

Resistance training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, strengthening bones and improving balance, mobility and independence, with safe techniques for every fitness level. Read More »

The Prediabetes Wake-Up Call: Lifestyle Changes To Keep Diabetes at Bay

A prediabetes diagnosis is not a life sentence. It is a call to action, and for most people, an entirely reversible one. Two health experts share the food strategies, mindset shifts and small daily habits that help patients steady their blood sugar without feeling restricted. Read More »

Helping Children Navigate Loss: Gentle Grief Activities for Young Hearts

Children process grief through play, music, stories and memory boxes, offering gentle ways to express emotions and cope with the loss of loved ones, pets or familiar routines. Read More »

Safe Havens for Happy Dogs and Cats Designing a Stress-Free Space for Our Pets

Creating a stress-free home for dogs and cats starts with calming routines, quiet retreats and understanding how household noise and human emotions affect pet well-being. Read More »

Homeopathy Myths: Refuting the Most Common Misconceptions

Homeopathy myths range from confusing remedies with herbal medicine to misconceptions about regulation, dosing and practitioner training, as advocates explain the system's principles. Read More »

Green Gift Guide for the Holidays

Eco-friendly holiday gift ideas include reusable essentials, sustainable personal care, nature experiences and conservation gifts that reduce waste and support a healthier planet. Read More »

Benefits of Black and Green Rice

Japanese researchers found that black and green rice contain beneficial fat compounds and digest more slowly than white rice, potentially supporting blood sugar control and metabolic health. Read More »

Urolithin A’s Promise for Gut Health

Research suggests urolithin A, a compound produced from foods such as pomegranates and walnuts, may strengthen the intestinal barrier and offer new possibilities for inflammatory bowel disease. Read More »

Why Women’s Pain Lasts Longer

New research suggests testosterone may help men recover from injury-related pain faster by increasing an anti-inflammatory protein, offering clues to sex differences in pain recovery. Read More »

Yo-Yo Dieting and Health

A comprehensive research review found no evidence that repeated weight loss and regain permanently damages metabolism or causes disproportionate muscle loss in people with obesity. Read More »

Moths Smell With Their Wings

Researchers discovered that tobacco hawkmoths detect certain odors through specialized sensory hairs on their wings, revealing a surprising adaptation for sensing their environment. Read More »

North American Bird Losses Are Accelerating

A 2026 study links accelerating bird population declines across North America to intensive agriculture and rising temperatures, with particularly rapid losses in several U.S. regions. Read More »

Burying Underwear for Science

Swiss researchers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear to measure soil health, finding faster decomposition in nutrient-rich, biologically active garden soils. Read More »

Recycling PVC Into Motor Oil

Scientists have developed a chemical process that converts hard-to-recycle PVC plastic into ingredients for motor oil and industrial lubricants, offering a potential solution to plastic waste. Read More »

SOLUTION: November 2026 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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