August 2012

I hope that, like me, you are taking full advantage of the classic New England summer we’re enjoying this year. Read More »

Free Teleclass and Fall Workshops for Recovering and Exploring Creativity

Creativity coach and writer Kim Childs is offering 12-week intensive workshops on The Artist’s Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity in Arlington this fall. Read More »

Boston GreenFest Returns to City Hall Plaza

Boston GreenFest 2012 will be held at City Hall Plaza from August 16 to August 19 Read More »

Herbal Academy of New England Launches Certification Program

The Herbal Academy of New England, in Woburn, is offering its first certification program in herbalism this fall. Read More »

Red Cross Blood Drive at Johnson Compounding, in Waltham

Johnson Compounding and Wellness Center, in Waltham, is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive from 1 to 6 p.m. on August 20. Read More »

Visions HealthCare: Treating the Whole Person for True Vitality

Four years ago, Visions HealthCare opened its doors in Wellesley with a mission to offer patients a comprehensive array of services for treating the body, mind and spirit. Read More »

How Families and Schools Can Reduce Childhood Obesity

Childhood obesity rates in America have tripled over the last 30 years, and a 2008 survey revealed that more than one third of children and adolescents in the United States were overweight or obese. Read More »

Natural Ways to Reduce Summer and Fall Allergy Symptoms

New Englanders wait a long time for the warm days of summer. Read More »

Combining Massage and Chiropractic for Lasting Improvements

In the general course of living people can develop unhealthy structural patterns, often as a result of repetitive motions, poor posture, pregnancy and athletic activities. Read More »

Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a group of new publishers that completed a training program in May at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. Read More »

Free Classes for Beginning Pilates Students in Watertown

Shawn’s Studio, in Watertown, is hosting an open house and free, comprehensive beginner Pilates classes for new students at 11:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on August 18. Read More »

Discounts available on Summer Esthetics Program in Woburn

The Catherine Hinds Institute of Esthetics, in Woburn, is offering it next 300-hour Esthetics Program, beginning August 13. Read More »

Recorded Herbal Lectures Available for Downloading

CommonWealth Center for Herbal Medicine, in Brookline, is offering recorded lectures on its website. Read More »

New Geothermal Heating and Cooling System at Otis Airbase

New England Renewable Energy, in Hyannis, announces the completion of a geothermal energy project at Otis Airbase, on Cape Cod. Read More »

A Walk to Learn About Beneficial Herbs for Pets and People

Nancy Anderson, herbalist and owner of Canis major Herbals, in Somerville, will host an herb walk at 11 a.m. on August 25. Read More »

Awakening Journeys Debuts Travel Adventures of Self-Discovery

Traveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. Read More »

New Medical Practice Specializes in Natural Hormone Therapy

Dr. Connie Jackson is pleased to announce that her two new practice locations will specialize in hormone balance, Bioidentical hormone therapy and thyroid and adrenal balance. Read More »

Half Off Initial Acupuncture Appointments in Brookline

Brookline Medical Acupuncture is accepting new patients and offering half off its regular fees for new patients who schedule their initial evaluation in August. Read More »