Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island April 2021 April 2021 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island. Inside: Detox the Body, Lessons of Nature & Wildlife, Natural Allergy Remedies, Climate Change & Health, and More! Our 10th Anniversary Edition As one of countless small businesses adversely affected by the pandemic, it finally feels safe to say that it seems as though we’ve turned the corner in relation to making it through. If the inquires and responses we’ve been experiencing lately are any indication, things are looking up. For this we are exceptionally grateful and optimistic. Read More » A New Yoga Tribe is Emerging The Wise Yoga Tribe is an inclusive community for people of all body types, fitness levels, gender or ethnic background. It is to explore or be part of the discussion on how to practice and teach yoga the wise way, directed by whole-body intelligence, allowing each practitioner to know instantly how to do a pose that is appropriate for their body in each moment. Read More » Conquer Seasonal Allergies at Central Square Health and Wellness Spring allergy season is almost upon us. Before you run out and buy over-the-counter allergy medicines or symptom-managing supplements, consider telling your brain not to bother with the histamine response in the first place. Read More » Ergonomic Help for Virtual Learning Virtual learning has put struggles on everyone in the family, both physically and mentally. Kids are not accustomed to staring at the computer screen for hours at a time. They are struggling due to not seeing friends. Read More » Free Healing Music In a real sense, listening to one Transition a day is like getting an acupuncture treatment daily without the needles. Not only each of the 12 acupuncture meridians, but also powerful points within each meridian, called the Five Elements, are musically massaged, creating a sense of calm and centeredness. Read More » Kids and Nature: Growing Up with Trees The simple fact is that tree planting supports environmental health and public health on several different levels. Trees, with their simple presence, create welcoming outdoor recreation space, reduce stress, increase positive social interactions and even reduce crime rates. Read More » Learn Basic Homeopathy Participants will learn what remedies to use in some of the minor, acute health conditions or first aids for injuries. Various conditions and remedies, along with the indications of 20 remedies in general, will be discussed over the four weeks. Read More » Local Tree Planting Resources Learn more about tree planting and how to get involved in your local community. Read More » Photobiomodulation: A Replacement for Conventional Drug Therapy Photobiomodulation is a therapy that uses non-ionizing light energy to stimulate healing on a cellular level. This light therapy proves to be useful in health care as it speeds up the healing process of various injuries that do not respond well to other forms of medicine. Read More » Private Functional and Regenerative Medicine Practice As a holistic medical practitioner, Irina Serebryakova believes that the human body has an incredible ability to heal and to regenerate. “My goal in treating you as a patient is to guide you, to give you tools and to empower you in restoring balance and preventing disease,” she says. Read More » Refresh with a Virtually Guided Group Cleanse Back by popular demand, functional dietitians, Tamara Luck, RDN, LDN, and Alora Frederick, RDN, LDN, will lead a 10-day virtually guided detox program to help reset and refresh the body this spring. This gentle group cleanse will take place from April 20 through 29, 2021, with a kickoff webinar at 6 p.m., April 13, 2021. All webinars will be recorded for individuals that cannot attend them live. Read More » Access Expanded for Scientific Papers An open-access project, called Plan S, recently began requiring that scholarly papers published from the work they fund be made immediately available for public reading at no charge. Read More » B12 and Prenatal Supplements Gain Official Nod In updated dietary guidelines, the U.S.D.A. and the Department of Health and Human Services have endorsed the specific use of certain supplements, particularly prenatal vitamins and B12. Read More » Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More » Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Virtually Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement known as Earth Day. Read More » Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities. Read More » Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels. Read More » Create a Nurturing Nest Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration. Read More » Deforestation Alert System Mitigates Climate Change Global Forest Watch, a free application, uses satellite imaging to detect and alert deforestation activities, a key factor of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate change. Read More » Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards. Read More » Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action. Read More » Family Time in the Woods Prominent nature writer Richard Louv offers ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world. Read More » Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more. Read More » Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment. Read More » Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating. Read More » Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies. Read More » National Wildlife Refuges are Overwhelmed and Understaffed The National Wildlife Refuge System is facing crumbling infrastructure, maintenance needs, lack of resources, staffing cuts and chronic underfunding. Read More » Nations Band Together to Preserve One-Third of the Planet More than 50 countries have united as the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC 30x30), avowing to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Read More » Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. Read More » Protecting the Organic Marketplace While demand and activity around organic products is rising, the challenge is to safeguard standards from large corporations that buy up organic brands and try to weaken USDA requirements. Read More » Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it. Read More » Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips. Read More » Sweet Mango Smoothie Sweet fruit pairs with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants to make a delicious, healthy version of a mango smoothie. Read More » The Benefits of Planting Trees: More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures The restoration of trees is among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation. Here are some ways to take action against deforestation and support the planting of trees. Read More » Vegetable Yum Soup This soup recipe helps provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easy-to-digest format, while the broth helps supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety. Read More » In-Print Climate Change natural relief for allergies