Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island May 2022 May 2022 edition of Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island. Women's Wellness Edition: Moms Making it Work, Potted Herbs and Veggies, Staying Hydrated, Fibroid Relief, and More! Living in the Growth Zone is an Adventure One of the greatest discoveries I’ve made this year since tackling and overcoming a few self-limiting beliefs has been the realization that if I want something, I’m the only one who can make it come to fruition. Read More » Tuning Into Cycles: Meeting Changing Nutritional Needs in Women Each woman will have unique nutritional needs depending on where she is in her monthly cycle and her lifetime. Read More » Virtual AXXYXX Pro Introduction and Demonstration of Radionics Get acquainted with the AXXYXX technology of radionics and bio-communication in the USA through online demonstrations taking place from 11 a.m. to noon on May 12 and 26, 2022. Read More » An Evening of Pampering This special night of pampering will feature local small businesses providing a memorable experience full of self-care and fun, designed for attendees to relax and recharge. Read More » Botox for Mood Not Wrinkles Join Physician Assistant Alithia Monroe, founder of The Beauty Therapist LLC, for a free, informative Zoom event about therapeutic Botox. Read More » Choose Your Path to Health and Vitality Your Life and Land is a place for people to share their knowledge on the importance of natural resources in the home, ask questions, share their experiences and meet people with shared interests. Read More » From Field to Cup: Farm-Fresh Herbs The beauty and bounty of Rhode Island is never more evident than this time of year when hundreds of venues offer fresh and locally grown foods. Read More » Love Heals Documentary Screening Event The new documentary, "Love Heals," follows a woman with chronic pain, who used practices based on ancient wisdom on her self-healing journey Read More » New Music From HAN, Hannah Robuccio HAN, Hannah Robuccio, a young, ambitious, independent, Massachusetts local, singer-songwriter, has released a new album “Things I’ve Been Meaning to Say." A CD Release Show is planned. Read More » Shifting Patterns with Somatic Therapies Bodymind Repatterning is an integrated approach to treatment which draws from the principles of body-centered counseling, somatic and trauma-informed psychotherapies, expressive therapies, energy medicine and Jungian psychology. Read More » INTERACTIVE: May 2022 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle Sponsored Content Read This Month's Articles for Clues Read More » Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease. Read More » Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony. Read More » DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils. Read More » Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio. Read More » Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women. Read More » Fending Off Fibroids: Natural Approaches Offer Relief Natural treatments that can minimize symptoms of fibroids and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery. Read More » Healthy Breakfast Salad Start the day out right with this filling breakfast salad recipe, loaded with veggies, eggs and bacon. Read More » Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels. Read More » Jeffrey Bland on Rejuvenating Our Immune System Known worldwide as the founder of functional medicine, Jeffrey Bland's latest project is Big Bold Health, a company designed to transform the way people think about the immune system. Read More » Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls This healthy, flavorful recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls is packed with protein to keep us satisfied for hours. Read More » Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally. Read More » More Bad News for Bumblebees A study indicates that streptomycin, an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency. Read More » Mothering the World Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs. Read More » Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.” Read More » Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more. Read More » Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic. Read More » Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species. Read More » Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine. Read More » Staying Hydrated: It’s Not Just About Drinking Water Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health. Read More » Strategies to Stave Off Fibroids Experts weigh in on holistic methods for preventing fibroids. Read More » Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity. Read More » The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies. Read More » Trouble in Solar Paradise Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres. Read More » Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Read More » Western Megadrought Surge Continues A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021. Read More » Wind Energy Goes Airborne The use of huge, specialized kites at an altitude of up to a half-mile, where wind currents are the strongest, are helping to harness wind energy. Read More » SOLUTION: May 2022 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle Find the solution key to May 2022's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More » In-Print
