Self Care: The Common Denominator

My hope is for the expansion of compassion in our world. Regardless of our myriad differences, we’re all simply doing the best we can with what life has served up to this point. Read More »

Head to Toe Health: Support Central Nervous System Protein Levels

As the years go by, brain function, memory and recall can decline. This can be due to changes in our lifestyle, toxic exposures, amount of exercise, quality and quantity of sleep and general wear and tear on the body leading to inflammation. Read More »

Beauty from the Inside and Out

The Ivy Drip Bar offers IV nutrient infusions, vitamin injections and a variety of aesthetic treatments. Read More »

Customer Appreciation Sale at Johnson Compounding & Wellness

Sample products, get questions answered and enter daily raffles for some great prizes. Most items will be on sale for 20 percent off throughout the week at Johnson Compounding & Wellness. Read More »

FLOAT Boston Challenge Returns

Starting July 1, 2022, FLOAT Boston will bring back its popular summer float challenge. All summer long, anyone that floats three times in one month will receive a fourth float for free. Read More »

Get Energized at Graceful Aging Workshop

Peggy Normandin of Body Dynamics Pilates is leading a Graceful Aging workshop from 6:30 to 8 p.m., June 10, 2022, at her studio in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Read More »

Healthy Gut, Healthy Pet: Transformational Microbiome Restorative Therapy

Feeding a fresh, organic diet is a great start to keep pets healthy. Diet plays a key role in health, but other things can be done as well. Read More »

Join in Nature for Sacred Ceremony

The Center for Spiritual Living (CSL) SouthCoastal MA Teaching Chapter will be holding a spiritual ceremony from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 18, 2022,, at the Gamba Family Farm & Sanctuary, in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Read More »

Strawberry Festival Provides Scholarships for Freetown Students

The 33rd Annual Strawberry Festival will take place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 19, 2022, at The Bandstand, in Assonet, Massachusetts. Read More »

Understanding Sleep Disorders: TMJ and Sleep Therapy of New England

People can fail to recognize the symptoms of TMD and may live a majority of their life suffering a treatable condition. Read More »

Yoga Studio Offers Walking Workshop

Time for You Yoga, in Cumberland, Rhode Island, is hosting a special, three-hour yoga workshop: Yoga to “GO” Walking Lessons from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., June 3, 2022 at the studio. Read More »

Gain Exposure for Your Business

Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island is inviting a community business that wants to build its brand to sponsor the monthly crossword puzzle. Read More »

Ban Plastics in National Parks

Nonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks. Read More »

California Canals Gain Solar Panels

To both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation. Read More »

Classic Manhattan

A sustainable twist on the classic cocktail recipe. Read More »

Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier

About a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change. Read More »

Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain

Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study. Read More »

Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer

Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity. Read More »

Frank Bruni on Living with Afflictions

New York Times writer Frank Bruni shares how he and others encountered and dealt with medical challenges in his new book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Read More »

Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope

Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken. Read More »

How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion

While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: June 2022 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong

Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human. Read More »

National Parks Enacting New Regulations

The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments. Read More »

Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits

Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim. Read More »

Pump Iron to Boost Sleep

For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests. Read More »

Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline

Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test. Read More »

SOLUTION: June 2022 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

Sponsored Content Find the solution key to June 2022's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More »

South Pole Registers Historic Temperature

Antarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero. Read More »

The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride

Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles. Read More »

The Gift of an Imperfect Father

We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful. Read More »

The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power

More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders. Read More »

Trauma Treatment Options

Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs. Read More »

Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms

Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants. Read More »

Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox

For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon. Read More »

Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests

It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators. Read More »

Whale Hello There

This refreshing cocktail combines citrus flavors with sustainable gin. Read More »