An Insatiable Appetite for Learning

Until reading our feature article by Linda Sechrist, “Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student,” it had never really dawned on me that our brains are an organ which require we use-it-or-lose-it. Read More »

Ozone Therapy for Beloved Animals

Dr. Margo Roman, DVM, of MASH Main St. Animal Services of Hopkinton, in Massachusetts, has been studying, using and teaching medical ozone therapy for 30-plus years, provides it for animals to help with viral, bacterial, fungal and biofilm dental infections. Read More »

Healing Arts Festival 2023: A Body, Mind, Heart and Spirit Experience

Celebrate Rhode Island’s thriving holistic community with many local businesses, artists and healers at the second Healing Arts Festival presented by the Thrive Tribe Collaborative on August 20, 2023, at the Overlook at Meehan, in North Providence. Read More »

The Chiropractic Neurology Center of West Greenwich: Neurofeedback for Behavioral Disorders

Sherry Morrissette, DC, DACNB, BCN uses neurofeedback, a clinically proven, non-invasive, safe and drug-free form of therapy to address ADHD, alleviate symptoms associated with PTSD, autism, anxiety, sensory disorders and other brain-based learning challenges, including pain and movement issues. Read More »

Maintaining the Integrity of How CAM Therapies are Practiced

S.191 and H.282, an act regulating alternative healing therapies, would affect practices such as reiki, Asian bodywork therapy, Reflexology, Feldenkrais Method, Trager Approach, Ayurvedic therapies, Polarity or Polarity Therapy, Structural integration or Rolfing, qigong and Body/Mind Centering. Read More »

A Proper Diet Can Reduce Chronic Inflammation

Specific conditions that are driven by inflammation and therefore alleviated by an anti-inflammatory diet include but are not limited to acne and other skin conditions, PMS and other menstrual issues, sleep disturbances, body aches and pains, premature aging and more. Read More »

Blue Feather Healing Hosts Past Life Regression Healing Event

Carolyn J Paré, esoteric healer and owner of Blue Feather Healing, will host a group past life regression healing session live via Zoom from 6 to 8 p.m. on September 20, 2023. Participants will have the opportunity to drop into a past life experience. Read More »

Healthy Kids Running Series Comes to Jamaica Plain

The fall Healthy Kids Running Series will encompass five separate events for boys and girls ages 2 through 14 in September and October at the Parkman Playground soccer field, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Read More »

Kudos to Jessica Liggero

Jessica Liggero, owner of Boston-based Rebalance Your Routine, recently completed a training with Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride and is now a certified Gut and Psychology Syndrome (GAPS) Coach. Read More »

New Options at McArdle Chiropractic

McArdle Chiropractic and Wellness Center is offering a new product line including Potential Power Nutrition protein powder. Vegan, dairy-free and also free of most major allergens, the chocolate-flavored protein is highly suited as a meal replacement or as a shake after workouts. Read More »

Outdoor Classroom Learning

Through the Learning Inside Out Outdoor Classroom Initiative, the Rhode Island Department of Education recently awarded $7.5 million to support outdoor education, including many new and expanded school garden projects. Read More »

The Greenest Colleges in Greater Boston and Rhode Island

Here is how some of the region's colleges stack up in terms of sustainability. Read More »

Transformational Retreat in the South of France

Join Benjamin Blackett for KickStarting Your Dreams, a transformational retreat in the La Bouche Du Rhône province in the south of France from September 15 through 23, 2023. Read More »

Walking Mindfully Plants Seeds of Wonder

It is easy to get caught up inside one’s own head, preoccupied by pressing thoughts and worries, and mindful walking outdoors can transport the soul outside of one’s physical and emotional circumstances. Read More »

Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay. Read More »

Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More »

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules. Read More »

Climate Victory Gardens

Green America is encouraging and training people to plant “climate victory gardens” to restore soil health and draw down carbon as a way to help solve the climate crisis. Read More »

Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults

Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Read More »

Controlling Indoor Air Pollution

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling. Read More »

Diet May Impact Risk of Miscarriage

One in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage. While there are many known causes, including chromosomal problems and infections in the womb, nearly half of pregnancy losses remain unexplained. Read More »

Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More »

El Niño Is Here

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. Read More »

Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: August 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student

It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. Read More »

Maria Rodale: On Letting Nature Heal Itself

In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons. Read More »

Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies

Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Read More »

New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone

Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Read More »

Power Walking Innovation

Pavegen's sidewalks are made of tile-like triangular platforms. When someone steps on a tile, a flywheel is activated to spin extremely fast, generating power that is sent to and stored in a battery. Read More »

Reducing Pain With Music Therapy

After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress. Read More »

Saving the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world. It is the lowest spot on Earth and home to rich, therapeutic minerals. Read More »

Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. Read More »

Tattoo Science and Concerns

While tattoo artists must be licensed to operate for safety reasons, the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S. Read More »

Turkey Burger Bento Box

A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies. Read More »

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More »

Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums

There's something meditative about observing the movement of colorful fish among swaying aquatic plants while hearing the soothing sounds of water and can help bring calmness to our lives. Read More »

SOLUTION: August 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

Find the solution key to August 2023's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More »