We Are All on Our Own Journey

Our role at Natural Awakenings is to open pathways and create space for dialogues to occur that may lead to meaningful relationships between wellness providers offering specialized attention and those who seek the solutions they offer. Read More »

Expert Care for Jaw Issues

Many people normalize jaw clicking and don’t think it’s a problem, but painful jaw clicking is likely related to sleep disordered, especially sleep apnea. There is also an important relationship between jaw dysfunction, sleep disorders and systemic illness. Read More »

McArdle Chiropractic and Wellness Center: Personalized Holistic Care for All Ages

McArdle Chiropractic and Wellness Center, in Johnston, Rhode Island, is run by a husband-and-wife team, Dr. Catie McArdle and Dr. Robert Sedlor, who integrate chiropractic techniques and physiotherapies with advice in preventative care, nutritional health, exercise and proper ergonomics. Read More »

Customized Nutrition: Meeting Individual Needs

The philosophy behind precision nutriton is that each body and each person will have a unique and different response to specific foods and nutrients. What is optimal and nourishing for one person is not a guarantee for another. Read More »

Tips for Safe Technology Holiday Gifting

Many scientific studies about the health risks of using wireless technology have prompted people to seek ways to reduce or eliminate electromagnetic frequency (EMF) and radio frequency (RF) exposures. Read More »

New Client Special at The Flossery

New clients seeking to achieve improved well-being with the help of the professionals at The Flossery can now receive 50 percent savings on an introductory consultation with their nurse practitioner through the end of this year. Read More »

New Moon Take Back Your Power Workshop

Brenda Dussault will lead a Take Back Your Power workshop from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on December 12, 2023 at the Saltitude Himalayan Salt Cave, in Lincoln, Rhode Island. Read More »

Be a Part of the 2024 Healthy Living Directory

Natural Awakenings’ 2024 Healthy Living Directory for the Greater Boston area and state of Rhode Island is coming in March (2024). Read More »

IV Nutrition Therapy Can Boost the Immune System

Ivy Drip’s Natural Defense Drip contains ascorbic acid (vitamin C), zinc chloride, thiamine HCL (vitamin B1), niacin (vitamin B3), riboflavin (vitamin B2), dexapanthenol (vitamin B5) and more. Read More »

Have a Happier New Year with Positive Psychology

Join Certified Life and Career Coach Kim Childs, owner of Take the Leap Coaching, for a free online Zoom workshop offering Positive Psychology tools to navigate life’s ups and downs with more resilience, resourcefulness and optimism for the new year on January 7, 2024. Read More »

Planning is Underway for the 2024 Rhode Island Mental Health Conference

Rhode Island Holistic Health Association’s 2024 Integrative Mental Health Conference will be held from from noon to 6 p.m. on May 3 and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 4 and May 5, at the Providence Zen Center, in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: December 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Baby-Talking Dolphins

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Read More »

California Bans Food Additives

California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. Read More »

Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More »

Date Cookies

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. Read More »

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting. Read More »

Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More »

Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More »

Hitting the Snooze Button

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More »

Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering. Read More »

Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats

By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable. Read More »

Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. Read More »

Keeping the Power Grid Humming

To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. Read More »

Oldest Wooden Structure

A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. Read More »

Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More »

Stir-Fried Okra

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community. Read More »

The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill. Read More »

The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More »

Treating Ourselves

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season. Read More »

SOLUTION: December 2023 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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