Your Best Year Yet...

There’s nothing like hanging out with someone who has been on this planet for nearly a century. I love hearing the stories and lessons he’s learned on his journey and he’s more than happy to share them with the hope that his experiences help me avoid some pitfalls. Read More »

Evening Sessions Offered at DRIP Luxury Float Spa

DRIP Luxury Float Spa, in East Providence, Rhode Island, is now offering evening floats through 9 p.m. from Wednesdays through Saturdays. Read More »

Holistic New Year Event Returns to Rhode Island

The second annual Holistic New Year event, titled Make 2024 the Year for You will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 20, 2024, at Soul Sanctuary, in Coventry, Rhode Island. Read More »

Holistic Smiles from Bio Dental

Aesthetic Dental Studio of Rhode Island is officially kicking off the new year as Bio Dental, offering the same high-quality holistic dental services from a professional team and with a warm, bilingual welcome that Bay Staters and Rhode Islanders have come to rely on since 2010. Read More »

How Biofilms Can Impact Health

People that suffer from recurring infections such as candida, mold and Lyme disease may have a biofilm that needs to be addressed. Read More »

Make 2024 a Year of New Experiences and Growth

Kickoff the new year with a variety of enjoyable and socially healthy, spiritual and communal events at It’s My Health, a multi-dimensional wellness collaborative, in Cumberland, Rhode Island. Read More »

Natural Awakenings' 30th Anniversary

It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Welcomes New Local Community Liaison

Lauri Fazikas has joined Natural Awakenings Greater Boston/Rhode Island as community liaison assisting publisher Maisie Raftery with client relations, outreach, follow-up, advertising sales and brand presence at local events. Read More »

New Brick-and-Mortar Store for Botanic Providence

Botanic Providence features more than 100 separate herbs in bulk; teas, accessories and blends; herbal extracts; botanical beauty and self-care items; incense; mindful products and more. Read More »

New Year, New Mindset Hypnosis Program

Karuna Integrated Wellness & Spa, in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, has launched its innovative New Year, New Mindset hypnosis coaching program, specially designed to make our New Year’s resolutions more attainable than ever. Read More »

Quantum Energy Wellness

Anyone seeking detoxification and restoration for body, mind and soul will find affordable cutting-edge therapies at Quantum Energy Wellness, in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Read More »

Recovery: A Key Component for Wellness

Many people forget that the recovery process can be just as important as exercise when trying to improve the health of many systems of the body. Without rest, the body exists in a permanently injured state and will not improve or adapt adequately to the exercise. Read More »

The Foundation for Bioethics in Technology: Shaping the Future by Balancing Innovation and Ethics

The Foundation for Bioethics in Technology welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds, providing a platform for those curious about or grappling with the implications of synthetic biology and the fusion of technology with the natural world. Read More »

Warmth and Immunity in a Mug

Nature’s Goodness Natural Food Store, in Middletown, Rhode Island, carries a wide selection including brands like Celebration Herbals, Maté Factor, Traditional Medicinals, Organic India, Buddha Teas, Choice Organics, Yogi, Pukka and Prince of Peace. Several are targeted to boost immunity. Read More »

INTERACTIVE: January 2024 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

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Graceful Aging: Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

People are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. Read More »

Rewards of Animal Companionship: How Pets Enhance Human Well-Being

When stress and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns, the role of companion animals in promoting human cognitive health has gained significant attention. Pet parents know that having a furry family member at home can enhance life in countless ways emotionally, mentally... Read More »

Graceful Aging Webcast Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine. Read More »

Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love

In 1994, Sharon Bruckman started Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. With the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise. Read More »

Kiwi Chia Pudding

Made with chia seeds, kiwi, pistachios, flax milk, vanilla and maple syrup. Read More »

Salmon and Roasted Veggie Salad

Baked Salmon with carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms. Read More »

Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad

Beets with the pistachios, spinach leaves, vinegar and olive oil. Read More »

Thyroid-Friendly Eating: How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine. Read More »

Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

For most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next. Read More »

Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Read More »

Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles. Read More »

Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal

Given the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible. Read More »

Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change

Social media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. Read More »

Sleep Regularity for Longer Life

A recent study highlights that sleep regularity is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. Read More »

Blood Test to Detect Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers led by a team from Duke Health have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Deficits in Children

According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure. Read More »

Blood Markers of Long COVID Identified

Recent findings reported in the journal Nature may help scientists develop a blood test to diagnose Long COVID. Read More »

Tracking a Prehistoric Woolly Mammoth

Scientists have successfully followed the movements of a 17,000-year-old woolly mammoth named Kik, shedding light on the ancient mammal’s epic journeys across Alaska. Read More »

Avoiding the Singularity

Singularity is a hypothetical future point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. It was thought to be decades away, giving humans time to plan. But Ben Goertzel, Ph.D., CEO of SingularityNET and a leading artificial-intelligence scientist, predicts that singularity is fewer than 10 years away. Read More »

Vanishing Bananas

The Most Popular Banana in The World Could Vanish. Here's Why. Read More »

Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof

While a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. Read More »

SOLUTION: January 2024 Natural Awakenings Crossword Puzzle

Find the solution key to January 2024's Crossword Puzzle here. Read More »