Thriving as an Empath: 365 Days of Self-Care for Sensitive People

Book Review by Bruce Lipton, Ph.D. Read More »

Eco-Flossing: A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet

Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene. Read More »

Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability. Read More »

Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets. Read More »

Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D

Children born with low vitamin D levels, determined by the mothers' levels during pregnancy, have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure. Read More »

Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy

The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. Read More »

Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity

Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has been shown to boost the immune system by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells. Read More »

The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More »

Letter from the Publisher October 2019

Welcome to our October 2019 edition of Natural Awakenings! Read More »

Confident & Empowered PARENTING

Dr. Joseph Cannizzaro discusses the importance of conscious parenting and what that means for the well-being of your children as well as yourself as the parent. Parenting is indeed tough, but discipline is love. Read More »

How to Balance Meals to Boost Your Cognitive Function at School and Work

We are back to school, and hopefully parents are taking a closer look at creating balanced meals for those who are developing their brains and soaking up knowledge—which also applies to the entire family! Functioning better at work and at school can greatly increase productivity and the ability to do the tasks which lead to advances in classes, careers, and paychecks. Read More »