In This Issue: June 2020 Finding Adventure Close To Home

Please enjoy the June 2020 Issue of Natural Awakenings featuring great summer activity ideas! Read More »

Exploring Qi from the Comfort of Home

When the doors to the studio closed in response to stay-at-home requirements, the teachers at Qi Gong for Healing in Middlesex knew they wanted to continue to provide classes. Read More »

Is Stress Harming Your Relationships?

The response to the coronavirus pandemic means coping with big adjustments, and many people are having a hard time. Losing a job is traumatic even in normal times but this is much more than that. Read More »

Mushroom Medicine

Medicinal mushrooms are gaining popularity in the natural health world as of late. However, mushrooms have been used medicinally in traditional Chinese medicine for thousands of years and western medicine since 1928. Read More »

From Tower To Table: Growing Plants With Aeroponics

Fortis Farms is about creating easy access to fresh, local food sources in a sustainable, space-saving, resource-conserving system. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. Partners With KnoWEwell Collaborative

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) is entering into a partnership with KnoWEwell, P.B.C., and is a Founding Patron of The KnoWEwell Collaborative. Read More »

Teen Voices: Staying On Track

I don’t know about you, but I find it hard to stay on track these days. In addition to the stress of this current public health crisis, adapting to new schedules and a new way of living is also trying. Read More »

The Graduate (2020)

This cap and gown will never be worn. So many of our children and possibly ourselves are affected by the cancellation of ceremonial graduation events in 2020; me included on both fronts. Read More »

Words To Remember

Publisher Joe Dunne shares some important words that help him during the good and bad times. Read More »

Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis: Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling

During the coronavirus pandemic, social distance biking is a recommended exercise. Here are tips regarding proper equipment, fitness and safety when cycling. Read More »

Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging

Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases. Read More »

David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

Author David Hamilton discusses increased kindness during the pandemic and how it can serve as an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness. Read More »

Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto

Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures. Read More »

Dementia Linked to Air Pollution

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study. Read More »

Down-Under Drought: Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change

Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change. Read More »

Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk

People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish. Read More »

Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van. Read More »

Family Stories: Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

Help children feel safe, secure and in control by telling them what strong stuff they come from. Get started telling family heritage and ancestry stories with these 20 questions. Read More »

Fathers Know Best

Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength. Read More »

Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream. Read More »

Generating Electricity from Rain

A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study. Read More »

Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime

Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier. Read More »

Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans. Read More »

Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity

Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices. Read More »

Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer

A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people. Read More »

Mental Relief: Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia

Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. Read More »

Pest Alarm: Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning

Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings. Read More »

Power Up Your Brain: Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow. Read More »

Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories. Read More »

Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Read More »

Transformative Staycations: Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

Staycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—reduce costs, minimize travel time and lower our carbon footprint. Here are ways to plan the perfect staycation. Read More »

Try Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis

When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis. Read More »