Cross Word Solutions

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Scam Alert

In the shadow world of tricksters posing as government officials, the Social Security Administration scam is the new IRS scam. Read More »

Solar Without Sun

In 2020, Carvey Ehren Maigue, a 27-year-old Filipino student at the Mapua University Manila, won the James Dyson Award for Global Sustainability, beating over 1,800 applicants. Read More »

Stress In Today’s World

Sponsored Content In today’s world, physical and emotional stress are a fact of modern life. Natural disasters, war in the Ukraine, the pandemic and general unrest are painting an uncertain picture of the future leaving many people facing higher levels of stress than normal. Read More »

It’s Goat Yoga Time!

Sponsored Content Goat Yoga arrived at Mad Lavender Farm in June 2016 when a yoga teacher friend shared a video of goats jumping up on people doing yoga. It looked like so much fun. Read More »

Numinous Mama Brings Holistic to the Motherhood Experience

Dr. Christine Dolahan, Ph.D., founder of Numinous Mama, is passionate about the benefits of holistic and integrative therapies in helping women and mothers with the challenges they may encounter in the different states of the feminine experience. Read More »

Lavender Madness Returns

Get back to nature on Mad Lavender Farm as it opens in May for its sixth year of goat yoga, hands-on workshops, and “pick your own” lavender. Read More »

New for You in Natural Awakenings

This month, we are excited to introduce two new columns: Lit Bits and Scam Alert. Read More »

Bare

Sponsored Content As I reflect upon my life and the 50 years I have been on this journey, I am realizing that each piece, each moment has brought me to this moment where I can bare my soul and be completely comfortable in the vulnerability. Read More »

The Difference IV Nutrition Can Make in Your Dental Care

Sponsored Content Today, we know of dozens of nutrients that are absolutely necessary for human life, including 13 vitamins and 16 essential minerals. Read More »

Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility

Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease. Read More »

Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue

When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony. Read More »

DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils

A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils. Read More »

Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters

Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio. Read More »

Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility

Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women. Read More »

Fending Off Fibroids: Natural Approaches Offer Relief

Natural treatments that can minimize symptoms of fibroids and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery. Read More »

Healthy Breakfast Salad

Start the day out right with this filling breakfast salad recipe, loaded with veggies, eggs and bacon. Read More »

Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often

By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels. Read More »

Jeffrey Bland on Rejuvenating Our Immune System

Known worldwide as the founder of functional medicine, Jeffrey Bland's latest project is Big Bold Health, a company designed to transform the way people think about the immune system. Read More »

Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls

This healthy, flavorful recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls is packed with protein to keep us satisfied for hours. Read More »

Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported

A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally. Read More »

More Bad News for Bumblebees

A study indicates that streptomycin, an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency. Read More »

Mothering the World

Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs. Read More »

Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control

A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.” Read More »

Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros

Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more. Read More »

Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World

How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic. Read More »

Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends

Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species. Read More »

Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms

Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine. Read More »

Staying Hydrated: It’s Not Just About Drinking Water

Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health. Read More »

Strategies to Stave Off Fibroids

Experts weigh in on holistic methods for preventing fibroids. Read More »

Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity

Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity. Read More »

The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily

Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies. Read More »

Trouble in Solar Paradise

Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres. Read More »

Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health

Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Read More »

Western Megadrought Surge Continues

A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021. Read More »

Wind Energy Goes Airborne

The use of huge, specialized kites at an altitude of up to a half-mile, where wind currents are the strongest, are helping to harness wind energy. Read More »

Springtime: An Ayurvedic Perspective

Sponsored Content Ayurvedic Medicine teaches life in accordance with seasonal change and alignment of our bodies with the dynamic rhythms of the natural world. Read More »

Minimalism: An Alternative to the Expansion Mindset

Life is all about growing, developing and taking means to better oneself. In America and many other countries, this starts with education—children progress through grade school, middle school, high school and even college. Read More »

The Journey to Beautiful

I never knew what I wanted out of life. As with many people, my search was filled with low self-esteem, feeling less than others and wondering what others possessed that I missed. Read More »