Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - December 2019 Build Better Bones, Experience How Generosity Transforms Us, Awakening to the Evolution of Community and more. December Events for a Stress-free Holiday at Aquarian Dreams in Indialantic Aquarian Dreams is pleased to host a series of events during December to encourage a calm and peaceful state of being so you can move more mindfully through the holiday season. Read More » Animal Rescue: Government Order Reduces Animal Testing The Environmental Protection Agency is moving to reduce the animal testing it has long required to gauge the toxicity of chemicals before they can be bought, sold or used in the environment. Read More » Beyond Calcium: Full-Spectrum Bone Health Calcium strategies, the right balance of mineral-rich foods, supplements and exercises that increase bone density and muscle mass all help to keep bones strong and fall-resistant. Read More » Burn Notice: Safe and Sustainable Fireplace Practices Sustainable, safe and healthy practices for using indoor fireplaces and wood stoves—especially when it comes to maintaining air quality. Read More » Charge It: Electric Vehicles Get Their Own ‘Gas’ Station A Maryland gas station owner has replaced his pumps with electric vehicle chargers, making it the first such exclusive charging station in the country. Read More » Eat a Better Diet to Improve Gut Bacteria Those with higher quality diets have significantly better gut bacteria diversity, a factor linked to reduced risk for a variety of diseases. Read More » Eat Mushrooms to Lower Risk of Prostate Cancer Research finds that consuming culinary mushrooms three times a week can lower the chance of developing prostate cancer by 17 percent. Read More » Eat Nuts to Reduce Odds of Death From Heart Disease Eating nuts, a good source of unsaturated fat, two or more times per week have a 17 percent lower risk of dying from a heart attack or stroke. Read More » Extreme Weather Events Affect Mental Well-Being People that experience storm and flood damage to their homes are about 50 percent more likely to experience depression and anxiety. Read More » Heave Ho: Cruise Line Abandons Plastic Bottles As a result of its partnership with Just Goods, Inc., the Norwegian Cruise Line will replace single-use plastic bottles across its fleet by January 1, 2020. Read More » Inhaling the Joy of Life: Conscious Breathwork Mindfully guiding our breath back to its original rhythm helps lower stress and improve vagal tone, easing such conditions as depression, insomnia and pain syndromes. Read More » Lab Steak: Making Meat Without Animals The Alliance for Meat, Poultry and Seafood Innovation is seeking to create real meat from animal cells without the need to slaughter animals. Read More » Lung Relief: Biosolar Leaf Purifies Air in London Large, solar panel-like structures on the sides of buildings are being used to grow microalgae, phytoplankton and diatoms, purifying the air while generating breathable oxygen. Read More » Maintain a Healthy Diet and Weight to Lower Cataract Risk Maintaining a healthy body mass index (BMI) of less than 25, combined with a healthy diet, can reduce the risk of developing cataracts. Read More » Marry to Halve the Risk of Dementia Researchers find unmarried individuals—cohabiting, divorced, separated, widowed and never married—have significantly higher odds of developing dementia than their married counterparts. Read More » Nature Cure: Forests and Shrubs Lower Medical Costs Higher levels of forest and shrub cover throughout the country correspond to lower levels of Medicare health care spending. Read More » Reduce Blood Pressure and Heart Attacks With Better Gut Bacteria Gut bacteria may affect how hypertensive patients respond to medications and whether cardiac patients are more likely to have heart attacks. Read More » Refresh Holiday Traditions: Making the Old New and Green Eco-friendly, green twists on holiday family traditions to help instill the importance of sustainability in kids. Read More » Repurposing Weeds: Pond Plants Offer Protein Strategy Duckweed, a fast-growing plant that blooms on bodies of water, is a superior protein source relatively free of allergens or endangered by climate change. Read More » Surgeon Mary Neal on Lessons From Heaven Orthopedic surgeon Mary Neal writes about her near-death experiences and the purpose of life in her books To Heaven and Back and 7 Lessons from Heaven. Read More » The Emerging Power of ‘We’: Awakening to the Evolution of Community In this time of climate and societal problems, intentional communities that challenge the “It’s all about me” culture are pointing the way to collective solutions that can save the planet. Read More » The Generous Heart: How Giving Transforms Us When we give to others, whether it’s an act of kindness, generosity or compassion, it helps us live from the heart instead of the ego. Read More » The Merry Vegan: People-Pleasing Holiday Sweets Healthy vegan, gluten- and grain-free holiday treats and desserts, including recipes for peanut butter cookies, no-bake pecan snowballs and peanut butter cup bars. Read More » Train Students in Mindfulness to Reduce Stress and Improve Grades Middle school students who receive mindfulness training experience lower stress levels, less depression and improved academic performance. Read More » Waste-Free Feasting: How to Reduce Holiday Food Waste Eco-friendly holiday waste reduction strategies to apply when planning the family meal gatherings. Read More » ADIO Chiropractic Free Monthly Health Talk Held in Indialantic ADIO Chiropractic is offering a free monthly health talk that will explain how chiropractic and upper cervical care can unlock the full healing potential of your body without drugs or surgery. Read More » Children’s Self-Awareness Workshops in Vero Beach Offered by ArtReach ArtReach of Vero Beach owner and practitioner, Marcy Purdy, is excited to offer SoulCollage workshops to adolescents. Read More » Donate to Local Food Pantry at CARE Natural Wellness Center in Melbourne CARE Natural Wellness Center is holding their 15th Annual Holiday Food & Friends Drive during December by collecting donations for a local food pantry that serves families in need. Read More » Gift the Gift of Spirit Connection Tess The Treasure Coast Medium is pleased offer a holiday special during December on readings and Reiki sessions. Read More » Lee Cotton, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Brings A Fresh Perspective on Health Lee Cotton, RDN, is pleased to offer services to maximize one’s health and well-being through timely and strategic health assessments and nutritional counseling. Read More » Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals Holiday Open House in Indian Harbour Beach Celebrates 20 years of Herbal Traditions Joanna Helms, Registered Herbalist and owner of Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals, is excited to announce their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More » Mystic Faire Comes to Melbourne in January The 6th Annual Melbourne Mystic Faire will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, January 26 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Melbourne Auditorium. Read More » Nature’s Healthy Harvest in Melbourne Celebrates Anniversary with Discounts and Gifts Nature's Healthy Harvest (NHH) is pleased to announce their five-year anniversary. Read More » Reiki I, II and Advanced Immersion Classes in Sebastian at Synergy Institute Kumari Mullin, owner of Kumari Healing, Inc, is offering a Reiki certification weekend on January 17 through 19 at the Synergy Institute. Read More » Scented Dragon Opens Second Metaphysical Store in Downtown Fort Pierce Jasen Torres, owner of Scented Dragon is excited to announce the opening of their second store, Scented Dragon Fort Pierce. Read More » Studio 1250 Spa in Melbourne Offers Pampering for the Holidays Specials Studio 1250 is pleased to offer a variety of massage and skin care treatments including their signature, relaxation Studio 1250 massage Read More » Unity of Fort Pierce December Services include Kirtan, Drumming, and Burning Bowl for Advent and the New Year During the month of December, Unity of Fort Pierce will walk the spiritual path of Advent. Read More » Wavecrest Academy in Melbourne Accepting New Students K-12 Wavecrest Academy is a school that emphasizes unifying concepts. For example, a world history lesson may include math, geology and creative writing. Read More » Yoga Within Offers Chair Yoga in Satellite Beach Yoga Within is pleased to offer Chair Yoga in Satellite Beach taught by Pyper Mitchell, owner and Certified Yoga Instructor. Read More » Are Oral Issues Causing Your Migraines? Patients suffering from migraines can often feel hopeless and doubtful that they can find relief. Read More » How to Survive a Holiday Party During the holiday season we often find ourselves heading to parties rushing through traffic, starving, with our pre-ordered food platter in hand. Read More » Reconnecting for the Holidays When my kids were younger, the approaching holidays meant making plans to create holiday magic for little ones. Read More » Downloads Dec2019_DigiMag.pdf In-Print