Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - July 2020 Sample summer grilling recipes, Learn tips and herbs for a balanced gut, calm your kids and beach-goers strategies to keep sea turtles safe. Avoid Chlorhexidine Mouthwash to Reduce Cavity Risk Chlorhexidine gluconate, a mouthwash commonly prescribed by dentists for gingivitis, actually increases acidic levels in the mouth, leading to an increase in cavity-causing bacteria. Read More » Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability Protect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility. Read More » Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost The industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options. Read More » Boost Motivation with Ayurvedic Bacopa Anhedonia—the clinical name for a lack of motivation and inability to feel pleasure in life—can be helped by Bacopa monnieri, also known as Brahmi, an Ayurvedic herb. Read More » Calming Kids: Ways to Turn Anxiety Around In these uncertain times, many kids are feeling anxious, but parents can use these straightforward strategies to help lower childhood anxiety. Read More » COVID Kids: Stress Can Impact Sperm and Future Offspring Fear and anxiety brought on by major stressors such as the COVID-19 pandemic may have a lasting impact on a man’s sperm composition that could affect future offspring. Read More » Cultivating Contentment: The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Here are ways to create more joyous moments. Read More » Earth-Friendly Pets: Our Animals Can Go Green, Too Eco-friendly alternatives pet owners can choose for toys, homeopathic remedies, grooming, food and more for dogs and cats. Read More » Eat More Citrus for a Thinner Waistline Studies show that eating citrus fruits or their extract can significantly reduce body weight. Read More » Eco-Friendly Beach Tips: Maximizing Sun and Surf During Crises It’s more important now than ever to soak up vitamin D to bolster the immune system, but social distancing and other health and environmental precautions need to be practiced at the beach. Read More » Forest Loss Leads to Spread of Human Disease Viruses like COVID-19 that jump from animals to people will likely become more common as people continue to transform natural habitats into agricultural land, says a new study. Read More » Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass. Read More » Gut Talk: Tips for a Healthy Microbiome Healthy gut bacteria are essential for our metabolic health and immune system. Here are foods and lifestyle tips for developing and preserving gut health. Read More » Healthy Glow: Ultraviolet Radiation Suppresses Skin Inflammation In research that could help target new treatments for skin cancer, scientists have identified how human skin suppresses inflammation after exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UVR). Read More » Help Recover from Stroke with Ear Acupuncture Researchers have found that acupuncture in the ear can help speed rehabilitation of stroke patients. Read More » Mindfulness and Meditation May Promote Longevity Mindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging. Read More » Natural Thinking: Spending Time in Nature Increases Cognitive Performance Nature may improve cognitive function by improving memory formation and recall, specifically that of short-term or working memory, and goal-oriented or directed attention. Read More » Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills Whether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season. Read More » Reduce Artery Plaque Risk with Berberine A new study concludes that berberine, an alkaloid compound found in goldenseal, Oregon grape, barberry and other herbs, can potentially reduce artery plaque. Read More » Reduce Cognitive Decline with Tai Chi Research shows that practicing tai chi can improve memory, learning, mental speed and attention, the ability to formulate abstract ideas, mental flexibility and visuospatial perception. Read More » Stephen Dinan on a Sacred Vision for America Stephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, discusses his new book, Sacred America, Sacred World, and how we can all help to build a new chapter in American history. Read More » Sweet Serenade: Music as Medicine Listening to music for 30 minutes a day can lower post-heart attack anxiety and significantly reduce future cardiac risks, reports a new study. Read More » Try Turmeric, Ginger and Black Pepper for Osteoarthritis Researchers find a turmeric extract, ginger and black pepper combination works just as well as the anti-inflammatory drug naproxen, Aleve, in patients with chronic knee osteoarthritis. Read More » Anti-aging Spa Treatment Now Available at Home with Volcanic Ash Clay Masque Volcanic Origins has been in business since 1988, providing high-end spas and beauty salons all over the world with their Volcanic Ash Clay Masque. Read More » Calm Your Monkey Mind with Life Coaching and Spiritual Counseling with Rev Janice Cary Rev Janice Cary, Unity Minister and Certified Life Coach, is pleased to offer simple and powerful tools to train the brain for success. Read More » Corina Savela, LLC Offers Patient Advocate and Guardian Services Corina Savela is pleased to offer her services as a Board-Certified Patient Advocate, Registered Guardian, Certified Dementia Practitioner and Licensed Health & Life Insurance Agent. Read More » EMF Solutions Offer 5G Protection and Home Evaluations Michael Hatalovsky is pleased to announce his recent certification as an EMF Specialist. Read More » For Your Health Thermal Imaging Enjoy New Location in Melbourne Jessica Schneider, owner of For Your Health Thermal Imaging, is excited to announce her new location at Better Health and Wellness Center in Melbourne. Read More » Holistic Pediatrician, Dr Ruth Rodriguez, Releases New Book with Natural Remedies Ruth Rodriguez, owner of Natural Solutions with Dr. Ruth, D.O. and board-certified osteopathic pediatrician with over 25 years of experience, is pleased to announce her new book, Natural Solutions for Your Child and Family: A Pediatrician’s Path to Wellness. Read More » Quantum Creation: Manifest Your Dreams Program Online Kumari Mullin of Kumari Healing is excited to be offering a ground-breaking, live online video program in July. The program represents a distillation of 33 years mastering the art of manifesting at the highest vibrational levels. Read More » Smile Design and Wellness Center Keeps Patients Safe During Holistic The staff at Smile Design and Wellness Center (SDWC) is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and American Dental Association (ADA). Read More » Spirit Fest 2020 coming to Melbourne Azan Shriners Center The first annual Spirit Fest: Metaphysical and Holistic Fair will be held on Saturday, August 1 and Sunday, August 2 at the Azan Shriners Center in Melbourne. From 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., there will be 35+ booths (limited for social distancing) with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, and demonstrations. Read More » Yoga with Marilyn Resumes Classes in Satellite Beach Marilyn Hallock, yoga instructor and owner of Yoga with Marilyn, is pleased to announce her Hatha Yoga classes have resumed. Read More » Tips for Beachgoers to Help Protect Sea Turtles According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Florida is the most important nesting area for loggerhead turtles in the world, hosting more than 40 percent of nests laid globally. But Florida hosts a whopping 90 percent of the sea turtle nests laid in the United States each season. In addition to loggerheads, leatherback and green sea turtles nest on the Space and Treasure Coast’s beaches and there will be tens of thousands of nests over the summer. Read More » Incorporating Herbs for a Balanced Gut Herbs have been used through the ages for health and wellness. Whether in food, as medicine, or applied topically, herbs can offer benefits for the body. For those concerned about gut health, overall health and immunity, many herbs are effective and simple to incorporate. Read More » One Connected Human Family Growing up my parents were often on the opposite sides of issues and the voting booth. It took me longer than many of my peers to decide where I stood on many societal issues. Read More » Downloads July2020DigiMag.pdf In-Print