Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - December 2021 Sugar-free Treats, The Power of Healing Circles, Books are Great Gifts for Kids, Celebrating the Soul of Winter Award Winning Children’s Book Available For the Holidays by Author Kasey Claytor Author, Kasey Claytor was inspired to write this award-winning children’s book, Pinky and the Magical Secret He Kept Inside, while replacing the stuffing of her childhood toy. Read More » Congratulation to the Gift-away Winners! We're excited to announce the winners of our Healthy Holiday Gift-away! Read More » How Sweet It Is! “Down another pound!” My husband has been making dietary changes to improve his overall health and he is losing weight and seeing visible results. Read More » 3rd Annual Art Show In The Gardens at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens The 3rd Annual Art Show in The Gardens will be January 8-9 at the Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens. Created to highlight local, regional, and renowned artists in the mediums of original work in 2D, 3D, jewelry and fine crafts, music and dancing will also be a focus of this event. Read More » Auto Accident Bodily Trauma Relief Available in Melbourne “An auto accident can cause trauma to the entire body which can last a lifetime if you don’t seek treatment,” says Dr. Canuel. “I treat the problem, rather than mask the symptoms with pain medication.” Read More » Children’s Book by Dr. Claire Stagg Makes Oral Health Fun Captain IFBI is a caped superhero that helps children understand how to keep their teeth beautiful and healthy. This fun, encouraging book is written by Claire Stagg, DDS, of Indian Harbour Beach. Read More » Christmas Eve Service at Unity of Fort Pierce Rev Janice Cary, Unity of Fort Pierce, is pleased to invite the community to join their Christmas Eve service on Friday, December 24 at 7 p.m. “Life is good, God is good all the time and this light, which in Unity, we call the Christ is the light that lives in all of creation,” says Rev. Cary. Read More » Down to Earth Yoga Hosts Food and Fund Drive for Treasure Coast Families Down to Earth Yoga is pleased to host a food drive for the Treasure Coast Food Bank to feed local families and give people the ability to have holiday dinners. They are teaming with Elev8 Hope to gather funds for families in the community to assist with feeding and clothing their children, as well as purchasing holiday gifts. Read More » Emotion Code Workshop with Dr. Bradley Nelson Comes to Cocoa Beach The Emotion Code workshop presented by internationally renowned teach and creator of the Emotion Code is coming to Cocoa Beach on Saturday, January 29. Participants of the workshop will learn to release emotional baggage with this simple yet powerful method that is easy to learn. Read More » New Year’s Mini Retreat to Reset, Refocus, Revitalize in Melbourne at Blissful Energy Yoga Studio Blissful Energy Yoga Studio presents the New Year’s Mini Wellness Retreat on January 1. Participants will enjoy restorative yoga, a guided gong meditation, and the creation of a vision board. Read More » Nurturing Sol Relocates to Rockledge in The Viera Business Center Nurturing Sol offers Maya Abdominal & Visceral Massage to help support those with fertility issues, digestive complaints such as SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), Crohn’s Disease, and IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), as well as softening scar tissue. Read More » Private Meditation and Sound Therapy Sessions Now at Aquarian Dreams in Indialantic Anthony Profeta is now offering private sessions for meditation, meditation instruction and sound therapy. Meditation is beneficial for everything from stress, anxiety, high blood pressure, sleep disorders, chronic pain, addictions, and more. Read More » Symposium Features Physicians Speaking on Wellness The Symposium by the Sea on December 5 will feature a variety of integrative health professionals. This free event is presented by Dr. Sergio and Donna Sobredo, owners of Vitalifts in Melbourne. Read More » A Dietician’s Healthy Dark Chocolate Bark This festive dark chocolate bark recipe is holiday-themed with red, white and green toppings of dried cranberries, shredded coconut and pistachios. Read More » Amp Up Immunity: Proven Boosters for Good Health Enhance immunity with specific adaptogens and mushroom powders. These study-proven substances perform specific functions in the immune system that boost our resistance to illness. Read More » Avoid Antibiotics to Lower Colon Cancer Risk A clear link exists between taking antibiotics for six months and developing colorectal cancer in the next five to 10 years, report researchers. Read More » Baked Apples This sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan recipe for stuffed baked apples is a healthy holiday dessert, perfect for those with dietary restrictions. Read More » Baklava Cookie Cups A healthy recipe twist on baklava using natural sweeteners instead of sugar. Read More » Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community Small support groups, such as wisdom circles, story circles, power of eight intention circles, prayer circles and dialogue circles, are creating experiences of wholeness and belonging. Read More » Coral Reefs May Soon Be Just a Memory Half of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s, with 14 percent diminishing between 2009 and 2018 alone, due to climate change, overfishing and pollution. Read More » Drink More Water to Help Prevent Heart Disease Researchers report that people that drink sufficient water every day have a reduced risk of the thickening of the heart’s left ventricle. Read More » Eat an Avocado Daily to Redistribute Belly Fat The deep visceral fat that surrounds internal organs is a major indicator of metabolic syndrome and diabetes, but it can be decreased in women by eating an avocado each day. Read More » Eat Walnuts to Reduce Bad Cholesterol and Heart Disease Healthy older adults that ate about a half cup of walnuts every day for two years gained a modest reduction in low-density lipoprotein (LDL), the “bad cholesterol”, reports a study. Read More » Forever Chemicals in Indoor Air A new technique for measuring the presence of per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in indoor air has found them in kindergarten classrooms, offices, laboratories and homes. Read More » Greening the Holidays: How to Celebrate Sustainably Sustainable modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics and green gift ideas to celebrate the season in ways that are less harmful to the planet. Read More » Holiday Zen: Stress-Free Fitness and Self-Care Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves. These simple, self-care fitness tips can help to relieve holiday stress and break the cycle of seasonal overindulgence. Read More » Honey Lavender Cookies Skip the sugar cookies this holiday season and opt for healthier treats made with honey, lavender and whole wheat flour. Read More » Ideas for Starting and Maintaining a Circle No matter the purpose of gathering, here are tips on how to start and maintain a small group or circle of individuals supporting one another. Read More » Large-Scale Solar Power Cost Plummets A report finds a significant decrease in the cost of renewable energy sources compared to 2020, with solar leading the pack by a wide margin. Read More » Native Americans Win Historic Water Battle The Indigenous Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have reached a historic $1.9 billion water rights settlement, resolving thousands of tribal claims to waterways in Montana. Read More » Planting 500 Billion Trees A UK tech company claims their drone can plant two trees per second using artificial intelligence for guidance, with a goal of planting 500 billion trees by 2060. Read More » Season of Light: Celebrating the Soul of Winter Winter has its own jewel-toned beauty that rivals summer’s most dazzling hour if we pay attention. Read More » Sustainable Kitchen: Advice for Buying and Storing Food Sustainability can begin at home, starting in the kitchen. Here are some zero-waste lifestyle tips we can apply when shopping for and storing our food. Read More » The Best Books for Kids: Gift Choices that Can Open Up Worlds Gifting kids books is a perfect way to encourage childhood reading. Here are tips for selecting the best children's books. Read More » The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season. Read More » Thomas Moore on the Art of Soulful Listening Bestselling author and psychotherapist Thomas Moore explores deeper connections through soulful listening in his latest book, Soul Therapy: The Art and Craft of Caring Conversations. Read More » Tips for Selecting Safe Dog Toys Recommendations to help in choosing toys that will keep a dog not only happy, but safe. Read More » Tips to Eat Less Sugar Expert advice from dietitians on ways to reduce our sugar intake including healthier food alternatives and supplements to help. Read More » Toyland for Pooches: Choosing Safe Playthings a Dog Will Love Veterinary advice on what to consider when selecting toys for dogs that are safe, stimulating and long-lasting. Read More » Try Damask Rose Extract to Boost Liver Function A new study has found that Damask rose (Rosa damascene) extract can boosts liver function in people with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Read More » Try Garlic to Relieve Endometriosis Pain For women suffering from pelvic and back pain associated with endometriosis (uterus growth), garlic may help. Read More » Wind Energy Can Be a Climate Change Hero Research indicates that advanced wind energy strategies could reduce atmospheric average temperatures of about 32 to 33 degrees Fahrenheit by 2199. Read More » Enter to Win Natural Awakenings’ Holiday Gift-Away This holiday season, Natural Awakenings is giving away Naturally Healthy Gifts to lucky winners. The Gift-Away is sponsored by a variety of generous Natural Awakenings advertisers. Read More » Reader Feedback Helps Us Grow Help Natural Awakenings grow by participating in the online national readership survey. This survey will provide a better understanding to help us meet the needs of our readers. Read More » In-Print