Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - November 2022 2022 Women's Wellness Guide, How Food Affects Our Mood, 12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety & more Grateful for this Woman’s Wellness I recently received a call from my doctor giving me an “all clear” on my annual scans. It’s that time of year again, and I’m proud to say that after a multi-year hiatus, I’m back on the wagon. Read More » Welcome to the Women’s Wellness Guide This month we are honored to highlight practitioners that support women’s health. The compassionate professionals among these pages assist women in creating enjoyable healthy lifestyles... Read More » Marly Jones Marly Jones helps women to gain clarity, balance, and synchronization in their brain health. Neuroscientists have discovered neuroplasticity, which means the brain can be re-wired ... Read More » Dr. Leslie Ryan Chiropractic care not only helps a women’s body naturally heal to decrease symptoms but also to increase functionality. Read More » Dr Brian Walsh Dr. Walsh believes in a wholistic approach to women’s health using diet, lifestyle, stress management, supplementation, and chiropractic care to bring balance to body, mind, and spirit. Read More » Rebecca Hunton, MD The Radiantly Healthy MD team is committed to helping you find answers to your complex health questions. Read More » Jules McDonald At Yoga Bliss, their highly knowledgeable instructors provide a variety of classes, workshops and private sessions aiding women, of various life stages, in the cultivation of habits... Read More » Ann Hollenbeck, LMT With 30 years of experience, Vero Pura Vida helps women return to a balanced state by proudly sharing their knowledge of touch to bring about total body wellness. Read More » Joanna Helms, Registered Herbalist-AHG, BA Joanna Helms, Registered Herbalist and Professional Member of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG) with 28 years of clinical experience, created Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals. Read More » Melissa Dean, MD Dr. Melissa Dean has over 30 years of experience applying the functional medicine model. As a pioneer in this field, she understands the importance of assessing the hormonal, nutritional... Read More » Tanya Schrumpf, APRN, DC Holistic Primary Care of Brevard in Melbourne and Titusville offers comprehensive, affordable, wellness-centered health care. Their team works with patients holistically, using all modalities available, to get patients off medication and to create a healthy lifestyle. Read More » Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, FAARFM Dr. DeMarta is dedicated to helping women achieve success at preventing age-related diseases and to restore balance to the body which may be due to hormonal fluctuations, nutritional deficiencies, or toxin exposure. Read More » Claire Stagg DDS, MS, FAACP Dr. Claire Stagg helps women achieve whole-body health through holistic dentistry. She emphasizes that the signs and symptoms in the mouth are deeply connected with the state of the rest... Read More » Atlantic Way Chiropractic Opens for Pediatric, Prenatal and Whole Family Care Dr. Ryan is a board-certified chiropractor with an additional 400+ hours of specialized training in pediatric and prenatal chiropractic through the International Chiropractic Association. Read More » Black Friday Savings at Scented Dragon Scented Dragon is excited to announce their annual Thanksgiving Weekend discounts, beginning Black Friday at all three stores: the original on US 1 in Port St. Lucie, on Second Street in downtown Ft. Pierce, and in the Treasure Coast Mall in Jensen Beach. Read More » Healing Gong Experience at Aquarian Dreams Aquarian Dreams is pleased to announce weekly gong meditation classes every Tuesday and Thursday at 4 p.m. led by Teacher and Sound Therapist, Marilyn Diaz. Read More » Integrative Holistic Healing for Women offered at Nurturing Sol Healing Arts Heather Boreske empowers women to live in a more sustainable way that energizes them in body, mind, and spirit. Her services include assisted lymphatic drainage, maya abdominal massage, craniosacral therapy, energy medicine, biofeedback, ionic footbaths, and detox protocols. Read More » Intuitive Chi/Qi Flow Readings Available in Merritt Island Stephanie Parker, owner of Advanced Skincare and Wellness, is offering Intuitive Chi/Qi Readings. Chi/Qi is vital universal life force energy. Read More » Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals Holiday Open House Joanna Helms, Registered Herbalist and owner of Mama Jo’s Sunshine Herbals, is excited to announce their annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Read More » 12 Quick Fixes for Anxiety: Simple Strategies for Mental Well-Being Useful anti-anxiety strategies from mental health professionals to help ease us through anxious moments. Read More » Almond Flour Blueberry Muffins This simple recipe for gluten-free blueberry muffins uses almond flour for a healthy treat. Read More » Caregiving Companions: The Many Benefits of Service, Therapy and Emotional Support Animals Animals offer support to humans, providing therapy and emotional support and being attentive service animals for medical assistance. Here are the types of access each animal is given. Read More » Concrete Made with Rubber Refuse Scientists have produced good-quality concrete in which all of the aggregate has been replaced with tire particles. Read More » Cool Pavement Program Applied on top of existing asphalt pavement, cool pavement road treatment reflects heat, which is especially needed in heat island areas. Read More » Different Fibers Produce Different Results New research indicates that not all fibers are equal in their effect on different species of probiotics in the intestines. Read More » Eco-Skiing: Planet-Friendly Ways to Hit the Slopes Many alpine ski resorts are going green, enabling enthusiasts to reduce their impact on the planet while enjoying the winter sport. Here’s some eco-information, as well as money-saving tips. Read More » Fruit and Vitamin B6 May Relieve Anxiety and Depression Studies find that consuming fruit and vitamin B6 can help depression and anxiety levels. Read More » Google Downplays Flight Emissions Google has taken a key driver of global warming out of the carbon calculator embedded in the company’s Google Flights search tool, making journeys appear less impactful on the environment. Read More » Gratitude is Good Medicine Practicing gratitude daily can lower inflammatory markers, influence epigenetics, improve the immune system and even help the heart, adding years to life. Read More » Gut-Healing Smoothie This gut-healthy smoothie recipe includes ingredients that increase beneficial bacteria in the gut. Read More » Longevity Diet Involves Fasting, Too What research finds the optimal longevity diet to include as far as foods and timing of meals. Read More » Making Forever Chemicals Go Away: Manmade Compounds Pose Lasting Threat to Our Health Although some man-made per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), known as forever chemicals, are being phased out, there’s still much to worry about. Read More » Mislabeling Found in Some Immunity Supplements Researchers tested 30 top immunity supplements and found that only 13 contained the exact ingredients listed on their labels. Read More » One-Sixth of U.S. Tree Species Could Go Extinct Facing threats from invasive pests, climate change and habitat loss, up to 135 tree species—about one-sixth of those found in the continental U.S.—could be lost forever. Read More » Plastic Recycling Hoax Revealed 20 states have passed bills to exempt chemical recycling facilities from waste management requirements, despite evidence that most facilities actually incinerate the plastic they receive. Read More » Quinoa and Beetroot Salad with a Hint of Mint This recipe for quinoa salad topped with beetroot and mint makes for a healthy, mood-boosting meal. Read More » Rachel Jones on Grief in the Healthcare Front Lines In her book, Grief on the Front Lines: Reckoning with Trauma, Grief and Humanity in Modern Medicine, Rachel Jones examines the emotional challenges that healthcare workers face. Read More » Skiing for Fitness and Pure Fun: Tips for Enjoying Alpine and Nordic Styles Whether it’s the thrill of alpine skiing downhill or the serene pleasure of Nordic cross-country skiing, strapping on skis makes winter more enjoyable. Read More » Staying Serene in Turbulent Times: How to Turn Anxiety into Positive Action Our collective anxiety levels are at an all-time high. These strategies from mental health experts can help us to move from anxiety into effective action. Read More » Stretching and Balance Exercises Can Avert Mental Decline To protect against memory loss, simple stretching and balance exercises work as well as hard-driving aerobics, concludes a new study. Read More » The Colors of Healing: Art Therapy for Kids Art therapy can help a child express what is beyond spoken language: unprocessed trauma, emotional and physical pain or the multilevel challenges of autism spectrum disorder. Read More » The Gut-Brain Connection: How Food Affects Our Mood Exploring the gut-brain axis and the role that microorganisms in the gut play in mental health conditions like anxiety, stress, depression and other disorders. Read More » Urban Crops Can Have Higher Yields Than Conventional Farming A new study shows that urban gardens and hydroponics can thrive and may exceed the yields of rural farms. Read More » In-Print
