Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - March 2023 5 Reason to Switch to a Plant-based Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks for Multiple Sclerosis, HIIT Fitness, Better Childhood Sleep & much more! Expanding My Veggie Repertoire “Jim, how about this acorn squash?” While doing our weekly shopping, I found myself looking for vegetables to incorporate into our diet that we don’t typically consume. Read More » 4th Annual Paws for a Cause 5k Run Serene Harbor will hold the Paws for a Cause 5k Run to raise awareness of the needs that survivors of domestic violence have when fleeing to safety with their pets. Read More » A Revolution in Dating Revolution Dating offers matchmaking as an alternative to dating apps for quality participants. In practice for 10 years, they offer in-person consultations for optimal results. Read More » Bridal Expo at Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach Unity Spiritual Center of Vero Beach will be hosting a Bridal Expo produced by its affiliate ministry Weddings & More on April 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. Read More » Functional Medicine Physician in Stuart Deborah DeMarta, MD, FACS, specializes in treating complex issues and taking an evidence-based holistic approach to uncover the source of the patient’s issues. She has focuses her care on lifestyle, behavior and nutritional changes. Read More » Gigi Lynch Real Estate Services Available Gigi Lynch brings the experience of more than 2,000 houses sold in southern Brevard to each client interaction. Her unique approach is supported by mindfulness and meditation. Read More » Lily's Herbs & More Vegan Café Expands Offerings Lily's Herbs & More Vegan Cafe offers an all-vegan menu with freshly brewed organic coffee, croissants, bagels, salads, soups, and veggie burgers. They have an expanded takeout menu, new hours and additional seating. Read More » MetaFest Returns to Merritt Island Metafest will be held at the Merritt Square Mall on April 22 showcasing everything from acupuncture to yoga. The event features vendors, free classes and entertainment and a raffle giveaway. Read More » New World Practitioner Training Rescheduled The New World Practitioner Training provides practitioners strategies in emotional healing, nutritional wellness, detoxification, and the Wolfe Non-surgical method of bodywork. Read More » Peace Vibes Sustainable and Recycled Jewelry Peace Vibes makes unique, elegant jewelry from recycled rubber, golden grass, cold ceramic, wood and more. Their vision is a better earth filled with respect for each other and the planet. Read More » Specialized Lymphatic Therapy Available in Rockledge Heather Leah Boreske, owner of Nurturing Sol Healing Arts, offers Assisted Lymphatic Therapy (ALT) for healing the lymphatic system. ALT combines manual lymph drainage with the XP2 handheld device. Read More » Spiritual Retreat at Unity Church in Jensen Beach The spiritual retreat to be held on Saturday, March 18 is designed to be a special day dedicated to soothing and nourishing the soul. The retreat will include meditation, intention, reflection, and workshop style segments. Read More » Sweet Lullaby: Better Sleep for Children Between 15 to 25 percent of youngsters and adolescents have trouble falling and staying asleep. Common causes include stress, increased screen time and less physical activity. Read More » Transformative Certified Coach Goes Virtual Cornelia Gilbert has transitioned her services as Transformative Certified Coach to a virtual format. Her passion is to serve by providing guidance with integrated methods, strengthening self-healing mechanisms during times of spiritual crisis, anxiety, conflict, grief, or lack of joy in life. Read More » Wholey Live Now Open in Indian Harbour Beach Wholey Live is a wellness practice created to help children and their families regulate their nervous system, train their brain and maximize their potential. Read More » Herbs & Owls Online Herbal Learning Community The Herbs & Owls online community for people who are passionate about herbal medicine. The group is a place to learn, explore ideas, share wisdom, and help each other blossom on a path of self and collective discovery alongside nature. Read More » Blackened Salmon Tacos A salmon and plant-based dish from the Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice A delicious plant-based recipe for healthy kidneys. Excerpted from Multiple Sclerosis Diet Plan and Cookbook. Read More » Crackdown on Musical Bows Made from Rare Wood For centuries, brazilwood (Paubrasilia echinata) has been used to make the finest bows for classical stringed instruments due to its unmatched ability to project sound. Read More » Eco-Friendly Water Heating When it comes time to replace the water heater, homeowners have an opportunity to save money and significantly lower their carbon footprint by choosing more efficient appliances. Read More » Finding Hope in Action: Saving Earth and Water with Small Steps Everything we do for the environment has an impact on the Earth and our water. There are many positive examples of our personal impact on our vanishing resources including improvements to the ozone layer and policies to reduce plastics. Read More » First Honeybee Vaccine Approved According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) more than 100 U.S. crops depend on pollination by honeybees and other insects. Read More » Human-Grade Dog Foods Lead to Less Poop Although human-grade foods for pets are commercially available, little research has been done on their health impacts. Read More » Injured Whale Makes Long Journey At the end of 2022, an extraordinary whale named Moon made the 3,100-mile journey from British Columbia to Hawaii with a broken back. Read More » Loving Our Kidneys: Edible Allies, Integrative Treatments and Lifestyle Tips The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that one in seven adults are diagnosed annually with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Managing CKD requires a multilevel approach, including lifestyle and diet changes. Read More » Nations Agree to Protect Biodiversity Scientists have warned for years that as forests and grasslands are disappearing at unprecedented rates and oceans are pressured by pollution, humans are pushing Earth beyond tenable limits. Read More » Natural Remedies for Pets: Seven Non-Toxic Treatments for Common Ailments Natural remedies and healing therapies are not just for humans, they also help pets overcome illness and maintain optimal health. Read More » PLANT-BASED RESOURCES Documentary Films, Websites and Cookbooks to help you on your plant-based lifestyle. Read More » Supplements That Help the Heart A new study conducted by researchers at Brown University has identified certain supplements that may be beneficial for heart health. Read More » Terry Wahls on Managing Autoimmune Disease With Lifestyle Interventions Terry Wahls, M.D., has used her personal battle with multiple sclerosis as a platform to research ways to help others. Read More » The Cellular Magic of Compassion According to sources cited by the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation, neurotransmitters stimulated by compassion have a stronger influence on health and longevity than exercise and other positive lifestyle factors. Read More » Thriving With Multiple Sclerosis: How to Reduce Inflammation and Promote Neuroregeneration Thanks to advances in lifestyle-related research, people with multiple sclerosis (MS) can slow or reverse disease progression. Read More » Veggies for the Win: Five Reasons to Choose a Plant-Based Lifestyle Plant-based eating is about proportionately choosing more foods from plant sources. The benefits of making this dietary shift include disease prevention, clean eating, anti-inflammatory properties, environmental sustainability, and improvements in mental and emotional health. Read More » Walnuts to Relieve Exam Stress Stressed college students might benefit by adding walnuts to their diet before their next exam. Read More » Wooden Wind Turbines Wind turbines provide one of the cleanest sources of energy; the power they produce is free, helping us reduce our dependence on fossil fuels. Read More » Work Harder and Smarter: Benefits of High-Intensity Interval Training A High-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout consists of a series of short bursts of intense activity interspersed with periods of rest or low-intensity movement called “active recovery”. Read More » Gut Microbiome May Influence Obesity A new study may shed light on why some people gain more weight than others regardless of diet and activity levels. Read More » In-Print