Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - December 2023 Healing Power of a Generous Spirit, Deepak Chopra on Taking a Quantum Leap to Health, Holiday Parties for Every Diet, Helping Kids Thrive into Adulthood and much more! Sikora Integrative Medicine Launches Weight-Loss Program Dr. Alita Sikora’s comprehensive and personalized weight loss program includes body composition analysis, prescription review, nutritional guidance, medication options, and support for success. Mention Natural Awakenings for 50% off initial visit. Read More » Divine Soul Wellness Expands Holistic Lifestyle Community Enjoy health and wellness classes, including the Satsung Circle and Elemental Sound Healing and events like Wine Tasting with Wicked Wines. Join Meditation/Reiki Healing Circles or host private events. Read More » Holiday Open House at Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics in Vero Beach Dean Wellness & Body Aesthetics invites you to their Holiday Open House on December 13, 4-6 p.m. Experience EmsculptNEO and BTL Emsella consultations, Obagi skincare insights, and festive raffles. Read More » Hair Stylist Tracey Denzel Accepting New Clients in Satellite Beach Purely Organic Salon for Hair introduces stylist Tracey Denzel, with over 30 years of experience. Passionate about organic, plant-based products, Denzel brings joy to clients through cutting and styling. Read More » Laura Scott Holistic Healing Offers Reiki and Unified Therapy in Cocoa Beach Laura Scott Healing offers Reiki and Unified therapy for unique healing experiences. Reiki channels universal energy for relaxation, while Unified therapy, developed by Dr. Paul Canali, stimulates the vagus nerve, releasing stored trauma. Read More » Harmony Holistic Skin Spa Offers Personalized Skincare Carolyn Sills offers nourishing natural skincare with plant-based products. Save $50 on the Harmony Signature Bespoke Facial during the holiday season. Embrace beauty with holistic and eco-conscious practices. Read More » Holiday Food & Friends Drive at Care Natural Wellness Center in Melbourne Donate five non-perishable items or $10 to support a local food pantry and receive a holiday gift. New patients donating and scheduling a Nutrition Health Analysis or Chiropractic Evaluation in December enjoy a special exam rate. Read More » Beachside Hyperbaric and Bodywork Offers New Client Special Beachside Hyperbaric and Bodywork provides therapeutic bodywork using deep tissue, fascial release, and Graston techniques. New clients receive a complimentary 30-minute session with a postural assessment, bodywork, and a personalized plan. Read More » Atlantic Way Chiropractic Open House in Melbourne Leslie Ryan, DC, and Alberto Rodriguez, DC, celebrate their one-year anniversary with an open house. Meet the doctors, tour the office, and enjoy discounts for new patients. Experience a range of chiropractic techniques, including prenatal and pediatric care, muscle release, and cupping therapy. Join the celebration with refreshments and community spirit. Read More » Free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training Program at Aquarian Dreams in Indialantic Aquarian Dreams offers a free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training previewing the New World Wellness 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training starting in February. Open to all levels, enhance your yoga practice and teaching skills. Read More » Anti-Inflammatory Chicken With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More » Baby-Talking Dolphins In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Read More » California Bans Food Additives California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More » Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. Read More » Cold Medicine Found Not to Work A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More » Date Cookies With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More » Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. Read More » Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More » Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting. Read More » Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More » Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More » Hitting the Snooze Button In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More » Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering. Read More » Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable. Read More » Keeping Holiday Parties Green Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. Read More » Keeping the Power Grid Humming To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. Read More » Oldest Wooden Structure A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. Read More » Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More » Stir-Fried Okra With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More » Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024 A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community. Read More » The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill. Read More » The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More » Treating Ourselves For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season. Read More » In-Print