Natural Awakenings Space & Treasure Coast Florida - September 2024 Sep 03, 2024 10:50AM ● By Kris Urquhart Stopping the Trauma Cycle, Natural Solutions for Alopecia, Health Benefits of Yoga and much more! Finding Balance After Trauma We've all experienced trauma in one form or another—whether it's from grief, conflict, or deeper wounds like abandonment and abuse. While reviewing the articles for this issue, I found myself reflecting on ... Read More » Acupuncturist to Hold Open House in Melbourne Join Michelle Zamora, AP, for an open house on September 21 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Melbourne to explore acupuncture, receive free diagnoses, and enjoy light refreshments. Read More » Aquarian Dreams Hosts Free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training Aquarian Dreams invites you to a free Intro to Yoga Teacher Training on September 30 at 6 p.m., offering a preview of their comprehensive 200-hour program starting December 6, 2024. Read More » Explore the Health Benefits of Shaklee David and Dr. JoAnna Martelle, long-time users of Shaklee supplements, will host informational talks on September 12 and 26 in Port St. Lucie, highlighting how products like Mood Lift Complex and Stress Relief Complex can enhance mental well-being and offer a 15% discount on new orders. Read More » Lorax Storytime Event at Port St Lucie Botanical Gardens Join us at Port St. Lucie Botanical Gardens on September 21 for a Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax Storytime event, where children will enjoy a lively reading, fun activities, and a chance to learn about Florida’s unique ecosystems while supporting our educational programs. Read More » Nurturing Touch: The Benefits of Massage During Pregnancy Prenatal massage by Jane Coyne, LMT, MMP, MLD-C, offers expectant mothers relief from muscle tension, reduced swelling, improved sleep, and enhanced mood, supporting a healthier and more comfortable pregnancy. Read More » Purses with a Purpose Fundraiser to Benefit Serene Harbor Join us at the Purses with a Purpose fundraiser on October 16 at the Eau Gallie Yacht Club for a day of fashion, raffles, and auctions, all supporting Serene Harbor’s mission to aid survivors of domestic violence. Read More » Stopping the Trauma Cycle: Mind-Body Healing Strategies Trauma can strike anyone at any time. Loss, heartbreak, abuse, violence, displacement, accidents, disasters, health problems—the list of possible traumas is endless. Read More » Aimie Apigian on Releasing Stored Trauma Aimie Apigian is a double board-certified physician in preventative and addiction medicine with master’s degrees in biochemistry and public health. Read More » Marvelous Mushrooms: Celebrating a Culinary Powerhouse September is National Mushroom Month, and with it comes bountiful inspiration to plate up some earthy goodness. Read More » Creamy Polenta With Wild Mushrooms This side dish pairs creamy polenta with sautéed wild mushrooms in a porcini-infused sauce, creating a rich and earthy combination that elevates the humble polenta. Read More » Stir-Fried Oyster Mushrooms With Chicken A quick and flavorful stir-fry that combines tender oyster mushrooms with chicken, green onions, and aromatic ginger and garlic, served with a savory sauce for a satisfying meal. Read More » Mushroom Bomb Lentil Pasta A rich and flavorful pasta dish made with lentil pasta, a variety of mushrooms, and a truffle or olive oil-based sauce, finished with white wine for a sophisticated touch. Read More » Vegan Pot Pie With Sage, Lentils and Mushrooms A hearty, plant-based pot pie featuring a savory lentil and mushroom filling with a sage-infused pastry crust. It's perfect for a comforting meal that highlights earthy mushroom flavors. Read More » A Pilgrimage to Wholeness One of the most beautiful aspects of youth is envisioning the future with undaunted optimism, but even the most strategic plan for life can go off the rails. Read More » Emerging Sustainability Drivers: From Artificial Intelligence to Citizen Scientists Renewable energy, greenwashing regulation, artificial intelligence applications and biodiversity programs are all being championed by stakeholders for the greater good of our planet. Read More » Health Benefits of Yoga: Resolving Trauma and Other Mind-Body Challenges Yoga, an ancient practice, offers powerful mind-body healing by reducing stress, improving mental health, and aiding in trauma recovery. Read More » Natural Solutions for Alopecia: In Search of a Full Head of Hair For many of us, our hair can feel like an outward expression of our identity, and we may struggle emotionally and socially when it is compromised. Read More » Emotional Healing as a Family: How Parents Can Model Mental Health Skills Kids need emotional regulation skills, including the ability to identify emotions, self-soothe, obtain perspective, walk in another’s shoes, think flexibly and solve problems Read More » Healing Power of Therapy Dogs: Benefits for Post-Traumatic Stress Sufferers Pet therapy, also known as animal-assisted therapy (AAT), has long been recognized for its therapeutic benefits across a range of mental health conditions. Read More » Standardizing Acupuncture for Erectile Dysfunction Experts have identified the optimal acupuncture points and treatment regimen for erectile dysfunction, aiming to standardize this alternative therapy for broader clinical use. Read More » Microbiome and Addictive Eating Low levels of beneficial bacteria and high levels of harmful bacteria may influence compulsive eating behavior. Read More » Childhood Diet Linked to Long-Term Cognitive Health A study tracking participants since 1946 found that a high-quality diet rich in vegetables, fruits, and whole grains is strongly linked to better cognitive abilities as we age. Read More » Contrast Water Therapy for Muscles Contrast water therapy (CWT) uses alternating hot and cold baths to reduce muscle soreness and strength loss after exercise. Read More » Camembert and Brie Cheese Risk Extinction The biodiversity decline of fungi used in traditional cheeses like camembert and brie threatens their future, as lab-engineered fungi lose their natural reproductive abilities and resilience. Read More » Climate Change Impacts on Earth’s Rotation Melting polar ice caps are delaying the need to delete a second from our clocks due to Earth's changing rotation speed, pushing the deadline to 2028 or 2029. Read More » Siberian Explosions Explained Mysterious craters in Siberia are likely caused by gas explosions due to warming Arctic temperatures weakening the frozen soil, a phenomenon linked to geological faults under ancient lakes. Read More » Unconventional Superconductor Found in Nature Scientists have identified miassite as the first unconventional superconductor found in nature, capable of conducting electricity without resistance at higher temperatures. Read More » Rare Frog-Faced Turtle Found in India Scientists discovered a breeding population of the critically endangered Asian giant softshell turtle in India's Chandragiri River, offering new hope for conservation efforts. Read More » Benefits and Tips for Planting Native Trees As people become increasingly aware of their environmental footprint, planting native trees stands out as an impactful action. Read More » In-Print