Feb 01, 2024 06:47PM ● By Laurie Davey
“Ashwagandha is life” is my new catch phrase. I’m exaggerating somewhat, but I am a fan. During a conversation with my Functional and Integrative doctor, she suggested this adaptogen as an option that helps mitigate stress and
Jan 04, 2024 04:43PM ● By Kris Urquhart
It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. Since then, our publication has grown throughout Florida and the rest of the country.
Nov 29, 2023 12:24PM ● By Kris Urquhart
The last time I entertained, I served a Mexican themed spread with cilantro as a star ingredient. When one of my guests revealed she had a cilantro allergy, I immediately scrambled to provide alternative options.
Nov 01, 2023 10:48AM ● By Kris Urquhart
By the time you read this, we will have sold my parent’s house. My siblings, Laurie, Brad, and Jennifer, and I grew up there. It was our family home where many memories were made...
Sep 30, 2023 10:17AM ● By Kris Urquhart
I feel very blessed to have been introduced to many modalities over the last two decades through Natural Awakenings. Over the years I have integrated acupuncture, herbs, massage and different energy healing techniques into my life complemented by functional medicine.
Aug 31, 2023 10:04AM ● By Kris Urquhart
I’m happy as a homebody. I’ve worked from home for over two decades, I’m comfortable in my space and like my creature comforts.
Aug 01, 2023 07:17PM
My husband, Jim, has embraced YouTube this year. He accesses it from our smart TV and spends hours immersed in instruction on higher math concepts, black holes, and even retirement planning.
Jul 01, 2023 10:59PM ● By Kris Urquhart
Excited by my new find, I quizzed my husband: “Jim, guess how many new blooms are on Gerry.” I’ve named my geraniums. Gerry is the larger one, Geralina is the smaller plant.
May 30, 2023 06:07PM ● By Kris Urquhart
“I need to retire so I can live the lifestyle needed to maintain this body,” said my husband, Jim. He is looking forward to retirement and enjoys imagining a new and improved structure to his day.
May 01, 2023 05:05PM ● By Kris Urquhart
I’ve never been known for my green thumb. In fact, years ago my husband gave me three small succulent plants because they were said to be impossible to kill.
Apr 05, 2023 07:03PM ● By Kris Urquhart
Our family kitties, Kiwi age 19 and Callie age 17, recently passed within eight weeks of each other. The impact of losing our furry family members has been profound.
Mar 01, 2023 10:22AM ● By Kris Urquhart
“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.
