Wellness Comes Alive

Discover Inner Balance in the September issue of Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida. Explore somatic therapies, innovative approaches to brain health, healing through music, nutritious recipes and natural wellness resources. Plus, celebrate the 10th Annual Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo with our special Expo Directory featuring local practitioners, products, services and opportunities to connect with Northwest Florida’s holistic health community. Read More »

Rewiring Hope: Dr. J. Douglas Brown’s Breakthroughs in Brain Health

At the Mind Performance Center in Foley, J. Douglas Brown, DC, DACNB, IFMCP, combines deep transcranial magnetic stimulation (DTMS), functional medicine, functional neurology and brain pathway rehabilitation to address complex neurological conditions. His personalized approach focuses especially on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, using the brain’s capacity for neuroplasticity to help support improvements in memory, cognition, daily function and quality of life. Read More »

What Your Saliva Reveals About Heart Health

New chairside saliva testing can help detect active gum inflammation earlier, offering valuable insight into risks that may extend beyond oral health. Research links gum disease and chronic inflammation with cardiovascular disease, diabetes and other serious health conditions. Regular dental visits, saliva testing and greater collaboration between dental and medical providers can support a more proactive, whole-body approach to health. Read More »

Pensacola Hippie Festival SevilleStock Brings Peace, Love and Music Downtown

Pensacola Hippie Festival SevilleStock brings peace, love and good vibes to downtown Pensacola with live music, wellness activities, local artists, food trucks, a hippie marketplace, classic cars and family-friendly fun. Enjoy yoga, sound healing, a community drum circle, tie-dye activities and more. Free admission. Read More »

Tapas With a Twist: Small Plates With Big Health Benefits

Healthy tapas turn small plates into nutrient-dense meals, blending seasonal produce, global flavors and social connection for lighter, satisfying eating. Read More »

Empowering Children for Lifelong Health: A Conversation With Brian Stenzler

Brian Stenzler’s D.R.E.A.M. Wellness framework links diet, relaxation, exercise, mental wellness and adjustment to children’s lifelong foundational health. Read More »

Raising Healthy Humans: A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care

Holistic pediatric care focuses on the whole child, using nutrition, dental insight, nervous system support and mindfulness to build lifelong wellness. Read More »