In This Issue - June 2020

Jun 01, 2020 08:21AM ● By Daralyn Chase

Natural Awakenings Northwest Florida June 2020

TRANSFORMATIVE STAYCATIONS, Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home; EVERYDAY ADVENTURES, Taking to Vans & RVs for Life on the Road; FEEDING HAPPINESS, Lift Your Mood with Feel-Good Foods; HOMEBODY WORKOUTS, Getting Fit Without a Gym; FAMILY STORIES, Help Kids Cope During Tough Times; DAVID HAMILTON on Kindness in the Pandemic Age; POWER UP YOUR BRAIN, Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow; FATHERS KNOW BEST; SOOTHING SEPARATION, Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope.

Rethinking the Staycation

For those of us who are blessed to live in Northwest Florida, where a beach or a bayou is often just minutes from our doorstep, the “staycation” is a way of life. Still, the past few week... Read More »

Yes Yoga Supports the Immune System Heres How

Yes, Yoga Supports the Immune System. Here’s How.

Discover the many ways yoga benefits the immune system. Read More »

HANDMADE HYGIENE

HANDMADE HYGIENE

There are Many Good Options for DIY Sanitizers Read More »

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Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness Has Timely Launch

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness is now open and provides acupuncture, Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy. Read More »

PCB Hemp Company Now Open Daily

PCB Hemp Company Now Open Daily

PCB Hemp Company, founded by Panama City native Jessica Good, is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Read More »

Yes, Yoga Supports the Immune System. Here’s How.

Discover the many ways yoga benefits the immune system. Read More »

HANDMADE HYGIENE

There are Many Good Options for DIY Sanitizers Read More »

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. Partners with KnoWEwell Collaborative

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) is entering into a partnership with KnoWEwell, P.B.C., and is a Founding Patron of The KnoWEwell Collaborative. Read More »

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness Has Timely Launch

Navarre Acupuncture and Wellness is now open and provides acupuncture, Chinese herbology, cupping therapy, moxibustion and Acupuncture Injection Therapy. Read More »

PCB Hemp Company Now Open Daily

PCB Hemp Company, founded by Panama City native Jessica Good, is now open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Read More »

Rethinking the Staycation

For those of us who are blessed to live in Northwest Florida, where a beach or a bayou is often just minutes from our doorstep, the “staycation” is a way of life. Still, the past few weeks have been confining, to say the least. Read More »

Biking Safety Coronavirus

Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis: Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling

During the coronavirus pandemic, social distance biking is a recommended exercise. Here are tips regarding proper equipment, fitness and safety when cycling. Read More »

Olive Oil Anti Aging

Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging

Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases. Read More »

David Hamilton Author Kindness

David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

Author David Hamilton discusses increased kindness during the pandemic and how it can serve as an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness. Read More »

Natto Soybean Bone Health

Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto

Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures. Read More »

Air Pollution Health Dementia

Dementia Linked to Air Pollution

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study. Read More »

Australia Drought Wildfires Climate Change

Down-Under Drought: Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change

Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change. Read More »

Plant Based Diet Foods Stroke

Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk

People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish. Read More »

Traveling Vans RVs on the Road

Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van. Read More »

Family Stories Children Ancestry

Family Stories: Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

Help children feel safe, secure and in control by telling them what strong stuff they come from. Get started telling family heritage and ancestry stories with these 20 questions. Read More »

Dads Father's Day Wisdom

Fathers Know Best

Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength. Read More »

Healthy Happy Good Mood Food

Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream. Read More »

Rainfall Generate Electricity

Generating Electricity from Rain

A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study. Read More »

City Green Space Crime

Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime

Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier. Read More »

Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans. Read More »

Thermoelectric Heat to Electricity

Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity

Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices. Read More »

Gut Health Colorectal Cancer

Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer

A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people. Read More »

Mindfulness Paranoia

Mental Relief: Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia

Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. Read More »

Sentinel Trees Pests

Pest Alarm: Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning

Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings. Read More »

Boost Brain Health Blood Flow

Power Up Your Brain: Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow. Read More »

Helping Separation Anxiety Dogs

Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories. Read More »

Tofu Isoflavones Heart Health

Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Read More »

Staycations Home Vacations

Transformative Staycations: Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

Staycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—reduce costs, minimize travel time and lower our carbon footprint. Here are ways to plan the perfect staycation. Read More »

Ulcerative Colitis Chinese Herbs

Try Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis

When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis. Read More »