In This Issue- September 2021 September 2021 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the September Issue of Natural Awakenings. EXPO Exibitor Directory We try hard for these booth numbers to be accurate but due to last minute exhibitor changes, some booth numbers may have changed. Read More » Holistic Market Reopens at Empathic Practice Zowie Starr, an intuitive soul guide in Pensacola, launched the Holistic Market at Niavana Studio in 2019—before Hurricane Sally forced the market’s relocation. Read More » Proposed State Constitutional Amendments Current statewide efforts of FL5.org are underway to amend the Florida State Constitution to grant legally recognized rights to Florida’s waterways and the right to clean water to Floridians. Read More » Taking a Chill Pill This month’s issue is all about healing, and the subject couldn’t be timelier. It’s probably safe to say that we all have a little whiplash from the drama and uncertainty we’ve been dealing with for the last year and a half. Read More » Artificial Milk is Next ‘Frankenfood’ Genetically recombined Trichoderma reesei fungus is producing synthetic versions of dairy proteins casein and whey for an animal-free milk. Read More » Art’s Embrace: Healing Through Creativity Art can be a powerful force for healing. Throughout America, art’s redemption takes center stage at hospitals, nursing homes, jails, public spaces and homeless shelters. Read More » Certain Fruits Can Protect Against Diabetes Research suggests eating two servings of fruit a day lowers the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 36 percent in five years compared to eating less than half a serving. Read More » Conquering Chronic Pain: How the Body-Mind Connection Works Understanding the mind/body connection is to key for patients seeking healing from chronic pain through holistic approaches. Read More » Creative Kids: How to Nurture Imagination How parents can provide children an environment that encourages curiosity and exploration to help build the creative skills critical to personal and planetary survival. Read More » Farm Waste Doubles as Construction Material Agricultural waste (agro-waste) such as manure, leaf litter and crop residues can be recycled into organic and sustainable construction materials, helping to reduce landfill issues. Read More » Foraged Fungi Fare: Cooking with Wild Mushrooms Wild mushrooms, particularly foraged fungi that offer a host of nutritional benefits, can infuse exciting new flavors and textures into familiar dishes. Read More » Healthy Choices Mitigate Cognitive Health Reduction A survey found that a healthy lifestyle cuts the risk of cognitive impairment by half, even if a person carries the gene that is linked to cognitive loss and Alzheimer’s. Read More » Healthy Cookware: How to Choose Non-Toxic Pots and Pans From classic pots and pans to the latest modern synthetic materials, here are some basic factors to watch for in choosing environmentally sound and chemical-free cookware. Read More » Hen of the Woods Steaks A delicious, meat-free "steak" recipe using hen of the woods mushrooms. Read More » Horses as Healers: Equine Therapy has Physical and Emotional Benefits Numerous studies have shown that equine-assisted therapy helps with anger, anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative or other emotional problems. Read More » Lower Pregnancy Risks with a Healthy Diet Expectant mothers that follow a healthy diet lower their risk of such pregnancy complications as gestational diabetes, hypertension, preeclampsia and preterm delivery. Read More » Martha Beck on Living with Integrity Bestselling author and sociologist Martha Beck discusses her new book, The Way of Integrity: Finding the Path to Your True Self. Read More » Plant-Based Meals Reduce Severe COVID-19 Risks A study finds that individuals who ate a plant-based diet were 73 percent less likely to contract moderate to severe COVID-19. Read More » Promising Pain Relief Therapies Integrative modalities commonly used by holistic practitioners to treat chronic pain. Read More » Shedding Light on Lightbulbs: The Ins and Outs of Our Options The pros and cons of incandescent, fluorescent and LED bulbs, with information on costs and proper disposal. Read More » Sicilian Chicken of the Woods A traditional Italian preparation for chicken of the woods mushrooms, flavored with wild monarda leaves and served with charred bread rubbed with garlic. Read More » Stay in Tune with Our Body Clock to Sidestep the Blues Research shows that sleeping out of sync with our natural rhythms makes us more likely to experience depression, anxiety and reduced well-being. Read More » The Power of the Written Note Sending off a quick message by email or text comes easy enough, but a handwritten note ensures the recipient will feel appreciated by the time and effort it took. Read More » Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad Tasty, elegant recipe for Warm Endive and Oyster Mushroom Salad. Read More » Wealth Distribution Linked to Urban Canopies An analysis has found that a pattern of inequitable distribution of trees has deprived many communities of the health and other benefits that sufficient tree cover can deliver. Read More » Wild Bees Thrive on Forest Deadwood Scientists have found that creating deadwood in coniferous forests is a promising restoration measure to promote an abundance of aboveground nesting bees. Read More » Worldwide Shark Extinction Risk A study has discovered sharks to be absent from many of the world’s coral reefs, indicating they are “functionally extinct”, that is, too rare to fulfill their normal role in the ecosystem. Read More » Yoga to Heal Trauma: Soothing Poses Calm the Nervous System Trauma-informed yoga (also called trauma-sensitive yoga) is a promising therapeutic branch of the yogic system designed to quell the body’s programmed “fight-or-flight” responses. Read More » In-Print
