In This Issue: October 2021 October 2021 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the new issue of Natural Awakenings by flipping through the pages of our digital magazine or scrolling through articles below. THERMOGRAPHY ADVANTAGE: BREAST HEALTH AND BEYOND In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Thermography Advantage, a local digital infrared thermal imaging company, is educating women on the value of thermography and the role thermograms play in preventative breast health. Read More » Telehealth Physical Therapy Now Available in Pensacola 365 Direct PT, a unique physical therapy business that offers virtual telehealth with options for in-home visits, is now open for business in Pensacola. Read More » Yoga Festival and VegFest Join Forces in November The Mahabhuta Yoga VegFest, celebrating vegan fare, yoga, dance, breath, meditation, nature, music, art and community, will be held November 12 through 14, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., at Pensacola’s new Bayview Community Center and Park. Read More » All Invited to Fort Walton Beach Street Fiesta A family-friendly outdoor block party celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month, will take place October 10, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., in downtown Fort Walton Beach, on Ferry Road and First Street. Read More » The Ultimate Block Fiesta! People of all ages and abilities are encouraged to take to the streets for the ultimate community event on October 10th from 10 AM - 7 PM in Downtown Fort Walton Beach to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month (15 Sep – 15 Oct) with us! Read More » Living Lighter We hope you were able to make our fifth annual Emerald Coast Holistic Health Expo, which showcased dozens of Northwest Florida’s finest natural-health practitioners and products. If not, no worries. Read More » Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar. Read More » Buy Nothing: Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less With the aim of reducing waste through local sharing, Buy Nothing provides a Facebook-based platform to freely give, ask, borrow and lend items. Read More » Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more. Read More » Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers. Read More » Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu Green tea contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers. Read More » Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. Read More » Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. Read More » Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors Fall fruits such as apples, figs, pomegranates and pears boast many healthful properties. Flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Read More » Food Waste Complicates Effort to Slow Climate Change A report suggests that food waste should be viewed not only in relation to world hunger, but also in the context of climate change, as food production consumes vast amounts of resources. Read More » Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, by 2030. Read More » Global Industry Turns to Solar Energy Production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020, with experts estimating a rise in solar power plants around the world. Read More » Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams. Read More » Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth How to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles. Read More » Living Lighter Checklist: Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living Ideas for adopting minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter; ecological simplicity—prioritizing sustainability; and conscious simplicity—driven by personal and spiritual values. Read More » Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff searched the world to learn how to be a better parent and shares her findings in a new book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Read More » Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate A recent report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. Read More » Pear and Lentil Salad The recipe combines a mix of fresh greens with nuts, seeds, lentils and sliced pears to make a delicious fall salad. Read More » Pear Barley Salad Barley and fresh pears combine with chick peas and walnuts in this hearty, healthy salad recipe. Read More » Return Native Lands to Protect Nature Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities. Read More » Skip Southern Food to Avoid a Heart Attack The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts. Read More » Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis. Read More » The Quiet Power of Intuition Having strong intuition can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Adopting these simple habits and activities can help us to foster our intuitive inner voices. Read More » Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found. Read More » Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed. Read More » Water Scarcity Solutions Nine practical solutions for combatting water scarcity. Read More » Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing. Read More » In-Print
