In This Issue: March 2022 March 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the March Food and Nutrition Issue of Natural Awakenings! Flip through the pages of our Digital Magazine or scroll through the articles below. Bircher-Benner 2 Manual for Patients with Liver and Gallbladder Conditions Sponsored Content A fundamental goal of the Maximilian Bircher Foundation is the promotion of research work to bridge the gap between conventional medicine and scientifically based regulatory naturopathy. Read More » FLOAT YOURSELF FREE. BE THE BEST YOU. Do you want to set your well-being on a better trajectory? If so, one of the most lasting and powerful things you can do is learn how to recognize and change the very things you believe to be real. Read More » Healthy Teeth without Fluoride Sponsored Content There’s a good reason boxes of Crest, Colgate, and other major toothpaste brands come with warnings to keep the product away from kids younger than 6 and to call poison control if you swallow more than the pea-sized blob you need for brushing. Read More » Green Life Market Opens in Wayne Green Life Market is excited to announce the opening of their new store in Wayne, New Jersey. The new location is their third, and is bigger, easy to shop in, and offers great selections of organic food and products that fit many diets including those with food allergies. Read More » Walk the Healer’s Path with Ayni in April Beginning April 2, Ayni Healing Arts Center opens its enrollment to the ever-popular Healer Program. Read More » Answers: March 2022 Crossword Puzzle How did you do on this months crossword puzzle? Read More » The Case for Structural Integration In 2007, a Fascia Research Congress abstract on standing and balance was presented to Harvard Medical School. In this report, Edward Hemberger, a practitioner of Structural Integration, LMT, in Boonton, New Jersey, submitted the following case study which underlines the efficacy of facial manipulation. Read More » Float Your Way to Healing and Relaxation in Scotch Plain Quietly floating on a comforting blanket of Epsom salt water is therapy for the mind and body. Zen Float Center understands the amazing benefits of this experience and is pleased to invite everyone to unplug and relax at their facility in Scotch Plains. Read More » All-In-One Digital Business Card Exchanging information is always important, now it is pretty, professional and easy to customize with CardFly, a digital business card that keeps all your information in one place. Read More » Strong Roots Build a Healthy Tree Last month I celebrated accepting my first internship. This is something which I have worked toward for years. Read More » Ann Armbrecht on the Business of Ethical Botanicals Writer and anthropologist Ann Armbrecht explores the relationship between humans and the planet, notably through her work with plants and plant medicine. Read More » A Weekend Warrior Survival Guide: Prevention, First-Aid and Recovery Weekend warrior injuries can be serious, taking months and even surgery to be resolved. With prevention, simple exercises and minimal investment of time, most suffering can be avoided. Read More » Bacteria May Become Plastic Pathfinders A study has discovered that microbes in oceans and soils worldwide are evolving to eat plastic. Read More » Beyond Kibble: How to Shop for the Healthiest Pet Food There are better quality kibble and canned pet foods available today than in the past, along with frozen raw and freeze-dried raw foods. Here's what to look for in healthy dog and cat food. Read More » Beyond Picky Eating: Help for Pediatric Eating Disorders Children of any gender and age can be afflicted with anorexia nervosa, bulimia and other conditions unique to younger kids, but holistic solutions can help with childhood eating disorders. Read More » Buffalo Cauliflower Bites This healthier version of buffalo wings is meat-free and baked instead of fried, but full of flavor and spice. Read More » Burnout Recovery: Ways to Reset and Find Balance Burnout, once primarily a workplace concern, is turning into a societal norm and causing health issues to arise. Here are helpful strategies to find balance and healing. Read More » Drink Coffee and Tea to Reduce Dementia and Stroke Risk Study finds that drinking both coffee and tea in the course of a day correlates with a lower risk of stroke and dementia compared to drinking either one exclusively. Read More » Easing into a Vegan Lifestyle: Clever Meat Substitutes that Please the Palate How to start adapting a plant-based diet using vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds to create balanced textures and flavors for meat-alternatives. Read More » Eat Alpha Lipoic Acid-Rich Foods to Live Longer A high dietary intake of foods containing alpha lipoic acid (ALA), a plant-based amino acid essential to the body’s metabolism, is associated with reduced risks of death from various causes. Read More » Environment Damaged by Winter Road Salt The salt used on roads to combat snow and ice in the winter is wreaking havoc on the environment and our drinking water. Read More » Flip Side of Melting Glaciers May Benefit Salmon More than 300 melting glaciers between British Columbia and Alaska have the potential to create 3,800 miles of new salmon habitat by 2100. Read More » Genetically Modified Organisms (GMO) Now Labeled as Bioengineered (BE) The labeling rule for food products altered at the genetic level was finalized and implemented on January 1 to uphold the integrity of labeling claims and increase marketplace transparency. Read More » Journaling to Access Inner Wisdom When we’re feeling overwhelmed or anxious, we can find the inner wisdom we need with these simple journaling steps. Read More » Kids’ Eating Disorders Signs of anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID), pica and other childhood eating disorders common in children 12 and under. Read More » One-Pan Skillet Eggplant Parmigiana A vegan version of this delicious Italian favorite using plant-based mozzarella. Read More » People of Faith Find Deep Connection to the Environment Most of the world’s organized religious sects contain a doctrine or reference to preserving the environment. Read More » Plant-Based Foods Go Mainstream: Healthy Eating Gets Easier with Innovations Vegans have no shortage of options as plant-based eating and lifestyle choices go mainstream with creative, sustainable products and services that are better for the planet and our health. Read More » Run 10 Minutes for a Brain Boost New research shows that a mere 10 minutes of moderate-intensity running boosts cognitive function. Read More » Sustainably Coping with Sea Level Rise In the coastal nation of the Netherlands, houseboats able to cope with rising seas or rain-induced floods are being constructed. Read More » Take Vinegar to Lower the Blues Researchers found a reduction in self-reported depression scores in study participants who consumed daily amounts of vinegar. Read More » The 411 on Styrofoam: Why We Should Just Say No The harm Styrofoam causes to human health and the planet outweighs its convenience. Here are safer, eco-friendly alternatives. Read More » The Bounty of Farmers Markets: Buying Local Boosts Health, the Economy and the Planet Farmers’ markets offer the freshest fruits and veggies around, encourage organic and seasonal eating, support local farmers, and lower the carbon footprint of buying and shipping produce. Read More » Tips to Prevent Injury Simple stretches and warmups to help prevent injuries before participating in a workout or physical activity. Read More » In-Print