In This Issue: July 2022 July 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the July issue of Natural Awakenings! Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below. In This Issue: July 2022 The Healthy Food Movement, Summer Treats To Beat The Heat, Growing Healthier Local Food Systems, Tasty Edible Flowers, and Much More! Read More » Herbalist Training Program Begins in September Good herbalists treat people, not diseases. David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies Herbalist Training program strives to teach the skills necessary so that each student can accomplish that goal. Read More » The Power of Touch for Healing At a time when the world is in chaos and we’ve been devoid of human touch and connection for years, now is the time to reconnect with yourself and harness the stress-reducing biochemistry of the human body through the healing power of touch. Read More » The Toxic Connection to Chronic Illness An accurate diagnosis for those who suffer from a miscellany of symptoms can prove elusive to Western medicine’s mechanistic approach. Read More » Acupuncture: One Pathway to Improved Teen Mental Health Sponsored Content In the best of times, adolescence is a period of difficult transition and maturation toward adulthood. Read More » The Power of Touch for Healing At a time when the world is in chaos and we’ve been devoid of human touch and connection for years, now is the time to reconnect with yourself and harness the stress-reducing biochemistry of the human body through the healing power of touch. Read More » Sharon Reese Chud, AFMC : Functional Medicine Practitioner and Nutritionist Sharon Reese Chud, founder of SRC Diet and Wellness, is a certified functional medicine practitioner, certified detox and toxicity specialist, and nutrition counselor located in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Read More » Toxins Sponsored Content In a yoga class, it is common to hear the instructor referring to toxins. These toxins may be referred to as physical, emotional, spiritual or some other indication of imbalance in the body. Read More » Keeping Tooth Enamel Intact - the Fluoride-Free Way! Sponsored Content Looking at a tooth, it can be hard to realize that each one is a living organ. They look so hard. White. Bone-like. But that’s just the enamel you’re seeing, which protects the living tissues inside. Read More » Scam Alert: Festival Fakery Looking for a fun festival this summer? The Better Business Bureau reports that scammers are seeking to cash in on your entertainment dollars with phony tickets—and even fake events. Read More » The Dangers of Commercial Air Fresheners: (And What to Use Instead) Ads for air fresheners, from sprays to plug-ins to solids are everywhere. Commercial air fresheners are certainly a common fixture in many homes, schools and businesses. But are they as safe and beneficial as people often think they are? Read More » NASA Research and Innovations are Spinning Lit Bits: Amazing news from around the world. From reducing greenhouse gas emissions to advancing renewable energy technologies to better understanding the processes leading to warming, NASA’s research and innovation spinoffs are growing. Read More » Reminders for Living Enjoying it all is the goal and how we think our way through life’s ups, downs, tragedies and joys is the key to enjoying the process. Our ability to cope, reframe our thinking, and accept and adjust our attitudes one day at a time is priceless and allows us to pursue happiness. Read More » Attitudes Changing Toward Animal Rights A new survey shows that children differ dramatically from adults in their moral views on animals, suggesting that speciesism is learned as we become socialized. Read More » Canine Calm: Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs Research shows that a number of strategies can help soothe anxious dogs both from immediate terror and ongoing anxiety associated with fireworks and other triggering situations. Read More » City Lights are Tough on Birds North America hosts about 3 billion fewer birds today than in 1970. The causes include light pollution, climate change, vanishing habitat and pesticides. Read More » Consider Herbs from Traditional Asian Medicine for Diabetes Researchers examined medical databases and ethnic medical books to discover which diabetes medicines were effective in ancient indigenous medical systems. Read More » Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations. Read More » Deep-Sea Mining is the New Frontier Research has found that significant knowledge gaps make it hard to predict the scale of the potential effect of mining the ocean floor. Read More » Don’t Assume Selfies Show True Facial Features People are showing cosmetic surgeons selfies to demonstrate their surgical desires, but these concerns may be based on a distorted perception because selfies distort facial features. Read More » Earth-Friendly Hiking As stewards of the environment, it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy. Read More » Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk New studies find that nutrient-rich, whole grains have a positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health. Read More » Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. Read More » Flower Spring Rolls with Tamarind and Peanut Sauce Spring rolls are a great way to eat all the fresh veggies, flowers and fruits of the season, with different colors and textures throughout. Read More » Healthier Summer Skin Healthy summer skin care tips from Shannon Reagan, owner of Glimmer Goddess Organic Skin Care. Read More » Indigenous Efforts Use Hemp to Remove Forever Chemicals From Superfund Site Researchers have discovered that hemp plants can successfully suck per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), "forever chemicals," out of contaminated soil via phytoremediation. Read More » Jeffrey Smith on the Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes Jeffrey Smith, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, is focusing on gene-edited microbes. Read More » Mixed Berry Pops Healthy, naturally-sweetened popsicles using fresh berries. Read More » Orange Cream Pops A healthy, homemade version of the classic orange cream popsicles. Read More » Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates. Read More » Polluted Air Stumps Bees and Butterflies Researchers have discovered that air pollutants can confuse pollinators that use odors to navigate and move around and communicate. Read More » Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke A new study found that doing the hand and shoulder movements of tai chi while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors. Read More » Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Kabob skewers are a fun way to encourage kids to eat more fresh fruit. Read More » Renewable Energy Powers Major Japanese Railroad On April 1, Tokyu Railways trains running through Shibuya and other stations were switched to power generated only by renewable sources. Read More » Savvy Shopper Tips for the Farmers Market Ways to save money on healthy food at farmers markets while supporting the local community. Read More » Spicy Magnolia Salad Cups Creamy avocado, crisp peppery radish slices, quick-pickled onion and a kiss of high-quality soy sauce fill luscious magnolia flower petals with complementary textures and flavors. Read More » That Natural Glow: Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks Ways to avoid skin care products with potentially toxic ingredients for glowing skin with fewer health risks. Read More » The Art of Doing Nothing Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence. Read More » The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Read More » The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods. Read More » Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a study found that dancing and doing handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery can help. Read More » Vegan Watermelon-Beet Pops Vegan yogurt and non-dairy milk make these plant-based, fruit and vegetable frozen treats a delicious and healthy way to cool down. Read More » Do You Have A Local Product To Sell? Introducing Our New Shop Local Section! A great way to bring Natural Awakenings readers to local businesses for special savings and value. Spaces are Limited! Read More » In-Print July 2022
