Spirit of Ayahuasca: Intensive Self-Healing at Haven of Harmony

Denise Saracco-Zoppi, LMT, CMLDT, is the founder of Haven of Harmony, a sacred space for healing in Newton. Read More »

Vitamin D for Dental Health

Vitamin D is often considered just another vitamin in our daily routine, but its significance cannot be overstated. Read More »

Acupuncture and Women’s Health

When Western medicine falls short many women turn to acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for a more balanced and personalized approach to health care. Read More »

Registration Open for the June Men’s Wellness Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a life-changing series entitled The Healthy Man each Tuesday in June at 5 p.m. PDT/8 p.m. EDT. Read More »

Veda Integrative Wellness in South Plainfield and Piscataway

Pranjali Sharma, MBA, MS, is a wellness practitioner who brings a holistic approach to addressing chronic ailments, i.e., lifestyle disorders, weight management, chronic pain, etc. Read More »

Spring Into Shape with Hypnosis

Now that winter’s over it’s time to get back into shape, especially before bathing suit season. Diet and exercise alone can be a real struggle, however, there is remarkable tool that can help anyone achieve weight loss and keep it off — hypnosis. Read More »

Advanced Dental Care in South Plainfield and Piscataway

MG Dental Associates offers patients the most advanced care for dental health. The center incorporates the latest in laser dentistry to treat many dental conditions like cavities, removing bacteria while in root canal procedures or removing lesions. Read More »

Lavender Madness in June

Get back to nature at Mad Lavender Farm as it opens for its eighth year of goat yoga, hands-on workshops, and “pick your own” lavender. Read More »

Welcome Back, Janet StraightArrow

Janet StraightArrow is a master healer-teacher and shaman who has taught holistic healing and spiritual mastery for four decades. Read More »

Trauma-Informed Therapy with a Holistic Approach

Denise Rue, LCSW, is a licensed clinical social worker and clinical hypnotherapist based in Somerville, New Jersey. Read More »

Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women. Read More »

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting. Read More »

Bringing the Bounce Back: Integrative Treatments for Pets With Mobility Issues

While vets often suggest surgery for certain debilitating conditions, less invasive treatments might be just as effective with considerably less risk, particularly for animals that cannot tolerate anesthesia. Read More »

Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves. Read More »

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas. Read More »

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s. Read More »

First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness

Today, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. Read More »

Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022. Read More »

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. Read More »

Kale and Tempeh Tacos

In this yummy, low-carb taco recipe, cabbage leaves substitute for the tortillas and are filled with a mixture of protein-packed tempeh, veggies and lots of great spices. Read More »

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life. Read More »

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. Read More »

Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established. Read More »

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports. Read More »

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Read More »

Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. Read More »

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040. Read More »

Taking Control of Our Hormones: Nutritional Tips to Support the Delicate Balance

Think of hormones as the body’s messengers, sending signals that affect a host of functions.Keeping these hormones in proper balance is critical for health, and imbalances can lead to a wide range of effects. Read More »

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. Read More »

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo." Read More »

Vanilla and Fig Scones With Pistachios

A great dessert or breakfast treat, a scone is a baked good usually made with wheat flour and butter. This recipe calls for almond flour instead to reduce the carbs and increase the nutrition. Read More »

Grab Your Spot! Special May 2023 - Women in Wellness Series

We are excited to announce women’s health pioneer Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN, NP, author and creator of the PBS show, Is It Me or My Hormones? will be hosting our weekly Women’s Wellness Series in May! Read More »