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Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ January 2023

Welcome to our January 2023 Issue

A person holding their hand next to a drink, making a stop motion.
Dry January 2023 ~ Hit Pause on Alcohol to Boost Your Well-Being
People choose to participate in Dry January for a variety of reasons—from the desire to improve physical health to finding new social connections to forming a different relationship with alcohol. Whatever the reason, both moderate and heavy drinkers can reap rewards by taking a month-long break. Read More »
A bowl of Moroccan Chickpea Soup
Moroccan Chickpea Soup
This flavorful vegan soup is bursting with nutrition. Rich in fragrant anti-inflammatory spices of cinnamon and turmeric and packed with protein thanks to the quick-cooking red lentils and chickpeas, it’s sure to satisfy. Read More »
Publisher Tracy Patterson with her dog sitting in the desert resting up from a hike
Single Tasking in the New Year [publisher's letter]
And another year passes... Try as I might to slow down time, it’s as if I can see the hands spinning around the clock, and the older I get the faster they spin! Read More »
Jeff Carpenter sitting at a table with Tarot cards in front of him.
Spirituality is an Everyday Thing!
At the Dimensions of Heaven and Earth spiritual center, in Scottsdale, we encourage you to welcome intuition as an everyday part of your standard routine. Read More »
a vine of tomatoes
Tomato Nutrients Help to Reduce Prostate Cancer Risk
Slice ‘em, dice ‘em, turn ‘em into paste. Raw or cooked. Canned or fresh. There is no wrong way to eat the tomato, a nutrient-packed superfood. Read More »
Illustration of various sources of saturated fats
A New Look at Saturated Fat
Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease. Read More »
Spinach and artichoke omelette on plate with sliced tomatoes, fresh greens and fork
Artichoke and Spinach Greek Omelet
Start your morning off right with this healthy recipe for omelets packed with artichoke and spinach. Read More »
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Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age
Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Read More »
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Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation
Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives. Read More »
Plate of chicken curry salad on top of lettuce
Curry Chicken Salad
This tasty recipe for curry chicken salad is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Read More »
Mailbox full of junk mail
End the Mailing Madness
Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it. Read More »
Rows of solar panels on farmland
Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy
Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields. Read More »
Person doing the splits on the floor with blocks and arms being stretched overhead by personal fitness trainer in home
Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer
Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul. Read More »
Diagram of glycine functions
Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging
A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Read More »
Two children with impaired mouth syndrome
Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children
Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development. Read More »
Dog and cat side-by-side each eating from a side of a food bowl filled with fresh healthy food
Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients
Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods. Read More »
Diagram of process to remove plastic from ocean
Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic
A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms. Read More »
Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet
Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy. Read More »
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More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis
A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak. Read More »
Senior sitting up in bed in the morning with arms outstretched overhead
Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors
Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns. Read More »
Medical professional using MRI machine on patient
Our Helium Is Running Out
Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find. Read More »
Child lying down on parent's lap looking depressed
Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development
Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones. Read More »
Person sitting on floor under desk holding phone looking at app warning of earthquake
Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App
When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. Read More »
Electric school bus in parking lot
School Districts Getting Electric Buses
A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Read More »
Bed of oyster shells
Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs
Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Read More »
Leather alternative purse made out of mushroom mycelium
The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics
Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips. Read More »
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Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death
A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death. Read More »
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Welcoming the Unknown
Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring. Read More »
Plate of salmon on top of bed of zucchini pasta with plate of sliced lemons and fresh herbs in background
Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke
Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini. Read More »
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