Natural Awakenings Phoenix - June 2019

Mushrooms [publisher's letter]

I am excited to introduce our new Plant Medicine section, which starts on page 34 and will be featured in every issue. Read More »

The Power of Tea

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of different teas available on the market. Which is the best? It depends on how tea is being defined, and the purpose for choosing the drink. Read More »

Marijuana: Nature’s Medicine

In 1937, the U.S. passed the Marijuana Tax Act. The bill outlawed farming, using, possessing and selling any part of the marijuana plant. Read More »

Keeping Your Family Hydrated and Healthy All Summer with Herbs

From the beginning of time, people have been using herbs not only for healing a particular illness or imbalance but more importantly for maintaining radiant health. Read More »

Introduction to Plant Medicine

War has been declared on the opioid epidemic, and, at long last, Americans are realizing that they’ve been overmedicated for too long. There are alternative healing options available, and the awakening is happening across the country. Read More »

The ABCs of CBD

Throughout the ages and cultures, humans have utilized cannabis, an adaptogenic herb, for wellness. Read More »

New Book on Meditation and Spirituality

Is God in That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth, by John D. Sambalino, is the true story of a personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and the many benefits of meditation. Read More »

It’s All About Fun at the Deuces Wild Endurance Festival

Held yearly in the cool White Mountains of northeastern Arizona over two days in June—June 8 and 9 this year—the Deuces Wild Endurance Festival features 15 separate races to choose from, including triathlons, aquabikes, runs and relays. Read More »

Flashlight Tours at Desert Botanical Garden

Saturday nights will shine with self-paced flashlight tours at Desert Botanical Garden, from 7 to 9:30 p.m., beginning June 1 through August 31. Read More »

Celebrate Summer Solstice at the Embracing Your Journey Expo

Beat the heat and spend the day in the air conditioning discovering amazing mind-body-spirit products, services and vendors at the Embracing Your Journey Expo at the Pointe Hilton Squaw Peak Resort, in Phoenix, on Sunday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Read More »