Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ November 2021 Welcome to our November 2021 Issue Brain Mapping and Neurofeedback to Support a Healthy Brain and Body [business spotlight] Are you ready to improve your vital health from the inside out? TriVita Clinic of Integrative Medicine offers many natural and noninvasive services designed to kick-start a healthy brain and body. Read More » Connect with Life and Heal from Loss Through Dreams Being with dear friends and family is one of life’s great joys. When one of them passes—too soon, it often seems—how do we heal from losing their company? Read More » Dance [publisher's letter] Dancing is so great on so many levels, and even more fun with friends to make it what it was primarily meant to be, a social activity! Read More » Have No Fear, Herbs Are Here When fear goes on for a long time, we see problems with digestion, urinary and bowel function, anxiety, depression, and the list goes on. Read More » Sleep Peacefully ~ Safe and Natural Options to Help Cope with Stress and Improve Sleep Long-term effects of stress compromise our immune system, cause high blood pressure, and lead to serious chronic illnesses, including heart attack, stroke and cancer. Read More » 10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More » Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More » Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More » Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More » Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More » Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More » David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More » Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More » Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More » Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More » Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More » Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More » EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More » Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More » Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera) Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More » Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More » Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More » Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More » Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More » Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More » Renovating the Recycling Stream Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More » Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More » Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More » Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More » The Healing Power of a Hug Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More » Water Shortage in the Middle East The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More » In-Print Mens Health Womens Health Healthy Phoenix healthy pets childrens health kids health pet health
