Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ April 2024 Welcome to our April 2024 Issue Embrace Spring This April at Embracing Your Journey Expo A family-friendly recurring holistic, wellness and metaphysical event with free workshops and over 40 vendors that support those on their mind-body-spirit journey. Read More » Nature [publisher's letter] It’s hard to recall the first time I made a connection with nature, but the article in this month’s Inspiration department, made me give it some thought. Read More » The Genius of Empathy: Practical Skills to Heal Your Sensitive Self, Your Relationships and the World, by Judith Orloff, M.D. Judith Orloff shows readers how to ignite and embody the emotional intelligence of empathy as a daily healing practice. Read More » Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities. Read More » Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms. Read More » Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming Ashley Walsh, founder of Pocono Organics, one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified vegetable farms in North America, emphasizes regenerative organic farming's impact on nutrition and the environment. Read More » From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture. Read More » Organic Chicken Bone Broth This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. Read More » Grass-Fed Beef Liver Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms. Read More » Connecting to Sentient Earth Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments. Read More » A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics. Read More » Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas. Read More » Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million Americans, causing gradual dopamine loss. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once dopamine levels are brought up. Read More » Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences. Read More » Taking Pets on Family Trips: Holistic Tips for Stress-Free Traveling Travel can stress pets, causing anxiety symptoms like barking, pacing, and aggression. Understanding their perspective and providing comfort during journeys fosters a harmonious bond. Read More » Treating Diabetes With Healthy Food and Exercise Daniel J. Cox's innovative Type-2 diabetes management approach, funded by NIH, prioritizes education on diet and exercise over weight loss or medication. Read More » County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis San Mateo County, near San Francisco, declares loneliness a public health crisis, future efforts may include infrastructure investments, social media campaigns, and mental health funding. Read More » Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness A JAMA Psychiatry study shows mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an effective treatment option for anxiety disorders, which holds promise for managing anxiety symptoms. Read More » New Way to Diagnose Autism Yale scientists linked two neurodevelopmental abnormalities to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which could aid diagnosis and identify potential treatments. Read More » 10 Takeaways From World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum met in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting focused on the importance and driving principals of trust. Read More » Sea of Methane Endangers Planet Research in Svalbard unveils vast methane reserves. Thawing permafrost could unleash it, triggering warming feedback loops. Read More » In Vitro Fertilization May Save Nearly Extinct Rhino Scientists at the BioRescue project have announced a breakthrough in embryo transfer that could save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. Read More » Hearing a Solar Eclipse Millions will witness a total solar eclipse from Texas to Maine on April 8. Harvard's LightSound lets visually impaired people experience it through sound. Read More » Heal Our World Checklist Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future. Read More » In-Print Eco Travel
