Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ July 2025 Welcome to our July 2025 Issue Bountiful Berries This month’s Green Living article on page 26 reminded me of the wild berries we were fortunate to have in two places we lived. Read More » Julian Hoffman on Finding Our Place in an Interconnected World Writer Julian Hoffman urges redefining home to include wild places, sharing how ordinary people can protect ecosystems through love, grief, and collective action. Read More » The Microadventure Mindset: Finding Natural Splendor Close to Home Short, local outdoor escapes—“microadventures”—boost well-being, connect people to nearby nature, and foster community, making adventure accessible to all. Read More » Protein-Forward Breakfasts: Starting the Day Strong Starting the day with protein supports metabolism, mood, and satiety, with dietitians recommending plant-based scrambles, nut butters, and cottage cheese for lasting energy. Read More » Southwestern-Style Tofu Breakfast Scramble Crumbled tofu sautéed with turmeric and smoked paprika mimics scrambled eggs, topped with guacamole and salsa for a plant-based, protein-rich start. Read More » Honey Papaya Yogurt Parfait Greek yogurt, diced papaya, granola, and a touch of honey layer into a refreshing, high-protein parfait that’s naturally sweet and ideal for busy mornings. Read More » Abandoning Routine and Courting Delight Small seasonal joys—sunset picnics, solo road trips, barefoot walks—invite a playful reset from routine, reminding us to embrace summer’s sensory abundance. Read More » Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces. Read More » The New Cycle of Innovation: How Tech Is Shaping the Future of Bicycling Tech advances in gravel and e-bikes, safer tires, and app-connected rides are transforming cycling into a more inclusive, versatile, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Read More » Sun-Kissed, Not Stressed: Keys to Protecting and Replenishing Summer Skin Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure. Read More » The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD. Read More » Alleviating Arthritis in Dogs: Joint Health Begins in the Gut Gut health may hold the key to easing canine arthritis, with research linking digestive inflammation to joint pain and highlighting benefits of whole foods over processed diets. Read More » Paternal Dietary Influences on Sperm Quality A small study shows that diet changes can quickly alter sperm gene regulators, suggesting that paternal nutrition may influence offspring health from conception. Read More » Tick-Borne Disease Spreads to Mid-Atlantic States Ticks in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are now carrying babesiosis, a rare parasite once limited to the Northeast and Midwest, raising public health concerns. Read More » At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening A newly FDA-approved self-test device enables at-home HPV screening, offering a less invasive alternative to Pap smears and encouraging broader participation. Read More » Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk A study links shingles vaccination to a 20% lower dementia risk, suggesting immune response and reduced inflammation may play protective roles—especially in women. Read More » Novel Defense Against Infections New research reveals proteasomes generate infection-fighting peptides, potentially opening a path to novel antibiotic therapies for resistant bacterial strains. Read More » 3D-Printed Train Station A 3D-printed station in Japan was installed overnight, slashing costs and build time, showcasing how additive manufacturing can transform public infrastructure Read More » Chilean Deep-Sea Ecosystems Discovered Scientists discovered 60+ new species and methane-fed life in unexplored Chilean seafloor canyons, using robotic dives nearly 10,000 feet below the surface. Read More » Seeing a New Color Researchers used lasers to stimulate eye cells, leading participants to see “olo,” a vivid bluish-green color reportedly outside the standard human color range. Read More » Solar-Powered Sea Slug The leaf sheep sea slug stores algae chloroplasts and photosynthesizes, a rare trait in animals that lets it convert sunlight into energy for days. Read More » U.S. Air Quality Is Declining A record 156 million Americans now live with unhealthy air, as climate change fuels wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reversing decades of clean air progress Read More » Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces Read More » In-Print
