Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ August 2025 Welcome to our August 2025 Issue Home Decorating This month's Green Living department article reminded me of a rather strange event that occurred when we purchased the home we’re living in now. Read More » Discover Wellness and Abundance at the Embracing Your Journey Expo Explore holistic health and personal growth at the Embracing Your Journey Expo on September 6, 2025. Over 35 vendors will offer healing modalities, wellness products, and metaphysical services in a welcoming indoor/outdoor setting. Read More » Healing Spinal Decay and Avoiding Surgery Ally Spine Center in Scottsdale offers advanced, noninvasive spinal decompression to safely relieve chronic back and neck pain—helping patients avoid unnecessary surgery and regain active lives. Read More » The Authentic Lifestyle: Learning To Realign With Our True Selves Shifting from external success to inner alignment, daily rituals, Indigenous wisdom, and mindfulness offer a path to greater joy, purpose, and authentic living. Read More » Lorraine Maita on A Natural Path Back to Health Triple-boarded Dr. Lorraine Maita shares insights on hormones, detox, and sustainable lifestyle shifts that restore vitality and extend healthspan. Read More » Small but Mighty: Growing and Enjoying Microgreens and Sprouts Packed with nutrients, microgreens and sprouts are easy to grow and serve as potent, fresh additions to meals, offering flavor, texture, and wellness benefits. Read More » Microgreen Smoothie Frozen berries, banana and broccoli microgreens blend into a refreshing, antioxidant-rich smoothie that’s creamy, energizing and delightfully green. Read More » Lemon Hummus Veggie Bowl With Sunflower Sprouts and Basil Bright lemon hummus meets juicy tomatoes, basil and crisp sunflower sprouts for a vibrant bowl bursting with freshness, ideal with grains or warm pita. Read More » Spicy-Sweet Tofu and Bean Sprouts Crispy tofu cubes glazed in smoky maple-chipotle sauce are topped with sizzling sesame-kissed sprouts for a bold, plant-powered flavor explosion. Read More » Seize the Day! In a tech-driven world, this reflection urges embracing presence, unplugging from screens, and reclaiming human connection as a daily spiritual practice. Read More » The Harmonious Home Décor: Strategies That Promote Well-Being Biophilic design, feng shui, and intentional soundscapes transform homes into wellness sanctuaries that support emotional balance and energy flow. Read More » Mindful Workouts: Introducing Mental Wellness Modalities at the Gym Fitness routines now integrate mental wellness with breathwork, recovery rituals, and nervous system regulation for lasting strength and resilience. Read More » Good Vibrations: Harnessing the Power of Sound To Promote Healing and Relaxation Modern science affirms ancient wisdom: sound therapy—tuning forks, singing bowls, drumming—can relieve stress, pain, and trauma through vibrational healing. Read More » Listening to Kids Without Judgment: Nurturing Habits of a Harmonious Family Empathetic listening and calm presence nurture emotional resilience in children, promoting harmony and trust in today's digitally complex family dynamics. Read More » Understanding Cat Supplements: Tips for Safe and Fruitful Nutritional Support As feline wellness gains traction, experts highlight the role of targeted, vet-approved supplements in supporting cats' immunity, emotional health, and longevity. Read More » Predicting Dementia USC scientists use AI and MRI to track brain aging, offering a non-invasive way to detect early cognitive decline and potentially forecast dementia progression. Read More » Sucralose May Increase Appetite A calorie-free sweetener found in many processed foods may increase hunger by disrupting the body’s natural appetite-suppression signals, researchers report. Read More » Delaying Menopause for Longevity Researchers explore cryogenic ovary tissue, stem cell therapies and senolytic drugs to extend reproductive longevity and delay menopause-related health risks. Read More » Healthy-Aging Properties of Caffeinated Coffee One to three daily cups of unsweetened caffeinated coffee may lower mortality risk, while added sugar or fat can reduce those benefits, a Tufts study finds. Read More » New Defense Against Superbugs Encapsulated fecal microbiota transplants show promise in eliminating superbugs by restoring healthy gut bacteria, potentially reducing reliance on antibiotics. Read More » Hawaii Is Sinking Faster Than Expected Coastal areas in Hawaii, including Waikiki, are sinking faster than expected, advancing flood risks and infrastructure threats by an estimated 50 years. Read More » Goldfish Invaders Released goldfish grow rapidly, stir up sediment and spread disease, causing major ecological harm in lakes and ponds across the U.S. Read More » Reusing Forever Chemicals Scientists have developed a process to break down harmful PFAS chemicals and reuse fluorine components in safer products like pharmaceuticals. Read More » Sustainable Building Materials BioSIPs, made from agricultural waste and mushroom insulation, outperform standard materials in energy efficiency and offer a toxin-free alternative to construction. Read More » Wellness Cars of the Future Self-driving vehicles are being designed with biometric sensors, aromatherapy, massage seating and AI-guided routes to support passenger health and relaxation. Read More » Baking Soda: The All-Purpose Dynamo Eco-friendly and budget-wise, baking soda shines as a non-toxic staple for cleaning, personal care, and home remedies with wide-ranging applications. Read More » In-Print
