June 2025: Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

In this issue: Does “Woo-Woo” Speak to You?; EmSella: A Breakthrough in Transformational Medicine for Pelvic Health; Men’s Grooming Goes Green; Healing the Split From Nature; Expanding Our Healthspan; The Conscious Man; Crafting Personal Fuel; Benefits of Creatine Supplementation; Plus Much More...

June 2025 Letter From Publisher

This month’s issue is filled with powerful offerings to support your journey in body, mind and spirit. Read More »

Awaken Your Calm with Transformative Offerings

Danielle (Rain) Dvorak, founder of Replevyn in Tucson, is thrilled to announce a series of transformative offerings designed to bring peace, presence and calm in today’s fast-paced world. Read More »

A Week of Yoga Meditation for the Soul

A transformative spiritual adventure awaits attendees as they join thousands of yogis worldwide for a free, weeklong immersion into the timeless teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda Read More »

Does “Woo-Woo” Speak to You?

Believe it or not, more and more people are starting to open up to all kinds of topics that some folks might shy away from because they seem a bit too “Woo-Woo”—whatever that means. Read More »

EmSella: A Breakthrough in Transformational Medicine for Pelvic Health

For those seeking an alternative to traditional solutions for pelvic health concerns, EmSella by BTL Industries offers a non-invasive option that has been changing lives. Read More »

The Conscious Man: Releasing Silent Stress and Embracing a New Model of Masculine Wellness

For generations, many men have been taught to equate masculinity with stoicism, strength with silence, and vulnerability with weakness. Read More »

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Expanding Our Healthspan: Holistic Strategies for Long-Term Well-Being

Experts urge a shift from disease treatment to lifestyle care using diagnostics, anti-inflammatory diets and complementary therapies to extend vitality and quality of life. Read More »

Carl Greer on A Journey of Self-Exploration and Transformation

Carl Greer blends Jungian psychology and shamanic tools to uncover hidden wisdom, reframe personal narratives and guide inner change through meditation and self-inquiry. Read More »

Man eating a protein bar

Crafting Personal Fuel: Why Do-It-Yourself Protein Bars Are Worth the Effort

Homemade protein bars offer customizable nutrition with fewer additives, helping meet fitness, gut health or snacking goals using whole, nutrient-rich ingredients. Read More »

Giddy-Up Bars

Dates, cocoa, hemp seeds and cashews power these plant-based bars, ideal for a natural energy boost with optional espresso for a little extra kick. Read More »

Monster Energy Bars

Monster Energy Bars

Packed with nut butter, chia, oats and mini chips, these bars offer a kid-friendly, protein-rich snack that’s quick to make and easy to store for workouts or school days. Read More »

Easy Almond Protein Bars

Easy Almond Protein Bars

Almonds, protein powder and Medjool dates form the base of these chocolate-topped bars designed to support recovery and hydration with clean, simple ingredients. Read More »

Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

Cinnamon Apple Date Bars

These chewy, spiced bars feature dates, dried apples and chia seeds with plant-based protein, supporting digestion and energy in a wholesome, prep-ahead snack. Read More »

Pumpkin energy Bites

Pumpkin Energy Bites

No-bake bites made with almond butter, pumpkin, oats and flax deliver fiber, healthy fats and fall flavor in a snack that’s easy to freeze and enjoy on the go. Read More »

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Making Joyful Summer Memories

Simple pleasures like garden breakfasts, local festivals and barefoot adventures evoke nostalgia and invite a renewed sense of wonder during summer’s long, golden days. Read More »

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Healing the Split From Nature: Accepting Earth’s Guidance

Soil microbes, forest immersion and daily time outdoors can ease anxiety, boost immunity and reconnect modern lives with the rhythms and healing of the natural world. Read More »

Man chooses Creatine supplement

Benefits of Creatine Supplementation: Reasons To Add It to Your Regimen

Once for athletes, creatine now attracts biohackers and aging researchers for its brain, muscle and recovery benefits—especially when paired with resistance training. Read More »

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Healing the Stress Response: Natural Steps to Restoring Adrenal Health

Chronic stress disrupts adrenal health, but mindful habits, nutrient-rich foods, herbal support and parasympathetic practices can restore energy and balance the nervous system. Read More »

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Staying Active With Dad: Three Fathers Share Their Stories

Fathers modeling physical activity through playful, shared movement help build lasting bonds, healthier habits and stronger emotional connections with their children. Read More »

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Feathered Friends: The Care and Feeding of Pet Birds

Pet birds thrive with fresh produce, environmental enrichment and informed care—demanding attention to diet, stimulation, social needs and the avoidance of common toxins. Read More »

Aging in Bursts

A study finds aging accelerates in molecular spurts—most notably around ages 44 and 60—linked to shifts in metabolism, inflammation and immune resilience. Read More »

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Red-Light Gum Therapy

Penn researchers are testing LED-equipped dental implants that kill bacteria and regenerate tissue using red-light therapy powered by chewing motion. Read More »

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Worsening Allergy Seasons

Climate change is driving longer, more intense allergy seasons as warmer temperatures and rising CO₂ levels increase pollen and mold production nationwide. Read More »

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Dietary Treatments for Irritable Bowel Syndrome

New research finds low-FODMAP and low-carb diets more effective than drugs at easing IBS symptoms, especially for those managing constipation. Read More »

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A New Definition of Obesity

Experts call for redefining obesity to focus on abdominal fat and function, not just BMI, emphasizing waist metrics and direct fat scans for accuracy. Read More »

A man and his husky dog

Becoming Man’s Best Friend

Ancient dog bones suggest Indigenous peoples in Alaska formed close ties with early canines 12,000 years ago, reshaping our understanding of human-dog history. Read More »

Butterfly on a flower

Declining Butterfly Population

Butterfly numbers have dropped 22% nationwide, with native plants and reduced pesticide use key to reversing the decline, new U.S. data reveals. Read More »

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Startups Using the Ocean for Carbon Capture

Emerging tech companies are leveraging ocean minerals and electrochemistry to trap carbon and fight climate change, despite challenges in scale and funding. Read More »

Florida’s Coral Reefs Struggling

Warming seas and pollution hinder coral reproduction, threatening biodiversity and storm protection in Florida’s already fragile reef ecosystems. Read More »

100 year old mama turtle

A Mom at 100 Years Old

A 100-year-old Galapagos tortoise at the Philadelphia Zoo hatched four offspring, boosting survival prospects for one of the world’s rarest reptile species. Read More »

man using facial product

Men’s Grooming Goes Green

Toxic ingredients and plastic waste in men’s grooming spark a shift toward eco-friendly razors, deodorants and botanical-based body care with lower health and environmental impact. Read More »

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