September 2025: Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

September 2025

In this issue: You’ve Never Been More Ready; Energy in Motion; Oral Health Benefits of Yoga; Harvesting a Legacy: The School Garden Workshop Program; Gut Restorative Yoga; Balancing the Gut; Plus Much More...

September 2025 Letter From Publisher

This month’s issue dives into one of my favorite topics—gut health! As the saying goes, health begins in the gut. Read More »

“LOOTER" by Willie Bonner

‘A Gorgeous Excitement’ Opening Reception

This October, the historic Steinfeld Warehouse Gallery & Studios hosts A Gorgeous Excitement, a major group exhibition celebrating 27 of Southern Arizona’s most accomplished visual artists. Read More »

Experience the Future of Wellness at Demo Day

Transformational Medicine invites the community to a special Demo Day being held on September 15 Read More »

Sacred Journeys Offers Holistic Path to Healing

Compassionate, whole-person approach to emotional and spiritual well-being in Tucson Read More »

Social Dance Heals

Social dance is more than just a night of fun—it’s a joyful prescription for better health. Read More »

Ken Reader Practicing with Sound Bowls and Tuning Forks

Energy in Motion: Simple Practices for Daily Healing

Taking a few moments each day to truly listen to the body can be one of the most powerful self-healing practices available to us. Read More »

Robert "Bobby" Gentry in His Last Garden. Depoe Bay, Oregon, Summer of 2023

Harvesting a Legacy: The School Garden Workshop Program

Robert “Bobby” Delano Gentry was a quintessential renaissance man—a lover of the arts, an artist, a teacher, a dedicated cook, and a master gardener. Read More »

You’ve Never Been More Ready

Maybe you’ve felt it. Standing at the sink, staring out the window, the hum of daily life all around you—and beneath it, that tug. Read More »

hands on stomach

Balancing the Gut: Investing in Our Inner Ecosystem

Gut microbes shape digestion, immunity, and mood—but stress, meds, and processed foods can disrupt balance. Small lifestyle shifts help restore this vital inner ecosystem. Read More »

Patrick Hanaway on Healing the Whole Person

Dr. Patrick Hanaway shares his insights on access to functional medicine and its benefits as well as the role of gut microbiome and food on our health. Read More »

Sweet and Tart: The Joys of Homemade Fruit Shrubs

Fruit shrubs, tangy syrups made from fruit, sugar, and vinegar, offer gut-friendly benefits and a sustainable way to preserve seasonal produce. Read More »

Farro Salad With Apple Spice Shrub

Toasty farro, sweet potatoes, apples, and kale shine under a bright apple spice shrub dressing in this hearty fall-inspired salad. Read More »

Fig Shrub Panzanella

This roasted squash and sourdough panzanella gets a bold upgrade with fig shrub vinaigrette, fresh basil, and creamy mozzarella. Read More »

Wild Rice Side Dish

Pomegranate shrub, pistachios, and wild rice come together in a vibrant, herb-laced salad that’s sweet, tart, and packed with texture. Read More »

A Gentler Grip on the Wheel of Life

Letting go of rigid control can reveal life's spontaneity, much like a dancer trusting muscle memory when the music begins. Read More »

Ocean Harvests: Eco-Friendly Benefits of Seaweed

Seaweed farming improves marine ecosystems, sequesters carbon, and offers sustainable food, fertilizer, and plastic alternatives. Read More »

Gut Restorative Yoga: Poses That Bridge the Gut-Brain Axis

Gentle yoga poses and breathwork can ease digestive issues by activating the parasympathetic system and supporting gut-brain harmony. Read More »

Oral health and yoga

Oral Health Benefits of Yoga: Surprising Ways To Improve a Smile

Yoga may help prevent gum disease by reducing stress-driven inflammation and supporting posture, breathing, and oral microbiome balance. Read More »

Childhood Friendships: How To Support a Kid’s Social Development

Supporting children’s friendships means modeling calm, emotional presence and letting kids navigate social growth with empathy and trust. Read More »

Guide to Canine Hormonal Balance: Strategies To Overcome Spay-Neuter Syndrome

Early spaying or neutering may disrupt canine hormone health; natural diets, herbs, and glandular support can help restore balance. Read More »

Food Companies To Discontinue Food Dyes

Major food brands will remove synthetic dyes by 2026, responding to health concerns over behavioral effects in children. Read More »

Global Integration of Traditional Medicine

WHO’s new strategy supports research and regulation of traditional medicine while protecting Indigenous rights and safety standards. Read More »

Cranberry Products for Urinary Tract Infections

Cranberry juice and capsules may prevent UTIs in susceptible groups, but show limited benefit for pregnant women and the elderly. Read More »

Youth Develops Heart Disease Detector

A 14-year-old's AI app detects heart issues via smartphone audio, achieving 96% accuracy in early trials across two countries. Read More »

Heavy Metals in Rice

Arsenic was found in all U.S. rice brands tested; long-term exposure raises health concerns, especially for infants and pregnant women. Read More »

Endangered Butterfly Benefits From Hurricanes

Hurricanes help Schaus’ swallowtail butterflies by promoting new growth of key host plants, boosting a once-dwindling population. Read More »

Our Universe Proposed as a Computer Simulation

A new theory suggests gravity may be an information-saving function in a simulated universe, challenging current physics models. Read More »

The Dirty Suitcase

Suitcase wheels harbor more bacteria than toilet seats, including staph and E. coli, raising hygiene concerns for frequent travelers. Read More »

Only One Country Is Food Secure

A global study found only Guyana fully self-sufficient in key food groups, highlighting risks in global food security. Read More »

Eco-Friendly Cattle

Feeding seaweed to grazing cattle cut methane emissions by 38%, offering a promising climate solution without impacting weight or health. Read More »

Packing School Lunch With Zero Waste

Zero-waste lunch packing with reusable containers and homemade snacks helps reduce landfill waste and encourages healthier eating habits. Read More »