February 2026 Letter From Publisher
Jan 31, 2026 10:00AM ● By Holly Baker
Holly Baker
February is often associated with the heart, and at Natural Awakenings Tucson, we embrace this month as an invitation to care for the heart in every sense of the word. True heart health is not limited to what happens in the chest. It is reflected in how we treat our bodies, how we speak to ourselves, how we move through the world and how we extend care, kindness and joy to others.
Our wish for you this month is whole-body health that includes loving yourself inside and out and expressing that love through kindness, care and joy. May you find small, meaningful ways to nurture your heart each day and allow that nourishment to guide how you live and how you love.
Living a whole-hearted life begins with self-care that is rooted in self-love. This is not indulgence. It is a commitment to listening inward, honoring our needs and making daily choices that support long-term well-being. When we nourish ourselves physically, emotionally and spiritually, we create the conditions for resilience, clarity and genuine vitality.
In this issue, we explore heart-centered wellness from several angles. Foot fitness for longevity reminds us that caring for the heart includes caring for the foundation that carries us through life. Healthy, strong feet support balance, mobility and circulation, all of which contribute to overall cardiovascular health and independence as we age.
We also take a closer look at garlic therapy, a time-honored natural ally for heart health. Garlic has been valued across cultures for its ability to support healthy circulation and cardiovascular function. We invite you to try our roasted garlic recipe and experience firsthand how something so simple can be both nourishing and deeply satisfying. Preparing wholesome food with intention is another powerful act of self-love.
At its core, nurturing the heart is about alignment. It is about tending to the mind with compassion, the body with respect and the spirit with practices that reconnect us to joy and meaning. When we care for ourselves in this way, that care naturally extends outward. We become more patient, more generous and more present. Our well-being ripples into our families, our communities and the wider world.
With a full heart,
Holly
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