September 2026: Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

September 2026 Edition

In this issue: The Zero-Waste Kit; A.J. Croce: A New Chapter in a Musical Odyssey; Introduction to Somatic Therapies; Restoring Wholeness; When Restlessness; Has Something to Say; Closing the Gaps in Senior Health Care; Homeopathy Under the Microscope; Plus Much More...

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Closing the Gaps in Senior Health Care Insurance

Medicare is an important step toward protecting health and finances in retirement. Read More »

Introduction to Somatic Therapies: Reconnecting Mind and Body in an Overstimulated World

Somatic therapies use breath, movement and body awareness to ease chronic stress, regulate the nervous system and reconnect physical sensations with emotional healing. Read More »

Mindful Interdependence: A Conversation With Jeremy David Engels

Jeremy David Engels explores how mindfulness, yoga and mindful communication can deepen interdependence, strengthen community and support civic engagement. Read More »

Nutritious Nachos: Yummy Ideas Everyone Will Love

Healthier nachos can pair lean proteins, vegetables, beans and creative global flavors with smarter portions and crisp bases for a more nutrient-dense comfort food. Read More »

Plantain Nachos

Crisp plantain chips meet carnitas, black beans and two melted cheeses, then get a bold finish with lime crema, hot sauce, avocado and fresh lime. Read More »

Mexican Mini Bell Pepper Nachos

Mini bell peppers stand in for chips in these colorful nachos, loaded with seasoned beef, melted cheese, avocado, tomato and salsa. Read More »

Chicken Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips layered with chicken, black beans, corn and melted cheese get a fresh finish from avocado, tomato, cilantro and Greek yogurt. Read More »

Keto-Green Nachos

Zucchini chips pile on shredded chicken, creamy cashew queso, fresh vegetables and guacamole for a colorful, satisfying lower-carb spin on nachos. Read More »

Sowing Seeds of Promise

September’s seasonal transition offers a lesson in renewal, maturity and possibility, drawing inspiration from seeds, harvests and nature’s cycles of change. Read More »

Home Energy Resilience: Smarter Ways To Prepare for Outages and Rising Costs

Home batteries, portable power stations and solar backup systems can strengthen energy resilience during outages while reducing reliance on fossil-fuel generators. Read More »

Functional Yoga for Everyday Mobility: Simple Poses for Real-Life Strength and Stability

Functional yoga uses simple poses, balance and breathwork to improve mobility, posture and stability, helping support comfortable movement in everyday life. Read More »

Healing Harmonies: How Sound Therapy Supports Modern Wellness

Sound therapy uses vibration, rhythm and tone to support relaxation, mindfulness and nervous system regulation, though research on its benefits remains emerging. Read More »

The Power of Movement: Supporting Healthy Childhood Development Through Balance

Balance and vestibular movement help children build coordination, focus and self-regulation, with simple play supporting healthy physical and emotional development. Read More »

Promoting Calm in Dogs and Cats: The Role of Gut Health in Behavioral Issues

Emerging veterinary research links the gut-brain axis to anxiety in dogs and cats, suggesting diet, probiotics and whole-animal care may support calmer behavior. Read More »

Homeopathy Under the Microscope: An Evidence-Based Look at a Controversial Therapy

Homeopathy tailors burnout remedies to individual patterns of fatigue, sleeplessness and emotional strain, alongside rest, nutrition, movement and boundaries. Read More »

Largest Integrated Health Database

The NIH All of Us program now includes health data from more than 747,000 Americans, creating an unusually diverse resource for studying genes, lifestyle and environment. Read More »

Microbiome Effects on Colorectal Cancer Risk

Gut microbiome changes may persist years after precancerous colon polyps are removed, with diet and physical activity potentially influencing colorectal cancer risk. Read More »

Black Chokeberry and Bee Pollen for Athletes

A small study found black chokeberry and bee pollen increased antioxidant capacity in combat athletes, though other health and performance markers did not change. Read More »

Microplastics Linked to Heart Disease

New research found micro- and nanoplastics more often in the blood of heart attack patients, adding to concerns about pollution and cardiovascular health. Read More »

Nature-Inspired Membranes Pave Way for Cleaner Industry

Nature-inspired crystalline membranes could make industrial separation far more efficient while cutting energy use, water demand and chemical waste. Read More »

Ancient DNA Reveals Koalas’ Path to Survival

Ancient DNA suggests today’s eastern Australian koalas descended from one population that survived a near-extinction event about 100,000 years ago. Read More »

Using Math To Solve Wordle

A Binghamton University team used information theory and Shannon entropy to build a Wordle strategy that reportedly solved puzzles 99 percent of the time. Read More »

Global Action Needed to Face Deadly Heatwave Crisis

A new climate report warns heat-related deaths could rise sharply by 2050, with lower-income countries facing the greatest risks without stronger adaptation. Read More »

Rare Deep-Sea Coral Habitat Discovered

Scientists found a rare deep-sea coral reef off Argentina teeming with marine life and 28 potential new species, highlighting the value of ocean conservation. Read More »