Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate

A recent report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. Read More »

Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine

In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, by 2030. Read More »

Global Industry Turns to Solar Energy

Production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020, with experts estimating a rise in solar power plants around the world. Read More »

Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found. Read More »

Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities. Read More »

Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar. Read More »

Skip Southern Food to Avoid a Heart Attack

The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts. Read More »

Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers

Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers. Read More »

Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

Green tea contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers. Read More »

Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. Read More »

Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. Read More »

September 2021 Letter From Publisher

It’s time to get inspired! This issue of Natural Awakenings is all about “Inspired Living”. The beginning of a new season, a new school year, a new fitness regimen—or maybe a new creative endeavor! Read More »

Joyful, Healed and Whole with Higher Heart Healing

At Higher Heart Healing, Spiritual Coach and Energy Healer Anna Wenzler uses a variety of healing modalities, including reiki, shamanic and quantum healing, which take her clients from feeling disconnected, anxious and fearful, to centered, joyful, healed and whole Read More »

Ancient Therapies Offers Affordable Holistic Services

Ancient Therapies Natural Healing Modalities has recently moved into Tucson, at 2452 North Pantano Road. They are excited to be part of the Tucson community Read More »

Massage, Reiki and Holistic Healing with Christine Salomon

Christine Salomon, a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reiki Master Teacher, is a new resident of Tucson, offering the community her professional holistic healthcare skills and services. Read More »