tag:www.naturaltucson.com,2005:/categories/plant-medicinePlant Medicine Plant Medicine | Natural Awakenings Tucson Healthy Living Healthy Planet2023-05-02T07:08:48-07:00urn:uuid:e34fef24-f104-4f67-b3f6-766ba70e9f4a2023-05-02T07:08:45-07:002023-05-02T07:08:48-07:00Benefits of Whole Food Plant-Based Living for Women of All Ages and Stages2023-04-30 14:00:01 -0700Deb AndersonLiving a whole food plant-based lifestyle may be the key to avoiding chronic disease and naturally maintaining an optimal body weight.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:52b0eab8-cffd-4294-9d09-647b9cc6c4152021-12-01T07:10:40-07:002021-12-01T07:43:18-07:00What to Expect During a Metabolic Detox2021-11-30 10:00:00 -0700Erica MillsA metabolic detox plan helps the body address and remove toxins. The human body is exposed to both endogenous and environmental toxins every day.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:92369750-b9b4-4f22-8f3a-524f0a19fed42021-07-01T08:41:38-07:002021-07-01T08:41:59-07:00Healing the Gut with Food2021-06-30 11:00:00 -0700Healing the Gut with FoodWhat is medicine and what is food? People spend money on real food that formerly was spent on “medications” and supplements. An increase in the appropriate proportion of fats and proteins, the reduction of carbohydrates and the ultimate removal of processed foods are major keys to reversing the degenerative diseases that are processed food-driven.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:663fae38-7f79-4d32-8d69-68bdc49ff7df2021-03-31T20:47:27-07:002021-03-31T20:59:11-07:00Harnessing the Power of the Endocannabinoid System to Keep Health in Balance 2021-03-31 19:00:00 -0700Nick Sandberg “Although the medical community has known about the endocannabinoid system (ECS) for decades, it has only recently reached the consciousness of the average physician,” comments Dr. Norman Relkin, Ph.D., MD, the CEO of Brilliant Health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5dcdc785-b19e-4ac8-9fa0-27f4944560022021-03-01T17:31:48-07:002021-08-30T14:02:59-07:00Legal Marijuana in Arizona2021-02-26 18:35:00 -0700David YrigoyenNow that cannabis is legal in Arizona, there are a few things to know before experimenting, and a few reasons why we should obtain our Medical Marijuana card if we want to use cannabis as an alternative.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:aa40a1b1-1619-4840-a461-dd4379ffccd52021-02-01T19:29:37-07:002021-03-01T16:31:40-07:00Brilliant Health: Leveraging the Power of Plants to Maximize Health and Wellness2021-01-30 20:01:57 -0700Tavi MeketonAccording to the Nutrition Business Journal Summit, the global rate of growth for medicinal plants is estimated to be significant over the next decade, reaching an estimated $670 billion by 2024.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:1021b849-ed8e-4adb-9fbb-bb0a049cd5e42021-01-01T17:52:28-07:002021-01-01T19:21:08-07:00Natural Healing Care Center2020-12-30 16:49:00 -0700Erica MillsNatural Healing Care Center (NHCC) has been helping Tucson find alternative relief with cannabis and other natural modalities for almost 9 years. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f5da07bc-936f-444e-81d1-77177ff5cc392021-01-01T18:23:55-07:002021-01-01T19:21:13-07:00Identity International 2020-12-30 16:49:00 -0700Erica MillsThere is a new CBD company in town combining family farms and innovative science. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c2541fad-9e4a-471a-8414-36902d7b67932020-10-01T15:36:08-07:002020-10-01T15:36:34-07:00Stressors? No Problem!2020-09-29 18:59:51 -0700J GarnettPeople get stressed. It is part of being human. Experiencing stress can be seen as far back as prehistoric times—maybe even the very beginning of human existence. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:452c1d5d-e8d7-4d86-bc3f-41b2dcce67082020-10-01T17:55:37-07:002020-10-01T17:56:09-07:00Stress Relief and Cannabis Retreats: Offered by Natural Healing Care Center2020-09-29 18:50:29 -0700David YrigoyenFor stress, there are a variety of tools for relief. Nature, meditation, breath work, herbs, nutrition, body work, essential oils—these are just some of those tools.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f8fb1d12-c50f-4d29-a9c7-59d47c52f3152020-08-31T10:52:16-07:002020-08-31T10:52:20-07:00Harvesting and Empowering Health2020-08-30 13:52:12 -0700J GarnettAcross the country, millions of people are involved in harvesting crops this month. Whether the crops are coming from acres of land, a backyard garden or small pots of herbs on a windowsill, there’s something about harvesting that nurtures the soul. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:01d8c908-2b23-473d-a738-95a2148f07292020-08-31T10:44:30-07:002020-12-09T08:00:15-07:00Nature Basics: Plant Medicine 1012020-08-30 13:44:12 -0700Brought to you by Earth’s HealingWhen it comes to natural medicine, CBD has been a source of countless news stories over the last 10 years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d9c320aa-ed94-424c-b31f-ee2c9cf6b7bb2020-08-31T12:06:28-07:002020-09-01T11:08:48-07:00Tips for Emotional Well-Being2020-08-30 13:18:09 -0700Erica MillsProtecting our emotional well-being is important at all times, and even more so during the challenging times we find ourselves living in today. Here are some quick tips for keeping ourselves well at this time.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:dca1b78d-23a3-4f0c-9d7b-9ecff36cd63d2020-09-01T13:13:39-07:002020-09-01T13:16:54-07:00Ayurveda and the Ketogenic Diet2020-08-18 13:09:14 -0700Josh WhiteleyAyurveda is often translated as “the science of life”. This 5,000-year-old medical system originates from the Indian subcontinent and is a form of traditional healing that uses nature as a guide to maintaining the well-being of the individual and a balanced relationship to the larger world itself. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8aa42353-e3a8-463d-9c76-44b4df8eaf1d2020-07-28T15:35:21-07:002020-07-28T15:35:25-07:00Beat the Heat2020-07-28 15:35:21 -0700J GarnettArizona is known for being hot, and in the eyes of people across the country it’s the place to be in the winter because the temperatures are more moderate than most of the country. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naturaltucson.com">Natural Awakenings Tucson</a></small></p>