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In This Issue: February 2022

Build Your Wellness Dream Team

Welcome to our special 2022 Natural Awakenings Health and Wellness Guide. At Natural Awakenings NYC–Long Island, our mission is to educate, empower and connect. We educate our community with the latest health and wellness news; empower others to take control of their health; and connect people to the community and the many health-focused businesses in Long Island, NYC, and beyond. 

Take your health to the next level. 

Our community is blessed with talented wellness professionals who can help you with your personal health goals. So we designed this special annual guide to provide resources to build your own “wellness dream team” roster. We recommend keeping this issue year-round for reference. It includes an extensive directory, a wide array of wellness profiles and a natural-living glossary to help you better understand the terminology that may be new. 

We invite you to support the health of your mind, body and spirit; to encourage the same for your loved ones; and to support our advertising partners, who offer excellent opportunities to assist you in your wellness lifestyle.

 On behalf of our team at Natural Awakenings NYC–Long Island, we wish you a bright, beautiful, healthy and balanced 2022.

Stay well, New York!

Cyrece and Michael
In This Issue: April 2024
Who doesn’t love a good getaway? This month’s focus is on eco-tourism, and for good reason: saving our environment is a real concern. Read More »
In This Issue: March 2024
Welcome to March! I find it curious that we all make resolutions at the beginning of every year to make better food choices, but why not extend it a little longer? Read More »
In This Issue: February 2024
I can't believe our two boys just ended their winter break from college. It's the first time they shared the same time off in two years. Talk about having a full heart! It's like having an early Valentine's gift. Read More »
In This Issue: January 2024
Happy 2024! Well, here we are, another year and another opportunity to seize the moments we may have overlooked last year. I often look back and think about things I "should have done" rather than what I did! Read More »
In This Issue: December 2023
Jingle bells and all those delicious smells are what usher in December! Coming off a bountiful Thanksgiving, we are thrust into the rush of holiday parties and the constant onslaught of shopping deals flooding our inboxes. Read More »
In This Issue: November 2023
I love how this issue is jam-packed with so many amazing articles on a variety of thought-provoking topics including eco-friendly gyms, the many joys of minimalism, keeping sneakers out of landfills, responsible pet adoption, the art of non-doing, networking for holistic practitioners, Read More »
In This Issue: October 2023
October brings a unique blend of nostalgia, transformation and celebration. It also brings out pumpkin everything—lattes, pies, cookies, donuts, soups, you name it! Fresh produce appears in roadside stands filled with apples, squash and corn. Read More »
In This Issue: September 2023
Dedicating time to oneself is not easy, especially while holding down a job, caring for family members, and everything else in between. Wellness travel exists for a reason Read More »
In This Issue: August 2023
What's not to love about learning? It's not just for our kids, and as the adage says, "You're never too old to learn something new." As a society, we’re living longer, and with that comes the opportunity to explore interests we may have needed more time for in our youth. Read More »
In This Issue: July 2023
Happy birthday to me! July has always been a favorite—and not just because of my birthday, which falls on Bastille Day, Read More »
In This Issue: June 2023
How on earth can it possibly be June already? Every time I blink, we're into the next month. A moment ago we’re celebrating Mother’s Day and now we’re filled with anticipation for summer, Father's Day, and the end of another school year for the boys. Read More »
In This Issue: May 2023
Welcome to May, the month devoted to mom. If yours is still with you, rejoice and celebrate. In my house, I’ve always told my boys, tongue in cheek, that every day is Mother's Day because every day I think about them, and I always make myself available when they are in need. Read More »
In This Issue: April 2023
Spring has sprung, and the older I get, each season appears faster than the last. Where does the time go, and why does it seem so fleeting after the fact rather than when we’re in it? Contemplating this, I’m reminded of a trip to the grocery store when our firstborn was just 10 months old. Read More »
In This Issue: March 2023
How we eat has evolved over the years. Whenever science completes research on nutrition, disease and overall health, humans tend to embrace whatever new trend emerges as a result. Trying to figure out what’s in and what’s not, what we should or shouldn’t eat, is a maddening Read More »
In This Issue: December 2022
It’s here—December. At every turn, holiday decorations and uplifting music tell us it’s the season of joy and celebration. But for some, its an unbearably challenging time of the year. Read More »
In This Issue: November 2022
Can you believe that it’s November already? Time is flying by! Before we know it, 2022 will be in the rearview mirror. While autumn’s splendor was magnificent, the leaves are just about gone on most of the trees and we're gearing up for Thanksgiving. Read More »
In This Issue: October 2022
After years of not having furniture on our front deck, Michael and I finally invested in a set, and now I cannot get enough of the fresh outdoors. Read More »
In This Issue: August 2022
Celebrating another milestone birthday and taking a wonderful family trip came with the grief-stricken low of losing my mother. Read More »
In This Issue: July 2022
My birth month has arrived! As a kid, I loved having a summer birthday because my family would typically go away for two glorious weeks in Cape Cod. There was nothing better than clambakes on the beach, flying a kite, listening to bands on the green, Read More »
In This Issue: June 2022
I am so excited to write about our dog because I love him so much! Read More »
In This Issue: May 2022
When I was little, I used to watch Mom take a vitamin cocktail every morning. She also walked a lot and would take me with her, reminding me to breathe in the fresh air and notice the natural beauty of the outdoors. Read More »
In This Issue: April 2022
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In This Issue: March 2022
I think my mother was ahead of her time when it came to plant-based foods. Read More »
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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight
A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Read More »
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Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue
Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Read More »
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Curry Kraut
Add some spice to your sauerkraut with this zesty recipe for Curry Kraut. Read More »
Dr. David Perlmutter
David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health
In his latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid, neurologist David Perlmutter shows how uric acid elevation is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction. Read More »
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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet
Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »
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Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks
Enjoy tasty fermented pickled carrot sticks with this simple recipe. Read More »
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Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions
More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. Read More »
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Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents
For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along. Read More »
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Guide to Protein Powders
Descriptions of the various protein powder sources available to help determine the best choice for individual needs. Read More »
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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil
A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil. Read More »
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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression
In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers. Read More »
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Living in the Frequency of Love
Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals. Read More »
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Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden
The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used. Read More »
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Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors
With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. Read More »
Protein powder in bowl with scooper in front of person working out with jump rope and weights on a beach
Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes
When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Read More »
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Purposeful Shopping: How Fair Trade Can Change the World
Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping. Read More »
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Rosy Raspberry Soda
Stay refreshed with this healthy recipe for fermented Rosy Raspberry Soda. Read More »
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Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet
Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites. Read More »
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Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots
Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars. Read More »
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Sounds of Nature are Fading
A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Read More »
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The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health
Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More »
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Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force
Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking. Read More »
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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies
Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. Read More »
Unfettered wild cat
Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife
A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Read More »
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Vinagre de Piña (Mexican Pineapple Vinegar)
Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic, and can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Read More »
2022 Wellness Dream Team
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How Emotions Affect Intuition and Manifestation
Here are three steps to tap into your intuition to manifest your goals. It’s your heart’s deepest desire, but instead of feeling positive and joyful about creating it, you feel fear, grief, anger or frustration—or maybe you feel numb. Read More »
In This Issue: February 2022
Welcome to our special 2022 Natural Awakenings Health and Wellness Guide. At Natural Awakenings NYC–Long Island, our mission is to educate, empower and connect. Read More »
In This Issue: January 2022
s it January, or is it June? Mother Nature doesn’t have it quite figured out; these warm temperatures have everyone embracing their spring wardrobe while enjoying the great outdoors. Read More »
In This Issue: December 2021
I enjoy sugar. I grew up with a father who ended every dinner with dessert; it’s all I knew. Unfortunately, he also enjoyed soda, lots of it, and my siblings and I drank it like water. Read More »
In This Issue: November 2021
Over the years, Michael and I have spent Thanksgiving in many different ways. Sometimes we host extended family and I cook, or we head off to a hotel, or I cook for our own family of four. But we took it to the next level in 2019 Read More »
In This Issue: October 2021
Our Fall Checklist Challenge Any tiny house fans out there? Ever wonder how you could take everything you own and whittle it down to fit into one of those little casas on wheels? That’s one of the many trends in downsizing, and as you’ll read in our feature article, “Less Stuff, More Joy,” it’s all about living lighter. At the end of the article is our Living Lighter Checklist, which suggests all kinds of ways to live more simply. They’re categorized into three buckets: Minimalist, Ecological and Conscious Simplicity. What can you scratch off the checklist? What’s left on the list that you can attack? Read More »
In This Issue: September 2021
It’s September already? What has felt like the longest year ever has now revved up into overdrive, and here we are, almost at the end of 2021. Read More »
In This Issue: August 2021
This month’s letter is a hard one for me. Our oldest will head off to college by the end of August, and all I’ve been doing for months is acquiring, little by little, the things he may need for his dorm and day-to-day life. I have a pile building up in the corner of our bedroom, and each time I add to it I feel sadness. Read More »
In This Issue: January 2021
The word Happy in this New Year’s greeting has a lot of work ahead. It’s been a rough 10 months, and coming into 2021 we need a good dose of happiness. Read More »
In This Issue: December 2020
As we enter one of the darkest winters we’ve ever known, we all seem to be on a personal quest to make it merry and bright. Some of my friends started decorating their homes before Thanksgiving. The need for holiday cheer runs deep this year. Read More »
In This Issue: October 2020
sixty-degree days have begun, and I, for one, could not be happier. Something about the crisp air awakens my senses and immediately improves my mood. Read More »
In This Issue: September 2020
How is everyone doing? I realize the theme of our letters has been similar these last few months, but we’re all living in a fluid world, one that we need to navigate and treat as “normal,” for now. Read More »
In This Issue: April 2020
What We Can Control Read More »
In this Issue: March 2020
When I was in my 20s, my roommate was a vegetarian. At the time I could not imagine life without meat. I was raised on meat, potatoes and a side salad. Emphasis on the “side”—vegetables were not the star of the show. Read More »
In This Issue: February 2020
Go out and love someone. The effect runs deep. Happy Valentine’s Day! Read More »
In This Issue: January 2020
Wishing you health and happiness in 2020. Read More »
In This Issue: December 2019
Wishing you happiness, health, and safety this holiday season Read More »
In This Issue: November 2019
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