Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. 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 »

Top Winter Reads For an Inspired New Year

From 8 authors we love!   A Year of Inspired Living Author: Kelly Martinsen  A Year of Inspired Living will help you discover the life you want to lead, the p... Read More »

Ozone Therapy May Improve Cellular Function By Vanessa Drew

What is Ozone? Oxygen is O2 and ozone is O3. Ozone is an activated, trivalent (three atoms) form of oxygen. Over a period of 20-30 minutes, ozone breaks down into two atoms oxygen atom. Medical ozone is made when medical grade oxygen is activated using an ozone generator. Read More »

Loyal Stewards Carry on Legacy of Famed Aldo’s Coffee Company

Greenport-based Aldo’s Coffee Company recently announced the retirement of its founder Aldo Maiorana, and the continuation of the local favorite through a group of four friends and their young families who live on the East End of Long Island. Read More »

Join us at The Truly Transformational Holistic Health Expo on Sat., Dec. 2 at 11am to 4pm EST on zoom. Free for attendees!

Carol Leitner, MBA, Marketer, Yoga Instructor has a wonderful line-up of presenters with years of experience in the field of holistic health. Her team of experts will be presenting on: Read More »

Astrology for November 2023 with Pamela Cucinell

nformation stimulates, then loses its charge November 1; stick with original plans. Family and/or home concerns grab focus November 2, but it’s valuable to understand what’s within your control and what is not. Read More »

A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond

From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More »

Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave

A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More »

Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season. Read More »

Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health

Muscle loss can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, leading to decreased mobility and strength. Read More »

Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices

Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More »

Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment. Read More »

The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space. Read More »

We Want to Hear from our Readers!

The team at Natural Awakenings NYC and Long Island editions want to hear from our readers on a variety of pressing issues related to health and wellness and the environment in our New York City and Long Island communities. Read More »

Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier

Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. Read More »