Vegan Road-Tripping: Travel Tips for Plant-Based Eaters

Ways to enjoy healthy, plant-based eating when traveling with on-the-go vegan food planning and preparation. Read More »

Relaxed Kids: Simple Ways to Calm Anxious Children

Expose kids to relaxation practices through fun activities, yoga poses, mindfulness exercises, meditation and other techniques to naturally calm childhood anxiety. Read More »

Cultivate Satisfaction to be Healthier and Happier

Older people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers. Read More »

Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket

Research has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity. Read More »

Integrative Health for Men: Natural Approaches for Robust Vitality

Integrative, holistic strategies with a mind-body focus for common threats to men's health such as heart disease, erectile dysfunction, prostate cancer and depression. Read More »

Traveling for the Planet: Sustainable Ways to Explore the World

How to be green when choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other travel activities to make your tourism sustainable and eco-friendly. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Reader Profile: Special Pride Month Edition: Rachel & Amanda Engel

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Neapolitan Express Pioneered Eco-Friendly Food Trucks

With the American Rescue Plan, which passed in March, Congress set aside $28.6 billion in federal grants for restaurants, including food trucks—one of the industries hardest hit by New York City’s Covid lockdowns. As the city opens up and these funds are disbursed, food truck owners have an opportunity to “build back better” with a clean-energy business model. Read More »

Queens-Based ‘PeaceMobile’ Helps Reduce Gun Violence

Last year’s convergence of Covid-19 and the growing social justice movement caused cities across the United States to rethink their approach to crime control and law enforcement, with a focus on preventive programs to break the cycle of violence. But Erica Ford, founder of LIFE (Love Ignites Freedom through Education) Camp, based in South Jamaica, Queens, was way ahead of them. She’s been doing this work for 30 years. Read More »

A Different Kind of Eye Color

The white part of the eye that serves as a protective layer is called the sclera, which covers more than 80 percent of the eyeball’s surface. A healthy sclera should be white. If it becomes yellow or discolored, an underlying condition may be present. Here are some reasons why the sclera might turn color. Read More »

The Case Against DIY Health Care

I happen to be quite handy. I can repair many of the different problems that come with homeownership. There have been leaks, electrical issues, all sorts of damage. I even rebuilt my oil burner before converting it to gas. I feel pretty good about being able to handle most of the heavy lifting at home. Read More »

Tori Quisling to Teach Online Courses in Clairvoyance

This summer, Tori Quisling is offering live online classes that will enable students to gain confidence in their psychic skills or even earn certification in Clairvoyance and Healing. A clairvoyant practitioner for more than 30 years, Quisling has worked as a teacher at the Berkeley Psychic Institute in California and taught workshops all over the United States, including New York City at the Open Center. Read More »

Healthy Gums Could Help Prevent High Blood Pressure

Periodontal disease, or chronic inflammation of the gums, is linked to a long list of whole-body health problems. With the March release of a study conducted by researchers at the University College London Eastman Dental Institute and reported in the journal Hypertension, we can add high blood pressure to that list. Read More »

Why I Have Candida Symptoms Although All My Tests are Norma

his is a very common complaint that we hear from new patients coming to us. “I have all the symptoms of Candida and my doctor did all these tests, and yet he said everything was normal!” Well, the first question would be, “Did your doctor even test you for Candida?” Read More »

The Healthy Alternatives to Root Canal

When a tooth is dying, a common method of treating the pain is with a root canal. However, this is not always the best choice of treatment. There are alternatives to a root canal that are safer for the patients’ oral and systemic health. These options are often less expensive too. Read More »

Enhancing Cellular Oscillation with PolarAid

The science behind PolarAid was first demonstrated by Dr. Georges Lakhovsky and Nikola Tesla, an electrical and mechanical engineer, inventor, and futurist who is best known for his contributions to the design of the modern alternating current electricity supply system. Read More »