Letter from Publisher

This month’s Natural Awakenings brings health news underscoring the importance of paying attention to little things in our self-care routines, like teeth and gums. Read More »

Seminar on CBD at Gulf Coast Nutrition

Join Brenda Valen, BS, CNHP, CNC for a free seminar to learn the many health benefits of hemp derived CBD. This free seminar will be held from 6 to 7 p.m., on October 23, at Gulf Coast Nutrition, in Palm Harbor. Read More »

Thermography Explained by Nationally Recognized Expert

If you are considering thermography, it is important to understand that all thermography is not the same; one of the most important things to consider is the doctor who interprets the reports. Tampa Bay Thermography is proud to have Dr. Christine Horner interpreting all of their reports. Read More »

The Healing Power of the Mind

Have you ever considered your life as a “workbook”? What if all of us make life plans before we come into this world? What if we choose who our parents, siblings and friends will be, what we’ll study in school and pursue as a career, who we’ll marry, what illnesses we’ll experience, and so forth? Read More »

Breast Implant Illness

Breast augmentation continues to be one of the most frequently performed cosmetic procedures in the U.S. despite its history of controversy. Read More »

Beyond Addiction at Yoga Village

Addiction is deeply rooted in our everyday lifestyles, and anything you lose control of can become an addiction. It can even take the form of mental illness such as anxiety or depression. Read More »

Acupuncture for Anxiety, Depression and PTSD

We’ve all seen those pharmaceutical drug commercials for depression, and then heard the very long list of side effects from the medication. Read More »

Tampa Bay Veg Fest Offers Healthy Food & Family Fun

The 10th annual Tampa Bay Veg Fest, the area’s premier vegan festival, will be back, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., on November 9, in downtown Tampa. Read More »

Breast Health Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but instead of thinking about cancer, why not think about how you can have healthy breasts. Read More »

Immortal Hero Comes to Tampa

Japan’s fastest growing spiritual movement reaches western shores with the new inspirational film, Immortal Hero, opening on October 25, in Tampa. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay - October 2019

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All You Need Is Love: New Book Reminds Us of Essential Truths

All You Need Is Love: The Importance of Transcending Spiritual Clichés and Living Their Deeper Wisdom shines a light on many popular spiritual myths with essays from various practitioners. Read More »

Animal Asanas: Goats on the Yoga Mat

By combining the already beneficial aspects of yoga, goat yoga amplifies the practice through the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction. Read More »

Avoid Pesticides to Lower Kids’ Risk of Depression

Another reason to consider organics: A study of teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. Read More »

Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being

Study finds that men and women who have abstained from alcohol during their lives have the highest levels of mental well-being. Read More »

Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding

An injection of oriental motherwort can help decrease blood loss and other adverse events for mothers giving birth. Read More »

Diplomatic Freeze: Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Read More »

Eco-Flossing: A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet

Popular commercial flosses, some made of Teflon, leach chemicals into the body and don’t biodegrade. Here are some eco-friendly, greener choices for dental hygiene. Read More »

Fertile Fish: Unexpected Aquatic Rebound

Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast faster than expected, thanks to legal protections. Read More »

Fight MRSA With Herbal Extracts

A study finds that herbal extracts significantly reduced the ability of MRSA bacteria to grow and spread, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug. Read More »

Humanitarian Plea: Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

A group of 24 scientists is urging that environmental destruction in conflict zones be treated as war crimes by establishing a new protocol in the Geneva Conventions. Read More »

Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing

Visual artist and writer Jenny Odell on her new book, How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy, and why we must rebel against the seductive pull of 24/7 availability. Read More »

Melted Memorial: Vanished Ice Immortalized

Icelanders unveiled a plaque in an official ceremony in memory of Okjokull Glacier, or Ok Glacier, the first of its kind officially lost to climate change. Read More »

Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

A grassroots movement towards meditation in the classroom is happening as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on children's developing brains. Read More »

Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

Holistic dentistry takes into consideration the connections between basic oral care and the overall health of our vital organs affected by the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. Read More »

Mushrooming Problem: Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. Read More »

Other-Worldly Rock: Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

A 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock has been found in South Africa that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, suggesting extraterrestrial origins. Read More »

Panther Power: Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas. Read More »

Paws to Consider: Best Friends Waiting for Homes

When we rescue a shelter dog or cat, the life we save may be our own. National Shelter Pet Month offers a window into the physical and emotional health benefits of pets. Read More »

Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D

Children born with low vitamin D levels, determined by the mothers' levels during pregnancy, have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure. Read More »

Rethinking Our Stuff: Moving Toward a Circular Economy

The “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. Read More »

Runoff Results: Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

Agricultural fertilizer runoffs from the Midwest are resulting in an algae-choked “dead zone” the size of Massachusetts at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the Gulf of Mexico. Read More »

Slow Food Takes Root: Global Movement on Fast Track

Slow Food activists focus on food that is “good, clean and fair”—which also tends to be food that is local, healthy and sustainable. Read More »

Spinal Solutions: Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

Optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system, allowing practitioners to address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. Read More »

Superfund Success Story: Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers

A 47-acre contaminated Superfund site in Bellingham, Washington, has been cleaned up and now holds restored wetlands, walking paths, new trees and returning bird life. Read More »

Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep

Rosemary herbal supplements can help to improve memory and sleep, reduce anxiety and lessen depression. Read More »

The Art of the Nap: Unplugging From Life Without Apology

Allowing the time for daily naps might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Read More »

Tiny Scrubbers: Nanoparticles Purify Water

A chemical engineer who grew up in Tanzania has designed a water purification system based on nanomaterials that is being put into use throughout the country. Read More »

Try Fennel Oil to Fight Vaginal Yeast

Laboratory researchers have found that fennel oil has significant antifungal properties against vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species. Read More »

Stop the Amazon Fires: Pressure the United Nations to Act

The Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018—as the Brazilian government allows it to happen. Read More »