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Natural Awakenings Tampa - May 2020

Welcome to our May issue.


Letter from Publisher

Debbey Wilson

Meeting the deadline for this issue of our magazine has involved a near whirlwind of activity amid a host of new challenges. Still, the May 2020 issue of Natural Awakenings Tampa Bay is being readied and distributed throughout our community as planned. I’m pleased and feeling revitalized. Welcome to another healthy dose of empowering news and views.

Sunday, May 10 is Mother’s Day; a time for showing and formally stating appreciation for exceptional mothers and motherly others in life. Memorial Day, celebrated the last Monday of May, offers opportunity to honor military personnel that lost their lives while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.

I’m always on the lookout for news of evolving and creative approaches that smooth the way to a naturally healthy future. As always, this issue of Natural Awakenings is filled with cutting edge news and views fueling the growing natural health movement today.

In “Healing the Immune System” (page 24), writer April Thompson offers vital insight, especially in light of the sad fact that some 23 million Americans suffer from one or more autoimmune diseases.

On page 40, writer Julie Peterson reports on her interview with prize-winning author Jonathan Safran Foer, illuminating ways to live with and make connections between diet and climate change. On page 32, “Conscious Eating to Save the Planet” looks at entirely doable steps toward a healthier future for ourselves and our planet. Continue to empower yourself.

As always, with an open heart and mind, read on.

Debbey


Beyond Itchy
For dogs with possible grain allergies, oatmeal shampoos are grain-based and may actually be making things worse! Read More »
BodyManual’s Super Immune Boost®
Far too many supplements are designed around marketing (and profit) rather than consideration as to their bio-availability and the positive impact they can make on the body-mind. Read More »
Boost the Immune System Instantly
Reduce stress; yoga, meditation, uplifting talk with friends, music – all can boost your immune function. Take vitamin C supplements and eat foods rich in vitamin C. Read More »
COVID-19
For many people, not knowing how to best protect themselves even though they are following guidelines is an additional stressor. Read More »
Online Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Lessons with Bonnie K
Feldenkrais practitioner Bonnie K is offering A Taste of Feldenkrais. Read More »
Tampa Bay Dental Welcomes 3D Visual Guidance Technology for Implants
Navident has opened a whole new door for the dental implant procedure. It is unique in that it uses a CBCT image as a map, guiding surgeons as if they were using a GPS system. Read More »
Hypnosis: Medicine of the Mind
Since 1992, Scott has used hypnosis instead of anesthesia for all her dental work, post-surgery pain and healing, and to stay calm and keep her immune system strong during this most recent challenge, coronavirus. Read More »
Natural Awakenings Tampa - May 2020
Enjoy articles from our May Issue. Read More »
Buzz Off: Bee Swarms Form Giant Brains
New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain. Read More »
Charging Ahead: New Batteries From Fruit Waste
Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices. Read More »
Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation
Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation. Read More »
Dancing To Your Own Drummer: The Healing Power of Movement
How the healing power of dance can help with many health issues, from depression, eating disorders and addiction to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and more. Read More »
Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk
A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease. Read More »
Exercise to Boost Sperm Quality
A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality. Read More »
Eye Care for Kids: A Clear Path to Healthy Vision
The key time to pay attention to eye health is during childhood. Here are holistic ways parents can foster naturally healthy vision in kids to help prevent myopia and other eye problems. Read More »
Financial Fix: Great Britain Coal Use Falls With Carbon Tax
A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years. Read More »
Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing
Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers. Read More »
Healing the Immune System: Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope
How diet and lifestyle can play a role in autoimmune conditions and other disease treatments and prevention tips, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health. Read More »
Jolly Good: King of Bhutan Requests Selfless Gift
For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor. Read More »
Jonathan Safran Foer on Conscious Eating to Save the Planet
Bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer's most recent book, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, discusses how we can fight climate change with our food choices. Read More »
Life Perseveres: New Bird Species Found on Remote Island
Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read More »
Passing Gas: Seaweed Lowers Cows’ Methane Emissions
If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent. Read More »
Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space
Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary is conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Honor the sacredness of food by making these healthy recipes at home. Read More »
Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure
Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Read More »
The Matrix of Life: Boosting Collagen for Better Health
Foods and supplements to help naturally boost collagen for anti-aging, healthy skin, strong bones and other health benefits. Read More »
Tuck Kids In Early to Reduce Depression and Cognitive Issues
Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure. Read More »
Watch Out: Rapid Weather Changes Boost Flu Risk
Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study. Read More »
Wild Things: Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks
A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health. Read More »
Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners
Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats. Read More »
Finding Calm During Trying Times
How the global pandemic can serve as our spiritual wake-up call to learn how different traditions heal from life-shattering events. Read More »
Virus Fighters: Essential Oils for Challenging Times
In these coronavirus days, an essential oil mixture offers soothing scents for the homebound and might add some viral protection. Here's a DIY recipe to make a Thieves blend at home. Read More »
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