Natural Awakenings - September 2009 Read the September 2009 edition of Natural Awakenings. 7 Zones of Success: Achieve Love, Financial Abundance and Creativity Here’s a key to vanquishing that one problem that’s keeping us from ultimate success in love, financial abundance and creativity. Read More » Advantage Cosmopolites: Living Abroad Expands Creative Perspective According to researchers, living in another country, a classic prescription for artists seeking to stimulate their imagination and hone their craft, may actually expand a person’s mental creativity. Read More » Bell Ringer: Unprecedented Support for International Day of Peace United Nations peace bells throughout the world will ring September 21 as the International Day of Peace circles the globe in a 24-hour celebration toward a sustainable world peace. Read More » Changing How Genes Respond to Stress: Meditation and Yoga Encourage the Relaxation Response Research now suggests that mind-body techniques like yoga and meditation are capable of changing how human genes behave in response to stress. Read More » Children’s Intuition: A Special Key to Success in Life A child’s intuition, or sixth sense, may be more important in the life of a child than many people realize. Nurturing children’s intuition and keeping it alive helps them maintain a clear connection to their inner compass. Read More » Cowboy Churches: Faith Has Long Been Linked to Western Way of Life Texas is the epicenter of a welcoming, come-as-you-are, 40-year-old faith movement that’s grown gangbusters in the past decade. Read More » Doodling Aids Memory: A Way to Prevent Daydreaming Doodling might imply a wandering mind, but according to a study, the contrary is true; doodling can actually help people remember details. Read More » Green Art: Eco-Artists Inspire by Giving Back to Nature Art and nature have always been the closest of companions. Today’s eco-artists go beyond taking inspiration from their surroundings; they give back substance that helps nature thrive. Read More » Harmonizes the Brain and Heals the Heart: Music as Medicine Recent studies reveal how powerful music can be, from the impact it can have on the brain to its ability to help heal. Read More » Home Schooling Gains Momentum: Number of Kids Educated at Home Rises A report shows that the number of home-schooled students has surged significantly over the past eight years. Read More » How a House Becomes a Home: Explore the Deeper Meaning of Your Home's Style Home. It’s a small word for a universal idea, one that resonates deeply with complex individual meanings and associations. Learn how to create a home that truly expresses your deepest self. Read More » Less Salt Means Longer Lives: Reducing Salt Intake can Extend Life Expectancy Research suggests that Americans should decrease their daily salt intake by 3 grams to help reduce heart-related diseases and deaths. Read More » Media Impact: Where Americans Get Their News According to a survey, many Americans see satirical news-oriented television programs replacing traditional news outlets. Read More » Nia: Cardio and Consciousness: Dance Through Life with this Free-form of Exercise Looking for a cardio workout that engages both mind and body with a side order of consciousness? The Nia Technique may be just the ticket. Read More » Online Swap: Cashless Bartering Soars via Internet Match-ups Websites and businesses promoting cash-free transactions are booming around the world as people find new ways to make ends meet through bartering and swapping just about any product or service. Read More » Playing with Color: Discover Meaning with Paint We can have fun with and better understand the use of color in our home, based on this psychological snapshot of their meaning. Read More » Reduce Your Chance of Macular Degeneration: Vitamins Lower Risk of Blindness-causing Disease A study shows that taking a combination of vitamins may decrease the risk of developing age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness. Read More » Seven Avenues of Self-Discovery: Finding Your Identity Taking stock of what's important to us can be a complicated thing. Use these guidelines to help spark progress. Read More » Signs of a Highly Intuitive Child: Traits of Intuition Do you have a highly intuitive child? Read the following 10 traits to help you decide. Read More » Spice of Life: Sizzling Hot Healthy Peppers Members of the chile pepper family have added a kick of flavor to otherwise bland food for hundreds of years. These spicy dynamos not only make our tongues sizzle and our faces sweat, they also deliver an array of health benefits. Read More » Switching Religious Affiliations: Many Americans Switch Faiths A survey found that almost half of American adults have changed religious affiliation at least once during their lives. Read More » The Happiest Place on Earth: Costa Ricans Report Highest Life Satisfaction A survey found that Costa Ricans lead the way in life satisfaction, life expectancy and consumption of natural resources. Read More » Tips for Dancing Through Life: Fitness for Every Aspect of Living Learn how to stay fit, both physically and mentally, in and out of the gym through a three-stage process called “Dancing through Life.” Read More » Tour de Force: Global Oneness Project Offers Free Online Living Library The Global Oneness Project offers a free, online living library of video shorts that explore how the radically simple notion of oneness is made practical in our increasingly complex world. Read More » Wayne Dyer: Excuses Begone: A Conversation with the Best-selling Author Internationally renowned author and speaker Wayne Dyer, Ph.D., discusses his new book, Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong, Self-Defeating Thinking Habits. Read More » Yoga Choices: Wide Array of Options Yoga offers tremendous variety, and students at any level may find that they enjoy more than one style and teacher. Attending workshops and seminars allows individuals to sample what’s available and expand their practice. Read More » Yoga Helps Breast Cancer Patients Feel Better: Healing the Spirit Women who are suffering from breast cancer can find some relief by partaking in yoga. Read More » Yoga Month: 10 Reasons to try Yoga in September This month, yoga studios and instructors around the world are hosting events to introduce people to yoga. Practitioners attest that stepping onto the yoga mat can lead to extraordinary experiences, greater self-knowledge and better health. Read More » In-Print