November 2019 Natural Awakenings Jacksonville - St. Augustine

Grateful Living, Zenful Eating, Sweet Dreams and a Healthy Thyroid top our list of Must Read Articles this November 2019 Read More »

Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game

Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions. Read More »

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month. Read More »

Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers. Read More »

Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A

Researchers found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer. Read More »

Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »

Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane. Read More »

Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming

As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the EPA has taken steps to stop regulating it. Read More »

Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver

Drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by 40 percent. Read More »

Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »

Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »

Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

From mountain peaks to base lodges, discover how many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Read More »

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »

Yoga Philosophy Weekend at Yoga Den Mandarin

Ancient Yoga Philosophy Decoded Read More »

Help for a Troubled Thyroid

Sponsored Content Alternatives to standard thyroid dysfunction treatments may manage and heal the root cause. Read More »

Gratitude, Happiness and the Holidays

Sponsored Content Our thoughts impact happiness and health. Being thankful and allowing love and gratitude to flow reinforces our brain's reward centers at the molecular level. It's possible to "think ourselves happy". Read More »

KNOW YOUR GROWER A Conversation with Sarah DeVore, Co-owner of RootsCBD

Sponsored Content A cannabis store that happened by accident, is now flourishing. Oregon-farm-to-Florida- table experience. Read More »

Persephone Healing Arts Center Hosts Holiday Potluck

Current clients and new clients come together to enjoy a holiday potluck. Also open house for those interested in medical services. Read More »