Endings and Beginnings

With the unknown of a new year on the horizon and the hustle and bustle of the current holiday season, this time of year can also yield apprehension. So it’s even more important to stay mindful and present—remaining grateful for what we have in our daily lives. Read More »

Discover the Sweet, Nostalgic World of Cereal Candles

Custom Candle Co, in Bedford Hills, has brought the delightful aromas of favorite childhood cereals to life in the form of a new and unique line of handmade cereal candles. Read More »

White Plains Chiropractor Offers the Gift of Hope

Educating his patients on holistic lifestyle practices is a critical component to Dr. George Gertner, founder of Upper Cervical Chiropractic, in White Plains, New York's, customized healthcare plans. Read More »

New Ayurveda Seasonal Cooking and Lifestyle Classes

Ayurveda practitioner Caryn Challman, of Sattvic Fern, in Beacon, will be offering Seasonal Ayurveda: Live in Harmony with the Seasons Through Seasonal Cooking and Lifestyle Practices on the second Saturday of each month, beginning January 13, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Read More »

Impacts of the Inflation Reduction Act

The new Inflation Reduction Act that passed in congress this year has a surprising amount of tax implications for both individuals and small businesses. Read More »

One-on-One Winter Wellness Package for Healing and Renewal

To support self-care this winter, Gigi Oppenheimer, owner of White Lotus Grace, in Millbrook, is offering individual Winter Wellness packages from December 1, 2023, through March 1, 2024. Read More »

Ownership Transfer at Natural Awakenings Westchester – Putnam – Dutchess

Natural Awakenings Westchester – Putnam – Dutchess welcomes Erica Mills to the helm as Dana Boulanger retires from publishing this month. Read More »

Certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor Training

Join Dr. Somesh Kaushik, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician with over 35 years of clinical and academic experience, in January for a year-long online course in Ayurvedic Health Counseling. Read More »

Laser Hair Regrowth Treatment at Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center

Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center is reintroducing its cutting-edge, non-invasive and holistic laser hair regrowth treatment at the Westchester location. Read More »

Book Profile: "The Ascension Guide" by Lia Russ and Meghma Hira

This book was written to help lightworkers navigate the often overwhelming and isolating ascension journey. Read More »

Learn How to Prevent and Control Myopia

On December 13, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m., Dr. Samantha Slotnick will give a free presentation, at her Mind-Body-World Optometry practice, in Scarsdale, titled Myopia, Prevention and Control. Read More »

Individually Designed Reiki Classes Now Available

Cynthia M. Chase, LCSW, a psychospiritual therapist and reiki master/teacher, is now offering one-on-one reiki classes (Reiki I, Reiki II and Master) tailored for people’s needs and schedule at her private practice in Yonkers. Read More »

Astrology for December 2023 with Pamela Cucinell

Prioritize responsibilities December 1 to enrich your downtime. Enthusiasm for festivities increases December 2. Use opportunities on December 3 in whatever ways suit you. Read More »

Clear and Renew the Energy Body with Qigong

Power Chi Fusion, in Chappaqua, offers virtual qigong classes every morning and an in-person class on Sunday mornings. Read More »

School is Out and Art is In

The Katonah Museum of Art (KMA) will be offering creative arts workshops during the winter break, from December 26 through 29, 2023, inspired by the exhibitions on view. Read More »

Complete Age-Reversal Program Set to Begin in January

Zen Garden Health Coaching & Yoga, in Yorktown Heights, is offering its new six-month beta program on anti-aging from January 14 through July 14, 2024. Read More »

Bernadette Helen Bloom (1955-2023)

A long-time Natural Awakenings advertising partner, Bernadette Helen Bloom, passed away on October 23, 2023, at the age of 68. Read More »

LUCKY ORPHANS HORSE RESCUE, INC

Lucky Orphans Horse Rescue—founded in 2008 by Deanna Mancuso, in Dover Plains—stands by its mission: People Helping Horses Heal People. Read More »

SECOND CHANCE FOODS

Second Chance Foods, founded in 2016, aims to break the cycle of food waste and addresses food insecurity by recovering nutrient-dense food from local sources, providing it to organizations that address hunger. Read More »

SUPPORT CONNECTION, INC.

Founded in July of 1996, Support Connection helps change fear to hope by providing free emotional, social and educational support to anyone impacted by breast, ovarian and other gynecological cancers. Read More »

Winter Solstice Celebration at Olana

The Olana Partnership invites the community to celebrate the changing of the seasons during their Winter Around the World event on December 16, 2023, from 1 to 5 p.m., at the Olana State Historic Site. Read More »

A Fond Farewell

This month marks the final Planet Watch from Pamela Cucinell. For the past 16 years, she has shared her astrological insights with readers and she shared these words to close out this column with. Read More »

Anti-Inflammatory Chicken

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Baby-Talking Dolphins

In a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, researchers identified the first nonhuman animal mother to use baby talk with their young. Read More »

California Bans Food Additives

California is the first state to ban the sale of four food additives linked to potential health issues even though they are permitted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Read More »

Clothing Donation Tips: Understanding Where Secondhand Items Go

Donating clothes feels good because we expect it to help someone else. More than 70 percent of the global population wears secondhand clothing. Read More »

Cold Medicine Found Not to Work

A U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory panel voted unanimously that oral phenylephrine was not effective in unblocking sinuses and clearing stuffy noses. Read More »

Date Cookies

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and deli- cious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Deepak Chopra on the Quantum Body and Achieving Peace

Deepak Chopra, M.D., is a pioneer in the field of mind-body medicine and one of the most inspiring philosophers of our time. Read More »

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Using Artificial Intelligence

According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 6 million Americans and their families are living with Alzheimer’s disease. Read More »

Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health

Fasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting. Read More »

Floods Linked to Heart and Lung Disease

According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, floods are the most common natural disasters in the United States. Read More »

Getting Creative to Battle Global Warming

The experts say that reducing emissions won’t be enough to reach international goals for limiting global warming. It will require the removal of billions of tons of carbon dioxide from the air each year. Read More »

Hitting the Snooze Button

In a two-part study published in the Journal of Sleep Research, scientists surveyed 1,732 individuals and found that 69 percent use the snooze feature on their morning alarm, and of those people, 60 percent usually or always fall asleep between alarms. Read More »

Holiday Parties for Every Diet: How to Plan an Inclusive and Safe Feast

From allergies to religious restrictions and ethical choices, understanding and accommodating guests’ diverse dietary needs is the foundation of a successful gathering. Read More »

Homemade Pet Playthings: Easily Crafted Toys and Treats

By recycling materials and avoiding the packaging that comes with store-bought items, do-it-yourself toys and accessories are more eco-friendly and sustainable. Read More »

Keeping Holiday Parties Green

Let’s make this holiday season a time to remember that sustainability and fun can go hand in hand. Read More »

Keeping the Power Grid Humming

To date, large fossil-fuel power plants have maintained the stability of the United States power grid in times of power fluctuations and outages. Read More »

Oldest Wooden Structure

A study in the journal Nature reports the discovery of a wooden structure dating back 476,000 years near Kalambo Falls, in Zambia. Read More »

Red Light Therapy to Reduce Glucose Levels

Researchers from the University of London conducted a study of the effects of red light therapy on blood sugar levels. In the study, 15 participants received 670 nanometers of red light onto approximately 800 square centimeters of their exposed back for 15 minutes. Read More »

Stir-Fried Okra

With a little creativity and careful planning, the holiday table can offer a diverse and delicious spread that everyone will enjoy. Read More »

Taking Charge of the Fitness Journey: How to Find Motivation in 2024

A great way to stay motivated and fulfilled in 2024 is to combine a personal goal for better health with the larger purpose of nourishing our planet and giving back to the community. Read More »

The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity

In this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill. Read More »

The Skills Children Need: How to Help Kids Thrive Into Adulthood

Skills learned at a young age are pivotal in shaping the development of children. As parents, educators and caregivers, we want them to develop into well-rounded, successful adults. Read More »

Treating Ourselves

For many of us, this time of year is a whirlwind of well-meaning obligations, and we struggle to hold onto the intended joy of the season. Read More »