A Fresh New Look

We are eager to hear your thoughts and insights to enhance this free resource further for both our dedicated readers and valued advertisers. Natural Awakenings is not just a magazine; it’s a community, and your involvement is crucial to its growth and success. Read More »

Unwind with CBD-Infused Aromatherapy Candles

CBD Live Natural, in Bedford Hills, offers CBD-infused aromatherapy candles—available in several scents—that are made with all-natural products and the highest-quality oil to provide a truly relaxing and calming experience. Read More »

The 2024 Natural Living Directory is Coming

Natural Awakenings’ 2024 Natural Living Directory for Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess counties is coming in March. The deadline to participate in this popular resource issue is February 8, 2024. Read More »

Awakening and Honoring Your Soul

Sheree Carara describes Rebirth Therapy as a modality that focuses on detoxifying the mind, body and emotions. It was created to help individuals who are ready to live a life true to themselves and who are ready to answer the simple question “How are you?” with authenticity. Read More »

Experience the Transformative Power of Shamanic Wisdom

There will be a Native American-Style Drumming Circle event at Balancing 4 Life from 1 to 3 p.m. on January 28, 2024, during which Scott Nelson will lead attendees through Native American traditions to help raise their vibration and release low residue following. Read More »

Vibrant Glo Wellness Offers Complimentary Consultation

Vibrant Glo Wellness—a Somers-based company that is passionate and dedicated to helping women get in tune with their true inner vibration to live a healthy, joyful life—is offering a free 50-minute consultation to speak with Certified Health Coach Lisa Cito. Read More »

Learn to Incorporate Feng Shui into Home Design

Join Tori McBrien, a certified feng shui practitioner and interior designer, for a Feng Shui and Home Design class on January 20, 2024, at the Patterson Library. Read More »

Learn to Embody the Goddess Within

The Ascend Center + Collective—Cold Spring’s only dedicated yoga, Pilates, 5 Rhythms dance, Gyrotonic and barre studio—will host a workshop with instructor Sama Shakti, entitled Unleash Your Inner Goddess: Awaken Body, from 3 to 4 p.m. on January 20, 2024. Read More »

Get on Track for 2024 with a Free Life Coaching Session

Robin Simon—a Bedford-based certified life coach focusing on clients ages 50-plus that are looking to make positive changes in their relationships and overall well-being—is currently offering a free life coaching session via Zoom, in person or by phone. Read More »

A Creative and Relaxing Mother-Daughter Event

Expression Dance & Wellness—Cortlandt Manor’s newest studio featuring classes and workshops in all styles of dance, yoga and mindfulness for all ages—will be holding a Mother-Daughter Stretch and Craft event from 12:30 to 2 p.m. on January 20, 2024. Read More »

Natural Awakenings' 30th Anniversary

It was 30 years ago this month that Natural Awakenings was first launched in Naples, Florida. We offer a heartfelt thank you to the loyal readers that have come to know and love this media brand and allowed it to flourish. Read More »

Dr. Mallis Introduces Gunalight Full-Spectrum Treatments

Starting this month, SearchLight Medical, in Hopewell Junction, will begin offering Gunalight—a cutting-edge, noninvasive device that utilizes full-spectrum light—directed through a special crystal lens, as a therapy to help improve energy levels, sleep quality and overall wellness. Read More »

Special Event for Healers in the Hudson Valley

Heallist will introduce its inaugural Healers Exchange, an exclusive event for holistic practitioners, wellness experts and teachers, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on January 19, 2024, at Wild Roots Nature School, in Wappingers Falls. Read More »

Graceful Aging: Living Longer, Healthier and More Fulfilled

People are living longer, and as we age, we increasingly become aware of a desire to remain healthy, vibrant and active for as long as possible. Read More »

Sharon Bruckman on Celebrating a Labor of Love

In 1994, Sharon Bruckman started Natural Awakenings in Naples, Florida. With the help of partners and collaborators, she turned that single edition into a national franchise. Read More »

Kiwi Chia Pudding

Made with chia seeds, kiwi, pistachios, flax milk, vanilla and maple syrup. Read More »

Salmon and Roasted Veggie Salad

Baked Salmon with carrot, cauliflower, broccoli and mushrooms. Read More »

Roasted Beet and Pistachio Salad

Beets with the pistachios, spinach leaves, vinegar and olive oil. Read More »

Thyroid-Friendly Eating: How to Treat Hypothyroidism With Food

According to the National Institutes of Health, nearly five in 100 Americans suffer from hypothyroidism, which occurs when the body does not produce adequate amounts of thyroid hormones. Thyroid health can be achieved by eating clean, unprocessed foods and maintaining appropriate levels of iodine. Read More »

Letting the Seasons Enrich Us

For most, the first half of our lives is spent on our careers, nourishing family and investing in our dreams. Before we know it, we are presented with the question of what comes next. Read More »

Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors

Spending time outdoors can markedly improve a person’s physical, mental and emotional well-being. Read More »

Preventing Falls in Advanced Age: Essential Tips for a Life in Balance

Discover how to prevent falls with our top 5 actionable tips. Prioritize your safety and embrace a balanced, healthy lifestyle to confidently navigate everyday obstacles. Read More »

Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal

Given the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible. Read More »

Kidfluencers: Using Social Media for Positive Change

Social media has made it easier than ever to share ideas, and today’s generation of digital natives are adept at using it. Read More »

Rewards of Animal Ownership: How Pets Enhance Human Well-Being

When stress and cognitive decline are prevalent concerns, the role of companion animals in promoting human cognitive health has gained significant attention. Read More »

Sleep Regularity for Longer Life

A recent study highlights that sleep regularity is a powerful predictor of mortality risk. Read More »

Blood Test to Detect Parkinson’s Disease

Researchers led by a team from Duke Health have developed a blood test to detect Parkinson’s disease. Read More »

Fluoride Exposure and Cognitive Deficits in Children

According to U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nearly 73 percent of Americans have fluoridated water; there is growing concern about the negative effects of fluoride exposure. Read More »

Blood Markers of Long COVID Identified

Recent findings reported in the journal Nature may help scientists develop a blood test to diagnose Long COVID. Read More »

Upcycling Plastics Into Soap

Plastic waste has become a global environmental crisis, leading scientists to explore innovative methods for reusing and transforming it. Read More »

Tracking a Prehistoric Woolly Mammoth

Scientists have successfully followed the movements of a 17,000-year-old woolly mammoth named Kik, shedding light on the ancient mammal’s epic journeys across Alaska. Read More »

Avoiding the Singularity

Singularity is a hypothetical future point where technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible. It was thought to be decades away, giving humans time to plan. But Ben Goertzel, Ph.D., CEO of SingularityNET and a leading artificial-intelligence scientist, predicts that singularity is fewer than 10 years away. Read More »

Vanishing Bananas

The Most Popular Banana in The World Could Vanish. Here's Why. Read More »

Finding the Right Eco-Friendly Roof

While a house is usually a family’s biggest investment, sustainable improvements can be made to make it an environmental asset, too. Read More »

Graceful Aging Webcast Series

Join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for an inspirational Graceful Aging webcast series, the first of which begins with Gladys McGarey, M.D., the Mother of Holistic Medicine, Read More »