July 2021 Edition of Natural Awakenings Magazine Welcome to the July 2021 Edition! Publisher's Letter for July 2021 Over the years we’ve seen food trends come and go and heard and read about scientific studies—usually funded by those with vested interests—indicating which diet is best. Read More » NuSpecies Formulas Deliver Plant-Based Food as Medicine The guiding philosophy behind NuSpecies—the Dutchess-based line of plant-based nutritional formulas—is that our bodies have insight into our health conditions that a doctor cannot have. Read More » Omega to Reopen Rhinebeck Campus July 23 2021 Schedule at Omega with links to workshops Read More » Nicole Harris' Tiny Greens Farm Grows Microgreens in Dutchess County Microgreens are available through delivery, CSA Micro Share, Adams Fairacre Farms, Fishkill Farms Farm Store and Obercreek Farm Stand. Read More » Eutaptics With Lourdes Crowley Teaches Nonjudgmental Healing from Past Crowley Wellness offers Eutaptics, which combines elements of several modalities, including Emotional Freedom Technique, neurolinguistic programming and hypnosis. Read More » Brooklyn Organic Kitchen Sponsors Yoga on the Lake in Mahopac Outside Yoga with local teachers this summer in Mahopac, NY Read More » Best Practices With Stray H.E.L.P. Inform Proper Caretaking of ‘Community Cats’ in Fishkill Stray H.E.L.P. volunteers work with community members to implement “trap/neuter/return and place,” a nationally recognized, humane approach to addressing community cat populations. Read More » Astrology for July 2021 – with Pamela Cucinell Profound change happens July 4, when focus and intentions take a leap. Read More » Esoteric Healing for Fibromyalgia Fibromyalgia affects many parts of the body, with symptoms that vary from person to person and pain that can go from zero to excruciating in minutes. Read More » Wool and Tai Chi Now at Zfarms in Dover Plains Drop-in Sunset Tai Chi class With Christopher Kiely 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. every Sunday. Read More » Spiritual Trance Channel Rev. Judi Weaver Comes to Angel Aura in Pawling Rev. Judi Weaver is coming to Angel Aura Spiritual Boutique July 16 through 20 for live channeling and divine guided meditation events and to offer private sessions. Read More » SPACE on Ryder Farm, a Nonprofit Artist Residency and Organic Farm in Brewster, Opens Farm Stand The farm stand will stay open 24/7 until Thanksgiving. Its customers help support a 226-year-old family farm. Read More » Persephone’s Pearl, a Center for Spiritual Development, Opens in Peekskill John Omilana's vision is for Persephone’s Pearl is to be more than just a New Age retail store in Upper Westchester. Read More » Upgraded Science Barge in Yonkers Reopens to Public Groundwork Hudson Valley’s Science Barge, the off-the-grid floating environmental education center on the Hudson River celebrates reopening on July 17, at 99 Dock Street, in Yonkers. Read More » Millenium Feathernet Chicken Coop Installed at Fable: From Farm to Table Farm in Ossining Fable’s Mobile Coop Benefits Hens and the Land Read More » Masks Off Mean New Skincare Routines with Nina Melahn, owner of Nina’s Elements To Beauty, in Stormville. Nina Melahn offers exclusive natural, holistic skincare and beauty and wellness services, often incorporating products that have energetic properties. Read More » Avenues 2 Health Offers Colonics in Larchmont Serving Lower Westchester and Fairfield County with a gentle method of colonics that can be used as an adjunct to a cleanse or seasonal “reboot”. Read More » Universal Healing Arts Offers Metaphysical Items and Services Universal Healing Arts offers just about every kind of crystal, in various shapes and sizes. Jewelry, sage, books, CDs, incense, mala beads, cards and crystal angels. Read More » Yoga Therapy with Marta Gil Include breath work, meditation, relaxation methods, and postures indicated for the individual’s specific health issue or health goal. And help people adjust their lifestyle and diet. Read More » Michael Berkowitz, certified Sexological Bodyworker and a certified hypnotist, Helps With Sexual Dysfunction Free consultations with sexual dysfunction worker Read More » Bernadette Bloom to Teach Introduction to Energy Medicine this Summer in Chappaqua Energy Medicine for the 21st Century, Part 1 is offered both online and in person. Read More » All-Vegan Menu Debuts at Lebanon Hospital Hayek Hospital, in suburban Beirut, Lebanon, launched a 100 percent plant-based menu in March as a “moral responsibility”. Read More » BBQ Brussels Sprouts Sandwiches with Brussels Sprout Slaw This tasty vegetarian recipe for barbecued Brussels sprouts is the perfect meat-free meal to grill up. Read More » Composting Made Easy: Turn Food Waste into ‘Black Gold’ Uneaten food rotting in landfills accounts for almost a quarter of U.S. methane emissions, but it can be turned into dark compost that enriches garden soil with these steps to get started. Read More » Dealers Align Behind Electric Cars The success of electric vehicle models, along with a plan to stop selling new internal combustion cars by 2035 in California, have propelled the transition from fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. Read More » Doggy Delights: Healthy, Homemade Cookie Treats Cooking treats for canine family members is a smart move, as they are eco-friendly, cost less and are healthier than company-made ones, say veterinarians. Read More » Drink Electrolytes Instead of Water for Muscle Cramps Gulping down too much water has been linked to painful, involuntary muscle cramps experienced by athletes, but an oral hydration solution with electrolytes can help. Read More » Food as Medicine: The Healing Power of Nutrition Well-being is increasingly linked by researchers to a healthy diet, motivating many people and the medical community to take seriously plant-based diets and the role of gut microoganisms. Read More » Good Dog Treat This homemade dog treat recipe using pumpkin, peanut butter and coconut will have canines on their best behavior for more. Read More » Grilled Cumin Carrots with Pecans, Ricotta and Herbs Carrots seasoned in cumin and herbs with pecans and ricotta make for a delicious meat-free, vegetarian grilling recipe. Read More » Growing Food Security: The Benefits of Urban Gardening Urban and localized gardening can bring fresh, organic, healthy, sustainable and affordable food to nearly every household, creating a resilient food system. Read More » Huge Indoor Vertical Farm to Serve Food Desert The agriculture startup Plenty Unlimited Inc. is building an indoor vertical farm in Compton to provide jobs and fresh produce to the historical “food desert” and surrounding areas. Read More » Kate’s PB Oat Cookies Ditch store-bought dog treats with this healthy, simple 3 ingredient recipe for homemade peanut butter and oat cookies. Read More » Las Vegas Seeks to Ban Nonfunctional Grass Las Vegas-area water officials hope to impose a policy banning grass on “nonfunctional turf” that no one walks on in such places as highway medians, housing developments and office parks. Read More » Nature Documentaries Mislead Public Opinion The unswerving presentation of nature as an untouched wilderness in nature documentaries misleads viewers into thinking that an abundance of these areas currently remains. Read More » Peter Singer on Ethical Eating Peter Singer, author and influential philosopher in the animal rights movement, discusses the ethics surrounding our food choices, climate change, eating meat and more. Read More » Pet Happy: How Animals Help Kids Thrive With studies showing the profound effects that pets can have on children's health, character development and well-being, here are reasons why parents should consider getting a family pet. Read More » Refrain from Spanking to Avoid Harming Young Brains A Harvard study finds that spanking alters children’s brain development. Read More » Resolve Arguments the Same Day for a Happier, Healthier Life Sidestepping an argument or resolving it on the same day pays off quickly by halving the reactivity level that day and often erasing any darkened emotional response the following day. Read More » Sizzling on the Grill: Healthy, Sustainable Summer Fare Delicious, green alternatives to traditional, carbon-emitting grilling methods including chemical-free charcoal, healthy plant-based grilled foods and eco-friendly dinnerware. Read More » Sleepy Scents Sleep-inducing essential oils advised by aromatherapists to help promote a healthy, restful night of slumber. Read More » Soulful Strides: Running as a Spiritual Practice Pressing our feet upon the Earth can be much more than a form of health-promoting exercise, as running can be introspective, and over time, a spiritual practice. Read More » Sounds for Snoozing Soothing soundscapes including meditations, music, short stories and novels to help the restless fall asleep quickly at night. Read More » Sweet Slumber: Natural Tips for Deep Sleep Being sleep-deprived raises our risk of obesity, depression, heart disease, dementia and a weakened immune system. Here are simple, non-pharmaceutical solutions for better sleep. Read More » The Chubby Vegetarian’s Memphis BBQ Dry Rub Add flavor and spice to your favorite vegetarian grilling recipes with this mixture for Memphis BBQ Dry Rub. Read More » The Power of Playfulness Research shows that playtime is good for the soul and provides benefits like reduced depression, stronger emotional resilience and higher productivity. Here are fun ideas for adult play. Read More » The Practical Side of Family Pets What parents should consider before bringing a family pet into the home, including the commitment, which dog and cat breeds are most child-friendly and safety concerns. Read More » Try Saffron Extract to Raise Mood A study shows that saffron extract can help lower depression and improve social relationships. Read More » Use Sunlight and Sleep to Lower COVID-19 Risk Two readily available natural strategies—sunlight exposure and sufficient sleep—appear to lower the risks of suffering and dying from COVID-19, report two new studies. Read More » Volcanic Ground Cover Slows Climate Change Researchers are using recycled rock dust to enrich farm and rangeland soils to accelerate the processes by which soils capture atmospheric carbon. Read More » Work Out for Fun, Not Necessity Physical activity during leisure time benefits our heart and longevity, but high workout levels on the job may actually hamper our health, report researchers. Read More » In-Print