Heart-Centered Living

It has taken me years to find what works best for me physically, emotionally and spiritually, and I continue to adjust my path to wellness with mindfulness, self-care, healthy lifestyle choices and the support of talented wellness practitioners from our Natural Awakenings community. Read More »

Qigong For Optimal Health

Phillip J. Coyle, owner of Power Chi Fusion, will hold free introductory classes in Qigong For Optimal Health at 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. on Sundays. Read More »

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

The Life Energy Arts Gallery will celebrate heart health month with Let Me Call You Sweetheart: Love Songs at the Gallery, February 11, 2023, featuring a new exhibit and live Valentine’s Day music with international pianist, vocalist, educator and musicologist Peter Muir, Ph.D. Read More »

A New Approach to Cardiovascular Deaths and Prevention

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. We must be proactive and do everything that we can do, naturally and sometimes conventionally, to prevent or delay an early demise from heart disease. Read More »

Astrology for February 2023 – with Pamela Cucinell

Stay on task when thoughts scatter February 1; focus does increase by late afternoon. Your own inspiration on Groundhog Day/Imbolc can be at odds with another’s perceived security. Read More »

Become Certified in a Breakthrough Stress-Reduction Program

Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, is conducting a live, interactive 30-hour program for Stress Is Gone Certification from February 15 through May 10, 2023, via Zoom. Read More »

Bring Persephone's Pearl to Your Gathering

Persephone’s Pearl is now providing their services to clients at home or at a space of their choosing. Read More »

Energy-Healing Workshops Offered in March and April

Penny Lavin, an instructor, practitioner and co-director of One Light Healing Touch, an international energy-healing school based in Lagrangeville, New York, is has upcoming learning and training opportunities. Read More »

Fusilli with Spinach-Walnut Pesto

This yummy whole-grain pasta dish will sneak more veggies onto your plate, and nothing beats a delicious pasta dish that’s also healthy for us as well. Read More »

Health-Balanced Fitness Offers Something for Every Body

Health-Balanced Fitness, a boutique-style studio with a beautiful view of Lake Mahopac, offers one-on-one or partner personal training sessions, nutrition consultations and intimate group classes in person and online. Read More »

Honor Your Spirit at a Winter Retreat

The Center at Mariandale, in Ossining, a sponsored ministry of the Dominican Sisters of Hope, invites individuals to treat themselves this winter to one of the many upcoming retreats for quiet, spiritual nourishment and wisdom. Read More »

Meditation for Longevity

A recent study showed a biological age reduction in the immune cells that fight the aging process after a three-week meditation retreat. After three weeks of meditation, our DNA changes, so we age slower. Read More »

NuSpecies Moves Into Town

NuSpecies has opened new storefronts in Bronxville, at 118 Kraft Avenue, and in Pawling, at 592 Route 22, ground-level Suite GA. Read More »

RE-Awaken Wellness Fair Finds New Venue

The RE-Awaken Wellness Fair will take place on March 19, 2023, at their new location, the Westchester Marriott, Read More »

Sign Up Now For the March Directory Issue

Natural Awakenings Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess will be publishing the 2023 Natural Living Directory, a special issue including regular monthly content as well as a holistic glossary, business profiles and an enhanced Community Resource Guide (CRG). Read More »

Strengthen Natural Defenses with Immune Formulation 200

Immune Formulation 200 is a revolution of science and prompts cells to create glutathione inside the cells. People can be proactive about protecting their health by supplementing with Immune Formulation 200 to help reduce oxidative stress, toxins and free radicals. Read More »

The Lips Don't Lie

For those unhappy with the appearance of their lips overall, Hilda Demirjian, owner of the Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center, suggests collagen laser lip treatment to stimulate natural collagen instantly. Read More »

Westchester Expo Fosters Healthy Vibes

The second annual Health Vibes Only! Westchester Expo will be held on March 25, 2023, at the St. Gabriel’s Church gymnasium. Read More »

Which Came First, the Chicken or the Egg?

Fable Farm is now raising an additional 350 baby chicks for egg-laying that will provide the community with even more fresh, delicious, pasture-raised eggs. Read More »

Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics to Prevent Heart Disease

Diet and exercise are often cited for preventing cardiovascular disease, but a deeper dive shows that other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important. Read More »

Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle

Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey. Read More »

A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope

Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings; together, they are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope. Read More »

Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting. Read More »

Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart

The 40-year wellness leader and Renaissance man, Bruce Cryer, shares his dedication to heart-centered practices to maximize physical, mental and emotional health. Read More »

Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Read More »

Finding Hydrogen in Oil Wells

Climate change has spurred researchers and companies to develop fuels with zero carbon emissions. Read More »

Frittata with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese

A heart-healthy and mostly plant based vegetarian breakfast option from The Mediterranean Method. Read More »

Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful. Read More »

Herbal Toothpaste Deemed Safe and Effective

Toothpaste containing certain plant-derived extracts was found to be effective in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis and early-stage periodontitis, according to a study published in Dentistry Journal. Read More »

KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Forces

KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. Read More »

Love in the Present Moment: Mindfulness for Couples

Consider the gift of mindfulness this Valentine’s Day and every day to expand and strengthen your intimate relationships. Read More »

Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. Read More »

Mindful Tips for Deeper Sexual Intimacy

Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can use these tools. Read More »

Musings of the Heart

As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who practice in home, Dr. John Diamond said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew. Read More »

Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing

These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. Read More »

One Step Closer to Fusion Power

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Read More »

Put On a Happy Face

According to a new study led by Stanford University and published in Nature Human Behaviour, positioning our facial muscles into a smile can actually cause us to feel happier. Read More »

Ratatouille

This fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or fish, and especially a soufflé. Read More »

Reforestation is More than Planting Trees

The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Read More »

Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood. Read More »

Sharks Win!

In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Read More »

Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic

The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. Read More »

Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime. Read More »

Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends

Feeding pets whole food, whether purchased or made at home, is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy. Read More »

Zinc for Colds and Flu

A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. Read More »