Creating Positive Ripples for the Past Sixteen Years

As Thanksgiving approaches, I am counting my blessings and this year at the top of my list is gratitude for the amazing journey I’ve had as Publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine’s Westchester, Putnam and Dutchess edition which began in November of 2007. Read More »

It Takes a Village to Foster Better Health

Aston Farquharson, CEO and founder of NuSpecies, believes the best heath practices offer a synergistic relationship between Eastern and Western medicine practices. His chief aim is to help as many people as possible—especially those struggling with major health concerns—live longer, healthier lives. Read More »

Transformative Monthly Healing Circle

Eileen O’Hare, spiritual healer, teacher and shamanic practitioner, is offering Shamanic Soul Constellations—a powerfully compassionate and effective monthly healing circle for deep inner work—the first Saturday of every month at The Healing House, in Beacon. Read More »

Butternut Squash Soup

It is the perfect time of year to make butternut squash soup! Butternut squash is a low calorie vegetable abundant in fiber, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making it a great choice to boost immunity, fight inflammation and improve digestion. Read More »

Connecting Mental Health and Nutrition

Mental health and illness can have a significant impact on nutritional status, leading to deficiencies or imbalances in vitamins, minerals, herbs, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Understanding the relationship between mental health and nutrition is crucial. Read More »

Healing the Body with Food and Energy Medicine

Nysha Curci, RN-BC, uses nutrition coupled with the modern science of energy medicine to uncover illness, balance body and mind, and assist the body in healing itself Read More »

Herbalism and Immune Health Series Continues

Empowered by Nature owner and registered herbalist Lorraine Hughes is offering the third class in her Herbalism and Immune Health series on November 4, 2023, from 2 to 5 p.m., in Fishkill. Read More »

Interactive Fall Learning Event at Westchester Children’s Museum

The Westchester Children’s Museum, in Rye, is hosting a Fall Fest Weekend from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 19, 2023, with science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM) activities that celebrate the changing seasons. Read More »

Intuitive and Healing Holiday Gift Idea

Give the gift of a relaxing reiki session or insightful intuitive reading at Celestial Touch Reiki and Readings, in Pawling, with Laura Schek, a medium, psychic and reiki master. Read More »

Keep Your Immune System Healthy This Winter

With winter just around the corner, there’s no better time to fortify the immune system than now. According to Joseph V. Cassarino, founder of Best Immune Support, the distribution arm for Dr. Albert B. Crum and The ProImmune Co. LLC based in Rhinebeck, New York, Read More »

Low-Cost Spay and Neuter Opportunity for Veterans

Each November, Stray H.E.L.P. shows their appreciation to America’s military veterans by offering them a special rate of $35 for spay/neuter and rabies vaccination services for their cat(s). November 18, 2023, at Trinity Episcopal Church, in Fishkill. Read More »

Maureen Toohey on Implementing a Holistic Approach to Hair Regeneration

Trichologist Maureen Toohey, owner of Fresh Organic Salon, in Bedford Hills, New York, has been a visionary in the beauty and wellness industry for more than 35 years. The research and development of natural, holistic approaches to beauty has been at the center of the values driving her business. Read More »

Meet Elise Maurine Milner: Cortlandt Manor Resident

I’m passionate about empowering people to cultivate their gifts and talents so they may live a better and more fulfilling life. I volunteered for many years for the LGBT senior community, and I avidly support the Humane Society. Read More »

Nationwide Maintenance, LLC

Nationwide Maintenance is a woman-owned and family-operated company in service for more than 25 years. They sustainable products that are environmentally friendly and biodegradable. Plus, the company works with local vendors and businesses as much as possible. Read More »

Nourishing One-Day Retreat to Prepare for Winter

The Fruitful Darkness: Nourish Yourself as We Enter Winter's Womb event will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 19, 2023, at the Hudson Valley Writers Center, in Sleepy Hollow, with Francesca Genco and Lea Bender. Read More »

Ryder Farm Now Permanently Protected

Located in the town of Southeast, Ryder Farm is now preserved in perpetuity by a conservation easement, which ensures that the farm will forever remain free from non-farm development and be reserved for continued agricultural use. Read More »

Special Guest to Lead Yoga Event That Benefits a Good Cause

On November 25, 2023, from 4:30 to 6 p.m., Sacred Spirit Yoga and Healing Arts Center, in Dobbs Ferry, will host In Gratitude, In Community, an all-levels yoga fundraiser class with guest instructor Franklin Shire, a certified kripalu yoga teacher. Read More »

Supercharge Your Wellness Routine with New Products Available at Your CBD Store

Sunmed, the company behind Your CBD Store—the largest brick-and-mortar CBD chain in the world—has announced the release of two new products targeted at improving everyday health and wellness: All-in-One Daily Mushroom Gummies and Supergreens Daily Gummies. Read More »

Transform Dreams into Reality with Inspiring Vision Board Workshop

Holistic Life Coach Michele Veglia, of Peaceful Living Mental Health Counseling, in Scarsdale, is offering a Vision Board Creation Workshop on November 16, 2023, from 7 to 9 p.m., during which participants can learn to manifest their dreams. Read More »

Unique Program Helps People Go Alcohol-Free this Holiday Season

At Quit with Quinn, a unique approach to overcoming alcohol addiction is taken. The process involves seven sessions of a very specific energetic healing treatment that can actually remove the energy associated with the addiction. Read More »

Astrology for November 2023 with Pamela Cucinell

Information stimulates, then loses its charge November 1; stick with original plans. Family and/or home concerns grab focus November 2, but it’s valuable to understand what’s within your control and what is not. Read More »

Celebrate the Season While Giving Back at Festival of Trees Benefiting Ann's Place

Join the 21st annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place, live from November 17 to 19, 2023, at The Summit in Danbury, Connecticut. Raising over $4.2 million since 2003 to support area cancer patients, the event is the largest annual fundraiser for Ann’s Place. Read More »

Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health

Muscle loss can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, leading to decreased mobility and strength. Read More »

Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

Air pollution is not only harmful to human health, but it can also contribute to antibiotic resistance. Read More »

A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond

From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More »

Causes of Long COVID

For the 28 percent of patients that had or have long COVID, the initial infection was just the beginning of an extended and confusing journey of illness. Read More »

Creamy Leek Polenta

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction

According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world's oceans are being stripped of sand at a massive rate, with more than 6 billion tons extracted annually. Read More »

Exploring COVID Immunity

Scientists from around the world are looking at those lucky people that never tested positive for COVID-19 or were asymptomatic despite repeated exposure to the virus. Read More »

Fall Farro Bake

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels

The G20 announcement has sparked discussions on the feasibility and implications of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Read More »

Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment. Read More »

Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill

Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives. Read More »

Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier

Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. Read More »

Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Organic Sparkling Lemonade

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave

A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More »

Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys

According to a paper published in Nature, researchers have made significant strides in the development of an artificial kidney. Read More »

Responsible Pet Adoption: Guarantee a Forever Home for a Furry Friend

The idea of bringing a new pet home conjures up images of endless cuddles and joyful frolicking, but there are crucial responsibilities to consider, too. Read More »

Restoring Near-Extinct Chocolate

Ecuador's Nacional cacao bean was a world-renowned delicacy until a blight and witches’ broom disease eradicated most trees in the early 1900s. Read More »

Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices

Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More »

The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space. Read More »

The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development

Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body. Read More »

Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics

Researchers have been exploring sustainable alternatives for electronic materials due to the increasing generation of electronic waste. Read More »

Vegetable Pot Pie

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Vitamins May Improve Memory

Taking multivitamin supplements may improve memory in older adults, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More »

Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season. Read More »