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In This Issue - November 2020 Edition

The November Issue of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County/Housatonic Valley features: Let’s Talk Skin Care With Hilda Demirjian; Natural Beauty: Homemade Solutions for Glowing Skin; Preventing Type 2 Diabetes; Applying Positive Psychology to the Pandemic; Sherri Mitchell on Indigenous Wisdom for Our Times; Giving Thanks for a Healthy Feast; Skin-Soothing Herbs for Dogs and Cat; Plus Much More...

Applying Positive Psychology to the Pandemic

We are being asked what seems impossible—to live completely differently for a year or more, with reduced or complete loss of incomes, worry about family and physical isolation from those closest to us.

Healthy Food to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

Research-backed lifestyle strategies, including healthy diet, exercise, herbs and sleep, that can help to lower the risk and harm of diabetes.

In This Issue - November 2020 Edition

Applying Positive Psychology to the Pandemic

Healthy Food to Prevent Type 2 Diabetes

Preventing Type 2 Diabetes: Natural Lifestyle Choices to Curb the Disease

Must Reads

Meditating on Gratitude

Giving Thanks: Meditation on Gratitude and Joy

Bestselling author, Buddhist practitioner and mindfulness practice teacher Jack Kornfield offers a meditation that opens our hearts to gratitude and joy this holiday season. Read More »

Help Families Struggling this Christmas Due to COVID-19

Nearly half of low-income Americans reported that they or someone in their household experienced some type of income loss during the pandemic, according to information published by Pew Research Center. Read More »

Make the Most of Holiday Gatherings This Year

The holiday season may look different this year, but family, friends, gratitude and good food never go out of style. Read More »

Comparing Medicare Plans Can Save You Money

Medicare plans in 2021 have historically low premiums – dropping an average of 34% over the last three years, and in some states dropping over 50%. There’s never been a better time to go to Medicare.gov and look at your options. Read More »

Make Quality Time Thanksgiving's Secret Ingredient

This year, give yourself permission to savor the holiday and all its pleasures as a participant, rather than a harried host. Read More »

Safe Winter Driving: 4 tire tips for cold weather

Even the most experienced drivers can encounter challenges when driving on slick roads caused by ice and snow or dealing with the impact of colder temperatures during the winter months. Read More »

Save Time with Simple Sweet Potato Recipes

As dinnertime draws near, turn to an American classic and the nostalgic taste of comfort food – Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans and Toasted Marshmallows – to warm you and all your loved ones from the inside-out. Read More »

Combat Cool Days with Comforting Dishes

As temperatures drop, lean on recipes like Cheesy German Potato Soup and Mini Chocolate-Beet Cheesecakes with Maple-Orange Glaze that add flavor and bring warming scents to your kitchen. Read More »

Smoked Salmon for Holiday Soirees

Delicious, colorful and versatile, smoked salmon can make it easy to elevate your holiday festivities, which might look shockingly different this year. Read More »

Serve Up Steak for a Special Seasonal Dish

Enjoying a meal together at the table is surely one of the all-time holiday traditions for many families. Make this holiday season one to remember by turning to a centerpiece that’s tough to top: steak. Read More »

Topical Herbs that Relieve the Itch

Effective topical herbal remedies to help naturally relieve pet itching and reduce inflammation and redness in suffering dogs and cats such as witch hazel, aloe vera, calendula and teas. Read More »

Letter From Publisher November 2020

Hello! I am unexpectedly back for one more visit with you all before I turn over the reins of the magazine to an accomplished, experienced successor! I’m sure you will be excited to get to know and work with the new publisher in the coming years. Read More »

Launch of KnoWEwell for Natural Awakenings

KnoWEwell, a collaborative partner with the Natural Awakenings family of publishers since June, has launched a personalized, integrated, private, secure, community and marketplace platform designed to transform health care. Read More »

Registration Now Open for [email protected] Festival of Trees

Ann’s Place, Danbury’s community-based cancer support for men, women and children, will host this year’s Festival of Trees a little differently due to COVID-19. Read More »

Holistic Chamber of Commerce

Holistic Chamber of Commerce Celebrates 10 Years

With a vision of healthy people on a healthy planet, the Holistic Chamber of Commerce (HCC) has woven together an international movement Read More »

Boost Bowls Opens in Newtown

The popular Boost Bowls recently opened its doors at its new location in Newtown’s Big Y Plaza, at 6 Queen Street, on October 9 Read More »

Enroll Now for an Enhanced Year of Healing

Is your soul calling to be in alignment with the Divinity of you? Enroll in the Enhanced Year of Healing 2021/2022 and be prepared for one of the most profound years of your life. Read More »

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