February 2023 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

In the February issue: A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope; A New Approach to Cardiovascular Deaths and Prevention; Improving Heart Health Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease; Seven Ways to Bring More Love, Sex and Magic Into Life; Musings of the Heart; Investing in Well-Being: The Priceless Value of Connection; The Heart as a Soul Path; Nourish the Heart: Foods That Promote Cardiac Healing; Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends; Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home; Plus Much More...

February 2023 Letter From Publisher

Happy Heart Health Month! As you can see from the cover on, we’re big fans of the heart around here. 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 6:30 to 7:30pm on Wednesdays from February 15 through May 10 via Zoom Read More »

Bradford Tilden

Crystal Healing Certification Trainings

Learn to heal yourself, others, animals and the environment with the rare and ancient knowledge of Universal White Time Gemstone Healing Read More »

The Salon Aponte Team

Healthier Beauty is Possible at Salon Aponte

Monroe’s Salon Aponte celebrated 33 years in business in February of this year. 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 Read More »

RE-Awaken Wellness Fair Finds New Venue

The RE-Awaken Wellness Fair will take place from 10am to 5pm, March 19, at their new location, the Westchester Marriott Read More »

Six Stepping-Stones to Your Dream Career

Thea Litsios, a Certified Career Coach, is hosting a six-week group coaching program that will start you on your journey to creating the career you have been longing for. Read More »

The Lips Don’t Lie

Hilda Demirjian, owner of the Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center for 25 years, offers collagen laser treatments, acne laser, scar treatment, pigmentation treatment, age spot treatment for males and females, and collagen skin tightening for the face, neck and body. Read More »

A New Approach to Cardiovascular Deaths and Prevention

Every 40 seconds, someone in the United States suffers a heart attack. Read More »

Improving Heart Health: Lifestyle Metrics That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

When it comes to preventing cardiovascular diseases, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are often mentioned. Read More »

Investing in Well-Being: The Priceless Value of Connection

This year, the theme for the 2023 World Happiness Summit is connection, and there is a profound reason. Read More »

Seven Ways to Bring More Love, Sex and Magic Into Life

“Men aren’t commanded to be masculine and women aren’t commanded to be feminine. They’re both just commanded to be godly.” ~ Preston M. Sprinkle Read More »

The Heart as a Soul Path

If you are on a spiritual journey, you must listen to your heart. Your heart is where your soul’s mind lies. Read More »

Endangered sea turtles Hawksbill Turtle

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 »

KnoWEwell Natural Awakenings New Chapter

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 »

Green Living Sustainable Living home toxins

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 »

Love Heart Health Holistic Health Natural Wellness

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 »

Heart Health Recipe Cioppino Heart Health Month

Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

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

Deciphering Egg Carton Labels, Cage Free Eggs, Free Range Eggs, Pasture Raised Eggs, Organic

Deciphering Egg Carton Labels

There are many egg choices in the grocery store with different labels—cage-free, free range, pasture-raised, organic. Here is what these terms mean. Read More »

Earth Friendly, Eco Friendly, Sustainable Living

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

Frittata with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese

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

Heart Health Kids Heart Health for Kids Heart Health for Adults

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

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, romance, heart health

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 »

Breastfeeding good for mental health

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 »

Intimacy tips, romance, relationships

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 »

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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 »

FOODS THAT PROMOTE CARDIAC HEALING Heart Health

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 »

Fusion Power Energy Sustainablity

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 »

feeling happier happy hacks

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 Heart Healthy Recipe Heart Health Month

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 »

heart health vagus nerve rhythms of the heart

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 »

Protection of Sharks and Rays Endangered Species

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

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 »

Heated Blankets for Better Sleep

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

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 »