October 2023 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

In this issue: Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect; Harnessing the Healing Power of Traditional World Medicine: Exploring Amazonian and Global Herbal Remedies in Western Lifestyles; Jin Shin Jyutsu: Like Chinese Acupuncture, Without the Needles; Four Reasons to Combine Alternative Health with Traditional Medicine; The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed; Traditional Chinse Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient-Healing Wisdom; Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure; Plus Much More...

October 2023 Letter From Publisher

As we embrace the vibrant colors of autumn and the crispness in the air, October brings with it a profound opportunity to reflect on our connection to the land we call home. Read More »

Bradford Tilden

Deepen Your Connection to Crystals and Gemstones

This past June, Bradford Tilden, of Crystal Music Healing, became the third person in North America approved to teach the Level 4 Universal White Time Gemstone Healing Certification Course. Read More »

Free Livestream Advanced Screening of Major Alzheimer’s Film

KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings magazine will host a free, advanced screening of Memories for Life: Reversing Alzheimer’s, a documentary-style film Read More »

New Age Event Comes to Southbury

The New Age & Craft Expo will be held November 6 from 10am to 5pm at the Windham in Southbury. Read More »

New Free E-Book Features Simple Tips to Ease Pain

To kick off Pain Awareness Month, holistic health coach Deborah Charnes is offering free downloads of her best-selling book September 2 and 3 on Amazon. Read More »

Passport to Health & Wellness Expo Features Holistic Community

The Passport to Health & Wellness Expo will be held October 15, from 10am to 4pm, at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton Read More »

Awaken Wellness Fair Awaken to Your Best Self

The Awaken Wellness Fair, the long-running body, mind and spirit expo, features expert speakers, unique vendors, gifted healers and intuitive readers, in Tarrytown, NY Read More »

Four Reasons to Combine Alternative Health with Traditional Medicine

Traditional Medicine (TM) is an effective and efficient way to help heal people of ills, ailments, cuts and accidents. Read More »

Harnessing the Healing Power of Traditional World Medicine: Exploring Amazonian and Global Herbal Remedies in Western Lifestyles

In our fast-paced world, advanced medical innovations sometimes overshadow the age-old wisdom shared by cultures globally. Read More »

Jin Shin Jyutsu: Like Chinese Acupuncture, Without the Needles

Jin Shin Jyutsu (JSJ) translates as “the art of the creator through compassionate man” Read More »

How Music Spurs Childhood Development

A Symphony of Skill-Building: How Music Spurs Childhood Development

For adults, music has the power to instill feelings of joy, relaxation and calmness, or to motivate us when we are exercising or performing a task, but for children, there are added benefits. Read More »

BEETROOT AND ORANGE MISO SOUP

Beetroot and Orange Miso Soup

Warm up with this beautiful and nutrient dense miso soup. Read More »

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

Celebrating Indigenous Peoples’ Day

During this national holiday, we celebrate the invaluable contributions and resilience of Indigenous peoples, recognize their inherent sovereignty and commit to our treaty obligations with tribal nations. Read More »

Easy Three-Bean Chili

Delicious, Easy Three-Bean Chilli

A hardy and healthy recipe with a vegan sour cream. Read More »

Discovering the World of Martial Arts

Discovering the World of Martial Arts: A Look at Five Popular Modalities

While originally devised to assist in hunting and protect against enemies, these practices also offer philosophical and spiritual guidance as practitioners establish a mind-body-spirit connection. Read More »

Lasagna With Tofu Ricotta and Veggie Bolognese

Lasagna With Tofu Ricotta and Veggie Bolognese

A delicious vegetarian lasagna with veggie Bolognese and dairy free ricotta. Read More »

TRANSFORMING TRASH INTO TREASURE

Recycled Art: Transforming Trash Into Treasure

Motivated by a desire to educate and inspire, many upcycle artists often interweave a message of environmental consciousness into their artwork, thus spreading awareness about issues or making social commentary. Read More »

Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Sophie Haruna Klimcak on Finding Awe and Wonder

Drawing from her Japanese and Eastern European roots, she designs immersive, nature-based learning experiences that nurture deep caring for people and the planet. Read More »

The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi

The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements

Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition. Read More »

The Modern Macrobiotic Diet

The Modern Macrobiotic Diet: More Than Tofu and Seaweed

So much has evolved in the 100 years since Japanese educator George Ohsawa created the macrobiotic diet. The modern macrobiotic diet is about much more than tofu, seaweed and miso. Read More »

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine

Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine: Supporting Pets With Ancient Healing Wisdom

Based upon thousands of years of observation, this natural healing approach of Traditional Chinese Medicine can be valuable not just for humans, but also for animal companions. Read More »

Traditional World Healing Wisdom

Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect

With time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. Read More »

WINTER SQUASH RISOTTO

Winter Squash Risotto

Put those garden leftovers to good use with this winter squash risotto and delicious broth. Read More »