2025 Natural Living Directory

In this issue: Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants; Travel as Medicine; Create Your 2025 Wellness Dream Team; Ayurveda’s Diet for Seasonal Change; 5 Tips for Choosing a College Major; Waste Not, Want Not; Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics; Moving More; Treating Urinary Infections in Cats; Plus Much More...

April 2025 Letter From Publisher

This month, we're proud to present the 2025 Natural Living Directory for Fairfield & Southern Litchfield counties Read More »

2025 Natural Living Wellness Dream Team Profiles

The following practitioners are ready to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2025. Read More »

2025 Natural Living Business Spotlights

The following businesses are ready to help you achieve your health and wellness goals in 2025. Read More »

2025 Natural Living Glossary

he Natural Living Glossary and our Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Ciunties, Natural Living Directory can support you in leading a healthy, happy and balanced lifestyle. Dive into the wealth of knowledge and inspiration within these pages to enhance your well-being. Read More »

5 Tips for Choosing a College Major by Thea Litsios

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” For those ready to choose a college major, the question becomes even more pressing. Read More »

Ayurveda’s Diet for Seasonal Change: Balancing Winter to Spring Shifts

The change in seasons signal shifts in external and internal physical elements which can have an adverse impact on health. Read More »

Travel as Medicine: Reset Your Mind, Body and Soul

When was the last time you truly stepped away from your daily routine and let yourself feel free—mind, body and soul? Read More »

Tax Deductions for Animal Caregivers and Pet Owners

While the IRS does not allow pets to be claimed as dependents on tax returns, certain pet-related expenses may be deductible in specific situations. Read More »

reuse and recycle

Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy

A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign. Read More »

Leslie Davenport

Leslie Davenport on Resiliency and Creative Action in the Face of Climate Change

Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport outlines ways to build emotional resilience in response to climate-related stress and uncertainty. Read More »

Keifir Kraut Dip

Kefir Kraut Dip

Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering. Read More »

Apple Kefir Salad Dressing

Apple Kefir Salad Dressing

This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits. Read More »

Blender Salsa

Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion. Read More »

BLUEBERRY BLAST SMOOTHIE

Blueberry Blast Smoothie

Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health. Read More »

gut pre-biotics

Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes

Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease. Read More »

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Making Time To Marvel

Spending time in nature can restore emotional balance, improve attention and renew a sense of wonder in everyday life. Read More »

Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet

This year’s Earth Day calls for a global shift to renewable energy to combat climate change and create jobs. Read More »

renewable energy

Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future

Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life. Read More »

woman moving for fun and health

Moving More: The Path to Greater Health and Energy

Regular movement, even in small amounts, can improve cardiovascular health, increase energy and support mental well-being. Read More »

Relief for Fibromyalgia Promising: Strategies for Pain Reduction

Emerging approaches link fibromyalgia relief to gut health, vagus nerve stimulation and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. Read More »

Cooking with kids

Cooking With Kids: Health Benefits and Life Lessons in the Kitchen

Preparing meals with children teaches life skills, encourages healthier eating habits and strengthens family connections. Read More »

kitty in front of the litter box with toilet paper

Treating Urinary Infections in Cats: How Diet, Hydration and Supplements Can Help

Nutrient-dense, moisture-rich diets and holistic care help support feline urinary health and reduce the risk of infections. Read More »

Woman sleep deprived working

Recovering From a Bad Night’s Sleep

A single dose of creatine partially reversed cognitive effects of sleep deprivation in a small controlled study. Read More »

Foods with fiber

Potential New Benefit of Eating Fiber

High fiber intake may support gut bacteria that suppress harmful microbes, according to a global microbiome study. Read More »

Federal Ban of Toxic Food Dye

The FDA banned Red No. 3 for foods and ingested drugs, citing cancer risks linked to animal studies. Read More »

Natural Solution for Forever Chemicals

A bacterial strain reduced 96% of PFOS at a polluted site in Portugal, offering potential for PFAS cleanup. Read More »

Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants

Native plants conserve water, reduce maintenance, and provide vital support for pollinators, birds and local ecosystems. Read More »

Michael Rosenbaum, ACHT, MP

Alternative Choices Hypnotherapy and Spiritual Development

ypnotherapy counseling and spiritual development coaching. I have been helping clients for over 20 years shift anxiety into calm and to release negative emotional patterns. Read More »

Beth Leas

Transformative healing sessions, intuitive readings, coaching programs, unique PlayShops—all designed to inspire and facilitate change in your life. Read More »

Bradford W. Tilden

Bradford W. Tilden, MM, CMT, UWT

Using sound, crystals and Universal White Time (UWT) energy, I specialize in raising your inner vibration by clearing emotional and energetic blockages, releasing trauma and cultivating inner peace. Read More »

Crista Mathew, Owner/ Tech Coach

Cereset Westport

Cereset (Cerebrum + Reset) is a proven, non-invasive technology that helps your brain naturally release stress, restoring balance and flexibility. Read More »

EyeCare Associates, PC

EyeCare Associates and Dr. Randy Schulman have been serving Fairfield County as a leading provider of optometry services, vision care products, vision therapy, sports vision, neuro-optometric rehabilitation and preventive eye care for nearly 30 years. Read More »

Neeru Kaushik, ND, MS Acu, MS, MA and Neha Kaushik, NMD, MPH, MS

Institute for Ayurvedic and Naturopathic Therapies

Ayurvedic and naturopathic medicine allows for the treatment of a multitude of conditions and ailments. Read More »

Lynda Mettler, Professional Certified Life Coach (PCC)

My approach helps you trust your judgment so you can make decisions and follow through on changes in your life where it matters. Read More »

Nancy S. Scherlong, LCSW, CHHC, SEP, CP, PTR/CJT-CM

I offer life, wellness and creativity coaching as well as experiential and holistic psychotherapy. I utilize techniques such as EMDR and brainspotting, IFS, SE and expressive arts-based groups and workshops. Read More »

Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc

Nicole Klughers, ND, PharmD, MSAc

I’m a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, wellness educator and former pharmacist. Read More »

Shirley R. Bloethe

Shirley R. Bloethe

Holistic and wellness matchmaking, holistic events coordinator, ceremonies, referrals and consulting for websites, marketing and collaborations. Read More »

Spirit In Training, LLC

I’m an intuitive, integrative life coach and meditation teacher, helping you live a life that feels good and true to you. Read More »

Thea Litsios, Career Clarity Coach, Certified Kolbe Consultant

I’m a career clarity coach, a Kolbe Certified Consultant and a teacher of Active Dreaming. Read More »

The Angel Cooperative

The Angel Cooperative • The Angel Wing

The Angel Cooperative is a unique metaphysical and lifestyle boutique. Our mission is to be purveyors of positivity (POP), offering one-stop shopping for the home, body and soul. Read More »

The Transformation Center

We offer individual Transformation Coaching and Shamanic Healing sessions. We offer a variety of group workshops and classes, including the monthly Shamanic Clinics on Zoom, sound baths and more. Read More »

Two Coyotes Wilderness School

Two Coyotes Wilderness School

Two Coyotes Wilderness School is a nonprofit nature mentoring organization that connects people to nature, community and self. Read More »

Wolf Spirit Wellness

Wolf Spirit Wellness

Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling offers both traditional and alternative mental health counseling for individuals, families, couples and groups. Read More »

Divorce Attorney with a Heart: Guiding Life’s Legal Journeys with Clarity and Compassion

For over 30 years, Sharon Oberst DeFala has been a trusted advocate, guiding individuals, couples, and families through life’s most pivotal transitions with empathy and expertise. Read More »

Omega Institute: Make 2025 Your Year of Possibility

Just 90 miles north of New York City, Omega Institute—a global community that awakens the best in the human spirit and cultivates the extraordinary potential that exists in us all—is easily accessible yet a world away from life’s everyday stresses Read More »

Realign with Your Higher Self at Salt of the Earth Sanctuary

Established in 2014, Salt of the Earth Sanctuary is uniquely set up with therapies that address the mind, body and spirit. Read More »

Unlock Wellness: Nourish Your Endocannabinoid System with Hemp Lifestyle

Valerie Aloisio, founder of Hemp Lifestyle, is leading the charge in educating medical professionals, healthcare providers and the public about the powerful role of hemp, cannabinoids and the endocannabinoid system (ECS) in overall wellness Read More »