Tapas With a Twist: Small Plates With Big Health Benefits

Healthy tapas turn small plates into nutrient-dense meals, blending seasonal produce, global flavors and social connection for lighter, satisfying eating. Read More »

Smart Ways To Keep Produce Fresh

Smart produce storage cuts food waste by separating ethylene-producing fruits, using proper refrigeration and replacing plastic with reusable wraps, jars and breathable bags. Read More »

End-of-Summer Abundance

August’s late-summer abundance invites reflection, from farmers market peaches and meteor showers to the bittersweet pause before fall begins. Read More »

Clean Water, Clear Decisions: Finding the Right Fit for Home Filtration

Home water filtration begins with knowing what is in the tap, as PFAS, heavy metals, chlorine byproducts and bacteria may require targeted systems. Read More »

Strong From the Ground Up: Why Indoor Climbing Works for Every Body

Indoor climbing offers a whole-body workout that builds strength, balance, mobility and mental focus, with beginner-friendly routes and safety systems. Read More »

The Power of Gratitude: Changing Brain Chemistry and Opening the Heart

Gratitude can shift brain chemistry, ease stress and support resilience, even through grief, by making room for calm, connection and emotional balance. Read More »

Black Belts and Life Skills: What Kids Gain From Martial Arts

Martial arts help children build confidence, focus and resilience through disciplined movement, long-term goals and lessons that extend beyond the training floor. Read More »

What Our Stress Is Saying: Homeopathy’s Individualized Approach to Burnout

Homeopathy tailors burnout remedies to individual patterns of fatigue, sleeplessness and emotional strain, alongside rest, nutrition, movement and boundaries. Read More »

Empowering Children for Lifelong Health: A Conversation With Brian Stenzler

Brian Stenzler’s D.R.E.A.M. Wellness framework links diet, relaxation, exercise, mental wellness and adjustment to children’s lifelong foundational health. Read More »

Raising Healthy Humans: A Holistic Approach to Pediatric Care

Holistic pediatric care focuses on the whole child, using nutrition, dental insight, nervous system support and mindfulness to build lifelong wellness. Read More »

August 2026 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

In this issue: Smart Ways To Keep Produce Fresh; Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo: Celebrating 15 Years of Building Healthy Connections; Wellness at Work, Wellness in Life; Raising Healthy Humans; Sleep: The Cornerstone of Wellness; The August Reset; Foundational Health for Pets; Tapas With a Twist; Plus Much More... Read More »

July 2026 Letter From Publisher

Summer is finally here and I could not be happier. There is something about this season that feels both energizing and calming at the same time. Read More »

Connect With Your Soul at Upstate New York Shamanic Retreat

Shaman Janet StraightArrow will lead Soul Shamanism: Embody the Truth of Your Soul, a three-day retreat taking place August 28 to 30 Read More »

Health & Wellness Expo Seeks Exhibitors for Fall Event

The 16th Bi-Annual Passport to Health & Wellness Expo, presented by Holistic Community Professionals, will take place on Sunday, October 18 Read More »

Discover Healing, Insight and Transformation Through Energy Work

Certified Reiki Master and intuitive coach Diane Nicosia will lead an Energy Healing & Spiritual Guidance experience from 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. on July 28 Read More »

Support Connection is celebrating 30 years

Providing free emotional, social and educational support to people affected by breast, ovarian and gynecological cancers. Read More »