Tag: October 2014 Issue | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

October 2014 Issue

Fairfield County Hospitals Strive for More Integrative Medicine: Options for Patients, Caregivers and Community

Oct 02, 2014 04:35AM ● By Beth Prins Leas

“Integrative Medicine is the practice of medicine that reaffirms the importance of the relationship between practitioner and patient, focuse...

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Cohousing in Rocky Corner: Creating Sustainability and Community

Oct 02, 2014 04:29AM ● By Ariana Rawls Fine

Cohousing, is defined as intentionally building collaborative housing and personal interactions into the design and operations of a community

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Connecticut’s Sustainability: : 10 Commandments for Resilient Communities

Oct 02, 2014 04:26AM ● By Nicole Miale

The initial impetus for what became modern-era suburban sprawl was a desire for home ownership and an escape from the urban environment

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Caring Communities Foster Resilience

Oct 02, 2014 04:21AM ● By Susan Ahlstrom

Time and again, fresh displays of houseplants and flowerpots lure grocery shoppers with the prospect of bringing nature indoors

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“Dr. Jenny“: Teaching Kids to Brush, Floss and Love the Dentist

Oct 02, 2014 04:19AM ● By Natasha Michaels and CJ Golden

Dr. Jenny Federman knew from a very young age that her calling was pediatric dentistry

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Chemical-Free Ingredients Equal Great Sleep

Oct 02, 2014 04:17AM

During the past decade, there has been a significant amount of greenwashing of mattresses, as companies rushed to take advantage of the new ...

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Local Roaster Expands Organic Coffee Offerings

Oct 02, 2014 04:12AM

One year after introducing his Shearwater Organic Coffee varietals to the market, Ed Freedman’s roasts are now served in more than 50 food s...

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New Day for Stamford Museum & Nature Center’s Farm Market

Oct 02, 2014 04:10AM

The Stamford Museum & Nature Center (SM&NC) has announced that its Farm Market, formerly held on Fridays, will move to Sundays in October. T...

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Izzi B’s Allergen-Free Bakery Introduces Fall Line

Oct 02, 2014 04:09AM

Izzi B’s is an allergen-free bakery in Norwalk that prepares cookies, cupcakes, pies and seasonal treats free of all major food allergens. T...

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The Nook Opens in Black Rock

Oct 02, 2014 04:08AM

The Nook is a new boutique-style dining room and party space

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Where to Pick Local, Sustainably Grown Fruits

Oct 02, 2014 04:05AM ● By Eileen Weber

Where to Pick Your Own Apples in CT

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PurePoint Energy: Lowering Electric Bills, Courtesy of the Sun

Oct 02, 2014 03:56AM ● By Natasha Michaels and CJ Golden

Solar energy is attracting increased attention from residents who are fed up with their high (and rising) electricity bills.

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Ridgefield Paws for the Cause

Oct 02, 2014 03:53AM

Blue Buffalo and Ridgefield Operation Animal Rescue (ROAR), along with other sponsors, have teamed up to create the Blue Buffalo/ROAR Paws for the Cause

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STARS’ 9th Annual Fall Festival

Oct 02, 2014 03:50AM

On October 11 from 11am - 5pm, downtown Stratford will be the site of the Stratford Animal Rescue Society’s (STARS) 9th Annual Fall Festival to Benefit Animals

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