tag:www.enaturalawakenings.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=25In-Print | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties Page 25Healthy Living Healthy Planet2022-12-01T17:55:21-05:00urn:uuid:6da881fd-b43e-4f08-80f4-f28768720e602022-12-01T17:55:18-05:002022-12-01T17:55:21-05:00Astrological Energy for December2022-11-30 10:00:00 -0500Alexa LaneThe Sun is in the sign of Sagittarius. On December 21, the winter solstice occurs as the Sun enters Capricorn.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2967685e-2dc7-4765-b5f8-fd488c9017272022-12-01T17:59:55-05:002022-12-01T18:00:00-05:00Got Five Minutes? Spending Time in Nature May Be the Lift You Need Today 2022-11-30 10:00:00 -0500Andrea Garin KopilakDo you ever find yourself going through the motions of the day, feeling stuck and disconnected all while remaining inside your home or office?<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:0734ab8b-b2f2-4cd3-bd3d-6492288ed6fe2022-11-10T14:47:13-05:002023-01-05T01:02:13-05:00Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyA recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:29f76148-d377-4c3a-9e35-6a7d7eccc7792022-11-10T14:55:53-05:002023-01-05T01:02:16-05:00Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyGetting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4b66e112-3de0-4b3d-be71-cb23c7c9cf142022-11-10T15:06:46-05:002023-08-31T10:13:14-04:00Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyConsuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7810d399-c40a-4003-a5f7-3be79fc177902022-11-10T15:14:14-05:002023-01-05T01:02:19-05:00Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyChildren are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d0ecad6c-3375-4963-8f9d-3edc1e6d74952022-11-10T15:19:19-05:002023-01-05T01:02:21-05:00Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyThe Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:66456d9a-b37b-4766-a770-0daba0c280162022-11-10T15:23:40-05:002023-01-05T01:02:23-05:00Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyAtmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9452a575-b078-4aac-8a52-220de5c3deb12022-11-10T15:28:04-05:002023-01-05T01:02:25-05:00Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyThe demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3ed2b3a0-031a-4a43-bf8b-b5cf56406d6b2022-11-11T15:33:22-05:002023-01-05T01:02:26-05:00Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyA legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7aa01e49-cba1-4b90-8528-d86339533f822022-11-11T15:42:59-05:002023-01-05T01:02:27-05:00Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyWith the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:58df0b7b-c893-4e64-8eee-d66ce085b3f32022-11-11T15:53:12-05:002023-01-05T01:02:29-05:00World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Rachael OppyOne pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:2ca8644b-19f8-4310-9321-58df2743d30c2022-11-15T12:49:34-05:002023-01-05T01:02:37-05:00Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Linda SechristIn these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b6e19420-b127-4f36-8d77-f7803043a9b52022-11-15T13:30:58-05:002023-01-05T01:02:43-05:00Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Gayatri BhaumikResearch-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6cdf9df8-e300-4a0b-8279-d3d8c05a83772022-11-15T15:58:45-05:002023-01-05T01:02:46-05:00Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Jyl SteinbackThe holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:57601de5-7f4d-46c3-9d75-bd6a81ad18c12022-11-15T16:12:02-05:002023-01-05T01:02:48-05:00A Feast of Light2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Marlaina DonatoWhen we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:00134749-0684-4dc8-9082-9384b57329202022-11-15T16:22:06-05:002023-01-07T08:51:00-05:00Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Sandra YeyatiPsychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger has studied spontaneous healing for almost two decades, and breaks down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:228c96ee-1c5e-454c-8504-eb2af6c7cd812022-11-15T16:57:32-05:002024-02-02T15:43:23-05:00Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Kirby BaldwinThe holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:6cf1364d-33c2-4577-9a76-947925421a5d2022-11-16T15:11:44-05:002023-01-05T01:02:57-05:00The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Madiha SaeedWhether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>urn:uuid:a259dbbf-5ec4-4fa6-90b3-e062d1eb6c8d2022-11-16T15:36:47-05:002023-07-03T17:18:16-04:00Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs: Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets2022-11-30 09:30:00 -0500Tonya WilhelmHomemade pet treats using healthy ingredients make great holiday gifts for dogs, cats and pet-loving friends and family.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.enaturalawakenings.com">Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties</a></small></p>