In This Issue: May 2022 May 2022 Digital Magazine Enjoy the May issue of Natural Awakenings! Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below. Local Healthcare Practitioners Share Their Health Regimens Today, a prescription from a healthcare practitioner for managing, improving or optimizing health will possibly include plans for consuming mostly plant-based foods and healthy fats, a daily walk, weight-bearing exercises, meditation to reduce stress, getting a good night’s sleep and perhaps taking supplements. Read More » CasaShanti Emporium Group Acupuncture Clinic The benefits of the regularly scheduled group acupuncture clinic at CasaShanti Emporium, in Fort Myers, are far-reaching. Read More » Free Flowing Health Lisa Brown, a whole-foods, plant-based personal chef and caterer, is the founder of Free Flowing Health. Read More » Purely You Spa Diamond Treatment Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi’s certified organic Purely You Spa, in Naples, has been helping ladies and gentlemen achieve glowing skin for more than 13 years. Read More » Action Alert! The Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Constitutional Amendment Sign the Petition for The Right to Clean and Healthy Waters Constitutional Amendment. Our state regulatory system fails to adequately protect us and waterways from pollution. Read More » Reader Spotlight- Joan Marshall Meet Fort Myers resident Joan Marshall who pent more than 50 years in the theatre, initially as a Broadway singer-actor performing the lead in two Broadway musicals. Read More » Circles of Sisterhood We celebrate women this month in our annual Women’s Wellness issue while also shining a light on mothers and the importance of maternal and sisterly support in our lives. Read More » Radical Heart Connection Event on Mother’s Day Candace Tranter, owner of Supreme Health and Wellness, based in Cape Coral, will facilitate a Radical Heart Connection ceremony from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Mother’s Day, May 8, at Sol of Life, in downtown Fort Myers. Read More » Berman Method Questionnaire Helps Identify Health Risks Berman Health and Wellness, in Naples, invites readers to take the Berman Method Questionnaire to see if they may have a metabolic disease, thyroid issues, abnormal gut health or systemic inflammation. Read More » More Places to Shop for Kris & Kate Organics (Products) The Naples-based company’s soaps and more can also be obtained at Food & Thought, Humble Hut and at Seed to Table stores, all in Naples. Read More » Quicker Approval to Buy Medical Marijuana Products Compassionate Healthcare of Florida (CHF) can assist patients in completing state applications to receive immediate approval by email on the same day they see doctors to purchase medical marijuana products. Read More » Give Mom a Cleaner, Healthier Home Consider giving mom a cleaner and healthier home by gifting her on or around her special day this month with a certificate for Maidorganic cleaning services. Read More » Reiki Circle Events at Mystical Moon Pam Bzoch, of Naples, has begun leading monthly reiki circle sessions at the Mystical Moon, in Bonita Springs. Read More » Cosmic Connections Opens in Fort Myers The new metaphysical store, Cosmic Connections, has opened in April at 1929 Winkler Avenue, in Fort Myers. Read More » Quatrano Leads Acupuncture Class Alvina Quatrano, a licensed massage therapist and owner of the Art of Holistic Massage, based in Naples, will co-lead two separate Self-Care Women’s Health Acupuncture class sessions. Read More » Saraswati Leads Free Talk on Achieving Happiness Unmani Saraswati, chief happiness mentor of Bliss Revealed, will present a free online streaming talk, Light It Up! Your Innate Capacity for Joy, at 6 p.m. on May 12. Read More » Baksh Offers Women's Virtual Support Program Kareema Baksh, president of Kbaksh Investments, Inc., DBA Reset FX Nutrition, based in Estero, is offering a 10-week, virtual support program for pre-, menopausal and post-menopausal women that includes three, weekly, one-on-one Zoom sessions. Read More » Durham Leads Access Bars Sessions Michele Durham, of Access Holistic Healing & Hypnosis, in Naples, will present two Access Bars sessions for attendees to achieve greater consciousness from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on May 12 and 26. Read More » CasaShanti Adds Thai Yoga Massage, Expands Acupuncture The CasaShanti emporium, in Fort Myers, has added Thai yoga massage ($90 for one hour and $45 for 30 minutes) on Saturdays to its array of services. Read More » Avoid Living Near a Fracking Facility Those living within one kilometer of one of the country’s 100,000 hydraulic fracturing (fracking) facilities face a higher risk of heart problems, cancer and respiratory disease. Read More » Deep Talking: Deepening the Dialogue When the going gets tough in a blended family, an Oprah Winfrey-endorsed dialogue technique known as Imago Therapy can help transform animosity into harmony. Read More » DIY Salt Scrub with Himalayan Salt and Essential Oils A sea salt scrub is an easy and inexpensive way to maintain a glowing complexion. Here is a recipe using Himalayan salt that can combine various essential oils. Read More » Easy Container Gardening: How to Grow Edibles in Pots and Planters Growing vegetables, flowers and herbs in pots can be cost-effective, inspiring and tailored for any urban balcony or country patio. Read More » Eat Prunes and Anti-Inflammatory Food to Reduce Bone Loss and Fragility Research has found that prunes can help counter the bone loss linked to fragility in postmenopausal women. Read More » Fending Off Fibroids: Natural Approaches Offer Relief Natural treatments that can minimize symptoms of fibroids and for some, ward off the need for invasive surgery. Read More » Healthy Breakfast Salad Start the day out right with this filling breakfast salad recipe, loaded with veggies, eggs and bacon. Read More » Intermittent Fasting Basics: How to Improve Health by Eating Less Often By strategically fasting for hours to days, we can eat a wide range of healthy foods while improving our metabolic health, cholesterol markers and insulin levels. Read More » Jeffrey Bland on Rejuvenating Our Immune System Known worldwide as the founder of functional medicine, Jeffrey Bland's latest project is Big Bold Health, a company designed to transform the way people think about the immune system. Read More » Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls This healthy, flavorful recipe for Mediterranean Chicken Farro Bowls is packed with protein to keep us satisfied for hours. Read More » Methane Emissions Grossly Underreported A recent report found that methane leak emissions from the oil, gas and coal industries are 70 percent higher than official government estimates globally. Read More » More Bad News for Bumblebees A study indicates that streptomycin, an antibiotic sprayed on orchard crops to combat bacterial diseases, slows the cognition of bumblebees and reduces their foraging efficiency. Read More » Mothering the World Tending to what we love can yield great things, but we must not forget our own needs. Read More » Pharmaceutical Pollution is Out of Control A new study has determined that pharmaceutical drugs polluting the world’s rivers pose “a global threat to environmental and human health.” Read More » Pot Gardening Tips from the Pros Advice from experts on growing vegetables, fruits and other plants in containers including types of pots and fertilizers to use, best times to plant and more. Read More » Resilient Mothering: How Moms Are Forging Ahead in a Changing World How mothers are adapting to life as a parent, employee, partner and friend, while still finding time to practice self-care during the pandemic. Read More » Saving Birds from Cats: Simple Strategies to Protect Feathered Friends Domestic felines are the number one human-caused threat to birds in the U.S., but new studies suggest ways to let a cat enjoy the outdoors without endangering winged species. Read More » Self-Care for Stressed-Out Moms Here are some practical ways busy moms can incorporate their overall wellness into a daily routine. Read More » Staying Hydrated: It’s Not Just About Drinking Water Maintaining proper hydration is one of the most important measures we can take to benefit our health. Read More » Strategies to Stave Off Fibroids Experts weigh in on holistic methods for preventing fibroids. Read More » Take Vitamin D to Protect from Autoimmune Disorders and COVID-19 Severity Vitamin D can significantly reduce the risk of incurring autoimmune disorders (AD) and may also protect against COVID-19 severity. Read More » The Blended Family: Tips for Creating a Successful Stepfamily Therapists and blended-family veterans offer advice for healthy relationships in stepfamilies. Read More » Trouble in Solar Paradise Pahrump, Nevada residents are upset that San Francisco-based Candela Renewables wants to build a large-scale solar field across approximately 2,300 acres. Read More » Try Tai Chi to Boost Neurological Health Tai chi has been shown to improve balance, reduce falls and enhance the quality of life for people with neurological challenges such as strokes, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis. Read More » Western Megadrought Surge Continues A megadrought is a dry spell that lasts for more than 20 years, and the Southwestern U.S. endured the worst occurrence since at least 800 A.D. in the period from 2000 to 2021. Read More » Wind Energy Goes Airborne The use of huge, specialized kites at an altitude of up to a half-mile, where wind currents are the strongest, are helping to harness wind energy. Read More » Other