In This Issue: June 2022 June 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the June issue of Natural Awakenings Lee/Collier. Flip through the pages of our Digital Magazine or scroll through the articles below. Eyeread Is Providing Reasonably Priced High Quality Iridology Services Nationwide Sponsored Content The goal of Eyeread is to make its clients knowledgeable about their genetic predispositions and with that information, help them to become a healthier individual. Read More » Use More Than One PolarAid For Health Benefits In using PolarAid daily and following the chakra protocol as suggested in the booklet, you CAN indeed start using more than one PolarAid! Read More » Ban Plastics in National Parks Nonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks. Read More » California Canals Gain Solar Panels To both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation. Read More » Classic Manhattan A sustainable twist on the classic cocktail recipe. Read More » Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier About a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change. Read More » Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study. Read More » Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity. Read More » Frank Bruni on Living with Afflictions New York Times writer Frank Bruni shares how he and others encountered and dealt with medical challenges in his new book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Read More » Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken. Read More » How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early. Read More » Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human. Read More » National Parks Enacting New Regulations The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments. Read More » Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim. Read More » Pump Iron to Boost Sleep For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests. Read More » Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test. Read More » South Pole Registers Historic Temperature Antarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero. Read More » The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles. Read More » The Gift of an Imperfect Father We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful. Read More » The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders. Read More » Trauma Treatment Options Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs. Read More » Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants. Read More » Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon. Read More » Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators. Read More » Whale Hello There This refreshing cocktail combines citrus flavors with sustainable gin. Read More » Organic Personal Care Products for a Natural Lifestyle Sponsored Content After Kris Demattia and Kate Rice, creators of Kris and Kate Organics, met online in a Facebook group, they decided to meet in person. Read More » Collier County Museum Will Showcase Black History The family of Collier County Museums is poised to create a new addition. The Black History Baggage Car of Naples. Read More » Reset FX Nutrition- It’s All About a Lifestyle Shift Sponsored Content Not one to hesitate in seizing a business opportunity, Kareema Baksh, an Estero resident since 2010, is in every sense of the word an enthusiastic entrepreneur Read More » MY Self Wellness Ketamine Therapy for a Full Mental Reset MY Self Wellness, in Bonita Springs, is home to a network of loving and conscious practitioners that help empower and assist individuals in unblocking their natural healing energies with the use of ketamine therapy. Read More » The Many Health Benefits of a Salt Therapy Booth Sponsored Content From a medical science perspective, salt therapy is anti-inflammatory. Inhaling dry salt particles may help to reduce inflammation and widen airway passages in the entire respiratory tract. Read More » Celebrating the Men in Our Lives Having an older brother is one of the best things that can happen to a girl. I was lucky to have two of them, along with a younger one. This month’s Men’s Health issue has prompted me to reflect on their many contributions. Read More » Meet Vincent Keeys, Naples Resident Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: Learning about and getting to know other like-minded people that are willing to take action to make this world a better place. Read More » Environmentally Speaking Environmentally speaking is intended to alert, inform and educate residents of Collier and Lee counties about educational events and threats that challenge our unique and delicate Southwest Florida ecosystem. Read More » New Tai Chi Classes at Lotus Blossom Clinic Denise Duquette, owner of QiFit4Today, will begin leading new tai chi classes this month at the Lotus Blossom Clinic, in Fort Myers. Read More » Connect with Loved Ones at Mediumship Gallery Joyce Rollins, a psychic medium, energy healer and intuitive life coach, will host a Mediumship Gallery for attendees to have a chance to connect with and hear messages from loved ones on the other side from 5 to 7 p.m. on June 19 at Cosmic Connections, in Fort Myers. Read More » Kris & Kate Organics Now at Pine Ridge Farmers Market The healthy, personal care products made by Kris & Kate Organics are now available at the Pine Ridge Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Sundays. Read More » Bilingual House of Spirits in Fort Myers House of Spirits opened last November in Fort Myers on the foundation that, “Everyone who comes inside feels welcomed and at peace,” according to owner Shari Rippe-Arjona. Read More » Emerging Entrepreneurs Apply Now Individuals that need mentoring for starting up a business are invited to apply to the Goodwill Southwest Florida MicroEnterprise Institute, a six-week training program to help emerging entrepreneurs start new ventures and grow small businesses. Read More » In-Print