In This Issue: July 2022 July 2022 Digital Edition Please enjoy the July 2022 issue of Natural Awakenings. Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below! In This Issue: July 2022 Healthy Food Edition. Best- Tasting Edible Flowers, Natural Strategies for Radiant Skin, Summer Treats to Beat The Heat and Much More! Read More » Healthy Summer Skin: Local Experts Share Tips Carrying out a good skincare routine to maintain the skin’s natural beauty might seem to an individual like the concept of the comedy film Groundhog Day. Read More » INTUITION: The Language of the Soul Have you ever you asked yourself why you are here and what your purpose might be? What is the meaning of life and how you can you sustain your health, vitality, happiness, and joy? Read More » Shopping Tips for Healthy Eating Healthy eating starts with healthy shopping. These tips can keep individuals on track while grocery shopping and moving towards a healthier lifestyle. Read More » A Little Bit of Everything for Everyone A desire to create a bilingual community for anyone interested in exploring the philosophy of metaphysics, an explanation of the inherent or universal elements of reality not easily discovered or experienced in daily life, led Shari Rippe-Arjona to open the House of Spirits Mystical Botanika, in Fort Myers. Read More » Artful Exteriors Plant Nerds: Really Are the Best While few individuals describe themselves as a “plant nerd”, Artful Exteriors’ owner Chad Brunette proudly uses the words that might best describe this nationally recognized botanical expert’s superpower and that of several members on his award-winning team. Read More » New Legislation May Reduce Supplement Dosage A well-organized, coordinated campaign from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Big Pharma is threatening access to the supplements we depend on. Read More » Reader Spotlight Meet: Sandra Plazas, Cape Coral resident. Read More » Attitudes Changing Toward Animal Rights A new survey shows that children differ dramatically from adults in their moral views on animals, suggesting that speciesism is learned as we become socialized. Read More » Canine Calm: Anti-Anxiety Tips for Dogs Research shows that a number of strategies can help soothe anxious dogs both from immediate terror and ongoing anxiety associated with fireworks and other triggering situations. Read More » City Lights are Tough on Birds North America hosts about 3 billion fewer birds today than in 1970. The causes include light pollution, climate change, vanishing habitat and pesticides. Read More » Consider Herbs from Traditional Asian Medicine for Diabetes Researchers examined medical databases and ethnic medical books to discover which diabetes medicines were effective in ancient indigenous medical systems. Read More » Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations. Read More » Deep-Sea Mining is the New Frontier Research has found that significant knowledge gaps make it hard to predict the scale of the potential effect of mining the ocean floor. Read More » Don’t Assume Selfies Show True Facial Features People are showing cosmetic surgeons selfies to demonstrate their surgical desires, but these concerns may be based on a distorted perception because selfies distort facial features. Read More » Earth-Friendly Hiking As stewards of the environment, it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy. Read More » Eat Grains to Reduce Inflammation and Liver Disease Risk New studies find that nutrient-rich, whole grains have a positive effect on cardiovascular and liver health. Read More » Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. Read More » Flower Spring Rolls with Tamarind and Peanut Sauce Spring rolls are a great way to eat all the fresh veggies, flowers and fruits of the season, with different colors and textures throughout. Read More » Healthier Summer Skin Healthy summer skin care tips from Shannon Reagan, owner of Glimmer Goddess Organic Skin Care. Read More » Indigenous Efforts Use Hemp to Remove Forever Chemicals From Superfund Site Researchers have discovered that hemp plants can successfully suck per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), "forever chemicals," out of contaminated soil via phytoremediation. Read More » Jeffrey Smith on the Threat of Gene-Edited Microbes Jeffrey Smith, the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, is focusing on gene-edited microbes. Read More » Mixed Berry Pops Healthy, naturally-sweetened popsicles using fresh berries. Read More » Orange Cream Pops A healthy, homemade version of the classic orange cream popsicles. Read More » Pollinator Haven: Create a Toxin-Free Yard for Critical Critters Bees are declining at alarming rates, thanks in part to neonicotinoids and other harmful pesticides, but gardening modifications can provide food and safe haven for beneficial invertebrates. Read More » Polluted Air Stumps Bees and Butterflies Researchers have discovered that air pollutants can confuse pollinators that use odors to navigate and move around and communicate. Read More » Practice Sitting Tai Chi to Recover from a Stroke A new study found that doing the hand and shoulder movements of tai chi while sitting in a chair produced significant physical and mental benefits for stroke survivors. Read More » Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Kabob skewers are a fun way to encourage kids to eat more fresh fruit. Read More » Renewable Energy Powers Major Japanese Railroad On April 1, Tokyu Railways trains running through Shibuya and other stations were switched to power generated only by renewable sources. Read More » Savvy Shopper Tips for the Farmers Market Ways to save money on healthy food at farmers markets while supporting the local community. Read More » Spicy Magnolia Salad Cups Creamy avocado, crisp peppery radish slices, quick-pickled onion and a kiss of high-quality soy sauce fill luscious magnolia flower petals with complementary textures and flavors. Read More » That Natural Glow: Radiant Skin with Fewer Health Risks Ways to avoid skin care products with potentially toxic ingredients for glowing skin with fewer health risks. Read More » The Art of Doing Nothing Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence. Read More » The Great Nature Gym: Outdoor Workouts Make the Most of Summer Studies show that outdoor workouts improve mental well-being and result in greater feelings of revitalization, increased energy and positive engagement. Read More » The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods. Read More » Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a study found that dancing and doing handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery can help. Read More » Vegan Watermelon-Beet Pops Vegan yogurt and non-dairy milk make these plant-based, fruit and vegetable frozen treats a delicious and healthy way to cool down. Read More » Duarte Offers Private and Group Coaching Sessions Naples-based Certified Life and Divorce Coach and former family therapist Nancy Duarte now provides private live, virtual online life coaching courses, a six-month life coach training program and presentations for corporations and organizations. Read More » Baksh Offers Advice for a Healthy Morning Routine Kareema Baksh, president of Reset FX Nutrition, based in Estero, is now offering special suggestions for following a healthy morning routine. Read More » Breath Empowerment Events in Fort Myers Candace Tranter, owner of Supreme Health, and Christin Collins, author of Her Phoenix Rising, will lead a special Breath of Freedom – Breath Empowerment ceremony in honor of our nation’s independence from 5:30 to 7 p.m., July 25, at the Collaboratory, in Fort Myers. Read More » Memberships Available for Foundation of Wellness Program Dr. Noah Segal, based in Boca Raton, offers elite concierge health care that can be conveniently accessed in Southwest Florida and elsewhere. His Read More » Davenport Leads Free Yoga at the Beach Bobbie Lee Davenport has begun leading free community yoga classes at 8:15 a.m. each Thursday at Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park, in Naples. T Read More » Free Webinar on Eyeread Iridology Services Eyeread will conduct a free, live, one-hour webinar about their iridology services at 8 p.m., July 21. The company provides a natural and holistic, affordably priced solution for health conditions not readily available in most parts of the country. Read More » Kris & Kate Organics Line at Seed to Table The entire product line of Kris & Kate Organics is now available at Seed to Table, in Naples, including their new Freedom soap, just in time for Independence Day. Read More » Barraco Resumes In-Person Tarot Workshops Professional psychic/medium, teacher, author and owner of The Mystical Moon, Laurie Barraco, is bringing back her in-person Tarot 101 workshop for the first time in more than two years from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., July 24. Read More » Brownson Joins CasaShanti Emporium Ashley Brownson, an intuitive energy healer who works with healing touch, reiki, tuning forks, qigong, yoga, inner child healing, neuro-linguistic programming, tapping, breathwork, meditation and energy transmutation to help others heal and teach them the tools that they need to heal themselves, has joined the staff of The CasaShanti Emporium, in Fort Myers. Read More » Essay Contest for Free Medical Marijuana Certifications Compassionate Healthcare of Florida (CHF), based in Naples and Cape Coral, will conduct an essay contest throughout this month on how cannabis may have improved our health or why we would like to try it. Read More » Summer’s Sweet Gifts I have fond memories of mixing up a batch of Kool-Aid on hot summer days as a kid. It was simple: Grab the old metal pitcher, a few cups of water, a cup (or two) of sugar and a packet of Kool-Aid mix and give it a good stir with the big wooden spoon. Read More » Other July 2022