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Natural Awakenings Lancaster/Berks March 2021

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ONLINE EXCLUSIVES FOR MARCH 2021

In addition to the digital edition found above, here are MORE articles found exclusively online…

Jeff Tkach on Regenerative Healthcare

Rodale Institute’s Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach is committed to upholding the legacy of the Institute’s founder, J.I. Rodale, who believed that healthy soil equals healthy food equals healthy people. According to Tkach, farmers and healthcare professionals need to embrace a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health. Rodale Institute is here to bridge the gap between these two industries by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare.

Earthbound Artisan’s Monthly Installment

Nature Observation through the Seasons ~ March: Change and Transformation

“Change is the only constant in life.”, is a popular saying. Certainly, to be a human alive on this planet right now is to be immersed in the process of change and the anxiety that can come with that. It can be helpful to look to the natural world in times of hardship or distress. For the Earth has experienced many phases, and may hold clues to how we can navigate the natural ups and downs of life.
Letter From the Publishers | March 2021
If any of you know me personally, you’ll know that I love plants! My home is full of peperomia, bird of paradise, fiddle leaf fig, ficus trees, snake plants, philodendron, aloe, succulents, ferns, and orchids. My goal this year is to use the sunlight at the kitchen windows to grow herbs and veggies as a head start for the kitchen garden. Spring, my favorite season, is a time of new beginnings and hope for things to come. Read More »
East West Functional Training Offers Free Introductory Services
Through the month of May, Leslie Dowling, functional nutrition lifestyle practitioner and owner of East West Functional Nutrition, LLC, is offering a free, one-hour virtual consultation to review issues that potential clients could address, regarding healthier lifestyle changes. Read More »
Inshanti Now Offering Essential Mists
The mists can be used to sanitize face masks, linens, yoga mats and hands, as well as purify the air in a car or home. All blends are antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal. Read More »
Interactive Workshop Features Mindful Stress Management
West End Yoga and Keystone Functional Medicine will host an in-person and virtual interactive workshop about the impact of stress on whole-body wellness. The evening will feature open conversation, time for Q&A, light refreshments and a chance to connect with others. Read More »
Nature Observation Through the Seasons: March Change and Transformation
It can be helpful to look to the natural world in times of hardship or distress. For the earth has experienced many phases, and may hold clues to how we can navigate the natural ups and downs of life. Read More »
Pangea Mediation Opens in Lancaster
Pangea Mediation, LLC, is a new business offering mediation, facilitation and training in communication and conflict resolution. Various types of mediation include family (divorce, co-parenting, etc.), and business/workplace. Conflict coaching, facilitation and training are also offered. Read More »
Pennsylvania’s Regenerative Farmers Cultivate ‘Lifestyles, Not Just Livelihoods’
As American farmers age out—the average age is 57—removing barriers for the next generation of farmers is crucial. Two regenerative farmers shared with Natural Awakenings how their regenerative agriculture methods brought swaths of Pennsylvania farmland back to life, and how they’re supporting future farmers. Read More »
Reflexology Now Available at Aqua Blue Wellness Center
Reflexology may increase relaxation; reduce or eliminate pain; alleviate the effects of stress; revitalize the body’s energy; boost the immune system; improve bodily functions; and help lymphatic flow. Read More »
Reign Products Promote Female Health and Well-Being
Their mission is to raise awareness by informing both teens and women globally who suffer in silence with pain, heavy bleeding, unhealthy menstrual cycles and the potential toxicity of tampon use. Read More »
Springing Forward with Rodale Institute
As we move out of winter and into the abundant months of spring, there are many ways to reconnect ourselves to food, farming and the planet. Read More »
Overweight obese dog needing to go on healthy diet to lose weight
Canine Obesity: When Doggies Need Diets
How to determine the ideal weight for dogs and healthy ways to achieve weight loss through proper nutrition, including fresh organic raw food, diet and exercise. Read More »
Offshore drilling in the Caribbean
Caribbean Offshore Drilling Threatens Florida Beaches
The Bahamas Petroleum Company has begun exploratory oil drilling 150 miles from South Florida despite warnings of the potential for severe or catastrophic impact if a spill occurs. Read More »
Farmer growing organic food through regenerative agriculture
Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming
Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food. Read More »
Jet flying in the sky
Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel
Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient. Read More »
Woman pregnant through natural fertility
Getting Pregnant: Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Fertility
Natural approaches such as healthier diets, supplements, detoxed living, herbs, acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tips for boosting fertility to achieve pregnancy. Read More »
Green smoothie bowl recipe
Green Smoothie Bowl
This healthy green smoothie bowl recipe combines tender, mild shoots along with buckwheat sprouts for a little extra satiety. Read More »
Fertile man kissing belly of pregnant woman
Guys and Infertility
Studies show that for 40 percent of infertile couples, the problem lies in male sperm that is too sparse, slow, damaged or misshapen. Here are natural strategies to improve sperm quality. Read More »
Mount Everest
Hazardous Pollutants Found in Mount Everest Snow
Manmade perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in snow at the top of Mount Everest, posing a risk for trekkers, climbers and residents that drink the water. Read More »
Grieving individual holding dove seeking inner peace and healing for grief
Healing from Grief: Four Ways to Find Peace
How to discover the light side of grief and identify and embrace the invitations that lay within its deep layers to find inner peace and healing. Read More »
Hemp-derived cannabidiol CBD oil
Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research
The latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more. Read More »
Honey bee on plant
Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret
Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees. Read More »
Group of nourished children
Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition
A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains. Read More »
Potted indoor herb garden growing on kitchen counter
Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round
With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round. Read More »
Jeff Tkach
Jeff Tkach on Regenerative Healthcare
Rodale Institute Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach discusses a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare. Read More »
Noodle Soup with Coconut, Sprouts and Shoots recipe
Noodle Soup with Coconut, Sprouts and Shoots
This warming, healthy soup with just the right amount of chili spice is simple to make and full of delicious, curry flavors. Read More »
Athlete rolling leg on foam roller for post-exercise recovery
On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery
Foam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery. Read More »
People riding eco-friendly electric bicycles
Plug and Pedal: The Benefits of Using Electric Bikes
An Earth-friendly alternative for work commutes or pleasurable neighborhood spins is the e-bike, powered by pedaling and an electric motor. Read More »
Fish swimming around coral reef
Saving Coral Reefs Worldwide
The International Coral Reef Initiative has urged governments to take action to save the planet’s remaining coral reefs and their attendant fish populations. Read More »
Sprouted hummus recipe
Sprouted Hummus
This sprouted version of hummus is a tasty twist on the classic Middle Eastern recipe. Read More »
Geothermal plant
The Benefits of Renewable Geothermal Energy
Despite its enormous potential, geothermal energy supplied just 0.4 percent of U.S. electricity in 2019. Read More »
Psychedelic mushrooms containing psilocybin for mental health healing
The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Medicines: Promising Studies on Stress Disorder, Depression and Addiction
Studies show that psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA can help heal trauma, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, addiction and other mental and behavioral conditions. Read More »
Ginger root
Try Ginger to Lower Diabetes Markers
Ginger root can help to decrease levels of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients. Read More »
Person practicing mindfulness for cardiovascular health
Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health
Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers. Read More »
Colored LED lights
Use Colored LED Lights to Relax
Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights. Read More »
Bowls of green tea extract and curcumin
Use Green Tea Extract and Curcumin to Ward Off Oral Cancer
Two natural chemopreventive agents—green tea extract and curcumin—have been shown to significantly reduce oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) biomarkers. Read More »
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