Elevating Relationships with Love and Life with Joy

As November temperatures drop, bringing crisp mornings and clear skies, the season invites a spirit of gratitude and we happily celebrate yet another year of publishing … we’re so thankful for all of you! Read More »

Unique Women's Steam Lounge Open at Nature's Intuition

Nature's Intuition has opened a new Yoni Steam Lounge as well as a Pleasure Boutique. Upcoming workshops include a Goddess Gathering and a Sensual Intuitive Movement Workshop. Read More »

New Group Coaching Program at Ampersand

Laural Miller-Kipp holds an MBA from Alvernia University and has held executive leadership roles in the profit and nonprofit sectors. She conducts mentoring, consulting, training and facilitation in teaching leaders and organizations how to lead, develop culture and create employee empowerment. Read More »

Celebrate the Season at Waldorf

Susquehanna Waldorf School will hold their annual Winter Faire from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 5, 2021, in conjunction with the Marietta Candlelight Tour. Read More »

Color Light Therapy Inspires Healing

Deb Gallagher, a registered nurse and owner of Restore Your Energy, integrates color light therapy into her energy medicine work with clients. Using color, Gallagher directs a penlight onto various acupuncture points while observing her clients’ positive reactions and sense of ease. Read More »

Give the Gift of Massage

Link Chiropractic Clinic is offering an $20 gift card for massage free with the purchase of a $60 gift card from November 1 through December 31, 2021. Read More »

Inner Peace Expo Brings Family Fun

This event features lectures throughout the weekend, as well as mini-sessions and information offered by holistic health practitioners of reflexology, aromatherapy, chiropractic, massage therapy and reiki, as well as intuitive readers and others. Read More »

Kick Off Holiday Shopping at Inshanti

Inshanti Pure Essential Oils will hold their annual Holiday Open House —Ho Ho Ho Down—from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., December 3 and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., December 4, 2021. Guests can get their holiday shopping started with handcrafted and unique gifts and even set up a private shopping experience on December 2, 2021. Read More »

New Eco-Friendly Line at Mattress 1st

Local, family-owned Mattress 1st by Interiors Home, with locations in Lancaster and Camp Hill, helps their guests find the perfect mattress to address their unique sleep needs. Read More »

New Tech Boosts Athletic Recovery Time

A Therapeutic Effect will host a Hyperice demonstration from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m., November 13, 2021, for novice to elite athletes, fitness fanatics and weekend warriors seeking to recover faster or enhance athletic performance. Read More »

Online Classes to Stimulate Creativity

Each of these classes is designed to bring new skills and ideas to help professionals and encourage a feeling of connectedness with peers and colleagues. Four of the classes offer continuing education and psychodrama credits. Read More »

Providing Compassionate Grief Support

It can be difficult to know what to say or do to support a bereaved friend, relative, co-worker or peer. Local bereavement counselors share ways to provide nurturing support for those that have lost a loved one. Read More »

Shop Local this Holiday Season

This holiday season, be inspired to meet the growers and makers in your community, shop local, and give gifts that are not only delicious and crafted with love, but also support our local economy. Read More »

Southern Market Gets an Upgrade

Lancaster City’s restored iconic Southern Market, built as a farmers' market in 1888, will debut nonprofit ASSETS' new office and a modern, world-class food hall featuring regional and international cuisine from 10 up-and-coming local, diverse chefs—who'll be supported by ASSETS—in January 2022. Read More »

Reader Feedback Helps Us Grow

The Natural Awakenings online national readership survey allows us to better serve readers. Your participation takes just five minutes. Read More »

Women Sharing Online

The Kula Kamala Foundation, in Alsace, will conduct an online Women’s Circle at 7 p.m., November 17, 2021, via Zoom. This sacred safe circle allows women to come together, talk, listen and explore topics that matter most as daughters, mothers and sisters. Read More »

10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens

These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More »

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More »

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More »

Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »

The Healing Power of a Hug

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »