An Open Heart

Three times in my life, I’ve felt true bliss, my heart blossoming like a flower from Divine love. The first time was when, after many years of seeking the courage to do so, I called my ex-husband and forgave him. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease a large, 2-to-3-inch-deep casserole or baking dish. Toast bread and cut into cubes. Set aside. Read More »

David Crow: On the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha, among other books, is a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications. Read More »

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

According to the organization’s 2021 State of Mental Health in America Report, suicidal thoughts are increasing among both adults and children, and 9.7 percent of youth is experiencing severe major depression compared to 9.2 percent last year. The highly contagious Delta COVID variant has only exacerbated these mental health challenges. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Spread chopped pistachios on a small plate. Roll goat cheese in pistachios to coat sides and top. Transfer to a serving tray and sprinkle whole pistachios on top and around the cheese. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Cover and simmer for about 40 minutes, or until beans are soft and most of the liquid is absorbed. May be served as a side dish for four people or a vegetarian/vegan entrée for two. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

A healthy brain performs mental processes known as cognition, which is the acquiring of knowledge and understanding by means of thought, experience and the senses. This includes functions and systems such as memory, learning, language, problem solving, decision making, reasoning and intelligence. Read More »

Hello, Goodbye

It’s a season of change here at the magazine as we welcome three new staff members and bid adieu to their predecessors. Read More »

Holistic Health & Wellness Opens In Marietta

The store is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays and from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays. Read More »

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

Diane Stout, a pet parent and retired dog groomer in Paupack, Pennsylvania, knows the impact of this unconditional love, especially through life’s changes. Read More »

Is It Time To Bring Holistic Concerns and Mindfulness to Real Estate?

Research has shown that exposure to common toxins found in carpets, floors, cleaning supplies, lawn care items, as well as food and personal hygiene products may contribute to learning disabilities, according to ADDitude, a resource for families living with ADHD. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

A randomized clinical trial published in the Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology in 2009 was one of the first studies that provided evidence of the effectiveness of mindfulness-based stress reduction treatment of adolescents. Since then, there has been no shortage of research findings proving its benefits. Read More »

Real Good Tea Introduces Functional Beverage Line

These four current flavor offerings are: Rise-Up, Stay Well, Destress and Wind Down. Each beverage contains ingredients that support the target intention. The 12 ounce cans of tea are sold in packs of four, eight, and 12 and range in price from $23.99 to $65.99. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Heart-healthy dancing of all types is known to promote overall physical and mental health. When they are spirit-infused, forms like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini dance offer us the opportunity to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seeds Of Wellness Relocates

The new location is 595 East Crossville Rd #500 in Roswell; its former location was 11940 Alpharetta Hwy #102 in Alpharetta. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until slightly golden. Makes about 2 dozen small cookies. Read More »

Take Our Reader Survey For A Chance To Win $100

The Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation is asking readers to fill out its online readership survey in order to better understand and serve its readership. One randomly selected participant will receive a $100 Visa gift card as a thank-you. Read More »

Teaching Yoga

As yoga editor for Natural Awakenings for the past two years, it has been a deep and profound honor to share what I have learned over a lifetime of study. But at my core, I am first and foremost a yoga teacher, and to me, that has often meant stepping aside and allowing myself to become an instrument for life-force itself to speak to the students before me. Read More »

The Rise and Fall of Holistic Medicine in America: An interview with Guy Gunter, BSC, DC

The U.S. has the highest chronic disease burden and an obesity rate that is two times higher than the average of 11 other high-income nations, according to The Commonwealth Fund. Read More »

Transitions: Welcoming Our New Yoga Editor

This month, I have the privilege of introducing you to my successor, Atlanta’s new Natural Awakenings yoga editor, Mila Burgess. Mila’s path and mine have frequently intersected over the years, and I know her as a person who lives her yoga fully, studies continuously and has a deep well of knowledge and experience to share. Read More »