October 2022 - Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

October 2022

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In the October Issue: The Power of Befriending Your True Self; Sustainable Tucson; Sustainable Sanctuaries; Environmental and Health Impact of Tucson’s 5G Cell Tower Deployment; Beauty Has No Expiration; The Joy of Movement; Fall Beets; Plus Much More...

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October 2022 Letter From Publisher

This month, we’re highlighting the “Healthy Planet” portion of the Natural Awakenings motto. Read More »

Ayahuasca Preparation and Integration Program

Sarai Darbandi, MSW, LCSW, a Licensed Therapist and Trauma Informed Ayahuasca Preparation Coach, is offering a unique program Read More »

Carla Echavarri

Gain Clarity with Colibri Holistic Coaching

In Buddhist tradition, there are seven factors of awakening. Read More »

How Does Hypnosis Work?

Has your mind ever drifted away while driving and you missed your turn or arrived at your destination without remembering the drive there? Read More »

Nori Muller Hypnosis Now Accepting Clients

Nori Muller is a certified hypnotist who helps people free themselves from a variety of issues using a cutting-edge method called Rapid Transformational Therapy Read More »

Preview the Benefits of StretchMed at Free Open House Event

Stretching keeps the muscles flexible, strong and healthy, and we need that flexibility to maintain a range of motion in the joints. Read More »

Register for U.S. Pain Foundation’s Chronic Pain Support Group Leaders Training

Build your practice by registering for U.S. Pain Foundation’s chronic pain support group leaders training and receive Making the Invisible Visible: Chronic Pain Manual for Health Care Providers Read More »

Relax the Body with Thai Massage

Thai massage is an active form of massage using gentle pressure and dynamic stretching to relax the whole body. Read More »

The Balance of Yin Yoga

Let’s talk about a balanced yoga practice. This starts with acknowledging the different energies in the body: yin and yang. Read More »

Total Breast Health

Women are encouraged to get a mammogram so they can find any presence of breast cancer as early as possible. Read More »

World-Renowned Tai Chi Master and Daoist Monk Brings Global Revolution to Tucson

Recent Tucson transplant Monk Yun Rou (meaning Soft Cloud) brings a unique opportunity to reduce stress, strengthen immunity and improve longevity Read More »

YWCA of Southern Arizona Joins & Expands the Tucson 2030 District

The YWCA of Southern Arizona has joined the Tucson 2030 District (T2030D) as a partner in the district’s mission to create a healthy community and mitigate climate change Read More »

Michelle Beaumont-Owens

Beauty Has No Expiration: Tucson Photographer Celebrates Women Over 50

Michelle Beaumont-Owens has always had a flair for photography. Despite her innate talent, she didn’t pursue a career as a professional photographer until she turned 50. Read More »

Environmental and Health Impact of Tucson’s 5G Cell Tower Deployment

Tucson’s 5G cell tower deployment began in 2018 with one single tower in Menlo Park. Read More »

Sustainable Tucson: Putting Sustainability at the Heart of Our Community

Sustainable Tucson is a nonprofit volunteer organization founded in 2006. Read More »

The Power of Befriending Your True Self

We spend so much time trying to figure out how to do life. We read books, we search for answers, we wish for certainty. Read More »

Local Voices: Nathan Conlee of Winterhaven Health Center

How does our health help a healthy planet? Read More »

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A Happy Halloween for Pets: Nine Ways to Keep a Dog or Cat Safe

Potential hazards to avoid and precautions to take to ensure pet dogs and cats stay healthy, happy and safe during Halloween celebrations. Read More »

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Beet Chips with Sea Salt and Smoked Paprika

Healthy snack recipe for beet chips flavored with sea salt and smoked paprika seasoning. Read More »

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Beet, Greens and Goat Cheese Linguine

This heart-healthy recipe adds beets, greens and goat cheese to make a flavorful linguine pasta dish. Read More »

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Beet Hummus

Take your hummus up a notch with this tasty recipe using roasted beets. Read More »

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Conservative Dentistry: Why Less Is More in Tooth Repair

Determining whether conservative, biological or biomimetic dentistry is the best option for both our teeth and the rest of our bodies. Read More »

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Cordyceps Sinensis Enhances Performance in Distance Runners

A study finds that Cordyceps sinensis, a Himalayan fungus used in Traditional Chinese Medicine, can significantly lower heart rates and improve aerobic performance. Read More »

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Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein

Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water. Read More »

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Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats

Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are an easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable, packed with nutrition. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them. Read More »

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Global Network of Artists Addresses Climate Change

The World Weather Network is an international coalition of 28 arts organizations that believe artists and writers should be a larger part of the dialogue surrounding climate change. Read More »

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Green Schoolyards: Concrete Jungles Become Natural Playgrounds

Asphalt-paved schoolyards enclosed by chain-link fencing are being transformed into green play-learn spaces, designed for and by students and the community. Read More »

International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals

Large mammals are important ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon, and scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild. Read More »

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Inviting in the Wild

Having an indoor space touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off on stressful days. Here are ways to bring the outdoors in, helping to create a natural sanctuary. Read More »

Plate of kale salad with beets, walnuts and goat cheese

Kale and Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette

Recipe for kale salad with beets, walnuts and goat cheese served with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Read More »

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Malignant Melanoma Linked to Seafood Consumption

Eating higher amounts of fish, specifically tuna and non-fried fish, appears to increase the risk of malignant melanoma. Read More »

Seven monarch butterflies

Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered

The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species includes the migratory monarch butterfly. Read More »

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Nadine Clopton on Advancing Regenerative Organic Agriculture to Health Care

As the vice president of the Global NGO Executive Committee and program manager with the Rodale Institute, Nadine Clopton is combining her loves of health, advocacy and the ecosystem. Read More »

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Probiotic May Increase Skin Moisture

A probiotic supplement can significantly increase skin water content and reduce transepidermal water loss in the face, particularly for seniors and those with the driest skin. Read More »

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Save the Sequoias

With almost 20 percent of sequoias destroyed by wildfire in the last two years, the U.S. Forest Service is speeding efforts to protect the giant ancient trees. Read More »

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Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk

Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent. Read More »

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Sustainable Sanctuaries: Supporting Human and Planetary Health at Home

How to incorporate elements that preserve and promote the health of humans and the planet when upgrading, remodeling building or buying new houses. Read More »

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The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

The human health benefits of having indoor plants, including pet-friendly varietals and maintenance tips. Read More »

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The Joy of Movement: Dancing Boosts Our Health and Happiness

By all accounts, dancing gives us a step toward better health, but equally as noteworthy is its potential to bring more fun into our lives. Read More »

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Viewing Art Online Improves Well-Being

A study finds that viewing art online can encourage positive states like serenity, happiness and stimulation, while also lowering negative states like fear, anger, anxiety and loneliness. Read More »

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