November 2023: Natural Awakenings Tucson Edition

November 2023

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In this issue: Honoring Your Wildness; Holiday Workouts: Tips for Staying Motivated; Green Sustainable Building Practices: Creating Healthy, Eco-Friendly Spaces; Hold the Plastic, Please; Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier; The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff; Alexandria Winslow: The Art of Connection; Plus Much More...

November 2023 Letter From Publisher

At Natural Awakenings, we’re always up for discussions of green living—and especially so in this month’s Eco-Living edition. Read More »

Jonathan Schecter

Discover the Power of Transformation with Every Breath

Jonathan Schecter, of Blue Magic Alchemy, is currently accepting new clients for breathwork journeys Read More »

Intuitive Astrology with Candace Meils

Now offering her services in the Tucson community Read More »

Relaxation Video COSMIC FIRE Warms the Soul

COSMIC FIRE, an award-winning relaxation video, will warm your soul with a visual and musical journey into fire. Read More »

Victoria Gonzalez

VG Wellness Covers Six Areas of Well-Being

Discover the ultimate personalized wellness experience at VG Wellness Center in Tucson. Read More »

Volunteer with Community Gardens of Tucson

The Community Gardens of Tucson invites the Tucson community to volunteer opportunities most Saturday mornings Read More »

Write to Heal with Kim Green

As an award-winning author and writing coach, Kim Green and her business Blank Page Consulting have always emphasized the power of self-expression Read More »

Aurora Juliana Ariel

Age-Reversing and Regeneration Retreat in Mexico

An advanced age-reversing healing and quantum regeneration retreat with pioneering doctor in psychology and holistic health Aurora Juliana Ariel Read More »

Nutrition for Balancing Women’s Hormones

Nutrition plays a pivotal role in supporting women’s hormones. Read More »

New Statewide Solar Policy Could Reshape Arizona’s Energy Future

In October, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) held a meeting to discuss the value of solar. Read More »

Photo from Narbo Via History Museum, Narbonne France

SENERGY360: Pioneering the Green, Non-Toxic Future of Building

SENERGY360 is a licensed construction firm and triple-certified Building Biologist on a mission to build a greener, non-toxic future today Read More »

Alexandria Winslow: The Art of Connection

Art is like music in that we all have to make our own tune. Alexandria Winslow is not a Tucson native, and yet when she moved here in 1982... Read More »

Green Sustainable Building Practices: Creating Healthy, Eco-Friendly Spaces

In the world of construction, a new paradigm is emerging—one that goes beyond the commonly understood “green” building practices. Read More »

Hold the Plastic, Please

Plastic has transformed our daily existence Read More »

Honoring Your Wildness

The other day I saw somebody’s Facebook post about swimming with humpback whales “every day this week,” Read More »

Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health

Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health

Muscle loss can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, leading to decreased mobility and strength. Read More »

Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance

Air pollution is not only harmful to human health, but it can also contribute to antibiotic resistance. Read More »

A Pebble of Kindness

A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond

From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More »

Causes of Long COVID

Causes of Long COVID

For the 28 percent of patients that had or have long COVID, the initial infection was just the beginning of an extended and confusing journey of illness. Read More »

Creamy Leek Polenta

Creamy Leek Polenta

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction

Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction

According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world's oceans are being stripped of sand at a massive rate, with more than 6 billion tons extracted annually. Read More »

Exploring COVID Immunity

Exploring COVID Immunity

Scientists from around the world are looking at those lucky people that never tested positive for COVID-19 or were asymptomatic despite repeated exposure to the virus. Read More »

Fall Farro Bake

Fall Farro Bake

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels

G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels

The G20 announcement has sparked discussions on the feasibility and implications of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Read More »

Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream

Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym

Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment. Read More »

Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce

Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill

Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill

Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives. Read More »

Lung Maintenance 101

Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier

Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. Read More »

Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons

Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

ORGANIC SPARKLING LEMONADE

Organic Sparkling Lemonade

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Plant-Forward Holidays

Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave

A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More »

Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys

Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys

According to a paper published in Nature, researchers have made significant strides in the development of an artificial kidney. Read More »

Responsible Pet Adoption

Responsible Pet Adoption: Guarantee a Forever Home for a Furry Friend

The idea of bringing a new pet home conjures up images of endless cuddles and joyful frolicking, but there are crucial responsibilities to consider, too. Read More »

Restoring Near-Extinct-Chocolate

Restoring Near-Extinct Chocolate

Ecuador's Nacional cacao bean was a world-renowned delicacy until a blight and witches’ broom disease eradicated most trees in the early 1900s. Read More »

Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream

Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts

Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices

Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More »

Joys of Minimalism

The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff

Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space. Read More »

The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony

The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development

Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body. Read More »

Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics

Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics

Researchers have been exploring sustainable alternatives for electronic materials due to the increasing generation of electronic waste. Read More »

Vegetable Pot Pie

Vegetable Pot Pie

Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »

Vitamins May Improve Memory

Vitamins May Improve Memory

Taking multivitamin supplements may improve memory in older adults, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More »

Holiday Workouts

Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated

The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season. Read More »

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