Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS October 2022 Welcome to the October 2022 Issue! Reasons to Celebrate this Month In addition to breast cancer awareness, you might be interested to know there are quite a few other October celebrations in the U.S. Read More » Agapé Juices: Food That Fuels Agapé Juices offers healthy cold pressed juices and healthy food options along with a tranquil environment to relax and enjoy a fresh smoothie with friends. Read More » New Location in Midtown for Quiet Mind Massage & Yoga Studio Ginger Dunaway, owner of Quiet Mind Massage and Yoga in Mobile has opened in a new space to provide restorative massage therapy and private yoga sessions by appointment. Read More » New Research on Learning Difficulties, Brain Imbalance At Mind Performance Center in Foley, Dr. Doug Brown uses a Functional Medicine approach to determine if there’s an underlying cause for a child’s behavior such as hormone imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and other physical problems that can lead to brain imbalance symptoms. Read More » OsteoStrong: The Ultimate Bio-Hack Dr. John Jaquish invented a technology called “spectrum,” which allows OsteoStrong members to safely engage in loading events without any real risk because it’s a controlled movement. Read More » Physical Therapy for Every Need Bishop Physical Therapy, Daphne, AL, provides physical therapy along with natural manual medicine modalities to help people recover from chronic pain, spine disorders and orthopedic problems. Read More » TMAC: The Eco-Friendly Hair Studio TMAC Hair Studio was thoughtfully designed using nature and art to be a relaxing and eco-friendly space. A collection of plants naturally filter and improve the air quality and all-natural cleaning supplies are used in the space with reusable towels. Read More » Fairhope Solar Powered Charging Station Minimizes Carbon Emissions The Alabama Municipal Electric Authority is taking serious steps investing over a million dollars to build a network of solar-powered stations in key Alabama cities like Fairhope where tourists can park and shop while their electric cars are juicing up. Read More » 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 » Beet Chips with Sea Salt and Smoked Paprika Healthy snack recipe for beet chips flavored with sea salt and smoked paprika seasoning. Read More » 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 » Beet Hummus Take your hummus up a notch with this tasty recipe using roasted beets. Read More » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » 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 » Reducing Radiation Risks: Ways to Lessen Electromagnetic Exposure There is strong evidence of a correlation between electromagnetic fields (EMFs) and radiofrequency radiation (RF) exposures and various health conditions. Here are ways to reduce exposure. Read More » 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 » 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 » 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 » The Helpful Nature of Houseplants The human health benefits of having indoor plants, including pet-friendly varietals and maintenance tips. Read More » 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 » 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 » In-Print