Natural Awakenings Gulf Coast AL/MS March 2024 Welcome to the March 2024 Issue! Empowering Ourselves to Prioritize Health and Wellness I invite you to join me in embracing a profound truth: health is our most precious asset and it is within our power to safeguard and nurture it. Read More » Falling In Love with Your Authentic Self Sadly, many people grow up without ever knowing themselves. Perhaps they were trained from birth to be a chameleon, to please the crowd or the adults in their lives never realized their children had hidden their own attributes buckling under peer pressure. Read More » Floating Manipulative Therapy for Spine Disorders Dr. Mary Sabal, DC, RN, of Foley’s A Better Way Health Food Store where she offers chiropractic and acupuncture has added a highly effective treatment for spine disorders and neuropathy. Read More » Functional Medicine Approach to Colon Health: Simplified Steps to Repair and Restore the Gut In addition to dramatically improving overall health, Vincent Pedre, M.D.'s protocol incorporates science-backed lifestyle modifications that have been shown to optimize gut health and reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer. Read More » God’s Gift: The Human Body The body is the medium through which we experience reality and through which the rest of reality benefits from us. It is also the medium through which God interacts with us and works in His world. Read More » Immune Boosting Herbs at Fairhope and Virginia’s Health Food Stores From antioxidants to antiviral and antibacterial properties, various herbs offer a natural and holistic approach to supporting health. Read More » Open House Reception at Sacred Fire Wellness Sacred Fire Wellness Studio, a Foley Reiki practice for mind body and spiritual healing, is holding an open reception on Saturday, March 30, 2024, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Read More » Thank You from the Team at The New You Miracle Band The team at The New You Miracle Band (TNYMB), Kim, Leah and Jeff, would like to express gratitude to everyone who has supported the business and the local health food stores. Read More » Winter Detox with Raw Organic Cold Pressed Juices from Fairhope Juice Company By choosing all natural, organic foods to support detoxing, the body is nourished from the inside out. Read More » Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables Multiple studies report that an active lifestyle offers mental and physical benefits, as well as a longer healthspan. Read More » Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table Trends are shifting away from fad diets to more balanced eating, as people across generations are focused on living healthier well into their golden years. Read More » Jeffrey Smith: Preserving the Nature of Nature Jeffery Smith's aim is to protect the integrity of microbiomes that positively contribute to human health, regenerative agriculture and environmental conservation. Read More » Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments. Read More » Turmeric Eggs From the book: The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease Read More » Nourishing Herbal Infusion This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. Read More » Soothing Support Tea This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. Read More » Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline We are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being. Read More » Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. Read More » Snakes as Pets: Fostering a Unique and Rewarding Relationship Contrary to popular belief, snakes make excellent pets, providing the opportunity to connect with one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Read More » Healthy Plant-Based Diets Reduce Diabetes Risk The consumption of a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 24 percent as compared to those following an unhealthy plant-based diet. Read More » Championing Opioid-Free Pain Management The state of Minnesota has created a website to identify and promote evidence-based, non-opioid and non-pharmacological options that use complementary and integrative methods. Read More » Toxins and Colorectal Cancer Evaluating the relationship between environmental toxins and colorectal cancer (CRC), the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Read More » Complementary Treatments for Kids With Irritable Bowel Syndrome A paper published in the journal Nutrients evaluated studies regarding the effect of herbal remedies and spices in youngsters with this painful disorder. Read More » Storing Renewable Energy in Hot Rocks California-based Antora Energy is investigating ways to store energy inside insulated boxes of extremely hot rocks. Read More » Self-Pollinating Wildflowers Worry Scientists Flowering plants depend on the declining global insect population which includes pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and wasps. Read More » Adding Sails to Ships to Save Money and the Planet Maritime shipping industry leaders are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money including the addition of specialized sails to cargo ships. Read More » Mount Everest Is Melting While glaciers worldwide are melting, ice loss across the Himalayas has been especially rapid due to a rise in temperatures. Read More » Wind Energy Project Threatens Endangered Bird A renewable-energy project in the Brazilian state of Bahia is threatening the Lear’s Macaw which has been brought back from extinction in the past but is still considered endangered. Read More » Forest Stewardship Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands. Read More » In-Print