Taking Proactive Steps Together

Nature beckons us to embrace its beauty as we transition from winter into spring. This month, our focus in Natural Awakenings is on eco-travel and sustainable living, offering insights and tips. Read More »

Earth Day Mobile Bay 2024

Earth Day Mobile Bay is a celebration of the Earth for the people living around this incredibly diverse, beautiful, ecologically rich and fragile Gulf Coast Bay area. The event will be held on Saturday, April 20, 2024, from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. and admission is free for all. Read More »

Empowering Individuals through Business and Corporate Wellness Workshops

Morgan Tyner offers virtual or in-person small business and corporate wellness workshops and sessions along with in-person group sessions at local venues to lead the process that provides her clients safe transformation to feel lighter, more focused and energized. Read More »

Falling In Love with Your Authentic Self

Perhaps we are 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. Mary Beth Svatek, owner of The Energy Model of Therapeutic Change is ready to help. Read More »

Healthy Café and Juicery Offers Clean Eating on the Eastern Shore

Press & Co. offers healthy and delicious dining in a vibrant setting. Located in Daphne, Alabama, it’s a welcoming haven that has an intentional menu filled with nutritious breakfast, lunch, coffee and cold pressed juice options. Read More »

Hope Community Planning Urban Teaching Farm and Kitchen

Hope Community envisions a thriving and interconnected community where all individuals have access to locally sourced healthy foods, employment opportunities and cultural enrichment, which promotes sustainable and resilient living. Read More »

New Home for Wild Magnolia Kombucha

You can find Wild Magnolia Kombucha around the Gulf Coast on various grocers’ shelves and restaurant menus; Saturdays at Palafox Market in Pensacola; every other Sunday at the Mobile Bay Makers Market in Fairhope and a new location at 16965 Teresa Drive in Fairhope. Read More »

Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind

Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities. Read More »

Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times

Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms. Read More »

Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming

Ashley Walsh, founder of Pocono Organics, one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified vegetable farms in North America, emphasizes regenerative organic farming's impact on nutrition and the environment. Read More »

From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices

Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture. Read More »

Organic Egg Frittata

Savor the superior taste and nutrition of organic eggs, supporting regenerative farming practices with every delicious bite. Read More »

Organic Chicken Bone Broth

This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. Read More »

Grass-Fed Beef Liver

Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms. Read More »

Connecting to Sentient Earth

Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments. Read More »

A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions

Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics. Read More »

Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks

Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas. Read More »

Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help

Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million Americans, causing gradual dopamine loss. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once dopamine levels are brought up. Read More »

Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel

Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences. Read More »

Taking Pets on Family Trips: Holistic Tips for Stress-Free Traveling

Travel can stress pets, causing anxiety symptoms like barking, pacing, and aggression. Understanding their perspective and providing comfort during journeys fosters a harmonious bond. Read More »

Treating Diabetes With Healthy Food and Exercise

Daniel J. Cox's innovative Type-2 diabetes management approach, funded by NIH, prioritizes education on diet and exercise over weight loss or medication. Read More »

County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis

San Mateo County, near San Francisco, declares loneliness a public health crisis, future efforts may include infrastructure investments, social media campaigns, and mental health funding. Read More »

Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness

A JAMA Psychiatry study shows mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an effective treatment option for anxiety disorders, which holds promise for managing anxiety symptoms. Read More »

New Way to Diagnose Autism

Yale scientists linked two neurodevelopmental abnormalities to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which could aid diagnosis and identify potential treatments. Read More »

10 Takeaways From World Economic Forum

The World Economic Forum met in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting focused on the importance and driving principals of trust. Read More »

Sea of Methane Endangers Planet

Research in Svalbard unveils vast methane reserves. Thawing permafrost could unleash it, triggering warming feedback loops. Read More »

In Vitro Fertilization May Save Nearly Extinct Rhino

Scientists at the BioRescue project have announced a breakthrough in embryo transfer that could save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. Read More »

Hearing a Solar Eclipse

Millions will witness a total solar eclipse from Texas to Maine on April 8. Harvard's LightSound lets visually impaired people experience it through sound. Read More »

Heal Our World Checklist

Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future. Read More »