Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic - February 2018 Read the February 2018 edition of Natural Awakenings Fairfield/Housatonic. Cosmic Rhythms 2018: A Year of Transition The planets are continuously moving around us; these ever-changing energies are capable of influencing our moods. Knowledge is power and kno... Read More » Making Them Sick?: How We Impact Our Pets’ Well-Being How often do we see pet owners and their pets sharing the same illness and behaviors? Why is that? Is it coincidental genetic disposition, l... Read More » Sleep Peacefully : by Eliminating Allergens in the Bedroom Chemicals are everywhere and can be difficult to avoid, but when it comes to creating a toxin-free environment in the home, the bedroom is a... Read More » Sustainability Efforts Take Root in Connecticut: Events Aim to Inspire and Showcase Best Practices The increasing number of conferences focused on organic, holistic, farming, gardening, natural living and healthy food topics is proof of Co... Read More » 2018 is the Year of the 11 Portal: A Numerological Look at the Year Ahead The essence of 2018 numerology is that it is the global year of the Master 11 with 2+0+1+8 =11. According to 2018 numerology, this glob... Read More » Manage the Mind During Chronic Illness Nearly half of all adults in the U.S. experience—a staggering 112 million—suffer from chronic illness, according to a 2012 survey. All illne... Read More » Ask for Help It is a common stereotype that women refuse to seek help. However, the truth is that finding it hard to ask for help is not just a challenge... Read More » The Art of Gentleness: Be Gentle with This Life and It Will Be Gentle with You There is a rhythm within us that is in harmony with nature. When we listen to it—and honor it—we are at peace with ourselves and this life. ... Read More » I Love You, Self: What We Need is Within, not Without When we look up natural stress relief, the suggestions are usually to take a bath, go for a walk, meditate or care for ourselves. There is i... Read More » Moving from Anxiety to Peace: The Ultimate Guide to Calm a Stressful Mind Even before our day begins, our sleepy minds may be flooded with worrisome, negative thoughts, causing us to respond to daily life with feel... Read More » Stress is a Choice: Choose Wisely to Increase Positive Life Experience “It is not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it. ~ Hans Selye, author of the Stress of Life If we are overly stressed and anxi... Read More » Hardwired for Passionate Change: Roseann Capanna-Hodge & Associates Offers Intensive Brain-Based Therapies for Better Mental Health While the causes are a subject of widespread debate, our country is experiencing a mental health crisis of sobering proportions. Affecting p... Read More » Regenerative Medicine with Adult Stem Cells Stem cells are found throughout the body and play a crucial role in health and recovery from injury. They are our own built-in repair system... Read More » 2018 Natural Living Directory - Letter From Publisher This is the thirteenth year that Natural Awakenings has been serving the many communities of western Connecticut. Over the years, we have fo... Read More » In-Print