Letter From Publisher November 2021

Though not everyone’s favorite subject, death is part of all of our lives. It is something that we often put off talking about regarding ourselves and others, but it can actually be very beneficial and healing to have those hard discussions. Read More »

13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop

Santa and his live reindeer are returning to Greenwich for the 13th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop presented by Jenny Allen/Compass Real Estate, “the North Pole on North Street”, at Sam Bridge Nursery & Greenhouses, from November 26 to December 24. Read More »

2022 Natural Living Directory Coming in March

Natural Awakenings Magazine will present the 2022 Natural Living Directory this March. This special edition will be distributed throughout Fairfield County and Southern Litchfield County in March and will be kept and referenced all year by our 40,000+ readers. Read More »

Academy For Soul Healing Module III Starts Soon

The Academy For Soul Healing’s Expanded Year of Healing continues with Module III, which begins with the January 8 and 9 session. Read More »

Announcing the Archangel Experience and CD Release Party

nternationally recognized composer and crystal/sound healer, Bradford W. Tilden, announces the official release of his fifth album, Archangel Meditations Part 1. This channeled composition is comprised of two tracks that connect with Archangel Michael and Archangel Uriel. Read More »

Awaken Fair Returns to Tarrytown In-Person

The Awaken Wellness Fair, a major expo focused on green living and body-mind-spirit wellness, will return to Tarrytown on November 21. Read More »

Calming Crow Natural Healing Offers One-on-One Sessions in Terryville

Amanda Hynes at Calming Crow Natural Healing, located in Terryville, is a Reiki Master, Natural Healer and Empath. Her sessions focus on Reiki, crystal healing, chakra balancing (with pendulum work), guided meditation and distance healing. Read More »

Ensuring More Positive End-of-Life Experiences

Have you talked about death with your loved ones? It’s not a comfortable topic, so many people avoid even thinking about it until they’re seriously ill. Read More »

Festival of Trees Brings Hope to Families Facing Cancer

Join Danbury’s premiere holiday event, the Ann’s Place Festival of Trees, from November 19 to 21. Back again live at the Summit at Danbury Read More »

Grief and After Death Communications

As anyone who has lost a loved one knows, grieving can be extremely painful. Traditional grief therapy maintains that it is healthy for mourners to break their relationship with the belated in order to emotionally detach from grief. Read More »

Guided Meditation and Energy Healing at Salt Cave of Darien

Relax and rejuvenate with the natural healing therapy of Himalayan salt and guided meditation/energy healing with a practical twist, led by certified Reiki Master Practitioner and Wellness Coach, Diane Nicosia, on November 4, from 6:30 to 7:45pm, at Salt Cave of Darien. Read More »

Hilda Demirjian Trains Med Spa Hopefuls

Medical spas, which combine aesthetic laser treatments and day spa services, can be highly lucrative for those who understand the industry, says Hilda Demirjian, owner of Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center, in White Plains. Read More »

Holistic Benefit Features Holistic Community Vendors

A Benefit Holistic Health Fair will be held November 14, from noon to 4pm, at the VFW Hall in Plainville, as a fundraiser for the Plainville Food Pantry. Read More »

Pet Supply Store Opens in Washington Depot

After being weekenders to Litchfield County for 28 years, and moving to town permanently this year, Electa Varnish saw a need for a dog supply business in the neighborhood. Varnish opened Depot Dog, a boutique store at 11 Titus Road, in Washington Depot, with a mission of pet wellness. Read More »

Rewilding Autumn Retreat for Women

Reconnect with the innate wisdom of the lineages of women who walked before us while creating, sharing, exploring and revitalizing in sacred sisterhood. Join host Dr. Kristy M. Vanacore at the Rewilding Autumn Retreat Read More »

Salt Cave of Darien Celebrates Fourth Anniversary

The Salt Cave of Darien is celebrating four years of bringing healing and well-being to Darien. The cave offers guests the benefits of salt therapy, or halotherapy, which can be helpful to the respiratory system and aid in relaxation. Read More »

The Toll of Stress on Our Cognitive Health and What We Can Do About It

Unable to remember simple tasks, focus, sleep and having feelings of anxiety or depression? Stress will do that to us. There is a scientific reason why. Stress has a greater impact on the brain than most realize. Read More »

When You Were Born

Barbara “Bobbi” Soares wrote this poem during the beginning of the pandemic, in April of 2020. She is a certified sound healing coach and vocal yoga practitioner in New Milford. Read More »

10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens

These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More »

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More »

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More »

Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »

The Healing Power of a Hug

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »