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Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

November 2023 Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

In this issue: Connecting Mental Health and Nutrition; How Nature Teaches Us How to Live; Eco Living and the Revival of Walking: Steps Toward a Healthier Planet and You; The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff; Sustainable Celebrations: Create A Healthy Holiday Home; Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier; Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave; Responsible Pet Adoption: Guarantee a Forever Home for a Furry Friend; Plus Much More...
Erica Mills
November 2023 Letter From Publisher
As the holiday season approaches, I find myself reflecting on the past year, cherishing the moments with family and friends, and embracing the warmth of my home. Read More »
Celebrate the Season While Giving Back at Festival of Trees Benefiting Ann’s Place
Join the 21st annual Festival of Trees to benefit Ann’s Place, live from November 17 to 19 at The Summit in Danbury Read More »
Discover Joy and Empowerment at ‘Presence the Retreat’
Do you often find yourself caught in the endless cycle of healing, making it challenging to be truly present in the here and now? Read More »
Get Ready for Bi-Annual Spring Benefit Expo
The New England 12th Bi-Annual Spring Benefit Expo will be held on May 5, 2024. Read More »
Hilda Demirjian Before and After Treatment
Laser Hair Regrowth Treatment at Hilda Demirjian Laser and Skin Care Center
Now that winter is upon us, it is an ideal time to reflect on the UVA and UVB rays that have undoubtedly affected our skin—from scalp to toes—during the summer. Read More »
15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop
Santa and his three live reindeer return to Greenwich for the 15th Annual Greenwich Reindeer Festival & Santa’s Workshop Read More »
Keep Your Immune System Healthy This Winter
With winter just around the corner, there’s no better time to fortify the immune system than now. According to Joseph V. Cassarino, founder of Best Immune Support Read More »
Connecting Mental Health and Nutrition
Mental health and illness can have a significant impact on nutritional status, leading to deficiencies or imbalances in vitamins, minerals, herbs, proteins, carbohydrates and fats. Read More »
Eco Living and the Revival of Walking: Steps Toward a Healthier Planet and You
Walking, humanity’s timeless mode of transport, has dramatically dwindled due to swift urbanization and technological progress. Read More »
How Nature Teaches Us How to Live
Earth is a powerful energetic being where we live, thrive and create. Read More »
A Pebble of Kindness
A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond
From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More »
Creamy Leek Polenta
Creamy Leek Polenta
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Fall Farro Bake
Fall Farro Bake
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream
Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Green Fitness
Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym
Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment. Read More »
Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce
Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill
Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill
Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives. Read More »
Lung Maintenance 101
Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier
Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. Read More »
Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons
Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
ORGANIC SPARKLING LEMONADE
Organic Sparkling Lemonade
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Plant-Forward Holidays
Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave
A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More »
Responsible Pet Adoption
Responsible Pet Adoption: Guarantee a Forever Home for a Furry Friend
The idea of bringing a new pet home conjures up images of endless cuddles and joyful frolicking, but there are crucial responsibilities to consider, too. Read More »
Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream
Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts
Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Sam Stedman
Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices
Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More »
Joys of Minimalism
The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff
Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space. Read More »
The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony
The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development
Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body. Read More »
Vegetable Pot Pie
Vegetable Pot Pie
Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More »
Holiday Workouts
Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated
The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season. Read More »
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