Tag: July 2021 | Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

July 2021

Letter From Publisher July 2021

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Erica Mills

This issue of Natural Awakenings has such fresh, bright, healthy vibes. From the refreshing cover image to the bright, colorful articles on eating well, facilitating your creativity and cultivating enduring vitality, I hope these pages evoke a joyful curiosity in you.

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Vitality Part I: The V in Positive Psychology

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Ann C. Reeves

In this series, we’ll hear from Ann C. Reeves about aspects of Positive Psychology. This month, she continues with part 1 of “V” of the Positive Psychology acronym, PERMA-V.

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Organic and Natural Mattresses: Why Better Materials Means Better Sleep

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

Simply put, an organic or natural mattress is a healthier alternative to traditional mattresses. By eliminating all of the chemicals that are often contained in other mattresses, natural mattresses create a safer, healthier sleep environment.

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Eating Right for Our Dosha: An Ayurvedic Perspective

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Neha Kaushik

In the ancient healing medicine system of Ayurveda, our body constitution (dosha) is based on the five elements—earth, water, fire, space and air. These elements combine to form three doshas—Vata, Pitta, Kapha—which are present in each person in unique combinations.

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Anti-Aging Skin Care: Hilda Demirjian Shares Green Apple ‘Fountain of Youth’

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

When Hilda Demirjian moved to the U.S. 37 years ago, she was surprised to learn that many Americans regularly tanned as a beauty and wellness practice. Having grown up in the Persian culture, where healthy skin was prized and going to hammams (spas) with her mother and grandmother was a weekly routine, Demirjian found the idea of purposely subjecting the skin to sun damage shocking. She was determined to teach people to love their skin.

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Sedona Art: Facilitating Creativity and Connection in Ridgefield

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Michelle Bense

During a year that held so much isolation and anxiety, Marge Courtney, owner of Touch of Sedona, built upon her legacy of bringing community together by opening an artistic haven next door: Sedona Art.

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Semaglutide: A Peptide for Weight Loss

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM ● By Henry Sobo

Semaglutide, a peptide which had originally been studied to help diabetics lose weight, is now being used to help those without diabetes lose weight as well.

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Breast Pump Recycling

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

Wondering what to do with an old breast pump? Contact a local electronics waste recycling facility to check if they will accept breast pumps. Remove batteries before sending it to an e-waste facility and recycle batteries separately.

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Upcoming Courses and Certification Programs at Angel Cooperative

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

The Angel Cooperative and The Angel Wing, a unique metaphysical and lifestyle boutique and spiritual center in Ridgefield, will be hosting several upcoming workshops and certifications, including courses in Reiki, Integrated Energy Therapy, Munay-Ki and more.

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Healthy Food and Beverage Zones Featured at Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

The 10th Annual Health Wellness & Lifestyle Expo 2021, with special thanks to Stamford Health, Exclusive Healthcare Partner, returns to beautiful Harbor Point in Stamford, September 11 and 12, from 11am to 5pm.

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Ease Anxiety through Mindfulness Online

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

In an effort to ease the mental health challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, and to reach community members in the safety of their homes, the Community Mindfulness Project (CMP) shifted their in-person mindfulness programming to online and call-in options.

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Subconscious Transformation with Universal Intelligence

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

At Universal Intelligence, LLC, Althea works with the subconscious mind and the power it has. As a Registered State of Connecticut Hypnotist and Credentialed Professional Coach, Althea uses many modalities to accomplish clients’ goals and help them get to the way they want to feel.

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8th New Age & Craft Expo in November

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

The New Age & Craft Expo, which will be held November 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Windham in Southbury

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Passport to Health & Wellness Expo Features Holistic Community

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

The Passport to Health & Wellness Expo will be held July 18, from 10am to 4pm, at The Bristol DoubleTree by Hilton

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Get Back in Tune with AmpCoil

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

The AmpCoil system is a cutting-edge, intelligently designed wellness tool that supports physical, emotional and mental well-being. The AmpCoil utilizes sound frequencies delivered through a pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) to help our cells entrain to their natural frequency.

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End Of Life Doulas Help Leave a Legacy

Jun 30, 2021 01:00PM

Joan Law, owner of Feng Shui Joan’s Way in Stratford, is proud to announce that she has earned a Proficiency Badge from the National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA).

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