Effortless Skincare Guide for Men

Sponsored Content Natural and effective grooming reflects the image a man has of himself and how he projects himself out into the world. Read More »

In This Issue: May 2021

Sustainable Beauty, Massage & Body Work, Homeopathic First- Aid, Eco- Friendly Fashion and Much More! Read More »

DIY Natural Facial Toner

The use of toner is an often-overlooked step in one’s skincare routine. Toner helps to thoroughly cleanse the skin and promote a healthy appearance. Read More »

The Wait for Double G: A Tribute to Mom

I will find you in the air, I will feel you in the ocean, I will bicycle thousands of miles for you, I will look to the birds and seek your merry eyes, I will constantly find the signs that we discussed . Read More »

The Value of Technology Breaks

During lunch in high school, it often felt as if I were one of the only people fully present. Most other students were captivated by their phones and whatever memes, snapchats or social media posts were trending that day. Read More »

Inching My Way Forward

Once again, as I stare at a blank page, my thoughts begin to race. The questions that form my personal yardstick float up into my mind like a Magic 8-ball. Read More »

Artificial Intelligence Joins Fight Against Marine Litter

MARLIT, an open-access web app based on a deep-learning artificial intelligence algorithm, will promote the detection and measurement of floating plastics in the sea. Read More »

Avoid Coffee When Pregnant to Safeguard Brain Development

A mother’s coffee drinking during pregnancy can change important pathways in an infant’s developing brain, raising the risk of behavioral issues, attention difficulty and hyperactivity. Read More »

Baby Bites: Healthy Homemade Food for Tiny Tummies

Save money and control what goes into little tummies with these tips for introducing and feeding healthy homemade baby foods. Read More »

Baby Blueberry Smoothie

This 5 ingredient recipe for homemade baby blueberry smoothies is the perfect way to get little ones started with solid foods. Read More »

Baby Superfood Purée

Make simple, healthy, homemade baby food purée with these superfood ingredients. Read More »

Climate Change Makes Pollen Season Worse for Allergy Sufferers

A study found that pollen seasons have been getting longer and more intense over the last 30 years with an increase in mean annual temperatures being the strongest driver. Read More »

Composting Human Remains is a Reality

Environmental activist Katrina Spade founded Recompose, the country’s first human composting funeral home, in Seattle, Washington, where composting as a form of human burial is legal. Read More »

Critters React to Warming Temperatures in the Rockies

A study reveals that the popular golden-mantled ground squirrel and 46 other species of rodents and shrews in Colorado are climbing uphill to escape warming temperatures in the state. Read More »

Curbing Cancer in Cats: Ways to Keep a Feline Healthy

1 in 5 cats will be diagnosed with cancer, but the risk of contraction and severe outcomes can be lowered with these holistic treatment options and healthy preventative tips. Read More »

Devaki Lindsey Berkson on Bioidentical Hormones for Long-Term Health

Hormone scholar and nutrition and gut expert Dr. Devaki Lindsey Berkson discusses plant-based bioidentical hormone therapy (BHT) and its role in women's health. Read More »

Don’t Rely on Money for Happiness

People in the “poorest of the poor” communities in which money is not a high value can feel as happy as people in high-income Scandinavian countries. Read More »

Eco-Cosmetics: Choosing Sustainable Beauty Products

Reduce environmental harm and waste with these sustainable cosmetic tips and eco-friendly beauty brands. Read More »

Gas Utilities Knock Electric Appliances

As cities phase out the installation of gas lines in new buildings to cut down on methane emissions, gas utilities have been staging adversarial campaigns nationwide. Read More »

Homeopathy to the Rescue: Create a Family First-Aid Kit

The emergency remedies of homeopathy are straight-forward, low-cost and easy to administer for first aid to cuts, burns, bumps and bruises, insect bites, and poison ivy. Read More »

Integrative Women’s Wellness: Five Top Health Concerns and What to Do

Holistic, integrative approaches for women's top five health concerns including cancer, heart disease, autoimmune diseases, hormonal imbalances and depression. Read More »

Natural Mama: Holistic Approaches to a Healthy Pregnancy

Eating organic, detoxing the house, practicing meditation or yoga and other holistic approaches for expectant mothers to follow during pregnancy for delivering a healthy baby. Read More »

Nix Baby Foods that Harbor Toxic Metals

A recent report issued by the House of Representatives found “dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals,” including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, in baby foods made by major companies. Read More »

Pregnancy Apps

Tracking exercise, nutrition, baby bump images, the joys of the journey and the baby’s development are available options in a variety of the best holistic pregnancy apps. Read More »

Sip Non-Alcoholic Beer to Improve Liver Disease

Non-alcoholic beer is booming in popularity, and it now poses a health benefit as a study-proven dietary supplement for people with cirrhosis of the liver. Read More »

Sleep Deeply to Reduce Anxiety

Researchers report that a sleepless night can trigger up to a 30 percent rise in anxiety levels, but a full night of slumber stabilizes emotions. Read More »

Stay Fit with Bodywork Therapy: Enhance Workout Performance and Recovery with Massage

Therapeutic massage and other bodywork modalities before or after exercise can combat post-workout soreness and stiffness, maximizing our fitness investments in and out of the gym. Read More »

Sustainably Stylish: Eco-Fashion that’s Kind to the Planet

The “fast fashion” of cheap designer knock-offs is costly to the environment, but sustainable fabrics, resale shops, and creative mending can provide eco-friendly, stylish options. Read More »

Three Steps for Facing Difficult Emotions

We can build resiliency and find greater clarity, calm and well-being when facing change, uncertainty and stress with these three key steps using mindfulness and compassion. Read More »

World’s Largest Wildlife Highway Crossing Opens in San Antonio

The Robert L.B. Tobin Land Bridge connects people with nature in San Antonio across a six-lane highway at Phil Hardberger Park, the largest wildlife crossing of its kind in the U.S. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Looks to the Future with #NextChapter Scholarship

This $500 scholarship is open to individuals age 25 and older, with no maximum age, who are enrolled or planning to enroll into a continued education program that promotes healthy living or a healthy planet. Read More »