In This Issue: February 2023 February 2023 Digital Magazine We hope you love the February Heart-Healthy issue! Flip through the pages of our Digital Magazine or scroll through the articles below. Become Certified in a Breakthrough Stress-Reduction Program Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, is conducting a live, interactive 30-hour program for Stress Is Gone Certification from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 15 through May 10 via zoom. Read More » Holistic Health and Healing Expo Natural Awakenings is excited to bring their ultra-successful Holistic Health and Healing Expo to the Philadelphia Main Line on April 2. Free and open to the public! Read More » Meditation for Longevity The International Journal of Neuroscience published a study showing the cells of people that meditate looked 12 years younger under a microscope than their actual age. Read More » 79 is the New 60 This month I was blessed to have reached a milestone in my life—a 79th birthday. It was hard for me to look in a mirror at 70 and accept that number, and today it’s not that much easier. Read More » The Bath I watched as each drop hit the basin. One drop meeting thousands of other drops that created an ocean of forgiveness, an ocean of acceptance. Read More » Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey. Read More » A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings; together, they are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope. Read More » Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting. Read More » Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart The 40-year wellness leader and Renaissance man, Bruce Cryer, shares his dedication to heart-centered practices to maximize physical, mental and emotional health. Read More » Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew) A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Read More » Deciphering Egg Carton Labels There are many egg choices in the grocery store with different labels—cage-free, free range, pasture-raised, organic. Here is what these terms mean. Read More » Finding Hydrogen in Oil Wells Climate change has spurred researchers and companies to develop fuels with zero carbon emissions. Read More » Frittata with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese A heart-healthy and mostly plant based vegetarian breakfast option from The Mediterranean Method. Read More » Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful. Read More » Herbal Toothpaste Deemed Safe and Effective Toothpaste containing certain plant-derived extracts was found to be effective in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis and early-stage periodontitis, according to a study published in Dentistry Journal. Read More » KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Forces KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. Read More » Love in the Present Moment: Mindfulness for Couples Consider the gift of mindfulness this Valentine’s Day and every day to expand and strengthen your intimate relationships. Read More » Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. Read More » Mindful Tips for Deeper Sexual Intimacy Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can use these tools. Read More » Musings of the Heart As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who practice in home, Dr. John Diamond said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew. Read More » Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. Read More » One Step Closer to Fusion Power The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Read More » Put On a Happy Face According to a new study led by Stanford University and published in Nature Human Behaviour, positioning our facial muscles into a smile can actually cause us to feel happier. Read More » Ratatouille This fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or fish, and especially a soufflé. Read More » Reforestation is More than Planting Trees The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Read More » Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood. Read More » Sharks Win! In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Read More » Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. Read More » Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime. Read More » Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends Feeding pets whole food, whether purchased or made at home, is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy. Read More » Zinc for Colds and Flu A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. Read More » In-Print
