Natural Awakenings Phoenix - August 2019 Read articles from our November issue Good To Know Carrots are a great source of vitamin A, otherwise known as retinol, which helps the body synthesize the pigment in the eyes that operates at low light. Read More » The Dental Benefits of Breastfeeding Virtually every conversation about breastfeeding involves a discussion of its nutritional and emotional benefits. Read More » Getting to the Root of Plant Medicine The roots of the plant are the life strings that keep the plant thriving. Roots are responsible for getting water and nutrients to every other area of the plant. Read More » Plant Options as Alternative Medicine The practice and use of herbal medicine have grown in popularity worldwide and are typically used as an alternative medicine. Herbal medicine has earned the right to become standard practice treatment, rather than just an alternative. Read More » Back-to-School Herbal Support Sponsored Content Remember the thrill and the fear we felt as we prepared to go back to school? Read More » Relax and Heal in a Soothing Salt Chamber [business spotlight] The biggest opportunity in starting the Salt Chalet was to improve my own health because I have terrible asthma, allergies and sinus issues. Read More » Qi - The Force Behind Blood Flow and Higher Intelligence: Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack (Part 1 of 2) Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack [Part 1 of 2] Read More » Reiki 1 Workshop for Parents and Children Total Rejuvenation, in Scottsdale, is offering Reiki 1 on Saturday, August 24, from 10 a.m. to noon. Read More » Workshop on Meditation, Insight Collage and Yoga On Saturday, August 17, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Restoring Balance Mind & Body, in Mesa, will host a Meditation, Insight Collage and Yoga workshop. Read More » Childhood Play [publisher's letter] This month’s feature, 21st Century Parenting: Preparing Kids for the Future, immediately made me think back to my childhood and the many hours spent with friends in one of our yards, in a close-by field, or playing in the river. Read More » In-Print