Natural Awakenings Magazine Phoenix - February 2020

Art From the Heart, For a Cause

Susan Korsnick, Pennsylvania artist, writer and coach, is selling prints of her most recent work, Family, with 100% of the profit going to the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital, in Australia. Read More »

Dog Knees

The articles for humans (page 32) and pets (page 38) couldn’t help but remind me of the very trying, and expensive, process of having cruciate operations done on our rottweilers many years ago. Read More »

Enrich the Lives of Shelter Pets

The Arizona Humane Society, in Phoenix, will host a public volunteer family-friendly event to help homeless animals on Saturday, February 8, from 9 to 11 a.m. Read More »

Finicky Eaters

Meals are typically regarded as a time-honored family tradition combining the comforting elements of food, fun and sharing for parents and children alike. However, sometimes vegetables can be the enemy. Read More »

Inflammation and Body Fat Seminar in Scottsdale

The American Center for Natural Medicine, in Scottsdale, is hosting an Inflammation and Body Fat seminar on Wednesday, February 26, from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Magazine Phoenix - February 2020

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Star Party at Lost Dutchman State Park

If you want to learn more about the stars and planets, or if you have any little ones curious about the cosmos, then head to Lost Dutchman State Park, in Apache Junction, for a star party on Saturdays February 1, February 29 and March 28, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Read More »

The Fifth Annual PHX Vegan Food Festival

On Saturday, February 29, from noon to 10 p.m., the PHX Vegan Food Festival, presented by Davisson Entertainment, returns to Margaret T. Hance Park, in downtown Phoenix, for its fifth anniversary season. Read More »

The Heart of It

Sponsored Content There is an intelligence that runs through all things—through the earth, the plants, the animals and through humans. A web of intelligent energy that must be felt in the heart and soul, as it is not a thinking thing. Read More »

Two Events at Liberty Wildlife

Join Liberty Wildlife and the City of Phoenix Park Rangers on Saturday, February 1, from 8:30 to 10 a.m., for the next of their free walks that occur on the first Saturday of the month until April 6 along the Peace Trail at the Rio Salado, in Phoenix. Read More »

A Feast for All Seasons: Embracing the Rainbow Year Round

Eating seasonally in winter can be easy with these healthy foods and plant-based, vegan recipes for Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery and Chard and Squash Salad. Read More »

Choosing Love: How to Cope With Fearful Times

Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a 6-year-old killed during the Sandy Hook tragedy, explains how we can choose love instead of fear in response to the anxiety and suffering in today’s world. Read More »

Clean and Green: Eco-Laundry Tips

By washing clothes using simple ingredients and sustainable practices, consumers can both save money and lower their carbon footprint when doing laundry. Read More »

Clear Thinking: UNESCO Adopts Resolution on Earth Charter

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) reaffirms the importance of the Earth Charter as an ethical framework for sustainable development. Read More »

Climate Check: New Label Verifies Carbon Neutral Products

A new Climate Neutral product label is helping consumers identify brands that practice sustainable processes. Read More »

Consider Vitamins to Reduce Eczema Severity

Study concludes that supplementing with vitamin D3, vitamin E or vitamin B12 cream can reduce symptoms for patients with moderate to severe eczema. Read More »

Disrupting Disposables: The Drive to Banish Single-Use Plastics

Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics. Read More »

Get Nutritional and Antifungal Benefits from Celery

Celery has some of the highest levels of antifungal properties, as well as high levels of nutritional lipids, protein, vitamin C, copper, zinc and phosphorous. Read More »

Good Hearts Start Young: Boosting Kids’ Cardiovascular Health

Many children today are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life. Here are ways to get kids' cardiovascular health off to a good start. Read More »

Green Horizons: A Billion Trees in Eight Years

Toronto startup Flash Forest is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028. Read More »

Healing Joints From Within: The Promise of Regenerative Medicine

Healing and pain relief can be found for those suffering from compromised joint function in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself. Read More »

Linda Carroll on Skills That Make Love Last

Author and psychotherapist Linda Carroll explores how to navigate the often-stormy yet utterly predictable seasons of long-term relationships. Read More »

Pain Relief for Pets: Prolotherapy Gives Joints New Life

Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint. Read More »

Practice Qigong Massage to Improve Autism Symptoms in Children

Qigong, a traditional Chinese massage technique and movement practice, may offer hope for children with autism spectrum disorder. Read More »

Sacred Vessels: The Lifeblood of Heart Health

Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning. Read More »

Seal Deal: Fishermen Protect Endangered Sea Mammals

In 1969, there were only 100 South American fur seals and sea lions along the coastline of Lima, but that has increased to more than 8,000 today, thanks to local fishermen. Read More »

Soot Cities: Alaska Battles Air Pollution

Alaska, which has some of the most pristine environments in the U.S., also has some of the worst air quality in its cities. Read More »

Thump Thump: Trees Exhibit ‘Heartbeat’

Scientists have detected a previously unknown periodic movement in trees raising and lowering their branches, similar to the pumping action of a heartbeat. Read More »

Try Mind-Body Options to Reduce Opioid-Treated Pain

Research finds that certain mind-body therapies significantly reduce pain and the use of opioids in people suffering from acute pain. Read More »

Use Probiotics to Reduce Bone Loss and Newborn Infections

Studies show that probiotics can help with bone loss in postmenopausal women as well as gut infections in newborns. Read More »

Use Pumpkin Seed Oil to Dodge Hypertension

Postmenopausal women are more likely to develop hypertension than men their age, but taking pumpkin seed oil daily may head off that condition. Read More »

Vital Steps: The Path to Vascular Fitness

Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible. Read More »

Water Win: Fresh H20 Comes to Kenya Town

A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solar-powered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water. Read More »