Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ July 2024 Welcome to our July 2024 Issue Elevate Your Smile: Holistic Dentistry for Total Wellness Understanding the significance of good oral hygiene and patient comfort, Dr. Raiffe ensures a reassuring and caring environment for all patients. Read More » Kindness [publisher's letter] The effect we have on others (and ourselves!) is more dramatic than we might think. Read More » Revolutionizing Bone Health: REMS Diagnostics Coming to OsteoStrong Traditional methods of assessing bone health have often been limited in both accuracy and convenience. However, a groundbreaking technology is now set to revolutionize bone health diagnostics—Radiofrequency Echographic Multi-Spectrometry (REMS). Read More » The Impact of Nutrition on Oral Health The nutritional value of the foods we eat, combined with consumption frequency, plays a consequential role in the development of tooth decay. Read More » Ayurvedic Seasonal Eating: How to Balance Doshas With the Right Foods Ayurvedic seasonal eating to balances doshas, nourishes the body and aligns your diet with nature's rhythms. Read More » Mark J. Tager on Secrets to a Glowing Complexion Personalized nutrition, plant-based diets, and synergistic health practices can enhance skin health and overall well-being. Read More » Nourish Skin From Within: Foods That Enhance Health and Radiance Embrace gut health for glowing skin with a colorful, nutrient-rich diet with a personalized approach for optimal results. Read More » Pineapple-Hibiscus Drink This Pineapple-Hibiscus Drink blends tangy hibiscus with sweet pineapple juice for a vibrant, ruby-red beverage. Read More » Celebrating Unseen Milestones Honor the quiet achievements like overcoming trauma or mastering a yoga pose. Share these moments to inspire others, making the human journey truly worthwhile. Read More » Farm Foods in a Capsule: Finding Sustainable, Nutrient-Dense Options Sustainable, nutrient-dense whole-food supplements boost health and complement a balanced diet to support overall wellness. Read More » Summer Splash: Keeping Cool With Water Fitness Stay fit and cool this summer with the physical and mental health benefits of aquatic activities. Read More » The Kindness Cure: Helping Ourselves by Helping Others Helping others benefits both giver and receiver, boosting mental and physical health and contributing to a more meaningful existence. Read More » Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability. Read More » Taking Dogs for a Swim: Tips for a Safe and Fun Experience Ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for your dog to keep them cool and happy by the water this summer. Read More » Sperm Defy Newton’s Law of Motion Research from Kyoto University reveals that sperm and single-celled algae defy Newton's third law of motion by using whip-like tails and flagella to move through viscous fluids. Read More » Pregnancy Adds to Women’s Biological Age A study by Columbia University found that pregnancy accelerates women's biological aging. Men in the study showed no such aging acceleration. Read More » Detecting Cancer Early Cambridge University's Early Cancer Institute, with an $11.7 million donation, is advancing early cancer detection. The goal is to improve early detection and treatment efficacy. Read More » In Vivo Gene Editing Gene editing inside the body is being tested to treat diseases by targeting problematic genes directly. Read More » New Bathroom Tech to Monitor Health Innovative bathroom technology is integrating health monitoring features in smart toilets, AI-powered mirrors and smart floor sensors. Read More » Remnants of Another Planet in Earth’s Mantle Scientists using computer modeling have found that remnants of a Mars-sized protoplanet, which collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago, are buried in the Earth's mantle. Read More » Coffee Alternatives Companies are developing bean-less coffee alternatives using ingredients like lupin beans, chickpeas, chicory, date seeds, and fermentation byproducts. Read More » Acknowledging Animal Consciousness Scientists assert that many animals experience sensations and feelings emphasizing the importance of considering animal consciousness in welfare decisions. Read More » Wild Orangutan Treats Own Wound A wild Sumatran orangutan was observed treating its own facial wound with medicinal plants. This first documented case of animal self-care offers insight into the origins of human wound treatment Read More » Mammoth Pollution Vacuum The world’s largest pollution vacuum captures 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030 and 1 billion by 2050. Read More » Weeding Tips: Chemical-Free Weed Control Weeds can turn a serene garden into chaos, but eco-friendly practices can help maintain soil health and biodiversity. Read More » In-Print Bone Health Ayurvedic Kindness Summer