Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ February 2025 Welcome to our February 2025 Issue Hugs I couldn’t agree more with this month’s article “Healing Power of Hugs,” on page 25, and I extend this wonderful human connection to how it feels to hug and be hugged by my animal friends. Read More » Best Prep for Pregnancy: Online Event and Expo Offers Fertility Guidance Helping couples make informed decisions about their reproductive health, Best Prep for Pregnancy is a five-day online event and expo from March 25 through 29, 2025, featuring more than 30 experts and exhibitors. Read More » Healthy Mouth, Healthy Heart Did you know your dental hygiene plays a key role in keeping your heart healthy? Brushing your teeth might seem unrelated to preventing heart disease, but it has a stronger connection than you may think. Read More » The Thriving Heart: Integrative Approaches to Cardiology Integrative Approaches to Cardiology: Holistic and traditional practices combine to prevent heart disease and support a thriving, healthy heart. Read More » Anil Gupta on Immediate Happiness Life coach Anil Gupta reveals how forgiveness, gratitude, and giving create lasting happiness. Read More » Chocolate Champions: Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao Benefits of Dark Chocolate and Cacao: Explore the heart-healthy, mood-boosting power of dark chocolate and why it’s more than just a sweet treat. Read More » Mighty Mushroom Cacao Bites Energy-packed bites with cacao, dates, and functional mushroom powders for health and vitality. Read More » Heart-Opening Drinking Chocolate Ceremonial-grade cacao in a rich, frothy drink with warming spices and optional sweetener. Read More » Chili and Cocoa Spice Mixture A versatile blend of cacao and spices to enhance meats, seafood, or vegetables Read More » Chocolate-Braised Short Ribs Chocolate-Braised Short Ribs: Tender ribs slow-cooked with cocoa, red wine, and spices for a rich, flavorful dish. Read More » Chocolate Cherry Vinaigrette A tangy-sweet dressing with cherries, cocoa, and honey for salads or drizzling over meats and fish Read More » Healing Power of Hugs Discover how hugs reduce stress, boost immunity, and foster mindfulness with tips to make this simple act part of your daily life. Read More » Bringing Back the Monarch Butterfly: How Milkweed and City Gardens Can Help Urban milkweed gardens play a critical role in saving monarch butterflies and supporting ecosystems. Read More » Stretching for Heart Health: Gentle Movements To Regulate Stress and Circulation Simple stretches improve circulation, reduce stress, and promote heart health in just minutes a day. Read More » Metabolic Health Strategies: Weight Management With the Help of Medications Metabolic Health Therapies: GLP-1 medications aid weight loss and improve health. Learn about their benefits, challenges, and their role in extending longevity. Read More » Trends in Child Dentistry: Tech Advances Improve Treatment Outcomes Innovative technologies like lasers and aligners are transforming children’s dental care with safer, more effective solutions. Read More » Holistic Lifestyle for Dogs: How Herbs, Mushrooms and the Outdoors Can Help Herbs, mushrooms, and outdoor activities support a dog’s emotional and physical health for a balanced, happy life. Read More » 3D Printed Teeth Premium Teeth Resin offers durable, biocompatible materials for 3D-printed dental solutions like crowns and dentures. Read More » Diet To Reduce Biological Age A vegan diet reduced biological age and improved systemic health markers in an eight-week twin study. Read More » Binaural Beats To Lower Anxiety Listening to binaural beats lowers anxiety and enhances relaxation during medical procedures. Read More » Smart Pillow AI-powered pillow adjusts head position to reduce snoring, track oxygen levels, and improve sleep quality. Read More » Long-Term Health of Cesarean Babies Vaginal seeding could improve the microbiomes of Cesarean-born babies, potentially reducing risks of obesity, diabetes, and asthma. Read More » Wasps for Pest Control Paper wasps show promise as natural pest control for caterpillars, reducing pesticide use and promoting biodiversity. Read More » Comeback of the Florida Grasshopper Sparrow Captive breeding programs released the 1,000th sparrow, a milestone for this endangered species. Read More » Ice-Free Arctic Day The Arctic may experience its first ice-free summer day by 2027, accelerating global climate change impacts. Read More » Phasing Out Dry Cleaning Chemical EPA mandates a phased ban of PCE, a toxic solvent, aiming to protect health and the environment. Read More » Starch-Based Plastic Retarch offers eco-friendly, biodegradable plastic alternatives that reduce CO2 emissions and microplastic pollution. Read More » Handmade Gifts for Valentine’s Day Meaningful, sustainable Valentine’s crafts like birdseed ornaments and melted crayon hearts make gift-giving special. Read More » In-Print
