Natural Awakenings Phoenix ~ April 2025 Welcome to our April 2025 Issue Deep Connections My connection with nature has shaped my life, from the Rocky Mountains to the Arizona desert. Each environment has deepened my bond with the natural world. Read More » Earth Day 2025: Our Power, Our Planet April 22 marks the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, the worldwide annual event that fosters environmental awareness and champions conservation initiatives designed to curb the ravages of climate change. Read More » The Future Is Changing … Are You Ready? With the world changing, many are exploring alternative health options. Energy healing and taking control of our own well-being offer new paths to better health. Read More » Waste Not, Want Not: Benefits of a Circular Economy A circular economy reduces waste and resource use by keeping materials in circulation through reuse, repair and redesign. Read More » Leslie Davenport on Resiliency and Creative Action in the Face of Climate Change Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport outlines ways to build emotional resilience in response to climate-related stress and uncertainty. Read More » Kefir Kraut Dip Creamy, zesty and teeming with probiotics, this simple dip pairs tangy sauerkraut with luscious kefir cheese—perfect with crisp veggies or whole-grain chips at your next gathering. Read More » Apple Kefir Salad Dressing This silky kefir-based dressing combines the sweet-tart notes of apple and vinegar with probiotic power—an easy way to upgrade any salad with tang, depth and gut-friendly benefits. Read More » Blender Salsa Bold and smoky with a hint of heat, this fermented salsa delivers a punch of flavor plus gut-boosting benefits, thanks to live cultures and prebiotic-rich ingredients like garlic and onion. Read More » Blueberry Blast Smoothie Bright, creamy and bursting with antioxidants, this tangy kefir smoothie blends banana, blueberries and coconut milk for a refreshing sip that supports digestion and urinary health. Read More » Increasing Gut Health With Prebiotics: How To Feed the Good Microbes Prebiotic-rich foods like asparagus and bananas support gut health, reduce inflammation and may play a role in preventing chronic disease. Read More » Making Time To Marvel Spending time in nature can restore emotional balance, improve attention and renew a sense of wonder in everyday life. Read More » Clean and Renewable Energy: New Advancements That Promise a Greener Future Advancements in solar, wind and AI technology are reshaping how clean energy is generated, stored and integrated into daily life. Read More » Moving More: The Path to Greater Health and Energy Regular movement, even in small amounts, can improve cardiovascular health, increase energy and support mental well-being. Read More » Relief for Fibromyalgia Promising: Strategies for Pain Reduction Emerging approaches link fibromyalgia relief to gut health, vagus nerve stimulation and targeted anti-inflammatory therapies. Read More » Cooking With Kids: Health Benefits and Life Lessons in the Kitchen Preparing meals with children teaches life skills, encourages healthier eating habits and strengthens family connections. Read More » Treating Urinary Infections in Cats: How Diet, Hydration and Supplements Can Help Nutrient-dense, moisture-rich diets and holistic care help support feline urinary health and reduce the risk of infections. Read More » Rating the Level of Processing in Foods A new database ranks grocery items by processing level, using AI to analyze ingredients, additives and techniques. Read More » Mouth Bacteria Transplants Researchers are testing oral microbiome transplants from cavity-free donors as a novel approach to fight tooth decay. Read More » Recovering From a Bad Night’s Sleep A single dose of creatine partially reversed cognitive effects of sleep deprivation in a small controlled study. Read More » Potential New Benefit of Eating Fiber High fiber intake may support gut bacteria that suppress harmful microbes, according to a global microbiome study. Read More » Federal Ban of Toxic Food Dye The FDA banned Red No. 3 for foods and ingested drugs, citing cancer risks linked to animal studies. Read More » Jurassic Period Birds A fossil found in China pushes the estimated origin of birds back to 164–172 million years ago. Read More » Algae-Based Cooking Oil Algae oil, lower in saturated fat and higher in monounsaturated fats, shows potential as a sustainable cooking alternative. Read More » Smart Devices for the Blind Emerging Braille technologies aim to improve accessibility with tactile displays, though high costs remain a barrier. Read More » 74-Year-Old Albatross Becomes Mom Again The world’s oldest known wild bird, Wisdom, laid an egg at Midway Atoll at age 74, extending a lifetime of reproductive activity. Read More » Natural Solution for Forever Chemicals A bacterial strain reduced 96% of PFOS at a polluted site in Portugal, offering potential for PFAS cleanup. Read More » Benefits of Gardening With Native Plants Native plants conserve water, reduce maintenance, and provide vital support for pollinators, birds and local ecosystems. Read More » In-Print
