In The March 2024 Food & Fitness Issue March 2024 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the March 2024 issue of Natural Awakenings Greater Lehigh Valley and Far West NJ.Flip through the pages of our Digital Magazine or scroll through the articles below! Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table Trends are shifting away from fad diets to more balanced eating, as people across generations are focused on living healthier well into their golden years. Read More » Jeffrey Smith: Preserving the Nature of Nature Jeffery Smith's aim is to protect the integrity of microbiomes that positively contribute to human health, regenerative agriculture and environmental conservation. Read More » Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments. Read More » Turmeric Eggs From the book: The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease Read More » Nourishing Herbal Infusion This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. Read More » Soothing Support Tea This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. Read More » Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline We are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being. Read More » Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements. Read More » Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. Read More » Snakes as Pets: Fostering a Unique and Rewarding Relationship Contrary to popular belief, snakes make excellent pets, providing the opportunity to connect with one of nature’s most enigmatic creatures. Read More » Healthy Plant-Based Diets Reduce Diabetes Risk The consumption of a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 24 percent as compared to those following an unhealthy plant-based diet. Read More » Championing Opioid-Free Pain Management The state of Minnesota has created a website to identify and promote evidence-based, non-opioid and non-pharmacological options that use complementary and integrative methods. Read More » Toxins and Colorectal Cancer Evaluating the relationship between environmental toxins and colorectal cancer (CRC), the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Read More » Complementary Treatments for Kids With Irritable Bowel Syndrome A paper published in the journal Nutrients evaluated studies regarding the effect of herbal remedies and spices in youngsters with this painful disorder. Read More » Storing Renewable Energy in Hot Rocks California-based Antora Energy is investigating ways to store energy inside insulated boxes of extremely hot rocks. Read More » Self-Pollinating Wildflowers Worry Scientists Flowering plants depend on the declining global insect population which includes pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and wasps. Read More » Mount Everest Is Melting While glaciers worldwide are melting, ice loss across the Himalayas has been especially rapid due to a rise in temperatures. Read More » Wind Energy Project Threatens Endangered Bird A renewable-energy project in the Brazilian state of Bahia is threatening the Lear’s Macaw which has been brought back from extinction in the past but is still considered endangered. Read More » Forest Stewardship Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands. Read More » Boost Immunity and Reduce Inflammation with mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) In the quest for holistic health solutions, Mild Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (mHBOT) emerges as a long-lost beacon of innovation, combining advanced scientific principles with the natural healing prowess of oxygen. Read More » SleepTalk® The Goulding SleepTalk® Process is a technique developed by Joanne Goulding in the 1970’s. It is designed to equip parents and caregivers of children to promote a positive mindset and self-esteem thereby correcting problems associated with conduct, attitude, behaviors and emotionally acting out. Read More » Bear Creek Organics: Cultivating Land and Relationships Richard Mitchell, owner of Bear Creek Organics edible landscape company, takes pride in working with the land instead of from a playbook. Read More » Crystal Singing Bowl Sound Healing Crystal singing bowls work with the body through the vibrations emitted from the different-sized singing bowls which each correspond to a specific chakra, or energy center, of the body. Read More » Our Daily Eating Habits When we consider our diet and healthy eating habits, we are exercising the strength of Self-Regulation. Self-Regulation is self-controlled moderation of choices. Read More » My Thoughts for the Month- March 2024 “Time = life; therefore, waste your time and waste your life, or master your time and master your life.” Read More » Treating the Root Cause of Dis-ease There is something seriously wrong with our health system. More people are developing autoimmune and mystery illnesses that Western medicine cannot get to the root of. Read More » Chinese Medicine's Five Elements Theory Using Chinese Medicine's Five Elements Theory a treatment diet can be comprised for anyone. Every food and herb has a taste, temperature, and an energy property. Read More » The Energy Enhancement Systems With as much effort as it takes to recline in a chair and take a nap, you can give your body the energy it needs to heal itself. Read More » A Holistic Approach To Developing The Voice: Inner Awakenings Music Studio We have an amazing power that exists within us. The voice is an incredible catalyst for the soul’s evolution. By empowering us to take risks and expand our mental limitations, we can achieve freedom, expression, and authenticity in our sound. Read More » Associated Chiropractic: Sports & Health Center and Konnections Massage Husband and wife team offers one-stop shop for wellness. Read More » In-Print