In This Issue: February 2022 February 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the February 2022 Issue of Natural Awakenings by scrolling through the articles below or flipping through the pages of the digital magazine. Women’s Weekend Retreat in Bonita Springs Heart-Centered Souls, LLC, will host a Heart Over Hustle women’s weekend retreat from 4 p.m., April 21, noon, April 24, at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, in Bonita Springs. Read More » In This Issue: February 2022 Minding the Heart: Why the Heart-Brain Connection Matters, Sacred Sexuality, Local: David Perlmutter on His New Book and Much More! Read More » New Healthy Dog Food Company Launches Corene Petitpren and Kendra Locke, co-founders and co-owners of The K9 Kitchen LLC, have launched their wholesome, premium, gourmet dog food company, along with a website featuring online product ordering for local delivery and shipping throughout Southwest Florida and nationally. Read More » Access Holistic Healing Provides Special Offer Michele Durham, of Access Holistic Healing, in Bonita Springs, is offering a $50 discount for Quantum Healing hypnosis technique sessions throughout this month. Read More » Tranter Leads Events in Fort Myers and New Smyrna Beach Candace Tranter, a transformational energy healer and owner of Supreme Health and Wellness, will lead, one-hour breath empowerment sessions at 10:30 a.m. on February 6 and 20 at Sol of Life, at 2400 First Street, Suite 100, in Fort Myers. Read More » Chef Brown Provides Discount for Coaching Chef Lisa Brown, of Free Flowing Health, in Fort Myers, customizes person, plant-based, in-home chef services and catering for busy professionals and individuals looking to eat healthier and feel better. Read More » Open House, Discounts at Trim and Tone Med Spa Learn about the variety of treatments and services provided at Naples-based Trim and Tone Med Spa at an Open House from 4 to 7 p.m. on February 23 and also obtain special savings on many of them. Read More » Crohn’s Charity Foundation Events Crohn’s Charity Service Foundation will present a fundraising event to benefit the No Kid Hungry organization from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on March 20 at Top Golf at 2021 Topgolf Way, in Fort Myers Read More » Spiritual Expression and Music at Unity of Naples Sunday Services Unity of Naples Church hosts an uplifting, all-inclusive Sunday Celebration service every week at 10 a.m. Reverend Claudia Rene combines her gift of spiritual expression with personal stories to engage and entertain her audience, and Amy and Jesse Hughes, with their talented band, complement her teachings with inspiring and moving music. Read More » Free Counseling with Saraswati at Lakes Park Farmers’ Market Unmani Saraswati, chief happiness mentor of Bliss Revealed, based in Fort Myers Beach, will offer free, 10-minute, in-person happiness consultations on a first-come, first-served basis from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on February 16 at the Lakes Regional Park Farmers’ Market, in Fort Myers. Read More » Special Valentine’s Offer from NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com As we approach two full years of dealing with the pandemic, many have taken the opportunity to do some serious soul-searching, and many singles have come to the realization that they desire a deeply connected, conscious and loving relationship. Read More » Panel to Discuss Estero Bay Challenges A panel discussion, The State of Estero Bay: Challenges and Solutions, will take place at Lovers Key State Park from 6:30 to 8 p.m., February 10, in the community room of the Discovery Center, featuring the region’s foremost experts on water quality. Read More » Chef Lisa Brown's Vegan Chocolate Avocado Mousse Once referred to by the ancient Aztecs as “food of the gods”, cacao is a mood-elevating superfood native to Central and South America. Raw cacao is a rich source of antioxidants for the heart, as well as neurotransmitters that contribute to feelings of well-being and joy. Read More » Environmentally Speaking: City of Naples Organic Fertilizer Pilot Program For more than 33 years, Smallwood Design Group previous owner Jo Ann Maloney Smallwood was recognized for her work in landscape architecture, landscape installation and horticultural maintenance in Naples. Read More » Hanover Consulting: Soul Level Financial Coaching A Midwest gal with a California soul, Robin Hanover, owner of Hanover Consulting, in Estero, loves to geek out on quantum physics, investment charts and creating butterfly gardens. Read More » Heart Health in Chinese Medicine Brian Healy, AP, DOM, LMT, CKYT, has been a holistic health practitioner for 29 years and is trained in medical massage, acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Western biomedicine and Ayurveda, and specializes in a multiple modality approach to providing each individual the type of healing they need at the right level of their being. Read More » Reader Spotlight – Jo Ann Smallwood Meet Naples Resident Jo Ann Maloney Smallwood, owner of Smallwood Design Group, consultant for landscape design/project administration Read More » The Bloom Experience Life Reinvention Program Elyse Marie Santoro, a Naples resident known as the "design alchemist", works with individuals using their personal living environment to assist them in healing their past and rediscovering a passion for life. Read More » Trim & Tone Med Spa February Trifecta Constantly searching online and at industry trade shows for the latest trends and technologies in skin tightening, toning, cellulite reduction and skin care, Shelle Misiorowski, owner and operator of Trim & Tone Med Spa, in Naples, has dedicated her career to helping individuals achieve their best appearance without the use of surgical intervention. Read More » Valentine’s Day—Good or Bad No matter the perspective, Cupid's celebration remains the one day out of 365 that encourages us to think about love, an emotion we are all capable of experiencing in its many forms—affectionate, erotic, enduring, romantic, selfless, friendship, familial, agape and even love for our four-legged companions. Read More » Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Read More » Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Read More » Curry Kraut Add some spice to your sauerkraut with this zesty recipe for Curry Kraut. Read More » David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health In his latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid, neurologist David Perlmutter shows how uric acid elevation is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction. Read More » Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read More » Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks Enjoy tasty fermented pickled carrot sticks with this simple recipe. Read More » Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. Read More » Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along. Read More » Guide to Protein Powders Descriptions of the various protein powder sources available to help determine the best choice for individual needs. Read More » Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil. Read More » Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers. Read More » Living in the Frequency of Love Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals. Read More » Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used. Read More » Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. Read More » Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Read More » Purposeful Shopping: How Fair Trade Can Change the World Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping. Read More » Rosy Raspberry Soda Stay refreshed with this healthy recipe for fermented Rosy Raspberry Soda. Read More » Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites. Read More » Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars. Read More » Sounds of Nature are Fading A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Read More » The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More » Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking. Read More » Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. Read More » Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Read More » Vinagre de Piña (Mexican Pineapple Vinegar) Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic, and can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Read More » We Need a Love Fest Welcome to our Heart-Centered Living issue and the month that has a big heart sitting in the middle of it on February 14. Read More » Other February 2022
