A Conversation with Dr. Sal Lacagnina

Nonprofit SWFL RESET will present the next scheduled conversation online via Zoom at 6 p.m., February 13, with Dr. Sal Lacagnina, who will speak about The Amazing Benefits of Whole Food Plant Based Living. Read More »

Improving Heart Health Lifestyle Metrics: That Can Help Prevent Heart Disease

When it comes to preventing cardiovascular diseases, lifestyle changes such as diet and exercise are often mentioned. But a deeper dive into heart health shows other factors such as sleep, stress management and proper screenings are just as important. Read More »

Alarming Decline of the Hawksbill Turtle

Dispersed throughout the tropical and subtropical waters of the Indian, Pacific and Atlantic oceans, the hawksbill sea turtle helps maintain high coral cover on reefs by removing invasive prey. Read More »

A New Chapter: Nexus for Consciousness, Healing and Hope

Last December, KnoWEwell acquired Natural Awakenings; together, they are set to be the solution for consciousness, healing and hope. Read More »

Baby Steps to Living Greener: Tips for Lowering Toxins in the Home

Reducing the threat of toxin exposures in the home can be accomplished with a little insight, planning and budgeting. Read More »

Bruce Cryer on His Love Affair with the Heart

The 40-year wellness leader and Renaissance man, Bruce Cryer, shares his dedication to heart-centered practices to maximize physical, mental and emotional health. Read More »

Cioppino (Italian Seafood Stew)

A delicious Italian seafood based heart-healthy meal packed with vegetables from The 30-Day Heart Tune-Up. Read More »

Deciphering Egg Carton Labels

There are many egg choices in the grocery store with different labels—cage-free, free range, pasture-raised, organic. Here is what these terms mean. Read More »

Finding Hydrogen in Oil Wells

Climate change has spurred researchers and companies to develop fuels with zero carbon emissions. Read More »

Frittata with Spinach, Mushrooms and Cheese

A heart-healthy and mostly plant based vegetarian breakfast option from The Mediterranean Method. Read More »

Heart-Healthy Kids: Setting a Course for Cardiovascular Wellness

Heart-healthy diets for kids can establish a healthful baseline and set them on a path to lifelong wellness and longevity; their middle-aged selves will be thankful. Read More »

Herbal Toothpaste Deemed Safe and Effective

Toothpaste containing certain plant-derived extracts was found to be effective in the prevention or treatment of gingivitis and early-stage periodontitis, according to a study published in Dentistry Journal. Read More »

KnoWEwell and Natural Awakenings Join Forces

KnoWEwell, P.B.C., the Regenerative Whole Health benefits and services company, acquired Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation in December, 2022. Read More »

Love in the Present Moment: Mindfulness for Couples

Consider the gift of mindfulness this Valentine’s Day and every day to expand and strengthen your intimate relationships. Read More »

Mental Health Benefits of Breastfeeding

Add maternal mental health benefits to the well-documented physical advantages that breastfeeding offers to moms and their infants. Read More »

Mindful Tips for Deeper Sexual Intimacy

Couples get too familiar with each other over time, and the wonder and curiosity leave the bedroom. To deepen the sexual experience, couples can use these tools. Read More »

Musings of the Heart

As a holistic healer for almost fifty years who practice in home, Dr. John Diamond said he wanted to try to make his home a hearth, where the life energy, the heart flame, the flame of love and life of the sufferer may be rekindled to blaze anew. Read More »

Nourish the Heart: Foods that Promote Cardiac Healing

These five food groups don't just prevent heart disease and help shrink artery plaque, they also nourish and heal the heart. Read More »

One Step Closer to Fusion Power

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced the achievement of fusion ignition at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL). Read More »

Put On a Happy Face

According to a new study led by Stanford University and published in Nature Human Behaviour, positioning our facial muscles into a smile can actually cause us to feel happier. Read More »

Ratatouille

This fragrant side dish from southern France is packed with nutrients. It goes well with chicken or fish, and especially a soufflé. Read More »

Reforestation is More than Planting Trees

The United Nations designated 2021 to 2030 the Decade on Ecosystem Restoration to prevent, halt and reverse the degradation of ecosystems on every continent and in every ocean. Read More »

Rhythms of the Heart: Improving Mood With Vagus Nerve Toning

Toning the vagus nerve with meditation, breathing techniques or the use of technology is important to reduce stress and anxiety and improve mood. Read More »

Sharks Win!

In a groundbreaking decision, world governments have awarded increased protections to 54 species of sharks at the 19th Conference of the Parties of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Read More »

Turning Vegetable Waste into Plastic

The World Economic Forum estimates that about 400 million tons of plastic waste are produced globally each year and that 98 percent of single-use plastic products are made from fossil fuels. Read More »

Weighted Blanket for Better Sleep

Weighted blankets may be a non-drug option to help ease conditions like insomnia and anxiety by allowing the body to release more melatonin (a hormone that promotes sleep) at bedtime. Read More »

Whole Foods for Dogs and Cats: Human-Grade Meals for Our Furry Best Friends

Feeding pets whole food, whether purchased or made at home, is a great way to help them stay healthy and happy. Read More »

Zinc for Colds and Flu

A study published in BMJ Open evaluated the use of zinc for the prevention or treatment of acute viral respiratory tract infections (RTI) in adults. Read More »

Become Certified in a Breakthrough Stress-Reduction Program

Brett Cotter, founder of Stress Is Gone, is conducting a live, interactive, 30-hour program for Stress Is Gone certification from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays from February 15 through May 10 online via Zoom. Read More »

Prodromos Presentation on Stem Cell Treatment

Along with saving many individuals from needing joint replacements, the procedure can also help cure or delay the progression of many diseases and ailments. Read More »

Lotus Blossom Clinic Launches Cognitive Enhancement Program

Acupuncture physician David Martin, DOM, clinic director of the Lotus Blossom Clinic, in Fort Myers, will give a presentation, Cognitive Enhancement: from 2 to 3 p.m. on February 26. Read More »

nuYou Naples is a Haven for Beauty and Wellness

nuYou Naples, the beauty and wellness studio owned by Michelle Nelson that is gaining popularity among individuals looking to improve their appearance and overall health. Read More »

Ketamine Provides Safe and Legal Psychedelic Therapy

Touting the therapeutic use of psychedelic therapy from the frontlines in our own Southwest Florida backyard, MY Self Wellness, in Bonita Springs, opens their doors to anyone looking for relief from their mental health struggles through ketamine therapy. Read More »

Meditation for LONGEVITY

The International Journal of Neuroscience published a study showing the cells of people that meditate looked 12 years younger under a microscope than their actual age. Read More »

Properly Performed Stem Cell Treatments: Offer Great Benefits for a Variety of Conditions

Properly performed stem cell treatment is completely safe and has remarkable efficacy for disorders that are otherwise difficult or impossible to treat. Read More »

The Art of Simpling: Using and Understanding How Herbs Work

The use of herbs is a science, as well as an art. In ancient times, it was known as the “Art of Simpling”. Read More »

Multiple Sclerosis is Curable

The prevalence of multiple sclerosis, a destruction of the myelin sheaths around the rapidly conducting nerve fibres of the central nervous system, has increased massively in all industrialized countries. Read More »

Reader Spotlight: Meet Naples resident Barb Sabran

I’m the CEO of Cleanzing Company, maker of organic/all-natural hygiene that elevates lifestyles. Read More »

Passing the Torch

I started the new year feeling a bit lighter than I’ve felt in decades. In December, I sold the Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. franchise which I have helmed for 25 years. Read More »

Reduce Exposure to Electromagnetic Fields with PolarAid Device

One of the first and most important things we can do to protect our health is to reduce our exposure to electromagnetic fields (EMFs) by taking the protective measures necessary to keep our body and our immune system healthy and strong. Read More »