In The August Healthy Summer Living Issue

Welcome to the August 2023 issue of Natural Awakenings SWFL. This month's issue is packed with healthy summer living tips. The Benefits of Lifelong Learning, Group Fitness for Connection and Community, Lunch Options for Kids with Food Allergies and much more! Read More »

Holistic Harmony to Provide Herbal Apothecary Line

Carmen Portner, owner of Holistic Harmony LLC, expects to make a full herbal apothecary scope of more than 200 herbs and handmade tinctures available beginning in September at 245 Stanford Court, Suite 601-2, in Naples Read More »

Spark Health Offers Castor Oil Pack Sessions

Spark Health Technologies, in Naples, is offering one-hour organic castor oil pack sessions for abdominal bloating and other issues Read More »

Peace Day Block Party in Downtown Fort Myers

The 16th annual Southwest Florida Peace Day Celebration honoring the International Day of Peace will take the form of a block party from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 24 along Cottage Street, surrounding CasaShanti. Read More »

Lloyd to Host Two Events at Goddess I AM

Inspirational healer Ken Lloyd will present two events this month at Goddess I AM, in Naples. Llyod will give a free lecture from 1 to 2 p.m. on August 12 and a lead a group healing session during the same period the next day. Read More »

Reader Spotlight: Josephine DeVincenzi, Ed.D.

Meet Naples resident Josephine DeVincenzi, Ed.D. Read More »

Acupuncture Facelifts Promote Prevention

In the early 1990s while studying acu- puncture to earn her degree at the Acupunc- ture Center of Naples, Doctor of Oriental Medicine Terri Evans chose to focus her attention on treating the side effects of chemotherapy. Read More »

Training and Technology Make the Difference at Purely You Spa

In 2009, Jennifer Alvarez Linguidi opened Purely You Spa, a certified organic functional health spa, in Naples. Read More »

Castor Oil Packs for Abdominal Bloating at Spark Health

Spark Health Technologies, in North Naples, is now offering one-hour organic castor oil pack sessions for abdominal bloating issues. Read More »

Everybody Needs a Cindy

A Gal Friday, like the fictional personal assistants Andy Sachs, who looked after the details of Miranda Priestly’s schedule in The Devil Wears Prada, and Mrs. Landingham, who kept President Bartlett on time in The West Wing, are hard to find. Read More »

Awakenings: Awakening One Aha! Moment at a Time

A yoga teacher and massage therapist at Lotus Blossom Clinic in Fort Myers, Kandy Love credits awakening to feeling her life from the inside-out, rather than thinking and analyzing it in her head. Read More »

Two August Super Moons Explained

The August sky will grace astronomers and astrologists with two full moons this year. To celebrate, Laurie Barraco, owner of The Mystical Moon, with locations in Fort Myers and Bonita Springs, is hosting full moon ceremonies on August 1 and August 29. Read More »

LETTER from EDITOR

I felt it would be nice to hear from our hard-working editor, Linda Sechrist this month. Linda has been working her magic behind the scenes for the past 20 years, giving readers much of our editorial content each month. Read More »

Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Whether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay. Read More »

Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More »

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules. Read More »

Climate Victory Gardens

Green America is encouraging and training people to plant “climate victory gardens” to restore soil health and draw down carbon as a way to help solve the climate crisis. Read More »

Colon Cancer Rising Among Young Adults

Colon cancer is on the rise in young adults, according to a report published in the journal Science. Read More »

Controlling Indoor Air Pollution

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling. Read More »

Diet May Impact Risk of Miscarriage

One in six pregnancies ends in miscarriage. While there are many known causes, including chromosomal problems and infections in the womb, nearly half of pregnancy losses remain unexplained. Read More »

Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More »

El Niño Is Here

According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, El Niño and La Niña are the warm and cool phases of a climate pattern across the tropical Pacific. Read More »

Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity. Read More »

Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student

It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. Read More »

Maria Rodale: On Letting Nature Heal Itself

In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons. Read More »

Maximizing Lutein in Green Smoothies

Research indicates that lutein is essential for eye health, suppresses inflammation and offers cardiovascular health benefits. Read More »

New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone

Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Read More »

Power Walking Innovation

Pavegen's sidewalks are made of tile-like triangular platforms. When someone steps on a tile, a flywheel is activated to spin extremely fast, generating power that is sent to and stored in a battery. Read More »

Reducing Pain With Music Therapy

After a single music therapy session, the patients reported clinically significant reductions in pain, anxiety and stress. Read More »

Saving the Dead Sea

The Dead Sea is one of the most unique bodies of water in the world. It is the lowest spot on Earth and home to rich, therapeutic minerals. Read More »

Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. Read More »

Tattoo Science and Concerns

While tattoo artists must be licensed to operate for safety reasons, the inks used for tattoos are unregulated in the U.S. Read More »

Turkey Burger Bento Box

A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies. Read More »

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More »

Walking in Wonder

Before life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds. Read More »

Watching Fish Swim: The Joys and Benefits of Aquariums

There's something meditative about observing the movement of colorful fish among swaying aquatic plants while hearing the soothing sounds of water and can help bring calmness to our lives. Read More »