Where Gratitude Flows

I hope this month’s Natural Awakenings brings you a smile and offers inspiration for your wellness journey. Be sure to sign up for our digital edition so you never miss an issue, delivered by the first of each month. Read More »

Breaking the Cycle of Repetitive Thoughts

ExoMind brain stimulation is being explored as an approach to persistent negative thinking, anxiety and emotional exhaustion, with patients at a Naples clinic reporting changes in motivation, sleep and daily functioning. Read More »

Allini Water Filters Celebrates 25 years

Allini Water Filters marks 25 years as a family-owned South Florida business, offering custom whole-home filtration systems designed to reduce reliance on salt, chemicals and routine filter changes. Read More »

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Exploring the Benefits

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy increases oxygen delivery to tissues and is used for certain medical conditions, while researchers continue investigating its potential role in pain management, cognitive health, long COVID and recovery. Read More »

Naples Fitness Wellness Introduces a Whole-Person Approach to Longevity and Performance

Naples Fitness Wellness combines personalized movement assessments, posture education, therapeutic bodywork and wellness technologies to help active adults and athletes improve performance, support longevity and maintain quality of life. Read More »

The Symbolism of November’s Stones and Gems

November’s obsidian, citrine and Imperial topaz carry symbolic meanings tied to reflection, prosperity and transformation, offering a seasonal lens for exploring ancient traditions and personal intention. Read More »

The Art of Healthy Eating with a Personal Chef

Chef Lisa Brown, owner of Free Flowing Health, brings personalized chef services to Southwest Florida, offering customized meal prep, private dining and health-conscious menus tailored to individual tastes, dietary needs and busy lifestyles. Read More »

Expanded Veterans’ Access to Acupuncture and Massage

Lambert Wellness Center, in Estero, now provides acupuncture and medical massage to eligible veterans through the VA Community Care Network, with services available by VA referral for chronic pain, PTSD, anxiety and other health concerns. Read More »

Uptown Chemist Expands In-House Compounding

The Uptown Chemist, in Naples, expands its customized medication services after completing inspection and testing requirements for in-house sterile compounding, including its first weight-loss injection formulation. Read More »

The Wound Whisper’s New Chapter

After decades in burn care, critical care and wound specialization, Lidia Garner brings her medical experience and studies in holistic healing and transformative coaching to a new chapter in Southwest Florida. Read More »

Support Skin Health Through the Holidays

Soluna Medical Aesthetics, in Bonita Springs, offers seasonal skincare treatments and at-home products designed to maintain hydration, support collagen and protect skin health throughout the holiday season and beyond. Read More »

New Healthy Food Delivery Service

Eat Well by Living Vine brings organic, locally sourced meals, gluten- and dairy-free baked goods, raw juices and health shots to families through a convenient delivery service focused on fresh ingredients and sustainable packaging. Read More »

Cultivate Intuition Through Imagination

Explore how imagination can open the door to intuitive awareness in a monthly Naples series featuring guided meditation, sound, reflection and experiential practices through May 2027. Read More »

Shop Local and Network This Holiday Season

The December 7, 2026, Holiday Holistic Health Fair & Business Expo at Sandalwood Village, in Naples, brings together local businesses, holistic health experts and wellness products for an afternoon of shopping, networking and healthy living inspiration. Read More »

Where Advanced Dentistry Meets Whole-Body Wellness

Complete Dental Care of Naples combines biological and cosmetic dentistry with biocompatible materials, minimally invasive techniques and personalized care that considers the relationship between oral health and overall wellness. Read More »

Reconnect With Nature Through Forest Bathing

Go Forest Bathing offers guided nature experiences on select Saturdays through May 2027 at Rookery Bay Environmental Learning Center and Unity of Naples, combining mindfulness, meditation and sensory exploration to support well-being. Read More »

Planted in Thanks, Nourished by Noticing

At its heart, gratitude is about human connection. When we lead with a grateful heart, the way we see life changes. Gratitude feeds our mind the same way good food feeds our body. It gives us something nourishing to grow from. Read More »

Dr. Doreen DeStefano Featured on Inside Success TV’s America’s Best Doctors

Fort Myers integrative oncology practitioner Dr. Doreen DeStefano shares the personal experience that shaped her whole-person approach to cancer care in a new America’s Best Doctors television episode. Read More »

Holley Rauen Environmental Leadership Award and Dinner

Celebrate Southwest Florida environmental stewardship at the December 11 award dinner honoring individuals who protect, preserve and care for the region’s natural environment. Read More »

Growing Our Capacity for Gratitude: How to Practice Thankfulness Every Day

Research links regular gratitude practices to improved mood, reduced anxiety and greater life satisfaction, while specific daily expressions of thanks can strengthen emotional resilience. Read More »

Blueprint for Alzheimer’s Prevention: A Conversation With Dr. David Perlmutter

Neurologist Dr. David Perlmutter explores how metabolic health, inflammation, gut bacteria, sleep and exercise may influence Alzheimer’s risk and long-term brain health. Read More »

Healthy Swaps for the Holiday Table: Thanksgiving Never Tasted So Good

Healthy Thanksgiving recipes preserve traditional flavors with nutritious swaps such as Greek yogurt, cauliflower, whole grains and natural sweeteners for a balanced holiday feast. Read More »

Healthy Mashed Potatoes

Fluffy Yukon gold potatoes blend with tangy Greek yogurt, skim milk and a touch of butter for a creamy, comforting Thanksgiving classic with a lighter, protein-rich twist. Read More »

Pecan Apple Crisp

Warm cinnamon-spiced apples bake beneath a golden, crunchy pecan-oat topping, creating a cozy, maple-sweetened holiday dessert perfect with Greek yogurt, whipped cream or ice cream. Read More »

Garlic Cauliflower Mash

Tender cauliflower and garlic blend with olive oil into a silky, savory mash that delivers comforting, creamy flavor in a lighter alternative to traditional mashed potatoes. Read More »

Maple Balsamic Brussels Sprouts With Honeynut Squash and Walnuts

Roasted Brussels sprouts and tender honeynut squash meet crunchy walnuts in a sweet maple-balsamic glaze, creating a colorful, caramelized holiday side dish bursting with seasonal flavor. Read More »

Pomegranate and Lentil Salad

Juicy pomegranate seeds, crisp apples, roasted squash and crunchy pecans mingle with kale and crispy lentils in a vibrant autumn salad finished with a tangy balsamic dressing. Read More »

November’s Call for Introspection

November’s quieter days invite reflection on gratitude, unfinished goals and meaningful connections, offering a seasonal reminder to appreciate life's overlooked abundance. Read More »

How Trees Make Rain: The Wonder of Forests and Weather

Forests help generate rainfall by releasing water vapor into the atmosphere, revealing how trees influence weather patterns, protect watersheds and support global climate resilience. Read More »

Building Strength for Life: Why Resistance Training Is a Key to Aging Well

Resistance training supports healthy aging by preserving muscle, strengthening bones and improving balance, mobility and independence, with safe techniques for every fitness level. Read More »

The Prediabetes Wake-Up Call: Lifestyle Changes To Keep Diabetes at Bay

A prediabetes diagnosis is not a life sentence. It is a call to action, and for most people, an entirely reversible one. Two health experts share the food strategies, mindset shifts and small daily habits that help patients steady their blood sugar without feeling restricted. Read More »

Helping Children Navigate Loss: Gentle Grief Activities for Young Hearts

Children process grief through play, music, stories and memory boxes, offering gentle ways to express emotions and cope with the loss of loved ones, pets or familiar routines. Read More »

Safe Havens for Happy Dogs and Cats Designing a Stress-Free Space for Our Pets

Creating a stress-free home for dogs and cats starts with calming routines, quiet retreats and understanding how household noise and human emotions affect pet well-being. Read More »

Homeopathy Myths: Refuting the Most Common Misconceptions

Homeopathy myths range from confusing remedies with herbal medicine to misconceptions about regulation, dosing and practitioner training, as advocates explain the system's principles. Read More »

Green Gift Guide for the Holidays

Eco-friendly holiday gift ideas include reusable essentials, sustainable personal care, nature experiences and conservation gifts that reduce waste and support a healthier planet. Read More »

Benefits of Black and Green Rice

Japanese researchers found that black and green rice contain beneficial fat compounds and digest more slowly than white rice, potentially supporting blood sugar control and metabolic health. Read More »

Urolithin A’s Promise for Gut Health

Research suggests urolithin A, a compound produced from foods such as pomegranates and walnuts, may strengthen the intestinal barrier and offer new possibilities for inflammatory bowel disease. Read More »

Why Women’s Pain Lasts Longer

New research suggests testosterone may help men recover from injury-related pain faster by increasing an anti-inflammatory protein, offering clues to sex differences in pain recovery. Read More »

Yo-Yo Dieting and Health

A comprehensive research review found no evidence that repeated weight loss and regain permanently damages metabolism or causes disproportionate muscle loss in people with obesity. Read More »

Pleasant Experiences Relieve Depression

A clinical trial found that psychotherapy focused on savoring positive experiences and building joy reduced depression and anxiety symptoms more effectively than treatment targeting negative emotions. Read More »

Moths Smell With Their Wings

Researchers discovered that tobacco hawkmoths detect certain odors through specialized sensory hairs on their wings, revealing a surprising adaptation for sensing their environment. Read More »

North American Bird Losses Are Accelerating

A 2026 study links accelerating bird population declines across North America to intensive agriculture and rising temperatures, with particularly rapid losses in several U.S. regions. Read More »

Burying Underwear for Science

Swiss researchers buried more than 2,000 pairs of cotton underwear to measure soil health, finding faster decomposition in nutrient-rich, biologically active garden soils. Read More »

Recycling PVC Into Motor Oil

Scientists have developed a chemical process that converts hard-to-recycle PVC plastic into ingredients for motor oil and industrial lubricants, offering a potential solution to plastic waste. Read More »

Better Outlook for Organic Honey

New research suggests bees forage much closer to their hives than previously thought, potentially easing organic honey certification rules while maintaining low pesticide residues. Read More »