Straighten Up and Feel Right: Tips for Good Posture and a Healthy Spine

Healthy postures encourage proper alignment of body structures, while unhealthy postures can lead to a host of issues, including muscle and joint pain, balance impairment and decreased mobility. Read More »

Greener Grilling

The aroma of tasty treats sizzling on an outdoor grill evokes memories of laughter among family and friends, picnic tables brimming with colorful foods and the joy of running barefoot in the grass. Read More »

In The May Women's Wellness Issue

Treatments Converge for Women's Health, Skin Fitness, Taking Control of our Hormones, Holistic Tips for Stress, The Devine Messiness of Motherhood, Local Events and Resources and Much More! Read More »

Women’s Health Issues Vary, But Treatments Converge

Natural Awakenings queried two Southwest Florida physicians, Dr. Carol Roberts and Dr. Lindsey Berkson, from the Naples Center for Functional Medicine, this month regarding the most common health issues for which women consult them. Read More »

Making Medicine Personal Again

When Macian’s research led her to WellcomeMD, she knew it would offer her what she wanted most—meaningful relationships with patients. Read More »

Relieving Arthritis Pain with Medical Cannabis

For individuals that find traditional treatments inadequate, medical cannabis presents a promising alternative, and is rapidly gaining popularity nationwide as a viable option and alternative to traditional pharmaceuticals. Read More »

Weight Management for Women

Many women are seeking weight loss, but in many cases, it is not about calories in versus calories burned. Read More »

The Genesis of Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness

Lisa Mack, founder of Lisa’s Thermography and Wellness, began her career in thermography in Morristown, New Jersey. Read More »

Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual. Read More »

Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves. Read More »

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role. Read More »

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature. Read More »

First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness

Today, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. Read More »

Skin Fitness: Daily Routines for a Radiant Appearance

While many of us work out to tone our muscles, we may be neglecting the largest organ in the body: our skin. Read More »

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids. Read More »