Natural Awakenings Charlotte - April 2021 Enjoy the April 2021 edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte. Thanks for Taking the Stairs Letter from Publisher of Natural Awakenings Charlotte - Shannon McKenzie Read More » Local Area Earth Day 2021 Events Celebrate Earth Day 2021 With Live and Virtual Events Read More » Green Profiles 2021 Learn more about Charlotte area businesses and organizations working hard to reduce our collective carbon footprint Read More » Non-Invasive Treatment for Food Allergies in Our Local Area OIT dates back to medieval times, when kings would ingest tiny bits of arsenic to protect themselves from being poisoned, and has been studied in modern clinical trials for more than a decade Read More » SoulCollage® Classes Resume in Charlotte “SoulCollage offers a creative and playful collage process to help us better understand ourselves, so we can find our own solutions,” says Wyche, owner of Elemental Healing Charlotte Read More » Eco-Friendly Home Design in the Charlotte Area Claudia Ricciardone offers general consultations and full-service interior design, including residential new construction and remodels Read More » Charlotte Sustainability Awards to Benefit Sustain Charlotte There’ll be the awards ceremony honoring local businesses, government agencies and nonprofits; networking opportunities; a raffle; and welcoming remarks by Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles. Read More » Earth Day Event at Kings Mountain Preserve Kings Mountain Preserve, in Blacksburg, South Carolina, will present its first annual Earth Day Festival from noon to 6 p.m. on May 8. (NOTE: This is a reschedule from Apr 24) Read More » Charlotte Area Ahlara Healing Center Adds Offerings As a way to provide clients with the latest and most intensive alternative medicine techniques, the Ahlara Healing Center, in Mooresville, is offering both hypnotherapy and Akashic Records readings. Read More » Special Timely Offer by Lake Norman Area A Greener Clean In time for spring cleaning, A Greener Clean is offering new initial cleaning bookings for bi-weekly customers at the same price as a “maintenance” clean (over a $150 value) plus mention Natural Awakenings for a free Enviro Mist application ($50 value). Read More » Access Expanded for Scientific Papers An open-access project, called Plan S, recently began requiring that scholarly papers published from the work they fund be made immediately available for public reading at no charge. Read More » B12 and Prenatal Supplements Gain Official Nod In updated dietary guidelines, the U.S.D.A. and the Department of Health and Human Services have endorsed the specific use of certain supplements, particularly prenatal vitamins and B12. Read More » Breathe Easy: Natural Remedies for Allergy Woes Holistic, non-pharmaceutical approaches to naturally fighting off seasonal allergies for the 1 in 5 Americans suffering from allergic rhinitis—also known as hay fever. Read More » Celebrate Earth Day 2021 Virtually Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, there are still many ways to participate in the 51st anniversary of the global environmental movement known as Earth Day. Read More » Climate Change and Our Health: The Human Costs of a Warming Planet The warming of the planet poses immediate dire consequences for human health. Here are ways to prepare, adapt and mobilize for climate change to build resilient, thriving communities. Read More » Consider Curcumin and Nano-Curcumin for Heart Health Curcumin and nano-curcumin can improve cholesterol, triglyceride and LDL-C levels, boost antioxidant levels, superoxide dismutase and glutathione, and reduce C-reactive protein levels. Read More » Create a Nurturing Nest Home is a harbor of habit, and breaking out of the usual routine can be transformative. Here are some activities to transform living spaces into nurturing sources of inspiration. Read More » Deforestation Alert System Mitigates Climate Change Global Forest Watch, a free application, uses satellite imaging to detect and alert deforestation activities, a key factor of increasing atmospheric carbon dioxide and climate change. Read More » Discarded Safety Gear Used to Build Highways Researchers have formulated a new road-making material comprised of a mix of shredded single-use face masks and processed building rubble designed to meet civil engineering safety standards. Read More » Eco-Athletes: Working Out with the Planet in Mind Professional and recreational athletes alike are increasingly working out with the planet in mind. Here are some sustainable ways to put eco-fitness into action. Read More » Family Time in the Woods Prominent nature writer Richard Louv offers ways for families and communities to connect to the natural world. Read More » Feathered Friends: The Pros and Cons of Keeping Birds as Pets What you need to know before considering having a bird as a pet, including the costs to keep them healthy, long-term commitments, the benefits involved and more. Read More » Healthy Home: How to Detoxify a Living Space Ways to detox our homes by purging them of toxins—gases, inhalants or fumes—in the indoor air, cleaners, kitchenware and water that may be contributing to a harmful environment. Read More » Keep Off Junk Foods for Cognitive Wellness Study finds that individuals who follow the Mediterranean diet are cognitively 5.8 years younger than those who regularly cheat on heathy eating. Read More » Make Lifestyle Changes to Ease Reflux Harvard University researchers have found that gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) symptoms can be reduced by adopting five lifestyle strategies. Read More » National Wildlife Refuges are Overwhelmed and Understaffed The National Wildlife Refuge System is facing crumbling infrastructure, maintenance needs, lack of resources, staffing cuts and chronic underfunding. Read More » Nations Band Together to Preserve One-Third of the Planet More than 50 countries have united as the High Ambition Coalition for Nature and People (HAC 30x30), avowing to preserve 30 percent of the planet’s land and oceans by 2030. Read More » Nature to the Rescue: Kids Come Alive Outdoors Take the entire family exploring outdoors with these fun ideas to get children actively involved with nature in ways that open their senses while also moving their bodies. Read More » Protecting the Organic Marketplace While demand and activity around organic products is rising, the challenge is to safeguard standards from large corporations that buy up organic brands and try to weaken USDA requirements. Read More » Sheryl DeVore on Appreciating Nature and Wildlife Award-winning science, health and nature author Sheryl DeVore discusses being more aware of our outdoor environment and the need to preserve it. Read More » Spring Cleaning the Body: Simple Ways to Detox Naturally Shake off the sluggishness of winter and jumpstart new healthy habits by “spring cleaning” the body with these healthy detox and cleanse diet tips. Read More » Sweet Mango Smoothie Sweet fruit pairs with spinach for an extra dose of fiber, vitamins and super-green-detoxifying antioxidants to make a delicious, healthy version of a mango smoothie. Read More » The Benefits of Planting Trees: More Foliage Means Lower Temperatures The restoration of trees is among the most effective strategies for climate change mitigation. Here are some ways to take action against deforestation and support the planting of trees. Read More » Vegetable Yum Soup This soup recipe helps provide the body with nutrient- and fiber-rich vegetables in an easy-to-digest format, while the broth helps supply water for detoxification and a sense of satiety. Read More » In-Print
