Natural Awakenings Charlotte - January 2023 Enjoy the January 2023 edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte. Sara Cain-da Costa, owner of Sara da Costa Wellness, on Why You Need a Health Coach in 2023 In a nutshell, Health Coaches can bridge the gap between doctor (and other wellness professionals) and patients, creating a realistic plan and work with you to keep you on track when others are giving up Read More » Plant-Based Recipes Courtesy of Dr. Darryl Roberts, plant-based chef and Naturopathic Doctor at Haas Wellness Center in Charlotte Read More » Light House Spiritual Center Hosts AWAKEN! in Lake Norman The Light House Spiritual Center will host AWAKEN!, a women’s half-day, self-care retreat for awakening the mind, body, heart and soul in the new year, from 1 to 5:30 p.m. on January 7 Read More » Susan Reynolds Makes Her Predictions at HeartLight Spiritual Center in Charlotte Astrologer, intuitive, spiritual healer and teacher, Susan Reynolds, will offer her predictions for this year from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. on January 22 at the HeartLight Spiritual Center Read More » TorchBearer Tachyon Opens First Charlotte Area Tachyon Chamber Adrienne Craighead, founder of TorchBearer Tachyon, in Cornelius, is honored to provide the unique healing properties of our area’s first tachyon chamber with a special offer Read More » Open House Event at Organic Salon Lake Norman Lea Casanova, owner of Organic Salon LKN, will lead an open house at her facility in Mooresville from 2 to 5 p.m. on January 15 Read More » Four Shen Yun Performances in Charlotte The North Carolina Falun Dafa Association will present Shen Yun in Charlotte at 7:30 p.m. on March 2 through 4 with an additional 2 p.m. show on the final day at the Blumenthal Performing Arts Center’s Belk Theater Read More » Healing Energy of EESystem Now Open in Kannapolis Designed by Dr. Sandra Rose Michael, the EESystem uses scalar energy and other bio-active energy fields for frequency healing results that support a healthy body, mind and spirit Read More » Charlotte Area Carenda Deonne Offers Free Online Stress Less Program State-certified Stress Management Coach Carenda Deonne is conducting a free, 30-Day Stress Less Challenge online program beginning on New Year’s Day Read More » Enroll in 40-Day Transformation Weight Loss Program Lidia Adkins, CFMP, DC, PKT, founder and CEO of Carolinas Weight Loss Institute, in Gastonia, suggests January is an ideal time to enroll in her 40-Day Transformation program Read More » Charlotte's Gentry Dental Offers Special Savings Plan Gentry Dental, providers of holistic dentistry with the latest technological advancements, is making dental coverage more affordable for families with their special Dental Savings Plan Read More » Become a Qigong Life Energy Coach Camilo Sanchez, L.Ac, MAOM, owner of 3nergy Wellness (formerly Empower Life Center), will lead a new, four-month, qigong life energy coach certification program in the Charlotte area Read More » A Fearless Future January 2023 Letter from Publisher of Natural Awakenings Charlotte - Shannon McKenzie Read More » A New Look at Saturated Fat Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease. Read More » Artichoke and Spinach Greek Omelet Start your morning off right with this healthy recipe for omelets packed with artichoke and spinach. Read More » Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Read More » Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives. Read More » Curry Chicken Salad This tasty recipe for curry chicken salad is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Read More » End the Mailing Madness Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it. Read More » Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields. Read More » Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul. Read More » Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Read More » Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development. Read More » Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods. Read More » Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms. Read More » Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy. Read More » More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak. Read More » Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns. Read More » Our Helium Is Running Out Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find. Read More » Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones. Read More » Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. Read More » School Districts Getting Electric Buses A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Read More » Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Read More » The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips. Read More » Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death. Read More » Welcoming the Unknown Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring. Read More » Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini. Read More » Marie’s Total Body Studio Provides Comprehensive Services in the Charlotte Area All their body contouring specialists are experienced body and beauty enhancement service providers, have been certified in all the services they offer and have been trained in Marie’s Total Body high standard of service Read More » In-Print
