Natural Awakenings Charlotte - April 2024 Enjoy the April 2024 edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte. Natural Wonders Never Cease April 2024 Letter from Publisher of Natural Awakenings Charlotte - Shannon McKenzie Read More » Green Profiles 2024 Charlotte Area conscientious businesses and organizations striving to protect the environment and help us reduce our collective carbon footprint Read More » Learn the Essence of Qigong Qigong practitioner Jeff Primack will preside over a Mindbody Activation national event on April 20 through 22 Asheville Read More » Enlightened by Tachyons Adrienne founded TorchBearer Tachyon in 2022, activating Charlotte’s first tachyon spa during the transformative energies of the Lion’s Gate Portal Read More » Listening to the Patient Ratliff Integrative Family Medicine, in Waxhaw, celebrates their one-year anniversary on May 1 Read More » Explore the Trail Town of Elkin The town of Elkin maintains an authentic Trail Town character Read More » Wipe Out Waste: Ask A Meck County Expert - Secure Paper Shred Season in Charlotte Social security numbers, accounting information, aged tax filings and other sensitive data should not make it into the hands of dubious people or systems Read More » Sustain Charlotte Holds Annual Awards Event The 2024 Sustain Charlotte Awards, a night of dinner, inspiring stories and celebration of the achievements of local leaders and the issues that shape the sustainability of our region, will be on April 24 at The Revelry, in Charlotte Read More » Meet New Physician at WellcomeMD Open House Wellcome MD, in Mooresville, will conduct an open house for the public to meet the practice’s newest physician, Dr. Charity Kates, on April 15 Read More » The Schiele Museum of Natural History in Gastonia Hosts Two Special Events Flower Power, an Earth Day celebration, will be held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on April 20 and Strawberry Jamboree will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on May 4 on the Shiele’s Farm Read More » Sustain Charlotte Petition for Greater Funding of Resources Sustain Charlotte is circulating a petition asking the Mecklenburg County Board of Commissioners to fully fund greenways, parks, nature preserves and recreation centers Read More » Special Offer for Emotional Wellness Package Doctor Darryl, a board-certified Naturopathic Doctor with Haas Wellness Center, in Charlotte, has created a four-month Emotional Wellness Package designed to retrain our brain waves and balance the energy in the body so the body can better deal with stress Read More » Sustainable Travel: Wanderlust With the Earth in Mind Travel enriches us culturally & socially. Yet, in eco-critical times, it's crucial to minimize our environmental impact. Every traveler can contribute positively to both Earth & local communities. Read More » Farm Vacations: American Agritourism Grows in Post-Pandemic Times Long a staple of European travel, agritourism is growing in popularity in the US, as concrete-weary urbanites seek out a taste of country living and a way to support small-scale farms. Read More » Ashley Walsh: From Personal Health Crisis to Organic Farming Ashley Walsh, founder of Pocono Organics, one of the largest Regenerative Organic Certified vegetable farms in North America, emphasizes regenerative organic farming's impact on nutrition and the environment. Read More » From Organic to Grass-Fed to Regenerative: Finding the Best Farming Practices Understanding terms like grass-fed, organic, and regenerative empowers consumers to make informed choices aligned with their values and priorities for healthier eating and sustainable agriculture. Read More » Organic Egg Frittata Savor the superior taste and nutrition of organic eggs, supporting regenerative farming practices with every delicious bite. Read More » Organic Chicken Bone Broth This slow-cooker recipe fills the home with delightful aromas, offering a nutrient-dense broth. Using organic chicken supports sustainable farming practices and animal welfare. Read More » Grass-Fed Beef Liver Liver is a nutrient powerhouse. Opt for grass-fed beef liver from regenerative farms. Read More » Connecting to Sentient Earth Each April, Mother Nature spills blossoms from her apron as songbirds trill and prepare for the next generation. Our planet is alive on levels beyond our senses or scientific instruments. Read More » A Look at Single-Use Plastics: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions Single-use plastics are marketed as disposable, however most are not being recycled, so they languish indefinitely in landfills or pollute our waterways in the form of microplastics. Read More » Get Fit and Get Outside: How to Prepare for Outdoor Treks Hitting the trails offers something for everyone, whether it’s hiking for the day or backpacking and roughing it overnight in remote areas. Read More » Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million Americans, causing gradual dopamine loss. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once dopamine levels are brought up. Read More » Exploring Beyond the Classroom: Nurturing Healthy Minds Through Travel Travel helps children see the world from a broader perspective and become more interested in other cultures because of their travel experiences. Read More » Taking Pets on Family Trips: Holistic Tips for Stress-Free Traveling Travel can stress pets, causing anxiety symptoms like barking, pacing, and aggression. Understanding their perspective and providing comfort during journeys fosters a harmonious bond. Read More » Treating Diabetes With Healthy Food and Exercise Daniel J. Cox's innovative Type-2 diabetes management approach, funded by NIH, prioritizes education on diet and exercise over weight loss or medication. Read More » County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis San Mateo County, near San Francisco, declares loneliness a public health crisis, future efforts may include infrastructure investments, social media campaigns, and mental health funding. Read More » Treating Anxiety With Mindfulness A JAMA Psychiatry study shows mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) is an effective treatment option for anxiety disorders, which holds promise for managing anxiety symptoms. Read More » New Way to Diagnose Autism Yale scientists linked two neurodevelopmental abnormalities to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which could aid diagnosis and identify potential treatments. Read More » 10 Takeaways From World Economic Forum The World Economic Forum met in Davos, Switzerland. The meeting focused on the importance and driving principals of trust. Read More » Sea of Methane Endangers Planet Research in Svalbard unveils vast methane reserves. Thawing permafrost could unleash it, triggering warming feedback loops. Read More » In Vitro Fertilization May Save Nearly Extinct Rhino Scientists at the BioRescue project have announced a breakthrough in embryo transfer that could save the northern white rhinoceros from extinction. Read More » Hearing a Solar Eclipse Millions will witness a total solar eclipse from Texas to Maine on April 8. Harvard's LightSound lets visually impaired people experience it through sound. Read More » Heal Our World Checklist Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future. Read More » In-Print
