In This Issue: January 2022 January 2022 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the January issue of Natural Awakenings by scrolling through the articles below or by flipping through the pages of our digital magazine! Relief From Cold & Flu Symptoms - Get Guna-FLU Cold and flu season is upon us. Every year we must fight against seasonal illnesses. Be prepared to fight cold and flu symptoms, such as fever, headache, sore throat, and fatigue. Read More » Stream Hypnosis Hypnosis is a very useful method to get beyond the patterns of thinking, acting and expecting that are keeping you from the life you want, the health you want and the mindset you want. Read More » DREAM BIG…NOW! Plan Your Edible Landscape with Bear Creek Organics As the winter solstice approaches, we go to bed in the dark and wake up in the dark. Nights are long and cold. You may think that the garden is done for the year. Read More » Healthy Weight with Hypnosis Stream Hypnosis, LLC, is offering group classes to enable participants to achieve their desired weight. This three-week course is for the person who has set a New Year’s resolution to prioritize health and wellness by maintaining a healthy bodyweight. Read More » My Thoughts For the Month "I'll do it tomorrow." That's a risky approach to time management, since we all know that tomorrow never comes. Read More » A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks While Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits. Read More » Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality Climate change is affecting coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences. Read More » Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain. Read More » Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Read More » Getting Personal About CO2: Tools to Help Track Our Carbon Footprint Personal action is necessary to reduce carbon emissions. These resources, tools and tips can help us reduce our carbon footprint and lead a lower-carbon lifestyle. Read More » Health in the New Year: 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022 Discover the latest trends in health and wellness for 2022, including plant-based foods, telemedicine, wearable devices, coaching, mindfulness, therapy, meditation and more. Read More » High Times for the Cannabis Industry: Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat With growing legal acceptance of cannabis, marijuana dispensaries are commonplace, CBD is appearing in cocktails and dietary supplements, and hemp may become a popular construction material. Read More » Honeybees Dodge Parasites with Social Distancing A study shows that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from harmful mites by varying space and interaction in the hive to increase social distance between the younger and older insects. Read More » It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity The amount of vapor in the atmosphere is increasing, absorbing a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat. Read More » Peter Russell on the Healing Power of Letting Go In Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, author Peter Russell reminds readers what lies at the heart of all spiritual traditions. Read More » Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets. Read More » Plastic is the New Coal A new report has found that emissions from the plastic industry may be greater than those from coal-fired power plants by 2029. Read More » Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance Researchers and experts are warning that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways. Read More » The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year As global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles. Read More » Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture. Read More » Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help. Read More » Turmeric Golden Milk Switch up your morning coffee routine with this delicious, healthy recipe for Turmeric Golden Milk. Read More » Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge As a genetic response to intense poaching for ivory, the amount of elephants born without tusks rose from less than one-fifth to nearly 50 percent. Read More » Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air. Read More » Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that personalize wellness and provide support without pressure. Read More » Why Words Matter While communicating our words can be effective means of bonding, learning, teaching and healing, they can also be harmful, which is why it is important to remember the power they possess. Read More » Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home Creating a calm space in the home for kids to decompress can help children become centered and manage their emotions in a healthy manner. Read More » Personalized Pampering at The Healing & Wellness Corner Licensed massage therapist and esthetician Jamie Brotzman knows that when people look good, they also feel good. Read More » Bethlehem Nutrition & Wellness Center Advanced Therapeutic Nutrition for Today’s Health Challenges! Read More » At Home Blood Testing, For a Healthier You The public can check many health aspects at home in an easy and highly convenient way without going to a doctor’s office. Read More » Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. Partners with KnoWEwell Collaborative Enter these special codes to receive 50% off your first year! Read More » In-Print