In This Issue: April 2023 April 2023 Digital Magazine Please enjoy the April Sustainable Living Issue. Flip through the pages of our digital magazine or scroll through the articles below. Register Now for Women's Wellness Series Coming in May This May, join Natural Awakenings and KnoWEwell for a women’s wellness event entitled Overcoming Stress: How to Balance It All. Each Tuesday at 5 p.m. PDT/ 8 p.m. Read More » Massage Therapist Offers Something for Everyone at Bodyworks Wellness Studio Donna Porcino is a pioneer in massage therapy throughout the Poconos region. During her journey from a stay-at-home mom to a sought-after massage therapist, she picked up many wellness modalities along the way. Read More » WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SHOW FOR YOUR YEARS? Many times, an old man has no other evidence besides his age to prove he has lived a long time, but not in the case of a very good friend of mine whose funeral I was recently at… Read More » Tenth Year for Inner Peace Holistic Expo The Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., April 15, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 16, at the Hamburg Field House. Read More » Programming the Day for High Potential Are you programming your day or letting it program you? Most people jump into social media or a TV program and that says it all. After waking our brains they are in a very receptive state that we can use to not only set the tone of our day but also program ourselves for either conflict…or connection. Read More » Come in for a Tune-Up! Think of your nervous system as a fine musical instrument. Just like a properly tuned guitar can make beautiful music, a finely tuned nervous system brings harmony to your body and your life! Read More » Becoming Self Sufficient THROUGH FOODSCAPING by Bear Creek Organics With financial instability and geopolitical unrest pervading the mainstream media, the signs are there. We need to become more self-sufficient, build resilient communities and supply chains, and do what we can to protect our loved ones. Read More » A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices. Read More » De-Stress With Sauerkraut A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels. Read More » Exercise for the Brain Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function. Read More » Gas Stove Pollution Goes Unnoticed A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that gas stoves frequently leak dangerous pollutants into the kitchen. Read More » Insect-inspired Drones Build Structures Two London-based roboticists, Mirko Kovac and Robert Stuart-Smith, have developed new technology that mimics the way bees work together to build a structure. Read More » Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats There are approximately 6 million non-native, feral pigs in the United States that are destroying crops, native animals and pose risks of giving diseases to humans. Read More » Jeff Moyer on Farming for Human and Planetary Health Jeff Moyer is CEO of Rodale Institute, which champions regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, farmer-support programs and consumer education. Read More » Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition. Read More » Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries A Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, in partnership with Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has developed a battery for electric vehicles. Read More » Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair. Read More » Outdoor Safety for Pets: Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards With diligence, protecting our furry best friends can become second nature as we safely enjoy the great outdoors together with our pets. Read More » Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health. Read More » Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression Plant-based diets have been associated with several health benefits, but not much is known about their effects on mental health. Read More » Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems. Read More » Screening Children for Anxiety A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms. Read More » Sushi Bites Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More » Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food. Read More » Sustainable Grocery Shopping There are many ways to be environmentally responsible when shopping for food. Here are a few tips to reduce your food foot print. Read More » The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation The Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces. Read More » The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results. Read More » Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health. Read More » Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section! Read More » Find That Loving Piece The Loving Piece located at 7 N Third Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, is a true testimony to making your dreams come true! Read More » Massage Therapy – Discover the Improvement for Yourself! Wellness can be achieved through many holistic treatments that are offered here at Associated Chiropractic & Konnections Massage. Read More » Frequency Programs Online Dr. Gerald H. Smith is the brainchild and originator of the Frequency Shop. Through intelligent evolution and his 52 plus years of clinical practice, he has integrated and developed a unique system whereby people can access frequency programs online. Read More » In-Print