Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - October 2020 We're sorry, your browser doesn't support IFrames. You can still visit this item., however.Enlarge this document in a new windowPublisher Software from YUDU Welcome to our October 2020 Issue ‘Habit Disruption’ Remedies Tense Posture We all carry tension that translates into seemingly harmless postural habits, and over time those habits can lead to aches, pains and injury. Kevin Munhall specializes in Habit Disruption: He identifies those harmful habits, relieves the tension, and then teaches people to move the way their bodies were designed to move—with freedom and ease. Read More » Anchor Therapy Hosts New Jersey Teen Group Anchor Therapy, based in Hoboken, will offer a weekly group video series for New Jersey high school students starting October 15. The sessions will cover issues like social skills and making friends, coping skills, self-esteem, family and school-related issues and stress. Read More » Nimbus Celebrates Arts Center Grand Opening Last month, Nimbus Dance Works—the Jersey City-based dance company and school focused on diversity and community engagement—celebrated the virtual opening of Nimbus Arts Center at the Lively, in the Powerhouse Arts District. Read More » ‘Citizen Scientists’ Fuel Jersey City Tree Mapping Project The nonprofit Sustainable Jersey City (SJC) has released the results of its first Tree Mapping Census season. Read More » Lessons to Last a Lifetime A foundation in reading is the classic predictor of academic success. But there are also certain character traits—like confidence, gratitude, integrity and patience—that are critical to success in the classroom and in life. ShalomIsrael Diggs, a Jersey City teacher, dancer and artist, believes we should teach those foundational qualities right along with the ABCs. Read More » Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - October 2020 Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Read More » A Better Breakfast: Healthy Tips and Recipes to Start the Day Healthy alternatives to the high sugar and carbohydrates found in most traditional breakfast foods, including recipes for oats, toast, muffins and more to start your day off right. Read More » Apple Seeks 2030 Carbon Neutrality Apple, Inc., the maker of the iPhone, iPad and Mac computers, has committed to becoming 100 percent carbon neutral overall, from its supply chain to retail outlets, by 2030. Read More » Blackest Fish in the Sea Aid Scientific Research Scientists have found that the skin of deep-sea fish absorbs more than 99.95 percent of the light that hits them, aiding research in ultra-black substances for sensitive optical equipment. Read More » Calm Down: Taming the Flames of Stress-Related Illness Stress can be harmful to our overall health. Here are lifestyle changes to release trauma and relieve stress through diet, safe herbal remedies, gentle energy modalities and more. Read More » Cancer-Free Pets: Five Ways to Help Keep Them Healthy Practical nutrition and lifestyle tips to help protect and prevent a dog or cat from developing cancer as well as symptoms that pet owners need to be aware of. Read More » Caramel Apple Cinnamon Crisp Overnight Oats This recipe for overnight oats with caramel apple cinnamon crisp is a great dessert/breakfast mix that’s healthy and delicious, including a caramel sauce using dates. Read More » Cauliflower Hash Egg Muffins This is a healthier, low-calorie alternative to the classic breakfast of hash browns and eggs, and more nutritious, too, because cauliflower is packed with fiber, minerals and vitamins. Read More » Coronavirus as a Calling The pandemic can be transmuted into golden opportunities if we look for purpose and meaning in it. Here are four ways to respond to the call of these turbulent times. Read More » Ease Depression and Anxiety with Probiotics Studies find that probiotics can help to reduce depression and anxiety as well improve cognitive reaction time. Read More » Eat Fruit, Veggies and Whole Grains to Lower Diabetes Risk Two new studies find that the risk of diabetes can be decreased by consuming a diet full of fruit, veggies and whole grains. Read More » Electronic Waste is Out of Control According to a recent report on e-waste, a record 53.6 million metric tons of electronics were discarded in 2019 and could likely increase to 74.7 million tons per year by 2030. Read More » Falling Fertility Rate Threatens World Stability The global total fertility rate (TFR) nearly halved from 1950 levels, when women had an average of 4.7 children each, to 2.4 in 2017, and it could fall below 1.7 by the turn of the century. Read More » Improve Exercise and Recovery with Avocados and Beets Research finds that avocados can speed recovery after exercise while beet root juice improves muscular endurance. Read More » Mark Nepo on Living a Wholehearted Life Bestselling author, poet, cancer survivor and inspirational spiritual teacher Mark Nepo discusses his latest book, The Book of Soul: 52 Paths to Living What Matters. Read More » Oarweed Odyssey: Scottish Kelp Provides Clues to Climate Change Experts have discovered kelp that has survived for 16,000 years since the last ice age and are hopeful that this find will show how marine plant life survives extreme changes in climate. Read More » Paperless Shopping: BPA Exposure from Store Receipts Despite health risks, BPA-laden thermal receipts continue to be used widely in the retail industry. Here are ways to eliminate or reduce BPA exposure from receipts when shopping. Read More » Record Methane Emissions Driven by Agriculture and Fossil Fuels A worldwide inventory of methane sources reveals that atmospheric levels of the heat-trapping greenhouse gas are at an all-time high due to agriculture, fossil fuels and landfill waste. Read More » Salmon Cakes with Fennel & Parsnips This gluten-free breakfast recipe for salmon cakes combines wild-caught salmon with fennel and parsnip vegetables for a healthy way to start the day. Read More » Stressed-Out Teens: Ways to Help Them Chill With teenagers reporting record levels of stress, anxiety and depression, here are effective ways that parents can help to calm teens during stressful times. Read More » Strong and Supple Joints: How to Keep Hips and Knees Happy By taking simple, natural preventive and remedial measures proactively, we can strengthen knee and hip joints, handle related problems if they arise and remain physically strong and active. Read More » Sweet Potato Toast with Avocado Replace bread for toast using sweet potatoes with this healthy, gluten-free recipe for avocado toast. Top with eggs or go vegan and use tempeh. Read More » Tai Chi and Qigong: Life Force in Motion The many health benefits of tai chi, the modified martial art of gentle meditative movement, and qigong, the mind-body wellness system that uses breath, simple movement and stillness. Read More » Try Cinnamon to Reduce Migraines According to a new study, cinnamon, long known to help blood sugar levels, can diminish migraine attacks. Read More » Wishful Recycling: What Not to Put in the Bin "Wishful recycling" is when residents place waste items in the recycling bin that cannot be recycled. Here are ways to avoid wishful recycling with dos and don'ts for proper disposal. Read More » Manage Bowel Disease to Reduce Dementia Risk Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease, may also suffer twice the risk of dementia, according to a new study. Read More » In-Print pet health Farms Mens Health Womens Health Kids Health Stress Relief healthy hudson county healthy pets October 2020 pumpkins fall autumn childrens health october issue