Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - January 2021

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8 THINGS TO BE EXCITED ABOUT ON THE HUDSON IN 2021

Many projects that started last year will come to fruition in 2021, or be well on their way. We’ve gathered a list of our favorites here. Read More »

Local Artists Commissioned to Paint Hoboken Utility Boxes

Art has been a special source of joy and inspiration in the pandemic, when many other avenues have been temporarily closed to us. One of the most widespread efforts to make life more beautiful through creativity—and, just as important, to support local artists and promote a worthy theme—have been popping up along Washington Street in the last two months were just completed. Read More »

Dr. Olevia Metry Offers Relationship-Based Care

“I’m passionate about women’s health, preventative medicine through a healthy lifestyle— something people have been calling lifestyle medicine—and metabolic disease,” she says. Read More »

Zoom Hip-Hop Offered for Kids with Disabilities

The purpose of the classes is to encourage physical fitness and enrich cognitive and psychological health, social activity and overall wellness in children who may otherwise not be able to participate in such programs. Read More »

Foster or Adopt a Feline through JerseyCats

JerseyCats rescues felines from unsafe or undesirable situations, predominantly in Jersey City, Hoboken Union City and Weehawken. Read More »

Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change. Read More »

Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

For 2021, fitness will be all about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps. Read More »

Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Healthy, effective, long term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being. Read More »

Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More »

WELLthier Living~Online Healing Resources at KnoWEwell.com

KnoWEwell is bridging that knowledge gap by creating a centralized online destination with the latest evidence-based research and connecting the dots between soil, food, lifestyle choices, people’s health and the health of the planet. Read More »

Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children

Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children. Read More »

Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense

Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria. Read More »

Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes

Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change. Read More »

Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies

Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora. Read More »

Frugal Wellness: Healthy Living on a Tight Budget

How to live healthy on a tight budget by setting up a self-care plan, shopping nutritious foods wisely and spending less on gym memberships without sacrificing wellness. Read More »

Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity

A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. Read More »

Healing Pets Holistically: Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes

Combining both conventional and holistic medicine, integrative veterinarians get to the root cause of conditions in dogs, cats and other pets. Read More »

Healing the Whole Child: Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds

Holistic pediatricians apply evidence-informed, natural, integrative approaches to healing children, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors for overall well-being. Read More »

House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces

Ways to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more. Read More »

Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra

A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations. Read More »

Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities

Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More »

Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best

Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being. Read More »

New Fabric Generates Solar Energy

Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles. Read More »

Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming

Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study. Read More »

Questions for Pediatricians

Advice to follow and questions to ask when seeking out a pediatrician to care for the health and well-being of your children. Read More »

Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing

Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life. Read More »

Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts

Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. Read More »

Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels

An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century. Read More »

Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times

For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps. Read More »

Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions

Physician Terry Wahls discusses the groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol she developed that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states. Read More »

Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety

When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels. Read More »

Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever

For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product. Read More »

Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia

Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years. Read More »