Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - January 2023 Welcome to our January 2023 Issue Welcome to our January 2023 Issue Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - January 2023 Enjoy articles from our January 2023 Issue Read More » Holy Name – The Best Hospitals for Obstetrics & Gynecology in New Jersey Holy Name has been placed on the list of “The Best Hospitals for Obstetrics & Gynecology in New Jersey” for maternity services by U.S. News & World Report, for delivering the highest levels Read More » Salt Therapy for Wintertime Woes The Salt Therapy Association provides relief from coughs, colds and flu using dry salt therapy (halotherapy). The common cold is a viral infection of the nose and throat (upper respiratory tract). Read More » New Year-New You January is the beginning of the new year and a perfect time to begin a “new you”. We may not always ready with our feet planted on the ground to start running, but we can take a lesson Read More » I Feel like My Thyroid is off, but My Doctor Says… One of the very most common reasons that someone comes to my office today (other than for COVID-related issues, of course!) is to discuss concerns that they believe to be associated Read More » Pretty Hot and Tempting Podcast Actor/comedian Brooke Hoover has a new podcast, Who’s Dat Phat Girl, about 100-pound weight loss and 100 percent health gain. She says, “How do you convince yourself you are PHAT Read More » Bird Spiritual Wellness Self-Esteem Workshop Jacquie Bird, owner of Jacquie Bird Spiritual Wellness, will conduct I Am The Self That I Esteem, a guided meditation and journaling workshop from 1 to 3 p.m., January 14, and 2 to 4 p.m. Read More » Avoid Digital Disaster Organizing Your Digital Life 101 will be offered in six weekly Monday evening sessions online by Let’s Get Organized (LGO), beginning January 9 through February 13. Read More » BeHold The Man for Men The goal of BeHold The Man NJ (BTMNJ) is for men to take charge of their health and appearance to look and feel good. BTMNJ offers manscaping (body hair removal), massage, sauna, body Read More » Happy New Year and an amazing opportunity for a new you! As 2022 comes to a close, we give a warm welcome filled with hope and joy to 2023 and are so grateful to our readers and sponsors for your belief, trust, and support of our mission. Read More » A New Look at Saturated Fat Researchers have found there is no scientific ground to demonize saturated fat as a cause of cardiovascular disease. Read More » Artichoke and Spinach Greek Omelet Start your morning off right with this healthy recipe for omelets packed with artichoke and spinach. Read More » Brain Power Boosters: Tips to Preserve Memory at Any Age Regardless of age, it is always possible to learn, store and recall information, and there are numerous practices and expert recommendations we can adopt to nourish and optimize our brains. Read More » Cooling the Fire Within: Healthy Eating Tips to Ease Chronic Inflammation Consuming a diet full of anti-inflammatory foods can help to address a wide-range of health ailments and ultimately, add years to our lives. Read More » Curry Chicken Salad This tasty recipe for curry chicken salad is packed with anti-inflammatory ingredients. Read More » End the Mailing Madness Junk mail is wasteful. When a shiny, multipage magazine or catalog arrives in the mail, we must view it as an unsustainable practice and take action to curb it. Read More » Farmers Benefit from Harvesting Solar Energy Agrivoltaics, the emerging practice of integrating solar installations with working farmland, can reduce emissions, save water and possibly even boost crop yields. Read More » Fitness Delivered: Benefits of an In-Home Personal Trainer Adopting an exercise program with the guidance of a personal trainer in the comfort of home may be the perfect strategy to stick to healthy habits for the long haul. Read More » Glycine and NAC May Delay Aging A new clinical trial found that a combination of N-acetyl cysteine and glycine (GlyNAC) boosted glutathione and improved or reversed many signs of aging. Read More » Health in a Smile: A Holistic Solution to Impaired Mouth Syndrome in Children Impaired Mouth Syndrome (IMS) is a wide-ranging set of medical, dental and mood problems in children, but parents can take steps to nurture healthy dental/facial development. Read More » Hidden Dangers in Pet Food: The Scary Truth About Toxic Ingredients Switch dogs and cats from an ultra-processed diet to fresh, wholesome foods to avoid these most common toxins found in many popular pet foods. Read More » Mechanical Devices Inefficient at Removing Ocean Plastic A study suggests that while mechanical devices like Seabin do remove plastics and other items of marine litter, the quantities can be comparatively low and they may trap marine organisms. Read More » Milton Mills on Optimizing Health with a Plant-Based Diet Medical director of the nonprofit Center for a Humane Economy, Milton Mills, M.D., discusses the benefits of switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet and eliminating animal-derived dairy. Read More » More than Skin Deep: Healing the Heartbreak of Psoriasis A functional medicine approach can help to treat inflammation and triggers, the underlying causes of psoriasis, enabling patients to heal from the heartbreak. Read More » Multiple Benefits for Early Rising Active Seniors Older adults that consistently get up early and stay active throughout the day are happier and perform better on cognitive tests than those with irregular activity patterns. Read More » Our Helium Is Running Out Liquid helium, a nonrenewable element found deep underground, is needed to operate the magnets in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, and supplies are becoming harder to find. Read More » Parental Depression May Affect Childhood Development Children that live with a parent that has depression are more likely to also develop depression and not achieve educational milestones. Read More » Predicting Earthquakes with a Phone App When an earthquake occurs, it sends seismic P waves through the ground that a Google app called MyShake can detect with a network of 1,300 U.S. Geological Survey sensors. Read More » School Districts Getting Electric Buses A $1 billion effort to electrify school buses will provide renewable fuel vehicles for around 400 school districts, including Indigenous tribal lands, Puerto Rico and American Samoa. Read More » Sea Soundscapes Help Regrow Oyster Reefs Scientists are amplifying the natural sounds of the sea via underwater speakers to induce baby oysters to swim toward desirable locations for regrowing oyster reefs. Read More » The Perils of Plastic Clothing: Embracing Slow Fashion and Sustainable Fabrics Most clothes made today contain plastic, mainly in the form of polyester, which takes a large toll on the planet. Here are sustainable fabric options and eco-friendly fashion tips. Read More » Two Cups of Tea May Avert Early Death A study suggests that a few cups of black tea a day might help to avoid an early death. Read More » Welcoming the Unknown Instead of feeling anxious or fearful about the unknown, embrace the excitement of the possibilities change can bring. Read More » Zucchini Pasta with Salmon and Artichoke Recipe for salmon and artichoke with gluten-free pasta made out of zucchini. Read More » In-Print January 2023 January 2023 Issue Health and Wellness Issue