Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - November 2023 Welcome to our November 2023 Issue Welcome to our November 2023 Issue Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County - November 2023 Enjoy articles from our November 2023 Issue Read More » Wellness Gala Balance Your Life The Wellness Gala will present A Day Like Never Before from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., November 12, at the Sheraton Hotel in Parsippany. Deb Peterson is the founder of the Wellness Gala Read More » Integration of Traditional Techniques with Modern Pain Management Strategies Chronic pain is a pervasive issue impacting millions of people globally, significantly disrupting their lives. Traditional medicine alone may not offer complete relief Read More » Adrenal Fatigue and Burnout Hormones represent an amazing design of nature to help the body communicate. They are messengers, the language of the endocrine system. Read More » Personal Soul Mandalas at The Wellness Gala Lee Grabarczyk will be featured at The Wellness Gala presentation A Day Like Never Before from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m., November 12, at the Sheraton Hotel in Parsippany. Read More » New Book for Stress & Anxiety Relief, Mindfulness, Personal Growth A new book, 28 Daily Thoughts & Mantras 4 Mindfulness - Keys 4 Stress Relief & Personal Growth, by Jacquie Bird, offers tools and tips on reducing stress and anxiety. Read More » Thanksgiving Weekend at the Salt Cave Salt cave sessions will be half-price ($20) on Black Friday (November 24), Small Business Saturday (November 24), and Salty Sunday (November 24) at Salt of the Earth, Center for Healing. Read More » Don't Sweat the Small Stuff For those who feel stressed, tired, anxious, or worried and can’t seem to shut off their mind no matter what they try, an Access Bars session Read More » Be a Mindful Consumer This Holiday! Wow, the year had gone past like a flash, and we are into the holiday season. We live in a world of excess. The consumerist way of thinking is to continuously consume Read More » Acupuncture to Boost Muscle Health Muscle loss can have a significant impact on a person’s quality of life, leading to decreased mobility and strength. Read More » Air Pollution and Antibiotic Resistance Air pollution is not only harmful to human health, but it can also contribute to antibiotic resistance. Read More » A Pebble of Kindness in the Stagnant Pond From kindergarten classrooms to inspired blogs, kindness is a practice that is encouraged throughout society. Read More » Causes of Long COVID For the 28 percent of patients that had or have long COVID, the initial infection was just the beginning of an extended and confusing journey of illness. Read More » Creamy Leek Polenta Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Devastating Effects of Sand Extraction According to a report from the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the world's oceans are being stripped of sand at a massive rate, with more than 6 billion tons extracted annually. Read More » Exploring COVID Immunity Scientists from around the world are looking at those lucky people that never tested positive for COVID-19 or were asymptomatic despite repeated exposure to the virus. Read More » Fall Farro Bake Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » G20 Progress on Clean Energy, but Not on Fossil Fuels The G20 announcement has sparked discussions on the feasibility and implications of replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy sources. Read More » Golden Beet Vegan Meatballs with Almond Sage Cranberry Cream Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Green Fitness: Choosing an Earth-Friendly Gym Traditional fitness centers consume significant amounts of electricity, water and other resources, but more gyms are rising to the challenge of reducing their environmental impact and employing strategies to increase energy efficiency, decrease waste and provide a healthier workout environment. Read More » Herbed Lentil Patties with Mushroom Sauce Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Keeping Sneakers Out of the Landfill Athletic footwear languishing in landfills releases volatile organic compounds linked to asthma, cancer and other health complications. Instead of discarding old shoes that will take 30 to 40 years to decompose, consider these alternatives. Read More » Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier Most people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. Read More » Mini Curried Lentil Wellingtons Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Organic Sparkling Lemonade Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Plant-Forward Holidays: Festive Foods Everyone Will Crave A plant-forward menu can be one of the best gifts that a host can give this holiday season. It is also more likely than ever that guests will welcome a celebration menu filled with vegetables and fruits. Read More » Promising Developments for Artificial Kidneys According to a paper published in Nature, researchers have made significant strides in the development of an artificial kidney. Read More » Responsible Pet Adoption: Guarantee a Forever Home for a Furry Friend The idea of bringing a new pet home conjures up images of endless cuddles and joyful frolicking, but there are crucial responsibilities to consider, too. Read More » Restoring Near-Extinct Chocolate Ecuador's Nacional cacao bean was a world-renowned delicacy until a blight and witches’ broom disease eradicated most trees in the early 1900s. Read More » Roasted Whole Cauliflower With Cashew Cream Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Rosemary Spicy Roasted Nuts Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Sam Stedman on Helping Kids Make Conscientious Choices Sam Stedman is the co-founder and publisher of EcoParent, a quarterly print magazine distributed in North America that is designed to help parents make better choices for their families Read More » The Joys of Minimalism: A Rich Life With Less Stuff Finding that material possessions weigh them down, people are turning to minimalism to simplify their physical, mental and emotional space. Read More » The Magic of Parent-Child Synchrony: How Skin-to-Skin Contact Helps Development Imagine being an infant born only moments ago. The onslaught of new sensations must be overwhelming as they suddenly feel the weight of a once-buoyant body. Read More » Using Fungal Mycelium for Electronics Researchers have been exploring sustainable alternatives for electronic materials due to the increasing generation of electronic waste. Read More » Vegetable Pot Pie Delicious and nutritious plant focused holiday recipes. Read More » Vitamins May Improve Memory Taking multivitamin supplements may improve memory in older adults, according to a study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. Read More » Yuletide Fitness: Tips for Staying Motivated The cold weather and tempting holiday treats make it tough to stay motivated to exercise. But with a few simple strategies, those fitness goals can be kept alive throughout the season. Read More » In-Print November 2023 Eco Living Issue November 2023 Issue