Natural Awakenings Central Florida/Greater Orlando July 2022 Welcome to the July 2022 issue! My Strawberry Letter 23 to All of You This July edition begins our 23rd year publishing in Central Florida! Read More » Support the PLASTIC-FREE JULY Movement with Good Fills PLASTIC-FREE JULY is a global movement to be a part of the solution. Show corporations and governments that we care about our streets, oceans, and bodies. Read More » Summer Nutrition Tips: From The Salt Room Longwood We all know how cheated we feel when we catch a cold during this fun time…so don’t let that happen to you! Read More » Dr. Mariaehel Sammis Offers Free 20-Minute Consult Mariaehel Sammis, MSW, ND utilizes a "functional" and "bio-energetic" approach to health by supporting the whole body and specializing in an all-natural approach. Read More » Percussion Ensemble Forming This Summer Florida Symphony Youth Orchestras (FSYO) is excited to add a new ensemble to their program offerings: Percussion Ensemble. Read More » Katie Feuerbach Brings Calm to Your Home or Office At Infinity Meditation & Massage LLC, all sessions and services are designed specifically for each client. Read More » Register Today for A Soul Adventure People of all beliefs are invited to attend this program which includes speakers, creative arts, and open discussions on signposts to fulfilling one’s spiritual destiny. Read More » Save These Dates: July 16 & Aug 13 for 20% Off at Select Chamberlin’s Chamberlin’s is Central Florida’s trusted resource for all-natural vitamins and groceries, organic and local produce, cruelty-free cosmetics, and even organic pet food and baby care. Read More » The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride Battery-enabled riders are supplied with the enjoyment, motivation and self-confidence to venture out more frequently and for longer periods of time, give hills and inclines a try and even pedal to work for an active, eco-friendly commute. Read More » Attitudes Changing Toward Animal Rights A new survey shows that children differ dramatically from adults in their moral views on animals, suggesting that speciesism is learned as we become socialized. Read More » Consider Herbs from Traditional Asian Medicine for Diabetes Researchers examined medical databases and ethnic medical books to discover which diabetes medicines were effective in ancient indigenous medical systems. Read More » Cool Treats for Hot Days: DIY Recipes Even Kids Can Make By creating homemade, hot-weather treats with our kids, we get to enjoy the delights of fresh, seasonal, healthy fruits and vegetables and inventive flavor combinations. Read More » Deep-Sea Mining is the New Frontier Research has found that significant knowledge gaps make it hard to predict the scale of the potential effect of mining the ocean floor. Read More » Earth-Friendly Hiking As stewards of the environment, it’s important that we hike responsibly, leaving no detritus behind, respecting wildlife and preserving the pristine setting for everyone to enjoy. Read More » Flower Power: Edible Blooms Add Flavor and Color to Summer Fare Today’s health-conscious foodies are finding edible flowers to be a fantastic way to eat the rainbow, adding fun flavors and colors to all sorts of dishes. Read More » Flower Spring Rolls with Tamarind and Peanut Sauce Spring rolls are a great way to eat all the fresh veggies, flowers and fruits of the season, with different colors and textures throughout. Read More » Indigenous Efforts Use Hemp to Remove Forever Chemicals From Superfund Site Researchers have discovered that hemp plants can successfully suck per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), "forever chemicals," out of contaminated soil via phytoremediation. Read More » Mixed Berry Pops Healthy, naturally-sweetened popsicles using fresh berries. Read More » Orange Cream Pops A healthy, homemade version of the classic orange cream popsicles. Read More » Rainbow Fruit Kabobs Kabob skewers are a fun way to encourage kids to eat more fresh fruit. Read More » Savvy Shopper Tips for the Farmers Market Ways to save money on healthy food at farmers markets while supporting the local community. Read More » Spicy Magnolia Salad Cups Creamy avocado, crisp peppery radish slices, quick-pickled onion and a kiss of high-quality soy sauce fill luscious magnolia flower petals with complementary textures and flavors. Read More » The Art of Doing Nothing Somewhere along the line, someone planted a seed in our brains that programmed us to believe that we must earn our existence. Read More » The Healthy Food Movement: Pandemic Trends are Shaping Better Local Food Systems A wide range of innovative solutions are being pursued by e-commerce entrepreneurs and food-equity advocates to get healthier local food into more hands and more neighborhoods. Read More » Try Music and Muscle Relaxation to Lower Surgery Anxiety Surgery often activates high levels of anxiety in patients, but a study found that dancing and doing handicrafts while listening to music the day before the surgery can help. Read More » Vegan Watermelon-Beet Pops Vegan yogurt and non-dairy milk make these plant-based, fruit and vegetable frozen treats a delicious and healthy way to cool down. Read More » In-Print