Natural Awakenings Central Florida/Greater Orlando October 2022 Welcome to the October 2022 issue! Going From Wild to "Wow!" Speaking of the wild, invite some into your home. Having an indoor haven touched by nature takes the edge off the work-at-home days. Read More » Reiki Benefits, the Chakra System & Tarot Reiki Healing Reiki is a practice that many in the holistic industry are familiar with, and fortunately, it has now found its way into mainstream medicine. People are using its effective approach to heal numerous ailments. Read More » Jennifer Alvarado Offers Transformational Sessions for The Mind, Body and Soul Jennifer Alvarado, Massage Therapist of 25 years and Bemer Representative is now offering an eclectic combination of healing therapies. Read More » A Happy Halloween for Pets: Nine Ways to Keep a Dog or Cat Safe It’s important to take precautions during Halloween to ensure furry family members wake up healthy, happy and safe on November 1. Read More » Breast Health Awareness Thermography “shows” the function of the breasts and how healthy they are. This allows one to implement lifestyle changes that can improve the health of the breasts proactively instead of waiting for a cancer diagnosis later. Read More » Don’t Miss the 17th Annual Central Florida Veg Fest The 17th annual event will take place at Orlando Festival Park near downtown Orlando on Saturday, October 22, 2022, from 10:00 am - 6:00 pm. Read More » Do You Have One Puzzling Question? Bring your puzzling questions to the table with King Gaia on her weekly live stream tarot gallery on YouTube. Read More » Fall Fest Weekend at Cassadaga Bring the whole family the weekend of Friday – Monday, Oct 28-31, 2022, for lots of fun at Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. Read More » Free Halloween Party at Unity of CFL Held at Unity of Central FL, Saturday, Oct 22, 2022, from 11am-4pm, bring the whole family for a day filled with fun! Read More » Raise Your Frequency at the Only Tachyon Chamber in Central FL Experience accelerated healing opportunities with Stephanie Ray at her new Tachyon Chamber. Read More » RSVP for Mehta Metaphysical Center October Event The Mehta Metaphysical Center invites guests to a Meditation followed by refreshments, a tour, book signing, and the chance to meet Founder Vipin Mehta on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Read More » RSVP Today for Film Screening of “The Seeds of Vandana Shiva” Cassie Curley of The Serenity Center hosts the Film Screening of “The Seeds of Vandana Shiva” on Friday, October 28, 2022, at 6 pm. Read More » Save The Date: Saturday, Oct 15 for 20% Off at Chamberlin’s in Lake Mary Chamberlin’s remains Central Florida’s most 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 » Understanding the Sacral Chakra Chakras are whirling energy centers correlated to acupuncture points. These energy centers control and energize major organs. Read More » Ho’ oponopono Cleansing with Diane Ross Join Diane L. Ross, M.A., Certified Hypnotist, NLP Practitioner for “Introduction to Ho’ oponopono.” The process is about freedom, complete freedom from the past. Read More » Beet Chips with Sea Salt and Smoked Paprika Healthy snack recipe for beet chips flavored with sea salt and smoked paprika seasoning. Read More » Beet, Greens and Goat Cheese Linguine This heart-healthy recipe adds beets, greens and goat cheese to make a flavorful linguine pasta dish. Read More » Beet Hummus Take your hummus up a notch with this tasty recipe using roasted beets. Read More » Conservative Dentistry: Why Less Is More in Tooth Repair Conservative dentistry involves removing a minimum of healthy tooth structure during the restorative process. Read More » Decontaminating Water with Plant Waste Protein Scientists have created a membrane using sunflower and peanut oilseed meal that shows potential as a cheap, sustainable and scalable method to decontaminate heavy metals from water. Read More » Fall Beets: Versatile Leaf-to-Root Eats Versatile, nutritious, colorful and flavorful, beets are an easy-to-grow, multi-season vegetable, packed with nutrition. Here are some delicious ways to enjoy them. Read More » International Plan to Rewild Large Mammals Large mammals are important ecosystem engineers, shaping natural processes and sequestering carbon, and scientists are planning to reintroduce these animals to the wild. Read More » Inviting in the Wild Having an indoor space touched with nature’s balm takes the edge off on stressful days. Here are ways to bring the outdoors in, helping to create a natural sanctuary. Read More » Kale and Beet Salad with Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe for kale salad with beets, walnuts and goat cheese served with a delicious balsamic vinaigrette. Read More » Monarch Butterfly Now Officially Endangered The latest update to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species includes the migratory monarch butterfly. Read More » Supplements, Exercise and Non-Western Diet Lower Cancer Risk Research finds that vitamin D3 and marine omega-3s, plus a simple home-strength exercise program, can reduce the risk of invasive cancers by up to 61 percent. Read More » The Helpful Nature of Houseplants The human health benefits of having indoor plants, including pet-friendly varietals and maintenance tips. Read More » In-Print