Natural Awakenings Central Florida/Greater Orlando April 2024 Welcome to the April 2024 Issue! Celebrate the Earth During these stressful times, it is easy to get caught up worrying about the unknown. Instead, let’s focus on what we do know. With inflation and food shortages, this is the time to reevaluate where you spend your hard-earned money. Read More » “Spirit of Tranquility” Gala Day in Cassadaga Mark your calendar for “Spirit of Tranquility” Gala Day (10 am to 4 pm) on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp. Read More » Easy Health Commitments with Big Payoffs It’s April…how are those New Year’s resolutions coming along? Are you still on track, or did all the wheels fall off right around the Superbowl? Read More » Join Us at Two Earth Day Festivals On Saturday, April 20, 2024, (10a–6p) the 19th annual Central Florida Earth Day is organized by Vegetarians of Central Florida and intended to inspire appreciation for our environment and its inhabitants. CFED is the largest Earth Day event in Central Florida. Read More » Love on a Leash: Mutual Benefits of Walking the Dog The relationship between dogs and humans contributes significantly to the physical health of both parties. Read More » The Brain’s Hope for Children with ADD and ADHD Neuroscience has extensively studied and clearly documented an attribute of the brain that is now called “neuroplasticity.” That is the ability of the brain to “re-wire” itself. Read More » Growing Young in Nature: How Seniors Heal in the Great Outdoors Whether playing Scrabble under the shade of a tree, strolling along the banks of a lake with friends or planting flowers and herbs in a raised garden bed, adding that outdoor element to any activity is a win-win. Read More » Biophilic Design Tips with Sharon Kurtz Biophilic design refers to the incorporation of plants and the thoughtful arrangement of greenery within spaces, integrating nature into our living spaces and establishing a tangible link to the outside world. Read More » Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements. Read More » Become a Dream Master with Diane Ross Beginning Tuesday, April 9, 2024, Diane Ross is offering a 6-week course (4/9/24-5/14/24) on becoming your own a Dream Master. If you cannot attend the entire series arrangements can be made for other convenient times! Read More » Pollinator Corridors: Tips to Reestablish Lost Habitats According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), “Pollinators provide vital benefits to people and wildlife, keeping animals and plants that we depend on thriving while bringing us food and supporting the economy.” Read More » Relief for Parkinson’s Patients: How Traditional and Complementary Interventions Can Help Parkinson’s affects nearly 1 million Americans, causing gradual dopamine loss. Exercise, sleep and even intimacy with a partner can all be managed well once dopamine levels are brought up. Read More » County Declares Loneliness a Public Health Crisis San Mateo County, near San Francisco, declares loneliness a public health crisis, future efforts may include infrastructure investments, social media campaigns, and mental health funding. Read More » New Way to Diagnose Autism Yale scientists linked two neurodevelopmental abnormalities to autism spectrum disorder (ASD) which could aid diagnosis and identify potential treatments. Read More » Heal Our World Checklist Our current practices are depleting Earth's resources faster than they can replenish. It takes 1.5 years to renew what we use annually, signaling an unsustainable trajectory for the planet's future. Read More » In-Print