February 2022 Natural Awakenings magazines provide our local communities with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. Top Quality CBD at Pure Science Lab in Pompano Beach Founded in 2014 by nutraceutical entrepreneur Steven Pomerantz, Pure Science Lab is a CBD company providing customers with the highest quality, most potent CBD extracts available. Read More » BREATHE 2-22-22 Global Livestream With more division in our world than ever, it’s time to come together to use the power of breath and send synchronized prayers of healing around the entire planet. Read More » Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable. Read More » Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Read More » Curry Kraut Add some spice to your sauerkraut with this zesty recipe for Curry Kraut. Read More » David Perlmutter on the Role of Uric Acid in Metabolic Health In his latest book, Drop Acid: The Surprising New Science of Uric Acid, neurologist David Perlmutter shows how uric acid elevation is the centerpiece for metabolic dysfunction. Read More » Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions. Read More » Fermented Pickled Carrot Sticks Enjoy tasty fermented pickled carrot sticks with this simple recipe. Read More » Fermenting for Foodies: Preserving Food and Traditions More and more people are rediscovering the time-honored foodways of fermentation to promote health, boost flavor and preserve the bounty of the seasons. Read More » Fostering Love: Tips for First-Time Pet Foster Parents For people that love cats and dogs but can’t adopt one—or one more—here are ways to get started fostering pets without homes that need a temporary place until a forever home comes along. Read More » Guide to Protein Powders Descriptions of the various protein powder sources available to help determine the best choice for individual needs. Read More » Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil. Read More » Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers. Read More » Living in the Frequency of Love Most of us refer to love as an emotion, but in essence, love is a verb, a powerful call to action that not only inspires but heals. Read More » Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used. Read More » Parents as Role Models: How to Help Kids Discover Positive Behaviors With awareness, planning and strategic modifications, parents can use modeling to instill in their kids good habits, positive attitudes, healthy emotional intelligence and strong self-esteem. Read More » Power Up Your Workouts: A Guide to Protein Powders and Shakes When we fortify our diet with digestible, nutritionally dense, plant-based protein, we amp up our fitness efforts, enhance immunity and offset premature aging. Read More » Purposeful Shopping: How Fair Trade Can Change the World Fair trade is an alternative international business model that puts people and the planet first. Consider these steps to achieve ethical, sustainable shopping. Read More » Rosy Raspberry Soda Stay refreshed with this healthy recipe for fermented Rosy Raspberry Soda. Read More » Secondhand Fashion: Online Used Clothing Stores Good for the Wallet and Planet Fueled by the pandemic and economic downturn, online resale shops are booming, driven by younger, tech-savvy shoppers and a host of specialized apps and websites. Read More » Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars. Read More » Sounds of Nature are Fading A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations. Read More » The Heart-Mind Connection: How Thoughts and Emotions Affect Our Heart Health Neurocardiology and behavioral cardiology are probing the mind-heart connection, exploring how neurological interplay along with psychological and social factors lead to heart disease. Read More » Truly Making Love: Sex and Intimacy as a Healing Force Tap into the many health benefits of sex and intimacy with these tips for connecting physically and emotionally through lovemaking. Read More » Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic. Read More » Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis. Read More » Vinagre de Piña (Mexican Pineapple Vinegar) Pineapple vinegar, vinagre de piña, is delicious and super-acidic, and can be used in place of any kind of vinegar. Read More » In-Print