January 2021 Natural Awakenings Jacksonville - St. Augustine Welcome to the January 2021 Issue! Celebrate New Beginnings at Open House Celebration The team at Mind Body and Beyond Center in Jacksonville is excited to announce an Open House celebration being held January 11, 2021. Read More » Dr. Sarah Thomas Has Joined the Staff at A Way of Life Acupuncture Sarah Thomas, DACM, AP, Dipl. OM, is now a staff member at A Way of Life Acupuncture, in Jacksonville, and is currently accepting new patients. Read More » Exploring and Awakening the Chakras The team at Mind Body and Beyond Center, in Jacksonville, is excited to announce The Energy Body: Exploring and Awakening the Chakras. This two-part workshop, facilitated by Irene Schrank and Chris Calvelli, is being held from 3 to 4:15 p.m. January 10 and February 7, 2021 at the center. Read More » Good Health Starts with a Healthy Nervous System What we know is that taking care of the spine and nervous system from birth can be protective against what commonly later become the chronic diseases and health challenges in pediatrics, teens and even adulthood. Read More » Let’s Make it a Great Year! Typical new year’s resolutions will fall flat against the potential challenges of 2021. If there’s one lesson learned from last year, it’s the importance of connection. Read More » Yoga Den World Golf Village: Your Neighborhood Yoga Studio Yoga Den, which has been offering classes to World Golf Village and surrounding St. Johns County neighborhoods since 2016, is an inviting neighborhood business. “The vibe is there. Everyone feels it the moment they walk in. All of the tribal energy of our community is infused into every element.” Read More » Avoid Fluoride to Lower Risk of Behavioral Issues in Children Two new studies have linked fluoride exposure to ADHD and other behavioral issues in children. Read More » Bacteria Powers Animal Magnetic Sense Researchers hypothesize that some animals are able to sense the Earth’s magnetic fields due to a symbiotic relationship with magnetotactic bacteria. Read More » Climate Anxiety: Navigating Our Emotions as the Planet Changes Many of us are anxious and fearful, prompted by the growing realization of being in a state of environmental insecurity caused by climate change. Read More » Fecal Transplant Helps Caesarean Babies Babies born from C-section are deprived of contact with bacteria from the mother’s gut microbiome, but new research finds feeding fecal matter mixed with breast milk builds gut flora. Read More » Frugal Wellness: Healthy Living on a Tight Budget How to live healthy on a tight budget by setting up a self-care plan, shopping nutritious foods wisely and spending less on gym memberships without sacrificing wellness. Read More » Generosity Fosters Increased Longevity A new study suggests that people that share more live longer because the act of giving and receiving increases well-being. Read More » Healing Pets Holistically: Integrative Vets Treat Root Causes Combining both conventional and holistic medicine, integrative veterinarians get to the root cause of conditions in dogs, cats and other pets. Read More » Healing the Whole Child: Holistic Pediatricians Go Beyond Meds Holistic pediatricians apply evidence-informed, natural, integrative approaches to healing children, emphasizing healthy lifestyle behaviors for overall well-being. Read More » House Blessings for Clearing and Protecting Spaces Ways to bless and welcome positive energy into a new house, office or other space with smudging sage, prayers, seasonal flowers, essential oils, crystals, singing bowls and more. Read More » Improve Muscle Strength with Schisandra A new study finds that schisandra chinensis may help increase muscle strength and lower lactate levels in aging populations. Read More » Integrative Hospital Care: Medicine Embraces Holistic Modalities Thanks to new research and rising patient interest, healing holistic therapies are increasingly being integrated in hospital care across the country. Read More » Lose Weight Without Dieting: How to Eat to Feel and Look Your Best Healthy, effective, long-term eating habits rather than unsustainable diets to help with weight loss and overall well-being. Read More » New Fabric Generates Solar Energy Scientists have developed a material that works like a luminescent solar concentrator for producing energy directly where needed that can be applied to textiles. Read More » Nitrous Oxide Hastens Global Warming Rising nitrous oxide (N20) emissions are jeopardizing the climate goals of the Paris Climate Agreement, according to a study. Read More » Questions for Pediatricians Advice to follow and questions to ask when seeking out a pediatrician to care for the health and well-being of your children. Read More » Slow Fashion: Mending to Extend the Life of Clothing Reject the harmful environmental impacts of 'fast fashion' and embrace a more sustainable lifestyle by purchasing high quality garments and mending them to prolong their useful life. Read More » Smiling Makes for More Positive Thoughts Researchers find that the act of smiling and moving facial muscles can trick our mind into taking a more positive attitude. Read More » Some Beaches Can Survive Rising Sea Levels An international team of coastal scientists from around the world has disproved the theory that half the world’s beaches will become extinct over the course of the 21st century. Read More » Staying Fit in 2021: Workout Trends Bend to the Times For 2021, fitness will be about better health and inner peace through smaller workout classes, outdoor exercise sessions, remote coaching and cost-effective wellness apps. Read More » Terry Wahls on Taking Control of Chronic Conditions Physician Terry Wahls discusses the groundbreaking diet and lifestyle protocol she developed that allows people to take control of their health, reversing many chronic disease states. Read More » Try Ashwagandha for Anxiety When combined with select serotonin reuptake inhibitors, ashwagandha root extract has been shown to help improve anxiety levels. Read More » Try Ginger Extract for Hay Fever For people suffering from the miseries of allergic rhinitis, better known as hay fever, ginger extract can be just as effective as a popular pharmaceutical product. Read More » Vitamin D Important for Reducing Risk of Preeclampsia Prenatal vitamin D can protect against preeclampsia—abnormally high blood pressure during pregnancy—as well as high systolic blood pressure in children during their early and teen years. Read More » In-Print