Natural Awakenings South Central Pennsylvania - January 2020

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The Unknown Muscle Massage & Wellness

A cooperative for independent wellness providers. We strive to support not only smoothing out sore muscles by offering a variety of manual bodywork therapies, but also be a source for movement, meditation and self-discovery. Read More »

Susquehanna Dental Arts

Dr. Allison recognizes that dentistry consists of two factors: relationships and health. When individuals visit Susquehanna Dental Arts, they can count on him not only as their dentist, but also as an advocate for the safest and most holistic treatments as possible. Read More »

Soundwise Health Associates, LLC

Sharing the healing power of sound, voice and music for 45 years and being a holistic practitioner the past 25 years, Lana Ryder’s primary focus has culminated in sharing with and educating others about the healing power of vibrational sound. Read More »

Sonnewald Natural Foods

Sonnewald Natural Foods is South Central Pennsylvania’s oldest natural food store and a community leader in healthy, regenerative living. Read More »

Rumi’s Wellness Center

Our center offers holistic health practitioners the ability to operate in a convenient location to provide one-on-one services, as well as group classes, day, evening or weekend workshops. Read More »

Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place

Reiki by Rickie ~ ReikiSpace & Learning Place offers heart-centered, energy- based sessions, workshops, classes and events. Read More »

Paxtang Cemetery

Green burial is the process by which the body of a deceased person is interred in the ground in a manner that does not inhibit decomposition and returns the body back to the earth naturally. Read More »

Natural Paths to Wellness

Natural Paths to Wellness is a holistic team of board-certified naturopathic doctors that commit the time and collaboration necessary to educate each individual on comprehensive evidence-based natural healthcare solutions that go far beyond symptom management. Read More »

Hershey Dental Associates, LLC

From biological to cosmetic dentistry, we are a full-service family dental care provider that does it all. Read More »

The Healthy Grocer

The Healthy Grocer is Central PA's organic and all natural market. We offer a large variety of special dietary foods, including gluten-free and vegan. Read More »

Rickie Meryl Freedman

Rickie Freedman is a physical therapist and full-time reiki master/teacher who opened Harrisburg's first reiki center - ReikiSpace & Learning Place. Read More »

Farmers on the Square

Cumberland County’s premier producer-only farmers’ market, featuring the freshest fruits, produce, flowers, mushrooms, meats, cheeses, honey and baked goods, as well as snacks and meals to go. Read More »

Julia Falk Ph.D.

As an integrative wellness coach and psychologist, I offer clients mind/body approaches to defining the changes that will enhance their well-being. Read More »

Colonial Dental Group

Colonial Dental Group, has been serving generations of families throughout the Harrisburg and neighboring communities since 1957. Read More »

CBD American Shaman of PA

CBD American Shaman of PA is certified by U.S Hemp Authority and dedicated to bringing wellness to the community through ultra-concentrated, terpene-rich CBD oil derived from all natural, high-quality industrial hemp. Read More »

BeBalanced Hormone Weight Loss Centers

BeBalanced supports men and women suffering with symptoms of hormone imbalance like weight gain, adrenal fatigue, thyroid issues, PCOS, lack of sleep, energy and libido; typically losing 15 pounds per month through hormone balance. Read More »

Art of Well-Being, LLC

Art of Well-Being was created by Diann Cardello, a classically trained and intuitively guided fine artist who also has a passion for the healing art of sound therapy. Read More »

Amethyst Retreat Center

Amethyst Retreat Center is dedicated to innovative and meaningful ways of living and learning. Read More »

Advanced Therapeutic Massage

Almost everyone suffers from bothersome, sometimes debilitating muscular aches and pain at some time in their life. Read More »

Letter from Publisher - JAN 2020

I recently started a new fitness routine and began tracking my caloric and macro-nutrient intakes. I had heard of macros before, but never really paid attention to what they are or how to track them. Read More »

Beach Junk: Microplastics Found in Brand-New Sand

A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic. Read More »

Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

Bill Moyers, an icon of broadcast journalism, is calling upon reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project to push a cohesive message of science and truth. Read More »

Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth

Babies whose mothers drank pomegranate juice while pregnant have evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter. Read More »

Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk

Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers. Read More »

Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health

According to a study, women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these. Read More »

Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

Ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health. Read More »

Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System

Nutrition is key in building up a strong immune system. How to foster healthy gut bacteria plus immune-boosting recipes for Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup and Lentil Stew. Read More »

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. Read More »

Living Long and Well: Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

Researchers have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life, concluding that longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck. Read More »

Money Talks: Climate Change Increases Banks’ Financial Risks

Climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. Read More »

Munch More Nuts to Stave Off Weight Gain

Research finds that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—is linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Read More »

Natural Healing For Hands: Getting a Grip on Pain

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, but these effective holistic solutions can alleviate discomfort. Read More »

Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

Educators are using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions. Read More »

Rethinking Rice: Farmers Respond to Climate Change

Nfamara Badjie is planning to bring the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group to East Coast climates through his Ever-Growing Family Farm operation. Read More »

Tidying Up The Bucket List: Deciding What We Really Want

Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense. Read More »

Time’s Up: Renewable Energy Should Speed Progress

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Read More »

Trays Up: Air Meals May Get an Eco-Makeover

Each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight. British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials. Read More »

Uncowed by a Hurricane: Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Read More »

When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline. Read More »

When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance. Read More »