10 Mindfulness Tips for Teens

These 10 tips can help teens to practice more mindful living in their daily lives. Read More »

Banned Invasive Weeds for Sale

A study finds that about 1,300 invasive plants are sold at garden centers, nurseries and other retailers. Read More »

Boost Cognition with Green Tea Compound

A single dose of 100 milligrams of the compound L-theanine—the amount found in four cups of green tea—improved reaction times and working memory of men and women. Read More »

Boost Kids’ Learning Abilities with Exercise

The right kind of exercise, particularly swimming, can help kids learn vocabulary better, suggests research. Read More »

Buzz’s Fresh Herb and Apple Sage Stuffing

Fresh herbs and apples add delicious flavors to this healthy holiday stuffing recipe. Read More »

Cross-Laminated Timber Emerges in Sustainable Building

A Swedish method of building using cross-laminated timber (CLT) is emerging as a climate-friendly alternative to traditional, concrete-based construction. Read More »

David Crow on the Healing Power of Medicinal Plants

David Crow, author of In Search of the Medicine Buddha and a foremost expert in botanical medicine and other natural health applications, shares the benefits of herbs and essential oils. Read More »

Dying Well: Four Steps to a Good Death

Proactive, concrete steps that ease dying—getting clear on our values and desires, having important conversations, attending to final decisions and opening to our spiritual process. Read More »

Eat High-Flavonoid Foods to Reduce Cognitive Decline

Eating foods high in flavonoids—the antioxidant-rich plant compounds found in strawberries, oranges, peppers and apples—can reduce the risk of cognitive decline by 20 percent or more. Read More »

Eat Well to Feel Well: Thanksgiving Fare That Boosts Mental Health

Serve up healthier, nutrient-rich options this Thanksgiving to alleviate anxiety and depression, stabilize mood and promote mental health and wellness. Read More »

Eco-Decor for the Home: How to Buy Sustainable Furnishings

What to look for when shopping non-toxic, eco-friendly home decor items that are built to last and won’t pollute the environment. Read More »

Entomophagy Industry Sees Growth

The United Nations predicts that the rapidly growing industry of eating insects (entomophagy) could be worth $6.3 billion by 2030, so bug-based products may soon appear in local stores. Read More »

EPA Bans Chlorpyrifos Pesticide on Food

Chlorpyrifos, a pesticide linked to neurological damage in children, including reduced IQ, loss of working memory and attention deficit disorders, can no longer be used on food. Read More »

Goat Cheese Appetizer with Honey, Fig and Pistachios

Layer honey, fig spread and chopped pistachios on a fresh goat cheese log for a healthy, crowd-pleasing appetizer. Read More »

Greek-Style Green Beans (Fasolakia Lathera)

Swap the traditional green bean casserole out for this healthy, vegan Greek-style recipe using potatoes, tomatoes and onions. Read More »

Healthy Brain Strategies: How to Prevent Cognitive Decline

The old paradigm of inevitable aging and cognitive decline is being shifted by functional medicine experts into a new paradigm based on the brain’s neuroplasticity. Read More »

Honoring the Loss of a Pet: Simple Ways to Grieve and Heal

Whether we lose a cat, dog, horse, bird or lizard, grieving an animal companion can be emotional. Here are ways to honor and celebrate the life of a beloved pet while mourning the loss. Read More »

Live Healthfully to Mitigate Genetic Cancer Risk

Exercise, proper diet, low body mass index and abstinence from smoking and drinking correlate with decreased cancer incidence, even in those with a high genetic risk. Read More »

Lose Weight with Small Calorie Reduction

A reduction of just 200 calories a day combined with aerobic exercise four times a week produced greater weight loss and better heart health in obese, sedentary adults than exercise alone. Read More »

Mindfulness for Stressed Teens: School Programs Teach Healthy Coping Skills

One of the most beneficial ways to help teenagers cope with the stress of these tumultuous adolescent years is through mindfulness education, helping them become calm and centered. Read More »

Renovating the Recycling Stream

Better recycling solutions are being introduced the remove the burden from the consumer and recyclers while making the process easier. Read More »

Sacred Dance: Moving into Divine Energy

Spirit-infused forms of dancing like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini help us to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. Read More »

Seluisauganasda Cherokee Cornmeal Cookies

A creative, nutritious way to celebrate indigenous tradition during the holidays with a cornmeal cookie recipe that includes ingredients to boost mental health. Read More »

Simple Ways to Reduce Microplastic Exposure

The microparticles that result from plastics breakdown are contaminating global waters, air, soil and snow, but with certain steps we can avoid adding to the toxic refuse. Read More »

The Healing Power of a Hug

Hugs have proven power to soothe and nurture us, and it’s not necessary to have another human to enjoy their physical and mental health benefits. Read More »

Water Shortage in the Middle East

The water table in the Middle East is becoming depleted due to persistent drought, high temperatures, poor water management and overuse, and climate change. Read More »

Letter from Publisher - November 2021

Living and Dying Well Read More »

Get Early Bird Film Festival Tickets through November 19

The fourth annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival will take place virtually in January 2022. Discounted early bird tickets are available through November 19. Read More »

Inner Peace Expo Brings Family Fun

The Inner Peace Holistic & Metaphysical Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. November 6, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 7. Read More »

New Moon Women's Circle at Amethyst

Together with The Wild Woman Project, women are gathering all over the world with a focus on intuition and embodiment Read More »

Cumberland County Women’s Expo 2021

The OLP Events 10th annual Cumberland County Women’s Expo will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., November 13. Read More »

Volunteer Riparian Buffer Planting in Hummelstown

Penn State Agriculture & Environment Center's Greening the Lower Susquehanna Program are looking for volunteers Read More »

New Online Counseling Service

Tice Counseling & Wellness, LLC, opened in October and is accepting new clients online. Read More »

Small Business Saturday at Hope Hill Lavender Farm

Hope Hill Lavender Farm will host Small Business Saturday shopping from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 27. Read More »

The Benefits of Mulching Leaves with a Lawnmower

Put away those leaf blowers and mulch your leaves into your yard. Read More »

Make Thanksgiving Dinner a Healthier Treat

The gut is a dynamic environment with direct connections to the brain. Read More »

New Eco-Friendly Line at Mattress 1st

This fall, Mattress 1st adds Natural Dreams, a 100 percent natural, eco-friendly, non-toxic and hypoallergenic and petroleum-free mattress to its catalog. Read More »

Pick Up Microgreens at Bowen Works in Mechanicsburg

Carlisle Bowen Works is offering a regular pickup service for microgreens from Humble Greens Co. Read More »

Brownstone Station Expands Services

Brownstone Station Wellness Center in Hummelstown has expanded by creating a yoga studio in the spacious Lodge Room and Pelle Sana Facial Spa has joined the center. Read More »

Providing Compassionate Grief Support

Local bereavement counselors share ways to provide nurturing support for those that have lost a loved one. Read More »

Mindfulness for Teens

This simple mindfulness technique can help teens cope with stress and emotions Read More »

Reader Feedback Helps Us Grow

The Natural Awakenings online national readership survey allows us to better serve readers. Read More »