Natural Awakenings Charlotte - April 2020 Enjoy the April 2020 edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte.In this issue: The Shifting Earth April 22 marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and I can’t help but think that if we can do what we’re doing right now to stem a pandemic, we can collectively limit the global temperature to 1.5 °C above preindustrial levels Read More » Priming Your Body for Healing Webinars on May 18 and June 8 You may be doing a lot to strengthen your immune system, but to make your efforts as effective as possible, getting your body to a parasympathetic state is necessary Read More » Natural Viral Protection Lack of rest and poor nutrition will depress the body’s natural immune function Read More » Strengthening the Immune System Against COVID-19 Keep up the healthy basics: people that maintain healthy lifestyles are known to fare the best, not get sick and have better outcomes if they do contract the virus Read More » Be Proactive with a Strong Immune System We need to remind ourselves of our body’s innate power to overcome almost anything Read More » Immune Support Backed by Science Not all supplement benefits/claims are based on scientific research or backed by clinical evidence Read More » Thayer Offers Special Immune System Virtual Consultations Janis Thayer, a Traditional Naturopath, Integrative Energy Medicine Therapist and board-certified health coach, is offering special $99 Putting Your Immune System on the Offense phone consultations Read More » Darryl Roberts, ND Start Building Your Immune System Today Darryl Roberts, ND has immediate and easy to implement suggestions on how you can start building your immune system today. Read More » Strengthen Your Immune System and Get Valuable COVID19 Resources Immune system specials from Charlotte area providers, read our May/June issue, join our email list and get valuable COVID19 resources Read More » Magazine Distribution Sites Local sites you can pick up a magazine. Read More » Acupuncture For Animals: Needles Work Wonders on Pets Dogs, cats, horses and even animals such as reptiles, rabbits and livestock are reaping the benefits of holistic veterinary acupuncture for injuries, arthritis, immunity disorders and more. Read More » A Home That Heals: Creating a Nurturing Space Transform your residence into a sanctuary of peace. Here are ways to reduce clutter and enhance flow to make your house feel like a sacred space that nurtures self-care. Read More » Breathe Cleaner Air to Help Bone Health Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well. Read More » Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature Bee advocate, naturalist and author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature speaks of how immersing herself in the world of bees reawakened her connection to the natural world. Read More » Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors. Read More » Coal Costs: Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat. Read More » Consume Grape Seed Extract to Improve Cholesterol and Lower Inflammation Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation. Read More » Cool Solution: Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. Read More » Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Read More » Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch How to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more. Read More » Healthy Home, Healthy Kids: How to Keep Them Safe By taking active steps to rid our home of everyday contaminants, we can give our children the clean air, clean water and clean food that they need to thrive. Read More » Hot Spots: Climate Change City Index for 2050 Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Read More » Making Luck: An Intentional Path to Good Fortune Research shows that we can, and in fact already do make our own luck. Here's how to quickly, with a little conscious attention, change your luck. Read More » Moving Through Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts How gentle, gradual exercise routines can help to lower symptoms, enable better physical functioning and boost morale in chronic pain patients with virtually no adverse side effects. Read More » Nutty News: Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun. Read More » Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity. Read More » Plastics Adios: Mexicans Return to Old Ways After Ban A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Read More » Roundup Redux: Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse. Read More » Take Echinacea to Reduce Anxiety Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study. Read More » Think Outside the House: Expanding Spring Cleaning Before summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car. Read More » Try Pine Bark to Improve Erectile Function and Cholesterol Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report. Read More » Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Read More » Natural Awakenings Charlotte - April 2020 Read the April 2020 edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte Read More » The Patio Farmer - Green Profile 2020 Erin (owner/farmer) has years of experience growing food in all spaces and LOVES teaching individuals and community groups Read More » Sustain Charlotte - Green Profile 2020 Sustain Charlotte’s mission is to inspire choices that lead to a healthy, equitable, and vibrant community for generations to come Read More » Organic Marketplace - Green Profile 2020 Organic Marketplace seeks to be at the forefront of business practices that lessen our collective carbon footprint Read More » Mecklenburg County Compost & Mulch - Green Profile 2020 Mecklenburg County's compost and mulch program provides a full 360° of your yard waste Read More » Atrium Animal Hospital & Wellness Center - Green Profile 2020 Environmentally conscious and active since 1996 Read More » Claudia Josephine Design - Green Profile 2020 Charlotte area Claudia Josephine Design believes sustainable, eco-friendly design can be stylish and home-healthy Read More » Green Profiles 2020 Learn more about Charlotte area businesses providing products/services to help reduce our collective carbon footprint Read More » Ten Years Advocating for a Sustainable Charlotte 2020 is the 10th anniversary of Sustain Charlotte and the 50th anniversary of Earth Day - Natural Awakenings caught up with Shannon Binns, Executive Director. Read More » Angel Pets Expo - Rescheduled to Online Event Pet and family-friendly event that supports pets, enhances lives and focuses on holistic pet care - Rescheduled to Online Read More » Special Group Fast with ProLon Program Rejuvenate immune system, stem cells and health in five day (April 26-30) at special cost Read More » Pranic Healing Workshop in Boone, NC Level one workshop in the highly direct and effective integrative healing modality May 29 to 31 at The Art of Living Retreat Center Read More » Ninth Annual Sustain Charlotte Dinner and Awards Gala Honor Charlotte area outstanding sustainability leaders on September 9 at Extravaganza Depot Read More » Transform Your Life with Inner Engineering nner Engineering Completion program in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center Read More » Tai Chi Certification Program at Charlotte Area Empower Life Center - New start date May 21 Tai Chi Mind-Body Wellness Certification program from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting on May 21 and continuing weekly through October 29 Read More » AAIR of Charlotte Holds Open House Event - Rescheduled to February 11, 2021 Learn more about services offered: relief for allergy sufferers, new aesthetics offerings, acupuncture, nutrition and holistic health and meet providers and staff - verify date/time in advance Read More » Victories of the Light Healing Event at The Nook in Davidson The Victories of The Light healing from 1:30 to 3 p.m. on April 26 - verify date/time in advance Read More » Two Special Events at Organic Marketplace Earth Day Event and Launch of Monthly Education Series - verify dates/times in advance Read More » In-Print April 2020