Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis: Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling

During the coronavirus pandemic, social distance biking is a recommended exercise. Here are tips regarding proper equipment, fitness and safety when cycling. Read More »

Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging

Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases. Read More »

David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age

Author David Hamilton discusses increased kindness during the pandemic and how it can serve as an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness. Read More »

Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto

Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures. Read More »

Dementia Linked to Air Pollution

People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study. Read More »

Down-Under Drought: Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change

Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change. Read More »

Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk

People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish. Read More »

Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road

Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van. Read More »

Family Stories: Help Kids Cope During Tough Times

Help children feel safe, secure and in control by telling them what strong stuff they come from. Get started telling family heritage and ancestry stories with these 20 questions. Read More »

Fathers Know Best

Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength. Read More »

Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods

During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream. Read More »

Generating Electricity from Rain

A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study. Read More »

Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime

Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier. Read More »

Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym

Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans. Read More »

Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity

Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices. Read More »

Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer

A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people. Read More »

Mental Relief: Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia

Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. Read More »

Pest Alarm: Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning

Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings. Read More »

Power Up Your Brain: Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow

Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow. Read More »

Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope

Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories. Read More »

Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease

Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Read More »

Transformative Staycations: Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home

Staycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—reduce costs, minimize travel time and lower our carbon footprint. Here are ways to plan the perfect staycation. Read More »

Try Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis

When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis. Read More »

Cards, Kids and Corona-Goals

What are some of the cherished activities that have come out of your household’s stay-at-home time? Email us at [email protected] Read More »

Long-term Office/Room For Rent in Mooresville on June 1

Light House Spiritual Center in Downtown Mooresville has an unfurnished co-op room available for a 1 year lease for a Holistic Healing Practitioner and/or Lightworker Read More »

Home Improvement Contest - Repurposed Materials

Natural Awakenings Charlotte and Claudia Josephine Design are sponsoring a Home Improvement contest for readers using repurposed products Read More »

Claudia Josephine Design Offers Virtual Interior Paint Color Consultations

Homeowners can get needed paint color help even at this time of stay-at-home Read More »

Guest Blog: Stuart Watson of ManListening Podcast

Award-winning reporter Stuart Watson reveals how the women in his life inspired his new podcast Read More »

Natural Awakenings Charlotte - May/June 2020

Read the May/June 2020 Edition of Natural Awakenings Charlotte Read More »

Natural Awakenings Charlotte Expands Website, Conducts Contest

Natural AwakeningsCharlotte is expanding COVID19 and Stay-At-Home resources on its website and conducting a home improvement contest Read More »

Staycation or Getaway Weekend at Dillsboro Inn in the NC Mountains

The Dillsboro Inn on the Tuckasegee River where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Smokies and only 3-hours from Charlotte, is a great option for families, couples and individuals Read More »

Raw Cow’s Milk has Protective Effects on Allergies and Asthma

There is a significant body of epidemiological evidence that consumption of raw milk in childhood and adulthood can be one of the most effective protective substances against allergic diseases and asthma, even though milk is one of the most common food allergens in childhood Read More »

Gaston County's HC Wellness Center and Spa is Open

HC Wellness Center and Spa, in Gastonia, being deemed an essential business in regard to state executive orders during this crisis, attests that people’s health is also essential and maintaining health and immunity now is especially vital. Read More »

Virtual Classes at Kent Cook Institute at The Nook

The Kent-Cook Institute at The Nook has been working extensively in creating classes for people to attend while staying in their homes Read More »

New Immunity Boost Package Available in Greater Charlotte

Lidia Adkins, CFMP, DC, PKT, founder and CEO of the Carolinas Weight Loss Institute, in Gastonia, is providing an Immunity Boost ASAP Package at a 15 percent discount for Natural Awakenings’ readers Read More »

New Online Ordering for Mama Bessie's Place in Charlotte

Starting May 1, customers will be able to obtain their essential metaphysical and spiritual supplies and more at MamaBessiesPlace.net Read More »

Charlotte Area Frequency Medicine Program Supports Immune System

The program, which can be experienced for free for 7 days when booking a quantum biofeedback or energy healing session at the specially priced spring cost of $65, instantly analyzes one’s unique voice imprint and generates multi-faceted frequency waveforms and energetic signatures that are sent directly to one’s smartphone or tablet Read More »

Charlotte Area Stay-At-Home Offers and Treat Yourself When Stay-At-Home is Lifted

Stay-At-Home Suggestions, Offers and Ways to Treat Yourself Read More »

Online Programs Offered at Roper PT

Roper PT, in Charlotte, is providing an ultra-convenient way to tackle one’s exercise and wellness challenges during this stay-at-home time as they are now offering virtual Medical Therapeutic Yoga classes for all ages and even golfers Read More »

Buzz Off: Bee Swarms Form Giant Brains

New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain. Read More »

Charging Ahead: New Batteries From Fruit Waste

Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices. Read More »

Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation. Read More »

Dancing To Your Own Drummer: The Healing Power of Movement

How the healing power of dance can help with many health issues, from depression, eating disorders and addiction to Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, cancer and more. Read More »

Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease. Read More »

Exercise to Boost Sperm Quality

A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality. Read More »

Eye Care for Kids: A Clear Path to Healthy Vision

The key time to pay attention to eye health is during childhood. Here are holistic ways parents can foster naturally healthy vision in kids to help prevent myopia and other eye problems. Read More »

Financial Fix: Great Britain Coal Use Falls With Carbon Tax

A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years. Read More »

Flower Wow-er: Beautiful Floral Designing

Flower arranging is an easy, fun and inexpensive creative outlet that can help cultivate mindfulness. DIY tips from floral experts for arrangements using fresh-cut flowers. Read More »

Healing the Immune System: Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

How diet and lifestyle can play a role in autoimmune conditions and other disease treatments and prevention tips, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health. Read More »

Jolly Good: King of Bhutan Requests Selfless Gift

For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor. Read More »

Jonathan Safran Foer on Conscious Eating to Save the Planet

Bestselling author Jonathan Safran Foer's most recent book, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast, discusses how we can fight climate change with our food choices. Read More »

Life Perseveres: New Bird Species Found on Remote Island

Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia. Read More »

Passing Gas: Seaweed Lowers Cows’ Methane Emissions

If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent. Read More »

Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space

Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary is conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Honor the sacredness of food by making these healthy recipes at home. Read More »

Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure

Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Read More »

The Matrix of Life: Boosting Collagen for Better Health

Foods and supplements to help naturally boost collagen for anti-aging, healthy skin, strong bones and other health benefits. Read More »

Tuck Kids In Early to Reduce Depression and Cognitive Issues

Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure. Read More »

Watch Out: Rapid Weather Changes Boost Flu Risk

Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study. Read More »

Wild Things: Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks

A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health. Read More »

Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats. Read More »

Finding Calm During Trying Times

How the global pandemic can serve as our spiritual wake-up call to learn how different traditions heal from life-shattering events. Read More »

Virus Fighters: Essential Oils for Challenging Times

In these coronavirus days, an essential oil mixture offers soothing scents for the homebound and might add some viral protection. Here's a DIY recipe to make a Thieves blend at home. 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 »

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 »