March 2025 Upcoming Issue of Natural Awakenings Charlotte

March 2025 Issue
Theme: Food & Nutrition
Feature Story – Trends in Targeted Nutrition
Personalized nutrition is expanding, driven by AI, smart devices, and testing. Consumers seek tailored diets for gut health, immunity, and performance, shifting from one-size-fits-all to precision nutrition.
CE – Cooking Up Anti-Inflammatory Meals With Healthy Oils (+ recipes)
Healthy oils reduce inflammation, supporting heart, brain, and metabolic health. Optimal choices include avocado, olive, walnut, flaxseed, and coconut oils, while processed seed oils increase systemic inflammation.
HW – Sober Curious: Life on the Other Side of Alcohol
A growing sober-curious movement, led by Gen Z, challenges alcohol’s cultural norm. Abstaining improves health, relationships, and mental clarity, fostering personal growth and deeper connections.
HK – Thriving Teens: A Guide to Mental Health and Wellness
Teens face academic, social, and digital pressures, making stress management crucial. Mindfulness, self-care, social media breaks, and supportive environments foster resilience, mental clarity, and emotional well-being.
GL – Backyard Tips to Conserve and Protect Water
With drought conditions worsening, water-wise gardening is essential. Drought-tolerant plants, mulch, permeable surfaces, and rain gardens conserve water, reduce maintenance, and support resilient landscapes amid increasing climate challenges.
FB – Nutritional Strategies to Boost Muscle Repair
A well-planned post-workout recovery boosts muscle repair, hydration, and energy. Proper fluids, balanced nutrition, and anti-inflammatory foods help reduce soreness and optimize performance for athletes and fitness enthusiasts.
NP – Effects of Natural Food on Dog Gut Health
A dog’s gut health impacts immunity, digestion, and behavior. A balanced diet with whole foods, fiber, omega-3s, and probiotics supports microbiome health, reducing inflammation and improving well-being.
WW – Judith Cruz on A Holistic Approach to Food Insecurity
Judith Cruz leads Treasure Coast Food Bank, fighting food insecurity through fresh meals, social services, and job training. Volunteers and community support drive lasting change.
INSPIRATION – Self-Acceptance During a Fickle Season
March embodies transition—winter’s grip loosens, hope blooms. Like nature, we navigate uncertainty, honoring resilience and women’s contributions while embracing growth, change, and the beauty of imperfection.
Eco Tip – Starting a Windowsill Herb Garden
Windowsill herb gardening offers fresh, pesticide-free herbs while reducing waste. With proper sunlight, containers, watering, and harvesting, anyone can grow flavorful basil, parsley, and mint at home year-round.