tag:www.awakeningcharlotte.com,2005:/categories/healing-waysHealing Ways Healing Ways | Natural Awakenings Charlotte Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-01T16:27:18-05:00urn:uuid:474cb775-f1c6-4b38-af44-9150304ed2402024-02-25T19:51:25-05:002024-03-01T16:27:18-05:00Functional Medicine Approach to Colon Health: Simplified Steps to Repair and Restore the Gut2024-02-29 09:24:00 -0500Madiha Saeed, M.D.Lifestyle modifications have been shown to optimize gut health and reduce the incidence of colorectal cancer.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c40abf1e-a5f5-46e4-8d1c-20712d4785b12024-01-24T15:52:43-05:002024-03-01T15:31:55-05:00Mindful Breathwork: Managing Stress and Heart Health 2024-01-31 09:24:00 -0500Sheila JulsonStressors can lead to high blood pressure, inflammation and increased cardiovascular events. Breathwork is an effective mind-body practice to balance the nervous system and instill calm and contribute to maintaining homeostasis in the body.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3a656b68-282f-483e-9fa5-f57ac9b6a8d22023-12-19T18:14:56-05:002024-03-01T00:08:54-05:00Individualized Alzheimer’s Treatments: A New Frontier in Disease Reversal2023-12-29 09:24:00 -0500Dana Thacker, BSN, RNGiven the costs and burdens of Alzheimer's disease, many people wonder whether the disease is reversible. Recent discoveries indicate that may be possible.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3f62acc1-4bc8-4537-b42d-bb4772d93f412023-11-16T18:07:26-05:002024-01-02T09:41:56-05:00Exploring Intermittent Fasting: Tips and Benefits for Improved Health2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Steven Masley, M.D., FAHA, FACN, CNSFasting has long played a role in major religions, but we did not begin to understand it from a scientific standpoint until Yoshinori Ohsumi, a Japanese cell biologist, discovered how cells recycle and renew themselves during fasting.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:eb32c818-fccc-48ee-9dbc-d6173469f3082023-11-16T21:50:02-05:002024-03-03T09:54:34-05:00The Grace of Giving and Receiving: Healing Through Generosity2023-11-28 06:30:00 -0500Carrie JacksonIn this hectic season, slowing down and helping others can make a world of difference. By nurturing a culture of giving, we can help create a grateful, united community that reflects the values we want to instill.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9724dcb5-bb53-4560-b2d2-6f60418fed1c2023-10-15T19:33:33-04:002023-12-01T09:22:03-05:00Lung Maintenance 101: Natural Strategies to Breathe Easier2023-10-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonMost people inhale about 22,000 times per day without realizing it, but for the more than 34 million Americans living with lung diseases like asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, taking a breath is often difficult. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ddd4261f-e990-473b-8b98-8b6ad7977cc72023-09-15T20:11:08-04:002023-11-07T11:01:05-05:00The Healing Arts of Qigong and Tai Chi: Well-Being Through Intentional Movements2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Nadia Linda Hole, M.D.Qigong is more than a modern wellness practice. It’s a 5,000-year-old Chinese healing art steeped in tradition.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:3ebd386b-6bf4-4714-8a68-9528a81379bc2023-09-18T23:15:54-04:002023-11-07T11:01:06-05:00Traditional World Healing Wisdom: Lost Practices Gain New Respect2023-09-29 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonWith time-tested wisdom and natural roots, traditional and Indigenous medicine has been an integral resource for centuries in communities around the world. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ac73d5bc-9990-4427-8780-a74a13736e742023-08-15T18:07:36-04:002023-10-02T20:53:08-04:00Medical Tourism: Navigating the Risks and Rewards2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonAs healthcare costs continue to rise in the United States, patients are grabbing their passports and turning to medical tourism—the act of crossing borders to obtain quality medical care at a lower cost.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:06832328-c70c-44b3-9da7-5e2e3b26e5202023-08-16T18:30:30-04:002023-10-04T04:20:17-04:00Traveling With Purpose: Nine Destinations for Spiritual Enlightenment2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Kiki PowersFor a trip that fosters mind-body-spirit self-care with a generous portion of adventure, check out these sacred sites.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:682bf2d0-81ba-44d4-bf98-22eb8e5564f02023-08-16T18:34:13-04:002023-09-01T13:07:16-04:00Making the Most of a Spiritual Vacation2023-08-31 09:30:00 -0400Linda SechristPhil Cousineau, author of The Art of Pilgrimage: The Seeker’s Guide to Making Travel Sacred, specializes in creating meaningful travel experiences and leading tours to sacred sites.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:33a61a1d-710e-4a9a-9345-7139f6c42bc92023-07-15T17:01:45-04:002023-08-31T10:49:44-04:00Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin2023-07-31 09:30:00 -0400Sheila JulsonWhether it’s a wedding day or job interview, nothing puts a damper on the moment like an outbreak of acne but natural treatments and lifestyle modifications can keep those breakouts at bay.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9c5ccf5a-397e-4bc7-b060-eb7a1c42d49a2023-06-16T17:54:27-04:002023-07-31T12:05:38-04:00Too Much Histamine: Natural Solutions to an Excessive Allergic Response2023-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonHistamine is an organic chemical produced by the body as a protection from allergens. It is also found in some of the foods we consume.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:ab6b09ce-82b7-4ead-a553-6993c69da7862023-05-15T20:15:02-04:002023-08-09T23:39:18-04:00Keeping Eyes Sharp: A Holistic Approach to Vision Health2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonWhile regular eye exams are important, preventative and proactive maintenance is key to achieving healthy vision. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5d7aadfe-18ce-4ea5-8dda-f19572dc0f512023-05-15T20:37:09-04:002023-08-31T10:13:00-04:00What Every Man Wants: Sexual Vitality at Every Age 2023-05-31 09:30:00 -0400Carrie JacksonMale sexual function is better understood medically than ever before, and it is more common for men to talk with their doctors and other professionals about topics that seemed taboo not that long ago.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:96f5b581-5a03-4a32-ba05-158b9e0508142023-04-20T12:40:57-04:002023-05-31T22:20:50-04:00First Signs of Menopause: How to Resolve Vaginal Dryness2023-04-28 09:30:00 -0400Linda SechristToday, integrative and functional doctors, researchers and continuing education instructors are leading the charge to provide innovative and customized answers for women experiencing vaginal dryness and other hormone-related symptoms. <hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4c5fc75e-8bbc-4fd3-9954-d38784f655892023-03-16T21:08:27-04:002023-08-31T10:13:11-04:00Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air2023-03-31 09:30:00 -0400Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.awakeningcharlotte.com">Natural Awakenings Charlotte</a></small></p>