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Wishing all our readers a HAPPY NEW YEAR! Here's to an even better 2022! 🥂

Image if 2 trees could be planted in 1 second? A company in the UK claims they can do it! 😲 Find out how they do this in the latest issue of Natural Awakenings. 🌳🌳🌳🌳 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374498/planting-500-billion-trees

Natural Awakenings would like to wish everyone a Happy Holiday! Warm wishes of peace, joy, and love to you all! 🎄

Still looking for one more item for tomorrow for your sweet tooth lovers? Try this HEALTHY chocolate bark recipe! It's easy to make with only 4 ingredients! 😋 https://www.naturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374605/a-dietician-s-healthy-dark-chocolate-bark

For women suffering from pelvic and back pain associated with endometriosis (uterus growth), garlic may help. Read about the study published in the journal Evidence-Based Alternative and Complementary Medicine. https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374486/try-garlic-to-relieve-endometriosis-pain

Staying well hydrated throughout life could reduce the risk of heart failure, according to a study presented at the European Society of Cardiology 2021 Congress. Read more about it here 👉 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374497/drink-more-water-to-help-prevent-heart-disease

Tyler Eddy, a research scientist who co-authored a new study at the Memorial University of Newfoundland, says, “Coral reefs have been in decline worldwide. Find out why here: https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374510/coral-reefs-may-soon-be-just-a-memory

These guidelines compiled by Vetstreet are recommended by veterinarian Karen Shaw Becker to help in choosing toys that will keep a dog not only happy but safe. 🐶https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374633/tips-for-selecting-safe-dog-toys

😋Here is a healthy spin on Baklava! Get the Baklava Cookie Cups recipe here 👉https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374598/baklava-cookie-cups

Chocolate Santas, decorated cookies, and other sweet confections are ingrained in our holiday traditions, yet sugary food does little to actually make us feel merry and bright in the long run. Implementing these small but significant low-sugar strategies will be rewarded with better physical and emotional health all year long. https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374588/the-sweet-danger-of-sugar-ways-to-enjoy-healthier-holiday-fare

As we awaken to the climate crisis, we are called to participate in its solutions. In addition to frequenting farmers’ markets, much can be done at the grocery store and in the kitchen. By adopting these easy practices incrementally, we’ll be living zero-waste lifestyles before we know it. 🍃 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374517/sustainable-kitchen-advice-for-buying-and-storing-food

Most dogs in the U.S. have lots of toys, and many pet parents practice trial-and-error to determine what type their dog prefers—and which are safest—from a mind-blowing selection of tugs, balls, discs, chews, puzzles, squeaky or stuffed toys and more. Because many pet stores welcome dogs, some pet parents even bring their four-legged family members along and allow them to sniff out their favorites. 🐶 It’s important to select a dog’s toys carefully, because not every option is a good choice. For example, some dogs, especially large breeds, tend to rip soft toys apart within seconds to taste-test the stuffing. There are also dogs that can swallow small soft toys whole. A pup’s temperament, size and age all play a role in determining which toys are safe, and there are also considerations based on the toy itself, such as materials used, size, shape and more. Learn more about what your pups might enjoy here 👉 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374632/toyland-for-pooches-choosing-safe-playthings-a-dog-will-love

With every record-setting storm and catastrophic fire, more people are realizing that we are embroiled in a climate crisis. Consider this holiday season as an opportunity not just to make sustainable choices, but also to take strategic action that positively impacts the planet and inspires friends and family to join the environmental cause. Whether that means modifications to the holiday dinner, eco-friendly decorating tactics or responsible gifting, every environmental choice can be a teaching moment or conversation starter. Together, we can make a difference. 🌴https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374615/greening-the-holidays-how-to-celebrate-sustainably

Despite our best efforts, holiday time can frazzle our nerves and snag us in an unhealthy loop of overindulgence. To combat holiday pressure, the Mayo Clinic suggests maintaining a regular exercise program and investing in me-time activities like meditation and deep breathing. Movement and simple self-care, even for a few minutes, can lower cortisol levels that often contribute to excessive food cravings. Walking, going for a run, lifting weights, or getting into the pool or onto the yoga mat can help us enjoy the season with less angst. For more ways to avoid holiday stress check out our latest issue https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/374611/holiday-zen-stress-free-fitness-and-self-care

Originating in 2009, the Florida Fresh Meat Company has grown and blossomed into a thriving family of local sustainable farms; now recognized as The Florida Fresh Family of Farms! From meager beginnings of a pickup truck, one freezer containing one head of grass-fed beef, and vending at local North Central Florida Farmers Markets, the start-up local grass-fed beef company has grown into the largest independent “one stop shop” of local sustainable proteins. A true testament of Feeding our community from within our community! https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/businesses/fl-summerfield-florida-fresh-meat-company

Many industries suffered in 2020 as a result of the pandemic, but that wasn’t the case for Christmas tree farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association (NCTA). Last year, tree sales actually grew at a greater pace with inventory expiring faster than usual. Additionally, the NCTA annual survey revealed a demographic shift with consumers of real trees skewing younger and more urban. These changes may correlate with consumers seeking more authentic holiday joy during lockdown, or perhaps they are embracing a greener approach to the season’s festivities. 🎄🎄 For a list of local Christmas Tree Farms click here 👉 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/376814/christmas-tree-farms-spruce-up-the-season

If you have tried diet after diet with little to no success, this tip could change your life. As a functional medicine practitioner, I use science-based nutrition to help our patients lose weight, eliminate aches and pains and reverse chronic disease. - Robert Gilliland, DC, Regenerative Therapy Get the tip here 👉 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/11/30/376822/if-you-are-struggling-with-weight-loss-this-should-help

Heart-healthy dancing of all types is known to promote overall physical and mental health. When they are spirit-infused, forms like African, Middle Eastern, ecstatic and yoga-inspired kundalini dance offer us the opportunity to stay in shape while also fortifying the body’s intrinsic life force. 💃 Read more about moving into divine energy here 👉 https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/2021/10/29/371902/sacred-dance-moving-into-divine-energy

This Small Business Saturday take the time to stop into a local business and show your support! Visit our online directory for a list of some of the small businesses we support in the Central Florida area! 💚https://www.gonaturalawakenings.com/businesses

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