August 2023 Natural Awakenings New Haven & Middlesex Counties

IN THIS ISSUE: Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages; 5 Snack Mistakes Parents Make; The Mindful Backpack: Strategies for Stress Management and Mental Health in Teens; Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin; Stepparenting Success: Creating a Vibrant Blended Family; 5 Tips for Choosing a College Major; Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges; Lifelong Learning Benefits of Being the Forever Student; and more.

Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Acne Antidote: Topical and Dietary Roadmap for Healthy Skin

Whether 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. Read More »

Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

Asian Glazed Chicken With Broccoli

This recipe uses gluten-free tamari instead of soy sauce for the glaze and rice flour instead of gluten-containing white flour to lightly coat the chicken, helping to keep the meat juicy and tender. Read More »

Childhood Food Allergies

Childhood Food Allergies, Intolerances and Sensitivities: Back-to-School Tips for All Ages

It’s back-to-school season, and for students with food issues, meal planning is as important as lining up classroom supplies and extra-curricular schedules. Read More »

Controlling Indoor Air Pollution

Controlling Indoor Air Pollution

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), indoor air pollution can be as high as, or even higher than, outdoor levels. Consider these measures to maintain a healthy, fresh-air environment inside the dwelling. Read More »

Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

Eco-Friendly U: Sustainability on the Rise at U.S. Colleges

The halls of higher education are adopting more sustainable practices as students and university stakeholders increasingly understand that their lifestyle choices and daily operations impact the planet. Read More »

Group Fitness Glory

Group Fitness Glory: Tips to Maximize Results and Enjoyment

Fitness classes offer a great way to jumpstart an exercise regimen, achieve fitness goals and exercising together in a group can transform a workout into a fun, motivating, socially fulfilling activity. Read More »

LIFELONG LEARNING

Lifelong Learning: Benefits of Being the Forever Student

It’s never too late to take an evening drawing class at the local high school, learn a language with the help of an app or get one-on-one tutoring from a piano instructor. Adults of any age can find benefits when they engage in what is termed “lifelong learning”. Read More »

Maria Rodale: On Letting Nature Heal Itself

In her latest work, Love, Nature, Magic: Shamanic Journeys into the Heart of My Garden, Rodale leads readers through her relationship with the plants, animals and insects that inhabit her garden and shares the life lessons. Read More »

New Species Found in Deep-Sea Mining Zone

Biologists have discovered more than 5,000 new species of marine life in the Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ), an untouched seabed in the Pacific Ocean spanning nearly 2 million square miles between Hawaii and Mexico. Read More »

CREATING A VIBRANT BLENDED FAMILY

Stepparenting Success: Creating a Healthy Blended Family

Blended families are complex and often challenging. Fortunately, there are methods to knit a blended family into a strong and enduring tapestry. Read More »

TURKEY BURGER BENTO BOX

Turkey Burger Bento Box

A fun lunch meal packed with protein, fruits and veggies. Read More »

VIETNAMESE SPRING ROLLS

Vietnamese Spring Rolls

To accommodate a family with differing dietary needs due to food allergies, sensitivities or intolerances, this dish is served family-style, allowing diners to assemble their own spring rolls, choosing from the ingredients that fit their food restrictions. Read More »

Walking in Wonder

Walking in Wonder

Before life snagged us in its insidious net of obligations, our child selves discovered awe around every bend. We poked our noses into fluffy, new dandelions and saw faces in passing clouds. Read More »