A Passion for Pedaling
Trading in the car keys for more two-wheeled time could curb many of society’s woes, from spiraling healthcare costs to deepening carbon footprints. Yet, the main reason many bicyclists love going for a spin is that it yields a greater sense of well-being and contributes to a healthier, more rewarding life.
Filed under: Featured Articles, May 2013 | Tagged: bicycle, bicyclist, bicyclists, pedal, pedaling, rewarding life, spin | Leave a Comment »
Kudos!
Natural Awakenings publishers from throughout the nation, attending in person or via live webinars, came together from May 3 to 5 for the company’s annual conference, held at the Naples Bay Resort, in Naples, Florida. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “We’re here to support each other, sharing our hearts and energy to lift our magazines and communities to a higher level.”
Two special guests, inspirational speaker and visionary Panache Desai and vegan consultant Kelly Bennett, addressed the publishers and participated in discussions. Conference topics included ways to support the growth of holistic, green businesses; the Natural Awakenings Web store (NAWebStore.com); the Natural Awakenings Network (NAN), a nationwide health services and green products discount network at NaturalAwakeningsNetwork.com; the company’s iPhone and iPad apps (downloaded by nearly 24,000 individuals); and the firm’s newest venture, an online conscious/spiritual/green dating site (NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com).
Natural Awakenings magazines are part of a nationwide franchise, each locally owned and operated. Launched by Bruckman in 1994 with a single edition in Naples, Florida, the magazine celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2014. It has grown into one of the largest free, local healthy lifestyle publications in the world, serving more than 3.8 million readers in 87 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico.
“Bringing our Natural Awakenings family of publishers together is a valuable opportunity to share fresh ideas and information and inspire each other as we all work in our communities to create a healthier, more sustainable world,” Bruckman says.
For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
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5 Instincts to Heed
Dr. Judith OrloffListening to our instincts can help us stay safe and deal better with life-or-death decisions. Making the most of the wisdom of this inner voice also enables us to live a more satisfying life in the moment. How do we choose which gut feelings to trust? Here are five messages we’ll be glad we paid attention to.
Filed under: Featured Articles, May 2013 | Tagged: dr judith, Dr. Judith Orloff, gut feelings, inner voice, instincts, wisdom | Leave a Comment »
In addition to relieving symptoms of menopause and andropause and helping maintain a normal, balanced hormone system, healthy eating can yield many other benefits. According to U.S. National Library of Medicine research reports, these include weight management, bone health and fertility and natural defenses against breast…
Filed under: Featured Articles, May 2013 | Tagged: fertility, health support, hormone system, hormones, menopause, natural defenses, symptoms of menopause, weight control | Leave a Comment »
For many, the strong mother-daughter bond seems to suddenly unravel when adolescence appears. “Parenting is exasperating and wears you out,” sighs Heather Thomas, of Houston, Texas, a mother of three, including 16-year-old Mary Meghan.
Mothers can gain some comfort…<read more>
Filed under: Featured Articles, May 2013 | Tagged: adolescence, daughter, mother, mother daughter, mother-daughter bond, parenting, teens | Leave a Comment »
Most of us like to think that we’ll be vibrant, energetic, smart and yes, gorgeous, until the end of our lives. This isn’t an unattainable fantasy—even if past poor lifestyle choices may have tarnished some much-anticipated Golden Years. <read more>
Filed under: Featured Articles, May 2013 | Tagged: anti-aging, gorgeous, healthy, lifestyle choices, live longer, natural, Organic | Leave a Comment »
Being Generous Makes Everyone Feel Good
A new study found that even toddlers younger than 2 were happier when giving treats to others than when receiving them.
Filed under: December 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: giving, health, quotes | Leave a Comment »
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