Who Is Responsible for Your Health?

You are responsible for maintaining your good health and balanced well-being. And the best gift to your loved ones’ happiness and peace of mind is to take care of yourself. Read More »

Longevity Through Hiking

I’m a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference. Now in its 99th year, the Trail Conference has more than 2,000 volunteers and maintains over 2,150 miles of public trails in the New York–New Jersey metropolitan area. Read More »

Anonymous Donor Will Match Trail Conference Gifts in January

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the New York–New Jersey Trail Conference (NYNJTC), which preserved land and established trails to create natural sanctuaries in and around the city. Read More »

Learn to Cook Healthy Ketogenic Meals

Hudson County Community College will offer a Ketogenic Healthy Eating class from noon to 4 p.m., January 5, with instructor Sami Khouzam. Read More »

Hudson County Coalition for a Drug-Free Community Meets

The Hudson County Coalition for a Drug-Free Community (HCCDFC) will meet at 10 a.m., January 17, at the Hank Gallo Building, in Jersey City. Read More »

Classes Forming for Shamanic Sound Journey

Urban Souls will present a Shamanic Sound Journey from 7 to 9 p.m. on the first Tuesday of every month, beginning in January. Read More »

Learn to Practice the Sudarshan Kriya

The HBKN Meditation Club & Art of Living presents Secrets to Meditation, a Meditation and Breathing Workshop, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., January 8. Read More »

Transformation in the New Year

As an alternative to stale New Year’s resolutions, join Ariel and Shya Kane from 7 to 9:30 p.m., January 6, at the Skyline Hotel penthouse ballroom and discover new possibilities for unprecedented success, ease and satisfaction. Read More »

Start the New Year with a Nature Walk

The Bergen County Audubon Society annual New Year’s Day Nature Walk at DeKorte Park will look for shovelers, raptors, green-winged teal and other ducks and wintering birds. Read More »

Winter Is Best Time for Preventive Foot Care

Podiatric physician Dr. Juliana Paternina, of Foot and Ankle Premier Specialists, says, “Our feet rarely get a break from the daily grind, yet like all body parts, they need regular maintenance if they’re going to serve us well into old age.” Read More »

Natural Awakenings Magazine Hudson County -January 2020

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Discover the Power of Silence

One Hundred Skies Yoga Adventures will present a silent mini-retreat from 1 to 6 p.m., January 5, at Urban Souls Yoga, with leaders Sarah Bond and Leah Healey. Read More »

Beach Junk: Microplastics Found in Brand-New Sand

A Hawaiian beach that was formed by lava from the erupting Kilauea volcano in 2018 is already littered with invisible pieces of tiny plastic. Read More »

Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now

Bill Moyers, an icon of broadcast journalism, is calling upon reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project to push a cohesive message of science and truth. Read More »

Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth

Babies whose mothers drank pomegranate juice while pregnant have evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter. Read More »

Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk

Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers. Read More »

Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health

According to a study, women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these. Read More »

Green Therapy: Ecopsychology and the Nature Cure

Ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, all branches of ecopsychology, is helping to connect people with nature as a means of healing physical and mental health. Read More »

Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System

Nutrition is key in building up a strong immune system. How to foster healthy gut bacteria plus immune-boosting recipes for Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup and Lentil Stew. Read More »

Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome

Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome. Read More »

Living Long and Well: Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

Researchers have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life, concluding that longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck. Read More »

Money Talks: Climate Change Increases Banks’ Financial Risks

Climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. Read More »

Munch More Nuts to Stave Off Weight Gain

Research finds that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—is linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Read More »

Natural Healing For Hands: Getting a Grip on Pain

Rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, but these effective holistic solutions can alleviate discomfort. Read More »

Raising Environmentalists: Teachers Prep Kids for the Future

Educators are using hands-on lessons to get K-12 students not only interested in the world’s environmental priorities, but also actively participating in solutions. Read More »

Rethinking Rice: Farmers Respond to Climate Change

Nfamara Badjie is planning to bring the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group to East Coast climates through his Ever-Growing Family Farm operation. Read More »

Tidying Up The Bucket List: Deciding What We Really Want

Many people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense. Read More »

Time’s Up: Renewable Energy Should Speed Progress

The International Energy Agency predicts that renewable energy will surpass coal as the world’s leading source of electricity by 2030. Read More »

Trays Up: Air Meals May Get an Eco-Makeover

Each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight. British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials. Read More »

Uncowed by a Hurricane: Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Read More »

When Older Pets Get Quirky: Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats. Here are signs to look for, ways to care for the pet and tips for possibly preventing cognitive decline. Read More »

When Workouts Don’t Work: Why Less Is Sometimes More

Exercise is a proven component in losing weight and preventing cardiovascular disease and diabetes, but working out can serve as a physical stressor. Here's how to find an optimal balance. Read More »