2024 Annual Natural Living Resource Directory Issue

Our natural living resource guides offers a special guide to natural health, green living and personal empowerment experts in your local community. We hope that you will reach out to a practitioner, business or education service in this issue to help you accomplish your personal vision for this year and support you along your lifelong journey of health and happiness.

Finding Inspiration

In our annual Natural Living Directory, you can find more services, products and specialists to help you along your health and healing journey. We are so lucky to live in an area with many amazing practitioners and businesses Read More »

2024 NATURAL LIVING WELLNESS DREAM TEAM PROFILES

A collection of local practitioners, providers and specialists that align with the proactive, synergistic beliefs and values that set our readers apart from the herd. Read More »

2024 NATURAL LIVING WELLNESS SPOTLIGHTS

We are pleased to offer this special section of local Wellness Spotlights from our 2024 Annual Natural Living Resource Directory. Read More »

7 Stress-Busting Foods

If you’ve been feeling more stressed out than usual lately, it’s important to know which foods are best to choose when it comes to combating stress and helping you to deal with feelings of anxiety Read More »

Connect With the Land to Connect With Yourself

Spending time outdoors reminds us that we’re part of the natural world—the larger cosmos—and dependent upon it. Studies show that being in nature improves mood and sleep, accelerates healing, increases the ability to focus and boosts the immune system. Read More »

Micronutrients for Mom Brain: Nourishing for Clarity and Focus

Here are some tips for how mothers can support their cognitive health and combat "mom brain," Characterized by forgetfulness, mental fog and occasional lapses in concentration. Read More »

Amma’s Embrace: An Experience of Unconditional Love

World-renowned humanitarian and spiritual leader, Mata Amritanandamayi, also known as Amma (Mother), will return to our area on July 31, 2024, August 1, 2024, and August 2, 2024—at the Best Western Royal Trade Center, in Marlborough, Massachusetts. Read More »

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Ayurvedic Seasonal Eating: How to Balance Doshas With the Right Foods

Ayurvedic seasonal eating to balances doshas, nourishes the body and aligns your diet with nature's rhythms. Read More »

Mark J. Tager on Secrets to a Glowing Complexion

Personalized nutrition, plant-based diets, and synergistic health practices can enhance skin health and overall well-being. Read More »

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Nourish Skin From Within: Foods That Enhance Health and Radiance

Embrace gut health for glowing skin with a colorful, nutrient-rich diet with a personalized approach for optimal results. Read More »

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Pineapple-Hibiscus Drink

This Pineapple-Hibiscus Drink blends tangy hibiscus with sweet pineapple juice for a vibrant, ruby-red beverage. Read More »

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Celebrating Unseen Milestones

Honor the quiet achievements like overcoming trauma or mastering a yoga pose. Share these moments to inspire others, making the human journey truly worthwhile. Read More »

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Farm Foods in a Capsule: Finding Sustainable, Nutrient-Dense Options

Sustainable, nutrient-dense whole-food supplements boost health and complement a balanced diet to support overall wellness. Read More »

Summer Splash: Keeping Cool With Water Fitness

Stay fit and cool this summer with the physical and mental health benefits of aquatic activities. Read More »

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The Kindness Cure: Helping Ourselves by Helping Others

Helping others benefits both giver and receiver, boosting mental and physical health and contributing to a more meaningful existence. Read More »

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Planting Seeds of Knowledge: Teaching Kids About the Origin of Foods

Teaching kids about where food comes from fosters healthier eating habits and deepens their connection to food, culture, and sustainability. Read More »

Taking Dogs for a Swim: Tips for a Safe and Fun Experience

Ensure a safe and enjoyable swimming experience for your dog to keep them cool and happy by the water this summer. Read More »

Sperm Defy Newton’s Law of Motion

Research from Kyoto University reveals that sperm and single-celled algae defy Newton's third law of motion by using whip-like tails and flagella to move through viscous fluids. Read More »

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Pregnancy Adds to Women’s Biological Age

A study by Columbia University found that pregnancy accelerates women's biological aging. Men in the study showed no such aging acceleration. Read More »

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Detecting Cancer Early

Cambridge University's Early Cancer Institute, with an $11.7 million donation, is advancing early cancer detection. The goal is to improve early detection and treatment efficacy. Read More »

In Vivo Gene Editing

Gene editing inside the body is being tested to treat diseases by targeting problematic genes directly. Read More »

New Bathroom Tech to Monitor Health

Innovative bathroom technology is integrating health monitoring features in smart toilets, AI-powered mirrors and smart floor sensors. Read More »

Remnants of Another Planet in Earth’s Mantle

Scientists using computer modeling have found that remnants of a Mars-sized protoplanet, which collided with Earth 4.5 billion years ago, are buried in the Earth's mantle. Read More »

Acknowledging Animal Consciousness

Scientists assert that many animals experience sensations and feelings emphasizing the importance of considering animal consciousness in welfare decisions. Read More »

Wild Orangutan Treats Own Wound

A wild Sumatran orangutan was observed treating its own facial wound with medicinal plants. This first documented case of animal self-care offers insight into the origins of human wound treatment Read More »

Pollution Vacuum

Mammoth Pollution Vacuum

The world’s largest pollution vacuum captures 36,000 tons of CO2 annually, aiming for 1 million tons by 2030 and 1 billion by 2050. Read More »

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Weeding Tips: Chemical-Free Weed Control

Weeds can turn a serene garden into chaos, but eco-friendly practices can help maintain soil health and biodiversity. Read More »

3-21 No Kiddin' Non-Alcoholic & Functional Beverage Store & Social Club

3-21 No Kiddin' sells functional drinks like mushroom coffee, elixirs and healthier energy drink alternatives. They also carry nonalcoholic spirits, wines, beer and mocktails. The Social Club hosts events fostering community and connection in a sober space. Read More »

Artemis Wellness Center

Artemis Wellness Center offers craniosacral therapy, facial rejuvenation acupuncture, herbal medicine, flower essence therapy, homeopathy, nutrigenomics and integrative therapies tailored to your healing journey. Read More »

Booked and Balance

At Booked and Balance, their services are designed to support business owners on the go, allowing you to focus on what truly matters: building and growing your business. They can handle your bookkeeping needs while you pursue your dreams. Read More »

Bradford W. Tilden

The mission of Universal White Time Healing and Lemurian Intuitive Natural Healing is to initiate and certify strong excellent practitioners to heal the collective and accelerate the spiritual growth of humanity to ascend to the New Earth. Read More »

Catherine Shaw, NTP

Catherine Shaw, NTP specializes in Biofield Tuning, nutrition and health coaching. Her work focuses on root cause resolution to align mind/body/spirit and liberate vibrant life potential. Read More »

Chi for Healing

Chi for Healing integrates Chinese medicine with holistic healing practices to provide a multi-faceted program to take back your health. Erik specializes in helping people suffering from chronic pain and illness to find and treat the root cause of dis-ease. Read More »

Healthy PlanEat

Healthy PlanEat is an online farmers market which exists to increase access to healthy and environmentally sustainable food. It includes over 30 environmentally sustainable local farms and food artisans around Connecticut that you can shop for fresh food directly from. Read More »

Janice Juliano, MSW, LCSW

The Red Barn in Durham's experienced practitioners provide quality holistic services. They practice the ideals of the “New Earth” where integrity and collaboration are valued. Their inspiration always is received from Spirit. Read More »

Kristen Mara

Founder and Designer Kristen Romans believes that self-adornment should feel authentic, expressive and effortlessly elegant. She designs free spirited jewelry to capture the soulful beauty of organic form in the indelible medium of metal. Read More »

LeBeau Health

LeBeau Health offers biofeedback, hyperbaric oxygen therapy, vaccine injury, autoimmune issues, live blood analysis, EMF sensitivity, tuning forks and specialized bloodwork. Clients can expect attention to detail. Read More »

Local Gourmet, Kitchen & Market

Local Gourmet, Kitchen & Market is your local, gourmet prepared foods market offering a wide variety of prepared foods including entrees, soups, salads, sandwiches, side dishes, healthy grain bowls, protein bowls, snack packs, overnight oats and so much more. Read More »

Lynn Mannix, Owner

Intuition At Hand is a metaphysical shop. It’s quite eclectic having a large variety of products, including crystals, altar tools, tarot/oracle cards, herbs, jewelry, custom clothing, incense, candles, books, reiki, readings, classes and more! Read More »

Mary Albanese

Mary Albanese helps clients deepen their connection with their domestic and exotic animals. She offers intuitive insight into behavioral issues, health/wellness concerns, lost animal location assistance, supports animals in transition and facilitates reconnection with deceased pets. Read More »

Nikken Wellness with Julie Clark

Research and development company Nikken has invested over 47 years studying how to make our lives healthier. Through consultants like Julie Clark, Nikken accomplishes this by helping people achieve balance with the 5 Pillars of Wellness through their products. Read More »

Psychotherapy Healing Services, LLC

Psychotherapy Healing Services, LLC offers state-of-the-art multidimensional quantum psychotherapy for adults, Tachyon anti-aging and healing meditation sessions, reconnective healing, and quantum in-person and distance healing sessions. Read More »

Renee Edge

Renee Edge is a national board-certified health and wellness coach, focusing on functional nutrition. She takes a holistic approach to health by incorporating food, sleep, stress, fitness and toxic environmental factors to reduce the impact of stressors or specific diagnosis on the body. Read More »

Return To The Fire

Jody Grose brings over 30 years of devotion to his personal healing and training to provide compassion, listening and experience to those seeking guidance. He incorporates life experiences, Native American spirituality, Buddhism and his own therapy and guidance. Read More »

Sacred Cocoon Healing, LLC

Owner of Sacred Cocoon Healing, LLC at The Red Barn in Durham ICBCH-certified hypnotist and professional sound healer Katie Cavenagh offers guidance and assistance for living an awakened life. Read More »

Sanaré Wellness

Sanaré Wellness combines a 24 Unit Energy Enhancement System and The BioCharger. These are both revolutionary, state-of-the-art wellness technologies. Read More »

Shirley R. Bloethe

Shirley R. Bloethe has hosted holistic events for the last 35-plus years and have over 40 years of experience in the holistic community, connecting people with products, modalities and teachings by practitioners and businesses. Read More »

SPYNE Pilates Studio

SPYNE Pilates Studio is a boutique Pilates and barre studio offering Pilates, mat, reformer and barre classes for small groups or private clients. Read More »

The Sanctuary Center

The Sanctuary Center offers coaching with spirit and structural energetic therapy. Sandra Tynan uses a modality called Psych-K. Timothy Tynan uses a bodywork modality called Structural Energetic Therapy. Read More »

Tracey Angelo

Tracey Angelo's areas of focus are stress reduction, meditation, energy healing, goal setting, personalized coaching, corporate energy leadership index facilitation, wellness and mindfulness workshops, and aromatherapy. Read More »

Vibrant Interiors

Vibrant Interiors offers Feng Shui interior design; energy clearings and blessings for residential and commercial spaces; quantum living advocate helping you attain healing for the mind, body and home. Read More »

Bradford W. Tilden, MM, CMT, UWT

Bradford W. Tilden offers healing sessions for lifting the burdens of life, spiritual growth, childhood and past-life trauma clearing, and self-actualization using sound, crystals, gemstones and Universal White Time. Read More »

JOJO Vitamins, LLC

JOJO Vitamins are high-quality, physician-designed vitamins made in a FDA-registered facility, lab-tested to ensure safety. All products are vegetarian with no artificial dyes. Read More »