February 2012

It’s an amazing time for our community. There is so much positive energy in this new year that it is almost palpable. I’ve had some wonderful meetings concerning community events and organizations in the past few days, and you’ll find some of them in this edition of Natural Awakenings.

Wabi Sabi Love

Embracing Imperfections in Relationships

Arielle Ford explores how we can shift our focus from what’s wrong to what’s right, cultivating a more loving connection through humor, listening, intimacy and generosity.

Improve Your Snooze

Sleep Aids versus Sleep Sappers

Can what we eat help us enjoy better sleep? Yes, says our panel of experts—see which foods, drinks and supplements they recommend to ease your zzz’s.

How a Brain Grows

Five Ways to Aid Development

Try these scientifically backed tips, designed for parents and caregivers, to positively influence a child’s developing brain.

How Can We All Get Along?

Resolving conflict benefits mind and body.

Whether we experience a minor disagreement at home, a workplace quarrel or a complicated political dispute, the process of working through a conflict can leave us feeling stronger and improve our relationships.

Zen Blossom Organic Skincare Opens in Sarasota

Michelle Turner has been a practicing esthetician for 11 years and a massage therapist for 10.

Integrated Mindset Announces Business Consulting Services

Being a spiritual person in today’s economy can be challenging.

LED Light Therapy Evolves at Bloom Organics

Bloom Organics, day spa and boutique, is the first spa in Sarasota to offer the next generation in LED Photopulsation Light Therapy.

Energy Healing Class Series Begins

BE who you came to Earth to be, live the life your soul came here to live, and help others do the same.

BodySculptingMD Introduces Stem-cell Therapy for Skin Rejuvenation

Mark Walter, MD, founder of BodySculptingMD, announced recently that he is using a new treatment for rejuvenating the skin. The process involves using the body’s own stem cells to stimulate collagen production in the skin.