July 2025 Natural Awakenings Sarasota/Manatee/Charlotte Welcome to our July 2025 Issue Heal Your Relationship with Food at Manatee Spirit Holistic Sound Studio Manatee Spirit Holistic Sound Studio is offering a “Whole Food, Plant-Based, Oil-Free” nutrition course how to create simple and nutritious meals, while learning how natural, whole foods can help you. Read More » New Seasonal Kombucha Flavors Available Now at Flobucha Try the new limited-quantity seasonal options: Cherry Lemon Ginger, Strawberry Orange, Dragonfruit Mango Rosehip, Pineapple Cranberry Tumeric and Blue Spirit – a blend of coconut water, ginger and blue spirulina. Read More » Spotlight on Nature: Improve Your Health by Interacting with the Natural World Dr. Carol Roberts explains that sunshine in healthy doses is a nutrient for both your pleasure and well-being. Read More » Functional Medicine: A Root-Cause Approach to Real Healing Dr. Harvey explains that functional medicine looks at what are the root causes of symptoms, and how can they be resolved at the source. Read More » Hurricane Planning Underway? Don’t Overlook Your Furry Friends - Q&A with Pet Supply Center Great tips from Kathleen Kurzydlo, the owner of Pet Supply Center on how plan and keep furry family members safe, calm, and comfortable during hurricane season. Read More » Grounding in Nature and Eastern Philosophy: A Path to Healing Learn how grounding has a restorative impact that when connecting to the Earth can offer someone health and well-being. Read More » Calendar of Events July 2025 Classes, events and more........... Read More » Gabriel Center Wellness & Supply: Sarasota’s Hub for Holistic Health The Gabriel Center goes beyond health products, offering a suite of holistic services as well, including HOCATT ozone therapy and Ionic foot baths. Read More » The Spirit Fest - Metaphysical, Holistic and Crystal Expo This event features 90 booths with vendors, practitioners, readers, artists, authors, and demonstrations. Read More » Sarasota Center of Light Announces Upcoming Workshops July brings Rev. Phil Dykes and Rev. Kerry McLeod from the UK to facilitate six workshops and personal readings. Read More » Reconnect with Your Natural Healing and Happiness Source Dr. Frank J. Kinslow created Quantum Entrainment and discovered Eufeeling, a technique that helps others connect with the source of natural happiness. Read More » New in Sarasota: A Sacred Ceremony of Reawakening Shari James, founder of Tantris, offers a one-on-one Tantra-based ceremony that offers healing, vitality, and ecstatic awakening. Read More » The Link Between Men’s Wellness, Hormones, and Acupuncture Learn how Acupuncture and herbal therapy can help restore balance to men's declinig hormones. Read More » Experience the Natural Wellness Expo! 75+ booths offering a wide range of natural health products and services, including anti-aging, illness recovery, and holistic healing. Read More » Knowing the Difference Between Mineral and Chemical Sunscreen How to safely protect from the sun's rays. Read More » A Transcendent Musical Journey Experience with Damiyr The Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light hosts Damiyr who captivates audiences with music that speaks to both the difficulty and beauty of the human experience. Read More » Join Us for the Wisdom of Light Conference Listen and learn from nine experts from across the country, presenting a variety of topics for a transformative weekend of enlightenment and learning. Read More » Letter From Publisher July 2025 Finding natural splendor close to home, benefits of a protein-forward breakfast, and help for canine arthritis. Read More » Anti-Aging Seminars with Dr. Anna Dr. Anna will showcase her Faces by Dr. Anna acupuncture facelift and her muscle retightening Pearl Cream by Dr. Anna. Read More » Healing Costochondritis Dr. Winder explains that fascia release therapy can help to restore the range of motion of a golf swing and relieve the pain of costochondritis. Read More » The Microadventure Mindset: Finding Natural Splendor Close to Home Short, local outdoor escapes—“microadventures”—boost well-being, connect people to nearby nature, and foster community, making adventure accessible to all. Read More » Julian Hoffman on Finding Our Place in an Interconnected World Writer Julian Hoffman urges redefining home to include wild places, sharing how ordinary people can protect ecosystems through love, grief, and collective action. Read More » Protein-Forward Breakfasts: Starting the Day Strong Starting the day with protein supports metabolism, mood, and satiety, with dietitians recommending plant-based scrambles, nut butters, and cottage cheese for lasting energy. Read More » Southwestern-Style Tofu Breakfast Scramble Crumbled tofu sautéed with turmeric and smoked paprika mimics scrambled eggs, topped with guacamole and salsa for a plant-based, protein-rich start. Read More » Honey Papaya Yogurt Parfait Greek yogurt, diced papaya, granola, and a touch of honey layer into a refreshing, high-protein parfait that’s naturally sweet and ideal for busy mornings. Read More » Abandoning Routine and Courting Delight Small seasonal joys—sunset picnics, solo road trips, barefoot walks—invite a playful reset from routine, reminding us to embrace summer’s sensory abundance. Read More » Edible Landscapes: Creating Regenerative Sustenance Food forests mimic natural ecosystems to produce resilient, edible landscapes, offering biodiversity, soil health, and local food solutions—even in small urban spaces. Read More » The New Cycle of Innovation: How Tech Is Shaping the Future of Bicycling Tech advances in gravel and e-bikes, safer tires, and app-connected rides are transforming cycling into a more inclusive, versatile, and environmentally friendly mode of transport. Read More » Sun-Kissed, Not Stressed: Keys to Protecting and Replenishing Summer Skin Natural ingredients like oatmeal, honey, and lavender help soothe summer skin, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical sunscreens and replenishing hydration after sun exposure. Read More » The Power of Outdoor Play: Expanding a Child’s Development With the Help of Mother Nature Outdoor play fosters emotional resilience and cognitive skills, with nature’s sensory-rich environments shown to lower stress and boost attention in children, including those with ADHD. Read More » Alleviating Arthritis in Dogs: Joint Health Begins in the Gut Gut health may hold the key to easing canine arthritis, with research linking digestive inflammation to joint pain and highlighting benefits of whole foods over processed diets. Read More » Paternal Dietary Influences on Sperm Quality A small study shows that diet changes can quickly alter sperm gene regulators, suggesting that paternal nutrition may influence offspring health from conception. Read More » Tick-Borne Disease Spreads to Mid-Atlantic States Ticks in Virginia, Maryland, and Delaware are now carrying babesiosis, a rare parasite once limited to the Northeast and Midwest, raising public health concerns. Read More » At-Home Cervical Cancer Screening A newly FDA-approved self-test device enables at-home HPV screening, offering a less invasive alternative to Pap smears and encouraging broader participation. Read More » Shingles Vaccine May Reduce Dementia Risk A study links shingles vaccination to a 20% lower dementia risk, suggesting immune response and reduced inflammation may play protective roles—especially in women. Read More » Novel Defense Against Infections New research reveals proteasomes generate infection-fighting peptides, potentially opening a path to novel antibiotic therapies for resistant bacterial strains. Read More » 3D-Printed Train Station A 3D-printed station in Japan was installed overnight, slashing costs and build time, showcasing how additive manufacturing can transform public infrastructure Read More » Chilean Deep-Sea Ecosystems Discovered Scientists discovered 60+ new species and methane-fed life in unexplored Chilean seafloor canyons, using robotic dives nearly 10,000 feet below the surface. Read More » Seeing a New Color Researchers used lasers to stimulate eye cells, leading participants to see “olo,” a vivid bluish-green color reportedly outside the standard human color range. Read More » Solar-Powered Sea Slug The leaf sheep sea slug stores algae chloroplasts and photosynthesizes, a rare trait in animals that lets it convert sunlight into energy for days. Read More » U.S. Air Quality Is Declining A record 156 million Americans now live with unhealthy air, as climate change fuels wildfire smoke and extreme heat, reversing decades of clean air progress Read More » Rescuing Old Items for Garden Décor Old teapots, ladders, and boots become whimsical, low-cost garden art, as upcycling breathes creative, eco-conscious life into outdoor spaces Read More » In-Print