Experience Deep Healing at Manatee Spirit Holistic Sound Studio

Manatee Spirit’s immersive, shamanically inspired sound baths and workshops use healing frequencies and guided intention to promote deep relaxation, emotional balance, and personal transformation. Read More »

Letter From Publisher May 2026

Natural Awakenings’ Women’s Health Month issue highlights “Vitality Her Way,” featuring inspiring stories, pelvic floor wellness education, and guidance on empowering girls through sports to support lifelong health and resilience. Read More »

Integrative Overview of Digestive Disorders

Digestive health issues often reflect deeper gut imbalances that can be addressed through a combined approach of functional stool testing, acupuncture, and anti-inflammatory nutrition to support long-term healing and overall wellness. Read More »

Reawaken to Forbidden Knowledge Cosmic Center of Spiritual Light

Reverend Sharon-Elizabeth will present an exploration of the Gnostic Gospels and their rediscovery, offering insight into early spiritual teachings and the path to direct divine knowing. Read More »

Do You Have Signs of Magnesium Deficiency?

Magnesium plays a vital role in energy production, nervous system balance, muscle relaxation, heart health, and mood regulation, and deficiency is commonly linked to symptoms like fatigue, cramps, insomnia, and anxiety, often requiring both dietary and supplemental support. Read More »

Awaken Your Power: Celebrating Women at Ritual Room Spa

Ritual Room Spa celebrates women this May with restorative, plant-based treatments, a curated wellness boutique, and a serene space for self-care, connection, and meaningful gatherings. Read More »

Calendar of Events May 2026

Check out this month's Events, Workshops, Classes and more! Read More »

Refresh Your Summer Wardrobe at The George

The George is a vibrant Sarasota boutique offering eclectic, globally inspired fashion and unique home goods that celebrate individuality, creativity, and self-expression. Read More »

Embrace Consciousness and Change in 2026

Amid a year of transformation, Dr. Carol Roberts of Best Medicine is expanding her integrative practice and offering guided, medically supervised retreats to explore consciousness and personal growth. Read More »

Experience Regenerative Solutions for Inner Ear Health

Advanced Rejuvenation’s SunaVae therapy offers a natural, light-based approach to support inner ear healing, helping address tinnitus, hearing challenges, and balance issues through regenerative, root-cause care. Read More »

Chronic Pain After Joint Surgery

Persistent pain after joint surgery is often caused by treatable fascia restrictions, and addressing these through targeted therapy can significantly reduce discomfort and restore quality of life. Read More »

Anti-Aging Seminars with Dr. Anna 

Dr. Anna Hosts Virtual Anti-Again Seminars Featuring her Signature Acupuncture Facelift and Pearl Cream. Read More »

The Art of Thrival™

“Thrival” reframes health as a shift from survival-based, disease-focused care to a holistic, joy-centered approach that builds vitality through balance in nutrition, sleep, movement, relationships, and emotional well-being. Read More »

 Pop, Fizz, Fresh: Flobucha’s Newest Creations   

Flobucha, Sarasota’s first kombucha-focused non-alcoholic bar, offers a wide range of organic, probiotic-rich brews, seasonal flavors, and creative alcohol-free wine and beer alternatives in a vibrant taproom setting. Read More »

Upcoming Events at Sarasota Center of Light

Sarasota Center of Light will host a “Tea and Tarot” gathering with readings and refreshments on May 9, followed by “Star Journey Home,” an evening of intuitive insight and music with Greg Martins on May 19. Read More »

Strong, Centered and Whole: Women That Inspire Us To Thrive

Women leaders share how self-care, community and purpose-driven habits foster resilience, balance and sustainable well-being in a demanding world. Read More »

Stop Trying and Start Doing: A Conversation With Carla Ondrasik

Life coach Carla Ondrasik argues that action—not intention—drives success, with small, decisive steps helping overcome fear, procrastination and anxiety. Read More »

More Than Soup: Lentils as a Modern Wellness Staple

Lentils offer sustainable, protein-rich nutrition with benefits for heart health, digestion and energy, emerging as a versatile staple in modern plant-based diets. Read More »

Zesty Fiesta Mushroom-Lentil “Chorizo” Taco Bowl

Savory mushroom-lentil “chorizo” layered with rice, avocado and fresh toppings creates a bold, plant-based taco bowl packed with smoky flavor. Read More »

Super Greens and Beans Detox Salad

A vibrant mix of lentils, leafy greens and crisp vegetables meets creamy ginger dressing for a nutrient-dense, satisfying detox-inspired bowl. Read More »

Mediterranean Lentil Power Salad

Tender lentils tossed with cucumber, tomatoes and herbs deliver a bright, zesty salad that deepens in flavor and makes an ideal make-ahead meal. Read More »

Creamy Red Lentil Garlic Dip

Silky red lentils blended with tahini, garlic and lemon create a rich, protein-packed dip that pairs effortlessly with fresh vegetables or warm pita. Read More »

Rediscovering Fun

Play and lighthearted activities restore joy, reduce stress and support emotional health, countering modern habits that suppress natural human tendencies toward fun. Read More »

Wings and Wonder: The Healing Effects of Birdwatching

Birdwatching boosts mental health, cognitive function and emotional resilience, with research linking nature observation to reduced stress and improved well-being. Read More »

Hip Health in Just Minutes a Day: A Simple, Empowering Practice

Daily 10-minute routines combining strength and mobility exercises can ease hip pain, improve flexibility and counteract the effects of prolonged sitting and aging. Read More »

Pelvic Power: Restoring Strength, Function and Confidence

Pelvic floor health underpins core strength, continence and confidence, with dynamic exercises, breathwork and microbiome care key to preventing common disorders. Read More »

Lessons for Young Female Athletes: How To Support Resilience, Agency and Joy

Girls’ sports participation declines amid pressure and perfectionism, with experts emphasizing resilience, identity beyond performance and joy to prevent burnout and dropout. Read More »

Holistic Weight Management for Cats: Tips to Improve Nutrition and Encourage Physical Activity

Rising feline obesity is linked to diet and inactivity, with experts urging protein-rich nutrition, portion control and environmental enrichment to support long-term cat health. Read More »

Cognitive Benefits of Caffeine

Long-term studies link moderate coffee and tea consumption to reduced dementia risk and improved cognitive performance, highlighting caffeine’s neuroprotective potential. Read More »

Dark Chocolate Linked to Slower Aging

Compounds in dark chocolate may influence biological aging markers, though researchers emphasize moderation and the need for further study. Read More »

Deeper Awareness Through Dance

The 5Rhythms movement practice blends meditation and intuitive dance to support emotional release, mindfulness and mind-body connection. Read More »

Promise and Pitfalls of Biological-Age Tests

Promise and Pitfalls of Biological-Age Tests Emerging biological-age tests show potential for tracking aging, though experts caution that current methods lack consistency and clinical reliability. Read More »

Handy Heart-Risk Calculator

A new risk calculator integrates cardiovascular, kidney and metabolic data to help predict heart disease and guide early prevention strategies. Read More »

Organic Sales on the Rise

U.S. organic product sales surged in 2025, reflecting growing consumer demand for healthier, environmentally conscious food and goods. Read More »

Fossil May Be Extinct Life Form

Mysterious prototaxites fossils may represent a previously unknown, extinct branch of life, reshaping understanding of early Earth ecosystems. Read More »

Race to Save the Northern White Rhino

Scientists advance IVF techniques to rescue the nearly extinct northern white rhino, with only two females remaining under protection in Kenya. Read More »

Solar-Powered Hydrogen Reactor

New photocatalyst technology uses solar energy to split water into hydrogen fuel, signaling a potential breakthrough in scalable, low-cost clean energy production. Read More »

Night-Vision Contact Lenses

Experimental contact lenses enable near-infrared vision in darkness, offering potential applications in medicine, rescue operations and security without bulky equipment. Read More »

Giving an Old Bike New Life

Eco-friendly bicycling habits extend beyond riding, with tune-ups, resale, donation and creative upcycling offering sustainable ways to reduce waste and keep bikes in use. Read More »