Journey to Good Health

January 2012 Letter From the Publisher

Welcome to Natural Awakenings of Collier and Lee Counties’ 18th anniversary issue!

Salon Shangri-la Organic Salon & Spa

by Linda Sechrist

Shifting the Focus of Health Care

by Linda Sechrist

Integrative Care at Your Fingertips

The Garden at Eden Organic Farm

by Lee Walker

Win a Week for Two at Farm of Life in Costa Rica

Two lucky winners will enjoy a week-long stay at a much-loved boutique health retreat in Costa Rica, sponsored by Natural Awakenings and Farm of Life (Finca de Vida).

Soup’s On!

Healthy Choices Kids Love

What’s more inviting than a savory pot of homemade soup? Try these simple, tasty versions that bring kids dashing to the dinner table.

Animal Acupuncture

TCM Is Not Just for Humans Anymore

Veterinary acupuncture is used to treat conditions ranging from muscle injuries and paralysis to arthritis and neurologic, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders.

In the Year 2012

Dispelling the Mystery

Natural Awakenings conferred with leading authorities to learn their views about the phenomenon of expected world change associated with December 21, 2012.

Carl Hiassen to Speak at Feathers & Friends Gala

Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, encompassing 13,000 acres of native habitats just east of Naples, presents environmental education programs for more than 4,000 students annually.

Free Natural Awakenings App Now Available

Keeping in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle is now easier than ever, thanks to Natural Awakenings’ new iPhone and iPad app, available as a free download at Apple’s iTunes App Store.

New Organic Products at Raw Hair by Melanie

Raw Hair by Melanie, in Naples, has recently launched Raw Hair Organics, its newly formulated, 100 percent natural and organic hair products line.

Natural Awakenings Opens New Online Store

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC), a national leader in green and healthy livng, has opened a new web store, featuring products that support sustainability and natural health for men, women, children and pets.

Holistic Skin Care Debuts with Special Offer

As a special offer to highlight the launch of Holistic Skin Care of Naples, new clients can obtain $20 off any service through May 1 at the facility, located at 501 Goodlette Road, Suite B-106.

Women’s Retreats in Costa Rica and on Useppa Island

Two Wild & Wise Women’s Retreats are planned in the coming months, in Central America and at a pristine Southwest Florida barrier island.

Kudos January 2012

Future Fuels

U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear

Faux Food

Demand Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods

Natural Awakenings Opens New Online Store

Resilient Communities

Volunteerism Remains Strong in America

Free Natural Awakenings App Now Available

A Powerful Network of Healthy Living Resources

Fishy Business

Something’s Spawning Gender-Bent Fish