Natural Awakenings Southern Idaho
Natural Awakenings is a natural, holistic, alternative health magazine. Your guide to a natural medicine, nutrition, natural health practitioners and a more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on diet, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, and the products and services that support wellness.
by Marlaina DonatoIt is well-known that exercise combats cardiovascular disease by balancing blood pressure and managing blood sugar, but aerobic exercise, not resistance training, takes the prize for keeping the body’s thousands of miles of blood vessels more supple. A 2017 …
C2R Fitness billed as “a fitness community for the rest of us,” is celebrating its grand opening from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on January 11, at 12505 West Chinden Boulevard, in Boise. Co-owners Cyn Newsom and Robin Wagner look …
Certified Health and Lifestyle Coach Ashli Fishman is offering readers an opportunity to reclaim ownership of their health through her empowering coaching practice, Benefishial Living. She specifically works with individuals living with chronic illnesses and those looking to improve their …
Conscious Breathwork by Marlaina Donato Our first breath is instinctual and belly-deep, but as we grow into life, everyday stress and trauma can bring us into the shallows. Mindful breathing can help guide our breath back to its original, healthy …
Virtual Workouts Change the Game by Julie Peterson Welcome to the digital age, where budding gym rats, former couch potatoes and schedule-challenged fitness freaks are finding new ways to get in shape. These days, virtually anyone with a smartphone or …
Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes From mountain peaks to base lodges, many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Skiers will discover that sustainability is the watchword at a growing number of facilities, with …
Dancing is now known to be a way seniors can keep themselves well-tuned on multiple levels. This simple, universal activity is easily accessed and has a social element in that people of all ages and cultures enjoy dancing.
Goats on the Yoga Mat by Yvette Hammett When 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction— until the goats come in. “It is an …
Tapping Into the Life Force by Marlaina Donato Longevity is something most of us strive for, and increasingly, research shows that implementing a consistent yoga practice can be a fruitful investment toward that goal. Yoga is an eight-branch system of …
Cycling for a Healthier Brain by Marlaina Donato Hopping on a bicycle on a beautiful day or taking a spin class at the gym offers proven cardiovascular benefits like lowering cholesterol and blood pressure. Now, growing research shows that it …
