Women's Wellness

May 2012 Publisher Letter

I’m partial to this month’s theme of Women’s Wellness because I appreciate the wealth of women-specific health and wellness insights provided in these pages.

Practitioner Profiles

Natural Awakenings is proud to present to you the following individuals with expertise in women’s health and wellness issues.

Liquid Taste Treats

Try These Healthy Green Drinks

These easy-to-make options, comprised of nutrient-dense fruits and veggies, boost immune system function, strength, stamina and weight loss.

Anti-Aging Skincare

Turn Back the Clock with New Treatments and Breakthroughs

Look as young as you feel. Today’s woman can choose from an ever-growing collection of products and high-tech treatments to fight lines, wrinkles and sagging skin.

Pedaling Pleasure

Find a Bike that Fits Your Style

May is National Bike Month—browse these tips, suggestions and resources that help you choose your ideal wheels.

The Power of Place

Deeply embedded in our strongest memories, special places become a manifestation of divine energy.

Dress for Success Fashion Fundraiser in Walnut Creek

YogaWorks Walnut Creek will host a fashion fundraiser event at the YogaWorks studio. The family-friendly event will raise funds for Dress for Success.

Nutrition Coaching Helps Stop Hot Flashes

Certified nutrition consultant Shannon Williams has developed a food- and lifestyle-based program to ease women’s experience of menopause.

4th Annual Hook and Ladder Run on June 3 in Livermore

The Livermore-Pleasanton Firefighters foundation will host the 4th annual Hook and Ladder Run on June 3 at Wente Vineyards.

‘Lighten Up’ Nutrition Workshop in Walnut Creek

Registered dietician and holistic nutritionist Kathy Napoli will offer “Lighten Up,” a four-session workshop on how to navigate through food and nutritional changes to help the body feel its best.

Nicotine: Mothers Just Say No

Gums and Patches Put Unborn Babies at Risk

The Write Way to Lose Weight

Expression of Values May Help Shed Pounds

Cheese is Better than Butter

Healthier Option for Your Arteries

Flexible Work Places Boost Well-Being

Benefits of Performance-focused Environments

Calcium Supplements Increase Heart Risk

Answers to the Cardiovascular Conundrum

Memory and the Pill

Feeling Forgetful?