Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte - May 2015 Read the May 2015 edition of Natural Awakenings Sarasota / Manatee / Charlotte. Pet Vaccine Alternatives: Natural Steps to Nurture Immunity With pets, as with kids, vaccine safety and necessity are likely concerns. Read More » Laura Prepon’s Journey to Health: Home Cooking, Organics and Massage Are Key From That ‘70s Show to Orange is the New Black, actress Laura Prepon has long been considered by TV audiences to be a welcome image of health. Read More » Moving Beyond Survival: Our True Identity Surpasses Any Disease “Get down off your cross.” Harsh words, especially coming from a longtime hospital chaplain when the woman she was addressing had just learned she was cancer-free. Read More » Upcycled Décor: Old and Oh-So-Stylish Old furniture used to go to college dorms and student apartments. Read More » Eating Skinny: Why Vegans and Vegetarians are Naturally Trim More than a third of U.S. adults, nearly 80 million of us, remain overweight or obese, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in Atlanta. Read More » Flexing Our Muscles: Weightlifting Makes Us Fit, Healthy and Self-Confident Women who shy away from the traditionally male-centric weight rooms might want to reconsider. Read More » Kids Love Veggies: How to Instill Healthy Lifelong Habits Starting at conception, the early years of a child’s life are a perfect window of opportunity to establish a foundation of healthy eating. Read More » Giving Birth Naturally: Conscious Choices Lead to Less Intervention Labor and delivery is a natural process that can be enjoyed. Read More » Venice Sunrise Rotary Adopts Guide Dog The Venice Sunrise Rotary sponsored its second guide dog. Rolf is a yellow Lab, born May 17, 2013. Read More » May 2015 This month’s issue focuses on the women in our lives, especially our moms. Read More » In-Print