Letter from Publisher
Debbey Wilson
February’s name
comes from the Old French feverier,
based on Latin februarius, from
Februa, a feast of purification
formerly held in this month (spelling changed 15th century). How apt
for heart month.
A marvel of technology,
the heart beats 70 times per minute, 4200 times an hour, 100,800 times a day
and 36,792,000 times a year, pumping 650,000 gallons of blood annually (enough
to fill more than 81 tank cars of 8000 gallons each). That’s the mechanical
part! The heart is also a higher form of intelligence once fully opened.
This issue covers all things heart and heart-related and is packed with sage information,
starting with nourishing the heart with foods that promote its wellbeing,
including recipes. The article on vagus nerve toning is of great interest when
looking for ways to improve mood.
Just as in
humans wherein a healthy gut biome sustains overall wellbeing, studies indicate
this is so in dogs. Preparing human-grade foods for our furry friends is always
going to be the healthier route.
After nearly 30 years, and in the last
month of 2022, Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation was thoughtfully delivered
into the hands of KnoWEwell, PBC, by exiting founder and inspirer Sharon
Bruckman. Entering a new level, with Kimberly Whittle, new CEO, find story this issue. A New
Chapter.
With an open heart and open mind, may you find value
within.