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10/16/2025

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10/06/2025

What an incredible day celebrating health, connection, and community at our Fall Into Wellness gathering at our new Inn and Retreat Center!

From delicious, nourishing food prepared by our amazing chef Ashley, to laughter filled conversations, creative activities, live music, and heartfelt gratitude, the energy in the inn was nothing short of magical.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make our first event at the Inn such a success. You filled this space with joy, warmth, and inspiration, and we’re so grateful to begin this new chapter with all of you.

If you couldn’t make it this time, don’t worry, this was just the beginning! Join us for upcoming retreats, workshops, and community events designed to help you reconnect, recharge, and thrive

09/11/2025

As the sun dips behind the hills and the sky shifts from gold to pink, and then black, a quiet magic unfolds overhead. The first star appears, then another, and soon the sky is alive with constellations. For generations, humans have looked up at the stars to reflect, wonder, and reconnect with something greater than themselves.

But did you know stargazing is more than just beautiful, it can also be deeply healing?

The Science of Stillness: Why Stargazing Helps You Reset

In our overstimulated, screen-heavy world, pausing to look at the night sky does more than offer a pretty view. Research shows that experiencing awe (like seeing a sky full of stars) can:

Reduce stress hormones like cortisol

Lower blood pressure

Improve heart rate variability

Trigger the parasympathetic nervous system to rest

Help you feel more connected to others and the world

In other words, stargazing can literally reset your nervous system, and the benefits can last for days!

It Also Shifts Your Mindset

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09/02/2025

It’s all about time and vibration

Sound isn’t just something we hear — it’s something our cells can feel. In a groundbreaking study, researchers from Kyoto University have revealed that audible sound waves can directly influence how our cells behave, opening a new frontier in non-invasive medical therapies.

Using a custom-designed system to deliver precise sound vibrations to cell cultures, the scientists discovered that even low-intensity acoustic waves could suppress the formation of fat cells and activate or suppress specific genes. These findings suggest that sound isn’t merely a sensory experience — it’s a mechanical signal that can alter biological processes.

At the heart of this research is the idea that sound is a form of mechanical energy. Like waves rippling through air or water, sound travels through our tissues and cells. The Kyoto team used this principle to design an experiment that bathed cultured cells in sound pressure and then analyzed how those cells responded. The results were striking: over 190 genes were found to be sound-sensitive, and one of the most pronounced effects was a reduction in adipocyte differentiation — the process of fat cell formation.

This discovery could mark a turning point in how we view sound and its potential in medicine. Unlike drugs or surgery, sound is non-material, non-invasive, and can be precisely controlled. As such, acoustic stimulation may offer a safe, fast-acting way to influence cell behavior — from altering gene expression to modulating how cells stick to their surroundings.

Beyond the medical implications, the study also challenges the traditional belief that sound perception is solely the domain of the ear and brain. Instead, it turns out your cells may be “listening” too — and responding in ways we’re just beginning to understand.

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📄 RESEARCH PAPER

📌 Masahiro Kumeta et al, "Acoustic modulation of mechanosensitive genes and adipocyte differentiation”, Communications Biology (2025)

08/19/2025

Sugar, my sweet thing.

08/15/2025

How things changed

08/08/2025

It’s not just about toxicity and nutrition.

07/21/2025

Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy: Summer Hydration Tips That Go Beyond Water!
Here in New England, summer brings sunshine, long days, and more time spent outdoors. But with all that extra heat and activity, it’s easy to become dehydrated without realizing it. Even mild dehydration can cause fatigue, brain fog, headaches, and poor digestion, so this month, we’re focusing on easy, natural ways to stay hydrated and energized all season long!

Hydration isn’t just about drinking water, it’s about keeping your entire system nourished and in balance.

1. Drink Plenty of Clean, Filtered Water
Let’s start with the basics. Most people need half their body weight in ounces of water per day, and more if you’re sweating, exercising, or spending time in the sun. Tip: Don’t chug! Sip consistently throughout the day to give your cells time to absorb what they need.

2. Infuse It with Nature
Make your water more inviting (and nutrient rich) by... READ MORE AT: https://www.monadnocknaturalhealth.com/post/stay-hydrated

07/16/2025

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07/14/2025

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06/11/2025

Eating, Moving, and Thinking with the Summer Season in Mind

In New England, we live by the seasons. We feel them in our bones. And after the long quiet of winter and the slow awakening of spring, summer arrives not just as a shift in temperature, but as a call to emerge. It invites us to open the windows, step outside, and fully engage with life.

At Monadnock Natural Health, we believe that true wellness comes from living in alignment with your body, your purpose, and the natural world. And that alignment changes with the seasons.

So how do we live with summer instead of pushing against it? How do we let it energize us without overwhelming us? It begins with honoring the rhythm of the season, in how we eat, how we move, and how we think. CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING https://www.monadnocknaturalhealth.com/post/eating-moving-and-thinking-with-the-summer-season-in-mind

06/02/2025

🌲Free Community Hike This Saturday! 🌲
Looking to connect with nature and like minded people? Join us this Saturday, June 7th at 10 AM for a free community hike at the Tamposi Trail at the beautiful Willard Pond in Antrim, NH! 🥾

This isn’t just a walk in the woods, it’s a chance to build community, meet new faces, and recharge in the peace of nature. Whether you're an experienced hiker or just love being outside, you're welcome here. ❤️

Bring water, good shoes, and your good vibes, let’s create something special together. 🌿

Meet Ashley at the Willard Pond parking area
Time: 10:00 AM
Cost: Free and open to all

Come solo or bring a friend, this is about connection, community, and fresh air. We can’t wait to walk with you!