Want Not, Waste Not
A New York park is using compostable bags for dog waste—and its flowerbeds are thriving.
Filed under: August 2012, Green Living | Tagged: dog waste, doggie bags, dogs, nature, new york park, plants, poop | Leave a Comment »
Better Doggie Bags
Posted on August 22, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Dried Plums Keep Bones Healthy
Posted on August 20, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Help Ward Off Osteoporosis
Just 10 prunes per day may help build bone density and ward off osteoporosis.
Filed under: August 2012, Health Brief | Tagged: bone density, food, nature, osteoporosis, plants, plums, prunes | Leave a Comment »
Wash & Wear
Posted on August 17, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
How to Green Everyone’s Wardrobe
New clothes take a toll on the planet and aren’t always necessary. Try these 10 commonsense ways to save money and lighten your family’s ecological footprint.
Filed under: August 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: carbon footprint, clothes, clothing, ecology, planet, save money | Leave a Comment »
Improving Immunity
Posted on August 16, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Natural Ways to Keep Kids Well
Strengthen your child’s immune system with these proven lifestyle and supplement approaches.
Filed under: August 2012, Healthy Kids | Tagged: back to school, children, health, immunity, kids, supplements | Leave a Comment »
Why Folk Remedies Rock
Posted on August 15, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Health and Beauty Properties of Plant Extracts
British researchers confirm the health and beauty properties of plant extracts.
Filed under: August 2012, Health Brief | Tagged: extracts, healing, health and beauty, herbs, nature, plant extracts, plants | Leave a Comment »
Barefootin’: It Grounds Us
Posted on August 14, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Reap Earth’s Energy for Wellness
Walking barefoot and establishing skin-to-ground contact—“earthing” or “grounding”—reconnects us with Earth’s energy for healing benefits.
Filed under: August 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: barefoot, earth, energy, health, healthy-living, reconnect, wellness, yoga | Leave a Comment »
Soccer’s a Kick for Family Fitness
Posted on August 13, 2012 by Natural Awakenings
Summer Olympics Highlights the Excitement
The Summer Olympics highlight the excitement of this fast-paced sport, which builds agility and cardiovascular health. And, small groups of two or more can participate.
Filed under: August 2012, Featured Articles | Tagged: cardiovascular health, healthy-living, olympics, soccer, sports | Leave a Comment »
