Natural Awakenings Phoenix - August 2020

Choosing the Right Biological Dentist

Even though the “conventional” dental community has traditionally chosen to ignore and even mock this connection, it is now starting to recognize the role of dentistry in achieving better health. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Phoenix - August 2020

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Participate in Self-Realization Fellowship World Convocation

This spiritual gathering will provide strength, solace and spiritual guidance to seekers . Read More »

The Hobby Horse

Hobbies that we can do on our own, inside or outside, are even more relevant in these challenging times. Read More »

TOXINS

Our environment is full of toxins, and it is up to each of us to become aware of the dangers so that we can avoid them. Read More »

Avoid Toxic Chemicals to Prevent Celiac Disease

Children and young adults diagnosed with celiac disease have been found with elevated blood levels of toxic chemicals found in pesticides, nonstick cookware and fire retardants. Read More »

Bumblebees Chew Leaves to Hasten Pollen Production

When pollen is scarce, bumblebees use their mouth parts to snip little bits out of plant foliage, causing the plants to bloom at an accelerated rate. Read More »

Daylily and Zucchini Curry with Sweet Potato Shoot

This comforting vegan curry recipe sings with the flavors of summer’s vegetables, herbs and garden scraps. Read More »

Daylily Salad

This strikingly beautiful vegetarian recipe for Daylily Salad marries the sweet crunch of pea pods with crisp orange daylily petals and creamy cheese. Read More »

Dinosaur Bone Ownership Resolved

The Montana Supreme Court has decided that fossils should not be deemed minerals, a ruling that restores ownership to landowners and benefits scientific fossil hunting by paleontologists. Read More »

Dirt Can Help Heal Wounds

A study reports that soil in wounds can activate a blood protein that kicks off a chain reaction which seals the wound and limits blood loss. Read More »

Eat More Fiber for a Longer Life

Research shows that eating dietary fiber from fruits, beans and vegetables protects against death from cardiovascular or respiratory diseases and injuries, as well as cancer in men. Read More »

Eat Spuds for Muscle Protein

Researchers find that potatoes can be a plant-based source of high-quality protein that helps to maintain muscle. Read More »

Eco-Friendly Home-Cooling Tips

Here are some eco-friendly tips to stay cool at home with minimal or zero use of air conditioning, saving costs in electricity bills and strain on the environment. Read More »

Healing Waters: Hot Baths Rejuvenate Body and Mind

How to take advantage of hydrotherapy at home with DIY recipes for herbal, essential oil and other nourishing additives to include in bath water for optimal health benefits. Read More »

How Awe Can Transform Our Lives

Feeling a sense of awe provides many physical, mental and spiritual health and wellness benefits. Here are some ways we can find and elicit more awe-inspiring moments in our daily life. Read More »

Hug a Mate for a Happy Relationship

A study finds that the more a couple shares affectionate hugs, kisses and cuddles, the more satisfied they are in the marriage. Read More »

Increase Focus by Reducing Saturated Fat

Researchers discover that eating a meal heavy in saturated fat can hinder the ability to concentrate and maintain attention. Read More »

Kale Stem Hummus

Plant-based, vegan recipe for homemade hummus using kale stems. Read More »

Mindful Walking: Meditative Steps for Well-Being

Walking or hiking with a meditative focus that fosters focus on each step, known as mindful walking, can combat depression, anxiety and unhealthy food cravings by boosting neurotransmitters. Read More »

More Nuclear Reactors on the Way

The U.S. Department of Energy is spending $230 million this fiscal year to start building two new prototype nuclear reactors as part of an Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program. Read More »

Mustafa Santiago Ali on Healing America Through Social Justice

Mustafa Santiago Ali is dedicated to fighting for environmental justice, public health, resource equity and political empowerment to uplift the most vulnerable communities in America. Read More »

Nature Needs More Space

All over the world, plants and animals are increasingly threatened by human activities and habitat encroachment. Read More »

No-Waste Garden Edibles: Ways to Maximize Your Garden’s Bounty

How to get the most out of the fruits, vegetables and even flowers grown in your garden by discovering the edible parts of common backyard plants and incorporating them into healthy recipes. Read More »

Some Animals Garner Lion’s Share of Conservation Donations

A conservation biologist and an artist designed a menagerie of imaginary beasts to find out which animals people were most willing to support through financial donations. Read More »

Strong and Healthy: Five Ways to Strengthen Kids’ Immunity

It’s critical for parents to help build up their children's natural immunity. From birth onward, here are some proven strategies that strengthen kids’ immune systems. Read More »

The Upside of Lockdowns: Air Gets Cleaner Around the Globe

Despite their dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, government-mandated lockdowns around the world have had an unintended positive consequence: cleaner air. Read More »

Tropical Forests Face Climate Change Risk

Tropical forests remove and absorb carbon from the atmosphere, but as trees stressed by global warming die and release their carbon, their ability to act as reservoirs will diminish. Read More »

Whole-Body Dentistry: Biological Dentists Get to the Root Causes

Biological, holistic dentistry uses preventive measures and minimally invasive approaches to address root causes, providing a less-toxic and safe experience for oral care and overall health. Read More »

Cool Treats for Cats and Dogs

Homemade recipes for DIY dog and cat treats using healthy ingredients to improve digestion, reduce inflammation, strengthen the immune system, protect against cardiovascular disease and more. Read More »

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