June 2022 Natural Awakenings magazines provide our local communities with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. Ban Plastics in National Parks Nonprofit Free the Ocean is circulating a petition to Get Single-Use Plastic Out of U.S. National Parks. Read More » California Canals Gain Solar Panels To both conserve water and generate clean energy, solar arrays are being installed over canals in the Turlock Irrigation District to evaluate their impact on water quality and evaporation. Read More » Classic Manhattan A sustainable twist on the classic cocktail recipe. Read More » Climate Change Causing Birds to Lay Eggs Earlier About a third of the bird species nesting in Chicago are laying their eggs a month earlier than they did 100 years ago, and researchers think the culprit in this shift is climate change. Read More » Cut Back on Booze to Protect the Brain Even drinking as little as a few beers or glasses of wine per week will reduce brain volume, according to a new study. Read More » Eco-Volunteering: Hands-on Ways to Help Our Planet this Summer Helping nature while enjoying the great outdoors is a classic win-win opportunity. Here are a few ideas to join the fun while contributing sweat equity. Read More » Frank Bruni on Living with Afflictions New York Times writer Frank Bruni shares how he and others encountered and dealt with medical challenges in his new book, The Beauty of Dusk: On Vision Lost and Found. Read More » Healing Trauma: Emerging Therapies Offer Fresh Hope Trauma is widespread and deeply embedded, not only in our behaviors but in our bodies. Here are effective and ever-evolving approaches to heal what’s been broken. Read More » How to Raise Empathetic Kids: Simple Ways Parents Can Cultivate Compassion While we are all born with a certain amount of empathy, cultivating it is a skill that can be strengthened with practice, and it is critical that the learning process start early. Read More » Misbehaving Dog Walks: Ways Humans Get It Wrong Humans are just as capable of bad behavior during walks as dogs are. Here are the reasons why and ways we can correct to ensure a safe, fun and rewarding walk for both dog and human. Read More » National Parks Enacting New Regulations The National Park Service (NPS) has cracked down on some recreational activities to better manage the human impact on natural environments. Read More » Planet-Friendly Pours: The Rise of Sustainable Wine and Spirits Sustainable and socially responsible wines and spirits are becoming a major force in the market, though not all eco-friendly alcoholic beverages are as conscious as they claim. Read More » Pump Iron to Boost Sleep For those that are sleep-deprived, working out with resistance exercises to strengthen muscles may produce longer and deeper shuteye than aerobics, new research suggests. Read More » Run Farther with Beetroot and Citrulline Nitrate-rich beetroot extract and citrulline have been shown to reduce cortisol levels and increase the distance ran in a standard 12-minute Cooper Test. Read More » South Pole Registers Historic Temperature Antarctica registered record temperatures for March of 40.82° F at a time of the year when readings are usually already sub-zero. Read More » The Exercise Power of E-Bikes: Get a Workout on an Easier Ride Discover the health, environmental and other benefits of riding pedal-assist electric bicycles. Read More » The Gift of an Imperfect Father We inherit a lot from our wounded fathers, including an energetic opportunity to change the familial emotional code, and it can be beautiful. Read More » The Healing of the Modern Man: Men Redefine Their Emotional Power More men are taking responsibility for their well-being and learning how to embody emotional freedom, stepping up to the plate as strong, sensitive leaders. Read More » Trauma Treatment Options Dozens of approaches are available for treating trauma, and experienced therapists often mix and match cognitive and experiential modalities to meet a patient’s needs. Read More » Try Neem and Walking to Ward Off COVID-19 Symptoms Studies suggest that neem, a plant used for centuries in India to treat malaria, intestinal ulcers and skin diseases, may offer protection against COVID-19 and future variants. Read More » Unplugged Adventures: Eco-Tripping for a Digital Detox For those that want to truly unplug, unique off-grid, eco-options beckon. Read More » Weeds Attract Pollinators to Increase Harvests It turns out that the presence of weeds benefits trees and pollinators. Read More » Whale Hello There This refreshing cocktail combines citrus flavors with sustainable gin. Read More » In-Print
