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Natural Awakenings

April 2020

Nutty News: Eco-Sunscreen Made from Cashew Shells

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM

A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.

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Unsafe Sipping: Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.

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Think Outside the House: Expanding Spring Cleaning

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM

Before summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car.

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Planet Rescue: Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Marshall

Around the globe, green activists of all ages are taking unified action to protect our planet against climate change with resolve, passion, and creativity.

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Climate Warriors Unite: A Call to Action

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models like Greta Thunberg, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate change warriors.

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Flower Power: Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

How to take flowers and other budding botanical elements to create flavorful beverages, including drink recipes using Ayurvedic herbs, dandelions, rose petals and more.

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Moving Through Chronic Pain: How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Julie Peterson

How gentle, gradual exercise routines can help to lower symptoms, enable better physical functioning and boost morale in chronic pain patients with virtually no adverse side effects.

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Healthy Home, Healthy Kids: How to Keep Them Safe

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

By taking active steps to rid our home of everyday contaminants, we can give our children the clean air, clean water and clean food that they need to thrive.

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Brigit Strawbridge Howard on Rediscovering Nature

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

Bee advocate, naturalist and author of Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature speaks of how immersing herself in the world of bees reawakened her connection to the natural world.

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A Home That Heals: Creating a Nurturing Space

Mar 31, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Transform your residence into a sanctuary of peace. Here are ways to reduce clutter and enhance flow to make your house feel like a sacred space that nurtures self-care.

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