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Natural Awakenings National

August 2008 Issue

An Interview with Bill Milliken: Founder of Communities in Schools and author of The Last Dropout: Stop the Epidemic

Jun 10, 2011 12:03PM ● By Linda Sechrist

The founder of Communities in Schools, Bill Milliken, discusses his program for keeping kids in school, why kids drop out, and the basics for helping America's youth stay in school.

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Chelation Therapy: Offers Whole-Body Detox

Jun 10, 2011 11:56AM ● By Lee Walker

For the past 50 years, more than a million patients have undergone chelation therapy for a wide range of circulatory problems. Yet, at present, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration only approves the therapy for treatment of heavy metal poisoning. What do these patients know that officials have yet to understand?

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Be Your Kids’ Personal Trainer

Jun 09, 2011 11:38PM ● By Katy Santiago

Chances are, if you get up, turn off the television and embark upon a quick walk around the block, your kids will enjoy both the movement and the time spent together.

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Early Bloomers

Jun 09, 2011 10:47PM ● By Lisa Ann Marshall

A recent report is the latest in a series of studies to spotlight a disturbing trend to which anyone visiting a public swimming pool or shopping mall can attest: kids are growing up faster than ever.

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Pay Attention!: Natural Treatments for ADD/ADHD

Jun 09, 2011 10:30PM ● By Roon Frost

Today’s epidemic of attention problems in children have been linked to everything from food allergies, heavy metal and pesticide exposure, celiac disease and genes to name a few. One expert believes that the solution lies in the practice of good, conscientious medicine that is careful, thorough and patient-centered.

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A Better Pooper Scooper

Jun 09, 2011 10:12PM ● By Crissy Trask

Whether you’re a thoughtful pooper scooper or still working to reform, when you scoop pet poop, you have three choices of how to properly dispose of it.

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How to Truly Forgive: The Higher Path of Compassion

Jun 09, 2011 09:58PM

The practice of forgiveness, which is central to every faith and spiritual tradition, can transform lives. These seven steps will lead us on the path of true compassion.

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Breathe Easy — It’s Green Paint

Jun 09, 2011 06:47PM ● By Amber Lanier Nagle

Today’s safer interior paints are durable, affordable, and less harmful to humans and the environment. When considering painting a room or two or three, today’s rainbow of more planet- and people-friendly options allows us all to breathe a little more easily.

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Backyard Campout: National Wildlife Federation Makes Fun Easy

Aug 01, 2008 03:00AM

Getting ready to camp out is half the fun. And the National Wildlife Federation puts everyone in touch with every tip they need.

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The Edible Schoolyard: Revolutionizing Classes and Cuisine Across America

Aug 01, 2008 03:00AM ● By Ann Simms

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches may be a lunchtime mainstay for many schoolchildren—along with other cafeteria fare of questionable nutrition and taste. Or worse, soda, snacks and candy from a hallway vending machine. But better, more healthy alternatives are on the horizon, thanks in part to the vision of renowned restaurateur Alice Waters.

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