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Natural Awakenings

February 2022

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Try Probiotics to Lower Pregnancy Nausea and Soothe Fussy Babies

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Two new studies suggest that the right probiotics can offer relief for the 85 percent of pregnant women with nausea and for the 25 percent of fussy newborns with colic.

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Eat Fewer Sweets to Save the Planet

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Researchers found that nutrient-poor foods like sugar-sweetened drinks, alcohol, baked sweets and processed meats account for a substantial portion of food-related greenhouse gas emissions.

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Improve Sleep and Lower Anxiety with Black Cumin Oil

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study finds those suffering from insomnia may experience significantly improved sleep and reduced levels of stress and anxiety from black cumin oil.

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Consider Moxibustion to Reduce Chronic Fatigue

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Moxibustion, a 2,500-year-old practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine, may offer relief for the crippling fatigue, brain fog and joint pain of chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS).

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Keep Moving to Sidestep Depression

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were sitting around a lot more and getting depressed, report researchers.

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Sounds of Nature are Fading

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study suggests that our natural environment is becoming quieter and less varied due to changes in the makeup of bird populations.

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Nut Milk Carries Hefty Environmental Burden

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

The source of almond milk, although positioned as an eco-friendly alternative to cow’s milk, may not be as sustainable as touted due the large amount of water needed and pesticides used.

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Unfettered Felines Pose Toxic Hazard to Wildlife

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A study has discovered that free-roaming cats are likely infecting other animals with Toxoplasma gondii, the parasite responsible for toxoplasmosis.

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Airplanes Soar on the Power of Sunlight

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

A plant has successfully converted sunlight and ambient air into drop-in carbon-neutral fuels, crucial for making air and sea transport sustainable.

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Solar Canopies Green Urban Parking Lots

Jan 31, 2022 09:30AM

Placing solar panels in large parking lots makes use of land that is already cleared, producing electricity close to where it’s needed and providing shade to cars.

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