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Natural Awakenings

May 2009 Issue

Boning Up: Exercise Helps Maintain and Restore Bone Density

May 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Katy Santiago

Millions of Americans either suffer from osteoporosis or have low bone mass and are at high risk for developing the disease. The main reason is simply underuse. Apply these tips to help improve your bone health.

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Bonding with Baby: A Benefit of Natural Delivery

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

According to researchers, the bonds that tie a mother to her new-born may be stronger in women who deliver naturally than in those who deliver by C-section.

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Vigorous Exercise Cuts Breast Cancer Risk: Engage in Challenging Workouts to Reduce Your Chances

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

While previous studies have shown that exercise may protect against breast cancer, a study points out that not all exercise qualifies.

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A Conversation with Ina May Gaskin: The Leader in America’s Natural Childbirth Movement

May 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Gail Condrick

Since 1971, nationally renowned midwife Ina May Gaskin has influenced and inspired women around the world with her views on natural childbirth.

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Plants Help Heal: The Power of Flowers

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

A study shows that flowers, especially potted plants, in hospital rooms, can speed the recovery of patients who have undergone surgery.

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Survey Surety: Underwriters Laboratories to Verify Green Products

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

A survey revealed that the current economic climate is not discouraging consumers from purchasing green-leaning products.

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World Ocean Day: One Climate, One Ocean, One Future

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

Thousands of concerned citizens will gather on World Ocean Day, June 8, to deepen awareness of the universal benefits and alarming plight of Earth’s oceans, and the need to stop human activities from harming them.

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Gardening with Kids: Have Fun and Teach Valuable Lessons with the Beauty of Nature

May 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Ted Fisher

Whether kids have access to a large yard or only a windowsill planter, young gardeners’ inborn curiosity encourages them to discover nature’s cycles firsthand, while learning respect and concern for Earth’s larger ecology.

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Do Hormones Shrink the Brain?: Dangers of a Common Postmenopausal Treatment

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

Two studies report that there may be a link between hormone therapy and a slightly accelerated loss of brain tissue in women 65 and older.

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Staying Real: Community Banking Expands to Meet Demand

May 01, 2009 03:00AM

Customers tired of robotic answering machines, low CD rates, overdraft fees and megabanks’ lack of personal relationships are turning to local banks, where they are offered a comforting antidote to the “too big to fail” promises of surprisingly vulnerable supersize institutions.

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