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Natural Awakenings

October 2009 Issue

Posh Squash: A Vegetable Full of Potential

Oct 01, 2010 03:00AM ● By Anjela Boyd

Winter squash comes in a variety of rich autumn colors and can sit prettily on the kitchen counter through March, waiting for someone to figure out its full range of possibilities.

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Savvy Students: Colleges Demonstrate Environmental Literacy

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

The Princeton Review’s second annual ranking of “Green Colleges” shows that schools are responding to rising demand for eco-conscious academic environments.

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A Conversation with Sally Bingham: Community Minister, National Activist

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By April Thompson

The Rev. Canon Sally Bingham, a priest at San Francisco’s Grace Cathedral, is founder and president of the Regeneration Project, a nonprofit organization dedicated to greening faith-based communities.

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Population Control: Family Planning Reduces Carbon Footprint

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

Statisticians have anazlyed the greenhouse effect carbon legacy of choosing not to have a child.

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Why the Heart Loves Grapes: A Source of Natural Antioxidants

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

A study suggests that eating grapes can significantly enhance the simple blood-pressure lowering impact that comes from dining on a variety of fruits and vegetables.

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Sustainable Consumer: Green Becoming a Tiebreaker in Shopping Decisions

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

A survey found that more than half the shoppers interviewed consider green attributes when making purchases.

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Chiropractic Fast Facts: Millions are Seeking this Alternative Resource

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

A report shows that millions of Americans visit a chiropractor on an annual basis.

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Earth Appreciation: The View from Out There

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

In July 1969, Michael Collins served as the Command Module pilot on Apollo 11, the historic first mission to land men on the moon. Collins marked this year’s 40th anniversary of the most widely viewed and daring exploration of all time with comments from his book and his life.

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Eco-Friendly Aquariums: Fish for Sustainability

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM ● By Nina Shen Rastogi

Not all aquariums are created equal when it comes to sustainability. Energy used to run filters and lights is a major concern. Where the fish originate is another, as well as where they go at the end of the relationship.

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Natural Solutions to Living with Celiac Disease: Anti-Gluten Alternatives

Oct 01, 2009 03:00AM

Getting enough recommended grains in the diet can be challenging for those with celiac disease, but awareness is growing of food alternatives that don’t trigger the problem.

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