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Natural Awakenings National

October 2013 Issue

Ancestral Diets: A Lighter Shade of Paleo

Sep 30, 2013 03:53PM ● By Sayer Ji and Tania Melkonian

It was never just about meat. The latest trend in adapting cavemen diets means more veggies, fruits and sprouts on the plate.

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Trekking as Pilgrimage: A Literal Path to Personal Growth

Sep 30, 2013 03:53PM ● By Sarah Todd

For causes ranging from climate change to spiritual insights, people are putting on their hiking boots and going the distance.

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All the Time in the World: Transforming Anxiety into Artistry

Sep 30, 2013 03:53PM ● By Marney K. Makridakis

By changing the way we think of time, we can luxuriate in it instead of stressing over the ticking clock.

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Parroting a Wild Diet: Fresh Forage Feeds Birds Well

Sep 30, 2013 03:53PM ● By Sandy Lender

To keep a parrot chirping with joy, treat it to healthy homemade “chop” and set up a foraging game in its cage.

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The Power of One: Julia Butterfly Hill Asks, ‘What’s Your Tree?’

Sep 30, 2013 12:34PM ● By Judith Fertig

Over 10 years after saving a tree named Luna and a surrounding California redwood grove, we catch up with Julia Butterfly Hill and learn what projects she is currently working on.

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Natural Eye Care for Aging Dogs: Tips for Healthy Canine Eyesight

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

Regular checkups, preventive care, and the right supplements can help maintain the eyesight of a dog getting long in the teeth.

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Dulse Seaweed a Heart Health Powerhouse: A Functional Food Packed with Protein

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

The red seaweed, long used in Japanese cooking, is packed with protein and has an amino acid that lowers blood pressure.

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Grapes Grapple with Metabolic Syndrome: Fat Fighting Fruit

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

Bring on the grapes! The latest research shows their polyphenols help reduce inflammation, protect liver and kidneys and fight the accumulation of abdominal fat.

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More Plastics, More Obese Kids: A Common Chemical's Link to Children's Health

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

High levels in the bloodstream of DEHP, a chemical used in toys, pacifiers, food packaging and vinyl flooring, has been linked by Korean researchers to obesity in children.

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Acupuncture’s Growing Acceptance: Americans Open to Oriental Medicine

Sep 30, 2013 12:15PM

A majority Americans—60 percent—consider acupuncture a viable treatment option, and one in 10 has made use of its therapeutic needles.

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