Natural Awakenings Boston - September 2019 Read the September 2019 edition of Natural Awakenings Boston. Age-Defying Bodywork: How to Turn Back the Clock The key to keeping body and mind young may lie in the therapeutic modalities of bodywork, including massage, energy work, acupuncture, shiatsu and reflexology. Read More » Be Wary of Dental Antibiotics It has been found that preventative antibiotics prescribed by dentists for senior patients with specific heart conditions are unnecessary 81 percent of the time. Read More » Brainy Beasts: Elephants Never Forget—What They Smell Elephants have such sensitive olfactory discrimination that they can determine different amounts of food just by sniffing it. Read More » Breathing Risk: Pollution Rises Across the U.S. Air pollution in general worsened markedly across America between 2015 and 2017, likely due to raising temperatures from climate change. Read More » Cetacean Liberation: Canada Bans Captive Sea Mammals Canada’s Parliament recently passed legislation banning the practice of breeding and keeping whales, dolphins and porpoises in captivity. Read More » Cola Quandary: Companies Urge Vietnam Recycling Plans Suntory Holdings, a giant Japanese beverage company, has joined its rivals Coca-Cola and Nestlé to encourage new recycling strategies to fend off outlawing single-use plastic items. Read More » Digital Kids: How to Click With Young Techies Sound strategies from experts that parents can use to help kids navigate the electronic world we live in. Read More » Fairy Magic: Feeling Their Touch in Nature Fairies are the heart and soul of living nature. To enter into a profound relationship with fairies, first we must believe in them—we must make-believe. Read More » Lower Anxiety to Ease Allergies Those suffering from anxiety or depression are more likely to have seasonal or chronic allergies. Read More » Pet Peeve: Natural Remedies for Allergies to Furry Friends Natural, alternative treatments for those who are affected by allergies from dogs, cats and other furry animals. Read More » Radha Agrawal on Creating Connections and Community Entrepreneur, DJ and author Radha Agrawal is on a global mission to catalyze community and connect people with her new book. Read More » Sustainable Scrubbing: Tips for Toxin-Free House Cleaning Safe and effective non-toxic, green cleaning solutions using natural ingredients that are good for our health and the planet. Read More » The Re-Use Revolution: Plastics Peril Drives New Strategies The growing plastics crisis has inspired companies to shift away from single-use containers to ones that are reusable with a deposit. Read More » Trees Please: Rain Forest Dwindling The Amazon Rain Forest continues to lose habitat for animals and plants by clear cutting practices that add to the burden of climate change. Read More » Try Maqui Berry for Dry Eyes Maqui, black berries that grow wild in the rain forests of Chile and Argentina, show promise for relieving dry eyes and eye fatigue from excessive screen time. Read More » Venous Rising: Natural Help for Varicose Veins Varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, itching, swelling and lead to blood clots and poor circulation. Here are natural strategies to alleviate symptoms and prevent them from developing. Read More » Whale Wipe-Out: Record Numbers Starving to Death More than 160 dead gray whales have washed up on the Pacific Coast this year, and scientists estimate that they represent just 10 percent of the total number of the dead. Read More » In-Print