Natural Awakenings Boston - June 2020 Welcome to the June 2020 Digital Edition, jam packed with information on how to keep your brain healthy! Taming the Wild Beast How to Calm the Nervous System in Uncertain Times Read More » COVID-19 Antibodies Test What Does it Mean? Read More » The Sage Brain This Brain-Boosting Herb Has Multiple Benefits Read More » Right Now I was extremely fortunate this winter to receive an opportunity I just couldn’t continue to refuse. Read More » Biking During the COVID-19 Crisis: Regular Tips Apply to Pedaling During the coronavirus pandemic, social distance biking is a recommended exercise. Here are tips regarding proper equipment, fitness and safety when cycling. Read More » Consume Olive Oil to Fight Off Aging Research finds that the fat in olive oil increases the life span of cells, supporting the idea that a Mediterranean Diet can prevent age-related diseases. Read More » David Hamilton on Kindness in the Pandemic Age Author David Hamilton discusses increased kindness during the pandemic and how it can serve as an opportunity for a shift in collective consciousness. Read More » Decrease Bone Fractures with Natto Natto, a fermented soybean dish of Japan, supports bone health in postmenopausal women by providing protection from fractures. Read More » Dementia Linked to Air Pollution People continuously exposed to air pollution are at increased risk of dementia, especially if they also suffer from cardiovascular diseases, reports a new study. Read More » Down-Under Drought: Australian Wildfires Linked to Climate Change Australia’s devastating wildfires during 2019 and 2020 were at least 30 percent more likely to occur because of human-caused climate change. Read More » Eat a Plant-Based Diet to Lessen Stroke Risk People that eat a plant-based, vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than others with diets that include meat and fish. Read More » Everyday Adventures: Taking to Vans and RVs for Life on the Road Travel tips for hitting the road with the comforts of home in an RV or well-equipped van. Read More » Family Stories: Help Kids Cope During Tough Times Help children feel safe, secure and in control by telling them what strong stuff they come from. Get started telling family heritage and ancestry stories with these 20 questions. Read More » Fathers Know Best Dads have a habit of imposing their own success goals on their kids, but letting go of this can lead to a greater emphasis on what children really need—love, kindness and strength. Read More » Feeding Happiness: Lifting Moods with Feel-Good Foods During stressful times when our bodies need nutrition more than ever, turn to these healthy, mood-boosting comfort foods, including recipes for chocolate truffles and banana ice cream. Read More » Generating Electricity from Rain A high voltage can be generated from raindrops using a field-effect, transistor-style structure, reports a new study. Read More » Green Up Cities to Reduce Violent Crime Green spaces in cities such as parks, community gardens and tree-lined streets lower the rate of violent crimes, make communities safer and keep people healthier. Read More » Homebody Workouts: Getting Fit Without a Gym Get and stay fit with these fun, effective at-home exercise workout plans. Read More » Hot Power: Heat Converted into Electricity Researchers have found how the thermoelectric effect, or converting temperature differences into electricity, can be best used to power small, flexible devices. Read More » Maintain a Healthy Gut to Sidestep Colorectal Cancer A study finds that genetic mutations linked to colorectal cancer can be caused by common gut bacteria carried by about one out of five people. Read More » Mental Relief: Mindfulness Training May Reduce Paranoia Researchers have found that just one week of practicing mindfulness—moment-to-moment awareness—reduces feelings of paranoia. Read More » Pest Alarm: Sentinel Trees Give Advance Warning Countries around the world are growing “sentinel trees” in strategic locations to receive advance warnings of destructive pests that could destroy native plantings. Read More » Power Up Your Brain: Six Ways to Boost Blood Flow Optimal blood flow is a key component to brain health. Here are six specific lifestyle strategies proven to be highly effective at boosting brain blood flow. Read More » Soothing Separation: Helping Anxious Dogs to Cope Natural, holistic solutions and ways to help treat separation anxiety syndrome in dogs, including foods, exercise, supplements and accessories. Read More » Tofu Takeaway: Isoflavones Lower Risk of Heart Disease Tofu and other foods containing higher amounts of isoflavones are associated with a lower risk of heart disease, especially for younger women and postmenopausal women not taking hormones. Read More » Transformative Staycations: Finding Respite and Adventure Close to Home Staycations—sticking close to home for new travel experiences—reduce costs, minimize travel time and lower our carbon footprint. Here are ways to plan the perfect staycation. Read More » Try Chinese Herbs for Ulcerative Colitis When combined with standard Western pharmaceuticals, Gegen Quinlian decoction, a Traditional Chinese Medicine herbal mix, proves effective in treating ulcerative colitis. Read More » In-Print
