Mar 31, 2020
Before summer heat sets in, here are ways to expand spring green cleaning to the exterior of the house, yard and car.
The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated.
A “green” sunscreen has been synthesized from discarded cashew-nut shells, providing good UVA and UVB absorbance, which can protect from harmful rays from the sun.
The USDA has closed a loophole that allowed farmers to spray soil with Monsanto’s glysophate to clear weeds prior to building a “certified organics” hydroponics greenhouse.
Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years.
Igloo has introduced a new, biodegradable cooler made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool.
A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, as well as handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021.
Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat.
Poor diets and eating habits account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S.
Erectile dysfunction, an early diabetic indicator, responds to treatment with pine bark extract, researchers report.
Mar 31, 2020 ● By Rachael Oppy
Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.
Grape seed extract significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation.
Echinacea angustifolia root extract may be helpful for situation-induced anxiety, indicates a new study.
Mar 10, 2020
If we can’t use a sink and soap to ward off the COVID-19 coronavirus, a hand sanitizer can work. Here are easy, cheap and environmentally friendly formulas to make your own DIY sanitizers.
Feb 28, 2020 ● By Julie Peterson
Healthier alternatives than commercial, processed foods for dogs and cats including feeding home-cooked meals, biologically appropriate raw food (BARF) and vegan or vegetarian diets.
Feb 28, 2020
Synchronicities link us to an underlying order in the universe that is profoundly reassuring. Here are ways to encourage these moments to show up within our lives.
CBD is known to help alleviate physical pain, but newer research shows its promising effectiveness as a remedy for mental health-related issues, including anxiety, depression and stress.
Human rights activist, journalist, author and co-founder of the Organic Consumers Association Ronnie Cummins on regenerative farming, organic food, climate change and the Green New Deal.
Environmentally friendly industrial hemp has created high hopes among farmers, agricultural researchers, manufacturers and consumers.
Natural approaches and effective holistic home remedies for relieving cold and flu symptoms in children.
A balanced vegan diet can provide everything an active body needs for muscle mass, stamina and recovery while lowering the risk of heart disease.
Natural Awakenings magazine is extending a call for cover art and accepting submissions from creative individuals that would like to see their work featured nationally.
How to turn classic meat recipes into healthy, plant-based versions without losing any taste or texture including vegan popcorn chicken, walnut tacos and mushroom, sage and onion Wellington.
Discover the many benefits of adapting a plant-based diet lifestyle and how to best get started with the right flavorful foods.
What to consider in buying, preparing, re-using and discarding plant-based food for green eating diets.
Researchers find that natural scents can help to reduce stress.
3D-printing techniques are being used for building houses with the benefits of lower costs, less waste and reduced construction time.
Palau is the first country in the world to ban ecologically harmful sunscreens containing oxybenzone and octinoxate.
Tequila maker Jose Cuervo has initiated an eco-friendly process of salvaging the leftover agave fibers from its distilling process and upcycling them into biodegradable drinking straws.
Copenhagen has dramatically refashioned the look and function of a power station with Copenhill, a waste-to-power plant that powers homes and includes a ski slope, a climbing wall and more.
Canada-based Harbour Air has launched the first successful test flight of an all-electric aircraft.
Chinese researchers discover that antibiotics and vitamin/mineral supplements, specifically supplemental garlic, protects against gastric cancer.
Researchers find women who consume a diet high in refined carbohydrates—particularly added sugars and processed grains—are more likely to develop insomnia.
Evidence is emerging of a skin-gut axis that links UVB exposure to the microbiome, a finding that has implications for those suffering from autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.
Research shows that practicing gentle hatha yoga can strengthen the brain and help grow new neurons, similar to the effects aerobic exercise can have on the brain.
Researchers found that patients with cardiovascular disease who supplemented with folic acid (vitamin B9) reduced their risk of stroke by 15 percent.
Drinking either not enough or too much water can decrease cognitive performance in older women, Penn State University researchers have reported.
Jan 31, 2020
Heart disease, the nation’s number one killer, is largely preventable and reversible by adopting these heart-healthy habits before the body delivers a potentially fatal warning.
Scarlett Lewis, the mother of a 6-year-old killed during the Sandy Hook tragedy, explains how we can choose love instead of fear in response to the anxiety and suffering in today’s world.
Eating seasonally in winter can be easy with these healthy foods and plant-based, vegan recipes for Mixed Citrus Salad With Mâche, Fennel and Celery and Chard and Squash Salad.
Any animal with a joint can receive prolotherapy, a regenerative injection therapy, which relieves pain by strengthening ligaments and tendons supporting the joint.
Healing and pain relief can be found for those suffering from compromised joint function in the form of prolotherapy and other non-invasive approaches that stimulate the body to heal itself.
Author and psychotherapist Linda Carroll explores how to navigate the often-stormy yet utterly predictable seasons of long-term relationships.
Universities, sports arenas, restaurants and other businesses are taking up the call to “disrupt disposables” as part of a global effort to dramatically cut down on single-use plastics.
Many children today are on track to experiencing serious heart and circulatory problems later in life. Here are ways to get kids' cardiovascular health off to a good start.
Running, swimming, cycling, and playing tennis are all great boosters of vascular health, but even a simple brisk walk can do wonders for keeping blood vessels clear and flexible.
By washing clothes using simple ingredients and sustainable practices, consumers can both save money and lower their carbon footprint when doing laundry.
A drought-plagued Kenyan region is using a new, solar-powered, desalination plant from the international nonprofit GivePower to obtain clean water.
A new Climate Neutral product label is helping consumers identify brands that practice sustainable processes.
Toronto startup Flash Forest is using aerial drones to plant trees 10 times faster than human planters with a goal of 1 billion trees by 2028.
