Monthly Archives: April 2014

Dangerous Additive ~ FDA Finally Regulates Triclosan

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, under a new court agreement with the Natural Resources Defense Council, has agreed to [&hellip

Harmful Harmonics ~ Whales Under Siege by Seismic Surveys

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

The International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) is intensifying global efforts to safeguard whales and other marine species [&hellip

Forests Preserve ~ Trees Rescue Urbanites from Dirty Air

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, poor air quality can irritate the respiratory system, reduce lung function, inflame and [&hellip

Information Overload ~ Organic Food Labeling Causes Confusion

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

A recent Harris Poll of 2,276 U.S. adults showed that concern for the environment is growing, but Americans may not [&hellip

Greening Garbage ~ Activist Turns City Food Waste into Rural Soil

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

Jeremy Brosowsky had an epiphany at a Milwaukee, Wisconsin, greenhouse a few years ago that set him on a more [&hellip

Sinking Reptiles ~ World Turtle Day Sounds Alarm

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

Since 2000, people around the globe have celebrated World Turtle Day, held this year on May 23, to increase respect [&hellip

Solar Surge ~ Global Rise in Sun-Generated Power

April 30th, 2014 | by Natural Awakenings Staff

Last year, the U.S. joined Germany, Italy, China and Japan in producing more than 10 gigawatts of solar production nationwide. [&hellip

Body Ease ~ Fluid, Flexible Movement Can Be Ours

April 30th, 2014 | by Sarah Todd

Bad habits are hard to break—and it’s even harder to eliminate those we are unaware of. Many people experience pain [&hellip

The Healing Power of Massage ~ From Body Repair to Reversing the Blues

April 30th, 2014 | by Case Adams

Pain-Free Pooch ~ Five Natural Therapies that Work

April 30th, 2014 | by Jennifer Kachnic

The truth is that arthritis and muscle or joint injuries are just as uncomfortable for dogs as they are for us, and many canine illnesses generate significant pain. While conventional medications can ease discomfort, they’re not the only or even the best options in many cases. Alternative therapies can be helpful in managing and relieving pain and work best as part of a whole body wellness program designed for a dog’s individual needs.