tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=134In-Print | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 134Healthy Living Healthy Planet2020-12-02T01:40:53-05:00urn:uuid:e2891891-0ce0-405a-b90d-d932e7a7c1202020-06-08T13:15:24-04:002020-12-02T01:40:53-05:00Mindfulness and Meditation May Promote Longevity2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyMindfulness and meditation techniques have been linked to anti-aging and longevity, as marked by longer telomere length, a biomarker of human aging.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:5513a48c-193d-40f9-b115-e43f526ebac22020-06-08T13:42:35-04:002022-03-31T10:56:53-04:00Eco-Friendly Beach Tips: Maximizing Sun and Surf During Crises2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyIt’s more important now than ever to soak up vitamin D to bolster the immune system, but social distancing and other health and environmental precautions need to be practiced at the beach.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:8cf3c934-3fda-4044-bf2e-4d775147c0802020-06-08T13:50:02-04:002020-12-02T01:40:50-05:00Beyond Factory Farms: ‘Big Meat’ Comes at High Cost2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Melinda HemmelgarnThe industrial factory farms that monopolize the livestock industry at great cost to the environment are getting a pushback from people and organizations exploring sustainable options.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:459b6b13-917a-482a-8a11-ec5e407aae482020-06-08T14:54:42-04:002022-03-31T10:56:51-04:00Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonThe use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:93fd4bc2-46cb-4b82-9f24-40f61a3dbb032020-06-10T12:11:57-04:002022-03-31T10:56:50-04:00Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoWhether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b24b95b1-137a-40a8-b742-3cca8b8a50f22020-06-10T15:09:33-04:002020-12-02T14:55:58-05:00Balancing Act: Exercises for Strength and Stability2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoProtect yourself from falls and injury with core-strengthening balance training, yoga and tai chi exercises and poses designed to increase agility.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:59a41e1d-7d8f-40cf-87d2-504ceddb008e2020-06-11T17:22:27-04:002022-03-31T10:56:50-04:00Calming Kids: Ways to Turn Anxiety Around2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraIn these uncertain times, many kids are feeling anxious, but parents can use these straightforward strategies to help lower childhood anxiety.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c27913f7-aa23-4ebd-97a5-30ec9a02f12d2020-06-12T11:25:57-04:002023-02-28T18:06:24-05:00Stephen Dinan on a Sacred Vision for America2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Linda SechristStephen Dinan, founder and CEO of The Shift Network, discusses his new book, Sacred America, Sacred World, and how we can all help to build a new chapter in American history.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:42838784-a755-4a8f-99b3-abceb75057062020-06-12T11:37:13-04:002024-02-02T16:37:21-05:00Gut Talk: Tips for a Healthy Microbiome2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Melinda HemmelgarnHealthy gut bacteria are essential for our metabolic health and immune system. Here are foods and lifestyle tips for developing and preserving gut health.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:7d2b08e4-98c0-4dd0-9117-3d38aafcb9962020-06-12T13:40:27-04:002022-03-31T10:56:47-04:00Cultivating Contentment: The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Marlaina DonatoTending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Here are ways to create more joyous moments.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:73d8c797-7d23-4268-8c55-19bfcbe9a2502020-06-12T14:06:18-04:002022-03-31T10:56:44-04:00Earth-Friendly Pets: Our Animals Can Go Green, Too2020-06-30 09:30:00 -0400Julie PetersonEco-friendly alternatives pet owners can choose for toys, homeopathic remedies, grooming, food and more for dogs and cats.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fa9fcde9-826e-43d2-9a73-c061be1e47772020-05-27T16:19:34-04:002020-06-01T09:05:17-04:00Letter from Publisher: The Enneagram: A Tool for Growth2020-06-01 09:00:00 -0400Paul ChenWhile I am not a devoted student of the Enneagram like many people I’ve encountered, I immediately recognized it as a priceless tool for self-development, a major tenant of our magazine.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>