tag:www.naatlanta.com,2005:/categories/in-print?page=99In-Print | Natural Awakenings Atlanta Page 99Healthy Living Healthy Planet2024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00urn:uuid:62db2fa9-dfc1-4355-998b-ebf5181e17452021-05-28T16:05:21-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Integrative Health For Men: Natural Approaches For Robust Vitality 2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Ronica O’HaraMen are markedly slow to consult doctors. Seventy-two percent would rather do household chores like cleaning toilets, one survey found, and 37 percent admitted that they withheld information from doctors to avoid hearing a bad diagnosis.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:f0cdad6d-0a9b-4a7f-94a7-edef2f7ac7b62021-05-28T16:26:11-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Beat The Blues Naturally: Drug-Free Ways To Treat Depression 2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Julie PetersonLack of interest, low energy, changes in weight, difficulty concentrating and feelings of worthlessness are some of the symptoms that can occur in varying degrees with depression. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, an estimated 17.3 million adults in the U.S. experienced at least one major depressive episode in 2017.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:56737655-2cb7-48b1-90fc-6e2070517b962021-05-28T16:43:31-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Simple ways to Calm Anxious Children2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiAccording to licensed school psychologist and spiritual counselor Zemirah Jazwierska, anxiety is a child’s natural response to not having consistency or predictability in their environment.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:fd42264e-202e-40cb-8db2-f727aab80bc62021-05-28T17:01:33-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Andria Somers On Holistic Parenting2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Rachael OppyRapid growth made apparent the need for community support of naturally minded families across the country. In its first year of operation, HMN evolved from a local group to a nationwide organization with more than 25 chapters in 14 states.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d0e96352-cf33-40c3-b7c4-215f1f7d16a12021-05-28T17:10:29-04:002024-03-28T13:35:37-04:00Traveling For The Planet: Sustainable Ways To Explore The World2021-06-01 06:00:00 -0400Sandra YeyatiAlthough the travel industry is raring to serve pent-up demand, this unprecedented respite can be an opportunity to reset priorities. When choosing hotels, modes of transportation, places to shop and dine, and other activities, consider their sustainability.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:e3e9d1fd-cfcb-4456-8fc0-e3676bf337bf2021-05-06T12:33:04-04:002022-01-01T20:55:36-05:00Nix Sweeteners to Avoid Spreading Antibiotic Resistance2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyFour widely used artificial sweeteners—saccharine, sucralose, aspartame and acesulfame potassium—promote the transfer of antibiotic resistance genes in environmental and clinical settings.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:4589e94a-7ba7-46e4-8770-cd027305de2c2021-05-06T12:39:55-04:002022-01-01T20:55:44-05:00Improve Sleep with a Weighted Blanket2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyResearch has found that sleeping with a weighted blanket can lead to better sleep and reduced fatigue, depression and anxiety, and increased levels of daytime activity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:b9b6ab2b-0031-4a31-95dd-42607876ae112021-05-11T15:27:56-04:002022-01-01T20:55:46-05:00Cultivate Satisfaction to be Healthier and Happier2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyOlder people with high levels of life satisfaction—a favorable attitude toward life—have healthier habits, less depression and pain, better sleep and a longer life, reports researchers.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:d2910d58-94ff-4ffb-840b-b4febe7ba4a02021-05-11T15:35:22-04:002022-01-01T20:55:48-05:00Eat Five Veggies and Fruits Daily to Live Longer2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyNew research has found that two and three daily servings of fruit and vegetables, respectively, were linked to the most longevity.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:c0e22cd5-0422-4cd0-af1c-69a0199e20202021-05-12T13:22:41-04:002022-01-01T20:55:50-05:00Consider Depression Treatment to Fight Ulcers2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyResearch has found that peptic ulcers and irritable bowel syndrome, along with other gut disorders, are linked to depression.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:986d4269-b778-46a5-8023-11af5c9917832021-05-12T13:34:22-04:002022-01-01T20:55:51-05:00Offshore Wind Power Gaining Momentum2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyWith technological advances, falling costs, increased interest, the ability to relieve carbon dependency and the tremendous economic potential, offshore wind energy holds great promise.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>urn:uuid:9c0c1c20-cd27-4e00-94c3-085a6951d95c2021-05-12T13:41:36-04:002022-01-01T20:55:54-05:00World’s Largest Dam Removal Project Underway2021-05-28 09:30:00 -0400Rachael OppyAn agreement between farmers, tribes and dam owners will result in the deconstruction of four aging, inefficient dams along the Klamath River in the Pacific Northwest to restore salmon runs.<hr /><p><small>Original article published at <a href="www.naatlanta.com">Natural Awakenings Atlanta</a></small></p>