Natural Awakenings - June 2014 Read the June 2014 edition of Natural Awakenings. Living Off the Land: Low- and No-Cost Ways to Feed a Family If we bypass conventional grocery stores for local gardens and fields, food becomes fresher, cleaner and more nutritious. Read More » Moveable Feet: How to Make Walking Part of Everyday Life Smart strategies, from breathing deep to using poles to ditching texting, make it easier to hit the ground for wellness. Read More » Telling Your Pet’s Story: Scrapbooks Strut their Stuff Precious moments with our pets can be shared with others through scrapbooking, online photo albums and other creative crafts. Read More » The Bionic Coach: High-Tech Boosts Healthy Routines Almost three in four exercisers today use technology such as phone apps to support their fitness routines—and still surging innovation ensures that the number will grow. Read More » Journey to Maturity: Setbacks Make Boys Into Men When guys on the fast track tumble off it, they often encounter tough, humbling truths that lead them to emotionally richer lives. Read More » Unleashing Unlimited Potential with Panache Desai By moving away from judgment into accepting who we are, we can enter into a spirituality that is creative, free-flowing and full of promise. Read More » Imperiled Parks: Laws Permit Oil and Gas Drilling in Iconic Public Lands Forty-two pristine parklands, including Mesa Verde and Grand Teton, are at risk from drilling. Read More » Love Matters: Connectedness Ranks Above Power and Fame In a study of values involving 2,163 people, experiencing empathy and having loved ones were viewed as far more important to a good life than financial security or power. Read More » Father Factor: Involved Dads Make for Smarter, Happier Kids A caring father helps kids acquire better spatial intelligence and lowers their shyness and sadness. Read More » Lawn Upload: Grass Releases Surprising Amounts of CO2 A new study detected surprisingly higher levels of carbon dioxide emissions in lawns than in cornfields. Read More » Loan Leeway: Nonprofit Works to Lower Student Debt A pioneering effort pairs up debt-hampered college graduates with nonprofits and their donors to help them pay down student loans in exchange for résumé-building volunteer work. Read More » Honeybee Hit: Scientists Nab Fungicide as Bee Killer Widely-used fungicides, once considered harmless to bees, are a major cause of the die-off of honeybee colonies in the U.S., scientists say. Read More » Fume Free: Tips to Clean Air Inside a Vehicle We share practical ways to lower the volatile compounds inside vehicles that can make driving a literal headache. Read More » Paddle-Happy: Stand Up Paddleboards Spell Family Fun Learning to paddle a board while standing up builds skills and thrills for children from preschoolers on up. Read More » The Healing Power of Story: How Telling Our Truths Can Set Us Free The stories we tell ourselves about our lives have immense power to liberate and empower us. Read More » Saw Palmetto Combos Combat Enlarged Prostate: Studies Support the Effectiveness When combined with selenium and lycopene, eating saw palmetto extract reduces the risk of prostate cancer in a mere three months. Read More » Yummy Berries Cut Heart Attack Risk by a Third: Eat Up for Cardiovascular Protection In an 18-year study, women eating blueberries or strawberries at least three times a week lowered their heart attack risk by 32 percent. Read More » Mindfulness Meditation Reduces the Urge to Light Up: Natural Way to Fight Addiction After five hours of mindfulness training, smokers amped up self-control to the point of smoking 60 percent less. Read More » Unconditional Love Hastens Healing: The Power of Compassion In a 10-year study, HIV patients that gave and received compassionate love had more immune-boosting white cells and fewer markers of the disease. Read More » A Good Midlife Diet Prolongs Health in Later Years: Plant-Based Foods Earlier on Help in the Future Women that ate a plant-based or Mediterranean diet in their 60s were more likely to avoid death and disease in their 70s. Read More » Tapping Acupressure Points Heals Trauma in Vets: Emotional Freedom Techniques Combat PTSD A technique that involves tapping the body’s acupressure points while focusing on painful memories cut trauma symptoms in vets by 90 percent. Read More » Beets Beat Down Blood Pressure: Lower Your Numbers through Food In two studies men enjoyed a dip in diastolic blood pressure after eating beet-fortified bread or juice. Read More » Musician with a Cause: Jack Johnson Plans Shows with the Planet in Mind The popular singer-songwriter from Hawaii ensures that his concerts are eco-friendly, and donates tour proceeds to green causes. Read More » In-Print