Archive of: Feature and NAPC

	Title	Issue
	Feeding Healthy Habits Today’s barrage of junk food ads can easily influence kids for the worse, but 10 strategies, including visiting farmers’ markets, teaching cooking skills and implementing device-free family meals, can help them choose to eat better. by Melinda Hemmelgarn	None
	Beyond Sustainability Farmers are increasingly exploring inexpensive organic methods to return microbial diversity to the soil, which could help mitigate a warming planet by allowing soil to absorb more carbon. by Yvette C. Hammett	None
	Aysha Akhtar on Our Symphony With Animals Through her personal story as a survivor of childhood abuse and the stories of others, the neurologist demonstrates the scientific bond between animals and humans—and how they can heal each other. by Julie Peterson	None
	21st Century Parenting Today’s kids live fast-paced, technology-driven lives, which is why it’s critical for parents to strike a balance between accepting modern advances and teaching kids timeless virtues. by Meredith Montgomery	None
	Healing Harmonies Music not only raises our spirits, it also reduces pain, lowers inflammation, dials down anxiety, bolsters immunity, and boosts creativity, the latest studies show. by Marlaina Donato	None
	Wild and Wonderful There is such a thing as a free lunch! We have only to look in our backyards and parks to find the free, nutritious greens and berries an arm’s reach away. by April Thompson	None
	Take a Cerebral Spin Pedaling away for even 20 minutes a day, indoors or outdoors, fires up brain cell production and lowers symptoms of depression – and that’s just the beginning of cognitive benefits. by Marlaina Donato	None
	Loving Ourselves Madly When we truly commit to self-love and take steps to follow through, we can create a peaceful, joyful and meaningful life. by Scott Stabile	None
	Vet Check Holistic veterinarians treat an animal’s underlying condition rather than the symptoms, and many use alternative therapies like acupuncture, laser therapy or massage. by Julie Peterson	None
	Help For Home Gardeners Nationwide, local extension agents offer soil testing and instruction in organic methods, making rain barrels, choosing native plants and a host of low-cost and no-cost services. by Yvette C. Hammett	None