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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities

April 2023

Thyroid Medication: Why Less Really is More

Apr 03, 2023 02:30PM ● By Dr. Raquel Espinol

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Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits
Pomegranate May Offer Skin and Gut Benefits

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

Pomegranate fruit has been widely used in traditional medicine, and a new, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine looked at the effects of taking pomegranate extract for a period of four weeks on different aspects of skin and gut health.

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Exercise for the Brain
Exercise for the Brain

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

Researchers in the UK compared the effect that different types of daily movement had on overall cognition, memory and executive function.

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De-Stress With Sauerkraut
De-Stress With Sauerkraut

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

A new study published in Molecular Psychiatry has shown that eating more fermented foods and fiber daily for just four weeks significantly lowered perceived stress levels.

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Screening Children for Anxiety
Screening Children for Anxiety

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

A common mental health condition in the U.S., anxiety disorder involves excessive fear or worry that manifests as emotional and physical symptoms.

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Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression
Possible Links Between Veggie Diets and Depression

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

Plant-based diets have been associated with several health benefits, but not much is known about their effects on mental health.

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Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats
Invasive Wild Hogs Pose Numerous Threats

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

There are approximately 6 million non-native, feral pigs in the United States that are destroying crops, native animals and pose risks of giving diseases to humans.

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Gas Stove Pollution Goes UnnoticedA
Gas Stove Pollution Goes Unnoticed

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

A new study published in Environmental Science & Technology finds that gas stoves frequently leak dangerous pollutants into the kitchen.

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Insect-Inspired Drones Build Structures
Insect-inspired Drones Build Structures

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

Two London-based roboticists, Mirko Kovac and Robert Stuart-Smith, have developed new technology that mimics the way bees work together to build a structure.

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Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries
Lowering the Carbon Footprint of Batteries

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

A Swedish battery manufacturer, Northvolt, in partnership with Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, has developed a battery for electric vehicles.

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Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound
Rebuilding Coral Reefs With Sound

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

Rapid ocean warming and other effects caused by climate change have stressed and degraded corals around the globe, and scientists have been studying ways to rebuild, manage and conserve these vital ecosystems.

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OUTDOOR SAFETY FOR PETS
Outdoor Safety for Pets: Helpful Tips to Navigate Hazards

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Paige Cerulli

With diligence, protecting our furry best friends can become second nature as we safely enjoy the great outdoors together with our pets.

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KID-APPROVED AUTISM DIETS
Kid-Approved Autism Diets: Strategies to Optimize Nutrition and Acceptance

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

For parents of children with autism, learning to manage this condition requires a multidimensional approach, including consideration of food and nutrition.

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Clean water, food and air of toxins
Toxic Overload: How to Clean Our Water, Food and Indoor Air

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

While our bodies are not designed to handle the accumulation of industrial chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceutics and radiation that seep into our personal space, we can take measures to reduce the assault and protect our health.

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Muscular Recovery
Muscular Maintenance 101: How to Repair Muscles After Exercise

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By David J. Sautter, NASM CPT, FNS, PES, ACE SCS

In any fitness regimen, rest and muscle recovery are just as important as strength training or cardio workouts. Here are a few scientifically proven approaches that promote tissue repair.

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Young Climate Activists
The Winds of Change: Young Activists Pursue Climate Justice and Green Living

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sheila Julson

Born in the mid-to-late 1990s up to the early 2010s, Generation Z environmental activists agree that urgent action is needed to achieve climate justice, and they’re willing to do what it takes to get results.

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The Earth as a Muse
The Earth as Muse: Inspiration Meets Conservation

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The Earth is both our mother and our muse, sustaining our lives and blessing us with beauty when we make time to notice her perpetual creative forces.

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UNWRAPPED EGG ROLL NOODLES
Unwrapped Egg Roll Noodles

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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Sushi Bites
Sushi Bites

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Madiha M. Saeed, M.D.

Try this nutritious and delicious recipe from this month's Conscious Eating section!

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TIPS TO SHRINK YOUR FOODPRINT
Sustainable Eating: Tips to Shrink Your Foodprint

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Ana Reisdorf, MS, RD

To get a fuller picture of our food-related environmental impacts, we need to take into consideration the many variables associated with the production, transportation and consumption of food.

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JEFF MOYER
Jeff Moyer on Farming for Human and Planetary Health

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Jeff Moyer is CEO of Rodale Institute, which champions regenerative organic agriculture through scientific research, farmer-support programs and consumer education.

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A NEW DAWN ON THE FARM FRONT
A New Dawn on the Farm Front: Stepping Away From Industrialized Agriculture

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

The COVID-19 pandemic uncovered weaknesses in the food supply system, such as supply chain vulnerabilities, and altered human behavior as more people started cooking at home and exploring healthier lifestyle choices.

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Earth Day 2023
Earth Day 2023: Investing In Our Planet

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

This year’s Earth Day theme—Invest in Our Planet—reminds us that it is not enough to merely celebrate our ancestral home for one day. Find online events to participate here.

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Sustainable Grocery Shopping
Sustainable Grocery Shopping

Mar 31, 2023 08:30AM

There are many ways to be environmentally responsible when shopping for food. Here are a few tips to reduce your food foot print.

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Natural Awakenings Twin Cities April 2023

Mar 30, 2023 11:59PM

April is our annual Sustainable Living Issue featuring articles on regenerative farming, sustainable grocery shopping, environmental healing, climate justice, green living and much more!

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Why Health Coaching Could Be the Game-Changer You Need

Mar 30, 2023 11:59PM

Learn how health coaching can benefit your wellness goals and all about a new online, affordable coaching certification program at Salem University for those interested in becoming a coach.

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Ladies Night Out in Bloomington

Mar 30, 2023 11:59PM

Ladies Night Out, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on April 13 at the International Village Building, in Bloomington, MN. The event features local vendors, live music and free food and health screenings,

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The Problem with Sugar

Mar 30, 2023 11:59PM ● By Joyce Sobotta

Describes the health issues caused by sugar and sweetener consumption including increased risk of heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, memory loss, Parkinson’s disease, cancer, etc.

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Heal the Land, Heal Ourselves

Mar 30, 2023 11:59PM ● By Candi Broeffle

Learn how environmental healing with a Master Dowser can improve the energy of your land and home, releasing negative energy from events that have taken place throughout history.

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