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Natural Awakenings Charlotte - May 2023

Apr 29, 2023 10:45AM

The Women's Wellness Issue featuring Solving Stress, Gardening Therapy, Taking Control Of Our Hormones, The Divine Messiness Of Motherhood and more. Natural Awakenings is a family of 45 healthy living magazines celebrating 29 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet. Natural health, environment, sustainable living, fitness, natural pet health, conscious eating and alternative health options.

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Ashwagandha May Improve Women’s Sexual Experience

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

Ashwagandha(Withania som- nifera) is a known adaptogenic herb that has been reported to improve sexual satisfaction, sleep and quality of life in women.

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Nature for Seniors

Seniors Avoid the Hospital With Nature

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

New research has found that exposure to natural environments may reduce the risk of hospitalization for older adults with Alzheimer’s disease, related dementias and Parkinson’s disease.

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Reversing Type 2 Diabetes With Diet

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

A Type 2 diabetes (T2D) diagnosis is often regarded as a lifelong sentence and typically treated as such, requiring an increasing number of drugs. However, sustained remission of T2D is now well established.

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Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Light Therapy for Autoimmune Symptoms

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

Fatigue is often reported as the most disabling symptom for people with autoimmune disorders, significantly impairing their physical, mental and social quality of life.

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Water Birth Benefits

Benefits of Water Immersion During Birth

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

Water immersion during labor is an increasingly popular birthing option for healthy women that experience a straightforward pregnancy, labor spontaneously at full term and plan to give birth in a midwifery-led care setting.

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Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Scientists Invent Battery Made of Paper

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

Scientists have developed a water-activated, disposable, paper battery, according to a proof-of-concept study published in Scientific Reports.

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Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Exploring the Doomsday Glacier

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

Roughly measuring the size of Florida, the Thwaites Glacier is one of the most rapidly melting ice formations in Antarctica, having retreated more than eight miles since the 1990s.

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Sulfur Shortage Predicted

Sulfur Shortage Predicted

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

A shift away from fossil fuels and an increase in agricultural demand will cause the demand for sulfuric acid to increase considerably from 246 to 400 million metric tons by 2040.

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Fir Trees Die in Record Numbers

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

According to unpublished research by the U.S. Forest Service reported by Columbia Insight, fir trees in Oregon and Washington died in record-breaking numbers in 2022.

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Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture

Using Algae for Industrial Carbon Capture, Food, Fuel and Plastic

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM

In an effort to reduce its carbon footprint, Honda is experimenting with the Chlamydomonas reinhardtii class of algae they have nicknamed “Dreamo."

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Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

Earth-Friendly Delights for Mom

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

This year, consider putting an ecological spin on Mother’s Day by showering her with gifts that honor Mother Earth. Here are some sustainable gifting ideas.

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Solving Stress: Holistic Tips From Lifestyle Doctors

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Medicine is changing as a new class of doctors endeavors to treat the whole person rather than the symptoms of disease, helping their patients achieve optimal health with lifestyle changes, medicine, herbs, supplements and modalities tailored to the individual.

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Carol Penn on Finding Calm in a Chaotic World

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sandra Yeyati

Dr. Carol Penn, double board-certified in family and obesity medicine, is a movement, meditation and mindset coach who teaches people to prioritize self-care to achieve their best and highest selves.

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The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

The Divine Messiness of Motherhood

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

The pitter-patter of little feet is one of life’s most beautiful blessings, but motherhood has always been a challenging role.

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Gardening Therapy

Gardening Therapy: Healing Mind, Body and Spirit in the Yard

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Sheryl DeVore

The exercise, sunshine and fresh air promote mental and physical health, and so does our contact with soil microbes and the harmonious patterns of nature.

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Microplastic Overload REDUCING CHILDHOOD EXPOSURE

Microplastic Overload: Reducing Childhood Exposure

Apr 28, 2023 09:30AM ● By Madiha Saeed, M.D.

Researchers are investigating the human health impacts of these synthetic materials, and while we have a growing picture of potential risks, additional scientific exploration is needed to know how petroleum-based polymers affect kids.

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