Journey to Good Health

January 2012 Publisher Letter

We hope that in this new year your will continue to be edified, blessed and pleased with our efforts to educate and inform and to be the catalyst for your transformation to your best life.

Plan Ahead for Earth Day Dallas 2012

The second annual Earth Day Dallas event will be held at Fair Park, with 600,000 square feet of exhibit space, April 21 and 22; but it is not too early to begin planning for it now.

New Years Resolutions from Dallas-Fort Worth Green Community Members

Here’s a few of DFW's green New Year’s resolutions for 2012.

Money is Not the Only Stuff that is Green

The New Year gives us the opportunity to start fresh and find renewal for a better life. Looking inside your home, allow green building practices to influence the decision to adopt a sustainable lifestyle.

Functional Assessment Gives the Big Health Picture

Few of us think about replenishing our body’s reserves when our energy is high or processing food correctly so that nutrition gets to your cells.

Win a Week for Two at Farm of Life in Costa Rica

Two lucky winners will enjoy a week-long stay at a much-loved boutique health retreat in Costa Rica, sponsored by Natural Awakenings and Farm of Life (Finca de Vida).

Soup’s On!

Healthy Choices Kids Love

What’s more inviting than a savory pot of homemade soup? Try these simple, tasty versions that bring kids dashing to the dinner table.

Animal Acupuncture

TCM Is Not Just for Humans Anymore

Veterinary acupuncture is used to treat conditions ranging from muscle injuries and paralysis to arthritis and neurologic, gastrointestinal and reproductive disorders.

In the Year 2012

Dispelling the Mystery

Natural Awakenings conferred with leading authorities to learn their views about the phenomenon of expected world change associated with December 21, 2012.

Texas Unites over Organic Markets

The Texas Organic Network (TON) has been developed to respond to the overwhelming demand for local, quality organic produce, as well to strengthen and unify the organic farming community in Texas.

FDA Approves TORC II Technology for Weight Loss

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the TORC II System, which promotes body contouring, for general use.

Bolsa Mercado

A brand-new espresso café and wine market, Bolsa Mercado, in Oakcliff, two doors down from the Bolsa restaurant, has opened in the old Kemp Garage space.

Nutrishop Expanding to Garland

NutriShop, a popular sports and general nutrition, vitamin and weight loss store, with more than 100 outlets nationwide, is set to open a new location in Garland by the end of the month.

Greenling Home Delivery Service Comes to Town

Greenling is an online-based, home delivery service of local and organic groceries, and they source directly from the same local, sustainable farmers and producers we all see at the farmer’s market.

HGTV Reality Show Spotlights DFW

Local real estate Broker Stephanie Stuer, with Green Home Residential, recently had the opportunity to assist first-time homebuyers purchasing a property in Richardson, as documented by My First Place.

Future Fuels

U.S. Renewable Energy Surpasses Nuclear

Resilient Communities

Volunteerism Remains Strong in America

Faux Food

Demand Labels on Genetically Engineered Foods

Natural Awakenings Opens New Online Store

Free Natural Awakenings App Now Available

A Powerful Network of Healthy Living Resources

Going Out Green

New Mortuary Practices Reduce Mercury Pollution

Science Confirms Benefits of Herbal Brews

Researchers Say, "Drink Up!"

Tangerines’ Tangible Gifts

Protect Your Health with this Sweet Fruit

Eat Breakfast to Shed Pounds

The Most Important Meal of the Day

Calm Work Stress

This Vitamin Can Help

The Heavy Secret of Fake Fats

Cutting Calories with These Foods May Lead to Weight Gain

Fasting is Good for the Heart

Improve Your Cardiovascular Health