Thanksgiving Day Charity Race

The 52nd Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot will take place at 9 a.m., November 28, at Dallas City Hall Plaza. Read More »

Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio

Healthy Living Healthy Planet Radio, with weekly broadcasts on iHeart talk radio 1190AM at 3 p.m. Saturdays, is about more than just the environment. Read More »

Benefits Available When Needed with FABA

Many people have been convinced by large corporations that we must practice healthcare a certain way, such as the traditional model of buying expensive insurance with high deductibles. Read More »

Naturopath Guides Clients Toward Health and Vitality

Jennifer Trejo of Abundant Life Wellness Center was heading on a path that most people would consider the American dream; after earning a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Dallas, she held a good job in the corporate world, was happily married and had just given birth to her first child, a daughter. Read More »

Secure Shredding at No Cost

Resource One hosts several free document shredding events throughout the year to watch as documents containing sensitive and personal information are safely destroyed. Read More »

Don’t Neglect the Thyroid

Our thyroid, a butterfly-shaped gland in the front of the neck, produces hormones that control the speed of metabolism. Read More »

Natural Awakenings Dallas - November 2019

Read the November issue of Natural Awakenings Dallas Read More »

New Website Makes Access Easier

Natural Awakenings has unveiled a brand-new, comprehensive online hub for all things green, healthy and sustainable in the North Texas area. Read More »

Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

According to a new study, about one-third of edible produce remains unharvested in the fields, where it rots and gets plowed under. Read More »

Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Add character to your home and practice sustainability by repurposing, upcycling or restoring old antique furniture items in an eco-friendly way. Read More »

Click and Sweat: Virtual Workouts Change the Game

Between health and workout apps, online classes and electronic devices calculating distance and monitoring bodily functions, virtual fitness offers many personal exercise experiences. Read More »

Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Older people with dementia have responded to simple dance movement lessons with visible humor and imagination and reported a higher quality of life after six sessions. Read More »

Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Switching to organics has quick payoffs, reducing agrochemicals in the body by 94 percent within a month. Read More »

Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

A nonprofit has launched Moms Across America Gold Standard, a multi-tiered verification program for food, beverages and supplements that creates a simple, trustworthy resource for consumers. Read More »

Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

A study claims that if the global health care sector were a country, it would be the fifth-largest greenhouse gas emitter on the planet. Read More »

Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A

Researchers found that people with diets rich in vitamin A had a significantly reduced risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) skin cancer. Read More »

Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

In Phoenix, one of the hottest and fastest-warming cities in the U.S. with heat waves and triple-digit days, work and play are shifting into the cooler hours at dawn and dusk. Read More »

Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

California has enacted a ban on fur trapping for animal pelts, making it the first state to outlaw a centuries-old livelihood. Read More »

Kenneth Davis on Learning From the Last Global Plague

In his book, More Deadly than War: The Hidden History of the Spanish Flu and the First World War, Kenneth Davis describes the epidemic that killed millions and warns of a potential relapse. Read More »

Kids With Gratitude: Making Thankfulness Second Nature

Research shows kids that are grateful are happier, more studious, and less depressed, materialistic and prone to violence. Here are 3 ways to teach and instill gratefulness in children. Read More »

Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

KitKat chocolate bars from Nestlé's Japan confectionery branch will soon be wrapped in paper instead of plastic, with instructions for how to fashion it into the iconic origami crane. Read More »

License to Plant: Gun Control in India Goes Green

In a northern India district, regulators require that applicants for gun licenses, in addition to normal background checks, must plant 10 trees and submit selfies as photographic evidence. Read More »

Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming

As methane concentrations increase in the atmosphere, evidence points to shale oil and gas as the probable source, but the EPA has taken steps to stop regulating it. Read More »

Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver

Drinking sugar-sweetened drinks can increase the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) by 40 percent. Read More »

Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Sea ice along northern Alaska disappeared far earlier than normal this spring, alarming coastal residents that rely on wildlife and fish. Read More »

Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Study finds that drinking three or more servings of caffeinated beverages a day raises the odds of a headache that day or the next. Read More »

Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

As the Endangered Species Act is being weaken, critics fear more oil and gas drilling will be allowed on land that is currently habitat-protected, impacting the climate crisis. Read More »

Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

From mountain peaks to base lodges, discover how many alpine ski resorts are working to reduce the environmental impact of their operations. Read More »

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

A hibiscus flower extract selectively kills off triple-negative breast cancer cells, one of the most difficult to treat types. Read More »

The Happy Thyroid: Seven Ways to Keep It Humming

Expert recommendations for simple and effective natural, holistic strategies that can optimize thyroid function and avoid potential health setbacks. Read More »

Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Patients suffering from chronic-pain find that acupuncture treatments were significantly better than drugs at helping them sleep. Read More »

Urban Chickens: Coming Home to Roost

How backyard chickens make fascinating, low-maintenance pets, with fresh, organic eggs produced close to home being just one of the benefits. Read More »

Zenful Eating: Mindful Meals in Quiet Gratitude

How to cook more mindfully, enjoy meals more fully and eat in better balance, plus healthy recipes for Buddha Bowls and Hearty Moroccan Soup. Read More »

Are we thankful yet, or do we need another tornado?

As we finally enter into what promises to be a very brief North Texas fall and look forward to the holiday season, we have a lot to be thankful for. Read More »