Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth October 2021

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A Different Kind of Cowboys Touchdown

Legends at AT&T Stadium and the Paul Quinn College WE Over Me Farm have partnered to produce Plant-Based Touchdown, a new culinary campaign inspiring Dallas Cowboy fans to incorporate more plants into their diet to counter diabetes and heart disease, hypertension and other chronic illnesses. Read More »

Texas Master Naturalist Annual Meeting

The 22nd Texas Master Naturalist Program annual meeting will take place from October 21 through 24 at the Dallas/Fort Worth Airport Marriott, in Irving. Read More »

Chefs and Farmers Celebration

The 10th annual Chefs For Farmers event will show off the talents of the best Dallas chefs and food artisans while celebrating the farmers that make great food possible from 2 to 6 p.m., November 7, at Dallas Heritage Village. Read More »

Climate Change Increases Risk of Skin Disease

Parts of the world are drying up while others are experiencing sea level rise and flooding. Read More »

Parker University Opens Renovated South Building

The Parker University campus in Dallas was hit by a large tornado that destroyed half of its buildings in October 2019. Read More »

Count It All Joy

While our feature article this month, “Less Stuff, More Joy,” is about the pleasures of a simpler lifestyle, it also got me thinking about the word joy, and how expansive and pervasive it is, yet how elusive actual joy can be. Read More »

Water Scarcity in North Texas

North Texas’ water woes are well documented; from the “Red River Smackdown” war between Texas and Oklahoma over water rights in the Red River basin to our perennial lawn watering drought-time bans and twice weekly schedules. Read More »

City of Dallas Water Utilities

North Central Texas is home to approximately 7.5 million people; the city of Dallas Water Utilities (DWU) provides safe drinking water to approximately 2.5 million of those people in Dallas and 23 surrounding cities. Read More »

Tarrant Strategies for Future Water Scarcity Issues

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) mission is to deliver a reliable, resilient supply of water to the public at the lowest cost and highest quality possible. Read More »

Improving Water Delivery with Lower Environmental Stress

The North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD) has been providing wholesale water services to communities in North Texas since 1956 with the vision of "Regional Service through Unity: meeting our region’s needs today and tomorrow." Read More »

Taking Breast Cancer Prevention and Detection into Your Own Hands

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Learn the symptoms of breast cancer. Listen to your body. Advocate for your health when you have a concern. Read More »

North Texas Fall Gardening Tips

Fall is spring’s second chance to begin again, and many parts of the garden will need special attention to get them back to where they were last year. Read More »

Preserving the Harvest Fermenting and Pickling for Gut Health

One of the latest food trends is eating fermented and pickled foods. Read More »

Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

A study finds that infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar. Read More »

Buy Nothing: Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less

With the aim of reducing waste through local sharing, Buy Nothing provides a Facebook-based platform to freely give, ask, borrow and lend items. Read More »

Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more. Read More »

Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers

Researchers have discovered that barberry extract can help lower fasting blood sugar and HbA1c levels, Type 2 diabetes markers. Read More »

Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

Green tea contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers. Read More »

Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

A new study demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. Read More »

Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. Read More »

Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

Fall fruits such as apples, figs, pomegranates and pears boast many healthful properties. Flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Read More »

Food Waste Complicates Effort to Slow Climate Change

A report suggests that food waste should be viewed not only in relation to world hunger, but also in the context of climate change, as food production consumes vast amounts of resources. Read More »

Forever Chemicals Banned in Maine

In lieu of federal regulation, the state of Maine has enacted a wide-ranging ban on the use of all perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), nicknamed “forever chemicals”, by 2030. Read More »

Global Industry Turns to Solar Energy

Production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020, with experts estimating a rise in solar power plants around the world. Read More »

Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams. Read More »

Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

How to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles. Read More »

Living Lighter Checklist: Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living

Ideas for adopting minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter; ecological simplicity—prioritizing sustainability; and conscious simplicity—driven by personal and spiritual values. Read More »

Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff searched the world to learn how to be a better parent and shares her findings in a new book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Read More »

Oceans are Key to Controlling Climate

A recent report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. Read More »

Pear and Lentil Salad

The recipe combines a mix of fresh greens with nuts, seeds, lentils and sliced pears to make a delicious fall salad. Read More »

Pear Barley Salad

Barley and fresh pears combine with chick peas and walnuts in this hearty, healthy salad recipe. Read More »

Return Native Lands to Protect Nature

Land is being transferred to or co-managed by Indigenous tribes, repatriating culturally and ecologically important resources with the former occupants and local communities. Read More »

Skip Southern Food to Avoid a Heart Attack

The fried foods, added fats, eggs, organ meats, processed meats and sugar-sweetened drinks of a Southern-style diet can have dire consequences for people’s hearts. Read More »

Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis. Read More »

The Quiet Power of Intuition

Having strong intuition can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Adopting these simple habits and activities can help us to foster our intuitive inner voices. Read More »

Using Enzymes to Recycle Plastic

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found. Read More »

Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed. Read More »

Water Scarcity Solutions

Nine practical solutions for combatting water scarcity. Read More »

Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing. Read More »

Climate Change Expert Bina Venkataraman to Speak at Summit

While serving as senior advisor for climate change innovation during the Obama administration, journalist, author and science policy expert Bina Venkataraman had the opportunity to help communities and businesses forge partnerships to address environmental justice and climate change policies. Read More »