Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth March 2024 Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth March 2024 Issue. Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth March 2024 Issue. Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth March 2024 Read the Natural Awakenings Dallas-Fort Worth March 2024 Issue. Read More » Top North Texas-Friendly Herbs For those new to organic gardening, one of the easiest ways to get started is to grow a few favorite herbs. One of the reasons herbs are easy to grow is because their aromatic and medicinal Read More » BeBalanced Empowers Women As women in their 40s and 50s try to manage mood swings, weight gain, insomnia, low libido and other symptoms of mid-life hormonal changes, they are often prescribed synthetic Read More » EarthX Congress of Conferences Each year, EarthX convenes the Earth Expo. Because Fair Park is undergoing renovation, the Congress of Conferences has expanding to cover a wide range of environmental subjects Read More » North Texas Fitness Trends As we enter the spring season, it’s a great time to reflect on our health and overall wellness, and assess where are along our fitness goals. We may have set a New Year’s resolution Read More » Mindfulness in Nature Mindfulness is a way to stay present in the moment we are in, letting go of distracting thoughts and being open to our surroundings. It involves being aware of and paying attention Read More » Cultivating Sustainable Gardens The Texas Master Gardener Program, administered by the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, is taking the lead in transforming home gardening into a sustainable and eco-friendly Read More » Lavender is a Versatile Herb As well as being a beautifully scented perennial in the garden, lavender possesses beneficial qualities and has been used throughout history in medicine/homeopathy and cooking. Read More » Compost Makes Healthy Soil North Texas soil can be challenging. Some folks struggle with black clay soil, while others have sandy soil. For good plant nutrition, a diverse and rich soil life is vital Read More » Dallas Arboretum Tips and Classes Gardening is a favorite pastime that’s good for the soul and good for the environment. Studies have shown that gardening lowers blood pressure as we get exercise outdoors. Read More » Discovery Gardens Supports Local Pollinators The Rosine Smith Sammons Tropical Butterfly House manages more than seven acres of outdoor gardens to support the local ecosystem, including a wide variety of pollinators Read More » A Walk in the Woods The Friends of Sheri Capehart Nature Preserve (SCNP) 10 years and older will meet at 2 p.m., March 16, at the north end of the parking lot for Mindfulness Read More » Shamrockin’ Maxs Celebration The Dallas Mavs St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival 2024: A Shamrockin’ Celebration! Will celebrate the hometown professional basketball team on March 16, with Irish cheer Read More » Planning for Our Transportation Future The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Executive Board has approved contracts with two consultants to help transportation managers, board members and elected Read More » The Hardest-Working Beings on Earth Plants are critical to our well-being—a fact first demonstrated in creation. On day one, God created light, a necessity for plants to grow. Read More » Food Trends for 2024: What We’re Looking for at the Dinner Table Trends are shifting away from fad diets to more balanced eating, as people across generations are focused on living healthier well into their golden years. Read More » Jeffrey Smith: Preserving the Nature of Nature Jeffery Smith's aim is to protect the integrity of microbiomes that positively contribute to human health, regenerative agriculture and environmental conservation. Read More » Planting for the Planet: Seven Herbs to Grow, Eat and Heal Home growing not only provides fresh herbs for cooking needs, but also offers access to easy and affordable natural remedies that can soothe common ailments. Read More » Turmeric Eggs From the book: The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease Read More » Nourishing Herbal Infusion This herbal infusion contains essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C and E, potassium, calcium, zinc and iron. Read More » Soothing Support Tea This tea includes a class of herbs referred to in herbalism as nervines, which work to support and nourish the nervous system and relieve anxiety. Read More » Healthy Living as a Spiritual Discipline We are walking wonders of physiological orchestration, and this alone deserves our highest respect and commitment to our well-being. Read More » Emerging Trends in Fitness: The Latest From Workouts to Wearables Workout strategies and fitness equipment are continually evolving to meet changing consumer interests, incorporate scientific discoveries and take advantage of technological advancements. Read More » Ear Infections: Holistic Treatments for Kids The common ear infection is caused by a buildup of mucus in the middle ear and is accompanied by pain, fever, redness, swelling and possibly discharge. Read More » Healthy Plant-Based Diets Reduce Diabetes Risk The consumption of a healthy plant-based diet can reduce the risk of developing Type 2 diabetes by 24 percent as compared to those following an unhealthy plant-based diet. Read More » Championing Opioid-Free Pain Management The state of Minnesota has created a website to identify and promote evidence-based, non-opioid and non-pharmacological options that use complementary and integrative methods. Read More » Toxins and Colorectal Cancer Evaluating the relationship between environmental toxins and colorectal cancer (CRC), the second leading cause of cancer-related deaths worldwide. Read More » Complementary Treatments for Kids With Irritable Bowel Syndrome A paper published in the journal Nutrients evaluated studies regarding the effect of herbal remedies and spices in youngsters with this painful disorder. Read More » Storing Renewable Energy in Hot Rocks California-based Antora Energy is investigating ways to store energy inside insulated boxes of extremely hot rocks. Read More » Self-Pollinating Wildflowers Worry Scientists Flowering plants depend on the declining global insect population which includes pollinators such as bees, butterflies, moths, beetles and wasps. Read More » Adding Sails to Ships to Save Money and the Planet Maritime shipping industry leaders are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprint and save money including the addition of specialized sails to cargo ships. Read More » Mount Everest Is Melting While glaciers worldwide are melting, ice loss across the Himalayas has been especially rapid due to a rise in temperatures. Read More » Wind Energy Project Threatens Endangered Bird A renewable-energy project in the Brazilian state of Bahia is threatening the Lear’s Macaw which has been brought back from extinction in the past but is still considered endangered. Read More » Forest Stewardship Actions we can take in celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21 and every day to ensure the future of our woodlands. Read More » In-Print March 2024 Food and Nutrition Issue March 2024 Issue