Natural Awakenings Milwaukee - March 2021 Read the March 2021 Issue Read the Natural Awakenings Milwaukee March 2021 Issue. Canine Obesity: When Doggies Need Diets How to determine the ideal weight for dogs and healthy ways to achieve weight loss through proper nutrition, including fresh organic raw food, diet and exercise. Read More » Caribbean Offshore Drilling Threatens Florida Beaches The Bahamas Petroleum Company has begun exploratory oil drilling 150 miles from South Florida despite warnings of the potential for severe or catastrophic impact if a spill occurs. Read More » Doctor in the Kitchen: Shamrock Chocolate Chip Cookies Ditch the artificial green food coloring this St Patrick’s Day and try this naturally green, healthy treat! Read More » Donna Fit 4 Life Offers Individualized and Affordable Fitness Training Services LaDonna Gladney, owner of Donna Fit 4 Life LLC, recently opened her personal training business and is welcoming new clients. Read More » Down to Earth: The Promise of Regenerative Organic Farming Regenerative organic farming holds great promise to rebuild soil, draw carbon from the atmosphere and ultimately grow healthier food. Read More » Eco Harmony Cultivates Environmentally Sustainable Landscaping Practices Beginning with one pickup truck and a wheelbarrow during the spring of 2010 has blossomed into Eco Harmony Landscape & Design, LLC, a sustainable, full-service, design and landscape company. Read More » Economical Carbon-Neutral Jet Fuel Researchers have developed a carbon-neutral way to produce jet fuel using carbon dioxide as a main ingredient. Read More » Getting Pregnant: Lifestyle Strategies to Boost Fertility Natural approaches such as healthier diets, supplements, detoxed living, herbs, acupuncture and other Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) tips for boosting fertility to achieve pregnancy. Read More » Green Smoothie Bowl This healthy green smoothie bowl recipe combines tender, mild shoots along with buckwheat sprouts for a little extra satiety. Read More » Guys and Infertility Studies show that for 40 percent of infertile couples, the problem lies in male sperm that is too sparse, slow, damaged or misshapen. Here are natural strategies to improve sperm quality. Read More » Hazardous Pollutants Found in Mount Everest Snow Manmade perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have been detected in snow at the top of Mount Everest, posing a risk for trekkers, climbers and residents that drink the water. Read More » Healing from Grief: Four Ways to Find Peace How to discover the light side of grief and identify and embrace the invitations that lay within its deep layers to find inner peace and healing. Read More » Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol: A Primer on the Latest Research The latest research on the proven health benefits of cannabidiol (CBD), the effects on anxiety and depression, how to get started, ways to administer and more. Read More » Honey Bees Have a Dirty Secret Although honey bees symbolize sustainability and are vital to farmers, they also have a distressing effect on the environment—destabilizing natural ecosystems by competing with native bees. Read More » Improve Children’s Brain Health with Better Nutrition A new study finds that six months of nutritional supplements can improve working memory and blood flow in children’s brains. Read More » Improve Mood, Energy and Sleep Through Virtual Hormone Balancing Workshop Dr. Sarah Axtell, a naturo-pathic doctor and founder of Lakeside Natural Medicine, will lead a virtual hormone balancing workshop from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on April 17. Read More » Indoor Edible Gardening: Grow Veggies, Sprouts and Microgreens Year-Round With a little light and creativity, anyone can grow edible plants indoors on a windowsill or kitchen countertop, making fresh herbs, sprouts and greens available year-round. Read More » Jeff Tkach on Regenerative Healthcare Rodale Institute Chief Impact Officer Jeff Tkach discusses a prevention-based approach to human and environmental health by unlocking the transformational power of regenerative healthcare. Read More » Letter from Publisher This special issue highlights the importance of the soil, plants, fungi and sustainable growing practices that hold promise for the future of our health—nutritionally and medicinally. Read More » Noodle Soup with Coconut, Sprouts and Shoots This warming, healthy soup with just the right amount of chili spice is simple to make and full of delicious, curry flavors. Read More » On a Roll: Foam Rollers Ease Pain and Workout Recovery Foam rolling targets trigger points or painful knots in muscles and is a valuable tool for reducing chronic pain and enhancing workout recovery. Read More » Optimizing Our Biological Clock Whether we are a morning person or an evening person is determined by our internal biological clock, called a circadian rhythm. Each individual’s energy peaks occur at different times. Read More » Plug and Pedal: The Benefits of Using Electric Bikes An Earth-friendly alternative for work commutes or pleasurable neighborhood spins is the e-bike, powered by pedaling and an electric motor. Read More » Saving Coral Reefs Worldwide The International Coral Reef Initiative has urged governments to take action to save the planet’s remaining coral reefs and their attendant fish populations. Read More » Sprouted Hummus This sprouted version of hummus is a tasty twist on the classic Middle Eastern recipe. Read More » The Benefits of Renewable Geothermal Energy Despite its enormous potential, geothermal energy supplied just 0.4 percent of U.S. electricity in 2019. Read More » The Healing Potential of Psychedelic Medicines: Promising Studies on Stress Disorder, Depression and Addiction Studies show that psychedelics such as psilocybin and MDMA can help heal trauma, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, addiction and other mental and behavioral conditions. Read More » Tree Climbing Classes Benefit Physical and Mental Health In response to public demand for the Beginning Tree Climbing two-day class, Treetop Explorer in Southeastern Wisconsin has expanded class offerings for this year. Read More » Try Ginger to Lower Diabetes Markers Ginger root can help to decrease levels of fasting blood sugar, total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol in Type 2 diabetes patients. Read More » Try Mindfulness to Improve Cardiovascular Health Mindfulness training can lower blood pressure and positively influence behavior that promotes cardiovascular health, report researchers. Read More » Use Colored LED Lights to Relax Taking note of businesses that use lighting to create a mood, researchers demonstrated that patient unease in imaging centers can be modified with the use of colored LED lights. Read More » Use Green Tea Extract and Curcumin to Ward Off Oral Cancer Two natural chemopreventive agents—green tea extract and curcumin—have been shown to significantly reduce oral potentially malignant disorders (OPMD) biomarkers. Read More » Virtual Reiki Sessions Transcend Time and Space Be Reiki, a Wisconsin-based reiki training and treatment center entering its 11th year of operation, continues to offer distant reiki treatments done in real time during the pandemic. Read More » In-Print, Community