Skip to main content

Natural Awakenings Milwaukee Magazine

November 2019

Take Hibiscus to Fight Breast Cancer

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Say No to the Third Cup of Joe to Avoid Migraines

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Eat Organic to Shed Insecticides

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Dance to Improve Quality of Life With Dementia

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Try Acupuncture for Pain-Free Sleep

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Help Avoid Skin Cancer With Vitamin A

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Pass Up Sugary Drinks for a Strong Liver

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Golden Rules: Moms Launch Eco-Friendly Certification

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
License to Plant: Gun Control in India Goes Green

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Jaws of Life: California Bans Fur Trapping

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Methane Matters: Fracking Linked to Global Warming

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Species Setback: EPA Weakens Protective Regulations

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Kool-Kats: Candy Wrappers Reimagined as Origami

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Polar Alert: Alaskan Sea Ice Melting Faster

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Healing Hazard: Health Care Sector Impacts Climate

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Hot Habits: Phoenix Shifts to a Cooler Night Mode

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Abandoned Crops: Economics Drive Farm Food Losses

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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 »
Sustainable Skiing: Eco-Practices Grow on Winter Slopes

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »
Chasing ZZZZZs: How to Put Insomnia to Rest

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

Natural, holistic approaches such as acupuncture, massage, diet, exercise, cognitive behavioral therapy, meditation and CBD can help to foster quality sleep without undesirable side effects.

Read More »
Antiques Rising: Discovering the Green in ‘Brown’ Furniture

Oct 31, 2019 08:30AM

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

Read More »

Natural Awakenings Milwaukee - December 2024

Read the Free Digital Magazine Now!

Read Past Issues
2024 Local Gift Guide
Upcoming Events Near You