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Natural Awakenings Fairfield & Southern Litchfield Counties

May 2020

Exercise to Boost Sperm Quality

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

A new Harvard study of young sperm donors reports that men that exercise more have better sperm quality.

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Consume Date Vinegar to Boost Heart Health and Reduce Inflammation

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Consuming vinegar made from date pulp and pits can significantly improve total cholesterol, LDL, triglyceride and HDL levels, as well as several biomarkers of inflammation.

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Tuck Kids In Early to Reduce Depression and Cognitive Issues

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Fewer than seven hours of sleep for a child is linked to anxiety, depression, impulsiveness and cognitive difficulties and also impacts a child’s brain structure.

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Take Quercetin to Reduce Blood Pressure

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Supplementation with quercetin can significantly reduce both diastolic and systolic blood pressure as well as improve HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.

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Eat Less Sulfur Amino Acids to Reduce Heart Disease Risk

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

A plant-based diet low in such sulfur amino acid foods as meat, dairy, nuts and soy may be key to lowering the risk of heart disease.

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Watch Out: Rapid Weather Changes Boost Flu Risk

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Rapid weather swings as a result of climate change raise the risk of flu virus infections and epidemics, reports a study.

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Passing Gas: Seaweed Lowers Cows’ Methane Emissions

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

If Australia can grow enough of the puffy, pink Asparagopsis taxiformis seaweed for every cow in the country, they could cut greenhouse gas emissions by 10 percent.

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Charging Ahead: New Batteries From Fruit Waste

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Biowaste from durian fruit and jackfruit scraps is a possible candidate to create next generation, high-performance, yet low-cost supercapacitors for energy storage devices.

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Buzz Off: Bee Swarms Form Giant Brains

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

New research suggests that individual members of a bee swarm behave like neurons in a human brain.

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Life Perseveres: New Bird Species Found on Remote Island

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

Five new songbird species and five new subspecies have been found on a single small island near Sulawesi, Indonesia.

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Jolly Good: King of Bhutan Requests Selfless Gift

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

For his 40th birthday, the King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, asked his people to either plant a tree, adopt a stray animal or clean up their neighborhood in his honor.

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Financial Fix: Great Britain Coal Use Falls With Carbon Tax

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

A tax on carbon dioxide emissions in Great Britain has led to the proportion of electricity generated from coal falling from 40 percent to 3 percent over six years.

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Wild Things: Wildness a Big Factor in Urban Parks

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM

A study finds that wildness in urban areas is profoundly important for human well-being, impacting both physical and mental health.

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Healing the Immune System: Autoimmune Breakthroughs Offer New Hope

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By April Thompson

How diet and lifestyle can play a role in autoimmune conditions and other disease treatments and prevention tips, giving patients new avenues for taking charge of their health.

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Soul Nourishment: The Kitchen As Sacred Space

Apr 30, 2020 09:30AM ● By Marlaina Donato

Designating the kitchen as a practical sanctuary is conducive to maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Honor the sacredness of food by making these healthy recipes at home.

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Coronavirus Pet Safety: Facts and Tips for Dog and Cat Owners

Apr 16, 2020 03:45PM ● By Shawn Messonnier

Veterinary advice on what pet owners need to know when it comes to COVID-19 and their dogs and cats.

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