Natural Awakenings - June 2012 Read the June 2012 edition of Natural Awakenings. Born to Explore Novelty feels good—and is good for us—yet we often stick with what we know. Try these practical ways to build up “venture aptitude” and really start living. Read More » Bridging Generational Divides: A Conversation with John and Ocean Robbins The father-and-son team’s latest collaboration is leading Intergenerational Healing workshops that value each generation’s contributions and help build heart-filled communities. Read More » Around the Campfire: The Rugged Outdoors Requires Gentle Manners Today, the American wilderness we love to explore often suffers from human visitation. These simple trekking/camping guidelines help us tread more softly to preserve nature’s wonders. Read More » Hormone Help for Guys: Natural Ways to Boost Vitality Men experience a middle-age change of life, too—low testosterone levels can affect health and well-being. Restorative, natural therapies offer rewarding benefits. Read More » Do You Parkour?: Using the World as a Fitness Playground Vaulting in popularity, this acrobatic freerunning is spiked with somersaulting, jumping and climbing and even running up and over walls. Read More » Build Muscles to Beat Diabetes: A Reason to Bulk Up In addition to fighting frailty associated with aging, increasing lean muscle mass protects against diabetes and insulin resistance. Read More » Eggs’ Sunny Upside: One of Nature's Most Perfect Foods Recent studies support the view that eggs are one of nature’s most perfect foods. Read More » Where’s Poppa?: Dads’ Roles Changing with the Times Pew research indicates that more than one in four fathers of children 18 or younger are living apart from their children. Read More » Concerned Citizens: Public Demands GMO Food Labeling A campaign by this national coalition has united 1 million Americans to demand mandatory labeling of genetically engineered (GE) or modified organism (GMO) foods. Read More » Auto Immune: Toxicity Report on New Car Interiors There is more to green vehicles than fuel economy. A consumer watchdog group offers a toxicity report on new car interiors. Read More » Here Comes... the Bride, the Groom and the Dog: Saying ‘I Do’ with Your Dog Walking down the aisle with one’s beloved—and beloved pet—is a popular way to tie the knot. Read More » Red Meat Raises Diabetes Risk: Hot Dog and Bacon Lovers Beware Bad news for hot dog and bacon buffs—processed meats are the worst culprits. Read More » Social Service: Meetup Celebrates 10th Anniversary Formed in the aftermath of the 9//11 tragedy, this social network connects people around the globe. Read More » Control Midlife Blood Presure to Improve Heart Health: Reduce Your Risk for Heart Disease and Stroke Learn one of the most important steps to take to reduce the lifetime risk for heart disease and stroke. Read More » Spuds Lower Blood Pressure: Rethinking Potatoes in Our Diets Potatoes as health food? Yes, when cooked and served right. Read More » Juggling Bumps Up Brainpower: A Fun Way to Boost Your Intellect Can learning to juggle—a fun and easily mastered activity—help grow the brain? Researchers offer surprising news. Read More » Dads Booked as Heroes Fathers show up comparatively rarely in children’s books. Here's a list of books that depict dads as co-parents and primary caregivers. Read More » Bad Air: Smog Pollution Threatens National Parks Nearly one-third of all national parks exceed pollution safety levels. Read More » Sky Scrapers: ‘Living’ Buildings Might Inhale Urban Carbon Emissions Could new technology design “living” buildings with “lungs” that absorb carbon emissions and “skin” that controls interior temperatures? Read More » Dad's Golden Story Hour: Kids Listen with their Entire Being Fathers that regularly read to their children help foster imagination and share priceless bonds of hugs, laughter and love. Read More » Mow, Mow, Mow Your Lawn…: Or Mow Less, Sustainably Tired of logging laps around the lawn? Try these “green” tips to lighten the workload, pollute less and save money. Read More » On the Road Without Weight Gain: How to Eat Healthy, Away From Home Follow these tips from seasoned registered dietitians to feel fit, trim and happy while out and about for business or pleasure. Read More » Can Canned BPA: Think Twice Before Sipping From a Can Think twice before sipping soda or supping on soup that comes in a can—this endocrine disrupter may lurk in the lining. Read More » Healthy Escapes: Unplugged Getaways Rebalance Our Lives Ditch the cell phone and laptop—disconnecting from technology can help us regenerate, reconnect with ourselves and others and re-imagine our lives in a more satisfying context. Read More » In-Print