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This issue marks the four-year anniversary of Natural
Awakenings magazine in the Phoenix area!
What an amazing journey it’s been, producing 48
monthly issues on topics like holistic health care, green
living, organic foods, nutrition, creative expression and
personal growth.
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Thanks to our loyal readers, valued advertisers and the
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many establishments that make the magazine available.
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Your incredible support and generosity enable us to
achieve our mission in sharing information that improves people’s quality of life
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What better way to celebrate than with this issue’s environmental theme, and
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