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10 globalbriefs 11 wisewords 12 inspiration 14 healthykids


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21 community spotlight


22 naturalpet 24 consciouseating 26 fitbody


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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.


12 ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL FREEDOM Dr. Judith Orloff Shows You How in Her New Book by Karen Adams


14 MINDFUL KIDS Inner Awareness Brings


Calm and Well-Being by Daniel Rechtschaffen


16 KEEPING KIDS HEALTHY IN 2011 Proper Immune


Function Is The Key by Heather Haynes


18 RELAX & RECHARGE


Therapeutic Home Recipes Rebalance and Renew Mind


and Body by Frances Lefkowitz


22 PURRING FOR PROTEIN Why Canned Food Is


Best For Cat Health by Gabriel Constans


24 HAPPINESS IS… CHOCOLATE Dark and Delicious,


it’s Blissfully Healthy by Gabriel Constans


26 SIERRA BENDER’S HOLISTIC BOOT CAMP Redefining Fitness to Empower


Women from the Inside Out by Kim Childs


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