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32 wisewords 40 tropicaltrees 48 consciouseating 50 naturalpet 52 inspiration 55 calendar 67 resourceguide 70 classifi eds
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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers fi nd cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fi tness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
29 THE HEALING POWER OF A GARDEN by C. A. Human
31 A HEALER’S JOURNEY TO
TRANSFORMATIONAL MEDICINE
Dr. Michael Marcum
Embraces Whole-Being Health by Linda Sechrist
36 RELAX & RECHARGE
Therapeutic Home Recipes Rebalance and Renew Mind and Body by Frances Lefkowitz
41 !NSPIRATION 2011 – CELEBRATE YOUR
EMERGENCE A Conversation with
Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith by Linda Sechrist
47 MEDICINE THAT EMPOWERS YOU by Christiane Northrup, M.D.
48 HAPPINESS IS… CHOCOLATE Dark and Delicious,
it’s Blissfully Healthy by Gabriel Constans
52 MINDFUL KIDS Inner Awareness Brings Calm and Well-Being by Daniel Rechtschaffen
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