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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.


6 newsbriefs 16 healthbriefs


20 community spotlight


20 globalbriefs 22 consciouseating 24 farmersmarkets 26 healthykids


34 productand servicesshowcase


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36 naturalpet 41 wisewords


43 women’s empowerment


46 calendars


50 community resourceguide


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www.na-sd.com natural awakenings 18 THERMOGRAPHY:


A Gentle Ounce of Prevention by Linda Sechrist


20 IN THE BUSINESS OF EXCOVERIES


Judith Balian Facilitates the Wondrous Process of Creativity by Linda Sechrist


22 FOODS FOR


AGELESS BEAUTY Nourishing Skin from Inside and Out by Renée Loux


25 NEWCOMERS SAN DIEGO


Forging Community Connections by Linda Sechrist


26 BABY ON BOARD


Preparing for Pregnancy & Motherhood by Jessica Iclisoy


28 WHERE’S MY LIBIDO? by Linda Sechrist


30 SUSTAINABLE BEAUTY Pamper Yourself—and the Planet— with an Eco-Friendly Routine by Sally Farhat Kassab


32 PLAN YOUR SUMMER VACATION NOW by Lee Walker


36 ALZHEIMER’S ALTERNATIVES Natural Therapies Can Help by Dr. Shawn Messonnier


41 BIRTHING A NEW WORLD Jean Houston Explores the Power of the Feminine by Linda Sechrist


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