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18 healthbriefs 22 ecotips 24 globalbriefs


27 community spotlight


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34 healingways 41 spaspotlight 47 gardenspotlight 48 fruittrees 49 inspiration 55 calendar 66 classifieds 67 resourceguide


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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.


28 MEANINGFUL GIVING


Tips to Simplify the Season by Beth Davis


29 HOW TO START A NEW HOLIDAY GIFT GIVING


TRADITION by Linda Sechrist


26 MAKE YOURS A MINDFUL HOLIDAY


SEASON by by Madeline Ebelini


33 FIT & FUEL Coffee, Bicycles and Conversation by Beth Davis


36 DO GOOD, FEEL GOOD


The Helping – Health – Happiness Connection by Lisa Marshall


42 FUN PARTY FOODS


Easy, Flavorful and Festive by Renée Loux


50 THE PARENT PATH How Children Enrich


Our Spiritual Life by Steve Taylor


52 INTERSPECIES FRIENDSHIPS


Crossing Boundaries for Good by April Thompson


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