8 eventspotlights


10 newsbriefs 14 healthbriefs 16 globalbriefs


18 community spotlight


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26 consciouseating 28 fitbody 30 wisewords 32 naturalpet 35 farmers’markets 36 calendars


40 community resourceguide


advertising & submissions


HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings or request a media kit, please contact us at 760-436-2343 or email Publisher@na-sd.com. Deadline for ads: the 15th of the month


EDITORIAL SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Editorial” to add Editorial. Deadline for editorial: the 5th of the month.


CALENDAR SUBMISSIONS Log on to www.na-sd.com and click on “Submit Calendar” to add Calendar Events and Community Resource Guide advertisements. Online Calendar listings are free. Deadline for calendar: the 10th of the month.


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