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15 healthbriefs 17 ecotip 18 globalbriefs
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26 healthykids 41 spaspotlight 42 inspiration 43 therapyspotlight 44 wisewords 46 naturalpet 49 calendar 58 classifieds 59 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.
24 LEARNING TO PAY ATTENTION
NASA Technology May Offer a Solution to ADHD by Lee Walker
25 COTTON – SUMMER’S COOLEST FRIEND
Thoughtful Threads’ Natural-Fiber Clothing Helps Beat the Heat by Lisa Marlene
26 HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY!
Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids by Katie Kavulla
28 PLAY THE INNER GAME
Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun by Linda Sechrist
30 NATURAL SUMMER SKIN CARE
Protective Tips for Sunny Days by Kathleen Barnes
32 SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES
Sweet, Easy, Perfect by Claire O’Neil
36 OUTDOOR ENTERTAINING
Backyard & Picnic Party Foods by Renée Loux
42 THE ULTIMATE MINIMALIST Five Powerful Lessons
from Gandhi by Arvind Devalia
46 KEEPING PETS’ EARS HEALTHY Prevention Tips &
Treatment Options by Dr. Matthew J. Heller
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