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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.


21 CREATING A NEW


RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD: The Wild Food + Herb Market by Megan Cutter


37 CULTIVATING QI & HIGHER SPIRITUAL TEACHINGS


An Interview with Qigong Practitioner Jeff Primack


38 THE IMPORTANCE OF HYDRATING THE BODY –


A TESTIMONIAL by Linda Rogers-Brown


39 RECLAIM YOUR


PERSONAL POWER by Megan Cutter


40 URBAN GARDENING TAKES ROOT


Feeding Ourselves Well by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist


44 THE BETTER BRAIN DIET


Eat Right To Stay Sharp by Lisa Marshall


46 RECYCLING EVERYDAY REFUSE


What Happens after the


Blue Bin is Emptied by Avery Mack


48 HOW TRIGLYCERIDES TAKE A TOLL


Beyond Cholesterol by James Occhiogrosso


50 SIX POWERHOUSE FOODS FOR KIDS


With Palate-Pleasing Tips by Susan Enfield Esrey


52 HOLISTIC IS BEST


Natural Care for a Sick Pet by Dr. Shawn Messonnier


54 LYME DISEASE—


ARE YOU AT RISK? by Katina I. Makris, CCH, CIH


55 THE HEALING POWER


OF SILENCE by Robert Rabbin


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