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18 healthbriefs 24 globalbriefs 28 fitbody 30 consciouseating 31 therapyspotlight 34 inspiration


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38 healingways 46 naturalpet 48 calendar 58 classifieds 60 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.


16 HONORING EARTH DAY Go Green at Parks and Other Community Events


30 EATING ECOLOGY Daily Decisions Make a Difference by Judith Fertig


32 GOING GREEN


is On-Trend by Linda Sechrist


36 ENCOURAGING MODERN MIDWIFERY An Interview with


Ina May Gaskin by Linda Sechrist


40 FOCUSING ON FITNESS, NOT FADS


Symmetry Precision Fitness


Designs Safe, Effective Routines by Yvette Lyn


41 A NEW NATURE EXPERIENCE The Reopened Conservancy


Celebrates Sustainability by Lee Walker


42 PARK IT HERE Exploring America’s


National Treasures by S. Alison Chabonais


43 PROJECT 46


NATURECONNECT Coming Home by Coming Back


to Our Senses by Savannah Smith


44 HEALING THE


ECOSYSTEM WITHIN A Conversation with Bioneers


Co-Founder Nina Simons by Brita Belli


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IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA “Centsible” Sustainability


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