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ur special issue focusing on Men’s Wellness offers a wealth of helpful suggestions for both men, and the women who love them. Dr. Mehmet Oz leads off with his favorite natural wellness advice in “What Works: Dr. Oz’ 25 Greatest Men’s Health Tips.” Why not challenge yourself to try a few and see what happens? I’ve asked my husband to select five he would like to try as a starting point. It’s part of my loving campaign to slowly bring him into a healthier lifestyle. Recently I was glad to coax him into drinking more water and cut down on his red meat habit. I’m not sure, but I think he might actually enjoy my veggie shakes! With warm weather finally here, my thoughts


Debra Tucker


turn to outdoor activities that will have me enjoying the fresh air and soaking up some much needed vitamin D. Christine Showler’s article, “Kayaking for Health” is sure to inspire more of us to jump into the experience with both feet. Be sure to check out Hudson County’s local kayaking directory on page 19. A kayak outing could launch a surprise float down the Hudson River with your favorite guy followed by a Father’s Day picnic. Sshhh… that’s what I’m planning for my husband. Maybe we’ll see you there.


Other family adventures could include bike riding, rollerblading or even a local 5K charity event. Why not start a new Father’s Day tradition? Start by preparing a healthy breakfast with a twist, such as a fruit smoothie with flax seed oil, steel cut oats with cholesterol-lowering cinnamon, or a veggie omelet made with egg whites. Then take off for fun. Show your love by sharing the gift of health.


As always, we thank you for choosing to include Natural Awakenings of Hudson County as part of your day.


Know that your emails and feedback are an ongoing pleasure to receive, every time one shows up in my inbox. Please keep them coming and also tell me about your own personal journey to wellness. I would like to include some of these stories in future issues because we can all learn good things from one another. Sometimes just a small idea can inspire a great change in another.


In health and happiness,


Debra Tucker, Publisher Never Glossy. Always Green.


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