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18 healthbriefs 22 globalbriefs 25 ecotip 26 businessspotlight


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30 healthykids 32 wisewords 33 readerspotlight 34 healingways 41 inspiration 50 diningeguide 57 calendar 62 classifieds 67 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.


30 SWEET SLUMBER Co-Sleeping in the Family Bed by Mark Sisson


32 HUMANITY’S ETERNAL QUEST Eckhart Tolle on the Kingdom


of Heaven Within by Eric Nelson


34 ‘TIS THE SEASON TO BE WISE A Prime Time to Rejuvenate


and Birth Creativity by Lane Vail


36 NEAR-DEATH EXPERIENCES


Proof of Life after Death by Linda Sechrist


41 BE HAPPY RIGHT NOW The Top Five Regrets of the Dying by Bronnie Ware


42 THE ULTIMATE LOCAL GIFT GUIDE


Create a Holiday Spirit


with Ripple Effects by Linda Sechrist


46 PEACE ON OUR PLATES Mindful Eating for a


More Peaceful World by Judith Fertig


52 TOO MUCH TOGETHERNESS?


Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry by Sarah Todd


54 GREEN MERRY MAKING


Retro-Fresh Family Traditions by Claire O’Neil


56 PET FIRST-AID KITS All-Natural Home Health Care by Sandra Murphy


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