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8 newsbriefs


18 healthbriefs 24 globalbriefs


28 community spotlight


30 readersnapshot 34 consciouseating 42 inspiration 45 businessspotlight


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46 therapyspotlight 48 naturalpet 50 wisewords 52 fitbody 54 calendar 65 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.


26 LABEL LITERACY Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods by Elisa Bosley


32 CATALYST FOR CHANGE Natural Awakenings


Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman


34 WHOLE FOOD


Greater than the Sum of its Parts by Margie King


36 BUILD YOUR OWN


to the Next Level by Kathleen Barnes


40 SHIFTING THE FOCUS OF HEALTH CARE


Local Health Practitioners Offer Multiple Perspectives to Help


Achieve Optimal Wellness by Linda Sechrist


42 SOUL-FULL GOALS Feeling Our Way to Happiness by Susie Ruth


48 LONG-LIVED PETS Anti-Aging Care Aids Youthful Vigor by Dr. Shawn Messonnier


50 MONEY MYTHS Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist


52 FITNESS à la CARTE The Latest, Hottest Trends by Christine MacDonald


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WELLNESS DREAM TEAM 36 Take Your Health


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