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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.
7 CATALYST FOR CHANGE Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years by Sharon Bruckman
20 EVER-MORE-GREEN IN 2014
Easy Ways to Go Eco Right Now by Avery Mack
22 OUR OWN HEALTH PLAN
Building a Team that Has Our Back by Kathleen Barnes
26 BUILD YOUR OWN WELLNESS DREAM TEAM Take Your Health
to the Next Level by Lauressa Nelson
30 LABEL LITERACY Five Tips Help Kids Choose Healthy Foods by Elisa Bosley
32 WHOLE FOOD
Greater than the Sum of its Parts by Margie King
34 MONEY MYTHS Filmmaker Katie Teague Uncovers Our Misperceptions by Linda Sechrist
36 FITNESS à la CARTE The Latest, Hottest Trends by Christine MacDonald
38 SOUL-FULL GOALS Feeling Our Way to Happiness by Susie Ruth
40 LONG-LIVED PETS Anti-Aging Care Aids Youthful Vigor by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
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