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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.


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10 healthbriefs 12 globalbriefs 14 ecotip 18 healthykids 20 naturalinspiration 22 healingways 24 greenliving 26 consciouseating 28 inspiration 32 naturalpet 34 fitbody 36 calendar 41 resourceguide


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15 TRIGGER POINT RELEASE THERAPY THROUGH


ACUPUNCTURE by Jennifer Layne McDonaold


16 SUPERHERBS


Four Plants that Fight Off Disease by Kathleen Barnes


18 ACTION PLAN FOR PARENTS


Seven Signs of Food Sensitivities by Pamela Bond


20 FOREST BATHING


The Healing Power of a Walk in the Woods by Maggie Spliner


22 FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE


Taking the Whole Toolbox Approach by Kathleen Barnes


24 ECO-FRIENDLIER FLOORS Top Green Choices for What's Underfoot by Brita Belli


26 GMO TRUTHS AND CONSEQUENCES


Health and Safety are Question Marks by Melinda Hemmeigarn


28 THE ULTIMATE MINIMALIST Five Powerful Lessons


from Gandhi by Arvind Devalia


30 WASTE NOT, WANT NOT 10 Ways to Reduce Costly Food Waste by Amber Lanier Nagle


32 DOGGY LOST... AND FOUND AGAIN Microchips Provide Peace of Mind by Avery Mack


34 TWEET THOS FITNESS GOALS Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track by Tamara Grand


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