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22 healthbriefs 26 globalbriefs


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30 community spotlight


32 readersnapshot 35 therapyspotlight 36 businessspotlight 38 healthykids 44 wisewords


28 50 healingways 54 inspiration


56 consciouseating 61 calendar 73 classifieds


75 resourceguide advertising & submissions


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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.


18 CELEBRATE EARTH DAY 2014


Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet


20 EARTH CARE FOR EVERYDAY Interfaith Devotion to


Environmental Viability by Lisa Marlene


38 BACKYARD BIRDS AND BUTTERFLIES Native Habitats Draw Critters


and Delight Kids by Avery Mack


40 LIVE GREEN, SAVE BIG Five Eco-Friendly Life Decisions


that Can Actually Save Money by Crissy Trask


46 HOW TO SCULPT AND CONTOUR THE BODY Local Experts Offer Tips for


a Beautiful Lifetime Shape by Linda Sechrist


50 GOOD RIDDANCE TO BAD VIBES Escaping Electromagnetic


Exposure by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos


52 HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your


Home Naturally Clean by Lane Vail


58 QI WHIZ Qigong Steps Up


Vitality and Serenity by Meredith Montgomery


60 POOCH PROTOCOL Good Manners Make


a Dog Welcome by Sandra Murphy


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