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6 kudos 7 eventspotlights


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11 healthbriefs 12 globalbriefs 14 consciouseating 15 culinarycreations 20 wisewords 21 healingways 22 healthykids 23 inspiration


24 naturalpet 26 calendar 29 naturaldirectory


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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.


13 THE WONDERFUL, HEALING POWER


OF GARDENING by Jodi Phillips


14 THUMBS-UP ON FATS Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig


16 FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities by Kathleen Barnes


20 DR. JOSEPH MERCOLA on Simple Steps To Well-Being by Judith Fertig


21 HOLISTIC EYE CARE Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist


22 SILENCING CYBERBULLIES


How to Defuse Bad Actors by April Thompson


23 REFRAMING YOUR LIFE STORY


Create Your Own Hero’s Journey by Kim Schneiderman


24 NATURAL REMEDIES FOR ITCHY PETS Gentle Ways to


Calm Allergies by Sandra Murphy


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