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ur May issue, with the theme of Women’s Wellness, arrives with spring in the air and the feature story, “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-


Care for All Stages of Life” by Marlaina Donato. Health is something oſten taken for granted, especially by women, so check out the feature story for some amaz- ing ideas on the importance of me-time. Our women’s health issue also spotlights a timely


and critical development in “Toxic Legacy: Breast Implant Warriors Unite”. Writer Linda Sechrist dem- onstrates the power of many voices when they speak as one to demand answers and federal action. With record numbers of women and teenagers—400,000 each year—undergoing implant surgery, the health


risks are becoming too well documented to ignore. Both women and men will be encouraged by Randy Kambic’s interview with “Peter


Sagal on Running Toward Mindfulness”. Te popular National Public Radio host talks about healing a wounded psyche by unplugging and embracing the natural world—and you don’t have to run a marathon to do it. We all know how smart it is to eat a plant-based diet, but did you know how smart


plants are? People have been talking to plants for years, but did you know they talk to each other? April Tompson’s “Plants Talk: Discover Teir Secret Language” is a fascinat- ing look at how they communicate to defend themselves and assist their neighbors in the most extraordinary ways. Tere’s plenty more for readers to enjoy this month, including a much-needed


primer on CBD oils for pet owners. And last but certainly not least, make sure to read our local Spotlight about Dr.


Gumman, founder of Oklahoma City’s Harmony Healing Center. His company Harmony Nutraceuticals is releasing new herbal product lines combining Eastern wisdom with Western science to help ensure healthy living. May is a month of renewal and an ideal time to celebrate the brave, bold and fear-


less woman! Wishing you a month filled with beauty, courage and inspiration,


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