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4 Central Florida www.NACFL.com


12 PLASTIC-FREE JULY CHALLENGE Reduce &


Eliminate Toxins


13 THE SWEET TAPESTRY OF SUMMER


14 THE MICROBIOME


CONNECTION How Soil and Human Health Are Related


18 EAT THE RAINBOW Benefits of a Colorful Diet


22 TOO MUCH HISTAMINE Natural Solutions to an Excessive Allergic Response


24 INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT Safe Tips for Your Garden


DEPARTMENTS 9 news briefs


10 health briefs 11 global briefs 12 eco tip 13 inspiration 18 conscious eating


22 healing ways 24 green living 25 calendar 27 classifieds


28 resource guide


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