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8 newsbriefs 12 healthbriefs 14 fi tbody 16 wisewords 26 healthykids


28 conscious eating


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32 healingways 35 calendar


44 natural directory


46 classifi eds advertising & submissions


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14 RELAX AND UNWIND Restorative Yoga Poses


Foster Healing by Meredith Montgomery


16 POLITICAL WISDOM


A Buddhist Approach by Peter Carlson


18 MUSIC AS MEDICINE Music Soothes, Energizes


and Heals Us by Kathleen Barnes


20 RAISING A


MUSIC LOVER Kids Thrive to Rhythms


of Head and Heart by Randy Kambic


22 PEACE WITHIN Michael DeMaria Shares His Sound Healing Journey by Allison Gorman


26 BACK IN SCHOOL Disease Prevention and a Strong Immune System by Joseph Cannizzaro, MD


28 VEGAN LUNCHBOX Plant-Based Choices


Provide Midday Boost by Judith Fertig


32 ANIMAL


COMPANIONS Pet Therapy Offers Many Benefi ts by Gisele Marasca-Vargas


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