CONTENTS Your Red Carpet Moment! Publisher Gary G. Burns publisher@healthfitness.us Editor-in-Chief Dr. Donna Schwontkowski Staff Photographer Susan Lowry shespiesphoto@yahoo.com Contributing Writers Dr. Brett Gottlieb, D.C. Saralyn Bregman, PhD. Grandmaster Clint Robinson ADVERTISING EXECUTIVES Bob Adams: (916) 428-3787 Chris Jones: (916) 549-8076 healthandfitnessads@gmail.com The opinions and views of Health & Fitness Magazine belong solely to the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official position of this publication. The appearance of advertising in this publication, including inserts or supplements, does not constitute endorsement. All items in Health & Fitness Magazine are protected under copyright to ensure the protection of its contributors. Unsolicited manuscripts will not be returned without SASE. Letters are welcomed. Health & Fitness Magazine reserves the right to edit all letters for grammar, spelling, length, libelous content, and other $#&%^! Subscriptions for Health & Fitness Magazine can be obtained by sending a check for $20 to the address above.
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Health-Wellness & Nutrition Gluten Free on a Budget The Missing Link To Living a Pain Free Life Healthy How Do Your Shoes Fit? Creating Healthy Relationships
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Nano Technology: The Next GMO-Type of Battle in Beauty Products? The Ultimate Fat Burning Diet! 5 Quick and Easy Stress Relievers
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leep…Does Your S Body Good!
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RELATIONSHIPS Want to Get Closer to Your Partner?
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SPORTS & FITNESS Carpe Diem! Free Yourself
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Don’t’ Let a Flat Tire “Deflate” Your Ride!
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Your Red Carpet Moment!
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Just Stretching Along
SLEEPLESS IN SACRAMENTO Sleep...Does Your Body Good! Sleep Tips: 7 Steps to Better Sleep Coping With Excessive Sleepiness
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KIDS HEALTH & WELLNESS Reshape Our Youth
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Benefits of Bouncing in Bounce Houses for Kids
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Sacramento 5th Graders Become Experts on Presidents & Presidents’ Pets, Part 2 The Ten Most Common Poisons Among Kids, Part 2 How to Talk to Your Children About Disasters How to Ensure the Safety of the Kids Using Bouncy Castles Can Children Get Appendicitis? Top 5 Things to Teach Your Teen About Driving
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PETS How to Choose the Right Pet Ramps Or Stairs The Effects Of Separation Anxiety On Your Family Pet
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Monthly Columns Spa & Massage Directory 2 editor’s Notes 7 Viewpoint Inspired 17 ASTROLOGY 20 Sports Schedules 28-30 april/may 2O13 5
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