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s we awaken to our personal journey within, this is truly a time of rejuvenation. We celebrate our annual PUBLISHERS John & Trina Voell III Women’s Health issue with the energy of birth and renewal DESIGN & PRODUCTION John & Trina Voell III Martin Miron that springtime brings. Individuals that radiate beauty with Theresa Archer Randy Kambic a light shining inside usually find it in a deep place of joy SALES & MARKETING John & Trina Voell III and appreciation of life. ACCOUNTING Maria Santorini From childhood, we are taught to look outside ourselves for the answers we seek. I am so grateful to my mother for WEBSITE Digital Maestro encouraging me to trust my own instincts and allowing me SOCIAL MEDIA John Voell IV to make my own mistakes. I think it is the greatest gift I have been able to pass on to my own children. I love you Mom, for everything you are and everything you’re not! CONTACT US P.O. Box 2717, Ann Arbor, MI 48106 Women’s health is a vitally important, ever-changing topic, and trying to maintain 734-757-7929 a balanced life with the myriad demands of family and work is an art. Our May issue Publisher@HealthyLivingMichigan.com arrives with spring in the air and “Her Soul in Bloom: Self-Care for All Stages of Life,” a HealthyLivingMichigan.com facebook.com/NaturalAwakeningsAnnArbor blissful feature on the importance of me-time. We all need to rebalance our energies now https://www.youtube.com/channel/ and then. UCRIOgIjWHjdMaHeTDeKgARg Both women and men will be encouraged by Randy Kambic’s interview, “Peter Sagal on Running Toward Mindfulness.” The popular National Public Radio host talks about healing a wounded psyche by unplugging and embracing the natural world—and you NATIONAL TEAM CEO/FOUNDER Sharon Bruckman don’t have to run a marathon to do it. NATIONAL EDITOR Jan Hollingsworth Speaking of the natural world, what better time of year to get the little ones out of the MANAGING EDITOR Linda Sechrist house? In “Gardening for Kids: The Fun of Growing Their Own,” Ronica A. O’Hara shows NATIONAL ART DIRECTOR Stephen Blancett ART DIRECTOR Josh Pope us how this helps grow healthy, veggie-loving kids, as well. FINANCIAL MANAGER Yolanda Shebert Fruits and vegetables are also the focus of our Conscious Eating department in FRANCHISE SUPPORT MGR. Heather Gibbs “Vision Quest: Eat a Rainbow of Color for Healthy Eyes.” Two specific nutrients have been WEBSITE COORDINATOR Rachael Oppy NATIONAL ADVERTISING Kara Cave shown to reduce the risk and slow the progression of cataracts and macular degeneration—the two most common age- and diet-related causes of vision loss. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation We all know how smart it is to eat a plant-based diet, but did you know how smart 4933 Tamiami Trail N., Ste. 203 plants are? People have been talking to plants for years, but did you know they talk to Naples, FL 34103 Ph: 239-434-9392 • Fax: 239-434-9513 each other? Our piece “Plants Talk: Discover Their Secret Language” is a fascinating look NaturalAwakeningsMag.com at how they communicate to defend themselves and assist their neighbors in the most extraordinary ways. © 2019 by Natural Awakenings. All rights reserved. Although some parts of this publication may be Nurturing ourselves and the people around us is a natural expression of our love. reproduced and reprinted, we require that prior permission be obtained in writing. We’re pretty sure you can think of many women that have made an impact on your life Natural Awakenings is a free publication distributed and inspired you in some way to become a better person. Whether it was your mom, your locally and is supported by our advertisers. Please call to find a location near you or if you would like best friend or your aunt, they were important because they cared. copies placed at your business. We do not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements, nor are we responsible for the products and services advertised. Check with a healthcare professional regarding the appropriate use of any treatment.
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