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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
16 SOIL SISTERS
Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist
22 ZEN GOLF
Master the Mind to Master the Game by Aimee Hughes
24 REAL NEWS
THAT MATTERS
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Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist
26 LIZA HUBER ON
HEALTHY MEALS AND HAPPY KIDS
Start with Homemade, Organic Baby Food by Gerry Strauss
28 MOM’S KITCHEN
COUNTER COOKING SCHOOL
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Kids That Learn to Cook Grow Up Eating Healthier by Jen Haugen
29 SUPPLEMENTS FOR
CHILDREN ARE GOOD NUTRITION INSURANCE
by Alina Olteanu
30 MAKE TIME
FOR DOWNTIME
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Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson
32 COOL CHOW Icy Treats for Hot Summer Days by Sandra Murphy
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