contents 12 healthbriefs
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14 globalbriefs 17 wisewords 18 healthykids 20 naturalpet 25 inspiration
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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.
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POSTURES Sun Salutation by Gatlianne
16 ESSENTIALS
Healing Oils of the Bible Part 4 - Onycha, Galbanum and Sandalwood (Aloes)
by Linda Hileman BS, CCA
17 CHOOSING FORKS OVER KNIVES
28 fitbody
Doctors Advocate a Plant-Based Diet
30 greenliving
by Linda Sechrist
34 consciouseating
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18 PREPARING KIDS FOR TOMORROW’S JOBS U.S. Companies Pair Scientists with Schools by April Thompson
22 CHANGING THE WAY AMERICA EATS Nourishing the Shift to Farm-Fresh Foods
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by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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26 COOLING CHRONIC INFLAMMATION Dietary Solutions Counter Disease
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by Linda Sechrist
28 STEP INTO FITNESS
Dance Your Way to a Beautifully Strong and Flexible Body by Sandra Murphy
30 UNCONVENTIONAL GARDENS No Space? No Problem.
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by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko
34 EATING WELL ON A BUDGET by Judith Fertig
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