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    MIND THE GAP: Mindfulness as the practice of living in one piece

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    RECLAIM YOUR TIME THROUGH PRESENCE: 5 research-backed ways to do so

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    SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING: How teaching youth about emotional intelligence promotes happiness and success

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    POEMS BY JIM JOHNSTON: For Larry, Tracks and more

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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: Sturgeon Moon, That Morning In Athens and more

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    MINDFUL LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS: Empowering leaders to create positive change

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    HANAMI DREAMING: The start of spring in Japan

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    REFLECTIONS ON TODAY’S POLITICAL REALITIES: We can prevail over ignorance, lies and Trump

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    Hands against background of a heart - Travelling With Intention: Why Is It So Important?

    NATIONAL VOLUNTEER MONTH: Moving through the world with intention

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    IMPEDIMENTS FACED: A safe return home from La Paz, Mexico

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    TYING UP LOOSE ENDS: One last—and glorious—day in La Paz, Mexico [Part 7]

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Acai Berry Miracle

“MIRACLE BERRY”: The truth about acai berries is not so sweet

Melissa Venditti·September 24, 2012

A HEALTHY TREAT: 7 health benefits of dark chocolate

Contributing Writer·November 3, 2012
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A NAGGING SHAME: From vegetarian to vegan and food activist

Contributing Writer·September 3, 2017
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A WHOLE LOT OF CHOICE: How to adopt a flexitarian lifestyle

Chloe Wallis·November 4, 2019
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AMAZING ALGAE: Spirulina—concentrated nutrition in every gram

Contributing Writer·September 7, 2013
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ANTIDIABETOGENIC FOODS: Treat diabetes naturally with these healthy foods

Contributing Writer·April 27, 2013
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AQUAFABULOUS! AQUAFABA: 3 yummy vegan recipes you can make with this egg substitute

Contributor·May 3, 2017
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AWAY WITH GLUTTONY!: What I learned about mindful eating during my stay with Hare Krishnas

Contributing Writer·May 1, 2016
BAKING BREAD AT HOME: A healthy alternative to store-bought bread

BAKING BREAD AT HOME: A healthy alternative to store-bought bread

Megan Philipp·November 28, 2012
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BODY TALK: Your food is killing you

Jane Olivier·April 14, 2015
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BREW UP A CUP: 6 simple and healthy tea recipes to soothe the mind and body

Contributor·June 9, 2016
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CARROT/DAIKON DRINK: A recipe from whole foods cook Christina Pirello’s Wellness 1,000

Contributor·December 13, 2013
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CELEBRATE YOUR SHAMAN: Think spring and start a healthy indoor herb garden

Corinne Isaacs-Frontiero·February 5, 2022
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CELIAC DISEASE: The other “Big C” and what you need to know about it

Contributing Writer·March 29, 2017
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CHAGA: King of the medicinal mushrooms

Contributing Writer·December 20, 2012
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CHEMICAL FOOD: The truth about food additives [infographic]

Contributing Writer·August 19, 2013
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COCONUT OIL: The many health benefits of coconut oil [infographic]

Contributing Writer·June 16, 2012
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CONSCIOUS EATING: 10 food-related tips to help you improve your nutrition and health

Leanne Hoffman·April 16, 2017
DANDY-LION PRIDE: The many medicinal properties of dandelion

DANDY-LION PRIDE: The many medicinal properties of dandelion

Contributing Writer·September 21, 2012
Vegetarian mozzarella cheese sandwich - Delish without dairy

DELISH WITHOUT DAIRY: Vegan-friendly mozzarella cheese and creamy ice pop recipes

Contributor·September 12, 2016
Raspberry sherbet for dogs - Doggy Desserts

DOGGY DESSERTS: 4 delectable meatless treats for the special dog(s) in your life

Contributor·September 20, 2017
Jar of lavender sugar - Edible floral treats

EDIBLE FLORAL TREATS: 3 simple flower and plant recipes you can make at home

Contributor·August 18, 2017
Flower salad

EDIBLE FLOWERS: Add colour, flavour and nutrition to your meals

Contributing Writer·April 28, 2012
Squash Herbed Bisque

FOOD FOR MARCH: Transitioning seasons mindfully + Herbed squash bisque recipe

Molly Murphy·March 17, 2016
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