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    WHEN LIFE BREAKS YOU OPEN: Finding the silver lining in the midst of clouds

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    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk 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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IT’S NOT A DIET: 4 benefits of mindful eating for recovering addicts

Contributing Writer·May 13, 2018
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VITAMIN D: 8 intentional ways to get it during the winter

Mia Barnes·December 20, 2021
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THE SCIENCE BEHIND MINDFUL EATING: How to make healthy choices when internal cues lead you astray

Contributing Writer·October 25, 2017
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SUGAR ATTACK!: Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome

Contributing Writer·October 27, 2012
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COCONUT OIL: The many health benefits of coconut oil [infographic]

Contributing Writer·June 16, 2012
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DELISH WITHOUT DAIRY: Vegan-friendly mozzarella cheese and creamy ice pop recipes

Contributor·September 12, 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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THE BENEVOLENT BEE: 2 honey-based recipes that’ll give your health a boost

Contributor·July 17, 2017
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LIVING FOODS: Raw foodism is a lifestyle choice that honours the body

Contributing Writer·December 27, 2008
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EDIBLE FLORAL TREATS: 3 simple flower and plant recipes you can make at home

Contributor·August 18, 2017
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MOOD DIET: Gluten intolerance and food’s effect on mood

Gabriella Lancia·April 5, 2013
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A WHOLE LOT OF CHOICE: How to adopt a flexitarian lifestyle

Chloe Wallis·November 4, 2019
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THE POWER OF HERBS: Recipes from the Healing Herbs cookbook

Contributor·October 10, 2013
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WHEN FOOD IS COMFORT: 5 brain chemicals that may affect your decision to overeat

Contributor·May 8, 2018
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TOFU PATTIES: A delicious vegan dinner choice

Contributor·April 23, 2014
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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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SPORTS NUTRITION: Vegetarian athletes share their top protein sources

Contributing Writer·May 3, 2012
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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GHEE: A healthier alternative to butter (with ghee recipe)

kiva-bottero·April 26, 2012
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CHAGA: King of the medicinal mushrooms

Contributing Writer·December 20, 2012
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HOLISTIC WEIGHT LOSS: Q&A with Eva Wellness about sensible dieting practices

Contributing Writer·October 31, 2016
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CONSCIOUS EATING: 10 food-related tips to help you improve your nutrition and health

Leanne Hoffman·April 16, 2017
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THE KETO DIET: How to complement your summer with low-carb choices

Ajay Ghuman·May 15, 2019
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THE FACTS ON FOOD ADDITIVES: Reading nutrition facts food labels

Contributing Writer·February 2, 2012
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