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    THE “UGLY AMERICAN” SHADOW: How the Dalai Lama and Toni Morrison can dispel its darkness

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    THE INNER CONVERSATION: Using imagination to change our state of being

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    THE RITUALS WE CARRY: Religion is just one expression of the human desire to create meaning

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    POEMS BY DHARA VIJAYAKUMAR: Herself, My Daily Walk and more

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    POEMS BY GEORGE PAYNE: I Think Now of Shelters, After Love 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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NATURAL CLEANSE DIET: Eating Ayurvedically with kitchari

kiva-bottero·April 14, 2012
OMEGA IS ALPHA: Omega-3 fatty acids improve overall wellness - flax seeds

OMEGA IS ALPHA: Omega-3 fatty acids improve overall wellness

Melissa Venditti·September 19, 2012
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RAW, QUICK AND DELICIOUS!: Make these raw food desserts in 15 minutes or less

Contributor·October 6, 2013
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REAL FOOD VS. FAKE FOOD: Keep your pantry bare and your fridge stocked

Contributor·February 24, 2019
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REAL FOOD: It’s harder to find than you think [infographic]

Contributing Writer·April 23, 2013
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SPORTS NUTRITION: Vegetarian athletes share their top protein sources

Contributing Writer·May 3, 2012
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SUBTRACT YOUR WAY TO HEALTH: The “secret” to a healthy diet is simplicity

Contributing Writer·November 22, 2012
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SUGAR ATTACK!: Insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome

Contributing Writer·October 27, 2012
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SUGAR DETOX: Dr. Doni Wilson sheds some light on sugar in this Q&A

Contributing Writer·June 22, 2015
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SUPER ANTIOXIDANT SMOOTHIE: Drink to your brain health

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THE ADAPTATION DIET: A three-step approach to control cortisol, lose weight and prevent chronic disease

Contributor·June 1, 2013
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THE BENEVOLENT BEE: 2 honey-based recipes that’ll give your health a boost

Contributor·July 17, 2017
THE EDIBLE TRUTH OF SUFFERING: In the garden, difficulties become blessings

THE EDIBLE TRUTH OF SUFFERING: In the garden, difficulties become blessings

Contributing Writer·October 4, 2012
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THE ESSENTIAL NATURE OF WATER: It’s the stuff of life

Contributor·February 15, 2018
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THE FACTS ON FOOD ADDITIVES: Reading nutrition facts food labels

Contributing Writer·February 2, 2012
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THE JOY OF HALF A COOKIE: 9 principles that’ll help you eat mindfully

Contributor·December 29, 2015
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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 POWER OF HERBS: Recipes from the Healing Herbs cookbook

Contributor·October 10, 2013
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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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TOFU PATTIES: A delicious vegan dinner choice

Contributor·April 23, 2014
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TRADITIONAL AYURVEDIC FOOD: Lessons learned about cooking while growing up in India

Contributing Writer·April 6, 2013
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VITAMIN D: 8 intentional ways to get it during the winter

Mia Barnes·December 20, 2021
French fries on top of a pizza - When food is comfort

WHEN FOOD IS COMFORT: 5 brain chemicals that may affect your decision to overeat

Contributor·May 8, 2018
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YOUNG “REDUCETARIANS”: An introduction to meatless snacks and treats for kids

Contributor·April 24, 2017
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