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Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

Walking briskly daily has many proven health benefits. Here are tips for getting started including proper shoes, ways to incorporate a dog, and how to stay motivated and committed.

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Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

One in eight American women develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime, but that risk can be reduced by holistic strategies such as dietary changes, cleanses and breast self-exams.

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Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

How to turn to simpler, sustainable, conscious ways of living molded by our personal values through minimalist lifestyles.

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Walk About: Simple Steps to Well-Being

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Healthy Breast Basics: Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks

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Less Stuff, More Joy: Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

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In This Issue: October 2021

Fall Fruits Shine in Savory Dishes, Finding Joy in a Simpler Life, Walk to Well-Being, Lifelong Breast Health, The Gift of Inner Guidance and Much More! Read More »

The Day Is Manageable

Stress and worry seem to go hand-in-hand, yet so many of us refuse to acknowledge their impact and affects.Many of us blow it off, determined to fight through it by telling ourselves that it is not that heavy, or I should be able to handle this. Read More »

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Living Lighter Checklist: Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living

Ideas for adopting minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter; ecological simplicity—prioritizing sustainability; and conscious simplicity—driven by personal and spiritual values. Read More »

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Water Scarcity Woes: A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

Water scarcity is a legitimate concern. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing. Read More »

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Water Scarcity Solutions

Nine practical solutions for combatting water scarcity. Read More »

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Pear and Lentil Salad

The recipe combines a mix of fresh greens with nuts, seeds, lentils and sliced pears to make a delicious fall salad. Read More »

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Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes: Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

Fall fruits such as apples, figs, pomegranates and pears boast many healthful properties. Flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Read More »

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The Quiet Power of Intuition

Having strong intuition can enable us to not only endure, but prosper. Adopting these simple habits and activities can help us to foster our intuitive inner voices. Read More »

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Cannabis and Canines: How Cannabidiol Benefits Dogs

What current research tells us regarding cannabidiol (CBD) use in dogs to treat conditions such as arthritis, itchiness, cancer, anxiety, aggressive tendencies, seizures and more. Read More »

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Michaeleen Doucleff on Ancient Teachings for Modern Parenting

National Public Radio (NPR) science correspondent Michaeleen Doucleff searched the world to learn how to be a better parent and shares her findings in a new book, Hunt, Gather, Parent. Read More »

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Talking to Kids About Climate Change: What They Need to Know from Those They Trust

Children are hearing about the effects of climate change through the media or living through them in their own neighborhoods. Here are ways to calmly talk to kids about the climate crisis. Read More »

Buy Nothing: Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less

With the aim of reducing waste through local sharing, Buy Nothing provides a Facebook-based platform to freely give, ask, borrow and lend items. Read More »

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