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Hidden Treasures: Neighbors Discover Their Wealth of Resources

May 29, 2015 10:12AM ● By John McKnight and Peter Block

To build loving communities, we need only to locate and engage the talents right in our midst.

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The Gut-Mind Connection: David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health

May 29, 2015 10:12AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Our stomach bacteria—derived from the foods we eat—turn out to be key in everything from moods to hunger levels to diseases such as diabetes and autism.

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Yoga for the Bro’s: Men Find it Builds All-Around Fitness

May 29, 2015 10:12AM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Don’t get hung up on the om-ing! Increasingly men are turning to yoga for its physical and therapeutic benefits.

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Farm Therapy: Veterans Heal Through Agriculture

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Efforts are underway to recruit and train veterans to work on small farms for both financial and therapeutic reasons.

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Lost Lands: Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Eight square miles a day of irrigated land is vanishing worldwide due to low rainfall and poor agricultural practices.

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Euro Space: Forty Percent of Hamburg Will Be Green Space

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

To combat rising sea levels and absorb more water, the port city of Hamburg, Germany, is creating 27 square miles of linked green space

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Creature Crime: Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Abuse and torture of animals is now classified by the Federal Bureau of Investigation as being on a par with homicide.

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Plastics Ping-Pong: China Reverses Its Recycling Policy

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Once an importer of 70 percent of the world’s electronic and plastic waste, China recently decided to prohibit certain plastics; it puts new pressure on U.S. recycling programs.

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Solar Harvest: New Technology Makes Windows Power Producers

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Small organic molecules that absorb sunlight have been harnessed by scientists to produce power when built into windows and mobile devices.

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Antisocial Insects: Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

Ants won’t bother your picnic or barbecue if you use natural materials like cinnamon and garlic to keep them at bay.

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Pain and Depression Ebb with Flotation Therapy: Float Your Worries Away

May 29, 2015 10:12AM

After floating twelve times in sensory-deprivation tanks, Swedish subjects reported less depression, lower pain and better sleep.

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Acupuncture Increases Quality of Life for Allergy Sufferers: Alternative Solution for Seasonal Symptoms

Mar 31, 2015 10:22AM

Hay fever sufferers receiving acupuncture plus medication reported a better quality of life than those only receiving drugs.

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Breath-Taking Wisdom: Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress

Sep 30, 2014 01:10PM ● By Lane Vail

Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide energy, dramatically improve our mental and physical health and boost creative performances. Here are six healing techniques.

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Tweet those Fitness Goals: Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

Feb 28, 2014 11:56AM ● By Tamara Grand

With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies.

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Go Plastic-Free: Ways to Shrink Our Footprint

Jul 31, 2013 11:37AM ● By Randy Kambic

Plastic is everywhere in our home, but we can start taking baby steps to reduce its impact on our health and the environment.

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Clean Ride: DIY Versus Commercial Carwash

May 31, 2013 11:04AM

Helpful tips make an at-home car wash both energy-efficient and thorough.

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Eat Plastic-Free: Healthy, Practical Tips for People and the Planet

Jan 10, 2012 06:22PM ● By Brita Belli

Plastic containers for food and drinks often contain unhealthy chemicals that contribute to toxic buildups in our bodies and landfills. Try these practical ways to avoid using them.

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Handmade Happiness: A Hands-On Approach to Authentic Living

Aug 31, 2011 09:10AM ● By Judith Fertig

Participating in craftwork gives us a sense of confidence and completeness that’s often lacking in our fast-paced, digital world.

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Natural Awakenings Yoga Guide

Aug 31, 2011 09:09AM

Yoga aims to integrate mind, body and spirit, offering healthful benefits to individuals of every age and physical condition. This guide explains the many styles of yoga to get you started.

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Green Chic: Earth-Friendly, Feel-Good Fabrics

Aug 31, 2011 09:08AM

Innovation is shaping every facet of the eco-fashion industry—watch for these trend-setting, eco-wise textiles.

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