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Letter from the Publishers

Greetings!

As we enter the Dog Days of Summer, Cindy and I enjoy watching the continually changing pallet of color in the wildflowers blooming down the hillside from The Cabin. The different wildflowers have taken turns blooming so the colors have shifted from blues to orange to pink and purple to finally gold. Read More

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THIS MONTH'S ARTICLES

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Affirming Naturally:   Explore New Possibilities by Doyle Ward 

You have more than 55,000 thoughts each day. Many are the same thoughts over and over again. Every single one is an affirmation; this also includes everything that you say. By reducing your negative thoughts and words and increasing the positive ones, you can reshape your life. Read More

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New Book on Meditation and Spirituality: 

Is God In That Bottle Cap by John D. Sambalino

Is God in That Bottle Cap? A Search for Truth, by John D. Sambalino, is the true
story of a personal quest for spiritual enlightenment and the many benefits of meditation.
The new book, published by Vanishing Circle Press, is based on the author’s 44 years
of daily meditation, yoga, tai chi and qigong. Read More

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Action Alert: Banish Toxic Air in Plane Cabins

Flying safety is more than making it to our destination; it’s about the air we have to breathe while in the skies. Toxic fume events can occur when air, contaminated by engine exhaust, fuel fumes, de-icing fluids and/ or ozone, enters the aircraft cabin through the jet engine intake. Exposure to even low
levels of these contaminants can incapacitate passengers and crew, and long-term exposure could lead to debilitating health issues. Read More

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Feature Article: Brain-Savers Smart Strategies for Preventing Dementia 

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

With 5.8 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease, there’s no shortage of
advice on how to enhance, preserve and restore brain function. Read More

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Supporting Article: Your Brain Knows the Answer

Your brain knows the answer. It’s not WHAT you think, or even HOW you think and not about being more disciplined. It’s about the brain itself. In order to sleep better, enjoy a peace-filled life uncontrolled by anxiety, experience life in a positive light and enjoy sustained energy your brain needs to govern your life in a balanced manner.Read More

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Conscious Eating: MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS, Beyond Buttons and Portabellas by April Thompson

A handful of mushrooms a day just might keep the doctor at bay, according to a mounting body of research providing powerful evidence of the fungal kingdom’s abilities to promote health and fight disease Read More

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Natural Pet: CBD For Pets, What We Need to Know by Kajsa Nickels

With the explosion of cannabidiol (CBD) products on the human medical scene, many pet owners are looking into this hemp plant derivative as a natural means of medicating their fourlegged family members. A study conducted by the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, in Ithaca, New York, found that CBD can be effective in treating some of the same ailments in pets as it does in humans.Read More

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Plant Medicine: Nature Is My Medicine by Jeffrey Green,

Plant medicine is emerging as a powerful ally in the war on drugs. It’s strange how
using herbs, plants, roots, flowers and bark as medicine is considered alternative, or off
the beaten path, when in reality, it’s the oldest and most natural way to treat and cure
countless maladies that plague the human race. For many millennia, research has been taking place regarding the medicinal value and properties of plants.Read More

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Plant Medicine: Lion’s Mane Mushroom by Lisa Eck

Lion’s Mane (hericium erinaceus) has been used as both a culinary and medicinal mushroom
throughout the ages. Its strange look resembles a white, fluffy lion’s mane or an albino
hedgehog, and has a delicate flavor, similar to lobster. Lion’s mane has been (and still is) an
important medicine in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Its benefits have come under the scrutiny
of the scientific community and hopefully will find its way into mainstream medicine. Read More

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