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IN THIS ISSUE - July 2020 Issue

Jul 01, 2020 08:55PM ● By Dave Korba

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Click on the link above to view the digital version of the July 2020 magazine, as it appears in print. Our feature story is entitled “Beyond Factory Farms”, which discusses the high cost of cheap, mass-produced meat.

 

In our Healing Ways department, we discuss ‘Tips for a Healthy Microbiome’ with some gut talk from Dr. Ashlyn Zikmund from Natural Paths To Wellness in Camp Hill.

 

In our local feature story, we kick off The Sonnewald Legacy Series, where we profile the rich history of Sonnewald Natural Foods in Spring Grove.

 

You can read the entire print issue, above, in its digital format. In it you’ll find compelling national articles and local news briefs, health briefs, sidebars and spotlights, to keep you educated and informed about what’s happening in our area.

 

 LOCAL ONLINE EXCLUSIVES FOR JULY 2020

A Mission of Sustainability - Local Food Benefits People and Planet

A Mission of Sustainability - Local Food Benefits People and Planet

We have an abundance of local food sources in our region. Gain an insider perspective on growing and supplying quality, locally sourced foods in this Online Exclusive. Read More » 

 

Gaining Strength - Staying Balanced Throughout Life

Gaining Strength - Staying Balanced Throughout Life

Overall strength and core stability are vital to enhancing our balance and helping prevent falls. Two local fitness experts share tips in this Online Exclusive. Read More » 

 

One Breath at a Time - Local Experts Give Tips to Help Anxious Kids Cope

One Breath at a Time - Local Experts Give Tips to Help Anxious Kids Cope

As a supplement to our Healthy Kids department, this Online Exclusive provides more tips and suggestions from LOCAL practitioner to help children cope with anxiety. Read More » 

 

Anti-Racism Resources

Anti-Racism Resources

If you are a white person, being non-racist isn’t enough. The onus is on each of us to educate ourselves and evaluate our own personal biases, so we can expand our awareness, learn, grow ... Read More » 

 

NATIONAL DEPARTMENTS FOUND EXCLUSIVELY ONLINE for JULY 2020

These departments didn't find their way to print this month, so are provided here: 


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Outdoor Feasts: Inspired Picnics and Healthy Grills

Whether firing up the backyard grill or having a picnic, these healthy, plant-based recipes are perfect outdoor meal ideas to savor this summer season. Read More » 

 

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Cultivating Contentment: The Spiritual Discipline of Evoking Joy

Tending to our own happiness begins by seeing joy not as a mood dependent upon circumstances, but as a spiritual discipline like any other. Here are ways to create more joyous moments. Read More » 

 

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Greener Green Grass: Why Organic Lawns Make Eco-Sense

The use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides on lawns damage both the environment and our health. Here are ways to naturally, organically and sustainably grow green grass. Read More » 

 






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A Mission of Sustainability - Local Food Benefits People and Planet
We have an abundance of local food sources in our region. Gain an insider perspective on growing and supplying quality, locally sourced foods in this Online Exclusive. Read More »
Gaining Strength - Staying Balanced Throughout Life
Overall strength and core stability are vital to enhancing our balance and helping prevent falls. Two local fitness experts share tips in this Online Exclusive. Read More »
One Breath at a Time - Local Experts Give Tips to Help Anxious Kids Cope
As a supplement to our Healthy Kids department, this Online Exclusive provides more tips and suggestions from LOCAL practitioner to help children cope with anxiety. Read More »
Anti-Racism Resources
If you are a white person, being non-racist isn’t enough. The onus is on each of us to educate ourselves and evaluate our own personal biases, so we can expand our awareness, learn, grow and support our BIPOC brothers and sisters with anti-racism awareness and action. In this Online Exclusive you’ll find several already-compiled resource guides compiled by Black authors. Read More »
Sonnewald’s Legendary Path of Purpose
Sonnewald has been growing deep roots in the community since 1945, inspiring others to join them in the pursuit of peace, justice and a better way of life for all. Read More »
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Beyond Factory Farming and Gut Health
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Tradition Drives Innovation at Sonnewald
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