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IN THIS ISSUE - March 2025

IN THIS ISSUE, MARCH 2025, our feature story is Personalized Nutrition. Other topics include Cooking With Healthy Oils; Fueling Exercise Recovery; The Well-Adjusted Teenager; Natural Pet article Canine Gut Health; plus, local articles Death, Dying and Grief, and A Holistic Approach to Reducing Menopause Symptoms. In addition to these preceding linked articles, you’ll also find the following Online Exclusive articles, plus Local News, Local Articles, Health Briefs, Global Briefs, and much more. Enjoy!


ONLINE EXCLUSIVE ARTICLES:

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Sober-Curious: A Growing Trend for Health and Personal Growth

A sober-curious counterculture led by Gen Z individuals born between the 1990s and 2010s is forging a fresh path and spurring a new industry of alcohol-free venues, including “dry” bars, ... Read More » 

 

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Drought-Resistant Gardening: Conserving Water in the Backyard

With the gardening and outdoor living season only weeks away for most of the country, it makes sense that mitigating drought is top-of-mind for many. Solutions may be as close as the back... Read More » 

 

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Judith Cruz on A Holistic Approach to Food Insecurity

Judith Cruz, president and CEO of the Treasure Coast Food Bank, has dedicated 15 years to fighting hunger and providing fresh, nutritious meals to those in need. Read More » 

 

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Windowsill Herb Gardening

Home gardeners can control the variety and quality of their herbs, reduce or completely eliminate the use of pesticides, and eliminate the transportation emissions and need for plastic pa... Read More » 

 

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Honoring the Women in Our Lives

March is Women's History Month in the United States inviting us to honor the women who inspire us. Read More » 

 

Featured LOCAL Articles

From the March 2025 PRINT Edition

Letter from Publisher - March 2025

Letter from Publisher - March 2025

“To eat is a necessity, but to eat intelligently is an art.” – François de La Rochefoucauld, 1613-1680 Read More » 

 

Inner Peace Holistic Expo in Morgantown

Inner Peace Holistic Expo in Morgantown

The 22nd Inner Peace Holistic Expo will be held from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., March 29, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., March 30, at the Morgantown Event Center Read More » 

 

Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival

Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival

The family-friendly Mechanicsburg Earth Day Festival street fair will focus on a healthy planet and healthy people from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 19. Read More » 

 

Jumpstart the Journey to Wellness

Jumpstart the Journey to Wellness

Nurse Practitioner Heather Tillman, owner of Functional Healing, is providing free 15-minute consultations and a 30-minute lab decoding session. Read More » 

 

Death Dying and Grief An Honest Conversation

Death, Dying and Grief: An Honest Conversation

Attendees can explore resources from local community vendors and sponsors, and those registered will enjoy a complimentary lunch. Read More » 

 

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A Holistic Approach to Reducing Menopause Symptoms

Menopause and perimenopause are natural phases of life that often bring challenging symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, weight gain and mood fluctuations. Read More » 

 

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Covering the Cost of Care

Due to age or a medical event, we may need to have the financial ability to pay for assistance to perform the activities of daily living. Read More » 

 

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An Indigenous Approach to Dying

Many Caribbean Tainos prepare for a “good death” when they are aware that the time is drawing near for them to cross over. Read More » 

 

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Religious Trauma – Grief When Leaving a Community

Leaving a spiritual community can be a profoundly transformative, yet challenging experience. Read More » 

 

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What a Death Doula Does

Planning for death is not morbid; avoiding it is what causes unnecessary suffering. Read More » 

 

All Other Articles from the MARCH 2025 Issue…