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In This Issue: January 2022

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We start the year with a new partnership that includes a brand new section on Financial Wellness. This section is sponsored by Alive Credit Union.
Also included in this first issue of 2022 are insights on Hemp/CBD, Plant based coffee alternatives, trends in wellness, pet food and much more. Read online or pick up a print edition today.
Focused Fierce & Feminine - A 1-Day Retreat - Sunday, March 20, 2022
Find focus, strength, and the true definition of what it means to be feminine! Read More »
Focused Fierce & Feminine - A 1-Day Retreat - Sunday, March 20, 2022
Find focus, strength, and the true definition of what it means to be feminine! Read More »
Spirit Fest Coming to Schultz Center
Jan. 29 and 30 from 10am to 6pm Read More »
Meditation Workshop Coming to Spiritual Uplifts
Register and reserve your spot today. Read More »
Jacksonville Health & Wellness Center Hosts Weight Loss Challenge
January 13 at 6:30pm. Register for this Free Event. Read More »
In This Issue: January 2022
Live Your Best Life...Naturally! Read More »
Financial Wellness and Its Role in Health
To manage financial stress, we must prioritize what we can control. Read More »
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A Better Morning Jolt: Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks
While Americans love their coffee, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients in search of additional health benefits. Read More »
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Climate Change Affects Coffee Quality
Climate change is affecting coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability, impacting farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences. Read More »
Basil plant
Consider Basil to Fend Off Alzheimer’s
A natural compound called fenchol, found in basil and other plants, may help to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by preventing toxic proteins from accumulating in the brain. Read More »
Foods high in fiber including broccoli, almonds, asparagus, avocado, and spinach
Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat
Eating more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E can lead to lower levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. Read More »
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Getting Personal About CO2: Tools to Help Track Our Carbon Footprint
Personal action is necessary to reduce carbon emissions. These resources, tools and tips can help us reduce our carbon footprint and lead a lower-carbon lifestyle. Read More »
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Health in the New Year: 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022
Discover the latest trends in health and wellness for 2022, including plant-based foods, telemedicine, wearable devices, coaching, mindfulness, therapy, meditation and more. Read More »
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High Times for the Cannabis Industry: Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat
With growing legal acceptance of cannabis, marijuana dispensaries are commonplace, CBD is appearing in cocktails and dietary supplements, and hemp may become a popular construction material. Read More »
Honeybee in flight
Honeybees Dodge Parasites with Social Distancing
A study shows that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from harmful mites by varying space and interaction in the hive to increase social distance between the younger and older insects. Read More »
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It’s Not the Heat, It’s the Humidity
The amount of vapor in the atmosphere is increasing, absorbing a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat. Read More »
Peter Russell
Peter Russell on the Healing Power of Letting Go
In Letting Go of Nothing: Relax Your Mind and Discover the Wonder of Your True Nature, author Peter Russell reminds readers what lies at the heart of all spiritual traditions. Read More »
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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends: What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year
Dog and cat food is becoming ever more humanized with owners increasingly demanding high-quality, sustainably sourced ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts for their pets. Read More »
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Plastic is the New Coal
A new report has found that emissions from the plastic industry may be greater than those from coal-fired power plants by 2029. Read More »
Rhinoceros grazing in field
Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance
Researchers and experts are warning that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways. Read More »
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The Electric Vehicle Revolution: Moving Toward an All-EV Future this Year
As global automakers begin switching over to electric vehicles (EVs), technological advances have improved the range, acceleration, fuel costs and purchase price of battery-powered vehicles. Read More »
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Try Ear Acupressure for Seasonal Allergies
A study finds that ear acupressure can reduce allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture. Read More »
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Try Lavender and Valerian to Ease Heart Fatigue
People with chronic heart failure often struggle with fatigue, making simple daily tasks difficult, but a new study suggests that lavender and valerian may help. Read More »
Turmeric golden milk drink
Turmeric Golden Milk
Switch up your morning coffee routine with this delicious, healthy recipe for Turmeric Golden Milk. Read More »
Family of elephants on dirt road
Tuskless Elephants Adapting to Poaching Scourge
As a genetic response to intense poaching for ivory, the amount of elephants born without tusks rose from less than one-fifth to nearly 50 percent. Read More »
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Use UV Rays and HEPA Filters to Kill COVID-19 Virus
Research finds that ultraviolet (UV) light is effective at killing the COVID-19 virus and high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters can remove COVID-19 particles from the air. Read More »
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Whole-Person Fitness: Current Trends in Wellness Tools
Insiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that personalize wellness and provide support without pressure. Read More »
Wooden blocks on table reading "Words Have Power"
Why Words Matter
While communicating our words can be effective means of bonding, learning, teaching and healing, they can also be harmful, which is why it is important to remember the power they possess. Read More »
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Zen Zone for Kids: Create the Perfect Calm-Down Corner at Home
Creating a calm space in the home for kids to decompress can help children become centered and manage their emotions in a healthy manner. Read More »
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