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Publishers Letter

Publishers Letter

What are the secrets of a happy life? That is the question writer Judith Fertig explores in this month’s feature article, “Life Lift: Being Happy from the Inside Out.” Who doesn’t want to feel happy all the time?

by Reid Boyer

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A Transformational Yoga Conference

A Transformational Yoga Conference

Individuals don’t have to travel to Omega or Kripalu to participate in an upscale yoga event set among beautiful tranquil surroundings. Yogis and like-minded people will have the opportunity to connect with master instructors from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 29 and 30 at the historic Rutherfurd Hall mansion in Allamuchy, New Jersey, for the third annual North Jersey Transformational Yoga Conference (NJTYC).

Freedom from Depression and Anxiety

Freedom from Depression and Anxiety

It is not uncommon for individuals to wonder if they may be suffering from anxiety or depression. They are often surprised, however, to learn that they could be suffering from both. While depression and anxiety might seem like opposites, they do, in fact, affect many people at the same time. Depression can drain us of energy and anxiety can make us keyed up and afraid. Depression makes it next to impossible to get out of bed and anxiety leaves us sleepless and pacing. But, the truth is not so simple. Depression and anxiety often go together.
Preventing or Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Preventing or Reversing Type 2 Diabetes

Americans are succumbing to type 2 diabetes at an alarming rate. Currently, 1 in 4 people are diabetic or prediabetic. To make matters worse, the United Health Center for Health Reform estimates that by 2020, 50 percent of adults in this country could be type 2 diabetics. Though these statics are shocking, the most amazing—and positive—statistic of all is that nearly 100 percent of type 2 diabetes can be prevented or reversed by empowering people with the information to make specific lifestyle changes.

Naturally Motivated

Naturally Motivated

Although Joseph Kressley’s interest in health and fitness began as a youngster, he never imagined himself as the new owner of Green Earth Natural Foods (formerly Queens of Emmaus), in Emmaus. As a small child, he was overweight and often bullied. A combination of overeating and eating the wrong foods contributed to his obesity, but as he progressed into his teenage years, he began to take control of his diet—even shopping for his own food.

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The Fatherhood Factor

The Fatherhood Factor

How Raising Children Changes Men

Walking a child through life tends to make a man less self-centered and more patient, creative and flexible.
Dog Sports

Dog Sports

People & Pets Play Well Together

Yoga, swimming, jumping hurdles—however we work out, dogs can be our best, most joyful exercise buddies.
Reframing Personal Priorities

Reframing Personal Priorities

Craig Hamilton Explores the Gender Gap in Spiritual Growth

Can a man be both a good breadwinner and a spiritual seeker? Some men feel that it’s an either/or choice and women prefer bucks to personal growth. But is it true?
Walk This Way

Walk This Way

Step Up to Barefoot Benefits

When we kick off our shoes, our feet are soothed, stimulated and strengthened by their up-close and personal contact with the good earth.