CON TE N TS
November 2009
Departments
8 Coverage
10 Letter From the Founder
12 Thoughts From the Editor
14 Letters to the Editor
Life Zone
18 Calendar | Events/Goings On
20 Good to Know | News & Notes
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Body Talk
24 Form & Function | Fitness Education
Build Your Balance: Set aside your wobble
board and get your feet on stable ground.
28 Fitness Fixes | Overcoming Fitness Obstacles
The Feldenkrais Fix: This gentle rehab system
can also improve athletic performance.
32 Success Stories | Inspiration/Experience
A Centered Approach: A new sense of mindful-
ness helped Maya Nelson change her life.
36 Inside Out | Health & Beauty Bits
No Worries: Quality food and body-care
products that nourish you from the inside out.
Skill Set
68 Equipped | Gear for Healthy Living
Easy Does It: Smart ways to solve little
problems and feel better than ever.
70 Head Out | Adventure/Travel
Design Your Own Retreat: Choose the
rejuvenating activities and experiences
that are just right for you.
74 Reading List | Books/Mags
Get Your Groove Back: Fight chronic
exhaustion, keep cancer at bay and boost
your happiness with these great reads.
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Navigations
76 Renewal | Rejuvenation/Stress Management
Holiday Overload: Wise advice on coping with
the season’s obligations and potential stressors.
80 Life Balance | Time/Priorities/Choices
Relationship Revival: Inspired ways
to renew your bond — no matter
how long you’ve been together.
82 Insight | Wisdom/Introspection
Beyond Perfect: Retire your
perfectionist tendencies and live
a richer, more fulfilling life.
86 Not to Be Missed | Quick Takeaways
This Issue at a Glance:
Article highlights
and Web tidbits for
the busy reader.
88 Last Word
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Healthy Eating
38 Nutrients | Nutrition Know-How
Crunch Time: How to eat in a way that helps
you thrive in the face of life’s pressures.
42 The Nourished Self | Conscious Eating
Relax, Enjoy, Digest: Why a peaceful meal is
also a healthy meal.
44 Edibles | Food Culture
Real Food, Real Farmers: Katrina Heron sets
the record straight on the current farm feud.
46 Inspired Kitchen | Ingredients/Techniques
Fennel: This cancer-fighting powerhouse
brings a delicate flavor and crunchy texture
to a variety of dishes.
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