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December 2021

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Coral Reefs May Soon Be Just a Memory

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

Half of the world's coral reefs have been lost since the 1950s, with 14 percent diminishing between 2009 and 2018 alone, due to climate change, overfishing and pollution.

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Native Americans Win Historic Water Battle

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

The Indigenous Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes have reached a historic $1.9 billion water rights settlement, resolving thousands of tribal claims to waterways in Montana.

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Sustainable Kitchen: Advice for Buying and Storing Food

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

Sustainability can begin at home, starting in the kitchen. Here are some zero-waste lifestyle tips we can apply when shopping for and storing our food.

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Circles of Healing: The Power of Gathering in Community

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Linda Sechrist

Small support groups, such as wisdom circles, story circles, power of eight intention circles, prayer circles and dialogue circles, are creating experiences of wholeness and belonging.

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Ideas for Starting and Maintaining a Circle

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Justine Willis Toms

No matter the purpose of gathering, here are tips on how to start and maintain a small group or circle of individuals supporting one another.

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Amp Up Immunity: Proven Boosters for Good Health

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Ronica O’Hara

Enhance immunity with specific adaptogens and mushroom powders. These study-proven substances perform specific functions in the immune system that boost our resistance to illness.

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The Sweet Danger of Sugar: Ways to Enjoy Healthier Holiday Fare

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Low-sugar eating strategies and dessert recipes to protect our physical and mental health this holiday season.

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Tips to Eat Less Sugar

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM ● By Christy Ratliff

Expert advice from dietitians on ways to reduce our sugar intake including healthier food alternatives and supplements to help.

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Baklava Cookie Cups

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

A healthy recipe twist on baklava using natural sweeteners instead of sugar.

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Baked Apples

Nov 30, 2021 09:30AM

This sugar-free, gluten-free, vegan recipe for stuffed baked apples is a healthy holiday dessert, perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

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