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In This Issue: December 2022

Please enjoy our final edition of 2022! Read the December issue by flipping through the pages of our Digital Magazine or Scrolling through the articles below. Wishing you all a happy, peaceful and joyful holiday season!
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A Feast of Light
When we fill our souls with everyday magic, we become more inclined to feel blessed and pass blessings along to others, creating a feast of light during all seasons. Read More »
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Charging Electric Vehicles at Night Poses New Challenge
The demand for power to charge electric vehicles (EVs) could burden the electric grid in western states at peak times by up to 25 percent if most charging is done at night. Read More »
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Cranberry Mimosas
This festive recipe for mimosas using homemade naturally-sweetened cranberry juice puts a holiday twist on the classic brunch beverage. Read More »
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Easy Turkey Jerky for Pets
This easy turkey recipe is a healthy snack for a cat and a great dog-training treat for the clever pooch. Read More »
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Expected Drops in Wind Speeds Promise Climate Disruption
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change predicts that average global wind speeds could drop by up to 10 percent by 2100. Read More »
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Good Vibrations: The Healing Power of Sound
Research-supported sound healing is finding a place in modern wellness culture as more people experience its benefits, from improving mental health to decreasing cholesterol levels. Read More »
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Healthy Cranberry Muffins for Pets
These muffins are full of flavor and nutrition, and are healthy for both dogs and cats. Read More »
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Holiday Treats for Cats and Dogs: Easy-to-Make Festive Recipes to Delight Pets
Homemade pet treats using healthy ingredients make great holiday gifts for dogs, cats and pet-loving friends and family. Read More »
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Holiday Volunteering: The Gift of Giving
The holiday season is the time for giving. Get into the spirit by volunteering time and treasure to meaningful causes and underprivileged individuals with these thoughtful ideas. Read More »
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Human Composting Offers Sustainable Burial
With the passage of a recent law, California will be the fifth state, along with Washington, Oregon, Colorado and Vermont, to allow human composting, beginning in 2027. Read More »
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Jeffrey Rediger on the Science of Miraculous Recoveries
Psychiatrist Jeffrey Rediger has studied spontaneous healing for almost two decades, and breaks down recoveries into four pillars of healing and well-being that were present in most cases. Read More »
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Kids Are Not Getting Enough Sleep
Children are regularly getting less than nine hours of sleep per night, which can cause notable differences in brain regions that influence memory, intelligence and well-being. Read More »
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Merry Brunching: Put a Healthier Twist on Favorite Recipes
With a few easy modifications, serve up healthier versions of tasty brunch foods over the holiday gathering season. Read More »
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Pickleball is Booming: Get into a Pickle for Holiday Fitness
The holidays are a perfect time to discover pickleball, America's fastest growing sport that is bringing people of all ages and athletic abilities together for fun and fitness. Read More »
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Serotonin Theory of Depression Debunked
A recent study is debunking the long-held theory that depression is caused by a serotonin deficiency. Read More »
Shakshuka in pan
Shakshuka
This healthy, gluten-free dish is a brunch-time crowd-pleaser, and can be modified based on whatever veggies are on hand. Read More »
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Sheet Pan Protein Pancakes with Berry Swirl
Cooked on a sheet pan, these satisfying protein and buttermilk pancakes with a berry swirl make cleanup a breeze and can be prepared the night before. Read More »
Homemade crafted snowman and reindeer made out of wood
Sustainable Holidays: Easy Tips for an Eco-Friendly Season
The holidays generate a lot of waste. Here are ways to cut down on consumption to lessen the environmental impact of the holiday season without sacrificing any joy. Read More »
Paw print shaped gummies made out of sweet potatoes
Sweet Potato Gummies
These gummies made out of sweet potatoes are a tasty treat for cats. Read More »
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The Best Gift of All: Teaching Children the Spirit of Giving
Whether through donating material things, sharing time or freely conveying love and kindness, here are ways to teach kids the value of generosity. Read More »
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Transforming Our World: Working Together for Meaningful Change
In these turbulent times when all the old boundaries are unravelling and all the old certainties are dissolving, there is a possibility for creative transformation if we work together. Read More »
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Tree Attempts to Achieve Legal Personhood
A legally autonomous black gum tree named Terra0 on the campus of the Community College of Allegheny County owns itself and perhaps even the few square feet of land it grows on. Read More »
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Tree Roots Adapt to Sequester More Carbon
Atmospheric carbon dioxide pumped into a mature forest at levels predicted to be the norm by 2050 will cause trees to produce more and longer roots, thus absorbing and storing more carbon. Read More »
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Ultra-Processed Food Linked with Cancer and Mortality Risks
Consuming ultra-processed foods has been associated with colorectal cancer in men as well as the development of chronic disease and early death. Read More »
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Under-Appreciating the Benefits of Solitude
Getting lost in our thoughts may improve problem solving, increase creativity, enhance imagination and provide a better sense of self-worth. Read More »
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World’s Most Dangerous Greenhouse Gas Goes Unregulated
One pound of sulfur hexafluoride, an electrical insulator, heats the planet as much as 25,200 pounds of carbon dioxide and remains in the atmosphere for 3,200 years. Read More »
Peace Begins With Me
Last month I wrote about peace on earth, spreading that message around and believing each message shared matters. Read More »
December Crossword Puzzle Solutions
How did you do this month? Thank you to our sponsor: Aesthetic Family Dentistry. Read More »
Enjoy the Holidays—and Lose Weight at the Same Time
Is it possible to lose weight and keep it off during the holiday season? Absolutely! The only tools needed are one’s own mind and the desire to succeed. Read More »
2022 Reflection
Sponsored Content In December of 2021, I shared in my blog that I had created an intention to live the year of 2022 as if my days were numbered, as if tomorrow was not a certainty, as if today was the only day that mattered. Read More »
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Can you imagine a life without anxiety, fear and doubt? There is a way to release oneself from these inhibitors and lead a meaningful, balanced, peaceful and prosperous life. Read More »
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December 2022 Digital Magazine

In-Print
5 Top Tips to Finding Your Next Doctor

1 Keep an Open Mind! Healthcare has come a long way. Today, you have access to practitioners that branch outside of traditional medicine and aim to identify the root causes of conditions while using alternative treatments that may help you get the relief you need. Just because it’s not a pill, doesn’t make it pseudoscience.

2 Build Your Health Care Team. There is no one doctor that can be the be-all-end-all for your health needs. Be sure to have a team of practitioners with different “lenses” and areas of expertise who will treat the root cause and not just the symptom(s).

3   Environment Influences Healing. Health is multi-factorial. Your mental and emotional environment plays a pivotal role in your healing potential. Your doctors and their staff should create an office atmosphere filled with positivity so you can get the most out of your care.

4 Your Story Matters.  Before you begin any treatment, be sure to have a comprehensive consultation to discuss your health concerns. Find practitioners who welcome questions and will take the time to listen and treat you with respect.

5 Report of Findings. When it comes to our health, we often make decisions without understanding the risk versus benefits. Knowledge is an important part of the healing process and is essential to make conscious, informed health decisions. Find practitioners who take the time to explain their exam findings and the recommendations for treatment in ways that make sense to you.

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