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The Magical World of Interacting with Plants

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Written by: Jen Frey

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 Plants make this amazing, wonderful, fantastic planet livable. Among many gifts, they provide the oxygen that we need to breathe.

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The Healing Wisdom of Animals -- For You and For Them

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Written by: Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.

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When it comes to natural healing, animals have a sixth sense that leads them directly to what they need most.

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Why Dogs Are More Than Just Pets

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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In a world that often feels like it's spinning out of control, something is soul-soothing about coming home to your dog's wagging tail and eager eyes. 

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Enlightened Dog Training Principle #1: Silence is Golden

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Written by: Jesse Sternberg

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The more we reflect on our dog’s highly sensitive, animalistic, nonverbal consciousness, the better quality relationship we can achieve with them.

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Gas Stoves and Indoor Air Pollution: The Hidden Dangers of Benzene Exposure

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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A recent study found that the combustion process in gas stoves can significantly raise indoor levels of a carcinogenic chemical called benzene, which is linked to a higher risk of blood cell cancers, including leukemia.

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How to Connect with Trees for Communication and Healing

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Written by: Jen Frey

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I believe my journey with Plant communication began with Mulberry—although it may have started before I could even imagine. Do we ever really know when a journey begins?

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Understanding Heat Stress: Exploring the Impact of Humidity on Extreme Temperatures

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Written by: Alan Thomas Kennedy-Asser et al

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We know that climate change makes these temperatures more likely, but also that heatwaves of similar magnitudes can have very different impacts depending on factors like humidity or how prepared an area is for extreme heat.

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Abundant Happiness and Vitality for You and Your Furry Guru

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Written by: Jesse Sternberg

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Our dogs, furry gurus as they are, have much to teach us about compassion and joy.

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How to Avoid Injury When Walking Your Furry Friend

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Written by: InnerSelf Staff

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Walking your furry friend can be a fantastic way to get some exercise and spend time with your four-legged companion.

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Is Your Aging Dog Getting Enough Sleep?

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Written by: InnerSelf Staff

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Sleep is essential for a healthy mind, especially in older dogs. During sleep, the brain clears out harmful substances that can lead to cognitive decline.

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Grounding and Connecting with Mother Earth

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Written by: Anuradha Dayal-Gulati

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Our ancestors honored their connection to the earth. Simpler lifestyles connected people to the land, with its natural, nurturing, and gentle electrical energy. But, your connection to the land can be lost.

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Five Easy Ways to Use Less Water at Home

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Written by: Niko Wanders

Five Easy Ways to Use Less Water at Home

Five easy ways to use less water at home – and not just in a drought.

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5D Consciousness Is in the House (or Barn)

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Written by: Tammy Billups

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Our animal companions traverse through life each day . . . instinctively navigating in the fifth dimension of consciousness. 

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How to Clean Mold and Mildew Off A Concrete Deck

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Written by: Robert Jennings, InnerSelf.com

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Since I am gone for six months in the summer, the dirt, mildew, and mold can build up. And that can be quite a chore to clean.

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How Free-Range Eggs Sold Customers A Lie

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Written by: Joel Mead

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The RSPCA defines free-range eggs as those coming “from birds that, during the daytime, enjoy unlimited access to outdoor pastures”.

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How to Be the Person Your Dog Needs and Respects

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Written by: Jesse Sternberg

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Even though it appeared as if I was aloof (a genuine characteristic of an Alpha), my attention was fully locked into the conditions of the present moment.

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What and Who Are Animal Wayshowers?

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Written by: Tammy Billups

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The term wayshower is being used with more and more frequency as humanity continues its evolutionary journey toward embracing and embodying higher levels of consciousness.

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What Animals Can Teach Us

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Written by: Andrew Harvey and Carolyn Baker, Ph.D.,

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Let us contemplate at least eight lessons animals can teach us, if we dare to open to them.

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Can Dogs Really See Colors?

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Written by: Nancy Dreschel

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Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is just black, white and grim shades of gray.

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How to Develop Symbolic Communication with Animals

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Written by: Erika Buenaflor, M.A., J.D.

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Developing symbolic communication systems with animals can be exciting and informative and help us to advance our spiritual growth and awareness.

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Moon Mysteries and Moon Ritual to Create Lunarized Water

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Written by: Seren Bertrand

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Every 29.5 days the moon completes her orbit around Earth, showing us the magical phases of her feminine faces.

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