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44 Forget Counting Sheep Most health professionals recommend 7 to 8 hours of sleep nightly, yet many of us struggle to reach those numbers due to demanding life obligations—or simply uncomfort-able mattresses. Uncover the secret to better sleep that lies beneath your pillow.

52 Diabetic Holiday Survival Guide It can be tough as a diabetic to say “no” when surrounded by sugary goodies at inevitable holiday parties around this time of year. John M. Poothullil, MD, shares essential tips to survive the onslaught of treats.

56 Holiday Gift Guide It can be daunting to pick out the perfect gifts from the sea of options in today’s supersized shopping centers, and you may want to avoid including the gift receipt. That’s why we vetted and compiled these amazing gift options so you can get something you know they’ll love.

From Watchdogs to Lapdogs 20Picking up where he left off in the last issue of

Natural Solutions, Mike Snow continues to inform readers about what’s going on behind the scenes in the GMO nar-

rative.

Preparing for Conception 46A common misconception is that preparing for con-

ception is entirely up to the woman. However, the man has an important role to play, too. And with a little due

diligence from both parties, women in their late 30s and early 40s still have favorable odds to conceive.

on the cover18 Green Beauty Tips28 Holiday Dinner 36 Bake the Day Away42 Superfood: Cranberries 44 Forget Counting Sheep56 Holiday Gift Guide

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