I read a lot.  That’s not lip-service; before I met pre-fiance, I finished at least four “serious” (literary fiction) novels a week, along with a smattering of non-fiction and some drivel. Reading is a great way to find some quiet, to calm your mind, and maybe even to learn something.

I always keep something readable in my car, just in case I end up waiting somewhere unexpectedly or (shh) traffic is at an absolute, total stand-still, as frequently happens here when car accidents shut down entire freeways without warning. While the life-changing tomes of Tolstoy and T.C. Boyle are great, it’s nice to have something a little lighter from time to time (especially in traffic), even something inspirational.

Natural Health Magazinerarely breaks new ground. If you’re familiar with the idea of treating yourself well, the articles will be equally familiar: eat fresh, organic, local things; sleep enough and at the right times; exercise for pete’s sake; control and/or eliminate stress in all areas of your life. But even I need reminders from time to time, though, and that is where this publication really shines. The recipes are usually great, too, and there are frequently good spa and beauty tips. Sure, it contradicts itself from time to time, and many of its articles are written on soft knowledge, but it’s still nice to read something so friendly, so upbeat, and so devoted to improving its readers’ quality of life. And trust me - it’s heads and tails above the SkyMall catalog or, heaven forbid, Cosmo.

So make some quiet time for yourself, catch up on your reading, and consider flipping through this magazine while you’re at it.  Even pre-fiance and I still manage to get in some reading time on the weekends…I promise that there are few things cozier than good books, good company, and hot tea in bed on a rainy Sunday morning.

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