Healthy Beginnings' mission is to provide resources and information on the straight facts and latest trends regarding: Alternative and Integrative Medicine, Acupuncture, Aryuvedic, Homeopathy, Naturopathy, Colon Hydrotherapy, Hypnotherapy, Supplements, Herbs, Nutrition, Organics, Cooking for Health, Raw Foods, Fitness, Meditation, Yoga, Organ Cleanses, Green Living, Sustainability, Natural Beauty, Healthy Pets, Biological Dentistry, and the products and services that support living a Natural, Holistic and Healthy Lifestyle.
Each month Healthy Beginnings' advertisers and writers provide the tools you need to aid your personal path to well-being. We feature articles by national authors as well as from local leaders in the natural health field. Additionally, we bring you news and events that are happening in our community -- and around the globe.
READERS COMMENTS
Healthy Beginnings - What Our Readers Say About The Magazine
-Audra Strum, 91 years old
“Healthy Beginnings covers so many wonderful subjects. I went through a lot of stress recently and I'm now trying to get back to good health and this magazine has really helped me to do that. I'm proud of the women in charge of this magazine. Women can do such wonderful things!”
-Ann Crawford, Carson City, NV
“I have really appreciated the Gardening for Health section in your magazine. I love having a magazine I can trust that has so much natural health oriented information about ALL the things in my life.”
-Esther P.
“I picked up Healthy Beginnings magazine for the first time at my gym when I saw the article on Half Dome -- I was so excited to read this article! It was very well written and answered all of my questions and concerns! The whole magazine is filled with great information and articles-and its free! I'm so glad I found it.”
-Catherine Moran Reno Esthetician
“Being a wellness educator, I look forward to reading your Healthy Beginnings lifestyle magazine every month! Thank you for all you do to make this publication a reality! It's certainly a joy to read.”
-Laura Brownlee, MS
“I like Healthy Beginnings Magazine because it's a great resource. I love the recipes!”
-Anisha Stephens
“I was very impressed with your publication and read it with great interest.”
-Ron Tydings
“It is so nice to see a magazine not only write from a desired healthier well being point of view, but to also have local news and resources available is so important.”
-Rose Ramirez, massage therapist
“This [magazine] is full of so much information. I'm going to share it with a friend.”
-Sharon Howard
“Classy publication! Healthy Beginnings is a great resource for healthy minded people. Keep up the good work!”
-Scot Bennick
“I have been coming to the Tahoe area for years to vacation because it is such a beautiful and healing place. I have always wondered where the network for alternative health care was. It is so exciting that Healthy Beginnings Is in existence now. My husband and I are residents of the Tahoe area now and Healthy Beginnings is an excellent resource for us.”
-Larinda Sawyer
“I picked up your magazine in Carson. There are some beautiful articles in here. ”
-Reader in Gardnerville
“I love the articles and the ads! I pick it up at Push Fitness.”
-Terre Poland
“Healthy Beginnings Magazine has very good information that's easy for people to understand. It does not have anything without your health.”
-Sherry Fleek, Beyond Juice
“I like how Healthy Beginnings Magazine is printed on recycled paper and it has wonderful articles that have practical aspects. And it's free!”
-Michele Gregory, Amwest Mortgage
“I like HB Magazine because the articles are centered towards healthy living, particularly the skin care articles. I have learned amazing things that have helped my skin survive here in Reno. I now pick up the magazine at IGT. I am moving to Massachusettes and look forward to my subscription.”
-Lee Turner
“Healthy Beginnings magazine is an outstanding publication offering current information on many levels, from diet and nutrition, to holistic health, to complimentary and alternative medical options, to health-related book reviews and more.”
-Kiki Powers
“I like the Covers and the publisher's letter. I really enjoy the information about raw foods. I love how there's such different stories every month- it's a very, very versatile magazine.”
-Tiffany Paullo, Fernley
“We enjoy reading your publication, and find something of value in every issue.”
-Brad Rassler and Jane Grossman
“Wild Oats Reno is thrilled to have Healthy Beginnings' distributed in the store. This magazine is full of valuable information that our customers are looking for.”
-Becky McBride
Community Marketing Coordinator, Wild Oats Natural Marketplace
“I'm getting more and more clients who say they saw my ad or my articles or saw SOMETHING in the Healthy Beginnings magazine.”
-June
“My new ad is getting a lot of attention. I actually received several calls on it. Thank you again.”
-Kerry White
“I have been attending the Healthy Network meetings and find them to be very informative and enlightening. I really enjoy the networking that transpires. I like that we are willing to work together knowing that each, respectve business has it's own unique qualities. If we continue at this pace...Reno, Nevada will be setting some trends in the booming wellness industry!”
-Nancy Munoz, PA-C, LMT, Owner/CAMU Spa & Wellness
"Today I was introduced to Healthy Beginnings at Earth Essence Day Spa. I browsed their copy and I would like more to share with friends. I brought it home and read every article. It is wonderful to know that we have so many choices for guidance for healthy living here in Northern Nevada. I am just recovering from a bout with an illness and it seems every article was written just for me. Thank you so very much."
-Theresa Sandrini, Reader from Carson City
"Healthy Beginnings Magazine is informative. Beautiful. Loved the article on Cinnamon."
-Vicki Keller, Advertiser, Stead, NV
"I really enjoy HB Magazine. I love how the articles are short, concise, informative and how they include the contact information at the end. I enjoy the advertisements and the Calendar of Events. I love to sit down and read through the whole magazine. I can't believe it's free! I pick it up at Circle of Life Spa and the Pnuematic Diner."
-Kathryn
"I picked up your magazine at Wild Oats and brought it back to the fitness center where I work. I LOVE it because everything is applicable to overall health of body/mind and should be read by everyone that walks in the fitness center. It's packed with great information; page after page of articles about fitness, nutrition, fat loss, book reviews... anything and everything that applies specifically to the people I see everyday. The layout is beautiful and concise. I'm not even a magazine reader but I just love HB Mag and I can't believe it's free!!"
-Kimberly, Reader in North Valleys, NV
"Your readership is wonderful! I've gotten multiple referrals now from people who read my article and thought my products might benefit a friend or client. And I didn't know any of the people prior to getting the calls."
-Koya Noe,Sierra Crest Capital, LLC
"I want to say thank you for your magazine; it is full of excellent and helpful articles."
-Brad
"I look forward to the new issue of Healthy Beginnings Magazine each month because it has a nice variety of health-related articles from children to pets to water and foods. It's so diverse and excellent! I pick it up at Tahoe Forest Center."
-Nancy Swarty, Reader from Truckee, CA
"I found your Healthy Beginning very informative. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to the next issue. I thought about passing it on to a friend, but there were so many good articles in it, I did not want to part with it! Next time, I will pick up TWO copies! Keep us informed !"
-J. Moore
"I want to thank you for your wonderful magazine. I have been in the medical field for 30 years and recently retired to pursue a healthier approach to health and wellness. I opened my own spa and wellness center, CAMU Spa & Wellness. It is very refreshing to have so many resources here in Reno, which I feel you have been very instrumental in coordinating and bringing us all together for the "greater good." Also Dawn, thank you for your drive, your integrity and your vision. I feel lucky to be a part of this group."
-Nancy Munoz, PA-C, LMT, Owner CAMU Spa & Wellness
"I love your magazine, so informative...I pick it up at Golds Gym."
"I love your magazine. Thank you much."
"I am an advisor at the Aveda store in Roseville. We use plant derived ingredients to make health/earth concious beauty products. I love your magazine and would love to display it in our store for guests to take. Thank you."
"Kudos to you and your staff for this well needed magazine and the value it places on human life."
-Cheryl Bogener,Healthy Living USA
"I love HB Magazine because you have information in the magazine that I can't find anywhere else...The articles are great. I'm interested in everything you print."
-George P., 74 yrs. Old
"I just wanted to write you and tell you how much of a fan of your Healthy Beginnings Magazine I am! I pick it up all the time! I love everything about it! In a world where it is hard to stay positive and healthy, it's great to know that we have you to help us right along!"
-A fan, Julie
"... I was hand delivering a bundle of your magazine to our health and wellness section and the girls in there wanted me to pass along that they love the magazine and they get lots of positive comments from patients all the time."
-Edward Calabaza, Public Relations Business Partner Renown Health
"I was happy to see the medical error article. Good job, share the truth!"
-Dr. Scot
"The last issue was awesome."
-June
"We picked up a copy of your wonderful magazine in Minden the other day . . . location where we could pick up future issues."
-Leslie
"I found your past copies on the web very interesting, in fact they are so interesting that it has slowed down the things I am suppose to be doing. But, that is only to you and your staff's credit. Thanks again!"
-Les
"Healthy Beginnings is an awesome magazine because it deals with health issues I believe...important for everyone to know and pay attention to...'wake up to health!'...The magazine feels organic!"
-Camilla Olsen
"A friend of mine gave me your magazine and I really have enjoyed it. I was really impressed with the Ph article. I've picked up a few of the past issues to send to my son who lives down state."
-Reader in Reno
“Healthy Beginnings Magazine is a great resource for alternative medicine practitioners. This magazine also has informative educational articles so an individual can improve their health.”
-Peggy Batcloff
“This magazine is our future. Our personal health is security and you are leading the way. Thanks for the commitment!”
-Cathy Cunningham
“I like the articles on new alternative therapies that work for the body (instead of drugs). The Mangosteen article was fantastic.”
-Leslie Bauer, Get Real
“The February issue was awesome! I really liked the Infrared Sauna, the pH, and the Colloidal Silver articles. I give issues to each of my clients with homework to read these 3 articles.”
-Cheryl Christensen, Beautiful Transformations
“I save all my issues to look back at past articles. I love the magazine.”
-Mary Lou Ornelas
“The articles are well-done and informative. It’s nice to know that there are places in the local area that do these treatments and carry the products.”
-Eleanor Velling
“I love Healthy Beginnings Magazine! It’s a great source for alternative health education and profiling businesses local to Reno, Nevada. The articles by local health professionals are excellent. Then there is contact information for services, announcements for community alternative health seminars, etc. etc. Excellent networking in cutting edge health care.”
-Nancy Mischker
“Love the recipes and ideas for adapting existing recipes to healthy alternatives!
-Sandy Olliver, RRT, Renown Health
“I like the health information. I look forward to going to Wild Oats because they carry your magazine there.”
-Robin
“My husband and I recently moved from Chicago to Reno. Thankfully I found my first Healthy Beginnings Magazine soon after I arrived! I now cannot go a month without it. It is a magnificent magazine not only because of the informative articles but it informs me of what is going on in the area.”
-T.M.
“Healthy Beginnings is available in my fitness center. Gym members are naturally interested in health. It has been a very popular publication and a wonderful benefit for my clients.”
-Cheryl Pierce, BSN, AFAA, Renown Health
“I like the focus on organic and natural alternative health and lifestyle. Keep up the great magazine!”
-Randi Singer, artist
“The information, the articles, the ads – LOVE IT!!!!”
-Jodi Ussher
“I love the travel section. Generally just a good magazine. Great publication… keep going!”
-D. Yama
“Loads of excellent information. Love this little magazine!”
-Marlene Schaber
“I absolutely love your magazine! I found it at Camu Spa and they had all the back issues that I missed so I took them all! Thank you! My husband reads them too!”
-Kimberly Stuart, Soar Enterprises
“I am looking for natural and healthy alternatives to live by and I find this publication to be insightful and credible. I also patronize the advertisers in this magazine.”
-Viola Cod
“I love everything about HB Magazine. I read it from cover to cover.”
-Joanne McAfee, Smith Barney
“I think this magazine is terrific. Keep up the good work.”
-Stephanie Stern
“’Know Your Herbs’ is my favorite page! This magazine has everything to do with anti-aging, excercies, skin care, and how to live healthy.”
-Kathy Copple
“I love reading about ways to heal my body without the use of drugs. Also, new recipes and reading about organic and raw foods.”
-Catherine Perkins
“I always love all the great ideas and valuable information. Thank you!”
-Suzanne Berg
“I like all the interesting articles written by local people and how there is listings of a lot of local alternative practitioners/suppliers.”
-Tracy Foster
“I like the large selection of information touching on many health topics, natural products and alternative healing.”
-Kori Case, RDH
“I am 88 years old and I walk 2.5 miles every morning. I’ve been taking vitamins for over 40 years. I love Healthy Beginnings Magazine. I love the health issues and how people have progressed in their thinking. I pick the magazine up at the downtown library.”
-Anne
“Excellent Magazine!”
-Melissa Aarskaug, Xango
“This magazine is very educational and informative. I pick it up at Dr. Gerber’s office.”
-Suzanne Davis
“I love this magazine!!”
-Natalie Sinclair
“I never knew that there were so many choices for alternative centers in the Reno area until I read Healthy Beginnings.”
-Michelle Zeuz
“The magazine has a lot of helpful info about alternative health care and places to get it.”
-Chris Flat
“I love how the magazine is alternative to group thinking and not mainstream.”
-Arlene
“Healthy Beginnings is one of the best magazines for complementary health.”
-Joanne Farris, NV National Guard
“I love the thorough information on healthy issues. Thank you and Great job!”
“I can always find out the different community health opportunities in the local community through the advertisers.”
-Todd Lacey
“I just moved here from central California and I love everything about your magazine.”
-Marika
“I love all the articles and how they’re written by local people. It’s a great place to find doctors. I pick it up at the Stadium.”
-Mary Kay Pisarz
