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avid Schumann of the Odd Dog band that frequents the East Mountains has published a children’s book called A Party for the Moon. Schumann not only authored the book about a badger with a banjo, a coyote with a cello, and a hedgehog with a tuba all headed to a party for the moon but he illustrated the book as well. As an added touch the text on each page is also by hand. This is Schumann’s first book and he promises there are more to come. Maybe he’ll write about a party at Molly’s next? A Party for the Moon will be available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and other sources later this month. Or, catch Schumann to buy a signed copy where Odd Dog is playing - their schedule can be found at South14.com
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ngie Corbett-Kuiper of Beyond Proof has announced a retreat for mothers who have lost a child to be held September 17-20th. Corbett-Kuiper will create an intimate space at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu where 10 mothers who have lost children will be invited to find the tools that will help them move beyond grief. Tools will include journaling, intentional dreams, daily practices, favorite books, meditations, understanding the power of energy, and most importantly learning to be mindfully aware so participants are present to recognize when their loved one presents . “When a child leaves this earth, it can leave you ripped wide open.” says Corbett-Kuiper. “This retreat will help women repair and rebuild their identity allowing them to live a more uplifting and rewarding life even as they navigate the depths of loss.” The tools and resources shared during the retreat can provide a community and a path towards healing and reconnection that can continue long after the retreat concludes.
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Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.
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Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period. The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research. “In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.
Chomping on more nuts daily keeps the pounds at bay, according to research published in the journal BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health. Using records from three long-term longitudinal studies spanning 20 years and including nearly 300,000 health professionals, the report from Harvard University’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health found that increasing nut intake by a half serving a day—about 12 almonds or seven walnut halves—was linked to lower instances of weight gain and obesity. Swapping out a serving of meats, refined grains or desserts for half a serving of nuts was associated with staving off weight gain of between 0.9 and 1.5 pounds in any four-year period. A consistently higher nut intake of at least half a serving a day was associated with a 23 percent lower risk of putting on 11 or more pounds and becoming obese in the same timeframe. No such links were found for eating more peanut butter. The researchers suggest the high fiber content of nuts can make a person feel full longer, and that that the fiber also binds well to fats in the gut, affecting a greater discharge of calories.
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Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution. The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.
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Healthy Aging for Your Brain Powered by DNA Alzheimer’s disease is the most dreaded disease associated with aging. We lose the very things that we associate with being human. With a progressive decline in focus, memory, thought and communication, it terrorizes both its victims and their families - and ultimately leads to death. While there is no cure, there is hope with Genomic Medicine. Genomic Medicine uses the science of DNA within a holistic framework to create effective personalized diet and lifestyle strategies for a healthier life. For almost 2 decades we have used it to successfully prevent and treat many chronic diseases. Today we use DNA-directed strategies to prevent or reverse cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s disease.DNA is the foundation of our personalized approach.
DNA provides the blueprint for everything that our bodies do. It impacts all aspects of our health including responding to stress, digesting and processing food, functioning of our immune and antioxidant systems, dealing with the toxins in our environment, and yes, even how our brains function. Genetic diseases such as muscular dystrophy or sickle cell anemia are caused by specific changes in DNA called mutations. Genomic Medicine looks at changes in DNA called polymorphisms or SNPs (pronounced “snips”) for short. SNPs are very common. Each of us has millions of them, and most importantly they make us each who we are. SNPs alter how our bodies function in subtle ways, and any negative impacts can be overcome with the right diet and lifestyle. Research is finding that brain function is altered by specific SNPs, increasing the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Using the information in each person’s DNA blueprint, we can prevent, delay or even reverse cognitive decline with a personalized action plan.
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A 2020 Vision of Health Built for YOU!!!
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Do you like surprises? Well, I have a few for you in the New Year… After spending time traveling the world, with the best globally recognized experts who have been practicing a regenerative lifestyle designed for men and women, I have consolidated simple ways for you to tap into your youthful golden spark. Over many years, I have focused my time, education and resources, all required, to offer state-of-the-art technology in order for access to non-toxic anti-aging medicine. Over the holiday season, as I connect with family, friends and associates, I have heard the same questions regarding the many theories of aging… The two most frequently asked questions are: 1) How can two fifty-year-old’s look so different? 2) Why do some people seem to avoid the aging process altogether? Reflection is what we do best as a new year begins. My interest to help others age gracefully surfaced with complete clarity in 2019. This awareness has changed how I view others and myself. This significant shift in perspective fueled my desire to share my ART (Amplified Regenerative Therapies) in ways that provide easy access to those interested in continuing their golden spark of life at any age. Let me list a few exciting launches designed for my absolute, ongoing commitment to give you numerous
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Air Meals May Get an Eco-Makeover
According to researchers, each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight, from disposable headphones and plastic cutlery to food scraps and toilet waste. To increase mindfulness about the trash, British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials such as coffee grounds, banana leaves and coconut wood. Associate Strategy Director Jo Rowan says, “Onboard waste is a big issue. Knowing that you have 4 billion passengers per year, it all adds up very quickly.” The redesigned items are featured in an exhibit, “Get Onboard: Reduce.Reuse.Rethink.” at the Design Museum, in London. The biggest environmental issue with air travel is carbon emissions, which are growing at a faster rate than previously projected. But as air travel becomes increasingly accessible and more people fly, airlines have been making public pledges to curb their environmental footprint, including the plastic forks and leftovers their passengers leave behind.
Climate Change Increases Banks’ Financial Risks
A collection of 18 papers published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to flood-prone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections. One recommendation is for regulators to penalize banks that lend money in areas that have been hit by disasters, yet have not taken steps to protect themselves against similar future disasters. Banks could also be rewarded by regulators for financing projects that leave communities less vulnerable to flooding or other hazards. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell wrote that the Fed takes “severe weather events” into account in its role as a financial supervisor. The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, responsible for banking oversight across a major swath of the American West, wrote in March that volatility related to climate change has become “increasingly relevant” as a consideration for the central bank.
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Cattle Survive Churning Sea
Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Local resident Paula D. O’Mally wrote on social media, “The cows are wild and have survived for decades without human intervention. They’re pretty tough that way.” A massive wave swept away nearly all 20 of the cows and 28 wild horses that were on private land on Cedar Island. The cows’ caretaker has identified them, and a group is formulating a plan to get the cattle back home. The rest, and all of the horses, are believed to have perished in the storm. January 2020
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Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female. The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 Rich Carey/Shutterstock.com percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report. “Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher. “There will be no reproduction.” Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix. Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species. Sea turtles can live for 100 years and lay more than 1,000 eggs. They are polyamorous, and one male can fertilize dozens of females.
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Growing up in Gambia, Nfamara Badjie’s parents taught him it’s much healthier to eat food they grew rather than food bought in a store. Badjie, a well-known drummer who moved to the U.S. in 2005, bought a plot of marshy land in Ulster Park, New York, two hours north of New York City, and is learning how to adapt the rice-growing practices of his West African ethnic group, the Jola, to East Coast climates. Agronomists hope the innovative operation, Ever-Growing Family Farm, can provide a blueprint for other area farmers to introduce new crops due to the threat of climate change. Erika Styger, an agronomist from nearby Cornell University, says, “We can reinvent agriculture even today, and if we have that mindset, there is a lot that can be done. We shouldn’t get stuck in how we have done things, and we need to adapt to climate change.”
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We know caloric restriction extends life. But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun. ~Lori Taylor
In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S. Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist
LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food. Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well. Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control. However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits. Although we’ve all likely heard or read about someone that lived into their 90s, ate bacon, drank whiskey and smoked a pack a day, these individuals are outliers: In truth, longevity is determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck. 14
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Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD—and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.” LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works. “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 postmenopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some even participate in weightlifting competitions.” “We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteope-
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Finding Inspiration
Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter nia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefit-
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Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change. She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness. Following his advice, Smith began eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step—finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.” In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.
Eating Well, but Not Too Much
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for life-shortening diseases. The plantsays Americans tend to see sleep as unprobased Mediterranean diet consistently ductive time, but it’s a “biological requirerises to the top for its health-fortifying ment for life.” benefits. In fact, it is one of the three pillars However, in contrast to our Westof health, along with good nutrition and ern culture’s practice of eating until exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former belt-busting full, Blue Zone Okinawadirector of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies ns practice hara hachi bu—eating until in centenarians have suggested that people one is no longer hungry, but stopping who live long and in good health have a before feeling full. regular lifestyle. They spend time in commu “We know caloric restriction nity, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical in sync with circadian rhythms.” dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative No matter how long we live, we want and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one Most people have something to make the most of our time on Earth. Beyond diet and exercise, finding our wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Inin their lives they can point personal passion, reducing stress and stead, Taylor recommends intermittent to for strength. spending time in nature and with those fasting, eating only during a set window we love can add years to our lives. of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce ~Betty Holston Smith Despite our virtual social networks, caloric intake. real human connection is vital for physical Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., Healthy Eating and Living study. and mental health. According to a report in a professor of nutrition at the Arizona Both improving diet quality and the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerState University College of Health Solurestricting calories appear to help slow the ous as smoking for heart disease and stroke tions, has researched the impacts of rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for both intermittent fasting and circadian preserving the length of our telomeres— a community garden plot, yoga or dance rhythm on how our bodies handle calothe structures at the end of chromosomes class, or host regular potlucks or game ries. that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean nights—these just might be among the best She recommends a “prolonged diet, with its abundance of protective annightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well prescriptions for staying young. tioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “Food Sleuth,” omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent ageand stave off such diseases as Type 2 is an award-winning registered dietitian, associated telomere shortening. diabetes and obesity-related cancers. writer and nationally syndicated radio show NOT ALL CBD IS CREATED EQUAL!! Most significantly, she found that a 13host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at The Sleep Connection CBD Fluid hour nightly fast reduced breast cancerCBD Oil FoodSleuth@gmail.com. Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 Sleep and Health Research Program at the breast cancer survivors in the Women’sNOT Water Compatible Water Compatible University of Arizona College of Medicine,
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or clients of family therapist Christian Dymond, the path to wellness begins on his 10 acres of woods and meadows in Milton, Vermont, walking alongside him, sitting by a babbling brook, watching squirrels gather nuts or the sun slowly set, breathing in the piney air. “There is a sense of safety that comes from being in the forest,” Dymond says. “Safety is necessary in order for the client to open up and share themselves with another human being.” Children, too, readily respond: “Getting a child outside into nature can bring life back into their eyes. Every day I see this happen.” The sweeping Santa Barbara beach is the office of clinical psychologist Maria Nazarian, Ph.D., as she accompanies clients on hour-long barefoot walks that might include a mindfulness exercise, goal-setting and meditation—all while watching waves foam, pelicans glide and sun-sparkles on the water. “When we feel connected to the world around us, we experience more joy and belonging, less depression and less anxiety, all of which increase our thinking, creativity, wellbeing and generosity,” she says.
Their practices, known as ecotherapy, green therapy or nature-based therapy, are an outgrowth of a ballooning branch of psychology known as ecopsychology, which investigates the critical links between nature experiences and human well-being. In examining such matters as our neurological responses to nature, how climate change and weather disasters lead to anxiety and depression, how nature deprivation affects children, and why nature can produce transcendent awe, the field is reshaping the way that therapists and doctors help both adults and children heal. Ecopsychology is a relatively new discipline. Little more than two decades ago, historian Theodore Roszak pointed out in Psychology Today that in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of the American Psychiatric Association, one of the most-diagnosed categories involved sex: “In mapping sexual dysfunction, therapists have been absolutely inspired… [but] the volume contains only one listing remotely connected to nature: seasonal affective disorder.” January 2020
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Now, as the planet’s dire plight involving hundreds of thousands of patients, There is a sense of safety becomes a source of mounting according to a survey by the Institute at the that comes from being in concern, that professional neglect is Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy. the forest. Safety is necessary Ecopsychology research programs are rapidly changing. The field of ecopsyin order for the client to open opening at medical centers and universichology has produced more than 100 authoritative studies linking nature to up and share themselves with ties, and ecotherapy classes are being added not only physical, but mental health. to academic degree programs for theraanother human being. Researchers have found that spendpists. Major health insurers are financing ~Christian Dymond ing time in nature settings helps lower pilot programs to measure time-in-nature stress, anxiety and depression, boosts outcomes, and electronic health records are positive mood, improves resilience starting to include nature prescriptions, as and immune response, increases life expectancy, decreases well as pharmaceuticals. anger, reduces blood pressure, eases computer fatigue and Happily, it’s a therapy that can be self-prescribed. After Laura enhances energy, concentration and cognitive functioning. Durenberger, who blogs at ReduceReuseRenewBlog.com, gave birth Recently, Danish researchers found that children raised in to her son, she found symptoms of her generalized anxiety disorder the least-green neighborhoods were 55 percent more likely to at an all-time high, and ultimately linked it to rarely develop a serious mental illness than children that grew up in leaving her house. When she goes too long without being outside, the greenest neighborhoods, regardless of social standing, afflushe says, “My anxiety spikes. I am irritable. My energy is low. ence or parental mental illness. A British study of nearly 20,000 I don’t feel motivated or creative.” people published in Scientific Reports concluded that spending Now, even during the fierce Minneapolis winters, she is at least two hours a week in nature, whether in brief breaks or dedicated to spending half an hour a day in nature: “After my time long stretches, is an optimal amount of time to feel a sense of outdoors, I feel grounded, renewed, energized and much more clearbetter health and well-being. headed than before I started.” Putting these findings in motion, doctors, therapists, As ecotherapist Dymond puts it: “Nature is always there for naturopaths, nurse practitioners and other health providers people to heal themselves in.” are increasingly suggesting and prescribing time in nature, especially for children. As of July 2018, there were 71 providerRonica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Contact her at based nature-prescription programs in 32 states, potentially OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
How to Practice Personal Ecopsychology n Spend two hours or more each week outdoors in natural settings, in either short or long blocks of time. n Take a free online course to gain an in-depth understanding of ecopsychology at Tinyurl.com/IntroEcopsychology. n Read books like Vitamin N: The Essential Guide to a Nature-Rich Life, by Richard Louv, or The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More Creative, by Florence Williams. n Bring plants, flowers, seashells, pebbles and other reminders of nature into work and home settings. n Garden outdoors or keep a kitchen herb garden indoors. n Join a local birdwatching group. n Use nature scenes as wall art and screensavers. n Visit WalkWithADoc.org to join in a one-hour group walk with a local doctor. n Find more ideas at RunWildMyChild.com/incorporatingnature-into-daily-life. 18
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What is the nature of the Covering Climate Now project?
Bill Moyers on Covering Climate Now
Covering Climate Now is a big cooperative effort to tell the true story of what is happening and what we can do to change it—the story of fighting back against extinction, of coming to our senses. Our aim is to help beleaguered journalists and news organizations to abandon old habits, adopt best practices and overcome the usual obstacles—such as how to convince their own management to invest in better climate coverage and how to pay for it.
by Julie Marshall
When did you first hear of global warming?
Early in 1965. I was a special assistant to President Lyndon Johnson, and famous oceanographer Roger Revelle was a member of the White House science advisory committee. The scientific community had largely believed that we didn’t have to worry about carbon dioxide because the oceans would quickly absorb any excess. Revelle blew that consensus apart with his discovery that it was instead rising into the atmosphere— which meant slowly, then more swiftly turn-
ing up the temperature of the planet, as if the Earth was now a vast furnace; warming oceans, melting Antarctica, rising seas.
What was your response?
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ill Moyers, an American icon of broadcast journalism, continues to inspire generations through his political commentary, documentaries and awardwinning books, including the landmark 1988 PBS series Joseph Campbell and The Power of Myth. Beginning his career at 16 as a cub reporter in Marshall, Texas, he went on to earn more than 30 television Emmys, as well as prestigious career awards in film and television. Moyers announced his retirement in 2017 at the age of 83. However, this past spring, the journalist spoke at a Columbia Journalism Review conference, calling upon the nation’s reporters and news outlets to join the Covering Climate Now project in order to push a cohesive message of science and truth—that it’s not too late for our planet and all of its inhabitants, but first we all need to grasp what’s at stake.
A twinge of disbelief, a little shock. But this was no wild alarmist sitting at that table. Well, LBJ took science seriously. As president, he gave the green light for the first official report on the potential threat to humanity from rising CO2 levels. Go online to “Restoring the Quality of Our Environment—1965,” and read Appendix Y4—Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide. He told us to distribute the report widely. One year later, his energy and attention and our resources were diverted to the war in Vietnam.
What prompted your sense of urgency now in taking the media specifically to task for its general lack of coverage of the climate crisis?
Reality. The hottest temperatures on record, fueled by greenhouse gas emissions. Hurricanes of extraordinary force and frequency. Floods, tornados, wildfires. Mass migration as a result of crop failures. A president who calls climate disruption a hoax. A cabinet and Congress protecting the profits of the fossil fuel industry. David Attenborough told the UN Climate Summit, in Poland, that we’re talking about “the collapse of our civilizations and the extinction of much of the natural world.” But our corporate media was more obsessed with the new “royal” baby born in Britain.
How crucial will the role of media be in influencing meaningful action on the most critical issue of our time?
Who else will sound the trumpet and be heard? We can take our readers, viewers and listeners to the ends of Earth, where oil palm growers and commodities companies are stripping away forests vital to carbon storage—and connect the dots. We can take them to the American Midwest, where this past spring’s crops brought despair and bankruptcy as farmers and their families were overwhelmed by floods—and connect the dots. And we can take them to Washington, D.C., and a government that scorns reality as fake news, denies the truths of nature and embraces a theocratic theology that welcomes catastrophe as a sign of the returning Messiah—and connect the dots.
What accounts for your own sense of urgency?
Photographs of my five grandchildren above my desk. Facts taped to the wall, like this one: The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change—an essentially conservative body—gives us 12 years to make the massive changes to drastically reduce global greenhouse gas emissions 45 percent below 2010 levels. And something Roger Revelle said many years ago that is lodged in my head: “Earth’s our home. Let’s not burn it up.” Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based journalist and author. Connect at FlyingBurros@gmail.com. January 2020
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Getting a Grip on Pain by Marlaina Donato
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ost of us take our hands for granted until buttoning a shirt or opening a jar becomes a daunting task. Getting a grip on that pain and loss of function with holistic solutions can be a game-changer. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as repetitive motion syndromes like carpal tunnel, are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, and effective treatment relies on identifying the underlying cause. “Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine. Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repetitive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says. Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance of looking beyond the diagnosis itself. “Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.” By finding the trigger, relief is
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We have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections. ~Susan Blum within reach with non-surgical solutions and natural approaches such as physical therapy, specialized yoga, acupuncture, essential oils and inflammation-taming foods and herbs.
Gut Check
Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes. “Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes. “Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.” The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.” Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially
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Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed. ~Kiva Rose Hardin guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil. Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.
Exercise and Prevention
Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way. “Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City. Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.” Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.
Snuffing Out Pain
Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads. For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals. Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines. Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily. Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
STRATEGIES FROM THE EXPERTS
Food tips from Susan Blum, M.D.
Replace refined sugar with maple sugar, coconut sugar or honey, all of which offer nutrients and minerals. Avoid overly processed agave nectar. If meats are consumed, choose organic and grass-fed. Choose whole grains.
Herbal suggestions from Kiva Rose Hardin
For topical pain-relieving applications, look for a fat/oil-based preparation with mint or cayenne for faster action. Powdered herbs in mass-produced capsules can lose medicinal efficacy quickly. Alcohol or glycerine-based tinctures are good choices that can be convenient when traveling. Ginger is an effective anti-inflammatory that can be added to food. Solomon’s Seal (Polygonatum), sustainably sourced, is especially useful in the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis; the rhizome of this plant seems to work on the synovial fluid of the joints. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidim) is an important part of any autoimmune formula. A decoction or extract is beneficial for arthritis, fibromyalgia and lupus. Ashwagandha (Withania somniferum) reduces stress and anxiety while moderating inflammation; it is especially effective in the treatment of autoimmune disorders and endocrine disruption. Hawthorn (Crataegus) reduces systemic inflammation and has a moderating effect on most forms of arthritis and joint pain; it also strengthens the collagen matrix of the body and supports overall joint health.
Computer posture reminders from Kelly Picciurro
Elbows should rest at about a 90-degree angle and comfortably at the side. Wrists should lie in a neutral position; not be too extended or flexed. The keyboard and mouse should be close to the body to avoid excessive reaching of the hands. January 2020
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The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours. ~Heather Tynan
GUT CHECK Feeding the Immune System
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educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition. Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.
Ground Zero: The Gut
About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria. It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease. Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria. “The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.
What Not to Eat
Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease. A Czech Republic study on food additives found that gut microbes 22
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that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.” And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation. Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost. Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”
Eat the Rainbow
Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category. “A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.” Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage. Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria. “The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, high-quality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris. Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.
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IMMUNE-BOOSTING RECIPES
meric, salt, pepper and cumin, and sauté to lightly toast the spices, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil.
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Reduce the heat to a simmer and cook until the cauliflower is tender, about 5 minutes. Using an immersion blender, purée the soup in the pot until smooth. Stir in the coconut milk and cilantro, heat through, and serve. Total cooking time is about 15 minutes.
Creamy Turmeric Cauliflower Soup Turmeric is the darling of the anti-inflammatory spices. For best absorption, it should be combined with pepper. This soup gets its creamy texture from coconut milk, but other nondairy milk can be used instead.
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Yields: 4 servings 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil or coconut oil 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced 3 cups cauliflower florets 1 garlic clove, peeled 1¼-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1½ tsp turmeric ½ tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp ground cumin 3 cups vegetable broth 1 cup full-fat coconut milk ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro In a large pot, heat the oil over high heat. Add the leek, and sauté until it just begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the cauliflower, garlic, ginger, tur-
Excerpted from the book The Complete Anti-Inflammatory Diet for Beginners: A No-Stress Meal Plan with Easy Recipes to Heal the Immune System, by Dorothy Calimeris and Lulu Cook.
Lentil Stew Most stews take hours to cook, but this restorative dish, perfect for dinner or lunch, cooks up in a hurry. The plant-based recipe takes advantage of canned lentils and is loaded with nutritious, anti-inflammatory power foods. Yields: 4 to 6 servings 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 8 Brussels sprouts, halved 1 large turnip, peeled, quartered and sliced 1 garlic clove, sliced 6 cups vegetable broth 1 (15-oz) can lentils, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn 1 tsp salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Add the onion and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the carrots, Brussels sprouts, turnip and garlic, and sauté for an additional 3 minutes. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes. Add the lentils, corn, salt, pepper and parsley, and cook for an additional minute to heat the lentils and corn. Total cooking time is about 15 minutes. Serve hot. Another tip: This soup is as versatile as it is simple. Feel free to use any kinds of beans or vegetables you have—it’s a great way to use up leftover vegetables at the end of the week. Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for a week, or in the freezer for longer. Nutritional information per serving (4 portions): calories: 240; total fat: 4g; total carbohydrates: 42g; sugar: 11g; fiber: 12g; protein: 10g; sodium: 870mg Excerpted from the book The Anti-Inflammatory Diet One-Pot Cookbook: 100 Easy All-in-One Meals, by Dorothy Calimeris and Ana Reisdorf. Also visit DorothyEats.com.
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Why Less Is Sometimes More by Marlaina Donato xercise is a proven component tially too high and needs to be addressed.” in losing weight and preventing Fat-burning, high-intensity interval cardiovascular disease and diatraining (HIIT)—bursts of exercise with betes, but not all exercise minimal periods of rest in The key is to not regimens yield the same between—raises levels of overtrain and to results for everyone, especortisol. These tend to dedo just enough to crease after a workout, but cially when daily stress is a adequately stimu- can remain on overdrive factor. While workouts are often intended to reduce if HIIT is not balanced late the system. the body’s physiological with low-intensity move~Beth Shaw response to mental and ment. Add jam-packed emotional stress, exercise schedules to the mix, and itself can serve as a physical stressor that the side effects of chronically elevated exacerbates the problem. This delicate cortisol result not only in longer recovery balance revolves around the stress hortime, but insomnia, fatigue, low immumone cortisol. nity and failure to lose weight, especially While cortisol is needed to kickaround the midsection—a phenomenon start metabolism and burn fat, too much that has earned cortisol the nickname of it can increase the body’s fat stores. “the belly fat hormone”. Stephanie Mansour, host of Step It Up Balancing HIIT with yoga, Pilates, With Steph, a weekly TV fitness program elliptical training, swimming or walking in Chicago, sees this correlation in her can help to reset the nervous system and private practice for women. “Aggressive bring the rest of the body back up to speed. workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss. If Cortisol-Conscious one of my clients is stressed-out, sleepWorkouts deprived, overworked and doing intense Mansour works with a naturopath that workouts but not seeing weight-loss reanalyzes her clients’ cortisol and other sults, that’s a signal that cortisol is potenhormone levels. “One of the first things we
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focus on is helping the body move into the parasympathetic nervous system and out of the fight-or-flight stress response. One way we do this is by shifting into more relaxed workouts—gentle yoga, beginners’ Pilates class, light cardio or light strength training.” Fitness expert Beth Shaw chose a zealous approach in her own exercise regimen until high cortisol levels unraveled her health. The founder of YogaFit, a yoga teacher training program headquartered in Toronto, she emphasizes moderation. “The key is to not overtrain and to do just enough to adequately stimulate the system.” She recommends 30-to 45-minute cardio sessions and no longer than 45 minutes for weights. “Endorphin release from these two types of exercises should offset any release in cortisol.” When we exercise may be as important to achieving weight loss and enhancing overall energy as the type of workout we choose, a factor based on circadian rhythm—the body’s biological clock. There are some schools of thought that cortisol is higher in the morning, and therefore this is the best time to exercise, says Mansour, while others believe we should target the mid-afternoon slump. “I advise my clients to pick a time that simply feels good to them.”
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Hopping on a bike, going for a brisk walk or catching the waves on a surfboard can provide a great low-intensity, steady-state (LISS) cardiovascular workout, which aims for a low level of exertion for a long, continuous period. Repetitive motion for 30 to 45 minutes not only helps to balance cortisol levels, but according to a 2014 Australian study published in the Journal of Obesity, it evens out fat
Aggressive workouts definitely perpetuate stress, and aren’t always necessary for weight loss. ~Stephanie Mansour distribution in overweight individuals. LISS also nudges the body to use fat as fuel, rather than taking valuable glycogen from the muscles. Yoga and Pilates classes, though distinctly different, offer valuable benefits. “If cortisol backlash is an issue, you definitely want to work with someone who knows the anatomy and physiology of breathing,” says Tori Brown, owner of The Pilates Room & Antigravity Studio, in Ithaca, New York. “By learning proper breathing techniques, practitioners are able to downregulate the nervous system into a more parasympathetic state, which leads to better focus, lower heart rate, better digestion, more optimal cortisol levels and improved sleep patterns. All of this leads to more focused workouts that build muscle while creating less stress on the nervous system.” Mansour suggests simple walking for stress-busting alternative cardio. “Brisk walking three times a week for 20 to 30 minutes is great to help reduce stress.”
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Beth Shaw: I recommend high-intensity training first thing in the morning on an empty stomach three times a week, and adopting a yoga practice a few days a week that includes restorative yoga in the evenings to reduce cortisol.
Stephanie Mansour: Try high-intensity workouts for a few weeks. Take inventory of how you feel each day. Look at your progress over a few weeks to find a healthy balance. If it’s not working, change it up.
Tori Brown: If Pilates is your go-to exercise for strength training, opt for private train-
ing three times a week (minimum). If you are combining Pilates with other modes of exercise and really just need the cortisol downplay and core work, choose mat classes two times a week. Pilates private instruction will completely change the way you do all other forms of exercise. It is very different than all other exercise and very complementary.
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calendar of events SUNDAY, JANUARY 5 Tarot Discussion Group 11:00 - 12:30 PM Good Conversation on Egyptian Tarot and how it relates to Astrology and your life! Learn a new spread, talk about Major Arcana and how it relates to what is happening to you and the world. Casual discussion in a relaxed atmosphere. See you there!Donations LOCATION: 2119 Gold Street SE Albuquerque 505-247-1338 churchoflight@light.org https:// www.light.org
THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 Safety Basics and Cold and Flu Care 6:00 PM Jeanie McDuffee, Certified Aromatherapist, is offering an “Essential Oil Club” at Resonant Essentials in Albuquerque. There will be 6 hands-on Workshops for using essential oils in everyday life. Each class will be held the second Thursday of the month at 6pm. $25 due at time of class, but pre registering is required. Call Jeanie at 505-228-2950.
HOLISTIC FAIR SATURDAY JANUARY 11, 2020 Divination and Holistic Fair 12:00 - 400 PM Meet local, professional readers and healers. Offering 20-minute sessions.
Tarot Astrology Numerology Reiki Healing Intuitive Sessions (tarot/oracle/pastlife) Limpias
Going to be a fun, exciting and supercharged kind of day. $25 per session or any three (3) sessions for $60.00. Amazing value and tons of fun. Pre-purchase is recommended. LOCATION: 1925 Rosina St. Ste. C Santa Fe 505-772-0171 pranablessings@gmail. com www.pranablessings.com/events
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CranioSacral Basics Listen to and feel the inner movements of the body. Connect to the basic cranial rhythms. Study fascial intelligence, diaphragm releases, and cranial lifts. Learn to give a full basic session.Jan 11-14, 9am-6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral.com, 505-503-5137
Workshop: Building a Foundation for Life Based on Truth 10:00 - 3:00 PM The TICL Effect (Tru) When you can identify the Truth of your beliefs, you are able to make positive and lasting changes. In this course, I will assist the group in recognizing thoughts and beliefs that limit our potential. It’s hard to thrive when your mindset is stuck on survive. $111 LOCATION: 1925 Rosina St. Ste. C Santa Fe 505-772-0171 pranablessings@gmail.com www. pranablessings.com/events
Empowered Empath & Intuitive Guide Training, Saturdays 12-2pm. Starts Jan 11 goes through June This unique and deeply transformational 6-month training is designed for those sensitive to energy, whether you wish to start your own intuitive healing practice, or simply desire to master your own energy. Includes one-one mentorship plus spirit-renewing, equine-assisted retreat time in Santa Fe. For personal growth with professional certification option.Your Divine Light Weekly Tele-course + Retrea-time in Lone Butte Santa Fe 505-438-1074 info@YourDivineLight.biz, www. YourDivineLight.biz
SUNDAY, JANUARY 19 Aquarius Astrology Service 11:00 - 12:30 PM Aquarius Astrology Service-Originality is the key word for Aquarius. Learn what else rules this unique sign. Knowledge is their special understanding. Let’s share what else we can learn in a warm environment with other friendly folks! Donations LOCATION: 2119 Gold Ave SE Albuquerque 505-247-1338 Churchoflight@light.org https:// www.light.org
FRIDAY, JANUARY 17-20 CranioSacral Unwinding Rhythms Meridians Explore deeper cranial rhythms and the neutral touch. Unwind the head, neck and extremities. Use the meridians to open the heart and release the lungs. Use energy to direct a healing flow. Jan 17-20, 9am6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral. com, 505-503-5137
SATURDAY, JANUARY 25-28 CranioSacral Sphenoid Studies and Intelligence Increase the flexibility of the cranial base. Create space and allow the brain to function optimally. Release a new avenue of intelligence. Jan 25-28, 9am6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral. com, 505-503-5137
THURSDAY, JAN 30-FEB 2 CranioSacral Talking to the Heart (and the Birth of Love) Go beyond working in silence. Engage the intelligence of cells and organs and speak directly to structures inside the body. Release blockages from the heart and heart protector. Jan 30 - Feb 2, 9am6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosaclra. com, 505-503-5137
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15-18 CranioSacral Basics Listen to and feel the inner movements of the body. Connect to the basic cranial rhythms. Study fascial intelligence, diaphragm releases, and cranial lifts. Learn to give a full basic session. Feb 15-18, 9am-6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral.com, 505-503-5137
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 20-23 CranioSacral Unwinding Rhythms Meridians Explore deeper cranial rhythms and the neutral touch. Unwind the head, neck and extremities. Use the meridians to open the heart and release the lungs. Use energy to direct a healing flow. Feb 20-23, 9am6pm, $600, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral. com, 505-503-5137
SATURDAY, FEB 29-MAR 3 CranioSacral (Allowing) Listening and Expression Address TMJ dysfunction and open up the muscles and tendons of the jaw, tongue, hard/soft palate and ears. Correct dysfunctions that arise from dental interventions and negative input from others. Feb 29 - Mar 3, 9am-6pm, $650, 32CEUs for LMTs. Etienne Peirsman, Blue Desert Hale, Tijeras. peirsmancraniosacral.com, 505-503-5137
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Free Meditation Classes on the Light 7:00 PM There will be a series of meditation classes in Albuquerque on Wednesday nights for the new or experienced. Meditation on the light, called Jyoti meditation will be introduced, as well as discussion of various means of supporting a meditation practice. You can attend one or all sessions. All sessions are free. Science of Spirituality, nonprofit. LOCATION: The Unity Studio 4013 Silver Ave. Albuquerque (630)530-5697 studiopaint@hotmail.com Qigong & Healing From Within - 10:30am12pm. Taoist, Yogic & Shamanic practices cultivate vitality, inner strength & awareness with energy healing, movement, sound, breathwork & meditation. $15, free/first class. Allison Lasky. Jo Ann Yoga, 1324 Grandpa’s Ranch Lane, Santa Fe. 505-984-8733, AllisonLasky.com. Women’s Spirituality Book Group 2nd and 4th Wednesdays 6:30-8:00 (but call for holiday schedule). Lissa Callirhoe 243-3363 home in mid Valley, ABQ
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thursday Thursday After Hours 6:30 – 8:00 PM. Join us every other Thursday to explore healing tools for self-healing. Biweekly, interactive discussions will focus on topics and tools we can use daily to assist us along our healing journey. Each week, you will take away a new tool for your healing toolbox. $10 LOCATION: Prana Blessings 1925 Rosina St C Santa Fe 505-772-0171 PranaBlessings.com/events Intuitive Development Circle: Divine Connections Circle 6:00 - 8:00 PM Develop your gifts! Fun, feedback, experience and confidence building. Circle is ongoing 1st and 3rd Thursdays 6:00-7:55 pm. (Note: No circle Dec. 5) Informed beginners to advanced intermediate intuitives, psychics, and mediums are welcome. Only those who sort for the positive, please. Pre-register by text or email to start participating. $11 per session LOCATION: 9301 Indian School Road NE Albuquerque 505-318-2128 connect@maryaomalley.com MaryaOMalley.com
ONGOING JANUARY 2-JUNE 25 Reiki Treatment with Crystals and Aromatherapy 12:00 - 5:00 PM Brian incorporates crystals and aromatherapy to balance chakras in his energy work. This is a hands-off, non-invasive modality to increase energy flow. First time clients receive a 25 minute session for just $20. Please call 505-228-2950 to secure an appointment. Every Thursday afternoon. LOCATION: 3107 Eubank NE Albuquerque 505-228-2950 Oldfartmcduff@ gmail.com ResonantEssentials.com
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LIFE COACHING & COUNSELING LYNN CLIFFORD, MA, LMHC
Your Authentic Life Coaching & Counseling 505-231-5353 - Santa Fe •LynnClifford.com In this beautiful yet busy world, experience unique transformation, where authenticity and self-care serve as your compass; compassion and curiosity guide your way. Sessions connect people with their optimal selves via inner guidance, creative process, the natural world, and/or other sentient beings, including horses. (Unmounted. No experience needed.) Phone, Skype and in person. See our ad for more detail.
LIGHTWORKER PAULA RAYNER
Angelic Lightworker 702-807-0864- prayner5656@gmail.com I have worked with my Angels and Guides for over 30 years helping people clear and dislodge Stress, Pain, Fear, Worry and Overcome Unwanted Habits and I can help you too. My work is performed in a long distance meditation, Call or email me for a free consultation.
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MASSAGE DHARMA THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE
Susan Anderson-Warren LMT #7942 New Location: East Mountains off Hwy #14 505-914-0662 bridgetmoon73@yahoo.com
Enjoy a massage that will leave you relaxed and ease your aches and pains. Susan specializes in trigger point release and deep tissue massage. Swedish, CBD, Reiki, Pregnancy, Stretching, Recovery Massage also available.
METAPHYSICAL SHOP AND HEALING HUB PRANA BLESSINGS
LaGina Glass 505-772-0171 Santa Fe PranaBlessings.com Metaphysical Shop and Healing Hub. Offering products and services for healing support. Spaces available to rent for events, classes, workshops, meetings and or private healing.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE DR. ROBYN BENSON, DOM
Santa Fe Soul Center For Optimal Health 2905 Rodeo Park Dr, East Bldg #3 Santa Fe •RobynBenson.com/gift Regenerative medicine is the reverse of aging and degenerative disease. It’s the science of boosting healing naturally in damaged tissues and in under-functioning endocrine and immune systems. This is being achieved with nutrition therapy, stem cells and oxidative medicine (ozone and high dose vitamin C IVs). It also includes restoring healthy joints, hair growth, skin rejuvenation and sexual function with your own platelet rich plasma (PRP). See our ad for more details..
RETREAT SPACE
505-243-3363 - Albuquerque www.singingblessings.com 15 minute free consultation, (note, fragrance free)
I sing healing. With the help of my ancestors - mighty singers! - my wordless singing is magic that connects the material with the spiritual, easing depression and anxieties. Soothing and comforting for grief, loss, overwhelm. Sensing the vibrations your body and soul need, my singing voice can bring you back into harmony again, unifying body and mind, heart and soul.
SOUND HEALING INÈS MARICLE
206-407-5878 www.InesMaricle.com Maricle.Ines@gmail.com
“Inès performs intuitive readings and toning to open the heart, through the gift of sound and clairvoyance. Ready to heal the past? Remove blockages? Gain more clarity? Trust yourself, and life? Call now for a special - three sessions for $233.
BLUE DESERT HALE
Leila G. von Stein Jesse R. Thomas Escobosa, NM BlueDesertHale@gmail.com • BlueDesert.org Offering classes and sessions in Massage and Bodywork, CranioSacral Therapy, Ayurveda and Marma Therapy and Reiki. Space also available for groups.
NATURAL BEAUTY REVIVAL SUGAR WAX & SKIN CARE The Ancient Art of Beauty 505.345.0033 Albuquerque RevivalSugarWax.com
Focused on using result oriented wholesome products and services for facial skin care and hair removal. Sugar Wax hair removal is the ancient technique of removing body hair. Sugar Wax is gentle on the skin and tends to have longer lasting results over conventional wax. Facial treatments include gua sha, cupping, therapeutic facials, electrical modalities and dermaplaning. Call for an appointment today.
LISSA CALLIRHOE
SHAMANIC HEALING SHEILA RASMUSSEN
720-633-4740 - Santa Fe BA, Contemplative Psych. HeartOfTheSoulHealing.com Sheras10@gmail.com Integrative holistic healing. Experience a unique blend of therapies which unite the cornerstones of wholeness to help you achieve mental, physical, energetic, and emotional health.
PLANT BASED MEDICINE
STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION BODYWORK BRIAN TERRY
970-222-2710 - Santa Fe DivineAlignmentBodyWork.com HealingSulfur.com Life-changing bodywork which restores the natural alignment of the body to feel grounded, empowered, and at ease. Be free of chronic pain with results that last! Also offering Craniosacral Therapy and therapeutic massage. See our ad for more details.
MICHELLE R. LUCERO, PA-C TRANONT AND BRIZO PURE 505-234-6432
Are you sick of being sick?! I have been practicing traditional western medicine for the past 19 yrs. Although western medicine does have its place, it typically also comes with the price of pharmaceutical side effects, drug interactions and / or risks. Know that there are other options in regaining control of your health naturally through organic “plant based medicine”. I’m a very mindful and caring Physician Assistant.
Lori Witthaus, MA, MSHN, PhD www.loriwitthaus.com 505-738-5566
Initial 30-minute consultation FREE
• body, mind, spirit approach to health • explains principles of holistic nutrition • develops personalized meal plans • reviews laboratory assessments
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New Mexico
NaturalAwakeningsNM.com
• diet and lifestyle evaluations • nurtures healthy eating habits • ongoing lifestyle coaching • explains herbs and supplements