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he Amazon rainforest is in a critical state of near-collapse with a record number of fires in Brazil this year—twice as many as in 2018. The fires have been deliberately set to deforest the Amazon and displace its indigenous populations to make way for soybean and cattle farming and oil drilling, actions encouraged by Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro. The Amazon is known as the as the “lungs” of our Earth; its oxygen is an essential, irreparable link that holds our global ecosystem within balance. Scientists say that with another 5 percent burned, the Amazon could reach the tipping point of ecosystem collapse.
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Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18. Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy. 8
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In a Brazilian study published in the Journal of Herbal Medicine, extracts of rosemary leaves and pomegranate peels, along with a South African herb known as misty plume bush, significantly reduced the ability of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacteria to grow and spread in the laboratory, a finding that may help develop new strategies against the superbug.
Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.
Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.
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Consider Motherwort to Avoid Pesticides to Lower Reduce Postpartum Bleeding Kids’ Risk of Depression A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.
Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.
Take Rosemary to Boost Memory, Mood and Sleep The common kitchen herb rosemary holds promise for insomniacs. Iranian researchers tested 68 university students for a month, giving them either 1,000 milligrams of rosemary herb each day or a placebo. Those that took the rosemary herbal supplement had improved memory, reduced anxiety and less depression at the end of the month. Using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Inventory scale, those taking the rosemary slept better, as well.
Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the thirdlargest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.
Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being A study of 10,386 people in Hong Kong and the United States compared mental well-being among moderate drinkers and nondrinkers, with multipleyear, follow-up periods. Men and women that were lifetime abstainers had the highest levels of mental well-being, surpassed only by women that had quit drinking.
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The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.
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Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.” Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.” 10
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Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime
Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.
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The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.
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Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.
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Unexpected Aquatic Rebound
Overfished and struggling widow rockfish are returning to the Pacific coast. Legal protections since 2001 had made it illegal to take the fish commercially, and fisheries managers implemented “catch share” regulations as the fishing fleet dwindled from 400 to 50 trawlers. But the fish have made a faster comeback than expected. National Marine Fisheries Service biologist Jason Cope notes that scientists were surprised by how quickly some rockfish species can reproduce. “We thought it might take a century or so for them to rebuild themselves; it’s now taking maybe a decade.”
Superfund Success Story Toxic Site Now Welcomes Walkers
A wood-treating process for telephone poles that caused soil and groundwater contamination prompted the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to designate 47 acres in Bellingham, Washington, as a Superfund site in 1997. The cleanup, including removal of 28,000 tons of contaminated soil to a repository, reestablishment of a natural stream and restoring wetlands, is now complete, with walking and bicycling paths, newly planted native trees and wetland shrubs, and returning birdlife. The Oeser Company, which cooperated with the cleanup, has operated at the site since 1943 and continues to do so.
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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs
A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. October 2019
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OVERWHELMED? By Rose Allen
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f you are paying attention at all, you may be overwhelmed by news of all the recent civic and planetary events coming at us from all directions. Likely, I don’t need to mention specifics. How do we respond to all of this potentially life-altering information and the resulting underlying tension? For our own sense of preservation, we need to find balance in just how much we are being exposed to. Some options: • Go into hibernation mode and completely shut down. • Leave your current life and go live your ‘dream’- if you can afford it. • Meditate the day away in an attempt to reach enlightenment. • Spend all your resources protesting in an effort to make a difference. Or, we can continue our normal routine, which seems to be the case for most of us. Modern people have been dealing with world events, wars, devastating illness, etc. for many ages. One of the differences, however, is that we are in this time of great access to news. World events are transmitted in mere seconds across vast distances so that the mere quantity may be mind-numbing. This same ability to access information also allows us to quite readily find answers to nearly any question that arises in our busy, inquiring minds. Miraculously, our brains can process all of this data and more. Yet, what effect does it have on our psyche? Again, finding a healthy balance becomes critical. Here are
other options, possibly more practical and attainable: • Take one day a week off the internet. • Find opportunities to turn off your phone for periods of time. • Create a day where you abstain from speaking. • Discover one of the many ways of moving your body to help release anxiety. Personally, one way I find solace is in Nature. You can probably relate. When not inundated by noise, words and people, my mind becomes more quiet and tranquil. I become more centered and grounded. I notice the little things. How are you finding respite from being overwhelmed? Sharing ideas and suggestions might support others and serve to unite us a bit. I invite you to write a short description to pass along in an upcoming issue. We can help each other by sharing our own wisdom and experience. Let me know at roseallen@naportland. com Rose Allen also finds solace through her grounding, balancing Qigong practice. Her passion is to share with others this self-empowering way of dealing with life and health. www.RoseCityQigong.com
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BODY WISDOM Connecting with Self Through Somatic Awareness By Robin Bodhi “Somatic awareness is when a person acknowledges their own self within their environment and uses sensations to identify the psychological, physiological and social factors to promote healing and self-regulation.” Science Update (2011).
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omatic Awareness is becoming a popular term as mindfulness experts are joining scientists in the study of how our brains perceive our internal landscape. Perceiving our internal landscape is a practice of listening to the nuances of feelings, sensations, thoughts and emotions. It is rich with information about how we navigate in the world, in our communities and with our own self-connection. The ability to access this precious information requires us to pay attention mindfully to our sensations both physical and emotional.
Practices for Disconnecting from a Toxic Culture—A Workshop Facilitated by Robin Bodhi and Deb Rodney
Do you feel overwhelmed by the news? Is thinking about the Climate Crisis creating distress and grief? Are you feeling the frenzy and exhaustion of being too busy? Do you feel numb? Or angry about conditions in your personal life? Are you disillusioned with human interaction and the ability to get along? Maybe there are valid reasons for your feelings that can be understood by looking at the culture we live in, in a different way?
Join Robin and Deb as they explore the causes of the stress and anxiety of living in a toxic culture. They will offer practices for how to live in it but with less attachment, and examine ways to be aware and yet not be so triggered and hooked by it. By slowing down, recognizing and articulating our feelings with somatic awareness and re-framing our relationship to the culture we can make healthier choices and find more ease in our lives, while not shutting down and trying to escape. Using engaging exercises, games and practices (without tedious discussion) --sometimes introspective, sometimes amusing--it is
When we take the time to slow down, notice and listen to the messages our bodies are giving us we can access ways to function more fully in the world. This type of slowing down fosters a deeper connection with the authentic self. Through the process of mindful self-inquiry, we can learn to listen to our body’s wisdom. We can hear messages that tell us what our bodies need and/or want to feel more whole and vibrant. This can include the type of foods we eat, how we interact with friends, the choices we make around how we spend our time, and how much physical or mental activity we do at any given time. Our culture gives us messages all the time about what we should eat, watch, buy, entertain ourselves with, and how much we should do. This messaging takes us away from our true nature and into a disconnected, overly busy and often stressed state. More awareness is being cultivated around the benefits of mindfulness in pockets of society that promote holistic living. When we take time to slow down, notice our breath and listen to the messages our body is giving us we can unplug from the barrage of cultural messaging and make healthier choices for ourselves. There are a number of ways to explore somatic awareness through meditation, guided or learned mindfulness exercises, and with a somatic practitioner. To live a more healthy and whole life, in our current climate, cultivating mindfulness is imperative. our intention to help you find more freedom and authenticity in your life. Through self-inquiry, curiosity and mindfulness you can practice holding the daily traumas in the news and in our lives in more life-affirming and healthy ways. Three Sundays: October 20, 27 and November 3 from 2:00 to 5:00 At the Trauma Center, 2130 SW Jefferson, Suite 200 (off street parking). Please register by October 15th. $50 per workshop (taken consecutively) or $125 for all three, paid in advance. If economic hardship prevents you from attending, please inquire about assistance. Contact Deb Rodney at debrodney@gmail.com for more information or to reserve your place in the workshop. Robin has been a bodyworker for over 20-plus years and has geared her practice to trauma informed somatic bodywork. She works part-time at the Integrative Trauma Treatment Center and maintains a private practice. Her intention in her trauma work, as well as her other offerings, is to support people in feeling at home in their bodies, lessening anxiety, and creating ease for a more fulfilling life. Deb’s work bridges her experience as a radical activist since the 70’s and as a spiritual seeker and Reiki Master since 1991. She has worked as a communication specialist an HIV in the Caribbean, an Environmental Education Specialist for the City of Portland and is the founder of three professional theater companies. She is currently the Managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Magazine.
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WOMAN OF COURAGE... Queen Nanny of the Maroons, 1730 Jamaica Short Story by Deb Rodney
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ang!” A lone gunshot ricocheted off the rocks startling a small column of British Red Coats making their way down a rocky river bed deep in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. They scattered into the bushes. “Bang!” Another shot hit the rocks. Just when the Red Coats thought they knew the direction of the shooter and formed into a counter attack, another shot, “Bang!” came from the opposite direction. Then two more shots, “Bang! Bang!” came from the other two directions, barely missing the heads of two soldiers.
“Eight Maroon fighters fully covered in leaves and twigs surrounded the Red Coats in the jungle heat. And they all waited.” Eight Maroon fighters fully covered in leaves and twigs surrounded the Red Coats in the jungle heat. And they all waited. The Red Coats because they thought they were besieged and didn’t yet know what to do, and the Maroons because they were following Queen Nanny’s instructions. The Maroons stayed still and became trees. The Red Coats floundered around shaking the bushes and whispering. Then they began to carefully retreat. The Maroons watched each of them go through the sites of their loaded muskets. Queen Nanny was a small, neatly packed woman with a penetrating gaze that demanded attention and loyalty. She had been stolen from Ghana, where she was born with Obeah gifts and had learned the sacred African knowledge of spirits, herbs, divination and communication with the ancestors. She was highly respected by her tribe, the Ashanti. The Ashanti’s were one of the most powerful tribes in all of Africa. Their women were held in high reverence and participated in all facets of life. They provided spiritual leadership and fought battles with enemies, seen and unseen. In Jamaica, Nanny quickly discovered that women were not highly honored vessels through which life begins, but were degraded in slave sales, raped, and condemned to lives of laborers and breed14
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ers. She escaped to the mountains, found refuge with the indigenous Arawak, who taught her to survive off the land. She became Obeah High Queen and military commander of the Maroons. She founded a secret community of 3000 escaped slaves and it was called Nanny Town. Queen Nanny sat high in a camouflaged lookout peering through a sliding metal telescope, that had been stolen in a raid on a sugar plantation. It had been cleansed of its previous owner’s evil. Perfectly still, she watched the jungle carefully and then blew a long note on her Abeng, the Maroon war horn made from the horn of a cow. Her signal traveled through the jungle one warrior scout at a time until miles later, it reached the eight Maroons who had tracked and fired the warning shots at the Red Coats. She waited. In a few moments, two notes from another Abeng came back to her with a message, and she knew the soldiers had been allowed to retreat alive as she had ordered. She knew it wasn’t always wise to kill the Red Coats. They became like mad hornets, taking out their rage on plantation slaves. Sometimes, it was better to daze and confuse them and then haunt them in their dreams. If the soldiers had penetrated through the safety net of her warriors and moved any closer to Nanny Town, her
in her pocket. She planted them and within weeks they grew and saved the Maroons. Today, that place is still known as Pumpkin Hill. She was kind, and give gentle and profound spiritual advice. She could be fierce. Some say she wore anklets and bracelets made from the teeth of British soldiers and captured cruel overseers.
Blue Mountains of Jamaica instructions would have been different. The Red Coats would have been shot and buried in a ceremony to ensure that their spirits would never again in any distant life choose to be the foot soldiers of the human spirit devourers. Queen Nanny climbed down from the lookout tree and made her way back to the village. She was thinking the Red Coats might have tracked her warriors who had raided one of the plantations three nights ago. They returned with four slaves who they helped escape. One of them was a mother with a small child. To get to Nanny Town they had walked barefoot up a rocky river and climbed two steep waterfalls by pulling themselves up with vines and vegetation. She would tend to their strained muscles and cut feet.
“Once, during a difficult time for the Maroons when they were on the brink of starvation and surrender, she dreamt of pumpkins and awoke with seeds in her pocket.” She healed the sick, including women who had been raped as slaves. She led compelling ceremonies, listened to the voices of her African ancestors and taught the tribe to drum and sing the power songs of Africa so they would not forget them. Once, during a difficult time for the Maroons when they were on the brink of starvation and surrender, she dreamt of pumpkins and awoke with seeds
She inspired the Maroons to fight for their freedom and the freedom of others. Often outnumbered ten to one, her trained warriors, with disciplined precision stole guns and ammunition that would otherwise be used to kill Maroons and slaves. Sometimes, Queen Nanny put Obeah power bundles where slaves had been whipped or hung and then tormented the overseer who had committed the atrocities with nightmares until he was afraid to go to sleep. A few had gone mad. Frightened British colonial officers became more and more threatened and embarrassed because plantation owners were losing slaves in alarming numbers, and the British army was losing soldiers who seemed to disappear into thin air. Hunting parties, made up of British soldiers and civilian mercenaries scoured the Jamaican jungles. From 1724 to 1739, when the British were at the height of their worldwide colonial victory and domination, they could not stop one small woman commanding the Maroons in the Blue Mountains of Jamaica. Queen Nanny freed about a thousand slaves in her lifetime. The community of Nanny Town survived for almost 80 years because of Queen Nanny’s legacy of cunning leadership and many would say because of her Obeah power. At about the age of fifty, she died a free woman. The British lived to regret the day that Nanny was captured and put on a slave ship. Deb Rodney is the Managing Editor of the Portland-Vancouver NATURAL AWAKENINGS. She can be reached at debrodney@ gmail.com.
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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?
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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums. In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. 16
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Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show. These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.
Body, Mind, Teeth
It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic
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materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay. Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500. Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013. Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of
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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”
We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky
When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:
What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture
Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel
give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.
Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the
wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.
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of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.
Toothpaste: Study the labels and be
antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.
Is a root canal the best option?
Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”
Back to the Basics
Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health. At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:
Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes re-
duced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.
are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses. Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.
Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing
alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.
Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic rem-
edy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes. The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums. Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com. October 2019
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Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results
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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors. Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and 18
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holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.” William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”
Chiropractic and Digestion
It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy—from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off
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the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas. In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the midand low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”
Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction
Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem. “Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says. TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo. Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder
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may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.” For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork. “The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.” Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains. Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s
rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together. The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles. For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers. “To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow
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food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.” The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage. At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food. Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano. “Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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Teresa Martin, a registered dietitian based in Bend, Oregon, says learning how to cook frees us from being “hostage to the food industry.” She believes cooking is such an essential life skill that we should be
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Jenny Odell on the Importance of Doing Nothing by Julie Peterson
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enny Odell, a What is the visual artist and “attention econwriter based in omy” and why Oakland, California, is do you believe known for her creative use of second-hand it’s important to imagery from Google resist it? Maps, YouTube, CraigThe attention economy slist and other online includes anything desources. Her work has signed to capture and been exhibited locally direct human attenand internationally, and tion. The entire history was featured in Time of advertising has been LightBox, WIRED, The about exploiting attenEconomist and tion. But the attention The Atlantic. economy takes on Odell, who has new dimensions with Both social media and been teaching internet art and digital design the cult of productivity are something like social media, whose notifiat Stanford University seductive, and when we’re cations, pop-ups and since 2013, says she is caught up in them, we design are aimed at compelled by the ways don’t question them. keeping someone on a in which attention platform…[contribut(or lack thereof) leads to consequential ing] to a general feeling that one needs to shifts in perception. Her new book, How be always on… participating… available. to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Someone who participates deeply Economy, proposes that we use our in the attention economy is liable to attention to rebel against the seductive be kept in a loop of anxiety, fear and pull of 24/7 availability and manipulation shallow reaction. Ironically, this feeling by algorithms. She tells us that redirecting our atten- drives them back toward the attention economy, creating an unhealthy spiral of tion toward nature allows us to gradually attention that could be more meaningremake our lives and forego the mentality fully directed elsewhere. that tells us that we must have a constant What inspired you to rethink return on investment. True productivity, in the end, may very well be connected conventional wisdom about producto our role in the environment and our tivity, progress and the mentality understanding of happiness, and to make that we must have a constant return those connections, we must put our attenon our investment—including how tion to doing nothing. we spend our time and where we 22
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Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully. Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.
How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?
It certainly shares some of the same goals. But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.
What is the relationship between our well-being and being unproductive for a part of each day? When we’re caught up in the idea of productivity, we’re often not thinking about our own well-being. And yet, the “unproductive” part of one’s day is likely the one in which you remember to take care of yourself or even listen to the needs of your mind and body at all.
How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?
I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.
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textbook, detailed its use. In 2016, New York Times wrote about this therapy and cited Leonid Kalichman who said, “Physiologically, cupping is thought to draw blood to the affected area, reducing soreness and speeding healing of overworked muscles. Athletes who use it swear by it, saying it keeps them injury free and speeds recovery.” The article went on to explain that “by causing local inflammation, [cupping] triggers the immune system to produce cytokines, small proteins that enhance communication between cells and help to modulate the immune response.” In addition to those benefits, cupping also releases tension and stress much more deeply and quickly than with a traditional massage. The overall experience is very relaxing, nurturing, and rejuvenating.
Ibyhope creates a space in which someone might begin to LeeitWalker look at the ways they currently direct their attention and to thetoAmerican Massage how theyccording might want change that. I also hope it helps Therapy (AMTA), 75 people find each Association other. Rediscovering one’s bio-region or lopercent of individuals surveyed cal history is a great way to meet othersinwho might not exist 2013 said their primary reasons for receivwithin your social media bubble. ing a massage in the past 12 months were medical or stress-related. no longer Reach her at Julie Peterson writes from People rural Wisconsin. seek a massage solely for relaxation, says JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com. the AMTA, but many use massage therapy to assist with numerous medical conditions or to manage stress and anxiety, which translates physiologically as tension held in the body. In the 2013 survey, 59 percent of respondents said their physician recommended massage. While the fight-or-flight response which produces the stress hormone cortisol By Emma Burke was once a reaction to life-threatening situations such as encounters with wild aniutumn has arrived, and that’s the perfect time to mals, today this physiological reaction of intentionally boost immunity. As a licensed masthe autonomic nervous system could be the sage therapist, I perform cupping treatments for result of perceived threats such as negative most of my clients year-round. When the temperature turns self-talk or a hectic workday, or could even cooler and “cold and flu” season begins, I especially recombe triggered as a side effect of prescription mend this modality for everyone who can receive this form medication. found massage that the therapy cortisol reviewallof moreEmma than aBurke dozen studof deep tissue treatment that creates decompression,Alifting has been a licensed therapistlowered since 2013. During Many people carry a significant porlevels by up to 53 percent. Massage ies concluded that massage therapy helps the layers of the tissues above the muscle, including fascia and her career, she has used cups in a way that can produce the darkalso circles tion of stress as tension in the shoulders, increased serotonin dopamine, relieve anxiety by affecting theMichael body’s Phelps and other connective tissues. swimmer others have made and famous, but herwhich preferneck and back, and posture plays a big part. biochemistry. Researchers at the University are both neurotransmitters that help reduce In recent years, cupping has become more trendy due to ence is to use the cups in a “dynamic” (gliding) style, which mitigates However, the opposing muscles, such as themore occurrence and severity of depression. of Miami School of Medicine reviewed the increased popularity with professional athletes and celebthe red circle appearance. For information, please feel welcome to those in the chest, also often contribute to data measuring the cortisol in participants rities, yet cupping is a modality that has been around since at visit www.EmmaBurke.AMTAmembers.com and “Seluna Dawn Masthe pain in the back of the neck. before and immediately afton er Facebook. massage and least 1550 BCE, when Ebers Papyrus, an 18th dynasty medical sage”
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nature—ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins. Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures followthrough, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to. Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of well-being does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.
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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe. A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”—opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper. This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India. What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains. 26
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A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient. “Mindfulness means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and nonjudgmentally,” is how it’s described by Jon Kabat-Zinn, whose pioneering research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links. “Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new
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context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and time-strapped schools. As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidenceproven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning 2Breathe.org and MindUp.org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons. Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness. Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of peace. “Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students. Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had
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Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations. —Amy Saltzman less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group. In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!” Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
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MINDFUL AIDS Mindfulness-building tools: Tinyurl.com/MindfulnessEducation Techniques, Tinyurl.com/ClassroomMindfulnessTools. “Just Breathe”: Four-minute video, shown on Oprah, of 5-yearolds discussing mindfulness. Tinyurl.com/JustBreatheFilm.
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Mindful help for parents: Tinyurl.com/KindergartenersAnd Mindfulness. Calm, a meditation app, offers guided mindfulness exercises and is offered free to any K-12 teacher. Calm.com/schools. Headspace, another popular mindfulness app, is also offered free to teachers, and sometimes works directly with school districts. Headspace.com/educators.
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ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him. As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life. Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”
Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige. Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.
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The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality. 28
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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.
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Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “nokill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury. In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent. Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.” Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.
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They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued.
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The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behavioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.
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Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:
good match for every home. Personality is key.
Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes
Money: Pets require training, food,
removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences. Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and it’s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them.
Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a
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up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future. toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.
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any studies document the positive influence of pets on our well-being.
Healthy Heart
Single people that live with a dog have a decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. (Tinyurl.com/DogsAndCardiovascular). Part of the reason for this is likely because dog owners tend to get more physical activity than those without dogs, which makes dog owners generally more fit (Tinyurl.com/NIH-PetsAndHealth).
Less Stress
The demands of life can take a toll on the body. Contact with animals is linked to lower heart rate, blood pressure, cholesterol, anxiety and fear levels, and increased feelings of calmness. Lower levels of stress hormones, such as cortisol, have been shown to help regulate inflammation, which helps the immune system fight off everything from colds to diseases (Tinyurl. com/AnimalVisitationProgram and Tinyurl. com/StressAndInflammation).
Social Bonding
In children with autism spectrum disorder, animals help them learn to connect better to others. One study using guinea pigs found that these kids talked and laughed more with peers. There are now therapy
programs using dogs, horses and chickens (Tinyurl.com/AnimalsAndAutism).
Mood Boost
Animals elicit smiles, which makes them great for deterring depression (Tinyurl. com/PetTherpyAndDepression).
Cancer Help
From lessening loneliness to lifting emotional well-being, children and adults undergoing cancer treatment seem to benefit from time with dogs (Tinyurl.com/ CaninesAndChildhoodCancer and Tinyurl. com/AnimalsAssistChemo).
Pain Killer
Animals can soothe away some chronic pain and enable people to reduce use of pain medication (Tinyurl.com/Animals AndPainRelief).
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AUTUMN TIPS – Spice it UP! By Susan Bass, CAP, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
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n Ayurveda, our spice cabinet is our medicine cabinet. Eating food cooked with seasonal spices helps to balance the elements in our body and deliver a powerful punch of nature’s medicine. In autumn, it is often the elements of ether and air (vata) that are increased. If they are not balanced with diet and lifestyle choices then our tissues can become cold, rough and dry. Knowing how to use nature’s medicine cabinet in the whole food form of spices to keep one’s body in balance is an ART. Where do you start? Follow your nose! My nose tells me what my body wants and needs. Granted, I have spent years doing daily breathing practices and the neti pot to heal my nasal passages, so at this point my nose is a fine-tuned instrument that guides my self-healing process. I grew up completely unable to breathe through my nose as I was allergic to a long list of foods that are prevalent in the SAD (Standard American Diet). But after years of practicing Ayurvedic & Yogic principles for the purpose of creating my own health, with a heavy focus on digestion and detoxification, I have arrived in my adulthood without allergies and able to breathe fully through my nose. Being able to breathe easily through the nose has a plethora of health benefits. What would autumn be without Cinnamon? Warm baked apples, squash and pumpkins become so healthy and delicious with Ceylon Cinnamon. Ceylon Cinnamon (aka Sri Lankan Cinnamon) is the ONLY true Cinnamon. Ceylon Cinnamon is highly regarded as an anti-oxidant that supports healthy blood sugar levels. It has a sweet and pungent taste and is warming to the digestive system. The Vedic texts say that Cinnamon destroys all deep cold in the body. Cinnamon is said to be useful for cold hands and feet as it increases circulation in the joint space. Cinnamon increases circulation everywhere, especially in the lungs. In Ayurveda, we believe that a person is as old as their digestive system and one of the best ways to stimulate your digestive fire is by eating a baked apple with ghee and fresh grated cinnamon with breakfast (see recipe below). Cinnamon pairs very well two other POWERHOUSE spices: Ginger and Turmeric. Homage to Ginger! Ginger is known worldwide as a wide spectrum tonic and remedy. Ginger’s benefits include improving
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digestion, circulation and immunity while reducing inflammation and nausea. Ginger, when eaten fresh initially has a warming effect on digestion but the post digestive effect is sweet. Fresh ginger breaks up congestion and burns ama (toxins). If ginger is taken dried, then it has a heating effect during the entire digestive process. So, which one you choose depends on whether or not you are dealing with excess heat. I add fresh ginger to teas, juices and pretty much any vegetable dish. (See fresh ginger tea recipe below.) We can’t mention powerhouse spices without mentioning Turmeric. Turmeric is said to invigorate and move the blood, especially in the brain, as well as stimulate blood formation. A small amount is said to clean the liver and blood. Turmeric also has anti-inflammatory properties. Use it in broths, teas, curry dishes and to spice up vegetables. It is important to note that Turmeric is not absorbed well unless taken with a healthy oil (ghee or coconut oil are my favorites). The Cork Cancer Research Centre’s test results show that turmeric can kill gullet (throat) cancer cells in 24 hours. India has one of the lowest rates of gullet (throat) cancer in the world. Could it be due to their daily intake of Turmeric? Many health professionals recommend taking the standardized extract of Turmeric root, often called Curcuminoids, to increase the health benefits of Turmeric. But it must be taken with fat to be metabolized by the body properly. Cultured, grass-fed Ghee from pastured cows is our first choice in Ayurveda as it has a 96% absorption rate, higher than any other healthy fat. Whichever spice you choose, remember to let your nose guide the way! Your nose knows!
Simple Autumn Spice Recipes: Baked Apple with Cinnamon and Ghee
Half and core a whole apple (do not peel), put a little ghee and fresh grated Ceylon Cinnamon on top. Bake for 20 minutes on 350 degrees. This is a great way to kindle your digestive fire!
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1 qt. of purified water + 15 ¼-inch slices of fresh ginger root + 1 ½ tsp. of dried turmeric powder that has been cooked into ghee or coconut oil + a pinch fresh ground black pepper + ½ tsp. of raw honey added to each cup you drink (optional). Place the turmeric, ginger and water together in a pot and bring to a boil, then simmer uncovered for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool. Strain. The tea will last for up to four days stored in the refrigerator. It is best to drink the tea warm or at room temperature. (Use the stove, not microwave, to reheat.) Add honey as needed, after liquid has cooled down to drinking temperature. We do not heat honey in Ayurveda as it destroys the healing properties of the honey). Some other fabulous Autumn Spices are Cloves, Cumin, Rosemary, Nutmeg, Cardamom, Garlic and Saffron!
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JULIE CLAYTON April 25, 1959 - September 14, 2019
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ulie Clayton, writer, editor, photographer, wife, sister, beloved friend, visionary, consciousness traveler, and wise and compassionate woman has passed from this earthy existence. She was a smart, funny, hard-working, joyous, curious and beautiful being. Her sensitive and brilliant editing assisted and supported many grateful writers. We hope you read and remember some of the articles she wrote for the PortlandVancouver NATURAL AWAKENINGS Magazine. If you missed them, you can find them on our website. We are very pleased to feature some of her photography below. Julie considered Oregon’s Death with Dignity which she called her next, last great adventure. She was trying to outrun the terrible pain of her triple whammy of cancer-- brain, lung and spine--and powerful drugs outran her ability to make that choice. Yet when she was ready, she went quickly and peacefully. Heartfelt condolences to her husband Stefan Clayton, sisters Joni Seager and Jade Blaney, her brother Jeremy Seager, and her many devoted friends and editing clients. She is greatly missed. Deb Rodney Douglas Merrow
SOMEWHERE BETWEEN For Julie
Somewhere between the sea turtle who lives 500 years and the monarch butterfly who lives a few months, you have lived a full and finished life. It’s too soon to go and too late for illusion. The dread of death visits in the dark of night and hides in the sunshine of another morning. It resides in the loss of future days
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and fading projects. It sits like your papers you asked me to shred; the thousand cuts of your life being dragged through excruciating pain, while you tried to outrun the reaper thief. It’s easy to say death is the last great teacher, the last grand stretch, the last big party, when it waits quietly behind my mysterious door and you greet its loud knocking every hour. Yet it’s true to say as I sit near your feet at the party that we are born to die. In the minutes it takes to read this, hundreds have passed through the portal to the mystery of existence you have spent much your earthly life trying to understand. Open your arms wide, for your heroic leap into another form. Yes, there is no such thing as nothingness in this dimension’s natural world. Everything is alive in some form of energy being neither created nor destroyed. Black holes are waiting for a big bang. The mountain is becoming sand. Clouds gather to become rain. Fragile leaves crumble into hardy mud. We die into new, mysterious form. It is a natural condition of our humanness. That’s what we do. Let’s wrap up together and call with our wailing and our tears for a soft-winged journey to the next, last great adventure. Deb Rodney September 14, 2019
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Excerpt from THE GREEN BURIAL GUIDEBOOK By Elizabeth Fournier
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ot all home funerals end with a green burial. Many families opt for cremation or a standard, modern burial, so only consider the advice in this section that applies to your situation. However, whatever your plans, the central advice is to anticipate problems and be flexible as necessary. You may be fully devoted to realizing your vision, but sometimes weather, burial containers, and humans, whether dead or alive, can ruin your planned-to-the-letter event. In addition to the emotional and spiritual aspects of funerals, there are always logistical and practical factors to consider: For instance, what’s the weather forecast? What season is it? If you’re holding a backyard burial, is the ground frozen or flooded and not suitable for digging? Have you anticipated every step of transporting your loved one from their deathbed to the gravesite? Do you have all the tools and equipment you need, and a backup plan if things change? If anyone will be upset by your and your loved one’s wish to have a home funeral plan if things change? If anyone will be upset by your and your loved one’s wish to have a home funeral and a green burial, might they refuse to attend the service or could they hold up the burial if they don’t agree with it? What if the deceased is a bit of a trickster and decides to enjoy some mayhem at their final farewell? Of course, you can’t anticipate every problem. But here is a list of the things you should take care of prior to a loved one’s death, to
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Satsang Retreat with Tom Kurzka – Oct 2, 7pm-Oct 6, 12:30pm. Silent sittings, dharma talks, one-on-one interactions with teacher as requested. These five-day retreats in Eugene with Tom are very powerful. He also offers monthly evening and day-long satsangs in the Portland area.
Feed Your Pregnant Body – Weekly Oct 10-Nov 14, 6-7:30pm. Optimal prenatal nutrition has as its main goals the building of a healthy baby and the nourishing of a healthy mother. It also provides a strong foundation for healthy nutrition for the whole family. Weekly topics: 1-Nutrition basics, 2-Managing fatigue, increasing energy, supporting a healthy thyroid, 3-
Metaphysical Empowerment & Wellness Fair – Noon-8pm. Free Intuitive Panel Noon-1pm. 2 simultaneous Free Talks all day. Experience 50 readers, healers, vendors: crystals/jewelry, mediumship, astrology, tarot, medical intuition, sound/ energy/shamanic healing, bodywork, psychic readings, eye readings, spirituality, reflexology, coaching. Free: admission, samples, parking & snacks. Preview Audience Readings on 10/25, 7-9:30pm. Unity of the Valley, 2912 Dillard Rd, Eugene. Laureli Shimayo, 720-352-2434, Laureli@ThriveTypes.com, MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com
$165.00 suggested, no one turned away. 2661 University St, Eugene. Hannah D Zaiv, 503-659-9384, Hannah977@msn.com, TomKurzka.org
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Barefoot Shiatsu – Oct 5&12, 9:30am-5:30pm. This is a traditional Japanese approach to bodywork utilizing the feet to press, stretch and stroke the body in what is a surprisingly comfortable and satisfying massage experience. It is also fun to do. Barefoot technique develops a strong sense of balance, body awareness and sensitivity similar to practicing Tai Ji Quan. The barefoot style was first promoted in this country by Shizuko Yamamoto, and is part of the tradition in which Jim Cleaver originally trained. This technique is especially useful when the client is larger than the practitioner. This class is open to anyone and, like Shiatsu Basics, is a good introduction to Shiatsu. $370. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. Kyle 503244-3420. KAM@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com, OregonSchoolOfMassage.com Near Death Experiences and Meditation on the Inner Light – 11am-12:30pm, followed by a book raffle and vegetarian meal. People who’ve had NDEs talk about encountering a tremendous Light filled with love. Ajili Hodari, Esq, who’s been meditating regularly for over 30 years, will show how through meditation, we can experience this light during our very life time in the comfort of our home. People with NDEs underwent an incredible transformation: we can undergo this same transformation in meditation. Free. West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Rd. Gretchen Weber, 505-730-0791, comtransgretchen@yahoo.com, SOS.org
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Massage Basics Class - Oct 8-29, Tuesdays 6:30-9pm. In this popular 4-week class, you will learn basic massage techniques for the back, neck, shoulders, hands, feet and head. You will also learn about nurturing touch and about bodywork as a healthcare tool. This is a great class to take if you are interested in massage as a career. Instructors are experienced healthcare practitioners and licensed massage therapists with extensive additional training in a variety of bodywork styles. Open to beginners. $90. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. Kyle at 503-244-3420, KAM@OregonSchoolOfMassage. com, OregonSchoolofMassage.com
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Protecting baby from toxic exposures, 4-next level pregnancy nutrition, 5-Optimizing gut health, 6-preparing for birth and postpartum. $250. Vancouver Counseling Center, 101 E 8th St #110, Vancouver. Brandy Cummings MS, CN, NC. 360-818-4815, Brandy@ThrivingVitalityLLC.com, ThrivingVitalityLLC.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Aromatherapy Foundations - Part 1 – 9am5:30pm. Aromatherapy is a powerful, yet simple modality to incorporate into massage and your life. Connect with your sense of smell. By understanding where essential oils come from and how they interact with our bodies you can make the most effective use of them. Get acquainted with 5 essential oils and experience simple treatments that you can immediately incorporate into your practice. All supplies are included. $250. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. Kyle 503244-3420. KAM@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com, OregonSchoolOfMassage.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Massage Training Preview – 10am. Learn about Oregon School of Massage’s 640-hour training program in the massage profession at this free presentation. OSM is committed to providing holistic education that integrates the body, mind, heart and spirit. Winter Term begins Jan 6. RSVP. Free. Community Education classes are also offered each quarter. See website for details. Free. OSM Portland Campus, 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, #100, Portland. Kyle 503-244-3420. KAM@OregonSchoolOfMassage.com, OregonSchoolOfMassage.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25 A Night of Intuitive Messages - 3-4 Practitioners – 7-9:30pm. Ready to: Clarify your purpose? Change careers? Solve relationship challenges? Seek a soulmate? End patterns? Ask us anything. We’ll share a precious answer with you. You’ll also hear and glean from what we share with others. CaraJames. com: Astrology, Energy Healing. LaureliShimayo. com: Intuitive Eye Reading, Body Psychology. 1-2 more practitioners to join. $10-30. Followed by Fair w/50 Booths on Sat 10/26, 12-8pm. Unity of the Valley, 2912 Dillard Rd, Eugene. Laureli Shimayo, 720-352-2434, Laureli@ThriveTypes.com, MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com
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plan ahead Metaphysical Empowerment & Wellness Fair – Nov 2, noon-8pm. 60 Booths, 25 Talks. Free Intuitive Panel noon-1pm. Experience readers, healers, vendors: crystals/jewelry, mediumship, astrology, tarot, medical intuition, sound/energy/ shamanic healing, bodywork, psychic readings, spirituality, reflexology. Free admission, samples, parking & snacks. Unity of Portland, 4525 SE Stark St, Portland. Laureli Shimayo, 720-352-2434, Laureli@ThriveTypes.com, MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com
Pretty Kitty Holiday Craft Bazaar – Nov 9, 10am-4pm. House of Dreams’ popular, colorful bazaar features affordable handmade gifts for people and pets, many using recycled content and vegan materials. Silent auction, raffle, Second Time Around gently-used holiday décor, door prizes, baked goods – vegan too. Auction closes at 2 and raffle closes at 3. Items are reasonably priced so all can participate. Tabor Space, 5441 SE Belmont St, Portland. PrettyKittyBazaar@gmail. com, KittyDreams.org
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sundays Second Sunday Mindfulness Meditations – 9-10am, second Sunday of the month. Mindfulness reduces stress and supports our capacity to respond to life with wisdom and kindness. These monthly drop-ins feature guided meditations and mindfulness talks. All levels welcome. $16 discounts with passes & memberships. Unfold Yoga, 2370 SE 37th Ave Portland. Ashley Dahl, MSW, CMT-P, Info@ OpenSpaceMindfulness.com, OpenSpaceMindfulness.com. “Loving Kindness” Meditation Group – 10am1pm. Fourth Sunday. With Paul M. Rakoczy, Reiki Master. Experience group meditation with meditators and beginners alike. There will be multiple sits with discussion in between. Bring a sit cushion; chairs available. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503-997-8611. RSVP to PMR1354@hotmail. com. PaulRakoczyTherapist.com/groups.
Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement Class with Alice Boyd – 4-5pm. Explore mindful movement to refine your awareness and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for efficiency and ease. Experience The Feldenkrais Method and learn to effort less! $15 drop in; 3 classes for $39; 5 classes for $55. Luminance, 3430 NE 41st Ave. Alice Boyd, CFP, 503-753-6437, Alice@AliceBoyd. com, AliceBoyd.com. Labyrinth Walk – 2nd Wed of the month, 5:308pm. Labyrinth walking is a meditative journey into the center and out. The 5 circuit rainbow labyrinth is in the Community Room, just drop in and walk. Instructions provided. Donations appreciated. The Center for Spiritual Wellbeing
Evening Reiki Share Group – 7-9:30pm. First Wednesday. With Paul M Rakoczy, Reiki Master. Share or exchange reiki energy with practitioners and beginners alike. No experience necessary to encounter the warm energy. Donations accepted. Please RSVP by email. Individual sessions and attunements by appointment. 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205, Portland. 503-997-8611. PMR1354@hotmail. com. PaulRakoczyTherapist.com/groups.
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mondays The Movement Center Community Meditation Program – 7-8pm. Join us for chanting, satsang and guided meditation in our beautiful meditation hall. Community yoga ($5) before meditation, from 5:45-6:50pm. The Movement Center, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-231-0383. Info@TheMovementCenter.com. TheMovementCenter.com.
tuesdays Relax & Restore with Yoga Nidra – 5:45-6:45pm. Through supported and guided relaxation, we’ll gently release accumulated tension, activating our body’s innate capacity to self-heal and restore. All levels, all bodies welcome. $16 drop-in, discount with passes & memberships. Unfold Yoga, 2370 SE 37th Ave, Portland. Ashley Dahl, MSW, CMT-P, Info@OpenSpaceMindfulness.com, OpenSpaceMindfulness.com. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement Class with Susan Marshall – 5:45-6:45pm. Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back and more. $13 drop-in; other discounts may apply. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-313-9813. Register at MCYoga.com/calendar. Susan.Marshall@ FeldenkraisPDX.com, FeldenkraisPDX.com.
wednesdays Qigong for Everyone – noon-1pm. Taught to a variety of levels, learn simple forms to create healing in the body. Register through Dance with Joy Studio in Sellwood at 503.236.8160 or online. Drop ins are welcome.
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Qigong for Healing 12:30-1:30 pm. This 8-week series will serve as a wonderful introduction to this ancient healing practice. PCC Climb Center (near OMSI) September 26th through November 14. Register at www.pcc.edu, Continuing Ed-CRN is #48023. Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement with Alice Boyd – 3:30-4:30pm. Explore mindful movement to refine your awareness and reconnect with your body’s natural capacity for efficiency and ease. Experience The Feldenkrais Method and learn to effort less! $15 drop in, 3 classes for $36. 5 classes for $55. Friendly House Community Center, 1737 NW 26th Ave (at Thurman St. Alice Boyd, CFP. 503753-6437, Alice@AliceBoyd.com, AliceBoyd.com.
fridays Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement Class with Susan Marshall – 10:30-11:30am. Bring greater ease into your daily movements: breathing, walking, turning, reaching, safer pelvic movement, freeing your back and more. $13 drop-in; other discounts may apply. The Movement Center Yoga Studio, 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland. 503-313-9813. Register at MCYoga.com/calendar. Susan.Marshall@ FeldenkraisPDX.com, FeldenkraisPDX.com. Tualatin Community Energy Yoga Class – noon1pm. An ancient Asian Energy Yoga practice that helps clear energy blockages, negative emotion, stress, anxiety, sadness, loneliness, and connects the body & mind together. Free. 18861 SW Martinazzi Ave Suite 217, Tualatin. Sandee Jassim, 503-885-8588. Tualatin@BnBEnergyHealing.com, BnBEnergyHealing.com/Tualatin
saturdays Meditation Practice Group - 10:30-11:30am. A series for new meditators and those who wish to deepen their practice of meditation on the inner Light. No special postures, no experience necessary. Free. West Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 8470 SW Oleson Rd. Gretchen Weber, 505-7300791, comtransgretchen@yahoo.com, SOS.org
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Although the Sun travels through Libra for most of the month, Scorpio themes abound with Mercury entering the sign of the Scorpion on October 4 followed by Venus on Octo- ber 9 and finally, the Sun itself, entering Scorpio on October 24. With three personal planets plus the New Moon in Scorpio at month’s end, we’re stirring the deep waters of this very complex sign. What is normally a month given to the Libra pursuits of beauty, harmony and balance, planetary ruler Venus wears a different costume this October, opting for scarlet red and midnight black instead of her usual Libra-pleasing soft pastels. Not one to shy from conflict or yield easily, the fixed water sign of Scorpio is intense in its pursuits and seeks deep connections with all it encounters. As Scorpio’s ruling planet Pluto takes a direct turn on October 2, that which has been hidden is now ready to be ex- posed. This will be a month to scrape the barrel of your inner emotional turmoil and let the muck rise to the surface. The time to reveal your secrets (at least to yourself) is now. The Full Moon in Aries on October 13 shows us how the passion of fire can work both for us when supported and against us when not regulated properly. The Scorpio New Moon on October 27 is positioned exactly opposite change-agent Uranus. This could bring godspeed to deep transformations in the works. It could also wreak havoc for new beginnings if intentions are somehow not properly aligned on all levels. Readings this month will focus on: • Tapping Your Deepest Powers of Perception • Passion and Anger in a Healthy Relationship • Keeping the Water Channels Open in Your Chart for Balanced Emotions
Mantras and musings for the month of October: Libra (Sep 23-Oct 22): Only by learning to live in harmony with your contradictions can you keep it all afloat. ~Audre Lord Scorpio (Oct 23-Nov 21): The purpose of life is to be defeated by greater and greater things. ~Rainer Maria Rilke
Aries (Mar 21-Apr 19): If you don’t like the road you’re walking, start paving another one. ~Dolly Parton Taurus (Apr 20-May 20): You uncover what is, when you get rid of what isn’t. ~Buckminster Fuller
Sagittarius (Nov 22-Dec 21): Limit your ALWAYS and your NEVERS. ~Amy Poehler
Gemini (May 21-Jun 20): Anything I’ve ever done that ultimately was worthwhile initially scared me to death. ~ Betty Bender
Capricorn (Dec 22-Jan 19): The bad news is time flies, the good news is you’re the pilot. ~Michael Altshuler
Cancer (Jun 21-Jul 22): What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us. ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Aquarius (Jan 20-Feb 18): Begin anywhere. ~John Cage Pisces (Feb 19-Mar 20): Compassion is language the deaf can hear and the blind can see. ~Mark Twain
Leo (Jul 23-Aug 22): When you wash and dry a single spoon and give it your full attention, you are expressing care for the entire universe. ~Gary Thorp Virgo (Aug 23-Sep 22): The art of living lies less in eliminating our troubles than in growing with them. ~Bernard Baruch
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Elisabeth Costa Spiritual Advisor/Intuitive Empathic Healer 503-893-2363 findingodwithin@gmail.com findingodwithin.com Looking for greater love, joy and peace in your life? Uncertain of how to live your life authentically and constantly questioning yourself? I am here to help your soul to remember who you are at the core of your being, where greater love is cultivated in your body, mind and spirit. Creating a safe, comfortable space for discovering your unique gifts and talents and bringing them into your life with ease and grace. I am an energy healer and able to best equip you into greater alignment on your conscious path. Your journey awaits you.
ENERGY HEALING HANDS OF FREEDOM HEALING/ QUANTUM-TOUCH®
Judie Maron-Friend, Certified QT Level I, II & Self Created Health Instructor/ Practitioner 8725 NE Broadway St, Portland 503-753-1590 JudieMaronFriend@gmail.com VitalityLink.com/p/hofh When one learns QuantumTouch®, during class students typically relieve 50% - 100% of each other’s pain. Not only do bones align with a light touch, inflammation reduces and healing accelerates. Often students experience dramatic and profound emotional release. Contact Judie to learn more or sign up for a class today and discover your power to heal.
FELDENKRAIS FELDENKRAIS® CENTER OF PORTLAND
Susan Marshall, GCFP Laurelhurst Healing Arts Building 3059 NE Glisan St, Portland 503-313-9813 FeldenkraisPDX.com Improve neck, back, hip pain and more. Best selling author Norman Doidge, MD in The Brain’s Way of Healing, calls the Feldenkrais Method “applied neuroplasticity”—using your brain and nervous system for healing. Susan received a “Nattie” Award in the category Favorite Massage Therapist/Body Worker 2016, 2017 and 2018.”
ALICE BOYD FELDENKRAIS Alice Boyd, GCFP Feldenkrais Lessons in NW & NE Portland AliceBoyd.com HEALTH MATTERS NORTHWEST LLC Alice@AliceBoyd.com eventing/reversing 503-753-6437 disease & controlling weight with food Constance Coquillette, MSW
GREEN BURIAL, FUNERAL & CREMATION Lisa Fishman, MA 971.404.5174 425.736.4784
CORNERSTONE FUNERAL www.healthmattersnw.com SERVICES
18625 SE Bakers Ferry Road Boring, OR 97009 503-637-5020 CornerstoneFuneral.com Elizabeth@CornerstoneFuneral.com Portland’s first green funeral home, we proudly offer some of the most affordable prices in the area. Family owned and operated.
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HYPNOTHERAPY
MATCHMAKING INTUITIVE EYE READINGS WITH THRIVETYPES®
LOVING KINDNESS HYPNOSIS
Laney Coulter, BCH, CPHI, NLP, M.Ed BWRT Level 2 Practitioner 503-289-3614 LovingKindnessHypnosis.com
Laureli Shimayo 720-352-2434 ThriveTypes.com
Clear emotional pain and create powerful inner resources. Stop smoking, eliminate excess weight, remove phobias, learn strategies to control anger, stress and much more. Empower yourself with hypnosis! Be the person your dog thinks you are!
MASSAGE
Conscious online dating, matchmaking. Life, Love, Leadership coaching. Hiring consulting, career path coaching, resume writing. By video and MetaphysicalEmpowermentEvents.com. LearnToReadEyes.com
ORGANIC SALONS
OREGON SCHOOL OF MASSAGE
REV!VE ORGANIC SALON
Training LMT’s for over 25 years 9500 SW Barbur Blvd, Portland 503-244-3420 OregonSchoolOfMassage.com
4460 SW Garden Home Rd, Portland 503-360-1324 ReviveOrganicSalonPDX.com
We offer massage and bodywork courses for aspiring massage therapists, licensed professionals and the general public.
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Revive is an organic and ammonia-free salon promoting beauty, wellness and green living by being free of chemicals, damaging toxins, and harmful carcinogens.
QIGONG ROSE CITY QIGONG Rose Allen Portland, OR 503-961-2242 RoseCityQigong.com
Qigong practice unlocks our life force energy and enhances our vital essence, while addressing the root causes of illness. Many are discovering the power to activate inner healing through these simple movements. The gentle forms are easily learned and provide proven health benefits. Rose is a Certified Instructor with 15 years of dedicated practice. Now is a great time to discover Qigong. All are welcome.
RETREAT CENTER ANANDA CENTER AT LAURELWOOD Retreat, Conference and Event Center 38950 SW Laurelwood Rd Gaston, OR 97119 503-746-6229 AnandaLaurelwood.org
A beautiful place to host your next meeting, event, retreat or conference and only 45 minutes west of Portland. We have bright spaces for groups of all sizes; lovely guest rooms, most with views of the lush valley; delicious vegetarian meals served daily; yoga and meditation.
SOUND HEALING SOUND HEALING PRACTITIONER Mikaela Jones 3736 SW 10th Ave Portland, OR 97239 503-705-1609 HealingSoundBaths.com
Trained in sound healing and hypnotherapy, Mikaela utilizes various sound healing instruments and her voice for stress release, Higher Self communication, goal manifestation, restoring harmony to body, mind, and Spirit.
THERAPY/COUNSELING
THERAPY/COUNSELING HEART WHISPERER RELATIONSHIP-INTIMACY COACH Carola Marashi M.A. 512-925-0625 Beaverton, OR http://CarolaMarashi.me
As a trained Transpersonal Therapist, I help you shed fear and resistance for rapid evolution. As an Ordained Minister, I understand intimacy is a spiritual practice. As a published author, I advocate speaking your truth.” Over 35 years experience with a Master’s Degree in Transpersonal Psychology and Bachelor’s in Clinical Nutrition. Author of Sensual Eating and In2it! Trust Your Intuition Deck and Guide, and founder of Body Choir Community Ecstatic Dance in 1994
ROOT&CONNECT Whole Health Counseling & Wellness Angela Guerrero, M.Ed, LPC, RYT North Portland 512-680-5498 RootAndConnect.com
Want to feel more Grounded? Be more Focused? Live more Balanced? Unique counseling style focusing on the WHOLE self. Learn to connect with and nourish your mind, body, spirit, and emotions through practices that grow your awareness and fulfill the relationship with you and others.
ELEVATED MIND AND MOVEMENT
SJL PSYCHOTHERAPY SERVICES
Amelia Mackle, LPC, RYT 360-990-8091 8800 SE Sunnyside Rd, Suite 257-S Clackamas ElevatedMindandMovement.com
4531 SE Belmont St, Portland 503-983-7949 Info@StuartJLevit.com StuartLevit.com
Mind/body counseling that includes gentle movement, breathwork, mindfulness and traditional talk therapy. I work to help clients feel comfortable in their bodies and in their lives.
EMOTIONAL PEACEMAKING
Hypnotherapy/Energy Psychology Val Jolley C.Ht, P.NLP, EFTP, QTP ValJolley.com
PAUL M RAKOCZY, LCSW
Humanistic Psychotherapy/ Reiki 3939 NE Hancock, Ste 205 503-997-8611 Pmr1354@hotmail.com PaulRakoczyTherapist.com
Stuart J. Levit, Ed.S, M.Ed.
Have a particular life obstacle that you are trying to understand and resolve? Somatic and Mindfulness based counseling in a private comfortable space. Evening & weekend hours available.
TRAUMA TREATMENT ROBIN BODHI, BS, LMT (12722), CHt
VETERNARIAN TWO RIVERS VETERINARY CLINIC 3808 N Williams Ave Suite 129, Portland Phone: 503-280-2000 Info@TwoRiversVet.com
YOGA DAYA FOUNDATION
Sarahjoy Marsh, Yoga Teacher + Therapist 5210 SW Corbett Ave, Portland SarahjoyYoga.com DayaFoundation.org Public yoga classes, private lessons, yoga therapy, and Hunger, Hope + Healing Series for women with food and body image issues.
SARASVATI INSTITUTE OF AYURVEDIC YOGA THERAPY
Susan Bass, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500 503-208-2716 AyurvedicYogaTherapy.org 200, 300 & 1100-hour Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification Programs Portland’s first Ayurvedic Yoga Therapy Certification Program. SIAYT is recognized by Yoga Alliance, IAYT, NAMA & APPNA.
THE MOVEMENT CENTER YOGA STUDIO 1021 NE 33rd Ave, Portland 503-231-0383 TheMovementCenter.com
Hatha yoga for all levels, workshops & specialty classes, private & healing yoga sessions, at a beautiful meditation and retreat center in the heart of the city.
503-477-0931 RobinBodhi@gmail.com RobinBodhi.com
Robin Bodhi, a bodyworker for more than 20 plus years has a diverse background in medicalbased bodywork, energetic healing and somatic touch. Her services also include reiki, hypnotherapy and integration coaching.
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