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~ Features ~ 11 Inspiration: Blessed Quiet

by Cathy Lewis

For a calm outlook and approach to life, treat yourself to more quiet time. Here are some practical things you can do now.

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The Six Sins of Greenwashing

by Susie Ruth

Of 1,018 products whose product labels made 1,753 environmental claims, only one product lived up to its claims.

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Women Ecopreneurs: Today’s New Farmers

by Lisa Kivirist

In today’s red-hot green marketplace, women-owned businesses are increasing at twice the national rate.

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Iron Yoga: Adding muscle to popular poses

by Paula Felps

With light free-weights, combine yoga and strength training for increased overall fitness—and save workout time in the process.

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Reclaim Vitality!

by Catherine Guthrie

Reap the benefits of enhanced life force. How to reconnect with what nourishes; how to plug “energy leaks.”

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A Conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrop: Finding More Pleasure in Life

by Ellen Mahoney

“I see people who have perfect bodies,” says Dr. Northrup, “but absolutely no joy or life force shining behind their eyes.”

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America’s Power Colors: What Our Flag Says

by Tori Hartman Old Glory’s colors have relevant meanings, then and now.

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Radiant Tresses: Top 10 Nutrients for Hair

by Monika Rice

Omega-3 and other recommended nutrients for vibrant hair.

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Gardening in July

by Jo Leyte-Vidal, Marion Master Gardener Gimme shelter!

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Healing Rituals Around the World

by Debra Bokur

Many of today’s modalities draw from ancient wisdom.

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NewsBriefs

Health / Wealth Summit Yoga Camp for Youngsters

Health City is hosting a four-day expo that will motivate and educate participants toward a healthier lifestyle. The Health and Wealth Summit will be held at the West Palm Beach Marriott, starting at 8:30 a.m. on July 23 and July 24; at 10 a.m. on July 25; and at 8:30 a.m. on July 26.

Keynote speakers will include T. Collin Campbell, author, The China Study; Viktoras Kulvinskas, known as the grandfather of the raw and living food movement; Dr. Brian Clement, director of Hippocrates Health Institute; Paul Nison, health educator and author, Daylight Diet; Vicki Latham, Physician’s Assistant and women’s health educator; John Eagle Freedom, author, health educator and founder of Health City; and Lifemax founders Jim and Sherri Wear.

On July 25-26, Jackie and Gideon Graff, along with a half-dozen other raw food chefs, will demonstrate many award-winning gourmet recipes for attendees to enjoy.

Health City’s Web site refers to many recent health and financial studies that point to the importance of increased awareness of related issues. Our national health care budget is approaching 3 trillion dollars, 95 percent of which is spent in the last 30 days of a person’s life. Rates of children being born autistic or with adult-onset diabetes, plus projections for those who will suffer Alzheimer’s or dementia, are significant. In 1955, America led in every major financial index in the world; today it leads in none. Ten years ago, one family in 700 filed for bankruptcy; three years ago, it was one in 69.

Event organizers say that “Health and wealth is a decision,” and invite the public to “take action with a grassroots vision to stop the conventional trend of what is currently called ‘health care.’” Health City is dedicated to restoring the health and wealth of the nations under God.

Admission: $60 for three days, July 23-25, or $30 for one day; $150 for both days of raw food demo, including food, July 25-26. For information, for registration and booth registration visit HealthAndWealthSummit.com or call 888572-3132. See ad, inside front cover.

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Jenessa Paige (Ganesha), Certified Yoga Instructor, CPM (Certified Professional Midwife), and Ordained Independent Unity Minister, is introducing her Kid and Teen Summer Yoga Camps. People ages 5-10 will be hosted July 19-23 from 9-4, and ages 11-17 July 26-30 at Unity of Gainesville. (Similar sessions will be held August 2-6 and 9-13 at Ayurveda Health Retreat in Alachua.)

Ms. Paige’s personal focus and commitment is in offering children and teens the knowledge, tools and awareness to begin and sustain healthy habits that benefit their physical, mental and emotional health for the rest of their lives.

Many youngsters today are showing signs of anxiety and stress related to their busy, nonstop lifestyles and barrage of advertising and information. This can overwhelm their senses and deplete their ability to focus, resulting in hyperactive and distracted children. Yoga incorporates relaxation and grounding techniques that rejuvenate one’s energy and teach self-discipline.

And, it is fun. Ganesha’s camps focus on creative play, and learning valuable skills for personal growth and healing. Every day for an entire week, the class comes together to learn songs, yoga postures, games, expressive dance, storytelling, personal responsibility, and arts and crafts.

Call 352-339-2212 or visit www.ganeshasyoga.com.

8 to Great:

A Powerful Process for Positive Change The Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living in Ocala is hosting a guest speaker, Avery Rose Feldman, on July 14 at 7:15 PM who will be presenting “8 to Great: a Powerful Process for Positive Change.” Admission is free. For more details, call Oakbrook at 352-629-3897 or visit www.8toGreat.com. The Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living is located at 1009 NE 28th Ave in Ocala.

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Worse and Worse Use of Chemical Dispersants on Oil Spills is No Answer

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ithin the first month of the explosion of the Deepwater Horizon oil rig on April 20, British Petroleum (BP) had already released more than 600,000 gallons of a chemical dispersant into the Gulf of Mexico, with more to follow. While preventing leaking oil from surfacing, it may do far more to hide the true magnitude of the disaster from public scrutiny than to save the beaches.

Dispersants are classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as bioaccumulators, which are known to drive toxic hydrocarbons from crude oil directly into marine life, while distributing toxins throughout the water column, where they can do the most harm to the widest range of species. The public already has seen how use of chemical dispersants has accelerated the oil’s entry into the loop current and Gulf Stream, where it now poses a significant threat to the health of the world’s oceans.

Experts explain that accelerating the biodegradation of the oil by ocean bacteria using dispersants causes oxygen depletion and animal death.

Making the problem worse, dispersing the problem this way also hinders the recovery of the oil through siphoning, and enables it to slip more easily under protective booms into beaches and wetland habitats.

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2010: Year of Florida State Parks

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reated in 1935 by the Florida Legislature, the Florida State Parks system has grown from eight to 160 parks that include 100 miles of beaches, eight National Historical Landmarks and 39 sites on the National Register of Historic Places, as well as lakes, rivers and springs. Today, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Florida Park Service manages more than 700,000 acres of Florida’s natural environment. It stands as the National Recreation and Park Association’s first and only two-time Gold Medal winner for the nation’s best state park service.

“The 75th anniversary of the Florida State Parks system represents an important milestone in the state’s history, showing the foresight of Florida’s early leaders to preserve valuable pieces of the state’s landscape,” says Florida Park Service Director Mike Bullock. He speaks on behalf of the organization’s 1,000 staff, aided by 6,000 volunteers who last year contributed 1.2 million hours of service.

They help maintain the system’s 3,400 campsites, 260 cabins and 14,000 park programs in the public lands enjoyed by 21.4 million park visitors last year. The annual economic impact is nearly $1 billion.

Affordable, family-friendly activities encompass swimming, hiking, bicycling, paddling, diving, fishing, camping, birding, ranger-led tours and events.

Several significant anniversary events are scheduled throughout 2010. Find special events, contests and discounts at http://FloridaStateParks.org.

USF Launches First School of Global Sustainability

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he University of South Florida (USF) has become the first university to establish a School of Global Sustainability. Course concentrations are expected to address issues such as water, food security and health, climate change, wetlands, marine life, megacities and urban life, transportation, cultural diversity and history, environmental health, civic responsibility and global citizenry.

The world’s first graduate degree in global sustainability is a master’s of arts program now accepting students for fall 2010. Courses will be delivered primarily online, with two residence periods, one at USF and the second at one of its global partner universities. The degree will prepare students to address complex regional, national and global challenges, with the ability to innovate in diverse cultural, geographic and demographic contexts. Integration of disciplines is key, ranging from basic, natural and social sciences, engineering and health to economics, governance policy and diversity.

The school, which will use existing classrooms on campus, targets working professionals in positions that already focus on sustainability. The intention is to “harness the intellectual powers of students and faculty and … create a new generation of green economy thinkers and doers,” says USF Provost Ralph Wilcox.

Employment data projects ever-increasing job opportunities for those with advanced degrees in sustainability.

Visit Grad.USF.edu/global.asp or call Malcolm Randolph at 813-974-7207.

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HealthBriefs

Acupuncture Relieves Depression During Pregnancy

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new study presented at this year’s Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine’s annual meeting showed that acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment for depression during pregnancy. This is especially good news because expectant women are naturally reluctant to avoid medications and understand that the use of antidepressants during gestation poses risks for the developing fetus.

About 10 percent of pregnant women meet criteria for major depression and almost 20 percent report increased symptoms of depression during pregnancy.

The eight-week study involved 150 participants, in which half received depression-specific acupuncture treatments.

Exercising Benefits Expectant Mothers and Babies

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ontrary to more conservative customs, exercising up to the end of pregnancy has no harmful effect on the weight or size of the baby, suggests new research from the Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology. On the contrary, formerly sedentary women who began an exercise program that continued throughout their pregnancy gave birth to babies of a healthier birth weight, while maintaining a healthier weight themselves.

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Yoga Helps Dowager’s Hump

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ew research suggests that, for those prone to contracting it, dowager’s hump (hyperkyphosis) “is not a fait accompli,” advises Dr. Gail Greendale, a physician who specializes in women’s health with an interest in alternative and complementary therapies. Results of a pilot study she led at the University of California, Los Angeles, showed that elderly participants who practiced yoga for six months saw their upper spine curvature lowered by about 5 percent, compared to those who did not. Those with greater spinal flexibility at the start showed a 6 percent improvement.

More than 100 otherwise healthy individuals with indicators of moderate hyperkyphosis participated. The study group was 81 percent female, with an average age of 75 years.

During the six-month study period, the yoga group also showed significant relief from upper back pain, were less likely to report early wakening or insomnia and needed less time to stand up from a chair.

Many members of the control group experienced increases in the curvature of their spines during the same period.

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onstick cookware, popular because it’s convenient to use and clean, also emits toxic fumes when overheated. Tests conducted by the Environmental Working Group (EWG) have shown that in just two to five minutes on a conventional stovetop, cookware coated with Teflon and other nonstick surfaces can exceed temperatures at which the coating breaks apart and emits toxic particles and gases. At the same time, the researchers reported that ingesting inert particles that have come off scratched cookware isn’t a hazard.

EWG’s recommended alternatives are stainless steel and cast iron cookware. However, for families stuck with nonstick pots and pans, the group offers the following tips: Never preheat nonstick cookware empty or at high heat and make sure to cook food at the lowest possible temperature possible for safe cooking. Don’t put nonstick cookware in an oven hotter than 500 degrees and use an exhaust fan.

Keep pet birds out of the kitchen, because they are particularly susceptible to the fumes.

Skip Nonstick Pans

For a free downloadable Guide to PFCs (perfluorochemicals) and how to avoid them in a wide range of products, including cookware, visit ewg.org/EWG-Guide-to-PFCs.

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Spiritual Pilgrimages on the Rise Worldwide

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piritual pilgrimages, religious retreats and other faith-based journeys comprise one of today’s fastest-growing travel markets, according to the World Tourism Organization. The first International Conference on Religious Tourism in 2006 estimated it to be an $18 billion industry worldwide. A Travel Industry Association of America survey found that one in four travelers said they were currently interested in taking a spiritual vacation, and the interest is spread evenly among all adult age groups.

Packaged tours embrace everything from formative Christian destinations to sites sacred in Buddhist, Hindu, and other ancient religious traditions. The oldest known pilgrimage site is said to be Mount Kailash, in Tibet, a holy travel destination for about 15,000 years. Those not up to the physical demands of travel can alternatively take advantage of the growing number of DVDs available online and at local libraries that allow individuals to take “armchair” pilgrimages around the world.

ttendees at this year’s mega Natural Products Expo West, in Anaheim, saw everything from organic burritos and glass baby bottles to bags that extend the life of produce. “The 30th anniversary of the event mirrors major business and consumer shifts to values of health and sustainability,” observed Fred Linder, president of New Hope Natural Media. Organic products and green packaging are in— genetically modified foods are out.

Accordingly, The Fresh Ideas Group, which monitors new-product trends, has forecasted lower prices for private label organic food in 2010 and an increase in foods with fewer processed ingredients and more whole grains. While organic still accounts for less than 5 percent of national food sales, overall sales of organic foods and other products was up 5 percent in 2009, more than double the growth of conventional wares.

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Blessed Quiet

by Cathy Lewis

A Noisy World

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rom the pervasive hum of highway traffic to the discordant drone of office machines and household appliances, our days are rarely still. Television and radio chatter fill endless hours, cell phone conversations assault us on every side, and the end of the day finds us tense and weary. Little wonder. Studies by leading health organizations and research universities demonstrate the close relationship of exposure to unwanted noise with increased levels of stress and related health issues.

For example, a study conducted near London’s Heathrow Airport showed an association of regular exposure to environmental noise with mental health problems and individuals’ increased production of the stress hormone, cortisol.

Other medical studies have linked exposure to noise with psychological distress, gastrointestinal problems and cardiovascular conditions. Even low-level sounds have been connected with problems from increased aggression to poor sleep.

A Restful Answer

Janet Luhrs, a pioneer of the Simplicity Movement, suggests five ways to institute daily moments of silence to counter these effects. “In realizing more blessed quiet, you’ll not only feel better,” she advises, “you’ll also be healthier.”

Start the day with silence. Before rushing headlong into another day, do something relaxing for at least 12 minutes upon waking. Stretch, read an inspirational message or meditate. Hormone levels are highest when we first arise. Most people have coffee and turn on the news. That’s the worst thing we can do.

Eat at a table, without TV or reading. Mindful eating helps us enjoy food more and prevents overeating, because we are more attuned to our body’s signals of satisfaction. Plus, it allows us to metabolize food more efficiently.

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Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. ~ Proverbs 4:23

Drive in silence. The car is a fine place to get in touch with our thoughts and be with our self. Silence rejuvenates us.

Create a retreat at home. Set aside an evening at home with no talking. Switch the phone off. Turn off the TV. Don’t run appliances. A cooperative family can do this together, or trade nights with a partner willing to take the kids to dinner and fun.

Practice silent exercise. Exercise outdoors. Silence helps us pay attention to everything our body is doing—our breathing, muscles and posture. Silence helps us heed the healthy signals our body sends—perhaps to slow down, go faster or straighten up.

Luhrs is the international bestselling author of The Simple Living Guide and Simple Loving, as well as the Simple Living newsletter and SimpleLiving.com.

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GreenLiving most often when a company claims that a product is certified by an outside organization, and it simply isn’t.”

TerraChoice research identified six common environmental shortcomings: 1. Sin of the Hidden Trade-off

The Six Sins of Greenwashing

by Susie Ruth

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reen marketing, the new sweetheart of American business, is on the rise, as people seek to leverage their spending as part of an environmental commitment. “Today, consumers are inundated with products that make green claims,” observes Scott McDougall, president of TerraChoice Environmental Marketing. The problem is that, “Some are accurate, certified and verifiable, while others are just plain fibbing, to sell products,” he says.

McDougall bases these conclusions upon his firm’s survey of 1,018 products at six leading North American big box stores, where product labels made 1,753 environmental claims. But, only one product lived up to its claims. The other 99 percent were guilty of at least one of what McDougall dubs the Six Sins of Greenwashing™. With a single exception, all the labels proved either false or misleading.

“Businesses are struggling with challenges to communicate meaningfully and honestly in this arena,” empathizes McDougall.

We’re at the point where the powerful convergence of consumers and commerce can use market competition and free enterprise to pull our economy toward social responsibility and sustainability. Educating consumers about patterns of environmental whitewashing will help people to buy green with confidence.

To start, “Consumers are owed evidence about the life-cycle of every product,” says McDougall. At a minimum, this must be available through company website information or third-party certification. He notes that, “Dishonesty occurs

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Characterized 57 percent of all environmental claims studied. Suggests that a product is “green,” based on a single environmental attribute, or just a few, while ignoring larger issues. A prevalent example is “energy-efficient” electronics that contain hazardous materials. Comments McDougall, “It’s like a magician drawing your attention to his left hand, so that you can’t see what his right hand is doing.”

2. Sin of No Proof

Occurred in 26 percent of environmental claims in the study. A typical example is personal care products labeled, “Certified organic,” but which carry no verifiable certification.

3. Sin of Vagueness

True of 11 percent of environmental claims monitored. Claims are poorly defined or too broad to be meaningful and will likely be misunderstood by consumers. Products committing this sin might be advertised as “100 percent natural.” But consider the fact that arsenic and formaldehyde are naturally-occurring substances; we wouldn’t want those in our shampoo.

4. Sin of Irrelevance

A green claim may be truthful, but also be unimportant and unhelpful in choosing among products. Some aerosols, for instance, boast that they are “CFC-free,” even though chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) were banned here more than 20 years ago.

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5. Sin of Fibbing Found to be true of relatively few products, which outright misuse or misrepresent certification by an independent authority. Their product “certification” doesn’t exist.

TerraChoice surveyed 1,018 products at six leading North American big box stores, where product labels made 1,753 environmental claims. But, only one product lived up to its claims. “Today, consumers are inundated with products that make green claims. Some are accurate, certified and verifiable, while others are just plain fibbing, to sell products.”

— Scott McDougall

6. Sin of the Lesser of Two Evils

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EcoLogoM is North America’s oldest and most widely known environmental standard, evaluating products according to more than 120 environmental standards. It currently certifies nearly 7,000 products based on all environmental attributes. For more on the only program in North America accredited by the Global Eco-Labelling Network, visit EcoLogo.org.

Green Seal

Green Seal standards provide market leadership criteria for development of many categories of products and services. GreenSeal.org lists all Green Seal-certified goods, with links to the manufacturers and providers.

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A sleight-of-hand identified with relatively few products. These “green” claims may be true within the product category, but risk distracting us from the bigger issues of the category as a whole. Examples include “organic” cigarettes and “environmentally friendly” pesticides. “No one should be misled into choosing the lesser of two evils,” concludes McDougall.

As always, the best advice is, “Let the buyer beware.” Be aware enough to differentiate between the good guys wearing green hats and those stretching the eco-truth. The best bet is to rely upon trustworthy eco-labels, such as EcoLogo and Green Seal, which certify multiple product attributes. Knowledgeable purchasing power will keep impostors from stealing market share from the truly green innovators.

Source: TerraChoice.com www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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Women Ecopreneurs Today’s New Farmers

by Lisa Kivirist

Green Startups Bypass Corporate Glass Ceiling

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oday’s red-hot green marketplace is witnessing an unprecedented phenomenon: women-owned businesses are increasing at twice the national rate. It’s natural for them to blend independent enterprises with their passions for organic food, healthy lifestyles and helping people live lighter on the land. They’re among the rising wave of “ecopreneurs”— entrepreneurs who use their businesses to leave this world a better place. And they’re serving as inspiring role models for how to create a healthy, thriving livelihood, by following their hearts and living their values.

These female ecopreneurs don’t judge success by typical business standards. Rather than accumulating assets and corporate drones, they tend to keep operations lean, local and sustainable. America’s race for endless growth and profits yields to devotion to an unbeatable quality of life. They move forward intentionally, playing by their own rules and priorities, often working from home, surrounded by family.

Workshop facilitator Marguerite Ramlow runs Artha Sustainable Living Center from her farm in Wisconsin, where she shares her own and others’

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expertise in organic gardening, herbal medicines, holistic body care, yoga and meditation, and renewable energy. “People are increasingly curious about green issues and want to experience things hands-on and learn new skills,” observes Ramlow. “It opens opportunities for new business startups. That’s what I created my business around.”

While the number of American farms continues to drop, the number of farms purchased and run by women younger than 55 is on the upswing, reflecting their yearning to connect with the land and nourish the generations.

“Women farmers today are reinventing the face of organic agriculture,” comments Denise O’Brien, executive director of the Women in Food and Agriculture Network. “They’re focused on raising healthy food for their community and often sell their products through farmers’ markets or community-supported agriculture initiatives.”

Young women, too, are ditching traditional career paths for unexpected alternatives. Twenty-something Zöe Bradbury recently moved back to farm her family’s Oregon land after working for several years in non-profit agriculture advocacy. “Even though

I believed in the work I did when I was sitting in an office,” she says, “my heart was always back home on the land, covered in mud.” Smiling now, she adds, “Knowing that people in my community are eating fresh asparagus and raspberries that I grew at Groundswell Farm yields deeper rewards for me than a regular paycheck, working for someone else.”

Calling the shots is important. “By running my own business, I’m empowered to make choices and decisions I feel good about, knowing that I’m doing my part to preserve our planet,” remarks Tawnee Dufur, innkeeper at Katy Trail Bed and Breakfast, in Missouri. She routinely uses natural cleaning products and chooses energyefficient appliances. “We’re reminded that we made the right decision every time energy prices go up,” she says.

Dufur, like thousands of women

While the number of American farms continues to drop, the number of farms purchased and run by women younger than 55 is on the upswing, reflecting a yearning to connect with the land and nourish the generations.

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You are an “ecopreneur” if you: • Value life and finding meaning through your work.

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• Believe in a return on environment (ROE), using your business to enhance or restore natural resources.

n Fresh organic fruit and veggies n Organic and free-roaming poultry n Grass-feed beef

• Voluntarily go beyond compliance with laws and regulations, minimum wages and the free market, to conduct a naturally ethical business.

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• Think beyond profit and consider nature, community and future generations as important stakeholders.

• Embrace the human-scale, microsize, small-market approach, rather than society’s “Bigger is better,” and “Growth is always good,” mantras.

Adapted from ECOpreneuring: Putting Purpose and the Planet before Profits.

ecopreneurs, likes setting her own schedule, to work around the needs of her children. “By working from home with my husband, I stay available to experience my two kids growing up,” she says. “They’re also able to help and feel a part of our family business.”

It’s certainly a healthier environment than that characterized by TV and video games.

Marguerite Ramlow’s advice for starting out is to “Follow your heart, approach your business seriously, and keep true to your core values of living in harmony with the Earth.”

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or the past year, Slow Food USA has led a consumer campaign now exceeding 100,000 emails asking Congress to improve school nutrition. “We cannot, in good conscience, continue to make our kids sick be feeding them cheap byproducts of an industrial food system,” states Josh Viertel, president of Slow Food USA. “It is time to give kids real food, food that tastes good, is good for them, is good for the people who grow and prepare it and is good for the planet.”

Congress is hesitating to approve an additional $1 billion a year to help schools serve healthier food. This change to the five-year Child Nutrition Act, now up for renewal, would add 20 cents to the $1 allocated for ingredients in each school lunch. School nutrition directors say an additional $1 is needed to serve sufficient vegetables, fruits and whole grains, making the ultimate goal $4 billion a year.

Meanwhile, the viable farm-toschool movement is seeking just $50 million of the total to link local farms with schools. Vending machines also should be subject to stronger nutrition standards.

“Kids have the most at stake here,” remarks Emily Ventura, of Slow Food Los Angeles. “This is their future, their health, their quality of life. But it’s also America’s future.”

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n increased functional strength and conditioning, n increased muscular endurance, n improved balance, coordination and agility, n improved flexibility and range of motion, n sharpened mental focus, and n increased lean muscle mass to boost metabolism and aid in weight loss.

Carillo now swears by iron yoga, and says that it also promotes the body’s ability to heal, repair and recover from intense physical exercise. He says iron yoga is gaining ground among yoga devotees who want more from their workouts.

Carillo has written a book and produced an instructional video on the subject. His iron yoga practice incorwww.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

Warrior pose (left): 1. Take a wide stance, with the torso facing left. With arms extended, lift dumbbells to shoulder height.

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he benefits of yoga to the mind, body and spirit have been widely touted through the years, but a new approach to this ancient form of exercise takes some of those benefits to a new level. Iron yoga, developed by triathlete Anthony Carillo, is a style that uses light (two to five pound) dumbbells in yoga poses, creating a whole new challenge.

The discovery came about by accident while Carillo was training. At first, he was using yoga to gain flexibility, tone and strength in his body. As Carillo watched his performance improve during triathalon competitions, he thought he would have to choose between strength training and yoga.

Unable to make a choice, he decided to combine his yoga practice with light weight training, and thus discovered a new routine that he claims has increased his performance in every area—running, cycling and swimming.

Among the benefits he attributes to iron yoga are

Adding light free weights to traditional yoga poses offers the advantages of strength training with the flexibility of yoga. Here are a couple of poses to try; start with a two-pound weight.

2. Inhale. On the exhale, rotate the palms upward to face left. Inhale.

3. Exhaling, lean the right arm forward over the right leg. Bring the dumbbell slowly down to rest beside the right foot.

4. Raise the left arm above the head, keeping it level with the shoulder. Breathe.

Keep the gaze focused on the dumbbell above. Hold.

5. On a breath, lift the right arm up and resume upward stance.

porates a style of hatha yoga known in the United States as “power yoga.”

This style has become popular because it marries fluid movements with deep breathing techniques to create an energetic, fat-burning workout. Carillo’s workout method has taken that one step further.

“Yoga’s popularity as a form of fitness and physical exercise allowed me to add this new dimension,” Carillo says in his book.

Those who have discovered iron yoga marvel at how seamlessly yoga’s mind-body-spirit connection approach works with the mind-muscle connection approach of weight training. Used together, they create a powerful fitness tool for users and boost the benefits of a traditional yoga practice.

“Weight training is a discipline that requires a connection between mind and muscle, while yoga is an art form that connects body, mind and spirit,” Carillo says. “When the two are combined in iron yoga, you benefit physically, mentally and spiritually.”

As with many forms of yoga, iron yoga is more challenging than it looks.

Start with extra-light weights as you get used to the routine, and check with your doctor/licensed practitioner if any health matters are of concern.

6. On the exhale, bend the right knee into a bow stance and extend the right hand forward.

7. Turn the right palm down; slowly lower the dumbbell to the knee.

8. Keeping the left arm extended at shoulder level, rotate the palm so it is facing upward.

9. Lift the right dumbbell to shoulder level; exhale. Return dumbbell to knee.

10. Do a bicep curl with the left arm.

Bring the dumbbell to the shoulder; flex; return to extended pose.

11. Inhaling, do a bicep curl with the left arm and raise the right arm to shoulder height. Contract and hold.

12. Exhale, lowering both arms slowly.

13. Repeat on other side.

Tree Pose (above): 1. Balance on right foot; place the left foot inside the right thigh. Bring the dumbbells directly over the shoulders, with palms facing inward.

2. Inhaling, press the right arm upward.

Exhale and pull it down. Repeat with left arm. Now, repeat with both arms simultaneously, pressing the dumbbells together overhead. Lower weights and switch legs; repeat on other side.

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The populare know Click on “Vitality Compass” ization of Eastern vitality when at BlueZones.com to take practices such as we see it.

People with vitala free longevity quiz based yoga, Tai chi and meditation now offers ity overflow with that on vitality indices ranging more of us a taste of special something; they life habits that can stand out from the rest from diet and exercise help us understand like shiny pennies. to spiritual practices and and cultivate this sort

Why do some connection with family of vitality. Yet here people have more in America, vitality vitality than others? and community. is still viewed as the Vitality is often broadfrosting on the cake cast via physical traits of life—and not, as in Eastern culsuch as sparkling eyes, radiant skin or tures, its main focus. an energetic demeanor. It’s tempting to

While good health enhances and chalk it up to good health, but there’s more to vitality than robust physiology. helps signify vitality, it can’t deliver all of vitality’s benefits. So, what is the Not all clinically healthy and ostensecret to sustaining our vitality or getsibly fit people seem especially vital, ting it back? while some physically frail individuals still manage to emanate an extraordinary life force and joie de vivre.

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In the West, vitality is often assoWhat Nourishes ciated with a strong supply of physical Dan Buettner, bestselling author of The energy, vigor and resilience. In the Blue Zones, is an expert on human East, what the Chinese call chi and healers in India call prana relates more longevity and vitality. He’s found that vitality has as much to do with social, to an ineffable life force, currents that emotional and mental health as with suffuse and sustain both the physical physical habits. For instance, diet and and nonphysical aspects of every livexercise play a big part in vitality, but ing thing.

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so do things like a sense of life purpose, spirituality and community.

Identifying vitality zappers is equally important. Constance Grauds, a registered pharmacist, shamana (female shaman) and author of Jungle Medicine, explains that traditional medicine men believe human disease and suffering is caused by disconnection and that its root is a core fear, or susto. She believes that most of us are chronically afflicted by susto, living in the grip of one type of fear or another virtually all the time.

Grauds suspects that our excess susto has something to do with chronic anxieties, pressures and “little fears” we face every day: job stress, money worries, social pressures, relationship troubles and so on. The net outcome is a massive vitality drain.

To plug “energy leaks,” we need to build connections to things that energize and sustain us, such as meditation or prayer, healthy food, loving relationships and mindful exercise, says Grauds. “Energy and vitality come from the joyful things we do in life that are simple, free and right under

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our noses,” she observes, “like petting your dog, watering your garden and taking a few deep breaths. Vitality is a measure of the life force within you.

When we’re connected to our sources of vitality, not only do we have more energy to be more active and get more done, but we’re engaged, we’re present. We feel that flow of life force pumping through us.”

Where to Start Many of us are slowly waking up to the fact that we need to value our vitality more deeply, or we risk losing it.

It’s best to review vitality zappers and enhancers daily or weekly and repair minor leaks before a trickle becomes a torrent.

We can start by finding a place of stillness. We can meditate, keep a journal, pray, or just walk in the woods, while asking our self how we are doing and feeling, and what we are missing or longing for. Listen for the signals that say certain connections have come loose, and that other factors may be pulling too strongly.

Nine Ways to Spark Vitality n Get outside n Cultivate community n Be a lifelong learner n Stay calm n Honor promises n Plug energy leaks

n Get enough sleep n Exercise well n Eat local organic food

“Plugging into life is the key to more vitality,” says Grauds. “Find ways to connect to the world outside yourself.”

Catherine Guthrie is a freelance writer based in Bloomington, IN. Connect at CatherineGuthrie.com.

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How do we enhance our pleasure in life at any age?

Finding More Pleasure in Life

A Conversation with Dr. Christiane Northrup

by Ellen Mahoney

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hristiane Northrup, a respected obstetrician/gynecologist and visionary in women’s health and wellness, is renowned for the practical medical and emotional counsel she generously shares in her many bestselling books. Among her best known are Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom. Now Northrup is focused on another aspect of women’s health in The Secret Pleasures of Menopause. Her mission is to help women of all ages achieve vibrant health by tapping into their inner wisdom to experience joy and fulfillment throughout life.

Why do you believe the pursuit of pleasure is just as vital for a vibrant life as a healthy diet and exercise?

You will not stick to a healthy diet and exercise plan unless you find pleasure in the pursuit of it. You must come to this by yourself and discover that the momentto-moment way you live your life has to be pleasurable, because there isn’t a happy ending to an unhappy journey.

For years, I’ve watched people foregoing various foods to look a certain way; I see people who have perfect bodies, but absolutely no joy or life force shining behind their eyes. The joy and www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

pleasure have to come first; then the lifestyle supports this.

We consider a narrow waist beautiful because it is generally healthy. Too much belly fat is unhealthy, because it produces an abnormal hormonal milieu and can lead to an earlier death from cancer, heart disease or diabetes.

You have to exercise your body and eat well on a sustainable basis to look healthy—there’s just no way around it. The more you take care of yourself, the more pleasure you experience.

One of the biggest keys is to pay attention to what feels good. This is your vital guiding factor. Simple things, like enjoying a bouquet of flowers, are important. Pleasure begins with awakening the senses.

I also recommend that you start to appreciate your skin, as well as the other parts of your body that serve you well. One of my older patients told me, “I’m no longer concerned with how my legs look. What I love is that when I get up in the morning, my knees work.” I hold the position that pleasure and happiness are actually the only things that work for us and are sustainable.

What is the relationship of pleasure to the health-enhancing effects of nitric oxide?

Nitric oxide is an odorless, colorless gas that’s produced by the lining of every blood vessel in the body. It passes through cell walls instantaneously and can simultaneously boost circulation.

It’s also the über neurotransmitter that signals all body cells to balance out levels of serotonin, dopamine and beta-endorphins, which produce feelings of well-being. Nitric oxide is not stored in the body, so exercise, especially aerobics, helps raise its levels in the body at any age. When someone wins an Olympic gold medal, you can be sure he or she is at the height of a nitric oxide burst.

Why do you believe that “life has just begun” after menopause?

When you are in midlife, obviously you have the same soul as when you were 12. However, if you have negotiated midlife skillfully by getting rid of excess baggage, thinking positively, moving into relationships that support you, and making peace with those that haven’t—then you have access to the dictates of your soul.

Menopause is a wakeup call.

We’re waking up to who we are and to what we love. You find that you don’t care what other people think nearly

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as much as you used to, and yet you are able to better appreciate others because you appreciate yourself.

Now that I’m over 50, everything I’m drawn to and everything my body wants to do brings me more pleasure. This goes against everything we’ve been taught—that we’re designed to disintegrate with age, get osteoporosis and decline into chronic degenerative diseases.

As of midlife, I feel like I’ve come home to myself. For example, I’ve been dancing Argentine tango for a year and loving it. I’m also happy to report that my daughters have come home to themselves more quickly than I have. I would like to egg all women on with this concluding thought: A woman’s body is designed for pleasure, and when we invite it into our own lives, we are a gift to the world.

For more information, visit www.DrNorthrup.com. Ellen Mahoney teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@Infionline.net.

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by Tori Hartman When Betsy Ross prepared to sew the stars and stripes of our national flag, her choices were uncanny at pinpointing the true message of our country.

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hen we delve into the meaning behind red, white and blue, we learn that this distinctive combination signals a powerful message. Our national anthem, The Star-Spangled Banner, honoring Old Glory, salutes the intensity of our home, America.

Red gives orders. Red is in charge and represents the source of all power. It is related to the first chakra (the root chakra, or spiritual energy center at the base of the human spine), signifying a rootedness in the physical land.

White deflects and takes nothing personally. White can be seen as clean and pure, but in its pure form, white simply stands as a neutral presence.

Blue is the color of the creative conformist, especially in the hue of navy blue. This blue assists if one is overly emotional or hasty in communicating, because it helps calm things down. Navy represents truth that has been well thought out before being communicated. It symbolizes trustworthiness, honesty and calm authority. That’s why a

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favorite corporate color is navy.

Here, then, is how the telling combination of America’s colors plays out: Red conveys strength and courage, white maintains a neutral authority, and blue bears the idea that we stand united in trust and truth. Together, these colors symbolize courage, authority and freedom. The Congress of the Confederation similarly chose these same three colors for the Great Seal of the United States, noting their meaning as white to mean purity and innocence, red for valor and hardiness, and blue for vigilance, perseverance and justice.

We Americans have carried on with our energetic journey of freedom for ourselves and the world since the first flag of the United States of America hung outside General George Washington’s headquarters on January 1, 1776.

Tori Hartman is a color consultant and author of Color Wisdom Cards. For more information on her work, visit ToriHartman.com.

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ealthy hair is a beautiful sight to behold on man, woman or child. Beyond being glamorous and sexy, it’s a universal sign of youth and vitality. Yet, stress and poor diet can take their toll, rendering hair dull and lifeless, or worse. No one wants hair loss or a thinning crown of glory. Because hair, like every part of the body, requires a daily, synergistic blend of the right vitamins and minerals to remain strong and healthy, proper nutrition is vital. Here, we provide a short list of the 10 key nutrients to healthy hair; most can be found in a good breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They come in plant oils such as olive and walnut oils, walnuts, almonds and flax seed. Certain types of fish, such as salmon, tuna and mackerel, also deliver the beneficial fatty acids.

Magnesium and Calcium ~ These two minerals work together to ensure healthy hair growth. Look to tofu, sesame seeds, chickpeas, dark leafy greens, nuts, wheat germ, cheeses and yogurt as key sources.

Zinc ~ Zinc heals and prevents scaliness of the skin, which benefits the scalp. Best sources include oysters, beef and lamb, whole grains and black-eyed peas.

Hair, like every part of the body, requires a daily, synergistic blend of the right vitamins and minerals to remain strong and healthy; proper nutrition is vital.

Protein ~ Hair’s structure consists primarily of protein, which remains forever critical to hair growth. The best sources start with lean fish, poultry and meat and extend to eggs, soy products, nuts and sunflower and pumpkin seeds.

Essential Fatty Acids ~ Good fats, like the oft-recommended omega-3s, are known to keep hair soft and shiny. www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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Iodine ~ This essential mineral helps regulate thyroid hormones, which in turn prevent dry hair and hair loss.

Find it in seaweed, fish, garlic and iodized salt.

Vitamin A ~ Vitamin A aids production of healthy sebum in the scalp. Great food sources include eggs, spinach, broccoli, carrots, apricots, milk and cheeses.

Vitamins B6, B5, B12 and Folic Acid ~ A range of vitamin Bs abound in bananas, potatoes, beans and lentils, whole grains and brewer’s yeast.

Biotin ~ Essential in the production of keratin, this B vitamin may prevent graying and hair loss. Biotin can be found in brewer’s yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, rice and milk.

Inositol ~ This lesser-known member of the vitamin B family keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level.

Main sources are brewer’s yeast, whole grains and citrus fruits.

Antioxidants ~ Well-known for a range of virtues, antioxidants also protect hair and scalp from environmental stress. They commonly infuse fruits and vegetables, especially blueberries, strawberries, melons, tomatoes, leafy greens and bell peppers. Here’s a rule of thumb: the richer and deeper the color of the fruit or vegetable, the higher its antioxidant content.

Ultimately, our hair reflects the overall condition of our body. Hair thrives best in a healthy and well-nourished environment of good hygiene and good diet.

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Gardening in July

by Jo Leyte-Vidal, UF/IFAS Marion County Master Gardener

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hade, partial shade, dappled shade and light shade—these are terms we see on a plant’s tag every time we consider one for our landscape or garden.

What do these terms designate? They define how long a plant should be sheltered from direct sun each day. In our climate, this is a very important consideration. Fine Gardening magazine offers these definitions: n Light shade is defined as a few hours of shade during the day, with the rest of the day in full sun. n Dappled shade is found directly under deciduous trees that allow sunlight to peek through most of the day. n Partial shade refers to areas that receive full sun early in the morning or late in the afternoon and is not blocked by fences or buildings. o Full shade is an area that does not receive any direct sunlight all day.

An example of a plant that thrives in partial shade is the lovely hydrangea. The hydrangea has large leaves that wilt in the heat of the sun. They are happiest on the east-facing side of a building. The sun dries their leaves in the morning, and then the afternoon shade relieves the sun’s stress.

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indicate sun/shade requirements is to know the origin of the grower.

“Full sun” or “light shade” in Florida is hotter than in northern states. So, “light shade” in the grower’s state might mean “dappled shade” here.

Some flowering plants that thrive in shade are peacock ginger, hydrangea, beautyberry, plumbago, golden dewdrop, itea, dogwood, and rose of Sharon.

Gloriosa lily is setting buds now.

The gloriosa lily is a fast-growing perennial vine. It is an upside-down lily that is hot pink and yellow. The long, light-green leaves have tendrils on the end that hold onto branches as the vine climbs. They can be propagated by dividing the tubers.

They thrive in light shade and tolerate some drought. Mark their place in the garden; they will die down in winter.

You can still plant peppers, watermelon, and late crops of eggplant, okra, and southern peas.

Those beds that have been cleaned of spent plants can have compost and organic material added to enhance your fall garden. If the area is to be left unplanted, cover it with landscape cloth to prevent a large crop of weeds.

Our tomatoes will begin to suffer from the summer heat. That’s common in our area. Once the nighttime temperatures rise into the 70s, the blossoms might drop off and production may slow down. Be sure to use your captured water, in rain barrels, to keep the moisture levels constant to prevent blossom-drop caused by lack of water. But be careful, because excess water can cause fruit to split.

For further information and educational seminars, jot down Saturday, August 21 on your calendar. The Master Gardeners will be presenting their Second Annual Vegetable Gardening Expo at the Agricultural Center on 2232 NE Jacksonville Road in Ocala from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Call 352-671-8400 for additional information. www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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HEALING RITUALS AROUND THE WORLD Many of today’s healing rituals draw from the tried-and-true wisdom of our ancestors.

by Debra Bokur

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rom acupressure massage, Ayurvedic facials and Shiatsu to hot stone massage, seaweed treatments and the use of herbs and botanical oils, many of today’s healing rituals share a vital component. Each has a firm foundation in an ancient, respected healing modality that’s recently made its way back to us, thanks to migrating populations.

Along the way, these traditions have gained renewed respect in today’s forward-thinking wellness communities.

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As recently as the mid-1800s, nearly 80 percent of all medicine in Europe and the U.S. was derived from native plants.

Native Americans have a long history of using botanicals, recognizing the life force within them as integral to healing.

Cleansing sweat-lodge ceremonies, for example, as well as the use of such natural elements as sage, clay, willow, agave cactus and honey, have become staples in spas.

Recently, another tradition has been rediscovered: burden baskets. These small, woven baskets provide a physical receptacle for worries and mental burdens. It is carried from the room and emptied, leaving the unburdener more free.

Healing traditions within every part of the world share common elements. In tropical locations, papaya, mango and coconut provide abundant antioxidant-rich ingredients for facials and body treatments. On islands throughout the Caribbean and other coastal areas, seaweed, sea water, volcanic mud, sea salt and marine algae provide detoxifying and exfoliating benefits.

Mayan-themed rituals along Mexico’s east coast include meditation in the shadows of area ruins and seaside purification rituals.

Further south, in Venezuela, shamanism revolves around the practice of calling upon the spirits of native plants during healing rituals. Indigenous peoples in this rainforest environment believe that demonstrating respect for each plant is essential to the healing process. This respect ranges from asking the plant’s permission before removing it from its source and thanking it for bestowing its healing powers, to guarding against overharvesting.

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lomilomi massage, with its long, stroking movements, helps stimulate and drain lymph glands, and ease sore muscles.

Honey, popular in facials and moisturizing body treatments, has long been recognized for its topical healing properties. It was used in numerous healing rituals throughout ancient Greece and Rome; Cleopatra was said to use honey in her royal bath water.

India Increasing numbers of people are accessing India’s 5,000year-old medical system of Ayurveda and the centuries-old practice of yoga. Modern studies of the healing qualities of harmonic sound also have resulted in the production of soothing soundtracks as well as the use of Tibetan singing bowls during massage and energy treatments.

The use of gemstones to balance emotions and realign energy patterns has gained popularity too. Gemstone therapy has roots in many cultures, including Greek, Egyptian and Judaic societies. It was in India, however, that their spiritual and healing powers were most recognized, with mentions in the Vedic scriptures. Gemstones have been shown to emit specific vibrational frequencies that many believe can affect the body’s frequencies and well-being.

Africa and Australia From Africa, the practice of rhythmic drumming to induce a meditative state is still used as a way to progress along a healing journey and answer questions.

Aboriginal medicine men in Australia also use drumming, repetitive percussive music and crystals to gain insight into dreams, which they believe are mediums for important messages, including messages of healing.

Asia Asian cultures understand the health benefits of meditation practice. Today’s moving meditative methods include Tai chi, qigong, and the tradition of Japanese flower arrangement known as ikebana. The practice makes use of found objects such as rocks, branches, feathers and other offerings from nature, with fresh flowers or greenery. Through contemplation and meditation, the practitioner seeks to create a harmonious arrangement of the gathered components.

The Japanese tea ceremony is another time-honored ritual with multiple health benefits. Today, the antioxidant properties found in tea are well-known. The practice of slowing down and taking time for introspection at a regular interval each day also works to reduce stress and create an oasis in the midst of a busy schedule.

Participating in healing rituals and therapies from around the world provides ways for us to reconnect with our past. They remind us of what our ancestors knew so well—that body, mind and spirit cannot be separated. True health embodies the whole person.

Debra Bokur is the travel and wellness editor at HealingLifestyles.com and a regular contributor to Fit Yoga and Global Traveler. Connect at NextPlaneMedia.com. www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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Grand Opening at Williams Chiropractic’s new location, 12 noon4 pm, free. 1551 NE 14 St, Ocala, 352-351-9696.

Saturday, July 3

Intuitive Consultations w/Katarina Campagnola, Astrologer & Jungian Analyst, 1-6 pm, $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386-454-8657.

Meditation for Everyone - new monthly Saturday classes. Meditations for a Kind Heart: basic breathing, guided meditations and Buddhist teachings on improving our love and compassion for all beings, with Kadampa Buddhist Teacher Joanna Ching. Everyone welcome! Donation requested $9 ($5 students). No one turned away for lack of funds. Meets monthly first Saturday, 10-11:30 am at Sacred Earth Center, 3131 NW 13th St., Gainesville. Offered by Maitreya

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Kadampa Buddhist Center, 904-2228531, www.MeditationInJacksonville. org.

July 8-17, 2010

Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra Professional Training. Part 1, July 8-12, Amrit Yoga Nidra Immersion – open to all for personal growth & healing.

Part 2, July 12-17 Professional Training, yoga teachers, massage therapists & healing professionals. Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs, 352-685-3001, www.amrityoga.org.

July 10, 12, 13

Healings w/Carol Tunney, M.D. & Shamanic Healer, 10:30-3:30 pm, $75/ hr, 2 hr min. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386-454-8657.

Sunday, July 11

Revitalizing the Power of Sacred Waters: Healing the Waters, Shores

and Beings of the Gulf of Mexico Workshop w/Carol Tunney, MD & Shamanic Healer, 10-5 pm, early reg $100, $125 after July 1. Couples & family discounts. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386 454-8657.

Wednesday, July 14

The 8 Highways of 8 to Great: The Powerful Process for Positive Change w/Avery Rose Feldman, 7:15 pm.

OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. 352-6293897, www.oakbrookcsl.org.

Friday July 16-18

Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop, 7 pm–Sun 2 pm. Transform your relationship into a love affair.

Deepen intimacy and passion.

Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Also Aug 6-8. Richard & Diana Daffner, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. 1-877282-4244.

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Saturday, July 17

The Heart Chakra: Stones of Love and Thanksgiving Workshop w/Sharron Britton, 1-4 pm, $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-4548657.

Sunday, July 18

Hot Fun in the Summertime - Rocks for Kids Workshop w/Sharron Britton, kids 12 & under, 1-3 pm, $10. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs.

386-454-8657.

July 19-23

Yoga activities for children, age 5-10. All week, 9-4.

Unity Gainesville, 8801 N.W. 39th Ave., Gainesville. www. ganeshasyoga.com, 352-339-2212.

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Stress Reduction/Integrative Relaxation w/John Ernest Hiester (Chandrakant), 7-8:30 pm, Free- dress warmly, bring light blanket. Downtown Public Library, 401 E. University Ave, Gainesville. jehiester@amrityoga.org.

Friday, July, 23

Health and Wealth 4 Day Summit, 8:30 am Fri , 10 am Sat & Sun, 8:30 am Mon. Health City hosts w/leading health & wellness experts plus raw & living food demos & tastings that will motivate & educate toward healthier lifestyle. $60/3 days, $30/1 day ($150/both days of raw food demo & all food). Register or arrange for booth exhibit: HealthAndWealthSummit.com, 888-572-3132. West Palm Beach Marriott, 1001 Okeechobee Blvd. 800-376-2292, Health City rate $89/night.

July 23-August 1

Footloose, the musical play. Performances July 23, 24, 29, 30, 31 at 8:00 pm, and July 25, 31, and August 1 at 2:00 pm. Ocala Civic Theatre, 4337 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, 352-236-2274, www.ocalacivictheatre.org.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Amrit Yoga Connection and Guru Purnima Celebration, 10-6 pm, $45/program incl. veg. lunch or $75/program incl.

3 meals, 1 night accommodation. Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs. info@amrityoga.org, 352-685-3001.

Sunday, July 25

Community HU Song, singing HU, an ancient Prayer song can expand your awareness, help experience divine love, bring peace and calm, 2 pm. Downtown Library, Rm A, 4th floor, 401 E. University Ave, Gainesville. 352-3783504, www.hearhu.org.

Spiritual Wisdom on Karma and Reincarnation, open discussion with free book, 3 pm. Downtown Library, Rm A, 4th floor, 401 E. University Ave, Gainesville. 352-378-3504, www.eckankar.org.

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CalendarofEvents July 26-30

Yoga activities for young people, age 11-17. All week, 9-4. Unity Gainesville, 8801 N.W. 39th Ave., Gainesville. www.ganeshasyoga.com, 352-339-2212.

Saturday, July 31

The Time of Your Life: Living a Joyous Recovery Through Yoga and the 12 Steps w/Joe “Prakash” Ferrara, 10–5

pm, $25. Soul Essentials, 606 SE 3 Ave, Ocala, 352-236-7000, jensoul@ embarqmail.com.

Ongoing Events Sunday

Guided Meditation and Spiritual Lesson, 10 am, Love Offering. Nursery & Child Care available during the service. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113.

Celebrating Community and Inspiring Message – Science of Mind and Spirit, Meditation 9:45 am, Celebration /Message 10:30 am, 3rd Sunday: BRUNCH SUNDAY after Celebration followed by the Debt-Free Prosperity Club Meeting, Love Offering, OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. www. oakbrookcsl.org.

Monday, Tuesday and Thursday

Hatha Yoga Classes w/Marilyn, Chair Class & Regular Yoga, OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. Call for times and prices 352-369-0055.

Tuesday

A Course in Miracles, Noon–1:30 pm, also 6–7:30 pm, Love Offering.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala.

352-687-2113.

Learn British-style Mediumship New ongoing development class, One Sat./month, 2-4:30, $25.

4-day Intensive Mediumship Class, August 12-15, Oveido, FL. Private readings by appointment Held at Unity of Gainesville 8801 N.W. 39th Avenue

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Wednesday

Meditation and Visioning, 6 pm, followed at 7:15 pm various events: 1st Wed Speaker - Tai Chi by Rosalie Coyner, 2nd Wed Spiritual Craft w/ Rev Vicki, 3rd Wed Drumming w/Greg Nieto, 4th Wed Spiritual Film, 5th Wed New Thoughts on the Bible w/ Rev Peggy. Love Offering, OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. www.oakbrookcsl.org.

2nd Wed, Growing Beyond Grief Support Group, 1:30 pm. OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. www.oakbrookcsl.org.

2nd & 4th Wed, Study Group, 1:30 pm. Lady Lake Library, Lady Lake.

352-629-3897.

1st & 3rd Wed, Easy Speaker’s Toastmaster Club Meeting, 6-7:30 pm, Free for guests. Positive people improving communication and leadership skills! Cal’s Restaurant, CR-25, Belleview. Call Kim 352-804-9006 or go to www.easyspeakerstmc.freetoasthost.info.

Silent Unity Meditation Service, Meditation Session, Noon-12:30 pm, Free. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113.

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YOGA, 6-7:30 pm w/Maryann Holden, instructor, $8 p/p. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113.

Self-Realization Fellowship Silent Meditation, 7:15 pm, Silent group meditation based on SRF practices of Paramahansa Yogananda, Love Offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113.

Saturday

Farmstead Saturdays. Free, 9-3 pm. Crones Cradle, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377, www. cronescradleconserve.com.

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Biologic Dentistry

Holistic Medicine

Life Coaches

Cornelius A. Link, DDS 352-629-0700 / Ocala / www.drlinkdds.com There must be a biologic balance in the mouth as part of total body health.

This means being concerned about infections in the teeth and gums, the relationship of the teeth to the jaws, the teeth to each other, saliva ph and metal toxicity.

As a member of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology, we follow a recommended safety protocol for removal of amalgam fillings, if necessary. Dental materials compatibility testing available.

Hanoch Talmor, M.D. Gainesville Holistic Center 352-377-0015 www.betterw.com We support all health challenges and the unlimited healing potential of God’s miracle: your body.

Chelation, Nutrition, Cleansing, Homeopathy, Natural Energy Healing, Detoxification, Wellness Education and more.

Cynthia Christianson, M.A., CCC ThetaHealing™ Advanced Practitioner 352-374-7982 or 352-284-1107 www.AvantiCoaching.com www.IntegralHealings.com ThetaHealing™ coaching is using the Belief and Feeling Work to empower people with the ability to remove and replace negative emotions, feelings and thoughts with positive, beneficial ones. Change your negative beliefs and you will heal on the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual levels thus really seeing this relief show up in your life.

Colonics Aaron Perry, AP, LMT Life Family Practice Center 1501 U.S. Hwy. 441 North The Villages / 352-750-4333 Focusing on your health and well being, I integrate acupuncture, massage, homeopathy, colonics and NAET (allergy elimination) to enhance your quality of life.

Medicare, Insurance accepted.

Gentle Waters Healing Center 352-374-0600, Gainesville info@gentlewatershealing.com The therapists at Gentle Waters Healing Center will assist each individual with detoxing using colon hydrotherapy, Far Infrared Sauna, and/or Aqua Chi Lymphatic Drainage. We also carry probiotics, digestive enzymes, and other products for overall health. Proud sponsors of Barley Life Nutritional Products. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit www.gentlewatershealing.com. MA41024, MM15426.

EFT Sandra Wilson, CPC, EFT-Cert1 Certified Professional Coach, EFT Practitioner 352-454-8959 www.SandraWilson.org Prime yourself for success! Remove the blocks to your success and achieve your goals! Offices in Ocala and The Villages. Both office and telephone sessions available.

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Nelson Kraucak, MD, ABCMT Life Family Practice Center 1501 U.S. Hwy. 441 North The Villages / 352-750-4333 Look into Holistic Integrative Medicine for your health.

Chelation is a holistic approach for heavy metal toxicity and is believed to benefit those with heart disease. Neurotherapy, acupuncture, and many other services.

William M Stankosky, DC Ocala Chiropractic Clinic 519 S. Pine Avenue Ocala, FL 34471 / 352-629-6794 Dr. Bill Stankosky helps people not only eliminate health problems, but prevent them. We address the three causes of all health problems: trauma, stress and toxicity. Services include chiropractic, physiotherapy, massage therapy, and nutritional testing and supplementation.

By removing the effects of trauma, eliminating the effects of stress and removing toxic chemicals, we get results with problems no one else has helped. Let us help you and your family, too.

Holistic Psychotherapy Diane Alther, LCSW, RN, CHt Traditional and Karuna Reiki Master/Teacher Ocala and Dunnellon locations / 352-425-1992 www.emdrtherapistnetwork.com Combining conventional counseling with body, mind, energy therapies including EMDR, EFT, hypnosis, full wave breathwork, meditation and Reiki to facilitate change and mental and emotional balance.

Kim Marques, CHt, Reiki Master Teacher www.ItsAllPerfect.com 352-804-9006 in Ocala Change your vibe, change your life!

Free Info and Spiritual Energy by appointment. Embrace the mind, body and spirit with hypnosis, energy sessions and training, spiritual guidance, Life Wise workshops and support groups, meditation, Goddess Weight Loss, attraction power kits and more.

Massage Angelic Hands Massage Therapy Saradna Mazur / Patricia Smythe, LMT 352-331-9613 1033 NW 106th St, Gainesville Medical/Deep tissue massage, acupressure, vibrational energy healing. Reiki Master. 26 years experience. Worker’s Comp and PIP insurance accepted Call for an appointment today! MA28525.

Tiara L. Catey, LMT Center for Balance 1705 N.W. 6th St., Gainesville 352-642-4545 / www.tiaracatey.com Relieve pain, manage stress and cultivate joyful relaxation and balance by including massage as an essential part of your self-care practices. Therapeutic massage, relaxation massage and lomilomi. Includes aromatherapy. Holistic approach. Some insurance accepted. Visa/MC. See www.tiaracatey.com for details. MA41831.

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Clark Dougherty Therapeutic Massage Clinic 850 N.E. 36th Terr., Ocala 352-694-7255 / www.ClarkDougherty.com Offering a variety of therapeutic massage techniques for pain relief, improved flexibility, and other wonderful benefits. PIP and WorkComp always accepted, also group/private insurance in some instances. All credit cards accepted.

Gift certificates are available now for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day with 25% discount on a second session. MA27082, MM9718.

Stuart Feinman Healing Springs Massage Therapy www.healingspringsmassage.com 352-812-3853 / ambrosia108@yahoo.com Quality mobile therapeutic massage. Home, hotel suites, or office. Licensed professionals. Relaxation, pain management, stress reduction, increased range of motion, and personalized yoga therapy. MA49878.

Flying Horse Healing Arts Valerie Macri, LMT MA54723 Ocala / 877-762-4535 toll-free www.flyinghorsehealingarts.com Rejuvenate body, mind and spirit with a therapeutic massage. Deep tissue, Energy balancing, Reiki, Aromatherapy.

Holistic stress and pain relief for you and your horse.

Neuromuscular Massage By Design 1920 S.W. 20th Pl., Suite 202, Ocala 352-694-4503 Offering neuromuscular massage, craniosacral release therapy, ETPS acupuncture. Most insurance accepted, as well as PIP and WorkerComp. 20% discount for prepurchase of four or more sessions. Referrals from physicians and chiropractors accepted. MA22645.

Traditional Thai massage Ariela Grodner LMT 900 N.W. 8th Ave., Gainesville arielasthaimassage.com / 352-336-7835 Ariela offers an ancient massage modality known in the west as Thai Massage, sometimes referred to as “lazy man’s yoga.”

It is a fusion of yoga and the martial arts in a massage modality. Call to reserve an appointment or to find out about classes held locally.

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Personal Fitness Hip Moves Fitness Studio Rona Bennett, BS, CPT Holistic Health, Personal Fitness Coaching 708 N.W. 23rd Ave., Gainesville www.hipmoves.com / 352-692-0132 An intimate fitness studio focusing on creativity and holistic health. Classes and private lessons in Belly Dance, Yoga, Pilates, and Personal Training.

Rental space available.

Piano Services Hendrix Piano Service 352-895-5412 / Serving north central Florida Tuning, repairs, cleaning, fine maintenance of your acoustic piano.

Playing services including accompaniment, weddings, other church services, concerts. Call today!

Rolfing Carol L. Short / Certified Advanced Rolfer™, Craniosacral Therapist, Gainesville and North Central FL / 352-318-0509 Rolfing® is a system of body restructuring through systematic manipulation of muscle and fascial tissues. It promotes the release and realignment of long standing patterns of tension and dysfunction, bringing the body to greater balance, mobility, vitality, and ease.

A holistic approach to mobility, vitality and balance. MA16337/MM18921.

Veterinary Care Medicine Wheel Veterinary Services Shauna Cantwell DVM, MVSc, Diplomate ACVA / Ocala, FL www.shaunacantwell.com / 352-538-3021 Holistic veterinary medicine and integrative pain management for small animals and horses. Preventative health, arthritis, neurologic dysfunction, skin and allergic disease, hormonal dysfunction, cancer, immune diseases, chronic disease, and more.

Certified Veterinary Acupuncture, certified veterinary spinal manipulative therapy (cAVCA animal chiropractic), sports medicine therapy, pain management, Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine (herbal therapy, tui na medical massage), functional neurology, postural rehabilitation, ozone therapy, homotoxicology, nutrition. Available for lectures and workshops.

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