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Interview with Author/ Activist Woody Tasch

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18 Home Cooking Ten Reasons to Cook at Home

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Organic Food & Film Festival May 15th

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Poisons in the Produce Aisle?

by Barbara Sowa

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Interview with Author/Activist Michael Pollan

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PublisherLetter Hi, friends, Our second Organic Food & Film Festival is coming soon! Mark your calendar for May 15. This all-day event will be held from 10-5 at the Ocala Civic Theatre. Some of the vendors will be setting up outside so we can have more exhibits and food samples available for you.

The trade show will have FREE admission. You can try some great local food, talk with holistic practitioners about natural health care choices, and shop for quality gifts, organic gardening supplies, and more.

The Marion County Master Gardeners will be there doing demonstrations and offering information about gardening in our area. Even Honda of Ocala will be there showing off some spiffy hybrid cars! See p.2 for the lineup as of press time, and check the Web site for updates re. new vendors.

We’re going to show THREE life-changing films (details on Page 20): 11:00 a.m. “Food, Inc.” 1:00 p.m. “The Future of Food” 3:00 p.m. “What’s Organic About Organic?”

Admission to the films will cost $5/person per film, ($10/all 3). To order tickets, call 352-629-4000 or visit www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com/organic.html It’s never too late to start being healthier! Join us at this great event.

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Introducing: We are thrilled to welcome Kim Sandstrom-Hawksey to our Natural Awakenings family. She has come onboard as our Director of Development.

You may recognize her as our March issue’s cover girl. If you haven’t yet read Kim’s story, it’s on p.24 of the March issue (online at http://issuu.com/gonaturalawakenings/docs/march2010issueonline A patient safety advocate and activist, she is a believer in our mission of educating people about natural healing.

Kim brings many skills including a huge heart for people, tremendous event-organizing abilities, and many years of experience in theatre and publishing. Welcome, Kim!

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NewsBriefs Florida’s First Green Animal Shelter

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or the last 28 years, the volunteers at the Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County have been working without the luxury of a facility, utilizing their extensive foster network. So when they launched their capital campaign for an animal shelter, they decided to build Florida’s first “green” animal shelter and make history in the process.

The projected costs of nearly $1 million for this 7,300 sq. ft. facility just off I-75 will come from supporters who value going green and appreciate how animals have enriched their lives. “Caring about the welfare of animals is obviously part of our mission, but being good stewards of our environment is part of improving the wellness of our community, too,” noted Green Shelter Chairperson Claudia Labbe.

Solar panels, a recycled-steel building shell, low VOC paints, an energy efficient HVAC system, xeriscaping and native plants, and radiant flooring are just some of the many components planned in the shelter’s development. The green shelter will be more cost-efficient in the long term when every donated dollar will be stretched for reduced maintenance costs.

—The Humane Society/SPCA of Sumter County, Inc., 352793-9117, humane@sum.net, PO Box 67, Lake Panasoffkee, FL 33538, www.hsspca.org.

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ach year, the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park hosts a Memorial Day program. This program offers attendees the opportunity to remember military service members who have given the ultimate sacrifice. This year’s program will consist of flag ceremonies, guest speakers, live music, wreath laying and more. Past years have brought more than 2,000 attendees, government officials, program participants and volunteers.

This year’s program will be held Monday, May 31 at 10:00 a.m. in the Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial

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NewsBriefs Park at 2601 S.E. Fort King St., Ocala. For more information, contact Marion County Veterans Services, 352-671-8422.

A Practical Guide for Practitioners

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he R.O.P.E.: A Practical Guide on Responsibilities, Obligations and Practitioner Ethics is now available for practitioners of alternative modalities. This book provides the essential tools necessary for any practitioner to elevate their practice to a professional level. Author Denice Davis, a seasoned practitioner, brings her many years of corporate business experience to the forefront to help practitioners establish themselves in a way that will attract new clients and create professional standards for all modalities.

With such topics as appointments, fees, marketing, and client/practitioner relationships, this book is a must-have for any new practitioner. Existing practitioners will also benefit from the experience Denice brings through her solid background in dealing with the medical profession. “If it is your intention to build a practice and be revered as someone people can trust, you must establish yourself as a professional. This book will help you do just that,” says Davis.

The R.O.P.E. can be purchased online for immediate download for $10.17 at www.TrySomethingObvious.com.

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GlobalBriefs Fat Country America Moves to Overturn Obesity Epidemic

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he Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports a dramatic increase in obesity in the United States during the past 20 years (cdc.gov/obesity/data/trends.html). In 2008, only one state (Colorado) had a prevalence of obesity less than 20 percent. Thirty-two states had a prevalence equal to or greater than 25 percent. Awareness of the vital need to counter this trend along with the wide range of associated health risks is on the rise thanks to Jamie Oliver educational efforts on many fronts.

In March and April, ABC-TV created a stir with Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, a special series covering a case study bent on changing eating habits in the Huntington, West Virginia, metropolitan area. The tri-state region was labeled the unhealthiest place in the country in 2006, based on health habits and U.S. government statistics. Oliver has succeeded in transforming the school lunch system in Britain for the better; now he’s taking on America. “One thing I learned here in the States is that once you get in people’s homes, there’s a yearning for information and help,” says Oliver. “It’s as consistent as clockwork.” He says he’s never worked with a family of four that live on junk food that don’t end up spending less eating fresh. In his experience, “they save an average $100-$150 a week.”

Now, Hunter Lussi, 15, the world’s youngest certified Olympic-distance triathlete, is challenging Americans to train this summer to establish a new record for the largest group ever to participate in a triathlon. He’s challenging Americans young and old to complete the equivalent of his first triathlon (at age 6) by attempting, as individuals or in a relay team, a 500-yard swim/paddle/float, 10-mile bike/spin/roll and 2.5-mile run/walk/roll this coming Labor Day and every Labor Day. “If I can go from being a chubby kid to where I am now, anyone can do this,” says Lussi. Sign up at AmericasTriForHealth.com.

Healing Network Christian Spirituality and Medicine

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recent annual International Christian Medical Conference welcomed 400 doctors and other medical professionals from 30 countries who all believe in praying for their sick patients—with their permission, of course. They also believe that divine healing should be provable, which is why several presented their supporting medical data.

“Despite the advancement of medicine, many people are still suffering from diseases… so many incurable and fatal diseases,” observes Rev. Dr. Vitality Fishbert, a physician from the Republic of Moldova, who now practices in New York City. “But there is one way where every kind of disease can be healed… that is when you meet the Almighty God. He can heal any kind of diseases that cannot be cured with science and medicines.”

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Petition Now Action Alert to Support Florida Food Freedom Act

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loridians can show support for Florida’s farm families and a healthy local food supply by becoming proponents of the Florida Food Freedom Act (S.1900). The bill was introduced in the current state legislative session, ending April 30.

The Florida Food Freedom Act of 2010 would help family farms remain profitable and viable by exempting them from many of the burdensome regulations and incumbent fees that are necessary for large agribusiness distribution chains. Instead, citizens would rely on their knowledge of how and where their food is locally raised, harvested and prepared to provide sufficient oversight and accountability.

Current regulations make it tough for farm families to make a living, and as family farmers reach retirement age (the average age of today’s family farmer is 58) they are commonly opting to sell their land for development. Thousands of acres of farmland have been lost due to this trend.

Get the facts at FarmToConsumer. org; click on “Legislation” in the left column, then “State Bills” for Florida. Identify and contact local legislators/representatives to voice support for S 1900 at http:// FlSenate.gov and http://MyFlorida House.gov.

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Universal Power

New Charger Will Work with Most Mobile Phones

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he GSM Association, representing the mobile communications industry in 219 countries, will embrace a universal charger standard by 2012. The new universal charger, using a Micro-USB connector, will be compatible with the majority of new phones. It’s expected to be 50 percent more efficient in its standby energy use than existing chargers and will help eliminate an estimated 51,000 tons of e-waste, because fewer chargers will be thrown away with each new phone purchase. Source: GreenerComputing.com

Testing Testing Good News for People and Animals

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he Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is reducing its reliance on animal testing to assess human risk of chemical toxicity. Instead, the EPA will focus more heavily on new tools available through advances in molecular biology, genomics and computational modeling.

It’s part of the agency’s move to use better, cheaper and faster ways to screen thousands of chemicals for human risk, including the impact of long-term exposure. Former testing costs that could be in the hundreds of thousands of dollars will now drop to about $20,000. This will facilitate, for example, screening individual food-use pesticides for endocrine disruption, as may be required by the end of this year. Also, “For people who are developing green chemistry, this may allow them to look for an alternative chemical and profile that chemical,” at a doable cost, advises Robert Kavlock, director of the EPA’s computational toxicology program.

Kavlock believes that useful applications will be active within two years.

He notes that animal testing will still be used for some things for the foreseeable future, but in smarter ways.

Source: GreenBiz.com

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HealthBriefs

A Novel That Helps Kids Lose Weight

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he first study to look at the impact of literature on obese adolescents, by Duke Children’s Hospital & Health Center, produced surprising results. Researchers asked obese girls ages 9 to 13 who were enrolled in a comprehensive weightloss program to read an age-appropriate novel called Lake Rescue. The book, crafted with the aid of pediatric experts, includes specific healthy lifestyle and weight management guidance, as well as positive messages and strong role models.

Six months later, the girls who had read Lake Rescue experienced a significant decrease in their body mass index scores when compared with a control group in the program who had not read the novel. ~ Duke University Medical Center, 2008

Hairspray & Birth Defects

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regnant women who are exposed to hairspray containing phthalates have more than double the risk of a son being born with the genital birth defect hypospadias, which involves malformation of the uretha, says new research published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

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merican children are about three times more likely to be prescribed psychotropic medication (altering perception, emotion or behavior) than European children.

A new study led by Julie Zito of the University of Maryland’s School of Pharmacy suggests that regulatory practices and cultural beliefs about the role of medication in emotional and behavioral problems likely account for the difference.

Source: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Mental Health, 2008

The journey of discovery begins not with new vistas but with having new eyes with which to behold them. ~Marcel Proust

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Aromatherapy Herbs

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regano, allspice and garlic have multiple uses in any kitchen; now, research published in the Journal of Food Science reveals that when they are used as essential oils (commonly known as aromatherapy oils) they also serve as powerful natural barriers against harmful bacteria.

Investigating the effectiveness of these oils by testing lab samples, the scientists discovered that oregano oil consistently inhibited the growth of E. coli, salmonella and listeria; garlic was most effective against listeria; and allspice displayed antimicrobial action against E. coli and salmonella. A separate study by the same researchers showed that cinnamon also offered protection against all three types of bacteria.

Many essential oils are safe to use in the kitchen as flavoring agents, but because of their potency, they should be used with care. To learn more about the uses and safety of essential oils, consult with a qualified aromatherapist.

Source: Institute of Food Technologists

Allergy Prevention Tips

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hen pollen counts and other allergy risks are high, these prevention tips can help. Avoid lipstick, perfume or any scented product that may irritate eyes; get plenty of rest, when the body replenishes natural cortisone, its own anti-inflammatory; avoid iced beverages and instead drink lots of warm liquids to stimulate nasal cilia, especially green tea, because it’s high in antioxidants that can help reduce allergy symptoms; blow the nose gently, so as not to force mucus into healthy sinuses and ear canals; and keep a sweater handy to avoid getting chilled, which can contribute to allergy flare-ups.

Got Zinc?

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hen it comes to healing, boosting immunity and keeping our DNA intact, zinc is a star. A new study published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology reports that it may be the basis for future therapies for fighting infection, because the mineral supports healthy immune function by increasing activation of specific immune cells (T cells) capable of destroying viruses and bacteria.

Zinc supplementation, for instance, has been shown to significantly reduce the duration and severity of childhood diarrhea and to lower the incidence and severity of respiratory infections. Furthermore, according to the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, zinc is essential for people of all ages because it protects against oxidative stress and helps repair DNA.

The institute also reports that zinc deficiency is common in the United States, especially among the elderly, due to their lower absorption of the mineral and often inadequate diet. A well-balanced diet that includes pumpkin seeds, chick peas, almonds, eggs, chicken, turkey, beef and shellfish such as oysters can supply zinc. Taking a daily multivitamin containing about eight milligrams of zinc also ensures that our needs are met.

Additional sources: Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology and DietBites.com

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GreenLiving

cleaning products can have dangerous reactions with one another. For example, combining bleach and ammonia creates deadly chloramine fumes.

Use less toxic products. Avoid products marked “Danger” and “Poison,” and reduce the use of those labeled “Caution.”

• Avoid products containing volatile organic compounds (VOCs), especially if anyone in the home has asthma.

Aerosol sprays, cleaners and disinfectants, moth repellents and air fresheners are likely to contain VOCs.

The Dirt on Cleaning Choose to Have a Green, Clean, Toxin-free Home

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closes ingredients. espite what The Environmental To safely power our mothWorking Group’s analysis through houseers told us, of 20 common cleaning hold dirt and a clean home isn’t always a healthy products used in California bacteria without using questionone. The laundry schools found hundreds able chemicals, detergents, tub and of airborne contaminants tile sprays, air freshtry WVE’s green eners, drain cleaners not listed as ingredients by cleaning tips. and antibacterial manufacturers. A test that soaps that promise Use fewer prodchose three green-certified ucts. An all“fresh and clean” may hide unseen classroom cleaners versus purpose cleaner and undisclosed three common conventional can handle many cleaning jobs dangers. cleaners cut the total around the house.

According to Women’s Voices for number of air contaminants It is not necessary to use a different the Earth (WVE), a detected from 66 to 15. product for each national women’s room (bathroom environmental cleaner, kitchen cleaner, etc.). Check organization, there are some 85,000 out the National Geographic Green chemicals contained in products in Guide list of all-purpose cleaners at the consumer marketplace, and only TheGreenGuide.com/buying-guide/ a fraction have been tested for their all-purpose-cleaners. impact on human health. Labeling on cleaning products is not regulated, and Never mix products. Chemicals in not every manufacturer voluntarily dis-

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• Avoid chemicals linked to reproductive harm. Products that contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals such as butoxyethanol and other glycol ethers include: all-purpose, glass, oven, tub/ tile, carpet and floor cleaners; degreasers; stain removers; floor strippers; and metal polishes. The surfactant alkyl phenol ethoxylate (APE) is found primarily in: laundry detergents; nonchlorine sanitizers; deodorizers; floor care products; and multi-purpose, carpet and toilet bowl cleaners.

• Seek products that have been certified by an independent institution such as Green Seal (GreenSeal.org) or EcoLogo (EcoLogo.org).

Avoid air fresheners. They contain fragrances and other irritants associated with watery eyes, headaches, skin and respiratory irritations, asthma and allergic reactions. They may also contain VOCs and the known carcinogens, benzene and formaldehyde.

Reduce the use of disinfectants.

Exposure to antimicrobial chemicals has been linked to potential health impacts, and their overuse has contributed to the growing problem of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, or “superbugs.”

Scientists agree that soap and water are effective for most routine cleaning jobs, and research has demonstrated that safer alternatives, such as vinegar and borax, have antibacterial properties. Two simple solutions to prevent bacteria growth on sponges

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and cloths are microwaving sponges for one minute and regularly laundering washcloths.

Make nontoxic cleaning products.

Simple and inexpensive ingredients like vinegar, baking soda and borax can be used in many different ways for effective cleaning. Adding essential oils such as lavender or rosemary infuses a fresh scent and boosts antibacterial properties. Have fun learning to make natural cleaning products by buying ingredients in bulk and throwing a green cleaning party with friends (free Green Cleaning Party Kit at WomenAndEnvironment.org).

Finally, WVE suggests we buy products from manufacturers that disclose ingredients on the label. If the ingredients aren’t listed, call the product’s customer service number and ask the company to disclose them. It’s a good way to ensure that our homes stay clean—and healthy.

Download a free Safer Cleaning Products fact sheet at WAToxics.org/files/ cleaningproducts.pdf.

Erin Switalski is the executive director of Women’s Voices for the Earth (WomenAndEnvironment.org). WVE’s Safe Cleaning Products Initiative is a national effort intended to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals in cleaning products. Sign the petition at http:// tinyurl.com/yln44bt. For more information on chemical policy reform, visit SaferChemicals.org.

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Non-toxic Cleaning Recipes ALL-PURPOSE CLEANER Suggested uses: hard surfaces like countertops and kitchen floors, windows and mirrors.

2 cups white distilled vinegar 2 cups water 20-30 or more drops of essential oil (optional) Tip: Warm in microwave until barely hot to boost cleaning power for tough jobs. (Only microwave in a glass container.)

CREAMY SOFT SCRUB Suggested uses: kitchen counters, stoves, bathroom sinks, etc.

2 cups baking soda ½ cup liquid Castile soap* 4 tsp vegetable glycerin (acts as a preservative) 5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree, rosemary or any other scent (optional).

Mix together and store in a sealed glass jar; shelf life is two years.

Tip: For exceptionally tough jobs, spray with vinegar first—full strength or diluted, scented—let sit and follow with scrub. *WVE recommends using a liquid Castile soap that does not contain sodium lauryl (laureth) sulfate (SLS) or diethanolamine (DEA), which may have harmful side effects.

TOILET BOWL CLEANER Option 1 – Sprinkle toilet bowl with baking soda, drizzle with vinegar, let soak for at least 30 minutes, then scrub with toilet brush.

Option 2 – Put ¼ cup borax in toilet bowl and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Swish with a toilet brush, then scrub. Add a few drops of pine oil to increase disinfecting.

(Note: Some people are allergic to pine oil.)

Tip: Let ingredients soak longer for even easier scrubbing, especially on persistent stains like toilet bowl rings.

DRAIN OPENER ½ cup baking soda ½ cup vinegar Pour baking soda down the drain and follow with vinegar. Cover and let sit for at least 30 minutes. Flush with boiling water.

Tip: Prevent the shower from clogging by using a drain trap for hairs.

LAUNDRY DETERGENT 1 cup soap flakes ½ cup washing soda ½ cup borax Make soap flakes by using a cheese grater to grate a favorite pure vegetable soap.

Mix ingredients together and store in a glass container. Use 1 tablespoon per load (2 for heavily soiled laundry) and wash in warm or cold water.

Adjust for soft water by using 1 cup soap flakes, ¼ cup washing soda and ½ cup borax. For hard water, use 1 cup soap flakes, 1 cup washing soda and 1 cup borax.

Tips: Add ½ cup white distilled vinegar to the rinse as a fabric softener. For a whitener, use hydrogen peroxide rather than bleach. Soak dingy white clothes for 30 minutes in the washer with ½ cup of 20 percent peroxide. Launder as usual.

Source: WomenAndEnviron ment.org; for additional recipes, visit EarthEasy.com/ live_nontoxic_solutions.htm

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WiseWords

Fast money creates a baffling environment that cannot be understood or managed, even by financial experts. This kind of befuddlement arises when the relationships among capital, community and bioregion are broken.

If we continue to invest in ways that uproot companies, putting them in the hands of a broad, shallow pool of absentee shareholders whose primary goal is the endless growth of financial capital, the depletion of our social and natural capital will continue.

Merging Social Investing and Philanthropy A Conversation with Author Woody Tasch

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n Inquiries into the Nature of Slow Money, author Woody Tasch points the way to strategies for fixing the economy, from the ground up. His principles of responsible investing connect investors to the places where they live and to the land, offering lifeaffirming, culturally rich alternatives to global markets run amok.

What do you mean by “slow money”?

There are two aspects to slow money.

The first is intertwined with the slow food movement, initially begun as a response to the opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in Rome, Italy. Now, this grassroots social movement, with some 85,000 members, promotes a way of living and eating that strengthens the connections between the food we eat and the health of our communities, our bioregion and our planet.

The second aspect is about creating a grassroots financial movement.

The initial goal is to attract the attention of a million or more Americans who are willing to invest a fraction of their investment dollars in small-scale agriculture. This supports the health of the individual and ultimately, leads to a more robust community.

Slow Money is a new nonprofit that organizes local and national networks and develops new financial products and services to bring money back down to earth. We are currently steering significant new sources of capital to small food enterprises,

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appropriate-scale organic farming and local food systems.

In addition, we seek to catalyze the emergence of the new nurture capital industry—entrepreneurial financing aimed to support soil fertility, carrying capacity, sense of place, cultural and ecological diversity and nonviolence—all of which connects investors to their local economies.

Present examples include credit unions, co-ops, community supported agriculture and community development venture capital funds like Community Development Financial, which is already in place.

At the heart of our organization are two questions. What if we put soil fertility into return-on-investment calculations that serve people and place as much as they serve industry sectors and markets? What if we could design capital markets built around preservation and restoration, rather than extraction and consumption?

So, by contrast, how would you define fast money?

Fast money refers to investment dollars that have become so detached from the people, places and activities being financed that it is impossible to say whether the world economy is going through a correction in the markets triggered by the sub-prime mortgage crisis, or whether we are teetering on the edge of something much deeper and more challenging.

Why do you believe today’s industrial finance strategies are not working?

Organized from “markets down,” rather than from “the ground up,” industrial finance is inherently limited in its ability to nurture the long-term health of a community and bioregion.

These limits are nowhere more apparent than in the food sector, where financial strategies bent on optimizing the efficient use of capital have resulted in cheap, chemical-laden food; millions of acres of genetically modified corn; trillions of food transport miles; widespread degradation of soil fertility; depleted and eutrophied aquifers [where nutrient and algae overload snuff out oxygen and helpful organisms]; a dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico; and an obesity epidemic that exists side-by-side with persistent hunger in this country.

What do you believe is the crux of the problem with the present financial system?

The bifurcation of social purpose and fiscal prudence is at the root of the problem. If the goal is to make more money through our investments as fast as possible, so that we have more money to give away for cleaning up existing problems, then we are on the wrong track. Cleaning up problems with philanthropic money may have seemed to make sense in the 20th century, but it is no longer conscionable or appropriate for the 21st century.

We need more realistic expectations

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for smart investments that can sustain and preserve the planet’s wealth for generations to come.

We have to ask ourselves this: Do we want communities whose main streets include local merchants whom we know, or do we want them made up of multinational companies, owned by people we think we know, that produce products under conditions of which we are not aware?

For more information about Woody Tasch and Slow Money, visit SlowMoneyAlliance.org.

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Raw Isn’t Always Best!

Here are the “raw facts” on cooked vs. uncooked foods.

by Lisa Turner

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y now, you’ve probably heard how a raw-foods diet can soothe digestive woes, boost vitality, and even prevent disease. Based on the premise that heating foods above 114 degrees destroys essential enzymes and nutrients, “living food” plans focus on organic raw and dried fruits, fresh vegetables, herbs, nuts and seeds, beans and grains, and unrefined plant oils. Excluded are animal products, refined sugars and processed foods.

Far from being a fad, “there’s nothing new about [it],” says Renee Loux Underkoffler, author of Living Cuisine (Avery, 2004). “It’s a re-emergence of a very old and traditional way of eating

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that focuses on food in its whole, natural state.”

But don’t sell your wok on eBay just yet.

Some health experts caution that a totally rawfoods regimen may not suit everyone. Both sides of the debate follow.

preventive lycopene, abundant in tomatoes, beta-carotene in carrots, and nutrients found in grains (Critical Reviews in Biotechnology, 2001, vol.

21, no. 1). And raw-foods diets may lack sufficient vitamin B12, primarily available through animal-based foods.

If you go raw, Cousens recommends taking a high-quality B12 supplement.

Nutrients

Digestibility

Pro raw>> Raw foods may retain more nutrients than cooked. Aside from sun-drying or dehydrating, “when you cook food you destroy up to 80 percent of the vitamins and minerals,” claims Dr. Gabriel Cousens, author of Rainbow Green Live-Food Cuisine (North Atlantic, 2003). “You lose more than 90 percent of a food’s B12, half of the protein, and 100 percent of enzymes and phytonutrients.”

This matters because raw nutrients appear to exert a strong protective effect against disease. In one study, people who ate more raw vegetables demonstrated a lower risk of stomach cancer (Medicina [Kaunas], 2005, vol.

41, no. 9); in another, eating raw foods showed a stronger cancer-protective effect than eating cooked foods (Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers, and Prevention, 2004, vol. 13, no. 9).

Raw diets also lower total cholesterol and triglyceride levels, both indicators of heart health (Journal of Nutrition, 2005, vol. 135, no. 10).

Pro cooked>> “Some nutrients are not as bioavailable until they are cooked,” says Shari Lieberman, Ph.D., author of The Real Vitamin and Mineral Book (Avery, 2003). The vitamin C in cabbage, for example, is better absorbed after cooking. The same for cancer-

Pro raw>> Raw foods may be easier to digest. Proponents claim that the enzymes preserved in raw foods help the digestive system do its job. “Raw foods make a quick exit from the body,” says Natalia Rose, author of The Raw Food Detox Diet (Regan, 2005). “This means they’re not going to stick around in the body and cause constipation, compromising organs and depleting energy.

They are processed so efficiently that the body takes the nutrients it needs and passes the rest through.”

Pro cooked>> “Cooking enhances the digestibility of some foods,” especially tough, fibrous vegetables, says Lieberman. And certain foods, such as beans, should be cooked for the body to access their nutritional benefit.

Detox

Pro raw>> Eating raw foods can help eliminate toxins. A typical American diet that includes animal products, processed foods and conventionally grown produce contains potentially harmful pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, preservatives and trans fats.

And some cooking methods, such as grilling, can create carcinogens. An all-natural, raw-foods diet, because it’s rich in water and promotes digestion, helps rid the body of existing toxins and avoids creating others.

Pro cooked>> Whole, organic foods— raw or cooked—decrease exposure to the most common food toxins. If you’re already big on plant foods, you’re getting a lot of water to help flush out your system. “You can eat

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cooked foods and still eliminate most toxins,” says Lieberman. “And remember, vitamins are involved in the detoxification process, and some of them, like vitamin C, are released from foods and better absorbed with light cooking.”

Convenience

Pro raw>> Cooking with raw foods can be simpler. “Once you get into the flow of raw-food preparation, you’ll spend less time in the kitchen,” says herbalist Brigitte Mars, author of Rawsome! (Basic Health, 2004). “Cleanup is easier; dirty dishes go into the dishwasher after a simple rinse—no more baked-on grease requiring soaking and scrubbing.”

Pro cooked>> Unless you’re committed to the lifestyle, it can be tricky to follow long-term. “You can’t always access raw, organic foods,” says Dr. Pamela Peeke, author of Body for Life for Women (Rodale, 2005). “Also, many people get bored or feel deprived; most of us want a good stew in the winter. If I have a lot of time to plan, shop and cook, it’s a great diet; but most people don’t live like that.” According to Peeke, it’s better to focus on a whole-foods diet with plenty of fruits and vegetables, beans, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and healthy fats, and eat raw foods whenever it’s practical or appealing.

Food and nutrition writer Lisa Turner makes raw almondbutter cookies laced with green foods powder for her threeyear-old, who actually eats them.

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Gentle cooking methods to preserve nutrients >> Lightly steam vegetables or bake on low heat. >> Slice, shred, or grate dense, starchy vegetables, such as potatoes, to minimize cooking time. >> Use a low-temperature slow-cooker for soups and stews. >> Presoak and pressure-cook beans and grains. >> Instead of roasting nuts and seeds, raw-food adherents soak them in water to activate sprouting and improve digestibility.

Use twice as much water as the volume of nuts or seeds; soak 8 to 12 hours.

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ConsciousEating

Sustainable

HOME COOKING Ten Reasons to Take Back the Plate

by Rich Sanders

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e’re all cooks now. At least, we should be. The word is spreading about healthy home cooking and its connection to sustainable, local food.

Here are 10 reasons to help you get cooking with conviction.

1. It’s economical

Home cooking saves money. At a restaurant, you’re spending dollars on the cost of running somebody’s business.

Purchasing prepared food from the grocer’s freezer involves paying for the processing, packaging and advertising of that product. When you cook sustainably, you take savings to the next level, using locally raised and produced food, so you’re not footing the bill for transporting ingredients across the country or around the globe.

2. It’s safer

When you cook, you have more control over what goes into your body. By buying organic, sustainably raised or minimally treated meat, dairy and produce, you can dramatically reduce your consumption of food contaminated by chemical fertilizers, hormones, antibiotics or harmful bacteria.

You have control over the nutritional value of the foods you prepare. Locally grown food is fresher and more nutritious. Cooking methods also count. For example, roasting a vegetable preserves vitamins that are wasted by boiling it; retaining the peel on many fruits and vegetables provides additional vitamins. Are you watching your salt or sugar intake or keeping an eye on fats or carbohydrates? You’re in control of all of these when you are the cook.

When you do your own cooking, you can customize the flavor to suit your own (or your family’s or guests’) preferences. Once you get the hang of it, experimentation is the name of the game. As you learn to cook sustainably, you’ll begin to find combinations of the tastes you like and which foods are especially healthy for you.

6. It’s satisfying

You’ll discover that you derive the same sense of satisfaction from learning to cook sustainably that many people get from working out. By preparing healthy meals with local ingredients, you can be confident that you’re doing something good for yourself, your family and the environment.

Many people are pledging to cut out meat one day a week for their own health and that of the planet. MeatlessMonday.com advises that going meatless once a week reduces our risk of cancer, heart disease, diabetes and obesity. It also reduces our carbon footprint and saves precious resources like fresh water and fossil fuel. Learning to cook helps you create signature meatless dishes, whether they’re twists on old standbys or tasty recipes that start out meat-free.

8. It’s a gift to future generations

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5. It tastes like you want it to

7. It makes reducing meat consumption easier

3. It’s healthier

4. It tastes better

vor of our food. In recent decades, our taste buds have been corrupted by cheap chemicals and corn syrup. We’ve forgotten how wonderfully delicious fresh food tastes because we are acclimated to food polluted with preservatives. Sustainable, local ingredients just taste better, so let good food help you take back your palate, so you can take back your plate.

If the good food movement is to succeed, it will be through our children; invite them to participate in cooking. Kids love to “play” in the kitchen, and there are dozens of ways they

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Top Green Eating Tips Indulge in the Big O

Organic food is grown and/or processed in ways that support healthy people and a healthy planet. If you can’t find or afford organic options for everything, recognize that some nonorganic produce contains more pesticides than others. The Environmental Working Group offers their Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides as a free, downloadable guide and iPhone application that identifies the fruits and veggies with the most and least pesticides.

Visit FoodNews.org/walletguide.php. Also, a condensed guide (Top 12 worst and best) is on p.22 of this issue.

Feast on Fair Trade fare

Fair Trade-certified food ensures a proper wage and working conditions for those who harvest and handle it. It’s also greener for the environment. Fair Trade certification is currently available in the U.S. for coffee, tea, herbs, cocoa, chocolate, fresh fruit, flowers, sugar, rice and vanilla.

Go local

Local, seasonal food cuts back on transportation, uses less packaging, is fresher and tastier and comes in more varieties. It also supports small local growers. Good sources of local foods include farmers’ markets or community supported agriculture (CSA) groups.

Don’t follow the pack

can be involved—from reading a recipe and washing produce to mixing nature’s ingredients and decorating healthful homemade cookies. Take kids shopping at farmers’ markets, so they can see the source of their recipe ingredients. Even better, take them to a farm, where they can follow the food trail from the beginning. They will learn by example and in a generation, healthy, sustainable home cooking will once again be the norm and not the exception.

9. It enriches your life

Involve friends in a sustainable dinner party, a perfect opportunity to build community and spread the word about sustainable local food. Download a Sustainable Dinner Party Kit at SustainableTable.org/spread/kits. Sharing a meal together and engaging in face-to-face conversation with family or friends reinforces a precious bond.

10. It makes a statement

Learning to cook sustainably is an opportunity to vote with your soup pot, while you lobby with your fork. Make it your own special way of furthering values you believe in by taking control of what goes onto your plate and taking away some of the power of industrialized agribusiness.

Rich Sanders, a lifelong foodie, is the director of Sustainable Table, at SustainableTable.org. His corporate career has consistently married technology and the arts, in television, multimedia and software and Internet business development. Connect at Rich@SustainableTable.org.

Look for unpackaged or minimally packaged foods; experiment with bringing your own containers and buying in bulk, or pick brands that use bio-based plastic packing. Recycle or reuse any packaging you do end up with.

Compost the leftovers

Composting eases the burden on the landfill, contributes to productive soil and keeps the kitchen wastebasket odor-free. Apartment dwellers can do it, too. A useful introduction for indoor composters can be found at JourneyToForever.org/compost_indoor.html.

Grow your own

Raise mini-crops in a raised garden bed, greenhouse or window box. Even urbanites can get a lot of good eats from not much space. Visit VeganOrganic.net and search for “windowsill gardening” for an introductory article.

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Food, Inc.

The Future of Food

What’s Organic About Organic? (3 pm)

This Academy Award nominated movie explores where food comes from.

Did you know that industrially raised chickens can’t support their weight on their legs? They have been bred for rapid breast-meat growth so they can be taken to market more quickly.

Did you know that most of this country’s beef is processed by four suppliers? Bad meat from just one animal could contaminate thousands of pounds of beef. And, did you know that most of this country’s beef cattle live their lives in tiny feedlots, kneedeep in manure, fed genetically modified corn, pumped with antibiotics and hormones?

Did you know that if Monsanto seeds blow onto an unaware farmer’s fields, the farmer can and will be sued for patent infringement?

Rated PG.

Here’s an example of genetically modified food: a flounder gene is inserted into the DNA of a tomato so it will withstand the cold better. It is introduced via bacteria that invade the tomato’s cellular material.

Scary? There’s more: >> Genetically modified food is very common in supermarkets. >> Genetically modified food can change your DNA, too. >> Labeling of genetically modified food is not required.

As of the year this film was made, Monsanto owned 11,000 patents on life forms including seeds and genetically modified foods.

The Future of Food provides an eye-opening, life-changing education about the web of market and political forces that are causing our supermarkets to be stocked with Frankenfoods.

The film also exposes how the huge multinational corporations are seeking to control the world’s food system.

Finally, the film explores alternatives to industrial agriculture, offering local, sustainable agriculture as the solution to our food and health crisis.

The only federally regulated label that expressly prohibits genetic modification is “USDA Organic.”

What’s Organic About Organic presents an alternative: local, sustainable, organic farms. One of the goals of this movie is to increase the amount of organically produced food products sold (currently 3.5% of the market share in the U.S.).

Another goal is to educate people about how some simple dietary changes can make a profound difference in one’s health. Organic farming can even make an environmental difference because it solves the problem of industrial-agricultural pollution.

This uplifting, 60-minute film will be introduced by its co-producer, Marty Mesh, who is the director of Florida Organic Growers. FOG will be present at our Festival all day to educate you about organic food, farming and certification.

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Movie trailer:

http://www.foodincmovie.com/ (Click on “Watch the Trailer” about halfway down the left side)

Reviews: “Don’t take another bite till you see Food, Inc., an essential, indelible documentary.”

—Peter Travers, Rolling Stone “This review doesn’t read one thing like a movie review. But most of the stuff I discuss in it, I learned from ...

‘Food, Inc.’ ... I figured it wasn’t important for me to go into detail about the photography and the editing.

I just wanted to scare the bejesus out of you, which ... ‘Food, Inc.’ did to me. ­—Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun Times

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(1 pm)

Movie trailer:

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Reviews: ”The film covers all the key agricultural, social and political issues surrounding the industrialization of agriculture and genetic engineering." ­—Craig Sams, Chairman, Soil Association, Great Britain “…sober, far-reaching polemic against genetically modified foods … Unsettling.” ­—Stephen Holden, The New York Times

Movie trailer:

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Reviews: ”If ‘Food, Inc.’ alarmed you, let ‘What’s Organic About Organic?’ empower you. It’s a heartening field trip to those chemical-free pastures where the grass is truly greener." ­—Kerry Trueman, Editor, Eating Liberally “The “sustainable” agriculture movement is contrasted with industrial farming, and by the time the movie is over, it’s not just the cows and chickens who’ll be fans.” ­—Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

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OW! Driving around the county brings an explosion of bright color splashes. Last month’s azaleas were spectacular. We may have lost many tender plants, but the cold winter seems to have enhanced many blooming perennials.

Butterfly gardens are beautiful in the yard and they create beautiful moving color in the air. Most butterflyattracting plants are perennials. Some of these plants feed the larvae, and others supply nectar for the butterfly, so it is necessary to have both types.

LARVAL HOST PLANTS: Beggar’s Tick, Blue Passionflower, Cassia, Coontie, Dill, Fennel, Hop Tree, Live Oak, Maypop, Milkweed, Pawpaw, Winged Elm, Waxed Myrtle.

ADULT NECTAR SOURCES: Mimosa, Redbud, Chaste Tree, Azalea, Butterfly Bush, Golden Dewdrop, Hibiscus, Ixora, Plumbago, Bouganvilla, Coral Vine, Morning Glory, Pentas, Shrimp plant, Society Garlic, Stokes Aster.

Don’t panic if the larvae strip the plant of all its leaves. Those leaves will quickly grow back. Be sure to check a publication on butterflies to distinguish between larvae and a caterpillar pest.

One of these is a pocket guide titled Butterflies of Florida: Field Guide, by Jared C. Daniels.

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for scale and mites. Check your St. Augustine lawn for chinch bugs, and plant warm-weather annuals.

The vegetable garden could use some side-dressing with compost or a slow release fertilizer. Be sure to weed constantly so the plants do not have to compete for water and nutrients. Lima beans, okra, eggplant, and southern peas can be planted now. Tomato plants should be setting fruit and green beans are ready for harvest.

Continuously dead-head blooming plants to encourage more flowers.

Another pretty flower nodding its head is the daylily. The daylily has a peculiar trait that must be addressed. The plant tends to bury itself over a period of years until it smothers and disappears.

Therefore, every 3-4 years they appreciate being dug up, separated, and replanted. Do this when they finish blooming, and you will see a greater number of blooms next season. A great showy way to enjoy daylilies is to make sweeps of them along pathways or as evergreen borders around beds.

As the weather warms up, remember that soil in containers outdoors dries out more quickly, and daily watering may be necessary. Consider a drip irrigation system with a battery powered timer. Also, be aware that more frequent watering washes out soil nutrients. Use a palletized slow release fertilizer and replenish every three months.

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In the Grocery Store

Poisons in the Produce Aisle?

by Barbara Sowa, Wren Song Farm

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he peaches or strawberries you plop into a bowl of sweet cream or spoon over a spongy slab of shortcake ought to be etched with an ominous skull and crossbones— because even though they appear to be a healthy choices, they’re actually dripping with deadly pesticides that won’t wash off.

And whenever you eat a strawberry, a peach, or any fruit or vegetable that hasn’t been certified as organic, you’re being poisoned as surely as a caterpillar, a bird or rat in the field.

That warning comes from no less a source than the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Washington, D.C.

The agency found in a years-long study of pesticides in our food supply that peaches are the most toxic fruits you can dish up at your dinner table or drop in your lunch bag. Not far behind are other delicious but tainted favorites like apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries and more.

And that’s after they’ve been washed.

The poison isn’t just on the surface, says the USDA, it’s systemic.

That means you can scrub and peel until you’re blue in the face— you’re still going to be consuming pesticides with every bite.

But that doesn’t mean some fruits and vegetables aren’t safer than others.

Asparagus isn’t nearly as toxic as an apple. Onions are safe to eat and so are avocados, broccoli and watermelons because these crops are naturally hardy, and commercial farmers don’t have to hose them down with poison all the time to keep them safe from pests.

To help you select grocery-store fruits and vegetables for your table, we’ve provided a listing of the 12 Most and 12 Least Contaminated

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Fruits and Vegetables in a handy chart to the right of this story. The list comes courtesy of the Environmental Working Group, a watchdog group looking out for your health. It is based on EWG’s scrutiny of USDA studies and statistics and it is considered to be both accurate and a standard in the field.

When it comes to the least contaminated choices, notes EWG, you can purchase non-organics and save money and avoid toxic overload at the same time. However, when buying selections from the mostcontaminated list, it’s a good idea to buy only those that are certified organic or to eat non-organics infrequently.

Otherwise, your health could suffer horribly over the long haul. As a West Palm Beach cancer specialist who requested anonymity told me with surprising candor, “Some of these produce items are worse than hard liquor and unfiltered cigarettes combined.” Pesticides used on these foods, she added, “believe it or not, contain estrogens and other demasculizing chemicals that can shrink a man’s testicles and also give him feminine characteristics such as breasts.

“These chemicals profoundly affect the thyroid and endocrine system—disrupting the many metabolic processes that keep us healthy, fit, energetic and alive. Brain damage is a potential side effect. So is cancer. It’s no secret. Any legitimate authority will tell you the same.”

You can get a handy laminated pocket guide of “clean” and “dirty” fruits and vegetables that can help you make healthy choices when you shop by writing to Wren Song Farm, Inc., 18336 NW CR 1491, Alachua, FL 32615. It’s free.

12 Most Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables 1. Peaches 2. Apples 3. Bell Peppers 4. Celery 5. Nectarine 6. Strawberries 7. Cherries 8. Kale 9. Lettuce 10. Grapes (imported) 11. Carrots 12. Pears

12 Least Contaminated Fruits and Vegetables 1. Onion 2. Avocado 3. Sweet corn (frozen) 4. Pineapple 5. Mango 6. Asparagus 7. Sweet peas (frozen) 8. Kiwi 9. Cabbage 10. Eggplant 11. Papaya 12. Watermelon

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Good Food

New Farm Bill Favors Sustainable and Organic Farming

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GENETICALLY MODIFIED CROPS LOADED WITH PESTICIDES U.S. growers of genetically modified (GM) corn, soybeans and cotton increased the use of weed-killing herbicides by 383,000,000 pounds from 1996 to 2008, according to The Organic Center’s analysis of Department of Agriculture data. This swamps the 64,000,000-pound reduction in insecticides associated with Bt* corn and cotton, resulting in a net increase of 319,000,000 pounds of poison.

Food growers and sellers are not required to label GM food.

or most of its 70-plus year history, the term “farm bill” has conjured vast acreages of uniform rows of subsidized corn and soybeans stretching toward the horizon.

Once the purview of a few farmers and big agriculture lobbyists, today, everyday people have started to notice that federal farm legislation is also about the quality of our food and the environment. The attention of these conscientious eaters is making a difference.

In May of 2008, the most recent farm bill—the $300 billion Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008—was signed into law. This new bill gives greater support than ever before to sustainable farming and food systems.

Yes, additional measures are still needed to make healthy food and sustainable farming practices a more central focus of legislation.

But organic farming has received a big boost, thanks to grassroots efforts. Jim Crawford, who has owned and operated New Morning Farm in south-central Pennsylvania since 1972, sees the recent changes as a good thing.

“The cost of certifying organic can be prohibitive if you are a begin-

ning farmer,” Crawford explains, “when, for three years, you are using organic methods, but still getting paid conventional prices.” He says that is the reason why many of his neighbors ultimately decide not to convert. Crawford considers helpful new farm bill programs as imperative in ensuring that U.S. producers can meet the rising demand for organic foods.

Among other provisions, the current farm bill provides individual producers up to $750 to offset the average $1,000 cost of certifying organic.

Another new program provides up to $20,000 a year in financial assistance to support conservation practices related to the transition from conventional to organic systems. This, according to Crawford and others, goes a long way toward making the conversion to organic tenable for farmers. It all means that more healthy, sustainably produced food will be available to the public.

To learn more, visit Sustainable Agriculture.net and check out the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition’s Grassroots Guide to the 2008 Farm Bill.

Source: Organic-Center.org * Bt crops are engineered to produce toxins derived from the natural bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) in plant cells. These toxins are lethal to certain agricultural insect pests.

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RealFood

A Conversation with Michael Pollan

Food Activist, Author and Journalist

by Ellen Mahoney

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Sometimes our light goes out but is blown into flame by another human being. Each of us owes deepest thanks to those who have rekindled this light. ~Albert Schweitzer

Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world.

Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has. ~Margaret Mead

cclaimed author and journalist Michael Pollan argues that Americans eat too many “edible foodlike substances” and not enough real food.

Pollan is the bestselling author of The Omnivore’s Dilemma, and his latest book, In Defense of Food, sheds light on how everyone can make more thoughtful, healthy food choices. His best advice? “Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.”

Q. How do you define the term “food” versus “edible foodlike substance”?

Foods are basically the plants, animals and fungi we have been eating for a long time and are more the product of nature than industry. Edible foodlike substances are relatively recent and novel and are characterized by higher levels of processing and synthetic ingredients. In general, one way to look at it is that edible foodlike substances contain ingredients you don’t have in your pantry, such as high fructose corn syrup, xanthan gum and carrageenan.

Q. Why do we need to defend our food?

Well, because food is under attack.

On the one hand, you have the food

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industry that is trying to replace real food, which isn’t very profitable for them to sell, with processed food, which is much more profitable to sell.

Over time, the new products getting to the supermarket tend to be more of the edible foodlike substances.

The other thing food needs to be defended against is this whole way of looking at it as a pile of nutrients, so that food disappears. When we walk down the aisle of the supermarket, we don’t see the names of traditional foods, we see omega-3, calcium and vitamin D. It’s all this biochemistry that’s getting in the way of perceiving actual real foods.

Q. Realistically, how should people eat for maximum health?

First, tune out all the nutritional advice that’s out there—all the health claims, all the latest studies telling you whether it’s carbs or protein or fat that you have to worry about, and focus on the foods themselves. Take back control of your diet.

I think cooking is one of the keys, because a big part of our problem is that the culture of cooking has collapsed. We’re outsourcing our food preparation to corporations, and they don’t do it very well. They tend to

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cook with far more salt, fat and sugar than any normal human being would ever think to put in their food. When corporations want to cook for you, their goals are to sell you more food, to get you to eat as much as possible, and to replace good quality ingredients with salt, fat and sugar, which are very cheap to insert into a food and very seductive.

Q. In a recent interview, you claimed that democratizing organic food is crucial. Please explain that.

We need to democratize healthy food; not just organic food, but fresh produce also, which is more expensive than junk food. If you’ve got a dollar to spend in the supermarket and you’re poor, you’re going to end up in the middle aisle buying processed food, because by the calorie, it’s a bargain.

One of the things we need to do is to change the agricultural policies of the country, so that we’re not subsidizing the least healthy calories in the supermarket, which are high fructose corn syrup and hydrogenated soybean oil. This is what our policies make cheap, because we subsidize corn and soy. It also makes feedlot meat cheap because those [corn, soy] are what we feed the animals. We need to find ways to stimulate the consumption of and production of what are called specialty crops. The fact that the Department of Agriculture calls real food a specialty tells you all you need to know; it shouldn’t be a specialty, it should be routine.

Q. You have suggested many new national food initiatives. What can individuals do?

I think it’s vitally important that we teach kids how to grow food by putting gardens in the schools, how to cook food by having teaching kitchens (what used to be called home economics) and how to eat food. I think Alice Waters has it completely right; lunch should be an academic subject.

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education.

Q. In an open letter to President Obama, you state that the health of our food system is a national security issue. Why is this?

Because it’s so highly concentrated and there are so few companies processing food these days. Four companies are basically packing all the beef.

A single, hamburger-grinding plant could be making millions of patties a week and feeding so many people that if there is contamination in any of the meat going into that plant, it could affect millions of people. So, there’s a strong national security argument for decentralizing the food system. It doesn’t mean there won’t still be problems, but they won’t affect so many people.

Q. What is your view on the relationship between food and living a conscious, wide-awake life?

Food is one of the most profound ways we engage the natural world; not just the landscape, but the species we share this planet with. One of the traditional uses of food has been to remind us of this critical relationship— our dependence on nature. That’s why people say grace. Yes, they’re thanking God, but they’re also thanking the creatures that gave their lives for us and the land that brings forth this bounty. I think eating at its best is a profoundly spiritual experience.

There’s a wonderful quote by Thomas Merton: “From the moment you put a piece of bread in your mouth you are part of the world.

Who grew the wheat? Who made the bread? Where did it come from?

You are in relationship with all who brought it to the table. We are least separate and most in common when we eat and drink.”

For more information visit MichaelPollan.com.

Ellen Mahoney is a freelance writer and teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. She can be contacted at evm@infionline.net.

Michael Pollan’s 12 Commandments of Food 1. Don’t eat anything your greatgrandmother wouldn’t recognize as food.

2. Avoid products containing ingredients you can’t pronounce.

3. Don’t eat anything that won’t eventually rot.

4. Avoid food products that carry health claims.

5. Shop the peripheries of the supermarket; stay out of the middle.

6. Better yet, buy food somewhere else: the farmers’ market or community supported agriculture.

7. Pay more, eat less.

8. Eat a wide variety of species.

9. Eat food from animals that eat grass.

10. Cook, and if you can, grow some of your own food.

11. Eat meals, and eat them only at tables.

12. Eat deliberately, with other people whenever possible, and always with pleasure.

The garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway.

- Michael Pollan

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ome of these locations offer food on-site, at farmers’ markets, and/or delivered to selected locations. Some offer classes, workshops, tours, fun events, even gift items. Please visit their Web sites for further information.

Send corrections, complaints, rave reviews, additions, deletions to GoNaturalAwakenings@gmail.com. Enjoy!

CSAs

(Community Supported Agriculture) Duck Haven Farm 6920 NW 35th Ave. E Rd., Ocala 352-867-5593 Muscovy ducks

Govinda’s Garden 9111 NW 222 Ave., Alachua 352-246-3654 Free-roaming dairy cows’ products Hillcrest Plantation 22100 N U.S. Hwy. 441, Micanopy 352-591-2079 Vegetables KYV Farms Borrow Pit Rd., Switzerland 386-776-1038, 787-232-7359 www.kyvfarm.com Nov. through May, 9:00-5:00 Seasonal Vegetables Magnolia Farms 12886 87th Rd., Live Oak 386-364-6450 www.magnoliafarms.org Seasonal vegetables and herbs, goat products

Family Garden 2440 SW 32nd Place., Bell 352-214-5871 www.thefamilygardencsa.com Open by appointment Seasonal fruits and vegetables

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Nix Beef Cattle Farm 6114 SE CR 234, Gainesville 305-205-3036 Organic beef Papa Bear’s Plantation 899 NE 95th St., Ocala 352-351-1010 www.pecansrus.com Pecans Rosie’s Organic Farm CSA 1717 SW 120th Terrace, Gainesville 352-331-1804 www.plowsharescsa.org Seasonal vegetables, herbs and fruits Sandhill Farm 5514 SE 185th Ave., Micanopy 352-591-3107 Seasonal Fruits, Vegetables and Herbs Spring Song Organics Alachua 352-262-3002 http://springsongorganicfarm.com Vegetables Swallowtail Farm CSA 27431 N County Road 1491, Alachua 352-327-1175 www.swallowtailcsa.com

By Appointment Seasonal vegetables and herbs

Farmers’ Markets

(Open weather permitting) Alachua County Farmers’ Market 5920 NW 13th St., Gainesville www.441market.com Year-round, Sat., 8:30-1:00 352-371-8236 Alachua Sunday Market Hare Krishna Temple, 17303 NW 112th Blvd., Alachua 386-462-2017 Year-round, Sun., 4-7 Butler Plaza Satellite Market Butler Plaza (next to Goody’s and PetSmart), Gainesville 352-371-8236 http://441market.com/satellite.htm

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OrganicFoodDirectory 4 Arrows Ranch ORGANIC Meats  Grassfed Angus Beef  Heritage Pork  Free-Range Heirloom Turkey  No antibiotics, hormones, or animal byproducts fed  Pickup available in Marion County / We also ship

4 Arrows Ranch / Citra, FL 352-595-8387 / grassfedgourmet@aol.com www.thegrassfedgourmet.com

Citra Growers Market Citra Community Center, Hwy. 318 (1 block east of Hwy. 301), Citra 352-595-3377 4-7 Thurs.

Green Market Greenery Square, intersection of NW 8th Ave. and Newberry Rd., Gainesville Fri. 3-7, Sundays 12-5

Mike & Gail Waldron Owners

Haile Village Farmers’ Market SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville 352-262-2233 www.haileguide.com/eventdetail.php?id=2 Year-round, Sat. 8:30-noon

Bay Lake Blueberry Farm

Certified Organic U Pick/Prepick Variety of Blueberry Plants Available 20525 Hwy. 315 Ft. McCoy, FL 32134

Circle Square Commons Farmers’ Market 8405 SW 80th St., Ocala 352-854-9488 www.circlesquarecommonsfarmersmarket.com Year-round Thurs., 8-12

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Hawthorne Farmers’ Market 7225 SE 221st St., Hawthorne 386-684-6168 Oct.-June, Sat., 8-12 High Springs Farmers’ Market James Paul Park, N Main St. & NW 2nd Ave., High Springs 386-454-2889 http://farmersmarket.highsprings.com and www.city.highsprings.com Year-round, Thurs., 2-6 Keystone Heights Farmer’s Market Behind City Hall on Lawrence Blvd., Keystone Heights 352-473-5150 Oct.-June, Thurs.

Leesburg Saturday Morning Market 111 S 6th St., Leesburg 352-365-0053 www.leesburgsaturdaymorningmarket.com Oct.-May, Sat., 8-1 Melrose Farmers Market Year-round, Fri., 4-7 Heritage Park on Bellamy Avenue (SR 26), Melrose http://melrosefl.com/MCFM/ 352-339-4718

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Mosswood Farm Store Sunday Market 703 NE Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy 352-466-5002 http://mosswoodfarmstore.com/ Sundays, 1-5 North Magnolia Farmers’ Market 834 N Magnolia Ave., Ocala 352-427-4261 Year-round, Fri. 8:00-1:30 Our Village Market 22050 N Hwy. 441, Micanopy 386-871-1094 Year-round, Fri. 4-7

Kevin Patterson, Inc.

GSH is your body’s most powerful protector!

Kevin Patterson President

PDR says about Immunocal: “It is clinically proven to raise glutathine levels.” (GSH) 352-615-7777/cell 407-479-3699/fax kevinlpatterson@aol.com www.FreeRadicalBiology.com

Tioga Monday Market Tioga Town Center, 13005 W Newberry Rd., Gainesville 386-462-3192 www.tiogamondaymarket.com/index.html Year-round, Mon. 4-7 Trenton Community Farmer’s Market Historic Trenton Train Depot, Nature Coast Trailhead, Main St., Trenton 352-472-7632 Fri. 3:30-7, 2nd Sat. 12-4 Union Street Farmers’ Market 111 E University Ave Plaza, Gainesville 386-462-3192 www.unionstreetfarmersmkt.com Year-round, Wed. 4-7

Food Markets Fresh Market 4120 N.W. 16th Blvd., Gainesville 352-376-1024 www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locationsDetail. aspx?StoreID=66 Mon.-Sat. 9-9, Sun. 10-8 Fresh Market 3740 Wedgewood Ln., The Villages 352-391-9620 http://www.thefreshmarket.com/stores/store_locationsDetail. aspx?StoreId=89 Mon.-Sat. 8-9, Sun. 9-8 Mother Earth Ocala 1917 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala 352-351-5224 http://www.naturalretail.com/locations/Pages/ocala.aspx Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 10-7

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www.backinbalancemassagetherapy.com

Mother Earth West Gainesville 1237 NW 76th Blvd., Gainesville 352-331-5224 http://www.naturalretail.com/locations/ Pages/76thblvdgainesville.aspx Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 10-6 Sweetwater Organic Coffee Company 1331 S Main St., Gainesville 352-372-8342 www.sweetwaterorganiccoffee.com Wards Supermarket 515 NW 23rd Ave., Gainesville 352-372-1741 www.wardsgainesville.com/Index.html Mon.-Sat. 8-8, Sun. 9-7

Organic Growing Supplies Alachua County Feed and Seed 2316 NW 6th St., Gainesville 352-377-9956 Farm supplies, organic fertilizers and amendments, natural pest control Dirty Worms Ocklawaha 352-625-2637 www.dirtyworms.com Worm castings Earth Pets Organic Feed & Garden 404 NW 10th Ave., Gainesville 352-377-1100 http://www.earthpetsorganic.com/Home.html All natural pet food, organic livestock feed Prairie’s Edge Organics Evinston 352-363-0895, 352-466-3915 www.prairiesedgeorganics.com/ Pure black castings, organic fertilizers, diatomaceous earth, worms

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Vertigro 15000 SE U.S. Hwy. 441/27, Summerfield 352-347-9888 http://vertigro.com/ Hydroponic systems and supplies for large-scale and home growers

Organic Co-Ops Citizens Co-Op Gainesville 352-219-1562 www.citizensco-op.com Opening date unknown.

Farm to Family Organic CoOp 26034 NW 157 St., Alachua 386-462-5479 http://buyingclub.farmtofamily.com/index.html Deliveries Wed. and Thurs.

Four Counties Co-Op Keystone Heights, Melrose 352-473-5150

Organic Farms and Growers 4 Arrows Ranch 4135 E Hwy. 318, Citra 352-595-8387 www.thegrassfedgourmet.com Free-range meats incl. beef, poultry, exotics Abundant Acres 5089 199th Pl.. Live Oak 386-688-7359 Pastured poultry Arcadian Farms 26910 NW 62nd Ave., High Springs 386-454-3263 Seasonal fruits and vegetables

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Bay Lake Blueberry Farm 20525 Hwy. 315, Ft. McCoy 352-546-3834 Boondox Tropicals Newberry 352-472-6930 Pineapples, peppers, herbs

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OrganicFoodDirectory Brown’s Farm 18120 NE SR 26, Orange Heights 352-475-2015 October-July, Mon.-Sat. 9-5 Seasonal fruits and vegetables, pecans, U-pick strawberries in April

Hypknow Inc. 1515 E Silver Springs Blvd. #1187 Ocala, FL 34470 hypknowinc.com / rhinoal@live.com / 352-622-2357 Change happens at the speed of thought.

Does your mind have unlimited POWER? If it did, how would your life be different NOW? Dare to imagine! NOW it’s up to you.

Cassels Family Organics 20946 SE 219th Ave., Island Grove 352-792-4231 Seasonal vegetables, also plant-to-order Cognito Farm 18806 NE 21st Place, Starke 904-964-2616 www.cognitofarm.com Grass-fed beef, free-range poultry Crones Cradle Conserve 6411 NE 217th Pl., Citra 352-595-3377 www.cronescradleconserve.com Farm store open daily 10-3 Jellies, organic foods, herbs, vegetables, flowers Workshops, Farmstead Saturdays every week Cross Creek Honey Company 125 Twin Lake Grove Dr., Interlachen 904-392-1364 Honey from local hives Gainesville Organic Blueberry Farm 1621 SE 15th St., Gainesville www.gvilleblueberryfarmfriends.org Blueberries and vegetables; U-pick available Glades Ridge Dairy Farm Lake Butler, Union County 386-266-7041 http://gladesridge.com Goat products incl. bottled fresh milk and artisan cheeses Hammock Hollow Herb Farm Island Grove 352-481-2522 Organic Herbs and Vegetables

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Harbison Cattle and Produce Farm 4696 East Hwy 329, Anthony 352-401-0888

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Heirloom Country Farms 6014 SW 137 Ave., Archer 352-337-2541 http://heirloomcountryfarms.bravehost. com Grass-fed beef and pork, free-range chicken, eggs Herb Garden, The 693 SR 25, Melrose 352-235-4477 www.steelesherbgarden.com Culinary and medicinal herbs, vegetable starts, classes High Springs Orchard 10804 NW SR 45, High Springs 352-222-1343 www.highspringsorchard.com/home Open 10-6 daily in harvesting season Fruits, chestnuts, persimmons

Melrose Organics 2911 Rt. 219A, Melrose 352-475-1072 Blueberries, seasonal vegetables Michael Porter PO Box 473 Orange Springs, FL 32182 www.michaels4gardens.com Florida-hardy tropical food plants Morning Sun Ranch 8362 SE 11th Ave., Starke 904-716-0526, 352-473-7810 www.growgrubs.com Grass-fed meat and fresh milk, seasonal fruits and vegetables, vineyard

Hilltop Vineyard 123 Long Pond Dr., Hawthorne 352-475-2366 U-pick Aug.-Oct., 7 days/week 8-7 Grapes, persimmons Hummingbird Hill 21950 N Hwy. 441, Micanopy 352-591-2871 Free-range eggs, forage-based rabbits, goats, grass-fed beef Ken’s Orchard 116 NW 170th Street, Newberry 352-472-3928 Fresh milk, meat and eggs Kumarie’s Organic Garden Alachua 386-418-0320 Seasonal fruits, vegetables and herbs Kurtz and Sons Dairy 11805 193rd Rd., Live Oak 386-776-1038 Fresh milk, meat and eggs

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Little River Organics 16857 County Road 49, Wellborn 386-963-3822 Fruits, chestnuts, grass-fed Angus beef Marty Werts Citrus Melrose 352-495-2429 Fruits in season, U-Pick available www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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OrganicFoodDirectory Popenoe Ranch Sawgrass & Schoolhouse Farms, Archer 352-219-6911 www.popenoeranch.com Grass-fed water buffalo Price Hager Farm Dunnellon 352-489-9450 Fruits, vegetables, herbs, flowers Promised Land 20410 NW 91st, Alachua 352-258-6159 Rosas Farms 13450 N Hwy 301, Citra 352-812-9463 www.alrosas.com Weekdays 9-5, Sat. 9-3 Grass-fed and free-range meats, artisan cheeses, wild-caught fish, hay, feed

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Santa Fe Berry Farm 9817 NE CR 1469, Earlton 352-468-2205 Blueberries, blackberries

Sirvent’s Farm and Vineyard 108 Thornton Lane, Florahome 386-659-2231 www.sirventsvineyard.com/index.html Tues.-Sat. 8-7 Grapes, wine-making supplies, classes Southeast Mushroom 12328 NW State Rd. 45, High Springs 386-454-8084 www.southeastmushroom.com/ Gourmet mushroom plugs and growing supplies Tangled Oaks Vineyard 1317 SR 100, Grandin 386-659-1707 www.tangledoaksvineyard.com Tues.-Fri. 12-6 , Sat. 10-6 Grapes, winery, gift shop Tracylee Farm 3511 SE 171st St., Hawthorne 352-481-3032, 352-816-1447 Grass-fed beef

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HealingWays

Healthful Herbs The People’s Medicine

by Susan DeSantis

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erbs, whether prepared as extracts, infusions, compresses, poultices or tinctures, are ancient remedies garnering new public favor.

A recent National Health Interview Survey by University of Iowa researchers indicates that some 38 million U.S. adults had used natural herbs or supplements during the 12-month period researched.

Relied upon for thousands of years to restore and maintain health, herbs perform several functions that help the body heal itself. They cleanse, strengthen and normalize the glands and bodily functions; provide nutrition; raise energy levels; and stimulate the immune system. High in vitamins and minerals, as well as many plantderived chemical compounds known as phytochemicals, herbs can be compared with food, because they nourish the body and help it thrive.

According to Michael Tierra, a doctor of Oriental medicine, clinical herbalist/acupuncturist, founder of the American Herbalist Guild and author of The Way of Herbs, “Most modern pharmaceuticals are based on chemical constituents that were at one time isolated from the traditionally used herbs. Today, herbs serve as the basis for at least 25 percent of all pharma-

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ceutical drugs.” As just one example, the anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving phytochemicals contained in the leaves of the white willow tree are synthetically produced in the common, over-the-counter remedy, aspirin.

“Herbs have long been considered the people’s first choice of medicine, and they generally work better in combinations,” says worldrenowned herbalist and author, Rosemary Gladstar, co-founder of Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center and Botanical Sanctuary, in Vermont. She explains that, unlike allopathic medicine’s release of drugs into the human system as “single silver bullets,” which can create havoc in the body, herbal formulas contain a mixture of herbs, acknowledging that a single herb may have an effect that is too strong or a set of effects is desired that no one herb can provide.

“This makes sense,” says Gladstar, “since humanity has co-evolved with plants. Plants and people are interrelated, just like our body parts and the symptoms that we experience.” She notes that this means several herbs are usually needed to affect each aspect of a health challenge, although there are exceptions where a single herb is used for a particular condition.

“To restore health, herbal therapies generally require the consumption

of herbs over an extended period of time,” advises Master Herbalist James Occhiogrosso, of Estero, Florida. “In fact, it is important to continue the treatment after the symptoms have vanished, to return strength and vitality to the deepest levels.”

A general rule of thumb, cited

by Occhiogrosso, is that herbs need to be taken for a minimum of three months, plus one month for every year that the problem has existed. “This is because herbs, which treat the source of the problem, rather than just the symptoms, are more gentle-acting than pharmaceuticals,” he explains.

Occhiogrosso makes a point to educate his clients about the herbs they choose. “Since herbs are becoming so popular and people see them advertised on television, in magazines and on the Internet, education and understanding are essential.”

Some herbs conflict with prescriptive medicines, so it is vital that people are aware of this. That’s why consulting a knowledgeable herbalist is necessary.

Occhiogrosso highlights, as a common example, the allopathic drug Coumadin, prescribed as a blood thinner.

Some herbs also contain blood-thinning properties and should not be used by individuals taking Coumadin. “Even allopathic practitioners have to educate themselves about herbs,” he advises.

“Herbs are inexpensive and readily available,” observes Gladstar. “As the people’s medicine, the wisdom inherent in the plants continues to be passed down in the community, from one generation to the next.”

Licensing laws for recommending herbs vary from state to state; for information, visit AmericanHerbalistGuild.com. For more information on herbs see Herbs.org.

To connect with Rosemary Gladstar, visit SageMountain.com.

Contact Michael Tierra at PlanetHerbs.com.

Contact James Occhiogrosso, natural health practitioner, at 239-498-1547.

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A Talk with Qigong Practitioner

Jeff Primack

by Guy Spiro

exercise builds energy, which leads to increased awareness, spiritual growth, less stress, more patience, compassion, etc.

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Qi — In Western terms, the Chinese word “qi” is often seen as synonymous with “energy flow.”

Qigong — Qigong is the art of harnessing qi.

“Qi Revolution” comes to Orlando’s Orange County Convention Center MAY 22-31, 2010. Practitioner Jeff Primack and 100 instructors teach 4-days of Qigong Training for $99.

To reserve tickets & for more information, call 1-800-298-8970 or visit www.Qigong.com.

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GS

You’ve described Qigong as a special type of exercise that makes people “pulse.” At the physical level, Qigong benefits the practitioner both by oxygenating and by increasing blood flow. What lies beyond physical transformation?

JP

The practitioner experiences an exceptional non-physical healing force. It’s a magnetic, palpable energy that can move people spiritually. When this force is vibrating in your abdomen it leads to what I call “sudden enlightenment.”

This physiological shift in consciousness is the primary reason I’ve devoted my life to teaching Qigong.

People acquire certainty about their undying spiritual presence because they feel it vibrating inside them. It is difficult to put the higher spiritual levels of Qigong into words. They must be experienced to be known. At the core of Qigong is a belief in a “true source” where all energy in the universe originates. Being “at one” with the source has extraordinary potential. Qigong

Where do you start people out?

Our-four day Qi Revolution workshop starts with “Breath Empowerment,” a profound transformational tool, especially in bigger gatherings with a large group energy field. Participants recline on the floor, do special breathing techniques, and flood the body with oxygen and energy. It can feel like a car engine pleasantly humming inside the body. Breath Empowerment is the same technique I used to heal my asthma.

GS

Of course, the more people put into Qigong, the more they get out of it.

JP

Definitely true. Once they experience this practice, people are ready and eager to implement Qigong in their lives. The Qi Revolution workshop also offers detailed, precise foodbased healing knowledge. Food healing is a system of naturopathic medicine known to reverse vital health concerns and is even said to have created improvements for children with autism.

GS

You’ve described the 9-Breath Healing Circle as the ultimate group energy experience. Tell us a bit about it.

JP

The Circle is a highly focused use of prayer and Qigong. It is the ultimate group energy experience. People hold hands while doing the 9-breath Method, a slow, deep, powerful breathing technique that can bring a full-body vibration within 45 seconds. It feels so

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good; like a pleasing electric current going through everyone’s legs, arms and hands.

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One thing that stands out for me is the low fee of $99 for these four-day workshops. I commend you for making it so affordable.

JP

The low price is a key element in getting this healpeople all inhale at ing information out the same second in to increasing numbers a coordinated and of people. The size of precisely timed effort, these gatherings and it creates an incredible the huge “group energy energy. effect” to Qigong is an esAny closing thoughts? sential reason these workshops are so successful. The more who come for I know life is busy. a workshop, the stronger the group Everybody has a energy field. Some of our four-day Qi lot going on.

These energy exercises Revolution events draw more than can increase our personal power and 2,000 people. When thousands of reinforce efforts to take responsibility

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www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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for our own health. So when we’re in the real world, earning our living and doing our daily tasks, there’ll be vital energy behind what we do and how we live.

Guy Spiro conducted this interview with Jeff Primack on January 5, 2010.

Spiro has for many years interviewed a range of luminaries in the New Age field, from well-known to up-and-coming visionaries. He is publisher of Chicago’s Monthly Aspectarian magazine dedicated to awakening consciousness.

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CalendarofEvents April 29-May 2 “Willy Wonka” youth production.

April 29 & 30, 7 pm; May 1, 2 & 7 pm; May 2, 2 pm. Damselfly Family Theatre Company, Ocala. 352-342-1456, 352-622-7275.

Tuesday, May 4 You Won’t Believe What’s Inside You w/Joan Valier & Maritza Acevedo, 7-8 pm. FREE. Herbal Advantage, 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ste 109, Ocala, 352-629-1110.

Wednesday, May 5 From Fear and Violence to Love and Peace - Receptor Driven Neural Development, multi-media presentation w/Michael D. Thomas, RN, BS, DC, 7:15 pm, Love Offering, OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala, 352-629-3897.

May 7-9 Level 1, Introduction to Thai Massage. Training offered only twice

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this year. Florida School of Massage.

Register at floridaschoolofmassage. com or call 352-378-7891. Details: arielasthaimassage.com.

Relaxing Into Uncertainty w/Yogi Amrit Desai & Prakash Joe Ferrara. $245/includes meals, accommodations. Amrit Yoga Institute, 23859 NE CR 314,Salt Springs, FL 32134. info@ amrityoga.org or 352-685-3001. See website for details, to apply & register http://www.amrityoga.org/.

May 8 & 21 Satsang w/Yogi Desai, 6:30-8:30 pm, Free and open to the community.

Amrit Yoga Institute, 23859 NE County Rd 314, Salt Springs. Call or email info@amrityoga.org, 352-685-3001, donations accepted.

Saturday, May 8 Honor Thy Mother Celebration, 11-6 pm, free. Gifts, chocolate, energy work for all mothers. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386 454-8657.

Thursday, May 13 Concert with the Wandering Dervish Cafe featuring Murshida VA, 6 pm, love offering .High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386 454-8657.

Friday May 14-16 Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop, 7 pm – Sun 2 pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples.” Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Discover Tantra. $595/couple.

Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota FL. 1-877282-4244.

May 14-17 2nd Annual Summer Smokey Mountain Retreat. Relax with like minded people in a lovely natural setting. Learn about and enjoy the Fairy Realm. Held at Terra Nova Center, Cedar Mountain, NC, $175. Sponsored by International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-673-9776, www.ifsk.org.

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Saturday, May 15 2nd Organic Food & Film Festival, 10-5 pm, Free admission to the trade-show. Also showing 3 films ($5 each): the eye-opening documentary “The Future of Food,” which explains genetically modified food better than anything we’ve ever seen (and GM foods are a huge piece of today’s food puzzle); Academy Award-nominated “Food, Inc.”; and Florida Organic Growers-coproduced “What’s Organic About Organic?” which presents the rewards and advantages of organic farming. Ocala Civic Theatre, Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 352-629-4000, www.GoNaturalAwakenings. com Esoteric Healing w/Fran Oppenheimer, RN, LMT, 1-6 pm, Free lecture followed by mini sessions, $15. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386 454-8657.

Ave, Gainesville, jehiester@amrityoga.org.

Saturday, May 29 Tarot Readings w/Murshida VA, 1-5 pm, $15 for mini reading. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386 454-8657.

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,

Tuesday, May 18 Change Your Negative Beliefs, Change Your Life, Free lecture demonstration on ThetaHealing, May 18th, 7-8:30 pm, Tower Road Branch Library meeting Room, Gainesville, Fl Weightloss Breakthrough Part 1, w/Joan Valier & Maritza Acevedo, 7-8 pm, FREE meeting. Herbal Advantage, 4901 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ste 109, Ocala, 352-629-1110.

May 21-23 Theta Healing Advanced DNA Level Practitioner Certification Class, visit www.integralhealings.com for more information or call 352-374-7982.

Saturday, May 22 The Sacral Chakra - Stones for Connecting with Joy and Creativity Workshop w/Sharron Britton, 1-4 PM, $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs, 386 454-8657.

Celebrate the Blooming Women’s Workshop & Croning Ceremony w/Sufi Cherag, Antoinette Johns, 2-8:30 pm, $20. OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala, 352-629-3897.

Sunday, May 23 ECKANKAR Worship Service - HU: God’s Gift to All Life. Everyone welcome! 11 am, Courtyard By Marriott, 3700 SW 42 St (by Butler Plaza), Gainesville, 352-3783504. www.eckankar.org.

May 26-30 Reclaim Your Inner Healer Through Ayurveda & Yoga w/ Dr. Vijay, $795/includes lodging, meals, and course materials. Amrit Yoga Institute, 23859 NE CR 314, Salt Springs, email info@amrityoga.org or 352-685-3001. Get info, apply & register at http://www.amrityoga.org/.

Thursday, May 27 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 www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com

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CalendarofEvents Celebration /Message 10:30 am, Youth and Children’s Celebration 10:30 am, Love Offering, OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28 Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897. www. oakbrookcsl.org.

Monday

Amrit Yoga w/Priti and Prakash, 7-8:30 pm, donation, The Amrit Yoga Institute, Salt Springs. www.amrityoga. org, 352-685-3001, info@amrityoga. org.

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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.

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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.

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Meditation and Visioning, 6 pm, followed at 7:15 pm w/ Speaker, Spiritual Craft, Drumming, or Spiritual Film, depending on the week. Love

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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 http://easyspeakerstmc.freetoasthost.info/

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

Thursday

YOGA, 6-7:30 pm w/Maryann Holden, instructor, $8 p/p. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352687-2113.

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.

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