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on our past, present and future. 2015 brought big changes to my own life for which I am grateful. After managing my family’s Illinois restaurant for four years, my husband and I, as well as my father, mother and step-father, all moved to Florida this past summer. Here’s the short version of how I came to live in the Sunshine State. Because of my long-standing commitment to the environment and healthy living, each time I came south to plan our move I had picked up a copy of the flagship Collier/Lee edition of Natural Awakenings. Yet I hadn’t seen the notice that the North Central Florida edition was for sale by the former franchise owner until just after I arrived. As it happens, my best friend of 40 years, Cathy Culp, is a long-time resident of Ocala and it was clear that this would be an amazing opportunity for both of us. The next day I picked up the phone to ask Cathy if she’d like to partner in this healthy living publishing adventure and her equally joyful enthusiasm made it official. It also works because we bring complementary skills to the table. Cathy’s experience in sales, retail and real estate, vibrant personality and local knowledge makes her ideal to manage advertising and community relations. Cathy is a massage therapist, wife, mother of five, and a new grandmother. She has always worked to find methods of caring for her family in naturally healthy ways and is glad to be able to bring helpful information to others with a similar desire. As a special bonus this month, my friend Trina Mills is interviewed in Lisa Marshall’s feature article, “The Rise of Functional Medicine.” We grew up in a small Midwest town, and in recent months I’ve been following her journey into the world of natural health and functional medicine. She told me that she was going to be included in a national Natural Awakenings article before I had even shared our news about the local edition of the magazine. I agree with Trina when she says, “It’s been so worth it.” Cathy and I have already learned a great deal and look forward to learning even more as we walk this path with you. It can’t help but improve our families’ lives. We hope you feel so inspired each month that you can’t wait to share what you are learning with others. Cheers to a happy and healthy 2016!
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nity of Ocala will host local musical favorites Armand and Angelina for three family-friendly shows this month and next. The duo’s unique blend of rock and opera showcases Angelina’s voice, which has been compared to Sarah Brightman, and Armand’s powerful vocals. The first event will take place on January 31, beginning with a morning of music, message and mirth at 10 a.m., followed by an all-ages Native Flute Playshop hosted by Armand at 12:15 p.m. The workshop features easy-to-play instruments and no experience is necessary. The pair will also present an evening performance at 6:30 p.m., February 3. Cost: $20, suggested love offering for playshop. Location: 101 Cedar Rd. For more information, call 352-687-2113, email mail@UnityOcala.org or visit UnityOcala.org. See ad, page 21.
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he Tri-County Working Group of the SuwanneeSt. Johns Sierra Club has released Water Works: Stand Up and Act Now, a new presentation for area clubs and organizations that describes the impact of problems with Florida’s water resources upon people living in Marion, Citrus and Levy counties. The interactive, presenter-led PowerPoint program is available at no charge. Developed by a Sierra Club Task Force from a variety of scientific and governmental resources, the presentation also describes the impact of population growth and development in the next 15 years upon current and future water resources in the tri-county area, as well as specific activities individuals can do to help. For more information or to schedule a presentation, contact Nancy Kost (Citrus) at 352-628-0698 or NKost@TampaBay.rr.com; Whitey Markle (Levy) at 352-5955131 or WHMarkle@gmail.com; or Gary Green (Marion) at 352-817-8077 or GarryEGreen@CenturyLink.net.
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orld Wellness Education, a nonprofit organization co-founded by Jean Sumner and Traci Brosman, will host its fifth annual Taste of Wellness from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., February 6, at the La Hacienda Recreation Center, located in The Villages, in Lady Lake. With more than 70 wellness and healthy food vendors, the event features two guest speakers. Brian Clement, of the Hippocrates Health Institute, will discuss maximizing the benefits of a healthy lifestyle at 10:30 a.m., and Dr. Thomas Lewis, of Real Health Clinics, will talk about Alzheimer’s prevention and reversal at 11:30 a.m. Visitors can enter a raffle for prizes, including original artwork valued at $2,400. All proceeds benefit World Wellness Education’s mission to provide education to anyone needing or seeking life-changing wellness. This is accomplished through television and radio programs, teleconference calls, monthly meetings at local clubs and outreach programs. “With the knowledge that we learn from stories more effectively than other teaching methods, our organization was born in hopes to make a difference in the well-being of every individual on the planet,” says Sumner. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door, free for kids 12 and under. Location: 1200 Avenida Central. For more information, call 352-459-1655, email Jean@World WellnessEducation.org or visit TasteOfWellness.org.
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n last month’s article by James Lemire on page 37, we incorrectly spelled Qi Gong. The Lemire Cinic’s address was incorrectly listed in the article and is 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd. in Ocala. The correct website address for Herbal Advantage, which was listed in the local gift-giving guide is HerbalAdvantages.com. We apologize for the errors.
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kudos Members of the Tau Epsilon Phi fraternity at the University of Florida helped the American Red Cross install 28 smoke alarms at a nearby mobile home neighborhood in Gainesville in November. “We are excited to work with a group from the University of Florida, a non-Red Cross group,” states Kevin Denney, disaster program specialist at the American Red Cross, in Gainesville. All disaster assistance provided by the North Central Florida Chapter of the American Red Cross is free and made possible by generous voluntary donations of time and money from members of the community. Location: 1425 NW 6th St. For more information, call 352-376-4669 or visit RedCross.org/fl/gainesville.
The River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding, in Gainesville, hosted its third annual Holiday Fundraising Gala December 6, at the Wooly Downtown. The event featured a dinner, dance, silent auction and raffle. Guests contributed to the center’s mission to enrich the lives of individuals, families and communities by providing and promoting the best practices and principles of peace-building. For more information, visit CenterForPeacebuilding.org.
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esearch published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has found people that feel younger than their years have a lower incidence of earlier mortality. Conducted by scientists from the UK’s University College London, the research analyzed data from 6,489 people and measured their self-perceived age with the question, “How old do you feel you are?” Then, over more than eight years, the scientists tracked the number of deaths from all causes. Almost 70 percent of those that averaged a little over 65 reported feeling at least three years younger than their chronological age. Only a quarter said they felt close to their age and about 5 percent said they felt more than a year older. The research found that deaths among those that felt younger were 14 percent, while more than 18 percent of those who felt their own age and more than 24 percent of people that felt older died during the follow-up period. The research further found that individuals that felt at least three years younger were less likely to die later from heart disease or cancer. These relationships prevailed even when other health and lifestyle factors were eliminated. Co-author Andrew Steptoe, Ph.D., says, “We expected to find an association between self-perceived age and mortality. We didn’t expect that the relationship would still be present even when wealth, other socio-demographic indicators, health, depression, mobility and other factors were taken into account.”
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wo common vitamins are making headlines in medical research. A recent study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that supplementation with vitamin E may reduce the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The five-year study followed 561 Alzheimer’s patients and included a placebo and the pharmaceutical drug memantine. Those that took vitamin E had a reduced progression of the disease compared to both a placebo group and the memantine group. Also, researchers from the Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center found that vitamin D supplementation reduced the risk of falling for elderly folks. The study had a vitamin D supplement or a placebo delivered through a Meals-on-Wheels program to 68 people. The subjects were given blood tests and their history of falls was measured. Diaries revealed that the individuals taking vitamin D supplements fell less than half the number of times than the placebo group.
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esearch from the University of Houston has determined that a species of bacteria that has become resistant to many antibiotics might be tracking into homes on the soles of shoes. More than a third of randomly tested homes were contaminated with Clostridium difficile bacteria, and 40 percent of doorsteps were also infected with the bacteria. Depending upon the strain, C. difficile can cause intestinal infections, inflammation and severe diarrhea. Study author M. Jahangir Alam, Ph.D., comments, “Shoes are contaminated from diverse sources, and we are regularly contaminating our doorsteps by shoes.” The researchers tested three to five household items within 30 houses in Houston, Texas. They collected 127 environmental samples— from 63 shoe bottoms, 15 bathroom surface samples, 12 house floor dusts and 37 other household surfaces They found that 41 of them harbored C. difficile and nearly 40 percent of the shoes were positive for the bacteria. They also found that a third of the bathroom surfaces harbored the bacteria, a third of house dust and 19 percent of other surfaces maintained the bacteria. The cause of many intestinal disorders, this bacteria species has become increasingly resistant to antibiotics and many household cleaning products.
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recess still followed lunch. Published in the journal Preventative Medicine, research found that when recess was just prior to lunch, students ate 54 percent more fruits and vegetables. Moving recess also resulted in 45 percent more kids eating at least one serving of fruits and vegetables during school-provided lunches. The researchers concluded that results show the benefits of holding recess before lunch and suggest that if more schools did this, there would be significant increases in fruit and vegetable consumption, particularly among students that eat school lunch as part of the National School Lunch Program.
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he UK’s University of East Anglia and the University of Stirling conducted a study of individuals with autistic traits among 312 people recruited through social media, including 75 diagnosed with autistic spectrum disorder. Each of the subjects completed a series of creativity tests in which they determined uses of mundane objects. Published in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, the study found that while the autistic people chose fewer uses for each object, their choices were significantly more original and creative. The subjects developed a greater range of “divergent thinking”. Martin Doherty, Ph.D., co-author of the study, confirms, “People with high autistic traits can have less quantity, but greater quality of creative ideas. They are typically considered to be more rigid in their thinking, so the fact that the ideas they have are more unusual or rare is surprising. This difference may have positive implications for creative problem solving.” The researchers found that while the average person will utilize simple mental strategies to produce more obvious answers first, autistic people tend to first utilize more demanding strategies during their processing, thus producing the more creative result.
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Marine Life Drops by Half since 1970 The nonprofit World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the Zoological Society of London have jointly determined that industrial-scale overfishing, pollution and climate change have killed half of all marine life over the last 40 years. The Living Blue Planet Report cites that species essential to the global food supply are among the hardest hit, partially due to humans catching them faster than they can reproduce. Large swaths of coral reefs, mangroves and sea grasses have also died, further decimating fish populations. Statistics show that the family of fish that includes tuna and mackerel has declined by 75 percent since 1970. The number of species is also declining; a quarter of all shark and ray species face extinction. Half of all coral has already disappeared, and the rest will vanish by 2050 if temperatures continue to rise at current rates. “Coral reefs occupy less than 1 percent of the ocean surface, but they harbor a third of ocean species,” says French biologist Gilles Boeuf. The WWF report argues that protected global ocean area should be tripled by 2020 and fish retailers should source from companies that follow certified best practice standards. Source: Tinyurl.com/WWF2015BluePlanetReport
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Students De-Stress by Petting Dogs At least three universities in England have offered puppy rooms to stressed students. More than 600 students signed up last year in Bristol alone. Gordon Trevett, from the University’s Centre for Sport, Exercise and Health, says, “Every year I see students fretting about their exams, and I thought this would be a great way to ease the stress and take their minds off it. People with dogs have lower blood pressure in stressful situations than those without a dog, and we know that playing with a dog can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine, which calm and relax.” Jo Woods, from the Bristol Students Union, says, “It’s important to do fun and different things to de-stress during exams, and cuddling a puppy is a perfect way to release some endorphins.” Source: BBC
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California now hosts the nation’s first Amy’s Organic Drive-Thru restaurant, in Rohnert Park, with a vegetarian menu sporting veggie burgers, salads and dishes served in both regular and vegan varieties. Ingredients are sustainably grown and GMO-free (no genetically modified ingredients). The company’s signature frozen pizzas have been popular for years in health food and grocery stores nationwide, and now Amy’s first restaurant is serving them hot, with toppings ranging from spinach and diced tomatoes to a choice of mozzarella cheese or vegan “cheeze”. While some other fast food restaurants import almost all of their products from factory farming operations and give nothing back to the community, Amy’s Drive-Thru grows produce sustainably on its own roof. Amy’s Kitchen, a familyowned, privately held organic frozen food company, reportedly pays workers a living wage with health benefits. On the inaugural restaurant’s popularity, Manager Paul Schiefer remarks, “It’s given us a lot of hope that this is a concept that works.”
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After working with organizations such as Autism Speaks and the Autism Self Advocacy Network, Sesame Street has been aiming to help reduce the stigma associated with autism spectrum disorder. A new autistic character, Julia, already has her own digital storybook, We’re Amazing, 1,2,3 as part of the campaign See Amazing in All Children. According to Dr. Jeanette Betancourt, senior vice president of U.S. social impact at Sesame Workshop, Sesame Street producers are waiting to hear back from the autism community before introducing Julia to the TV show.
Even as the federal government pursues H.R. 1599, aka the “Deny Americans the Right to Know” (DARK) act, mainstream medicine is urging the government to abandon its resistance to GMO (genetically modified organism) labeling. They are bolstered by a recent announcement by the World Health Organization that glyphosate (the active ingredient in Monsanto’s Roundup weed killer) is probably carcinogenic in humans. The genetic engineering ends up making crops resistant to the herbicide so more must be applied. According to contributing doctors from Harvard, Mt. Sinai Medical Center and the University of Wisconsin reporting in the New England Journal of Medicine, “GM crops are now the agricultural products most heavily treated with herbicides, and two of these herbicides may pose risks of cancer.” A recent notice in the same journal, “GMOs, Herbicides and Public Health,” reports: “The application of biotechnology to agriculture has been rapid and aggressive. The vast majority of the soy and [feed] corn grown in the United States are now genetically engineered. Foods produced from GM crops have become ubiquitous.” Sixty-four countries, including Russia and China, have already adopted transparency in labeling laws, but U.S. Big Food and Big Ag lobbyists have stonewalled efforts domestically.
For more information, visit Autism.SesameStreet.org/storybook-we-are-amazing and Tinyurl.com/MeetJuliaVideo.
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Beaming Solar Power to Earth from Space A great deal of solar power falls on our planet, but a lot more misses us and goes off into space. Scientists at JAXA, Japan’s space administration, have made a major breakthrough in accurate wireless power transmission on Earth that bodes well for solar space technology. The team beamed 1.8 kilowatts of power, enough to power an electric tea kettle, more than 50 meters to a small receiver without any wires whatsoever. The researchers were able to accomplish this task by first converting the electrical energy to microwaves, and then beaming them to a remote receiver before converting them back into electrons. The program’s goal is to harness a constant supply of solar energy directly from space using orbital solar farms, and then beam that energy for use on Earth. Solar power generation in space has many advantages over current technology, including the constant availability of energy regardless of the weather or time of day. Source: Global.jaxa.jp
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n The Autism Revolution, Pediatric Technology and Massachusetts General Neurologist and Neuroscientist Hospital Medical Imaging facility. Martha Herbert approaches autism “While autism is often thought of as as a whole-body condition that can a genetic disorder, it’s the result of a geneimprove, rather than be a static, lifelong environment interaction where genes are genetic brain disorder. corrupted,” explains Psychiatrist Robert “It’s the way the brain is shifted Hendren, who is currently partnering in into acting when faced developing the Center with a combination of Experts agree that a for Autism Spectrum stressors—some, but Disorder and Neurodenatural foundation velopmental Disorders not all of which are genetic—at a vulnerable for health begins with at the University of Calipoint in development,” fornia, San Francisco. breastfeeding infants says Herbert. NonAccording to the genetic challenges can U.S. Centers for Disease to support natural come from the immune Control and Prevention, immunity, and then autism is the fastestsystem, nutrition, the environment and ensuring children’s growing developmental stress. “Addressing disability, now affecting diets are rich in them can make a one in 68 children and profound difference in nutrients at all ages. one in 42 boys. Autism the condition; maybe Speaks (AutismSpeaks. even turning it around.” org) defines autism spectrum disorder Herbert directs the Treatment Re(ASD) as a group of complex brain search and Neuroscience Evaluation of development disorders characterized by Neurodevelopmental Disorders (TRAN- difficulties in social interaction, verbal SCEND) program at a joint Harvard and nonverbal communication and University, Massachusetts Institute of repetitive behaviors. 16
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Many experts agree that in some cases, autism can be prevented. “Prevention needs to start early—preconception is ideal,” says Dr. Kenneth A. Bock, of Bock Integrative Medicine, in New York, and author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma and Allergies. Emphasizing omega-3 essential fatty acids, folic acid and probiotics during pregnancy can be beneficial, and it’s important to avoid iron deficiency, which has been tied to higher rates of autism, Hendren counsels. Results from a recent University of California, Davis study published in Environmental Health Perspectives reveals increased rates of autism among children of women that live close to pesticide-treated fields during pregnancy, particularly during the second and third trimesters. Hendren says, “Living near heavily sprayed fields can be very detrimental. Living close to freeways or downwind of coal-fired power plants is also associated with autism.” If heavy metal toxicity in blood is confirmed, chelation therapy is often used to remove metals, although Hendren advises against using it for the general treatment of ASD. “Chelators pull out mercury, along with other metals, a process that can be harmful. Instead, think about diet and nutritional supplements that can help detoxify the body more safely,” he explains. Bock says, “It’s not enough to detoxify, we have to remove and prevent exposure to neurodevelopmental toxins.” Herbert suggests avoiding toxic household products, electromagnetic exposure from devices such as cell phones and baby monitors, which can lead to stress, sleep disruption and cell health problems, as well as antibiotic overuse, which can disrupt the gut microbiome, increasing vulnerability to exposure to other harmful chemicals. Herbert notes some parents observe that their child became autistic after a vaccination but there are also autistic children that are vaccine-free; still others become so after facing other stresses such as illness or trauma. “We need to focus on the underlying vulnerabilities and keep children strong and resilient so they can handle life’s
Relax your attachment to expectations and realize that your child sees, hears and feels the world differently than you. Broaden your perspective and make every choice a healthy choice. ~Martha Herbert challenges to their health and immune systems,” she says.
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Currently, the only treatment that has been proven to consistently improve the core symptoms of ASD is behavioral therapy designed to foster language, socialization and academic skills. While effective, this approach is time- and staff-intensive. With the rise and prevalence of autism in the past decade, more parents are turning to complementary and alternative treatments (CAM). Hendren reports that the best researched and safest CAM therapies for treating autism include melatonin to improve sleep, omega-3 fatty acids to ease hyperactivity and possibly improve socialization, multivitamins to supplement a limited diet or poor appetite and methyl B12
injections to protect against oxidative stress. Massage therapy has also proven effective in increasing connectivity with others and reducing over-arousal, while reducing ASD symptoms. Research remains in its infancy, but other CAMs deemed acceptable for a professionally monitored trial include B6 and magnesium supplements to correct metabolic aberration, folic acid for improvements in core symptoms, probiotics to ease gastrointestinal distress and iron supplementation for a deficiency. Although clear benefits have yet to be backed by scientific evidence, many parents of children with ASD report that behavior improves with a diet free of the proteins gluten (found in wheat, barley and rye) and casein (found in dairy). Other parent-endorsed diets include anti-yeast, anti-hyperglycemia, specific carbohydrate, low-oxalate and specific food reaction regimens. A review article in the journal Autism Research and Treatment notes that acupuncture, exercise, and musicand animal-assisted therapy have all been reported as helping to reduce a variety of ASD functional and behavioral symptoms. From sound-dampening headphones that offset loud noises to structuring the environment to anticipate transitions, removing stressors can help reduce the debilitating characteristics of ASD. “This improves abilities to learn and interact with others, but we also don’t want to
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ensory kids, like those living with autism spectrum, sensory processing, anxiety or attention deficit disorders, are often highly affected by the design of their physical environments. Here are some tips for removing daily stressors for a more supportive home environment. Identify the common sensory challenges for the child so the family can create spaces that support them. Kids may struggle with regulating their emotions, initiating tasks, maintaining focus, rigid rules, lack of flexibility or being consistently overwhelmed. Less is more because these kids
are often more sensitive to environmental stimuli. Tone down the color scheme of their bedroom and playroom, and maintain uncluttered spaces. Clearly defined and labeled areas in certain rooms can help them know what to expect and how to use each space appropriately. Define areas and tasks with visual aids to foster more focused, calm and flexible interactions. Consider creating a designated dressing area with hooks that hold the next day’s clothes and a laundry hamper. This provides a visual routine to follow and structural aids to help complete the task successfully.
Easy-on-Kids Cooking Beyond Gluten-Free, Casein-Free by Melody Handley The Kid-Friendly ADHD & Autism Cookbook by Pamela Compart and Dana Laake The SCD for Autism and ADHD: A Reference and Dairy-Free Cookbook for the Specific Carbohydrate Diet by Pamela Ferro and Raman Prasad Special Diets for Special Kids by Lisa Lewis shelter them from having a chance to learn the rules of social interaction in real-world situations,” advises Hendren. Because autism is a heterogeneous disorder with numerous subtypes, the best individualized combination of treatments can be challenging to identify and can often change throughout one’s life. Bock reminds families that even with a successful treatment plan, “A parent’s love is the final element that brings these recovering children out of darkness into light.” Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com). Create a space to escape and regulate when they return home anxious, overwhelmed or ready to explode; a zone to help them feel calm and connected again. Dark and quiet spots are best, like the corner of a closet, bottom bunk, under a desk or even a cardboard box “cabin”. Add a flashlight, favorite books, beanbags, heavy or weighted blankets, handheld sensory toys and something that taps into the child’s current fascination. Carolyn Dalgliesh is the founder of Systems for Sensory Kids & Simple Organizing Strategies in North Kingstown, RI, and author of The Sensory Child Gets Organized. Connect at CarolynDalgliesh.com.
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inter season soups on chilly days can warm us, both body and soul. Whatever our food preferences or time constraints, some new twists on traditional favorites will satisfy everyone’s taste buds—with an accent on healthy pleasure. Here’s where to start. Reinventing the past. From her Colorado mountain home, Jenny McGruther, author of The Nourished Kitchen, celebrates the wisdom of traditional foodways, making nutrientdense, healing soup broth from bones, water, vegetables and seasonings. McGruther’s twist is to make it in a six-quart slow cooker. Once her family has dined on organic roast or rotisserie chicken, she simmers the bones with purified water, a bay leaf or two, a few whole peppercorns and a few chopped organic vegetables like onion, carrot and celery
on the low setting for 24 hours. Then she ladles the broth through a coffee strainer into another container, refreshes the slow cooker with more water and simmers the bones and seasonings for another 24 hours. Eventually, the broth will have less flavor and color, and that’s when McGruther starts all over again. “I call this perpetual soup,” she says. She blogs at NourishedKitchen.com. Slowing it down. With homemade broth on hand, it’s easy to make the Italian winter staple of Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup. Cookbook authors and slow cooker experts Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, love to make this when they’re working on a cookbook deadline. They simply use what they have in the refrigerator, freezer or pantry. “With a soup like this you can always substitute one vegetable for
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another, adjusting the recipe to what you enjoy and have on hand,” advises Moore. The pair blogs at PluggedInto Cooking.com. Speeding it up. Sometimes, we need a single serving of homemade soup fast. Award-winning recipe developer and cookbook author Camilla Saulsbury, of Nacogdoches, Texas, whips up a Pumpkin Sage Soup that can simmer in a saucepan within minutes, ready to be enjoyed in a mug. Saulsbury uses organic canned pumpkin, full of vitamins, which can vary in sweetness. “If needed,” she suggests, “add a drizzle of maple syrup to enhance the flavor of the soup.” Making “bisque” in a high-speed blender. Karen Adler is an avid grower of organic tomatoes in her Kansas City garden. When the seasonal harvest comes to an end, Adler grills or oven roasts the tomatoes, along with organic peppers and onions, and then freezes them, ready to make Roasted Tomato Bisque any time of the year. “My secret to a light bisque without using cream is to blend all the roasted vegetables together with a high-speed blender to give it body. A swirl of extra-virgin olive oil at the end finishes ensuring the satisfying flavor,” she says. Going cold. Douglas McNish, head chef at Toronto’s raw and vegan restaurant Raw Aura, serves a popular Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup, which is easy to make in a food processor. “This soup is amazing this time of year, when most of our diets may be lacking in healthy fats and trace minerals,” says McNish. Warming up. Two cookbook authors teamed up across many miles to write 300 Sensational Soups. Meredith Deeds lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while Carla Snyder resides in Cleveland, Ohio. They’ve mutually discovered the naturally warming properties of curry powder in Curried Coconut Chickpea Soup. Snyder observes, “A good soup nourishes the heart, as well as the stomach, spreading a feeling of satisfaction and contentment.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
SOUP’S ON! Tasty Recipes for Winter Meals with grated Parmesan cheese. Garnish if desired with additional minced basil. Adapted from PluggedIntoCooking.com, by Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss
Pumpkin Sage Soup Yields: 1 serving
Tuscan Vegetable Bean Soup Yields: 6 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 carrots, chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1 cup frozen, cut green beans 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 can (14.5 oz, BPA-free) diced tomatoes, with liquid 4 cups bone broth or 1 carton (32 oz) vegetable broth 2 tsp Italian seasoning 1 /8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, optional Salt and pepper, to taste 1 cup chopped fresh broccoli 1 can (15 oz, BPA-free) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained 2 Tbsp minced fresh basil, plus additional for garnish Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
¾ cup ready-to-use chicken or vegetable broth 2 /3 cup pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ tsp dried rubbed sage 3 Tbsp half-and-half, whole milk or coconut creamer Salt and freshly ground black pepper In a saucepan, bring the broth, pumpkin and sage to a simmer over medium-high heat. In the mug, stir broth, pumpkin and sage until blended. Stir in cream and heat for 1 minute more. Season it to taste with salt and pepper before pouring into a mug. Garnish with roasted pumpkin seeds. Adapted from 250 Best Meals in a Mug, by Camilla V. Saulsbury
Heat the oil in a Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onions, carrot and celery and cook, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Stir in the green beans and cook, stirring frequently, for 2 to 3 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes, vegetable broth, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Heat, covered, until boiling, and then reduce heat to a simmer and cook 15 to 20 minutes. Stir in broccoli, cannellini beans and minced basil. Simmer for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are as tender as desired. Ladle into bowls. Sprinkle natural awakenings
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Lemon, Cucumber and Dill Soup
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2 cups chopped peeled, seeded cucumber ½ cup chopped romaine lettuce ¼ cup filtered water ¼ cup chopped fresh dill fronds 1 clove garlic 3 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp fine sea salt
2 Tbsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 Tbsp curry powder 1 lb small, red-skinned potatoes, ½-inch diced 4 cups vegetable stock 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk ½ tsp salt 2 cans (each 14 to 19 oz, BPA-free) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 1 zucchini, ½-inch diced 1 Tbsp packed light brown or date sugar 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice 2 cups (about 3 oz) packed baby spinach Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper Toasted shredded coconut for garnish
In a food processor fitted with its metal blade, process cucumber, lettuce, water, dill, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil and salt until smooth. Transfer to a bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 1 hour or up to 3 hours. Serve garnished with a dollop of vegan sour cream, if preferred, and additional dill. Adapted from Eat Raw, Eat Well, by Douglas McNish
In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until softened, about 6 minutes. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute. Add curry powder and sauté another 10 seconds. Add potatoes and stir to coat.
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Add stock and coconut milk; cook for 10 minutes. Add chickpeas and zucchini; cook another 10 minutes, or until potatoes and zucchini are tender. Stir in brown sugar and lime juice. Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle into heated bowls and garnish with coconut. Adapted from 300 Sensational Soups, by Carla Snyder and Meredith Deeds
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4 large beefsteak tomatoes, sliced 2 red bell peppers, seeded and sliced 1 large red onion, peeled and sliced 2 Tbsp plus ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil ¼ cup red wine vinegar 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce 1 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp hot pepper sauce Bone broth or vegetable broth, if necessary Add fine dry or gluten-free bread crumbs and sliced green onion for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F. Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper. Arrange the tomatoes, bell peppers and onion on the baking sheets and drizzle with the two tablespoons of olive oil. Roast for 30 minutes or until soft and browned at the edges. Transfer to a Vitamix or similar blender. Add the remaining half-cup olive oil, red wine vinegar, salt and hot pepper sauce and blend until smooth. Add a little bone broth or vegetable broth if the soup is too thick. Serve each bowl with a sprinkling of breadcrumbs and thinly sliced green onion. Adapted from The Gardener and the Grill, by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig
Autoimmune Diseases and the Gastrointestinal Tract by Dr. Michael Badanek
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ne of the most important decisions we can make is to note the connection between a healthy gastrointestinal tract and total wellness. The gut, which has more microbes than the total number of cells that make up the entire body, is one cell layer away from our immune system, or our gastrointestinal associated lymphoid tissue (GALT). This tissue comprises 70 to 80 percent of the total immune system, which several researchers, including the worldrenowned pediatric Gastroenterologist Dr. Alessio Fasano, have said that the gut not only has a link but also has a serious connection to 100 percent of autoimmunity problems. In other words, there’s a strong connection between gut integrity and total health. Autoimmune disease is at a pandemic level in the U.S., affecting 23.5 million Americans. Combining all the different autoimmune diseases into one group makes autoimmunity one of the top 10 leading causes of death among women. By contrast, there are about 13 million active cases of cancer. Autoimmune disease is increasingly overwhelming healthcare providers. It is noted in the medical peer review literature that there are more than 120 identified autoimmune diseases, which develop over time. This means that there are warning signs with auto-antibodies. In the past,
when an individual had a positive indication of anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) determined by a simple blood test interpreted by their primary doctor, they would be sent to a specialist. If there were no clinical symptoms at the time of testing, the specialist would say, “Yes you have a positive ANA, but there’s no evidence of lupus. Come back in a year for a follow-up.” Results of this test can provide very important markers to which healthcare providers must pay close attention. These laboratory results indicate to doctors that not only is an immune disruption occurring, but there are also triggers to investigate. It is known that five to 10 years before manifestation of a disease, autoantibiodies in the blood are measurable. In other words, there is a window into pre-disease, with an opportunity to intervene and help prevent the fullblown disease from ever occurring. For example, in clinical practice, patients often show very vague symptoms early on, such as non-specific fatigue, lowgrade fevers, muscle pain and aches, joint pain, pre-diabetic sugar elevations, irregular heartbeats and just not feeling well in general. Prudent healthcare providers that routinely test their patients for autoantibodies as part of a thorough yearly or semi-annual examination find that the most important symptoms that give
insight of probable autoimmune conditions in the early stages are cyclical fevers. Patients that exhibit this complaint are assumed to be in the early to moderate stages of autoimmunity that need to be addressed. Autoimmunity and the gut can be controlled. If patients remove their triggers, doctors can help them to bring about recovery. Some of the triggers that can set an individual up for autoimmune disease are metals such as aluminum in deodorants and vaccines; mercury, cadmium and nickel in dental amalgams; silicone in breast implants; tobacco, which is a known risk for rheumatoid arthritis; infectious agents that provide molecular mimicry to viral persistence, such as in cases of EpsteinBarr, the varicella virus or HHV6, which are known agents that can reactivate and create immune inflammation; glyphosate (Roundup weed killer); Bisphenol A (plastics); and psychological and extreme physical stressors. Dr. Michael Badanek DC, BS, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, CTTP, MSGR./ CHEV maintains offices in Gainesville, Ocala and Ormond Beach. For appointments, call 352622-1151 or visit DrBadanek.com.
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medical system and got nothing,” says Mills. With functional medicine, “In a very short time, they had me feeling nearly 100 percent.”
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The Rise of Functional Medicine New Paradigm Gets to the Root Cause of Disease by Lisa Marshall
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y the end of 2014, Trina Mills, of Parker, Arizona, had given up on conventional medicine. She’d been diagnosed with a thyroid disorder 17 years earlier and taken medication ever since without feeling her symptoms of fatigue, muscle aches and stomach problems ever fully subside. She’d visited endocrinologists, gastroenterologists and a half-dozen other specialists, each of which offered a different diagnosis and prescribed a different drug. At one point, she had her gallbladder removed. At another, her doctor suspected she had bleeding in her brain and sent her for a computerized axial tomography (CAT) scan. Some thought she was a hypochondriac; others said she was depressed. “I would tell them, ‘I’m just depressed that you can’t figure out why I’m so sick,’” she says.
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Weighing a skeletal 82 pounds, the 54-year-old mother of three finally wrote out a living will and braced for the inevitable. Then she heard of a new Center for Functional Medicine opening at the prestigious, century-old Cleveland Clinic. As the first clinic of its kind to open at an academic medical center, it promised to look at the underlying causes of disease, while focusing on the whole person, rather than isolated symptoms. Intrigued, Mills caught a flight to Ohio and soon was offering up 30 tubes of blood, stool and saliva samples, as well as an exhaustive life history. One year later, thanks to a series of personalized diet and lifestyle changes, she’s 10 pounds heavier and feels better than she has in decades. “I spent a lot of years and money in the traditional
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In the 25 years since nutritional biochemist Jeffrey Bland, Ph.D., of Gig Harbor, Washington, coined the term, this science-based, whole-body approach to addressing chronic disease has gained widespread traction. More than 100,000 physicians—60 percent of them medical doctors—have trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine he founded in Washington and New Mexico, and numerous medical schools have added its tenets to their curricula. More naturopaths and chiropractors are also distinguishing themselves with a functional medicine emphasis. “It is not alternative medicine at all,” stresses Bland, whose latest book, The Disease Delusion, details how functional medicine can curb chronic diseases like arthritis, diabetes, dementia, and heart disease, which constitute 78 percent of U.S. health care costs. “It’s the basis of 21st-century health care,” he says. For most of the 20th century, conventional medicine centered on a singular objective: Arrive at a diagnosis and treat it with drugs or surgery. Then, the alternative medicine movement proffered a toolbox of more natural therapies, including acupuncture, herbs and massage to address these same diagnoses. The 1990s brought integrative medicine, a best-of-both-worlds approach. “While all of the above have merit, they lack the necessary guidance to help practitioners determine which tools work best for which patient,” says Dr. Mark Hyman, director of the Cleveland Clinic’s Center for Functional Medicine. “Alternative therapies and conventional treatments are tools. We need a new map that can teach us how to skillfully use those tools,” maintains Hyman. “That map is functional medicine.” Because one chronic disease such as diabetes can have dozens of underlying causes, or one culprit such as a genetic predisposition or exposure to toxins can lead to multiple chronic conditions, functional medicine focuses on systems, rather than organs, and origins, rather than diseases. “It’s about listening
to the patient’s story in a different way, where the objective is not simply about arriving at a diagnosis,” explains Bland.
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Key to discovering the underlying origins of a health issue are a host of new gene, blood and gut health tests. “They allow us to look under the patient’s ‘metabolic hood’ at the genetic and biochemical factors influencing health,” says Naturopathic Doctor Kara Fitzgerald, who heads up a functional medicine clinic in Newtown, Connecticut. For instance, certain genes influence how a person burns and stores fat. Depending on which variant a patient has, based on a genetic test, they might be guided toward a higheror lower-fat diet. Those genetically prone to difficulty in metabolizing the amino acid homocysteine (an excess of which can raise the risk of heart disease) might be advised to take folic acid supplements. If a patient displays intractable gut problems, rather than simply look for blood or pathogens in the stool, Fitzgerald also looks at the DNA of their gut microbiome, mapping out which strains of good bacteria are present or absent and prescribing prebiotics, probiotics or whole foods to promote a healthful balance. For another patient with thinning hair and aching joints, she might use specialized blood tests to look for micronutrient deficiencies, signs of allergies or certain autoantibodies—proteins produced by the immune system that mistakenly attack one’s own tissues—
that might herald a brewing autoimmune disorder. “Research shows that predictive autoantibodies can show up in the blood 10 or even 20 years before an autoimmune disease such as Type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis or rheumatoid arthritis makes itself known,” says Fitzgerald, pointing to a seminal review published in 2007 in Scientific American: “If a patient with mild, early-stage symptoms is proactive with diet and lifestyle changes, they may be able to fend it off.” High-tech tests aside, Bland stresses that what’s most important is “a tool that has been largely lost in medicine today: Knowing how to listen to the patient.” In a typical exam, Fitzgerald thoroughly inspects often neglected body parts, including the tongue and fingernails, which can hold important clues to underlying health. She asks about past emotional trauma which might trigger chronic disease, and inquires about what environmental toxins and harmful chemicals both the patient and their birth parents may have been exposed to. One example might be a patient exposed to cigarette smoking in utero having a bias toward an allergic disease. If their parents grew up in a period of famine, they might have inherited a genetic disposition for rapid weight gain. “She spent two-and-a-half hours with me,” in her initial consultation, recalls 52-year-old Lauren Zambrelli, of Long Island, New York, who credits Fitzgerald for helping her tame her multiple sclerosis into remission. “It was like having a sister for a doctor.”
Lobby for Change To lobby for consistent insurance coverage of more complementary therapies, check out these resources. CoverMyCare (CoverMyCare.org). This national grassroots advocacy campaign, a project of the Integrative Healthcare Policy Consortium, aims to support the proper full implementation of Section 2706 of the Affordable Care Act, which states that insurers cannot leave licensed practitioners like naturopaths, chiropractors, massage therapists or Oriental medicine practitioners out of their provider networks. It still lacks enforcement at the state level, although Oregon and Rhode Island recently passed legislation to fix the existing loophole; California, Hawaii, Minnesota and New Mexico are working to do the same. American Sustainable Business Council (Tinyurl.com/Integrative Reimbursement). The organization recently launched a campaign to urge insurers to cover integrative practices.
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hile most practitioners recommend that patients consult with a physician to interpret their test results, several companies offer gene, blood and microbiome lab testing directly to consumers. Here are a few options to consider. uBiome, Inc. (Ubiome.com): Send in swab samples from gut, mouth, nose, genitals and/or skin and the company will genetically sequence the DNA of resident bacteria and send findings back within six weeks, identifying good and bad varieties present, deficiencies, and how that personal microbiome compares to others with similar lifestyles, such as smokers, vegans, meat-eaters, etc. It’s also possible to test a client’s microbiome over time to see if dietary changes implemented to change gut health are working. WellnessFX (WellnessFX.com): Visit an affiliated diagnostic lab to submit blood samples with results posted within a week on a secure website. Different packages targeting weight loss, sports performance, heart health or women’s health issues look at different biomarkers in the blood, such as levels of certain micronutrients, hormones or signs of inflammation. Clients can request an online consultation with a doctor or dietitian to interpret the results. Pathway Genomics (Pathway. com): The company’s DNA Insight Genetic Health and Wellness Tests use genetic material taken from saliva to analyze genetic markers. Ordered via a licensed practitioner, online or through a smartphone app, clients receive a kit, send in a sample and get results within three weeks. The Pathway Fit tests snapshot 75 genetic markers related to metabolism and sports performance. Others look for genes that influence nutrient absorption, heart health or hormonal function.
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Functional medicine doctors don’t shy away from prescription drugs when necessary, but they do lean decidedly toward the lower-tech modalities, using dietary supplements, allergen-free diets, exercise, mind-body practices and toxin avoidance as their primary tools. “We basically take out the bad stuff from the body and put in the good stuff,” says Hyman. Maintaining good health is priceless, but without conventional insurance coverage, it can be expensive. While Mills’ doctor visits were covered by insurance (which is rare), she spends roughly $1,000 a month on supplements to address her diagnosed leaky gut syndrome, nutrient deficiencies and mercury poisoning. Zambrelli has paid thousands out of her own pocket, too. Some people worry that, like most conventional physicians, some functional medicine practitioners place too much emphasis on expensive tests and too little on the most crucial and affordable remedy—self-care. “Functional medicine as a concept is an important step forward,” says integrative medicine pioneer Dr. James Gordon, founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and San Francisco. “However, some practitioners do a lot of tests and prescribe a lot of supplements and work on cleaning out the gut, but neglect the psychological, spiritual and social issues. That concerns me.” Bland and Hyman concede that some practitioners over-test, but say that will fade over time as they learn to better discriminate which ones are useful for specific patients. Several efforts also are underway to get more functional medicine providers and the acupuncturists,
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he fact that we currently are living in a very toxic world naturally makes detoxifying the body the first step. Everywhere on Earth, we are exposed to toxic metals such as arsenic, lead, cadmium, aluminum and mercury. It’s amazing that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration still permits the use of mercury in dental amalgam fillings. Mercury has proven to be cytotoxic, neurotoxic and immunotoxic. We’ve contaminated our environment with chemicals, pesticides plastics and phthalates. We’ve also added toxins to the food chain in the form of steroids, antibiotics, hormones and GMO foods. We’re bombarded with EMF (electromagnetic fields) from high-tension power lines, household appliances, microwaves and computers. We also live with toxic stress 24/7. Our society is on overdrive with TV, Internet and cell phones. Much of the water we drink is polluted with fluoride, a potent enzyme inhibitor. Chlorine, which affects the thyroid, initiates free radicals, raises cholesterol and promotes arteriosclerosis as well as cancer. More recently it is being reported that the water throughout the country is contaminated with the residues of undigested medications, which are cheaply made with fillers that the body cannot assimilate. They end up in the sewer systems and waterways. In Detoxify of Die, Dr. Sherry A. Rogers advises, “We should have known we were in trouble when a decade ago a cover article of USA Today showed that the average city water contains over 500 different chemicals.” The best way to maintain health is to shift to a healthy lifestyle by building a strong immune system, which begins in the gut, where more than 70 percent of our immune function develops and is responsible for keeping everything else in the body in balance and healthy. A healthy gut requires that we understand food allergies, genetically modified foods, digestive enzymes, probiotics, prebiotics and the role they play in our health. Along with a proper real food diet, incorporate an exercise routine to make the body less acidic. Cancer cells can only thrive where the body chemistry is highly acidic. Important also is rest, stress management, healthy emotions, faith, joy, good thoughts and attitude. Dr. James Lemire, M.D., ABFP, IFMCP, ACAM, AAFP is a family practice physician and founder of Lemire Clinic, at 11115 SW 93rd Crt. Rd., in Ocala. For more information, call 352-291-9459 or visit LemireClinic.com.
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Good Reasons to Try Acupuncture Thousands of Studies Show Healing Results by Kathleen Barnes
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he ancient Chinese art of acupuncture is gaining popularity in modern Western medicine for many reasons. “There’s lots of research to support the effectiveness of acupuncture for a wide variety of conditions,” says Thomas Burgoon, a medical doctor who practices internal medicine in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and is president of the American Academy of Medical Acupuncture, an association of doctors of medicine and osteopathic medicine that use acupuncture in conjunction with conventional treatments. Acupuncture treatments typically involve the nearly painless insertion of very thin needles to stimulate the body’s natural repair and regulation mechanisms based on the fundamental Chinese medicine principle that the inside of the body can often be treated from the outside. Burgoon explains that acupuncture works by stimulating and releasing the body’s natural pain relievers, including endorphins, producing the feel-good brain chemical serotonin and relieving inflammation, as well as bringing many other body processes into normal function. Brevard, North Carolina, licensed 26
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master acupuncturist Paul Buchman, adds, “Acupuncture differs from conventional Western medicine in many ways, primarily in that when it treats a disease on the physical level, it also has far-reaching effects on our mental, emotional and spiritual aspects.” Chronic back pain: Chronic low back pain affects 80 percent of us at some time and is the second-most common cause of disability in American adults, according to a University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. A recent study of Australian patients arriving in Melbourne hospital emergency rooms complaining of low back pain found that those treated with acupuncture experienced as much pain relief in an hour as those given drugs. “When I treat a person for low back pain, I always take pulses in several parts of the body, and then take into account many factors, including age, gender and life situation,” says Buchman. “The underlying causes of the pain may be different in a 20-something student with a stressful academic load than a 50-something woman that’s a recent empty nester
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redefining her future,” he explains. When researchers at China’s Central South University reviewed 13 studies on acupuncture and low back pain, they concluded that comprehensive treatment plans that involve acupuncture are urgently needed. Headache: Acupuncture has long been used to relieve the pain of migraines and tension headaches. Australian research published in EvidenceBased Complementary and Alternative Medicine found that 16 acupuncture sessions cut in half the number of days that patients experienced migraines, significantly reducing pain. “Acupuncture is a must-try therapy for anyone with migraines or chronic or tension-type headaches,” says Burgoon. He notes that Aetna Insurance Company policy considers acupuncture among accepted, medically necessary treatments for migraines, chronic low back pain, knee osteoarthritis, postoperative dental pain and nausea associated with surgery, pregnancy and chemotherapy. Asthma and allergies: More than 25 million Americans have asthma, including 6.8 million children. Danish research published in the journal Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine showed that 10 acupuncture sessions given over a three-month period reduced asthma symptoms and use of inhaled steroids, but only when acupuncture was ongoing. Benefits diminished when treatments were discontinued. German researchers at Berlin’s Charité University Medical Center found similar effects for seasonal allergies by comparing it with the effects of antihistamines and sham acupuncture. “Patterns of bad health get more ingrained in our body systems as we get older,” says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist specializing in treating children in New York City and professor at the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine. “If we can catch an illness in a child’s first seven or eight years, we may be able to prevent it from becoming chronic in adulthood.” Digestive problems: Acupuncture has been found to be effective for treating colic in babies, irritable bowel syndrome, morning sickness and postoperative nausea caused by anesthesia and chemotherapy treatments, verified in research from Australia’s University of Sydney on patients after surgery for
metastatic liver cancer. Several other studies, including one from the Milwaukee’s Medical College of Wisconsin, show that acupuncture rebalances the nervous system and restores proper digestive function, while relieving pain. The World Health Organization review of research notes how acupuncture relieved gastrointestinal (GI) spasms better than atropine injections, and also recommends acupuncture for relief of nausea. “Acupuncture helps calm down an overactive GI tract and stimulates an underactive one,” explains Burgoon. Acupuncture is a non-pharmaceutical remedy for many health problems, Burgoon says. “I fell in love with acupuncture when I discovered I could use it to treat some problems that nothing else helped. I almost never prescribe any medications. Instead, I help people get off pharmaceuticals.” Kathleen Barnes is author of many natural health books, including The Calcium Lie 2: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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cupuncture can be helpful for children, especially in treating asthma, allergies and childhood digestive disorders, including colic, says Melanie Katin, a licensed acupuncturist who specializes in treating children in New York City. “Acupuncture for children rarely involves the use of needles. Since their qi (life force) flows very close to the surface of their skin, it doesn’t require a lot of movement to get things flowing in the right direction,” she explains. Acupuncture for kids typically involves light, fast brushing of the skin to encourage a healing circulation of energy. Katin teaches parents to continue treatments at home. She explains that it’s still technically acupuncture, not acupressure, which would involve prolonged stimulation of the body’s energy meridian sites. Sometimes she includes the use of small instruments for tapping or brushing the skin and tuning forks to stimulate the meridian points. She remarks, “The kids love it.”
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THE SUBCONSCIOUS WORLD We Must Overcome by Dr. Paula Koger
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here is stuff in us that stands in the way of our manifesting good health and joy. and prevents our New Year’s Resolutions from being achieved. This stuff is in our 95 percent unconscious mind, according to the research of Dr. Bruce Lipton. Because it is subconscious, we do not know it is there. It is the unknown data that can keep us from our potential, which consists of the behaviors, attitudes, beliefs, patterns and programs we have acquired from generational patterns, traumatic unexpected events and responses of our family and peers. The best thing we can do for ourselves is effectively identify and let go of these negative and limiting programs. If we free our energy from the burden of blocks, toxins, heavy metals and chemicals, we will rise up the scale of consciousness and health. There are medical software programs, biofeedback scans and contact reflex analyses to help us find and release all of them. When they are released, the body can heal and the new relationships, jobs and pleasures can come in. Within each of us, there is the potential for fulfillment of our dreams, joy, health and prosperity. We can look at what is not working or up to par and know that is an area that has some unresolved pattern. Talking about and repeating stuff over and over keeps us in the same pathways. These pathways must be changed and reprogrammed with new frequencies if change is to occur. It is only to the degree people have released the energy patterns and data stored in the pathways, memories and cells of the body that
the light of consciousness will have a clear path to come in and express itself as all that we are. The healing of the unconscious mind that is responsible for what we are attracting is neglected and misunderstood. We have been trained not to feel and not to give positive input. This is mostly because we have not known what to do with all this stuff. We are told throughout life that we are not supposed to step too far out of the box to care for others. The choices we make are based on the way we’ve been programmed by our life experiences, parents, teachers, peers and associates. But we can delete that data and install new programs. This is now possible using computers, sounds and light, and this technology that helps us open up to ourselves is thrilling to contemplate. Miracles are usually considered too far out to believe, but this is simply the miracle of taking full responsibility for addressing the “issues in the tissues” and setting our energy free to flow in its own natural way. Allowing ourselves to be all we’re meant to be is the miracle. We are simply a field of electrical energy, and our job is to keep it amped up and flowing freely. If we deny this fact, we will perhaps miss knowing what we can be and achieve in life. Dr. Paula Koger, BSN, MA, a doctor of Oriental medicine, specializes in determining the best therapy for altering the data/patterns that are stored in the pathways and neurotransmitters affecting a patient’s health and happiness. For more information, visit WealthOfHealthCenter.com.
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Start Small 4 Choose the best bulb for the job. Light bulbs can confuse even informed shoppers. Incandescent bulbs last more than 750 hours, but aren’t energy-efficient. Fluorescent bulbs use 75 percent less energy than incandescent and last 10 to 15 times longer. A 20-watt compact fluorescent light (CFL) uses 550 fewer kilowatt-hours than a 75-watt incandescent bulb. For additional information, check Tinyurl.com/Energy InfoLightBulbs. For a free app showing the best buy, visit LightBulbFinder.net.
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4 Use appliance thermometers. Widely available, this useful tool will confirm a correct operating temperature of 37 to 40 degrees in the refrigerator and zero degrees in the freezer. According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a warmer fridge allows bacteria to grow, while 10 degrees cooler than the ideal range increases energy use 25 percent. Chiller units work harder if the room temperature exceeds 70 degrees, so keep appliances out of direct sunlight and away from the stove. 4 Find the right seeds and plants. Then get quick advice on how many to buy and how and when to plant using the SmartGardener.com step-by-step app. It encompasses more than 3,000 organic, GMO-free, edible varieties. 4 No dishpan hands. A full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for handwashing them, according to Seametrics, which manufactures flow meters.
4 Test the toilet. If a few drops of food coloring added to the toilet tank colors water in the bowl, replace the flap. It’s an easy and inexpensive DIY task. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that one in 10 homes leaks a cumulative 90 gallons a day. 4 Fix the faucet. One drip per second equals 3,000 gallons a year wasted, Seametrics calculates. 4 Reset the hot water heater to 120 degrees. This safe and efficient setting also reduces corrosion and mineral buildup. 4 Discover soap nuts and wool dryer balls. Dried soapberry fruit shells contain saponin, which works like most detergents and soaps. Toss five or six whole shells (one-half ounce) in a wash bag with the laundry. They’re good for five to eight reuses. All-natural sheep’s wool dryer balls shorten drying time, soften and fluff fabric, reduce static and help keep pet hair off of clothes. 4 Change the car’s air filter. Maintain a clean filter according to manufacturer’s guidelines and visual inspection, about every 30,000 to 45,000 miles. 4 Use an oil-change service. In Connecticut alone, do-it-yourselfers change 9.5 million gallons of motor oil a year, and 85 percent of it ends up in sewers, soil and trash as a major groundwater pollutant. Earth Talk reports that one quart can create a two-acre oil slick; a gallon can contaminate a million gallons of fresh water. While the more costly chemicals in synthetic oil create the same amount of pollution as traditional oil, it doesn’t need to be changed as often. 4 Carpool. The Green Living Ideas media network condones Uber, Lyft and Sidecar apps for making ridesharing ultra-accessible.
Go Greener 4 Replace old appliances with energyefficient models. Check out a unit’s Energy Star rating. Consider a tankless heater for hot water on demand, rather than 24/7 heating. 4 Choose eco-tires. Low rolling resistance improves gas mileage and reduces emissions. Keep tires properly inflated and periodically rotated for longer wear. Watch for future innova-
tions in sustainable materials currently in research and development. 4 Ban idling. Don’t idle an electronic fuel-injected engine for more than 30 seconds when parked in cold weather; it warms up faster by being driven, explains the U.S. Department of Energy. Fuel injection engines took over in the 1980s and early 90s. Only older carburetors need a couple of minutes’ warm-up. The Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory further advises, “Idling for more than 10 seconds uses more fuel and emits more CO2 than engine restarting.” 4 Ask for pet- and eco-friendly antifreeze. Choose less toxic red-orange propylene glycol antifreeze instead of green ethylene glycol antifreeze, which is poisonous to pets and people. Dispose of both types properly, as they are toxic to wildlife and fish via groundwater, as well. 4 Green-clean car windows. Choose a brand like EvergreeN Windshield Washer Fluid, which is plant-derived, eco-friendly, non-toxic and biodegradable. Traditional blue fluid is methanol, combined methyl alcohol and wood alcohol, and extremely poisonous, especially to children and pets.
Go Big 4 Switch to a heat pump. “A heat pump works the reverse of a refrigerator; it takes cold air from the outside and turns it into warm air inside, and uses no oil or gas,” explains Bond. 4 Go solar. It’s the eco-alternative to conventional electricity generation. “Solar means that you’re creating your own power,” says Bond, who has used solar for years. “It works on an elegant cycle—create energy, use energy.” Leased solar panels reduce the cost of equipment, which has dropped dramatically in recent years.
Go-Green Apps Here are three apps we suggest among the many available. n Green You is a free app. It calculates our eco-friendliness and suggests steps toward a deeper shade of green. ItAnyPlace.com/support/ greenyou n Recycle offers a free national database of 100,000 recycling and disposal locations for 200 products. Specify the item and find local options with contact information. Earth911.com/eco-tech/irecyclenow-on-android n eEcosphere helps users discover, adopt and share the best sustainable living ideas and makes it easy to share specific actions and ideas with friends via social media. eEcosphere.com
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4 Get a hybrid car. In combination with solar power, a hybrid vehicle can reduce or eliminate daily energy costs. “An electric car is perfect when commutes are not long,” Bond discloses. “If charged in the day, it can serve as the battery for a solar home at night, when no power is being created.” Connect with freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com. natural awakenings
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et parents have many criteria to consider when choosing a healthcare provider for their prized pet, and among the most vital is trying to find a doctor that uses holistic therapies, because the advantages are many. Wellness care is more than vaccines. While many conventional vets consider giving vaccines and flea medications to all of their patients to be their best form of wellness care, holistic vets know these aren’t always necessary and can potentially be harmful. Instead, true wellness care involves careful consideration of proper diet, blood titer testing instead of vaccines, natural parasite control when appropriate and a heavy dose of diagnostic testing (blood, urine, fecal) to monitor organ function, check for parasites, screen for disorders of the urogenital system, liver and pancreas and early screening for cancer and other inflammatory conditions. There’s also a full physical check for common diseases like dental and heart disease and tumors. Individualized prescriptions for a proper diet and supplements to maintain health are big reasons many owners prefer a holistic vet. Natural treatments include disease prevention. Many pets treated via a more natural approach have an easier experience with occasional illness than those that don’t enjoy this specialized care. Natural therapies can quickly restore an ill pet to his homeostatic balance without the side effects often associated with multiple drug doses.
A team approach is expected. A holistic practice is a team effort, and the family doctor will suggest options for care, helping an owner decide on the best therapies for each pet. A fuller range of options is available. While holistic vets prefer a more natural approach, they know that if necessary, conventional therapies can sometimes be an appropriate complement if they follow holistic principles, which means infrequent use of low-dose medications and only when absolutely needed. In general, most conditions can be treated successfully without drug therapy, extending the health and life of the patient and reducing medical costs. Gentler anesthesia means quicker recovery. A naturally balanced and gentler approach means less drugging if anesthesia becomes necessary, close monitoring of an anesthetized pet, a smooth and quick recovery for prompt discharge from the hospital and natural forms of follow-up treatment to control post-operative pain and inflammation. New hope rises for the hopeless. Many pets are brought to holistic doctors after conventional care has failed to help them. Some have been turned away by practitioners of conventional medicine because their cases are diagnosed as “hopeless”. Holistic vets and pet parents alike experience considerable satisfaction in helping to give a joyful pet a whole new lease on life. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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The Power of Conscious Dance Creative Movement Connects Body, Mind and Spirit by Gail Condrick
A growing tribe of movers and shakers are discovering and unleashing their power in conscious dance, a combination of moving meditation, soul-stirring music, self-expression and sweat.
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ost are familiar with the performance or competitive dance world of learned steps. Conscious dance is a non-competitive, body-based way of raising consciousness. There’s no wrong way to move and your shape and measurements don’t matter,” says Mark Metz, of Berkley, California, founder and executive director of the Dance First Association (DFA) and publisher of the Conscious Dancer Magazine and UpShift Guide. The group identifies more than 100 forms of conscious dance, ranging from ecstatic dance to somatic movement therapy. Commonalities include body awareness, barefoot movement, inspiring global music and minimal structure facilitated by leaders. With 1,000 DFA studio locations, many are finding the power of
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conscious dance suits their search for movement with purpose beyond improved fitness as it’s practiced in drug- and alcohol-free club-style events and ecstatic dance experiences, as well as dance fitness programs. “It’s about honoring body intelligence and paying attention to the body and mind-body connection,” says Metz. “The modalities mentioned most often are 5Rhythms, Soul Motion, Open Floor, JourneyDance, and the Nia Technique,” says Metz. A brief look at three of them shows how each has its own style.
5Rhythms In St. Petersburg, Florida, 22 women have gathered to seek the bliss promised by 5Rhythms, one of the original conscious dance forms, founded by
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the late Gabrielle Roth. “Find your flow. Feel your connection to the Earth through your feet and release your head,” guides facilitator Amber Ryan, of New York City, who travels the world for dance sessions. “Use your body as a gateway into the now.” For two hours, dancers move freely and individually, swaying, sensing and interacting in an experience called “the wave”, intended to move energy through the body, release emotions and heal the psyche. It’s based on Roth’s premise that, “Each of us is a moving center, a space of divine mystery. Though we spend most of our time on the surface in daily ordinary existence, most of us hunger to connect to this space within, to break through to bliss, to be swept into something bigger.”
JourneyDance Toni Bergins, from the Massachusetts Berkshires, is a frequent presenter at the Kripalu Center and Omega Institute for Holistic Studies. After years of studying and teaching movement, drama, creative visualization and gestalt techniques, she combined them in creating JourneyDance. More than 400 trained facilitators now offer it in 60- or 90-minute classes worldwide based on the philosophy, “Move into a new story!” Every class includes visualization, creative movement, affirmations and evocative music, all working together to release emotions and connect with spirit. “You learn to love your body, expand your emotional intelligence, clear your mind and connect with your inner source,” explains Bergins. “You express yourself, infuse life with creativity and connect with a dancing community.” Participants engage in a ritual journey of physical transformation, cleansing the body through breath, sweat and expression. In this safe space, “Dancers discover their power and personal heart medicine, their true essence,” says Bergins.
Connecting “within” through free and inspired body movement is the power of conscious dance.
Nia Technique For those that prefer more structure, the Nia Technique is the original barefoot mind-body-spirit fitness practice, activating sensation and awareness in a workout adaptable for everybody. More than 2,600 instructors in 51 countries offer 60-minute classes where enthusiasts move the way the body is built to move, reaping cardiovascular fitness and therapeutic benefits while having joyful fun. Dancers, guided by instructor’s moves, feel the rhythm of the music and ground themselves in spirit, equipping themselves to take the selfhealing experience into everyday life. “Nia has always blended form and freedom,” says Debbie Rosas, of Portland, Oregon, co-founder and creator of the technique. “We are now introducing new FreeDance classes to bring what we have learned through Nia to embody consciousness in new ways, conditioning the whole body and nervous system. It’s an invitation to move in free, unbound, unstructured ways to offset the tendency we have to move less as we age.” Dancers move to music designed to animate each chakra through an eight-stage process via a Nia DJ. They’re guided to listen to body feedback through sensation, release emotions and relish being in the present moment. “Regardless of how you act, dress or think, the way you feel inside reveals the most accurate truth of oneself and this is reflected in dance,” says Rosas. “Moving without interference allows your unconscious creative self to shine. You can connect to the sacred artist within; the one that holds a palette with endless colors, shapes and possibilities.” She sees life as ultimately a free-style dance into the self that supports a philosophy of “Love your body, love your life”. “Dance is in everyone’s family tree, a universal message,” says Metz. “In conscious dance, you disconnect from gadgets and reconnect with yourself and others around you. People need that.” Gail Condrick is a Nia faculty member, retreat leader and archetypal soul coach in Sarasota, FL. Connect at GaelaVisions.com.
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Key Signs We’re Approaching a Defining Moment by Dennis Merritt Jones
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ur authentic self is constantly trying to get our attention so it may be more fully expressed. When we set our intention to genuinely evolve, we naturally begin to pay attention and see how redefining moments appear as needed. They are drawn to us sequentially to support us in the process of staying the course on our pilgrimage, each one a perfectly aligned portal in space and time, opening and closing, creating whatever experience is required to guide us to heightened awareness of our authentic self. While the possible circumstances that preclude such a moment are limitless, there are key signals to watch for. When they pop up, it helps immensely to stay engaged in the moment, rather than zipping past them on to another distraction. Rather, consider ways in which this might prove to be a pivotal point forward in our life journey. n Moments that challenge our ego and moments that our ego challenges us n Unexpected events n Times of significant loss n First-time experiences n Discontentment n Disappointment n Experiencing someone or something that instantly inspires us to grow n Birth of a loved one n Death of a loved one Personal growth and evolution can be motivated by either inspiration
or desperation. Both may prompt us to ask big questions of ourselves and the universe that cause us to dig deep. The deeper we dig, the closer we come to merging with our truest self. We know the answers to such questions are correct because they will lead to actions that honor life—like harming no one, including ourself— and affirm the presence of a prevailing power for good that lies within; a power that guides, protects and sustains us. Satisfying answers seek only the highest and best of us and bless all. They connect our mind, heart and soul, moving us forward on the path of wholeness as a fulfilled and joyfully self-expressed person. When we are impelled to ask an important question of our self and the universe, don’t rush the process and are willing to embrace the answer we receive, it pushes a reset button as to what defines us. It brings us an enhanced sense of authentic wholeness. The lesson is that when redefining moments appear, we must be open and prepared to go where we had no plans of going—because that’s where our bliss awaits us. Dennis Merritt Jones, D.D., is the author of Your (Re)Defining Moments, the source of this essay. He has contributed to the human potential movement and field of spirituality as a minister, teacher, coach and lecturer for 30 years. Learn more at DennisMerrittJones.com.
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Bruce Lipton on the Epigenetics Revolution Our Beliefs Reprogram Our Genetic Destiny by Linda Sechrist
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ruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of The Biology of Belief and The Honeymoon Effect, is a stem cell biologist and internationally recognized leader in bridging science and spirit. He is a visiting fellow lecturer on immunology at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic and participated in the Foundation for Conscious Evolution’s seventh Worldwide Meeting on Human Values, in Mexico. His research explains the interplay between individual consciousness and body biology.
Why do you start with epigenetics as a foundation for health? Many people, programmed with the concept of genetic determinism, believe that genes in the fertilized egg at conception determine character and fate. Unable to pick our DNA genes, we are powerless to control our life, so that the only option is seeking help from someone in the biomedical community to fix our genes. I introduced a new vision about the understanding of genes a half-century ago that is now the new science of epigenetics. Epi- means “above”. Here, we can realize control by regulating the environment in which we live and our perception of it, making us the master of our own genetics rather than a victim of heredity.
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it promises radical change capable of revolutionizing civilization. Its dynamics are equivalent to the leap from Newtonian physics to quantum physics, which led to everything from computers and cell phones to Martian rovers. We are freed to abandon the belief that genes cause cancer, for instance. In changing our lifestyle, beliefs and perceptions, we also change our genetic expression. Remember, this works because how we individually interpret our world is translated by the brain into chemical information that adjusts the behavior and genetics of cells to complement our perception. We could live in the healthiest environment, but if our mind perceives it as threatening and non-supportive, our biology will become less healthy and can generate disease. The cells’ response is based on the brain’s information, which actually is only an interpretation. Personal perceptions and the way we live, including our spiritual nature, adjust genes to manifest either a functional state of health or one of dysfunction.
Where is the “self” that makes people different? No two people are the same biologically. If I inject my cells into another human, their immune system will recognize it as “not-self” and begin to eliminate them. On the surface of virtually all our cells are thousands of protein receptors that function like miniature antennae. They read and respond to environmental signals similar to the larger receptors on the skin’s surface, such as the eyes, ears and nose.
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Each human also possesses a unique set of “identity” receptors, a subset of which are called “self-receptors” by the biomedical community, found on nearly all of our cells, with the primary exception of red blood cells. Self-receptors are unrelated to the cell’s function contributing to muscle, bone, brain or heart. Conventional medicine studies the physical aspect of self-receptors as being the source of “self” but overlook the environmental signals they receive. In other words, individual identity is linked to the signals received by the antennae. When I reached this point in my research, I realized that we can’t die, because our real identity is represented by the invisible environment-derived “broadcast”, which might legitimately be referred to as spirit. My personal identity signal is received by each of my 50 trillion cells endowed with the unique set of “Bruce” self-receptors. While my physical body is like a TV, the “spiritual broadcast” representing the Bruce Show is an eternal, energetic element of the environment.
What is entrainment and why is it important today? A group of heart cells in a Petri dish will each beat to its own vibrational frequency. After a couple of days, they start beating in synchrony, because the stronger heart cells control the tempo. The other cells organize their behavior to entrain with the more powerful one. This happens in women’s college dormitories when residents start the school year with different menstrual cycles, but later experience entrainment, with their cycles beginning and ending about the same time. They link to a pulse and a beat, just like the heart cells. Humans become entrained to a higher force that’s an invisible broadcast of energy in harmony or in discordance. As more of us hold the intention for living a life of love and peace, the broadcast of that harmonic energy amplifies and those not yet there will eventually entrain to the stronger signal. This is the shift we need to make for conscious evolution to occur. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 4 Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 8 Magnetic Waves Therapy Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr Nelson Kraucak. Diapers and invasive treatments are not the only solution for incontinence. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 N, Ste 1700, The Villages. RSVP by 1/6: 352-750-4333. LifeFamilyPractice.com. Understanding How Your Health Can Be Reflected in Your Sclera – 6pm. Learn about a
FRIDAY, JANUARY 15 Neuropathy and Chronic Pain Relief Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr Aaron Perry. Neuropathy and chronic pain relief using high-power medical laser therapy. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 N, Ste 1700, The Villages. RSVP by 1/13: 352-750-4333. LifeFamilyPractice.com.
New Year Flash Psychic Readings – Noon-5:30pm. With Murshida VA. Longer readings available if time permits. $25. High Springs Emporium, 660 Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. RSVP: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Vegetarians and Vegans of Ocala and Marion County – 1:30pm. Meet for discussion and sharing of food. Free. Earth Origins Market, 1917 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 845-532-1903. MeetUp.com/Vegetarians-and-Vegans-of-Ocalaand-Marion-County/.
New Year, New You – 6pm. Learn how to detox and meet your nutritional goals for the new year. $10. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
technique that studies the red lines in the whites of the eyes and how they relate to a person’s health. Historically both Native American Indians and Chinese physicians used this method. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 Crocheted Rag Rug Workshop – 9am-3pm. Recycle your old T-shirts. Learn the basics of crocheting T-shirt yarn into a rag rug. $40. Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org. Chakra Balancing Sessions on BioMat – 11am5:30pm. $10 or free with purchase of $20 or more. High Springs Emporium, 660 Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
Is Acute Infection or Chronic Disease Linked to Parasites? – 6pm. Informative lecture about how parasitic infection can cause disease and assault the human body. Learn how to boost the immune system. Special attention will be given to anti-parasitic substances found in very high concentrations in specific foods. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 16 Custom Consultation – 8am-8pm. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465 by appointment. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage, Ocala. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. A New Beginning – Back to Basics Crystal Workshop – 2-4pm. With Sharron Britton. Everything you always wanted to know about crystals but were afraid to ask. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice.
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$25. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge: 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.
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Living Whole – Call for Time. With Dr Wayne Garland, Chef Alfie Cresentini and Dr Diana Kanoy. Featuring healing and vitality in living through natural foods, physical activity and emotional stimulation. Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org.
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 3pm. Lower a1c and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 17 Custom Consultation – 8am-8pm. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465 by appointment. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage, Ocala. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23 The Fabulous and Mysterious World of Florescent Minerals – 1-3pm. With Travis Hetsler. Talk and demonstration. Free. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. RSVP: 386454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
Native Flute Playshop – 12:15pm. With Armand and Angelina. $20 suggested love offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
plan ahead WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 3 An Evening of Music, Message and Mirth – 6:30pm. With Armand and Angelina. Value-based love offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
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Wholesale to the Public Sidewalk Sale – Noon5pm. Special vendors, 50-75 percent off retail, free crystal gifts for everyone. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
What’s In Your Food? – 6pm. It has been said “Life is stranger than fiction”. Learn if you are eating your food or if your food is eating you. Limited seating. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. RSVP: 352-512-0222 or AirsFrontDesk@gmail. com. AirsGlobalInc.com.
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Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 9:30am-3pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. Discounted admission $8/adults, $3.50/ children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352334-2787, GvlCulturalAffairs.org.
Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is the only imaging method that helps detect early inflammation. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
Chelation Therapy Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr Kraucak. Learn about the uses and results of chelation therapy. HealthCare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 N, Ste 1700, The Villages. RSVP by 1/27: 352-750-4333. LifeFamilyPractice.com.
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 3pm. Lower blood glucose level and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 3pm. Lower a1c and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com
Cast Iron Cook-Off – 9am-4pm. Cooking contest using authentic cast iron. $15 per ¼-cord firewood, $25/vendor booth rental. Crone’s Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377.
Drumming Circle – 6-8:30pm. With ChandraMa. Donations accepted. Bliss Yoga, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. RSVP: BlissOcala.com.
2nd Annual Integrative/Holistic Health Summit – 9am-4pm. Learn from local doctors and experts. Lectures from Health and Wellness experts, vendors with healthy products and services, blood donation center, drawing and door prizes. Classes and Lunch included. Ticket purchase before 1/8: $35/person, $65/couple. Ticket purchase after 1/8: $40/person, $75/couple. No ticket sales at the door. Hilton Ocala, 3600 SW 36th Ave, Ocala. RSVP by 1/29: Himalayan Salt Room Ocala, 352-291-9459 or Absolute Health, 352-854-5330 ext 6.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 Movie – 6pm. Empowering Yourself Against Super Bugs Before They Beat You, with more deaths than World War I and II combined, the big Pharma is pulling out of producing antibiotics. Film followed by an informative session to learn how to protect both one’s and family’s health. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 22 Stem Cell Therapy Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr Nelson Kraucak. Learn how an individual’s own stem cells and platelets can successfully treat their chronic joint and back pain. HealthCare Part-
SATURDAY, JANUARY 30 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 10am-6pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. $17/adults, $7/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-334-2787, GvlCulturalAffairs.org. Vegetarians and Vegans of Ocala and Marion County – 1:30pm. Meet for discussion and sharing of food. Free. Earth Origins Market, 1917 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 854-532-1903. MeetUp.com/Vegetarians-and-Vegans-of-Ocalaand-Marion-County/. Make Your Own Medicine Wheel Workshop – 2-4pm. With Deb Dalziel. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. RSVP: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 31 Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – 10am-6pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. $17/adults, $7/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-334-2787, GvlCulturalAffairs.org. Musical Service of Music and Message – 10am. With Armand and Angelina. Love offering. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 325-687-2113. Mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
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5th Annual Taste of Wellness – 10am-1pm. Hosted by World Wellness Education. More than 70 wellness and healthy food vendors. Guest speakers: Brian Clement and Dr Thomas Lewis. $12/advance, $15/door, free/kids 12 and under. La Hacienda Recreation Center, 1200 Avenida Central, The Villages. 352-459-1655. Jean@WorldWellnessEducation.org. TasteOfWellness.org. Hoggetowne Medieval Faire – Saturday and Sunday, February 7, 10am-6pm. Cheer battling knights, birds of prey and human chess game. Shop in the marketplace, performances by magicians, musicians and jesters. Food court available. $17/ adults, $7/children ages 5-17, free/under 5 yrs. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 2900 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-334-2787, GvlCulturalAffairs.org. Food Healing Class – 1-4pm. Learn how sugar, carbohydrates and other foods can create disease. Program backed by scientific studies and Ivy League doctors gives a cutting-edge view about nutrition. Discussion on what foods are beneficial for certain ailments, a smoothie demonstration and tasting. $45/advanced registration purchase, $49/door. Highlander Building , Clermont Waterfront, 100 3rd St, Clermont. 321-298-1885. MtFacial@gmail.com. HealthyBodyBlueLotus.com.
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A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.
Master Mind Healing Circle – 11:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352- 373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.
Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
Pilates – 5:30pm. Stretch/tone with Anabelle, certified Pilates instructor. $15. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
Unity of the Villages Sunday Service – 10am. Transformational message focuses on oneness, sustainability, the use of prayer, the power of your imagination and remembering who you are and why you are here. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.
Quest Book Study Group – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.com.
Master Mind Healing Prayer Circle – 10:15am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. Unity of Gainesville Worship Service and Sunday School – 11am. Nursery care provided during service. Potluck lunch the first Sunday. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352- 373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.
monday A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.
tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
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ACUPUNCTURE SUSAN SNELLING, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN
The Lemire Clinic 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com Lemire Clinic welcomes Susan Snelling, Acupuncture Physician, to the Lemire team. Susan has been practicing for many years and combines the traditional needles with cupping, twina technology, pulse diagnosing and Chinese herbs, along with emotional release to bring back into balance mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 4.
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PAULA KOGER, BSN, MA, OMD Wealth of Health Center Dunnellon, Sarasota 941-539-4232 WealthOfHealthCenter.com
Dr Koger combines skills from 25 years of Western medicine and counseling with 21 years as an acupuncturist and Oriental medicine doctor. She focuses on finding and healing the cause of all conditions using the world’s most effective tools and remedies which are often not covered by insurance. Insurance is not accepted, credit cards accepted. See ad, page 30.
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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. See ad, page 18.
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Thirty-three years in clinical practice with alternative holistic complementary health services. Treating the body to support all health challenges with Wholistic Integrative Medicine. Treatments include autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, autism, ADD/ADHD, musculoskeletal conditions, heavy metal toxicity, cardiovascular and endocrine conditions, nutritional deficiencies/ testing. See ad, page 2.
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Holistic veterinary medicine for small animals and horses. Arthritis, neurologic and hormonal dysfunction, skin, a l l e rg i e s , c a n c e r, p a i n , immune and chronic disease. Certified veterinary acupuncture, certified-AVCA animal chiropractic, herbal therapy, tui na medical massage, functional neurology, postural rehabilitation, ozone therapy, homotoxicology and nutrition. Available for workshops. See ad, page 14.
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