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Thai Massage Class at Flow Space
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riela Grodner, founder of the Bodhi Sanga Shala School of Thai Massage, will facilitate an all-levels Thai Massage class from 4 to 6 p.m., January 12, at Flow Space. Participants will learn to massage and be massaged in a delicious and accessible way. No previous experience is necessary. As an ancient healing art that combines the best of acupressure from Thailand and hatha yoga from India, gentle rocking movements, deep rhythmic compressions, a variety of stretching movements and restorative yoga positions open the body’s complex network of tissue and energy lines. Grodner, author of eight books on this subject, has developed more than 300 hours of curriculum and travels internationally sharing her love of this art. Thai massage relieves muscular tension and pain, improves circulation, boosts the immune system and balances the body energetically, facilitating mind-body integration. A session of Thai yoga massage results in restoring a healthy, balanced energetic flow to the recipient. It is a complete therapeutic treatment on its own and may also be incorporated into other modalities of massage or yoga classes. Cost is $15 to 25. Location: 117 NW 16th Ave., Gainesville. For tickets, visit BodhiSangha.com. See ad, page 9.
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eighbors in Alachua County have formed a solar co-op to save money and make going solar easier, while building a network of solar supporters. There will be an information session held at 7 p.m., January 24, at the Millhopper Branch Library. The League of Women Voters of Alachua County, The Sustainable Design Group, Unitarian Universalist Church of Gainesville, Living Arts Meta Program, Sierra Club Suwannee-St. Johns Group, Hands On Gainesville, Ygrene and Solar United Neighbors are all co-op sponsors. Co-op participants will select a single company to complete all of the installations, and then have the option to purchase panels individually, based on the installer’s group rate. By going solar as a group and choosing a single installer, participants can save up on the cost of going solar and have the support of fellow group participants and solar experts at Solar United Neighbors. The solar co-op is free to join and not a commitment to purchase panels. Once the group is large enough, Solar United Neighbors will help the co-op solicit competitive bids from area solar installers. Location: 3145 NW 43rd St., Meeting Room A, Gainesville. RSVP to Tinyurl.com/AlachuaCountySolarCo-op. For more information, call Ben Delman at 202-888-3602 or visit SolarUnitedNeighbors.org.
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he 35th annual Florida Storytelling Festival, held from January 24 to 27 in Mount Dora, will celebrate the performance of this entertaining art form with an expanded program of storytelling concerts and workshops, as well as inaugurate a new pre-festival intensive program. The festival offers free front porch storytelling at the Lakeside Inn, plus ticketed events in the big tent. There will also be a special Story Cruise on Lake Dora. Attendees—whether storyteller, fan or a newbie—will be able to share a story by the pool, take part in the many story swaps or the Saturday night Slam competition, or attend other programs. Featured performers include Sheila Arnold Jones, an acclaimed inspirational speaker, writer, storyteller and singer; Ingrid Nixon, whose folk tales are flavored with wry humor and contemporary flair; Sam Payne, whose soaring tenor voice has sung and told stories nationwide; Margaret Kaler’s portrayals of historic women in the struggle for women’s rights; and Shawn Welcome, a performance poet, author and host of Diverse Word, Orlando’s longest-running open mic series. For more information and to make reservations, call 800-327-1796 or visit FlStory.com.
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he nonprofit Lubee Bat Conservancy is an international organization dedicated to saving bats and their habitats through research, conservation and education, with a focus on children and community engagement. In partnership with Explore.Org, the world’s leading philanthropic live nature cam network and documentary film channel, viewers can take advantage of the only opportunity in the world to watch bats fly, play, breed, give birth and raise their young in real time. Cameras placed in two separate habitats will focus on a breeding group of Malayan flying foxes, the world’s largest bat, with a six-foot wingspan, and an enclosure with six different species of fruit bats. Created in 1989, the Lubee Bat Conservancy is the only organization in the world that cares for bats while actively maintaining conservation and education projects. Their field programs protect wildlife, save habitats, create jobs and engage children and communities. They also conduct acoustic surveys, construct/install bat houses and provide guidance to residential and commercial customers on maintaining wildlife-friendly landscapes. Location: 1309 NW 192nd Ave., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-485-1250 or visit Lubee.org.
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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients. In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.
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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress. Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.
Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.
Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons. For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and
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significantly lowered their body fat. “[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D. To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.
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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control
In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup. “The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.
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Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food
People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”
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Nature Finds a Way
Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.” January 2019
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Hoggetowne Goes Medieval by Martin Miron
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ousting knights, dancing gypsies and historic They can also shop for medieval clothing, handheroes will mingle with visitors at the 33rd blown glassware and leather goods. annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire on JanuThe anachronistic marketplace will be filled ary 26 and 27 and February 1 through 3 at the with hundreds of artisans and entertainers. After Alachua County Fairgrounds. Faire hours are 10 stopping by the artisans’ booths, participants can a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays, and get their hair braided, glimpse into the future at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, February 1, which is a fortuneteller’s booth or make their own snow Family Friday, with half-price ticket sales. cone on the human hamster wheel. At the food Nine stages of continuous entertainment court, visitors can enjoy blooming onions, freshfeature majestic performances of full-flight baked pastries, sweet potato fries, giant turkey falconry, aerial acrobatics and astonishing magic legs, homemade ice cream and succulent ribs. acts. In conjunction with this year’s theme of The Children can embark on an adventure to the Magical World of Merlin, the tournament field royal pavilion and become lords and ladies of the will host a stunning show of combat entertaincourt of Hoggetowne or enjoy interactive activiment during a living chess match. ties in the Kids Kingdom. Thrilling, humanCary Ader, Light Breeze Faire Coordinator Sunshine Andrei says, powered push rides also draw crowds of eager “Coming to the Faire and enjoying its authentic atmosphere children to rock back and forth on a sea dragon or spin around has become a tradition for families from across Florida. The on the Barrel of Bedlam—or they can enjoy warhorse and pony Hoggetowne Medieval Faire is a place where people of all ages can rides. Adults can join in the fun at old-world games like archery appreciate the rich culture of the Middle Ages.” Wandering troupes and knife-throwing. of actors, musicians and street performers appear spontaneously while crowds cheer for armored knights jousting on the tournaAdmission is $18 for adults, $8 for children age 5 to 17 and free ment field. for children 4 and under. Purchase tickets in advance online at The artisans travel from across the country to display and HoggetowneFaire.com, at any Gator Domino’s in Gainesville or in sell their traditional wares. Visitors can find one-of-a-kind pieces person at the Thomas Center. For more information, call 352-334of jewelry, stone and wood carvings, blacksmithing and weaving. 2787. See ad, page 6.
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Florida Monarch Butterfly Populations Dwindling by Martin Miron
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37-year survey of monarch populations in North Central Florida shows that caterpillars and butterflies have been declining since 1985 and have dropped by 80 percent since 2005. This decrease parallels monarchs’ dwindling numbers in their overwintering grounds in Mexico, notes study co-author Jaret Daniels, an associate curator and program director of the Florida Museum of Natural History’s McGuire Center for Lepidoptera and Biodiversity. “It’s alarming in a number of different ways,” says Daniels. “This study shows the tight connection between monarchs and milkweed, and highlights very dramatic losses in abundance in Florida that further confirm the monarch is declining.” While the drivers of the decline are not clear, the researchers said shrinking native milkweed populations and a boost in glyphosate use in the Midwest are part of the problem. Glyphosate, an herbicide often applied to agricultural fields to eliminate weeds, is lethal to milkweed, the monarchs’ host plant. Less milkweed means less habitat for monarchs, advises study co-author Ernest Williams, professor emeritus of biology at Hamilton College in New York. “A broad pattern is that 95 percent of corn and soybean products grown in the U.S. are Roundup Ready crops that resist
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glyphosate,” Williams says. “That has a national impact. What’s really needed are patches of native vegetation and nectar sources without pesticides. It’s not just for monarchs, but all pollinators.” In the longest location-based monarch monitoring effort to date, a multiinstitute team led by the late worldrenowned monarch expert Lincoln Brower closely followed spring monarch numbers in an herbicide-free cattle pasture in Cross Creek. The team examined milkweed plants for caterpillars and captured adult butterflies for 37 years, a period spanning more than 140 generations of monarchs. They found that monarchs’ springtime departure from Mexico is timed to coincide with optimal growth of milkweed in the southeastern U.S. While adult monarch butterflies can feed from a variety of plants, their young depend on milkweed as their sole source of nutrition, storing up the plant’s toxins to ward off predators. Monarchs lay hundreds of eggs on milkweed over their brief lifetimes, but just over 2 percent of eggs survive to become fully grown caterpillars. If monarchs get to their breeding grounds too early, they run the risk of their host plants being killed by frosts – too late, and the plants may not be able to support
their young. To maximize their offspring’s chances of survival, the butterflies must time their arrival in the U.S. within a threeweek window, Daniels explains, an impressive feat for insects with lifespans between six and eight weeks. This delicate matchup could be disrupted by climate change, which can skew plants’ springtime schedules. “Since it’s such tight timing, it would be devastating to the monarch,” he says. Florida is an important stopover for monarchs returning north from Mexico, as spring breeding in southern states leads to the butterflies’ recolonization of the upper U.S. and Canada. Monarchs rely on Florida for its abundance of milkweed and warm climate to lay the eggs that will help replenish the eastern population in the U.S. “Florida is kind of a staging ground for the recolonization of much of the East Coast,” he said. “If these populations are low, then the northern populations are going to be at a similar abundance level,” says Daniels “Although monarchs are a well-studied species, consistent, long-term studies of changes in their spring breeding are rare,”
says Williams. “Long-term studies like this are important because they point to larger trends. Before 2005, there was more fluctuation in the data. Since 2005, the rate of decline has been steady.” Increasing pesticide-free native milkweed populations in Florida yards and roadsides is a step in the right direction to prevent monarchs from requiring protection under the Endangered Species Act. But not just any milkweed will do. Asclepias curassavica, or tropical milkweed, is a commercialized, non-native tropical species that has become popular with growers because of its color and year-round vegetation. But tropical milkweed can become an ecological trap for monarchs, coaxing them into breeding in unusual areas during the winter months far enough north of Mexico to remain prone to freeze events throughout the winter and early spring. Prolonged breeding can also lead to an increase in a protozoan parasite that infects monarchs. “It’s not a hard-and-fast rule of not using that plant, but we want to be cautious about potential implications,” Daniels said. “It’s invariably better to use natives across the board.”
Florida is home to about 21 native species of milkweed. Daniels recommends either Asclepias incarnata, also called swamp milkweed, or Asclepias tuberosa, commonly known as butterflyweed. Asclepias humistrata, or pinewoods milkweed, is also common throughout northern Florida and essential to monarch recolonization. “It’s not as simple as saying, ‘We plant milkweed and the monarch will be saved,’” says Daniels. “We should think of this as an ecological issue. There are a lot of complexities to any organism and any system.” The team will continue monitoring monarch populations in Florida. Daniels emphasizes the willingness of Cross Creek property owners to give the research team access to the pastures each spring for 37 years as a key factor in the study’s success. “It shows the importance of the public and private relationship when it comes to research. They’ve been fantastic collaborators,” he states. For more information, visit FloridaMuseum. ufl.edu/science.
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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance. “The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month. “We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.” Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.
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Nutritional Psychologist Marc David, who highlights research on the food/mind connection in his book The Slow Down Diet:
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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption. “The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin. Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”
Gender Differences
Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.
Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com “Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.” Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.” Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says. In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Advice From Our Experts Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family). 4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect. 4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?
Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag. 4 Slow down when you eat. You will feel satisfied sooner and eat less. 4 We might look at how compulsive eating is actually a misguided attempt to deal with other issues. Let’s ask, “How can we put food out of that job?”
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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.
reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.
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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine: 16
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Boost the Brain
“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.
Assess it: If you find it hard concentrat-
ing, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.
Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy
to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950
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ommends boswellia, long used in Asian and African medicine. It targets cerebral inflammation, stimulates the growth of neurons, enhances cognition, lowers depression and alleviates learning and memory problems.
Try this movement: Shake it. Alter-
nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.
Rejuvenate the Heart
Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.
Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregu-
lar heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.
Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed
heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.
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Drink this: Green tea is proven to
Drink this: hot, golden turmeric milk,
made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.
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Supplement with this: Hawthorn
strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.
Try this movement: Hop on a bike:
Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.
Cleanse the Lungs
Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give
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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor.
Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 Euro-
pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.
Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,
carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.
Supplement with this: vitamin D.
Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.
Try this movement: To loosen the
airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.
Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.
Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.
Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,
black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.
An Ounce of Prevention
y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:
Brain
Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.
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yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-
versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.
Lungs
Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.
Kidneys
To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.
Liver
Examine the ingredients in prescriptions and over-the-counter meds to make sure daily intake of acetaminophen doesn’t exceed 3,000 milligrams; accidental overuse is the biggest cause of liver failure in the U.S. January 2019
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Supplement with this: Dandelion tea
helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.
Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.
Shore up the Liver
“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.
musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.
Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.
Full-Body Boosters
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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:
Walking. A mere 20
minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.
Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like
Adaptogens. Tak-
Supplement with this: Milk thistle
Turmeric. An antioxidant and anti-
kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.
has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.
Try this yoga movement: With
feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
ing super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress. inflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps
the blues away—and also guards against heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and early mortality from all causes, a review of 140 studies shows. Sources: Harvard University School of Medicine, Dr. Andrew Weil (DrWeil. com), American Journal of Preventive Medicine, ScienceDaily.com.
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or lime. “The citrate makes water, as metabolized, more alkaline, which helps to remove acid from the blood, bring pH into balance and prevents bone, heart and further kidney damage,” says Phoenix nephrologist Mandip S. Kang, M.D., author of The Doctor’s Kidney Diet: A Nutritional Guide to Managing and Slowing the Progression of Chronic Kidney Disease.
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he year was 1994. Sharon Bruckman—a The real “natural America Online awakening” is about dreamer and entrepreopened the first neur in her own right— each of us waking up was quietly laying the gateway to the World to who we truly are and foundation for what Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling the kind of world we would become the largbehemoth Amazon; and can create together. est franchise publishing Deepak Chopra installed network in the natural ~Sharon Bruckman the first bricks on his health industry: Natural path to enlightenment Awakenings magazine. with the publication of his book The Seven “America’s natural wellness and sustainSpiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide ability movements were in their infancy to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams. when we started,” says Bruckman. “Now Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food benefiting people nationwide, as well as supply that year, spawning a GMO food throughout our precious planet.” revolution that transcended the age-old Woven from the threads of grit, debate between pesticides and organics. inspiration and perhaps serendipity, Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the the magazine was a tapestry of health, leading edge of a cultural awakening. healing and mindfulness. Its successful Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sunNaples debut was quickly followed by a drenched beach town of Naples, Florida, second edition in Sarasota. 20
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By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for well-researched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living. The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach. Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships. Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities. Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.” The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets. “We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute
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To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.” During a lifetime of holistic-minded entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.” By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined. The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.” We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come. It is my honor to join her on this journey as Natural Awakenings celebrates its silver anniversary.
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Seeking Sanctuary How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home
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by Emily Courtney
mericans are attached to their gadgets, and the tech industry is all too happy to deliver the latest innovations to consumers that clamor for convenience, connection and unlimited mobility. Meanwhile, telecom companies are busy installing fifth-generation (5G) infrastructure designed to take the nation’s communications revolution to a new level. We love our smartphones and smart homes, and especially the relatively newfound freedom from wires and plugs that once tethered us to our electronics. But concerns about the price to be paid in increased health risks from electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated
by those devices has surged with the proliferation of silent, invisible waves of radiation that permeate every facet of modern life. “The main health concerns include the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the blood-brain barrier and loss of calcium from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise Gittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of Zapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be Your Alarm Clock and 1,268 Ways to Outsmart the Hazards of Electronic Pollution. EMFs have cumulative and sometimes imperceptible biological effects, Gittleman notes—especially on the brain, heart, skin, lungs and central nervous system.
The World Health Organization has classified radiofrequency radiation (RF), a high-frequency EMF associated with many types of wireless technologies, as a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, television, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, which has become the eye of a gathering storm regarding 5G as companies prepare to install millions of transmitters on lampposts and utility poles, along with standalone antennas nationwide, sending unprecedented levels of EMF into communities and neighborhoods. “5G is especially hazardous, since the transmitters are placed closer to the populations served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiologist and author of Dirty Electricity: Electrification and the Diseases of Civilization.
Create a Safer Haven
With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.
Find Some Distance
EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.
Unplug Each Night
Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.
Identify Overlooked Sources
“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones. 22
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Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.
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Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.” Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.
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MONDAY, JANUARY 7 New Class – 10:30am. Reading the Tarot Using your Psychic Abilities. With Paula Wilson. Comprehensive four-week hands on class. $20 each class. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8 New Class – 2:30pm and 5:30pm. Uncovering our Spiritual and Psychic Gifts. With JoEllen Blue. Nine-week course covering a variety of topics. $20 each class. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com. Class – 6-8:30pm. New Series. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Boardroom at Holiday Inn Express, 1205 Avenida Central, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407247-7823. ifsk.org.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 9 Class – 10:30am-1pm and 2-4:30pm. New Series. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Boardroom at Holiday Inn Express, 1205 Avenida Central, Lady Lake. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.
FRIDAY, JANUARY 11 Mainstage Play – through February 3. A Doll’s House, Part 2. By Lucas Hnath. You thought it was over. It’s not. Nora returns to the family she left 15 years ago – what could possibly go wrong? A cuttingedge riff on the original classic that caused riots more than 100 years ago. You don’t have to have seen Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” which premiered in 1879 to “get it.” The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-375-4477. TheHipp.org. New Class – 1pm. Reading the Tarot Using your Psychic Abilities. With Paula Wilson. Comprehensive four-week hands on class. $20 each class. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Workshop – 10am-3:30pm. Consciously Clearing Clutter: Creating a Space for You to Blossom. With Bev Hitchins. You will discover there’s more to clutter than just stuff! $65 for all day workshop. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com. Workshop – 2-4pm. Chakra Balancing with Crystals – Recalibrating the Body/Mind Connection. With Sharron Britton. Learn how to use crystals and a pendulum to align your chakras. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org. Class – 4-6pm. Thai Massage. With Ariela Grodner. An all-levels and warmly welcoming class. Learn to massage and be massaged in an accessible way. A session of Thai Yoga Massage results in restoring a healthy, balanced energetic flow to the recipient. No previous experience necessary. Come in comfortable, moveable clothing. A partner and signing up ahead are recommended. Hosted by Bodhi Sangha. Location: Flow Space, 117 NW 16 Ave, Gainesville. Tickets: clients.mindbodyonline.com.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 15 Natural Eye Program – January 15-17. See what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, diabetic retinopathy without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16 Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com. CronesCradleConserve.org.
Seminar – 6pm. New Year, New You. How to detox and reach your nutritional goals for the new year. Free. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Thermography Screenings – 10am-4pm. By appointment. Location: Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. For info and to schedule: 352-346-2746 or ThermographyForLife.org. Workshop – 1-5pm. Light out of Darkness – Awakening the Earth – Staff-making Workshop. With Steve Ginn. Create your own staff for earth magic with Steve. He will provide the materials and instruction for your creation. $100. Call to register as space is limited. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
MONDAY, JANUARY 21 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. A healthy alternative to mammograms. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Patient Education – 6pm. Learn what we do and time to ask questions. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23 Workshop – 2:30pm and 5:30pm. How to Rid and Protect Yourself & Home from Unwanted Entities. With JoEllen Blue. Participants will receive a takehome kit as part of the class fee. $30. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com. Festival – Jan 24-27. The 35th annual Florida Storytelling Festival offers more storytelling concerts, more workshop options, more chances to tell and a new pre-festival intensive program. Share a spooky story by the pool; take part in the weekend long story ‘swaps’ or the Saturday night ‘Slam’ competition; or
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Info session – 7pm. Alachua County Solar Co-op. Neighbors in Alachua County have formed a solar co-op to save money and make going solar easier. The meeting will educate the community about solar and the co-op process. The group is seeking participants. Free to join and joining is not a commitment to purchase panels. Location: Millhopper Branch Library, 3145 NW 43rd St, Mtg Rm A, Gainesville. Info and sign up: SolarUnitedNeighbors.org/Alachua.
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Faire – 10am-6pm. The 33rd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Step back in time and cheer on jousting knights, wander through the medieval marketplace where hundreds of artisans sell their wares, witness a battle on the living chess board, partake in olde world games and rides, and feast on food fit for a king. Enjoy nine stages of entertainment where the forgotten skills of full-flight falconry, gripping aerial acrobatics and old-world magic come to life. Jugglers, knife throwers and gypsy dancers add to the excitement as they fill the streets of Hoggetowne. $18 adults, $8 children 5-17, free for children under 4. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. For more information and tickets, visit HoggetowneFaire.com.
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SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 acrobatics and old-world magic come to life. Jugglers, knife throwers and gypsy dancers add to the excitement as they fill the streets of Hoggetowne. $18 adults, $8 children 5-17, free for children under 4. Alachua County Fairgrounds, 3100 NE 39th Ave, Gainesville. For more information and tickets, visit HoggetowneFaire.com. Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Serenity Now Yoga, 1200 W. State Road 434, Longwood. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-2477823. ifsk.org.
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Sessions – Relaxing Sessions on the Crystal BioMat. It’s cold outside – warm your core over a crystal grid on the amethyst BioMat. $10 per session or free with a purchase of $20 or more. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
Save Your Mind Intensive Personalized Program – January 29-31. What can you do to clear mental fog, remember, and sharpen your thinking? Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
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Sessions – 9-11am. Sacred Sound Meditation & AK Energy Sessions. Relax to healing sounds and high frequency AumaKhua-Ki® Energy. Love offering. Location: TMAC (Karate Academy,) 3233 SE Maricamp Rd, Ocala. Facilitator: Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322.) Info: 352-239-9272 or AKheal.ocm. Faire – 10am-6pm. The 33rd Annual Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Step back in time and cheer on jousting knights, wander through the medieval marketplace where hundreds of artisans sell their wares, witness a battle on the living chess board, partake in olde world games and rides, and feast on food fit for a king. Enjoy nine stages of entertainment where the forgotten skills of full-flight falconry, gripping aerial
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
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Supercharging Quantum-Touch – February 9-10 – 10am-5pm. This DVD presentation magnifies the power of QT energy. Alain Herriott, Advanced Instructor on DVD; Patricia Wagner, Certified QT Instructor facilitates in person. $99. Pre-requisite: QT 2-day Level I. Register: Patricia@LookingForLight.net. 352-369-3029.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Workshop – 9-11am. Intro to AumaKhua-Ki® Energy Balancing Workshop. With Rev. Ojela Frank, LMT. (MA60322, #50-14398.) Includes energy exercises and an AumaKhua-Ki® chair session. $25 or 2CEs for $40. Location: Ocala. Register: 352-239-9272 or AKheal.com.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Festival – 10am-5pm. 3rd Annual Gainesville Veg Fest. Food trucks, kids’ zone, yoga, speakers, live music, cooking demonstrations, vendors. Location: Depot Park, 200 SE Depot Ave, Gainesville. GainesvilleVegFest.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Workshop – 9am-4pm. AumaKhua-Ki® Energy Balancing 1 Workshop. (#50-14398.) Includes AumaKhua-Ki® Level 1 Attunement, book & certificate. $225 (6 CEs.) Location: Hyde Away Salon, 3725 NE 8th Pl, Ocala. Register: 352-239-9272 or AKheal.com.
SUNDAY, MARCH 24 Festival – 10am-4pm. First Annual Ocala Veg Fest. Showcasing the benefits of a plant-based lifestyle for our health, compassion for animals and protecting our planet. Location: Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala. Info: OcalaVegFest.org.
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sunday A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. UnityGainesville.org. Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Sunday Service – 10am. Unity Spiritual Center offers a positive path to spiritual living. We welcome all paths to God, all people, all sexual orientations. We follow universal principles and see the spirit of God in everyone. Come and celebrate with us. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.
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Sunday Service – 10:30am; Guided Meditation – 9:45am. Awaken and LIVE. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org. Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude – 1-2pm Bring your own mat for yoga in the warehouse. All experience levels. Suggested donation $5. First Magnitude Brewing Co., 1220 SE Veitch, Gainesville. 352-727-4677.
monday Course in Miracles – 9am. Drop in classes any week. Come and find out why students study this book for decades. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org. Hearing Screenings – afternoon. By appointment. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. UnityGainesville.org. Meeting – 5:30-7pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-6872113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
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Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352- 454-3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org. Technology Help Center - 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484, Belleview. 352-438-2500.
wednesday Qigong – 9-9:30am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected Warriors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.
thursday A Course in Miracles – 10am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. UnityGainesville.org.
friday Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360. Meeting – 5:30-6:30pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
saturday Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-12pm. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmersMarket.com. Farmstead Saturdays – 9am3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595- 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-629-8051. OcalaDowntownMarket.com. Class – 2-4:30pm. One Saturday each month. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Call or check website to confirm date. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.
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Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Forrest Petty has joined our practice. Forrest has 5+ years in the hearing aid industry with all manufacturers. He offers free hearing exams and hearing instrument demonstrations with the latest technology for all patients. Come experience how well you can hear again. Call to schedule your appointment. See ad, page 3.
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The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant. The Farm Store is open 7 days a week. Certified kitchen honey house and event space available. See ad, page 13.
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