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22 MEATY TRUTHS Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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I relocated from downtown Chicago to southwestern Illinois to be near my family. The clincher came when we discovered a home in the country on 10 acres with a pond. HavShannon Knight, Cathy Culp, ing grown up on a farm, Dean was thrilled co-publisher co-publisher to have land to call his own, along with his dad’s John Deere tractor. Although I was raised a townie, I entertained grand visions of cultivating a large kitchen garden; but before the first season passed, I learned that I’m not cut out to be a farm girl and have happily sought other ways to access local organic food. Becoming members of our first local community supported agriculture group was our answer. We became friends with farmers Amy Cloud and Segue Lara, the young couple operating the organization. Their love and dedication to healthy living introduced us to amazing meals of local vegetables we’d never tried, plus a circle of like-minded friends. It all prompted me to adopt a vegetarian diet for six years. We eventually moved again and I became more of a flexitarian, but we’ll always cherish those memories and the fact that the experience sparked my ongoing education about the health, sustainability and economic benefits of eating local. I love how Judith Fertig’s article “Taste the Rainbow” reminds us of the easy fun it can be to tip the mealtime balance toward more veggies and less meat. For the omnivores among us, Melinda Hemmelgarn’s feature article “Meaty Truths” explains how to choose meat that is both sustainable and safe. I like the idea of considering meat a condiment, versus always being the centerpiece of each meal. My partner Cathy and I participated in two wonderful events last month— Ocala’s Integrative/Holistic Health Summit, sponsored by the Lemire Clinic and Absolute Health; and World Wellness Education’s Taste of Wellness, in The Villages. We love meeting more of our dear readers and appreciate your kind feedback about how the magazine serves you. Make sure that you check out our fresh local content as the magazine continues to expand. If you would like to see copies distributed to your place of business or another local spot, let us know. Helping you flourish is our mission. Please remember to tell the merchants and practitioners you patronize that you saw them in Natural Awakenings; that’s how we are able to bring you all this quality information in a free publication. Be well in love and peace,
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Crones’ Cradle Conserve Women’s First Sunday Brunch
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ll women are invited to attend a brunch at 11 a.m., March 6, which offers an amazing assortment of fresh, locally grown food, a fun and entertaining program in an atmosphere of quiet, respect, and contemplation. The theme for March is Easter Hats. There will be one prize for the most beautiful; one prize for the ugliest and one prize for the hat that uses the most recycled materials. Everyone is encouraged to participate with their own story, and good listeners are always welcome.
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Cost: sliding scale of $10 and up. Call for reservation (required) to 352-595-3377 or email Amy at CatCrone@aol.com by noon, Mar. 3. For more information, visit CronesCradleConserve.org. See ad, page 11.
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he Florida School of Massage is offering a Thai Massage Certification Course beginning April 23 and 24 with instruction by Ariela Grodner of Bodhi Sangha Thai Massage. This 108-hour certification training meets one weekend a month for 18 hours. Phase one, the beginning of the cycle, is only available twice a year. Successful students will develop a right livelihood, be happy, share amazing skills and deepen their practice in this sacred ancient art. CEUs for LMT and Yoga Alliance members. For more information, call Ariela at 813417-6745 or visit BodhiSangha.com. See ad, page 9.
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t. Citra Farm has partnered with nonprofit 10 CAN, Inc. to launch a program, Operation Farm 2 Health, to adopt a mission of transforming Marion County into an agricultural hub for the state with the help of veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and veterans returning from deployment. With an opportunity to learn new skills and potential income, the program is giving them a new lease on life. The group works to connect those that would like to pursue farming as a vocation, but do not have access to land of their own, with landowners that would offer their land for agricultural use. The program will help veterans reintegrate back into civilian life and work toward creating a secure local food system, while providing economic development and income opportunities for veterans and residents of Marion County, which was recently ranked number 47 out of 62 counties in Florida for overall health. To help, visit Facebook.com/operationfarm2health.
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o encourage racial harmony through meaningful conversation, the College of Central Florida (CF) will host a screening and discussion of the film Racial Taboo at 7 p.m., March 7, in the Ewers Century Center at the Ocala Campus, sponsored by the Bridges Project of Ocala/Marion County and the CF Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. Written and directed by Brian Grimm, the film features Tod Ewing, Jerri Holiday, Eddie McCoy, the Rev. Terrence Williams, Steve Lee, the comedy of Kyle Grooms, and music from Billy McCrea. It uses comedy and candid interviews to help the audience gain a common understanding of the past and how it affects the present. Location: 3001 SW. College Rd. For more information, visit MarionBridges.com and RacialTaboo.com.
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newsbriefs Sixty Days to Better Health Challenge
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lorida Department of Health experts say it takes about 60 days to form a new habit. Their 60 Days to Better Health Challenge tool (downloadable at Tinyurl.com/better-health-challenge) allows Floridians to track their progress and turn healthy resolutions into long-term healthy habits with these tips and more. Eat your colors. MyPlate (ChooseMyPlate.gov) illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet. Drink eight ounces of water eight times a day. Water is the body’s principal chemical component and makes up about 60 percent of your body weight. Engage in 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Regular physical activity helps improve your overall health and fitness, and reduces risk for many chronic diseases. Quit tobacco. Tobacco Free Florida (TobaccoFreeFlorida.com) offers free and convenient resources, and the Florida Quitline and Web Coach are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. De-stress. Using healthy ways to cope with stress and getting the right care can put problems in perspective and help stressful feelings and symptoms subside. For more information, visit FloridaHealth.gov.
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he Marion County Community Technical & Adult Education Student Massage Clinic is now scheduling massage appointments for the public at $30 for a 50-minute session through March 30. Massages are available by appointment only at 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The clinic allows students to earn the required clinical hours to complete the program and test to become a licensed massage therapist. The clinic is overseen by a licensed massage therapist, but all massages are performed by students. Location: 1014 SW 7th Rd., Ocala, near Target on SR 200. MM12565. To schedule a massage appointment, call 671-7200, ext. 54461. For more information, visit ctae.edu.
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he annual Sunnyland Boat Festival on Lake Dora, with more than 200 boats in the water and land, will be held from 9 a.m., March 18 through noon, March 20. This year’s theme is Celebrating 1936-1954 Chris Craft Racing Runabouts. In addition to the Boat Show, there are seaplane rides and train rides on the Orange Blossom Cannonball, a vintage steam train. Restaurants and shopping are within walking distance. Admission is $5, $3 for kids. Location: 123 S. Joanna Ave., Tavares. For complete information, visit acbs-sunnyland.org.
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kudos Sharron Britton, owner of High Springs Emporium, recently returned from her annual trek to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show in February, which attracts top collectors from around the world. “Tucson was very good to us this year” says Britton. “I found almost everything I was looking for, and many surprise treasures I didn’t know I would find.” High Springs Emporium is the only rock and mineral shop in North Central Florida. “Everyone that loves rocks will find something to delight the eye and lighten the heart. Rare minerals, quartz crystals from all over the world, unusual gemstone spheres and geodes are on display for our customers to enjoy in an atmosphere of peace and tranquility,” says Britton. Location: 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd. Call 386 454-8657 or visit HighSpringsEmporium.net. See ad, page 29. Carolyn Blakeslee, former franchise publisher of this magazine from 2008 to 2015, has started a new venture, The Ag Mag magazine, with business partner Brooke Hamlin, covering agriculture and gardening in North Central Florida—Alachua, Citrus, Levy and Marion counties, The Villages and Wildwood. The first issue was published in January. For more information, visit The-Ag-Mag.com. The nonprofit Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI), based in Gainesville, recently celebrated the anniversary of tagging a great white heron named Upper Harbor that they have been monitoring for six years, their longest assignment to date. With satellite tracking, the group has identified the bird’s nesting and fishing locations that and other herons also use. ARCI trains students and wildlife professionals, advises government agencies and educates the public to increase appreciation for science-based conservation. For more information, visit arcinst.org.
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Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts
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ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The triple-blind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo. The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group. “The study demonstrated for the first time that a four-week, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.
Magnolia Bark Knocks Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells
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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands. According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually. A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death. Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”
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eti pots, used for centuries in Asian cultures to support nasal health and eliminate toxins from the nasal mucosa, have become increasingly popular in the Western world. People use the small Aladdin’s lamp-looking pots to help flush sinuses, usually by pouring a mild solution of unrefined sea salt and water from one nostril through the other (avoid common table salt because it can irritate mucous membranes). The process flushes out unwanted mucus, bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms. Frequent nasal flushing is credited with preventing and relieving sinus infections. Some experts recommend a stronger remedy if an infection is present. “The bacteria and fungus stick rather well to the nasal mucosa and few are flushed out with saline flushes,” remarks Herbalist Steven Frank, of Nature’s Rite. LLC. “Most of these nasty pathogens adhere to the mucosa with what is called a biofilm. Within this slime layer, they are well protected and thrive within the warm moist sinuses, so a small saline bath once a day doesn’t bother them much at all.” To deal with stubborn sinus problems, Frank likes using the neti pot with a colloidal silver wash that is retained in the nostrils for 10 minutes. This can be supported with regular intra-nasal spraying of the colloid throughout the day. For more information, call 888-4654404 or visit NaturesRiteRemedies.com. See ad, page 13.
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Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping
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ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing. A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of products—one healthy and the other unhealthy—and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option.
Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines
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esearch from Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yil University has concluded that migraines may be linked with higher levels of heavy metals in the blood and deficiencies in important minerals. The research tested 50 people, including 25 diagnosed with migraines and 25 healthy control subjects. None of those tested were taking supplements, smoked, abused alcohol or drugs or had liver or kidney disease or cardiovascular conditions. Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects. In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated. natural awakenings
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Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes
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study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes. The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks. During this time, subjects in both groups lost an average of nearly 13 percent of their body weight and around 1.2 percent of their body fat. More importantly, the diabetes group lost about 6.6 percent of triglyceride pancreatic fat, or about 0.6 grams. The weight loss and loss of triglyceride fat from the pancreas allowed the patients to produce normal amounts of insulin. Professor Roy Taylor, the head researcher of the study, says, “For people with Type 2 diabetes, losing weight allows them to lose excess triglyceride fat out of the pancreas and allows function to return to normal.”
Channel-Surfing Couch Potatoes May Lose Cognitive Skills
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esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds. The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index. The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.
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eople have been using cannabis to treat conditions that include common autoimmune disorders, seizures and spasms, stress, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea and skin conditions for thousands of years. Until the 1930s, the herb was found in nearly every American doctor’s black bag before it was outlawed due to negative press, creating a deficit in scientific research and testing of the plant’s medicinal benefits. While medical marijuana is making a comeback in some states, many cannot legally purchase marijuana to treat their conditions. A legal alternative is available in the form of a natural cannabidiol (CBD) hemp oil. The cannabis plant is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, essential oils and some 80 cannabinoids, the most important of which appears to be CBD. Found in industrial hemp, CBD is said to help to regulate the body’s system functions without the “high” produced through traditional marijuana use. Patented in 2003 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an antioxidant and neuroprotectant, CBD is listed there as useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and HIV, as well as providing cardio-protective benefits. Sunshine Global offers oral sublingual CBD in a 400, 700, 1,800 and 2,500 milligram air-pressed pump. For more information, call 800-334-1236 or visit SunshineGlobalHealth.com. See ad, page 35.
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Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No
The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations. Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright. The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories. Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.” Source: UpsideDownWorld.org
Food Fight
College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally. American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles. Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm. Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted. Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production. Source: EcoWatch.com 14
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Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books. Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill. “This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and co-counsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.” Source: Food Safety News
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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods. It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste. Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to two-and-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations co-developed by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.” These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas. Meanwhile, Singapore’s Sky Farms, the world’s first low-carbon, hydraulically driven, urban vertical farm, runs on a Sky Urban Vertical Farming System, making the most of rainwater and gravity. Using a water pulley system, 38 growing troughs rotate around a 30-foot-tall aluminum tower. A much bigger project, a 69,000-square-foot vertical indoor garden under construction at AeroFarms headquarters, in Newark, New Jersey, will be capable of producing up to 2 million pounds of vegetables and herbs annually. Source: Tinyurl.com/JapaneseIndoorFarm
Corporate Conscience
Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint Consumer goods giant Unilever has pledged to eliminate coal from its energy usage within five years and derive all of its energy worldwide solely from renewable sources by 2030. The company will become carbon-positive through the use of renewable resources and by investing in generating more renewable energy than it needs, selling the surplus and making it available to local communities in areas where it operates. About 40 percent of the company’s energy use currently comes from green sources. Paul Polman, company chairman, says the goal is “really doable.” He cites a new factory in China powered by wind and solar energy and a Paris office building that already contributes green electricity to the power grid.
Fossil-Fuel-Free Food Trucks Go Solar
The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer. A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the eco-carts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smogcreating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint. Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year. Source: EcoWatch.com
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Surging Organics
Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market, founded in 1978, grew to be the number one seller in the nationwide movement toward organic and natural eating, with more than 400 stores. But mainstream grocers such as Wal-Mart and Kroger have since jumped on the bandwagon, and smaller players like Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market have proliferated. Now Costco has moved into the current number one position, illustrating the market potential of budget-conscious consumers that desire to eat better. Source: The Motley Fool
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life in such a simple way. Natural Awakenings offers wonderful information and such variety! Most frequented healthy food restaurant: For juices and smoothies, hands down the best is Vitalize Natural Market and Juice bar! For food, I enjoy Stella’s Modern Pantry and Good 4 You café, both in Ocala. How you invest in your community: I wish I could help every organization in the county raise money. I would have to say I’m valuable at connecting the right people to the right causes. I have volunteered considerably in the school system and have mentored for the Take Stock in Children program. Investing in the community goes beyond money. Sometimes donating time can be more valuable.
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Taste the Rainbow, Expand Your Palate with New Colorful Veggies by Judith Fertig
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mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating. Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed sideby-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce. Trying one new vegetable dish a week is a great way to increase our vegetable literacy, says functional medicine expert Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Our diet should be 60 per-
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cent produce—40 percent vegetables and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”
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Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineral-rich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber. LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or
Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying.
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~LeAnne Campbell zucchini, and flavors with coconut and curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker. Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama. Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin. “Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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½ organic zucchini ½ organic yellow squash 1 organic red pepper 2 organic carrots 1 organic celery stalk or other vegetables 1 avocado Mixed organic greens
Roll the mixture in some breadcrumbs or panko and shape into patties. Heat oil to cover a sauté pan and cook no more than four burgers at a time until they brown on both sides.
Marinade: ½ cup organic balsamic vinegar ¼ cup organic extra virgin olive oil 1 Tbsp honey 2-4 minced garlic cloves Using a food processor either slice or grate the vegetables. Stir in the marinade and allow the vegetables to marinate for 6-8 hours. Situate the greens on a plate, cube the avocado and place on the greens, cover with marinated vegetables and enjoy! Recipe by Jean Sumner, of World Wellness Education
Place on (bun, lettuce, tortilla, etc., and serve with toppings of your choice.
This recipe makes anywhere from 6 to 10 burgers, depending on portion. 2 lbs sweet potatoes 1 cup dry lentils ½ onion 1 cup chopped mushrooms 1 cup breadcrumbs
When the lentils are done check your potatoes. If the skin has separated from the inside, remove them from the oven. Remove the potato skins, and reserve the insides.
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Place 2 lbs of perforated sweet potatoes in the oven and heat oven to 400, while bringing 3 cups of water to a boil on the stove. When the water begins to boil add 1 cup of lentils, and lower to simmer until the water is absorbed, about 2535 minutes.
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Sliced tomatoes 1-2 heads garlic, peeled and slivered Zucchini, eggplant, onions, peppers, all cut into 1½-inch chunks Chopped fresh parsley Chopped fresh basil Olive oil Heat oven to 300 degrees. Starting with the tomatoes, layer vegetables and herbs in baking dish, filling it very full. Drizzle 1-2 Tbsp olive oil over each layer. Cover and bake three hours. If soupy, uncover during last hour. Baste with liquid if you like. Makes any number of servings. Delicious served with warm crusty bread and fresh mozzarella. Recipe by Linda and Roger Patterson, From Asparagus to Zucchini: A Guide to Cooking Farm-Fresh Seasonal Produce.
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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe by Melinda Hemmelgarn
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n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations. Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.
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latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animalbased foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use. But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information. In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry. Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who
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directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.” However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.” In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.
Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences. He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.” According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth. Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.
Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable. ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.
Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.” Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.” She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces. A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy
livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.” The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year. A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the majority of their meat is raised without routine antibiotics. A recent study by Consumers Union also found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on retail meat samples nationwide. In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first state to ban the use of routine low doses of antimicrobial drugs that are medically important to humans to promote livestock weight gain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t go into effect until January 2018, but will contribute to making meat safer and antibiotic drugs more effective.
Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats.
Smarter Meat Choices by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat. Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed. Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep. Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling. Beware of misleading labels. “Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.) Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory. Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes. Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org). Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)
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After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill lid on. Let them finish cooking indirectly for five to seven minutes per pound. The lower temperature cooks the internal muscle fibers, but prevents them from contracting too rapidly and becoming chewy. As an alternative to grilling, use an oven and cast-iron skillet. Preheat the oven to 300° F. Next, heat the skillet over a high flame until smoke begins to rise off its surface. Coat the skillet with butter or tallow, then sear the meat for two minutes per side. Turn off the stove; leave steaks in the pan and move them to the oven, where they can finish cooking for five to seven minutes per pound. Source: TheRadicalHomemaker.net
A TURNING POINT for Modern Medicine by Dr. Michael Badanek
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any health-minded individuals have gone to great lengths to feel better. They have purchased air/water filters, shopped at health food stores, taken nutritional supplements and tried to exercise regularly. Some have gone even further and avoided vaccinations, traditional dentistry, their primary food allergies, purchased herbal and homeopathic remedies and worked on an ongoing personal growth for the prevention of disease and to add quality to their life. And yet, for the majority of even these highly motivated individuals, the abundant energy, vitality, and feeling of well-being that define optimum health are rarely realized. The long-awaited cures that doctors, numerous charities and associations and various telethons have been promising us for decades are “just around the corner,” continue to remain elusive. In the summer of 2000, the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that the annual death rate from iatrogenic (medically caused), that is deaths caused by doctors through the adverse effects of prescription drugs and surgery, errors in medical judgment, and nosocomial (hospital-induced) infections was estimated at 225,000 annually, rendering it in the third leading cause of death in the U.S., just behind cardiovascular disease and cancer. This figure only included deaths occurring in hospitals, and therefore excluded outpatient iatrogenic deaths, estimated to be 190,000 annually, making a rough total of 415,000 deaths annually. Additionally, the author of the article, Barbara Starfield, a physician and researcher at the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, further disclosed that this estimate of 225,000 was much lower than the figures arrived
at by the Institute of Medicine study the previous year, in which iatrogenic deaths were estimated to range from 230,000 to 284,000 annually. It is also essential to keep in mind one other crucial fact: typically, iatrogenic deaths are grossly underreported due to physician’s natural reluctance to admit fault. In this same article, Starfield says “Most deaths resulting from these underlying (iatrogenic) causes are likely to be recorded according to the immediate cause of death (such as organ failure).” Thus, most deaths that result primarily as a result of the adverse effects of drugs, surgery or nosocomial infections receive a diagnostic code of the secondary cause of death, such as heart failure or kidney failure. These statistics are such a frank indictment of the hazards of modern allopathic medicine that they are almost unimaginable. However, these figures do not emanate from an angry counter-culture publication that could be viewed with suspicion, but from the highest bastions of medicine itself: Johns Hopkins University and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Many ask if holistic medicine is truly the answer, and if it is a viable alternative in the treatment of serious disease. It certainly seemed to be in former times. From the 1700s through the early 1900s, famous natural healers
such as Priessnitz and Kneipp of Europe and Lust and Lindlahr in America claimed seemingly miraculous cures for asthma, rheumatism, tuberculosis and even smallpox and syphilis. Perhaps even more astonishing is that these men facilitated these cure purely through nature methods, such as hot and cold hydrotherapy (water treatments), heliotherapy (sun bathing), herbs, fresh air, rest and simple whole foods. These nature cures sound quite remarkable and even highly improbable today. And, in the majority of cases, these natural measures truly are no longer effective enough to treat modern-day diseases or dysfunction. Yet, there is a ground swelling paradigm shift in the mindset of the American and world consumer in today’s environment regarding health challenges and health care. The health challenged also are becoming more enlightened with the advent of the Internet, and are being empowered with knowledge to making informed decisions as to the route of care they must choose for the diagnostic and clinical treatment of their health challenges. A sleeping giant is awakening and knowledge is power. We the people have had enough of the senseless waste of money and life due to traditional allopathic health care measures which in most cases treat symptoms and not the cause of health challenges. Integrative and functional medicine is on the rise. Contact Dr. Michael Badanek DC, BS, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, CTTP, MSGR./CHEV located at 3391 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ste. B, in Ocala, at 352-622-1151 or DrBadanek.com.
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The Eyes Tell Our Story
How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health by Linda Sechrist
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o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul. Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration. The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery. Conven-
tionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body. Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman, doctor of optometry, a co-founder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C. Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a preventive and integrative approach. They recommend good
whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise. Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions. Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care. At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma. Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc. “Regardless of your eye condition, regular eye exercises can increase eye muscle flexibility and support circulation for better delivery of oxygen, essential nutrients and the flow of energy to the
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eyes,” says Grossman. He notes that “Aerobic Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration,” a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2014, was the first of its kind to link physical exercise with improved retinal health and prevention of common eye diseases. While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients. Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole body-mind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the rest of the body, eye conditions can be affected by problems affecting the rest of the body,” she says. “Low adrenals can contribute to macular degeneration. Additionally, disruption of the energy flowing through acupuncture meridians related to teeth affected by root canals can also affect the eyes. “ She likes the book Whole Body Dentistry, by Mark Breiner, a doctor of dental surgery, because it includes numerous case histories of systemic illnesses, including eye disorders, that improve with better oral health. “Trying to sustain good health and avoiding toxins such as tobacco and excess sugar can definitely help in maintaining good vision,” explains Casebolt. Sensitive, complex and composed of more than 2 million working parts, the eyes are their own phenomenon. Annual eye exams are important at every age to help us do what’s needed to maintain our precious gift of sight. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
Dietary Lifestyle Changes May Be Life-Saving by Nuris Lemire
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iets do not work, but lifestyle changes do. Some of the basic principles for lifestyle changes include proper nutrition, exercise, sleep patterns, stress management and detoxification. It is good to focus on nutrition and the four principles of healthy eating. Eat primitive: Until about 150 years ago, humans were eating a very simple diet consisting of roots and fruits, greens and beans, seeds and weeds, plus fish or wild game. The Industrial Revolution changed this with the invention of modem food processing. Refining, stripping food of nutrients and adding manmade fillers has changed the modem diet to meats and sweets, pies and fries, chips and dips, cakes and shakes. Eat alkaline: An acid-alkaline balanced diet is the key to good health. Studies are showing that we should consume about 80 percent alkaline (plant-based foods) and 20 percent acid (animal foods). At the turn of the century, Dr. William Howard Hay, a physician who wrote the book How to Always Be Well, stated that if we keep our intracellular pH at about 7.3, we thrive. Anything less than 7.3 and the body moves toward disease. The Standard American Diet comprises this mix. Breakfast—cereal with milk; a bagel and cream cheese; coffee; bacon and eggs (all acid). Lunch—a sandwich of meat and cheese; a slice of pizza; a hamburger on a bun; fried foods or rive through (all acid). Dinner—meat and potatoes; spaghetti and meatballs; chicken and rice with maybe a few string beans (all acid). Most diagnoses and diseases today really come down to one sickness—over acidification of the body due to diet and lifestyle choices; and one health: alkalization. Humans are designed to be alkaline. If we shift to an alkaline-based
diet, we can decrease inflammation in the blood and tissues. Eat colorful: Eat loads of fresh fruits and vegetables. Fruits and vegetables get their color from carotenoids that play two roles: they boost the immune function and they have powerful antioxidants to get rid of free radicals. For example, one type of carotene is lycopene. This is found in red foods such as tomatoes and beets that pack a punch against prostate cancer. They are also rich in fiber, which binds up and escorts cancerproducing hormones and chemicals out of the body. Ideally, we should consume about 50 grams of fiber per day. Most people are consuming less than five grams. Richard Dubois, M.D., the chief of internal medicine at Atlanta Medical Center and a top authority on infectious diseases, states that after 4,500 studies, whole fruits and vegetables have been shown to specifically prevent cancer. Eat organic: Organic is about more than what is left out of our food, it means what is left in, especially minerals. By comparison, one organic tomato contains 1,938 parts per million of iron molecules versus a conventional tomato, which has 1 part per million. Introduce green smoothies into the daily diet and eliminate grains, dairy, soy, sugars, pastries and artificial sweeteners. Using these principles will help prevent cancer, heart disease, diabetes and many other illnesses. They will help maintain a healthy weight and feel vibrant and alive into our golden years.
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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility by Randy Kambic
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ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide. For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices. Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, “Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with
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other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own. Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings. Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments, especially those with sports injuries. “It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.” While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings.
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Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private. Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says. Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners. “People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.” Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially well-suited for postworkout use. “The rollers are basically a form of self-myofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains. It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond. Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings and other magazines.
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Concussions and Other Traumas Can Be Treated Successfully by Dr. Paula Koger
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ecently the impact of head trauma has been brought to our attention by the movie Concussion, where the story of NFL football players and their mental deterioration from head injuries was revealed. Strategies for healing these traumas may include the protomorphogens developed by Dr. Royal Lee, founder of Standard Processed. Lee explained in 1956, “When a patient has a part of his heart muscle damaged and proteins of the damaged heart are absorbed into the bloodstream, they now act as any foreign proteins. The victim becomes allergic to his own heart muscle protein. That means antibodies will impair and reduce the rate of repair of the heart tissue and recovery will be slower than usual.� The site on the body that is traumatized varies with each injury. The protomorpogens are made from glandular and other substances from plants and animals that provide the blueprint for the cells to rebuild the tissue of each of the sites
affected by the traumas. They are remarkable in restoring functioning. After this therapy is finished, auditory integration training (AIT) can also be useful where indicated. This comprises 10 days of listening to music therapy for one-half-hour twice a day with the frequency the patient is sensitive to screened out by the machine, so their acoustic system can develop alternate pathways. As the oversensitive frequency is screened, the brain develops new compensatory pathways, heals and compensates. AIT involves auditory testing to determine frequency that is out of range. Dr. Paula Koger, BSN, MA, DOM, is the owner of Wealth of Health Center, in Sarasota, and Rainbow Natural Medicine Center, in Dunnellon. For more information, call 941-539 4232 or visit WealthOfHealthCenter.com.
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COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books by Avery Mack
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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety. “It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.” Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards. “We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical
social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.” “Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl.com/ BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean. “My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.” Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruitand-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and non-toxic markers.
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hea and Helen Suits are sisters and lovers of the beautiful, the whimsical, the eccentric and the mysterious nature of the world. Together, they have joined artistic forces to create one-of-a-kind coloring books for adults of all ages. Helen published her first book, The Sweet Life: A Coloring Book for Grownups, in October, and now more are in production. Helen had so much fun drawing it that the sisters decided to collaborate on the next books to see what would happen. Like two songwriters collaborating on a song, they each contributed something completely different. The drawings came to life as if by magic—Thea’s yin to Helen’s yang. The second book is called Dreams of Home. All Suits Sisters Coloring Books are drawn by hand to give a unique coloring experience. The books are sold at Mosswood Farm Store & Bakehouse, 703 Cholokka Blvd., Micanopy and Amazon.com. For more information, visit SuitsSisters.com
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Fostering Healthful Sleep by Stephanie Dodd
According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.
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arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays. Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physical activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.
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Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves.
Releasing Stress
Expecting a child to One method parents feel so empowered have successfully that they can fall used is the Emotional asleep on their own Freedom Technique is a good beginning. (EFT). It involves Lindsay Melda, of light tapping on Atlanta, relates, “Our specific points along daughter used to wake the body’s energy us up by coming into meridians, like the ~ Sheila Pai, author, our bed each night. collarbone or beOnce I realized I was tween the eyebrows, Nurturing You anxious about her often accompanied sleeping alone in her room and was by attention to current thoughts and able to instead trust she was okay, she feelings, in order to restore a baleasily slept through the night, waking anced feeling. more rested. My own anxiety was caus- Karin Davidson, of Media, Penning her sleep disturbances.” sylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Christine Gipple, of Oaklyn, Tapping Techniques Association, says, New Jersey, a practitioner of non-vi“Including tapping with a supportive olent communication, shares, “When nighttime routine can be a godsend. my daughter is chatty at bedtime and It can relieve distress, whatever its I’m past ready for her to be in bed, I source, increase feelings of security have to consciously pause, or I can and promote a peaceful transition snap at her, thus delaying bedtime. to sleep.” In clinical studies from Granting myself just five minutes to the National Institute for Integrative reset myself and be present in the Healthcare, EFT has been shown to moment before I gently re-engage is counter the stress hormones adrenaline critical to the outcome.” and cortisol, contributing to decreased Such checking in with ourselves sleep disturbances. helps keep a parent thinking positively. Marissa Wolf, of The Woodlands, Law of Attraction specialist Cassie Texas, relates, “We moved here from Parks, of Denver, Colorado, advises, San Diego when my son was 34 “When you focus on the feeling you months old. He was acting out in ways desire once a child is peacefully asleep, I’d never seen before, mourning the rather than the feeling you want to loss of his routine. Within weeks after move away from, your chances for sucwe started tapping before school and cess greatly increase.” Noting how we at night, he was back to his happy self. envision nighttime unfolding or creatLast night, he simply went to bed and ing a nighttime vision board can help fell asleep. Now when I see his builtfocus and maintain these feelings. up emotions, I know we need to tap.”
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Nourished Rest Good nutrition is also important to healthy sleep. According to Health Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the Natural Health Improvement Center of South Jersey and an advanced Nutrition Response Testing practitioner, “Children may be devoid of minerals because of the filtered water we drink. Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.” Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times, but at least an hour before bedtime.” When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits. Stephanie Dodd is the author of the international bestseller, Good Baby, Bad Sleeper. She blogs at HeartCentered Sleep.com.
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Developing Gardens Instead of Golf Courses Agrihoods Use On-Site Farms to Draw Residents by April Thompson
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or thousands of homeowners in “agrihoods” across the U.S., homegrown is a way of life. Planned developments incorporating neighborhood agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, according to Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow specializing in sustainability with the Urban Land Institute. He estimates there are a few hundred agrihoods nationwide, in all regions and at all price points. “The trend is the convergence of several things, including a growing interest in local business, local food, healthy lifestyles and the foodie culture,” says McMahon.
He adds, “Today’s developers have to differentiate their properties to survive, and farms have become the new golf course of real estate development.” Agriculture is a far lower-cost amenity that can even return a modest profit by selling its harvest to the community. Beyond food, agrihoods help grow community, a huge draw for those living in isolated suburban areas. In 2014, Abby and Michael Wheatfill moved their family to Agritopia, a planned community in Gilbert, Arizona, near Phoenix. Billed as an urban farm, the central feature of Agritopia’s 166 acres, knitting together commercial, agricultural and open space with 450
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residential homes, is a working farm, with roving pigs, lambs and chickens, a citrus grove and rows of heirloom vegetables. Farm, family and community life are interwoven. The Wheatfills lease a plot in an on-site community garden. Other residents buy shares in the community supported agriculture project or purchase produce or eggs from the community farm on the honor system. “We especially love the narrow, tree-lined streets and wide porches, and that we can walk or bike to fun, locally sourced restaurants,” says Michael, a technology consultant. Private backyards are small in favor of community space, nudging residents to meet each other, Abby says. The Cannery, in Davis, California, is one of the newest agrihoods and also one of the few that redeveloped an industrial tract. This 100-acre development, still under construction, will feature 547 new homes on the former site of a tomato processing facility, in addition to affordable rentals for low-income families. Its heart and soul is a working farm that will feed the community’s households and supply its restaurants. The Cannery is a pioneer in clean green energy, with solar-powered homes, connections for electric cars, and many other energy-conserving features. Thirsty homeowner lawns are prohibited in most of The Cannery’s mini-neighborhoods, but no home is more than 300 feet from public green space. Samrina and Mylon Marshall, both physicians in their mid-50s, will be among the first residents to move in this spring. “We like that it’s a green energy community featuring multigenerational living. We’re also big on eating locally and seasonally, so the urban farm was a key draw,” says Mylon. North Atlanta family Gil and Jeny Mathis and their two daughters, 12 and 14 years old, discovered Serenbe, a planned community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, two years ago. Now it’s literally their second home. “It provides a different life for our children on weekends they couldn’t otherwise have. The community aspect has penetrated our lives in a way that we couldn’t have predicted,” says Gil. Both girls love it, and the younger sibling is lobbying to relocate there full time. The family likes the people Serenbe draws and the opportunities to
engage with them, the consistent access to natural and organic food and its artist-in-residence program. Serenbe was the inspiration for the Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, a 346-acre, back-to-the-land project near Asheville, North Carolina. Its owners are transforming a failed high-end gated community and adjacent historic farm along the French Broad River into an agri-centered development featuring a blueberry orchard, community gardens, vegetable farm and greenhouse. “It’s vital that we re-localize our food supply,” says Olivette co-owner Tama Dickerson. “One of the first things we did was to incorporate this farm and see what areas we could preserve, because what you keep is just as important as what you develop.” Future plans include hiking trails, artist live-work spaces, tiny houses, little free libraries and a K-8 school. Agrihoods aren’t solely for agriburbs. Creative public housing developers are bringing agriculture to highdensity neighborhoods. The smoke-free Healthy High-Rise Arbor House, a 124-unit, low-income apartment in the Bronx, in New York City, features a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse and a living lobby wall that grows organic vegetables for the community year-round. Residents can obtain a discounted share from the farm using SNAP benefits (food stamps) and take free classes in cooking fresh. Arbor House also allocates 40 percent of its rooftop crop harvests for the larger community. Agrihoods can take many forms, including those involving gardens cropping up in schools, parks and hospitals nationwide, as well as informal, guerilla gardens in vacant lots. Many cities, including Falls Church, Virginia, and Takoma Park, Maryland, have even changed local zoning laws so residents can keep chickens and bees in their backyards for eggs and honey, according to McMahon. “The era of the 2,000-mile Caesar salad has come to an end,” says McMahon, citing high transportation costs that make locally sourced food good for businesses and consumers alike. “The trend of growing food closer to home—in some cases at home—is here to stay.”
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hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].” “I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel. “A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone. Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia.com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when called and know when it’s bedtime.” Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13
cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.” Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratching furniture, biting people, nocturnal activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws. He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.” Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet run-
ners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery. When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours. Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime. Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet. Let him calm down and then feed him. A full cat is a sleepy cat.” Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day. Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work. When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box. Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber. The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats. If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level. “All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside. With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member.
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Food for Thought and Earth Care Movie – 6pm. Bring a dish to share and meet seekers on the path. Question and answer session during meal followed by the movie at 7:30pm. Love offering for movie. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Pl, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.
3rd Annual Habitat Strawberry Festival – 9am5pm. All things strawberry! Craft and food vendors, farmers market, business expo, zip line, kids zone, live music, pet parade, beauty pageant and strawberry flats sale. Free admission and Parking. Held at McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. Habitat for Humanity of Marion County. 352-351-4663. HabitatOcala.org
FRIDAY, MARCH 4 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm.With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Healing Circle – 1pm. For healers and those in need of healing. Nancy Lopez leads this circle and people have experienced healings with this powerful energy. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Pl, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Leadership Training – 4-8:30pm. With Martha Creek. Spiritual Community Leadership training, all denominations welcome. Love offering. Call to reserve space. . Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Pl, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.
Wholesale to the Public Spring Clearing Sale – 11am-5pm. 50-75% off minerals, jewelry and glassware. Free rock and mineral identification. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $25. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.
SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Women’s First Sunday Brunch – 11am. An assortment of fresh, locally grown food will be served, an entertaining program and an Easter hat contest with prizes, call for details. Sliding scale of $10 and up. Call to make required reservations by 12pm, 3/3. Crone’s Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. CronesCradleConserve.org.
MONDAY, MARCH 7 Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
TUESDAY, MARCH 8 Yoga Nidra Meditation – 1:30pm. Session in the Himalayan Salt Room. $25. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Coloring and Tea – 2-4pm. Coloring for grownups. Have a cup of coffee and spend a relaxing morning coloring with friends in the library conference room. Free. Registration required, reference desk or call. Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave, Tavares. 352-742-6203. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. Safe guided meditation and Marcia McAllister delivers messages she receives for you. Love offering. Unity of the Vil-
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Mindful Minerals, Safe Skin Care Class – 6pm. The Dead Sea’s 35 plus minerals and trace elements provide a healthy skin care alternative to the world that is all natural, has highly effective top grade ingredients and formulas that are still affordable. Seating is limited. Free class. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
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FRIDAY, MARCH 11 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm.With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.
Pearson, Reiki Master and Keeper of Mustang, an ancient Mongolian Crystal Skull. $20. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
SATURDAY, MARCH 12
Bliss Workshop Series – 2-4pm. Ayurveda and Nutrition. Learn the benefits of Ayurvedic Nutrition and how to stay healthy through food awareness. $25. Blissful Life Corporation, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. BlissOcala.com.
Master Gardeners Spring Festival – Mar 12: 8am-5pm, Mar 13: 9am-4pm. Marion County’s largest all-in-one plant sale and gardening expo. 2232 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala. For more info call 352-671-8400. Kitchen Corner – 9:30am-1pm. With Hogtown Homegrown. Cooking demonstration and tastings. Learn to use local, seasonal produce in new recipes. Haile Farmers Market, Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmersMarket.com. Workshop – 11am-1pm. From Deep DNA to the Farthest Edges of the Universe – The Healing Properties of Crystal Skulls, with Nicholas
Galactic Skull Activation – 2:30-3:30pm. With Nicholas Pearson, Sharron Britton and the Ancient Skulls. Bring your crystal skull for activation. Free. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Healing Sessions – 12-5pm. By appointment. With Nicholas Pearson, Sharron Britton and the Ancient Skulls. $55/half hour, $88/full hour. Call
Movie Screening and Discussion – 7pm. Racial Taboo, comedy and candid interviews to encourage racial harmony through meaningful conversation. Hosted by College of Central Florida at the Ewers Center at the Ocala campus. 3001 SW College Rd, Ocala. MarionBridges.com and RacialTaboo.com. Soul to Soul Lecture – 7pm. With Nuris. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. OakBrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352-629-3897.
THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Natural Health Presentation – 6pm. Dr. Garemore to present on the topic of Natural Health through Chiropractic Care. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
FRIDAY, MARCH 18 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm.With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage
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FRIDAY, MARCH 25 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm.With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.
Sunnyland Boat Festival – 9am-March 20, noon. On Lake Dora with more than 200 boats in the water and on land, seaplane rides and train rides on the Orange Blossom Cannonball. $5/adults, $3/kids. Held at 123 South Joanna Ave, Tavares. acbs-Sunnyland.org.
Eclectic Drumming Meditation Circle – 6-8:30pm. With ChandraMa. Donation. Blissful Life Corporation, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. BlissOcala.com.
SATURDAY, MARCH 19 Mount Dora Spring Collectibles and Craft Show – 9am-5pm. 2 day event of antique and collectibles dealers, crafters and artists displaying their treasures for show and sale. Downtown Mount Dora. VisitMountDora.com. Workshop and Demonstration – 11am-1pm. The Synergy of Essential Oils and Crystals with Pat Zachry, Certified Crystal Healer. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Crystal Healing Sessions – 2-5:30pm. With Pat Zachry, Certified Crystal Healer. $55. Call to sign up. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.
TUESDAY, MARCH 22 Coloring and Coffee – 10am-12pm. Coloring for grownups. Have a cup of coffee and spend a relaxing morning coloring with friends in the library conference room. Free. Registration required, reference desk or call. Tavares Public Library, 314 N New Hampshire Ave, Tavares. 352-742-6203.
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Color Me Calm – 2-3pm. Adult coloring while spending relaxing time with others. Color and drink tea with calming background music and lavender oil diffused into the air. All supplies are provided. Free. Minneola Schoolhouse Library, 100 S Main Ave, Minneola. 352-432-3921.
MONDAY, MARCH 28 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. Safe guided meditation and Marcia McAllister delivers messages she receives for you. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org
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Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.
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Build Your Own Sunflower Garden – 8:30am12pm. Bring the kids to Haile Farmers Market where they can seed their own sunflowers to take care of and plant at home. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmersMarket.com.
Yoga Nidra Meditation – 1:30pm. Session in the Himalayan Salt Room. $25. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
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THURSDAY, MARCH 31 Lemire Natural Eye Program – March 29-31. Learn what you can do about Wet/Dry Macular Degeneration, Glaucoma, and Cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
plan ahead MONDAY, APRIL 4 Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
TUEDAY, APRIL 5 Save Your Mind Intensive Program - April 5-7. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Spring Natural Foods Gala – Crones’ Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377. Earth Day Exploration – 10am-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with the biological diversity and cultural heritage displays from Dickinson Hall, geocaching in the Cultural Plaza and an outdoor children’s activities area. Free. Florida Museum of Natural History – Exhibits, 3215 Hull Rd – Powell Hall, Gainesville. 352-846-2000. flmnh.Ufl.edu/Earthday/Home.
SUNDAY, APRIL 17 6th Annual Santa Fe Riverfest – Annual fundraising event, working to protect the aquifer, springs and waters in this area. Includes: songwriting contest, music, silent auction, kids corner and lots of food and drink options. Rum 138, 2070 SW CR 138, Fort White. OurSantaFeRiver.org.
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YogaPlus! – 12pm. With ChandraMa.Yoga for the full-figured body. Blissful Life Corporation, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. BlissOcala.com.
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- 687-2 113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.
Pilates – 5:30pm. Stretch and tone with Anabelle, certified Pilates instructor. $15/hr. 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. Ocala Metaphysical Group – 4-5:30pm. Expand your awareness through metaphysical lessons, guided meditations, and dream interpretations. Tap into the power within to be the change. Love offerings appreciated. Held at Active Wellness, 611 NE 25th Ave, Ocala. Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-5020253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org.
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thursday 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. A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville. org. A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Quiet your mind with guided, devotional chants and meditations. A soul fulfilling time of silence connecting with the divine. Love offering appreciated. Held at Ocala Inner Center, 205 S. Magnolia Ave, Ocala. Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-502-0253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org.
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A Course in Miracles – 9am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love and channeled material through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.
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.
A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.
Mantra Meditation – 6pm. With Calli. An immersion in sound. Blissful Life Corporation, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. BlissOcala.com.
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After Dark in the Park – 7pm. Watch family friendly movies under the beautiful tree canopy. Bring Chairs and blankets. Tuscawilla Park, 836 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. 352-368-5517.
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. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love and channeled material through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.
wednesday Hearing Screenings – By Appointment. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com.
Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.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. All Levels Flow Yoga – 9:30am. With Megan; a Hatha/Vinyasa mix. Blissful Life Corporation, 1738 SE 58th Ave, Ocala. 352-694-9642. BlissOcala.com.
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