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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

19 CREATING HEALTHY SPRINGTIME HABITS by James Lemire

20 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

22 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

SLUGGISH THYROID Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

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SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY by Gerry Strauss

30 STRESSED-OUT PETS Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

34 SENIORS, TEENS AND TYKES

Enriching Programs Unite the Generations by Linda Sechrist

36 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

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95-year-old grandmother Jean’s greeting to me every day when I open her bedroom blinds. This past February, she moved to Florida from Illinois and is living with my husband, Dean, and me. While her vison and hearing are Shannon Knight, somewhat diminished and she uses a walker to Cathy Culp, co-publisher co-publisher get around, her mind is as sharp as a tack. She continually listens to books on tape and her interest in politics and history ramped up when we connected her earbuds to the TV. Working as co-publisher of this magazine provides me with the dual blessings of working from home and having my grandmother live with us. Living states away from each other during most of my lifetime, we hadn’t had many opportunities to spend substantial time together. Now, talking around the table at mealtimes has helped me know her better and gifted me with new insights into our family history. Her wit, intelligence and positive outlook make every day better, and her humorous insights make me laugh out loud every day. Serendipitously, Linda Sechrist’s May article highlights what our family and many others are experiencing—how intergenerational relationships enrich life and unite us. This year, our annual Women’s Wellness issue is filled with many helpful articles courtesy of local health practitioners and national authors well-versed in natural ways to enhance our health, vitality and life experience. I encourage you to pick up extra copies to share with the important women in your life. Mothers, sisters, wives and children will all benefit from the tips, recipes, products and services focused on keeping them healthy, naturally. Be well in love and peace,

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he 35th annual Downtown Festival & Art Show, one of the top fine art shows in the country, will be held on November 5 and 6. No one wants to be left out, but the deadline for artists to apply is May 5. Applications are available upon request at 352-393-8536 or online at gvlculturalaffairs.org. Sponsored by the city of Gainesville Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department, more than 240 artists will compete for $22,000 in cash prizes and purchase awards, with attendance expected to be around 100,000 people.

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he Natural Awakenings online national readership survey allows us to better serve our readers. “Your participation takes just two minutes, and will give us a better understanding of what you need and how well we’re delivering on your expectations,” says founding CEO Sharon Bruckman. “We’ll also use your responses to help guide the direction of future development.” One participant, selected at random, will receive a $50 credit at the Natural Awakenings web store (ShopNaturalAwakenings.com). With the interests and welfare of readers in mind, Natural Awakenings magazine provides information and resources for living a healthier, happier life. Now publishing in more than 95 communities nationwide, as well as Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, Natural Awakenings is the country’s most widely read healthy living publication, with a loyal monthly readership of almost 4 million and growing. Visit GoNaturalAwakenings.com and select the Take Our Survey banner. See ad, page 9.

The Energy-Efficient Police Beat

s part of an ongoing effort to reduce emissions, the University of Florida Police Department has put two new all-electric motorcycles into service on campus. Only two police departments in Florida are using the $16,000 machines which are easy to maintain compared to traditional vehicles and have no exhaust emissions. The goal is to make at least 10 percent of the fleet electric. Saddlebags will be fitted to the bikes, which glide along in near-silence, which may be a benefit or hindrance, depending upon the situation. But the nostalgic needn’t despair, because the department’s Harleys aren’t going away anytime soon. For more information, visit Police.ufl.edu.

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he Hippodrome is offering another year of Summer Spectacular camps—Teen & Junior Ensemble and Youth Ensemble—for young theatre and art enthusiasts. During both camps, participants will have fun exploring all aspects of theatre, including performance skills for the stage and the creative work behind the scenes. The camps emphasize the importance of collaboration and teamwork with activities and workshops that allow campers to build interpersonal skills, create friendships and enrich their creativity. The Teen (13-18) & Junior (7-12) Ensemble meets from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June 13 to July 1; and again from July 11 to 29. This camp delves into the creative process behind a theatre production and culminates in public performances on the Hippodrome main stage. The Youth Ensemble (5-6) meets from 8:30 to noon, June 13 to 24 and again from July 11 to 22. Campers are encouraged to imagine whole worlds and bring both new and familiar stories to life. Parents and friends are invited to the last day of camp showcase, where Youth Ensemble 2015 will share their newly invented play. For more information or to register, call Gabrielle Byam at 352-373-5968, ext. 230, or Gabby@TheHipp.org or visit TheHipp.org/education. See ad, page 21.

Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed five new publishers to its April training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing new Natural Awakenings editions in Boulder/Fort Collins, Colorado, and Delaware/Chester County, Pennsylvania, and taking ownership of existing magazines in Charlotte, North Carolina; Charleston, South Carolina; and Portland, Oregon/Vancouver, Washington. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world. Franchise publishers collectively serve nearly 4 million readers each month via 95 magazines published in cities across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Living a conscious lifestyle that supports our well-being and the sustainability of Planet Earth has become more important than ever,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by local advertisers, connects readers with the resources they need to create a healthier, happier world that works for all living things.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com. See ad, page 32.

The Florida Museum of Natural History and University of Florida researchers at the College of Education recently received a $1.2 million grant to provide 3-D scanners and printers, new laptop computers and curriculum focused on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for students in grades six through 12. Called iDigFossils, the three-year program, funded by the National Science Foundation, will enable researchers to study the impact of integrating hands-on STEM activities using technology and paleontology at different grade levels. For more information, visit flmnh.ufl.edu.

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Purpose and Meaning Help Seniors Live Longer

study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eightand-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of well-being died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

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Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections

ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

RED CLOVER GUARDS AGAINST MENOPAUSAL BONE LOSS

12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebocontrolled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure. natural awakenings

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Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing

esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women

ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.” For more information, visit KellyBroganMD.com. 12

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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants. The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased. The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women. The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org

Goat Groundskeepers

A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, low-tech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus. Source: CNN

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org natural awakenings

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Noisy Humans

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Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years.

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Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling

Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.

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Hormonal Links to Weight Gain in Women by Dr. Daniel Thomas

he U.S. has been ranked as the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fattest developed nation. The latest data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that over twothirds of American adults are now overweight or obese, with the highest prevalence among men and women over 40. This is not simply a coincidence; this is the age when people start to see the impacts of hormone imbalance. Hallmark signs and symptoms of hidden hormone imbalances that can sabotage and undermine any weightloss efforts include overall weight-gain; weight gain with belly fat; weight gain in the hips and thighs; high body mass index; loss of muscle; and increased appetite and carbohydrate cravings. Hormones are major players in controlling weight, metabolism, blood sugar, insulin and when and where the body stores fat. Hormone imbalances that are key contributors to weight gain include estrogen dominance, androgen deficiency, vitamin D3 deficiency, thyroid deficiency and insulin resistance. Doctors can help patients manage their weight better and reduce related disease risks by addressing the hormonal connection. Proper lab work and correct interpretation can be a powerful tool to help doctors facilitate hormone rebalancing for effective weight loss. It can also help prevent and reverse metabolic syndrome and type II diabetes, which are now epidemic in America. Daniel Thomas, DO, in Mt. Dora, has 30 years of experience in preventive, anti-aging, functional and integrative medicine. For more information, visit HealthyAndStrong.com. SIGN/SYMPTOM

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LABORATORY FINDINGS

Weight gain in hips and thighs

Estrogen dominance

Elevated follicle stimulating hormone, decreased progesterone

Overall weight-gain, water retention

Low thyroid, low metabolism

Decreased Free T3, increased Reverse T3

Loss of muscle

Low androgens

Decreased testosterone, decreased DHEA

Visceral (intraabdominal) fat

Vitamin D deficiency

Low vitamin D 25-hydroxy

Excessive appetite, sugar cravings, increased belly fat

Insulin resistance, metabolic syndrome

Elevated fasting insulin, elevated cortisol, elevated Hemoglobin A1C

Creating Healthy Springtime Habits by Dr. James Lemire

e know that to live a healthy life, we need to exercise and eat more fruit and vegetables, but to act on these admirable goals and maintain them takes at least four essential action steps: set a personal goal; commit to that goal; create a functional goal; and develop a plan to bounce back from setbacks. Step 1. Set a personal goal or vision united around our higher values that guides us back on track when things get tough. Examples include being healthy; feeling at peace with ourselves; having the energy to enjoy our life; or stopping stress within seconds. These ultimate goals are much more positive and more powerful than, “I want to lose 20 pounds.” Visualize and feel being at our personal goal every day. This gives our subconscious mind a blueprint of a healthy, successful self that it can follow and start building toward. This personal goal gives our mind and body the positive expectancy of already being there in that future place where our health habits are established and we’re feeling great and in charge of our life. Not only are we 20 pounds lighter, stronger and capable of maintaining healthy habits, we’ve replaced the burden of striving to be successful by already being and feeling successful. We can now act and think like a person that has achieved their goals of living a healthy life. Step 2. Commit to the goal. It’s easy to want the goal—lose weight, earn a degree, run a marathon, learn to play a musical instrument. But that’s little more than a wish or a springtime resolution unless we’re willing and able to commit to each of the steps on the path to our goal—the daily change in diet and exercise, the years of re-

quired courses, the six months of running before we start our marathon or the daily practice and weekly music lessons. Step 3. Create a functional goal that tells our brain a specific time when to start the activity and what to do on each step of the path to the goal. For example, “I will start walking today at 6 p.m. for 20 minutes. I will order a healthy salad for lunch. I will buy and cook fresh vegetables as part of my dinner. I will have apples, oranges and almonds available for snacks.” Research by the National Institutes of Health found those that wrote down when they will start their healthy activity and what they would do were significantly more successful in achieving their goals than those that did not. To be even more effective, we should do a mental rehearsal of sticking to our commitment, even if some event, feeling, thought or impulse distracts us. For example, “I will walk tonight, even if I start later than planned. I will order a salad for lunch, even if friends tempt me with something more fattening. I will cook vegetables tonight, even if I feel tired and am tempted to buy fast food.” Step 4. Develop a plan to bounce back from setbacks. This essential step is often left out of typical methods of setting health goals, yet it is absolutely necessary to prepare for and rehearse recovering from inevitable mishaps and setbacks. This step will make us resilient to distractions and will help us persist in the pursuit of our worthwhile health goals. For transformation programs regarding goals and other lifestyle changes, call 352-291-9459 or visit LemireClinic.com.

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ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.”

Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several 22

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

Is Sex Essential? Make Time for Intimacy

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND natural awakenings

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames.

After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance

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thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the

Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride n Virtually all municipal water n Swimming pools, spas n Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria n Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners Bromine/bromide n Flour and flour products, except those labeled “unbrominated” n Soft drinks n Pesticides with methyl bromide n Plastics n Fire retardants in children’s nightwear and some furniture n Spa disinfectants Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.

Detoxifying the Thyroid

r. Paula Koger, ODM, owner of Wealth of Health Center, in Sarasota, and Rainbow Natural Medicine Center, in Dunnellon, states, “Thyroid issues are indicative of many things. One of them is that this area of the body holds a lot of toxins. Another is that it may reflect the condition and needs of the other endocrine system partners. It requires good digestive regulation and gets overwhelmed when the other systems are not working well with it and doing their part. As with any other organ, it needs to be detoxified, and then it can often be rehabilitated. With thyroid-building materials, we can support it and allow its function to return.”

Koger learned how the throat chakra can affect the function of the thyroid from Dr. Reimar Banis, founder of Psychosomatic Energetics. “Many times, the clearing of the shock or trauma allows for the return of functioning of thyroid and lymph drainage in the throat area,” she says. “When these are cleared, we feel our power and creative self-expression return. Kinesiological testing for compatibility is essential for all assessments and interventions. Often, the thyroid gland is restored by the right iodine formula.” For more information, call 941-5394232 or visit WealthofHealthCenter. com. See ad, page 11.

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Properly Evaluating the Thyroid Gland by Dr. Michael Badanek

ne of the most misdiagnosed and mistreated organs in our bodies today is the thyroid gland. It is estimated that one in six Americans have thyroid disease or dysfunction. In the area of the country called the goiterous states (Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania) estimates range as great as one in four. The misdiagnosis of a thyroid disease or condition is important, because when left unattended, it leads to more ominous and life-threatening diseases and health challenges. The majority of thyroid disorders can be divided into those caused by an immune attack against the thyroid as verified by testing autoimmune antibodies and those that are not clearly immune-related. Proper laboratory studies by a trained doctor of integrative and functional medicine will help find the causes of the thyroid issue and address them accordingly. The functional and integrative medicine approach to thyroid disease is distinguished by an understanding of the interrelationship between the thyroid and the rest of the body. The cause, or etiology, of most chronic conditions is multi-factorial, and thyroid disease is no different. There is rarely a single â&#x20AC;&#x153;smoking gunâ&#x20AC;?; more commonly, there is a cache of smoking guns. While many physicians consider the cause of thyroid diseases to be idiopathic (unknown), this claim of ignorance ignores the thousands of studies that inform us of how the thyroid is injured by multiple genetic, lifestyle and environmental factors. Current studies on autoimmune thy-

roid disease conclude that many thyroid susceptibility genes can be divided up into two groups: those that affect the immune system and those that affect the thyroid. The new science of genome-wide association studies, despite identifying many significant gene loci (causative factors) linked to thyroid disease, has surprisingly found that each of these factors individually confer a very low risk of autoimmune thyroid disease. The evidence suggests that genetic risk factors alone cannot trigger disease without other non-genetic modifiersâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;it takes outside sources to activate and genetic predisposition such as toxicity issues, nutritional deficiencies or direct exposures of environmental pollutants to trigger these genetic expressions. One of the biggest modifiers that have emerged is epigenetics. The keys to genetic/environmental interactions is epigenetic modulation (turning genes on and off). Genes are not only affected by the environment, but they are turned on and off by the environment through processes such as DNA methylation, histone modification and RNA interference by microRNA. While the intricate mechanisms of how our genes can be modified by environmental and lifestyle inputs can be difficult to understand,

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changing our behaviors to decrease our risk and improve our response to treatment does not have to be. Understanding the complex physiology of the thyroid gland and thyroid system requires the training of an integrative/functional physician in understanding of the needs of the thyroid and tending to our thyroid health requires a physician with knowledge of the dietary and nutrient requirements of the thyroid, the interactions of the thyroid to other bodily systems and how to avoid thyroid disruption by toxic and inflammatory insults. A treating physician must also have knowledge in all aspects of the proper diagnostic testing procedures in order to make the correct diagnosis in order to institute the proper treatment program. Those that are currently being unsuccessfully treated for a thyroid condition or think they may have one should seek out a trained physician with the knowledge, experience and postgraduate training in integrative/functional medicine. They must be open-minded about having more traditional, genetic and functional medicine testing performed. There is a wealth of information to give a health-challenged patient guidance and references to seeking out a competent, experienced healthcare provider that has a grasp of the importance of looking at the body as a whole and the ability to assist the patient in proper clinical evaluations and concise treatment protocols. Michael Badanek, DC, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, DMM, CTTP, MSGR/CHEV, offers a courtesy consultation and genetic testing. For more information, call 352-622-1151 or visit DrBadanek.com.

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet. 28

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other

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seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges—dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fear-based. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and handsoff techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression. Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fire-

works, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

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“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging.com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too. Soothing music covers the sounds of storms and fireworks, counsels Lisa Spector, an award-

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winning concert pianist in Half Moon Bay, California, who creates the Through a Dog’s Ear clinically tested music series to relieve pet anxiety, inclusive of cats. “Although many holistic animal lovers want natural stress relievers, few think of auditory options,” she says. Getting kitty into her carrier to go to the vet isn’t always easy. London’s Simon Tofield, animator and cartoonist for Simon’s Cats videos and books, suggests making the crate comfy and leaving it out so the cat gets used to it; keeping it out of reach of curious dogs at the vet’s office; and only opening it upon arrival in the exam room. His local vet staff explains more at Tinyurl.com/CatVetProtocol.

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“Stressors for dogs and cats are different. As a veterinarian, I explain situations from the animal’s perspective,” says Jennifer Quammen, with the Grants Lick Veterinary Hospital, in Butler, Kentucky. “I say, ‘From the cat’s point of view…’ As the animal advocate, I feel it’s my professional obligation.” “We bring pets into our world and expect them to adjust. Dogs, in particular, try so hard,” says Spector. They need our attention, shared activities and most of all, our understanding. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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few local merchants share their advice on methods and products that help reduce stress for our beloved pets.

Lee Skinner, owner of Whole Earth Pet Supply (1556 Bella Cruz Dr., Lady Lake; 352-391-5806; WholeEarthPetSupply.com), recommends Homeopet, an herbal product that come in three varieties: travel, storm stress and anxiety relief; Thundershirts, which work on animals’ pressure points to help with separation anxiety and excessive barking and aggression. Alyssa Quinn, manager of Earthwise Pet Supply (4106 NW 16th Blvd., Gainesville; 352-373-4738; EarthwisePet.com/Gainesvillemillhopper), recommends Rescue Remedy, a liquid containing combination of the five flowers essences and no alcohol; Happy Traveler for general anxiety that comes in a tablet or a treat form. Brian Sharp, manager of Earth Pets Natural Pet Market (500 NW 60th St., Ste. F, Gainesville; 352-331-5123; EarthPetsFlorida. com), recommends Brain Teaser Toys to help keep animals busy, Kong fillable chewy toys filled with frozen peanut butter. Doggie daycares offer stimulation to keep dogs exercised and help them release energy that would otherwise turn into anxiety. Two local venues are The Green K9 (3815 Lake Center Dr., Mount Dora; 352-729-6172; TheGreenK9. com) and Village Pet Villas (102 La Grande Blvd., The Villages; 352-751-0008; VillagePetVillas.com).

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation. In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this? How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future? Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multi-family sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community. On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards. Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, wellplaced signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.” Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

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Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free online posting is available at Craigslist.org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post

How items are displayed is important. Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers. The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable.

On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale.

Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets. Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy. Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts. Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end. Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?” Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs. After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

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Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful. Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches. natural awakenings

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Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes. For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes.

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Seniors, Teens and Tykes Enriching Programs Unite the Generations by Linda Sechrist

n intergenerational programs throughout the U.S. and in Europe, thousands of “youngers” and “elders” are building bridges that were forged naturally before family members spread out and many retirees departed for warmer climes. Based on a U.S. adult population of 41 million people 65 years and older and 74 million youths up to the age of 17, the current generation gap is already unprecedented. By 2030, those numbers will increase to 72 million and 80 million, respectively, according to the international nonprofit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Along with Generation Waking Up, Wiser Together and others, it’s working to foster better social cohesion in ways that help individuals of all ages lead richer and more rewarding lives.

Two-Way Mentoring

Providing nurturing opportunities for individuals to look at life through the eyes of others with dissimilar experiences that have led them to different assumptions and perspectives on life can be helpful. Broadening everyone’s relationship scope

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to include “May-December” friendships creates the potential for the kind of lifechanging possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude. In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17-year veteran of the cruise industry is a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for age-restricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville. “As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons could prove invaluable to

me,” says McGlasson. If you only talk to people shape so much of The experience their thinking—offer like you, you’ll never both groups opportuinspired her to develop a multigeneranities to discern the learn anything new. tional “grandparents possibilities inherent at-large” partnership in mutual insight, in~Albert Einstein with an elementary novation and action. school across the street from the Del When a young Clarissa Tufts, proWebb community. The school principal gram coordinator and family liaison for the recognized that residents would be valu- SelfDesign Learning Community, in British able mentors, able to fill an emotional Columbia, was working on her master’s void for the latchkey kids of working degree from the SelfDesign Graduate Instiparents, plus foster a deeper appreciatute, she sought out mentor Anne Adams, tion for their elders among the children. a faculty member in her 70s who worked “In this paradigm of mentorship, with Tufts for 18 months. “Anne’s earliest young people are mentoring their statements, ‘I’m here to support you in elders and elders are mentoring young being the best you can be’ and ‘I get enpeople and together, we’re co-creating ergized by talking with young people and something new,” says Joshua Gorman, hearing their ideas,’ felt good and let me the founder of Generation Waking Up, know that we were both benefitting from based in Oakland, California. our relationship and building something together,” says Tufts. Facilitating Connections Stimulating cooperation and colSince launching their first multigeneralaboration among generations evokes tional initiative at the Shambhala Institute the vibrancy, energy and productivity in 2004, partnering across age groups that occur when people cross-pollinate has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown ideas and perspectives. It can also proand David Isaacs’ work as co-founders vide a sense of purpose, improve confiand hosts of the World Café global learn- dence and social skills, create solutions ing community. “We cultivate collaborato societal challenges, help resolve tion through conversations that matter in emotional and behavioral problems order to leverage the unique gifts of every and lift depression, all enhancing generation in addressing humanity’s most productive engagement in life. critical issues,” says Brown. Such conversations—in which elLinda Sechrist is a senior staff writer ders and young people give up the culfor Natural Awakenings. Connect at tural and societal norms and habits that ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Multigenerational Cohousing by Linda Sechrist

aving regular positive interactions with family and friends and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to recent research published by the American Psychological Association. This fact inspired the intergenerational living model embodied by Cleveland’s Judson Manor retirement community. Resident students attending the Cleveland Institutes of Art and Music teach older residents how to use computers for email, social media and Skype, with unlimited personal access included among the amenities associated with the affordable housing. These neighbors from different generations also join in art projects and attend movies together. This innovative approach helps solve the housing crisis faced by many cities while addressing social issues of isolation as the young people spontaneously converse with seniors about their studies, activities and other happenings in the outside world.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the

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equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compli-

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ance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris

ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right.

A vision board clarifies our deepest desires. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.

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MONDAY, MAY 2 Patient Education – 6pm. 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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1:30pm. Local produce. Location: Lake County Expo Center/Fairgrounds, 2101 CR 452, Eustis. 352-357-9692. Free Class – 6-7:45pm.”Loving Communication”. Learn powerful and simple tools as published in Making it Safe to Love by acclaimed author, Fred Keyser. Free. Class held at Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala. Info: Evie, 858-922-2964. Email: FredJKeyser@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 First Friday Food Truck Rally – 5-9pm. Participants to choose from are: Soup to Nuts, Papa Pineapples, Off the Griddle, Cilantro Tacos and Hyppo. The month of May’s beneficiary will be HAARTS. Location: Root & Pecker, 5408 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville. 352-301-3309.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 Bird’s Nest for Kids – 9-11am. Children’s fun and educational activity to learn where birds nest and what they need to raise their young. Free. Location: Ellis Acres Reserve, 25302 CR 42, Paisley. 352-5167011. LakeCountyFl.gov/parks. Guided Tour at Kanapaha Botanical Gardens – 10am. With docent Master Gardener Alicia Nelson. Approximate 2 hour tour. Call for details. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr,

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Gainesville. 352-372-4981. Kanapaha.org. Mother’s Day Celebration, Honor thy Mother – Noon-5pm. Crystal gift for all mothers, mimosas and chocolates. BioMat sessions. 30% off all jewelry. Free. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 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, MAY 8 Mother’s Day Brunch – 10am-2pm. 2 seatings, 10am and noon at Twin Oaks Mansion. Buffet will include a complimentary mimosa and flower for Mom. Easy listening and light jazz music by Richard LaFrate. $30/age 13-Adult, $15/ages 6-12, free/children ages 5 and under. Call for reservations. Silver Springs State Park, 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs. 352-261-5840. EventBrite.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 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. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Chakra focus meditation. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org

Free Seminar – 6pm. Discover an alternative to Affordable Care Act penalty for lack of insurance, learn options to have 3 times the coverage for 1/3 of the cost. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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Iridology Readings – 8am-5pm, by appointment. $50. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Save Your Mind Intensive Program – May 1719. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Lake County Farmers and Flea Market – 8am1:30pm. Local produce. Location: Lake County Expo Center/Fairgrounds, 2101 CR 452, Eustis. 352-357-9692. Tibetan Bowl Healing – 10am-8pm, by appointment. With Robert Austin. $85. Call to schedule. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com. Tibetan and Crystal Bowl Concert – 7pm. With Robert Austin. $15. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com.

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Moonlight Walk – 7-11pm. Twinkle lights, lanterns and 1500 luminaries light a 1.25 mile walkway. Live entertainment by Keith Peters. Food for purchase available or bring a picnic. Recommended to bring blankets, lawn chairs and flashlights. $14/adults, $7/ ages 3-13, cash or check only. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, 4700 SW 58th Dr, Gainesville. 352-3724981. Kanapaha.org.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

Peace of Woodstock Concert – 7pm. A musical journey from an acoustic opening act of Woodstock through the explosive sound of Jimi Hendrix and everything in between. $15-$19. Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St, Ocala. 352-8543670. TicketSales@CSCulturalCenter.com.

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Reiki Share – Noon-4pm. With Raven Smith. All are welcome. Free. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

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.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Marion Audubon Society Nature Walk – 9am. Location: Tuscawilla Park, 300-899 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. Information: Carolyn Retey: 352-622-2850. MarionCountyAudubon.com/public_programs.htm.

THUSDAY, MAY 19 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21 Unity of The Villages Men’s Group – Calling all gentlemen for food and fellowship on the third Saturday of each month. For details contact Jon Bluth, 352-633-9306 or jonbluth@icloud.com. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org Unity of the Villages Metaphysical Movie Third Saturday – 11am. Every third Saturday Unity shows a metaphysical movie. Unity provides drinks and popcorn, attendees may bring their lunch and eat during the movie. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org Workshop, Crystal Energize Your Chakras – 2-4pm. With Sharron Britton. Learn to balance the chakras with crystals and pendulum. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Moonlight Paddle – 8pm. Paddle the Rainbow River under the light of the moon. Launch from KP Hole and paddle to the head springs. Equipment provided. $35/ person or $20/per using own equipment. KP Hole, 9435 SW 190th Ave Rd, Dunnellon. 352-671-8560.

TUESDAY, MAY 24 Lemire Natural Eye Program – May 24-26. 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. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com. 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.

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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. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Chakra focus meditation. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25 Lemire Natural Eye Program – May 24-26. 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. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 27 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Rocks for Kids – 1-2pm. With Travis Hetsler. Learn about rocks and minerals and get some cool stuff. Parents are welcome at no charge, $10/child. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, MAY 30 Audubon Nature Walks – 9am. Location: Coehadjoe Park, 4225 NE 35th Ave Rd, Ocala. Information: 352-622-2850. MarionCountyAudubon.com/ public_programs.htm.

plan ahead SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Family Fun & Fitness Day – 9am-noon. CFH Foundation is holding event to announce the grand opening of the new fitness trail around LRMC Urgent Care. Demonstrations of brand new fitness equipment, community wellness vendors, music and fun. Free. For information contact Audrey Portanova, 352-323-4292 or email: aportanova@cfhalliance.org. Event held at Lake Regional Medical Center, Outdoor Fitness Trail, 600 E. Dixie Ave, Leesburg. World Sea Turtle Day Celebration – 10am-3pm. Tour the museum’s sea turtle exhibit with the Sea Turtle Conservancy. Enjoy sea turtle specimens, a turtle library, and sticker and bookmarks for the kids. Children can create fun crafts to take home, meet sea turtle scientists and play trivia to win a cool prize. Location: Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville. flmnh.ufl.edu.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Patient Education – 6pm. 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. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

THURSDAY, JUNE 23 Spiritual Response Therapy Basic Class – June 23-26. With Janice Puta. A psychic-spiritual class using the official SRA Clearing Charts for past life research, steps on what questions to ask. 10 hours of practice putting the story together. $597. For more information call 352-615-7745. Ocala.

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A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville. org.

A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. 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.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2 113. mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. The Heart of Living in Meditation – 10am. With Joanie Kniseley, LMT (MA41047) and Reiki Master. Prayerfully-guided meditation and Reiki circle. Love offering accepted. Held in the Upper Room. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. 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. 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.

monday A Course in Miracles – 9am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled 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. 352454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Care Packages For Our Troops – 11am-8pm. Collecting Care package items, accepting letters, small banners, items for doggie boxes (military K9), donations for postage and packing supplies. AMVETS Post 2006. 500 N Canal St, Leesburg. For information: Judy 352-430-4355. Amvets2006.com. Metaphysics Class – 1-3pm. Mondays for 5 weeks starting April 4. With Licensed Unity teacher Norm Bogart. Learn more about spiritual Metaphysics through a discussion of the basic aspect of the New Thought movement. Text used for class is Heart Centered Metaphysics by Paul Hasselback. Unity of The Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Guided Meditation – 6:30-7:30pm. $5. Pixie Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. PixieDustCrystals@gmail.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cuppping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Alachua Yoga and Bodywork Class – 6pm. With Yoga therapist Leela Robinson. All Levels slow flow. Location: Ayurveda Health Retreat, 14616 NW 140th St, Alachua. For more information call: 352-507-8128 or email: Mail@YogaBodywork.org. YogaBodywork.org. Trarak Tuesdays Class – 6-7pm. Class involves warming Hatha Flow to open the body, engage the senses and cleanse the meridians through focused breath and awareness. Class closes with guided meditation. $14. Vitruvian Health Center, 353 Plaza Dr, Eustis. For information call Amber Johnson: 352-255-1969. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love. The material is channeled 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. 352454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

wednesday Hearing Screenings – 8am-5pm. By appointment. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Union Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year. Local produce, musicians and artisans. Location: corner of SW 1st Ave and SW 1st St, Downtown Gainesville. UnionStreetFarmersMkt.com. Pilates – 5:30pm. Stretch and tone with Anabelle, certified Pilates instructor. $15. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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.

friday Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360. Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

saturday Leesburg Saturday Morning Market – 8am-1pm. Local farmers, craftsmen, bakers, artists and more. Location: Towne Square, 501 W Main St, Leesburg. 352-365-0053. 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 – 9am-3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-595- 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Historic Downtown Square, Ocala. 352-426-8244. Stretching and Meditation Class – 8:30-9:20am. Call for details. Wallace Fitness, 252 N Donelly St, Mount Dora. 352-735-4881. WallaceFitness.com.

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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.

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