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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

Welcome to the June issue of Natural Awakenings magazine.

Our readership ranges all the way from the springs of the Santa Fe River to the verdant horse country of Ocala and beyond. It’s that time when tens of thousands of college and high school students graduate or go on break, so drive carefully. UF grads will head toward new careers and those returning will likely go home for a while. But that doesn’t mean that life will grind Martin Miron, editor

to a halt, nosiree. For one thing, there is a plethora of sporting competitions to watch over the summer. Just visit the website

of your favorite team or institution and be surprised.

I just came across some important information that I’d like to share with you. You

could say that I’m a techie, and my iPhone is always by my side, but I saw a headline that noted the incidence rate of aggressive malignant brain tumors in England has more than doubled between 1995 and 2015. Usually, this wouldn’t bother me, because tinhat conspiracies have been out there for a long time about anything new. But this particular story was not alarmist, just cautionary.

It’s not the phone, but the way we use it. “My advice would be if you’re going to have

a long call, make sure it’s hands-free, but I wouldn’t panic about it, either,” says the lead scientist of the study. “I was very surprised by how big the rise is and how consistent it is over the years. The statistics are phenomenally tight.” My natural impulse is to hold the phone up to my ear during a call by force of habit—right next to my brain, duh.

There are alternatives: speakerphone or earbuds for privacy come to mind. Pretty

simple, right? But unless we make the effort to ingrain this behavior into our daily routine, it won’t stick. I call this phenomenon “technoetiquette”, like muting the device in a movie theater. I’m sure awareness of the glitch will spread organically, but I must admit that we can’t begin this possibly life-saving practice too soon.

Be careful out there!

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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.

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Contents 12 OZONE THERAPY

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IN DENTISTRY

14 WE NEED

CLEAN WATERS

Streams and Rivers Are Life Links

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COMMUNITIES WE LOVE Good for People and the Planet

18 PETS WELCOME HERE Happy Places to Live and Travel Together

20 ALL-NATURAL BEAUTY

Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry

22 DOING NOTHING Why Timeouts Matter

23 HEALTHY SUMMER

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24 EAT RIGHT TO SLEEP WELL

10 Foods Help Us Relax and Rest

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 9 health briefs 10 global briefs 14 green living 18 natural pet 20 healing ways 22 inspiration 23 healthy kids

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news briefs

Study Eastern Self-Healing Techniques

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he Millhopper Branch Library will host Introduction to Energetic Medicine: Part 1: Self Healing with Mindfulness, Qi-Gong, Tai Chi, & Pranayama, from 2 to 3:30 p.m., June 3.

Reading material will be provided for each class. While attended all six sessions is encouraged. it is not required.Â

Grand Master Shakoor teaches the philosophy and practical uses of energetic medicine and exercises for daily life.

Maahaah-Rooh internal and energetic systems offer training and coaching in a group setting and also on a personal level, in discovery, development and movement of the internal lifeforce energy or qi through the practices of yoga, qigong, tai chi chuan, baguazhang, kung fu, ju-jitsu and other energetic and healing practices.

Location: 3145 NW 43rd St., Gainesville. For more information bout the class, call 352-334-1272. For more information about Grand Master Shakoor and his 50 years of experience with energetic and internal martial arts, visit maahaah-rooh.com.

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ainesville Music Association (GMA) will conduct a public symposium and workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., June 4, and the first Monday of each month, at Aurora Healing Arts, Downtown. It begins with a presentation and workshop on a thoughtfully researched aspect the music business that the organization thinks will genuinely help our music community. The second half of the meeting is an open forum and moderated discussion on whatever topics attendees choose. It’s a great place to network at 7:15 p.m.

The Gainesville Music Association serves the independent and affiliated musicians of the Gainesville community, as well as the people and organizations they serve. GMA provides resources and opportunities to the music community by focusing on the needs of the musicians to provide them guidance, representation and support. It is available to anyone at any level of involvement in Gainesville’s music community.

Admission is free. Location: 109 SE 4th Ave., Gainesville. For more information, visit GainesvilleMusicAssociation.com.

Metaphysical Expo in Ocala

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ealms Beyond has re-opened in a new location at 240 SW 8th Street, Unit D, in Ocala, with a primary focus on offering of psychic readings and spiritual advisement. They will host their inaugural Metaphysical Expo from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., June 9, featuring psychic readers, tarot, runes, reiki, Aroma Freedom techniques and more.

The intimate space allows privacy and comfort for guests, and this event will provide an opportunity for marketing and networking with like-minded people in the area.

For more information, call 209-680-6182 or 352-682-8782, email RealmsBeyondOcala@gmail.com or visit RealmsBeyondOcala. wixsite.com/website. See ad, page 12.

Meet Rescued Horses in Reddick

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tarfleet Academy registration and orientation will take place from 4 to 5 p.m., June 1, a the Tower Road Branch Library Meeting Room. This intensive, eight-week, science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM)-oriented program is designed to prepare applicants for the rigors of Starfleet Academy.

Enrollment is open to teens and adults.

This summer at the inaugural Starfleet Academy Preparatory Program at the newly renovated Space Station located on Tower Road, there will be programs throughout the course designed to enhance understanding of topics such as astronomy, astrophysics, self-defense, archaeology, xenolinguistics and engineering.

This registration and orientation session will assist participants in navigating summer session and selecting courses that will be right for their area of interests.

Location: 3020 SW 75th St., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-333-2840

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he Horse Protection Association of Florida, helping horses since 1990, will conduct an Open House from noon to 4 p.m., June 10, July 28 and August 25, at Bridging the Gap Farm.

Guests will Meet Lauren Barwick, gold medalist in dressage at the the Paralympics and Four-Star Parelli Professional. She is the horse development director for the Horse Protection Association of Florida and will present eight horses rescued from starvation and neglect that are currently in training at her Bridging the Gap Horsemanship, in Reddick, and are available for adoption.

They will learn how Parelli Natural Horsemanship helps horses to be calmer, braver and smarter through building a relationship between horse and human. Donations for adoption range from $500 to $1,000 depending on horses training; three free lessons are included.

Location: 2950 NW 137th Place, Reddick. For more information, call 352-895-4048, email LaurenBarwick@hotmail.com or visit hpaf.org.

ead out to the Peanut Patch and Corn Maze. The inaugural Gainesville Food Truck Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 2, with great food and fun. Proceeds from the event benefit Guardian Angels Medical Service Dogs and help continue pairing deserving recipients with individually trained medical service dogs.

Many different food trucks will be participating, including: Cilantro Tacos, Dank Cakes, Mayflower Cellar, Old San Juan, Backyard Grill Smoke & Grill, Snowie Gator, Soup to Nuts and The Charcoal Grill.

Admission is $10. Purchase tickets in advance at Tinyurl.com/InauguralFoodTruckFestival. Location: 8214 SW 89th Ave., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-857-1032 or email Redwing@ MedicalServiceDogs.org.

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news briefs

Reduced Florida Museum Admission for Father’s Day

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une 17, Father’s Day, is a great time to bring dad to the Museum of Natural History on Father’s Day Sunday.

Buy one value admission to the Butterfly Rainforest and Bats exhibits at full price and get a second ticket for half-price from 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Not valid with other offers or discounts. Location: 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-846-2000 or visit FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu/event/fathers-day-at-the-museum.

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his Father’s Day, give him the blues, featuring Sheba, the Mississippi Queen, and Jim Allen’s Finger Lickin’ Blues.

Hors d’oeuvres by the Great Outdoors Restaurant, The Diner and more from 2 to 4 p.m., June 17, at the High Springs Museum. The event is sponsored by sponsored by the North Central Florida Blues Society.

Admission by recommended $10 donation. Location: 23760 NW 187th Ave., High Springs For more information and reservations (recommended), visit HighSpringsMusicInThePark.com.

Rocking for Justice in Live Oak

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he 11th annual Purple Hatter’s Ball 2018, held June 1 and 2 at the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, will raise awareness about the nonprofit Rachel Morningstar Foundation in honor of longtime music festival lover Rachel Morningstar Hoffman. There will be live art, yoga and workshops.

This year’s musical lineup includes Lettuce, Spafford, Breaking Biscuits (Aron Magner and Marc Brownstein of The Disco Biscuits plus Adam Deitch and Borahm Lee of Break Science), The Heavy Pets, Toubab Krewe, Roosevelt Collier, DubConscious, Southern Avenue, HIVEMIND, Catfish Alliance, Trial By Stone and Vlad The Inhaler.

Location: 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak. For more information, visit PurpleHattersBall.com and RachelMorningstarFoundation.com.

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Facial Exercises Ease Midlife Signs of Aging In the first scientific study of facial exercise, 27 middle-aged women that performed specific facial muscle movements looked an average of two-anda-half years younger in 20 weeks based on a standardized scale called the Merz-Carruthers Facial Aging Photoscales. By doing the exercises for 30 minutes each day or every other day, the fullness of both the upper and lower cheeks, in particular, of the women were significantly enhanced, report Northwestern University researchers.

“The exercises enlarge and strengthen the facial muscles, so the face becomes firmer and more toned and shaped like a younger face,” says lead author Murad Alam, a medical doctor.

Some of the study exercises can be found by searching the topic of Happy Face Yoga on YouTube.

Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health More than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks report consequently suffering negative health consequences, reports a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes—a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy.

Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time.

Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria Cardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese.

The healthy bacteria produced shortchain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer.

“The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.

Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time When we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, just 15 minutes of being alone without a device can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study.

Young adults, sitting in a comfortable chair away from their devices, were given something to read, told to think about something specific or not given any instruction. Some were asked to sit alone for 15 minutes a day for a week and keep a diary. In all cases, such solo time away from devices helped reduce intense emotions afterward.

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global briefs

Quick Quarters

Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing

A new Ukrainian homebuilding startup called Passivdom uses a 3-D printing robot to produce parts for tiny houses.

The machine can print the walls, roof and floor of the company’s 380-square-foot model in about eight hours.

The windows, doors and self-contained plumbing, sewage and self-electrical systems are then added by a human worker. Solar energy is stored in a battery.

Filtered water collects from humidity in the air. Prices start at $64,000 per house (Passivedom).

M.A.DI., in Italy, produces prefabricated A-frame houses in five sizes that can be set up anywhere. The basic model is rated an energy class B, but can be upgraded with an option of adding solar panels to make the structures energy-independent.

Homes made by Lifehaus blend low-cost, off-grid appeal with holistic living and luxurious details. The Lebanon company is pioneering energy-neutral dwellings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. Green home dwellers will also be able to generate electricity and grow their own food.

At the North American Climate Summit in Chicago last December, more than 50 mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter, intended to guide cities toward reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals similar to the Paris climate accord. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says each mayor will pursue a customized plan, noting, “We’re all going to get to the same destination in our own way.” President Trump’s intended exit from the Paris agreement has sparked an uproar from leaders worldwide, especially mayors in cities long committed to reducing emissions.

Dozens of cities are committed to 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals and pledged to promote clean transit through using zero-emissions buses. Emanuel believes, “Climate change can be solved by human action.” Cities’ actions now may well pay off in the long run.

Deadly Cargo Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology

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severely impact important reefs, fishing grounds and protected marine areas in Japan. They are also concerned by the toxic nature of the ultra-light, highly flammable oil and unknown impacts. Simon Boxall, with the centre, notes, “It’s not like crude, which does break down under natural microbial action. This stuff actually kills the microbes that break the oil down.”

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Cincinnati has contracted with the energy company Dynegy to purchase 100 percent renewable energy to operate most of its municipal facilities through at least 2021.

The green energy will power police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers and most administrative buildings, including city hall.

The city’s greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by more than 9 percent and its utility rates by more than $100,000 annually. The deal will bring the city closer to its goal of running on 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.

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Green Energy Reduces Utility Costs

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Ozone Therapy in Dentistry

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ne of the most intricate problems in dentistry is infection control. Under certain conditions, pathogenic microorganisms can become the dominant life forms of the mouth, thus creating infection. Once the infection invades, pathogenic microorganisms live together in a biofilm, which supports a variety of bacteria, viruses, fungi and even parasites.

Each of these disease-causing microorganisms need a different drug to eliminate them. This is where ozone comes in to save the day. The negatively charged molecule kills bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites by direct contact. Ozone can treat and eliminate infection without any toxic side effects.

It is impossible to be allergic to ozone because it is made up entirely of oxygen. Its negative charge means it will attract many positively charged environmental toxins and improve detoxification.

Another benefit of ozone is that it supports mitochondrial functions and increases adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production.

This will essentially boost overall energy and improve the wellbeing of the body. Ozone has many unseen benefits. It increases the delivery of oxygen to the cells and increases its utilization, stimulates cytokine function (molecules that eliminate infections and cancer), increases nitric oxide production, stimulates detoxification and antioxidant enzymes and is directly toxic to all microbes.

Staying within the accepted standard of care with proper

application, ozone can enhance the outcome of all aspects of dentistry.

By utilizing the different application forms of ozone such as ozonated water, ozonated oils, and direct application into infected gum pockets, it will essentially eliminate periodontal disease.

Tooth decay, or caries, really a tooth infection, can be delayed significantly with the proper use and exposure to ozone therapy. If the decay is in the enamel (outside), ozone therapy can eradicate the bacteria and help to re-mineralize the tooth. If the decay is in the dentin (inside), the decay must be removed and cleaned out very well by the dentist. Then ozone can be used to eradicate the caries-causing bacteria.

Ozone therapy is especially beneficial in treating children with caries because progression of the decay is drastically slowed down.

This helps the child, which fearful of treatment, because the dentist can use less invasive treatments. Using ozone therapy allows more time for the patient to become more comfortable with treatment.

Medical ozone has used for more than 150 years in treating infections, wounds and multiple diseases, even to disinfect drinking water. Inventor Nikola Tesla was an early proponent.

Astrid Sand, DDS, is the owner of Smart Dentistry, located at 1140 SE 18th Pl., in Ocala. For appointments, call 352-620-0093. For more information, visit DentistInOcala.com. See ad, page 8.

It is impossible to be allergic to ozone because it is made up entirely of oxygen.

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reeks, streams and rivers flow into ponds, lakes and oceans, carrying pollution. Keeping large bodies of water clean starts with local waterways.

As awareness of this need rises, some rivers in Africa, India, New Zealand and elsewhere are being protected and recognized as living entities, with rights, values and the legal status of people. While court cases brought by commercial interests are challenging such decisions, progress continues on many fronts.

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“The Fox River’s been our treasure since Native Americans paddled there,” says Barbara Smits, part-owner of Old Northwest Frontier Tours, provider of self-guided auto, bicycle and walking tours via eBook, in De Pere, Wisconsin. “To see people sail, boat, ice fish or sightsee here again is a joy.” The Fox River Cleanup Project, a multi-year effort covering 13 miles that began in 2009, reduces the health and environmental risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the sediment.

Lake Winnebago, source of the lower Fox River, is currently stewarded under the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan.

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Recent meetings have sought citizen input for updates in managing sturgeon stock.

In Athens County, Ohio, Michelle Shively, in Trimble, is Sunday Creek’s watershed coordinator. “Every minute, 850 to 1,000 gallons of polluted water from an underground mine pool flows into the creek, turning the water orange from iron waste. Once the iron is removed, you need to do something with it,” she says.

Guy Riefler, Ph.D., an associate professor of civil engineering, and John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of a painting and drawing program, both with Ohio University, in Athens, found a way to wash, dry and pulverize recovered iron. It will be sold to Gamblin Artists Colors to make oil paints for artists in mustardy ochre, rusty red and violet tones. Not yet widely available, 500 sample tubes of Reclaimed Earth Violet were featured at an initial fundraiser.

“Cleaning water is expensive, but now we’ve turned the problem into a method to fund more work,” says Shively.

Throughout history, river dams have been built to provide power or irrigation, prevent flooding and provide municipal water needs. Of approximately 80,000

three-foot-tall or higher Water is life, and clean more diverse solutions,” U.S. dams, only about water means health. says Wallace J. Nichols, 2,500 produce hydroPh.D., the Monterey Bay, ~Audrey Hepburn power. Removal of old California, author of Blue dams no longer serving Mind: The Surprising Scitheir original function can restore entire ence That Shows How Being Near, In, On, watershed ecosystems, provide habitat for or Under Water Can Make You Happier, fish and wildlife, add jobs, improve water Healthier, More Connected, and Better at quality, reinstate natural sediment and What You Do. “The bad news is that most nutrient flow, and save taxpayer dollars. projects are funded, directly or indirectly,

Built in 1929 and abandoned after by the federal government. Cuts add chalWorld War II, demolition of an Eklutna lenges and stress to looking for solutions.”

River dam, in Alaska, began in 2016. Curtis Cities like Pittsburgh, Superior and McQueen, an Eklutna tribal leader and Duluth are among many that are protectCEO of Eklutna Inc., which now owns the ing, restoring and rejuvenating riverfronts dam, reported that 300,000 cubic yards of with increased public access, thus rekinsediment had amassed there, along with dling residents’ love for and recognition of junked cars, TVs and other trash. The tribe the mental and physical benefits provided is the first in the nation to be involved in by their waterways. such a massive project, intended to restore

“We’re in a period of big ideas,” says its historic salmon population.

Nichols. Two can be easily implemented.

In 2017, dams were removed in First, he explains, don’t build right on the Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, water; instead, sit in the “second row”.

Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Second, gain perspective by experiencing Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New changes in waterways.

Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina,

“One way to do this is to spend an Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, hour a day, or even an hour a week, in, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. on or near the water. Take someone new A map at Tinyurl.com/DamRemovals with you each time,” suggests Nichols. shows dams taken down since 1916.

“You’ll see how best to value, promote

“The good news is that in meetings and defend our right to clean water.” like the St. Louis River Summit, in Superior, Then teach the kids.

Wisconsin, in March, clean water wasn’t viewed only in a strictly scientific sense, Connect with the freelance writer via but added the human factor to produce AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Good for People and the Planet

by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist

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any people define a livable city as one that is easy to get around in by foot, bike or public transportation. Many also prioritize ready access to fresh, local, organic food via farmers’ markets and community gardens.

Others champion affordable housing and cost of living factors, safe neighborhoods with a diversity of people, careful stewardship of clean air and water, and plentiful amenities, including considerable open space and natural settings. Many work to preserve and enhance a sense of place suited to the locale.

Partners for Livable Communities, a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that renews and restores communities, maintains, “Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life, including the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity and cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities.” The American Association of Retired Persons considers livable communities as age-friendly for young and old alike.

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Along with economic opportunities, a leading stimulus in moving to urban centers is, “More people are looking for a sociable environment where they can walk out of their door to the shops or transit and be among others they recognize who also recognize them,” observes Suzanne Lennard, director of the International Making Cities Livable Conferences, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. “People who have traveled abroad, especially to Europe, and tasted the quality of life possible in a truly livable, walkable, beautiful and sociable city, often want to find such a place to live themselves.”

Following are a few examples of America’s many livable cities. More are transitioning and evolving as city planners, government officials, businesses and nonprofit community organizations strive to make their hometowns both people- and planet-friendly, often through public and private partnerships.

Street-Scene Renaissance

In Pittsburgh, revitalization is transforming 10,000 parcels of vacant or abandoned land—some where steel mills formerly

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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WE LOVE

operated—into greenspace, bike lanes and other enticing and productive public areas.

“Biking and our food scene have exploded,” says Chris Sandvig, director of policy with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which advocates for equitable urban revitalization through their Vacant Property Working Group, helping communities access blighted areas for pennies on the dollar. “We’re now one of the top 10 bicycling commuter cities in the country.

People also come here as food tourists due to vibrant local agricultural activity.”

“A related ideal is to create compact, human-scale, mixed-use urban centers in the suburbs that are less expensive to construct— and thus remain more affordable—while placing shops, schools, parks, services, workplaces and public transit within walking and biking distance,” Lennard notes. “This ensures a healthy, affordable and high quality of life for all; suburban, as well as urban.”

Fast-growing Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, is following suit. “After years of watching the suburbs sprawl into subdivisions with large lawns, privacy fences and cul-de-sacs, we created a vibrant central core with apartments, townhomes, condos and new options for smaller homes—all within walking distance or a short bike ride to new places to work, shop and dine,” explains Mayor James Brainard. The design efforts serve people instead of cars.

“Carmel has spent the last 20-plus years building more than 900 miles of trails and multi-use pathways, enabling residents to commute by bicycle to work and enjoy easy access to a growing number of parks and recreational areas,” says Brainard. To facilitate traffic flow, some 100 roundabouts replaced stoplights and four-way stops.

“Reducing traffic congestion has improved our air quality, and saved gasoline and lives.” A new, mixed-use downtown Arts and Design District includes a Center for the Performing Arts with a Center Green that hosts a farmers’ market in summer and an outdoor Christkindlmarkt and outdoor skating rink in winter.

“The old way of doing things in which cities and towns sat back and let the market dictate how a community should be grown must come to an end,” remarks Brainard, advocating the benefits of local governance.

Smart City Advantages

Key elements of smart cities—sensors, cameras, data analytics and powerful networks that capture and relay vital information— help them become more energy-efficient or quicker to respond to environmental and residential issues. Such products highlighted the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Reducing traffic can also contribute to safer highways and shorter commutes with decreased greenhouse gas emissions.

“Citizens are using apps to monitor issues and alert city managers, improving the livability of their communities,” explains Steve Koenig, senior director of market research with the Consumer Technology Association.

In Boston, the app BOS:311 allows residents to instantaneously notify government departments of pollution concerns, like blocked drains and other environmental or community needs, feeding the information directly into the city’s work order system via their mobile phone. This real-time collaboration results in a cleaner, safer and healthier city.

The Envision Charlotte project encompasses interactive kiosks in 64 businesses and government buildings citywide, gathering energy usage data for office buildings to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So far, energy consumption has dropped 19 percent, saving companies about $26 million. The program has strengthened economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.

Nature in the City

Some cities have focused on the natural environment for improving local livability while mitigating contributions to climate change. Forested open spaces, wetlands and protected watersheds improve air quality, protect drinking water and buffer intense storms. Such areas also connect more people with nature and engage them in communal and healthy outdoor recreation.

Portland, Oregon, boasts more than 10,000 acres of parks, plus an innovative Biketown sharing program that has facilitated 160,000 bike trips since its launch in 2016.

The city’s Bike Bill requires all new streets to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians by design. Portland also embraces urban gardens and allows residents to raise chickens, bees, goats or rabbits in their backyards.

No one wants to live where pollution runs unchecked or water is unsafe to drink.

Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program works to keep stormwater out of sewers and reduce rainwater runoff through decentralized soil-based and plant-based systems, including pervious pavement, green roofs and rain gardens. Begun in 2011, its goal is to reduce rainwater runoff by 85 percent by 2036. Rainwater has become a valuable community resource.

The program is just one of many ways that the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into one of the greenest in the United States. Overseen by the city’s Office of Sustainability, Greenworks Philadelphia devises long-term sustainability strategies that encompass eight facets, including clean and efficient energy, carbon-neutrality and zero waste. Preparations are already underway to cope with a hotter, wetter future.

Preserving a Sense of Place

Making communities livable goes beyond infrastructure. Actions usually involve preserving, protecting and enhancing what appeals to residents. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one example of many where livability priorities are guided by the values of its residents and its sense of place.

“From our historic public square and marketplaces to outdoor cafes, farmers’ markets and community festivals; from human-scale architecture and balanced transportation to pedestrian and bicycle networks, this place represents shared values,” says Mayor Javier M. Gonzales.

“Santa Fe is also full of public art. The city is designed to be safe, creative and inspiring for young and old, families of all kinds and everyone else that comes to see us.”

Good Life as Kids See It

Ultimately, making cities move livable for children can make them highly livable for all. “Children need the same things from a city that we all need, but their needs are greater than ours,” says Lennard. “The environment a child grows up in shapes their health and their mental and social development for the rest of their lives. Our modern, unwalkable suburban environments are contributing to childhood obesity, which has been widely linked to

chronic diseases that in the past were only associated with old age.”

She notes, “Children need the exercise of walking or biking to school. They need safe streets so they can become independent and explore their neighborhoods; sidewalks and other outdoor areas where they can play, meet friends and interact with adults in the community; easy access to nature; beauty in their environment; and intriguing architecture, works of art and other places to stimulate their affection and imagination. As they become teenagers, they need access by foot or bike to a wide variety of resources to broaden their horizons. Don’t we all need these things?”

John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring, operate the Inn Serendipity, wholly powered by renewable energy, in Browntown, WI.

LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TOOLBOX International Making Cities Livable hosts conferences in the U.S. and Europe.

LivableCities.org Consumer Technology Association’s Smart Cities, an overview of the latest technology in making cities more smart and livable.

Tinyurl.com/SmartCitiesTechnology AARP Livable Communities fact sheets, helpful for communities looking to become more livable.

Tinyurl.com/LivableCommunityFacts AARP Livability Index, a livability rating of U.S. localities according to housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity.

LivabilityIndex.aarp.org Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments, by Mark Roseland. The fourth edition offers a comprehensive guidebook for creating vibrant, healthy, equitable and economically viable places.

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ogs eat grass, roll in it and walk on it. Pesticides on feet and fur walk into the house. One of the top three pesticides sold in the U.S., known as 2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid, or 2,4-D, is used for golf courses, landscaping and public areas. Popular products containing 2,4-D include: n Bayer Advanced All-in-One Lawn Weed and Crabgrass Killer n Ortho Weed-B-Gon Max n Scotts Liquid Turf Builder n Scotts Snap Pac Weed & Feed n Sta-Green Phosphorus-Free Weed & Feed Source: HealthyPets.Mercola.com

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s of last year, 90 million dogs lived in American homes. Including cats, birds, fish, small animals and reptiles, the grand total is 393 million, reports the American Pet Products Association. Pets are considered family members by 95 percent of their people. Accordingly, pets are a key consideration in choosing a friendly place to live or visit.

The personal finance website WalletHub analyzed the most pet-friendly U.S. cities encompassing criteria inclusive of access to veterinarians and cost, pet insurance rates, pet-friendly restaurants, pet-centric businesses, dog parks and animal shelters. SmartAsset, a personal finance technology company, ranked cities by dog parks, pet-friendly restau-

Top 10 Cities for Dogs Albuquerque—only 28 rainy days a year, plus affordable housing Tucson—50 welcoming restaurants and sunny weather San Diego—200 restaurants, plus a dogs-welcome beach Denver—posted solid scores in all categories Las Vegas—dog parks favored by dry, sunny weather New York City—high on walkability, especially in good weather Sacramento—affordable housing and lots of green space Phoenix—friendly restaurants and shops, plus sunny days Chicago—great walking; bundle up against lake breezes Top 10 list by SmartAsset.com. Find a different, 100 best list at Wallethub.com/edu/most-pet-friendly-cities/5562.

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San Francisco—dog parks, walkability and friendly restaurants

rants and stores, walkability, weather and housing costs. Unsurprisingly, many high picks are in warmer climates.

What to Seek

“First, look for pet-friendly landlords. Space to play, socialize and exercise animals is next on my list, followed by breweries and restaurants that allow dogs on their patios,” says Alexandra Bassett, a professional dog trainer and owner of Dog Savvy Los Angeles. “I hike off-leash in Runyon Canyon and we visit the Pawbar at Pussy & Pooch, a pet lifestyle boutique, to mingle and sample treats. Food is the fastest way to make a dog comfortable in just about any setting.”

Irvine and Carlsbad, California, and Portland, Maine, are among the first cities to ban use of toxic pesticides in public areas and homes, following pressure from local groups. Being closer to the ground and smaller in size, pets suffer adverse reactions faster than humans. Contact local environmental groups to help ban harmful insecticides and herbicides in public areas.

In Pasco County, Florida, Epperson Community homes exemplify eco- and pet-friendly planning, with open spaces and solar power-lit trails for jogging and walking. Birdhouses throughout the property welcome wild feathered friends.

A centerpiece lagoon enhances scenic walks and uses less water and energy than a traditional pool or golf course. Separate paths allocated for bikes and driverless cars keep dog walkers safe.

Colony Cove, in Ellenton, Florida, is a 55-plus retirement community that allows multiple pets, including some breeds banned elsewhere. It maintains a large dog park, and at summer’s end, dogs are welcome to take a dip in the pool. Further, the association offers mobile groomers, photos with Santa and costume contests.

All species are welcome at Rose Villa Senior Living, in Portland, Oregon, where residents’ request for an off-leash dog park play area was granted. One resident owns two dogs, two cats and an African gray parrot.

The largest-ever Canadian residential project to earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum certification, Calgary’s University District, embraces

ecological conservaFind amenable lodging stops like Tombstone, Arizona. “Some tourist tion, habitat restoraat PetsWelcome.com. areas don’t welcome tion and long-term dogs, but in Tombstone, conservation managedogs can go for stagecoach rides and down ment principles. Designed for residents to age in place with their families, recreational into a mine with you,” she says.

Kim Salerno, president and founder fitness amenities include on- and off-leash of TripsWithPets.com, in Wake Forest, dog parks, a pet-friendly activity space and North Carolina, recommends Kimpton or paths leading to parks.

Aloft hotels. “Kimpton accepts any pet, any size, weight, breed or species. Amenities Favorite Activities include a bed, treats, a water bowl and toys Sara Nick, chief content officer at Sidewalk with no additional pet fee,” she says.

Dog Media, in Minneapolis, suggests ex Salerno continues, “In Asheville, dogs periencing unique adventures. Dog padare allowed on the grounds of the Biltmore dling takes on new meaning via stand-up Estate. The Ernest Hemingway House, in paddleboarding with a pooch at Minnesota’s Key West, Florida, allows small, cat-friendly Split Rock Lighthouse and Tettegouche state dogs. Boutiques, feed stores, wineries and parks. Whatever the weather, equine-friendart galleries may say yes to pets. Ask first ly pups can ride along in a horse-drawn carand make sure your pet is well-behaved.” riage from Doubletree Carriage Company,

Whether at home or traveling, families in Spring Valley. Dogs are welcome to watch or snooze through film showings at the Long can enjoy many opportunities to share new experiences with pets. Just be sure they Drive-In, in Long Prairie. mind their manners to have a good time.

Birgit and Jim Walker, authors of Keep Your Paws on the Road: A Practical Guide Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy to Traveling with Dogs, travel by RV in at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. summer with their three dogs to favorite

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rom red carpets to Teen Vogue magazine, the natural beauty trend has taken the industry by storm. Consumer whims may have sparked its beginnings more than a decade ago, but demand is now spiking profits into the billions.

“Consumer need is influencing retailers to offer cleaner formulas reflecting firm ecovalues,” says Karen Behnke, the pioneering entrepreneur who founded Juice Beauty, in San Rafael, California. Behnke aimed to create meaningful change in the industry when she assembled her dream team 13 years ago.

The company now owns a trailblazing patent and sets the standard for clinical organics.

“We’re excited that traditional department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Holt Renfrew are adding our products to their beauty departments,” says Behnke, who attributes Juice Beauty’s tremendous growth in recent years to a surge of interest in chemical-free, luxury alternatives.

Natural Replaces Toxic A recent Green Beauty Barometer online survey revealed that more than half of women want their skincare products to be

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all-natural, a result likely driven by the scientific information age (see KariGran.com/ pages/greenbeauty for details). Reputable scientific studies revealing parabens in breast cancer biopsies have demonstrated that everything applied to the skin also enters the bloodstream, hence the effectiveness of dermal nicotine and birth control patches. Thus, it can be alarming to realize that the average woman will unknowingly consume seven pounds of lipstick containing petroleum-based emollients, synthetic preservatives and artificial dyes during a lifetime, undoubtedly another reason consumers are switching to natural options.

Katey Denno, a Los Angeles makeup artist to the stars, noticed cosmetic red flags early in her career. “The first time I turned over a palette that most makeup artists carry and saw specific colors that couldn’t be used on eyes or lips, I was confused; if something isn’t safe for lips or eyes, how can it be good for any part of us?” queries Denno, who switched from social work to makeup artistry 11 years ago. “The change in the industry has been substantial. Now green is mainstream, and

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Find a guide to toxic personal care products at Tinyurl.com/CosmeticIngredientsGuide. ~Vibrant Wellness Journal most artists have included some green beauty brands in their kits.”

Millennials continue to drive consumer demand for higher standards. “Retailers understand that the skincare/makeup landscape is changing,” advises Behnke.

“Traditional brands are no longer attracting younger consumers that are demanding organic, clinically validated products.”

Denno concurs, stating, “The spotlight on clean products comes from the growing acknowledgement that we can and must do all we can to lower our overall toxic load.”

Demand Escalates Women are fueling the natural beauty movement, yet more men than ever are also seeking healthy alternatives. Grooming products with unisex packaging and fragrances are among top sellers. Informed teen and 20-something buyers are inclined to choose people- and eco-friendly brands that are also cruelty-free.

A wide selection of aluminum-free, natural, personal care products including underarm deodorants are showing up in supermarkets. Women are ditching toxic hair dyes and going silver to avoid thinning hair and allergies, and unwittingly, creating a new fashion statement. Plus, there’s growing interest in DIY cosmetics using everyday good-for-you ingredients found in the kitchen.

Artisan perfumes are gaining popularity among women that want the mystery and allure of fragrance without the side effects of manmade, chemical-based brands.

“Some new customers are frustrated by commercial products giving them headaches, while others say that they just don’t like perfume, when what they actually don’t like is synthetic fragrance chemicals,” says Ananda Wilson, a botanical perfumer and owner of Gather Perfume, in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

“It’s inspiring when they smell real plant scents and see how their world lights up! The molecules in natural perfumes are active and interact with personal chemistry, so they unfold differently on each

wearer, creating a unique signature and experience.”

Wilson ventured into botanical blends when both awareness and supplies of appropriate ingredients were scarce. “Perfume history is largely rooted in natural materials, but until recently, there was a mass blackout of this precious lineage.

When I started, there was barely anything available, and only through a handful of aromatherapy companies,” she explains.

Now, Wilson bases her products on botanical infusions from plants she’s grown or collected, including wild beach roses, clover and spring poplar buds.

It only takes a whiff to dispel the myth that natural perfumes lack sophistication or tenacity. “Naturals have a breadth of possibilities—opulent white florals, fresh and clean, or dirty and smoky,” expounds Wilson.

Eco-beauty is emerging from conscious lifestyle choices and creating the next era of cosmetics. “It’s fun to be called a pioneer in organic beauty,” muses Behnke. “Our products, employees and happy customers comprise an encouraging accomplishment.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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heed them. It takes time to undo mental programming and learn to quiet the voice urging, “Don’t just stand there, do something!”

inspiration

vegging out with passive activities like watching TV or checking email. It’s a time to come alive to our senses and surroundings, whether listening to music or peoplewatching, free of distractions from phone calls or anxious thoughts.

DOING NOTHING Why Timeouts Matter

by April Thompson

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n a harried world where our work is never done, it’s tough to take timeouts to do nothing. Yet, when we pump the brakes on Americans’ obsessive drive, we discover fresh productivity, creativity and contentment.

“We’re socialized to pride ourselves on accomplishment and achievement, yet when you step back, you realize doing nothing produces a valuable currency, especially in enhanced mental health,” says Colleen Long, a Boston psychologist and author of Happiness in B.A.L.A.N.C.E: What We Know Now About Happiness.

Italians call it la dolce far niente, or the

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sweetness of doing nothing, while the Dutch word niksen translates as “doing something without a purpose”. Here are a few tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.

Create a “do nothing” ritual. Set

aside a special time and make it known.

It can start the morning or wind down an evening. It may be meditating a few minutes or enjoying a bit of aromatherapy, wherever the heart leads.

Relax into the moment. Acknowledge guilty feelings when they arise, but don’t

Doing something is okay. The aim is

to let go of the compulsion to check off every item on our to-do list—but that doesn’t mean blankly staring off into space. These are purposeful moments without a specific purpose.

Doodle in a sketchbook, wander around the neighborhood or lie in the grass and look at clouds. Spontaneously go with the flow.

There’s no one way or right way to do nothing. “Just by carving out space,

you’ll get a benefit even if it doesn’t feel like you’re doing it right or perfectly,” advises Long. It looks different for different people.

“Before I had kids, my ‘nothing time’ might be just being out in nature or simply doing one thing mindfully at a time, like washing dishes. Now I incorporate the principle into family time. One day a week, I shut off the phone, get on the floor with my kids and just let life get messy.”

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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t day camp or the pool, on the playing field or in the backyard, kids can get really thirsty, especially as temperatures climb. Although filtered water is always a good choice, sugary, carbonated, artificially colored and flavored beverages can be tempting. Having homemade options ready can entice kids to stay hydrated in a healthy way.

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or herbal tea or coconut water. She might also add fresh mint, ginger or other natural flavorings (BabyFoode.com).

Heather Dessinger, a mom of three and blogger of recipes and natural mothering tips from Santa Fe, Tennessee, makes a drink based on coconut water with lime juice, raw honey and sea salt for older kids that play soccer or other warm-weather sports. Dessinger describes herself as a researcher and healthy living DIY fan (Mommypotamus.com).

With homemade drinks, we know exactly what is—and what isn’t—in them.

They can be made in batches and kept in the refrigerator. Dessinger relates, “I’ve found that when I make a batch with honey, which is naturally antimicrobial, and store it in the coldest part of the fridge, my homemade sports drink lasts for at least a week.”

“As a sports nutritionist and mother of active kids, I know there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and I get all kinds of questions from parents about what drinks are best for kids,” says Jackie Berning, Ph.D., a registered dietitian, sports nutrition consultant and professor of health science at the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs. “Parents need to know that all beverages are not created equal when it comes to hydrating them. The best [healthful] beverages taste good when your child is active, so encourage their drinking more of them,” she says.

According to the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the recommended beverage

contents for active kids during sports and other activities should contain at least 100 milligrams (mg) of sodium and at least 28 mg of potassium per eight ounces. It should be noncarbonated.

We asked two moms keen on nutrition how they include these elements in drinks that kids will like.

Mom Picks Michele Olivier, the mother of daughters Elliette and Parker, views herself as both a lover of food and a control freak. The Denver, Colorado, recipe blogger started off making food for her baby and toddler. As her kids grew and their nutritional needs changed, she created new recipes, including healthy sports drinks that both balance electrolytes and hydrate.

While Elliette loves water and has no trouble staying hydrated, Parker loves juice, so Mom had to “make something that looks like juice, but is healthy,” says Olivier. Four main ingredients are a little frozen fruit left over from breakfast smoothies, a bit of honey for sweetening, a dash of Himalayan sea salt and water,

HEALTHY HYDRATING RECIPES Blackberry + Lemon + Mint Electrolyte Drink Yields: 4 cups 4 blackberries, fresh or frozen ½ lemon, juiced 1 mint leaf 1 Tbsp honey ⅛ tsp Himalayan pink salt 4 cups water, herbal iced tea or coconut water Place all ingredients in a blender and set on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until fruit is completely puréed.

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Popsicle Option: Follow the same instructions, but add an additional tablespoon of honey, and then pour the electrolyte drink into popsicle molds and freeze overnight.

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Coconut & Lime Sports Drink Yields: about 4½ cups of bolder taste for older kids 3 cups coconut water 1 cup water or more, based on preference in strength of flavor) ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (lemon is also delicious) ¼ tsp Celtic sea

salt or other unrefined sea salt with trace minerals 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (or more to taste) Few drops of Concentrace mineral drops (optional)

Mix all ingredients together and store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.

Adapted from a recipe courtesy of Heather Dessinger, Tinyurl.com/MoreSports Drinks4Kids.

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etting enough sleep—or not—has a trickle-down effect. A study in the Journal of Obesity shows that good quality shut-eye helps us reduce stress, lose weight and function better.

Research also shows that most Americans would be healthier, happier and safer going about their daily activities if they slept 60 to 90 more minutes each night, according to the American Psychological Association. A consistent sleep routine helps enable a good night’s rest, with activities like going to bed at the same time whenever possible; shutting down the Internet, email and text messaging at least an hour before bedtime; and limiting intake of caffeine and alcohol.

Another best practice is eating foods that help us relax, fall and stay asleep. Four primary sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals naturally found in foods are tryptophan, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Some of these help the body produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Others enhance serotonin, which carries nerve signals and relays messages in the brain related to mood and sleep.

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Some foods are naturally packed with these essential vitamins and minerals, and eating certain foods at certain times can help us tip the scale towards a successful night of restful sleep.

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Kiwi. Full of vitamins C and E, serotonin and folate, kiwi can help us sleep longer. In a study at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, researchers had participants eat two kiwifruits one hour before bedtime for four weeks.

Total sleep time improved by 13.4 percent.

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Soy. In a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers surveyed 1,076 participants between 20 and 78 on how often they ate soy products, which are rich in sleep-enhancing isoflavones. Those that ate the most soy foods enjoyed deeper, more sustained sleep. Researchers concluded that soy’s isoflavones help regulate the sleep/wake cycle.

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Add ice to a water bottle and pour electrolyte water on top to serve.

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Tart cherry juice. A study by the University of Rochester, in New York, found that older adults drinking two, eight-ounce servings of tart red cherry juice daily, one in the morning and one at night for two weeks, enjoyed moderate sleep improvement, comparable to taking the herb valerian and melatonin.

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Fish. Salmon, halibut, mackerel and tuna help boost the production of vitamin B6, which helps make melatonin. A recent study from the University of Pennsylvania published in Scientific Reports found that eating more fish led both to better sleep and improved cognitive function in children.

Fiber-rich foods. Choices such as chia seeds, nuts and whole grains help promote restorative “slow-wave” sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.

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Calcium-fortified yogurt. According to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician in Pasadena, California, and author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, “Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are some of the top sleep-inducing foods.”

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Bananas. Rich in potassium, magnesium, tryptophan and vitamin B6, which are used to make melatonin, bananas help promote good sleep. A study in the Journal of Pineal

Research found that men that ate two bananas at a time for a week had a rise in melatonin that reached a peak two hours later; pineapple juice and orange juice also raised those levels.

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Walnuts. Eating a handful of walnuts an hour before bedtime provides fibersupporting, restorative, slow-wave sleep, concluded a study in the journal Nutrition. Plus, walnuts are a good source of tryptophan, which helps make serotonin and melatonin; University of Texas researchers also found that walnuts contain their own source of melatonin.

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Dark leafy greens. Kale, spinach and collard greens are among the magnesiumrich greens that can help us de-stress and go to sleep, says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.

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Almonds and dates. Nerina Ramlakhan, Ph.D., a London sleep therapist and author of Fast Asleep but Wide Wake: Discover the Secrets of Restorative Sleep and Vibrant Energy, counsels her clients to start at breakfast by eating eight almonds and two dates. These two fiber-rich foods are able to slowly help produce melatonin for later in the day.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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SATURDAY, JUNE 2 Sound Healing – noon-5:30pm. With Rev. Steve Henry. $35/half hour, $60/hour. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Women’s Sunday Brunch – 11am. An amazing assortment of women, locally grown food, an entertaining program in an atmosphere of quiet, respect and contemplation. Sliding scale from $10 to whatever you can contribute.

Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Reserve by noon the Friday before at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com.

CronesCradleConserve.org.

Class – 2-3pm. Tarot 2. With Many Deer. Second class in the series. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net

MONDAY, JUNE 4 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must

pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

TUESDAY, JUNE 5 Natural Eye Program – June 5-7. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, diabetic retinopathy without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register.

Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala.

352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 6 Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. Working with Angels.

With JoEllen Blue. Learn who he angels are and how they can help you. $30. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

Workshop – 5:30-7:30pm. Working with Angels. With JoEllen Blue. Learn who he angels are and how they can help you. $30.

Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

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Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm.

Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading

discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com.

CronesCradleConserve.org.

Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes. Bringing people together who want to change the world. Guest speakers, refreshments and live music. Love offering. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala.

352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Sharing – 4-6pm. Experiencers Share. With Betty Harbison. Share your paranormal and UFO experiences. Call to say you’re coming. Love donations accepted. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Metaphysical Expo – 10am-4pm. Psychic Readers, Tarot, Runes, Reiki, Aroma Freedom Techniques, and much more! An opportunity for marketing and networking with like-minded people in the area.

Realms Beyond, 240 SW 8th St, Unit D, Ocala.

352-682-8782. RealmsBeyondOcala@gmail.com. https://RealmsBeyondOcala.wixsite.com/website Workshop – noon-2pm. Creating Your Own Plant Essences with Florida Native Plants. With Nicholas Pearson. $25 plus $10 materials fee.

Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

HighSpringsEmporium.net Class – 2-4:30pm. Once Per Month Series: Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes

meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-2477823. ifsk.org.

Class – 2-3pm. Tarot 3. With Many Deer. Third class in the series. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net

SUNDAY, JUNE 10

MONDAY, JUNE 11

Open House – noon-4pm. Meet rescued horses available for adoption in training with Lauren Barwick, Gold Medalist in Dressage at Paralympics and 4-Star Parelli Professional. Learn what Parelli Natural Horsemanship is and how it helps horses to be calmer, braver and smarter through building a relationship between horse and human. Location: Bridging the Gap Farm, 2950 NW 137th Pl, Reddick.

Info: LaurenBarwick@hotmail.com. 352-895-4048.

More info: Horse Protection Association of Florida.

352-359-1996. hpaf.org.

Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Workshop – 11am-noon. Rocks for Kids. With Travis Hetsler. Learn all about rocks and rock collecting. For kids of all ages. $10 per child, parents welcome for free. Group discounts available.

Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Happy Father’s Day! Celebration – noon-5pm. Honor Thy Father Celebration. Home baked cookies, free gift for all fathers, all fossils 20% off. Free. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, JUNE 18 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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Tr a n sf o r m a t i o n , D e t o x / H e a lin g Gro u p series – 4pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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Patient Education – 6pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Workshop and Pot Luck Dinner – 6pm.

Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with pot luck dish. Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. Call or email to reserve at 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol.com.

CronesCradleConserve.org.

Soul-to-Soul – 7-9pm. Hosted by Rev. Cindy Grimes. Bringing people together who want to change the world. Guest speakers, refreshments and live music. Love offering. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala.

352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Workshop – 2-4pm. The Longest Day – Stones for Manifesting the Light. With Sharron Britton. $20.

Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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SUNDAY, JUNE 24 Class – 2-3pm. Tarot 4. With Many Deer. Fourth class in the series. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net

TUESDAY, JUNE 26 Save Your Mind Intensive Program – June 26-28. What can you do to clear mental fog, remember, and sharpen your thinking? Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 27 Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm. World of Spirit Guides and Animal Totems. With JoEllen Blue. Learn how to connect with your spirit guides and animal totem. $30. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

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Workshop – 5:30-7:30pm. World of Spirit Guides and Animal Totems. With JoEllen Blue. Learn how to connect with your spirit guides and animal totem. $30. Call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Sessions – 11am-5:30pm. Chakra Balancing Sessions on the BioMat. $10 or free with purchase of $20 or more. Walk in. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-4548657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

plan ahead SUNDAY, JULY 28 Open House – noon-4pm. Meet rescued horses available for adoption in training with Lauren Barwick, Gold Medalist in Dressage at Paralympics and 4-Star Parelli Professional. Learn what Parelli Natural Horsemanship is and how it helps horses to be calmer, braver and smarter through building a relationship between horse and human. Location: Bridging the Gap Farm, 2950 NW 137th Pl, Reddick.

Info: LaurenBarwick@hotmail.com. 352-895-4048.

More info: Horse Protection Association of Florida.

352-359-1996. hpaf.org.

Remember, PLANS CHANGE! Please call ahead to confirm dates and times.

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Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352-­ 454-­3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352­-687-­2113. mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

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Sunday Service – 10am. Unity Spiritual Center offers a positive path to spiritual living. We welcome all paths to God, all people, all sexual orientations. We follow universal principles and see the spirit of God in everyone. Come and celebrate with us. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120.

UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Qigong – 9-9:30am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected Warriors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.

Sunday Service – 10:30am; Guided Meditation – 9:45am. Awaken and LIVE. Oakbrook Center for Spiritual Living, 1009 NE 28th Ave, Ocala. 352629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

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.

Brewery Yoga at First Magnitude – 1-2pm Bring your own mat for yoga in the warehouse. All experience levels. Suggested donation $5. First Magnitude Brewing Co., 1220 SE Veitch, Gainesville. 352-727-4677.

friday Meeting - 5:30-6:30pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

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monday Course in Miracles – 9am. Drop in classes any week. Come and find out why students study this book for decades. Love offering. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park.

352­-454-­3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Hearing Screenings – afternoon. By appointment.

Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala.

352­291­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Meeting - 5:30-7pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics.

Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-6872113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

tuesday Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Drop in classes any week. Come and find out why students study this book for decades. Love offering. Unity Spiritual

Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-12pm. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville.

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Farmstead Saturdays – 9am­3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-­595-­ 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com.

Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-426-8244.

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Class – 2-4:30pm. One Saturday each month.

Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Call or check website to confirm date. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-2477823. ifsk.org.

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AUDIOLOGY FORREST PETTY AUDIOLOGIST Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com

Forrest Petty has joined our practice. Forrest has 5+ years in the hearing aid industry with all manufacturers. He offers free hearing exams and hearing instrument demonstrations with the latest technology for all patients. Come experience how well you can hear again. Call to schedule your appointment. See ad, page 2.

BIOLOGIC DENTISTRY ASTRID SAND, DDS 1140 SE 18th Pl, Ocala 352-620-0093

Biological dentistry is not a specialty – it is a philosophy. My team and I always seek the safest, least toxic way to accomplish the goal of the treatment. It is my belief that professional dental care should be focused on the overall health of the patient as well as how it affects his or her oral health. Our friendly personnel want to make everybody feel recognized and welcome. See ad, paage 8.

BODY WORK NEUROMUSCULAR MASSAGE BY DESIGN

Patricia Sutton LMT, NMT, CRT MA22645 1920 SW 20th Pl, Ste 202, Ocala 352-694-4503 Offering Certified Neuromuscular Masssage, cranial release technique, ETPS acupuncture to treat the pain you were told you would have to live with. Specializing in back, neck and post-surgical pain, fibromyalgia, migraines and TMJ therapies. See ad, page 6.

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GENTLE WATERS HEALING CENTER 352-374-0600 Gainesville Info@GentleWatersHealing.com

The therapists at Gentle Waters Healing Center assist each individual with detoxing using colon hydrotherapy, far infrared sauna, and/or aqua chi lymphatic drainage. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit G e n t l e Wa t e r s H e a l i n g . c o m .

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE JAMES LEMIRE, MD

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Dr. Lemire is both Board Certified in Family Practice for 40 years and is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. Some of the common protocols Dr. Lemire works with are: Thyroid conditions, Chronic Fatigue, MS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Leaky Gut, Cancer, Hormone Unbalances, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Inflammatory and Auto Immune Conditions, Lyme Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Weight Management. Dr. Lemire sees children and adults. See ad, page 2.

HEALING ARTS SANDY WILSON

Certified Practitioner: EFT, The Body Code and Hypnosis 352-454-8959 EFTSandy@yahoo.com SandraWilsonPositiveChange.com This year reach your health, wealth and relationship goals. Sandy will help you to identify and remove blocks to your success. Why wait?

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LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE CRONE’S CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION

6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra 352-595-3377 • CronesCradleConserve.org The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant. The Farm Store is open 7 days a week. Certified kitchen honey house and event space available. See ad, page 11.

SCHOOL BODHI SANGHA THAI MASSAGE AND SCHOOL OF TRADITIONAL THAI FOLK MEDICINE 813-417-6745 • BodhiSangha.com ArielaGrodner@yahoo.com

Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Tr a d i t i o n a l T h a i F o l k Medicine. Courses offered are; Thai Foot Reflexology, Double Practitioner Thai Massage, and Thai Herbal Bundle Therapeutics. The Bodhi Sangha Shala is a place to grow and learn, to build community, to cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and to deepen one’s studies of the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. See ad, page 15.

THERAPEUTIC MASSAGE MASSAGE THERAPY BY CATHY CULP MA68087 The Studios on The Boulevard 822 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala 352-407-5423 • CathyCulp67@gmail.com

Offering Deep Tissue Massage, Hot Stone, Swedish, Therapeutic, and Trigger Point with an emphasis on neck, shoulder and sciatic pain therapy. See ad, page 11.

SARAH USHER, LMT MA36244

LuDawn Spa & Salon MM36632 4620 East Silver Spring Blvd, Ocala 352-236-5353 or 352-362-4919 SarahUsherLMT.AMTAmembers.com Sarah is a Licensed Massage Therapist and Certified Reflexologist. She is trained in Prenatal Massage. Promoting wellness through the bodywork of Therapeutic Massage.

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