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13 YIN & TONIC

Thanksgiving is for the Birds by Melody Murphy

14 NUTRITION RESPONSE TESTING PROVIDES ELUSIVE ANSWERS

by Natalie Vincent, LMT

15 KRISTEN BELL ON

PLANET-FRIENDLY LIVING

Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference

by Gerry Strauss

16 TRUE WEALTH

Living a Life We Love is Real Affluence by Judith Fertig

18 NATURAL FACIAL ESSENTIALS

Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist

20 DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T SUFFER WITH PAIN

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25 BUSTING THE DAIRY MYTH

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newsbriefs Art Enthusiasts and Artists Connect in Gainesville

he city of Gainesville’s Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs Department will host the 34th annual Downtown Festival and Art Show from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 14 and 15, in the streets of downtown Gainesville from City Hall to the Hippodrome State Theatre. The North Central Florida Blues Society will kick off the festival with a Downtown Blues Concert at 7 p.m., November 13. Ranked among the top festivals in the nation, this event features more than 20 food vendors, live entertainment and artists showcasing many mediums, including original oils and acrylics, vibrant watercolors, unique sculptures, dazzling jewelry, decorative ceramics and vivid photography. “We are proud of our national ranking, and the festival keeps getting bigger and better each year,” says Events Coordinator Linda Piper. Families can visit the Imagination Station, a free, handson art activity area produced by art education students from the University of Florida. Children can create chalk murals, design masks, sculpt clay, create puppets and enjoy puppet shows, magic acts and music. More than 50 nonprofit organizations will be on hand sharing information about the services they provide to the community. For more information, call 352-334-2787 or visit GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.org.

Two Hawk Country Circus Supports Florida’s Aquatic Ecosystems

he Two Hawk Country Circus, in partnership with the local nonprofit agency Florida Springs Institute, will present Aquatic Dream from noon to 7 p.m., November 21, at Two Hawk Hammock, located next to Devil’s Den Springs, in Williston. This family-friendly event includes music; dancing; Jazzology; cirque performances by S-Connection Aerial Arts, featuring guest acrobat Mesmerie; equestrian performances with the Williston Drill Team; and a presentation by a Florida Springs Institute representative. Visitors can peruse arts and crafts, kid’s activities, carriage rides and food vendors. Camping, recreational vehicle and cabin options are available for those wishing to spend the weekend. Cost: $12 advance, $15 door, free kids 12 and under. Location: 17950 N.E. 53rd Ln. For more information, visit SConnection. org/country-circus or TwoHawkHammock.com.

kudos Sixteen members of Unity of Ocala visited Unity Worldwide Headquarters this summer in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. The group spent five days touring the campus, meeting staff and learning about the history of the church. The campus is comprised of about 5,000 acres and includes a wellness center, chapels, a bookstore, a volunteer-run farm and a green hotel. “All of us agreed that it was a wonderfully uplifting experience and would recommend it to anyone. We are looking forward to visiting again in a few years,” says Unity church member Eileen Ricker. Location: 101 Cedar Rd. For more information, call 352687-2113 or visit UnityOcala.org. See ad, page 27.

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Having Gratitude Yields More Happiness than Having Things

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wo studies from Baylor University have confirmed that materialism can lead to feeling less satisfied with life, while a sense of gratitude reverses some of the negative effects of the pursuit of things. The research, led by Professor James Roberts, Ph.D., included questionnaires sent to 246 marketing students from another university, focusing on happiness and satisfaction with a 15-minute survey that included a 15-point materialism scale. The study found that individuals that focused on achieving material goals were less satisfied with their lives, less happy and had lower self-esteem. Meanwhile, the study found that grateful students found more meaning in their lives and felt a greater sense of satisfaction. “Individuals high in gratitude showed less of a relationship between materialism and its negative affect. Additionally, individuals high in materialism showed decreased life satisfaction when either gratitude or positive affect was low,” note the researchers.

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www.GoNaturalAwakenings.com ccording to the Centers for Disease Control, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) now affects about 1 in every 68 children in the U.S., up from 1 in 150 in 2000. This includes 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Contact with animals may help ameliorate this troubling trend. A recent study of 114 children between 5 and 12 years old has found that autistic children having greater contact with animals have less anxiety related to social situations. The research was led by Marguerite O’Haire, Ph.D., from the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the College of Veterinary Medicine of Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Colleagues from the School of Psychology at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, also participated in the study. The researchers divided the 114 children into 38 groups of three. Each group had one ASD child and two children without ASD. Skin conductance, which provides an objective way for researchers to gauge social anxiety, was measured among the children as they read silently and aloud. As expected, skin conductance was significantly higher among the ASD children as they read aloud in front of their peers. In successive sessions, when researchers introduced pet guinea pigs for the children to pet prior to their readings, the ASD children’s skin conductance levels dropped significantly. “Previous studies suggest that in the presence of companion animals, children with autism spectrum disorders function better socially,” says James Griffin, Ph.D., of the Child Development and Behavior Branch of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. “This study provides physiological evidence that the proximity of animals eases the stress that children with autism may experience in social situations.”

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Antidepressants in Pregnancy Raises Risk of Hypertension in Kids

n a large study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers from participating universities found mothers that take antidepressant drugs during pregnancy face the risk of heart issues for their children. The researchers tested 3,789,330 pregnant women between 2000 and 2010. Of these, 128,950 took at least one prescription for antidepressants during their pregnancy. High blood pressure among children of mothers that didn’t take antidepressants was about 21 percent. Children that were exposed to selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) antidepressant drugs during pregnancy experienced high blood pressure in 31.5 percent of the cases. Those that were exposed to non-SSRI antidepressants experienced high blood pressure 29 percent of the time. This represents a 50 percent increased risk of hypertension for babies of mothers that take SSRIs during pregnancy and a 40 percent increased risk for children exposed to non-SSRIs. In their conclusion, the researchers note, “Evidence from publicly insured pregnant women studied may be consistent with a potential increased risk of persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn associated with maternal use of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors in late pregnancy.”

Cloves Inhibit Cancer Growth

esearch from China has determined that cloves (Syzygium aromaticum) inhibit the growth of several cancers. Researchers tested an extract of whole cloves against several types of human cancer cells, including those of ovarian, cervical, liver, colon, breast and pancreatic cancers. Published in the journal Oncology Research, the test used an incubation system that simulated the ability of these cancer cells to grow within the body. The researchers found that the clove extract stopped such development. The active constituents they identified within the clove extracts include oleanolic acid and eugenol. “Clove extract may represent a novel therapeutic herb for cancer treatment, and oleanolic acid is one of the components responsible for part of its antitumor activity,” the researchers commented. Cloves, one of the oldest medicinal spices, have been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine for many centuries.

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FORMALDEHYDE FOUND IN GMO SOYBEANS

esearchers from the International Center for Integrative Systems, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, have determined that genetically modified (GM/GMO) soybean plants accumulate the carcinogen formaldehyde. The researchers utilized a scientific method called CytoSolve to analyze 6,497 diverse laboratory studies conducted by 184 scientific institutions in 23 countries worldwide. The study data showed that GMO soybeans significantly accumulate formaldehyde, a class-one carcinogen. The research also found that genetic modification forces a depletion of glutathione among the plants, which weakens their immune system. This contrasts with the proposals put forth by the GM industry that GMO soybean plants are stronger, allowing them to endure environmental hardships better than non-GMO soybean plants. The research was led by V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai, Ph.D., a biologist trained at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and published in the peer-reviewed journal Agricultural Sciences. “The results demand immediate testing, along with rigorous scientific standards to assure such testing is objective and replicable. It’s unbelievable such standards for testing don’t already exist. The safety of our food supply demands that science delivers such modern scientific standards for approval of GMOs,” states Ayyadurai. Former Environmental Protection Agency Senior Scientist Ray Seidler, Ph.D., comments about the study, “The discovery reported by Ayyadurai reveals a new molecular paradigm associated with genetic engineering that will require research to discover why the extent of formaldehyde and glutathione concentrations are altered, and what other chemicals relevant to human and animal health are affected. We need the kinds of standards Ayyadurai demands to conduct such research.”

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Agricultural Drones May Boost Sustainability Beginning November 15, farmers will be able to implement flying drones to perform important tasks in their fields. That’s when changes in Federal Aviation Administration regulations will loosen many of the current restrictions on this new technology. Advocates believe the devices can improve precision agriculture management that uses GPS and data collection to boost crop yields and profits while aiding water conservation. For the first time, the drones will be operated legally during an entire growing season, allowing companies to test their business models and technologies together. This boost in crop intelligence should make farms more efficient and help smaller operations compete with well-funded big agribusiness conglomerates whose fields are typically rife with genetically modified (GMO) crops. “This is the first year we’ll actually be able to see, by the time the growing season is over, the impact on the farmer and the impact of the quality of the grapes,” says David Baeza, whose precision agriculture startup Vine Rangers uses drones and ground robots to gather data on vineyard crops. “The biggest thing to watch is what’s going to happen to giants like Monsanto. How you define this market is changing, and the incumbents are in for a battle.” Source: Fortune magazine

Recycling Revolution

Global Rise Bolsters Sustainability On November 15, thousands of events in communities nationwide will celebrate America Recycles Day (America RecyclesDay.org). A program run by national nonprofit Keep America Beautiful since 2006, the event is dedicated to promoting recycling in the U.S. via special material collection drives and educational activities. Materials available to groups include advice on setting up collectibles stations and customizable templates for promoting activities to increase recycling awareness, commitment and local action. There’s plenty of room to grow: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the amount of waste that the average citizen composts or recycles has increased from 17 percent in 1990 to 33 percent today. Some other countries have been conducting their own national programs longer. For the 19th year, Australia will celebrate a weeklong National Recycling Week (RecyclingWeek.PlanetArk.org) in November. More than 90 percent of Aussies feel it’s the right thing to do. Recycle Now (RecycleNow.com), England’s national program, supported and funded by the government and implemented by 90 percent of municipalities, conducts its annual weeklong program in June. Organizers contend that six out of 10 citizens now describe themselves as committed recyclers, compared to fewer than half when the campaign launched in 2004. Germany also celebrates recycling for two days in June; many other countries do so in July.

Monsanto Pushback More Countries Ban Toxic Roundup

Countries are gradually banning the use of Monsanto Roundup herbicide around the world as a danger to the environment and human health, and Bermuda is one of the latest to join the ranks. These moves come soon after a recently published metastudy conducted by the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer published in The Lancet Oncology determined that glyphosate, the main ingredient in Roundup, is probably carcinogenic to humans. Colombia stopped using Roundup to kill illegal coca plants. France banned the sale to homeowners, and Germany is poised to do the same. A group of 30,000 Argentine physicians are calling for a ban there, where it’s blamed for boosting birth defects and cancer. Others, including the Brazilian federal prosecutor, are demanding that Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, be pulled off the shelves. In the U.S., the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is assisting efforts in cities, counties and school systems to enact immediate bans of glyphosate-based sprays. IRT is also calling for schools to measure the amount of glyphosate residues in school meals and to take steps to eliminate them if found. Source: EcoWatch

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Green Thanksgiving

A Soulful Celebration of Body, Mind and Spirit Making the most of the original spirit and intention of the season’s holiday of gratitude feeds mind, body and spirit. Consider these happy and healthy choices. Turkey: Free-range and organic gobblers are less likely to carry diseases and contain synthetic additives. Heritage turkeys are raised outdoors, freely roam pastures, are genetically diverse and eat the varied diet that nature intended (SustainableTable.org). Spare a bird: Turkey alternatives include fun, seasonal staples such as vegetable lasagna, butternut ravioli and acorn squash filled with onions, beans and dried fruits. Beverages: Serving locally made apple cider, beer or wine supports local farmers and businesses, plus avoids the carbon footprint that distant choices incur in transport. Festive preparations: Refrain from using Styrofoam, as it isn’t recyclable and can emit chemicals when meeting up with hot turkey; use washable cloth napkins instead of paper brands that go to the incinerator or landfill; and ask guests to bring a container to take leftovers home to avoid food waste. Get kids involved: Tinyurl.com/GreenThanksgivingTips suggests giving children construction paper that can be made into decorations and recycled later. Baker’s clay, a mixture of flour, salt and water, can also be molded into creative pieces. Revive the traditional atmosphere: The first Thanksgiving was a communal affair, so invite neighbors to join family members. Besides enhancing friendships, their proximity reduces auto emissions by keeping them off the road or encouraging shorter trips. Honor peace and brotherhood across all races and ethnicities by sharing with guests the essence of the first successful summer harvest by pilgrims in 1621. According to Listening to America, by Stuart Berg Flexner, members of the Native American Wampanoags were also invited to the celebration because the tribe had taught them to plant native Indian corn, a key to recovery after their first difficult winter. Perhaps read a passage from the Iroquois Thanksgiving Prayer, encouraging us to “return to our mother, the Earth, which sustains us.” Visit Tinyurl.com/IroquoisThanksgiving.

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Support the Pivotal Paris Climate Change Conference As part of its Off + On initiative and ongoing efforts to get governments and businesses worldwide to address climate change and switch to renewable energy sources, 350.org and affiliated organizations will spearhead a number of events in the host city and internationally surrounding the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference, in Paris, from November 30 to December 11. Bill McKibben and May Boeve, co-founders of 350.org, encourage everyone to particularly follow November 28 and 29 events working to influence summit participants and spread news of their stance through social media. Volunteers are encouraged to travel to Paris to help ask all attending government officials, politicians and business leaders to pledge to work toward divesting state and local government and university pension and endowment funds of all fossil fuel stock holdings. In addition, individual investors are urged to direct their financial advisors to eliminate fossil fuel stock holdings and switch to alternative energy companies. Graduates and college students can promote a movement to pressure their alma maters to similarly shift investments. More than 300 institutions worldwide have already made such commitments, including the Rockefeller Brothers Fund, Norwegian Soverign Wealth Fund, University of Glascow, World Council of Churches, the California Public University System and Syracuse University. For more information on how to take action, donate and join in, visit 350.org.

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in & Tonic: Thanksgiving Is For the Birds by Melody Murphy

t Thanksgiving, the focus is on the turkey. This year, I’m focused on all the other birds that have descended upon my home since I played the Bird Woman in Ocala Civic Theatre’s recent production of Mary Poppins. It began with a tiny bird figurine on opening night, a gift from my dear longtime friend who played both Miss Lark and Miss Andrew. She’d saved the sweet and fitting gift since our first show together, The Secret Garden, 21 years ago. A few days later, a bird-shaped tea light holder appeared at my dressing room spot. I laughed, took a picture and posted it on Facebook with a thank-you to the Mystery Birder. The birds kept coming for five weeks. Anonymous bird gifts materialized at almost every one of the 27 performances until I staggered home on October 4 with two overflowing baskets of birds. Two dozen Mystery Birders finally confessed. From Mary Poppins: a birdhouse, two decorative boxes, another bird-shaped tea light holder, a peacock feather, and a bird-bedecked frame with a picture of us singing, Feed the Birds. From Bert, a hummingbird mug and painting. From Mary Poppins’ real-life sweetheart who worked crew, birdcage wind chimes. From Robertson Ay, a birdcage clock and a birdhouse box. From Mrs. Corry: a paper turkey, a sparkly redbird and a bottle of cola with a rooster label. From our assistant choreographer and flying chimney sweep, a bag of Dove chocolates. From Admiral Boom, a bluebird mug full of teabags and cocoa packets. A girl in the ensemble made me a paper bird. One of the children drew me a picture of birds in a nest. Michael Banks informed me that he’d been responsible for its art direction. He also gave me a stuffed

robin. Our soundboard operator drew me a bird clamoring to be fed and gave me three faux birds. From one of the flyers on crew, a tin of cookies (the crumbs were to feed the birds) and a song with its lyrics cleverly rewritten about bird feeding. I caught our director sneaking into my dressing room one night with two giant pigeons. Our body mic’s operator provided a third giant pigeon, eight white doves, four pastel birds, three cardinals, two canaries, a hummingbird and a bird in a nest. To feed the real birds in my yard, she gifted me with a hummingbird feeder and a bag of birdseed. She even baked the cast a cake decorated with gummy worms spelling out “Feed the birds.” Friends outside the show joined the bird-bombing extravaganza. From our box office manager, a little brown bird. From our education director and her assistant, a drawing of a hungry pigeon, a seagull shot glass and a paper crane. From another friend, another giant pigeon and a book on pigeons. The gift giving wasn’t confined to my dressing room. While backing out of my driveway, I saw a bird feeder in my yard from Miss Lark/Andrew and her husband. They put it up while we were at the show. He also sent the first mystery gift, the bird tea light holder. Another night, I found a bag hanging from my back doorknob containing cardinal salt-and-pepper shakers and a cardinal Christmas ornament from theatre friends outside the show. Two days after the show closed, I found a bottle of Yellowbird hot sauce on my desk, with a note from our music director, “And you thought it was over.” There were other thoughtful gifts from talented artist friends. Katie Nan-

na made an amazingly detailed paper cutout reproduction of my costume. Mr. Banks’ real-life wife made me a T-shirt with the parrot-head handle of Mary Poppins’ umbrella on it and drew me a charcoal sketch of a photo I took of the Polk Theatre marquee when I went to Lakeland last summer to see the film there. Another friend hand painted a lovely magnet with birds. By the last day, even my dressing room spot was completely covered with birds. When seated, I couldn’t see myself in the mirror for the epic and awesome pile of gifts. Thanksgiving is about gratitude and a glorious abundance of wonderful things to enjoy, which describes “Operation Bird Bombing”. I’m thankful for everyone and every bird gifted to me, even though I have no idea where to put them. The collective gesture was thoughtful, generous and incredibly funny, just like the Mystery Birders. There is nothing I appreciate more than a well-executed prank. This one was next level. The pranksters were out of control. To maintain a degree of commitment to lavish whimsy for five solid weeks is marvelous. The laughter and sweet memories are priceless. The aviary I will have to build onto my house to display all these gifts will cost a little more. Melody Murphy is a writer, actor, Southern cook, and one of the last few native Floridians living in the Sunshine State. Visit her blog at YinAndTonic. wordpress.com.

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Nutrition Response Testing Provides Elusive Answers by Natalie Vincent, LMT

henever we wonder why we don’t feel well or why healing is difficult despite the medicines or supplements we take, Nutrition Response Testing (NRT), a simple, yet accurate system of using the body to determine what areas need support and providing what is needed to heal, may provide the answers. NRT may be the best choice for those that have one or more unresolved health conditions or situations that have become chronic, despite trying everything; tried the conventional medical route and/or alternative practitioners with no results or actual worsening of symptoms; have health conditions with a negative impact on their personal life, relationships with spouse or children, career or job performance, and/or personal finances; and are ready to demand a positive improvement that will put them in charge of their own health. A Precise and Scientific Approach NRT is precise, scientific and predicts with certainty what is needed by the body to move to the next stage of improved health. When the client stays with the program long enough to achieve maximum correction of the underlying causes of their health problem, the best chance of achieving the maximum result is possible. Conventional Medical Approach In a conventional medical practice, there are two key components: the diagnosis, which includes identifying and/or naming the disease or syndrome; and the treatment, which generally consists of drugs, surgery or radiation, used to attack or suppress the symptom or to remove or destroy the offending organ or part. 14

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Kristen Bell on Planet-Friendly Living Eco-Activist Actress Takes Steps that Make a Difference by Gerry Strauss

Which core beliefs catalyze your passion for consciously stewarding the environment? I wholeheartedly believe: Every problem has a solution. We are all global citizens. Kindness is always in fashion. We have to laugh at ourselves. There is strength in forgiveness. Honesty without tact is cruelty. No one can make me feel inferior without my consent. Ultimately, we are responsible for one another and for the creatures and places around us. I felt good about caring for the world around me before I had kids, but now I also derive a ton of self-esteem from being a good example for them.

How has celebrity supported your role in speaking out on behalf of your favorite causes?

I have the rare gift of a public platform, which is amazing to me, since I felt so small and unheard as a child. Social media can be a megaphone, so I use it

to be a conduit to support causes I believe in. People don’t have to listen… but when they do, helpful things happen. My approach is to spotlight an issue while also shedding light on a solution. I particularly like talking about childhood malnutrition and telling people about ThisBarSavesLives (ThisBarSavesLives.com), which donates a life-saving nutritional packet to a child in need every time we buy this organic, gluten-free snack bar. I love their motto, “We eat together.” S. Bukley/Shutterstock.com

rom Veronica Mars to Forgetting Sarah Marshall, her face is unmistakable. Thanks to the worldwide popularity of Frozen, her voice is now unforgettable, as well. Kristen Bell, though, believes the greatest contribution she can make is embodying an ecofriendly lifestyle together with her husband, actor Dax Shepard, and their two daughters, finding ways to help the planet survive and thrive for generations to come.

What Earth-friendly actions do you and your family embrace in day-to-day living?

Our fun time revolves around being active outdoors. We love hiking as a family, walking a mile to dinner or biking along the river. We often go exploring and make up outdoor games such as: How far can you jump? How far can I throw this? and Let’s race! The kids like to get dirty and my husband and I like to breathe fresh air at the end of a workday. We have a garden where the girls and I are learning about growing and caring for edible plants and how to cook what we grow. Our thumbs aren’t very green just yet but we are trying.

As PETA’s “Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities” of 2013, why are you and Dax convinced that healthy vibrancy doesn’t rely on eating meat?

I have been a vegetarian since I was 11. I have never wanted to eat meat, even before I knew the positive environmental effects of a vegetarian diet. People need to be conscious of what they are eating. Most edible supermarket items aren’t real food. I like knowing where my meal comes from and who handles it. It makes both my mind and body feel better.

How did the animated film Frozen enable you to reach a larger young audience than ever before?

My goal with the character Anna was to play an imperfect princess, giving voice to the heroine I had been searching for when I was young: Someone who was awkward, clumsy, optimistic, too talkative, caring and didn’t have perfect posture. I wanted girls that feel like they don’t always fit in to have a fearless heroine to identify with. I want to be a real-life Anna, someone who doesn’t apologize for her flaws and stands up for herself and others because she’s strong. Thanks to Frozen, I have been invited to do more projects that reach young people. I hope to extend my voice as a trustworthy source supporting projects that can benefit them.

You are passionate about the universal need for water conservation. What steps has your own family taken to be water-conscious?

Living in California and dealing with drought firsthand teaches about water conservation by necessity. We carefully consider how the food we eat directly impacts water use; we all understand that producing meat and dairy is water intensive. Replacing our lawn with AstroTurf cut our household water bill dramatically. We never run water from the tap when we are brushing our teeth, and always ‘let it mellow if it’s yellow’, that is, flush selectively. We even reuse the water used to sterilize baby bottles to water houseplants. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@ aol.com.

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Choose Lasting Wealth

“Imagine an economy in which life is valued more than money and power resides with ordinary people that care about one another, their community and their natural environment,” says David Korten, Ph.D., the co-founder of Positive Futures Network and author of Change the Story, Change the Future: A Living Economy for a Living Earth. “When we choose real wealth,” says Korten, of Bainbridge Island, Washington, “we can have exciting hobbies and adventures; work that challenges and stimulates us; and spiritual connection with a universe that’s infinitely larger than a stock portfolio. Instead of more stuff in our alreadystuffed lives, we can have fewer things, but better things of higher quality—fewer visits to the doctor and more visits to museums and friends’ houses.”

Step One: Taking Inventory of Our Stuff

Suze Orman, owner of the Suze Orman Financial Group, in Emeryville, California, and the bestselling author of The Courage to Be Rich: Creating a Life of Material and Spiritual Abundance, ponders whether having stuff is worth it and suggests we take an inventory of what we own. “Think about the value of each object—what it cost you when you bought it, what it’s worth in dollars today, and what it’s worth in an Earthly, material representation of who you are now,” she says. Orman suggests that we go through every closet and cupboard and recycle or throw away items that no longer serve us well, and then reconnect with items we cannot part with, such as family mementos. “Think of these items so precious to you and how little, in fact, they cost you,” she says. In this way we define for ourselves the true meaning of worth, and it’s never about the stuff. Once we have a handle on what we own, it’s time to turn to what we want and how we can get there.

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raditional economics has us thinking in opposites—in terms of assets and liabilities. We consider the value of the material things we’ve accumulated: We add up our assets, which may include stocks, bonds, real estate, bank accounts and retirement savings. Then we subtract what we owe: Our liabilities may include a home mortgage, credit card debt, insurance premiums and student and vehicle loans. The balance is deemed our net worth. Figured this way, our net worth changes every minute and can sometimes shift dramatically. There is a better way to assess our wealth, because we are overlooking, dismissing or squandering valuable resources and benefits such as time, personal health, spiritual well-being, social connections or community in order to buy temporal things that will only depreciate over time. Golden, Colorado, author David Wann explores this theme in his book Simple Prosperity: Finding Real Wealth in a Sustainable Lifestyle. He remarks, “The U.S. may be on top when it comes to spending, but we also lead the world in debt per capita, children in poverty, percent of people in prison, obesity and infant mortality.” In fact, the U.S. has recently been ranked 42nd among countries in longevity— right below Guam and just above Albania. “So where is all the spending really getting us?” he asks. “We need to be getting more value out of each dollar, each hour, each spoonful of food, each square foot of house and each gallon of gas. The secret of success at the local, national and global scale is not really a secret; it’s in plain sight, and it’s called moderation.” 16

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Step Two: Re-Evaluating Life Goals

Just as we would do a personal financial assessment before we make plans to achieve financial goals, a life audit helps us determine our priorities for living happily and productively. Ximena Vengoechea, a design researcher for Twitter, Inc., in San Francisco, recently did this using 100 sticky notes during one dedicated afternoon. She wrote a single wish, one thing she’d like to do, on each note. During this “spring cleaning for the soul,” as How we spend she calls it, Vengoechea our days is, of reaffirmed her thirst for course, how we learning and adventure. Taking it a step further, spend our lives. she analyzed how she ~Annie Dillard spent her time and how often she saw the people most important to her,

mapping the data as pie charts. She discovered that most of her time was spent in work-related activities and not enough in adventure or seeing the people she loved. Drawing it up in the visual medium of charts helped her identify her life goals and see the changes she needed to make. Doubtless, we can all find better ways to utilize our assets.

local communities with a research-based model for prosperity. In socially abundant communities and nations, individuals don’t have to earn as much money to be comfortable, because their quality of life is partly provided by the strength of social bonds.

Heeding the Call to Change

Finding and doing what “lights us up” will bring us abundance, claims David Howitt in Heed Your Call. Arianna Huffington, of New York City, founder of The The Portland, Oregon, Meriwether Group entrepreneur Huffington Post, knows firsthand about having so many who consults for consumer companies, maintains that demands on our time that days feel rushed, which can finding our heroic purpose (that heart-centered thing increase our stress and negatively impact our producwe feel we were meant to do) is the first step toward tivity. She says, “On the flip side, the feeling of true wealth. Howitt says the secret is in one having enough time, or even surplus time, is Finding and doing small word—and. Instead of choosing either/ called ‘time affluence’. Although it may be hard what “lights us or, our world expands with “and”. He urges us to believe, it’s actually possible to achieve.” to integrate the intuitive and analytic parts of Huffington recommends simple steps like getup” will bring ourselves: “poet and professional, prophet and ting enough sleep and putting time limits on profit, soul and success.” us abundance. work and online activities. It’s not just about philanthropy, but truly Belinda Munoz, a social change activist in making your community and your world a ~David Howitt San Francisco who blogs at TheHalfwayPoint.net, better place through your work, he observes. observes, “Time is neutral. We either use it wisely or waste “You’re doing good in the world, and when you live that way, it, so the onus is on us to make it an asset.” Munoz can both money follows you.” let go of stress and be more productive when she blocks out day parts. “When I focus, I shut out interruptions, stop feeling Judith Fertig blogs about living well at AlfrescoFoodAnd rushed and get my work done with ease,” she says. Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Our Time

Our Health

One high-impact way to support personal health is to value food more, maintains Wann. “We need to spend more of our household budget for food, not less,” he says. “By rearranging both our household and national expenditures, we should give a higher priority to fresh, healthy food and a lower priority to electronic gadgets, shopping, cars, lawns and even vacations. Our overall expenses don’t have to go up, they just need to be realigned with our changing values. By choosing higher quality food and supporting better ways of growing it, we also begin to reshape the American culture,” he says.

Our Community

The community, rather than the stock market, is the better source of real wealth—both personal and global—maintains Korten. “Your community economy is part of the glue that binds people together. It’s the key to physical and mental health and happiness.” Giving less control over our financial well-being to Wall Street and more to Main Street will help us think in terms of livelihoods, instead of mere jobs. For Korten, this equates to not only how we make money to live, but also how we live—valuing our homes, communities and natural environment. Priceless social capital comes from investing our time and money in local communities. Korten observes how, when freely and wisely spent, these efforts can lower crime rates, make schools more productive and help economies function better. Korten cites Oakland, California’s Well-Being in Business Lab, which works with the Greater Good Science Center at the University of California, Berkeley, to provide natural awakenings

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Natural Facial Essentials Few Skincare Product Labels Tell the Whole Story by Linda Sechrist

t age 25, Paula natural include synthetic The skin, your Begoun, author chemicals, meaning that protective organ, the term organic doesn’t of The Original Beauty Bible and other apply to the entire formula. is meant to be bestselling books on Fragrances are common “worn” for life. It is synthetic ingredients, as is skincare, makeup and hair care, read her first not a luxury, but a the triethanolamine that’s label on a skincare prodoften used to adjust the necessity to take pH or as an emulsifying uct she was using. Although she’d tried many the best possible agent to convert acid to different products to cona salt, or stearate, as the care of it. trol her acne and eczema base for a cleanser. since age 11, she hadn’t To help consumers ~Charlene Handel avoid overpaying for skinthought about the contents, which was partially care products which may why she was distraught to discover that not be as natural or organic as touted, acetone (nail polish remover) was the Begoun encourages skepticism regardfourth ingredient listed. ing marketing messages. She suggests That moment became the inspirathat an important key is to choose the tion for Begoun’s lifetime devotion to best formulation for an individual’s skin skincare research and education and type and specific skin concerns. customer advocacy. Today, as founder “There are no U.S. Food and Drug of the Seattle-based Paula’s Choice Agency-approved standards for the Skincare, she continues to help women organic labeling of skincare products understand when product claims are sold in salons and spas or over-themisleading or factual. counter. The cosmetics industry hasn’t agreed on one set of standards either. Buyer Be Aware U.S. Department of Agriculture certifiOne of Begoun’s core conclusions is cation is cost-prohibitive for most small that the terms organic and all natural are cosmetic companies that use clean, largely responsible for fueling the miscertified organic ingredients, so some conception that all synthetic ingredients uncertified organic products exist and in cosmetics are automatically bad and it’s wise to read labels,” explains Elina that all organic or natural ingredients are Fedotova, founder of the nonprofit Asautomatically good. She further notes sociation of Holistic Skin Care Practithat many products labeled organic and tioners. She counsels that we Google 18

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any unfamiliar ingredient to learn if it’s toxic or safe. Fedotova, a cosmetic chemist and aesthetician who makes her professional skincare line, Elina Organics, by hand in a laboratory, compares the difference between salon and commercial products to fine dining versus fast food. “Salon products are made in far smaller quantities than mass-produced brands and offer higher concentrations of ingredients. They are generally shipped directly to the salon and have a higher turnover rate. Because they don’t have to be stored for indeterminate periods or endure warehouse temperatures, they are fresher and more potent,” she says. Although a facial can easily be performed at home with salon or commercial products, Fedotova, who owns spas in Chicago and Kalamazoo, Michigan, recommends having a professional facial every four to five weeks. Charlene Handel, a certified holistic esthetician, holistic skin care educator and owner of Skin Fitness Etc., in Carlsbad, California, agrees.

Sequenced Steps

Handel chooses treatments that penetrate and nourish the layer of skin below the epidermis, the outermost layer, consisting of mostly dead cells, with 100 percent holistic (edible) products and freshly brewed organic tea compresses. “Without a gentle exfoliation, the first step in any effective facial, not even skincare formulas with penetration enhancers, can nourish the lower layer of live cells. One key nourishment among others is vitamin C, an antioxidant which brightens, protects against sun damage and promotes collagen production,” advises Handel. She explains that skin cells produced in the deepest layer gradually push their way to the epidermis every 30 days and die. Dead cells can pile up unevenly and give the skin’s surface a dry, rough, dull appearance. As we age, cell turnover time increases to 45 or 60 days, which is why gentle sloughing is necessary. This can be done at home three times a week with a honey mask. Another form of exfoliation performed in a salon uses a diamondtipped, crystal-free microdermabrasion

Linda Sechrist is a Natural Awakenings senior staff writer.

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Don’t Suffer With Pain Help Is Just Around the Corner

by Dr. Michael Badanek, BS, DC, CNS, DACBN, DCBCN, CTTP, MSGR/CHEV

ain is something everyone deals with sometime during their life. Whether the pain is in the spine, arms and legs, an organ, organ systems or nervous system, this age-old condition is inescapable. Nonetheless, current medical expenditures indicate that American consumers and insurance providers are spending in excess of one to $2 trillion dollars per year on pain and dysfunction. There are two main areas to consider regarding pain: acute/sudden onset and chronic/long term. Acute pain is generally due to an immediate accident or injury while the chronic form is usually attributed to long-term standing conditions, which trigger pain receptors presenting the symptoms. Acute/Sudden Pain Acute/Sudden pain, usually sustained by an accident or injury, is the primary area of treated for conventional medicine. We in America have the best in health care for immediate concerns such as cuts, bruises, broken bones, sudden heart attacks, sudden strokes or any sudden issues arising with no pre-existing conditions. It is noted that roughly 10 percent of all health challenges patients present with are acute in nature. Hospitals, emergency clinics and medical/osteopathic physicians are well skilled to stabilize and address these immediate issues. Chronic/Long Term Pain Chronic/Long term pain generally occurs due to long-term health challenges, which may or may not have been properly diagnosed or treated with no relief. These chronic/long term health challenges, estimated at 90 percent of all health challenges, are usually not addressed properly with conventional treatments by medical/osteopathic physicians.

From birth, the body is a sensory organ system, which is constantly being bombarded by stresses. It may take years or decades of chronic constant negative stimulation for the body to present pain as one of the final deciding factors for why you seek health care. U.S. Healthcare Costs Americans spend more money on health care than all the other developed countries in the world, yet we rank number 37th of the 37 developed countries. Something is dreadfully wrong with this picture. Sadly, 80 percent of the total cost expenditures of health care in America today occur during the last 30 days of life. While we are presently a country based on “Sick Care” versus “Wellness Care,” which the majority of other countries promote, there is a paradigm shift occurring. With the advent of the Internet millions of individuals are broadening their views on health care and moving away from outdated standard traditional models. 14-Year Old Boy with Scoliosis Two examples offer insight into sick care versus wellness care. The first is a 14-year old boy, who came to my office with advancing scoliosis of the lumber (low back) and thoracic (middle back) spinal regions. The condition was advancing to a point of possibly causing severe issues in his future. His concerned patients took him to his pediatrician and had him aggressively braced for a 20

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more than one year. This resulted in a steady degradation of the condition until it reached a much more severe condition. The suggested medical approach was aggressive spinal surgery of the total spine with Harrington Rods attached to both sides of the spine. This approach as with the bracing of the spine was just addressing the symptoms and not finding the root cause(s). Upon further consultation with the parents it was noted that at birth the boy had some type of anomaly or malformation in the sacrum/lumbar spinal regions, which may have precipitated the onset of the scoliosis. No one in any of the “traditional” medical models investigated the cause. It is a well- known fact the if there is biomechanical dysfunction or a congenital anomaly in the lower spinal region/ sacrum the body will automatically compensate by changing the proper posture to rid the stress(s) 40-Year Old With Chronic Headaches and TMJ A 40-year old female pharmacist came to the office suffering with chronic headaches and temporal mandibular joint disorder (TMJ) as well as bilateral shoulder pains and dysfunction. Going to traditional physicians and even chiropractors gave only short-term relief. The long-term medication prescribed was causing liver, kidney and thyroid stress and dysfunction. A detailed examination and evaluation revealed that the patient had dental issues and severe nutritional deficiencies, which had never been addressed by attending physicians. When these issues were properly addressed and with specific spinal manipulative care all her symptoms of TMJ dysfunction, constant long-term headaches, neck/shoulder pain and even severe monthly menstrual cramping and excessive bleeding decreased by 90+%. This was another case where previous physicians failed to address the root cause and only treated symptoms. Sick and Tired of Feeling Sick and Tired Americans are “sick and tired of feeling sick and tired” due to chronic conditions, misdiagnosis, mistreatments, and ineffective medications with side effects. It is impossible to “block a receptor site or shut down an enzymatic reaction” or to expect any resolve of presenting complaints using the majority of today’s prescribed medications. Medication masks and blocks the symptoms, allowing the condition/disease to worsen. It can also create new problems with secondary contraindications. Dr. Badanek uses Functional/Integrative Medicine and diagnostics to give patients the best care. Location: 3391 E. Silver Springs Blvd., B, Ocala. For appointments or to schedule a courtesy initial consultation, which includes a detailed history of chief complaints and a professional opinion regarding the necessary steps for a correct diagnosis and treatment program, call 352-622-115. For more information, visit DrBadanek.com or AlternativeWholisticHealth.com.

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he old line, “He followed me home, can we keep him?” used to get a kid a dog or cat of his own. In today’s homes, it’s not that easy. Choosing a pet is a personal choice not to be taken lightly nor made on another person’s behalf. A surprise pet is a bad idea. Rather than gift a pet during the holidays or at any other time, give a coupon to be redeemed after extensive and careful consideration. Involve the whole family in listing pros and cons, deal breakers and must-haves. Lifestyle adjustments by everyone are to be expected, but pets shouldn’t make all the sacrifices. Available time and space, daily routines and costs all matter in determining the perfect pet.

Temperament

Account Coordinator for z11 Communications, public speaker and author Michael Holtz, of Knoxville, Tennessee, admits he would’ve fallen in love with any dog. His wife, Sarah, searched to find the one that would work best for them. Based on past experience, Sarah knew that she didn’t want a herding, massive, shedding or miniature pet. She was drawn to Labrador types and found Marley, a golden/ basset mix rescue that moved in as Michael was undergoing cancer treatment. “She’s calm, playful and wants to be near, but doesn’t

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smother, is stubborn, yet trainable, and mostly obedient,” Sarah says. “Plus, she’s content to nap or go on three-mile walks. Walking Marley helped Michael’s recovery after surgery. She was good with just sniffing the green off of a blade of grass until he was ready to head home.”

Size

Small dogs and those that need extensive grooming were on Melinda Carver’s no-adopt list. “I read books, visited websites, shelters, adopt-a-thons and rescue groups,” she says. “As a single person with a full-time job, I wanted a dog that would fit with my work, volunteer and exercise schedules.” Riley, a bloodhound/Lab mix, fit the bill. Shelter workers can project how large a dog will get when fully grown, as well as their temperament and other breed traits. Carver was cautioned that Riley was an active animal, needed long walks and would ultimately top 100 pounds. Now age 11, he’s a companionable 135 pounds. “I was surprised at how easy it was to change my routine to accommodate playtime, mile-long walks and training. He’s laid back and gentle for his size,” comments Carver, a blog talk radio show host in Parma, Ohio. Danielle Nay, an expat from the UK, researched for two years before choosing Freeway, her neighbor-friendly löwchen. He’s a mid-size dog, big enough to be a manly companion, but the right size for a high-rise apartment. “When his humans are busy, Freeway flings his own ball down the hall and then runs after it,” she says.

Not Quite Perfect

The perfect pet doesn’t have to be perfect in looks or health. Dorie Herman, of Jersey City, New Jersey, a graphic designer for Martha Stewart Living, in New York City, is the human behind Chloe Kardoggian, a Chihuahua and puppy mill rescue, age 11, which she describes as “three pounds, two teeth, one giant tongue and an Instagram sensation.” Due to poor nutrition, mill dogs often lose their teeth as young adults, causing their tongues to hang out. She advocates for older dogs and an adopt/don’t buy policy. “With senior animals, you know what you’re getting. They have personality,” says Herman. “With my work schedule, I wanted an older pet, small and piddlepad trained.”

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airy doesn’t build stronger bones; it builds weaker ones. Since childhood, we’ve been told that drinking milk and eating cheese would give us strong bones. Of course, at the same time we also saw television commercials that told us Wonder Bread would help build a strong body 12 ways. Today, we all know the disastrous effects that grains can have on our bodies. Many people still believe that getting plenty of dairy products is going to save them from osteoporosis, or weakening of the bones. Maybe it’s just a holdover from our childhood beliefs or the facts just haven’t been made public enough. As it turns out, people who drink milk regularly are more likely to experience a hip fracture in their later years. Drinking one or two glasses daily is worse for our bone strength than if we drink less than a glass a week. It just about doubles the risk of a hip fracture. We’re the only species in the world that consumes milk after infancy, and cow’s milk, is full of drugs, hormones and antibiotics. Milk is processed until void of nutrition, and then “fortified” by adding nutrients back in. In reality, milk is not meant for human consumption. It’s an allergen linked to cancer risk. It also aggravates the stomach and contributes to irritable bowel syndrome. In other words, milk is bad for us. While it’s true that dairy contains calcium, it doesn’t do even one good thing for the body, because like the majority of animal products, it’s an acid-forming food. When we eat or drink dairy, it causes the pH in our body to become acidified. When this acidic

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choke, mangoes and pears are all good sources of potassium. The only place these foods won’t do the trick is when it comes to vitamin D, which works synergistically with these other nutrients to repair damaged bone. But it’s unlikely we’re getting enough of it from food sources. During warm weather, boosting our levels of vitamin D is as easy as spending 20 or more minutes in the sun each day without sunscreen, which blocks the UV rays necessary for our body to produce vitamin D. In winter months or whenever we are stuck indoors, we can take 2,000 IU daily of a vitamin D3 supplement in the form of cholecalciferol, which the body most readily absorbs. Up to 5,000 IUs are recommended for anyone that has been tested as deficient. People that are dark-skinned or overweight may need even more. We should not take our bone health for granted. If we aren’t eating enough of these calcium, magnesium and potassium-rich foods, we can always supplement. Our bones will thank us for it in our later years.

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eing grateful for everything—the good and bad that happens to each of us—as well as all the individuals involved, does not come easily. While we have all undoubtedly been dealt emotional or physical hits, when we speak out about them, we help others to learn from our experiences. Our Enemies are Our Greatest Teachers Looking to the wisdom of Buddha is also helpful. It introduces us to the fact that we can be grateful for our enemies and those that hurt us because they are our greatest teachers. By opening our hearts in gratitude for any hurts or hits, we avert the likelihood of more damage.

become a disease (breast cancer), block (digestive issues) or obstruction (heart disease) to the flow of our optimal energy in the particular area or pathway where it is stored. Fortunately, these diseases can heal as the pain and underlying toxic emotions are healed and released. There are numerous therapeutic tools that are useful for accessing and letting go of traumas, painful memories and generational patterns we inherit genetically or develop as a result of our childhood environment. They include sound therapy, light frequency therapy, color therapy, gemstone therapy, biofeedback therapy, voice printing and clear mind technology.

The Healing Potential of Reactivated Pain The Law of Attraction plays out in the individuals that make us most miserable. We attract individuals that work to show us a part of who we are; that there is a pattern or trauma still within us where we have work yet to do.

Freeing Data and Patterns Stored in Pathways The majority of us are well trained in repression and taught not to express. This leads to stress, the number one cause of disease. The interruption and deletion of the data/patterns stored in the pathways can free the body’s energy system to selfcorrect to a healthy state. Resolving data/ patterns stored in the neurotransmitters by introducing frequencies into the pathways and focusing attention on them leads to healing emotional pain and blockages in the tissues. This can alter and improve the ability to think and feel new patterns and emotions get us “unstuck”.

Releasing Traumas and Toxic Emotions The method to release the traumas and toxins associated with the original pain we suppressed and buried in our subconscious because we didn’t know what to do with it is different for each person. Suppression has the potential to

Let Go and Allow The main ingredient in the healing of post-traumatic syndrome disorder or any degree of trauma is the willingness to let go and allow assisted release and reprogramming. When we let go, the good can come in.

From Hurt to Gratitude Seeking the answer to the question, “How do we get from hurt to gratitude,” has taken some of us around the world to study with experts that offer their solutions to this major aspect of life that when left unresolved, allows the pain of the hurt or hit to be reactivated.

Be Grateful for the Power Within Taking charge of our responses and unaddressed issues in our energetic field changes our life. We can be grateful that we have the power within to alter and repair every condition that sparks anger, fear, grief, depression or addictive avoidance. Holidays are times that reflect our issues back to us. Our unresolved patterns of dancing around our pain are what cause us to have less than optimal responses to what we want to be a joyful time. This holiday season, we can be grateful for everything that happens to us and see it as an opportunity to know what work we have yet to do on our issues. Be the Change We Want to See A woman that went to see Gandhi asked him for help with her child. Gandhi told her to return in two weeks. When she returned he said, “Stop sugar.” She asked him why he didn’t tell her that previously. Gandhi replied, “Because I had not done it myself.” We can take charge of our lives and eliminate the interferences to being clear for takeoff to a healthy future that allows us to accomplish our dreams. Paula Koger, BSN, MA, a doctor of Oriental medicine, specializes in determining the best therapy for altering the data/patterns that are stored in the pathways and neurotransmitters affecting a patient’s health and happiness. For more information, visit WealthOfHealthCenter.com.

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Horses and the Sacred Feminine by H. Himani Das

hile horse enthusiasts come from many walks of life, it’s no secret that women and horses have been having a love affair for centuries. This may explain an aspect of the horse’s mission in the spirit word—healing and empowering the sacred feminine present in both genders—celebrated in Native American horse trainer GaWaNi Pony Boy’s Of Women & Horses: More Expressions of the Magical Bond (Volume 2). In a wild herd, quite different from the traditional role of the physically dominant stallion, the alpha mare is the wise, benevolent one that inspires trust in other members of the herd. The fact that horses are prey animals not only makes them hardwired for any threat of danger to their perception of survival, but also gives them the gift of being highly sensitive and intuitive. In this time of awakening and reclaiming the feminine mystery of creation, there is an opportunity to use the gifts of the horse to heal the wounds of the divine

feminine. Through presence, awareness and conscious intention, we can learn to cultivate mutual trust, love and respect. The ripple effect co-creates a sacred, harmonious relationship with self, others, the planet and all that is. Together, we can heal the past, balance the masculine and feminine within and without and return to wholeness. Carolee Carpenter Jandreau sums this up in her poem, Spirit Horse. Spirit Horse Represents your true innate power within You know that it is there You can feel it But, like many horses, your wildness may Have been gentled... or worse... broken It is time to reclaim your own power And move forward with purpose and intent Balanced by the desire to serve others And the ability to love from a larger heart

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Seating is limited. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Magnetic Waves Therapy Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr. Nelson Kraucak. Diapers and invasive treatments are not the only solution for incontinence. Healthcare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 N, Ste 1700, The Villages. RSVP by 11/4: 352-750-4333.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Braided Rag Rugs Workshop – 10am-4pm. $35. Crones Cradle, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-5953377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Introduction to Esoteric Healing – Noon-1pm, free talk; 1:30-5pm, mini-sessions. With Fran Oppenheimer, RN, LMT, Certified Esoteric Healing Instructor. Seating is limited. $20/session. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. RSVP: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $25. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge: 407-247-7823. IFSK.org.

MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Waterless Cooking Class – 6pm. Recommended to everyone who cooks that has the health of their family at heart. Seating is limited. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Lower a1c and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 3pm. Lower alc and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. B l u e s C o n c e r t – 7 p m . K i c k o ff f o r t h e Downtown Festival and Art Show featuring North Central Florida Blues Society. Historic Downtown Gainesville. 352-334-2787. GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Downtown Festival and Art Show – Nov 1415. 10am-5pm. Fine arts festival with art booths, concerts and children’s imagination station. Historic Downtown Gainesville. 352-334-2787. GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.org. Wholesale to the Public Sidewalk Sale and Lapidary Demonstration – 12-5pm. Free event. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, NOVEMEBER 16 Alzheimer Prevention Seminar – 6pm. Seating is limited. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 6pm. Lower alc and cholesterol. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. RSVP: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – Choice of times. New series of classes now forming. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $25. Unity of The Villages, 10935 SE 177th Pl, Summerfield. 407-247-7823. IFSK.org.

Stem Cell Therapy Informative Lecture – 2pm. With Dr. Nelson Kraucak. Learn how your own stem cells and platelets can successfully treat your chronic joint and back pain. Healthcare Partners Family Medicine, 1501 US Hwy 441 North, Ste 1700, The Villages. RSVP by 11/18: 352-750-4333.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group – 6pm.

An Attitude of Gratitude: Crystals and Grids for Enhancing Thankfulness and Family Harmony – 2-4pm. With Sharron Britton. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. RSVP: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Countdown to the Holidays Opening Party – Noon-5pm. Enjoy holiday treats and a crystal gift for everyone. Event is free; jewelry is 30 percent off. High Springs Emporium, 660 NW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

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Conscious Connected Breath and Yoga Nidra – 2-5pm. With facilitators Clark Henderson-Davis and Steve Levine with assistant Kelly Benedict. Experience a powerful technique to let go of old thought patterns, negative emotions and create a shift in consciousness with Conscious Connected Breath and then relax and integrate with Yoga Nidra, an ancient form of deep meditation. Bring yoga mat or pillow. $30. Eustis Community Center, Lakeview Room, 601 Northshore Dr, Eustis. 610-220-4920 or 352-598-7224.

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A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3523731030. UnityGainesville.org.

A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3523731030. UnityGainesville.org.

Meditation and Lesson: Positive, Practical Christianity – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 3526872113. UnityOcala.org.

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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. 3524543120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 3522919459.LemireClinic.com.

Master Mind Healing Prayer Circle – 10:15am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3523731030. UnityGainesville.org. Unity of Gainesville Worship Service and Sunday School – 11am. Nursery care provided during service. Potluck lunch the first Sunday. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352 3731030. UnityGainesville.org.

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Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families Meeting – 6:30-8pm. Open to adults who grew up in an alcoholic or dysfunctional family to improve emotionally, psychologically, and spiritually. Free. Soul Essentials, 805 E Fort King St, Ocala. Info: OneStepForward52@outlook.com.

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thursday A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3523731030. UnityGainesville. org. A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. UnityOfOcala.org.

friday Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3523731030. UnityGainesville.org.

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Dr. Koger combines skills from 25 years of Western medicine and counseling with 21 years as an acupuncturist and Oriental medicine doctor. She focuses on finding and healing the cause of all conditions using the world’s most effective tools and remedies which are often not covered by insurance. Insurance is not accepted, credit cards accepted. See ad, page 8.

SUSAN SNELLING, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN The Lemire Clinic 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com

Lemire Clinic welcomes Susan Snelling Acupuncture Physician to the Lemire team. Susan has been practicing for many years and combines the traditional needles with cupping, twina technology, pulse diagnosing, Chinese herbs, along with emotional release to bring back into balance mind, body and spirit. See ad, page 5.

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