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letter from publisher

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eing part of the Natural Awakenings family has many benefits, some of which include working from home and being my own boss. As a publisher, I also get the support, experience and guidance of our tremendous CEO and founder Sharon Bruckman, the outstanding home office team, plus my own talented team. I am also surrounded in support by my fellow publishers across the country. This group of people is gifted, thoughtful, giving and care as deeply as I do about the things we are so lucky to be able to share in our editions each month.

As I stared at my computer screen to come up with the letter this month, one of my fellow publishers shared an excerpt from her book that I feel gives the perfect message for November. Terry Chriswell’s graciousness came to me right when I needed it.

I am grateful for many things – my husband, my family, my health, my friends. I am also grateful that I have been given this opportunity to be part of this Natural Awakenings family, to be able to grow and learn as a publisher for the past three years. I couldn’t have done it without those mentioned here or without my loyal advertisers and readers. To all, I say, “Thank you!”

Be well in love and peace,

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very November as Thanksgiving rolls around, we’re reminded to be grateful; literally “giving thanks” for all we have. What if we put that mindset into practice every day of the year?

Make a choice to focus on aspects of your life that make you feel thankful and appreciative. Is the glass half-empty or half-full? In reality it’s both, but what you are conditioned to look at first? Gratitude requires a perspective shift, and an awareness of the many things, people and circumstances we take for granted. A gratitude practice fosters heightened awareness and creates a feedback loop known as a “virtuous circle.”

Notice how you compare from a place of deficiency. We try to keep up with the Joneses but the competition is all in our heads. When we compare ourselves to others (or someone does it for us, by “shoulding” on us), we feel less powerful, less important, inadequate, unsure about who we are and what we’ve done. You can’t possibly feel gratitude when you are focused on lack. That race is simply unwinnable.

Focus on present self and the glass is already half-full. You are valuable; you have important contributions to make to the world; and you are the reason someone has a smile on her face or an extra tip in his pocket. You are special and unique, so have gratitude simply for who you are, as you are, every day. How many ways can you find to be grateful about yourself?

An “attitude of gratitude” affects everything. When you focus each day on things, people and situations you appreciate, that positive flow of energy will extend to other areas of your life. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to automatically think in terms of gratitude and appreciation? Instead of feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt, you will experience your life as full and rich and vibrant, looking forward to even more.

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Contents 10 THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

Plant-Based Pies for Every Palate

13 KRISTI NELSON

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

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14 ABUNDANT LIVING 10 Practices Open Doors

16 SUPERCHARGE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

20 SAFE DRINKING WATER Home Systems to Purify H2O

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DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 8 health briefs 9 global briefs 10 conscious

eating 13 wise words 14 inspiration 20 healing ways

23 22 green living 23 natural pet 25 calendar 30 resource guide 31 classifieds November 2018

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news briefs

Support Local Animal Rescue at Fall Car Show

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he Endangered Animal Rescue Sanctuary (EARS), a nonprofit organization in Citra that exists specifically to provide a permanent home for unwanted and/or abused endangered animals, will hold a car show and fundraiser from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., November 17.

There will be custom-made trophies, a 50/50 auction, vendors, music and great food. EARS rescues animals that are in need of help, from tigers, lions and cougars to bears and primates. The tigers and lions at EARS like to play with pumpkins, and the bears play and then eat them. Donations of pumpkins are welcome, so call ahead.

Spectators are free; cars, trucks and motorcycles are welcome with a $10 show entry fee. The event is located at the private home of David and Sue Nassivera, 2250 NE 70th St. (Hwy. 326), Ocala. For more information, call Sue at 352-266-2859 or visit EARSinc.net. See ad, page 14.

Fitness and Fun Rule Downtown Ocala

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he Ocala Fitness Festival 2018 will take place at several venues in Downton Ocala on November 2 and 3. The two-day event will showcase athletes specializing in uniquely created fitness events designed by leading local fitness professionals. This year’s festival is expanding to encompass more than eight downtown blocks, including Citizen Circle and the new Ocala Downtown Market. There will be events in CrossFit, running, cycling, Highland games and more. It’s a family event, with kid-friendly competition, too.

Attendees can browse related athletic fitness vendors and sponsors in the vendor village area, and grab great food and drinks throughout the day as the event unfolds through downtown Ocala.

An after party hosted by Ocala Main Street under the pavilion features food and drinks from local vendors, as well as live music.

For details, visit TheOcalaFitnessFestival.com.

Get Started Learning Thai Massage Principles and Techniques

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riela Grodner, of Bodhi Sangha School of Thai Massage, is beginning a new cycle of Thai Massage with Thai 1: Introduction to Thai Massage, beginning from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., December 1 and 2. Level 1 provides the necessary foundation for future techniques, but also can serve as a standalone practice, as students will learn a complete form.

Students will learn a 90-minute long form. Practiced on the floor, it enables the therapist the use of elbows, knees, forearms and feet in a comfortable and efficient way that utilizes the body dynamic and one’s own weight to distribute the force required for the application of the relevant techniques.

The recipient lies relaxed and loosely clothed while the practitioner guides them through a series of yogic asanas and applies balancing touch to the body’s major energy lines and points.

Cost is $1,350 for all six phases or $250 per weekend. 18 CEU for LMT and acupuncture. Students may begin at any phase and return free to any class they have paid for. Location: Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St., Gainesville. Register at 813-4176745 or BodhiSangha.com. See ad, page 22.

Natural Awakenings Family of Franchises Keeps Growing

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of publishing a new Natural Awakenings edition in Pittsburgh and taking over publication of an existing Natural Awakenings magazine in Northern and Central New Mexico.

Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving nearly 3 million readers each month via more than 70 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico.

“Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many leading-edge national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has influenced mainstream America and is beneficial for people and the planet.”

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Gainesville Downtown Festival & Art Show

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he 37th annual Downtown Festival & Art Show, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., December 1 an 2, will transform the heart of Gainesville into a masterful blend of art, music and entertainment, drawing a crowd of more than 80,000 art lovers from far and wide.

Presented by the Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs, the nationally recognized festival will showcase works from 240 of the nation’s most talented artists in oil and acrylic, watercolor, sculpture, jewelry, ceramics and photography. With such a diverse array of unique art displayed for sale and competition, the Downtown Festival & Art Show is a great way to purchase one-of-a-kind art for the home or gifting.

Ragtime Rules for Dusty Bottoms

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usty’s Ragtime & Novelties and the Gainesville Circus Center will present live music by “Professor” Dusty Bottoms, from Atlanta, at 8 p.m., November 8, at First Magnitude Brewing Company. He performs classic, contemporary and original tunes set to the cadence of ragtime. The performance also features local singers and AscenDance acrobats on aerial silks, lyra, trapeze and more.

Admission is $8 in advance or $12 at the door. Location: 1220 Veitch St., Gainesville. For tickets, visit Tinyurl.com/DustyRagtimeShow.

For more information, call 352-316-0682.

Location: 200 E. University Ave., Gainesville. For more information, visit GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.org.

Revival IV Lounge Keeps Bodies Fresh and Ready to Go

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evival IV Lounge, North Florida’s leading health and wellness intravenous (IV) hydration and vitamin infusions clinic, offers a variety of vitamin infusions to help reverse the daily stresses of life and replenish the body of depleted vitamins and minerals, ready to work, play or study.

Owner Nichole Pogue says, “Revival’s vitamin infusions are perfect for when you’re feeling dehydrated, suffering from a migraine, dealing with an autoimmune disorder, in need of a quick immunity boost or just want to improve your overall wellness.

Revival IV vitamin drips can help get you back on track and back to living your best life!”

They also provide a variety of vitamin boosters (intramuscular shots) that aid with energy boosts, mental clarity, weight loss and more. Vitamin IV infusions and vitamin booster shots provide 100 percent absorption. When taking supplements by mouth, the body is only able to absorb 30 percent. “Most of our customers feel the effects immediately after the infusion. The next morning, they wake up feeling refreshed, recharged and rejuvenated!” says Pogue.

Location: 3300 SW Archer Rd., Ste. 110, Gainesville. For more information, call 352-792-6811, email Info@revivalivlounge.com or visit revivalivlounge.com.

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Plenty of Music at Ocala Harvest Fest

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he city of Ocala annual Ocala Harvest Fest Music and Food Truck Festival will take place from 1 to 10 p.m., November 10, at Tuscawilla Park. There will be two stages of live music all day, with Daughtry headlining the evening’s festivities. Other performers include Parmalee, Craig Campbell, Whiskey Bent Valley Boys, Wild Ponies, Honey Hounds, The Josephines and Crenshaw.

Harvest Fest features food trucks and a variety of fine arts, craft, sales and nonprofit vendors. Non-perishable food donations are being collected for the Thanksgiving season of Project Hope.

General admission is $10 and gains admission to the festival performers and vendors. Location: 800 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. For tickets, visit ocalafl.org/performingarts.

kudos The Florida Museum of Natural History has appointed archaeologist and collections assistant Nicole Cannarozzi as collections manager of the environmental archaeology program. Cannarozzi started at the Florida Museum in 2004 as a faunal analyst after graduating from the University of Florida (UF) with a bachelor’s degree in anthropology.

Cannarozzi has worked with the museum in various positions for 14 years and is present- Cannarozzi examines Mugil cephalus vertely a UF anthropology doctoral student. She brae in the environstates, “The museum is one of the reasons mental archaeology I’ve stayed in Gainesville. I’ve been lucky to collections. work in one of the best zooarchaeology labs in the country.” The Florida Museum environmental archaeology program was established in 1961.

For more information, visit FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu/envarch.

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Eating Well Protects Hearing A healthy diet can lower the risk of moderate to severe hearing loss by 30 percent or more, conclude researchers from Harvard Medical School’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Studying the diets of 33,000 women for 22 years, they found that hearing was better retained among those that ate closer to the Mediterranean Diet—with more fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, fish and virgin olive oil.

The Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) diet, high in fruits and vegetables and low-fat dairy, as well as low in sodium, also was associated with better hearing.

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Raw fruit and vegetables are better for mental health than canned, cooked or otherwise processed produce, report researchers from New Zealand’s University of Otago. Their survey of more than 400 young adults from their country and the U.S., published in Frontiers in Psychology, found a correlation between eating raw produce and measures of psychological well-being, positive mood and life satisfaction.

“The cooking and processing of produce likely limits the delivery of nutrients that are essential for optimal emotional functioning,” says co-author Tamlin Conner, Ph.D. The top 10 raw foods for mental health are carrots, bananas, apples, dark leafy greens, grapefruit, lettuce, other citrus, berries, cucumbers and kiwis.

Early-stage breast cancer can be accurately detected via a simple breath test and urine sample, report researchers at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, in Israel. Using electronic nose sensors and gas-chromatography mass spectrometry to analyze breath and urine, respectively, they were able to identify biomarkers for breast cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer for women worldwide. “Our new approach… with inexpensive, commercially available processes, is non-invasive, accessible and may be easily implemented in a variety of settings,” says study co-author Yehuda Zeiri, Ph.D.

Mammography, the common screening test for breast cancer, is typically 75 to 85 percent accurate, a figure that drops for full-bodied women and those with dense breast tissue. Dual-energy digital mammography is more accurate, but increases radiation exposure, and MRIs are more expensive.

The Israeli research, published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, compared breath and urine samples taken from 85 women with breast cancer and 81 healthy women. The electronic e-nose device, picking up on a unique breath pattern, detected cancer cells accurately 95 percent of the time. The urine test proved 85 percent accurate. “With further study, it may also be possible to analyze exhaled breath and urine samples to identify other cancer types, as well,” says Zeiri.

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Raw Fruit and Veggies Key to Mental Health

Breath and Urine Tests Detect Breast Cancer

Pumpkin Compounds Inhibit Cancer Growth In addition to being tasty, autumn’s pumpkin pie may also help prevent cancer. Two studies have confirmed the ability of certain nutrients in pumpkins to inhibit the growth of cancer cells.

Researchers from the Italian Institute of Food Science found that carotenoid compounds from pumpkins delayed the growth of human colorectal cancer and bone cancer cells by an average of 40 percent. In China, Harbin Medical University researchers found that a polysaccharide compound from pumpkins halted the growth of human liver cancer cells.

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Organic Labeling Evolves to Meet Challenges

Organic shoppers may see additional labeling on produce.

More than a dozen farmers and scientists from around the country met to create the standards for an additional organic certification pilot program called the Real Organic Project (ROP), which they plan to initially introduce at 20 to 60 farms.

Under the current U.S. Department of Agriculture program, the organic label means that produce has been grown without synthetic substances or genetic engineering; it doesn’t specify whether produce was grown in water or soil, which the new labeling would address.

End Game

Extinctions of Threatened Species Continue

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The death of the world’s last male northern white rhino has rendered the species functionally extinct, which means the only hope of reviving the population is through in vitro fertilization. World Wildlife Fund head of campaigns Colin Butfield calls this a “uniquely bad situation.” Two other animals, the vaquita, a very rare porpoise discovered in 1958, and the Javan rhino are facing the same fate. Many other species, including the Sumatran rhino, black rhino, Amur leopard, forest elephant and Bornean orangutan are considered critically endangered, some with fewer than 100 individuals left. The International Union for Conservation of Nature currently considers 5,583 species of plant, mammal, bird, amphibian and marine life critically endangered.

Dumping Disincentive

Big Bank Acts to Protect Oceans from Mine Waste

Citigroup is no longer financing mining projects that dump mine waste into the ocean. The move comes in response to pressure from the Ditch Ocean Dumping campaign, which calls on financial institutions to divest from any project or company that employs the practice. “Banks and financial institutions must actively take steps to ensure that they are not bankrolling the destruction of our oceans,” says campaign coordinator Ellen Moore of Earthworks.

Mine waste can contain up to three dozen dangerous chemicals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cyanide. These metals accumulate in fish, and ultimately, the wildlife and people that eat them.

The pollution contaminates drinking water, decimates ecosystems and destroys fisheries. While the outdated practice has been phased out in many parts of the world, new mining proposals in Papua New Guinea and Norway signal that such dumping is being ramped up, not phased out.

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by Judith Fertig

ratitude for the bounty in our lives has been a constant in every American Thanksgiving since the Pilgrims’ first celebration at Plymouth Plantation. What has changed is the menu.

Many holiday hosts today wish to be inclusive and respect everyone’s increasingly restrictive dietary needs. A few dishes that offer naturally gluten-free, paleo and plant-based options never go amiss, especially when we’re talking pie.

It’s easy to make a plant-based pie—think pumpkin, sweet potato and chocolate. As a bonus, many vegan pies can be made ahead and actually taste better the next day.

The Crust

A mellow nut crust might be the best way to go; pecans or almonds, sweetened with dates, crumbled in the food processor and pressed into a pie pan. It’s deliciously easy and can be made the day before, always a plus at holiday time. Gluten-free vanilla, chocolate or gingersnap cookie crumbs, mixed with a little coconut oil pressed into the pan, can serve as an alternative to nuts.

The Filling

The freshest filling makes the freshest-tasting pie. Winter vegetables such as squash, small sugar or pie pumpkins or sweet potatoes can be baked in the oven and puréed in the food processor days ahead of time. Or, make the purées weeks ahead and freeze them, ready to thaw for a recipe.

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Award-winning cookbook author Deborah Madison, author of Seasonal Fruit Desserts: From Orchard, Farm, and Market, in Galisteo, New Mexico, preheats her oven to 375° F. “Cut the squash in half, the pumpkins into quarters, scrape out the seeds and brush the cut surfaces with a vegetable oil such as sunflower or safflower,” she suggests.

“Place the squash or pumpkins cutside-down on a sheet pan. Prick sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Bake the vegetables until tender, about 40 minutes,” says Madison. When baked, scoop out the flesh, discard the rinds or skin and purée the flesh in a food processor. About two cups of purée equals a 15-ounce can of pumpkin, sweet potato or butternut squash. Pies made with fresh purées will have a lighter color and flavor.

Madison says she prefers natural sweeteners. “Honey and maple syrup are so dynamic—they’re more like foods in their own right than just sweeteners.”

Maple and date sugars give pies a deep, caramelized flavor.

Always taste test during preparation, recommends Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, who blogs at ConnoisseurusVeg.com. She loves a big dose of chai spices and little dose of sweetener in her Vegan Chai-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie. But pie is personal. “I recommend tasting your batter to decide if you’d prefer a little more or less of each,” she says.

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Finishing Touches

An ethereal cloud of coconut whipped cream can taste just as delicious as the dairy version, says vegan baker and cookbook author Fran Costigan, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She refrigerates a 14-ounce can of unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk for at least 24 hours. After opening it, she spoons out only the solid coconut cream into a chilled bowl, saving the remaining liquid coconut milk for another use. She whips the coconut cream with an electric mixer until fluffy, adding a natural sweetener and vanilla extract if desired. It all makes for a perfectly healthy plant pie.

Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Our Pick of Plant Pie Recipes No-Bake Vegan Chocolate Pie Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 18 oz vegan or dairy-free chocolate chips 1 (14-oz) can unsweetened, full-fat coconut milk ½ cup almond or cashew butter Place the chocolate chips in a medium mixing bowl. Spoon the almond butter on top of the chocolate chips. Set aside.

Vegan Pecan-Date Pie Crust The crust takes minutes to make and then press into a pie pan.

Yields: One nine-inch pie crust 1½ cups pitted dates, preferably Medjool, coarsely chopped 1½ cups chopped pecans ¼ tsp sea salt 2 tsp coconut oil Soak the dates in hot water for 10 minutes.

Remove the dates from the water and pat dry.

Place the dates, pecans and salt in the bowl of a food processor and blend until the mixture sticks together.

Lightly oil the bottom and sides of a nineinch pie or springform pan.

Spoon the entire can of coconut milk into a saucepan. Over medium heat, stir and bring to a simmer until small bubbles form around the perimeter of the pan.

Pour the hot coconut milk over the chocolate chips and almond butter. Make sure all the chocolate is covered with the hot milk.

Let it sit for three to five minutes to melt the chocolate.

Whisk by hand until the mixture becomes smooth, shiny and dark. Pour into the prepared crust.

Refrigerate the completed pie until it is firm and ready to serve.

Inspired by and adapted from recipes by Nava Atlas, at VegKitchen.com, Fran Costigan at FranCostigan.com and Ashley Adams, who blogs at TheSpruceEats.com.

Press the date mixture into the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

Adapted from a recipe by Nava Atlas, of Hudson Valley, NY, vegan cookbook author of Vegan Express: 160 Fast, Easy, & Tasty Plant-Based Recipes.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Preheat the oven to 350° F. Add all ingredients, except for the starch and dates, into a large pot. Stir well and bring to a simmer.

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1 tsp vanilla extract ½ Tbsp pumpkin pie spice ½ tsp sea salt ⅔ cup Medjool dates, pitted

While the pumpkin mixture is heating, prepare a “slurry” by adding two to three tablespoons of water to the starch in a small bowl. Gently mix together until a thick liquid has formed; avoid clumps.

This pie filling is robust with spices and not too sweet. Add less spice and more maple syrup to taste.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 2 large sweet potatoes ¾ cup coconut milk 3 Tbsp maple syrup 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 Tbsp arrowroot or tapioca starch 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon 1 Tbsp ground ginger 1 tsp ground cardamom ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp sea salt Preheat the oven to 400° F. Poke a few holes in each sweet potato using a sharp knife.

Place the sweet potatoes directly on the oven rack and bake until very soft, about 45 minutes. Or microwave them for about eight minutes, checking every minute or so after the first five minutes.

Remove from oven and slice the sweet potatoes open to allow the steam to escape.

Let them sit a few minutes to cool.

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When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, scoop out the insides and place them into a food processor bowl. Add the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, cornstarch, cinnamon, ginger, cardamom, nutmeg, cloves and salt.

Process the filling until smooth, stopping to scrape the bowl as needed. Pour the batter into a prepared pie crust and smooth out the top with a rubber scraper.

Bake about 40 minutes or until it sets.

Remove the pie from oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing.

Top with whipped coconut cream, if desired.

Add the slurry to the simmering pumpkin mixture and cook over medium heat for five to six minutes, stirring continuously.

Transfer this mixture to a blender or food processor, add in the pitted (unsoaked) Medjool dates and blend until smooth.

Pour the filling into a prepared crust, then bake for 30 to 35 minutes.

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Caitlin Shoemaker, of Miami, FL; FromMyBowl.com/ pecan-pumpkin-custard-pie.

Adapted recipe courtesy of Alissa Saenz, of Phoenixville, PA; ConnoisseurusVeg.com/ vegan-chai-spiced-sweet-potato-pie.

Pecan Pumpkin Custard Pie With no flour, this pie has a softer, more velvety texture. For a thicker filling, simply refrigerate before serving.

Yields: Filling for one nine-inch vegan pecan-date pie crust 1 (15-oz) can pumpkin purée 1½ cups unsweetened plant milk such as soy or coconut for the creamiest texture ¼ cup arrowroot or tapioca starch

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Kristi Nelson

on Why Gratefulness Brings Happiness

by April Thompson

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risti Nelson has dedicated her career to leading, funding and strengthening organizations committed to progressive social and spiritual change. Today, at the helm of the Network for Grateful Living, she is helping awaken thousands of people around the world to the life-changing practice of gratefulness. Co-founded by Benedictine monk, teacher and author David Steindl-Rast, the network offers educational programs and practices that inspire and guide a commitment to grateful living, and spark the transformative power of personal and societal responsibility.

Earlier in her career, Nelson founded a values-based fundraising, consulting, training and leadership coaching company, working with groups such as the Institute for Jewish Spirituality, Buddhist Peace Fellowship and the Center for Contemplative Mind in Society. She also served in director-level positions for the Soul of Money Institute, Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and the Center for Mindfulness in Medicine, Health Care, and Society.

Nelson lives in Western Massachusetts with her family, grateful to be surrounded by the wonders of the natural world and connected to a vibrant, loving and grateful global community.

Why is it helpful to differentiate between gratefulness, gratitude and thanksgiving?

Gratefulness is a proactive orientation to life that originates inside.

You wake with a sense of thankful awareness for the gift of another day, of all the miraculous things your body did overnight to keep you alive and healthy and an all-encompassing sense of the great fullness of life.

Gratitude is more of a response to something going well; anything from receiving the perfect present to five green lights on the way home to beautiful weather. It can become an addictive pursuit to try to get life to deliver something positive again and again, whereas gratefulness emanates from a more unconditional core.

Thanksgiving bubbles up when we’re so filled with a sense of gratefulness—that great fullness—that we overflow into finding ways to express thanks aloud and in actions, such as delivering praise or being of service.

In what way is happiness related to gratefulness?

The truth is that it’s not happiness that makes us grateful, but gratefulness that makes us happy. We can have all the things that should make us happy, and that we wish would make us happy, but unless we feel grateful for what we have, it’s likely nothing will truly make us happy. Happiness can be susceptible to outside circumstance, whereas gratefulness is an orientation we can more consistently maintain.

How do we cultivate gratefulness as a way of being, rather than an intermittent feeling?

It’s a three-step process: stop, look and go.

First, we pause to be present; slow down enough to notice all the things for which we can be grateful.

Second, we enlarge our perspective to take nothing for granted and acknowledge that life is short and uncertain, so we are grateful each day we wake up. This step is also about being aware of our privileges, starting with our ability to see, hear, move about and function. It keeps us aware, awake and alert.

Consider how we feel when electricity returns after an outage or when we can use our hand or foot after a cast comes off. Within minutes, we can forget how appreciative we were for those things, so we need to build reminders into our lives.

Third, we generate possibilities. Find ways to express appreciation or nurture something we care about by engaging in an actively grateful way. Even when we suffer hardship, shifting our awareness to notice whatever is sufficient, abundant and beautiful enables us to be grateful.

This creates a ripple effect, bringing more reasons to be grateful. It’s a radical way to live.

Which other qualities of life that people now seek give you hope?

It gives me hope when people seek contentment. Paradoxically, discontent gives me hope too, because when people recognize injustice and social biases, it pushes us to engage; to stand up and take note of what’s not okay and needs to be changed.

Love also gives me hope, especially when individuals seek to love more generously, inclusively and compassionately. It brings me the most hope of all when I see people building bridges and stretching their own capacity to love beyond their comfort zone.

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

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10 Practices Open Doors

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by Dennis Merritt Jones

ractices designed to enrich life with purpose and meaning yield empowering results for anyone that takes them to heart. Whether striving for a new job, higher salary, stronger relationships or spiritual acceleration, these “rules of the road” offer inspired guidance to free thinking and enlarge possibilities beyond anything we’ve ever imagined.

Be one with life: Belief in our oneness with “more than enough” sets us free to receive.

Be aware we live in an expanding universe: The creative life force of the universe constantly conspires for our good as we consciously participate in the process.

Be accountable for individual consciousness: How we perceive ourself and our world defines our experience. Changing our point of view can change everything.

Be focused: Establish and maintain a disciplined mind, focusing on what’s right with life rather than what’s wrong.

FIND YOUR

Be in the flow: The law of circulation manifests as either a cornucopia of more than enough or a vortex of not enough, depending on how freely energy flows through us. Remember that we are the gatekeeper that directs the flow.

Be passionate: Honoring our passions sets us free from the tyranny of a joyless life. Unearthing and living what creates joy, love and peace brings the gift of our authentic self to the party called life.

We invite you to join and experience a truly conscious, loving, dating environment with amazing members.

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Be blessed: To be blessed and know it is to affirm that we are a whole person, with nothing missing. Sharing our abundance becomes our daily norm. This state of being blesses our world.

Be of service: When we serve others selflessly, we are recognizing that they matter. When someone knows they matter, they are intrinsically guided to demonstrate it in ways that serve others… and the circle is complete.

Be courageous: Boldly move beyond false limits to horizons that call us to new levels of self-expression and fulfillment, often in collaboration with a spirited community.

Be a catalyst for good: Such actions connect us directly to the secret of creating an abundant life—our innate oneness with the universe.

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Supercharge Your Immune System

Natural Ways to Stay Healthy

by Kathleen Barnes

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ike many other health conditions, challenges to our immune systems are on the rise. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 26.5 million adults and kids have asthma, 50 million have allergies and up to 20 percent get the flu each year. Catching a cold is common, with U.S. adults generally coping with two or three a year and children about twice as many.

As many as 50 million Americans suffer from autoimmune diseases like rheumatoid arthritis, celiac and lupus, costing $100 billion a year to treat, which is nearly twice the amount spent on cancer care, according to the American Autoimmune Related Diseases Association. Initial statistics released 20 years ago estimated that 9 million Americans had autoimmune diseases; a five-fold increase since then illustrates the magnitude of the problem.

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People that are free of some degree of immune system dysfunction are relatively uncommon.

Identified Culprits

“We are absolutely seeing a rise in immune disorders,” says Michael T. Murray, a doctor of naturopathy in Lyons, Colorado, and author of Chronic Candidiasis: Your Natural Guide to Healing with Diet, Vitamins, Minerals, Herbs, Exercise and Other Natural Methods. “Many factors are responsible for the increase.” He cites the most notable as the widespread use of antibiotics and pesticides; dietary factors, including too much sugar; decreased intake of essential vitamins and minerals; overconsumption of calories in general; lifestyle factors like not getting enough sleep or exercise; excessive alcohol; stress; and exposure to cigarette smoke.

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“The microbiome—the bacterial structure that supports a strong immune system—is largely inherited from the mother during a vaginal birth,” says Sayer Ji, of Miami, Florida, founder of GreenMedInfo.com, sponsor of the 2017 Immune Defense Summit and a member of the National Health Federation’s board of governors. “The rising number of Caesarean sections, at nearly one-third of all U.S. births, up from 18 percent in 1997, deprives infants of those naturally occurring bacteria, and can result in immune deficiencies at an early age.”

Low-level chronic stress of the kind that occurs in everyday modern life is a leading underlying factor in immune system compromise, says natural health and healing expert Dr. Deepak Chopra, of Carlsbad, California, author of The Healing Self: A Revolutionary New Plan to Supercharge Your Immunity and Stay Well for Life. Along with emotional stress, he points to any kind of inner or outer challenge that pulls us off center.

Everyone experiences some stress every day; when unrelieved, it’s been widely shown to have a huge negative impact on our health. “Imbalance can be negative or positive, and so can stress,” says Chopra.

“Winning the lottery is just as stressful as going through a divorce. So the challenge isn’t to achieve static balance, but to successfully thrive in stressful surroundings.”

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Internal Communiqués

Medical science now generally agrees that the greatest part of the immune system resides in the gut. “We need those trillions of bacteria that live in the digestive tract.

Without them, we are unable to defend ourselves from all types of assaults, including the autoimmune diseases, in which the body turns upon itself,” says Ji.

“The immune system lines the large and small intestines,” says Dr. Susan Blum, of Rye Brook, New York, author of The Immune System Recovery Plan: A Doctor’s 4-Step Program to Treat Autoimmune Disease. “The microbes in the gut lining speak to the immune system. Anything that alters the microbes in negative ways—like antibiotics or viral illness, among others—can also negatively alter the immune system.”

Unavoidable Toxin

We can’t avoid the toxic exposure that underlies much of the immune dysfunction we are experiencing today, says Wendy Myers, a functional diagnostic nutritionist in Los Angeles, California, and author of Limitless Energy: How to Detox Toxic Metals to End Exhaustion and Chronic Fatigue.

“Toxins, especially heavy metals like lead and mercury, are in the air, water and soil.

Since we can’t escape them, we need to know how they are affecting us and work to neutralize them.”

Experts agree that immune challenges can be neutralized and overcome with the right diet and lifestyle, stress management and appropriate supplements to restore and maintain the whole system balance needed to flourish in a world of our own making that stresses us on every level.

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challenge diet in which gluten, dairy, corn, soy and eggs are all eliminated for three weeks. People with arthritis should also eliminate nightshades like tomatoes and potatoes. “Then add back in the eliminated foods one at a time and carefully note the body’s reaction. It’s not that hard to get a clear picture of what aggravates inflammation such as arthritis pain,” Blum says.

The Right Food

Eliminating wheat and dairy can end half of current immune system dysfunction through helping to repair the microbiome and healing the immune system, Ji believes. As one example, “If my mom had known I was allergic to cow’s milk when I was a child, I wouldn’t have suffered for 20 years with bronchial asthma,” he says.

An anti-inflammatory diet also speeds gut healing and strengthens the immune system, says Blum. Highlights of her program for a basic clean-up include

The Right Supplements Multivitamins: “High-quality vitamin

and mineral supplements are foundational to immune health,” Murray says. “Vitamins C, E and B and selenium are especially important.”

Digestive enzymes: “Digestive eliminating anything white (sugar and all products made with flour); eating quality fats (cold-pressed vegetable oils, nuts and seeds); protein (grass-fed beef, organic and free-range poultry, wild game and wildcaught fish); organic fruits and vegetables as much as possible and fermented foods daily; limiting and preferably eliminating dairy; and reading labels and banishing additives, chemicals and processed foods.

According to CDC statistics, almost everyone has some level of immune dysfunction, so this clean-up diet will benefit most of us, Blum says. After a basic regimen of three weeks or longer, she recommends exploring an elimination and

enzymes are key to restoring gut health, and thereby healing the immune system.

They’re useful in reducing immunemediated inflammation in autoimmune disorders,” Murray explains.

Australian research from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research confirms that supporting the immune system helps heal inflammation and autoimmune diseases. Instead, these are commonly treated with immune system suppressants that leave the patient with diminished resistance to other diseases.

Raw foods, especially pineapple and papaya, are good sources of digestive enzymes. They’re also available as supplements.

Prebiotics and probiotics: Prebiotics, plant fibers that ferment in the colon helping to increase desirable bacteria in the gut, and probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, help restore balance in the microbiome, effectively feeding and strengthening the immune system. Myers suggests that declining levels of friendly bacteria in the gut may actually mark the onset of chronic degenerative disease.

Vitamin D: Several studies, including one from Israel, have shown that people with the highest vitamin D levels have the lowest number of upper respiratory infections. “To ensure optimal vitamin D status, many health advocates, myself included, are recently advocating daily dosages of 2,000 to 5,000 international units (IU), even in apparently healthy adults,” Murray says.

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charides; soluble fiber naturally occurring in the cell walls of grains, bacteria, yeast, algae and fungi. Natural sources include oats, barley, seaweed, and shitake and reishi mushrooms. In supplements, look for products extracted by fermentation if grain or yeast is a concern. These sugars are known to help prevent and shorten durations of colds and flu and provide relief for allergies and sinus congestion, and may help regulate an overactive immune response in cases of autoimmune disorders.

Both internal and external factors can affect us all the way to the cellular level.

Chopra says, “You are talking to your genes all the time, and what you say affects every cell in your body. Through lifestyle choices, you can make healing decisions rather than damaging ones.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books including The Calcium Lie: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Flu Shot or Not

he effectiveness and safety of flu shots has long been questioned. At best, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reckons that the flu vaccine is 60 percent effective and less so for those older than 65. Plus, it admits it will have zero effect if scientists wrongly project which strains will be prevalent in the coming year. Having a strong immune system is the best bet to prevent flu, says Sayer Ji, founder of GreenMedInfo.com.

Further protection can be found in vitamin D, says Naturopathic Doctor Michael T. Murray. He notes, “It may prove to be more effective and less costly than conventional flu shots.”

If a cold or flu strikes, Murray suggests zinc lozenges. For coughs, German research from the Department of Integrative Gastroenterology at the Kliniken Essen-Mitte shows that a South African medicinal plant, Pelargoniium

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sidoides, commonly known as Umckloab (an ingredient in Umcka ColdCare) is especially effective in treating coughs caused by colds, bronchitis and sinusitis.

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mericans trust bottled more than tap water, but that confidence might work better if reversed. The Environmental Working Group (EWG) notes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) monitors tap water for more than 90 contaminants, and it must meet the strict standards of the Safe Drinking Water Act of 1974. Nationally distributed bottled water, under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, isn’t as carefully or frequently checked.

A quarter of all bottled water is actually filtered tap water, reports the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC).

Concern about safe tap water is relatively recent—in the 1960s, for instance, people worried more about fluoridation than contamination. But since 1990, partly driven by bottled water ads, Gallup polls have shown tap water concerns rising; 63 percent of us now worry about our drinking water “a great deal”.

Bottled water is usually safe to drink, but isn’t environmentally friendly. Plastic bottle production in the U.S. requires 17.6 million barrels of oil annually, reports the nonprofit Riverkeeper; plus the energy used to transport it to market, refrigerate

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it and collect the empties equals filling the bottles a quarter full of oil. Then, 77 percent of discards end up in the landfill, the Earth Day Network reports.

Retail costs range from 89 cents a serving to $8 a gallon for designer water, averaging $1.11 a gallon, compared to .002 cents per gallon for tap water.

What’s in Tap Water Legitimate concerns about tap water exist, mostly because homes built before 1986 likely have lead in their pipes, solder and fixtures, possibly contaminating municipally sourced water. Well water is also susceptible to outside contamination from chemicals and microorganisms that must be monitored.

Because lead accumulates in stagnated water in pipes, run the water until it gets as cold as possible; up to two minutes if the taps haven’t been turned on in six hours or more. Other chemicals found in tap water include low levels of chlorine, arsenic, nitrates, atrazine, perchlorate and pathogens, reports the NRDC. Pharmaceutical products can also get into tap water, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

A recent study from the EWG and North-

eastern University, in Boston, showed small quantities of toxic chemicals in tap water serving 15 million Americans in 27 states.

Testing Our Hydration IQ

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Filter Options Filters can allay tap water worries from municipal or well supplies.

Several types—tap-mounted, under-sink and pitchers—are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) testing agency that check for specific contaminants of concern.

NSF-42 coding certifies filters that improve water taste and remove both chlorine and particulate matter. NSF-53 is more stringent and requires removal of metals and harmful chemicals.

The highest standard, NSF-401, covers filters that eliminate bacteria, pesticides/herbicides and residue from drugs like ibuprofen.

Activated carbon filters, which require regular replacement cartridges, remove large particles like sediment and silt. Reverse osmosis filters remove dissolved inorganic solids (including salts) by pushing tap water through a semi-permeable membrane.

Ultraviolet water purification is effective at treating bacteria and viruses, but not contaminants such as chlorine, volatile organic compounds or heavy metals.

Charcoal pitcher filters are the most common, easiest to use and least expensive, although cartridges add to the cost and are only effective for processing about 40 gallons each. To save money, DIY products allow individuals to refill used cartridges with new activated charcoal. Filter pitchers need to be cleaned regularly because the charcoal can leak, producing mildew, calcium and grime.

Faucet-mounted models are easy to install and can be switched easily from filtered to unfiltered water (e.g., for washing up). Under-sink filters and cartridges are effective for up to 200 gallons, but more challenging to install. Connecting to refrigerators and ice makers makes installation more complex, and leakage can be an issue; countertop filters take up space, but are less likely to clog.

Consumer Reports says reverse osmosis filters are effective at removing contaminants, but can operate slowly, consume cabinet space, need periodic cleaning with bleach and create three to five gallons of wastewater for every gallon filtered.

WHO indicates that conventional municipal water treatment processes can remove about half of the compounds associated with pharmaceutical drugs. Advanced treatment like reverse osmosis and nanofiltration can be more efficient, removing up to 99 percent of large pharmaceutical molecules.

The first step is a water test. Some state and local health departments offer free test kits and they are also sold at hardware stores. Certified laboratories test tap water samples, with information often available from the local water provider.

Find a state-by-state list of certified labs plus program contacts at Tinyurl.com/DrinkingWaterCertificationInfo. The EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline is 800-426-4791.

Jim Motavalli, of Fairfield, CT, is an author, freelance journalist and speaker specializing in clean automotive and other environmental topics. Connect at JimMotavalli.com.

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yths abound regarding proper hydration—many of them encouraged by purveyors of bottled water. Gauge personal hydration know-how by answering these true-or-false questions.

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If we’re thirsty, we’re already dehydrated.

True. Our kidneys let us know when we need water by sending a “thirsty” message to the brain. “If you ignore that warning, it will go away and other symptoms will occur, such as headache, brain fog, muscle cramps and dry, cool skin, making the dehydration more serious,” warns Chiropractor Livia Valle, of Valins Chiropractic, in Smithtown, New York.

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We must drink eight glasses of water every day.

False. Eating fruits and vegetables also bolsters hydration (watermelon and spinach are almost 100 percent water by weight), as do milk, juice and herbal tea, advises the Mayo Clinic.

3

It’s impossible to overhydrate.

False. Although rare, hyponatremia can result from some diseases, medications and consuming too much water too quickly, causing sodium (salt) levels to plummet; this can lead to nausea and coma, to which marathon runners can be prone (WebMD.com).

4

Electrolyte-enhanced drinks beat out water.

False. Experts say that for most people most of the time, plain water hydrates just as well, which is good news, considering the sugar and artificial dyes in Gatorade and similar electrolyte drinks. Even for athletes, hydrating with electrolytes is called for only after more than an hour of intense, sweaty exercise, according to the American College of Sports Medicine. If concerned about hydrating on an active, steamy day, consider stirring additive- and sugar-free electrolyte tablets or powder into water.

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Caffeine causes dehydration.

False. A UK University of Birmingham study of 50 people that drank three to six cups of coffee daily found no significant effects on hydration—perhaps because the water in coffee and tea makes up for any dehydrating effects.

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The volume of urine is a better hydration indicator than its color.

True. “Urine color varies based on many factors, including diet,” says exercise physiologist Mary Jayne Rogers, Ph.D., of Albuquerque, New Mexico. “But if you are not producing much urine, it can be a sign that your body is clinging to water and may need more.”

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Eco-Packaging Progress Report

Innovative Uses of Pulp, Paper and Mushrooms

by Avery Mack

Manufacturers need to protect their products from damage and theft, and also want them to stand out on retail shelves.

A common result has been hard-to-open containers relying on excessive cardboard and plastic. Today, more manufacturers are responding to consumer requests for less packaging, making it easier on both people and the planet.

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hether shopping online or in a local store, more eco-friendly options are available and they’re worth seeking out.

In grocery stores, look for cellophane packaging made from corn, wheat or potatoes that replaces traditional plastic packaging used for candy, spices, nuts, produce and bath products. Cellulose, made from sustainably harvested wood pulp, one of nature’s most abundant materials, makes for a sturdy bio- and marine-degradable bag that is suitable for home composting. Resistant to oil, fat and grease, it is also microwavable and oven-safe at low temperatures.

Fenugreen uses antibacterial, antifungal spices infused into a tea that is soaked into clean, biodegradable FreshPaper. It works in conjunction with store packaging or storage containers to keep bread, fruit, vegetables and cheese fresh. Kavita Shukla, founder and CEO, says, “Each paper lasts about a month.

A distinct, maple-like scent says the paper is actively working to keep food fresh two to four times longer than usual, preventing food waste due to spoilage.”

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Quinn Snacks’ revolutionary Pure Pop Bag of microwave popcorn contains no genetically modified corn, synthetic chemicals or plastic coatings, so unlike other brands, its packaging is compostable and biodegradable. Consumers add the included salt and spices after the popping, allowing the addition of natural ingredients while maintaining the integrity of the food’s natural oil and flavor.

Food carry-out used to mean polystyrene (Styrofoam) containers, but now consumers have the safer option of pulp products that break down completely in backyard compost heaps or through commercial recycling. The pulp comes from North American-sourced hardwoods, which reduces its travel footprint and supports environmentally aware suppliers.

Mycelium, another Styrofoam substitute, uses mushroom roots as glue to hold together other sustainable, compostable agriculture byproducts like corn stalks. The result creates shipping materials that cradle wine bottles, computers and other fragile items to prevent breakage.

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In beauty products, look for refillable glass jars. While glass is endlessly recyclable, it carries a large carbon footprint.

Glass is heavy and must be transported, sometimes out of state, to reach a treatment plant. Furnaces capable of melting glass containers must run nonstop at about 2,600 degrees Fahrenheit. Taking the time to refill glass jars saves energy and prevents greenhouse gas emissions.

Some personal products such as deodorant are available in paper pushup tubes. Standard plastic tubes can be difficult to empty completely and are sometimes made of more than one type of plastic, which makes them non-recyclable.

Eco-friendly packaging can be especially challenging for small businesses.

Katherine Dexter, owner of Wild House Body Care, in College Station, Texas, says, “I needed a green product that was oilproof and waterproof. One of the best I’ve found for wrapping solid lotion bars is an unbleached, soy waxed paper. It works as effectively as paraffin-coated waxed paper and is 100 percent biodegradable.” She uses sustainable and natural materials for all of her product packaging.

As part of the adult coloring book craze, Najeeb Kahn, founder of the Monthly Coloring Club, noticed books were shipped shrink-wrapped, so the club has switched to compostable and recycled rigid cardboard mailers.

Online mattress sales have increased from a 5 percent market share in 2016 to 10 percent in 2017, thanks to moneyback guarantees, free in-home trials and innovative compressed mattress-in-a-box delivery. A mattress is squashed to fit in a box measuring 18 by 44 inches; about the size of a medium file cabinet. One person can easily carry it up stairs or around corners. Released from the box, the foam mattress expands to normal size in eight to 12 hours. The cardboard package can be reused or recycled.

Email manufacturers to either congratulate them on better choices or complain about excess. Each purchase voices an opinion. Let’s make it count.

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nimals have performed massage on themselves or others since the dawn of time through natural grooming behaviors,” reports the Northwest School of Animal Massage, in Vashon, Washington. “Any animal’s quality of life can be enhanced with massage.”

Therapeutic Massage Results

“Maintenance massage is great for helping your pet stay at their peak level of health for as long as possible. It’s also a great tool for monitoring and early detection,” says Kim Tews, a certified small animal massage practitioner located near Portland, Oregon.

Jonathan Rudinger, a registered nurse, licensed massage therapist and authority on canine massage in Toledo, Ohio, explains that massage supports oxygen exchange, helping animals to breathe more deeply, and even encourages coughing to loosen phlegm and debris in the lungs.

Increasing both blood and lymphatic circulation is another benefit. “Manual lymphatic drainage massage is a good immune booster, and benefits pets of all breeds and ages,” says Tews. Massage shortens postoperative recovery time for pets and helps decrease inflammation and pain while lowering blood pressure and working to normalize breathing patterns and digestion.

For dogs with arthritis, Rudinger says that massage works to increase the natural fluids within the dog’s body, along with improving lymph and blood circulation and hormone and energy flow. When it comes to sporting events and intense recreation, massage can be used to increase blood flow to muscles beforehand and reduce muscle soreness afterward.

Massage is a comfort for beloved dogs receiving treatment for a terminal illness or palliative care. The practice can also reduce the need for pain medication, decrease metabolic end products in tissues, ease constipation and feelings of anxiety and isolation, and instill greater peace.

Behavioral Results

Massage therapist Michelle Rivera with the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin, remarks in the journal Integrative Veterinary Care, “It was in China that I learned that many behavioral problems can also be alleviated or eliminated with the addition of massage therapy.

In my own practice, the majority of issues I successfully work with using massage are behavior problems and seizures.”

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lthough the method of massage and results can be similar to that for dogs, cats have their own rules about how they are touched. “Every massage must be individualized,” says Katie Mehrtens, owner of The Right Spot Pet Massage, near Chicago, and a nationally certified small animal massage therapist.

“Cats are typically more sensitive to touch than dogs, and can become overstimulated. I am hyperaware of the cat’s reactions, and often give them more breaks to avoid stress,” she says.

“If your cat doesn’t like to be touched, you just haven’t figured out the best moves yet,” advises Maryjean Ballner, a massage therapist in Santa Barbara, California. “Common mistakes include rubbing, instead of caressing, and going too fast. Felines get the reputation they’re difficult. Pay attention to the basics.”

“Although many bones and muscles in cats and dogs have the same names and locations, they may not be identical in physical appearance or function,” Mehrtens says.

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advice and recommend an experienced area canine massage therapist to treat an animal’s specific need. At-home or in-clinic sessions may last from 30 to 80 minutes.

Having a family member massage a pet can add calming and bonding benefits, especially in palliative care. A workshop or continuing education course will teach basic to advanced hands-on massage skills.

Offering the benefits of therapeutic massage to a dog is one of the greatest gifts we can give to support their happiness and quality of life. It can also work wonders for cats.

Karen Becker, a doctor of veterinary medicine, is a proactive, integrative practitioner who consults internationally and writes for Mercola Healthy Pets (HealthyPets.Mercola.com).

“A cat’s skeleton is slender, with lean, fluid muscles designed for leaping distances with stealth and agility. They’re likely to experience less wear and tear on joints than dogs.”

Ballner offers tips to let the cat be the teacher as to what works best: n Get down to their level. n Approach at shoulder height, not the top of the head. n Caress using full palms, not just fingertips. Slower is safe, enjoyable and desirable. n Caress under the chin and around the cheeks using finger pads and full palms or the flat area between the knuckles. n Focus totally on the cat for four minutes. Make it routine. n Voice soft, soothing, low-tone phrases— not baby talk; maybe repeating, “Oh, you good boy, good boy.”

Susi Rosinski, a certified feline, canine and equine massage therapist and owner of Ancient Far East Healing Arts, in Tonawanda, New York, offers, “Most of my [feline] clients have joint pain or back mobility difficulties. Working on legs and joints after they’re fully relaxed helps them, as well as being safer for me, as I slowly add pressure to the areas where they need it most.”

“For four minutes a day, cat massage is therapeutic, whether it’s for you or the cat,” says Ballner.

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can clear physiological energy blocks. His approach with dogs is to work on the stomach energy meridian, which flows down around the mouth, down both sides of the midline and underneath the abdominal side of the body. It ends up around the anus, beneath the animal’s tail.

As the meridian is associated with the emotional brain or limbic system, working on this area is particularly useful for dogs that are fear-biters, food- or dog-aggressive, have separation anxiety or problems with their gastrointestinal tract.

Generally speaking, dog massage can be a useful tool for stress relief and relaxation.

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THURSSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Experiencers Share – 3:30-5:30pm. With Betty Harbison and Kevin Briggs. Discussion of UFO contact and paranormal experiences. Love donation.

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

FairyDustCrystals.com.

Mainstage Play – Oct 12-Nov 4. Let the Right One In. By Jack Thorne; based on Swedish novel and film by John Ajvide Lindqvist. Oskar, a lonely boy living with his mother on the edge of town, is bullied at school and longing for friendship. Eli, the young girl who moves in next door, never goes to school and rarely leaves home. These two youngsters, sensing in each other kindred spirits, become devoted friends. But when a spate of sinister killings rocks the neighborhood, a shocking truth tests their young friendship-and love-beyond all imaginable limits.

The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352375-4477. TheHipp.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 Festival – Nov 2-3. The Ocala Fitness Festival 2018. Two days and six great events that will showcase athletes specializing in uniquely created fitness events designed by leading local fitness professionals; CrossFit, running, cycling, Highland games and

more. There will be athletic fitness vendors, great food and drink, plus an after party. Family friendly with kid-friendly competitions too. Location: Eight downtown blocks of Ocala, including Citizens Circle and the new Ocala Downtown Market. Info and buy tickets: The OcalaFitnessFestival.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Tent Show – noon-5:30pm. Wholesale to the Public Tent Show. Many wholesale rock, mineral and jewelry vendors. Buy at wholesale prices. Free admission. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Tent Show – noon-5:30pm. Wholesale to the Public Tent Show. Many wholesale rock, mineral and jewelry vendors. Buy at wholesale prices. Free admission. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net

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 – noon-2pm. Tarot Level 5. With Many Deer. This is the fifth of the series. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 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.

Kombucha Contest – 7pm. Florida’s Second Annual Kombucha Home Brewing Contest and Public Kombucha Tasting. Hosted by Mother Kombucha and Vertical Ventures St. Pete. Benefits Sail Future. Free public tasting. $20 entry fee per flavor (limit 2.) Location: Vertical Ventures, 116 18th St. S., St. Petersburg. Info: https://www.facebook.com/ events/294628931136258/ 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

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352-629-3897. OakbrookCSL.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Presentation – 1-2pm. What Is New Thought? An overview of the history of the New Thought movement in the US – Divine Science, Unity and Religious Science. Course fee $10/15. Presented by Patricia Wagner.

Patricia@LookingForLight.net. Register 24/7 online at MasterThePossibilities.org or 352-854-3699.

Performance – 8pm. Dusty’s Ragtime & Novelties.

Gainesville Circus Center welcomes live music by Professor Dusty Bottoms from Atlanta. Classic, contemporary and original tunes set to the magic of ragtime. Local singers as well as members of AscenDance acrobats on aerial silks, lyra, trapeze and more. $8 advance, $12 at door. Rated PG-13.

Location: First Magnitude, 1220 Veicht St, Gainesville. Info & tickets: GainesvilleCircus.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 Conference – November 9-10. Get Your Brain Back NOW Conference. The nation’s largest public life changing conference for Neurological health. Meet Dr. Joseph Mercola, Dr. Steven Sinatra and many more, including Dr. James Lemire of the Lemire Clinic. Location: Florida Hotel and Conference Center, 1500 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando. Info: acimevents.com.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Sessions – 11am-4pm. Iridologist Sessions. With Susan Keiffer, Master Herbalist/Iridologist/Serologist will be offering mini 30-minute sessions. $45.

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

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Aura Photographs – noon-5:30pm. With Howard Minton. You will receive a photograph of your aura with a printed interpretation and a channeled message from your guides. $55. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Festival – 1-10pm. Ocala Harvest Fest and Food Truck Festival. Two stages of music all day, with Daughtry headlining the evening’s festivities. There will be food trucks and a variety of fine arts, crafts, vendors. Non-perishable food donations are being collected. $10. Tuscawilla Park, 800 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. Ocalafl.org/performingarts.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 Class – noon-2pm. Tarot Level 6. With Many Deer.

This is the sixth of the series. $20. Call to register. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Soul Contract Readings – Noon-5pm. With Howard Minton. Learn what you need to do to be true to your soul’s Path of Destiny. $55.

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

HighSpringsEmporium.net Class – 2-4:30pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at Serenity Now Yoga, 1200 W. State Road 434, Longwood. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Natural Eye Program – November 13-15. See what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts, diabetic retinopathy without injections. Seating is limited, call to preregister. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Support Group – 4-5pm. Grief and Loss Support Group. With Rev. Linda Friedman. Love donations.

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

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm. Have You Met Your Soul Mate/Twin Flame? With JoEllen Blue. $30. Please call to register. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-6934592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Class – 10am-noon. Free Nutrition Class. Location: Unity of Citrus, 2628 W. Woodview Ln, Lecanto.

Info: 352-746-1270

Harness the power of quantum physics to detect and correct energy distortions in your animal’s body field!

• Bio Energetic Scans are quick, non-invasive, cutting edge and backed by over 30 years of scientific research!

• See beyond your animal’s symptoms to find out what’s behind the pain, low energy, mood/behavioral issues, trauma, etc. and get a personalized protocol for healing!

• House calls and remote scans available.

• Call (352)282-4441 for appointments and more information.

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10 am Sunday Rev Monica Driscoll 509 County Road 468 Fruitland Park, FL 34731• 352.454.3120 UnitySpiritualCenterFl.org UnitySpiritualCenterFl@gmail.com

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Car Show – 10am-3pm. Hot Cars and Cool Cats Fall Car Show to benefit Endangered Animal Rescue Society in Citra. Auction, vendors, music, and great food. All cars, trucks, motorcycles welcome for $10 entry. Spectators free. Location: 2250 NE 70th St (Hwy 326.) Ocala. 352-266-2859. Earsinc.net.

Sessions – noon-5:30pm. Blissful Aromatherapy and Reflexology Sessions. With Kay Steelman.

Love offering – suggested $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, NOVEMBER 18 Class – noon-2pm. Tarot Level 7. With Many Deer.

This is the final of the series. $20. Call to register.

High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Sessions – noon-4:30pm. Blissful Aromatherapy and Reflexology Sessions. With Kay Steelman.

Love offering – suggested $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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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. A healthy alternative to mammograms.

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

352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

Patient Education – 6pm. Learn what we do and time to ask questions. Free. Seating is limited, call to

reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 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, NOVEMBER 22 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Mainstage Play – through December 23. Every Christmas Story Ever Told (And Then Some!) by Michael Carleton, James FitzGerald and John K. Alvarez. A hilarious, madcap romp for the holiday season! Instead of performing Charles Dickens’ beloved holiday classic for the umpteenth time,

three actors decide to perform every Christmas story ever told — plus Christmas traditions from around the world, seasonal icons from ancient times to topical pop-culture, and every carol ever sung.

The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352375-4477. TheHipp.org.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Celebration – 11am-6pm. Countdown to the Holiday Celebration. Relaxing BioMat Sessions, holiday treats plus 30% off all jewelry. Free. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net Mainstage Play – through December 23. A Christmas Carol adapted by Janet Allard and Michael Bigelow Dixon. “God bless us, everyone!” Share the joy and tradition of Charles Dickens, The Hipp’s production carries the timeless messages of redemption, charity, and goodwill in a heartfelt adaptation. A lively look at a classic tale. The Hippodrome, 25 SE 2nd Pl, Gainesville. 352-375-4477.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Save Your Mind Intensive Personalized Program – November 27-29. 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.

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Class –10:30am2-1pm. Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development. NEW CLASS BEGINS. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30. Held at

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Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 US Hwy 441, Belleview. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

Workshop – 2:30-4:30pm and 5:30-7:30pm. Working with Crystals. With JoEllen Blue. Learn about crystals’ properties and how to work with them. $35.

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

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

plan ahead SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Class – Dec 1-2. 9am-6pm. Thai 1: Introduction to Thai Massage. With Ariela Grodner of Bodhi Sangha. The first phase in the new cycle provides the necessary foundation for future techniques, but also can serve as a standalone practice. Students may begin at any phase and return free to any class they have paid for. $1350 for six phases or $250 per weekend. 18 CEU for LMT and acupuncture.

Location: Florida School of Massage, 6421 SW 13th St, Gainesville. Register: 813-417-6745 or BodhiSangha.com.

Festival and Art Show – Dec 1-2. 10am-5pm.

The 37th Annual Downtown Festival & Art Show.

The nationally recognized festival will showcase works from 240 of the nation’s most talented artists, plus music and entertainment. Location: 200 E. University Ave, Gainesville. Info: GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Gala – 10am-3pm. Fall Natural Foods & Gift Gala.

Natural and organic foods to sample with area chefs presenting beautiful, appetizing creations. Live music, garden and greenhouse tours, silent auction and raffle. Lots of original gift ideas by local artists. $1 admission, $2 sample tickets, $1 raffle tickets.

Crones’ Cradle Conserve Foundation, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3377 or CatCrone@aol. com. CronesCradleConserve.org.

on going events

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

UnityGainesville.org.

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

Sunday Service – 10am. Unity Spiritual Center offers a positive path to spiritual living. We welcome all paths to God, all people, all sexual orientations.

We follow universal principles and see the spirit of God in everyone. Come and celebrate with us. Unity Spiritual Center, 509 County Rd 468, Fruitland Park. 352­-454-­3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

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

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

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

352­-454-­3120. UnitySpiritualCenterFL.org.

Hearing Screenings – afternoon. By appointment.

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

352-­291-­9459. LemireClinic.com.

A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville.

UnityGainesville.org.

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

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

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

Technology Help Center - 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484, Belleview.

352-438-2500.

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

thursday A Course in Miracles – 10am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville.

UnityGainesville.org.

friday Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm.

Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360.

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

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

HaileFarmersMarket.com.

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

Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-629-8051.

OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

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

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

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Aaron Perry, DOM Acupuncture Physician, AP1813 Licensed Massage Therapist, MA25126, MM31501 Since 2003 Dr. Perry has been a practicing Acupuncture Physician, a Licensed Massage Therapist and a Certified Co­ lon Hydrotherapist. He has a M.S. Degree in Oriental Medi­ cine from the F lorida College of Integrative Medicine. He also has an Associate of Sci­ ence Degree in Natural Health from the F lorida College of Natural Health.

Natalie Vincent, LMT Licensed Massage Therapist, MA56651, MM31501 Ms. Vincent joined the practice in November 2012.

She is a Licensed Massage Therapist. She received her training at Community Tech Adult Education in Ocala, FL in 2008. She is a Certified Manual Lymph Drainage Therapist. She received her LDT training at the Upledger Institute in Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

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