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Contents 12 MINDFULNESS

IN THE CLASSROOM

Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

14 JENNY ODELL ON

the Importance of Doing Nothing

16 MOUTH MATTERS

A Holistic Approach to Oral Health

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19 SPINAL SOLUTIONS Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

20 RETHINKING OUR STUFF

Moving Toward a Circular Economy

21 THE ART OF THE NAP

Unplugging From Life Without Apology

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22 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT

Global Movement on Fast Track

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24 ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

26 PAWS TO CONSIDER Best Friends Waiting for Homes

DEPARTMENTS 7 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 11 eco tip 12 healthy kids 13 practitioner

profile 14 wise words 19 healing ways

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20 green living 21 inspiration 22 conscious

eating 24 fit body 26 natural pet 27 calendar 30 resource guide 30 classifieds October 2019

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letter from publisher Hi Everyone!

Before I jump into introducing the October issue, I thought it would be fun to share some of my September adventures with you. One of the many things I enjoy doing is attending craft fairs, health fairs, festivals and yes, even comic book conventions with my husband.

It is really a great way to immerse yourself in the spirit of the community all while supporting local businesses and artisans. On September 8, we attended the Hare Krishna Community Health Fair at the Temple Pavilion, in Alachua. A combination of holistic and traditional medicine vendors provided free health screenings, health information, products and services and local agencies also provided information. There was literally something for everyone.

While there, Director Akuti dasi gave us a tour of the Eco Teaching Farm, whose third annual fall festival is on October 19 (see event listing page xx). The fall festival will include handson learning Akuti dasi experiences that promote the fully functional and selfsustaining farm. Many thanks to Radha

Adigopi Priya dasi and Sheila Mahan

Selvester, Adigopi Priya dasi and Akuti dasi for welcoming us. Mark your calendars and we’ll see you at the Festival!

On September 15, we found our way down to the Sanford Indie Market, which is held twice a year at Tuffy’s Bottle Shop and Lounge, where the vendors and artisans showcased their vintage jewelry, clothing and artwork. I am always fascinated by artwork that is inspired by natural and organic elements. They tend to be my favorite pieces. We enjoyed the festival food and even jumped in The Van Cam before leaving. I encourage you to support your local fairs and festivals. You will surely walk away with more than you came with!

Let’s jump into our October issue that brings readers an abundance of health news that underscores the importance of paying

mission statement To empower individuals to live a healthier lifestyle on a healthier planet.

To educate communities on the latest in natural health and sustainability.

To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives.

attention to the little things—like teeth and gums. Our feature, “Mouth Matters: A Holistic Approach to Oral Health,” delves into the mounting evidence that this “doorway to the body” can usher in heart issues, inflammatory response and even Alzheimer’s if not well maintained. Ronica O’Hara details the growing body of less-invasive and less-toxic approaches to dental care. I am all for lessinvasive and less-toxic approaches. While at a dental appointment explaining some issues I was having, my dentist told me that I am allergic to sulfur, specifically sodium lauryl sulfate, a detergent/surfactant found in many toothpastes. My issues completely went away when I switched to another toothpaste that did not have this ingredient. Your dentist has a wealth of knowledge for your overall well-being, so don’t be afraid to talk to them about your health.

In the meantime, educators all over the world are starting to focus on the mind-body connection, with curricula aimed at bringing mindfulness to the classroom. Studies show the result is calmer, happier, more focused kids. Read all about it in “Mindfulness in the Classroom: Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive.”

Don’t forget that October is national Shelter Pet month, and there are thousands of loving, healthy cats and dogs waiting to bring joy, companionship and yes, wellness, into your home. Julie Peterson presents solid research on the many benefits of the human-animal bond and why pets adopted from shelters can be the most devoted of all. We adopted our two cats from the local shelter. They are great pets until they turn the bathroom faucets on and unroll all the toilet paper!

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news briefs

Transforming Fear into Abundance

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piritual teacher Janice M. Puta will be the guest speaker and meditation leader at 10 a.m., October 6, at Unity of Ocala. She draws on her experience as a certified life coach and SRA-certified teacher and consultant to support each person’s spiritual connection, encourage raising consciousness and to guide personal spiritual evolution.

Janice M. Puta Her Sunday message is Making Lemonade Out of Lemons: transforming fear, scarcity and illness. Puta says, “The more we tell the sad story of the past, the more we create the dis-empowering reality of the present moment. Learn how to name that self-limiting experience and then release it, clear it, remove it from the subconscious mind. Learn how to claim health and happiness, abundance and prosperity, courage and joy in an easy and effective method.”

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Reiki for Stress, Relaxation and Healing

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eiki master Debi Goldben works with clients on emotional release, energy balancing, house healing and more. She says, “The word reiki is made of two Japanese words: rei, which means “higher power” and ki, which means “life force energy”. So reiki is actually “spiritually guided life force energy”.

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This Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that originated in the 1920s also promotes healing. It is administered by the laying on hands, and is based on the idea that an unseen life force energy flows through the body and causes us to be alive. The theory is that if our life force energy is low, we are more likely to get sick or feel stress; and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

A treatment is said to feel like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around the subject. Goldben says, “Reiki treats the whole person, including body, emotions, mind and spirit, creating many beneficial effects that include relaxation and feelings of peace, security and well-being.”

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he 14th annual ButterflyFest at the Florida Museum of Natural History will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 12, celebrating backyard wings, wildlife and biodiversity, with an emphasis on pollinators. From native butterfly releases to live animals, workshops, vendors, entertainment and food, all activities are funfor-all-ages. An accompanying plant sale runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

October 11 and 12, and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., October 13.

ButterflyFest is dedicated to increasing awareness of Florida’s butterflies as fun, fascinating ambassadors to the natural world.

Activities will promote inquiry and provide a call to action for the conservation and preservation of backyard wildlife and habitats.

The ButterflyFest activities are free, but the Butterfly Rainforest and Crocs exhibits require an admission fee of $14 for adults/$12 FL residents/$7 ages 3-17/free for Museum members and UF students with a valid Gator 1 card. Location: 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-273-2064 or visit FloridaMuseum.ufl. edu/event/butterflyfest.

Dancing for Peace

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he Dances of Universal Peace Fall Dance, led by DiAnahita, of the International Network for the Dances of Universal Peace, will take place from 3 to 5 p.m., October 26, at Dancing Peacock Paradise, with time to dance, enjoy nature, walk the labyrinth, paddle the lake and enjoy a potluck dinner, desserts and conversation. Doors open at 2:30 p.m.

Sufi teacher and dance leader DiAnahita says, “Bringing harmony and serenity to our lives helps us radiate peace to our friends and communities. We will join together with others who are interested in spiritual development, tolerance and understanding as we participate in gentle dance movements in a circle.”

Admission is $10 donation and a vegetarian potluck dish. Location: Fort McCoy; directions with RSVP to FLRetreats@gmail.com.

For more information, call Diana Kanoy at 352-546-1345 or visit PeacockParadise.org.

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health briefs

Dining in the Dark

Avoid Pesticides to Lower Kids’ Risk of Depression

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he sixth annual Dining in the Dark Fundraiser for the Florida Center for the Blind (FCB) will take place at 6 p.m., October 18, at the Ocala Hilton. Local leaders and philanthropists will gather for a unique and inspirational dining experience to experience what daily activities are like for the visually impaired.

SWAT teams from Marion County and the Ocala Police Departments will assist diners to enjoy the evening in complete darkness, including a cocktail hour, entertainment, a delicious dinner and opportunities to donate funds to FCB programs and services that support individuals with visual impairments and their loved ones in North Central Florida.

The menu is top secret and guests enjoy discovering by taste and texture what type of food they are eating. Many will realize how difficult even simple tasks become without sight. “I was surprised to feel lonely,” says Jennifer Murty, of Ocala Style magazine. “Sitting there not being able to see made me realize how much I rely on my sight to connect with others; it was a truly humbling and inspirational experience.”

Location: 3600 SW 36th Ave., Ocala. For more information or to obtain tickets, call 352-873-4700 or visit FLBlind.org/did.html.

Another reason to consider organics: A study of 529 teens and preteens linked high exposure to pesticides to a higher risk of depression. University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers studied children between 11 and 17 years old in the Ecuadorian Andes, the third-largest exporter of roses. The flowers are routinely sprayed with organophosphate insecticides known to affect the human cholinergic system, a key component in the function of the brain and nervous system. Drawing blood samples, the researchers found that teens that had lower levels of acetylcholinesterase enzyme activity resulting from pesticide toxicity showed more symptoms of depression, especially in girls and those younger than 14. The findings back up anecdotal reports from Andeans of a rise in teen depression and suicide.

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Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performanceenhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system.

Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.

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Reduce Kids’ Risk of High Blood Pressure With Maternal Vitamin D Children born with low vitamin D levels have an approximately 60 percent higher risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 6 and 18, reports a study of 775 Boston children published in the American Heart Association journal Hypertension. Those with persistently low levels of vitamin D through early childhood had double the risk of elevated systolic blood pressure between ages 3 and 18.

Higher systolic numbers increase the risk of cardiovascular disease later in life. Because infants’ vitamin D levels are determined by the mothers’ levels during pregnancy, researchers suggest exploring an official recommendation for vitamin D supplementation during pregnancy.

Try Fennel Oil to Fight Vaginal Yeast Up to 75 percent of women deal at some point with the itchiness, discharge and sexual discomfort and pain of vaginal yeast infections caused by Candida species, the most prevalent being Candida albicans. Egyptian laboratory researchers tested fennel oil and eight other plant-based essential oils on 19 Candida albicans strains that were resistant to the antifungal medication fluconazole. They found that the fennel oil had significant antifungal properties against the strains, outperforming chamomile, jojoba, nigella, fenugreek, cod liver, peppermint, clove and ginger oils. When combined with fluconazole, fennel was effective on seven strains, theoretically lowering the need for higher doses of the medication.

Protect Kids From Bullying to Lower Risk of Teen Depression A three-decade study of 3,325 young people in Bristol, UK, found that kids that were bullied at age 10 had eight times the rate of depression in their teen years, and that it persisted for some into their adult years. Using detailed mood and feelings questionnaires and genetic information, researchers found that childhood bullying was strongly associated with depression. Bullied children had a greater risk of both limited depression occurrence and persistent depressive issues. Other risk factors found to be associated with depression in the children included anxiety and the mother’s postnatal depression.

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global briefs

Extraterrestrial Matter Found on Earth

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The endangered Florida panther has been saved from extinction thanks to the introduction of female Texan pumas, reports a 10-year study conducted by the University of Florida and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. The pumas, which like the panthers, are a sub-species of cougar, were brought to Florida in 1995 to counter the effects of habitat loss and health issues caused by panther inbreeding, including heart defects, infertility and other genetic problems. The panther population has since rebounded from a low of 20 to 30 cats to between 120 and 230.

Diplomatic Freeze

Conflicts Heating Up Over Arctic Reserves

Scientists warn that the Arctic is heating up much faster than the world average because of rising greenhouse gas emissions. Over the last five years, the region has been warmer than at any time since record keeping began in 1900, which is opening up untapped reserves of oil, gas, uranium, gold, fish and rare earth minerals. At a May meeting of the Arctic Council, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned Russia and China against “aggressive” actions in the region, saying, “This is America’s moment to stand up as an Arctic nation.”

Gao Feng, the head of the Chinese delegation to the council, whose mission is to foster cooperation among Arctic countries and protect the fragile environment, says, “It’s [the U.S.] a country that stepped out of the Paris Agreement and then they’re talking about protecting the environment of the Arctic.”

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Humanitarian Plea

Environmental Destruction Tapped as War Crime

Twenty-four scientists from around the world published a letter entitled, “Stop Military Conflicts From Trashing Environment,” in the journal Nature, urging the United Nations International Law Commission to create protections for the environment in armed conflicts. It reads, “We call on governments to incorporate explicit safeguards for biodiversity, and to use the commission’s recommendations to finally deliver a Fifth Geneva Convention to uphold environmental protection during such confrontations.” The four existing Geneva Conventions and their three additional protocols are globally recognized treaties that establish standards under international humanitarian law for the treatment of wounded military personnel, shipwrecked sailors, prisoners of war and civilians during armed conflicts. Violating the treaties amounts to a war crime.

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Texas Pumas Counter Inbreeding

The Makhonjwa Mountains of South Africa harbor some of the planet’s oldest rocks, including meteorites that have been striking the Earth for eons. According to the peer-reviewed journal Geochimica et Cosmochimica Acta, researchers using electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) spectroscopy have discovered a 3.3 billion-year-old layer of rock that contains two types of insoluble organic matter, both of which suggest extraterrestrial origins, making it the oldest extraterrestrial organic matter ever identified. Many scientists think the basic molecules of life may have originated in outer space.

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Gulf Dead Zone Keeps Growing

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates the algae-choked “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico near the mouth of the Mississippi River spanned 7,829 square miles this summer, roughly the size of Massachusetts and considerably above the 6,000-square-mile five-year average. The largest recorded Gulf dead zone to date was 8,776 square miles in 2017. Dead zones occur when algae sinks and decomposes, sucking oxygen from the water and making it impossible for marine life to exist, jeopardizing billions of dollars generated by commercial fishing in the area. The phenomenon is primarily attributed to chemical fertilizer runoff from Midwestern farms into the Mississippi, exacerbated by warming trends.

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Climate Crisis May Promote Superbugs

A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrug-resistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents.

Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

eco tip

Eco-Flossing

A Healthy Choice for Teeth and the Planet Dental floss, that little everyday staple in our medicine cabinets, has been taking on a bad name environmentally. The smooth, slippery flosses that are the top choice among both dentists and consumers are made with a Teflon-like product containing toxic PFAs and PFCs. The wax coatings and flavors of ordinary nylon flosses are typically made with petroleum products that may be endocrine disrupters.

The floss, plastic spools and flip-top containers can’t be recycled easily because of their size, and floss filament easily tangles up recycling machinery. In landfills, their toxins leak into the soil; in waterways, floss can entangle and even kill sea creatures. And washing and reusing floss isn’t a good option because it runs the risk of introducing bacteria into new areas of the mouth, warns the American Dental Association.

However, a handful of new eco-options in flosses have emerged, primarily with silk and bamboo, which are biodegradable and free of chemicals. Blogger Beth Terry at MyPlasticFreeLife.com rates Dental Lace, a floss made of 100 percent silk coated with candelilla wax from Mexican trees, as her favorite product. It’s packaged without a plastic coil in a refillable glass container, making it a 99 percent zero-waste product. In addition, the company, based in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, offers a vegan bamboo version.

Bamboo flosses in eco-friendly containers are also made by Los Angeles-based Terra & Co. (with activated charcoal, coconut oil, peppermint oil and no synthetic fragrances, sweeteners or artificial colorings, in a cardboard box); and Altoona, Florida-based Lucky Teeth (activated charcoal, candelilla plant wax, organic peppermint oil and tea tree oil, in a glass jar). Two other easy-to-find flosses,

by Eco-Dent and Tom’s of Maine, are made of nylon, but are covered in natural vegan waxes rather than beeswax or petroleum-based waxes. They come in compostable cardboard boxes but include plastic spools.

Advice columnist Umbra of Grist.org recommends switching to an oral irrigator or water flosser that plugs into the wall or runs on a battery—sometimes rechargeable—because it effectively removes plaque, is reusable, produces no trash, lasts for years and uses relatively little water and electricity.

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If every 8-year-old is taught meditation, we will eliminate violence from the world within one generation.

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MINDFULNESS IN THE CLASSROOM Meditative Training Helps Kids Thrive

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hen I feel like I really want to get angry and yell, I sometimes, like, take deep breaths. My brain slows down and I feel more calm and I’m ready to speak to that person.” Those self-aware words come from a 5-year-old Los Angeles girl in the film Just Breathe.

A 9-year-old boy in a tough British neighborhood forgets about “all the scary stuff ” when he does “petal breathing”—opening and closing his fingers in time with his breath. “If I concentrate on my breathing, the worrying thoughts just go ‘pop’ and disappear,” he confided to The Guardian newspaper.

This is the effect that mindfulness training in the classroom often has on students, and it’s key to why it’s happening all over the world—not just in the U.S. and the UK, but in more than 100 countries, including Australia, Taiwan and India. What started a few decades ago as a small experiment in progressive schools is rapidly gathering speed as emerging research documents the strong positive effects of mindfulness on developing brains.

A 2015 meta-review from researchers at the University of Melbourne, in Australia, which evaluated 15 studies in six countries involving 1,800 students, showed three broad outcomes: higher well-being, better social skills and greater academic achievement. They were more optimistic, self-accepting and happier, more likely to help others, more able to focus on lessons and be creative, and less likely to be angry, anxious or disobedient.

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research at Harvard in the 1980s helped kick off mindfulness as a scientifically based, nonsectarian approach to a calmer, clearer mind. It has spread since then into business, health care and professional sports, as well as schools: Googling “mindfulness in education” brings up 116 million links.

“Mindfulness offers children the skills they need today to meet the age-old challenges of growing up within the new context of social media and often absurdly high expectations,” says holistic doctor Amy Saltzman, co-founder and director of the Association for Mindfulness in Education. Mindfulness is now being taught in urban, suburban and rural schools in 50 states. Such programs can be low- or no-cost, structured in many ways, taught any time and conducted without special equipment—important for cash- and time-strapped schools.

As a grassroots movement, mindfulness programs run the gamut. Hundreds of schools and districts nationwide have incorporated into curricula such evidence-proven mindfulness programs as those developed by MindfulSchools.org, Learning2Breathe.org and MindUp. org, which often involve teacher training and structured lessons.

Sometimes mindfulness is simply a grade school teacher ringing a bell signaling five minutes of silence, giving children something to focus on with closed eyes: a sound, a bite of fruit, a stuffed animal. A middle school teacher may use a five-minute guided app meditation from Calm or Headspace to settle down students after lunch. Some schools offer moments of silence during the day, a quiet room to go to or an optional class in mindfulness.

Others find that teaching mindfulness during “detention” has a soothing effect, offering oft-traumatized kids a rare feeling of peace.

“Because everyone has distractions and strong emotions, learning to observe these inner experiences with curiosity and openness is an important part of all children’s education,” says psychologist Patricia Broderick, Ph.D., founder of Learning2Breathe, a mindfulness curriculum for junior and senior high school students.

Schools sometimes use parental consent forms to counter concerns about any potential religious implications. Often, a school’s program expands organically as one impassioned teacher draws in others. “The one single factor that determines a program’s effectiveness is the depth and consistency of personal practice of those teaching it,” says Saltzman. In fact, a University of Wisconsin 2013 study found that teachers that practiced a guided meditation 15 minutes a day for eight weeks had less anxiety, stress and burnout during the school year; those conditions worsened in the control group.

In Middleton, Wisconsin, high school counselor Gust Athanas has watched as mindfulness exercises have made students calmer, kinder, more focused and feel closer to each other and to teachers: “A number of students have told me it’s the part of the school day they look forward to the most!”

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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Cantwell encourages clients to work in conjunction with their conventional veterinarian and other professionals such as trainers, farriers and equine dentists. She prefers to coordinate a team approach for an animal’s well-being and treatment, and practices with a strong emphasis on owner education. The doctor is available for educational and training appointments at shows, barns and homes, and also group lectures and clinics.

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investment—including how we spend our time and where we direct our attention?

Right after the election, in late 2016, a warehouse fire in Oakland claimed the lives of many artists. I became aware of how difficult it was becoming to step away and process anything, not to mention mourn. I found that it was only by stepping away that I was able to ask questions about what it was I really wanted and how I could act meaningfully.

Both social media and the cult of productivity are seductive, and when we’re caught up in them, we don’t question them. Understanding anything requires perspective and standing outside of it; productivity is no different. Temporarily ascending to a broader, removed view, you might find that you’re struggling in all the wrong ways, or in the wrong direction.

How is “doing nothing” different from meditation?

It certainly shares some of the same goals. But whereas certain forms of meditation emphasize physical stillness, “doing nothing” for me includes things like wandering and observing.

What is the relationship between our well-being and being unproductive for a part of each day?

When we’re caught up in the idea of productivity, we’re often not

thinking about our own well-being. And yet, the “unproductive” part of one’s day is likely the one in which you remember to take care of yourself or even listen to the needs of your mind and body at all.

How do we go about challenging the forces that are disconnecting us from nature and each other?

I think the first step is simply a movement of attention. Addictive as social media may be, it is not difficult for me to move my attention from that to what is happening in physical space. Sometimes this leads to meeting other people; I’ve had great conversations with strangers when we were both peering up at the same tree, looking at the same bird.

What do you hope people will take away from the message of your book?

I hope it creates a space in which someone might begin to look at the ways they currently direct their attention and how they might want to change that. I also hope it helps people find each other. Rediscovering one’s bio-region or local history is a great way to meet others who might not exist within your social media bubble.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?

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he mouth is the doorway to the body,” so the saying goes, and today we know just how true that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the dentist was typically a simple “drill-andfill” operation, with other health concerns not given a second glance. Now, emerging research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our brains by allowing the buildup of pernicious bacteria in our gums.

In April, University of Louisville School of Dentistry researchers reported that the bacteria P. gingivalis, which flourishes in gum disease, was found in brain samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— and that inflammation, swelling and bleeding in gums can transport the bacteria from the mouth into the bloodstream simply through chewing or teeth-brushing.

The study also linked the bacteria to rheumatoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia.

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Advanced gum disease also increases the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the rate of kidney disease; and increases the risk of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes and pre-term births, other studies show.

These findings have sobering implications for the nearly half of the American adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy body,” says San Francisco holistic dentist Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your Guide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living.

Body, Mind, Teeth

It’s part of the reason for the fresh interest in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biologic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, and president of the Holistic Dental Association (HDA), based in Coral Gables, Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic

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materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be wary of root canals and focus on minimally invasive procedures—some of which may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone therapy to slow the growth of infections and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small areas of tooth decay.

Holistic dentists work closely with a wide range of other complementary practitioners. “We look at the underlying causes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500.

Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013.

Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of

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three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”

We look at the entire body, not just the mouth. ~Bernice Teplitsky

When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:

What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture

Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel

give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.

Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the

wary of the following ingredients: fluoride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.

Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses

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of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho.

Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.

Toothpaste: Study the labels and be

antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unnecessary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.

Is a root canal the best option?

Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”

Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health.

At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:

Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes re-

duced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.

are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses.

Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.

Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing

alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes.

Pulling: An ancient Ayurvedic rem-

edy, this involves swishing a spoonful of organic coconut oil around the mouth and through the teeth for 10 to 20 minutes.

The oil’s lauric acid, a natural antibacterial, has been found in studies to reduce plaque formation and fungal infections, as well as the strains of bacteria linked to bad breath and irritated gums.

Taking care of our teeth and gums is simply worth the daily time and trouble to facilitate long-term health. “Your oral care should be taken just as seriously as watching your diet,” advises Kalasho.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.

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Seven years without a cold?

sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.”

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By Doug Cornell in years.” ore and more people are He asked relatives and friends to try Copper can also stop flu if used early saying they just don’t get it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians colds anymore. he patented CopperZap™ and put it on placed 25 million live flu viruses on They are using a new device made the market. a CopperZap. No viruses were found of pure copper, which scientists say Now tens of thousands of people alive soon after. kills cold and flu have tried it. Nearly Dr. Bill Keevil led one of the teams viruses.

100% of feedback confirming the discovery. He placed Doug Cornell said the copper millions of disease germs on copper. invented the stops colds if used “They started to die literally as soon as device in 2012. within 3 hours after they touched the surface,” he said.

“I haven’t had a the first sign. Even People have used it on cold sores single cold since up to 2 days, if they and say it can completely prevent ugly then,” he says. still get the cold it outbreaks. You can also rub it gently on People were is milder than usual wounds or lesions to combat infections. skeptical but EPA and they feel The handle is New research: Copper stops colds if used early. and university better. curved and finely studies demonstrate repeatedly that Users wrote things like, “It textured to improve viruses and bacteria die almost instantly stopped my cold right away,” and “Is contact. It kills germs when touched by copper. it supposed to work that fast?” picked up on fingers That’s why ancient Greeks and “What a wonderful thing,” wrote and hands to protect Egyptians used copper to purify water Physician’s Assistant Julie. “No more you and your family. and heal wounds. They didn’t know colds for me!”

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ment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”

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Chiropractic and Digestion

Spinal Solutions Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results

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hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations.

The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on various non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of fullbody chiropractic treatment for asthma,

infantile colic and cervical vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in children and pneumonia in seniors.

Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The nervous system controls the body, so issues in the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by injury to the low back or pelvic regions.”

William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treat-

Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area. ~William Lauretti

It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy— from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas.

In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the improvement.”

Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction

Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the root of the problem.

“Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular characteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring normal function to the neck, he says.

TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very imporOctober 2019

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Moving Toward a Circular Economy

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tant joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo.

Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement.

“Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, softtissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.”

For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”

RETHINKING OUR STUFF

by Yvette Hammett

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hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says.

“Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.”

While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-useand-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy.

“You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant.

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There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources.

It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption.

The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey.

Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be used in hydroponic farming.

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“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says.

“There is also a strong need to produce sustainable—and, ideally, chemical-free— food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country.

Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes.

The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings.

Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy.

Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company.

Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined.

“That,” Stahel says, “is the billiondollar question.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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The Art of the Nap Unplugging From Life Without Apology

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hildren, four-legged family members, Thanksgiving overeaters and the occasional squirrel on a branch have mastered an art that eludes most of us, and they engage in it without a shred of guilt.

Defying our cultural habit of constantly being on the go and embracing the respite can be an active meditation, an invitation to cultivate uncommon stillness.

Answering the siren’s call of a nap might very well be one of the most beneficial acts of self-care we can give ourselves. Both body and psyche crave chill-out times for good reasons. Using study subjects ranging from NASA pilots to emergency room staff, curling up for a 20- to 30-minute siesta has been clinically proven to lower blood pressure, boost immunity, improve motor skills and enhance job performance and creativity.

Power naps—the short-but-sweet kind—give us the opportunity to nourish the most neglected part of life, the inner life.

Rest-fueled “me-time” can be a daily ritual punctuated with both practical and aesthetic inspiration. Choosing a spot drenched in inviting natural light or close-curtained tranquility and reserving a favored pillow, chair or luxurious coverlet can usher in

blissful time-out. Adding the presence of aromatherapeutic essential oils like lavender, Roman chamomile or tangerine or a vase of simple fresh flowers can signal the ever-diligent sympathetic nervous system to cut back on overtime. Dropping down into unhurriedness like an anchor into port can prompt deeper and longer breaths and offer us the shameless chance to invest in quality daydreaming. Playing recorded sounds from nature—ocean waves, soft rain or gentle wind in the trees—can set the stage for a satisfying nap. Inviting the resident cat or pooch for a sleep-spell can also effect release of beneficial endorphins.

Scheduling a nap into the day like any other appointment not only ensures follow-through, but presents a succulent slice of something to look forward to. Putting the computer on sleep mode and turning off the phone signals the brain that it’s time to recharge. Social media interaction and phone chats can wait. The pursuit of wellbeing does not need explanation, apology or, most of all, guilt. Pleasant dreams.

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books. She is also a composer of healing and inspiring music. Connect with her at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

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~Laura Luciano

Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track

by April Thompson

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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork.

“The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State.

“It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.”

Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains.

Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s

rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together.

The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles.

For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers.

“To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow

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food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.”

The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage.

At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food.

Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano.

“Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.”

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

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We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.

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Savory Slow Food Recipes Place the halved bok choy cut-side-down in the pan in a single layer.

photo by John Kernick

Continue to simmer over medium heat until the bok choy is tender, but still has texture and bright color, about 4 minutes.

With a slotted spoon, remove the bok choy and set aside, but leave the citrus peels and spices in the pan.

Continue to simmer until the broth is reduced by half or more.

Taste the sauce for seasoning, then at the last minute, return the cooked bok choy to the glaze and reheat all the way through.

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One of the qualities I love about bok choy is how easily the crisp rib absorbs the flavors of whatever it is cooked with. If it is not closely monitored, however, its tender leaves wilt quickly and the rib may turn mushy. I address this issue by quickly pulling the bok choy from the pan when it just begins to turn tender and succulent, allowing the sauce to reduce and intensify on its own. This recipe is perfect with a rice dish or with a delicate fish that could be poached in the cooking liquid for a full meal.

Add the butter, star anise, peppercorns and salt, and bring back to a simmer.

Heat the oven to 400° F. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the mustard, garlic, salt and pepper.

Whisk in the olive oil.

Toss the cauliflower in the mustard mixture to coat.

Excerpted from the book Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons, by Steven Satterfield.

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Yields: 4 servings

Simmer the stock in a large, wide skillet or shallow braising pan over medium heat.

Squeeze the citrus into the pan, then drop in the peels.

2 Tbsp whole-grain mustard 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 tsp kosher salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium head cauliflower, washed and trimmed into bite-size florets

Spread in a baking dish in a single layer and roast until it’s just tender and lightly browned on the edges, 20 to 25 minutes.

Glazed Bok Choy with Citrus and Star Anise

1 cup chicken or vegetable stock 1 orange, quartered, seeds removed 1 lemon, quartered, seeds removed 2 Tbsp unsalted butter 4 star anise pods 12 black peppercorns 1 tsp kosher salt 4 small bok choy, halved and washed

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

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Mustard-Roasted Cauliflower Cauliflower and mustard are both members of the genus Brassica, so it’s not surprising that the seed of the mustard plant is compatible with its big-headed cousin.

Try it for yourself in this incredibly simple vegetable roast, which makes a terrific side dish with fish or fowl and is also hard to stop eating straight out of the pan. If you come across the orange, green or purple cauliflower varieties, mix them together for a stunning presentation.

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It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it. ~Sharon Boustani

ANIMAL ASANAS Goats on the Yoga Mat

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hen 50 to 60 strangers gather in a barn for their first goat yoga experience, it’s a bit awkward and there’s not much interaction—until the goats come in. “It is an immediate icebreaker, and the place suddenly fills with giggles and laughs,” says Sharon Boustani, whose family runs Gilbertsville Farmhouse, in South New Berlin, New York. There is just something about miniature goats walking around on people’s backs while they do yoga that immediately de-stresses people and makes them downright happy, she adds.

It may be fun, but it’s also a form of serious therapy that’s taken off across the nation and around the globe in recent years.

Yoga by itself is proven to help with stress and pain relief, better breathing, flexibility and cardiovascular health. Add goats to the mix and the benefits are compounded by the well-documented benefits of human and animal interaction.

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A number of studies, like one published in June by the American Educational Research Association, have shown that spending time with animals can lower blood pressure and decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Other studies from the fields of psychology, animal welfare, counseling and anthropology note that these interactions offer additional positive health impacts and can reduce loneliness, boost moods and increase feelings of social support.

So combining adorable goats with a physically and spiritually beneficial yoga regimen just made sense to Lainey Morse,

People say it’s the best day of their life. It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular. ~April Gould

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of Corvallis, Oregon, widely regarded as the mother of goat yoga. In 2015, Morse was diagnosed with a disease and was going through a divorce. “I would go out to my barn or out in the field and just be around my goats,” she says. “I wondered why they didn’t use goats for therapy like they do with horses.”

Goats, she says, have a sense of calm.

“When you are around them, you take on that energy, and it’s hard to be stressed out and have anxiety. But they are also really funny animals.

They make you laugh.” She started with goat happy hour at her farm, inviting friends she knew were going through issues of their own. “Everybody left happy,” she recalls.

When she discussed it with a yogi friend, goat yoga was born. Morse now has 13 partnerships around the country where others teach the classes and she handles the business end. “For me, it’s still about nature and getting out in nature.” Morse says she’s not quite sure why it took off like lightning, but she guesses it’s just because many people love the interaction.

April Gould and Sarah Williams run their Arizona Goat Yoga classes at the Welcome Home Ranch, in Gilbert, Arizona.

It is now a major tourist destination for the state. “Three to four times a week, we walk about 150 people out into one of the pastures,” Gould says. A lot of visitors from out of state return every time they’re in the area, she adds. And many Ari-

zona residents come once, and then bring back friends and family.

“People say it’s the best day of their life. It’s something you kind of have to experience to know why it’s so popular,” says Gould. Those that are more experienced can make it as difficult as they want. “And some people just want to play with the goats.”

For Bisk Education, an eLearning company based in Tampa, bringing goat yoga to its campus was a way to inspire and de-stress employees.

“There is a way to integrate wellness into your corporate programs that makes you a differentiator,” says Chief People Officer Misty Brown. “When it comes to a perk, I want to make sure those investments are memorable. It gives Bisk the reputation as more of a progressive culture.”

Boustani calls it an escape experience. “That’s primarily what it is. Yoga in general is kind of geared toward letting go of your everyday worries and trying to come to some peaceful or therapeutic state.”

Introducing something so lighthearted to something that many people take so seriously, like yoga, is interesting to watch, Boustani says. “It is nice to see that even dedicated yogis are so open to it.”

Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contacted at YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.

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No-Kill Initiative They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued. ~Emily Bach

Paws to Consider Best Friends Waiting for Homes

by Julie Peterson

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ade Breunig, of Buckeye, Arizona, had lost his marriage, his job and his house. To combat depression, he went to the local animal shelter to adopt the first cat that “talked” to him.

As if on cue, a 2-year-old black cat yowled persistently. During the adoption, Breunig learned that “Bubba” had been scheduled to be euthanized. He was saving a life.

Fourteen years later, Bubba died, and Breunig knew he would miss the mischievous, playful companion that loved car rides more than most dogs. Crying, but surrounded by his second wife and kids, he realized, “I didn’t save Bubba’s life. He saved mine.”

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The benefits of the human/animal bond are manifold, supported by an army of

studies that speak to pets’ ability to reduce stress, improve mood and even reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Research into animal-assisted therapy compiled by the University of California, Los Angeles, details the positive mental, emotional and physical effects of this natural modality.

Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige.

Emily Bach, public relations and event coordinator at Bishop Animal Shelter, in Bradenton, Florida, has many inspiring stories about adopted shelter animals. “They are often the most devoted pets because they know they’ve been rescued,” she says.

The outdated myth that shelter pets are incorrigible, unlovable animals with behav-

Anyone looking to lower blood pressure, ease anxiety or secure companionship can find it all at their local shelter, where homeless dogs and cats are eager to oblige.

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Shelters share success stories of animals that get a “forever home”. Unfortunately, hundreds of thousands don’t and are euthanized. Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, is working to change this. By partnering with animal welfare organizations and shelters, Best Friends has a goal to “Save Them All” through an initiative to make all of the nation’s shelters “nokill” by 2025—which means 90 percent of shelter animals might be saved. Euthanasia will be reserved for failed rehabilitation or when an animal has no chance of recovery from an illness or injury.

In 1984, when Best Friends was founded, about 17 million animals died in U.S. shelters annually. As of August 2019, that number is down to 733,000, a nationwide save rate of 76.6 percent.

Historically, no detailed data was kept on shelters. “For decades, we have worked in the dark to end shelter killing because we lacked accurate information about the problem we were trying to solve,” says Julie Castle, CEO of Best Friends. The organization recently launched the community lifesaving dashboard (BestFriends.org/2025-goal), a database that anyone can access to help save shelter pets. “With a better understanding of where the trouble spots are and the profile of animals being killed in a community, we can better deploy our collective resources for the greatest lifesaving impact.”

Part of the success of the no-kill movement involves increased awareness that kindness toward all species is important. Bach points out that shelter animals are also the lower-cost option for people that want pets; most are vaccinated and neutered before they are adopted out and are often already trained.

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ioral issues no longer holds. Family circumstances—a change of job or residence, death, divorce or illness—can land a confused and well-loved dog or cat in a shelter. Others become accidental strays or are unceremoniously dumped by uncaring owners. Bishop, a no-kill shelter, places about 100 pets every month, showcasing them on social media, news outlets and at outreach events.

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Getting Ready to Adopt

Before jumping in to help save them all by adopting, potential pet parents should research breeds, crunch numbers and think ahead. The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) suggests considering several issues:

Lifestyle: Dogs live 10 to 15 years, cats up to 20. Pets should fit the family now and in the future.

Money: Pets require training, food, toys, equipment, medical exams and treatment.

Breeds: Not all dogs and cats will be a good match for every home. Personality is key.

Safety: Pet-proofing a home includes

removing potential dangers and preventing accidental escape through windows, doors or fences.

Not everyone can adopt, but anyone can help. Shelters accept donations and most have a wish list of items. Volunteers are a core need at shelters, and it’s work that can quench the thirst for spending time with animals without adopting any of them.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Workshop and Potluck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with potluck 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.

Sound Bath with Your Phoenix Is Rising – 7-8pm.

Get bathed in the sound of singing bowls, spirit drum, kirimba and Tibetan bowls. Stay after to play the bowls yourself. Dress comfortably and bring a blanket and pillow. Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, 1009 NE 28th Ave. 352-629-3897. CSLocala.org.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 3 Experiencers Share – 3:30-5:30pm. Discussion group sharing paranormal and UFO topics. Love donation.

Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4 The Big Glow Silent Retreat The Autumn Special – Oct 4-6. 10am-3pm. A three-day long retreat that offers the tools necessary to rediscover ones inner peace and elevate their purpose in the world. $495. All lodging and meals included. Gainesville Retreat Center, 1551 SE 51st St, Gainesville. BrianPiergrossi.com.

Sycamore Lane October Market – Oct 4-5. Noon5pm. Family-friendly vintage flea market with multiple vendors selling affordable vintage decor, furniture, arts and crafts. The Sycamore Lane Market, 3824 SW 170th St, Archer. Joel@SycamoreLane.Co.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5 Introduction to Crystal Energy Feng Shui – 1-4pm. With Sharron Britton. Learn how to use quartz crystals alongside the ancient principles of feng shui. Participants will receive a free traveling grid. $35. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657.

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Meet Your Match Best Friends Animal Society has a quiz called Paws Like Me (BestFriends.PawsLikeMe.com) to match people with adoptable animals. Shelter workers can also help families select appropriate pets.

October is National Shelter Pets Month Bring Home a Friend for Life

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 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.

Introduction to Tarot – 2-4pm. With Many Deer.

Learn about tarot and how to read the cards. This is a series of seven classes continuing on Sundays in November. $20/class. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C, cholesterol,

increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. By appointment. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Candle Magic with Bobbie Roberts – 1-4pm.

Learn how to choose candles, dress them and more.

Supplies will be provided. $35. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. Register: 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Florida Museum of Natural History Plant Sale – Oct 11-13.10am-5pm, Sat; 11am-5pm, Sun. All ages. Over 150 different species of plants will be available. Free admission. 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville. FloridaMuseum.ufl.edu.

Dances of Universal Peace – 7-9pm. People of all faiths can participate in this spiritual dance lead

by DiAnahita and Khalika. $5 suggested donation.

Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. DancesofUniversalPeace.org Full Moon Drum Gathering – 8pm-midnight. Must be 18 and older. Co-hosted with Ocala Drum Circles.

Drums and percussion only. Extra drums provided first-come first-serve. Outdoor bonfire, dancing and fire spinning. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala. 352-559-3003. Muddy LotusTea.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 Butterfly Fest – 10am-4pm. All ages. Learn about butterfly gardening, native pollinators and backyard wildlife. Free. Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville. FloridaMuseum.Ufl.Edu. Create a Magic Wand with Crystals Workshop – 2-4pm. With Sharron Britton. Participants will receive a selenite wand to begin making their personal tool for all things magical. $20. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 Introduction to Tarot – 2-4pm. With Many Deer.

Learn about tarot and how to read the cards. This is a series of seven classes continuing on Sundays in November. $20/class. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

Awaken The Dreamer Mediation Journey – 5:30-8pm. Healing techniques through channeling, dreamwork, mediumship and meditation. Bring a blanket or yoga mat. Mira Luck Society of Worldwide Indigenous Wisdoms, SE 4th Ave, Gainesville.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 14 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C, cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-reg-

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ister. By appointment. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15 SciArt Meetup: Pollinators – 6:30-9pm. Participants must be 18 and older. Painting, drawing and sculpting with guest speaker/artist, Samm Wehman Epstein. Admission fee includes after hours entry into all permanent exhibits. $7. Florida Museum of Natural History, 3215 Hull Rd, Gainesville.

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Lemire Natural Eye Program – Oct 15-17. 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.

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Workshop and Potluck Dinner – 6pm. Explore your writing talents. Any level of writing skills welcome. Activities include reading discussions, editing and new ideas. Free with potluck 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.

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Thrill-A-Palooza – 6-8:30pm. Fundraiser for Ocala Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Center.

Circle Square Commons. 8405 SW 80th St, Ocala.

352-854-3670.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 Archer Vintage Market – 9am-3:30pm. Familyfriendly. Hosted by The Archer Historical Society.

Multiple vendors, vintage items and food. Free.

Archer Community Center, 16671 SW 137th Ave, Archer. ArcherHistoricalSociety.org.

Fall Festival – 10am-4pm. Family-friendly.

Children’s activities. Care for Cows classes and workshops. Wildcrafting, permaculture, making butter, cheese and other foods. Homemade gardening fertilizers and pesticides. Canning and more. $5/ admission, children under 12/free. The Eco Teaching Farm, 17306 NW 112 Blvd, Alachua. 386-462-2017.

BioMat Sessions over a Crystal Grid – Noon-5:30pm.

Relax and free yourself from stress in their healing room. Multiple sessions available. Walk-ins welcome. $10 or free with purchase of $20 or more. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs.

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Crystal Basics: Healing, Meditation and Transformation with Crystals Workshop and Book Signing. – 2-4pm. With renown author Nicholas Pearson. $35. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview. Register: 352-693-4592.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 Annual Chinese Auction – 11:30am. Family-friendly.

Auction begins after 10am service. Items include new items, craft items and services. $10/20 tickets and a door prize ticket. Bring family and friends. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. UnityOcala.org.

Introduction to Tarot – 2-4pm. With Many Deer.

Learn about tarot and how to read the cards. This is a series of seven classes continuing on Sundays in November. $20/class. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 21 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.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24 Clinic Open House – 5-7pm. Celebrating Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day 2019 with live demonstrations, herbal teas and health screenings.

Free. Academy for Five Element Acupuncture Clinic, 315 SE 2nd Ave, Gainesville. 352-548-2332.

Dance Alive National Ballet – Oct 24-25. 7:30pm.

With Anna Karenina. Performance at the Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Tickets available at the box office. Contact: Info@DanceAlive.org and DanceAlive.org. PerformingArts.ufl.edu.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26 Secrets of the Crystal Skulls – Noon-1pm.

Nicholas Pearson will discuss his experiences with Mustang, a 1,500-year-old quartz skull from Nepal.

1:30-5:30pm: psychic readings with Nicholas Pearson ($35/half-hour, $60/hour). 6:30-7pm: Galactic Skull Activation with Nicholas Pearson and Sharron Britton. Love offerings. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

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Essential Emotions/Live Empowered – 2-4pm.

Learn how essential oils can help us improve our emotional wellness and live empowered. $20. Fairy Dust Crystals & Such, 11781 SE Hwy 441, Belleview.

Register: 352-693-4592. FairyDustCrystals.com.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 Introduction to Tarot – 2-4pm. With Many Deer.

Learn about tarot and how to read the cards. This is a series of seven classes continuing on Sundays in November. $20/class. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

Tibetan Skull Healing Sessions with Nicholas Pearson – Lie in a grid of powerful crystal skulls while Nicholas uses the sounds of antique Tibetan singing bowls, toning and chanting to help you open to healing and greater awareness. $55/half-hour, $88/hour. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 28 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 5:30pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C, cholesterol, increase energy. Coaching, education, menus, meal plans, Nutraceuticals. Seating is limited, must pre-register. By appointment. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Save Your Mind – Oct 29-31. Intensive program.

What can you do to clear mental fog, remember and sharpen your thinking? Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala. 352-291-9459.

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 Halloween Tarot Readings – Noon-5:30pm.

Readings by Many Deer. Call to sign up. $35/ half-hour, $60/hour. High Springs, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657.

HighSpringsEmporium.net.

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2

ongoing events NOTE: All calendar events must be submitted via our website by the 10th of the month and must adhere to our guidelines. Visit GoNaturalAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries.

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

Spiritual Service – 9:30am. Let the spirit guide you with hands-on healing, meditations, messages and more. Conscious Awakening, 301 SR26, Melrose.

352-262-0078. BackToBasicsLiving@gmail.com.

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

UnityOcala.org.

Guided Meditation and Sunday Service – 10am (meditation); 10:30am (service). Rev. Cindy Grimes, Senior Minister. Awaken and live. Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, 1009 NE 28th Ave. 352629-3897. CSLocala.org.

Meditation and Book Discussion – 10:30am-noon.

Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

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

352-727-4677.

monday Amethyst Bio-Mat – By appointment. Seating is limited. Reduces stress, relieves pain, and improves the immune system. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352­291­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Hearing Screenings – Afternoons by appointment.

Seating is limited. Free. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352­291­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Ionic Foot Detox – By appointment. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352­291­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Latest in IV Therapies – By appointment. Seating is limited. Lemire Clinic, 9401 SW Hwy 200, Ste 301, Ocala. 352­291­9459. LemireClinic.com.

Micanopy 45th Annual Fall Festival – Nov 2-3.

9am-5pm, Sat; 9am-4pm, Sun. Old time auction of donated items. Local artists, crafters, and live music. More than two hundred art displays and multiple food and drink vendors. Free. Cholokka Blvd, Micanopy. MicanopyFallFestival.org.

ACA Meeting – 6pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd. 352-687-2113.

Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org.

Metaphysical Arts Faire – 10am. A benefit for Mossman Hall. Psychic readers and healers, rocks, crystals, and jewelry. $5. Mossman Hall, 301 SR 26, Melrose. 352-262-0078.

tuesday

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

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

Meditation Instruction and Orientation – 7-9pm.

Meditation, book discussion, refreshments to follow. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352-214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

wednesday

riors. Van Ness Park Civic Center, G Ave and 7th St, McIntosh. 352-425-2975.

Technology Help Center – 2-4pm. Free. Belleview Public Library, 13145 SE Hwy 484. 352-438-2500.

Game Night – 7:30pm. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala. 352-559-3003. MuddyLotusTea.com.

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

Embodiment 101 – 6:30-8pm. Body awareness movement followed by meditation. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352-214-1334.

Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

Karaoke – 8-11pm. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala. 352-559-3003. MuddyLotusTea.com.

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.

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

HaileFarmersMarket.com.

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

OcalaDowntownMarket.com.

Farmstead Saturday – 9am-­3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352­595­ 3377. CronesCradleConserve.com.

Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. With International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. One Saturday each month.

Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $30.

Call or check website to confirm date. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. 407-2477823. ifsk.org.

The Third Testament Foundation – 8pm. What is The Third Testament? Introduction to the Third Testament by Martinus. Live Stream with chat.

Free. 941-462-3177. Infinite808@gmail.com.

Fire Flow – 9pm. Fire spinners and poi with music outside. Muddy Lotus Tea, 520 NE 1st Ave, Ocala.

352-559-3003. MuddyLotusTea.com.

Qigong – 10am. With Dr. Neil Crenshaw and Dr. Don Mederios. Donations go to Connected War-

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community resource guide

SCHOOL

Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Sheila@GoNaturalAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

COLONICS

HEARING AID SPECIALIST

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

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

MA41024, MM15426.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

FORREST PETTY

Licensed Hearing Aid Specialist Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com Forrest Petty has joined our practice. Forrest has 5+ years in the hearing aid industry with all manufacturers. He offers free hearing exams and hearing instrument demonstrations with the latest technology for all patients. Come experience how well you can hear again. Call to schedule your appointment. See ad, page 3.

JAMES LEMIRE, MD

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301 352-291-9459 • LemireClinic.com

LOCALLY-GROWN PRODUCE

D r. L e m i r e i s b o t h B o a r d Certified in Family Practice for 40 years and is an Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. Some of the common protocols Dr. Lemire works with are: Thyroid conditions, Chronic Fatigue, MS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Leaky Gut, Cancer, Hormone Unbalances, Heavy Metal Toxicity, Inflammatory and Auto Immune Conditions, Lyme Disease, Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Weight Management. Dr. Lemire sees children and adults. See ad, page 3.

CRONES’ CRADLE CONSERVE FOUNDATION 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra 352-595-3377 CronesCradleConserve.org

The conserve is an ecological preserve, retreat center and organic farm. Local fresh produce can be bought at The Farm Store on property, through Farm to Fare weekly Baskets or delivered to your restaurant.

The Farm Store is open 7 days a week. Certified kitchen honey house and event space available.

See ad, page 15.

HEALING ARTS

REIKI

SANDY WILSON

EFT, Emotion Code, Body Code, Hypnosis 352-454-8959 EFTSandy@yahoo.com SandraWilsonPositiveChange.com You can achieve your health, wealth and relationship goals.

Certified Energy Healer, Sandy will help you eliminate blocks to be successful in getting fit, having better relationships, reaching business goals. Why wait? See website or call to start your path to success.

DEBI GOLDBEN, RM/T, LMT MA78069/MM37419 13722 SW 40th Circle, Ocala 352-209-0303 DebiGoldben@gmail.com DebiGoldben.com

As a House Healer and Intuitive Spiritual Teacher/Coach, Debi uses a unique blend of techniques and spiritual guidance to clear t h e c l u t t e r. W h e t h e r i t ’s Geopathic Stress or nonbeneficial energies/spirts, Debi can help reduce or eliminate physical and emotional discomfort.

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

Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Tr a d i t i o n a l T h a i F o l k Medicine. Courses offered are; Thai Foot Reflexology, Double Practitioner Thai Massage, and Thai Herbal Bundle Therapeutics. The Bodhi Sangha Shala is a place to grow and learn, to build community, to cultivate mindfulness and compassion, and to deepen one’s studies of the ancient healing art of Thai Massage. See ad, page 24.

VETERINARY CARE MEDICINE WHEEL VETERINARY SERVICES Shauna Cantwell, DVM Ocala 352-538-3021 • ShaunaCantwell.com

Holistic veterinary medicine for small animals and horses. Arthritis, neurologic and hormonal dysfunction, skin, allergies, cancer, pain, immune and chronic disease.

Certified veterinary acupuncture, certified-AVCA animal chiropractic, herbal therapy, tui na medical massage, functional neurology, postural rehabilitation, ozone therapy, homotoxicology and nutrition. Available for workshops. See ad, page 28.

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STEM CELL

Everyone complains about the weather, but nobody ever seems to do anything about it. ~Willard Scott 30

Ocala/Gainesville FL

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AFFORDABLE STEM CELL TECHNOLOGY – Anti-aging phototherapy patch that activates your own stem cells! – Contact Dianne Purdie, LifeWave Independent Distributor at 352-598-7319, email DiannePurdielw@gmail. com or visit LifeWave.com/abundanthealth and LiveYounger.cc for more information.

The first combined Anti-Aging, Holistic, and Family Practice Clinic in Central Florida and The Villages

352-750-4333

SERVICES OFFERED:

✦ Peptides ✦ Exosomes: The Next Generation in Regeneration Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy ✦ Amniotic ✦ Adipose ✦ Bone marrow ✦ PRP-platelet Rich Plasma ✦ Prolo Therapy ✦ Prolozone ✦ Neural Therapy ✦ Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement Therapy

✦ Chelation and IV Nutrient ✦ Urinary Incontinence ✦ Femlift Vaginal Tightening ✦ Soundwave for ED ✦ Laser Therapy for pain ✦ Spectravision (Full Body Analysis Test) ✦ Nutritional Counseling ✦ Weight Loss ✦ Pulse Magnetic Wave ✦ Antioxidant Evaluation ✦ Mineral Evaluation ✦ Heavy Metal Evaluation

Nelson Kraucak, MD, FAAFP “We are committed to aid and promote the body’s innate mechanisms to heal and achieve homeostasis for optimum health by introducing and using natural approaches with innovative and cutting-edge technology.”

Individual responses may vary

Jaclynn Sola, LMT

MA56771 Over 10 years experience Specializing In: • Raindrop Therapy – • Cupping for Aromatheraphy Pain Relief and utilizing essential oils Lymphatic Drainage • Myo Fascial Release • Sports Massage/ • Deep Tissue Golf Massage • Hot Stone Massage • Cranial Sacral • Body Scrubs/Wraps SpectraVision • Reflexology/Foot • Reiki Master Massage Tuning Forks • Cellulite Reduction • Colonics Massage

On-Site Financing Available

Call to Schedule Your Appointment:

352-750-4333

Karin Panyko

Licensed Aesthetician Over 13 years experience Specializing In: • Micro Derm Abrasion • Spa Facial/Galvanic (tightens and tones cheek muscles) • High Frequency Therapy • Light Therapy • Facial Massage – Deep Tissue My passion is to assist others in achieving their balance with inner and outer beauty.

Gretta Ellis, ARNP

Over 10 years experience Specializing In: • Chronic Disease • Gastro-Intestinal Disorders • Alternative Medicine • SIBO/Leaky Gut • Bio Identical Hormone Replacement - BHT • ER and Internal Medicine Experience

Healing Central Florida, One Stem Cell at a Time!

Healthcare Partners Family Medicine 1501 HWY 441, Suite 1704, The Villages, FL, 32159 www. HealthcarePartnersFL.com Hours: Monday-Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm October 2019

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