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

19 THE SUSTAINABILITY OF LOVE

by Dr. Paula Koger

2 1 WE CAN AVOID

ALZHEIMERâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S DISEASE And Make Out Brains Better by Dr. Daniel Thomas

22 EVERYDAY

SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

24 EDIBLE HEIRLOOMS Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table by Avery Mack

27 METHYLGENETIC NUTRITION

For Optimizing Health Concerns

by Dr. Michael Badanek

30 HORSE RESCUE

Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

32 TROUBLED WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking

by Linda Sechrist

34 MARIE KONDO

ON THE JOY OF TIDYING UP

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson

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letterfrompublisher I totally identify with the saying, “I was green

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when it was just a color.” Although the inaugural official Earth Day launched when I was a tot, I first celebrated it with my college roommate Denise Kincer Carter in Chicago’s Lincoln Park in 1990 on the occasion of its 20th anniversary. Shannon Knight, That was the day my eco-journey began. Cathy Culp, co-publisher co-publisher The intrepid roommates’ newfound mission to recycle was curtailed when we realized that recycling stations were rare. In youthful exuberance, we thought, “We’ll create a convenient recycling program for our whole city!” Once we understood the magnitude of the undertaking, we went with Plan B, loading up our folding shopping cart with cans, bottles and newspapers and taking public transportation to a distant recycling station. We also collected cans at parties, passionately explaining the mission to friends. We were determined to do what we could to help our planet, and I have remained steadfast in growing such eco-sensibilities. Recycling is a part of everyday life for most of us now, but we can do much more. I love Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s article “Everyday Sustainability,” which shares experiences by pioneering individuals, with pointers on how we too, can achieve deeper shades of green. Just as we have come to count on our hometown’s easy recycling program, we likewise rely on having access to clean water at the tap. This amenity was put to the test in our home recently when mechanical problems with the well made water levels iffy for two weeks. Thanks to neighbors’ kindness, we were able to borrow their untreated well water via a garden hose hooked up to our water line in order to flush toilets and shower. We purchased drinking water and ice. As trying as this episode seemed, it barely hints at what Flint, Michigan, families are coping with. I’m also reminded of how a lack of clean water affects those living in a remote region of Guatemala served by MustardSeedPeaceProject.org, a nonprofit that builds wells and supplies water filters; I’m proud to serve on its board. Together, we are mourning the recent loss of Berta Cacares, of Honduras, allegedly murdered because of her opposition to a proposed dam set to destroy her indigenous community’s water supply. Linda Sechrist’s article “Troubled Waters” shows that the local water supply we take for granted is amazingly vulnerable, threatened by poisonous fracking and conventional agricultural interests, accelerating population and the unknowns of climate change. Cathy and I are pleased to share such valuable articles with our community each month to help you make informed choices and decisions for yourself and the planet. Anticipating our May issue, we would love to hear how you’ve changed your eating habits for the better and the benefits you feel. Send a paragraph to GoNaturalAwakenings@gmail.com by April 10 with your first and last name and city. We look forward to hearing from you. Be well in love and peace,

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newsbriefs Community Supported Agriculture in Gainesville

he Family Garden has recently moved their operation from Bell, Florida, to 1655 SE 23rd Place, in Gainesville. Farmer Jordan Brown has run the operation since 2007, growing certified organic fruits and vegetables to sell wholesale, direct to consumers at the Alachua County Farmers’ Market and also through their community supported agriculture (CSA) program. By signing up for a subscription now, CSA members will enjoy the first and freshest pick of what the farm has to offer through June 25 for an investment of $400. Weekly pick-up is available at the University of Florida on Thursdays and at the Alachua County Farmers’ Market on Saturday. Spring crops include carrots, beets, garlic, onion, rutabaga, napa cabbage and a variety of lettuce and other leafy greens, followed by watermelon, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers and squash. The Family Garden is the only Food Justice-certified farm in the South, which ensures fair treatment of workers; employees make a living wage and have rights that other agricultural workers are often denied. “Our goal here is show people where their food comes from,” says Brown. “We strive to show people that organic farming can benefit not only the farmer and the consumer, but also the Earth.” For sign-up information, visit TheFamilyGardenCSA.com and AgriculturalJusticeProject.org.

Enjoy Summer Camp at the Florida Museum

lorida Museum of Natural History summer and field camps includes Wicked Plants: The Exhibit, for students enrolled in grades one to four for the 2016-2017 school year, with an opportunity to learn about some of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations during a Botany Gone Bad camp from June 13 to July 1 and July 11 to August 12. Participants will examine fossils, discover ancient cultures, learn about past and present ecosystems and meet some of the most interesting members of the animal kingdom. A new Lep Camp (butterflies) this year is for students in grades five to eight to experience field collection, specimen preparation and the conservation of butterfly and moth specimens with museum scientists from August 1 to 5. A nature photography field camp comprises full-day sessions from August 8 to 12 for students in grades five and six on outdoor field trips. Registration for each camp closes the Thu. prior to the start of that camp. Location: 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville. To register, call 352-273-2061. For a full list of options and pricing, visit flmnh.ufl.edu/summer-camps.

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newsbriefs Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation Open House

he Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation invites people to have a blast and save animals at the same time at their Spring Safari from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 16. Visitors will see 25 different species on display, along with big cat feeding and a free raffle ticket for fun prizes. There will be activities for kids, warthog races and food trucks, including Soup to Nuts, Bubba Luigis Road Trip and Cilantro Taco. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for students and $5 for children under 18. Location: 8528 E. CR 225, Gainesville. For reservations, email Contact@cswildlife.org. For more information, visit CarsonSpringsWildlife.org.

Celebrate Clean Water with Aveda

he Pure Tribe at Pure Aveda Salonspa, in Mount Dora, is hosting Cocktails for Clean Water, an evening of music, drinks and tasty bites to support their clean water partner, the St. John’s Riverkeeper, from 6 to 9 p.m., April 5, at the Pisces Rising restaurant, in Mount Dora. Raffle tickets are $10 for a prize package of Aveda products and services plus gifts and certificates from favorite Mount Dora shops and hotspots valued at $1,200. Pure Aveda Salonspa provides signature hair and spa treatments that care for clients and the Earth in an environment where beauty and wellness converge. Their environmental mission is focused on the clean water issues impacting our communities. Event location: 239 W. 4th Ave., Mount Dora. Salon location: 206 W. 5th Ave., Mount Dora. For appointments, call 352-383-9091. Also visit StJohnsRiverkeeper.org and VisitPure.com.

Support the Center for the Blind at Annual Dance

he second annual Dancing in the Dark to benefit the nonprofit Florida Center for the Blind (FCB), will take place from 6:30 to 11 p.m., April 9, at the Oak Run Palm Grove Auditorium. The event features live music by Mark Raisch, a silent auction, door prizes, a 50/50 raffle, hors d’oeurves, dessert and coffee. The dress code is upscale blackand-white; no shorts, please. FCB provides vision rehabilitation services free of charge to their clients in eight counties in North Central Florida. Tickets are $30. Location: 10983 SW 89th Ave., Ocala. To purchase tickets, call Bill or Adele at 352-854-4963 or visit flblind.org. 8

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Film Festival Has Equestrian Theme This Year

rom April 4 through 10, the Silver Springs International Film Festival (SSIFF), begun in 2013, is featuring Horse Fever, a public art project of Marion Cultural Alliance. presenting equine-themed films that showcase enlightening and inspiring images of horses and horse lovers. A continuing partnership with Manhattan’s esteemed Equus Film Festival provides the world’s best equine films, and related events run throughout the festival. The Green Screen Series celebrates the rich natural treasures that make Ocala/Marion County a vital, vibrant center for environmental concerns and ecofriendly tourism. These films are dedicated to increasing public awareness by presenting issues and ideas that impact our planet. The Cinemagic Series is a unique collection of films from around the globe, including feature-length narrative, documentary, short, animated and student films. Cinemagic celebrates kids’ magical first film-going experience. The Deep Dive Cinema Lounge inside the Filmmakers Salon at the Brick City Center for the Arts gives ticket and pass holders an opportunity to see official selections they might have missed during the festival. Location: 3512 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ste. 246, Ocala. For pricing and a full schedule of events, visit SpringsFilmFest.com.

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Circus Elephants Retiring to Florida

leven female elephants from the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus that together have spent decades on the road for circuses will enter into retirement in May, two years earlier than planned, at the Ringling Bros. Center for Elephant Conservation on 200 acres near Walt Disney World, in Polk City, Florida. they will be joining 29 other elephants that were retired earlier. The Center is already home to the largest herd of Asian elephants and the most successful breeding program for this endangered species in the western hemisphere. While these majestic animals will move from the touring shows to their permanent home sooner than anticipated, the circus will continue to feature other animal performers, including tigers, lions, horses, dogs and camels.

For more information, visit RinglingElephantCenter.com.

Local Entrepreneur Manufacturing New Eco-Friendly Containers

-Z Go Paks, made in Gainesville, are an alternative to plastic—eco-friendly, washable, reusable, waterresistant sandwich/multipurpose bags with a pocket for extra storage of items like ice cream money, mayo/ mustard packets, spoon, napkin, etc. They come in a variety of prints and solid colors and can be emblazoned with customized designs. Other products from E Z Go Paks include a toothbrush holder, gallon-size and larger bags for wet clothing at the beach or pool and many others for a variety of uses. Students can use them for fundraisers imprinted with school colors and names, and companies can use them as premiums or giveaways. The U.S. consumes 100 billion plastic shopping bags annually, at an estimated cost to retailers of $4 billion, and the Ocean Conservancy places the bags, with their extremely slow decomposition rate, in the top 10 pieces of trash collected on beaches around the world. For shop, visit EZGoPaks.com. See ad, page 19.

UF Community Farm Festival at the Bat Houses

he inaugural Fresh off the Farm local food festival will take place from 4 to 7 p.m., April 8, on the University of Florida campus Field and Fork Gardens by the bat houses. Sponsored by Field & Fork Pantry, Student Government, the Culinary Arts Student Union and Gator Gardening Club, the festival is dedicated to celebrating local produce, local chefs, local farmers and clubs on campus that serve their local community. Local chefs will be making food demonstrations and featured farms include Family Garden, Siembra Farm, Frog Song Organics and Swallowtail Farm.

Florida Storytelling Festival

ear stories that soar beyond your wildest imagination and venture deep within your heart at the 32nd Annual Florida Storytelling Festival being held March 31 to April 3 at historic Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora. The festival is geared toward attendees seeking to be entertained as well as those wanting to learn how to participate in an art form that has spanned the ages. Highlights of the festival include storytelling concerts Thursday through Saturday evening and Sunday morning; Tell and Talk sessions on Friday and Saturday with featured performers; and the Swapping Grounds Competition which offers festivalgoers a chance to present their own stories during the Saturday night concert. In addition, the event features late night ghost stories on Thursday, a late night story swap on Friday, a late night story slam on Saturday, as well as storytelling on the veranda on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Saturday is Youthful Voices Day in the main tent with stories, workshops, music, crafts and an open mic just for kids. Sunday afternoon offers a StoryCruise around beautiful Lake Dora. Featured performers Donald Davis, Janice Del Negro, Robyn Rennick, Kuniko Yamamoto and Mary J. Kelly are joined by some of the finest storytellers from local groups around the state. For more information, the full schedule of activities and tickets, visit FlStory.com or call 800-327-1796.

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shelter and companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world. ~ Philip Pullman

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen. 10

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol. The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden seafoods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods. The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

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DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food. Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” Organic Consumers Association reports that an alternative to the DARK act is being proposed that still could preempt state GMO labeling laws. So they recommend that consumers stay vigilant to ensure the DARK act remains defeated. The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.” Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group, Organic Consumers Association

Working Worms They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs. Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their non-plastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads. Source: Discovery.com 12

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The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost— give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.” Download the report at Tinyurl.com/ CFS-Climate-Report.

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The Good Fight for Honeybees

A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the well-documented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans.

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ames E. Lemire M.D., ance, medical cost-sharowner of Lemire Clnic, ing provides a new way in Ocala, will host a of managing health and seminar at 6 p.m., April health care expenses. 14, explaining the benefits Rather than an expensive of a new nonprofit co-op monthly cost, the memalliance for those seekbers pay a low monthly ing an option to health share amount which is insurance with protection typically 40 percent to from Affordable Care Act 60 percent less than trapenalties that includes ditional health expenses. integrative, functional and Patients choose Dr. James E. Lemire lifestyle medicine and their own personal phyrewards members for prevention and sician and are active partners in their staying healthy. health care. Empowered by transpar He states, “Consumers and emency and accurate information at the ployers need a way to manage health point of care, they are fully engaged expenses that is affordably priced and in making their own medical and not subject to continuous inflation. financial choices. Through innovative solutions, we can provide all the benefits of insurance Admission is free. Location: 11115 without being insurance.” SW 93rd Ct. Rd., Ste. 600, Ocala. To As a government-recognized register, call 352-291-9459 or visit alternative to purchasing health insurLemireClinic.com. See ad, page 2.

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UF Cultural Plaza, 3215 Hull Rd., Gainesville 352-846-2000 or flmnh.ufl.edu/Earth Day/Home Mount Dora Earth Day April 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Donnelly Park, 530 N. Donnelly St. MountDora.com. Free music, exhibits, raffle and fun. Mount Dora Earth Day Benefit Concert April 16, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Evans Park, 100 N. Donnelly St. Purchase tickets at 352-383-2165 or MountDora.com.

Celebrating Earth Day Locally and Globally by Meredith Montgomery

epresentatives from nearly every country on Earth gathered in Paris for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the Paris Agreement a triumph for people, the planet and multilateralism. The signing ceremony is set for Earth Day, April 22, at UN headquarters, in New York City. For the first time, every country has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to related impacts and act internationally and domestically to address climate change. Other key elements aimed at achieving a state of climate neutrality—having a zero carbon footprint—before the century’s end include transparency, accountability and a plan for developed countries to support climate action in developing countries. “A big part of the Paris agreement focuses on reduced use of gas, coal and oil, but there is also a focus on preserving trees and expanding forests,” says Earth Day Network (EDN) spokesperson Timothy McHugh, referring to this year’s Earth Day theme of Trees for Earth. This year also kicks off a four-

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year countdown to the environmental campaign’s 50th anniversary on Earth Day 2020. “By that mark, we hope to have planted 7.8 billion trees—approximately one tree for every person on the planet. Trees are vitally important because they soak up carbon and clean the air,” McHugh explains. In addition to countering climate change and pollution, EDN’s global tree planting seeks to support communities and local economies, protect biodiversity and inspire environmental stewardship. From global leaders convening at the UN to people participating in community events close to home, billions of the world’s citizens will celebrate our precious home planet this year. To join the worldwide observance, find an event online at EarthDay.org or participate in one or more of the local events listed here. Florida Museum of Natural History Earth Day April 15-17, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. – butterfly plant sale April 16, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – hands-on activities Florida Museum of Natural History

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University of Florida 10th Annual Campus Earth Day April 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plaza of the Americas, UF campus, Gainesville Sustainable.ufl.edu/news-events/events Interactive displays, a tabling and activity fair, the State of Sustainability address, the Champions for Change awards and the Greek Eco Challenge awards. Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo April 2-3, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 3000 NW 83rd St., Gainesville sfcollege.edu/zoo Kick off to a month of events. Earthfest at Arbor Day in the Great Outdoors April 23, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuscawilla Park, 300-899 NW Sanchez Ave., Ocala 352-368-5517 or Ocalafl.org/eago Earth Day Adventure Race April 16-17 River Rise State Park, 23731 US Hwy 441, High Springs flxadventures.com/the-earth-day-ar-2016 Elite, sport and family races. Journey through Framing Nature: The Living World of Art, with a personal field guide April 16, 1 to 4 p.m. Harn Museum of Art, 3259 Hull Rd., Gainesville 352-392-9826 or Harn.ufl.edu/FamilyPrograms Alachua County Library Celebrates Earth Day in April aclib.us/kids/blog/library-celebratesearth-day-april

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Work: Nature’s Way Organic Salon & Spa owner and manager, providing a healthier choice to personal beauty and wellness care. Proudest achievements: Being married to my high school sweetheart for almost 39 years. Two daughters that are my best friends, and four beautiful grandchildren that mean the world to me. And of course creating a beautiful organic salon and spa that is truly a one of a kind. Favorite website: There are so many, but two of my favorites are HealthNutNews. com and Healthy-Holistic-Living.com. Favorite thing about Natural Awakenings: The whole magazine is amazing because it offers so much information

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ohn Yakulevich has been an art teachdone.” He believes in the golden rule, er at Forest High School, in Ocala, for Christ’s teachings and doing right by 30 years. His own folk-style artwork is other folks. “Too much meanness in the done on reclaimed wood such as fence world. A kind word can make a differposts, using donated or mistake/oops ence in someone’s day,” he states. As a paint from hardware stores. He started teacher, he says,” Students may not reshowing pieces at downtown Ocala’s member what you taught them, but they First Friday Art Walk three years ago and will remember how you treated them.” does commission work and portraits. Yakulevich says he wants to stay Yakulevich‘s grandmother was a huge right where he is, among great educaJohn Yakulevich inspiration; she was a painter of portraits tors and students, because he loves and landscapes. His uncle, a sign painter and pinstriper, was what he’s doing, loves where he is and enjoys people. Many another major influence. Both kept the boy supplied with art students still stay in touch with him, and he enjoys being materials and instructed him. He notes all of that has come full able to see through a window into their lives. circle, because he can see the same elements in today’s work. Not afraid to work hard nor to have fun, his first job Yakulevich loved comic books as a kid and says it grows was on a dairy farm, where he was “promoted” after workthe imagination of younger men. Growing up in rural Maine, ing hard to shoveling cow manure. He learned valuable life he says the hippies never left, and he loves the old blues lessons, such as to show up on time and work hard. This music that influenced the music of the 60s and 70s. The folk echoes the Forest High School’s motto, “The Wildcat Way. Be style lets him be unafraid to experiment. He says he has to Prepared, Be Respectful, Be on time.” think on his feet and has fun with it. Yakulevich is enjoying the freedom of painting and has He met artist Grego about 20 years ago at Fine Arts For a direction with his art now. He’s always done sculpting and Ocala and loved his work. Both use a traditional folk style painting, but also loves doing collages with a folk flavor and that’s loose and spontaneous. He says not to think about it recently painted some vintage orange crates. He explains, “It too much because it’s fan art. Yakulevich did pieces for fun, all flows together: all the old nostalgic art, labels and music.” and then contacted Grego, who encouraged him to continue. Yakulevich’s artwork is on Projects that he does with display at Mojo Grill and his students also have a big Catering, 2015 SW 17th St., influence on his work. Yakulevin Ocala; and Mojo’s Grill, ich says he looks forward going 4496 SE 100th Pl., in Belto work every day at Forest High leview. His Facebook page is School. He tells kids, “Not any named Good News Blues Art fun if the work’s not getting and Portraits.

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The Sustainability of Love by Dr. Paula Koger

ome things that we hear about life include nothing lasts forever; people come and go; life goes on; keep life simple; let go and let God; forgive and forget; love heals all; adapt to change; faith moves mountains; and God is love. These are all related to sustainability. But for love to work for us, it must be accessed, open and flowing. The Earth is a very forgiving, embracing, adaptive force unimpeded by blame, fear and grief; it is going with the flow of life. When there are more pollutants, it behaves like our bodies; it adapts. If there is less oxygen and other life supportive factors, it shuts down certain systems, grows less plant life, melts icebergs or whatever this adaptation requires, but our Earth survives. Our bodies also adapt to our abuse. When we eat more carbs than our body can process, we may gain weight and end up less mobile. This resulting stagnation causes blocks in all the organs and tissues, and so we are moved from life and vibrancy to stagnation and listlessness. Even though people may be blocked by scars, traumas, fears and feelings of inadequacy, if they allow themselves to experience love and let it flow, all aspects of life get better. Love is healing energy and most people are not allowing themselves to love fully. They are blocked by the disapproval of themselves that have been conditioned to accept as normal. When the body is overburdened, just like the Earth, it is susceptible to more invasive organisms in the weakened terrain. If we make choices to love ourselves by getting out poisons and putting in loving, nurturing choices, we can heal anything. Paula Koger, BSN, MA, DOM, is the owner of Wealth of Health Center, in Sarasota, and Rainbow Natural Medicine Center, in Dunnellon. For more information, call 941-539-4232 or visit WealthOfHealthCenter.com.

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We Can Avoid Alzheimer’s Disease and Make Our Brains Better by Dr. Daniel Thomas

ne of the most pressing medical challenges facing us, our children and our grandchildren is memory-destroying Alzheimer’s disease. Our brain is our greatest asset because memory, intelligence, personality, capacity to love, sense of meaning and purpose in life all reside in the brain. People with healthy brains are happier, healthier and wealthier because they are capable of making better decisions; conversely, people with unhealthy brains are sadder, sicker and poorer. The greatest gift that a doctor can give us is the information we need to know to maximize the health of our brain and increase our cognitive longevity by explaining exactly what steps we need to take to protect our brain from Alzheimer’s disease and maintain our intellectual abilities for a lifetime. Here are 10 facts about Alzheimer’s we need to know. Alzheimer’s is the most-feared disease (even more than cancer) because the consequences are more devastating than cancer. Alzheimer’s annihilates our memory, dignity and every ounce of ourselves, reducing us to a mental vegetable. Because Alzheimer’s is so devastating, many doctors won’t even tell their

patients if they suspect the disease. Alzheimer’s is now the number one fastest-growing fatal disease in America, and is currently the number six leading cause of death in men and women. It recently became the number one leading cause of death of women in the UK. The degenerative changes in the brain that lead to Alzheimer’s usually start about 20 years before there are any obvious symptoms of memory loss. Tragically, 95 percent of people with Alzheimer’s are not diagnosed until it’s too late. Once the disease is diagnosed, people usually die within three to eight years. Gone are the days when Alzheimer’s was a disease just for our grandparents to worry about. Brain degeneration is beginning as early as age 20 nowadays. This does not bode well for our children and grandchildren because many of them will be diagnosed with full-blown Alzheimer’s disease in their 40s and 50s, instead of their 70s and 80s. By 2050, it is predicted that as many as 2 billion people worldwide may be at risk for Alzheimer’s, and there is no cure on the horizon. Alzheimer’s represents an unprec-

edented healthcare crisis that is projected to cost more than $20 trillion over the next 40 years. The scope of the looming medical care disaster is beyond comparison. If this disease is not contained, it will bankrupt the U.S. healthcare system. Family caregivers of Alzheimer’s sufferers experience a high rate of depression, heart attacks, cancer and stroke as a result of the enormous stress. The cost to care for someone with Alzheimer’s in a nursing home currently exceeds $90,000 per year; more that seven times the cost of living independently at home. The first step is to know the vulnerability of our brain and risk for developing Alzheimer’s disease by looking at our personal and family medical history, as well as specific blood work items and lifestyle factors. If we have a family history of Alzheimer’s, especially on the mother’s side, we are at increased risk for developing the disease. A computerized neurocognitive test and/or brain SPECT scan may also be needed. Lifestyle risk factors include alcohol, smoking, toxic salon chemicals, inadequate exercise and poor diet. This information will indicate exactly where we stand and what we can do to make our brain better. We need to know this information because what we don’t know can hurt us. We are now entering a new era in the prevention and treatment of agerelated cognitive decline and dementia. Doctors are pioneering a breakthrough metabolic and nutritional treatment for those with age-related cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and earlystage dementia. If started early enough, this advanced and comprehensive approach can help repair a deteriorating brain by targeting numerous underlying pathological conditions that cripple and destroy the brain. In most cases, we are not stuck with the brain we have and we can make it work better. Daniel Thomas, DO, in Mt. Dora, is one of the nation’s leading authorities on preventive, antiaging, functional and integrative medicine. For more information, visit HealthyAndStrong.com. natural awakenings

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi22

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

Next Steps to Sustainability Green America GreenAmerica.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association MidwestRenew.org Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen

people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun. natural awakenings

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Valuable Vegetables

Edible Heirlooms Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table by Avery Mack

f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting, yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports. Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo 24

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is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

Exemplary Fruits

Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

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Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-squarefoot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The drought-resistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West.

Look for Non-GMOs The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well. “As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.” High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Project-verified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims. “We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes. Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.” Source: EcoWatch.com

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Flowers

Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Vegan Eggplant, Chickpea and Spinach Curry

Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala.

Yields: 4 to 6 servings

Serve warm with brown rice or naan flatbread.

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, in all; 2 Tbsp reserved 1½ lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 hot green chiles, deseeded and minced 2 tsp whole cumin seed ¼ tsp asafoetida resin 2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp coriander seed, ground 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown. Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes. Add water and bring the sauce to a boil. Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. 26

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Source: Adapted from Lord Krishna’s Cuisine by Yamuna Devi.

Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup

Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

Salsa Morada Yields: Five cups (five 8-oz jars)

Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more.

1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional) Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan. Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft. Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender. Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Source: Adapted from a recipe courtesy of William Woys Weaver.

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Methylgenetic Nutrition for Optimizing Health Concerns by Dr. Michael Badanek

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A GREENER SHADE OF YOUTH New Generations Put Earth First by Randy Kambic

aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary benefits or the economy. This represents an increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening. Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org). TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.”

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Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.” Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible to people who need it most.” The TG ProjectGreenU.org site features eco-friendly products, plus green advice geared for college students. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs. Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor. Bradley Blaeser, founder and co-

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owner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.” For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs.com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says Carmeli-Peslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

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ing since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos. “Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates

and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

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Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in

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the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights

Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments. Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Courage in the Dark by Bill Dodd

any times in our lives, fear shows up as inaction and even paralysis—physical, emotional or spiritual—which are more dangerous than the fear itself. People that master fear strive to make the most of every moment today. Most importantly, they can use these fears as a source of energy for their personal and spiritual transformation. We see the world exactly as we know it to be. Everything is perception. If we see the world as an ugly place, then that is exactly what it will be for us. As we walk through these difficult times, it is our job to fear no evil. We have to realize that a door will be open for us and that something good is coming to us. Even when we are in a circle of everything going wrong in our lives and our boundaries are being pushed, just know that something positive is being prepared for us. This is how one life ends and another one begins. If all went as we wanted in life, we’d never grow and expand. If we realize the divine is in charge, we will be lifted to a much higher level. We can grow immensely in just a few short years. There will always be adversities in our lives through our experiences. We need to start by asking what type of adversities we are now facing and know that eventually, we are going to love our way through the experience. It can come in the form of losing

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson

that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded

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Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

“Scaling back our material possessions gives us space to think, to relate to others, to be creative, to use time for interconnection instead of the caretaking of things. If we give each other gifts of our time or experience, we would be richer in spirit, which is the kind of abundance that requires no extra closets. Indeed, we have unlimited capacity when it comes to spiritual and emotional growth.”

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They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts by Derek Flanzraich

illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old. Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy. They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.

What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seek-

ing new ways to get fit and eat healthy, even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.

What They Like Millennials’ values and unique approach to health have fostered the growth of innovative fitness movements, health-focused stores and restaurants

and alternative medicine. Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry. What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun. What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health. It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal. Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health. What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss. Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have. Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle. A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits. What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social. What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance. Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens. As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health. Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start. Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool. natural awakenings

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Chakra Balancing Sessions on the BioMat – 11am-5:30pm. Walk-ins welcome. Get back into balance on the amethyst/black tourmaline BioMat with a crystal chakra grid underneath. $10 or free w/$20 or more purchase. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

FRIDAY, APRIL 1 32nd Annual Florida Storytelling Festival – ThursSun, March 31-April 3. Storytelling concerts, Tell and Talk sessions with featured performers, Swapping Grounds Competition for festivalgoers to present their own stories, late night story swap, late night story slam, workshops, crafts and a Story Cruise on Lake Dora. Event location: Lakeside Inn, 100 Alexander St, Mount Dora. 800-327-1796. FlStory.com. Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Race Against Child Abuse – 7am-12pm. 5K run to promote the mission and raise funds for Kimberly’s Center for Child Protection. Race starts at Marion Technical Institute (MTI), 1614 E Fort King St, Ocala. For information call Jennifer: 352-875-4113. 47th Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival – 9am-5:30pm. Sat-Sun, April 2-3. 220 artist’s exhibits, local singers, dancers, musicians and food. Free admission. Thomas Center, NE 1st St, Gainesville. 352-395-5355. SFCollege.edu. Rocks for Kids – 10-11am. With Travis Hetsler. Featuring rocks that will fool you. Parents are welcome. Call to register. $10. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 47th Annual Santa Fe College Spring Arts Festival – Noon-5pm. Sat-Sun, April 2-3. 220 artist’s exhibits, local singers, dancers, musicians and food. Free admission. Thomas Center, NE 1st St, Gainesville. SFCollege.edu.

MONDAY, APRIL 4 Silver Springs International Film Festival – MonSun, April 4-10. Featuring Horse Fever and equinethemed films. The Green Screen Series celebrates the rich natural treasures that make Marion County a vital and vibrant center for environmental concerns and eco-friendly tourism. The Cinemagic Series is a collection of films from around the globe including student films. For pricing and schedule of events: SpringsFilmFest.com. Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

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Psychic / Medium Spiritual Development Class – 2-4:30pm. Includes meditation, lesson and practice. $25. Held at Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. 407-247-7823. ifsk.org.

music, drinks and tasty bites to support the St. John’s Riverkeeper. $10/raffle tickets for chance to win a prize package valued at $1200. Event location, Pisces Rising restaurant, 239 W 4th Ave, Mount Dora. Aveda, 352383-9091. StJohnsRiverKeeper.org and VisitPure.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 Premier Coffee Club – 6:30pm. With the stars of Healthy Living with the doctor and invited United Nations guest speaker. Open forum. Seating is limited, call to register. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. Register: 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com.

THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Free Class – 6-7:45pm.”Loving Communication”. Learn powerful and simple tools as published in Making it Safe to Love by acclaimed author, Fred Keyser. Free. Class held at Freedom Public Library, 5870 SW 95th St, Ocala. Info: Evie, 858-922-2964. Email: fredjkeyser@gmail.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Fresh off the Farm – 4-7pm. The festival is dedicated to celebrating local produce, chefs, farmers and clubs on campus that serve their local community. Food demonstrations. University of Florida campus Field and Fork Gardens by the bat houses. Facebook. com/ufstudentgovernment/?fref=ts. Crystal Bowl Meditations – 6:30pm. With Marcia McAllister and Nancy Lopez. World Peace meditation. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Corporate Run for the Springs 5K – 7:3010:30am. Run to celebrate the Marion County

Second Annual Dancing in the Dark – 6:30-11pm. Dance to benefit nonprofit Florida Center for the Blind. Live music by Mark Raisch, silent auction, door prizes, 50/50 raffle, hors d’oeurves, dessert and coffee. Dress code is upscale black and white. $30. Event held at Oak Run Palm Grove Auditorium, 10983 SW 89th Ave, Ocala. Ticket purchase call Bill or Adele: 352-854-4963. flblind.org.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com. Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Chakra focus meditation. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 Seminar – 6pm. Discover an alternative to Affordable Care Act penalty for lack of insurance. Free. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 15 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation Open House – 10am-3pm. See 25 different species, big cat feeding and free raffle ticket for door prizes. Activities for kids, warthog races and food trucks. $10/adults, $8/ students, $5/under 18. Carson Springs Wildlife Foundation, 8528 E CR 225, Gainesville. Reservations: Contact@cswildlife.org. CarsonSpringsWildlife.org.

Save Your Mind Intensive Program - April 5-7. Seating is limited, need to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com

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Celebrate Clean Water with Aveda Salonspa– 6-9pm. “Cocktails for Clean Water”. Evening of

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Earth Day Exploration – 10am-3pm. Celebrate Earth Day with the biological diversity and cultural heritage displays from Dickinson Hall, geocaching in the Cultural Plaza and an outdoor children’s activities area. Free. Florida Museum of Natural History – Exhibits, 3215 Hull Rd – Powell Hall, Gainesville. 352-846-2000. Flmnh.Ufl.edu/Earthday/Home. Natural Foods & Sustainability Festival – 10am-3pm. Natural and organic food samples, live music, garden tours, greenhouse tours, farm store, vendors, tips for preparing organic foods, free recipe cards for organic foods. $2/admission, $2 each/food sample ticket. Crone’s Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217th Pl, Citra. 352-595-3777. CronesCradleConserve.org. Aura Photography and Readings – 11:30-5:3pm. With Howard Minton. Your photograph plus a psychic reading with Howard. $50. Call to register. . High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Earth Day Celebration – 10am. The Earth Care team conducts the service to celebrate Unity’s commitment to the sustainability of the earth while educating how to modify usage and behaviors to recognize ones oneness with all of the planetary people. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org Aura Photography and Readings – Noon4:30pm. With Howard Minton. Your photograph plus a psychic reading with Howard. $50. Call to register. . High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Thermography Screenings – 8am-5pm; by appointment. Thermography is a healthy alternative to mammograms. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

TUESDAY, APRIL 19 Lemire Natural Eye Program – April 19-21. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degen-

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eration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 Lemire Natural Eye Program – April 19-21. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Premier Coffee Club – 6:30pm. With the stars of Healthy Living with the doctor and invited United Nations guest speaker. Open forum. Seating is limited, call to register. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. Register: 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com

THURSDAY, APRIL 21 Lemire Natural Eye Program – April 19-21. Learn what you can do about wet/dry macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts without injections. Seating is limited, call to pre-register. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Natural Health Presentation – 6pm. Dr. Garemore to present on the topic of Natural Health through Chiropractic Care. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com. Full Moon Drumming – 7:30pm. Hosted by Ocala Metaphysical Group to celebrate Earth Day. Event location: Downtown Square, Ocala. Ocala Metaphysical Group. 352-502-0253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Mount Dora Blueberry Festival – 9am-5pm. Sat-Sun, April 23-24. Blueberry pancake breakfast, blueberry wine and craft beer, blueberry desserts, 100 crafters, plants and fresh blueberries. Evans Park, 100 N Donnelly St, Mt Dora. FestivalsofFlorida.com. Cutting for Cancer – 10am-3pm. Activities, food and haircuts for local cancer charity. Downtown Square, Ocala. Information call Suzanne of All About You Angels: 352-239-3037. Workshop – 2-4pm. With Sharron Britton. “Free Your Mind and Your Soul Will Follow – Releasing the Unconscious Links to Fear”, workshop on fluorite. Call to register. $20. High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 352-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

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TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Crystal Bowl Meditation – 7pm. With Marcia McAllister. Chakra focus meditation. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org

FRIDAY, APRIL 29 Free Consultation – 8am-8pm, by appointment. With Mary Miller, LMT #MA68465. Learn the benefits of massage and how massage can be customized to each individual. Free. A Pure Massage. 352-299-8283. MassageAPureMassage.com. Movie – 6:30pm. What’s Eating You? With Super Bugs what they are, learn what’s eating you. Seating is limited, call to register. AIRS Global Inc, 1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala. Register: 352-512-0222. AirsGlobalInc.com

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 2nd Annual Spring Festival at Cedar Lakes Woods & Gardens - Two Day Event, Sat-Sun, April 30th & May 1st - 9:30am-5pm. Celebrate spring by visiting veg-friendly food, plants, arts and craft vendors, listening to live music, explore over 50 separate garden displays, cascading waterfalls, and beautiful koi ponds with discounted admission. $8/adult, $4/ child (ages 6-13), Free/child under 6. Information 352-529-0055.. CedarLakesWoodsandGarden.com. Informative Lecture – 1-5pm. With Sharron Britton. “Introduction to Crystal Energy Feng Shui”. Learn how Quartz crystals can shift the energy in your space. Call to register. $95. . High Springs Emporium, 660 SW Santa Fe Blvd, High Springs. Register: 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

plan ahead MONDAY, MAY 2 Patient Education – 6-7pm. Learn about the clinic followed by Q&A. Free. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com.

TUESDAY, MAY 3 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 6pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Transformation, Detox/Healing Group series – 3pm. Decrease weight, lower A1C and cholesterol, increase energy. Seating is limited, call to reserve your seat. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ste 600, Ocala. Register: 352-291-9459. LemireClinc.com.

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goods, gluten-free snacks and prepared meals for lunch. McPherson Governmental Complex field, 601 SE 25th Ave. Ocala. 352-438-2360. Open Energy Healing Circle – 7pm. 1st & 3rd Fri. With Dee Mitchell, Reiki Master. 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

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A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.org.

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

Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. mail@ UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Unity of the Villages Sunday Service – 10am. Transformational message focuses on oneness, sustainability, the use of prayer, the power of your imagination and remembering who you are and why you are here. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Master Mind Healing Prayer Circle – 10:15am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. Unity of Gainesville Worship Service and Sunday School – 11am. Nursery care provided during service. Potluck lunch the first Sunday. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352- 373-1030. UnityGainesville.org. Ocala Metaphysical Group – 4-5:30pm. Expand your awareness through metaphysical lessons, guided meditations, and dream interpretations. Tap into the power within to be the change. Love offerings appreciated. Held at Active Wellness, 611 NE 25th Ave, Ocala. Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-5020253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org.

monday A Course in Miracles – 9am. With Rev. Howie Westin. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love and channeled material through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Metaphysics Class – 1-3pm. Mondays for five weeks starting April 4. With Licensed Unity teacher Norm Bogart. Learn more about spiritual Metaphysics through a discussion of the basic aspect of the New Thought movement. Text used for class is Heart Centered Metaphysics by Paul Hasselback. Unity of The Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

tuesday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. With Rev. Howie Westin. ACIM is a philosophical/psychological approach to the Reality of Love and channeled material through two Jewish agnostics and substantiates the spirituality of all the seers and sages. Love offering.

Farmstead Saturdays – 9am3pm. Free. Crones Cradle Conserve, 6411 NE 217 Pl, Citra. 352-5953377. CronesCradleConserve.com. Unity of the Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org.

Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Location: Historic Downtown Square, Ocala. 352-426-8244.

wednesday Master Mind Healing Circle – 11:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 3521-373-1030. UnityGainesville.org.

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Union Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Rain or shine, 52 weeks of the year. Local produce, musicians and artisans. Location: corner of SW 1st Ave and SW 1st St, Downtown Gainesville. UnionStreetFarmersmkt.com.

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Pilates – 5:30pm. Stretch and tone with Anabelle, certified Pilates instructor. $15. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct. Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. Quest Book Study Group – 7pm. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373- 1030. UnityGainesville.com.

thursday Acupuncture – By appointment. With physician Susan Snelling. Chinese Pulse, Herbs, Twina, Cupping and more. Lemire Clinic, 11115 SW 93rd Ct Rd, Ocala. 352-291-9459. LemireClinic.com. A Course in Miracles – 10:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave, Gainesville. 352-373-1030. UnityGainesville. org. A Course in Miracles – 4pm. Discussion Group. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd, Ocala. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOfOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Meditation – 6:30-8:30pm. Quiet your mind with guided, devotional chants and meditations. A soul fulfilling time of silence connecting with the divine. Love offering appreciated. Held at Ocala Inner Center, 205 S. Magnolia Ave, Ocala. Rev. Bill and Mary Dodd 352-502-0253. TrinityOfLightCenter.org.

friday Byron Katie’s The Work Class – 9-11am. Fridays for five weeks. With Rev. Marge Brown and Nancy Nelson, Ph.D. and therapist. The course will challenge one to question any thoughts that hinder full realization. The first two chapters of Loving What Is by Byron Katie should be read before the first class. Unity of The Villages, 10935 SE 177 Place, Ste 504, Summerfield. 352-454-3120. UnityOfTheVillages.org. Health Happens Farmers Market – 9am-2:30pm. Shop for fresh produce, seafood, honey, baked

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ACUPUNCTURE SUSAN SNELLING, ACUPUNCTURE PHYSICIAN

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

The therapists at Gentle Waters Healing Center assist each individual with detoxing using colon hydrotherapy, far infrared sauna, and/ or aqua chi lymphatic drainage. Call Dawn Brower for more information or visit GentleWatersHealing.com. MA41024, MM15426.

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

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COACHING/ORGANIZING NATURAL ORDER COACHING & ORGANIZING Helen Kornblum, MA 352-871-4499 352-505-0541 Helen@coachandorganizer.com CoachandOrganizer.com

Helen helps teens and young adults deal with the challenges of ADHD by working on strategies for positive change, building selfesteem and confidence. With her help, students can develop better social skills and improve their organizing skills. See ad, page 11.

3391 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ste B, Ocala 352-622-1151 AlternativeWholisticHealth.com

Thirty-three years in clinical practice with alternative holistic complementary health services. Treating the body to support all health challenges with Wholistic Integrative Medicine. Treatments include autoimmune disorders, Lyme disease, autism, ADD/ADHD, musculoskeletal conditions, heavy metal toxicity, cardiovascular and endocrine conditions, nutritional deficiencies/ testing. See ad, page 4.

PAULA KOGER, BSN, MA, OMD Wealth of Health Center Dunnellon, Sarasota 941-539-4232 WealthOfHealthCenter.com

Dr Koger combines skills from 25 years of Western medicine and counseling with 21 years as an acupuncturist and Oriental medicine doctor. She focuses on finding and healing the cause of all conditions using the world’s most effective tools and remedies which are often not covered by insurance. Insurance is not accepted, credit cards accepted. See ad, page 11.

HANOCH TALMOR, M.D. Gainesville Holistic Center 352-377-0015 DrTalmor.com

We support all health challenges and the unlimited healing potential of God’s miracle: your body. Chelation, nutrition, cleansing, homeopathy, natural energy healing, detoxification, wellness education and more. See ad, page 32.

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DR. DANIEL THOMAS, DO MS Mount Dora 352-729-0923 HealthyAndStrong.com

Dr. Thomas has 30 years of experience, superior academic credentials, and is one of the nation’s leading authorities in preventive, anti-aging, functional, and integrative medicine. People from across the country seek his medical expertise: From those who are healthy and want to maintain or improve their health, to those who are seriously ill and need to recover their health. See ad, page 15.

NATURAL HEALTH AIRS GLOBAL INC

1005 SW 10th St, Ste 103, Ocala 352-512-0222 • AIRSGlobalinc.com AIRS Global empowers you to reach an ideal and harmonious state in overcoming health challenges through natural therapies; Nutrition, Supplementation, Hydration and Stress Relief. The center assists you in regaining and maintaining a healthier lifestyle without any adverse side effects. See ad, page 43.

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

Students can advance in their studies of Thai Massage and Traditional Thai Folk 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 7.

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, a l l e rg i e s , c a n c e r, p a i n , 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 30.

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