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elcome to the October issue of Natural Awakenings. This is the time of year when the weather cools down and we start planning for the holiday season, and many will focus more on quality time with family than material things. The last 18 months have shown us what truly matters, and I’m seeing more and more people turning toward simpler and more sustainable ways of living to cut costs and to live a better quality of life. For some, that may mean decluttering their bedroom, donating clothing and furniture, growing their own food or even selling everything to live off the grid in a van and travel across the country. Social media is full of these adventurers chronicling their travels, and I do enjoy seeing all the clever ways they renovate vans and old school buses to make full-time living comfortable. If this is on your mind, check out our feature article, “Living a Simpler Lifestyle,” that offers insight and a checklist to living with less. You might be surprised at how good you feel with less stuff. Speaking of feeling good, when was the last time you took a walk to enjoy your surroundings? A great way of feeling healthier and happier, as well as helping with weight loss, is by taking walks through nature trails or your neighborhood regularly. “Simple Steps to Well-Being” touches on the benefits of walking. The benefits might surprise and I hope encourage you to set a schedule for daily walks. You may be thankful for taking those walks as we head into the holiday season and start planning holiday meals. Fall is the perfect time to get creative with your favorite fruits. Picking up some apples and pears at your local market is a great way to add both sweetness and healthiness in dishes this time of year. Combining fruits into your holiday dishes is a great way to celebrate all that changes with each season. This includes using them as toppings for your favorite sandwiches or salads, putting together an amazing piecrust made from both apples and pears (or any other fruit), spiralizing pumpkins into noodles during Halloween time—they’re so good! Be sure to add to your must-try list the two recipes in this issue, the Pear and Lentil Salad and the Pear Barley Salad.

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Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth

20 WATER SCARCITY WOES A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse

22 22 WALK ABOUT

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24 FALL FRUITS FOR SAVORY DISHES

Fresh Approaches to Autumn Flavors

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he Alachua County Friends of the Library is conducting a five-day sale of more than 500,000 gently used books, games, art music, movies, CDs, records, Manga and much more at bargain prices from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., October 23, noon to 6 p.m., October 24, noon to 6 p.m., October 25, noon to 6 p.m., October 26 (half-price day) and noon to 6p.m., October 27 (10cent day). This is one of the largest used book sales in the southeastern U.S., with an all-volunteer staff. All profits are used for the Alachua County Library District and community literacy projects. There is a large selection of large number of art work and history selections, as well as the Collector’s Corner, with many rare, first and signed editions. Inventory includes children’s and young adult books, foreign language books, science, math, chemistry and physics books and texts, novels, biographies, mysteries, sci-fi, classic literature, poetry and short stories. Also find video games and CDs. The selection is exhaustive and must be sen to be appreciated. Location: 430-B N. Main St., Gainesville. For more information, call 352-375-1676 or visit folacld.org. To volunteer, email Bill Watson at Bill.Watson44@gmail.com.

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lorida’s forests support a $12 billion industry, larger than any single agricultural crop. The 2021 SAF/SFFGS Fall Symposium: Southern Pine Update will be held October 12 and 13 at the Roland T. Stern Learning Center on the University of Florida Austin Cary Forest Campus, sponsored by the UF/IFAS School of Forest, Fisheries and Geomatics Sciences (SFFGS) and Florida Division Society of American Foresters (SAF). Foresters, natural resource professionals, land managers and forest landowners are encouraged to attend to learn about a broad array of topics related to Southern pines, including genetics, forest health, management and markets. The SAF Awards, social and dinner are on October 12. A business meeting and field trip options featuring pine productivity and ecosystem restoration will take place on October 13.

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Cost is $125 full registration for current SAF members (no Eventbrite fee) or $150 regular full registration (non-SAF members, no Eventbrite fee). Single day registrations are available (plus Eventbrite fee). Approved for a total of 10 Cat. 1 SAF Continuing Forestry Education credit. Location: 10625 NE Waldo Rd., Gainesville. Register online at 2021-saf-sffgs-fall-symposium. eventbrite.com. For more information, call Chris Demers, 2021 fall symposium chair, at 352-846-2375 or email cdemers@ufl.edu. For dietary restrictions or other special needs, email Cindy Love at cilove@ufl.edu.

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he nonprofit Nature Coast Orchid Society is holding an auction from noon to 3 p.m., October 16, (bidding begins at 1 p.m.) at VFW Post 8681. Participants can bid on beautiful, award-winning hybrid, novelty and species orchids from professional growers and members’ orchids looking for a good home. The Nature Coast Orchid Society encourages the acquisition of rare and endangered varieties for preservation and enjoyment of future generations. Orchids are most popular flowers around the world because of their beautiful and elegant shapes, colors and uses. They are expensive because they are becoming extinct. Orchids can be found in every nook and corner of the world except Antarctica, can be grown at home and live a long time if given proper care and attention. Admission is free. Location: 18940 Drayton St. and County Line Rd., Spring Hill. For more information, call 352-895-4035, email LidosMom@gmail.com or visit NatureCoastOrchidSociety.com.

he city of Gainesville Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs 40th annual Downtown Festival & Art Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., November 6 and 7, with 240 artists selling worldclass paintings, vivid photography, unique sculpture, dazzling jewelry and more. The event begins with a free blues concert on November 5 with more entertainment all weekend. Visitors can meet the exhibiting artists, enjoy live music and sample international cuisine. The festival has consistently been ranked among the 200 best shows by Sunshine Artist, a publication that evaluates art and craft festivals across the nation. It’s a great way to purchase one-of-a-kind art. Location: 111 E. University Ave., Gainesville. For more information, call Sunshine Andrei at 352-393-8536, email AndreiSV@CityOfGainesville.org or visit GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.net.

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Bringing Oriental Medicine Mainstream

ragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine is an acupuncture and Oriental medicine school. Christina McNiel, MAOM, is the director of admissions and student services and a licensed physical therapist assistant. Eduardo Alvarez, Ph.D., is the academic dean. Upon completion of the program, graduates receive a concurrent Bachelor in Health Sciences degree and Master of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree. The program meets or exceeds all national and Florida state educational requirements. It fully prepares students for National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine boards and the licensure examinations of most states. The 10-semester master’s degree program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine and licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education. It prepares graduates to be primary care physicians, not just technicians. Dragon Rises College is one of the most comprehensive Oriental medicine educational programs in the U.S., providing exceptional training in Chinese herbs and in all aspects of Chinese diagnosis with special emphasis on the science and art of pulse diagnosis. Dragon Rises College imparts an understanding of the therapeutic relationship and how an individual is shaped by lifestyle from the womb to the present. Their program recognizes that treatment is only one part of an individual’s health management regime, and that genuine healing and the long-term maintenance of good health are the results of a unified approach that encompasses the physical, mental and spiritual. A unique concentration on diagnosis is the foundation for a broad, integrated and practical approach to healing and health maintenance. Dr. Leon Hammer, the co-founder of Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine, was seeking training in Oriental medicine when he met Dr. John H.F. Shen, a practitioner in the tradition of the Menghe and Ding families. As Hammer worked with Shen, he realized that his master was the keeper of a genuine, deeply enlightening system of diagnosis that allows the practitioner to “see” the health status of all

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Eduardo Alvarez, Ph.D the organ systems and develop a deep understanding of the overall health of the patient. Over time, Hammer updated this distinct system of pulse diagnosis to meet the stressors of today, and developed a way to train others. Pulse diagnosis training in this tradition is unique to Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine and is one of the distinguishing factors that sets the school apart from other schools of Oriental medicine Dragon Rises College provides services for the community through an onsite student clinic where student interns and licensed supervisors provide a cost-effective approach for exploring the benefits of Oriental medicine through acupuncture, herbs (full herbal dispensary), moxibustion, cupping and tui na. Dragon Rises College of Oriental Medicine is located at 1000 NE 16th Ave., Bldg. F, in Gainesville. For more information, call 352-371-2833 or visit DragonRises.edu. See ad, page 7.

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ounder and Director Kristine Valentine-Miller (E-RYT500) is the co-owner with Jessica Blankenship of the Ocala Yoga Center (OYC). They offer classes for all levels of students, from deeply meditative to sweaty and heart-pumping. Their signature 200-hour TrueForm YTT class starts in January, 2022. There are also events and educational workshops on all aspects of yoga, including those for currently Kristine Valentine-Miller certified yoga teachers. Valentine-Miller states, “OYC stands alone in its variety of classes and breadth of students. One of our greatest strengths is our commitment to keeping our classes, events and trainings aligned with the authentic teachings of yoga. We are the only yoga studio in Marion County offering Yoga Alliance certified 200-hour yoga teacher training in person, and the only studio in Marion County to offer a 300-hour yoga teacher training. We also offer virtual classes and classes for seniors and people with mobility issues.” The OYC app is available for all smartphones. She explains, “Most people know that yoga is a great practice to relax the mind and get more flexibility in the body. What most people don’t know it that yoga improves the operation of every single system of the body: the integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, lymphatic system, respiratory system, digestive system, nervous system, endocrine system, cardiovascular system, urinary system and reproductive system. Yoga will positively impact your mind and body on every single level!” The studio opened in October 2015. “For six or seven years before opening, I taught yoga classes in seemingly every corner of Marion county. I taught a different style of yoga class at every venue, and I thoroughly enjoyed being with the variety of students participating in these classes. Bringing this variety and diversity under one roof was one of my motivating factors for opening OYC,” says Valentine-Miller. She holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Florida and a juris doctorate from Oklahoma City University. Her teaching certification with Yoga Alliance is E-RYT 500, as well as a continuing education provider. "Our success and growth are attributable to the education, experience and dedication of our yoga teacher, in addition to our wonderful community." shares Valentine-Miller. “Many lifelong friendships have been formed in our studio. It’s truly beautiful to watch the friendships and connections evolve and grow.”

Cutting-Edge Therapy in Lady Lake

obert Gilliland, DC, owner of Regenerative Therapy of Lady Lake, is a chiropractic physician that practices functional medicine. “I do not adjust patients,” he says. “We help men and women over 50 to move better, feel better and live better using a combination of functional medicine and other natural therapies to address the root cause of their disease or condition.” The clinic opened in 2011 in Bonita Springs and moved to The Villages in May 2021. “The men and women of The Villages are known for being active and involved in their community, and that aligns perfectly with our Robert Gilliland, DC purpose, advises Gilliland. They offer blood work and other laboratory tests, supplements, nutrition, vibration therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, laser therapy and horizontal therapy. “What makes us different are the therapies that we offer. What makes us truly unique are the protocols that we developed for the therapies that we use,” he notes. Gilliland has worked with many professional athletes, from world champion dancers to Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “Our current and biggest challenge at this time is that we are new to the area and what we offer is new and different,” says the doctor. “Our plan for the near future is to share what we do, because we offer solutions for many hard-to-treat chronic conditions. To accomplish this, we will be offering free monthly seminars on various topics and conditions.” The clinic is offering one free session to new patients during Oct. Regenerative Therapy of Lady Lake is located at 510 Country Road 466, Ste, 201-G, in Lady Lake. For appointments and more information, call 352-268-0199 or visit TheLadyLakeDoctor.com. See ad, page 23.

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October 2021

Exercise More to Counter Risks of Poor Sleep

Eat Strawberries to Improve Blood Vessel Health

Poor sleepers can cut their health risks by exercising more, reports a new study of 380,055 middle-age people in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Both physical inactivity and poor sleep are independently linked to a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and death, but Australian researchers found that more exercise lowers the consequence of poor sleep. People that ate better, drank less alcohol and were more physically active also tended to sleep better. The lower the sleep score, the higher were risks of death from any cause, including cardiovascular disease and ischemic stroke. Those at the bottom of the scales with both poor sleep scores and little physical activity had a 57 percent higher risk of death from any cause. People that were younger, female, thinner or better off financially tended to have healthier sleep scores, as did those that ate more fruits and vegetables, spent less time seated, had no mental health issues, never smoked, didn't work shifts, drank less alcohol and were more physically active.

Drink Green Tea to Ward Off Flu

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Green tea, a staple of Japanese culture now enjoyed in many American homes, contains compounds called catechins that have significant antiviral activity against influenza, report researchers from Thailand’s University of Phayao in the journal Molecules. They analyzed eight studies involving 5,048 people and found that gargling or drinking green tea reduced the risk of influenza by 33 percent in randomized controlled trials and by 48 percent in longitudinal cohort studies.

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Consider Barberry to Reduce Diabetes Markers Barberries (Berberis integerrima), the tart, red fruits that grow on bushes, have been used for centuries in traditional medicine for digestive issues, and now evidence has emerged from Iranian researchers that barberry extract can help lower Type 2 diabetes markers. For eight weeks, 30 patients were given 1,000 milligrams of barberry extract daily, along with the standard anti-diabetic medication metformin, while another 35 patients were given only metformin. Afterwards, fasting blood sugar levels were significantly lower among the barberry group as were HbA1c levels, which measure blood sugar levels for two to three months.

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A new study from Chicago’s Illinois Institute of Technology demonstrates that strawberries increase flow in blood vessels and reduce systolic blood pressure. In the randomized, controlled, double-blind trial, overweight and obese adults with moderately high cholesterol were assigned to drink either a beverage containing 25 grams of freeze-dried strawberry powder or a similar drink without the strawberry powder twice daily for four weeks, followed by a four-week washout period. An hour after consumption, the strawberry powder improved flow-mediated dilation, indicating healthier blood pressure function; systolic blood pressure was lower even four weeks later.

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Nutritional Testing for Breast Cancer There are several very significant risk factors for breast cancer that are newly discovered and typically not factored into the typical oncologist’s or internist’s approach. The breast cancer patient has been found to have certain underlying weaknesses or nutritional imbalances that make them more prone to this ailment, as well as other forms of reproductive cancers and reproductive health problems. Three key imbalances that typically occur in the breast cancer patient are not usually taken into account by mainstream oncologists. In an important study reported by Johns Hopkins University in the American Journal of Epidemiology, a women with low progesterone group had approximately five-and-a-half times the risk of breast cancer as a normal progesterone group. A saliva test can reveal imbalances of the free form of our reproductive hormones. Elevated levels of boron, copper and calcium, and lower levels of zinc, have been found in women with breast cancer. Boron and copper seem to make the body more sensitive to the effects of estrogen and less responsive to progesterone; excess calcium in the tissues decreases thyroid hormone activity in our cells; and zinc helps the body produce and utilize progesterone. D-glucarate is a naturally occurring chemical that lowers serum estrogen levels, thus reducing the risk of estrogen-related cancers. It inhibits the enzyme beta-glucuronidase, which is typically elevated where there is constipation or a deficiency of normal intestinal flora. This is also a common imbalance in people

Avoid Infant Formulas with Added Sugar

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Early exposures to certain foods shape preferences that endure through adulthood, studies show, which is why research from the University of Kansas Medical Center and the University of Buffalo has raised concerns about the added sugar prominent in many baby formulas, especially cows’ milk formulas. The researchers tested 97 infants and 44 toddlers that were either breastfed or given various formulas for up to 15 months. The infants given formulas with added sugar had significant weight gain compared to infants that were breastfed or given formulas without added sugar. The sugar in formulas was found to be almost double the amount of sugar in breast milk. The researchers theorized that the added sugar not only raised the risk of weight gain, but also made it likely the children drank a greater amount. “Efforts by policymakers and pediatricians to educate mothers on lower-sugar options when breastfeeding is not feasible may enhance preventive measures of childhood obesity,” write the authors.

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A UK Environmental Justice Foundation report states that countries must recognize the important role that oceans have in limiting climate change and enact policies to protect marine ecosystems. More than 50 percent of the Earth’s biological carbon is captured by animals and plants living in or around oceans, but this “blue carbon” and its associated ecosystems have been neglected in climate policy, according to a letter accompanying the report. Conservation International notes that up to 10 times more carbon is stored in coastal habitats than in tropical forests. Seagrass meadows store nearly 20 billion tons of carbon worldwide. The report states that oceans could soak up large quantities of atmospheric carbon if their ecosystems are restored and protected. Those ecosystems are threatened by rising water temperatures, acidification, overfishing and commercial shipping, and lead author Isabella Shraiman says, “There has been a tendency for policymakers to silo environmental action: conservation policy is formulated separately from decarbonization policy, to the detriment of both. What we need now is ambitious, holistic and joined-up action. Blue carbon solutions can be a low-hanging fruit within an ambitious climate mitigation policy portfolio and address the triple emergency of the climate crisis, biodiversity collapse and human rights.”

A more sustainable approach for recycling polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic used in single-use beverage bottles, clothing and food packaging, has been found by Bio-Optimized Technologies to keep Thermoplastics out of Landfills and the Environment (BOTTLE) consortium, which includes the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory and the UK University of Portsmouth. A paper, “Techno-economic, life-cycle, and socioeconomic impact analysis of enzymatic recycling of poly(ethylene terephthalate),” in the journal Joule, shows that enzyme-recycled PET has potential advantages over conventional, fossil-based methods across a broad spectrum of energy and carbon impacts. The concept could lead to new opportunities for PET recycling and create a mechanism for recycling textiles and other materials also made from PET that traditionally are not recycled. PET ranks among the most abundantly produced synthetic polymers in the world; roughly 54 percent is used in the manufacture of clothing and carpet. “From all the plastics that were produced since the 1950s, less than 10 percent of it has ever been recycled,” says Avantika Singh, first author of the paper. “Most waste plastics end up in landfills.” BOTTLE is addressing plastic pollution by developing energy-efficient, cost-effective and scalable recycling and upcycling technologies; and formulating modern plastics to be recyclable by design. polina tankilevitch/Pexels.com

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The investment bank Lazard states that production costs for solar energy dropped by 90 percent between 2009 and 2020. Today, electricity from large-scale solar plants costs an average of $.037 per kilowatt hour (kWh). New coal-powered plants cost three times as much; $.112/ kWh, with natural gas at $.059/kWh, nuclear at $.163/ kWh and wind at $.04/kWh. New, more efficient solar panels will lower costs even further. Christian Breyer, a professor of solar economy at LUT University, in Finland, says, “We’re going to see solar power plants all over the world. In some places, wind power is still a bit cheaper,” depending on available sunlight. Experts estimate that photovoltaic plants with a total capacity of around 60 million megawatts (MW) will be needed to supply the entire world with electricity. That’s 70 times more than all of today’s existing solar capacity. The industrial sector needs a lion’s share of that energy. Starting in 2022, several Bayer Group chemical plants will run on 100 percent green electricity from a 590 MW solar power plant in southern Spain. For the energy-intensive steel industry, low-cost energy availability is a decisive factor when planning the location of new mills. Aluminum plants, car factories, cement manufacturers and data centers are all powered by solar farms.

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Neighborly Groups Share More and Waste Less CONSIDER THESE FACTS: The average American creates almost five pounds of solid waste per day, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Only 26 percent of Americans know most of their neighbors. Americans, with 4 percent of the world’s children, throw away 40 percent of the world’s toys. Rebecca Rockefeller and Liesl Clark, neighbors on Bainbridge Island, near Seattle, realized there was a simple way to change these trends. They created the first local Buy Nothing group in 2013, which has grown to 4 million members in 44 countries. In 2020, Clark and Rockefeller co-authored The Buy Nothing, Get Everything Plan: Discover the Joy of Spending Less, Sharing More, and Living Generously. GIVE OR GET GOODS People can join a local Buy Nothing group through Facebook. The groups provide a free platform to give, ask, borrow and lend items. It’s also a place to thank others in the community. Just about any item or service can be exchanged, as long as it’s legal. Food is commonly shared among group members. Clothing, toys and equipment for children are popular, too. Gifts of self, including talent and time, are also allowed. For example, members can offer to spend time with elderly neighbors or do yard work for them. As the name implies, nothing may be bought or sold in the group. Once a group gets too big, usually more than 1,000 or 1,500 members, it is split into smaller neighborhood groups. People can only belong to one Buy Nothing group. IN GOOD FUN Giving an item away to the first person that replies to a post is discouraged. Buy Nothing administrators ask givers to keep a post active long enough for many members of the group to see it and state their interest. The giver is also encouraged to be creative in how they select the person that receives the item or service when multiple people are interested. Popular methods include asking people to post cute pet photos or share a joke. These threads enhance the amiable nature of the groups. Exchanging items through a Buy Nothing group results in neighbors getting to know each other, diverts tons of discarded items from landfills and decreases pollution of waterways. To find a local Buy Nothing group, visit BuyNothingProject.org or BuyNothingapp.com.

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Less Stuff, More Joy Ways to Live Simpler and Lighter on Mother Earth by Ronica O’Hara

hen holistic wellness coach and personal trainer Sergio Rojas saw his contract with a trucking company terminated by the pandemic, he and his wife Krista turned it into an opportunity to step away from a life of too much stuff and over-scheduled activities. “When life gets too complicated and there’s too much going on, you get stressed and irritated easier,” he says. “You don’t feel connected to yourself.” The couple sold their 4,200-square-foot house in Dubuque, Iowa, along with 85 percent of their belongings and spent eight months living out of suitcases exploring the southeastern United States and Latin America with their 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son. “We wanted our kids to see what it’s like to downsize, to live with less,” says Rojas. After considering Vancouver and Miami, they settled in the Atlanta area in a townhouse half the size of their Iowa home 16

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not far from extended family. “A simpler life lets you focus on what’s important,” he says. “We have deep, deep conversations with our kids, and dinner can be a two-and-a-half-hour experience, with a game of cards and singing songs.” Not everyone moves in such dramatic fashion toward a simpler lifestyle, but thanks in part to the lessons of COVID-19, intentionally living with less is gaining currency across the country. “The pandemic gave us an uninvited sample of a more minimalist and simple life, and we have all become acutely aware of what feels good to let go of and what’s really important to us,” says minimalist blogger Ema Hidlebaugh, of MinimizeMyMess.com. According to research from the multinational consulting firm Accenture, the pandemic made consumers more mindful of purchases, more conscious of food waste and more interested in sustainable, local options. Other polls found that two out of

cups. As one woman told her, “I’ve just realized I’m working my fingers to the bone to provide a home for my furniture!”

three Americans adopted more eco-friendly habits during the pandemic, and that 52 percent are open now to living in a van. There is no one-size-fits-all approach for simpler living; each person crafts what best fits their values and needs. Three common strands have emerged: minimalist simplicity—living with less clutter and busyness; ecological simplicity—living with the sustainability of the planet as the priority; and conscious simplicity—driven by deep personal and spiritual values. The approaches can overlap, yet each has its unique flavor. None has an end stage: All are dynamic explorations and encourage continual experimentation and growth.

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Minimalist Simplicity

With time, they often merge together. In an in-depth study published in the International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology, people living long-term minimalist lifestyles reported spending more time with family and friends, volunteering, engaging in pro-ecological behaviors, making sustainable and ethical purchases, and choosing to spend money on experiences rather than material objects. They described their mental space as a feeling of clear-headedness, spaciousness and lightness, and some said that stripping back to minimal possessions enabled them to strip back to their true identity. Moving toward simplicity often starts with a decision—sometimes thrust upon us—to reconsider how to spend our energy. “Whatever you own, owns you,” counselled pacifist, mystic and environmental activist Peace Pilgrim in the 1980s—a sobering thought, given that the average American household is estimated to hold 300,000 separate items, from T-shirts to coffee

Minimalism involves “owning less, practicing sufficiency and improving the quality of life by not indulging in consumerism,” says Aniruddha Pangarkar, assistant professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, whose study on the topic appeared in the Journal of Business Research. “By practicing minimalism, consumers can achieve life-goals through experiencing well-being, satisfaction, happiness and peace.” A 2019 YouGov survey reported that 17 percent of Americans describe themselves as minimalists, 23 percent would like to become one and 31 percent have no interest in the idea. Historically, minimalism in America goes back to the Quakers and Henry David Thoreau’s writings, but it gained new life in 2014 with Marie Kondo’s The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. She says holding each object and asking, “Does it spark joy?” If it doesn’t, thank it and toss it, she advises. After her Netflix series ran in 2019, thrift stores reported a dramatic upswing in donations. Because research suggests that clutter is linked to depression, fatigue and higher levels of stress, decluttering alone can be life-changing. Journalist Ellen Pober Rittberg, of Brooklyn, moved into a one-room studio when she downsized from her house. “I could have chosen a one-bedroom apartment, but it would have meant more places to put things that I probably didn’t need to acquire,” she says. Asking if something “sparks joy” can also be applied to everything from friendships to jobs to food and finances, whittling away what is not essential. As millennials are discovering, renting instead of owning a home frees up weekends for fun instead of home repairs. Using Lyft or Uber and mass transit saves money otherwise spent on car loans, repairs and gas. Spurning designer brands opens up funds for trips to Yellowstone or Iceland. “Even though everyone embraces minimalism differently, each path leads to the same place: a life with more time, more money and more freedom to live a more meaningful life,” advise Joshua Fields Millburn and Ryan Nicodemus in their top-rated blog TheMinimalists.com, which has 20 million followers. “Getting started is as simple as asking yourself one question: How might your life be better if you owned fewer material possessions?”

Ecological Simplicity This green approach means “to choose ways of living that touch the Earth more lightly and that reduce our ecological impact on the web of life,” writes eco-activist Duane Elgin in his seminal book Voluntary Simplicity. Half a century ago, the Whole Earth Catalog kicked off the movement with its Earth-centered living strategies. Today, thousands of websites and books offer stepby-step ecological advice, recycling has become commonplace, electric cars are the hottest sellers and according to the National Retail Federation, 70 percent of American consumers value sustainability in products. October 2021

“With conscious simplicity, we can seek lives that are rich with experiences, satisfaction and learning, rather than packed with things,” writes Elgin. Sometimes passion is the driver. Alex Honnold, the renowned rock climber profiled in Free Solo, lived in a van for 10 years while scaling Yosemite’s El Capitan and other formidable peaks. He donates one-third of his income to global solar power initiatives. Millennials like him are finding stuff less enticing: The Harris Group reports that 72 percent of them say they would rather spend money on experiences than material things. A study from San Francisco State University found that the happiness of buying something new like a car or a laptop fades over time, while spending money on an experience provides joy long after the experience has ended. Deeply held values can mandate a simpler life. Ross Martinie Eiler found his calling 15 years ago when he read about the voluntary poverty of the Catholic Worker Movement, which offers hospitality to the homeless in 178 centers worldwide. “It struck me as an authentic way of living that’s true to the beauty and goodness of the religion,” he says. Today his life is built around the Bloomington, Indiana, Catholic Worker community. He, his wife Andrea and their four children live communally in four houses with other members and guests, sharing meals, belongings and easy-going conversations with the homeless. He tunes pianos part time for money, half of which he donates to the community. For fun, he pounds the keys in a rollicking boogie-woogie band. The committed communal life isn’t always easy. “Every day there’s a new challenge that needs a new approach. Against my will, I’ve been forced to become a better person,” he chuckles. “I have little money on paper—I’m probably in the bottom 10 percent—but I don’t need anything. And yeah, I feel it’s very right for me.” chinnapong/AdobeStock.com

Lowering our impact on the planet means living more simply with less. Among other strategies, this means going without household plastics or lawn chemicals; gardening and buying local produce in season to lower shipping emissions; choosing equipment and clothes made to last many years; and reducing energy consumption at home, work and on the road. Sustainable living can be as simple as using a personal mug when ordering a latte or as complex as joining a stockholders’ rebellion to force sustainable corporate policies. It also can mean returning to the simpler practices of yesteryear, such as line-drying clothes and bonding more closely with the natural world. For Barbi Gardiner, owner of The Outdoor Apothecary, in Plainfield, Connecticut, embracing a simpler, sustainable

lifestyle after leaving a high-pressure job meant “adopting a do-it-yourself attitude” that included starting a permaculture garden, composting, raising chickens, foraging and cooking wild food, and creating healing remedies from homegrown and foraged herbs. “Nature is the medicine for what ails us,” she says.

Conscious Simplicity Deeply held values, not money and possessions, shape this form of simpler living, sometimes called soulful or conscious simplicity. Its focus is on life-enhancing experiences, inner growth, spirituality, natural health, creativity, nurturing relationships and social action. Owning bling has little allure. 18

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Living Lighter Checklist Some Ways to Up Our Game in Simpler Living MINIMALIST SIMPLICITY

ECOLOGICAL SIMPLICITY

CONSCIOUS SIMPLICITY

n Buy only what we truly need

n Eat more plants, less meat

n Spend on experiences, not stuff

n Prune clothes and books

n Grow our own food

n Minimize shopping online

n Declutter, category by category

n Compost food scraps

n Repair, don’t replace

n Go plastic-free in the house

n Detox social media accounts

n Purchase for quality, not quantity

n Conduct a home energy audit

n Scale back TV and cable

n With each new purchase, give

n Install solar for home energy

n Savor nature with a daily walk

n Use green cleaning supplies

n Plant trees locally

n Save water with toilet and

n Volunteer often

n Choose paperless receipts n Digitalize books and movies n Use a budgeting app to

lower expenses n Reduce food waste n Go slow: slow food, slow fashion n Consider moving into a

smaller space n Unsubscribe from catalogs

and retail emails n Give away clothes not worn

for a year n Re-examine social commitments n Use reusable tote bags

for shopping n Eliminate duplicates n Drive less and walk, bike and

ride mass transit more

shower eco-devices n Air-dry clothes n Switch to an electric or

hybrid vehicle n Buy quality clothes in

natural fabrics n Recycle whenever possible

n Commit to a cause n Use holistic medicine

practitioners n Take a personal growth course n Meditate or pray daily n Explore yoga, tai chi or

a martial art

n Buy pre-used items

n Take up a creative pursuit

n Use reusable bags and

n Explore the local area

food containers n Make DIY beauty products

and cleaners n Volunteer for local eco-activities n Boycott products that

endanger wildlife

n Sign petitions or organize drives n Get involved in a worthy cause n Invest to delegitimize fossil

fuels and deforestation n Donate to worthy environmental

or social causes

n Campaign for environmental

policies and candidates

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Water Scarcity Woes A Global Problem That’s Getting Worse by Jeremiah Castelo

By 2025, half of the world’s population will be living in areas of water stress as people will be unable to access the water they need. Climate change, population growth, agricultural demands and mismanagement of water resources all contribute to the growing water crisis. The world’s population will rise to 9.7 billion by 2050, leaving even more people in water-stressed conditions. An estimated 60 percent of all surface water on Earth comes from river basins shared by separate nations and almost 600 aquifers cross national boundaries. In places where water is already scarce, this can lead to geopolitical conflict. Three in 10 people on Earth currently do not have access to safe and clean water. According to the World Health Organization, 2.1 billion people do not have access to a safely managed water source. An estimated 263 million people must travel over 30 minutes to access water that isn’t clean, and 159 million still drink from untreated surface water sources. 20

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ater scarcity is a legitimate concern. It is true that the hydrologic cycle, the process in which the Earth circulates water throughout its ecosystems, is a closed-loop cycle that neither adds nor takes away water. In theory, the amount of water on Earth will always remain the same. But problems occur when the hydrologic cycle is disrupted, causing some regions to grow arid while others get constant floods. The human activities that disrupt that process include the building of dams, the industrial pollution of waterways, the paving of roads, excessive drilling and bottled water privatization. Here are 10 of the most alarming water scarcity facts that the world is currently facing.

One in three people worldwide does not have access to a toilet. Around 2.3 billion people lack access to even basic sanitation services, forcing them to either practice open defecation or use pit latrines and buckets. Fecal contamination in the water supply is a major cause of deadly waterborne diseases such as hepatitis A, norovirus and E. coli. Annually, 1.6 million people die from waterborne diseases. Of the 5 million people that become ill from bad water, most are children. Water privatization causes harm. When corporations site water bottling operations in developing countries like India and Bolivia, they significantly deplete supplies needed by local farmers. In the U.S., when a struggling public water or electricity utility sells their rights to a private corporation, household water and sewer services typically become, respectively, 59 percent and 63 percent more costly. In the U.S., 2.1 trillion gallons of clean water is lost each year due to poor infrastructure, including old, leaky pipes and broken water mains. David Le France, CEO of the American Water Works Association, estimates that repairing America’s water infrastructure will be a trillion-dollar program. Due to divided efforts in governmental decision making, adequate policies and budgeting are often difficult to come by.

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Often, water burdens fall upon women, some of whom walk four miles a day just to fetch water that is likely contaminated. In sub-Saharan Africa, for example, it takes about six hours to carry a 44-pound container of water from a source that often has the potential to make them sick, according to the Global Water Institute. One-third of the world’s largest aquifers are water-stressed. Underground aquifers are naturally replenished through rainfall and surface water, but a deficit occurs when more water is pumped out than

replenished. Eight of the biggest aquifers, including those in Saudi Arabia, northwestern India and Pakistan, are not being replenished at all. Meeting the United Nations’ sustainable development goals for the water crisis will cost $114 billion per year. Attaining these critical goals will be time-consuming, expensive and may face political division. Yet the cost of not doing so is also high. Addressing healthcare needs due to water-related diseases and poor sanitation costs $260 billion globally each year. Water scarcity is real. To ignore it or to assume that it is only a problem of the

developing world is to be blind to the reality that the rest of the world is experiencing. Excessive water consumption and poor water management are factors that can be controlled. Supporting clean water initiatives will certainly help the movement against the global water crisis. Finally, educating ourselves and raising awareness is a task we should all take on. Jeremiah Castelo is the founder of World WaterReserve.com, which publishes information on water scarcity and purification methods. This article is excerpted and reprinted with permission.

Water Scarcity Solutions

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Save Water Limit the use of water and of washing machines. Take short showers instead of full baths. Educate Empower people to help by showing them how to prevent and mitigate water scarcity problems now and in the future.

Recycle Water Learn about and employ available technologies to recycle rainwater and other water used at home.

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Support Water Conservation Allocate money and time to help water conservation efforts around the world. Improve Farming Practices Farming and irrigation practices and technologies need to become more efficient.

Use Fewer Chemicals in Farming To ensure clean water and reduce water shortages, farmers need to decrease their use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides, which leads to groundwater pollution.

Improve Sewage Systems Improving sewage systems in underserved areas will help to provide clean drinking water and prevent disease and water scarcity.

Better Water Distribution Infrastructure To prevent severe water shortages in times of drought, efforts are needed to connect poor people in developing countries to public water supplies.

Support Clean Water Initiatives Donate money, time and skills to organizations worldwide that are working to bring clean water to areas that don’t have it. Source: Conserve Energy Future at Conserve-Energy-Future.com.

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WALK ABOUT Simple Steps to Well-Being by Laura Paisley Beck stead of drive, go for it. If you’re stuck indoors, schedule 15-to-20-minute walks in your calendar.” It’s important to put it in the calendar because, he says, “You have to make it real.” McClerkin recommends a minimum of 30 minutes of brisk walking a day to increase blood flow throughout the entire body, especially the legs.

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eople that wear a fitness watch get a little buzz on the wrist as a reminder to get more steps in each hour, but many ignore the simple opportunity that exists to exercise upright for free anytime and anywhere. “Yes, we take walking for granted,” says Alexia McClerkin, a Houston chiropractor whose clients include professional and elite athletes. “Most people only walk as far as it takes to get to their car.”

Sitting is the New Smoking According to On Your Feet America, Americans sit 10 hours or more each day, and that sedentary habit is considered hazardous to our health. It may contribute to climbing obesity rates in the U.S., currently at 44.5 percent among those ages 40 to 59. Today’s most common preventable diseases are directly linked to obesity, the key word being “preventable.” Walking briskly daily has proven to increase metabolism, lower both blood pressure and resting heart rates, and burn calories. Other benefits include improving mobility, equilibrium and stamina. Benjamin Horning, a Laguna Hills, California, chiropractor and author of A Kid’s Guide to a Healthy Spine, says, “I’m a big believer that movement is life. I recommend that if you can move, get moving. Walking is a good starting point. If you can walk in22

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In the U.S., dogs and humans face similar obesity statistics with similar obesity-related health issues like heart disease and Type 2 diabetes. Taking dogs out for brisk walks helps prevent and reduce those risks. Horning says that people may not realize how walking a dog conditions their own bodies. With natural surfaces like grassy or gravel trails and dirt paths, “there are so many neurobiological adjustments you’re making,” he says. Every nature walk provides an opportunity for our bodies to practice balance and sharpen its reflexes.

Foundation Fundamentals “Proper shoes make a world of difference,” McClerkin says. They can help prevent plantar fasciitis, hammertoe and many other causes of pain and discomfort. Anya Jensen, of AnyasReviews.com, a shoe review website, suffered painful foot health issues and discovered the life-changing results of wearing “barefoot” shoes, which have a flat sole and high flexibility. Now she makes it her mission to educate others that fashion doesn’t have to compromise health. “Walking was an important part of my health journey,” she says. “The feet literally are your foundation when you’re walking. Walking in

pointed-toed shoes, you’re missing out on so many benefits for your physical health.” Jensen walks with her kids daily in nature and is proud of their mobility. “With the kids, we need a destination and we pack snacks,” she says. “I like how the world has opened up to us because we’re prepared. We’re wearing the right shoes. We can encounter hills, rocks or the right tree.”

Heads Up McClerkin and Horning both ask patients to be mindful of their limitations when taking on a new physical activity and to be careful to prevent injuries when adding brisk walks to a daily routine for the first time. “Too heavy a walk on cement and other hard surfaces like roads can cause shin splints,” McClerkin says. “Walk on a track to prevent injuries from an uneven surface.” “Just be responsible,” says Horning. “Walking is so beneficial. The basics of health just can’t be ignored or taken for granted.” Humans walk upright on two feet, unlike any other animal on Earth. Walking allows us to connect with our bodies and environment in a very special way, something we can take advantage of instead of taking for granted. Let’s go for a walk. Laura Paisley Beck is a freelance writer in Madison, Wisconsin. Reach out at LauraPaisleyBeck@gmail.com.

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n Invite canine friends. n Have a regular walking buddy to

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n Keep the pace/heart rate up, perhaps

using a fitness watch to stay on track.

n Consider adding poles for a full

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It is the simple things of life that make living worthwhile, the sweet fundamental things such as love and duty, work and rest, and living close to nature. ~Laura Ingalls Wilder October 2021

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Fall Fruits for Savory Dishes fresh approaches to autumn flavors

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by April Thompson

ove over, summer berries and stone fruits—‘tis the season for a cornucopia of fall fruits, including crunchy apples, chewy figs and tart pomegranates. By taking a page from the playbooks of orchard chefs, home cooks can flex the unique flavors and health powers of these autumn delights with savory mains and sides. Fall fruits boast many healthful properties, from the apple’s plentiful soluble fiber and vitamin C to heart-healthy lycopene and beta-carotene found in orange-skinned persimmons. Pears are also loaded with pectin, which helps lower cholesterol, fight diabetes and promote gut health. Opting for light, savory prepa24

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rations of fruit such as seasonal salads and soups over sugary desserts makes them an even healthier choice. Healdsburg, California, restauranteur Kyle Connaughton creates dishes highlighting different fruit varieties for his restaurant’s 11-course menu, which changes daily. “This region was actually known for its heirloom apples and cider-making long before it was known for wine. We have these incredible heirloom fruits, including experimental varietals from the 1800s that no one even knows what they are. So many varietals got lost in the quest to grow fruit bigger and faster,” says Connaughton, who runs SingleThread Farms with his wife Katina. Their 25 acres include an heirloom fruit orchard, olive trees, beehives, grapevines and chicken coops that supply fresh ingredients to their three-Michelin-star restaurant. “Some pear varieties are very crisp and dense, and poach and roast well, whereas other soft-skin varieties are better pureed into drinks or sorbet,” says Connaughton. He creates dishes that celebrate all of the season’s bounty, and in California, fall brings persimmons and Dungeness crab. “Persimmons have a fibrous texture that don’t blend well into sauces and don’t freeze well for things like sorbets, which we like to make with other fall fruits like pomegranate. We prefer to use them in savory dishes, like a first course of cold steamed crab with persimmon.” The orchard also grows Asian pears, which SingleThread Farms tends to use raw, often paired with raw fish. “Asian pears are very crisp, but not incredibly sweet, with an undertone of acidity. It has the watery crunch of a jicama that makes a nice backdrop for raw fish dishes like sashimi,” says Connaughton. While the restaurant’s innovative menu focuses on small bites in curious combinations, the Connaughtons frequently have a simple family meal before the dinner service. In autumn, they will often toss together a salad featuring local goat or blue cheese; bitter chicory, frisee or radicchio greens; roasted fall hazelnuts or walnuts; and figs, persimmons or pomegranates from the orchard, served with a vinaigrette made with pomegranate molasses and macerated shallots. The pink-fleshed, mountain rose apple, an autumn specialty of the Hood River Fruit Loop region of Oregon, often makes its way into salads at the dinner table of Katrina McAlexander, a third-generation farmer and owner of Grateful Vineyard, in Mount Hood. This 51-acre orchard and vineyard, brewery, winery and tasting room boasts more than 500 fruit varieties, including

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150 kinds of apples alone. Grateful Vineyard hosted the cooking competition show Top Chef this year for a Fruit Loop challenge, with competitors coming up with savory dishes such as pear risotto and scallops with an apple shallot relish. McAlexander’s fall salads often feature fennel, herbs and arugula, topped with croutons made from leftover pizza dough. Pears and apples from the orchard also get pickled, a nod to McAlexander’s Swiss heritage. One of the vineyard tasting room’s signature dishes is an orchard pear pizza, with Anjou pears, caramelized onion and other savory ingredients on a base of olive oil and a long-ferment crust. The kitchen also uses pears in a vegan ceviche, tossing them with red onion, tomato, cucumber, cilantro and lime. As the weather starts to shift, fruit adds a nice dimension to warming soups for chilly fall days. Adding cooked apples or pears to classics like puréed carrot or squash soup provides an extra dose of sweetness and fiber; sneak in fall greens like kale for even more nutrients. Fruits also help fill out hearty grain bowls alongside fall veggies like carrots, arugula and sweet potato, particularly paired with nutty grains like farro. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Pear and Lentil Salad Salad: A few handfuls of arugula A few handfuls of spinach ½ pear, sliced into thin slices 2 Tbsp chopped pecans ¼ cup cooked lentils ¼ cup pomegranate seeds ¼ cup feta or goat cheese Dressing: 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup olive oil 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp cinnamon Salt and pepper Pour a desired amount of dressing onto the salad and toss. Store the rest in the fridge.

Pear Barley Salad Salad: ⅓ cup walnuts 1 cup uncooked barley 1 cup cooked chickpeas 2 green Anjou pears, divided ⅓ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes ¾ cup crumbled feta ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley 1 handful baby arugula Dressing: 3 Tbsp red onion, minced ¼ cup apple cider vinegar ⅓ cup olive oil 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp dried oregano ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp pepper Cook barley according to package instructions. Drain. Toast walnuts in a small skillet. Let cool. Add minced onion in a small bowl with the vinegar and let marinate while you prep the salad. Chop 1-½ pears and save remaining half for fanning and decorating the salad. Add cooked barley, chickpeas, pear, sun-dried tomatoes, arugula, parsley and feta to a large bowl. Mix the remaining dressing ingredients with the vinegar and red onion, and whisk until combined. Pour dressing over salad mixture and toss to coat. Taste and season with additional salt and pepper, if needed. Recipe by Brittany Mullins (@eatingbirdfood), courtesy of USA Pears.

Recipe by Maria Roberts (@spinach4breakfast), courtesy of USA Pears.

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Healthy Breast Basics Lifestyle Choices to Lower Disease Risks by Sandra Yeyati

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ne in eight women in the United States develops breast cancer in the course of her lifetime. “Notably, only five to 10 percent can be blamed on inherited gene mutations, and merely 13 percent of women with breast cancer have a first-degree relative with a history of disease,” says Kristi Funk, a board-certified breast surgeon in Santa Monica, California, and medical director of PinkLotus.com. “It’s empowering to realize that the causes for the vast majority of breast cancer are under our control in the choices we make every day.” “Whenever you lift fork to mouth, you move closer to cancer, or farther away,” says the author of Breasts: The Owner’s Manual—a vegan proponent. “Plants, legumes and whole grains provide nutritional armor for your cells, decreasing cancer risk. They release molecules that scavenge free radicals, eliminate carcinogens, prevent and repair DNA damage, identify and destroy harmful cells, inhibit the supply of blood to tumors, stimulate the immune system, regulate hormone metabolism and reduce inflammation.” Funk recommends regular consumption of cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens, soy, ground flaxseed, berries, matcha green tea, mushrooms, turmeric, aloe vera, garlic, onion, chives and cacao. Functional doctor Elizabeth Boham, the medical director of Dr. Mark Hyman’s UltraWellness Center in Lenox, Massachusetts, proposes a balance of animal and vegetable protein, as long as the animal sources are good, like eggs, salmon or grass-fed beef without antibiotics. “Organic, nonGMO soy like tofu or edamame may decrease

a woman’s risk of breast cancer, but avoid bad soy that’s added to processed food, including soybean oils and soy lecithins,” she advises. “I also suggest cutting back on dairy for women at high risk of breast cancer because it naturally contains growth hormones, which may cause things to grow in our body that we don’t want to grow.” Citing a clear association between alcohol consumption and breast cancer risk, Boham recommends eliminating or moderating drinks to no more than five a week. She also highlights the importance of seven to nine hours of sleep and relaxation techniques to improve stress response. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important. “Our body fat is where hormones get turned into estrogen, which has been associated with an increase in breast cancer,” Boham says, adding that 35 grams of fiber per day will feed healthy bacteria in the gut which helps eliminate used-up estrogen and other toxins. “Avoid xenoestrogens, too, which can act on the estrogen receptor, such as BPA in plastics and store receipts, parabens in skincare products and pesticides and herbicides on lawns and in non-organic foods.” Boham suggests eliminating refined and processed carbohydrates like bread, white rice and cookies, which cause blood sugar to spike and the body to produce insulin, the hormone that lowers blood sugar after every meal. “Over time, people develop insulin resistance, causing it to produce even more insulin to do its job. Those high levels of insulin can encourage cancer growth,” she explains. Carlos Garcia, M.D., director of the Utopia Cancer Center (UtopiaCancerCenter.com), in Oldsmar, Florida, and author of Cancer is a Symptom, uses liver and gallbladder flushes, colonic irrigations and coffee enemas to help the body purge toxins. “Gut flora imbalances compromise the immune response and nutritional absorption. Yearly colonic irrigation with recolonization is essential in the prevention of disease,” he explains. Some women experience breast tenderness or pain and lumpy, bumpy breast tissue; having dense breasts can increase breast cancer risk, Boham says, noting that too much caffeine or an iodine deficiency can exacerbate these symptoms. She recommends consuming less coffee and more iodine-rich foods like nori, kelp powder or seafood. According to Boham, there isn’t enough good research to say that we should never wear underwire bras, but good lymphatic flow and circulation to the area is important and can be facilitated with daily movement, exercise and sweating to remove stuck toxins and support the detoxification system. Boham says many women find their breast cancer during a self-exam. “Know your own body. If something looks or feels different, if you feel a lump that shouldn’t be there or see a shift in the skin, a dimpling or a pulling, have it checked. It’s often nothing, but you could find the cancer early, which makes all the difference in the world.”

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 2 37th Annual Windsor Zucchini Festival – 9am4pm. Free. Over 100 arts and crafts vendors, live music, all things zucchini and activities for the entire family. Windsor Volunteer Fire Department, 1401 SE CR Rd 234, Gainesville. 352-378-8671. ZucchiniFestival.com.

Phase 1 Thai Massage Folk Medicine Certification – 10am-5pm. $250. The first of seven classes to be offered toward the certification in Thai Folk Medicine. Introduction class is a pampering day of making bundles and learning how to give a spa treatment. Arielas Thai Massage, 7120 NE 19th Ave, Gainesville. 352-378-7891. FloridaSchoolOfMassage.com. Evidence Confirms The Spirit Person for your Sitter in a Reading – 3-5:30pm. $36. Online class. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Call to register. 407-247-7823. Ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 3 Family Fun Run – 8am-11pm. A family-friendly 5k and 1k at The Shoppes of Thornebrook Village hosted by ReQuest Physical Therapy. The Shoppes of Thornebrook Village, 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville. RequestPhysicalTherapy.com. 352-373-2116. Campus Myco-Blitz – 11am at Natural Area Teaching Lab, 12:30pm at Lake Alice, 2pm at McCarty Woods. Free. Hosted by Florida Academic Lichen and Fungi Enthusiasts League. Enjoy time in nature, connect with local enthusiasts and learn about fungi during this mushroom foray on the UF Main Campus. Facebook.com/FLMycology.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Wheelchair Basketball Flash Tournament – 5-11pm. Free. Registration to play ends October 5. Hosted by UF Department of Recreational Sports. Location, UF SW Recreation Center, 3150 Hull Rd, Gainesville. RecSports.UFL.edu.

Ocala Craft Fair – 10am-3pm. Free. Over 100 crafters with food trucks and live entertainment. Circle Square Cultural Center, 8395 SW 80th St, Ocala. 352-854-8707. CircleSquareCommons.com.

the 5k and 10k routes will be along the Gainesville-Hawthorne Trail. Boulware Springs Trail, 3300 SE 15th St, Gainesville. FloridaTrackClub.org. TheFloridaTrackClub@gmail.com. Wildlands Nature Adventures: Live Snakes and All About ‘EM – 9-11am. $10. Ages 6-16. Learn all about our slithery friend the snake. Kids will learn about snake anatomy, which native snakes are venomous or non-venomous and how to identify them. Special guest will be snake handler Scott Jacob. Fort King National Historic Landmark, 3925 E. Fort King St, Ocala. 352-368-5517. OcalaFl.org/recpark. Springs Outing: Silver River Paddle – 10am. $40. Join us for a paddle from Silver Springs State Park down the Silver River to Ray Wayside Park, guided by Tom Morris and FSI environmental scientists. Ticket includes the park’s launch fee and guided tour. Buy tickets online. For more information contact Hailey Hall at hhall@FloridaSpringsInstitute.org. Mama’s Witchy Special Saturday Tarot Readings – Noon-8pm. $25-$60. Mama the Drag Queen Reader offers one hour readings from simple to more detailed that will leave you bewitched under the crystal ball. Soul Essentials of Ocala, 805 E Fort King S, Ocala. 352-236-7000. SoulEssentialsOfOcala.com.

UF Fall Symposium Southern Pine Update – 8am-3:30pm. $25-$125. Broad array of topics being discussed surrounding Southern Pines. Foresters, natural resource professionals, land managers and forest landowners are encouraged to attend. Roland T. Stern Learning Center, UF Austin Cary Forest Campus, 10625 NE Waldo Rd, Gainesville. 352-846-2375. Ffgs.Ifas.Ufl.edu.

Vegan Gator – 4:30-7:30pm. Free. Plant based, vegan dishes full of flavor. Sorrento Gainesville, 5045 NW 21st Dr, Gainesville. 352-456-9358. EmmerGroup.com.

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Tom walker Preview 5k & 10k – 8am. Online member registration. Get a sneak peek at the Tom Walker route during the Preview race. Both

Giddy Up Gators 5K Run/Walk – 8-10am. Free. True cross country course easy for most walkers with a challenge for those who want to run. Must be 13

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Pastel Techniques For Landscape Painting – 10am-3pm. $65. Perfect for beginners wishing to get started with pastels or artists with experience in another medium looking to begin working with pastels. Gainesville Fine Arts Association, 1314 S Main St, Gainesville. 352-328-5027. GainesvilleFineArts.org. Evidence Confirms The Spirit Person for your Sitter in a Reading – 10:30am-1pm. $35. Online class. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Call to register. 407-247-7823. Ifsk.org.

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Get all your questions answered by Dr. Robert Gilliland. Regenerative Therapy of Lady Lake, 510 CR 466, Lady Lake. 352-268-0199. TheLadyLakeDoctor.com.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 12

Ocala Life Expo – 9am-3pm. Free. Boomers and Seniors will pamper attendees for a full day of fun and activities from healthcare screenings, Medicare supplement classes, retirement planning, bingo, cardio classes and live music to help seniors stay informed and in shape. Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2200 NE Jacksonville Rd, Ocala. 352-671-8600. MarionCountyFl.org.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 8

Multi Discipline Live Shoeing Demo – 8am-4pm. Free. Professional farriers shoe in their discipline as they explain the similarities and differences in their shoeing techniques. Lunch provided and door prizes. Equine Performance Innovative Center, 5590 NW Hwy 225, Ocala. 352-369-4325. EpcRehab. 36th Annual Art Festival – Oct 16-17. 10am-5pm. Free. Fine artists and crafts, restaurants and shops. Shoppes at Thornebrook, 2441 NW 43rd St, Gainesville. 352-378-4947. ThornebrookVillage.com.

Wildflower Guided Walks – 9-10:30am. Free. Participants will enjoy the spectacular fall wildflower bloom in the piney woods of Morningside Nature Center. Morningside Nature Center, 3540 E University Ave, Gainesville. 352-334-5067. CityOfGainesvilleParks.org. Free First Saturday – 10am-5pm. Free. Free admission to see the permanent collections, special exhibitions or to make art in the Artspace. Big Lee’s BBQ food truck will be on site during lunch hours. Appleton Museum Art, 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 352-291-4455. AppletonMuseum.org.

years old to participate. Course is not stroller friendly. Activities for 13 and younger will be set up. Horses Helping People Inc, 4100 NW 21st Terr, Gainesville. 352-495-0533. HorsesHelpingPeople.org.

2021 Walk To End Alzheimers – 8-10pm. Free. Walk in the world’s largest team to help find the cure for Alzheimer’s. Ocala Tuscawilla Park , 829 NE Sanchez Ave Ocala. 352-620-3501. MarionSeniorServices.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 17 PurrLates Kitten Pilates with HSNCF – 1012:45pm. Fundraiser Pilates class with loveable kittens looking for a home. Limited space available. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville, 3275 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville. 352-415-2354. HumaneSocietyNCFl.com.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 20 The Championship Show – Oct. 20-24. 8am-10pm. Free. Barrel and Futurity Sweepstakes. World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala. 352-4211145. WorldEquestrianCenter.com. Salt Room Yoga – 6:15-7pm. $20. Classes will take place in a room covered with Himalayan salt

while practicing yoga. Relax Salt Rooms, 4936 NW 39th Ave, Ste A, Gainesville. 352-554-0386. RelaxSaltrooms.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23 2021 Halloween Run – 7am-Noon. Free. Run features live entertainment, a costume contest, chip timed 5k race on a fun course and more. Sponsored by Advent Health Ocala. All proceeds will benefit the Marion County Children’s Alliance. Paddock Mall, 3100 SW College Rd, Ocala. 352-438-5990. MCChildrensAlliance.org. Evidence Confirms The Spirit Person for your Sitter in a Reading – 10:30am-1pm. $35. International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Fairy Dust Crystals and Such, 11781 SE US Hwy 441, Belleview. Call to register. 407-247-7823. Ifsk.org.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 24 Fun at the Park Let’s Get Buggy Garden Show – 1-4pm. $5. Interactive and educational Bug Booths including a butterfly encounter, an earthworm experience, bug appetit and the ladybug release where over 100,000 ladybugs will be released. Sholom Park, 7110 SW 80th Ave, Ocala. 352-873-0848. SholomPark.org.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26 Ocala Arts Festival – Oct 26-27. 10am-5pm. Free. The 54th Annual art festival returns with over 150+ vendors from all over the United States. There will be a kids’ art area, live and local entertainment, food trucks, vendors and cash prizes. Downtown Ocala, SE 1st Ave, Ocala. Fafo.org.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 27 Ocala International Horse Show – Oct 27-31. 6-9pm. $60 per night. The first horse show for the American Saddlebred, Morgan, Hackney Pony, Arabian, Roadster, Dutch Harness Horse and many other performance show horse breeds. World Equestrian Center, 1390 NW 80th Ave, Ocala. 352-414-7900. OcalaInternationalHorseShow.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29 Horse-O-Ween – 5-9pm. Free. Bring the family to enjoy carriage rides, food trucks, live music, costume contests and learn about the different breeds of horses. Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala. 352-629-8051 Ext 107. Louisa@ OcalaCEP.com. OcalaCEP.com.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Secrets of the Crystal Skulls Workshop – 2pm. $30. Led by Sharon Britton. Attendees will be given personal connections with Silver and many other life-sized skulls while learning about their history, crystal skulls, the Starseed Connection and gain greater awareness through crystal skull meditation, how to use skulls as a portal to connect with sentient beings and grow into the higher consciousness needed to save oneself and Planet Earth. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 31 Bark In The Park: A Doggy Expo – 1-4pm. Presented by Senior Resource Foundation of Ocala, proceeds to the Marion County Florida Animal Services. Enjoy pet costume contests, products

and services, food trucks, music and more. Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE 3rd St, Ocala. For more information visit Facebook.com/SRFofOcala. Halloween at Haile Equestrian – 1-4pm. Free. Enjoy free pony rides, costumed horses, horse grooming and feeding stations, trick or treat, games and more. $1 concessions to benefit kid’s farm programs. Get free tickets on Eventbrite.com to receive event updates and to be your pass into the gate. Haile Equestrian, 7680 SW 46 Blvd, Gainesville. 352-665-7433. Info@HaileEquestrian.com. HaileEquestrian.com. Galactic Skull Activation – 4pm. Free. Led by Sharon Britton. Bring your skulls and gather together by the labyrinth to activate them to enhance the spirit of evolution of consciousness. High Springs Emporium, 19765 NW US Hwy 441, High Springs. 386-454-8657. HighSpringsEmporium.net.

plan ahead SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Downtown Festival and Art Show – Nov 6-7. 10am-5pm. Free. The 40th Annual Downtown Festival and Art Show transforms historic downtown Gainesville into a blend of art, music and creativity with live music, performing arts and a spectacular array of food. Downtown Gainesville, 111 E University Ave, Gainesville. 352-393-8536. GainesvilleDowntownArtFest.net.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14 1st Annual Rock Star P.E.T.S. of Marion County Talent Show – 12:30-4:30pm. Free. Event features 20 of the most talented pets in Marion County. Enjoy a DJ dance party, live auction, duck diving, dog obstacle course, kissing booth with the most loveable pets around. Pet related vendors and food trucks. Ocala Downtown Market, corner of SE 3rd St. and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. PetsOfMarionCounty.org.

save the date 200 Hour TrueForm YogaTeacher Training Unique mentorship program recognizing individualized support. Unlimited yoga classes and free attendance to all specialty workshops hosted at the studio.

Starts Jan 7 4-months, 7-weekends Cost: $2,500-$2,800. Early bird pricing available. Ocala Yoga Center, 3620 NE 8th Place #7, Ocala. 352-606-0357. OcalaYogaCenter.com.

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Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920.

NOTE: All calendar events must be submitted via our website by the 10th of the month and must adhere to our guidelines. Visit GoNaturalAwakenings.com for guidelines and to submit entries. Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920.

sunday Snow’s Country Market – Mon-Sun, 8am-7pm. Enjoy the freshest fruits and vegetables daily, such as Amish canned goods, smokey mountain canned goods, nostalgic candy and more. Snow’s Country Market, 6976 N. Lecanto Hwy, Beverly Hills. 352489-4933. Facebook.com/SnowsCountryMarket. Get More From Your Core Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. $12. Beginner level for those who have an existing yoga practice and are familiar with basic poses. Intended to strengthen every part of your core with focus on strengthening muscles from your thighs to your sternum. Online and in-studio. Space is limited in studio. Pre-registration required. Nadi Om Wellness, 6118 SW St Rd 200, Ocala, 352-5250247. NadiOmWellness.org. A Course in Miracles – 9:30am. Unity of Gainesville, 8801 NW 39th Ave. UnityGainesville.org. Spiritual Service – 9:30am. Let the spirit guide you with hands-on healing, meditations, messages and more. Conscious Awakening, 301 SR26, Melrose. 352-262-0078. BackToBasicsLiving@gmail.com. Sunday Spiritual Service – 10am. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd. 3526872113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Guided Meditation and Sunday Service – 10am (meditation); 10:30am (service). Rev. Cindy Grimes, Senior Minister. Awaken and live. Center for Spiritual Living Ocala, 1009 NE 28th Ave. 352629-3897. CSLocala.org. Meditation and Book Discussion – 10:30am-noon. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

monday Sumter County Farmers Market aka Webster Flea Market – Mon 6:30am-4pm. Market consists of approximately1500 vendors selling produce, vegetables, and flea market items across 40 acres. Sumter County Farmers Market, 524 N. Market Blvd, Webster. 352-793-2021. SumterCounty FarmersMarket.com. Hernando Fresh Market – Mon-Sat, 9am5:30pm. Fresh, organic and naturally grown produce. Hernando Fresh Market, 1996 N. Florida Ave, Hernando. 352-419-4833. Hernando FreshMarket.com. Tony’s Produce Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Fresh produce, canned and jarred goods, meats from a local farmer, bread, cheeses, butter, jams, jellies and much more. Tony’s Produce Market, 454 NE 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-228-4119. Tonys-Produce-Market.com.

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Grove Street Farmers Market – 4-7pm. Farm fresh eggs, organic fruits and vegetables, free-range beef and chicken, honey, cow and goat milk and cheeses, organic coffee, artisan crafted foods and products. Located at Cypress & Grove Brewery, 1001 NW 4th St, Gainesville. Grovestreetfarmersmarket@gmail.com. Fit In The Park: Zumba – 5:30-6:30pm. Ages 10+. Free. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-368-5517. ACA Meeting – 6pm. Adult Children of Alcoholics. Unity of Ocala, 101 Cedar Rd. 352-687-2113. Mail@UnityOcala.org. UnityOcala.org. Stand By Me Yoga – 6-7pm. $12. Beginner class with an opportunity to “level up” for intermediate practitioners who would like to participate in a gentle but active stretch for the entire body with an emphasis on standing poses. Online and in-studio. Space is limited in studio. Pre-registration required. Nadi Om Wellness, 6118 SW St Rd 200, Ocala, 352-525-0247. NadiOmWellness.org.

thursday

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

A Morning Cup of Joe Hatha Yoga – 9-10am. $12. Beginner class with a slow-vinyasa-style flow for those who have an existing yoga practice and are familiar with base poses. Intended to build heat, boost energy and conclude by leaving you feeling balanced, calm and ready to take on the day. Online and in-studio. Space is limited in studio. Pre-registration required. Nadi Om Wellness, 6118 SW St Rd 200, Ocala, 352-525-0247. NadiOmWellness.org.

tuesday

Hernando Fresh Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm. Fresh, organic and naturally grown produce. Hernando Fresh Market, 1996 N. Florida Ave, Hernando. 352-419-4833. HernandoFreshMarket.com.

Hernando Fresh Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm. Fresh, organic and naturally grown produce. Hernando Fresh Market, 1996 N. Florida Ave, Hernando. 352-419-4833. HernandoFreshMarket.com. Tony’s Produce Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Fresh produce, canned and jarred goods, meats from a local farmer, bread, cheeses, butter, jams, jellies and much more. Tony’s Produce Market, 454 NE 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-228-4119. Tonys-Produce-Market.com. Every BODY Hatha Yoga with George – 10:3011:30am. $12. Learn to Yoga your way! Class for those who want to start a practice, who have limited flexibility or mobility or who just want to enjoy a gentler practice in a positive, energy-filled space to experience all the benefits of yoga at the appropriate level. Online and in-studio. Space is limited in studio. Pre-registration required. Nadi Om Wellness, 6118 SW St Rd 200, Ocala, 352-5250247. NadiOmWellness.org. Newberry Farmers Market – 4-7pm. A local producer only market focused on food with additional vendors. Located on the corner of Newberry Road and 254th St. 352-472-2112. nmsoinfo@gmail.com. Newberrymainstreet.com Meditation Instruction and Orientation – 7-9pm. Meditation, book discussion, refreshments to follow. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352-2141334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org.

Tony’s Produce Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Fresh produce, canned and jarred goods, meats from a local farmer, bread, cheeses, butter, jams, jellies and much more. Tony’s Produce Market, 454 NE 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-228-4119. Tonys-Produce-Market.com. Embodiment 101 – 6:30-8pm. Body awareness movement followed by meditation. Shambhala Gainesville, 1899 NE 23rd Ave. 352-214-1334. Gainesville.Shambhala.org. Fitness Zone – Noon-8pm. Ages 14+. Free. Cardio and strength training equipment. E.D. Croskey Recreation Center, 1510 NW Fourth St, Ocala. 352-401-3920. Gainesville Market at Heartwood – Provides a diverse and inclusive space for all members of the Gainesville community to safely purchase sustainable produced food and goods from local farms and vendors and to support local artists and musicians through live performances. 5-8pm. Gainesville Market at Heartwood, 619 Main St, Gainesville. 352-448-4849. GNVMarket.com.

friday Hernando Fresh Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm. Fresh, organic and naturally grown produce. Her-

nando Fresh Market, 1996 N. Florida Ave, Hernando. 352-419-4833. HernandoFreshMarket.com. Tony’s Produce Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Fresh produce, canned and jarred goods, meats from a local farmer, bread, cheeses, butter, jams, jellies and much more. Tony’s Produce Market, 454 NE 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-228-4119. Tonys-Produce-Market.com. High Springs Farmers Market – 3-7pm. Open year-round with a mission to feed the community and support local farmers. High Springs Farmers Market, 23517 NW 185th Rd, High Springs. 352275-6346. Highsprings.us/Farmers. First Friday Art Walk – Sep-May. 6-9pm. Free. The First Friday Art Walk occurs on the first Friday of each month. Enjoy hands-on activities, local artisans selling their works, businesses with extended hours, live music and more. In the event of inclement weather, the First Friday Art Walk will move to the Ocala Downtown Market, 310 SE Third St, Ocala. 352-629-8447. artinfo@ocalafl.org. OcalaFL.org/artwalk.

saturday Hernando Fresh Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-5:30pm. Fresh, organic and naturally grown produce. Hernando Fresh Market, 1996 N. Florida Ave, Hernando. 352-419-4833. HernandoFreshMarket.com. Alachua County Farmers’ Market – 8:30amnoon. Open rain or shine. A grower’s only market. 5920 NW 13 th St, Gainesville. 352-371-8236. 441market.com

Haile Farmers Market – 8:30am-noon. Open rain or shine, heat or cold. Haile Village Center in Haile Plantation, SW 91st Terr, Gainesville. HaileFarmersMarket.com. Bend and Extend Yoga – 9-10am. $12. This beginner’s level, gentle practice will start with a full body warm-up and proceed to bending our bodies to help improve balance, flexibility and mobility. Online and in-studio. Space is limited in studio. Pre-registration required. Nadi Om Wellness, 6118 SW St Rd 200, Ocala, 352-525-0247. NadiOmWellness.org.

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Ocala Farm Market – 9am-2pm. Locally-grown farm fresh seasonal produce, homemade jellies and jams, crafts and plants. Corner of SE 3rd St and SE 3rd Ave, Ocala. 352-629-8051. OcalaDowntownMarket.com. Tony’s Produce Market – Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm. Fresh produce, canned and jarred goods, meats from a local farmer, bread, cheeses, butter, jams, jellies and much more. Tony’s Produce Market, 454 NE 3rd St, Crystal River. 352-228-4119. Tonys-Produce-Market.com. Appleton Museum – 10am-5pm. Free First Saturday. Visit the Appleton Museum on the first Saturday of the month for free admission to see the permanent collection, special exhibitions or to make art in the Artspace. Appleton Museum 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala. 352-291-4455. AppletonMuseum.org. Starlab Planetarium Shows – 11-11:30am, 1-1:30pm. Tour our solar system and learn about the stars and constellations. $3/person/session plus exhibit admission of $6/person or $22/family of four. Discovery Center, 701 NE Sanchez Ave, Ocala. Ocala.org.

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FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

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ENERGY BALANCING

ALEX TERRERO, LMT (MA60219) Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com

SANDY WILSON

EFT, Emotion Code, Body Code, Hypnosis 352-454-8959 EFTSandy@yahoo.com SandraWilsonPositiveChange.com

Alex is the primary operator of their bio-energetic technology including, but not limited to; all aspects of the Zyto program, the Pulsed Electro-Magnetic Field therapy, and the Heart Rate Va r i a b i l i t y d e v i c e s . T h e combination of his technical background and massage therapy allow him to assist his patients find the best method of reducing their pain, increasing their ability to bounce back from an injury and most importantly shed some light on the questions they have along the way. See ad, page 2..

CHIROPRACTOR DR. RANDY BRYANT

352-694-7700 The first combined Suiteand 103, Ocala 1315 SE Anti-Aging, 25th Loop, Holistic, Family Practice Clinic Info@DrRandyBryant.com in Central Florida and The Villages

352-750-4333 Dr. Bryant’s holistic approach and SERVICES OFFERED: for many natural solutions ✦ Chelation and IV Nutrient ✦ Peptides health ✦ Urinary issues Incontinence have ✦ Exosomes:common The Next Femlift Vaginal Tightening Generationimproved in Regeneration the ✦lives of many from Therapy and Stem Cell Therapy ✦ Soundwave for ED Services ✦ Laser Therapy for pain are ✦ Amniotic around the world. ✦ Spectravision (Full Body ✦ Adipose tailored to the needs Analysis Test) of each ✦ Bone marrow ✦ Nutritional Counseling ✦ PRP-platelet Rich Plasmapatient. unique You will not ✦ Weight Loss ✦ Prolo Therapy ofMagnetic the snapping, ✦ Pulse Wave ✦ Prolozone experience any Evaluation Neural Therapy cracking ✦✦or popping usually✦✦ Antioxidant associated with Mineral Evaluation Bio-Identical Hormone Heavy Metal Evaluation Replacement Therapy chiropractic treatment. Dr. ✦Bryant has been Individual responses may vary involved with the sport of rodeo as a treating physician since 1995.

With balanced energy, you feel better, make better decisions, and have better relationships. Sandy will help balance your energy so you can achieve your health, wealth, and relationship goals. See website or call to start achieving your goals.

FAMILY MEDICINE NELSON KRAUCAK, MD, FAAFP

Healthcare Partners Family Medicine 1501 Hwy 441, Suite 1704, The Villages 352-750-4333 HealthcarePartnersFL.com The first Holistic Medical Practice in Central Florida. Dr. Kraucak has been practicing holistic medicine since 1995 and is passionate about caring for his patients around The Villages, throughout Florida and visiting patients around the world. From Nelson Kraucak, MD, FAAFP the diagnostic phase through the treatment and “We are committed aid and follow up, to from simple issues to the most promote the body’s innate complicated chronic conditions, Dr. Kraucak and mechanisms to heal and achieve homeostasis for optimum his team will health assure you and your family have by introducing and using natural comprehensive, and the latest approaches with innovative and innovative cutting-edge technology.” therapeutic support. See ad, back cover.

FARMERS MARKET HARBISON FARM CATTLE AND PRODUCE

COLONICS Jaclynn Sola, LMT

Karin Panyko GENTLE WATERS HEALING Licensed CENTER MA56771 Aesthetician

Over 10 years experience Specializing In: Over 13 years experience 352-374-0600 Specializing In: • Raindrop Therapy – • Cupping for • Micro Derm Abrasion Aromatheraphy Pain Relief and Gainesville • Spa Facial/Galvanic (tightens Lymphatic Drainage utilizing essential oils and tones cheek muscles) • Myo Fascial Release • Sports Massage/ Info@GentleWatersHealing.com • High Frequency Therapy • Deep Tissue Golf

4686 NE County Road 329 Gretta Ellis, ARNP Anthony, Florida Over 10 years experience Specializing In: 352-239-3552 • Chronic Disease GVTHarbison@embarqmail.com • Gastro-Intestinal Disorders • Alternative Medicine • SIBO/Leaky Gut • Bio Identical Hormone Replacement - BHT • ER and Internal Medicine Experience

Locally grown, whole, organic The therapists at Gentle Waters food from working Florida Healing Center assist each farms. The Harbison family’s individual with detoxing using daily market offers fresh colon hydrotherapy and/or far produce, grass-fed beef, eggs, Healing Central Florida, One Stem Cell at a Time! On-Site Financing Available infrared sauna. Call Dawn Brower Amish products, and local honey, Healthcare Partners Family Medicine Call to for Schedule more information or Suite visit 1501 HWY 441, 1704, The Villages, FL, 32159 plus a variety of jams, jellies, and www. HealthcarePartnersFL.com Your Appointment: G e n t l e Wa t e r s HHours: e a l Monday-Thursday: i n g . c o m . 8:00preserves. am to 5:00 pmOur mission is to provide healthy food 352-750-4333 Friday: 8:00 am to 12:00 pm MA41024, MM15426. to the community and help those in need. Call us to inquire about our Food Relief Fund and we may be able to help you with groceries.

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JAMES LEMIRE, MD

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

LEIGH STEINBERG, M.S., FMCHC NBC-HWC

352-462-3033 HealthCoachingByLeigh.com LeighSteinberg@outlook.com Having worked in the medical field for over 25 years, Leigh recently became a health and wellness coach in order to provide support and accountability for clients trying to achieve their own health goals or ones recommended by their practitioner. With a background in Functional Medicine, she will work with you in all areas of health including sleep, nutrition, movement, stress and purpose with a focus on what helps you to find the perfect balance. Virtual and phone appointments available.

GOURMET MEATS FLORIDA FRESH MEAT COMPANY 13770 S. Hwy 475, Summerfield 352-307-8400 FloridaFreshMeat.com Info@FloridaFreshMeat.com

“Feeding Our Community From Within Our Community” Florida Fresh Meat Company produces local sustainable hormone and antibiotic free a n d o rg a n i c a l l y r a i s e d , gourmet grass fed Angus beef, grass fed lamb and goat, and natural pastured pork. Also available through our network of local ranches and farms is pastured duck and chicken as well as farm raised, phosphate and preservative free Florida farm raised gator. Our gourmet meats are USDA inspected. See ad, page 31.

HEALING AND WELLNESS MICHAEL BIAMONTE, CCN

The Biamonte Center for Clinical Nutrition All Appointments via phone and video. 352-290-3959 NewYorkCityCandidaDoctor.com Michael Biamonte has been in practice for over 30 years, is the author of “The Candida Chronicles” and is a World Recognized Candida elimination expert. His office has proprietary software developed for NASA that help identify and treat all nutritional deficiencies. Offering both phone and video appointments. See ad, page 3.

HEALTH FOOD B-HEALTHY

8449 SW Hwy 200, #139, Ocala, 352-854-4577 BHealthyOnline.com Facebook.com/BHealthyNaturalFoods Come in and let our staff guide you through our large selection of supplements, healthy foods and skin care products. We have one of the largest selections of gluten-free foods. We can special order many products. We offer senior discounts everyday. Ask about our Frequent Buyer Program. See ad, page 11.

HOLISTIC HEALTH DEBORA DONAHUE, ARNP-BC Symphony Healthcare, Inc 1317 SE 25th Loop, Suite 101, Ocala 352-629-5939 SHCOcala.com

Let’s work together to get to the root cause of your health condition. Debora will listen to your concerns and provide a holistic treatment plan. We will use your insurance plan for visits and testing whenever possible. We specialize in autoimmune, thyroid, digestive and hormonal disorders. Call for your free 10 minute consult.

MASSAGE & ACUPUNCTURE BE WELL HOLISTIC MASSAGE

111 NE 25th Ave, Suite 504, Ocala 352-547-8611 • BeWellHolisticMassage.com We o f f e r h i g h l y t r a i n e d professional licensed massage therapists that are passionate about providing signature healing arts & exclusive organic massage with the highest levels of client satisfaction. Our focus is on individualized therapies that are designed to fit our client’s unique personal needs. As a result each session gets us closer to a healthy balance and desired outcome. Open Sunday Saturday 9am-9pm. Yoga studio opening in October.

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ROBERT GILLILAND, D.C.

Regenerative Therapy of Lady Lake 510 CR 466, Suite 201-G, Lady Lake 352-268-0199 • TheLadyLakeDoctor.com Dr. Gilliland's purpose is to help men and women over 50 to move better, feel better and live better by addressing the underlying cause of chronic conditions using safe and effective therapies that produce no wanted long-term side effects. Dr. Gilliland practices Functional medicine under his Chiropractic license. He has had an active Chiropractic license in the state of Florida license for 13 years and he has practiced Functional medicine for the past 10 years. See ad, page 23.

PLANT-BASED RESTAURANT BAMBI’S CAFÉ

18592 High Springs Main St, High Springs 386-454-1600 or 954-907-9759 Facebook.com/100PercentPlantBased We use fresh local and organically grown produce for our homemade soups, salads, sandwiches and desserts. Some of our items include; vegan chicken artichoke melt, cheddar lentil burgers, Asian dishes, organic coffee, fresh brewed teas, matcha lattes, smoothies and many gluten free items. Catering available. See ad, page 8.

PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION DRAGON RISES COLLEGE OF ORIENTAL MEDICINE

Gainesville, FL 32601 800-606-6685 • DragonRises.edu Our comprehensive 10semester ACAOM-accredited Master’s degree program enables students to become competent, confident and successful acupuncturists. Graduates help people achieve genuine healing and their highest sustainable level of health and wellness. See ad, page 7.

REAL ESTATE NANCY SHEAR, BROKER ASSOCIATE, CRB, CRP, SRS

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Premier Sotheby’s International Realty 407-608-2097 Nancy.Shear@PremierSIR.com NancyShear.PremierSothebysRealty.com Having managed thousands of transactions as a managing broker, coach and trainer over the past two decades, Nancy has a wide range of experience in the field and can offer her customers a vantage point and expertise that few other associates can. Additionally, she brings her years of experience in sales, management and asset disposition to her clients looking to sell/buy or invest in residential or commercial real estate.

THERMOGRAPHY JUNE DRENNON

Lemire Clinic 9401 SW Hwy 200, Suite 301, Ocala 352-291-9459 LemireClinic.com June is the owner of Florida Medical Thermography and has been certified as a Clinical Thermographer since 2008. She has certifications in Colon Hydrotherapy and Electro Lymphatic Drainage Therapy but now only sees patients for thermography. Working in the holistic field of thermal imaging is her true passion. She has done thousands of thermography reports and has often seen the value it offers in identifying risk factors and helping to prevent and monitor developing pathology. See ad, page 2.

YOGA & YOGA TRAINING OCALA YOGA CENTER

3620 NE 8TH Place #7, Ocala 352-606-0357 • OcalaYogaCenter.com Ocala Yoga Center offers classes for all bodies and all levels of students, from deeply meditative to sweaty and heart-pumping. Our mission is to educate people with an understanding of the essential teachings of yoga, and to empower them with an accessible yet challenging yoga asana practice. Our signature 200-hour TrueForm Yoga Teacher Training class starts in January, 2022. There are also events and educational workshops on all aspects of yoga for currently certified yoga teachers. See ad, page 23.

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A RAY OF HOPE IN CHAOTIC TIMES By Monte Leach and Marc Gregory

ven in these chaotic and perilous times, there is reason for hope. Humanity finds itself at a major crossroads: Do we choose the path of selfish separatism and inequality based on greed and competition, leading to the destruction of ourselves and planet Earth; or the path of cooperation and sharing leading to global peace and prosperity? Here to help us make the correct choice stands a group of Teachers unparalleled in their enlightenment and wisdom, unequaled in their ability to love and to serve. They are the Masters of Wisdom. At their head stands a being of the most extraordinary compassion and insight: Maitreya, the World Teacher. As the one awaited under various names by all major religious traditions, and as a Teacher for all humanity, Maitreya is here — along with the Masters of Wisdom — to guide us safely into the future. The existence of these great Teachers was first made known in the West in the late 1800s by Helena Blavatsky, who lived among the Masters of Wisdom in the Himalayas for three years. In the early 20th century, Blavatsky’s work was continued by Alice A. Bailey, and, more recently, by British esotericist and artist Benjamin Creme. All three of these authors and educators were trained by, and worked directly with, the Masters of Wisdom. According to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, as it is known, these highly advanced Teachers have lived in the remote areas of the world through the ages, helping and guiding humanity from behind the scenes. Through his work over many years, Benjamin Creme made it known that at this critical time for humanity and the planet, the Masters of Wisdom,

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It is a monumental task to be sure. Fortunately, we have the help of monumental figures living among us now — a circumstance, according to the Ageless Wisdom tradition, that has never before taken place in recorded history. This group of enlightened teachers, as they touch the hearts of people everywhere, will galvanize us into action, helping us to lead our leaders toward the creation of a just and peaceful world. In the millions across the globe who are increasingly voicing their concerns for the health of our planet and demanding change in our political, economic and social systems, we see this needed change of mind and heart already beginning to take place. At this crossroads for humanity, the path ahead is up to us. Maitreya has said, “Sharing and Justice, Brotherhood and Freedom are not new concepts. From the dawn of time mankind has linked his aspiration to these beckoning stars. Now, my friends, shall we anchor them in the world.” For free information: Share-International.us 888-242-8272 info@share-international.us

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