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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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ot a day goes by that you won’t hear something about the healthcare debate. Where you live, what you eat, exercise, environment and access to good medical care all play a part in not only how long you live, but how healthy you are. The United States spends the most per capita on healthcare across all countries and lags behind other high-income countries for life expectancy and many other health outcome measures. Overall, life expectancy has slowly risen, but the increase has been slower than for many other high-income countries. In some US counties, life expectancy has decreased in the past two decades, particularly for women. On “healthy life expectancy,” the US went from 14th place to 26th between 1990 and 2010. More than one million people in the United States get cancer each year. Experts believe that more than half of human cancers may be preventable. Diet, as well as tobacco use, infections, and chemicals or hormones are thought to be major risk factors that can be changed. However, there is still little agreement over which dietary changes can prevent most cancers. Our feature article, Rethinking Cancer, on page 10 addresses the success that Natural Therapies have had in helping nearly 30,000 cancer patients and 50,000 prevention seekers. Researchers studying immunotherapy drugs have made progress that may soon lead to improved treatments for people with advanced melanoma. Immunotherapy drugs help the body’s immune system attack melanoma cells. The new findings in immunotherapy for advanced melanoma were presented at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting. You’ll read more about the importance of our immune systems in the Healing Ways article on page 14. Conventional medicine has increasingly used antibiotics as a universal remedy and we now have “superbugs.” Nature’s antibiotics might be a better first line of defense. And that includes our furry family members. Preventing seizures with natural dog remedies on page 24 provides suggestions that you might want to consider. Every article in this edition provides insight into choices we can make to improve our chances of living a healthier and longer life. Our calendars on pages 27 and News Briefs on page 5 provide information on classes, workshops and seminars that put you in the driver’s seat of your own body. This might be a perfect time to introduce yourself to Ayurveda (page 6) Being open to new ideas and suggestions and working with experts that are committed to bringing you the latest technologies and advanced treatment options should be your bottom line. Whatever your thoughts are on holistic, alternative and integrative healthcare, your body is your home, if you don’t take care of it, where will you live? Enjoy your days and live each to the fullest!
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yes of the Puma-the Healing Journey Program’ is comprised of 4 levels, East, South, West & North. Saturday workshop will be focused on East: “The Golden Jaguar Medicine” and “The Warrior”. Sunday’s workshop will focus on South: “The Emergent Serpent Medicine” and “The Healer”. Peruvian Shaman, Amaru Li, will teach concepts related to the energy bodies, with practices for developing consciousness and awareness. You will learn a shamanic technique to cleanse, restore and protect the body’s natural flow of energy. The Golden Jaguar teaches us how to bring peace and stability in our spiritual journey, how to move in darkness without fear, self-empowerment and the ability to trust our inner voice. You will engage shamanic techniques for removing overloaded and blocked energies that become entangled in the energy field and learn the process that allows new cellular memory imprints to restore natural vibration and energy flow. Level 3 and 4 will be offered in November, level 1 is a prerequisite to level 2. For more information about Amaru Li visit: TheShamanpath.com.
This workshop is scheduled for Saturday, August 3 through Sunday, August 4, 10:30am3pm for both days. Tuition is $150 for one day attendance or $250 for both. RSVP required as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. See ad page 7.
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he Tomato Art Fest was founded by Meg and Bret MacFadyen, owners of East Nashville’s Art and Invention Gallery. In 2003, the gallery hosted an art show celebrating the tomato in late summer, and planned a few neighborhood events to promote the show. The Tomato Art Fest proved so popular that it immediately turned into an annual, signature event for the hip, urban neighborhood of East Nashville. A community builder, The Tomato Art Fest has steadily drawn larger crowds. Last year, an estimated 35,000 came to celebrate this beloved fruit/vegetable and enjoy the day’s festivities. Located in Historic East Nashville’s Five Points area, this FREE, costume-friendly event provides a fun-filled day for thousands. The Tomato Art Fest will return this year on Saturday, August 10, 2013, from 10am-10pm for its 10th year! The Tomato Art Fest is all about community and participation. It is truly a family event where everyone is encouraged to come out, enjoy a day filled with fun, imagination, and play…oh, and tomatoes! The Tomato Art Fest brings together community and FUN! Tomato Art Fest, 5 Points East Nashville, 1024 Woodland St, East Nashville.
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Event is scheduled for Thursday, August 22 through Saturday, August 24. For more information call April Orange at 615-243-9815 or email: April@AprilOrange.org or visit: SurvivorsConvention.com. Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center, 2800 Opryland Dr, Nashville.
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yurveda is a 5,000-year-old system of natural healing that traces its roots to the Vedic culture of India. Tibetan medicine and traditional Chinese medicine both have their roots in Ayurveda. More than a mere system of treating illness, it is designed to help people stay vital and reminds us that health is the balanced and dynamic integration between our environment, body, mind and spirit. Doshas (Tridosha) are the three vital energies in Ayurveda and help to simplify the five elements (fire, water, earth, ether and air) that are used to explain Ayurvedic principles. Every Dosha contains two of the five elements, one dominates and one subordinate, and are responsible for all the processes within our body and mind. Ayurveda aims to keep the Doshas in balance. What is your Dosha? Join Janet Andrews, RN & Wellness Coach as she offers guidance, education & solutions to help you achieve health & well-being and explains some of the principles of Ayurveda, primarily the Dosha. You will explore the differences in physiology to understand why certain therapies work for others but not for you; which foods or tastes increase or decrease your energy level; how essential oils can be used to stimulate or relax your mind/body physiology. Achieve a better understanding of how this ancient knowledge can fit into your daily plan for health and wellness.
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This free workshop is scheduled for Saturday, August 17, 3:30-4:30pm. RSVP is requested as seating is limited and fills quickly. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. See ad page 7.
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hrough visual presentation and experiential exercises Peruvian Shaman, Amaru Li will introduce you to: Shamanism and the personal archetypes, Power Animals as Healing Guides, and Experiential Group Healing Journey. You may bring a crystal or object to re-empower. Amaru Li, a native Peruvian, is the founder of Apus Peruvian Center of Shamanic Studies and comes from a lineage of shaman and curanderos (Peruvian shamans). Li holds degrees in psychology, massage therapy, acupuncture and nurse assistant from Switzerland. Li believes that everyone has the inner ability to develop shamanic consciousness by opening our hearts to love and understanding. We become closer to God and One with Mother Earth. Event is scheduled for Friday, August 2, 7-9pm. $20. Please RSVP to 615-463-7677. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. See ad on right.
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ake a beautiful beaded necklace at this class led by instructor Natalie Bockian. No experience necessary, supplies are included with class fee. $15/members, $25 public. The Gordon Jewish Community Center provides recreational, educational, social and cultural programs and services with the purpose of enriching lives and strengthening the community. The Center features the Nashville Holocaust Memorial, Recreation Services Area, Indoor and Outdoor Pool, and is available for rent for private events. All religious denominations are welcome to join, play and learn side by side with their Jewish neighbors.
August 3-4 10:30am-3pm $150 each day/$250 both days
Presented by GJCC at Gordon Jewish Community on Saturday, August 7, 10:30am-12:30pm. Gordon Jewish Community Center, 801 Percy Warner Blvd, Nashville.
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n 1997 CWJC of Middle TN was formed to provide a faith based educational program and life changing community to individuals living on salaries below living wage. Their vision was to provide individuals educational classes, community resources, and a mentor to journey with them to a brighter future. Their holistic program, at no cost to the student, provides an individual the support and knowledge to change their circumstances and their lives. CWJC’s program and services address the underlying issues blocking a person from reaching their personal, educational, and employment goals. The staff and volunteers join the student as they experience the dawning of new ideas in their approach to life and toward the possibility of a different future. Come learn how CWJC of Middle Tennessee is making a difference in the lives of men and women in poverty in Middle Tennessee. We will discuss CWJC’s mission, vision and also some great information on Poverty. This event will take place Sunday, August 25, 1:30-3pm at Crievewood Baptist Church, 480 Hogan Rd, Nashville. For information or to register call Sandy at 615-244-3669 or email: Volunteer@cwjcmiddletn.org.
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Learn the Fundamentals of Vibrational Therapy: Experience a Voice Analysis and learn to create a Healing Program for Vibrant health. Learn how to heal your body with frequency and sound. Find out what musical note(s) your body is deficient.
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“Eyes of the Puma-the healing Journey Program is comprised of 4 levels. East, South. West & North. Saturday’s discussion is East and Sunday is South. Level 1 is pre-requisite to Level 2.
August 25 1-3pm $20
Frame Drum Wisdom Reclaim Your Voice For Healing Presented by Karen Renee Robb & Tobi Fishel
Join us as we explore the mystery of sound healing through the ancient wisdom of the frame drum. Together we will sing & chant into the frame drum creating a beautiful, “other worldly” resonance. RSVP with Cosmic Connections Get Connected! Always Something Going On Here!
Cosmic Connections 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville 615-463-7677 www.yourcosmicconnections.com
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Another Plus for Natural Birth
A Umbilical Cord Bingo
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he Manchester Guardian reports that childbirth experts in the United Kingdom are urging the National Health Service (NHS) to reverse its policy on early clamping and cutting of a newborn’s umbilical cord. A recent Swedish study of 400 full-term infants from low-risk pregnancies published in the British Medical Journal found that delayed cord-clamping at birth resulted in infants being 5 percent less likely of being anemic two days later or iron deficient four months later. The latter problem has been associated with impaired brain development. The practice of separating infants from the placenta within 10 seconds of delivery has been commonplace since the 1960s, as supported by the UK National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, which advises the NHS. However, several doctors, medical organizations and the nonprofit National Childbirth Trust (NCT), plus the World Health Organization, disagree; they advocate leaving the placenta untouched for at least 30 seconds up to whenever it stops pulsating naturally (usually between two to five minutes). Exceptions would be if the baby’s or mother’s health necessitates medical intervention. “At birth, about a third of the baby’s blood is still in his or her cord and placenta,” explains Belinda Phipps, NCT chief executive. Unfortunately, “It is still accepted practice to deprive the baby of this blood.”
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team of researchers at the Yale School of Medicine, in New Haven, Connecticut, has found that vaginal birth triggers the expression of a protein, UCP2 (mitochondrial uncoupling protein 2), in the brains of newborns that improves brain development and function in adulthood. It influences neurons and circuits in the hippocampus, the area responsible for memory. The protein is also involved in the cellular metabolism of fat, a key component of breast milk, suggesting that induction of UCP2 by natural birth may aid the transition to breastfeeding. The researchers also found that this protein expression is impaired in the brains of babies delivered by Caesarean section. These results suggest, “The increasing prevalence of C-sections, driven by convenience rather than medical necessity, may have a previously unsuspected lasting effect on brain development and function in humans,” observes Tamas Horvath, chair of Yale’s Department of Comparative Medicine.
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arents trying to entice fussy eaters to sample more nutritionally diverse diets have a surprising strategy at hand: color. A study at Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, has shown that colorful fare—specifically, food plates with seven different items and six colors—appear to be particularly favored by children. In contrast, adults tend to prefer fewer colors on one plate— only three items and three hues. Source: Acta Paediatrica
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dolescent angst, formerly vented in private “Dear diary” entries, is now shared with others in blogs—with positive effect. According to a recent study published in the journal Psychological Services, interactively engaging with an online community is an effective way for teens to relieve social distress. Researchers recruited 161 teenagers that exhibited some level of social anxiety or stress and asked them to blog, with one group opening their posts to comments. Bloggers that wrote about their problems and allowed readers to respond reported the greatest improvement in mood. The comments on blogs were overwhelmingly positive, offering constructive support.
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Disappearing Wild Pollinators Spell Disaster
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he perilous decline of domestic honeybees due to the widespread occurrence of colony collapse disorder continues to make news, but wild bees and other insects are often overlooked, even though they are twice as effective in producing seeds and fruit on crops, according to a study of 41 crops in 600 fields worldwide by Argentina’s research network, CONICET. For the first time, scientists have a handle on the huge contribution of wild insects, showing that honeybees cannot replace the wild insects lost as their habitat is increasingly destroyed. Study leader Lucas Garibaldi, of Argentina’s National University, in Río Negro, says that relying on honeybees is a highly risky strategy, because disease can sweep through a single species and it may not adapt to environmental changes as well as wild pollinators. Also, trucking in managed honeybee hives does not replace native pollinators, which visit more plants, resulting in more effective cross-pollination; honeybees tend to carry pollen from one flower to another on the same plant.
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peer-reviewed Massachusetts Institute of Technology report published in the scientific journal Entropy points to evidence that residues of glyphosate, the chief ingredient in Roundup weed killer, manufactured by Monsanto and sprayed over millions of acres of crops, has been found in food. The residues enhance the damaging effects of other food-borne chemicals and toxins in the environment known to disrupt normal body functions and induce disease, including Parkinson’s, infertility and cancers. Reuters reports that environmentalists, consumer groups and plant scientists from several countries have warned that heavy use of glyphosate is harming plants, people and animals. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is conducting a standard registration review of glyphosate to determine by 2015 if its use should be limited. Yet Monsanto continues to claim that glyphosate is safe and less damaging than other commonly used herbicides.
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Chestnut Tree Comeback on the Horizon The American chestnut tree once dominated the American landscape from Georgia to Maine, providing the raw materials that fueled our young nation’s westward expansion and inspiring writings by Longfellow and Thoreau. But by the 1950s, the trees, stricken by blight, were all but extinct. Now, after 30 years of breeding and crossbreeding, The American Chestnut Foundation believes it has developed a potentially blight-resistant tree, dubbed the Restoration Chestnut 1.0. The group has adopted a master plan for planting millions of trees in the 19 states of the chestnut’s original range. This year, volunteers in state chapters are establishing seed orchards that will produce regionally adapted nuts for transplanting into the wild.
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ighlighting the potential for digital learning, a new survey by the Verizon Foundation has found that a third of middle school students are already using mobile apps on smartphones to do schoolwork and collaborate with peers on projects. Beyond accessing information via the Internet, students often turn to free apps to play games that help them master math concepts, virtually dissect an animal or analyze clouds and concepts of condensation and more. The Verizon Foundation offers training to educators on integrating mobile technology into lesson plans by partnering with the nonprofit Technology Student Association and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Together, they are sponsoring the Innovative App Challenge, in which hundreds of middle and high school student teams are conceptualizing mobile apps that incorporate science/technology/engineering/mathematics (STEM) activities to solve a problem in their school or community. Ten teams won personal smartphones and $10,000 grants for their schools, plus assistance in creating their apps and bringing them to the public earlier this year. Verizon expects to launch a new edition of the program this fall. Source: The Christian Science Monitor at CSMonitor.com
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RETHINKING
CANCER A Brave New World of Effective Natural Therapies by Linda Sechrist
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usan Silberstein takes her message for preventing cancer and recurrences to medical and nursing schools, continuing oncology nursing
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education programs and universities from her BeatCancer.org headquarters in Richboro, Pennsylvania. The nonprofit organization provides research-based education and counseling on how to prevent, cope with and beat cancer through immune-boosting holistic approaches. Since 1977, it has helped nearly 30,000 cancer patients and more than 50,000 prevention seekers. “Early detection is better than late detection, but it’s not prevention,” says Silberstein, who taught the psychology of health and disease at Pennsylvania’s Immaculata University. “We focus on building up patients—minimizing treatment side effects, enhancing immune system function, improving nutritional status and addressing the reasons for sickness in the first place.” “Conventional medicine never addresses the cause, which is a process that needs to be understood so the individual can turn it off,” elaborates Massachusetts Institute of Technology-trained scientist Raymond Francis, author of Never Fear Cancer Again: How to Prevent and Reverse Cancer. Based on his experience beating cancer and research into cellular biochemistry and
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molecular biology, he concluded that the disease is a biological process that affects the entire body, not something that can be cut out, killed or poisoned. “Central to healing and prevention is the elimination of things that fuel the growth of cancer cells, such as sugar, toxins, heavy metals, nutrient-deficient processed foods and an acidic environment in the body,” observes Francis. “Regular exercise, a daily, high-quality multivitamin and detoxification are equally crucial to restoring the body’s biological terrain.” Doctor of Naturopathy Judy Seeger, founder of CancerCleanseCamp.com and host of CancerAnswers.TV and Cancer Winner Radio, recommends both a regular detoxification regimen and ongoing healthy nutritional plan to help maintain a healing alkaline environment. While this helps cleanse the body of environmental toxins, the toxic emotions and stress that produce acid, weaken the immune system and create an environment for cancer to propagate, must also be dealt with. Experts generally agree on a range of basic, commonsense preventive measures that include a low-fat, plant-based diet; aerobic, flexibility and strength exercises; healthy sleep habits; and other stress-reducing activities. “These are basic ingredients for maintaining sound health, and can be crucial toward improving the health of an individual with cancer,” says Dr. Keith Block, the “father of integrative oncology,” and author of Life Over Cancer. He founded The Block Center for Integrative Cancer Treatment, in Skokie, Illinois, that customizes care plans based on each person’s medical, biochemical, physical, nutritional and psychosocial needs.
Nourish Biochemistry
Thousands of cancer patients have outlived their “medical expiration date” by using alternative nontoxic treatments and approaches, many of which are documented in Outsmart Your Cancer, by Tanya Harter Pierce. Lou Dina, a cancer survivor who like Francis, underwent a journey of intensive research, became a patient ad-
“When it comes to one’s lifetime risk of cancer, healthy diet and lifestyle choices can make all the difference.� ~ Susan Silberstein, Ph.D., founder and president of the Center for Advancement in Cancer Education vocate and authored Cancer: A Rational Approach to Long-Term Recovery. Dina speaks at conventions hosted by the Foundation for Advancement in Cancer Therapy (FACT), founded in 1971 by Ruth Sackman. He also appears with other survivors in the FACT documentary based on Sackman’s book, Rethinking Cancer: Non-Traditional Approaches to the Theories, Treatments and Prevention of Cancer. From decades of findings by international clinicians, FACT educates practitioners and patients to view chronic degenerative diseases as systematic malfunctions caused by breakdowns in the balance of body chemistry that are subject to bio-repair. However manifested, they are viewed as correctable and controllable via an
individualized program that includes a balanced diet of whole, unprocessed, organic foods—spurred by Gerson therapy that floods the body with organically grown nutrients—supplementation and detoxification. Other key measures involve body temperature therapy, cellular and stem cell therapies and the use of botanicals. “Nutrients in food directly impact the mechanisms by which cancer cells grow and spread,� explains Block. “They also indirectly impact cancer by changing the surrounding biochemical conditions that either promote or inhibit the progression of malignant disease. This is why targeting only tumors is not enough to quash cancer. Conventional cancer therapies almost inevitably leave behind at least a small
number of malignant cells. Your internal biochemical terrain plays an integral role in determining whether a tumor will regain a foothold after treatment, metastasize to distant sites or stay where it is without posing a threat.� Block notes that a healthy biochemistry can help prevent unpleasant and possibly life-threatening, complications. An anti-cancer biochemical terrain will even boost a patient’s overall quality of life. At the Block Center, detailed assessments identify disruptions in six defining features of patients’ biochemical terrain—oxidation, inflammation, immunity, blood coagulation, glycemia and stress chemistry. Cancer thrives on terrain disruptions, which also can impair treatment.
Focus on High-Impact Foods Kathy Bero, founder of NuGenesis Inc., in Stone Bank, Wisconsin, asks, “How many other lives could be saved if doctors prescribed a diet primarily focused on plant-based, angiogenic-inhibiting foods for all cancer patients?�
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Angiogenesis is the development of new blood vessels. Cancer turns the body against itself by hijacking the angiogenesis process and keeping it permanently activated, ensuring that cancerous cells receive a dedicated, uninterrupted blood supply. “To effectively prevent cancer, inflammation and angiogenesis need to be controlled before a tumor can get a foothold,” advises Bero. Bero has personally beaten back two unrelated aggressive forms of cancer and credits the angiogenic-inhibiting foods in clinical research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, in Milwaukee, and the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha. Examples include green tea, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, apples, grapefruit, lemons, tomatoes, cinnamon, kale, grape seed oil and pomegranate. “These foods also played a significant role in strengthening my immune system and restoring my overall health, which was radically affected by many rounds of chemotherapy and radiation,” remarks Bero.
Boost Recuperative Powers
Patrick Quillin, Ph.D., a former vice president of nutrition for a national network of cancer hospitals and author of The Wisdom and Healing Power of Whole Foods and Beating Cancer with Nutrition, recommends a triple threat. “Cancer requires a threefold treatment approach to create a synergistic response. Teaming up to reduce the tumor burden without harming the patient, re-regulate the cancer to normal healthy tissue and nourish the patient’s recuperative powers is far better than any one approach,” says Quillin. He maintains that restrained medical interventions, appropriate nutrition and naturopathic approaches can bolster nonspecific natural defense mechanisms to reverse the underlying cause of the disease. “Nutrition and traditional oncology treatments are synergistic, not antagonistic, as many oncologists believe,” advises Quillin. Glenn Sabin, founder of FON Therapeutics, similarly suggests that 12
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multi-interventional, outcomebased studies, akin to Dr. Dean Ornish’s approach to prostate cancer, could greatly benefit conventional oncology. Sabin recounts his Harvard Medical School-documented remission of advanced leukemia in his upcoming book, N-of-1: How One Man’s Triumph Over Terminal Cancer is Changing the Medical Establishment. Sabin turned to therapeutic nutrition, neutraceuticals, stress reduction and exercise to become a 22-year cancer “thriver” without the aid of conventional therapies. He also emphasizes the importance of the psychological and psychosocial aspects of healing with the cancer patients he coaches. “If you don’t have your head in the game, it’s hard to make anything else work for you,” counsels Sabin.
Understand the Connection
Silberstein and other leading physicians, including Dr. TienSheng Hsu, a Chinese psychiatrist and author of the Secret to Healing Cancer; Dr. Jingduan Yang, a boardcertified psychiatrist and founder and medical director of the Tao Institute of Mind & Body Medicine; and Seeger, believe that the mind and spirit play a significant role in healing. “Cancer begins in the spirit and ends up in the body, which is why I recommend that anyone positively diagnosed read the Cancer Report,” remarks Silberstein. Cancer Report, co-written by John R. Voell and Cynthia A. Chatfield, discusses psychoneuroimmunology and the powerful role that the mind, emotions and spirit play in contributing to or resisting disease and healing even the most terminal of cancers (Tinyurl.com/ VoellCancerReport). Yang and Hsu, who also use acupuncture protocols, believe illness is a reflection of inner problems that disrupt the body’s naturally powerful immune system. “Cancer is a symptom delivering a message: You need to take better care of yourself—
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emotionally, chemically, physically and spiritually,” says Yang. As a faculty member of the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, Yang sees firsthand how few patients understand that the trauma of a diagnosis and treatment can reactivate past traumas, unresolved issues, blockages and repressed emotions. Both he and Hsu offer mind/body/spirit interventions to help patients cope better. “I talk to people who do all the right things to improve their biochemistry, but without an emotional detox and spiritual connection to something larger than themselves, their healing process tends to stall,” Seeger observes. Her online talk shows feature longterm cancer survivors like Dr. Carl Helvie, author of You Can Beat Lung Cancer Using Alternative/Integrative Interventions. “It all comes down to the microcosm of the cell. If we give our 73 trillion cells everything they need, the macrocosm of the body will function properly,” says Francis. The authors of Cancer Killers, Dr. Charles Majors, Dr. Ben Lerner and Sayer Ji, agree. Up till now, they attest that the war on cancer has been almost exclusively an assault on the disease, rather than an enlightened preventive campaign that clearly identifies and counters how cancer develops. “The battle can only be won by instructing people in how to boost their body’s immune responses to kill cancer cells before they face a full-blown diagnosis and showing them how to aggressively address the hostile exterior agents that turn healthy cells cancerous.” The best winning strategy is to naturally nurture a body—structurally, chemically, energetically, emotionally and spiritually—so that the inner terrain naturally kills cancer cells and stops them from growing. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAboutWe.com for the recorded interviews.
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reaking belief patterns is much like breaking an old habit, and as we all know old habits die-hard. Super highways are created with the neural circuits in the brain by thinking the same thoughts or performing the same behaviors over and over. This is why it can be difficult to jump off the highway and pave a new one by changing the thought process. First, we have to be aware of our thoughts, beliefs and perceptions. Why do we operate from them the way we do? What event or situation assisted in formulating this belief? Is it worth holding on to and is it consistent with previously held beliefs? What if we run into a situation that is in conflict with our previously held beliefs? For example, suppose I like to believe I make healthy choices like eating raw, organic foods, running, meditating and practicing yoga at least 5 days a week. But one day I decide to splurge on a shopping spree. I end up feeling terrible about my impulse decision to purchase things I don’t need. This obviously is not a healthy choice that fits into my lifestyle and creates cognitive dissonance, which then leads to anxiety and stress. I’m left with a decision here. Do I believe I am no longer healthy because of this decision? Do I trick myself into thinking this scenario has nothing to do with
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making healthy lifestyle decisions? How do I come to terms with what I know does and does not feel good and what I believe is supposed to be healthy? Not only do I have to come from thinking to knowing, but also I have to replace this old belief with something more sustainable and fulfilling for my existence. And I have to replace it 100%. It’s natural to need consistency in our beliefs and it’s essential to have a deep knowing of where they come from. On one hand, cognitive dissonance can be an excellent teacher in helping us identify with good decision-making skills, while on the other hand it can be a hindrance if what we believe and what we know are in conflict. Much of what I teach in my meditation workshop is about how to let go of what no longer serves us, personally and collectively, and how to break these old patterns by moving from the head to the heart and living from that place. When we get stuck in one way, we tend to close our minds to something beautiful that may be opening up for us. Making this leap from thinking, analyzing and formulating beliefs to a cool, calm place of knowing seems outrageous at first, but is very much attainable. For information or to register for an upcoming event, contact Kristen at AwakeMySoulKristen@gmail.com. See ad page 15.
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ou’ll desire a more structured life this year. There’s emotional intensity and a need to get powerful feelings under control. There’s a juggling act going on inside, as you work to find a balance between ego, emotions and masculine/feminine self. This internal battle could lead to indecisiveness but once resolved you will have great drive to achieve your goals. You may find yourself catering to the needs of others but need to be true to yourself first. Once you value yourself your self-confidence grows. You’ll excel in your speaking abilities this year and will enjoy thought provoking discussion as you’ll have a thirst for knowledge and education. You’ll have a lot of mental energy which could produce many original thoughts and ideas, but find it difficult to get them all organized. You may even be so obsessed with your own concepts that the relentless salesman comes out. Be careful with strong imaginations this year as fantasies and romantic illusions could leave you deceived where relationships are concerned. Even if you have a sense of loss of direction, your energy level will be high while feeling generous and lucky. You could be pushed to take a lead role in group activities even if you don’t feel like it. Working with others could greatly increase your success rate this year.
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Nature’s Antibiotics Recover Health with Less Risk by Kathleen Barnes
We live in a world of microbes: bacteria, viruses, fungi and other pathogens that can make us sick. Most of the time, our immune systems are able to fight off microbial attacks, yet we’ve all experienced unsettling infections.
When Use Becomes Overuse
In recent years, conventional medicine has increasingly used antibiotics as a universal remedy against all kinds of microbial attacks—even though they are ineffective against anything except bacterial infections. It’s best to use them selectively and cautiously when nothing else will
do the job, because by definition, they are “opposed to life.” The worst-case scenario is what we have now: overuse creating “superbugs,” able to multiply out of control, sometimes with fatal consequences, even when treated with antibiotics that used to work. “Antibiotics are helpful and effec-
tive when used properly when there is a bacterial infection such as strep throat, urinary tract infection, bacterial pneumonia or a wound that has become infected,” explains Doctor of Naturopathy Trevor Holly Cates, of Waldorf Astoria Spa, in Park City, Utah. “But antibiotics are so overused and overprescribed that bacteria are changing in ways to resist them. This has become a significant public health problem.” National and global public health officials have expressed increasing concerns about dangers posed by such bacteria, including methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and vancomycin-resistant enterococci (VRE), which are often transmitted between patients in hospital settings, and a multiantibiotic-resistant form of tuberculosis. The problem is compounded by the use of antibiotics to enhance growth and production in livestock. A variety of superbugs have been found in meat, poultry and milk products, according to the nonprofits Center for Science in the Public Interest and Environmental Working Group. Chris Kilham, a worldwide medicine hunter who teaches ethnobotany at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, explains the transmission. “When you eat conventionally raised meat, you’re not getting antibiotics, but you are getting bits of self-replicating genetic material that transfer antibiotic resistance to your body, which can prove fatal.”
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substances that have proven to be effective against bacteria, viruses, fungi and other infectious microbial pathogens—all without dangerous side effects. Here’s a short list: Propolis, sometimes called “bee glue”, produced by bees to seal their hives and protect them from infections, is “the single most powerful antimicrobial we have in the plant kingdom,” advises Kilham. That claim is backed by numerous studies from institutions such as Britain’s National Heart and Long Institute, the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences and Harokopio University, in Greece. In 2005, a study by Turkey’s Hacettepe University showed that propolis killed both MRSA and VRE bacteria. Other studies by Italy’s University of Milan have shown propolis’ effectiveness in combating upper respiratory infections and Candida albicans fungal infections. Propolis is also available in pill form. Pelargonium sidoides is a favored option for Cates to abbreviate both the duration and severity of cold and flu, including any lingering cough or sore throat. This South African medicinal is also known as African geranium. Usually used in tincture form, it’s also useful against a large range of microbial infections. One study from the Russian Institute of Pulmonology reported that nearly 70 percent of participating adults with bronchitis received relief within four days—more than double those that became well taking a placebo. Olive leaf extract was first mentioned in the Bible and recent research confirms its effectiveness against a wide variety of microbial infections. A U.S. Department of Agriculture study published in the Journal of Food Science confirms that olive leaf extract is effective in fighting food-borne pathogens like salmonella and E. coli, labeling it a broad-spectrum antimicrobial. New York University School of Medicine research published in Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications showed that olive leaf extract reversed many HIV-related changes in the immune system.
Retired medical journalist Dr. Morton Walker, author of Nature’s Antibiotic: Olive Leaf Extract, wrote that olive leaf extract “inhibits the growth of every virus, bacterium, fungus, yeast and protozoan it was tested against… and is effective against a minimum of 56 disease-causing organisms.” In a worst-case scenario, “If antibiotics are the only alternative to treat a labconfirmed bacterial infection, it’s vital to
replace the beneficial intestinal bacteria inevitably wiped out by the drug,” concludes Cates. “Sometimes a few servings of a good natural yogurt (without sugar or fruit) will suffice. If not, look for a highquality probiotic to restore the digestive system’s natural bacterial colony.” Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and book publisher (KathleenBarnes.com).
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Good Food on a Tight Budget Tips to Get Top Value from Each Dollar by Kathleen Barnes
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or many, the recent economic downturn has affected the way we shop for food. Even families that cook dinner at home most nights are struggling to afford the ingredients to make healthy meals, says Laura Seman, a senior manager for Cooking Matters, a national program that educates families in need about reaping the most from local food resources.
“Putting good food on the family table on a five-or-six-dollar-a-day per person budget is tough, but it’s possible,” advises Nutritionist Dawn Undurraga, a registered dietitian and co-author of the Environmental Working Group’s online publication, Good Food on a Tight Budget. “Even eating for one is doable for under $200 a month. When you fill your cart with the foods listed, you’re building health, lowering exposure to agricultural chemicals, protecting the environment and cutting grocery bills.” In considering how consumers can maximize nutritional value in their spending, researchers examined 1,200 foods to help people get beyond the common perception that eating healthy is expensive. “We looked at food prices, nutrients, pesticides, environmental pollutants and artificial ingredients,” says Undurraga. “Then we chose the top 100 or so, based on balancing all of those factors.”
Think Outside the Box Some of the EWG findings might surprise many of us:
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4 The next highest marks for price and nutrition spotlight carrots, bananas, pears, watermelon and frozen broccoli, each at less than 30 cents a serving. 4 Bananas and pears usually cost less than apples, plus they customarily endure fewer pesticide applications. 4 The best animal protein award goes to roasted turkey; hot dogs ranked last. 4 The next-best animal protein identified is a whole chicken, roasted at the beginning of the week and used in various ways for future meals. 4 Fresh, whole carrots and sweet potatoes are among the best produce buys, but frozen corn and broccoli almost always cost less than their fresh equivalents and are just as nutritious. 4 A serving of oatmeal is half the cost of sugary processed cereals, plus it’s more filling and causes less fluctuation in blood sugar levels. 4 Canned salmon is almost always wild caught and is much cheaper than fresh, but be wary of BPA (bisphenol-A) migration from the can. 4 Queso blanco, a mild, soft, white cheese common in Latino cooking, is both less expensive and less processed than many other cheeses.
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Tracie McMillan, of Ann Arbor, Michigan, author of the bestselling book, The American Way of Eating, learned how to eat on a tight budget as an un-
dercover journalist. She had to budget for food based on wages working on a farm in California, in the produce department of a Michigan superstore and in a New York City restaurant kitchen. The task was even more difficult because she was determined to eat as healthy as possible. “Time and energy are key ingredients when cooking from scratch,� says McMillan. “I was exhausted after a day spent working these physically demanding jobs and quickly became more apathetic about healthy food than I generally am.� Without disposable funds for the fast-food route, cooking from scratch was mandatory. She learned how to soak beans overnight, cook a large pot of them and freeze helpings to reheat later. The cost was about 50 cents a meal, compared with $3 for two or three servings from a can. Eggs, brown rice and sweet potatoes became an important— and healthy—part of her weekly diet. McMillan also gained a lasting affection for roasted vegetables, both as part of meals and as snacks. “I just cut up a couple of sweet potatoes, add some broccoli or beans or whatever is cheap at the supermarket or farmers’ market, toss in a tablespoon of olive oil and I’m set for two or three days,� she says. Also, “I learned to use meat more as a seasoning than as a main course.�
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Play Together Stay Together
Teamwork Strengthens Family Ties by Randy Kambic
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he adage that a family that plays together stays together is more valid than ever. Yes, healthy individual sports are good, but recreational activities that involve the whole family deliver bonus benefits—from more exercise for more people to fierce, yet fun bonding that affords fresh opportunities and makes memories worth revisiting.
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Baseball expands the father-andson tradition of tossing a ball back and forth and turns a yard or local park into the family’s own Field of Dreams. Go inclusive and offer mitts to other family members, as well. Anyone not into throwing and catching can still participate by running around those that are passing the ball.
Basketball hoop shooting can be as loose or structured as participants like. A game known as Horse provides fun for family and friends. When someone scores a basket, others take their shot from the same spot on the court; those that miss are assigned a “penalty” letter of the word. In consecutive rounds, each player that reaches the complete word is eliminated until only one (that day’s winner) remains. Bicycling beats a drive around town; it’s heart-friendly in more ways than one. Pedaling sustains satisfying group interaction, joyful aerobic exercise and a healthier planet. Local club rides and charity events add zest. For bicycle-friendly states, user tips, events and information on local clubs, check BicycleFriendlyCommunity.org, USA Cycling.org and RoadBikeJourney.com. Disc golf moves the recreational pastime of Frisbee-tossing to an intriguing level of competitive accuracy and wholebody exercise. Participants toss a flying disc toward and eventually into a raised basket at the end of each “hole” at a special course; the player with the fewest total tosses (like a golfer with the fewest total strokes) after nine or 18 holes wins. Backyard putters practice getting closest to the pin and in. For more information, including local courses for this fast-growing sport, visit pdga.com. Tennis for four is perfect for Mom, Dad and two offspring to strengthen skills and relationships via doubles play. Strategizing between partners engages teamwork and laughter. Many nearby public parks or school courts are open
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Benefits Transcend Exercise
According to Make Physical Activity a Family Event, a recent study sponsored by the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, “Participating in family physical activities helps children gain life skills, as well as health benefits,” such as learning teamwork, leadership skills and quality decision-making. Other positive aspects cited include appreciating sportsmanship, positive role modeling and strengthening intrafamily relationships. The study further recommends noncompetitive family activities to round out the potential for wholefamily benefits. Working in the yard, group scavenger hunts, early morning calisthenics before work and school, walking the dog and volunteering at a local shelter all make the grade.
Two Trending Activities
Since establishing its first stroller fitness franchise in San Francisco 12 years ago, Baby Boot Camp (BabyBootCamp.com), headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, has been maximizing and expanding moms’ predilection for taking their newborn out for a walk or light run. One-hour classes led by nationally certified fitness experts prompt group stroller power walks, as well as strength- and interval-training sessions, predominantly at malls and recreation centers. “It’s not just about reducing weight. We inspire mothers to know that it’s possible for them to become even stronger and fitter after having a child than they were before,” says founder and CEO Kristen Horler. “It also provides a larger sense of community, a glue that holds them together and keeps them coming back.” Recently, many of the 150-plus franchises in 25 states, (especially prevalent in California, Florida, New York and Texas), began offering free Saturday sessions for dads. Yoga facilities are also engaging extended family members. One example is Bloom Retreat; originally founded as a mother-and-child community center in Walnut Creek, California, it now
offers couples yoga. “Practicing yoga together offers another way to physically play and communicate,” observes founder and owner Michelle Long. In family sessions, poses include all family members holding hands while balancing on one foot, and touching knees during sitting poses. “Some children are a little threatened by competitive sports, even though others feed on it. When they see this is different, they find a
calmer center within themselves. They also see another interesting side of their parents,” remarks Long. Kids’ yoga birthday parties are also on the upswing. Overall, when it comes to ways for eliciting healthy family recreation, the more, the merrier. Randy Kambic, a freelance editor and writer in Estero, FL, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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Kid-Smart Supplements The Right Choices Help Children Thrive by Pamela Bond
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s youngsters head back to the classroom, parents can get their children off to a smart start by giving them key supplements. Here are some experts’ top picks.
Build Brains Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA). Because the brain’s nerve cell membranes are made of fat, ingesting a healthy fat—DHA—helps them stay lithe and limber enough to successfully fire off neurotransmitters, sharpening kids’ mental abilities. “Attention, focus, processing efficiency, memory—they’re all dependent on cells working
effectively, and DHA will help,� says Randall Neustaedter, a doctor of Oriental medicine and author of The Holistic Baby Guide. A contemporary study published in Clinical Pediatrics found that 4-year-olds that ingested 400 mg a day of DHA for four months showed improvement in listening comprehension and vocabulary acquisition skills. Because finding an effective dose of pure DHA (at least 300 mg a day) can be difficult, Dr. Robert Rountree, co-author of Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child, recommends administering liquid fish oil in a
daily child’s dose of 800 to 1,500 mg at a ratio of 60 percent eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) to 40 percent DHA. “Antiinflammatory EPA can help allergies and inflammation from colds and other viruses kids get,� explains Neustaedter. Algae can be a vegetarian substitute for fish oil, Neustaedter continues, but it contains only DHA, not EPA. Another vegetarian option, echium oil, internally converts to EPA at a one-to-one level, but not to DHA. Flaxseed oil is mostly alpha-linolenic acid (ALA), which converts to DHA and EPA at a rate of only 3 to 7 percent. Phosphatydylserine (PS). This form of fat facilitates communication among brain cells. “It’s a natural substance your brain makes,� notes Neustaedter. Already highly regarded for its ability to enhance memory performance in older adults, it may also improve attention, concentration, learning, behavior and school performance in youngsters. PS is found in small amounts in foods like eggs and soy. Therefore, Neustaedter recommends dietary supplementation of 100 mg a day for children that could use a brain booster. The best PS supplements are made from soy.
Improve Immunity Vitamin D. “It’s my top immune supplement choice for most children,� says Rountree. The vitamin is crucial for triggering the body’s natural immune system to react to and fight off infections. A study in the American
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Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily 1,200 international unit (IU) supplements of vitamin D3 reduced cases of seasonal flu in schoolchildren by more than 40 percent. Neustaedter recommends that school-aged children supplement with 2,000 IU of vitamin D3 a day. Unlike D2, D3 is natural and nontoxic, he says. Probiotics. These “friendly� bacteria help reestablish beneficial intestinal flora to both assist digestion and immunity. “Eighty percent of the immune system is produced in the small intestine,� says Neustaedter. “Having a healthy small intestine will lead to a healthy immune system. Probiotics will go a long way to accomplishing that.� Rountree recommends children receive a mixture of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria—at least 15 billion colony-forming units a day. A study by an international team published in Pediatrics showed that probiotic supplements may reduce the incidence of fevers, coughs, runny noses and other infections in young children. Elderberry. “If kids get frequent colds, elderberry can be helpful,� notes Neustaedter, who suggests that children take such extracts according to label instructions for acute sickness during the cold and flu season. He considers it a worthy antiviral and immune system stimulant. Elderberry’s immune-boosting potential may be due to its ability to enhance antioxidant activity. Several studies, including one issued by the National Institutes of Health, have shown that black elderberry extract may shorten the duration of a bout of flu.
Soothe Stress Magnesium. “If kids have a hard time turning their minds off and going to sleep, calcium and magnesium will help,� Neustaedter advises. As a calming mineral, magnesium trumps calcium; because kids tend to need more calcium for their bones, the two
nutrients are usually given together, adds Rountree. He recommends that children take 100 to 300 mg of magnesium daily, depending on their age and weight. Lemon balm (melissa officinalis). To soothe anxiety, Rountree points to lemon balm as safe and gentle, yet effective. St. Mary’s Hospital, in Madison, Wisconsin, reports that researchers have found that lemon balm, in combination with other herbs like
valerian, may ease restlessness, anxiety and sleep disorders. Kids can drink one to two cups of freshly brewed tea daily. For a tasty and convenient option, substitute glycerites; tinctures that use glycerin to extract the active constituents from herbs. Pamela Bond is the managing editor of Natural Foods Merchandiser and former editor-in-chief of Delicious Living magazine.
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esides the customary “The biggest animals—and that is both unacceptable and food and product lesson since unfair.” She’s been workpackaging, plus store bags, consider all the nooks I started is the ing on going plastic-free ever since. and crannies of our lives joy of less—of “I made a game of it; that plastic now permeates: eating utensils; baby buying less stuff a fun, creative, stepby-step challenge,” she and pet toys; computer and making do advises. “You can’t go keyboards and accessories; through the house and pens; eyeglasses; athletic with what I think you can get rid of footwear; backpacks; already have.” all plastic immediately. lighters; beauty care and As items get used up, pill containers; household ~ Beth Terry you’ll find alternatives.” cleaning bottles; ice cube Once we are in the habit of staytrays; shaving razors; tool handles; ing alert to the plastic scourge, we’ll hairbrushes and toothbrushes—even naturally spot opportunities for healthy some facial scrubs, shampoos and change-ups. chewing gum. Beth Terry, author of Plastic Free: How I Kicked the Habit and How You Science Sounds the Alarm In 2011, Harvard School of Public Can Too, points out compelling reaHealth researchers made news by dissons to take personal action. In 2007, covering that consuming one serving this Oakland, California, resident saw a photo of the decomposed carcass of of canned food daily for five days led a Laysan albatross riddled with plastic to significantly elevated urinary levels of bisphenol-A (BPA). This plastic and bits in an article on water pollution. epoxy resin ingredient is found in the “For several seconds, I could not breathe,” she writes. This seminal mo- liners of many food and drink cans and sometimes in plastic bottles. It’s known ment led her to further research, by to be a serious endocrine disrupter. which she realized, “This plague of Cardiovascular disease, diabetes, plastic chemicals is harming everyone, altered functions of reproductive organs and especially the most vulnerable and other ailments have been linked to members of our planet—children and
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high BPA levels in several studies, including one cited in Endocrine Reviews journal. The Manchester Guardian also recently reported that the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health Safety has stated that an unborn baby’s exposure to BPA through the mother could be linked to many health problems, including breast cancer later in life. When plastics are subjected to stress—like heat, light or age—undisclosed additives used in their production for strength, flexibility and color can leach out and even contaminate lab results, as the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry found. Such chemicals can migrate into our digestive systems and through our skin; they can also off-gas into the air, according to a recent study by Weber State University’s Energy & Sustainability Office, in Ogden, Utah. Plus, unrecycled plastic materials can enter waterways and kill marine life through ingestion or entanglement (ocean gar-
bage patches are major examples). Reducing our own plastic footprint can both safeguard family health and prove that we are serious about pressuring industry to produce less of it. The key, according to Terry, is not to be intimidated or overwhelmed by plastic overload, but persist in taking baby steps (see MyPlasticFreeLife.com).
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As a starting point, Terry notes that plastic enables the long-distance food distribution system. Reducing food miles associated with our meals helps cut down on the use of plastic. In the kitchen, use airtight stainless steel containers or glass jars or simply refrigerate a bowl of food with a saucer on top to hold leftovers for the next day. Compost food waste. Reuse empty plastic food bags and line garbage cans with old newspapers instead of plastic bags. Terry cautions, “People assume everything that carries the triangular symbol is accepted at all recycling
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facilities. This is not the case. What isn’t accepted is landfilled or even incinerated.” Also, according to the city of Oakland’s Waste Management Department, she learned that “Much of what we put out for recycling goes to China, and their processing standards are not as strong as ours.” In Plastic Free, the author provides scores of tips for borrowing, renting and sharing products; buying used plastic equipment if it’s a necessity; and avoiding disposable packaging and paper products. Areas for improvement range from personal care and household cleaning products to bags, bottles, grocery shopping, takeout food, portable leftovers and lunches, plus durable goods. Activists will move on to also participate in area cleanups, donate to green organizations and write their legislators. Randy Kambic, a freelance editor and writer in Estero, Florida, regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.
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Preventing Seizures Natural Dog Remedies Can Out-Do Drugs by Dr. Shawn Messonnier
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long-term consequences of feeding her pet the drug for the rest of its life. Surely, she thought, there must be a natural alternative. There are many causes for canine seizures, with epilepsy being the most common. Epilepsy is the term used when the cause is unknown, so testing is needed to ensure other factors are
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not present. These might include toxicities, especially in younger dogs and puppies (may include vaccines); brain tumors, more common in older dogs and certain breeds such as boxers and Boston terriers; infections, as in meningitis, or immune disorders such as the neurologic disease granulomatous meningoencephalitis, or GME; parasites, including aberrant heartworms; and regional diseases such as tick-borne illnesses like Lyme or ehrlichiosis. Common testing includes a physical examination, food hypersensitivity and blood tests, tick serology, urine, fecal and cerebrospinal fluid analyses and a brain scan, which is usually a computed tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan. Not all tests are needed on all pets because the veterinarian will rule out issues during the process. If other causes are ruled out and the problem is labeled as epilepsy, phenobarbital can be helpful, although side effects can occur as a result, including liver disease. In every case, the animal should be examined at least two to four times a year for possible complications from the drug, starting with a blood profile and urinalysis. It’s always best to supplement such treatment with natural remedies to help protect the liver, including milk thistle and choline. Alternatively, natural therapies don’t usually lead to side effects or
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require the same intense regimen of regular evaluation. Patients have experienced good results with phosphatidylcholine, which works to stabilize brain cell membranes, and so reduce and prevent seizures, while also providing detoxification support for the liver. Phosphatidylcholine supplements are also used to prevent and treat another common neurological problem in pets—cognitive disorder (akin to Alzheimer’s in humans). Dimethylglycine supplementation aids in treating seizures, as well. It both supports the nervous system and provides energy to the body’s cells. Herbs, including valerian, passionflower, kava, gastrodia (tian ma), uncaria (gou teng), ostrea concha (mu li) and buthus martensi (quan xie), can also be helpful. Because they can be powerful natural medicines that could interact with each other and with prescription medicines, use them only under veterinary supervision. Homeopathic remedies are also widely incorporated into natural treatments of seizures such as tinctures of stramonium and belladonna. A twicedaily homeopathic detoxification treatment for pets experiencing seizures from any cause, using berberis, nux vomica and lymphomyosot, is recommended, as well. Due to the overwhelming success of using natural therapies for pets with epilepsy here at Paws & Claws Animal Hospital, most do not need to rely on medications for the problem. Those pets that arrive on a regimen of strong anticonvulsant drugs are slowly weaned off of them, resulting in improved health, lower vet bills and better control of recovery. Most never have another seizure as long as they stay on the natural therapy protocol prescribed. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. Visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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HAPPY PARENTS HAPPY KIDS Renée Peterson Trudeau Explores Soulful Parenting by Meredith Montgomery
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he oldest of seven Montessori-inspired children and mother of one, Renée Peterson Trudeau serves as a life balance coach, speaker and president of Career Strategists, a coaching and consulting firm. Thousands of women in 10 countries participate in Personal Renewal Groups based on her first book, The Mother’s Guide to Self-Renewal. Now, in a new book, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family, Trudeau helps empower families to handle the challenges of everyday life with harmony and ease.
we practice self-care, we are more present with our partner and children. We feel more generous, loving and playful, and it’s easier to weather crises and uncertainties. I believe that modeling self-love is one of the best ways to influence children’s self-esteem.
Why is it important for families to define what they value most?
and have more space for life to organically unfold. We want to hit the pause button because we are overscheduled, overworked and overloaded with too much information. It can feel so good to be productive, and American culture rewards output. But we need to be mindful of balancing the harder task of ‘being’ with the seduction of doing, for we are at our most powerful when both of these energies are equal.
Where do we start? If we are not currently living in alignment with what matters most to us, we can stop what we’re doing and course-correct. We have to define what simplicity looks like for us and can start by just slowing down. Do less to experience more. Unplug from technology. Try spending unscheduled, mediafree time together. My family feels most nourished after weekends that we hardly did anything and just enjoyed connecting through simple pleasures.
What role does spirituality play in fostering a healthy family life?
We realize peace by nurturing our hearts and souls with self-care, by slowing down and being gentle with ourselves. It requires us to attune and respond to our own needs and desires in the present moment. Am I responding with compassion when I make mistakes? Am I saying no when I need to say no? Did I ask for and receive help when I needed it? This is self-care in day-to-day life. When we feel nurtured in ways aligned with our deeper needs, we’re able to more fully express our potential and relax into being who we truly are.
It’s empowering for a family to anchor together around one key core value. Once you identify it, you all can make more conscious decisions. The value that my own family has chosen is compassion for one’s self and others. Creativity, spirituality, service or learning are others. As kids grow into adolescence, it becomes more challenging to maintain balance; there are so many demands on a family’s time and attention. Mentally, we’re often overwhelmed by an expanding scope of activities and decisions. At any age, a lot of us are just reacting to whatever comes at us. But when we identify the values most important to us, it’s easier to know when to say yes and no to things, so that our actions become aligned with our priorities.
How does such caring show up in family dynamics?
What is behind the rising appeal of living more simply?
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I hear a lot of parents say that they used to think that spirituality was separate from parenting. Then they woke up to the idea that being a parent is a spiritual practice, maybe the most profound one they will ever have. Connecting to the sacred in everyday life yields nurturing gifts we can enjoy with our children, not separate from them.
What is the most valuable advice that you offer to parents? Pause to breathe in compassion and realize that our outer state is a reflection of our inner state. It helps us release whatever we’re dealing with and reconnect with ourselves and loved ones.
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Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 11am. “Revealing the Secret to the Promise” with Rev. Michael Woody plus Paula Hawley as Special Music. We are assured that the Still Small Voice of the Divine is always available to guide and direct us but how do we know? You will want to be present today as we reveal the secret to the promise. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL.org. MCCSL.org.
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Co-Creators’ Coffeehouse – 6:30-10pm. Featuring Nashville native J. Karen Thomas at 8:30pm. The open mic and the spotlight round in the Community Room - 6:30-8:15pm. Potluck snacks, drinks and donations are appreciated. For more information or to help with set-up and hospitality, contact Butterfly, 615-876-5891 or email: StephaniePerry28@comcast.net.
Star Knowledge Laws Study Group – 6:308:30pm. $10. Meets monthly to discuss the Maka Wicahpi Wicohan, Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator. These sacred laws and symbols from the Star Nations were gifted to Chief Golden Light Eagle, Chief of the Dakota Nation in 1995. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
Shamanism Energy Medicine Introduction – 7-9pm. $20. Using visual presentation and experiential exercises, Peruvian Shaman Amaru Li will introduce you to Shamanism & the personal archetypes, power animals as healing guides & experiential group healing journey. Fee helps to cover travel costs and room expense. RSVP requested. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 3 Peruvian Shamanic Studies Program Begins – 10:30am-3pm. Peruvian Shaman Amaru Li will teach you concepts related to the energy bodies, with practices for developing consciousness and awareness. You will learn a shamanic technique to cleanse, restore and protect the body’s natural flow of energy. Call for workshop fee and to RSVP. Visit: TheShamanPath.com. Level 1 is a prerequisite to Level 2. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Tree Huggers – Free. 10-11am. Join us for a short hike and collect leaves from trees, then come back to the Nature Center and make your own Tree ID book! All ages welcome. Leader: Sara Gilmore. Registration requested. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-8628539. Watermelon Wabash Cannonball – Free. 11am12pm. Enjoy National Watermelon Day! Bring in a sample from your garden to let the community taste test, try your hand at watermelon carving, and learn all about the CSX railroad. We will vote to see who wins best watermelon! All ages welcome. Leader: Bonnie Bowles. Registration requested. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615-862-8539.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – 11am with Rev. Laura Landress. “Five Foolproof Ways to Build Self-Worth!” The Universe is waiting on you, are you ready? 6705 Charlotte Pike,
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 11 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – 11 am with Rev. Donna Michael: “Don’t Fence Me In!” The grass isn’t always greener on the other side— it’s greener INSIDE! When you learn to love your limitations, you can live a limitless life AND turn any mess into a success! 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville. org. Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 11am. “The Promise Revealed – Now What?” with Rev. Michael Woody plus Special Music with The Woodys. Part Two. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL. org. MCCSL.org.
MONDAY, AUGUST 12 A Course in Miracles – 6:30pm. We will be reading and talking about the Course section “The Manual for Teachers,” so join us! Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Prosperity PLUS Class – Rev. Dyann Woody facilitates this powerful, life changing program put together by Mary Morrissey. The prosperity kit includes 18 audio CD’s and a workbook. For information including pricing email: RevDyann@ MCCSL.org. 615-662-5539.
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Facilitated by Dr. Tim Stewart, along with video presentations by Mary Manin Morrissey, founder and CEO of LifeSOULutions. During this course, you will discover strategies for positive living, and ways to open yourself to a greater flow of good. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16 A Rockin’ Rock Event: Curio Grove Trunk Show – Through August 18. 10am-6pm. Free. The perfect event for all you rock hounds! Crystals, stones, specimens, pillar’s to points, geodes to tumbled stones. 615-238-7255. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615463-7677.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 Fishing Fun – Free. Join us for a fishing workshop. We will get tips on casting and lures, the best time to make that big catch, and fishing hot spots here in Middle Tennessee. All ages welcome. Registration requested, please call for schedule. Shelby Bottoms Nature Center, 1900 Davidson St, Nashville. 615862-8539. Vibrational Medicine – Voice Analysis – 9am2pm. Level 1 Workshop. You will learn the fundamentals of Vibrational Therapy: Experience a Voice Analysis and learn to create a Healing Program for Vibrant Health. Learn how to heal your body with frequency and sound. Find out what musical note(s) your body is deficient. RSVP
as space is limited and the class fills quickly. For class fee, to register, or for more info visit: VibrationallySound.com. 615-238-7255. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. What is Your Dosha – 3:30-4:30pm. Free. Janet Andrews, RN & Wellness Coach, combines over 25 years of critical care nursing with the principles of Ayurveda to offer guidance, education & solutions to achieve health & well-being. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615463-7677.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 18 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – 11am with Dr. Tim Stewart: “The Winds of Change.” Dr. Ernest Holmes said, “The Spirit of the Universe cannot change; being ALL, there is nothing for It to change into, but, the Body of the Universe cannot help changing!” Moving forward means taking on the challenge of the wind against your face; if you are having an “against the wind” experience, it’s time for more good to blow into your life. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Info@ CSLNashville.org. Improve Happiness, Increase Success by Communicating with Your Higher Self – 1-2pm. Free. “What happens when you listen to your gut instinct and it leads you to a bad/wrong decision?” Life is so much easier when you listen for and trust your spiritual guidance or intuition or gut instincts. Facilitator: Megan Johnson Rox is a certified life coach and RMT with an MA in communication. Cosmic Connections, 1701
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Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 11am. “Hitting the Bulls Eye” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus Special Music with Richard Mekdeci & Michelle Prentice. What does it really mean to sin, and how do we regularly do it? Today’s talk will empower you to redefine this concept. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL.org. MCCSL.org. Star Knowledge Laws Study Group – 3-5pm. $10. Meets monthly to discuss the Maka Wicahpi Wicohan, Universal and Spiritual Laws of Creator. These sacred laws and symbols from the Star Nations were gifted to Chief Golden Light Eagle, Chief of the Dakota Nation in 1995. RSVP to: Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. YourCosmicConnections.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 24 True Flying Stories and Other Lies – 2-3pm. Free. Listen in while former United States Air Force Instructor Pilot Scott Lee tells of his experiences in that magical realm known as flight. Go from brake release on the runway to forty-thousand feet in three and a half minutes; do acrobatics in tight formation at seven-hundred miles per hour; land in exotic places; experience in-flight emergencies; fly through a sand storm at thirty-five thousand feet; and feel the exhilaration of flying faster than the speed of sound. RSVP required. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 25 Center for Spiritual Living Nashville – 11am with Ester Nicholson: “The Divine Invitation—Get Dressed for the Party!” We are all invited to partake of the Divine Feast that is our inherent birthright. However, we must prepare for that which has been prepared for us by clothing our consciousness with the Truth of who and what we are—expressions of God. 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-3560174. Info@CSLNashville.org. Frame Drum Wisdom – Reclaim Your Voice for Healing – 1-3pm. $20. Join Karen Renee Robb & Tobi Fishel as they explore the mystery of sound healing through the ancient wisdom of the frame drum. We will sing & chant into the frame drum creating a beautiful, “other worldly” resonance; learn to drum on others creating a stress reducing, calming effect; and just play together finding new ways to interact with the drum and each other. Register as seating is limited. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Music City Center for Spiritual Living – 11am. “Let’s Get R.E.A.L.” with Rev. Dyann Woody plus Annie Sims as Special Music. This Sunday, we will gather together to get R.E.A.L., as we Recognize Everything as Love. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539. Info@MCCSL. org. MCCSL.org.
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Soul Recovery: Make Room for a Miracle Workshop – 1pm. Facilitated by Ester Nicholson, Agape Spiritual Practitioner, motivational speaker and Inspirational recording artist. During this workshop, you will learn the difference between anger and resentment, connect with your inner
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Centennial Dog Park - Open from dawn to 8pm. Centennial Park, 2500 West End Ave, Nashville. For dog park rules visit Nashville.gov.
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Shelby Dog Park - Open dawn to 8pm. Behind Shelby Park Community Center, Shelby Ave at S 20 Street, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov.
Spiritually Unplugged – 7-9pm. $10. This evening is designed as an open forum for spiritual discussion on topics that are of interest to YOU! This is a way to hear others’ perspectives on a variety of spiritual topics. The metaphysical field is very broad, and can include everything from auras, chakras, aliens, and faith healing, to dimensional lives, walk-ins, and a multitude of other topics metaphysical subjects. RSVP is required. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.
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NGH HYPNOSIS CERTIFICATION COURSE Training in Hypnotism could change your life. This is a seven (7) day course after which you will receive your Consulting Hypnotist Certification. All materials will be provided. This innovative program is designed to give the participants a working understanding of hypnotism. The course is practical and down-to-earth, concentrating heavily on the how-to-do-it aspects. You will be trained to produce the hypnotic state and use it skillfully and effectively. Upon completion you will be eligible to become certified by the National Guild of Hypnotism (NGH) the largest recognized hypnosis organization in the world. This class will be taught by Marvin L. Wilkerson, CH. CI. NGH certified instructor. For more information, including curriculum and enrollment visit: BLHypnosis.com. 615-557-5667.
WELLNESS TESTING Discover which organs and hormones are not functioning optimally and causing health concerns, such as Type II diabetes, hormonal imbalance, weight gain, allergies, and more. $59 for Nutrition Response Testing. Bellshire Wellness Center, 3638 Dickerson Rd, Nashville. 615-868-8791.
Nashville Farmers’ Market - 8am-5pm daily. 900 Rosa Parks Blvd, Nashville. 615-880-2001.
Sarratt Youth Art Institute - Open to ages 5-16. SYAI offers sensational choices of summer studio art classes. Please visit www.vanderbilt.edu/ sarrattart/summer-youth-art-institute for more information and schedule. Warner Dog Park - Open dawn to dusk. Edwin Warner Park, 50 Vaughn Rd, Nashville. For dog park rules visit: Nashville.gov.
monday Metro Nashville Farmers’ Market - 9-5pm. Open all year. 900 Eighth Ave N, Nashville. NashvilleFarmersMarket.org. Zumba Fitness Class - 5:30pm. Email: VinaGoddess@comcast.net. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. New Moon Monthly Energy Workshop - 6:309pm. Second Monday of every month. Class/$20, monthly membership/$10. Master Astrologer Marvin Wilkerson will guide you through the monthly Sun/Moon Cycle and important energy Angels for the New Moon, monthly forecast for each sign, and current yearly phase along with a guided meditation. Workshop handouts and recordings provided. Event held in Brentwood. For more information contact Marvin at 615-557-5667 or visit: AstroMarv.com to learn more about this one of a kind workshop.
tuesday Timeless Tuesday Drop In Meditation - 9am & 10am and 5:30pm & 6:30pm. Beginners and experienced welcome. Elevate with the Intentional Energy of Community! Facilitated by Colette Divine, Agape Licensed Spiritual Practitioner. CSLNmeditation@gmail.com. Center for Spiritual Living Nashville, 6705 Charlotte Pike, Nashville. 615-356-0174. Meditation Circle - 12:15-1pm. Every Tuesday. Donation appreciated. During this hour we’ll practice different breathing techniques and explore guided imagery for finding deeper purpose. We will go over the Unity Breath, another form of centering shown to the world by Sri Yukteswar. These techniques are tools to bring you further into your heart, eliminate stress and find your center. Contact Kristen: AwakeMySoulKristen@
WomenHeart of Williamson County - Free. This support group is a safe environment where women living with, or at risk of heart disease can come together, share their heart stories, and realize they are not alone. Meets the last Tuesday of every month except for December. For more information contact Cynthia S. Brown at 513-254-2744. Brentwood Baptist Church, 7777 Concord Rd, Room 2100, Brentwood.
wednesday East Nashville Farmers Market - 3:30-6:30pm. Features a diverse mixture of local products, including natural dye clothing, candles and fresh cut flowers. For information call Sean Siple at 615585-1294. EastNashvilleMarket.com.
thursday Daoist / Taoist Meetup Group - 6:30-8:30pm. $10 donation. No meetings in July. Meets Aug 1 & 29. The group is devoted to study of Daoist philosophy. To join the group, follow this link: http://www.meetup.com/Nashville-Daoist-TaoistChinese-Philosophy-Meetup-Group or contact Sarah Cherry at: Sarah@BodyAndAbodeHealing. com. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677. Reiki - 6:30-8pm. First Thursday. Donations appreciated. Experience a night of energy-work as a recipient, practitioner or observer. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. For information contact Diana Shaffer at 615-513-6565.
saturday Mini-Services Day - Second Saturday - 10am6pm. Short sessions at great rates-only $25 each! Everything from Reflexology, Ion DeTox Footbaths, Medical QiGong, Energywork, Reiki, Palm Readings, Psychic Readings, Astrology, Aura Imaging Photography and Crystal Readings. Appointments available but walk-ins welcome! Visit our online calendar for practitioners available. Cosmic Connections, 1701 Portland Ave, Nashville. 615-463-7677.
sunday Music City Center for Spiritual Living - 11am. World Music Nashville, 7069 US 70S, Nashville. 615-662-5539 or email: Info@MCCSL.org. Weaving a Spiritual Tapestry - During August, we will focus on a unique and important aspect of living the spiritual life. By reframing false beliefs and embracing those that empower us, we will weave a tapestry that is our lives. Affirmation: As I weave the beautiful tapestry of my life that is the highest idea of God I can be, I listen to and heed the Still Small Voice within because it always leads me to love.
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Kelly offers a variety of services that empower people to improve their overall well-being. Intuitive readings, stone and crystal energy work, chakra balancing, clearing of negative energy from the body and etheric field. Kelly is also Reiki certified. RSVP to Cosmic Connections, by appointment only. 615-804-9154. See ad, page 22
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TheGoldenNautilus.blogspot.com Facebook.com/AwakeningTheIlluminated4962 Lebanon Pike, Old Hickory HeartNashville 1406 McGavock Pike, Nashville Hot Yoga, meditation, personal 615-874-3422 development and self-healing 615-732-1030 spiritual awakening courses. For ColeFamilyPractice.org
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SPIRITUAL LIVING MUSIC CITY CENTER FOR SPIRITUAL LIVING Meets 11:00AM Sunday at World Music Nashville 7069 US 70S by Krogers MCCSL.org
MCCSL is a healing and teaching center that provides the spiritual tools that can change your life! 615-6625539. Info@mccsl.org. See ad, page 17
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OHM is a collective of licensed practitioners that assist clients in attaining a cleaner environment and body, improve absorption, and enhance their physical and energetic movement.
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e all need iodine, yet most of us don’t get enough of it through our diet. A study in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that iodine deficiency in the developed world has increased fourfold in the past 40 years and now affects nearly three-quarters of all adults. Numerous U.S. practicing physicians quoted widely in the media estimate that the incidence of hypothyroidism in our adult population may be between 30 and 70 percent. Thus, we can’t efficiently produce the thyroid hormones that serve as chemical messengers triggering nearly every bodily function. The presence or absence of iodine affects our every cell. Natural Awakenings Detoxifed Iodine is 100 percent natural, raw iodine in an ethyl alcohol solution. We thank all those that are benefiting from this product and enthusiastically telling us their great results. Available only at NAWebstore.com My wife, who suffered from extreme fatigue and other symptoms, saw a dramatic increase in energy after just a few days of taking the natural iodine drops. Now if she misses a day, she’ll end up falling asleep in the middle of the afternoon, like she used to do before taking the iodine. It works! ~ Aaron My doctor told me that I had a hypothyroid condition, prescribed medication and was happy with the follow-up test results, yet I noticed no positive effects on my overall wellbeing. Within two weeks of using the Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine, I had more energy, felt more awake and enjoyed clearer thinking and greater peace of mind. People even comment that I look younger. I am a fan! ~ Larry
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Reasons Behind Iodine Deficiency Radiation: Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation emitted by cell phones, Wi-Fi, microwave ovens and other electronic devices. Iodized table salt: The human body cannot utilize the iodide added to this product. Low-sodium diets: Failure to use healthy salts to fulfill sodium requirements, plus over-
use of zero-nutrient table salt in foods, leads to iodine depletion. Bromine: This toxic chemical overrides iodine’s abilities to nourish the thyroid, adrenal and other hormone-producing glands. A known carcinogen, it is used as an anticaking ingredient found in almost all baked goods, unless the ingredients specifically cite unbromated flour. Iodine-depleted soils: Due to poor farming techniques, iodine and other minerals in soil have declined, so most foods today are devoid of naturally occurring iodine. Proper iodine supplementation with a high-quality product like Natural Awakenings Detoxified Iodine can prevent harm by protecting the thyroid and other endocrine glands and restoring proper hormone production.
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