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was in prison for four days. Here’s what happened: I went out surfing with my niece on my beach at the end of my block. The wave was small, not even a foot, and there was only one other guy in the water. I was excited to take my niece surfing while I paddle surfed.

We starting paddling out to where the wave would roll in, when that other surfer told my 16-year-old niece and me not to paddle surf or surf on his beach. He felt that her learning to surf could interfere with his surfing or, worse, that my paddle board (which I might add is smaller than his surfboard) might “hold an advantage in catching a wave.” There we were in this HUGE ocean, just the three of us, and before the first wave came he wanted us to leave. I have seen 30 surfers in that same stretch of ocean figure out ways to share the wave!

Calmly, I reminded him, “This is God’s ocean,” and less calmly, I asked, “Really, you are going to argue with me over a 1-foot wave?” The anger I felt imprisoned me for days. My fury would not leave; it consumed me so much that I even stopped paddle surfing for a few days.

Yup, I was in a self-induced prison (damn him). That is until I decided I was going to leave the anger behind. I realized that if I didn’t, I would remain in prison and— get this—that jerk would be my warden!

Are you in prison? If so, who or what is your “warden”? Perhaps you have a disease that you face every day, and feeling ill makes you angry. Maybe you have a disease that you faced and beat. Yet, even knowing that you have been victorious, you still hold anger against your body—your own cells—for failing you, for not protecting you. You are angry that you had to experience the surgeries or the medical procedures. That anger is your prison. Quite often, you don’t even realize you are in prison. It is as if invisible bars surround you and stop you from conscious living.

At times our anger is used to self-sabotage with angry thoughts like, “Well, I am already so heavy, why eat healthfully now?” or “Food labeling is so confusing, I can’t even begin to understand what’s good for me.” (We can help you with that one; see this month’s feature article, “Food Democracy,” on page 34.)

In this month’s article “Manifest Miracles,” on page 48, author and blogger Pam Grout says that she “learned that consciousness creates the material world.”

She is right! So, if we want a world without anger, then we must consciously create one. It starts with us. I am not saying don’t feel anger—that’s ridiculous. Yet we must take baby steps each day to rid our lives of lingering anger. We must not let anger own us or, worse, dictate our behavior.

I hope I see that surfer again, so I can tell him, “I am not angry with you.” By doing this, I reinforce my own freedom. I have to admit that I hope my personal freedom makes him just a little annoyed. (What can I say, baby steps, right?)

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Long Island Crisis Center Asks Baby Boomers to Volunteer and Help Save a Life

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ong Island Crisis Center, the 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week suicide prevention and crisis intervention hotline, is currently recruiting volunteers to participate in its upcoming Counselor Assistant Training Program.

Recognizing the valuable life skills and life experiences that today’s baby boomers (that are nearing retirement or are already retired) have acquired, the crisis center is seeking those that now have the time to volunteer and become lifesaving partners with the center. No counseling experience is necessary and the hours are flexible (aroundthe-clock) to accommodate the individual needs of volunteers.

The free, comprehensive orientation training program takes place over three three-hour sessions at the crisis center’s office in Bellmore. July’s training will be held on three successive Thursday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. on July 9, 16 and 23. August’s training will be held on three successive Wednesday evenings from 7 to 10 p.m. on August 5, 12 and 19.

Completion of the Counselor Assistant Training is a prerequisite for the Crisis Center’s Counselor Training, which begins in September.

Location: 2740 Martin Ave., Bellmore. For more information, visit LongIslandCrisisCenter.org and click on “Volunteer;” then call 516-826-0244 to schedule an interview.

Carol Leitner’s First Holistic Singles Event— July 18, in Port Washington

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arol Leitner, MBA, of Carol’s Holistic Services, is delighted to present her first Holistic Singles event on July 18 at Graphic Eye Art Gallery, in Port Washington. Leitner is deeply committed to the holistic community as evidenced by her two Meetups: Holistic Living on Long Island and The Wellness and Entrepreneurs Exchange, which have grown to more than 1,300 health-oriented members.

Leitner previously ran Conscious Singles› Connection and also Singles with Spirit. The mission of this new singles organization is to provide a place where health-oriented people find romance and also friendship/partnership/companionship so that they can lead higher-quality, more enjoyable lives. She wants to bring people together that are fascinated by the mind-body-spirit connection. Life is just more rich when we have people with whom to share it. Be it with a life partner or with a good friend.

Leitner is excited to have Tori Quisling, MEd, clairvoyant practitioner, as the first guest presenter. Quisling will be presenting on How to Create the Relationship of Your Dreams and Greater Abundance and also offering chakra readings.

Location: 402 Main St., Port Washington, across the street from Louie’s and very close to the town dock. Cost: $25, includes healthy refreshments and a chakra reading with Tori Quisling. RSVP (required) by July 15 by emailing Carol Leitner at CarolLeitner1@gmail.com or by calling 516-242-8270. See ad on page 41.

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aren Carter, health coach and yoga teacher, is happy to announce the upcoming launch of Karen’s Health Store, an online health merchant store where people can shop for their favorite organic, non-GMO, gluten-free, natural clean foods at the lowest guaranteed price delivered directly to their door. And there is even free delivery for purchases of $150 or more.

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ogi Beans Kids Yoga Teacher Training will take place at Absolute Yoga studio, in Woodbury, from Thursday, July 16, through Sunday, July 19. No prior experience is required.

Course highlights include child-friendly breathing exercises and poses; meditation and savasana techniques; focus/concentration games; making yoga philosophy child-accessible; sequencing classes for ages 2 through 10; teaching parent and child classes; yoga disciplinary approaches; practice teaching and feedback; navigating the kids yoga business; and a 100-plus page training manual.

Location: 1 Guilles Ln., Woodbury. To register, visit AbsoluteYogaStudio.com/ apps/mindbody/enrollments. For more information, including times, call Absolute Yoga at 516-682-YOGA (9642) or Yogi Beans at 212-585-BEAN (2326).

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It all began in 2001. I learned that the best diet for human health is our ancestral diet. It changed my life. I finally became healthy. And all because I ate a diet that emulated the diet of our ancestry—a diet designed by nature, not humans.

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ind tranquility on a beautiful summer day in Syosset. New York College of Health Professions is hosting a Holistic Living Fair on July 18 from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m.

The event will feature massage, acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, meditation, a taekwondo demonstration, locally made beauty products, all-natural candles, healthy BBQ and more. This event is free and open to the public. For those that wish to get involved as a vendor, demonstrator or speaker, or would like to lead a class, contact Gina Cronin at GCronin@nycollege.edu. To stay current on this and other events, visit the college’s Facebook page: Facebook.com/NewYorkCollegeOfHealthProfessions and check under the “Upcoming Events” tab.

New York College of Health Professions is a private, nonprofit, institutionally accredited college with undergraduate and graduate degree programs in massage therapy, acupuncture and Oriental medicine. It has a large holistic clinic on the campus offering massage, acupuncture, reflexology and herbal consultations at low cost to the community. For more information about enrollment or clinic treatments, call 800-922-7337.

Location of the Holistic Living Fair: 6801 Jericho Tpke., Syosset (back parking lot entrance.) See ad on this page.

Inversions and Transitions with Jenya Raytses

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his workshop, to be held at Breathe N Flow Yoga studio, in Freeport, on August 1 from 2 to 4 p.m., is for beginner- and intermediate-level students. The workshop will cover in detail the proper ways of alignment and transitions into and from headstand variations A, B and possibly other more advanced options. The same principles will be applied to learning the forearm stand and handstand.

The workshop will include basic strength and core conditioning as well as partnering up and assisting each other to further develop an understanding of these postures.

Also covered will be “jumping through” and “jumping back” through the vinyasa flow, focusing on safety, proper alignment, weight distribution and the use of props, along with building the correct structure to prevent the risk of injury.

Location: 361 Atlantic Ave., Freeport. Cost: $35 by July 25, $40 day of. For more information, call 516-632-9626. See ad on page 46.

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PlantPure Nation Lady Liberty has a new tagline: a plantbased diet for all. A return to a simple diet based on whole grains, fruits and vegetables is the revolution the founding fathers of PlantPure Nation hope Americans will embrace this Independence Day.

Founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the grassroots organization PlantPure Nation seeks to promote the powerful health benefits for people and the planet offered by a whole foods, plant-based diet.

This July 4, the documentary film PlantPure Nation, directed by Nelson Campbell, Colin’s son, will debut nationwide and start screening in more than 100 cities. It covers a broad landscape of issues, from the politics of food to the science of nutrition, and follows the lives of 16 people in Campbell’s small hometown of Mebane, North Carolina, as they take on PlantPureNation’s 10-day food challenge.

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says filmmaker Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.”

Learn more in this issue’s article “Veggie Nation Revolution,” on page 38, and visit PlantPureNation.com for dates and times of screenings.

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he seventh annual Gaia’s Essence Women’s Wellness Conference will be held September 19, from noon until 8 p.m., at Islandia Marriott, in Islandia.

For the past six years, the event has been a source of empowerment for women on Long Island. This year’s theme, Your Perception, Your Reality, reminds us of the importance of our beliefs in creating the world around us and how it affects our health.

The conference, which continues to grow, is one of the top events on Long Island specializing in women’s health and wellness. This year, the conference has expanded to include more exhibitors as well as a new Author Alley section featuring local authors. Another exciting addition is the Gaia’s Kids’ Room—an exclusive area for kids to attend cooking classes conducted by Whole Foods, as well as mommy and me yoga classes, hula hooping, art classes, and music and science classes taught by some of the area’s top teachers.

Location: 3635 Express Dr. N., Islandia. For more information, to register for the conference and/or the kids’ room, or to reserve a speaking or exhibiting spot (which are limited), email Gaia’s Essence founder Farrah La Ronde-Hutchison at Farrah@gewwc.com, call 631-965-0606 or visit GEWWC.com. See ad on page 13.

This July Personalized Optimized Health Arrives

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he software company Integrated Genetic Solutions (IGS) is launching a medical platform that will enable doctors to fully see the best way to optimize the health of each patient. “Running a few blood tests has never before provided so many answers,” says Jon Orban, of IGS. “Personalized medicine is about optimizing each individual’s unique body chemistry. IGS can measure body chemistry using genetic information obtained via lab certified bloodwork.”

This gives doctors the power to medically treat any imbalances through a personalized program of tailored pharmaceuticals, supplements, vitamins, electrolytes and nutraceuticals, adds Orban.

“The IGS program allows the physician to prescribe exactly what is needed for each individual patient’s needs; the physician can then work with a compounding pharmacy to create the exact product for the patient,” explains Orban.

“No two formulations are exact, which makes this true personalized medicine. When your formulation is determined by the physician, it is sent to a compounding pharmacy where your vitamins and medicines are compounded specifically for your needs.”

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reat progress is happening in the field of stem cell therapy, which has the potential to stimulate the healing and repair of injured tissues, regenerate certain organs, and return hormone and immune systems to their proper function.

According to Neil Raff, M.D., medical director at American Stem Cell Center, in Queens, that office has been using stem cell therapy for several years to treat injured joints and ligaments, allowing patients to avoid major surgery. “With recent scientific advances, stem cells can now benefit many other conditions, such as COPD, ALS, spinal cord and neurological damage and certain failing organs,” says Raff.

At American Stem Cell Center, the therapy is a one-day outpatient procedure during which a patient’s own stem cells are used to help his/her body heal itself.

Neil Raff, M.D. “Stem cells are produced in the bone marrow—they travel through the blood to the entire body to stimulate the regeneration and repair of all our tissues,” says Raff. “For the therapy, these stem cells are collected from your own body, and then they’re activated, concentrated and injected back into the site of injury. This procedure is changing medical care, alDavid Zirkiev, PA-C lowing us to help patients with conditions that were never before treatable.”

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luorides are compounds that consist mainly of the element fluorine and other elements, such as sodium. The common types found in dental pastes and mouthwashes include calcium fluoride, sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate. Fluoride is known to be readily absorbed in areas of the body high in calcium. It is thus thought to be effective when used on the teeth.

Many studies have shown that fluoride combines with hydroxyapatite crystals in teeth to form a strong surface resistant to caries. Although this may be true for topical fluorides, this erroneous generalization led to people and policymakers believing that fluoridating water sources can also be a good preventive measure for dental caries. However, this is far from the truth. The fluoride used in water fluoridation is silicofluoride, a dangerous chemical, which occurs as a byproduct of phosphate fertilizers. This fluoride prevents the normal metabolic activities of the body by inhibiting almost all the enzymes in the body. It also affects the formation of collagen, an essential protein for maintaining structural integrity in the body.

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Decrease in thyroid function Early sexual maturity (precocious puberty) Impaired glucose tolerance Easy absorption into hard tissues, causing stage one skeletal fluorosis (arthritis and joint pain) Fluorosis of teeth, which make these teeth brittle, sensitive and discolored Increase in risk of bone fractures due to skeletal fluorosis Resultant brain damage Cancers, such as osteosarcomas

The choice of whether to include fluoride in one’s water should lie with each person and should not be a decision imposed on anyone by virtue of the state he/she belongs to.

It is, therefore, each person’s responsibility to join organized grassroots’ efforts to combat the farce of water fluoridation.

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Is Organic Truly the Best?

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will always remember one of my more comedic patients from years ago,” recalls Dr. David Pollack, of Pollack Wellness Institute, in Commack. “I asked her how she was doing with the food program, when she quickly responded, ‘I’m eating organic, like you advised.’ Something told me things were awry. With some prodding, she admitted that she thoroughly enjoyed the organic, and sometimes gluten-free, cookies and ice cream at Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods. Despite a 30- to 40-minute discussion on healthy eating, this patient tried to make the word ‘organic’ fit her desires.

“This story brings to mind the important issue of what constitutes ‘healthy’ and the question of when concepts and catchphrases like ‘organic’ or ‘gluten-free’ actually contribute to a problem,” continues Pollack. “What does ‘organic’ actually mean? It really depends on whom you ask. For food, often the USDA [United States Department of Agriculture] and very often the Oregon Tilth are deciding what constitutes ‘organic’ food. These definitions can get quite long-winded and may at times be a bit different from what you might expect.

In general, we are hoping that our food is unadulterated; genetically unmodified; chemical-free; and in its purist, most original form.”

With regard to the situation of organic beef, Pollack says that the animals labeled “organic” are most often fed organic corn, soy and sometimes alfalfa as their main foods. Pollack maintains that what they would eat in Dr. David Pollack the wild would be wild grasses, not corn or soy—neither of which are native to any original cow habitat. According to Pollack, research has shown that cows eating pasture-grown grasses have reduced inflammation, decreased rate of illness, are more lean, have omega fat profiles more similar to wild fish, have significantly reduced production of methane (considered the largest greenhouse gas source), and other improvements over conventionally fed animals.

“While organic corn and soy diets are free from pesticides and genetic modification, which are very good things, it does not yet produce a healthy or health-promoting beef source. This concept can be applied to all sources of food production.

“Ten or 15 years ago, this discussion barely existed in the minds of the public,” continues Pollack, “and at least we have access to widespread organic foods and better quality products, and that is a great thing. Even 8 years ago, I had to teach virtually all of my new patients about healthy eating. Now, many eat even cleaner and more organic than myself upon our first consultation, and I am so glad for that. On another note, it does make clear a problem I have thought for years and is now being proven by our mass food revolution. Many clients come to me thinking just changing their diet will solve all their health problems, while others are upset that despite all their hard-fought changes their symptoms still remain.

“Our health problems are not solely caused by poor-quality food or a ‘bad diet,’” adds Pollack. “Health issues are often the result of organs or glands not working appropriately. These symptoms are often exacerbated by poor food choices; however, unfortunately, simply changing our diet does not just fix everything. What’s important is that something can be done. Our health can always improve.”

Source: Dr. David Pollack. Location: Pollack Wellness Institute (formerly Creating Wellness Center) is located at 66 Commack Rd., Commack. For more information, call 631-462-0801 or visit CreatingWellnessLI.com. See ads on pages 17 and 45.

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leeding gums can be a sign that an individual has or is at risk for gum disease. Ongoing gum bleeding may be due to serious medical conditions, such as leukemia and bleeding and platelet disorders. Bleeding gums should not be ignored.

Causes The main cause of bleeding gum is the buildup of plaque at the gum line. This leads to a condition called gingivitis, or Jonathan Richter DDS, inflamed gums.

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Plaque that is not removed will harden into tartar. This will lead to increased bleeding, and a more advanced form of gum and jawbone disease known as periodontal disease.

There are other causes of bleeding gums, including but not limited to, any bleeding disorder; brushing too hard; hormonal changes; ill-fitting dentures or other dental appliances; improper flossing; infection, which can be either tooth- or gum-related; leukemia; and certain vitamin deficiencies.

It may seem redundant to visit the dentist twice a year, and patients may wonder why they should have to go twice when in the past they only went once a year. As people age, their need for preventive dental care is as strong as their need for preventive health care. This is because proper diagnosis of dental problems, like proper diagnosis of health problems, can save the patient in the long run. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. It is essential that we visit the dentist at least once every six months for plaque removal.

Teeth should be brushed gently with a soft-bristle toothbrush at least twice a day. It is best, if possible, to brush after every meal. Mouthwashes that contain alcohol, which can make the problem worse, should not be used.

Flossing teeth twice a day can prevent plaque from building up (an oral irrigation device set can be even more beneficial). It’s also important to follow a balanced, healthy diet; avoid snacking between meals; and cut down on carbohydrates.

Other tips: n Have regular periodontal exams. n Avoid the use of tobacco, which aggravates bleeding gums. n Control gum bleeding by applying pressure directly on the gums with a gauze pad soaked in ice water. n If an individual has been diagnosed with a vitamin deficiency, he/she should take vitamin supplements. n An individual should see his/her dentist if his/her dentures or other dental appliances do not fit well or are causing sore spots on his/her gums. n People should follow their dentist’s instructions on how to brush and floss so they can avoid hurting their gums.

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists. Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers.

The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night.

After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

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Herbs for Performance, Enhancement and Recovery

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utdoor summer activities can sometimes leave the body a bit bruised and battered. While the tendency is to take extra care of ourselves only after the damage has been done, taking a proactive approach by using herbs to prepare for exertion can cut down on post-workout pain, improve athletic performance and help recovery.

Before heading outside to work out, Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank recommends using sweet marjoram for muscle cramp relief, peppermint leaf to improve circulation and witch hazel to lubricate muscle fibers. Penelope Ody’s The Holistic Herbal Directory suggests that using these herbs can also cut down on discomfort during strenuous physical activity. Devil’s claw can be applied to provide joint relief.

According to Andrew Chevallier’s Natural Health Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, applying juniper berry to flush lactic acid from muscles and white willow bark for pain relief can help to offset effects of pushing the body harder than usual during exercise. After the workout is complete, Ody’s Natural Health Complete Guide to Medicinal Herbs recommends the application of comfrey to increase fibroblast activity for building new muscle fibers and repairing micro-tears in tendons, as well as Arnica montana to break up micro-clots to clear the way for recovery while easing pain.

Frank says, “Each of these herbs, roots and bark can be combined in a water decoction to provide the right preparation for outdoor activities. The mixture should be sprayed on or wiped on large muscle groups and joints for maximum effectiveness.”

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urrently, there is no law requiring warning labels on the packaging of our products, be it personal care, food or otherwise, aside from the standard BPA warning on plastic containers.

Plastic containers are labeled in ways that can be confusing to the consumer. Educating the consumer should be our number one priority; after all, it is the consumer that keeps businesses in business.

According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), plastic and plasticizers are linked to hormone disruptors, endocrine toxicity, breast cancer, infertility and autism, to name a few. While it may solve problems for companies and can seem convenient for the consumer, there are serious risks to both human health and the environment.

Take something all of us use on a daily basis: deodorant. Leading commercially available deodorants use the active ingredients aluminum zirconium tetrachlorohydrex and cyclopentasiloxane, which have been linked to breast cancer and Alzheimer’s, according to the National Cancer Institute.

These ingredients coupled with the plastic packaging can be quite a potential deadly dilemma.

Every plastic container, be it for personal care, food or other uses, has a number rating on the bottom that correlates with the type of plastic used. The number located inside the triangular shape indicates both the type of resin used to make the plastic and the product’s recyclability. According to the EWG, the biggest offender—which also happens to be widely used in deodorant packaging—is the number seven. It is the most difficult to recycle and the most harmful with its cancercausing agents and endocrine disruptors.

Consumers need to be cognizant of not only the products they use on a daily basis but that in which they are packaged in as well. When companies package their all-natural products in plastic, the product has the potential to be breached when the plastic leaches its toxins into the product.

That said, knowing numbers isn’t all that necessary if we are buying products that are packaged in glass.

Source: Nobodo Inc. The company, which sells all-natural deodorants and other body products, decided to package Nobodo products in glass so that there would be no possibility of carcinogens leaching into its products. For more information about Nobodo products, visit NobodoInc.com.

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Vermont’s Victory Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).

The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013—to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Fresh Catch

Community Supported Fisheries Share Bounty of the Sea Community supported agriculture is a growing movement in which subscribers pay farmers for weekly shares of their crops before the growing season starts, benefiting both. The farmers receive an infusion of cash up front and are paid a fair price for the food they produce. Consumers receive fresh food from sustainable, local farms and are often introduced to vegetables and fruits they might not try otherwise.

The same concept applies to new community supported fisheries (CSF), which reconnect coastal communities to their local food systems. According to Paul Greenberg, author of American Catch: The Fight for our Local Seafood, 91 percent of the seafood that Americans eat comes from other countries, while onethird of the seafood caught by American fishermen is sold outside our borders. He believes this situation exists because most Americans aren’t willing to pay premium prices for better seafood and domestic fishermen realize better prices overseas.

By using the website LocalCatch.org/locator to find nearby CSF programs, pioneering coastal communities can benefit from both supporting sustainable fishing practices and their local environment while still sufficiently feeding their residents.

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Solar Surges

Sun-Fueled Energy Booms in Pioneer States Two years in the making, the Topaz Solar Project, the world’s largest, has begun operating in California, powerful enough to supply 160,000 homes using 9 million photovoltaic solar panels installed across 9.5 square miles. Compared to fossil fuel technology, the facility is projected to remove 377,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year; equivalent to taking 73,000 cars off the road. Unlike some solar plants, Topaz requires no water to generate electricity and makes minimal sound because there are no moving parts, so its total environmental impact is minimal.

In Hawaii, where 12 percent of homes have solar panels, handling surplus power is putting pressure on the state’s biggest utility, which now wants to reduce what it pays for the energy. Electricity there is pricey, with monthly bills of $600 to $700 not uncommon. The growing popularity of making electricity at home puts new pressures on old infrastructure like circuits and power lines and cuts into electric company revenue. As a result, many utilities are reducing incentives and adding steep fees. “Hawaii is a postcard from the future,” says Adam Browning, executive director of Vote Solar, a policy and advocacy group based in California.

Bee Aware

Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size.

Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.”

The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health.

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The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity.

The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture.

According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water.

According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion:

Reduce impervious surfaces. Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to erode topsoil. Use paving stones rather than a concrete slab to allow water to percolate down into the soil.

Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants.

Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts.

Consider innovative products. Fiber mulch mats—small, biodegradable particles of wood, straw, coconut and other natural plant materials interlocked with mulch—blend with soil to keep moisture in the topsoil by acting as a top coating.

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Fracking Fallout

Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them.

Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.”

PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock.

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naturallyinspired Dana Youkilis gives a tour of the farmers’ market to students at Children’s Nest, in Merrick.

Long Island Farm to Preschool Is Naturally Inspired

by Kelly Martinsen

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etting your family on the right path toward a healthful lifestyle can seem like a daunting chore. We all know that fresh, locally grown foods are good for us, and we want our children to develop nutritious eating habits, but how can we commit to following healthy routines in the midst of our ever-busy, constantly moving lives?

Long Island Farm to Preschool makes it quick, simple and convenient for families to purchase farm-fresh food at an affordable price. Its ongoing objective is to improve the eating habits of underserved areas of Long Island by providing education, gardening, cooking demonstrations, nutritional tips and weekly farmers’ markets to eligible child care centers and their surrounding communities in both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The program, which has grown remarkably popular since it began last year, is sponsored by Child Care Council of Nassau (Council) and funded through a grant from the New York State Department of Health.

Long Island Farm to Preschool aims to increase access to locally grown fruits and vegetables for the families, staff and members of the communities surrounding the participating child care centers. “Many Long Island families would like 28

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the opportunity to purchase fresh, local produce but lack the ability to do so due to transportation or time constraints,” says Dana Youkilis, Council’s Farm to Preschool nutritionist.

“By bringing the produce to the child care centers during dismissal times, we are providing families and staff with a convenient way to purchase produce without having to travel anywhere else.”

Long Island Farm to Preschool’s farmers’ markets will be held once a week through the end of September at the following child care centers: Anna House, in Elmont (10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesdays); Young Achievers Learning Experience, in Hempstead (3:30-6:30 p.m. Wednesdays); and Marks of Excellence, in Amityville (3-6 p.m. Thursdays). Additionally, the new “Food Box” feature will be offered at Children’s Nest Early Childhood Education Center, in Merrick. This element of the program allows parents and staff the opportunity to pre-purchase fruits and vegetables to pick up at the child care center on a weekly basis.

The fresh food at the markets will be provided by Perez Farms (Goshen), Corwin Farms (Middle Island), Carucci Greenhouses and Farms (Mattituck) and Goodale Farm (Aquebogue). All are small, family-run farms that grow a variety of produce. Farmers will be present at the markets each week, giving visitors the chance to meet them, ask questions and get tips and advice.

Achieving nearly $20,000 in sales over the course of its pilot season in 2014, Long Island Farm to Preschool’s return comes with high anticipation.

Many fans of the program are particularly pleased that it will once again accept cash, debit, credit, EBT benefits, and WIC and Senior FMNP checks, as well as Fresh Connect checks, which are $2 incentive coupons given for every $5 spent in EBT benefits. People are also really looking forward to tasting all of the delicious weekly recipes. A new recipe is introduced at the market each week, along with a cooking demonstration and food sampling. Visitors are encouraged to take home printed copies of each weekly recipe to build recipe books.

The gardening and education components of the program have expanded tremendously since last season. With the help of the children, onsite vegetable and flower gardens have been created at each participating location. The children will help tend the garden throughout the summer and be given the opportunity to harvest and eat the produce they

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grow. Additionally, Youkilis regularly visits each center to teach the children about fruits and vegetables. So far, they have learned about the lifecycle of a seed and the parts of a plant. They have read books, looked at pictures of plants, made seed necklaces that sprouted and tasted different fruits and vegetables. “In working with the children, I have come to realize how little they know about food and where it comes from,” says Youkilis. “They don’t know that food grows on a farm, and they don’t recognize many fruits and vegetables when they see pictures of them. I believe that this nutrition education, combined with the hands-on aspect of involving them directly in growing food in the garden, can make a huge impact on their eating habits and lifestyles that will last for their whole lives. By exposing them to different foods, and the experience of growing them at an early age, they are bound to make healthy choices in the future.”

For more information, visit ChildCareNassau.org/farm-to-preschool.

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East End Endeavors Summer is in full swing, and, as usual, there are plenty of exciting, fun, tasty and educational activities to engage in on Long Island’s beautiful East End. Each month for the rest of the season, we will highlight a few.

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he North Fork Chocolate Company, in Aquebogue, handcrafts “small batch” artisanal chocolates and gourmet desserts from products of local farmers on the East End. Only fresh, natural ingredients go into the company’s products. It also features goods and products created by local food and craft artisans in its retail store. This is a great place to gather, enjoy delicious chocolate and discover local products.

or those people interested in visiting a farm, the East End has tons from which to choose. Take Harbes Family Farm, located in Jamesport, for example. It offers a great farm experience, where visitors can come in for fresh lemonade and also purchase in-season fruits and veggies.

Location: 740 Main Rd., Aquebogue.

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eople that prefer the comfort of being indoors with family can enjoy a day at the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, in Riverhead, where they can meet sharks, seals penguins and more.

Location: 431 E. Main St., Riverhead.

For more information, visit LongIslandAquarium.com.

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urther east, in Montauk, is Hither Hills State Park, which offers visitors scenic picnic areas, sport fishing, a sandy ocean beach, playing fields, a playground and a 168-site campground on the ocean. The unique “walking dunes” of Napeague Harbor are located on the eastern boundary of the park.

Location: 164 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk. For more information, visit nysParks.com/parks/122/details.aspx.

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hile in Montauk, people should also make a point of visiting Puff ’n’ Putt, a family fun center featuring mini golf and a variety of boat rentals.

Location: 695 Montauk Hwy., Montauk. For more information, visit PuffnPutt.com.

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or those people that are a fan of wildlife or just a fan of the great outdoors, there is nothing better than a hike through the Quogue Wildlife Refuge—a 300-acre nonprofit nature preserve, founded in 1934, which is home to diverse wildlife. Visitors can enjoy walking 7 miles of trails to explore diverse habitats, including forests and ponds and more. They can also visit the Outdoor Wildlife Complex, which houses permanently injured wildlife that require human care to survive, including bobcats, owls, falcons, a bald eagle and other native New York animals. Dogs and bicycles are not permitted on the trails. The refuge is open seven days a week from sunrise to sunset and admission is free.

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very Friday throughout the summer, people can come to the Hayground School’s Farmers’ Market, in Bridgehampton, for donation-based yoga classes. (45-minute class for kids and 45-60 minutes for adults.)

Location: 151 Mitchell Ln., Bridgehampton. For more information, visit TimeToBreatheZen.com. To reserve a

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his summer, local acupuncturist and herbalist Dori Fortunato will be hosting lectures and monthly Reiki circles. Dates are not yet set.

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Parks maintained by a range of entities are jewels to be discovered, cherished and preserved.

ADVENTURES IN NATURE Families Create Memories at Nearby Parks

by Harriet Shugarman

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ere’s how to entertain the kids, keep them healthy and get them outdoors this summer.

Where to Go Traveling to iconic natural wonders like the Blue Ridge Mountains, Niagara Falls or the Grand Canyon isn’t the only awe-inspiring way to captivate children’s attention and help them contemplate nature’s beauties. As Brian Ettling, a seasonal ranger at Crater Lake National Park, in Oregon, likes to remind park visitors, “Find your own sacred place and keep going there; it could be a wooded area by your house or a county, state or local park.”

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teach life lessons.

July is America’s Parks and Recreation Month, first designated by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) in 1985. NRPA makes it easy to tap into what’s happening in local parks or wherever family members may be traveling. Events around the country can be found by visiting nrpa.org/july.

What to Do Biologist Rachel Carson, the mother of the modern-day environmental movement, wrote, “If a child is to keep alive his inborn sense of wonder, he needs the companionship of at least one adult who can share it, rediscovering with him the joy, excitement and mystery of the world we live in.” In this addictive digital age, it can sometimes be challenging to find exciting ways to help children connect with nature.

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ralist, offers ways to channel digital habits. “Free apps like the electronic field guide Leafsnap and mobile games like Agents of Nature can be great tools to engage kids with the outdoors with their technology still in hand,” she says.

Another idea is a simple nature scavenger hunt using a smartphone camera.

If weekend camping is of interest, in-state parks are convenient and also easy on the budget. The National Wildlife Federation (NWF) makes the first step easy with tips and suggested activities through their Great American Campout (nwf.org/great-americancampout.aspx). This summer-long celebration of camping encourages everyone to take the pledge to camp, which helps fuel the conversation and initial planning, whether camping in a backyard or local, state or national park.

Last year, the Carlson family took the pledge and first camped out in Big Basin State Park, only 20 miles from their home in Santa Cruz, California. “It was an incredible weekend none of us will ever forget; a world away, but right in our backyard!” they cheer.

Garden for Wildlife, another popular NWF program, connects people with their local habitats. Girl Scout butterfly heroes in Wyckoff, New Jersey, learned how. “Our troop was looking for a way to provide a community service for their bronze award project,” says Wendy Rosica, co-leader of Troop 94686. “We chose to create a Monarch Way Station garden in a new community park in our neighborhood. Specifically designed as a space for the butterflies to breed and eat during their annual migrations, it’s not only a beautiful addition to the park, but also a positive way for the Girl Scouts to help area residents learn more about the plight of Monarchs and other pollinators.”

National Audubon Society nature centers are an accessible local resource (Audubon.org/audubon-near-you).

Families learn more about native birds

and Audubon hiking trails, and naturalist presentations enhance explorations of the region’s habitats. Local native plant and animal species are disappearing at alarming rates and need habitat stewardship by present and future generations (Climate.Audubon.org).

Our in-state parks are wellsprings of life from which children and adults can draw throughout our lives, enabling us to discover the splendor and uniqueness of nature right in our own community and backyard. When we see and feel directly what’s at stake, we’ll fight harder and more consciously to protect and preserve it. As Carson eloquently observed in The Sense of Wonder, nature can help us all find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.

Harriet Shugarman, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, chairs local and regional environmental committees and works with national, state and local organizations seeking pro-environmental legislation. Connect at ClimateMama.com.

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farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents.

Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.” Harry S Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.”

By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

Kelly Moltzen, a registered dietitian in Bronx, New York, and member of the Franciscan Earth Corps, defines it as having the freedom to make choices about the integrity of our food from farm to plate, so that we can support

the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

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Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/

Local Food Strengthens Communities

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few.

Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP.

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years.

In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center.

“Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation

In a food democracy, today. The steady environment.” growth of farmers’

Like Mwendo, everyone is a stakeholder. markets, farm to Stephen Ritz, a top Not only do people have 10 finalist in the school programs and food policy equal access to food, but Varkey Foundation’s councils prove Teacher Prize, they’re informed, active, Global that Americans are is reaching youth hungry both for engaged and participating. through food. Based clean food and an in New York City’s ~Rose Hayden-Smith, author, South Bronx, one of enhanced sense of Sowing the Seeds of Victory the country’s poorest community.

While Flaccavento school districts, he appreciates conscious consumers and his students are growing vegetables that support local food providers, he in school, thereby improving children’s emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t diets, health, school performance and enough. We need to re-engage with future potential. “We are contributing to bigger social and political debates, as food democracy by making sure every well.” child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of Growing Vegetables origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutriand Democracy tious food that they help grow,” says Ritz.

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Or So far, his Green Bronx Machine leans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had community has raised 30,000 pounds to leave her high-powered job in New of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” York City and return to her hometown Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward.

Talk. “My favorite crop is organically “My parents raised me to contribute,” grown citizens—graduates, voters and Mwendo explains. “My first name students who are eating [better] and livmeans ‘to build’ and my last name ing healthier lives!” means ‘always progressing’.”

Kitchen Gardens

In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a Nourish the World local nonprofit organization that restores Roger Doiron is the founder and and strengthens what had once been a director of Kitchen Gardeners Interthriving, closely knit, self-reliant comnational (KGI), an online global community, rich with backyard gardens and munity of some 30,000 people in 100 citizen engagement. Residents went to countries that are growing some of work, recognizing the potential of comtheir own food. He spearheaded First munity gardens to revitalize their neighLady Michelle Obama’s White House borhood and bring affordable healthful Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food to residents, many of them suffering food garden back to the White House from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. (presidents John Adams, Jefferson and The BGN both revitalized a community Jackson all had edible gardens) began garden and converted a blighted lot into in 2008, went viral, took root and the a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all rest is history. Today, the first lady conages gather to grow food, share stories, tinues to champion garden-fresh food embrace their cultural heritage and learn to improve children’s health. how to become responsible citizens.

From his own 1,500-square-foot gar “We bring people together and den in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and make decisions collectively,” says his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a Mwendo. “The garden is for our comsingle season. “Talented gardeners with munity, by our community.” Understanding the value of involving children more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing

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space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal. We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”

Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers.

As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents.

In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted. To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage.

“Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues. “Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN. org, in Columbia, MO (FoodSleuth@ gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image.blogspot.com.

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n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness— became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government. In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own well-being, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier, but has less of an environmen-

tal impact. The impetus toward plantbased foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

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Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

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which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

New Fourth of July Barbecue A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs. “The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson. “Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours

½ cup tofu cashew mayonnaise 4 tsp apple cider vinegar 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

and stir thoroughly.

Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours.

Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content.

4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good.

4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw.

Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat.

The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut.

Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces)

Creamy Potato Salad Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks.

Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly. …continued on page 40

Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly.

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours.

Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit

2½ pounds red potatoes, unpeeled 4 organic celery stalks, thinly sliced ½ red onion, cut in half again and julienned 6 green onions, sliced

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In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha.

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Tofu-Cashew Mayonnaise ¼ cup raw cashews, soaked in water at least 2 to 3 hours, then dried 7 oz firm tofu ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp tahini 4 tsp lemon juice 1½ tsp white vinegar 1 Tbsp Dijon mustard 2 Tbsp apple cider vinegar 2½ tsp agave nectar 2 Tbsp water ¼ tsp xanthan gum (in grocery baking aisle)

Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.

salt, cumin, chili powder and Sriracha in a small bowl. Add more chili powder and Sriracha for a spicier dish.

Drizzle over the beans and vegetables and toss to coat.

Place all ingredients in a high-powered blender. Blend until smooth and shiny.

The key is to soak the cashews first.

Refrigerate for an hour and then sprinkle with cilantro before serving.

Southwestern Bean Salad

Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

Yields 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes

Thai Tofu Wraps

Seasoned for a Southwestern flavor, the beans, corn and avocado make this a satisfying salad everyone will like.

1 15-oz can pinto beans, drained and rinsed 1 15-oz can black beans, drained and rinsed 1 cup frozen corn, thawed 1 red bell pepper, seeded and medium diced ½ cup diced medium red onion 1 cup halved or quartered cherry tomatoes 1 avocado, pitted and diced ¼ cup red wine vinegar ¼ cup lime juice 1 Tbsp agave nectar ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp ground cumin ½ tsp chili powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro Combine the beans and vegetables in a large bowl and feel free to add seasonal vegetables to taste.

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The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro.

1 14-oz block extra-firm tofu ¼ cup natural peanut butter (100 percent peanuts) 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce 1½ Tbsp lime juice ¼ tsp garlic powder 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce 1 /3 cup small diced red bell pepper ¼ cup sliced green onion ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps 2 cups sprouts Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. www.NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla.

Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted whole-wheat bread with fresh basil).

Caribbean Quinoa Bowl Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 10 minutes

½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise.

Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed.

Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa.

Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.

Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.

Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, by Kim Campbell.

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FOOD GLEANING

Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

by Avery Mack

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk. Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers.

“Farming’s a high-risk business.

Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t harvested. Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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ability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.” Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports.

In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties.

California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, www.NaturalAwakeningsLI.com

plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food.

While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year.

The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes.

The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org).

More than 50 million Americans, including 17 million children, experience hunger or the risk of hunger every day.

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GreaterGood.com Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor.

Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away. With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle

hunger big time.

It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry.

Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals.

Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check with others nearby. Get the kids involved.

Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month. If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school.

Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs

by Linda Sechrist

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants. Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, highfructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigorous, longterm testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression,

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How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO, or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided—would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier nonGMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability.

The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in

Cheerios. When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibility

by Deborah Shouse

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting.

Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes.

Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life.

“There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,”

Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”

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Letting Go of Doubt

Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money.

Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough.

“I’m not good enough” was another party crasher.

When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true

and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

This seeker of truth realized that to gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories.

Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles “This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.”

Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it.

Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun.

Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance.

n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable. The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.

If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations.

When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable.

Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us

to help ourselves and others.

Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?”

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Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

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Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000.

This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastructure’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.

Find the Right Bike

“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test 50

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and adjust the bikes they sell.”

A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube.

Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB).

On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains. “The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”

Safety Alert

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cent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking.

Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required.

Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David TakemotoWeerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them.

Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

Fitness Factors

Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.”

She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips.

Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes.

“Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.”

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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“I have more peace of mind with a pet sitter rather than a friend. Even if they’ve already had a long day, sitters still properly take care of the pets,” says Christina Pierce, a federal examiner of financial institutions for consumer protection in Little Rock, Arkansas. “Many professional pet sitters are trained to respond to potential health and other issues. Especially with small animals, early recognition of a problem is key.”

Pierce used to have chinchillas, and now has a cat she rescued and relocated from Dallas, Texas, plus two adopted former foster rabbits.

“A sitter may be excellent, but not know your breed,” advises Rae Bailey, a retiree in Georgetown, Texas, who regularly uses sitters for her Scottie when she travels. “Don’t be afraid to ask questions.” She notes that dogs are particularly good judges of character, so if one doesn’t like the sitter, simply try another.

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Professional sitters are bonded, insured and backgroundchecked, have experience with a variety of species and breeds, are fairly flexible and love animals. A pre-visit will introduce pets and sitter to each other and address any relationship concerns and individual needs, such as medications.

“I had a diabetic Westie, a big consideration,” says Diane Meadows, a retired paralegal in San Antonio, Texas. “It was huge for me to hand over the keys and my trust, but our sitter was dependable and knowledgeable.” During one visit, her sitter also alerted Meadows to a possible propane gas leak.

At the outset, have the sitter meet all the family pets to ensure mutual comfort. Show the sitter where the leash, toys, treats, food and water dishes are kept, supplies for cleanups, the family vet’s location, hours, office and emergency phone numbers and instructions for any security alarm system.

Codes can be personalized and deactivated when no longer needed. Sometimes clients request extra services such as collecting the mail and newspapers, watering indoor plants and leaving lights on.

Both young and older dogs need three visits a day to avoid household accidents. Cats are usually fine with one.

“Cats like to be pampered. A friendly sitter provides the care she’s used to, in familiar surroundings,” says Anne Moss, whose educational website TheCatSite.com originates near Tel Aviv, Israel. “Kitty’s more relaxed and receives a higher level of care than at a boarding facility,” she notes.

A pet sitting service offers the added benefit of backups in case the assigned sitter is sick or delayed. In Huntley, Illinois, Diane Muchow, an adjunct instructor at Computer Systems Institute, explains why she prefers a pet sitting service for her black Labrador mix. “Our first sitter was a one-woman business. One day, she forgot to crate the dogs when she left, and we came home to find the evidence of an accident on our new carpet throughout the house,” Muchow says. “We switched to a professional service.”

She sees the primary advantage of professional help as dependability and flexibility. “The service has a website to order the shifts we need, which are confirmed by email,” she notes. “It’s handy when my husband travels and I work.”

A kennel isn’t for all dogs, says Scott Mell, an area manager for JoAnn Fabrics in Affton, Missouri. He recalls his Bernese mountain dog’s first and only trip to the local kennel.

Upon arrival, she climbed on top of the car rather than go inside. “She was adamant,” he says. “I hired a sitter the next day. She loved her sitter’s visits.”

Whether pets need special attention, daily walks, a midday backyard break or multiple visits while the family vacations, a pet sitter can provide excellent care. Many owners like to receive daily text message updates and may even e-retrieve bonus selfies of their happy pets from home.

Connect with writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelance Writer@mindspring.com.

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If they do, the pet owner needs to go back to the trial diet, and once the symptoms have again abated then he/ she can start slowly adding in foods and watching for a reaction.

For example, along with the buffalo and rice, the pet owner can try adding chicken into the pet’s diet for a two-week period. If no symptoms appear, then the pet owner should make a note of that ingredient and remove it from the diet while trying another ingredient. The pet owner should continue this until he/she has identified what foods are safe for the pet and which ones are causing the allergies.

It is best to consult and work with a veterinarian while conducting the food trial and testing different foods. The veterinarian may suggest vitamins and minerals to be given to the pet to ensure he/she gets proper nutrition while the pet owner is identifying the sources of the pet’s allergies. This is especially important if the pet owner is choosing to prepare the pet’s food him/herself, so the pet owner knows exactly what the pet is eating.

Please check back with us in the next issue of Natural Awakenings of Long Island to learn about food energies for your pet based on Chinese tradition.

Pet Allergies

by Michel Selmer, DVM

Pet food allergies can leave pets feeling miserable, causing them to scratch themselves raw. If a dog or cat has been tested for atopic dermatitis and does not test positive but continues to itch and scratch, he/she may have a food allergy to one or more foods in his/her daily diet, additives to those foods, or even allergies to snacks or scraps of table food that the pet begs for or picks up. Before an individual can deal with a pet’s food allergy, he/ she needs to know the common foods that the pet may be allergic to.

Common Foods That Cause Pet Allergies

Here is a look at some of the ingredients in pet foods that may cause pet allergies: • Beef • Dairy products • Chicken • Lamb • Horse meat • Fish • Corn • Eggs • Soy • Wheat • Dietary additives • Food coloring Notice that nearly all the ingredients that result in food allergies are actually the ingredients in most pet foods.

Isolating Allergy-Causing Foods The best ways to determine if a pet has food allergies is to have food allergy testing completed and to isolate and remove the specific foods that are causing the allergy or to start with a food trial and then move on to an isolation diet.

Food Trial A food trial consists of cutting out all foods a pet is currently eating and then serving him/her one protein and

Source: Michel Selmer, DVM, of Advanced Animal Care Center, located at 260 Evergreen Ave., South Huntington. For more information, call 631-FOR-PETS (631-367-7387) or visit AdvancedCareForPets.com. See ad on page 2.

carbohydrate that is new and not part of his/her normal diet. For example, a pet owner might try serving his/her pet buffalo and rice. The pet owner will need to maintain this food trial for a full 12 weeks and make sure the food that is being served during the trial contains no additives of any kind. If the pet’s symptoms have disappeared after the 12 weeks, the pet owner needs to place the pet back on his/her normal diet and watch carefully to see if the symptoms reappear.

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Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: Module 2 – June 26-28. 6-9pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. Anatomy & Physiology of pregnancy, study of common discomforts and contraindications and ways prenatal yoga can help to alleviate them.

Co-taught by the director and owner of Breathe N Flow Yoga, Leah Hartofelis, ERYT 500, RPYT, and Dana Milello, RYT 500. Upon completion of all 3 Modules trainees will be eligible for Prenatal Yoga Certification, approved by Yoga Alliance. $395/ Module, $1,085/Full Certification (all 3 modules).

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Intuition – 7pm. Join Kathrine as she shares the tools to trust what you feel and see, recognize your own psychic ability, and discover the many tools available to you. The experiential aspect of this workshop will cover psychometry and mediation. $40.

For location & more info, Kathrine: 631-277-6190 or Kat@KathrineMitchell.com.

MONDAY, JULY 6 200-Hour Intensive Teacher Training – July 6-31.

Mon-Tues: 9am-6pm; Wed-Fri: 9:30am-6:30pm.

Receive instruction in teaching to all ages. Gain insights into the practice, history, philosophy and anatomy of yoga. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. Details: OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Free Holistic Dinner and Health Talk – 6:309pm. Dr. Ray Omid cordially invites you and up to 4 guests to come and dine with him for a complimentary health dinner talk. Learn the key essentials to living a healthy and more vibrant life naturally.

Healthy living to 100. Umberto’s Italian Restaurant, 633 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park. RSVP, Bessi: 917-747-2795.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 Touching the Soul – 7pm. In the state of our universal and world structure there are great changes.

The changes that are happening not only affect our world as well as our community, but also affect our psychological, physiological and spiritual being. We need clarity to embrace the changes and make the best possible choices to live ultimately. In this experiential workshop we will experience tools of mediation and painting, together these tools will create your soul’s portrait. $60. For location & more info, Kathrine: 631-277-6190 or Kat@KathrineMitchell.com.

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Yoga for Strength – 7:30-9pm. 3-part series with Brian. Workshop will focus on building total body strength, improving cardio endurance and increasing flexibility in traditionally tight and problem areas for men and athletes; including but not limited to hamstrings, hips, shoulders, lower back. Vigorous class followed by Q&A and discussion. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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FRIDAY, JULY 10 Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training: Module 3 – July 10-12. 6-9pm, Fri; 9am-6pm, Sat; 9am-5pm, Sun. Prenatal Yoga Teaching Methodology, Restorative Yoga, Props & Modifications, and Positive Psychology. Module 3 of 3. Led by owner of Breathe N Flow Yoga, Leah Hartofelis, ERYT 500, RPYT. Upon completion of all 3 Modules trainees will be eligible for Prenatal Yoga Certification, approved by Yoga Alliance. $395/Module, $1,085/Full Certification (all 3 modules). Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

SUNDAY, JULY 12 Contemplative Singles – 10am-2pm. Presenter: Joan McGovern. Join other faith-based singles as we explore God’s desire for each of us and discuss our call to action in the ministry of single life. $35 including $15 non-refundable/non-transferable deposit. Lunch included. Held at the Maude Adams House, The Convent of Our Lady of the Cenacle, Ronkonkoma. Info: 631-588-8366, Cenaclesisters. org/Ronkonkoma.

THURSDAY, JULY 16 Yogi Beans 25-Hr Basic Kids Yoga Teacher Training – July 16-19. 7-10pm, Thurs; 9am-6pm, Fri; 12:30-6:30pm, Sat & Sun. Course highlights include: Child-friendly breathing exercises and poses; meditation and savasana techniques; focus/ concentration games; making yoga philosophy child-accessible; sequencing classes for ages 2-10; teaching parent and child classes; yoga disciplinary approaches; practice teaching and feedback; navigating the kids yoga business; 100+-page training manual. No prior experience required. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. More info: 516-682-9642.

To register: AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

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SATURDAY, JULY 18 Quogue Wildlife Refuge’s Benefit Gala – Don’t miss this great opportunity to secure your tickets in advance to one of the Hampton’s best summer parties, and support your favorite Wildlife Refuge.

Tickets include substantial hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, wine from local vineyards, beer from local breweries, live music by The Times Square Orchestra, as well as live and silent auctions. For more info: 631-653-4771 or Info@QuogueWildlifeRefuge.org.

Holistic Living Fair: New York College of Health Professions – 11am-3pm. Features massage, acupuncture, yoga, tai chi, meditation, taekwondo demonstration, healthy BBQ and more. Free.

New York College of Health Professions, 6801 Jericho Turnpike, Syosset. 800-922-7337. If you wish to get involved as a vendor, demo, speaker or if you would like to lead a class, Gina Cronin: GCronin@NYCollege.edu.

Carol’s Holistic Singles Event – 7:30-9:30pm.

Are you fascinated by the body-mind-spirit connection? Do you wish to dramatically improve the quality of your life by adding great romance and/ or great friendship to it? If yes, join us at our first event. Guest presenter, Tori Quisling, Clairvoyant Practitioner will present on How to Create the Relationship of Your Dreams and How to Create Greater Abundance in Your Life. Tori will do on-the-spot readings too. RSVP by July 15: $25; $30 thereafter. First 10 to RSVP will get a free copy of Tori Quisling’s book entitled Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Practical Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abilities. Healthy refreshments served. Graphic Eye Art Gallery, 402 Main St, Port Washington. RSVP: 516-242-8270 or CarolLeitner1@gmail.com.

TUESDAY, JULY 21 Integrated Genetic Solutions’ Lab Analysis Software – 7pm. Integrated Genetic Solutions’ software offers a new tool for determining your optimal health. This lab analysis software is now available and allows physicians to truly be able to offer personalized health care. Learn more. 12 E 52nd St, 4th Fl, New York. RSVP, Kristen: 516-721-0082.

SATURDAY, JULY 25 Integrated Genetic Solutions’ Lab Analysis Software – 10am. Integrated Genetic Solutions’ software offers a new tool for determining your optimal health. This lab analysis software is now available and allows physicians to truly be able to offer personalized health care. Learn all about the latest in personal medicine from Dr. Zhicheng Lu and Dr. Tsehwa Yao. Maximum Life Wellness, 287 Northern Blvd, Great Neck. RSVP, Kristen: 516-721-0082.

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Awaken the Spirit – 7pm. Please join us for this very powerful and life enlightening event. Knowing our loved ones are there guiding us with every choice we make and walking with us every step we take. There is life unknown to us beyond this space and time. An evening of life never ending, which will bring healing and light. I will make connections to family and friends from the other side and communicate their messages. $60. For location & more info, Kathrine: 631-277-6190 or Kat@KathrineMitchell.com.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 Gaia’s Essence Women’s Wellness Conference – 12-8pm. For the past 6 years, the event has been a source of empowerment for women on Long Island.

This year’s theme, Your Perception, Your Reality, reminds us of the importance of our beliefs in creating the world around us and how it affects our health. Islandia Marriott, 3635 Express Dr N, Islandia. For more info & to register: 631-965-0606, Farrah@gewwc.com or gewwc.com.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 The Aligning Workshop – Oct 16-17. 7-9pm, Fri; 10am-5pm, Sat. In this workshop the intention is to bring a profound shift of peace and awareness back to the individual, so you may know the true self. This insight will awaken your authentic state, so you will live freely to trust your intuition, and the universal flow of transformation. A possible opportunity will reveal itself to create a life where you are complete, and infinite possibilities are the only option. To do this we must first Align with the higher self. $150. For details: 631-277-6190, Kat@KathrineMitchell.com.

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20-Hr Clairvoyant Training Program: Learn to See – Tori Quisling, M.Ed, Clairvoyant Practitioner, offers a 20-hr weekly course in learning to use clairvoyance in your life. By the end of the course, you will be able to meditate “Find Your Space,” give readings and work with your own Healing Guide. Customized program, begin when ready.

Discounts when you join with a friend. $1,575 (when paid in full). Center for Clairvoyance and Healing, 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net. YourPsychicSelf.net.

21-Day Detox – Lose weight, boost energy, de-stress, learn what you need to know for a life time of healthy cleansing. Includes: 21-day life botanica formula; pH strips; cleanse tool kit & recipes; 3 1-hr detox modules; 3 1-hr stress relief modules. RSVP: 516676-0200. Info@IntegrativeHealthManhasset.com.

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2016 Petplan Veterinary Awards – Will you vote for me? Michel Selmer, DVM, CVA, of Advanced Animal Care Center (AdvancedCareForPets.com/ staff.html). To vote: gopetplan.com/forms/2016vet-awards.aspx?utm_source=facebook&utm_ medium=social&utm_content=ad1&utm_ campaign=2016VA. Free Chiropractic Care for Returning Veterans – 9am-6pm. Dr. Gina Marino has extended an offer of care for one full year for any U.S. military veteran returning from overseas deployment in Afghanistan and Iraq, at no charge, with presentation of their service certificate. 2050 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh.

516-221-3500. GMDC93@aol.com. Align-Me.com.

Free Gym Membership – 11am-8pm. Come in and we will show you how you can get a gym membership absolutely free. Synergy Fitness Massapequa, 5300 Sunrise Hwy, Massapequa. For more info: 516-541-4400. SynergyFitnessLongIsland.com.

New Member Special – If you’ve never been to Om Sweet Om you are entitled to the New Member Special: $40 for 1 month of unlimited yoga. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

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Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 9am. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Baby & Me Yoga – 9:30am. Infant-crawlers.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

Must register: 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Weekend Wind Down (Yoga & Meditation) – 4:30-5:45pm. A beautiful balance between yoga and meditation techniques. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Monday Ashtanga Yoga: Mysore – 6-9am, Mon-Thurs. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Open Yoga – 9:30-11am. For students of all levels who are ready to experience a more fast-paced, flowing class. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1:30-3pm.

An ongoing group for women with metastatic breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314 or the Breast Cancer Hotline, 800-877-8077.

Great Big Oil Gathering – 7pm. 2nd Mon. Fun and informative evening learning how essential oils enhance you physically, emotionally and spiritually. Free. Hicksville. Registration required: 516-624-2332.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

2nd Mon. An ongoing group for men with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 7-8:30pm.

For young women with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Big Kids Yoga – 7:15-8:15pm. Ages 11-14. Promotes physical health, self-confidence, awareness, and mental focus in a safe and lighthearted environment. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Free Teleclass: Essential Oils – 7:30pm. 1st Mon. Learn all about how essential oils can support the systems of the body. Different topic each month: athletics, adrenal fatigue, kids, pets, menopause. More info & registration: BestYouCanBeNow@yahoo.com.

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Women’s Therapy Group – 7:45-9pm. Group will focus on therapeutic changes women can make in their lives. Several of the issues to be explored include self esteem, identify issues, body image, relationship issues, etc. With Linda Rose, LCSW. Sliding scale. 708 Glen Cove Ave, Glen Head.

516-671-7786. LindaRose.org.

Weight Loss Seminar – 7:15pm. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Learn about a breakthrough, all-natural weight loss system that truly finds and heals the cause of people’s weight problems so that it is the last program they will ever do. The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register: 516-822-8499. NetworkWellnessCenter.com.

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Pilates Mat Class – 9:30am. Designed for the intermediate/advanced Pilates student. Challenging workout with stretching and lengthening of the whole body. $25 with discount. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere.

516-792-0868. HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@ yahoo.com.

Restorative Yoga – 6:30pm. With Gail Grossman. For students of all levels. A soothing series of rejuvenating poses. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. For women with metastatic breast cancer.

Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Kids Yoga – 5pm. Ages 5-8. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Align & Flow – 5:30-6:45pm. Flowing class with particular focus on alignment. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 5:30-7pm.

An evening group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Pilates Mat Class – 6pm. Beginner/Intermediate Mat Class that will strengthen and lengthen your body. Change your body with the right kind of workout and feel great doing it. $25-$30. Healing Hands Pilates and Wellness, 970 Railroad Ave, Woodmere. To reserve a spot 516-792-0868 or HealingHandsPilatesAndWellness@yahoo.com.

Clairvoyant Development Series, Level 1 – 6:308pm. Tori Quisling, M.Ed, graduate of the Berkeley Psychic Institute and featured expert in the New York Daily News, will train on using own psychic abilities (clairvoyance, clairaudience). By the end of 8 wks, students will meditate, have awareness of psychic abilities and perform a reading. Workbook/ CD. Customized programs also available. $125/ class; $975/8-wk course. 158 Main St, Port Washington. 516-423-1794. Tori@YourPsychicSelf.net.

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Holistic Moms Network: South Shore Long Island Chapter – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Wed. Likeminded community focusing on mindful parenting and natural health. Free. CSTL – Tanglewood, 1 Tanglewood Rd, Rockville Centre.

516-924-1168. HolisticMomsSouth@gmail.com.

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Bereavement Support Group – 7-9pm. 2nd Wed. COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child. Parents and siblings new to COPE must speak to Executive Director Karen Flyer prior to their first meeting. Free. Chai Center, 501 Vanderbilt Pkwy, Dix Hills Merrick Jewish Center, 225 Fox Blvd. More info & groups: 516-484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

Prenatal Yoga – 7:15pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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Vinyasa Flow – 9:30am. Basics. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Yin Yoga – 9:30am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Thai Yoga and Body Work Class – 10-11:15am.

This spa-like, therapeutic class includes instruction in postures that stretch and strengthen; also includes Thai yoga massage, whereby student is massaged, stretched, thumbed and palmed. Deeply rejuvenating and restorative. Beginners welcome. Introductory class. $25. Graphic Eye Gallery, 402 Main St, Port Washington. RSVP, Carol Leitner: 516-242-8270.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 10:30am12pm. A morning group for women who have a genetic mutation for breast cancer (BRCA+). Free.

Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Gentle Yoga – 11am-12pm. Emphasis on gentle strength building, flexibility, and the use of the breath to relax and renew. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Chillax Kids Yoga – 4:30pm. For ages 8-11. Explore yoga poses, relaxation techniques and breath play. Setting up a foundational yoga practice that will be with your child for the rest of their life. $22/class, $165/8-wk session. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 4:30-5:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

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Thursday Yoga for the Soul – 11am-12:15pm. Yoga for the Soul is a meditation journey with some gentle yoga and movements and pranayama (breathwork) to prepare the body to sit for guided meditations. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury.

516-682-9642. AbsoluteYogaStudio.com.

Free Breast Cancer Support Group – 1-2:30pm.

A daytime group for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Free. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. Pre-registration required, Sandi Kafenbaum, LCSW: 516-877-4314. Breast Cancer Hotline: 800-877-8077.

Mommy & Me Yoga: Ages 1-3 – 4:30pm. Using yoga as the springboard for this class; music, imitation of animals and a beginning of interaction with others are experienced. $30/class, $220/8-wk series.

Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington.

516-944-9642. OmSweetOmYoga.com.

Free Support Group for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer – 5-6:30pm. A program of the Adelphi NY statewide Breast Cancer Hotline & Support Program. Adelphi University School of Social Work, Garden City. To register, Erin Nau: 516-877-4314.

Community Yoga Class by Donation – 5:306:30pm. Led by Teacher Training grads. Suggested donation of $5. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Yin Yoga – 6pm. All levels. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

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Joyn Meditation – 7:30-8:30pm. “Joyn” Natural Awakenings staff writer Gina Marie Cronin as she guides you through a meditation session of grounding into the Earth, expanding into the universe and healing from head to toe. Deepen your practice and find inner calm weekly. Free. Amul Yoga Studio, 3018 Merrick Rd, Wantagh. For more details, Gina: 516-270-5258, JoynMeditation@gmail.com.

New & Potential Patient Workshop – 8-9:30pm.

Learn all about Network Care’s extraordinarily gentle method that combines light-touch neurological and energy work to help to resolve all the stress, tension, distortions, and traumas from your spine and nerves. With Dr. Michael Berlin. Free.

The Family Wellness Center, 641-B Old Country Rd, Plainview. Register in advance: 516-822-8499.

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Friday Pre/Post-Natal Yoga – 10-11:15am. Om Sweet Om Yoga, 12 Irma Ave, Port Washington. 516-944-9642.

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Divorce Seminar – 12:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar for those individuals who are considering the possibility of divorcing. Get information about divorce mediation and litigation and answers to questions.

626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

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HEALTH CARE/WELLNESS PROFESSIONALS Space available for rent on hourly basis in Rockville Centre. Holistic environment perfect for practitioners, massages, acupuncture, nutritional counseling or life coach. Front desk support included. Space for small classes.

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Seeking 2-3 individuals to join holistic minded team. Must be motivated, entrepreneurial spirit with good communication skills. Will train.

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Space available for rent in busy upscale long-established Woodbury yoga studio for holistic health practitioners, such as massage, nutritionist, or personal trainer. Call 516-682-9642 or email info@absoluteyogastudio.com.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – COPE, a grief and healing organization dedicated to supporting parents and families living with the loss of a child through support groups, art therapy, a grief hotline and special workshops, needs volunteers to help with various projects. Karen Flyer, Executive Director: 484-4993 or Karen@CopeFoundation.org.

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Employment Seminar – 1:30pm. Last Fri. Free seminar related to employee rights in the workplace.

Find out what it means to be an “at will” employee and find out your employment rights. Will answer questions. 626 RXR Plaza, W Tower, 6th Fl, Uniondale. For info & to reserve a seat, Sheree Donath: 516-670-9332 or Sheree@CoryRosenbaum.com.

Community Yoga: Donation-Based – 4-5pm. A vinyasa flow class that will stretch the body and clear the mind. All donations collected each month go to supporting the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation & Flying Frogs Yoga. Donate what you can. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Prenatal Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. Designed to bring together a community of expecting mothers to share in the benefits of a specialized yoga practice.

Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport.

516-632-9626. BNFYoga.com.

Develop Your Intuition Workshop – 7-8:30pm. 1st Fri. With Tori Quisling. An introductory meditation series based on her book: The Clairvoyant Practitioner: A Simple Guide to Developing Your Clairvoyant Abilities. An interactive series in developing your intuition using meditation and clairvoyant techniques to open up your ability to trust what you “see” and “know” about your life and relationships. Practice techniques you can use right away to create positive changes in your life. $35. Yoga Life, 939 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington. 516-423-1794.

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Saturday Pre-Natal Yoga – 9am. Absolute Yoga, 1 Guilles Ln, Woodbury. 516-682-9642.

Yin Yoga – 9-10:15am. A practice in which asanas (poses) are held for extended periods to increase flexibility and juice up the joints and ligaments, releasing energetic blockages that may be holding you back in your yoga practice. Breathe N Flow Yoga, 361B Atlantic Ave, Freeport. 516-632-9626.

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Restorative Yoga – 10:15-11:30am. For students of all levels. A soothing series of rejuvenating poses.

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Self Esteem Workshop – 11am-12pm. With Linda Rose, LCSW. 4-wk workshop to learn how to change your feelings by changing the way you think. Learn 15 techniques to challenge your thinking which will increase your self esteem. $100/4 wks. 708 Glen Cove Ave, 3rd Fl, Glen Head. 516-671-7786.

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Michelle Spadafina Massapequa Park Nassau & Suffolk County 516-987-8388 • AllCleanLongIsland.com All Clean Long Island provides cleaning services for your home and office. Using only a holistic system of organic, pet- and human-friendly products, we provide an efficient service for all your cleaning needs. Customizing every job for the specific needs of our customers is important to us in order to guarantee that every job is performed to your satisfaction. See ad on page 43.

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