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Good-Bye Fat Bridesmaid, Always a Fight

I’ve struggled with weight my whole life. It got really out of control and stayed that way no matter what I did. I hated it! I looked terrible in clothes, I felt like people were judging me, and I never felt like I fit in. It was miserable just walking around in my life. It seemed the more I tried, the fatter I got.

Not Good Enough

“Not good enough” ran in my head all the time. Even when people gave me compliments. IF they only knew me! I had no confidence when I became a teacher and NEVER in social situations. Dating wasn’t even a remote possibility, even though I dreamed of being married and having a family. Somebody might want to date me? There’s NO WAY!

First Big Job

My first year of teaching I felt like I was drowning. I doubted myself and my ability to be a good teacher even though I wanted to be good in the classroom more than anything. I actually wanted to hide from the other teachers because I was so uncomfortable and felt so much less than them. Going to work meant I had to face my insecurity every single day.

My Therapist was Out of Options

I was desperate to find something to change my life. My therapist referred me for the free screening to see if I would be a good candidate for hypnosis. Nothing else seemed to work—diets came and went, advice from a medical doctor—everything failed.

Hypnosis was My Answer!

When I first came to Southeast Hypnosis, the goals sounded outrageous—I thought, “Never going to happen!” Then I met my first goal, and my second goal. It was easy and fun! That surprised me. I got more confident because I had successes early and consistently. It was different from anything else I tried…and it worked.

Hello Size 6 Girl Friend! 50 pounds and 8 pant sizes

That’s not a “size 8 pants” size… that means I LOST 8 pants sizes! I’m actually a size 6! And I love being social now. When I began my program, and I thought about meeting new people or even dating, I could only think, “There’s no way!” Now, I’m dating for the first time, and in a relationship!

10 on a scale of 10

My happiness level is definitely a 10! The transformation has been amazing. Hypnosis did more than I could imagine.

Big Changes

I started my first year of teaching afraid, unsure and no faith in myself. Now I just finished my second year, and I’m the lead 3rd grade teacher in my school! I’ve gained a tremendous amount of self esteem. Oh and did I mention how much I lost??

In order to determine if you can be accepted as a client you will need to attend a free 30-minute hypnosis screening. There are several programs available and individual results vary.

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A Few Drops of Detoxified Iodine Can Change Your Life Give Your Body the Natural Boost it Needs Causes of Iodine Deficiency The Hidden Deficiency { The Best I Ever Felt }

Radiation

Almost everyone is routinely exposed to iodine-depleting radiation

Low-Sodium Diets

Overuse of zero-nutrient salt substitutes in foods leads to iodine depletion

Iodized Table Salt Iodized salt may slowly lose its iodine content by exposure to air

Bromine

A toxic chemical found in baked goods overrides iodine's ability to aid thyroid

Iodine-Depleted Soil Poor farming techniques have led to declined levels of iodine in soil

Having the proper amount of iodine in our system at all times is critical to overall health, yet the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that iodine deficiency is increasing drastically in light of an increasingly anemic national diet of unpronounceable additives and secret, unlabeled ingredients. This deficit now affects nearly three-quarters of the population.A Growing Epidemic

A Growing Epidemic

Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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Dear Readers, This month I received inspiration from a quote at the end of our ConsciousEating article on page 18. The final line in the article reads (warning: spoiler alert), “Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.” And isn’t that so true. I have friends who are great at tackling one task, or project, or personal challenge, at a time. On the other hand, I find myself tackling many projects at once, simultaneously. I suppose it is because I see so much that can be improved in so many areas of my life. For example, when we talk about a woman’s ‘wellness’, we are talking about a very complex mechanism. There is the physical side, and a variety of components involved there. In our HealingWays article on page 24, we discuss Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid, so balancing our internal systems is important to wellness. One way we can maintain that wellness and balance is through diet, of course, as we discuss in our ConsciousEating article, and what we try to explore differently every month. And once you talk about diet, the next thing that comes to mind is exercise. Our FitBody article this month is great and is a passion project of Cristie Anton, owner of Underground Pilates & Barre in Friendswood. She saw first-hand how positively her classes helped her pregnant clients enjoy an easier pregnancy, pre and post-natal. But managing diet and exercise, and facing physical challenges head-on to find resolution, can be difficult. So I am excited to share our Community Spotlight article entitled Effortless Change through Hypnosis. I know from experience this works. Reprogramming our minds for positive movement forward is just as important to a woman’s overall wellness as diet and exercise, if not more. And Inspiration cannot be ignored, it is what pulls us forward, if we allow it. This is why we are sure to include it frequently throughout the year. So yes, women’s wellness encompasses much, so it may be difficult to work on changing only one thing at a time. In our interview with Christie Brinkley on page 26, she discusses what measures she has taken to maintain her youthful beauty. I find it interesting that she became vegetarian at age 14, and she identifies other important beauty factors, for the inside and outside of our bodies. So in the end, enjoy the spring, peer fondly towards summer, and prioritize your own health and happiness during this sunny season.

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

14 GREEN WEDDING

Eco-Style the Momentous Event

15 EFFORTLESS CHANGE THROUGH HYPNOSIS

by Elisa Smith

18 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS

Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

20 PILATES & BARRE AND PREGNANCY

by Cristie Anton

A GREENER WAY TO CLEAN Free of Harmful and Toxic Chemicals by Ryan Dandridge

22 ADHD

Why Seek a Healthy Alternative to Medication? by Stephanie McClung

24 SOLUTIONS FOR A

SLUGGISH THYROID

Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

26 CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

SHARES HER SECRETS TO LASTING BEAUTY

Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

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“I’ve Never Healed Anyone of Anything.”

eople come to me with their headaches, migraines, chronic pain, neck pain, shoulder/arm pain, whiplash from car accidents, injuries from accidents on the job, backaches, ear infections, asthma, allergies, numbness in limbs, just to name a few. Several times a day patients thank me for helping them with their health problems. But I can’t really take the credit. My confession is that I’ve never healed anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific spinal adjustment to remove nerve pressure, and the body responds by healing itself. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that.

You Benefit from an Amazing Offer – Look, it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg to correct your health. You are going to write a check to someone for your health care expenses, you may as well write one for a lesser amount for chiropractic. MENTION YOU SAW US IN NATURAL AWAKENINGS TO RECEIVE MY ENTIRE NEW PATIENT EXAM FOR $27.That’s with consultation, exam, x-rays, report of findings…the whole ball of wax. This exam could cost you $150 elsewhere. Great care at a great fee – Please, I hope that there’s no misunderstanding about quality of care just because I have a lower exam fee. You’ll get great care at a great fee. My qualifications…I’m a Cum Laude graduate from Texas Chiropractic College. I graduated with academic honors from the University of Maryland, with my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. I’ve been entrusted to take care of tiny babies to collegiate athletes. After practicing in Nederland as an associate for two years, I opened my own practice in Galveston. I just have that low fee to help more people who need care. Here’s what some of my patients had to say: “Dr. Duchon has made a big impact on my life. I have no more headaches.”– C. Flores - Galveston, TX “No more numbness in my feet!”– K. Smith - Galveston, TX

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newsbriefs Float Away for Health

ellness Nutrition & Bodywork has been providing nutritional counseling and RESTART classes for a couple of years. Now, Jennifer Steakley of Wellness Nutrition & Bodywork, has created a new way to learn about nutrition and eating well while on vacation, during a vacation! In January Steakley and a limited group of participants will enjoy a 7-night western Caribbean cruise departing January 8, 2017. The cruise leaves out of Galveston and heads toward Cozumel, Roatan and Belize. During the mornings of the “at sea” days, Steakley will be presenting on various health and nutrition related topics that are the foundation of true wellness. She will explain why proper digestion is vital to good health and teach you how to keep naturally balanced blood sugar levels. She will explain about the Standard American Diet (SAD) and share healthy, delicious alternatives. Participants will receive a total of nine hours of nutrition and wellness training during the cruise. In the afternoons, Steakley will be available for private, one-on-one nutrition consultations, where she will review participant’s recent blood work, review and discuss their food journal and personal history and challenges. The cruise will be on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas and participants will have dedicated seating in the dining room with special attention. Drawing on her passion that excellent health must begin with proper eating habits, Steakley will teach you how to eat for optimal wellness whether at home or on vacation.

For more information, contact Jennifer at Wellness Nutrition and Bodywork at 713714-3700 or visit ThatWellnessPlace.com/cruise.html. See ad, page 11.

Free Online Fibromyalgia Summit for Patients and Caregivers

uschelle Khanna, LCSW, is offering a free online Fibromyalgia Summit with more than 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery, perfect for both healers and those healing. The free interview series, which begins May 12 through 14, includes interviews from some of the top specialists in fibromyalgia healing. It also includes interviews from individuals who have healed, lifestyle experts and more. “Too many people suffer endlessly with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Often they have a very difficult time being diagnosed or even getting validation that they are not well,” says Khanna. “This online event will give you the tools and inspiration to heal from within.” Khanna says she was inspired to develop this summit upon her own recovery from Lyme disease. “I understand the connection between undiagnosed infections and chronic pain and I want to share the tools that helped me heal,” she says. Early registration for the Fibromyalgia Summit is open now. Opportunities to purchase the Summit for reference along with a host of downloadable healthy living resources from experts around the world are also available. The Summit will feature a comprehensive Wellness Bundle and an action plan to begin healing today. Cost: Free from May12-14 or for purchase now at an early-bird price of $59 including comprehensive Wellness Bundle. For more information, click the banner ad at NA-SETexas. com.See ad, page 16.

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D’Feet Breast Cancer Celebrates Spring, and the Chinese Year of the Monkey with a Mah-Jongg Luncheon

’Feet, a not-for-profit organization, depends on contributions and donations to serve underserved and underinsured Galveston County women by supplying screening mammograms. The organization’s next fundraiser, “First Annual Celebration of Spring, Mah-Jongg and Chinese New Year - The Year of the Monkey” will take place on Wednesday, May 25th. The game play and luncheon will be between 10:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. at the Hotel Galvez Restaurant & Bar, 2024 Seawall Blvd in Galveston. Valet parking is available. Mah-Jongg is a popular tile game played by groups and in tournaments. Experienced and new players are welcome. Participants will play for fun, enjoy a buffet luncheon at noon, and have a chance to purchase raffle tickets. Investment in this fundraiser is $50, $30 of which are tax deductible as a charity contribution. Space is limited. Deadline is May 10. Registration in the form of a check should be mailed to D’Feet Breast Cancer, P.O. Box 3935, Galveston, TX 77552. With mail in, please include name, email address, and telephone number. “The one who saves one life, is considered as if he saved an entire world”. --The Jewish Talmud AND the Quran. For more information or questions, contact Nikki Greenlee at NikkiGreenlee@gmail. com, or call the D’Feet 24hr hotline 409-771-5574.

Wellness Center opens at New Location in Pearland

ellness Integration Center opened the doors to its new facility on March 15, 2016, in response to the growing wellness desires of its clientele. Owner, Jason Shipman, LMT, has been practicing massage therapy since 2012, originally under the business name of Shipman Bodywork. The name changed in January 2015 when more services were added to follow the vision of providing support for wellness of the mind, body, and spirit. The center offers multiple modalities of massage including Swedish, deep tissue, manual lymphatic drainage, prenatal and others. Some are available via mobile services, being brought to the home or office. For convenience, the center offers after-hours bookings so appointments can be made after standard business hours and may be booked online. Yoga was added to the center offering open group classes at various levels. The “I’m not Flexible” class is tailored to people new to yoga, or who feel insecure in a beginner’s class. “Desk Jockey Yoga” is for those who need or want to stretch from sitting or standing extensively. “Yoga for the Light” is yoga experienced in a more spiritual setting. The center now provides “Progressive Yoga”, which starts the practitioner out at a beginner’s level. The classes evolve and the student advances in strength and flexibility every 6-weeks for six levels. Yoga classes maybe purchased in advance in hour blocks with a discounted rate for the open group classes, and the first class is always free. The center offers unique packages, and other specials, that combine massage, yoga and other services so that clients may experience complimentary services at a reasonable price. Location: Wellness Integration Center, 5517 West Broadway, Suite D, Pearland. For more information, visit WellnessIC.com or call 832-294-9640 and mention Natural Awakenings. See Community Resource Guide Listing, page 31.

Run for the Arts! at the Texas Gulf Coast Arts Festival

rom May 13th to 15th, the Center for the Arts & Sciences in Clute will host the Texas Gulf Coast Arts Festival, which includes an Art Stroll and Run for the Arts. The Run for the Arts will be at 8am Saturday May 14th. This is a certified 5K Fun Run (3.2miles) where all proceeds will benefit the Center, a 501(C)3 nonprofit. The festival also offers children’s interactive art activities, art demonstrations, an environment stage, and specialty food vendors. “Our goal is to provide the community and visitors with a unique arts and cultural event. We have been focused on creating something special, which can become a celebrated annual event.” – Patty Swords, Development & Marketing Director For more information, visit TGCAF.org.

Underground Offering Fun Kid Classes

nderground Pilates and Barre of Friendswood is now helping mom’s and kids with new and unique class offerings. First, a series of classes are offered for new moms which is a Mommy & Me Mat/Barre Fusion Class. This incorporates barre routines and mat work including Pilates with baby. The four class series starts at 10:15am on April 27th, May 4th, May 11th and May 18th. Drop in rate is $12/class. Underground is also offering a new Movement & Art Camp themed “Movin & Groovin” on Wednesdays from noon to 3pm, starting June 8th and continuing through the end of the month. The class includes one hour of Pilates and two hours for kids to create crafts and snacks. Older teens will be able to enjoy an Athletic Conditioning equipment class on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2pm. This class is geared toward elite high school age dancers and athletes. Underground is helping local mom’s kick off the summer and get some personal time while their children enjoy exercising their bodies and their creativity. Location: 607 S. Friendswood Dr, Friendswood. For more information or to sign up for classes, call 281-797-6442 or visit UndergroundPilatesTX.com. See ad, page 14.

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Ozone Averts Tooth and Gum Infections

ccording to a recent report in the journal Interventional Neuroradiology, dental practice and research in Europe has determined that ozone therapy can be used to slow the growth of tooth and gum infections. Clinicians are also finding that targeted exposure to ozonated water, gas and oils helps to manage viral and fungal infections, including oral herpes infections. Approximately a quarter of lesions treated with ozone do not reappear. These treatments have also been used successfully on sinus infections and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Using ozone offers advantages over the use of antibiotics, which contribute to antibiotic resistance, according to the report. In addition, ozone gas has been shown effective in eliminating Enterococcus faecalis, one of the central bacteria involved in root canal infections, which can become increasingly resistant to the central antimicrobial treatment used in root canal therapy, sodium hypochlorite, and can thus decrease the risk of continued infection. “Additionally, the bone at the end of the roots is often shown to harbor pathogenic bacteria for many years after traditional root canal therapy has been completed. Ozone can eliminate those bacteria that infest this region and remove toxic waste products that effectively prevent complete healing of the osseous structures,” writes study author and Doctor of Dental Medicine William Domb, director of the Inland Institute of Aesthetic Dentistry, in Upland, California.

Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

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Purpose and Meaning Help Seniors Live Longer

study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-and-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of well-being died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent lower higher incidence of earlier mortality. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a threemonth period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

Staying Active Relates to Healthy Hearing

esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-to-day physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields

Lend yourself to

others, but give yourself to yourself. ~Michel de Montaigne

In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org

Goat Groundskeepers

A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, lowtech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus. Source: CNN

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Women Power

Feminists Redefine Senior Housing Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com

Noisy Humans

Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years. View a map of sound pollution at Tinyurl.com/SmithsonianSoundMap.

Mm-mm Good

Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org natural awakenings

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It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs. Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. Chasing Green.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes.

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Effortless Change Through Hypnosis

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.

by Elisa Smith

any people are seeking a stress-free way to make positive changes in their lives, yet the cycle of repeated attempts without success can be counterproductive, resulting in increased stress levels. Rose Klein of Southeast Hypnosis believes she has the solution. “Hypnosis allows people to finally achieve their goals in a relaxed, stressfree way,” she says. The certified hypnotist began with a degree in counseling in 1999, but says she was often frustrated by her clients’ inability to make the changes they desired using traditional talk therapy, causing her to seek out a more effective method to assist them in resolving their issues. She found that method in hypnosis, and now uses it exclusively to help motivated clients achieve success. Klein maintains that the very act of worrying or stressing over an issue can stand in the way of resolving it, and that hypnosis works by transforming the mind from a worried state to a more relaxed one, allowing for better, more centered decision making. She notes that Southeast Hypnosis has helped thousands of clients over the years, and that the dozens of testimonials on the clinic’s website are a testament to its success. Even the prestigious Harvard Medical School and Columbia College of Physicians

and Surgeons recognize the power of hypnosis, along with the United States military. Dr. Oz is also a proponent. Still, Klein says that not everyone is a candidate for the process, which is why she not only offers, but insists upon, a free consultation for potential clients. While a short hypnosis quiz is available on the clinic’s website, Klein mandates that potential clients complete a free in-person screening before beginning any of the clinic’s programs. “There has to be a strong desire and willingness to change,” says Klein, “which can easily be determined in the free screening.” Sessions take about 45 minutes, with the initial free screening lasting about one hour. Klein was trained using the McFall Hypnosis Method, which gently guides clients into a relaxed state. She emphasizes that the client remains aware and in control at all time, and while the process is consistent, each session is different, based upon the client’s goals and individual needs. “Hypnosis is powerful, but cannot force anyone to do anything against their

will,” says Klein. “On the contrary, its power comes from working with the client’s true desire to achieve goals.” She adds that results are often seen immediately. Klein offers hypnosis programs addressing the top three issues she sees in her practice: weight loss, smoking cessation and stress reduction of all types, including phobias like fear of flying, sports performance and public speaking. Not only has Klein helped countless clients achieve their goals over the years, she has also experienced the benefits of hypnosis for herself, effortlessly shedding 15 pounds and dropping two dress sizes. “I was so embarrassed when my doctor had ‘that talk’ with me,” says Klein, “you know, the one regarding how it would be beneficial for me to lose weight and bring my blood sugar under control.” Now, she says, not only is her health improved, but perhaps best of all, “my husband loves the way I look and my selfesteem is higher than it’s ever been. I love that I can offer the same feeling of freedom and accomplishment to my clients.” Southeast Hypnosis is located at 607 S. Friendswood Drive in Friendswood. For more information, visit SoutheastHypnosis. com or call 281-996-8000. See ad, inside cover.

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JOHN EDWARD COMING LIVE TO HOUSTON

FIBROMYALGIA SUMMIT HEALING FROM WITHIN Join Us for the largest event for Fibromyalgia with top experts! Learn how to heal from within. Starting May 12th- 14th Register to attend now at: FibromyalgiaSummit.com/ #a_aid=NASETX Hosted by: Ruschelle Khanna professional speaker, psychotherapist, author and expert all things pain ..

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nternationally known author, lecturer, television personality and psychic medium John Edward will present Crossing Over with John Edward Live, consisting of Q&A sessions and readings from the other side at 8 p.m., June 2nd. Edward rose to fame in 1998 after appearing on Larry King Live to discuss his first book, One Last Time. In his book, Edward tells of his gradual, sometimes reluctant, acceptance of his psychic gifts, as well as his communications with those that have died and â&#x20AC;&#x153;crossed overâ&#x20AC;?. Response to his appearance was so strong that by the end of the year, Edward became the producer and host of his own television show, Crossing Over with John Edward, which was broadcast from 1999 to 2004. Edward has authored seven additional New York Times bestsellers, including a novel, Fallen Masters. He has been featured on numerous television programs and in many prominent publications, including People magazine, which named him one of their Most Intriguing People of the Year. After Houston, he will visit Baton Rouge June 3rd, and back in Texas July 14th & 15th in San Antonio and Austin respectively. Location: Hyatt Regency Downtown, 1200 Louisiana St., Houston. For information and tickets, call 800-514-3849 or visit JohnEdward.net/Events. No one attending any John Edward event is guaranteed a reading. See ad, page 3.

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or the first time, an all-star lineup of Oprah’s favorite Soul Sunday and Lifeclass teachers are coming to Houston for an inspiring and educational two day Soul-fest on May 13-14. These visionaries and spirituals teachers attending include: Marianne Williamson, author of New York Times bestselling book, A Return to Love and ten other published works; Iyanla Vanzant with five New York Times bestselling books and the #1 show on Oprah’s OWN Network; Michael Bernard Beckwith, world-renowned author and spiritual teacher; Anita Moorjani, New York Times bestselling author who will share her spiritual experience of recovery from end-stage cancer; Dr. Jean Houston, author of 26 books and a principal founder of the Human Potential Movement; Sunny Dawn Johnston, world renowned author, inspirational speaker, spiritual teacher and psychic medium; Bryant McGill, Human Potential Thought Leader, Wall Street Journal & USA Today best-selling author and speaker; Gay Hendricks, psychologist, writer and practitioner in the field of personal growth and enhancing personal relationships. Both days will include speakers and workshops with breaks for book signings and meals. It gives participants an opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn from spiritual leader, advance personal experiences and share personal light from an uplifting and awareness opening experience. Tickets are currently on sale for half price at CelebrateYourLife.org. Location: Unity Houston, Unity Dr., Houston. For information and tickets, call 480-970-8543 or visit CelebrateYourLife.org. See ad, page 5.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven

pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Food Thought Habits

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward.

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PILATES & BARRE and PREGNANCY by Cristie Anton

ore information is becoming available about the benefits of exercise and managing weight gain during pregnancy. The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology recommends a maximum weight gain in pregnancy of 35 pounds. Gaining an excessive amount of weight increases the possibility of gestational diabetes, larger babies (therefore longer labor) and increased chance of delivery by C-section. According to Ronald Baden, M.D., ob-gyn and physician assistant, Denise Hartly, P.A.-C., of Ron Baden MD & Associates in Friendswood, the benefits of practicing supervised Pilates and barre during pregnancy include:

The uterus is approximately at the level of the belly button, therefore active exercises like running increase chances of injury. Supervised Pilates and Barre are good choices because they increase tone and strength of individual muscle groups. This helps moms return to pre-pregnancy shape and weight in a healthy and expeditious manner.

Increased muscle awareness and strength in the pelvis. This “pelvic awareness” will facilitate more effective pushing and therefore a shorter stage of pushing.

Amie’s Story

Stronger core means less back pain. Pilates and Barre lengthen, strengthen and tone muscles which facilitate better body awareness and pelvic control. Less weight to lose post-baby. If you maintain a healthy lifestyle you will have less weight to lose. After baby, the progesterone causes laxity in ligaments.

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Increased energy. Being in better shape will increase energy and stamina so you can happily care for your child or children. Especially important during pregnancy, never exercise to the point of exhaustion or raise your heart rate above 140 bpm. Do 75 percent of your usual workout.

“When you are pregnant, you get a lot of advice, from what to buy to how to make your baby sleep; but one of the most beneficial pieces of advice I got was being encouraged to exercise throughout my pregnancy. I was able to continue my healthy lifestyle during pregnancy with the help of Cristie and Kim Anton at Underground Pilates and Barre. Their exercises were so beneficial for me—I was getting a tough workout that was

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safe for both baby and me. “Being pregnant can be exhausting, but Pilates and Barre helped keep my energy levels up. I was toning and strengthening my muscles and my core which eventually helped me during labor and made it a breeze. “Now that my sweet little girl has arrived, a lot has changed, but one thing that remains the same are the benefits of Pilates and Barre. I was back to my pre-pregnancy weight very quickly and got back to feeling like I did before the baby. Pilates and Barre have been such a wonderful addition to my exercise routine and something that I will live by forever.”

Lindsey’s Story

“I went to Barre class one day a week. I started to increase it to twice per week. I felt better and wasn’t as fatigued after the workout. Barre classes helped me stay in shape and keep my stamina up. I was comfortable and able to modify exercises during my entire pregnancy. Towards the end of my pregnancy, I was able to do about 80 percent of the class and still felt like I got a good workout. “My delivery went very well. My labor was five hours and I pushed for 45 minutes! I gave birth to a healthy baby boy (7lbs. 11 oz.) and only gained 25 lbs. My son is now 12-days old; I feel really good. I can’t wait to start going back to Barre class.” Christie Anton is an instructor at and owner of Underground Pilates & Barre located at 607 S. Friendswood Dr., Ste. 21, Friendswood. To learn more, call 281-797-6442 and/or visit UndergroundPilatesTX.com. See ad, page 14.

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A Greener Way to Clean Free of Harmful and Toxic Chemicals by Ryan Dandridge

hen it comes to having a clean home, the definition of “clean” can vary pretty widely. Some people are satisfied with a quick once-over, while others might be labeled as compulsive or cleanfreaks. Usually, though, the same toxic cleaning products are used regardless of which end of the spectrum someone lands on. Labels on common cleaning products often contain strong cautions like “avoid contact with skin,” and instructions not to induce vomiting and to contact poison control immediately if ingested. While toxic chemicals in cleaning products are dangerous for everyone, they are especially dangerous for women and children. Numerous studies have linked many such chemicals to respiratory and reproductive issues. Complications ranging from infertility, lowered libido and menstrual changes, to miscarriages, low birth weight and even cancer of the reproductive organs have resulted from exposure to spe-

cific chemicals. Scientists now believe that even short term exposure to such harmful chemicals can impose negative effects on the body. Trying to avoid the toxins in cleaning products can result in the dilemma of wanting to live in a home free of germs, mold, mildew, and everyday dirt, while also being free of harmful and toxic chemicals. Often, “all natural” cleaners don’t have enough power for thorough cleaning. And while white vinegar and baking soda are a safe alternative to common cleansers, they don’t offer the pleasant fragrance consumers are accustomed to from commercial brands. This drives those seeking gleaming toilet bowls and sparkling floors to resort once again to readily available potentially toxic name brands. The pleasant fragrance, however, is not a good indicator of cleanliness. To the contrary, it often indicates an artificial – and potentially harmful – mix of chemicals. So, while they may destroy some harmful germs

and bacteria, the unfortunate tradeoff is that they are replaced with a number of dangerous chemicals throughout the entire home. Luckily, other options are available. The safer and far more effective alternative is using potent steam and vapor to eradicate dirt and germs. While this cleaning practice may require a larger initial investment, it has been long been proven effective in commercial and industrial applications. These machines are not the disposable steam mops found in the local big box stores; rather, they are specialty items produced and distributed by top rated companies. They work by using a process known as “thermal shock,” which is defined as “stress produced in a body or material as a result of undergoing a sudden change in temperature.” Intense heat delivered at high pressures is a surefire and proven method by which to kill 100 percent of contacted germs and bacteria. Insects and microscopic organisms like dust mites can become resistant to pesticides and other chemicals, but they cannot become resistant to the process of thermal shock. There are a number of vapor cleaners available on the market, but machines that are comprised of mostly plastic lack the power and durability of their all-metal counterparts. Higher quality machines will consist of a metallic system with maximum heat (280 degrees Fahrenheit or hotter) and maximum pressure (seven bars of pressure or stronger) in order to guarantee the destruction of all contacted germs, bedbugs, bacteria, mites, and other allergens and pathogens. The system should also provide all-purpose cleaning, allowing it to be used on a variety of surfaces, including grout, tile, fabrics and upholstery. Many steam cleaners focus primarily on carpet and flooring. A reputable dealer will offer a demonstration of the machine’s uses on various areas in and around the home, as well as thorough instruction regarding its use to buyers. Ryan Dandridge is the owner of 340 Steamers, local distributor of the EVapor 3000i. He can be reached at 281-5463725 or at Facebook.com/340Steamers. See ad, page 12. natural awakenings

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Why Seek a Healthy Alternative to Medication? by Dr. Stephanie McClung

f you or your child have been diagnosed with ADHD, your doctor has probably explained the next steps. Typically, the treatment involves medication and possibly counseling. No medicine, however, is the magic bullet that cures ADHD. Medications only treat ADHD symptoms and, often, taking these medications comes with unwanted side effects.

Stimulants to Treat ADHD

Stimulants are often used to treat ADHD symptoms because they appear to have an effect on the neurotransmitter chemicals in the brain. When Theta waves are involved, these medications may temporarily improve symptoms such as inattention, impulsive actions and hyperactivity, sometimes quite significantly. However, there are numerous common side effects, including decreased appetite, irritability, mood swings, dizziness, weight loss, sleep disturbances, racing heart, tics, nausea and headaches. Additionally, countless children and adults who take stimulants for ADHD report feeling “weird” or like they are on speed. Another common complaint is that these medications cause increased restlessness and/or uncontrollable anger or rage. This is because the brainwaves actually responsible for the ADHD symptoms can be aggravated by stimulants. In some cases, personality changes have been observed on these medications: outgoing people may become withdrawn and others may lean toward OCD symptoms. Because these are stimulants, heart and blood pressure issues can be a concern. In one study, 48 percent of the 325 patients on a stimulant for ADHD symptoms reported at least one side effect, with more than one-fifth describing the side effects as problematic. One woman wrote about her husband “not being himself” since being put on ADHD medications. He lost his job, and had an accident because of inattention.

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There is also concern about ADHD medications’ effect on physical development, particularly in young boys. In a University of Sydney study, boys ages 12 to 14 taking ADHD medication were found to be thinner and shorter than their peers, on average.

What about Non-Stimulant ADHD Medications?

Strattera, or atomoxetine, is not a stimulant. It boosts the brain’s production of norepinephrine. The side effects, however, can be much the same as those with stimulant medications with the addition of sleepiness. Antidepressants and medications commonly used to treat high blood pressure can also be used to treat ADHD. Pfizer recently released a new drug in 2013, Quillivant XR, for ADHD treatment. It is a controlled substance because it may lead to dependence and could very easily be abused.

Neurofeedback: Proven, Healthy Alternative to Medication for ADHD

In October 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics rated Neurofeedback as a Level 1 “Best Support” Intervention for ADHD. This is the highest possible efficacy rating for a treatment modality. As a proven, effective alternative to medication for the symptoms of ADHD, neurofeedback continues to grow in popularity and support. Galveston Brain Changers has effectively worked with many clients to offer this lasting treatment for ADHD. Clinets begin with the qEEG, or brain map, to help determine which areas of the brain have brainwaves that are out of balance. Children and adults are empowered to recognize and understand their specific brain function issues which may be related to their symptoms. Then, through neurofeedback, clients are able to reduce symptoms, often significantly, without medications or side effects. This retraining of out-ofbalance brainwaves leads to increased relaxation and efficiency in brain function. The result is a more focused individual with reduced symptoms and a healthier outlook toward the future. Additionally, counseling with Galveston Brain Changers is aimed

at helping the child or adult address unhealthy thought and behavior patterns related to symptoms while developing overall healthier patterns of thought and behavior. By setting specific goals throughout treatment, the child or adult experiences an increased level of success both during and after treatment. Dr. McClung is a Christian Counselor at Galveston Brain Changer, 3607 Broadway Ave. J, Galveston. For more information and to schedule an evaluation and qEEG to determine if neurofeedback is your healthy alternative to medication for ADHD symptoms, call 409-300-3113. See ad, page 18.

HERB of the month by Susie Lyons

Echinacea –

Echinacea angustifolia, E. purpurea

ilberry is a medicinal plant used by herbalists to improve vision, treat cataracts and other retinal disorders, treat heart conditions and issues with the circulatory system, such as varicose veins and hardening of the arteries, and ease pain from mouth sores, ulcers and sore throats. These immune-boosting properties have been heavily researched in Europe and confirms Echinacea raises the body’s natural resistance to infection and increases T-cell activity. It is full of polysaccharides to help protect cells against bacteria and viruses, and has antifungal & antibacterial properties. It boosts the body’s immune system by containing caffeic acid, sesquiterpenes, tannins, linoleic acid, beta-carotene, vitamin C and echinacoside. Echinacea can be used in teas, tinctures or capsules. It is best to take it at the very first sign of illness taken frequently and in small doses for the best results.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women. “The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames. After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls

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“epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

Major Culprits

Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those times, neutralizing the ability of iodine gained through select foods to balance thyroid and other hormones.” Flechas prescribes iodine supplements for most women at all three stages of life. Toxic halogens: Iodine belongs to a group of halogens that includes chlorine, bromine and fluorine, three chemicals that are both toxic to the human body and block its ability

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to absorb iodine, explains Thompson. “They’re everywhere, in our air, water and food. It’s nearly impossible to avoid them,” reports Shames, a longtime advocate in the movement against the common practice of adding fluoride (a derivative of fluorine) and chlorine to municipal water. Fluoride is also added to many brands of toothpaste. Bromide is part of almost all commercial flour and flour products, as well as soft drinks. Shames offers an historic insight. “Fluoride was once used to slow down an overactive thyroid, as recommended by the physicians’ bible, the Merck Manuals. Now we’re putting it in the water supply and wondering why we have a mushrooming epidemic of low thyroid incidence.” Food: “So-called ‘iodized’ salt doesn’t contain much usable iodine, and neither does pink Himalyan sea salt,” Shames cautions. We’ve known that our soil is deficient in essential minerals such as iodine since at least 1936, when a special U.S. Senate report concluded that our soil was already severely depleted. “This simply means that when we grow produce, the plants cannot extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommend-

ed by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including User’s Guide to Thyroid Disorders.

Our local expert on thyroid health is Dr. Pedro Lozano of Galveston Wellness Center, with a satellite office in Friendswood. Contact him to learn more about his Thyroid workshops. See ad, page 16.

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Thyroid Toxins to Avoid Fluorine/fluoride ■ Fluoridated toothpaste ■ Unfiltered municipal drinking water ■ Some bottled teas ■ Teflon pans ■ Mechanically deboned chicken Chlorine/chloride ■ Virtually all municipal water ■ Swimming pools, spas ■ Poultry chilled in chlorinated water to kill bacteria ■ Chlorine bleaches and other conventional household cleaners

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

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Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other

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How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Texas Music Festival and Village Fair – May 1 & 2, all day. Music festival featuring Tracy Byrd and Whiskey Myers, along with other great bands, BBQ, a safari run, business expo, carnival and more. Walter Hall Park, League City. TexasMusicFestival.org.

Garden Lecture – 7pm. Pearland Recreation Center, 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland. PearlandTX.gov. (click View Full Calendar to find events)

You Say Tomato I say Ta-matoe! – 2pm. Cooking class with Chef Bailey Glover, learn how to coax amazing flavors by slow roasting tomatoes into a delicious bruschetta, a savory heirloom tomato tart, a creamy gazpacho and a decadent olive oil ice cream tomato sundae! $55/person. The Kitchen Chick, 528 23rd St, Galveston. 409-497-2999. TheKitchenChick.com.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 9th Annual Chelsey’s 5K Walk/Run for Kids – 6:30-7:30pm. All proceeds benefit The Snowdrop Foundation which benefits Texas Children’s Hospital Cancer Center. $25. Organizer: Susan, 409-457-6708, sccrizlife@gmail.com. Santa Fe High School Stadium/Track, 16000 Hwy 6, Sante Fe. SnowdropFoundation.org/event/9th-annualchelseys-5k-run-kids/.

THURSDAY, MAY 5 National Day of Prayer

FRIDAY, MAY 6 Pearland Travel Rally Picnic – 11am. Celebrate tourism in Pearland and recognize local hospitality partners. Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway, Pearland. PearlandTX.gov. 1st Friday Fun Concert Series – 7-9pm. Bad Sneakers, a tribute to Steely Dan. Event is FREE to the public, all love offering donations go to support the Unity Bay Area Building Project. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 TX-3, League City. UnityOfBayArea.org.

SATURDAY, MAY 7 12th Annual Pear Run – 7-10am. Benefitting the Pearland CPAAA and the Pearland Police Dept. Pearland Town Center, 11200 Broadway St., Pearland. PearRun.com.

FRIDAY, MAY 13 Texas Gulf Coast Arts Festival – May 13, 5pm – May 15, 4pm. Community event featuring artists from around the state, and family friendly activities. The Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Dr, Clute. TGCAF.org

SATURDAY, MAY 14 Run for the Arts 5K – 7:30am. Certified 5K to benefit the Texas Gulf Coast Arts Festival. $25. Brazosport Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Blvd, Clute. 979-265-7661. TGCAF.org. Pearland Old Townsite Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. 2nd & 4th Saturday. Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd, Pearland. PearlandOldTownSiteFarmersMarket.com Run WILD 5K – 8am. Run, walk or stroll with Yaga’s Children Fund Inc. along the Galveston Seawall, a family friend non-competitive & nontimed event for all ages. All net proceeds go to Galveston County children’s charities. Beerfoot Brewery, 2816 Ave R 1/2, Galveston. YCFund.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Super FunFest – May 20-21. BBQ Cook-off, 5K-10K-Kids-K, Children’s Activities, CarTruck/ Jeep Show. Mall of the Mainland, 10000 E.F. Lowry Expwy., Texas City. 409-935-1408. TexasCityChamber.com

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5th Annual Toga Fun Run – 8am. Presented by the Theologian Greek Orthodox Church, donating a portion of the race proceeds to the Boys and Girls Harbor in La Porte. Clear Lake Park, 5002 NASA Parkway, Seabrook. Facebook.com/ ClearLakeGreekTogaFunRun.

March Against Monsanto – Activists around the world unite to march against Monsanto’s GMO products and march for labeling so consumers can make educated food choices. Rallies are organized in local area by volunteers. Visit website for more information and to organize local rally. MarchAgainst-Monsanto.com.

Texas Crab Festival 5K Run/Walk – 8:30am. Sponsored by Samson Energy. Gregory Park, 2292 Hwy 87 (behind Cobb Real Estate), Crystal Beach, Galveston. Info@TexasCrabFestival.org. TexasCrabFestival.org.

Funfest “Super Hero” Run by the Bay – 7am. 5k-10k-kids k. Kids $15 pre-register/$25 Race Day. Adults $30 pre-register/$40 Race Day. 800 Bay St N, Texas City. Texas City – La Marque Chamber of Commerce. 409-935-1408.

Cooking with Fresh Herbs! – 2pm. Chef Bailey Glover teaches how to make herb Gruyere popovers, mint tabbouleh salad, rosemary skewered lemon & garlic chicken, herb-coated roasted root veggies and watermelon basil granite. $55/person. The Kitchen Chick, 528 23rd St, Galveston. 409-497-2999. TheKitchenChick.com.

The Art of Empathy – 12:30-3:30pm. Facilitated by Karen Starz, M.A and Communications Chair of Houston NVC. $20 suggested love offering. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 TX-3, League City. 281910-2921. Karen at starz.organizer@gmail.com. UnityOfBayArea.org.

SUNDAY, MAY 8 Mother’s Day – Celebration service at Unity Bay Area Houston, 10:30am. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 TX-3, League City. UnityOfBayArea.org.

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Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Flower Moon – 8:30pm. The public is invited to participate in full moon labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately ½ hour after sunset. Free. The Moody Methodist Labyrinth, 2803 53rd St, Galveston. Galveston.com/Labyrinth.

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MONDAY, MAY 23 1 Hour Dolphin Eco Tour – 10-11am. One hour tour in Galveston’s Harbor to see birds & marine life. $12. Galveston Water Adventures, Pier 21, 100 21st St, Galveston. Special Needs Support Group Meeting – 11am-1pm. Children are welcome to attend and can watch a movie or play video games while professionals, caregivers, parents, etc. meet for a discussion of local resources, best practices, legislative issues and job training. Free. Rosenberg Library (Randall Room), Galveston. 737-247-8142. Info@InternationalAutismMinistry.com.

SATURDAY, MAY 28 Pearland Old Townsite Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. 2nd & 4th Saturday. Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd, Pearland. PearlandOldTownSiteFarmersMarket.com

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2016 Run Houston! Clear Lake – 7am. One of a series of races in the Houston area. University of Houston Clear Lake, at the first entrance to Bay Area Park. RunHouston.com. Support@RunHouston.com.

MONDAY, JUNE 6 Summer Art Camp I – June 6, 9am – June 10, 3pm. Learn techniques such as drawing, watercolor and clay from experienced teachers. 6-9 year olds, 9-11am. 10-12 year olds, 1-3pm. Class size limited to 20. $50 The Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Dr, Clute. TGCAF.org Teen Guild Summer Workshop – June 6, 9amJune 18, 4:30pm. For students, 12-18 years old, to participate in an intensive week of drama workshop culminating in a performance. $175. The Center for the Arts & Sciences, 400 College Dr, Clute. TGCAF.org.

FRIDAY, JUNE 10 Texas Trio Tournament – June 10-11. The Texas Trio Classic has two simple goals. Fish for a Cure and host the best inshore fishing tournament in the state. Matagorda Harbor, 189 County Rd 213, Matagorda. 281-686-2964. TexasTrioClassic.com

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sunday Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market – 9am1pm. Offering locally grown produce, prepared foods and edible farm products. 2508 Postoffice St, Galveston. 832-819-1561. Facebook.com/ GalvestonsOwnFarmersMarket. Vinyasa Yoga – 10-11:15am. Dynamic ﬂow class taught by Joanna Shell using standing poses, forward & back bends, twists, balance poses & inversions. Mixed level. Bring towel and mat. $15/drop-in. The Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston. 409-770-9995. TheYogaHaven.net.

tuesday Senior Tuesday – All day. On Tuesdays, anyone 65 years and up can visit Moody Gardens for $5/attraction per senior. Restrictions may apply. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston. 800582-4673. MoodyGardens.com. Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 Hwy 3 S, League City. 281-5542450. UnityOfBayArea.org. Yoga with Vanessa – 6:30-7:30pm. All levels welcome. Class centered around beginners/ intermediate. Hatha style teaching, expect to feel stretched out and relaxed. $15 drop-in & other payment options. First session FREE. TD3 Fitness, 1416 East Main St, League City. 713-594-2128.

wednesday Oneness Blessing Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Visit for a unique experience that brings each person into a closer connection with one another and God. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 Hwy 3 S, League City. 281-554-2450. UnityOfBayArea.org. Small Dog Socialization – 7:30-8:15pm. Bring in small dogs to have fun and socialize. Gimmie a Bark, 101 E Edgewood Dr, Friendswood. 281482-1911. GimmieABark.com.

friday Concerts in the Park Live Music – 7-9pm. Southdown Park, 2150 Countryplace Parkway, Pearland. 281-412-8900. PearlandParks.com.

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