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Many people I know in the past couple of months have found themselves in this unending race against time with more popping up to juggle. Longer days gives us more daylight hours to feel we have more time in our day. But in the end, we can run ourselves ragged.

It’s time to stop. Take a breath and slow down, let everything wait, just for a few minutes.

What I have done is create lists, personal and career, and am working hard to prioritize daily. There are so many things to get done, and there are so many distractions in addition to the legitimate surprises and needs and people in our lives, that we all need a way to juggle the demands. And personally, my mind moves faster than my mouth can speak or my body can make happen!

So I am grateful for you, our community of friends and readers, and our sponsors who help us bring you healthy information. I am grateful for the support system of people in my life and my dear puppy dog! And I have decided to take a breath every now and then, go to my list, and move things forward.

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OVERCOME BY HOLISTIC ALTERNATIVES

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Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

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CLEANSE BODY & MIND Take Toxins Out of Your Life

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newsbrief Galveston Store Offers Earth-Friendly, Organic Products

Alkaline Water Really Affects Wellness

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ild Earth Apothecary is more than a store--it’s an idea born of hope that we can experience more connection with the earth and with each other by nurturing our bodies with products that support us. What started at farmer’s markets has blossomed into a store at 25th and Post Office in Galveston, right next to the community gardens. Some products may be purchase from their website as well.

Herbalist and owner Pamela Valentine delights in providing a wide variety of earth-friendly products, including organic loose-leaf herbal tea blends, wildcrafted and fresh herbs, and all natural insect repellent. Believing our bodies are temples, she is in the process of creating her own line of organic, vegan, fair trade, cruelty free skin care products.

The store offers books about medicinal herbs and aromatherapy, as well as woman’s empowerment. Products to support these include essential oils, smudging sage and incense, and bath salts.

Location: 513 Rosenberg Street, Galveston. For more information, call 956-358-5733, email WeAreWildEarth@gmail.com, or visit WeAreWildEarth.com. Mention Natural Awakenings for 10% off. See CRG, page 35.

he body’s need for clean water is well known. While most assume that tap water or bottled water is healthy, research shows that it is not.

Tap water contains many contaminants, made worse by the addition of fluoride and chlorine in the treatment process. The result is water with a low pH level, which contributes to an acidic environment in the body providing a foothold for disease.

Water Tree By The Bay offers multiple ways to enjoy highly alkaline, microclustered water. This purified and mineral-enhanced water helps neutralize acids, remove toxins from the body, and deliver nutrients to the cells more efficiently. Alkaline water provides increased intracellular hydration and acts as a conductor of electrochemical activity from cell to cell.

Owner Fran Mackin says, “The easiest way to get this great water, that has gone through an extensive 12step process, is to come in to the store and fill 1 gallon or 5 gallon containers.” They also offer multiple in-home systems, from under-sink to whole-house systems, a shower head to remove chlorine, on-the-go systems, and purification and dispenser system for the office.

Location: 3538 E. NASA Parkway, Seabrook. For more information, call 281-917-1316, email TheWaterTreeStore@gmail.com, or visit WaterTreeStore.com/ Seabrook. See ad, page 25.

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aying attention to your financial flow and taking proactive measures to increase it creates financial empowerment. Associated Credit Union of Texas (ACUTX) offers a wide range of knowledge and tools to assist members or non-members to understand and manage their finances while making wise financial decisions.

Personal one-on-one (or family) guidance consists of an in-person 12-module course (no cost or obligation) covering everything from budgeting to cash flow to credit reports.

This type of individual guidance can help families turn their finances around or improve their credit scores.

Many tools are available on their website (under the Resources tab) for ongoing financial healthy, including financial goal setting, income and financial resources tracker, strategies for increasing sources of cash, strategies for cutting expenses, and understanding credit reports and scores.

For more information, visit ACUTX.org. See ad, page 6.

Vegan Cafe Opens in League City

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atural Living Food Co-Op has expanded it’s offerings to include a smoothie bar, vegan cafe, and ready-to-go meals.

Other beverages, such as organic coffees and teas, and house-fermented Kombucha, are also available.

The meals change weekly, based on what is available from local organic farmers and what is in season. The current offerings are listed on the website and include organic snacks, like veggie sticks and hummus, organic soups, and organic meals like kale salad or spaghetti made with raw veggie noodles.

Owner Lisa Piper says, “The addition of the cafe expands the opportunities for our customers to eat healthy by making it convenient for them to do so.” Lisa also offers personalized nutritional consultations and frequent cooking classes.

Location: 219 N. Michigan Avenue, League City. For more information, visit ShopNaturalLiving.com, call 832-632-2937, or email sales@shopnaturalliving.com. See CRG, page 34

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study of distance runners by Texas A&M University, in College Station, determined that short-term supplementation of dried tart cherry powder improved running times, decreased inflammation and increased muscle metabolism and immunity.

The researchers divided 27 endurance-trained young adult athletes into two groups.

Eleven participants were given a daily powered tart cherry supplement for 10 days, and 16 were given a rice flour placebo. All completed a half-marathon near the end of the 10-day trial. The researchers tested fasting blood samples and a quadriceps muscle soreness rating prior to the run, 60 minutes after the run and 24 and 48 hours post-run.

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Researchers split 173 healthy adults with mild seasonal allergies into two groups during the height of the spring allergy season. The first group was given the probiotic combination, while the other group received a placebo. The subjects filled out a weekly online survey for eight weeks about their allergy symptoms and discomfort levels.

The probiotic combination resulted in fewer allergy-related nasal symptoms plus quality-of-life improvements.

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esearch from Sweden has found that acupuncture helps reduce the crying of colicky babies. The study monitored 147 babies between the ages of 2 and 8 weeks with colic at four separate Swedish public child health centers.

The babies were divided into three groups; each visited the clinic twice a week for two weeks. One group received “gold standard” care plus five minutes of minimal acupuncture, one group received standard care plus five minutes of acupuncture and one group received standard care only.

After two weeks, both acupuncture groups showed a reduction in crying time by the second week and at a later follow-up. More babies dropped to less than three hours of crying per day in the acupuncture groups than the control group, removing them from the colic category altogether. No adverse effects were recorded.

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I felt very resistant in the beginning, only to feel my body and spirit giving itself over to a feeling of peace and calm. --Ann R.

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Tax and Pricing Policies Spur Healthier Eating

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meta-study from Tufts University, in Medford, Massachusetts, documents a revealing relationship between diet and food prices. The researchers found that taxation of unhealthy foods and price reductions of healthy foods help shift consumers to healthier purchases.

They reviewed data from 11 studies on the impact of adding tariffs to unhealthy foods that lead to higher prices and 19 studies that examined the effects on the demand of reducing the prices of healthy foods. They discovered that consumers purchased 14 percent more fruits and vegetables when prices were reduced by 10 percent. Other healthy food price reductions produced similar results, with a 16 percent increase in consumption with each 10 percent price drop.

The researchers examined the impact of increases in the price of sugary drinks and fast foods. Following 10 percent price hikes, consumption of these items decreased by 7 percent and 3 percent, respectively.

“The global food system is exacting a staggering toll on human health, and this is very costly, both in terms of real healthcare expenses and lost productivity,” says Dr. Dariush Mozaffarian, senior author of the meta-study and dean of the university’s Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy. “Our findings suggest that subsidies and taxes are a highly effective tool for normalizing the price of foods toward their true societal cost. This will both prevent disease and reduce spiraling healthcare costs, which are causing a tremendous strain on both private businesses and government budgets.”

Post-Stroke Exercise Improves Brain Function

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esearch from the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, has established that structured physical activity following a stroke can significantly improve cognitive function in survivors. The study used data from 13 clinical trials that included 735 participants to analyze general cognitive improvement, executive function, attention and working memory, as well as the impact of different types of physical activity.

Researchers found that exercise following a stroke produced cognitive improvements in both attention and speed in processing information. They further discovered that a combination of aerobic exercise and strength training produced the maximum cognitive improvements.

“We found that a program as short as 12 weeks is effective at improving cognition, and even patients with chronic stroke can experience improvements in their cognition with an exercise intervention,” says lead author Lauren E. Oberlin, a graduate student at the university.

Eckankar Seminar Comes to Houston

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he 2017 Texas Eckankar Regional Seminar, “The Road to God: The Adventure of a Lifetime,” will be held August 11-13 at the Hyatt Regency North Houston. This spiritual discovery weekend offers all public events free to non-member guests.

Topics include “Spiritual Experiences Through Past Lives, Dreams and Soul Travel,” “What is Spiritual Freedom and How Do I Get It,” and “The Road to God--The Wonderful Ways of ECK.” Rodney Jones, guest speaker and champion of spiritual freedom, will present the workshop “Music--A Gateway to Spiritual Experience.” Jones is a jazz guitar legend and educator, one of the most demanded and recorded in history.

Several opportunities will be offered to chant “HU” as a group. Chanting HU, a once-secret name of God, helps people find inner peace and feel uplifted. An art gallery will also invite attendees to enjoy ECK-inspired arts.

Eckankar is the path of spiritual freedom. Its purpose is to make God an everyday reality in each person’s life while exploring one’s unique and natural relationship with the Divine.

For more information, call 888-IAM-SOUL or visit TheRoadToGod.org.

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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Bee Killers A study in the journal Nature Communications examined wild bee populations relative to the use of controversial neonic (neonicotinoid) pesticides from 1994 to 2011, and discovered that extinction rates paralleled their use on plants throughout the country.

The 34 species analyzed experienced a 10 percent population drop across the board, with five of the species seeing a decrease of 20 percent or more, and the most-impacted group declining by 30 percent. Researchers say this indicates that up to half of the population decline could be attributed to the use of neonics.

“It contributes, but there is a bigger picture,” says Jeffrey Pettis, an entomologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Bee Laboratory, in Maryland. Other factors are thought to include parasites such as varroa mites and nosema fungus (a bacterial disease known as foulbrood) plus viruses, drought and loss of habitat.

Meanwhile, the Friends of the Earth (FOE) environmental group has launched a petition calling on the Ace and True Value hardware companies to follow Lowe’s and Home Depot’s example of phasing out the pesticides. FOE says, “If these garden retailers don’t act fast, they’ll lose customers.

A new poll shows that 66 percent of Americans prefer to shop at Lowe’s and Home Depot because they’ve committed to stop selling bee-killing pesticides.”

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illa Adams, a professional fine artist and Texan, has written an intimate and inspiring memoir of her adventures creating a successful career in art.

Traveling to 26 countries and living for decades in Hawaii, Zilla’s art is richly colorful and shows the spiritual development of a mature artist. She is using Kickstarter.com, a popular crowd-funding site, to raise the funds needed for printing this book (search Zilla Adams Art Book Project to pledge your financial support, get some great bonuses, and make this book come to life; deadline July 17).

It’s a fun and easy way to support the arts and help mentor aspiring artists everywhere.

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Last Call Endangered Species Protection Act May Go Extinct The federal Endangered Species Act (ESA), passed in 1973, strengthened earlier federal protections for animals that had been nearly wiped out by humans. The act faces opposition from those that believe it both unfairly protects animals that poach livestock and restricts land use.

At a recent hearing titled Modernizing the Endangered Species Act, Republican Senator John Barrasso of Wyoming, head of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, said the ESA is not working anymore. Natural Resources Committee Chairman Republican Congressman Rob Bishop of Utah opines that the act has never been used for the rehabilitation of species and instead has been controlling the land, saying, “It has been hijacked.”

Yet Daniel M. Ashe, president and chief executive of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, says, “The Endangered Species Act is the world’s ‘gold standard’ for conservation and protection of animals.”

According to many experts, the world’s flora and fauna are experiencing a global extinction crisis caused by human activity, but we have also learned how to protect species and help them recover. Eight species that would probably have disappeared already were it not for the ESA include the black-footed ferret, humpback whale, bald eagle, American alligator, grizzly bear, Florida manatee, California condor and gray wolf.

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GMO Studies Compromised by Conflicts of Interest An article published by the journal PLOS One reflects the opinion of researchers affiliated with Franceโ s National Institute for Agricultural Research that a large portion of studies on genetically modified (GM/GMO) crops are rife with conflicts of interest. They state that many have been tainted because someone that worked on a study was also an employee of a company producing them. The study investigated direct financial conflicts of interest, but not other factors such as authors being members of advisory boards, co-holders of patents or consultants to GM companies.

Out of 579 published studies analyzed, some 40 percent showed a possible conflict of interest. The authors noted that the suspect studies had a much higher likelihood of presenting a favorable outcome for GMOs compared to others. The majority of these studies (404) were American; 83 were Chinese.

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Toxic Overload Overcome

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veryone is toxic to some degree at birth (from mom), and we keep adding to our toxic load by breathing polluted air, drinking contaminated water, eating processed food, and drinking alcoholic beverages. Because toxins are stored in the fat cells, people who lose weight quickly often experience problems with extra toxicity as well. All this toxicity in the body causes difficulty concentrating, mood swings, trouble sleeping, lack of energy, headaches, digestive discomfort, and much more.

Dr. Mary Brechtel, owner of Health Matters Chiropractic, sees patients every day in various states of distress from their toxic environment. The first thing she has them do is complete a Detoxification Questionnaire, assessing the severity of over 70 symptoms.

Blood tests may also be done to check for elevated liver enzymes, indicating the liver, the main organ of detoxification, is not functioning well.

Brechtel offers a medical, controlled, detox program called Metagenics, which focuses on heavy metals (very common in our area). When people try to detox on their own, through fad diets and juice cleanses for example, they may actually do more harm than good. Metabolic detoxification encompasses two main phases within the liver--getting the toxins together and getting them out-and unsupervised detox programs do not support these phases and may leave the user deprived of essential nutrients. She recommends the medical detox be done at least quarterly, depending on symptoms.

Often, a change in eating habits is necessary to maintain a thriving system. Brechtel is a board certified clinical nutritionist and offers nutritional counseling. A wide variety of healthy

products and supplements are in stock at her HerbalQuest Nutrition store, adjacent to her clinical office. These support the body in maintaining more balanced systems.

Daily detox supplements and teas, such as dandilion, are available in addition to the more focused cleanses.

Milk thistle is very protective of the liver, so anyone who is taking medication that may affect the liver, such as statins, would likely benefit from taking milk thistle daily.

Clinical Nutrition Testing, including micronutrient testing, neurotransmitter testing, food allergy testing, and hormone testing help identify specific areas in need of attention and balancing. When more details are available about how the body is responding to toxins, more targeted solutions can be taken.

Brechtel says, “The solution to pollution is dilution,” to emphasize the importance of drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Water helps move released toxins out of the system, and

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is especially important during any detoxification program. It helps the body stay hydrated and also to sweat appropriately to excrete toxins.

Since all nerves branch off from the spine, the brain is unable to communicate optimally with the liver and other organs when the spine is out of alignment. As a chiropractor, Brechtel emphasizes that adjusting the spine back in to alignment is crucial to the proper functioning of the body’s detox system.

A series of adjustments is typically necessary to achieve lasting results.

The lymphatic system is important in immune function. A lymphatic massage, available in her office as well, helps with swelling and congestion in the body, which can be caused by toxins. It moves excess fluid through the system so toxins can exit. Other soft tissue massages can be helpful as well.

“Not having a regular bowel movement,” says Brechtel, “is like not taking out the trash, and the liver has to deal with all those toxins again.”

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by Ultimate Wellness Centre, located in Brechtel’s second office (3622 85th Street), by certified colon hydrotherapist Amanda Fryar. A nurse practitioner provides the required prescription.

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The toxic load on our bodies can be heavy. With resources such as these provided at Health Matters Chiropractic, restoration of optimal health and functioning can be achieved.

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To Detox, The Body Must Rebalance

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oxins in the body, which we all have, create imbalance that shows up as inflammation, pain, illness, sleeplessness, weight gain, and much more. When the body is in balance, it heals itself.

Acupuncture, cupping, Chinese herbs and ways of eating can all assist the body in regaining its balance.

Clint McCallum, owner of Hooked on Acupuncture, does an assessment with each new client which helps identify stress and other issues in their body, mind, and spirit. Often, the assessment alone provides some relief, as it helps the client connect the dots for themselves, producing a paradigm shift that let’s them see their health is really in their hands.

Acupuncture, the precise placement of tiny needles to release blockages and allow energy to move, is effective in helping the body cleanse and reset. It is a holistic and relax-

Water Crucial in Eliminating Waste

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taying hydrated, eating cleansing foods and having regular bowel movements can help the body detoxify and function at its best.

Our bodies have an efficient metabolic detoxification pathway that neutralizes and removes harmful toxins and waste via elimination mainly through our liver, kidneys and intestinal tract. Water is essential to this process.

Water is the largest single component of the body and is important for cellular reactions and regulation of body temperature. It maintains blood volume, transports nutrients, and is involved with digestion, absorption, and excretion. A loss of 20% of body water (dehydration) can cause death and a loss of 10% may lead to damage of essential body systems.

It only takes 1-2 % water loss to lead to loss of cognitive func-

ing way to restore the balanced flow of energy throughout the body and strengthen the immune system.

Cupping is a type of deep tissue massage using cups that create suction for a few minutes to help alleviate pain and inflammation. It draws stagnant blood to the surface and improves circulation.

We are used to relating to food by its chemical composition--how much fat, carbohydrates, protein, vitamins, and minerals it contains. In traditional Chinese medicine, food is approached as a way to nourish and harmonize the body based on the constitution of the individual. Food is described by characteristic properties such as salty/sweet/bitter or hot/cold.

Another detox agent is Chinese herbs, which address the underlying imbalance in the body instead of treating symptoms as Western drugs do. McCallum discusses food energetics and the use of Chinese herbs with his clients and helps them discover what resonates with their body.

He also offers an organic detox powder called Pure Synergy that contains freeze dried fruits and vegetables, as well as Chinese herbs and mushrooms. He recommends krill oil or other omega 3 fatty acid because the American diet contains an overabundance of omega 6, which causes inflammation.

Location: 2505 Market Street, Galveston. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 409-241-3199, email Clint@HookedOnAcu.com, or visit HookedOnAcupuncture.com. See ad, page 31.

tion and alertness, increase in heart rate, and a decrease in exercise performance.

Stay hydrated and get rid of waste by consuming high water content fruits and vegetables such as grapes, strawberries, blueberries, cherries, pineapple, cucumber, spinach, zucchini, radish, celery, and cabbage. These foods contain important nutrients to help your body convert toxins from fat-soluble to water-soluble to be excreted.

The kidney is crucial in regulating water balance and blood pressure as well as removing waste from the body. The kidneys require water for the filtration of waste from the blood, and excretion via urine. Without being properly hydrated, the kidneys don’t work as effectively and toxins become more concentrated and difficult to expel.

Inadequate fluid consumption is a common culprit of constipation, along with medication use, inadequate fiber intake, poor diet, and illness. The stool is 75% water, so it’s important to be hydrated to keep the contents moving. The colon also absorbs nutrients, so it important that it function optimally. Colon hydrotherapy is a resource to safely evacuate the contents of the colon, or when medically indicated such as prep for a colonoscopy.

Location: Ultimate Wellness & Colon Hydrotherapy Centre, 3622 85th Street, Galveston. For more information, call 409-761-1224, email info@ultimatewellnesscentre.com, or visit UltimateWellnessCentre.com. See ad, page 19. natural awakenings

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Get Outside and Be A Kid

Family Fun This Summer

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ouston and Galveston offer a wealth of fun outdoor activities to keep kids and adults active and interested during the summer months. Many activities are free!

Galveston beaches provide access to sand and surf from numerous access points along Seawall Boulevard and San Luis Pass Road. Parking fees are charged at some, but there are plenty of free areas. There are also multiple camping and RV parks on the island. (Galveston.com) Artist Boat is a non-profit organization whose purpose is protecting the Gulf Coast through fun, educational, inspiring adventures that spark creativity, awareness and action. They offer free hands-on Interpretive Beach Tours to explore the Galveston coastal and marine ecosystems. Paid kayak adventures are also available. (ArtistBoat.org) Houston Arboretum and Nature Center is a 155-acre non-profit urban nature sanctuary on the western edge of Memorial Park. Week-long summer camps that explore the natural world through active, hands-on indoor and outdoor adventures are available through mid-August. (HoustonArboretum.com) East End Lagoon Nature Preserve offers fishing, crabbing, kayaking, hiking, birding, and nature photography.

The 684 acres include one of the few

remaining sizable tracts of coastal prairie. (Galveston.com/east-end-lagoon) Galveston Island Ferry runs from Galveston to Boliver Peninsula around the clock. Drive the car on (which generally takes longer) or just walk on and stand on the upper deck. Dolphins can usually be spotted during the 20 minute trip. (Galveston.com/galvestonferry) Miller Outdoor Theatre offers a wide variety of performances, March through October, from plays to music to ballet to classic films. The huge hillside seating area is great for picnics and relaxing with the family. (MillerOutdoorTheatre.com) Port Houston offers a 90-minute educational boat tour of the Houston Ship Channel. Reservations are required. (PortHouston.com) West Bay Common School Children’s Museum in League City (one room schoolhouse). Ask about their Teddy Bear Parade on July 4. (OneRoomSchoolhouse.org/history.html) Children’s Museum of Houston is rated the #1 children’s museum in the Unites States by Parents magazine. It boasts 90,000 square feet of innovative, interactive bilingual exhibits for kids up to age 12, and is free on Thursdays from 5-8 p.m. (CMHouston.org) Houston Museum of Natural Science in Hermann Park has 16 permanent exhibits, including the Cockrell Butterfly Center, the Hall of Paleontol-

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ogy, and the Hall of Texas Wildlife. The permanent exhibits are free on Thursdays from 2-6 p.m.

Admission Armand Bayou Nature Center,located in the Clear Lake area, has 5 miles of trails through three eco-systems: prairie, forest and bayou. Free first and third Sundays. They also offer Summer EcoCamps for kids 4-13, and guided canoe and pontoon boat tours. (ABNC.org) Moody Gardens is an educational attraction in Galveston focusing on nature. The Rainforest pyramid contains over 2,000 exotic plants, animals and birds. The Aquarium pyramid just completed a major renovation to include even more exhibits. Moody Gardens also has outdoor activities such as a zip line, a ropes course, and a water park.

(MoodyGardens.com) Galveston Children’s Museum has interactive activities and programs for children 18 months to 12 years old.

Exhibits include a kids medical clinic, a building zone, and an art studio.

(GalvestonCM.org) Take the family to pick their own fruits. (YourCoolCityBlog.com/20-places-pick-fruit-houston/) Space Center Houston is the official visitor center of NASA Johnson Space Center. It has both indoor and outdoor displays and interactive areas for learning about travel in outer space.

(SpaceCenter.org) Get creative with multiple summer arts camps. (ArtAndKustomKreations.com) Butler Longhorn Museum tells the story of Texas longhorn cattle and has a variety of western artifacts. Special “End of Summer” event August 12. (ButlerLonghornMuseum.com) Houston Zoo is a unique educational and conservation resource with more than 6,000 animals representing over 800 species. A special summer exhibit, Nature Connects, features giant sculptures made from over 770,000 Lego bricks! (HoustonZoo.org) Bay Watch Dolphin Tours and the Galveston Historical Foundation Dolphin Tours or Marine Biology Tours provide unique opportunities to experience dolphins and other life in Galveston Bay. (GalvestonBayWatch.com or GalvestonHistory.org and go to Attractions tab)

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3 Heavy metals:

Another study of 20 patients reported in the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that subjects’ sweat contained about 24 times more cadmium, 19 times more nickel, 16 times more lead and almost three times more aluminum than their urine. Overall, sweat proved more effective than urine at removing 14 of the 18 heavy metals studied. It also contained and, therefore, expelled larger quantities of 16 of the 18 metals than the blood samples did.

Of all the metals, aluminum was found at the highest concentrations in sweat, with zinc, copper and nickel also occurring at relatively high levels.

4 Bisphenol A (BPA):

Four Reasons to Break a Sweat The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

by Deanna Minich

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octors, health experts and fitness gurus tell us that we should break a sweat every day—and for good reason.

Sweat not only activates a host of benefits tied to healthboosting exercise, perspiring itself is curative. Whether sitting in a sauna, walking on a warm day or working out, sweating is a necessary bodily function with powerful healing effects.

By clearing out a range of toxins, sweat plays an essential role in the body’s natural detoxifying function. Here are some of the toxins it helps eliminate:

organic pollutants (solvents, 1 Persistent fumigants and insecticides):

A clinical study of 20 participants published in BioMed Research International found that their sweat samples contained a range of toxins, including pesticides DDT/DDE, endosulfan, methoxychlor and endrin. Nearly all parent compounds of these pesticides were evident, demonstrating that sweating is an effective way of excreting and diminishing the body’s toxic burden. One sweat sample contained some pesticides not present in the subject’s blood or urine samples, suggesting that some pesticides are only mobilized and eliminated through sweating.

2 Phthalate (plasticizer):

Phthalate, found in plastic products, is also removed through sweat. Research published in the Scientific World Journal evaluated blood, sweat and urine samples from 20 individuals and discovered that all of them contained the common mono-2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP). The concentrations of this toxin in sweat were more than twice as high as those in the urine, showing that sweating may be the best way of ridding the body of this endocrine-disrupting compound.

Researchers reporting in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health examined the blood, urine and sweat of 20 participants for BPA, an endocrine-disrupting toxin found in canned foods, plastic water bottles and other items. Of the 20 sweat samples collected, 16 contained BPA, while only 14 urine and 2 blood samples tested positive for the toxin.

This reveals that sweat is the most effective way of removing BPA build-up in the body; just as vital, it demonstrates that testing blood or urine for toxicity levels may not present the whole picture.

A wide range of activities, including exercising and engaging in sports, can help us break a sweat. A low-impact option is spending time in a sauna. Notably, in a focused study, the sweat from an infrared sauna expelled more bismuth, cadmium, chromium, mercury and uranium than that produced by a steam sauna. The steam sauna caused higher levels of arsenic, aluminum, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, tin, thallium and zinc to be excreted (Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology).

Hydration is essential in maximizing all these health benefits. Failure to hydrate properly during and after sweating can lead to other health problems. An easy rehydration practice is to step on the scales right before and after sweating; the weight lost is the optimum amount of water to drink afterwards (Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine). For reference, one pound of water is slightly less than a one-half liter.

Sweat contains minerals essential for optimal functioning of the whole body. Following excessive sweating, it’s important to replace the minerals lost, especially zinc, copper, selenium, chromium and potassium. Coconut water is a good source of potassium; nuts, seafood, whole grains and legumes generally contain relatively high doses of zinc, copper, selenium and chromium.

The next time the couch and air conditioning beckon, think of all the “sweaty” benefits about to be sacrificed.

Breaking a sweat might seem like an effort, but it keeps internal detox systems healthy and optimally functioning.

Deanna Minich, Ph.D., is an author, teacher and researcher, as well as founder of Food & Spirit, a framework to integrate ancient healing traditions with modern science. She leads online detox programs as part of her whole-self approach to health. Connect at DeannaMinich.com. natural awakenings

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Eating Vegan on the Road Clever Ways to Eat Healthy Anywhere

by Judith Fertig

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raveling can be tricky for those trying to eat a plant-based diet, especially on long stretches of highway. More than 33 percent of Americans, or 100 million-plus people, are eating vegan/vegetarian meals more often, even if they do not adhere to a strict plant-based lifestyle, concluded a 2011 Harris Interactive study commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group.

Here is what the discerning traveler can do when hunger strikes.

Start by looking for vegan pit stops before you go. Identify a plantfriendly restaurant group, such as Dr. Andrew Weil’s True Food Kitchen (now in 12 states), and then Google for their locations. Smartphone apps such as Finding Vegan and Happy Cow help point the way to veganfriendly restaurants around the world.

This month, Natural Awakenings asked three savvy travelers how they manage plantbased eating wherever they go.

For Dustin Harder, eating well on the road is a matter of research and preparation. He is the New York City-based chef/host of the online program The Vegan Roadie,

with 100 U.S. restaurant visits and counting and now seeking crowdfunding for its third season, set in Italy. Harder has learned to investigate his dining options ahead of time, and always packs a travelsize, high-speed blender, lots of trail mix and his favorite condiments of sriracha (bottled hot sauce) and nutritional yeast.

“You can locate great vegan restaurants in surprising places if you search online before you travel,” he says, listing Viva Vegeria and La Botanica, in San Antonio, Texas, and The Red Fern, in Rochester, New York, among his finds. Where vegan restaurants are scarce, he turns to plant-based options at Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread. His DIY hotel-room cuisine favorites are a Hotel Smoothie, Banushi (banana sushi) and Pizzadilla, a cross between a pizza and a quesadilla, “cooked” in aluminum foil using a hotel iron and ironing board.

Matt Frazier, a runner and co-author of the No Meat Athlete Cookbook, recently went on the road for a self-funded book tour. Not only had he left his high-powered

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blender back home with his family in Asheville, North Carolina, he was on a tight budget. “The trick that has helped me not just survive, but thrive on the road is eating fresher, more whole and more raw,” he says.

He recommends filling up on kale, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, nuts and seeds, berries, beans, onions and mushrooms.

Lindsay S. Nixon, author of The Happy Herbivore Guide to PlantBased Living and related cookbooks, has traveled from her home in Los Angeles across the country and around the world, finding plantbased foods wherever she goes.

“Almost every city has a Thai or Italian restaurant where you should be able to find something on the menu or adapt a dish to stick with plants,” she says. “You might have to get a little creative. I once asked for salsa and a plain, baked potato; not a bad combo, as it turns out.”

Wherever we find ourselves, we can still find healthy ways to eat.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS. Connect at JudithFertig.com.

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by Dustin Harder sprinkle with the remaining cheese.

Fold the other half over the toppings, and then fold the foil over the entire Pizzadilla, completely closing the edges of the foil.

Place the foil packet on the ironing board and the iron on the foil packet.

Iron it out to flatten slightly and then leave iron on the foil packet for 2 minutes, flip and repeat. Open foil, cut the Pizzadilla in half and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ready to eat.

Pizzadilla Yields: 1 serving

Banushi

1 large tortilla of choice (whole wheat or GMO-free corn) ½ cup Daiya vegan mozzarella shreds 2 Tbsp onion, chopped 2 Tbsp green pepper, chopped Ÿ cup pizza sauce or marinara, store-bought Shredded fresh basil for garnish (optional) Field Roast Grain Meat Italian Sausage (optional) Large piece of aluminum foil Iron and ironing board Preheat hotel or travel iron; the linen setting works well.

While the iron is preheating, place tortilla on a square of aluminum foil large enough to enclose the tortilla.

Sprinkle half the cheese on one half of the tortilla, top with peppers and onions, spoon over the marinara and

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Yields: 1 serving Nut butter of choice Bananas (not overripe; firm enough to hold toppings) Blueberries Pomegranate seeds or strawberries, cut into slivers Raw nuts of choice, crumbled, crushed or ground up

Hotel Smoothie

Peel the banana. Spread with a layer of nut butter to look like a sushi roll.

Yields: 1 serving 1 cup filtered water or apple juice Handful or two of tender, baby greens, such as baby spinach or kale 1 banana, peeled, or another favorite soft, peeled fruit Put the water, greens and banana in a high-speed, travel-sized blender and blend until smooth.

Place blueberries in a line down the middle lengthwise, about an inch apart.

Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds or strawberry slivers and top with raw nut crumble. Slice into pieces the size of sushi roll pieces.

Recipes courtesy of VeganRoadie.com.

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

Colon Hydrotherapy has many beneficial health effects.

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to Cleanse Body & Mind Take Toxins Out of Your Life

by Meredith Montgomery

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he term “detox” has been gaining traction in health circles, but cleansing practices have existed for millennia, ranging from Egyptian hydrotherapy to Medieval Lenten practices and Native American fasting, smudging and sweat lodges. The truth is that we need cleansing now more than ever—to rid our bodies of chemical overload and our minds of negative thinking.

The Environmental Defense Fund has counted more than 100 chemicals produced in the U.S. that are present in everyday products and hazardous to humans and the environment. “Our body is a natural detoxifier, ridding itself of toxins through pooping, peeing, sweating and shedding skin.

But in our current toxic overload situation, it’s not always an efficient process,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D., an author and functional nutritionist in Washington state.

Some experts believe many commercial detoxification programs are unsafe, extreme and ineffective. “Psychologically, a short-term cleanse can act as a stepping stone if you’re eating

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fast food and donuts every day,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington, D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition and author of How Not to Die. “What matters more is longterm—what you’re eating a decade from now. No quick fix is going to do it, it’s a lifestyle change.”

Feed Your Microbiome When the microbiome becomes depleted, overall health is affected. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, in Washington, D.C., and

We’re all exposed to toxins, but if our inner terrain is healthy, our body can flush them out, so we won’t get sick. ~Robynne Chutkan

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Get Dirty “Health and wealth have become associated with cleanliness, yet the opposite is probably true,” assesses Chutkan. “Kids come in from the playground to use hand sanitizers and eat processed snacks. Instead, discard the

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author of Gutbliss and The Microbiome Solution, explains, “The GI tract is the body’s engine, and microbes are the worker bees that operate the machinery so that digestion and toxin removal can happen.”

She recommends switching to a plant-filled diet to effectively repopulate the microbiome and be aware of how food is grown. “Much storebought produce, even organic options, is grown in depleted soil. Seek out biodynamic farmers that prioritize nutrient-rich soil to foster microbes,” Chutkan says. Even planting a couple of herbs or microgreens on the kitchen windowsill can make a difference.

“Just picking those herbs and getting your hands in healthy dirt increases your exposure to health-promoting microbes.”

microbiome-disrupting sanitizer and provide fresh vegetables for them to eat outside. We don’t want kids exposed to any serious pathogens, but getting a little dirty is essential.”

Studies have found that children with pets are more likely to have fewer allergies and infections and take fewer antibiotics than those living in pet-free households (Clinical & Experimental Allergy and Kuopio University Hospital, Finland). Pets that venture outdoors bring healthy microbes inside; so does fresh air, which purifies poorer quality indoor air.

Chutkan also warns of excessive bathing. “When we scrub ourselves, we rub off microbes and naturally occurring oils; unless we’re filthy, we just need to gently rinse.” Marketers convince consumers that products with toxic ingredients are necessities, but coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey can effectively replace many toiletries.

Burn Fat Cells According to ayurveda, burning fat fuels detoxification because toxins from preservatives, pollutants, pesticides and other damaging chemicals are stored in our fat cells. When fat is metabolized and used as an energy source, the toxins are released, ready to be flushed out.

“When we’re not burning fat, toxins can accumulate, cause congestion in the lymphatic channels, overwhelm the liver and ultimately be deposited back into fat cells or stored in the arteries, heart and brain,” comments Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. John Douillard, of Boulder, Colorado. He’s the author of Eat Wheat and a former director of player development and nutrition advisor for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

Reboot with a Quick Cleanse To stimulate the body’s natural ability to burn fat, Douillard recommends a four-day, at-home detox cleanse.

“The digestive system is responsible for delivering nutrients and escorting dangerous toxins out of your body; if you can’t digest well, you can’t detoxify well,” he says.

Unlike drastic fasts and juice cleanses, which can deplete nutrients, he recommends stimulating fat metabolism with a cleanse that starts each morning with melted ghee followed by a simple nonfat diet throughout the day. According to research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, ghee, a clarified butter, has been proven to remove environmental toxins by attaching to toxic fats.

Kitchari, the staple of the meal plan, is a nourishing and easy-to-digest, porridge-like blend of beans, rice and Indian spices.

“When you eat a mono diet of just kitchari, your body can transfer the energy that normally goes toward digestion into cleansing and healing other systems,” says Douillard. For those not ready to maintain such a limited diet, he recommends a polydiet with the option to add seasonal steamed vegetables, oatmeal and other gluten-free grains.

Few Snacks, More Water Work toward eating three meals a day—a light breakfast, big lunch and light and early dinner—without snacking in-between, and fasting for 13 hours each night. Douillard notes, “This regimen should be maintained beyond the cleanse because it gives the body a chance to use up its carbohydrates—its normal, go-to fuel—and switch to its calmer, more stable, detoxifying fuel—body fat.”

Local Detox Resources These local providers can assist with all aspects of detoxing body, mind and spirit. Please contact them for more detailed information.

Rev. Kyra Baehr, Unity Bay Area Houston “A supportive community like ours helps you spiritually detox fear, doubt, and unworthiness, as you are nourished in faith, trust and wholeness.” See ad, page 31.

Christie Anton, Bay Area Pilates “Pilates helps with detox by improving circulation using the breath and the movement of muscles.” See ad, page 31.

Lisa Piper, Natural Living Organic Food Co-Op “Healthy eating helps with detox by giving our bodies a break from the heavy fried foods that make our body sluggish.” See article, page 7.

Clint McCallum, Hooked on Acupuncture “Cupping, Chinese herbs, and acupuncture help with detox by releasing blocks to balanced flow of energy and by providing essential nutrients.” See article, page 15.

Fran Mackin, Water Tree By The Bay “Clean water helps with detox by flushing toxins and waste from the body and transporting nutrients to the cells.” See article, page 6.

Jason Shipman, Wellness Integration Center “Massage helps with detox by releasing the muscle/fascia adhesions, allowing the waste products from the cells to flush out of your system naturally.” See CRG, page 35.

Dr. Mary Brechtel, Health Matters Chiropractic “Adjusting the spine back in to alignment is crucial to the proper functioning of the body’s detox system.” See article, page 12. natural awakenings

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Emotional Release “Toxins are best understood less as poisons than as barriers—obstacles to the life and health we truly want,” says Minich. As a functional medicine nutritionist, she believes that food as medicine is only one aspect of full-spectrum health. Her approach revolves around clusters of nutritional, anatomical, psychological and spiritual life issues that can be jointly detoxified, supported and healed.

“Good eating alone will not necessarily solve our emotional woes or stop our limiting beliefs and toxic self-talk,” she explains in Whole Detox, a book based on a whole-life, whole-systems, whole-foods approach to detoxification.

“We need to remove all the barriers that impede our growth. Limiting thoughts, as well as heavy metals and pesticides, are toxic barriers that weigh us down, sapping energy that might be used for better things.”

Her 21-day program is designed to establish long-term lifestyle changes with simple habits. She recommends monitoring our emotions and tracking thoughts with daily writing exercises.

“Look at yourself like you’re examining a food label to get to the root of limiting patterns,” she says, encouraging questions such as, “Is this thought healthy for me?” or, “Do I want this thought in my being?” Be mindful of speech as well; swearing, exaggerating and interrupting can have deleterious effects,

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Adapt the cleanse to avoid strain, because when under stress, the lymphatic system shuts down and the body stores fat and toxins. “If three meals a day with no snacks is not possible yet, have a nonfat high-protein snack and plan to eat more protein at your next meal,” suggests Douillard.

“Or start with four meals, and work your way down to three.”

Aim to drink half your healthiest body weight in ounces of room-temperature water every day, while also sipping warm-to-hot water—believed to soften the intestinal tract, move the lymph and hydrate the cells more effectively than cold water—every 10 to 15 minutes for two weeks. Plain water has a hydrating effect that not even lemon water can replicate.

while uplifting affirmations can inspire positive actions.

She attests that visualization can help prevent the creative self from shutting down, another aspect of toxicity.

“Be intuitive and imaginative; allow creative expression to flow. Before you can manifest what you want in life, you have to envision it.” Minich wants patients to invite introspection by taking a few minutes each day to be in solitude and silence, allowing meaning and purpose to surface.

Daily stress relief practices such as meditation, yoga, self-massage and mindful breathing can foster stress reduction. “Life shouldn’t feel like an emergency. We need to navigate around stress so we’re not inundated by it,” counsels Douillard.

By extracting toxins through sweat and circulating nutrients, physical activity is equally important for detoxification, but it’s also a form of self-love.

“It expands your sense of possibilities, freeing you to go where you will and to carry burdens lightly,” Minich says.

In this age of personalized medicine, Minich encourages patients to focus on the parts of a detox program that they need most, whether it’s diet, exercise, massage, emotional wellbeing or spirituality. She reminds us that the desire and need to cleanse is universal.“Detox is as old as humankind.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

territory for people. You can’t just go to a financial planner, plot a budget and be on your merry way,” she observes.

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Shifting Our Perceptions

Enlightening Ideas about Money

Think Independence, Intimacy, Integrity

by April Thompson

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oney influences our choice of job or home, and sense of security, worth and power; it can also make life more or less convenient. Yet, despite its essential importance, money is often a forbidden topic among family members.

Money Talk Taboo “We are not taught how to have a relationship with money on a psychological or spiritual level; it isn’t part of our culture,” explains Bari Tessler, a Boulder, Colorado, financial therapist and author

of The Art of Money. “The majority of our parents and grandparents didn’t receive a financial education, so they don’t understand emotions that relate to money or how to talk about it.”

Tessler works with individuals, couples and creative entrepreneurs to help them “claim their worth in the world and bring their skills and values into the marketplace,” she says. Money is a frequent source of tension among couples, but Tessler notes it wasn’t even talked about in her graduate-level psychology training. “Money is emotional

To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of selfrealization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort.

It’s part of the spiritual journey.”

Self-care, forgiveness and acceptance are important throughout this process, advises Tessler, because many people bring feelings of guilt and shame to their relationship with money. She recommends doing a “body check-in” to become aware of our physical reaction to related issues, whether it’s going on a reckless spending spree or bracing to ask for a raise. This stage paves the way for the practical work of learning to manage our money in alignment with our values, goals and dreams. It begins with developing practices to track, review and reflect upon spending and earning patterns.

Tactical Tools Tessler recommends utilizing one of many free financial tracking tools like Mint.com, ynab.com or MoneyMinder Online.com. She also suggests we rename their preloaded budget categories to reflect our personal relationships

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We have ups and downs in life, and the same is true of our finances. ~Bari Tessler to the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctuary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing when enough is enough,” she writes.

Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life. It’s not about saving every penny and not enjoying yourself,” says Onerheim.

A Rewarding Journey Becoming financially conscious ultimately helps us fulfill our responsibility to be a good steward of the planet’s resources, according to Onerheim.

“Money is a representation of myself in the world, so I want to take responsibility for where my money goes.”

“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin.

“It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and know-how. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler.

“This is a lifelong journey.”

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Do less laundry.

Live stain-free.

Travel lighter.

Smell better.

Save the planet. ~Ably Apparel motto

Healthy Eye-Catching Eco-Wear It’s in Style and Easy Care

by Avery Mack

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co-friendly fashion used to be an oxymoron, synonymous with frumpy clothing and ugly shoes. Now designers and manufacturers are finding ways to provide attractive and healthier alternatives to common fabrics, especially polyester.

After World War II, cotton, wool and linen fell out of favor as wash and wear, stain-resistant, permanent-press polyester arrived. Annual production of the synthetic fiber, consuming petroleum, coal, air and water resources, today exceeds 22 billion tons. Americans alone discard 14 million tons of clothing each year—80 pounds

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per person—with 80 percent going to landfills, where polyester takes 20 to 200 years to biodegrade.

A host of suppliers are responding to a rising demand for comfortable, trendy, easy-care, high-quality and eco-friendly clothing that’s actually good for you.

Here are just a few of these innovators.

Ably Apparel, in Seattle, makes hoodies, T-shirts and jogging pants, using Filium-activated, 100 percent cotton fabric free of chemicals and nanoparticles. It repels spills and stains. When wet, it dries 40 percent faster than other materials. Perspiration evaporates through the breathable natural fabric, so Ably clothing doesn’t absorb odors or need to be washed and dried as often, saving water and energy (Tinyurl.com/FiliumFashion).

“The retail industry is one of today’s largest polluters in the world,” says Raj Shah, co-founder of Ably and co-creator of Filium. “Ably apparel saves time and reduces both carbon emissions and chemical detergent usage, resulting in cleaner water supplies.

We’re the first to apply the benefits of Filium to clothing, but hope other companies will follow suit.” The company has three stores and ships worldwide from its website.

Farm2Fashion made its New York debut in 2014, featuring ponchos, scarves and wraps crafted from manufacturers’ pre-consumer, recycled

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cotton scrap, plus local virgin farm fiber under the guidance of Laurie Perrone, creative director and president. Located in Cornwall, New York, the company’s artisaninspired products are available through stores and the Web (Farm2Fashion.com).

“Our philosophy is simple—design classic products in America with substance and sustainability, while creating a low carbon footprint,” says Perrone.

“We encourage customers to pass our products from generation to generation. Apparel and other textile goods in America used to be made at home for families and friends. We want to bring some of that back to life.”

Orgotton’s classic “little black dress” takes on fresh personalities via two long straps that change its appearance from a modest one-shoulder to a dressier backless version, halter style or a variation with cap sleeves. Made to order in Philadelphia, the five-way short dress expands a woman’s wardrobe with a single purchase (Tinyurl.com/ OrgottonShortDress). The dress is 65 percent bamboo, 27 percent organic cotton and 8 percent Spandex; it’s washable in cold water and dries flat, saving energy. Orgotton’s Infinity Collection comprises a long dress, short dress, romper and bodysuit.

Alis Living (AlisLiving.com) lifestyle boutique, in Scottsdale, Arizona, is owner Janet Ellis’ creation. “In 2007, I taught meditation classes and noticed the women were not enjoying life

fully. Life should not be stressful,” she observes.

“The skin is the largest organ on the body and clothing fabrics are often treated with formaldehyde. So we exclusively focus on organic clothing.”

Her motto is, “Dress healthy, look good, have fun.” The clothing she carries are so simple and versatile that a change in accessories can take a dress from daytime business wear to evening elegance. “It used to be harder to find eco-friendly clothing.

It’s easier now,” Ellis remarks. “We carry Blue Canoe, Indigenous, Onno, Shupaca and Synergy fashion lines, adding more brands as we discover them.”

As a Master Gardener, Ellis also offers organic cooking classes for customers, harvesting from an onsite garden, thus creating a conscious community for women. “We want to serve one another and live joyously, but too often don’t make time for ourselves,” she says.

“We’re concerned about human health and the planet. We believe that we don’t have to do harm in order to enjoy good fashion, food and fun.” Fashion personality and creation, organic gardening, mindful art, meditation and yoga on the lawn are other classes offered onsite.

Eco-friendly clothing used to have little appeal for fashion buffs.

Now designers and manufacturers are finding fresh ways to provide the attractive and eco-healthy clothing more women want to wear.

Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Good nutrient sources to add to doggie meals include:

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Vitamin A: liver, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, eggs

Dogs Need Detoxing Too

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Ways to Detox Your Dog

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Vitamin C: berries, citrus, red bell peppers (or berry powder supplements; one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds of weight) Vitamin E: grains, seeds and their oils, wheat germ oil Vitamin D: liver, eggs, oily fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon B vitamins: liver, venison (or moringa leaf powder supplement, one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds) Zinc: red meat, poultry Magnesium: dark leafy greens, seeds, fish Selenium: oily fish, grass-fed beef and beef liver, free-range chicken, egg Turmeric: a powerful supplement to help treat and prevent gene damage caused by heavy metals and glyphosate (one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight per day, combined with a healthy fat like coconut oil and some freshly ground black pepper for better absorption).

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ou know that mercury is bad for people. John Moore, a prominent 20th-century mercury and dental health researcher, regarded mercury as a ubiquitous contaminant of everything from plastics to concrete and medicine.

But what about your dog? Pets also routinely encounter mercury and other toxic metals like aluminum and lead.

For humans, eating whole, organic and even biodynamic food has become imperative to avoid heavy metals.

Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also true for canines. A species-appropriate raw diet including veggies is often recommended. And any raw meaty bones should be the joints and not the long bones unless purchased from a company that tests for heavy metals.

Here are some preventive and remedial steps.

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Provide clean, filtered water.

Mountain spring water is ideal.

Boost nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies

that can arise in conjunction with mercury poisoning include antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and vitamin D, plus the complex of B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and selenium.

These also help treat potential post-vaccination immunity issues.

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Heal leaky gut first. Like humans, pets with leaky gut will have food allergies. Remove causes like vaccines and processed foods; support the liver; rebalance with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes; replenish with a healthy whole foods diet, along with aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root; and restore with homeopathic remedies. Follow up with fermented veggies as part of the diet. Consult a naturopathic veterinarian for treatment.

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Raw food for detox. Discard commercially processed foods and chemical synthetic vitamins. Go for raw and whole foods, add fermented foods and supplement intelligently with whole food-based supplements. Organic sources, grass-fed animals and even biodynamic food sources are ideal.

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Organ meats. A dog should have organ meats from clean animals at least once a week or as 10 percent of its diet.

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Prevent and treat candida. Avoid aggravating candida as it can release 60-plus toxic substances, including ethanols and the heavy metals it eats.

Eliminate all carbs, sugar and grains from the dog’s diet.

Greens, minerals and herbs. The use of juvenile

grasses is detoxifying and provides necessary magnesium during a detox. Sea vegetables can supply calcium, iodine and trace minerals. Herbs like curcumin, ginger and cayenne are potent antioxidants; ginger and turmeric help with DNA repair. Nutrients from green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli can enter cells and reduce inflammation; broccoli sprouts also apply, with the most effective delivery method via a concentrated powder.

Blend or lightly steam veggies to enhance digestion, then add one tablespoon for smaller dogs, or three to four for larger dogs.

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No fake food or vitamins. Be wary of synthetic

vitamins. Whole foods may be properly supplemented with gentle chelators like open cell wall chlorella and super foods like spirulina.

Probiotics plus. Probiotics help restore healthy gut bacteria, repair genes, synthesize nutrients and help remove mercury from the body. Cultivating a gut garden of beneficial bugs boosts health. Add a teaspoon or two of kefir or fermented veggies to the dinner of small dogs, up to a tablespoon or two for larger animals. A high-quality refrigerated probiotic supplement is an option; if it’s made for animals, follow the package directions; for human products, assume the dose is for a 150-pound person and adjust for the dog’s weight.

Amino acids, the primary building blocks of proteins, are integral to detoxification; feeding a dog a variety of meats, along with fish and eggs, will provide these. Digestive enzymes also support health; a supplement should include many kinds.

Cellulase, a plant enzyme that helps digest plant material, also extracts mercury, which destroys naturally occurring enzymes.

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Plan meals with prebiotics. Prebiotics occur naturally

in common high-fiber foods including cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Carrots, beets and spirulina also benefit the gut. Establishing a healthy gut restores the body’s natural detoxification function, plus its ability to assimilate critical nutrients. Add a teaspoon or two for small dogs; one to three tablespoons for larger dogs.

As the body detoxifies, symptoms and discharges may occur. These are less common for dogs with raw, speciesappropriate diets and minimal vaccinations. Visible results include old dogs displaying more energy and sharper cognitive function and awareness. Eyes are clearer. Fatty tissues shrink down, coats fill out and become shinier and skin becomes healthier. As the largest organ, skin reflects the state of the immune system as a whole.

A concentrated detox to overturn health issues relies on doctor protocols and individualized treatment. An everyday gentle detox generally keeps pets healthier.

Patricia Jordan is a naturopathic veterinarian in Cape Carteret, NC. Learn more at Dr-Jordan.com.

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e aware that glyphosate in Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide is prevalent in nonorganic foods, widely used as a weed killer and to dry crops before harvesting. This hidden poison, in the presence of ingested mercury, makes both the glyphosate and mercury 1,000 times more toxic.

Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Stephani Seneff, author of the article “The Destructive Effects of Heavy Metals and Glyphosate,” reports that glyphosate is a major driver of disease. The toxin stays in a pet’s bones, as well as the bones of the food-producing animals eating genetically modified (GMO) grains that dogs chew on.

4 Avoid the chemicals and toxins commonly found in many lawn care supplies, household cleaners and body care products. Grow food or patronize a best practices local farmer.

4 Be diligent in sourcing for clean, unprocessed food.

Learn about biodynamic farming and step up from organic to biodynamic.

4 Don’t hamper the immune system with unsafe and unnecessary vaccinations and drugs.

4 Spend time in the sunshine.

4 Exercise. The lymphatic system won’t work and the body can’t purge spent mitochondria or make new ones without it.

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How else does the Institute help the industry?

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Maria Rodale Helps Organic Farmers Succeed

by Randy Kambic

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uthor, gardener and corporate executive Maria Rodale continues to add luster to an unparalleled family commitment to organic food, sustainability and healthy living covering three-quarters of a century.

As CEO and chairman of Rodale Inc., she oversees the publishing of books (An Inconvenient Truth; The South Beach Diet; Eat This, Not That!), magazines (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Prevention and Organic Gardening) and naturally healthy living websites.

Her grandfather, J. I. Rodale, pioneered the American organic movement in 1942 by launching Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. In 1947, he founded the Soil and Health Association, which later became the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, of which Maria is a board member. The influence of her 2011 book

Organic Manifesto: How Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe remains strong.

What is the status of the organic farming industry?

As a whole, it has seen great growth, in large part due to increasing demand resulting from consumer awareness. In 2015, organic was a $43 billion industry in the U.S., with Millennial householders leading the way. Still, only 5 percent of all food consumed in the U.S. is organic [produce 13 percent], while less than 1 percent of our farmland is certified organic, which spurs imports. So the opportunity to help encourage new organic farmers and transition conventional farmers is significant. The Rodale Institute invests as much time on education and outreach as on research to help organic farmers be profitable.

We conduct cutting-edge research in organic agriculture to study and test natural strategies to combat pests, diseases and weeds. Growing organic isn’t solely about what you don’t do, such as using pesticides and genetically modified seeds. It also proactively focuses on benefiting soil health by using compost, cover crops, crop rotations and reduced tillage. As we refine these “regenerative agriculture” methods, we share them with farmers so they can increase their productivity and success.

We are expanding our research in nutrient density. The Institute works to understand the difference in nutrient levels, such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, in organic and conventional foods and how farmers can grow nutrient-packed food.

What new programs or initiatives are particularly exciting?

Launched in 1981, our Farming Systems Trial is the longest-running North American research project comparing organic versus conventional grains such as corn and soybeans; it has allowed us to compare yields, water and energy use, soil organic matter, nutrient density, profitability and other factors. In 2016, we introduced our Vegetable Systems Trial, a side-by-side comparison for organic versus conventional produce. We expect organic management practices that improve soil health can enhance nutrient

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In 2016, we launched the Organic Farmers Association (OrganicFarmersAssociation.org), creating a valuable information exchange and unified voice for domestic certified organic producers. This national membership organization focuses on policy issues, including the Farm Bill, subsidy programs, animal welfare standards and contamination from conventional farm fields.

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NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 5th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Standard listings are $18 and Expanded listings are $32.

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MONDAY, JULY 17

SATURDAY, JULY 1 Climb Aboard! – 9am-6pm. Visit Seawolf Park on Pelican Island and climb aboard historic WWII ships and experience what it was like being part of a battlehardened crew. $10 adults, $5seniors and children (511). American Undersea Warfare Center, 100 Seawolf Parkway, Galveston. 409-770-3196.

Fit for Youth Orientations – 12-1pm. Orientation ensures youth gain proper knowledge & understanding of weight room equipment, and proper technique when using it. Includes a tour of the weight room & demonstrations by fitness assistants. Registration & parent/guardian supervision required. Free. Recreation Center & Natatorium, 4141 Bailey Rd., Pearland. 281-412-8900.

SUNDAY, JULY 2 Food Truck Park – 4-8pm. Delicious food served by our local food truck vendors. Every Sunday, food trucks rotate to serve the best pizza, burgers, bbq and craft beer. Family and pet friendly. Clear Lake Shores Food Truck Park, 1002 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores. ClearLakeShores-Tx.gov.

MONDAY, JULY 3 Light Up the Sky – 6-10pm. Family-friendly event open to the public, includes fireworks, live music, inflatable jump houses, food trucks, and more. Spread a blanket or set-up chairs and enjoy an evening with family & friends as part of an Independence Day celebration. Free. Chester L. Davis Sportsplex, 1251 TX-96, League City. 281-554-1180.

Celebration of Freedom – 6:30-9pm. A military salute will begin the evening’s entertainment followed by the National Anthem. At sundown, a firework’s show. Food, face painting and glow trinkets available for purchase.

Free parking & seating. Pearland High School Football Stadium, 3775 S. Main, Pearland. 281-412-8900.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 5 Summer Art Camp: Oh, the Places You Go! - July 5-7. AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media! All supplies included. Starting at $75 – 4th of July SPECIAL! Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland. 281.741.7671. info@artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui.active.com/orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

SATURDAY, JULY 8 Sandcastle Days – 8am-3pm. July 8, 22 & 29. Family friendly event series to help create spectacular sandcastles with tips from the pros. Equipment will be provided on a limited basis. Free. Stewart Beach, 201 Seawall Blvd., Galveston. Galveston.com.

MONDAY, JULY 10 Summer Art Camp: Rockin’ Rainforest - July 10-14.

AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media!

All supplies included. Starting at $135. (Coupon Code: NAW2017 = $25 off). Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland. 281.741.7671. info@artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui. active.com/orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

TUESDAY, JULY 11

TUESDAY, JULY 4 2nd Annual SCR Fun Run Series: Independence Day 5K Run – 6-9am. Wear your favorite RED, WHITE and BLUE and celebrate July 4th with the Shadow Creek Ranch Outdoors group. First 200 registrants will get bibs.

Free. Shadow Creek Ranch Reflection Bay Recreation Center, 12115 S. Clear Lake Loop, Pearland. ShadowCreekRanchOutdoors.com/scr-fun-run-5k.

4th of July Celebration – 10am-9:20pm. Parade, carnival and fireworks for the whole family. Rides at the carnival include a train, chair swings, rock wall, mechanical bull and more! $10. Parade at Stevenson Park, 1100 S. Friendswood Dr. Fireworks at Centennial Park, 2200 S. Friendswood Dr., Friendswood. 281-996-3220.

Diving into the Depths – 2-3pm. The Earth’s oceans are its largest ecosystem. Oceans cover 70% of the Earth’s surface, but only about 5% of the oceans have been explored. Learn about the ocean & underwater life with the Houston Museum of Natural Science docent as they dive into the ocean’s hidden depths. Free. Moore Memorial Public Library, 1701 9th Ave., Texas City. 409-948-3111.

THURSDAY, JULY 13 Operation Recreation – 11am-2pm. Join us once a month for an afternoon of activities, treats and lots of outdoor fun! Free. Briscoe Park, 3625 Briscoe Dr., Alvin. 281-388-4299.

SATURDAY, JULY 15 Lunar Rendezvous Fun Run – 7:30am. For this year’s event, we have added a 3K run/walk, and a 1K “Kid’s Space Race” to our traditional 5K run. Participants are asked to dress in space themed costumes as they wind through the grounds of NASA. $12 & $20. Space Center Houston, 1601 Nasa Road One, Houston. HoustonRunningCalendar.com.

Citizen Appreciation Day – 11am-3pm. Enjoy fun activities such as a petting zoo, face-painting, moonwalks, free food, snow cones and cotton candy. Free.

League Park, 512 2nd St., League City. 281-554-1180.

NASA Healthy Living Expo – 9am-1pm. Open to all members and community residents of all ages. Enjoy

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Summer Art Camp: Undersea Adventure - July 17-21.

AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media!

All supplies included. Starting at $135. (Coupon Code: NAW2017 = $25 off). Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland. 281.741.7671. info@artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui. active.com/orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

THURSDAY, JULY 20 Alvin D.E.A.R. – 6-7pm. School-age children meet for an hour to Drop Everything And Read out loud from their favorite chapter books. Free. Alvin Library, 105 S. Gordon St, Alvin. 281-388-4300.

SUNDAY, JULY 23 Galveston Beach Family Challenge – All day.

Families compete against other families in fun games & activities for the ultimate prize in the heart of Galveston. Free. East Beach Galveston, 1923 Bodderker Rd., Galveston. GalvestonChallenge.com.

Dive in Movie Night – 7-10pm. Enjoy watching the Lego Movie while swimming in the outdoor pool!

Concessions will be available for purchase, nachos, hot dogs, candy & drinks. $5. Rec Center Outdoor Pool, 16511 Diana Lane, Houston. 281-488-0360.

MONDAY, JULY 24 Summer Art Camp: Out of this World~To Infinity & Beyond!! - July 24-28. AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media! All supplies included. Starting at $135.

(Coupon Code: NAW2017 = $25 off). Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland.

281.741.7671. info@artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui.active.com/orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Texas A&M Chemistry Road Show – 10:15-11am. Dr. Jim Pennington demonstrates chemistry can be exciting with the Chemistry Road Show, a public service program whose goal is to entertain and educate students using chemistry. No registration is required, program is for individuals. Free. Civic Center Ballroom (auditorium) Johnnie Arolfo Civic Center, 400 W. Walker St., League City. 281-554-1111.

FRIDAY, JULY 28 Drum Circle and Labyrinth Walk – 7-9pm. In this drum circle, we affirm and celebrate our bodies as happy and healthy. No experience necessary. Drums provided. $10. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 Hwy. 3 South, League City. DrummingTogether.org.

MONDAY, JULY 31 Summer Art Camp: Designer Divas: From Fabulous Fashion to Fancy Cars - July 31-Aug 4. AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media! All supplies included. Starting at $135. (Coupon Code: NAW2017 = $25 off). Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland. 281.741.7671. info@artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui.active.com/ orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

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Yoga Nidra – 7pm. Opening with a soft flow of yoga asanas to prepare the body and mind for the deep, guided meditation of Yoga Nidra (Yogic Sleep), this practice serves to calm the restless mind and deepen conscious awareness. Bring towel and mat. $15/drop-in. The Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston. 409-770-9995. TheYogaHaven.net.

Small Dog Socialization – 7:30-8:15pm. Bring in small dogs to have fun and socialize. Gimme a Bark, 101 E Edgewood Dr, Friendswood. 281-4821911. GimmeABark.com.

monday Yoga 101 – 5:30-6:45pm. With Kathleen. Foundational hatha yoga for students new to yoga or returning to practice. Fine tune basic skills that will deepen your understanding and enjoyment of the practice of yoga. Bring towel and mat. $15/drop-in. The Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston. 409-770-9995.

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tuesday Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 Hwy 3 S, League City. 281-554-2450.

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thursday 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.

saturday Vinyasa Yoga – 10am. A dynamic flow class using surya namaskar (sun salutations) as a thread woven throughout the practice. This dynamically paced series builds internal heat, strength, stamina, focus and flexibility. Prior yoga experience is recommended. Bring towel and mat. $15/drop-in.

The Yoga Haven, 2507 Market St, Galveston. 409770-9995. TheYogaHaven.net.

looking ahead 2017 SUNDAY, AUGUST 6 Awesome Alligators – 12-4pm. Designed to inspire families to get outside and to foster an appreciation for ABNC and our natural world, we will focus on alligators and how awesome and important they are to our ecosystem. Free admission anytime from noon to 4pm. Front gates lock at 5pm. Armand Bayou Nature Center, 8500 Bay Area Blvd, Pasadena. Abnc.org.

Galveston Sand Crab 5/10K/Kid’s Beach Mile – 8:30pm. Benefitting the Galveston Island Humane Society, start & finish at East Beach in Apfel Park.

Night-time run entirely on a beautiful Galveston Beach at night, have a few beers and other refreshments while listening to great music with other runners. $20 & up. Apfel Park, 1923 Boddeker Rd., Galveston. HoustonRunningCalendar.com

MONDAY, AUGUST 7 Summer Art Camp: End of Summer Extravaganza - Aug. 4-11. AM, PM, and FULL DAY options available. K-8th grade children express ideas through creative masterpieces, weekly themes, & guided instruction. Children explore & learn new techniques for a wide variety of media! All supplies included.

Starting at $135. (Coupon Code: NAW2017 = $25 off). Art & Kustom Kreations’ Studio, 2837 Miller Ranch Rd., #113, Pearland. 281.741.7671. info@ artandkustomkreations.com. Register: Campscui. active.com/orgs/ArtKustomKreations.

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DRUMMING TOGETHER Sara Blumenfeld, Facilitator League City & Surrounding Areas 512-659-6694 DrumCircle@DrummingTogether.org DrummingTogether.org Customized theme-based Drum Circles for your group or business using the researchbacked HealthRHYTHMS® protocol. Contact Sara to explore the benefits and possibilities of this unique and powerful experience! See ad, page26.

EDUCATION PAT FREEZE Special Education Advocate League City & Surrounding Areas 281-733-0422 PFreezeAdvocate.com I work with parents of special needs children to help them get the educational services their children need. I can guide parents through the confusing process and make suretheir voices are heard in ARD meetings.

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