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The Hidden Deficiency 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.
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people in the community and traveling early in the month. I had the privilege of visiting Rome, Italy, which I had been wanting to visit for many years and was finally able to manifest. As someone who has visited large cities, and finds New York and Paris favorites, I found Rome to be extra special. My word for the trip was simply, “Wow.” It is amazing to see such ancient history set right in the middle of a bustling, modern city. And the art—simply magnificent. There is plenty of Renaissance art there to see, but what struck me was the exquisiteness of it all. When they create, they don’t do it halfway. They give it their all. You can sense the pride and love of, and in, their creations. I found it inspirational in creating our lives with pride and love. More inspiration came to me on my return when I had the opportunity to be a part of the League City Chamber of Commerce “It’s Your Time” Women’s Conference. The speakers reminded me that we are like clay, to be molded as to how best we can serve others, and God (Source, the Universe or whatever name you may use) puts the dream/desire in our heart, so He/Universe will give us the support and encouragement needed to create it, even when no one else will. More information about this one-day annual event can be found on page 11. I have personally returned with determination to follow the inspiration and good feelings of creating with all my love and energy, which includes a strong physical being. I was thrilled to see so many running events in October within the communities the magazine covers. Although I’ve never been an avid runner, an injury took me out for the summer, and I am working on getting back in the groove. So, we have an article with tips for runners on page 20, along with brief info on local events we found for you to participate in. Our cooler weather will entice us from lounging by the pool and on the beach to once again getting out and having fun! Also, as the holiday of Halloween approaches, with all the sweets it brings, getting out and enjoying this fall weather before the cold sets in is so important. If you are looking for some spooky fun throughout the month, be sure to check out events in the calendar. From Ghost Tour Dinners to Zombie Apocalypse Hikes to Graveyard Tours, there is no shortage of fun to be had this month in our own backyard! May the Blessings abound,
Me at Capitoline Hill in Rome
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Bay City Celebrates Rice Festival with Bull Blast & Dance
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lassic Auto Group Galveston will be hosting their 4th Annual Chili Cook-off & Zumba Party on October 17. The party kicks off at 3 p.m. when doors open to the public. Everyone receives a cup and spoon and is encouraged to visit the various booths to taste competing chili recipes. From 3 to 6 p.m., the Chili Cook-off contest is in full swing, with cook-off teams competing in two categories—for the judge’s favorite and the crowd’s favorite. Crowd votes by donating a dollar to favored teams. Other food booths will be available, including fajitas, sausage and a Beer Garden to wash it all down. Kids will also have a dedicated area to enjoy face painting and snacks like cotton candy. The party continues with a Zumba event and demonstrations starting at 6 p.m. Fierce Funk, a local live band, will also be joining the evening party and playing until 8 p.m. All proceeds from food and drink tickets, donations to teams, and corporate sponsorship donations will be donated to the Shriners Children’s Burn Center, the Galveston County Food Bank and Mercy Ministries. Cost: $5 for adults; children free with a canned good donation. Location: 8020 Broadway, Galveston. For more information, call 409-761-2107 or visit Classic Galveston.com/custom/chili-cookoff.
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he local Bay City Lion’s Club is sponsoring the 70th Annual Rice Festival, October 15 to 18, at the Matagorda County Fairgrounds. A Queen’s Pageant will be held on October 10 at the Keye-Ingram Auditorium. The annual Rice Dish Roundup will be held on October 12, with public viewing of rice dishes from 4 to 6 p.m., followed by the awards presentation. The main festival kicks off with H-E-B night, 4 to 11 p.m., October 15. The regular $5 gate admission is waived with the donation of three cans of HEB brand food to support the local food bank. Vendor booths, cash bingo and carnival rides add to the fun. The festival continues 4 p.m. to midnight, October 16, and 10am, October 17, with the Rice Festival Parade in the heart of Bay City, then moving to the fairgrounds for more fun activities for all ages. Families have one last opportunity to get their fill of carnival rides and funnel cakes October 18. In conjunction with the festival, the Matagorda County Fair Association will host their 20th Annual Bay City Bull Blast & Dance, 7 p.m., October 17. The association conducts the fair and livestock show every year to develop and emphasize the importance of all phases of agriculture and education to the youth of Matagorda County. They offer scholarships to high school graduating seniors and have awarded over $523,000 in scholarships over the past 19 years. Cost: $5 ages 7 & up. Location: 4511 FM2668, Bay City. For more information, call 979-476-0085, email Info@ BayCityLions.com or visit Lions.Bay CityLionsClub.com/rice_festival_ page.htm.
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uddy’s Seafood & Shrimp House hosts the annual fall Boil Blast, 11a.m. to dusk, on October 24, in Matagorda, The event is held in October to celebrate when Matagorda was initially named the county seat. Neighbors are invited to join one of the largest shrimp boil events on the third coast. Started years ago by the owners of Buddy’s Seafood to help raise funds for a local school which needed a new bus, the event has grown into a notable happening. There is a fundraising feast designed to help local school, Volunteer Fire Department and EMS or local town projects. Local bands will be playing live while festival-goers enjoy beer gardens, multiple contests for local prizes, a live auction, games for children, plenty of raffle items, vendors and fresh shrimp from the Matagorda waters. All monies are donated to the Volunteer Fire Department, Matagorda schools and local latchkey programs for children.
Cost: $5/person, $15 includes food. Location: Fireman’s Hall, corner of Market St. & Hwy. 60, Matagorda. For more information, call 979-557-6526.
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ccording to the national business group, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), Texas falls in the top 10 states for clean energy and clean transportation job announcements in Q2 2015. In the second quarter of 2015, clean energy and clean transportation continued to create American jobs and drive economic growth. By tracking job announcements from companies, federal, state and local programs and initiatives, the media and other sources, E2’s job reports show how and where clean energy and clean transportation work in the United States. The Q2 2015 report posted on September 3 with searchable details on growth in the renewable energy, energy efficiency and smart transportation sectors nationwide. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment. Members have founded or funded more than 2,500 companies, created more than 600,000 jobs, and manage more than $100 billion in venture and private equity capital. For more information, visit e2.org and CleanEnergyWorks ForUs.org
15th Year for Texas Yoga Retreat Weekend
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he next Texas Yoga Retreat Weekend will take place October 16 to 18, in Austin. The retreat features teachers from across Texas who represent many distinct styles of yoga. Some classes are gentle and restorative; others are rigorous and will push participants to the edge; and some are a delicate balance between the two. Classes are suitable for all levels, and everyone can do as much or as little as they would like. The group is looking to share the beauty of yoga and build a strong and vibrant community throughout Texas. The retreat is to be held at the Ancient Yoga Center, located on the grounds of Radha Madhav Dham, a beautiful ashram and retreat facility in the Austin Hill Country. In addition to classes, participants can expect to enjoy vegetarian food, discussions, friendships, beauty, massage, acupuncture, kindred spirits, hiking, laughter, music, healing and peacocks. Location: 151 Lotus Cir., Austin. For more information, call 512-266-7926, email Info@TexasYoga.com or visit TexasYoga.com. natural awakenings
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ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/ purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate othercolored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.
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study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.
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2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.
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study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.
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study published in Pediatric Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noise-canceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced significant reductions in pain compared to the control group.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Bright Future
Upbeat Forecast for Long-Term Emissions New data from the U.S. Department of Energy shows that overall domestic energy consumption is slowing and isn’t expected to grow much over the next 25 years, despite a growing economy and population. Usage is forecast to rise 0.3 percent annually between now and 2040, or just half the expected population growth rate, and dramatically less than the 2.4 percent projections for economic growth through 2040. Greenhouse gas emissions from burning fossil fuels are expected to increase only 0.1 percent in the same period. Thanks to a public embrace of energy efficiency, residential fuel consumption may not grow at all over the next quarter-century. With more Americans driving electric and other energy-efficient vehicles, energy use in the transportation sector will decline slightly and gasoline consumption is expected to drop more than 20 percent by 2040. Industrial energy use is expected to grow at less than 1 percent. College students nationwide are supporting the reported progress by conducting divestment campaigns at universities, including Divest Harvard. At a recent event, alumni, including Bill McKibben, founder of 350.org, and former Colorado Senator Tim Wirth, joined students in protesting any investment of the school’s huge endowment fund in fossil fuel companies. Source: eia.gov/consumption/residential
Nano No-No
EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers. Source: OrganicConsumers.org
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Story Glory
National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and African-American oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.
Fragrant Fix
Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and labor-intensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company
If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself. ~Henry Ford
localhappenings Inspiration, Learning & Fun “It’s Your Time” Women’s Conference in League City by Roxanne Pirooz
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n September 18, the League City Chamber of Commerce hosted “It’s Your Time” Women’s Conference for the second year. Attendees came from all over Texas, including Dallas, Austin and San Antonio, to hear speakers discuss topics from health and wellness, education and spirituality, to the value of networking, branding and apps for your small business, entrepreneurship and shopping. The day began with inspirational stories from Rachel Norris, owner of Joy Pottery in Bryan. She shared her challenges growing up in a missionary home in Hong Kong, and inspiration when leaving home for Fort Worth. After many life challenges, she found her way back to God. “God chose me, and chose you. We are his clay for him to carefully create who you should be. God will do amazing things. He will take a mess of clay and sculpt you through obedience to the call.” Breakout sessions included Everyone Communicates, Few Connect by Bonnie Benkula; Women and Money by Michael White; and Well-Heeled Women and Foot Problems by Dr. Jason Leaseburg. Prior to lunch, vendors provided a variety of merchandise for personal and holiday shopping. At lunch, keynote speaker Debbie Macomber, #1 New York Times bestselling author, shared her story of starting life dyslexic, and being told in her youth that she was a nice girl but would never amount to much. She married, had four beautiful children, and when tough times came knocking for the family, had to determine what to do. Always having adored books and stories and longing to be a writer, she set out to do that. She told a story about asking for directions and being told to go through the doors labeled No Admittance. “I believe if you have a dream, you have to walk through those doors.” She went on to say that after her success, “I was a better wife, mother and person because I was doing something I loved.” If God planted the dream in your heart, turn to Him for encouragement throughout your journey. The day concluded with a celebration of women and their beauty, with three lucky ladies receiving full makeovers by Skin Essentials and Cassanova’s Downfall. Next year’s event is scheduled for September 16. Check back for ways to participate and learn from the conference and the great women who attend. natural awakenings
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AWAKENING THE GLOBAL HEART Compassionate Activists Unite to Write Earth’s New Story by Linda Sechrist
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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support social
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justice, community wealth building, independent media, sound health care and clean food and water are frequently missing from mainstream media. Pioneering efforts by activists such as Mario Tigueros, Pachamama Alliance program manager for the Game Changer Intensive; Joshua Gorman, founder of Generation Waking Up; and Cole Kleitsch, founder and director of Walking Civics, warrant widespread attention and support.
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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with others and creat-
ing a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways.
People have the power, when we choose to use it, to act on it, to dedicate ourselves to change. ~Rebecca Solnit “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change.
If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers. “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.
Hearts Joining Hearts
At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to
lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.
On-Task Learning Curve
James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educa-
tional Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cuttingedge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis,
Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings
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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio.com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25 years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington,
D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local assets like universities, hospitals and cultural institutions to facilitate broad-based economic security for the entire community,” says Alperovitz. He’s deeply committed to the concept of an ecologically sustainable society, where problemsolving activities nurture democracy.
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HEAVEN WITHIN by Wayne Dyer
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eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the opportunity to be in a continual state of gratitude and awe. I see miracles everywhere. Try changing your view of the world to one of awe and wonder. Rather than looking for miracles, shift to seeing everything as miraculous. By being in a state of
awe, you won’t be able to mentally experience boredom or disappointment. Try seeing the invisible Divine flowing through and supporting everyone and everything. A rainstorm becomes a miraculous event, the lightning a fascinating display of electrical fireworks, the thunder a booming reminder of the invisible power of nature. Live the mystery by beginning to perceive what average eyes fail to notice. Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. {May 10, 1940 – Aug. 29, 2015}, affectionately called the “father of motivation” by his fans, was an internationally renowned author, speaker and pioneer in the field of self-development. Over the four decades of his career, he wrote more than 40 books (including 21 New York Times bestsellers), created numerous audio programs and videos and appeared on thousands of television and radio shows.
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y now millions of people have been displaced by violence in countries like Syria and Iraq, leaving everything behind in search of safety. Many of them—including children— have died trying to find refuge; this year alone, some 2,500 people have died or disappeared trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea, according to CNN. Meanwhile, Americans have been watching news of the crisis with a mixture of emotions: horror at the scope of the human tragedy unfolding before them, and frustration at their inability to help from half a world away. But it is possible for Americans to help. The best way, experts say, is to donate to one of the well-vetted charitable organizations directly providing food, shelter or medical aid to the people in crisis. CNN has compiled a list of reputable organizations. Visit tinyurl.com/ helpSR to learn more.
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healthykids Toxic Soup
EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal? by Kathleen Barnes
21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than their mothers and grandmothers.
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any American girls today are experiencing budding breasts and pubic hair before they are 7 years old, according to the government’s National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. The threshold age has been steadily falling for decades, with the most dramatic decrease between 1997 and 2011. A pivotal 2011 study from the University of Cincinnati showed that U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four months younger than the average age reported by University of North Carolina scientists 14 years earlier and much younger than data from the 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also entering puberty at earlier ages, but at less dramatic rates. A 2009 Danish study also showed that their country’s girls were developing breasts a full year earlier than those born 15 years earlier.
Burgers, Fries and Sodas to Blame
The rise in childhood obesity is the major culprit in today’s lower ages of puberty, according to the 2011 study’s lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. He explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the overwhelmingly predominant factor in
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the age at which a girl reaches puberty. It’s become more important than race or ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy black girls are all maturing earlier.” Science has long shown that fat tissue produces hormones, including estrogen, that can accelerate the process of puberty, especially early breast development, according to Dr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., authors of The New Puberty. Greenspan specializes in pediatric endocrinology at San Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital; Deardorff is a clinical psychologist researching pubertal development at the University of California, Berkeley. They cite one foundational study from the 1980s that showed for every BMI point increase, the age of first menstruation dropped by about one month.
Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemicals are undoubtedly a culprit in the early puberty epidemic, says Doctor of Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoenix, Arizona, who publishes widely on the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”
The Stress Monster
“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice
Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if
a boy starts experiencing any of the following before reaching age 9: 4 Growth of testicles or penis 4 Growth of pubic, underarm or facial hair 4 Rapid height changes 4 Voice deepening 4 Acne 4 Adult body odor
12 Foods to Buy Organic The Environmental Working Group reports that these foods are the most heavily contaminated with pesticides, so look for organic versions and prioritize them on the family grocery list. 1. Apples 2. Peaches 3. Nectarines 4. Strawberries 5. Grapes 6. Celery 7. Spinach 8. Sweet bell peppers 9. Cucumbers 10. Cherry tomatoes 11. Snap peas (imported) 12. Potatoes
as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.
Added Risks
“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.
Parental Strategies
These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl.com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com. natural awakenings
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caused by any number of factors that we can determine and often correct using the right approach.”
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NATURAL MOOD BOOSTERS Safe Alternatives to Antidepressants by Kathleen Barnes
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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry,
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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feel-good brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”
A Holistic Approach
An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
How to Step Away from Antidepressants by Hyla Cass
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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer. n Consistently eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and clean protein. n To help create a firm nutritional base, add a basic supplementation program with a good multivitamin, vitamin C, optimal amounts of B vitamins and omega-3 fats like those found in clean fish oil. n Consider supplementing with curcumin, rhodiola or 5-HTP to ease the transition.
GMOs Link to Depression Monsanto’s genetically modified organisms (GMO) go handin-hand with the company’s patented Roundup-ready crops, and therein lie the seeds of depression, says Jeffrey Smith, founding executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology and producer of the award-winning documentary, Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Several studies—beginning with one published by German researchers in 1980 and most recently reinforced by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists—show that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup weed killer, ingested with our food, disrupts the shikimate pathway. “Monsanto has bragged for years that the shikimate pathway is why Roundup kills plants, but has no impact in humans, since we don’t have the shikimate pathway,” says Smith. But our gut bacteria do use this pathway to produce the amino acid building blocks for mood-lifting brain chemicals. “Since glyphosate blocks the shikimate pathway, it can impair the ability of intestinal bacteria to produce the ingredients for the production of the neurotransmitters serotonin, melotonin and dopamine. Their deficiencies are linked to depression and other serious health problems,” he explains. Consumers need to understand that Roundup is sprayed on nearly all GMO crops to control weeds, and the doses continue to increase; it’s further used on wheat, rye, rice, lentils, barley and numerous other non-organic crops just before harvest to accelerate drying. Glyphosate has been widely found in water, rain and air samples, plus in breast milk, blood and urine, meaning virtually everyone has been exposed to this toxic chemical.
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RUNNERS A Guide for Running on All Terrains by April Thompson
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any fitness-seekers run because it’s so simple and adaptable. Running can be done in groups, pairs or alone, with little equipment, skill or planning needed. Anyone can run virtually anytime, anywhere—an indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or sidewalk. But all surfaces are not created equal. Recently, opponents of running on hard surfaces such as concrete or asphalt claim they are more apt to cause injuries or pain than dirt or grass. According to body-movement researcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of the Human Neuromechanics Laboratory at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently supports the theory that running on harder surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, we see a difference in the injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related to differences in how people strike their feet on different surfaces, thus delivering a different stress load to the rest of the body. Running on hard surfaces is more often correlated with issues like plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. According to Michael Sandler, a running coach and author who has developed a variety of helpful resources on mindful running (MindfulRunning. org), being present is paramount to safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy music while running, but you have to be
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tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says Sandler, currently based near New York City. “Sometimes runners get injured when changing footwear or surfaces without being aware of how that affects their running. You’re more likely to move faster on cement, than on grass; each surface dictates a different stride.” Some softer surfaces such as grass, trails and sand tend to be more uneven, which can lead to trips, falls and related injuries and require more exertion. In a recent University of Michigan study, walkers expended up to 25 percent more energy on an uneven surface than on a smooth one, while runners experienced no difference in exertion levels. This benefits those that may be walking for weight loss, accelerating calorie burn.
Helpful Change-Ups
Ferris recommends that runners and walkers mix up terrains to recruit different muscle groups and make them work in new ways. As a result, a strong inland runner may struggle to complete a run on a beach, which draws more upon the calf muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety is the spice of running. “I love to switch it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails
We are like water flowing downstream: Water moves differently when interacting with rock and sand. If we’re present when running on different surfaces, we can move more effortlessly and float along with the surface, rather than fight with it. ~Michael Sandler one day, tracks the next,” says Fuller, an asthmatic who took up running 13 years ago to mitigate its effects. Fuller encourages new runners, even those with preexisting conditions, to consider different types of runs. “I recently coached a woman working toward her first 5K in Baltimore. She said she had bad knees and only felt comfortable running on a treadmill,” relates Fuller. “We’ve slowly worked in trail runs and hill work to the point where she now enjoys training on hills to get strong for a race.” However, Fuller ultimately tells runners to follow their body’s intuition regarding training. “I dislike treadmills, so I don’t use them. If you don’t like something, even if another seasoned runner recommends it, don’t do it,” she counsels, recalling her own unhappy event runs on Venice Beach sand and a
New Jersey boardwalk. “Your body will tell you what it needs.” Being conscious of the mind-body connection can deepen the benefits of running and other workouts—mentally, physically and spiritually—according to Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, worldwide leader of the Shambhala Buddhist tradition, nine-time marathoner and author of Running with the Mind of Meditation. “Instead of spacing out [during] exercise, say, ‘I’m going to be present and relate to my breathing and movement’,” he counsels. “That’s healthy for the mind and the body.” Whatever’s beneath their feet, mindful runners can discover the joys of physical and mental synchronization.
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make a difference. Together we make change. ~Barbara Mikulski
Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
Southeast Texas Fun: Running in the Fall
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ith the arrival of fall in our area, temperatures come down, making outdoor activities much more enjoyable. So many fun runs are happening for our Halloween month that we have chosen to simply list them for our local runners to choose from and enjoy! Miles for the Mainland Fun Run October 3rd, Saturday Rainbow Park, 800 Bay St., Texas City Organizer: United Way Galveston County Mainland uwgcm.org Bay Area / Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer’s October 10th, Saturday Stewart Beach Pavilion, 201 Seawall Blvd., Galveston Organizer: Alzheimer’s Association Act.alz.org/galveston Gritty Goddess Women’s 5K Obstacle & Mud Run October 10th, Saturday Moody Gardens, Galveston Organizer: Gritty Goddess GrittyGoddess.com
Head for the Cure Foundation October 10th, Saturday Pearland Town Center, Pearland Organizer: Head for the Cure Foundation HeadForTheCure.org/Houston
Monster Dash 5K & BASF Kids Run October 24th, Saturday MacLean Park, Lake Jackson Organizer: Lake Jackson Parks & Recreation LakeJackson-TX.gov
The Toughest 10K Galveston October 17th, Saturday Race over the Galveston Causeway, Galveston Organizer: Running Alliance Sport Toughest10KGalveston.org
Monster Dash 10K, 5K and Kids 1K October 31st, Saturday Silvercrest Elementary, Pearland Organizer: Pearland Area Runners Club PearlandAreaRunnersClub.org
Galveston Color Vibe 5K Run October 24th, Saturday Jack Brooks Park, Hitchcock Organizer: Color Vibe Race Series TheColorVibe.com
Monstrous 5K by the Sea October 31st, Saturday Palacios City Park, Palacios Organizer: Boys & Girls Club of Palacios PalaciosKids.org
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opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring. She and her husband, Bob, grow nearly all the vegetables they’ll use for the year in the resulting backyard garden, noting that New Hampshire ranks number three for locavore support according to the national StrollingOfTheHeifers.com/ locavoreindex. She recommends, “Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.”
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uch of America’s supermarket produce is expected to ripen in trucks, stores or at home after traveling many hundreds of miles from field to table. During the past six years, as Americans’ hunger for fresher, bettertasting food has deepened, the number of home gardens has risen by 8 percent, to 113 million. That’s more than one for every three people. Organic gardeners and others find that adding a greenhouse provides just-picked fruit and vegetables at their natural peak of ripeness and significantly extends the growing season. Preplanted seeds and seedlings flourish in the protected environment and provide robust plants for an outdoor garden. Many vegetables, especially greens, can provide multiple harvests in the greenhouse well into the colder months.
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“Greenhouse gardens are a constant experiment,” says Roger Marshall, author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He
Start small, with a plant or two, and then make one change a week toward greater self-sustainable living.
A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.
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Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to tableready produce in five to seven weeks.
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The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to Grow Green4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.
Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in
five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.
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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker. Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in
October is National Chiropractic Health Month Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day is October 24 the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that
was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls. Locate a certified practitioner at American BoardOfChiropracticAcupuncture.org/ about-us/find-a-diplomate. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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lthough pet owners may consider animal chiropractic services as a modern-day phenomenon, it’s been around since the early 1920s. Proof resides at the Palmer College of Chiropractic library in a report describing an equine chiropractic adjustment course created by B. J. Palmer, who expanded on the work of his father, D.D. Palmer, the founder of chiropractic. It also houses the doctor of chiropractic veterinary diploma issued to graduates. Today, the American Veterinary Chiropractic Association (AVCA) is the primary national source of credentials in a field of medicine
that treats horses, dogs, cats, cattle, pigs, sheep, goats, elephants, birds and reptiles. Human and animal chiropractic medicine deals with describing the relationship between the spinal column and nervous system, as well as its crucial role in maintaining overall health. This methodology for animals is especially helpful for enhancing performance—in breeding, training and grooming dogs to conform to the specifications of American Kennel Club dog shows and/or agility competitions—and for horses that compete as jumpers, distance race horses or barrel racers.
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Exacting Practicum Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Bob Willard, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area, is certified to perform spinal adjustments and acupuncture on animals. Having practiced equine sports medicine since 1982, Willard elected in 2005 to extend his education with 200 hours of classroom and laboratory training according to the standard of the International Veterinary Chiropractic Association. Willard had been a skeptic prior to his personal experience. “To help me deal with a compound fracture, my wife dragged me to see a chiropractor. After reaping the physical benefits, I was naturally curious to learn more. Today, I treat the majority of my patients with chiropractic and acupuncture before using conventional treatments,” advises Willard, who emphasizes that he finds these complementary therapies useful in preventing injuries. At one of the barns Willard works with, nearly every performance horse gets an adjustment every 30 days, because the owners can spot subtle differences long before a potential injury occurs. In North America, laws and regulations governing animal chiropractic differ by state. American Veterinary Medicine Association guidelines recommend that a veterinarian should examine an animal and establish a preliminary diagnosis before initiating any alternative treatment. In some locations, a veterinarian must supervise treatments by an animal chiropractor that’s not also a vet. Doctor of Chiropractic Donna Gigliotti, who practices at Macungie Animal Hospital, in Macungie, Pennsylvania, has been treating animals in collaboration with local veterinarians since 1997. She regularly lectures on the benefits and combines techniques such as neurofascial release, which affects the joints, muscles, ligaments and brain. This type of therapy is highly effective in treating genetic predispositions such as canine intervertebral disc disease, which can occur in any dog, but most particularly the dachshund, Lhasa apso and Shih Tzu. Selected for a genetic form of dwarfism, these breeds have discs prone to this age-related form of degeneration. To help delay such related impacts, Gigliotti teaches owners to work with
October is National Chiropractic Health Month. their pet to train them to perform balance exercises that develop the core muscles which hold the spine firmly in place. “I don’t want to repeatedly see a dog for the same issues when it’s possible for the animal to maintain the adjustment with the owner’s help,” notes Gigliotti, who is among a few doctors that have completed advanced neurology training for animals at the Healing Oasis Wellness Center, in Sturtevant, Wisconsin. “Animal chiropractic techniques can also help with symptoms such as lameness, skin problems, bladder and bowel irregularities, sight and hearing loss, breathing difficulties, food and environmental allergies and gait abnormalities,” advises Doctor of Chiropractic Sherry Bresnahan. Licensed in the care of humans and animals, she holds AVCA certification and applies her extensive postgraduate training at Crystal Lake Veterinary Hospital, in Crystal Lake, Illinois.
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“A pet’s biggest asset is an observant owner. No one knows their constant companion better,” says Bresnahan. “It’s why vets hear statements such as, ‘My cat’s meow is off,’ or, ‘My dog is acting lethargic,’ or ‘My pet’s eyes seem dull.’ In performance animals like horses, it’s generally the rider that spots something that’s off.” She explains that although she doesn’t need to apply any more chiropractic pressure on animals than she uses on people, it is necessary to stand on bales of hay to place the upper body and hands at the correct angle when making an adjustment on a horse or rodeo bull. Chiropractors that specialize in treating animals are adept at reading the body language of nearly any creature, which can speak volumes about their health challenges.
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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
Native & Adaptive Plant & Herb Sale – 8amNoon. Keep Pearland Beautiful will be selling plants and herbs at the Farmers Market. Zychlinski Park, 2243 N Grand Blvd, Pearland. KeepPearland Beautiful.org.
Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinners – 6-9pm. Hotel Galvez is offering a ghostly tour of the hotel as part of a dinner package, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in October. Reservations required. $45/ person. Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. Info 409-765-7721. HotelGalvez.com. Restart Class – 6:30-8pm. With Jennifer Steakley, NTP. Five-week class. Lose weight, balance hormones, boost immunity, feel energized, sleep better and fall in love with real food. Part education, part detox, part support group. $119. Free gift with paid registration. Wellness Nutrition & Bodywork, 306 S Friendswood Dr, #C4, Friendswood. 713-714-3700. ThatWellnessPlace.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3 Friendswood Farmers’ Market – 8am-Noon. Local vendors selling produce, spices, baked goods and more. Stevenson Park, gazebo area, 1100 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood. FriendswoodMarket.com. Facebook.com/FriendswoodMarket. Pearland Art & Crafts on the Pavilion – 10am5pm. Oct 3-Oct 4. Shop for unique art & handcrafted gifts by local artists during this 2-day event with live music. Free. Pearland Town Center Event Pavilion, 11200 Broadway St, Pearland. VisitPearland.com RESTART Class – Noon-1:30pm. With Jennifer Steakley, NTP. Five-week class. Lose weight, balance hormones, boost immunity, feel energized, sleep better and fall in love with real food. Part education, part detox, part support group. $119. Free gift with paid registration. Wellness Nutrition & Bodywork, 306 S Friendswood Dr, #C4, Friendswood. 713-714-3700. ThatWellnessPlace.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Hotel Galvez Ghost Tour Dinners – 6-9pm. Every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday in October. Learn more about the paranormal during the annual ghost tour and dinner event. $45/person. Hotel Galvez & Spa, 2024 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. Info 409-7657721. HotelGalvez.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 Galveston Surfrider Meeting – 7-8:30pm. Surfrider Foundation, Galveston Chapter is a group of local activists who educate and encourage events and outreach for a better coast. Free. MOD Coffee Shop, 2126 Postoffice St, Galveston. Info VolunteerCoordinator@Galveston.Surfrider.org. Facebook. com/GalvestonSurfrider.
Galveston County Master Gardener 2015 Fall Plant Seminar & Sale – 8am-1pm. Fruit & citrus trees, vegetables, perennials and bulbs available at this year’s sale. Carbide Park, 4102 Main St (FM 519), La Marque. For more information: Aggie-Horticulture.TAMU.edu/Galveston or 281-305-5061.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9 Texas Gathering and 21st Annual Oak Tree Festival – Oct 9-11. Chili Cook-off, 1st Annual Car & Bike Show, Pie Baking Contest, Indoor Art Exhibit, Arts, Crafts and more. Butler Longhorn Museum, 1220 Coryell St, League City. ButlerLonghornMuseum.com Brazoria County Fair – Oct 9-17. Twenty-one days of contests, entertainment, rodeo, fair and auctions. Go to the website for details for all the information and events. Brazoria County Fair Association, 901 South Downing Rd, Angleton. BrazoriaCountyFair.com
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Day of the Dead Program – 10am. Celebrate this Mexican holiday with public altars, food, sugar skull and tissue flower workshops, performances, face painting, themed artwork and more. Brazoria County Historical Museum, 100 E Cedar St, Angleton. 979864-1208. bchm.org.
2nd Annual Dash Beardsley’s Wake the Dead Horror Para Con – 11am-6pm. Oct 9-Oct11. This is a two-day event where Hollywood meets paranormal along with psychic gallery readings, vendors and interesting lectures covering the strange and unusual subject matter. Galveston Convention Center, 5600 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. 832-892-7419. Zombie Apocalypse Hike – 6-7pm. Have you ever wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? In this short sunset program, learn the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter and space. Free, after $5 parking fee. Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM-3005, Galveston. Info Lisa.Reznicek@tpwd.texas.gov. The Living Dead Tour – 8-9pm. Explore Galveston’s haunted history. See where some of Galveston’s famous citizens lived and died. Driving tour includes Ashton Villa, the Menard House and more. $15/person. Ashton Villa, 2328 Broadway St, Galveston. Info GalvestonHistoricTour.com. Graveyard Tour – 9:30-10:30pm. Explore the oldest & most historic cemeteries in Galveston with this walking tour where Galveston’s most famous citizens are laid to rest. $10/person. Broadway Cemetery, 4001 Avenue K, Galveston. Info Galveston HistoricTour.com
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Bay Area / Galveston Walk to End Alzheimer’s – 8-11am. The world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide. Stewart Beach Pavilion, 201 Seawall Blvd, Galveston. Info Act.Alz.org/galveston. Pearland Old Townsite Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Zychlinski Park, 2243 Grand Blvd, Pearland. PearlandOld TownSiteFarmersMarket.com.
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Gritty Goddess Women’s 5K Fest – 8:30am. Women gather to tackle a 5K obstacle course built for women of any age, shape, size or athletic ability. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston. 512-5355224. GrittyGoddess.com.
Family Day: Sources of Energy – 10am-3pm. Learn about 10 energy sources and how each one is important to everyday life. Discover how renewable and non-renewable energy affects your life. Ocean Star, 1900 Harborside Dr, Galveston. 409-766-7827. OceanStarOEC.com. Galveston Island Chicken Shack Strut! – 10am10pm. Everyone is encouraged to flock to the island this fall, tour local chicken coops, and make some feathered friends. $8/person. Kitchen Chick, 528 23rd St, Galveston. 409-497-2999. TheKitchenChick.com. Adopt a Pet Fall Festival – 1-4pm. Event will include free pet and owner photos, sno cones, popcorn and a bounce house. Southdown Park, 2150 Country Place Pkwy, Pearland. PearlandTX.gov/ departments/animal-services. Galveston ArtWalk – 6-9pm. For over 20 years, the Galveston Arts Center has organized and produced ArtWalk every six to eight weeks on Saturday nights in the heart of the historic district. Enjoy a coordinated evening of opening receptions and art-related events that are hosted in existing commercial galleries, nonprofit arts spaces and “other walls” – retail stores and restaurants. Galveston. 409-763-2403. GalvestonArtsCenter.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 SCI Café: Consumer Product Chemicals that Impersonate Hormones, Yikes! – 5:30-6:30pm.
Informal conversation among scientists, clinicians and community members about science, health and possibilities. Mod Coffee House, 2126 Postoffice St, Galveston. its.utmb.edu/resources/community_ engagement/sci_cafe.html.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16 EDU Film Screening: A REEL Look at Education – 5-7pm. Presented by the Galveston Sustainable Communities Alliance, First Generation tells the story of four high school students who set out to break the cycle of poverty and bring hope to their families and communities. $75 individuals, $10 students. The Grand, 2020 Postoffice St, Galveston. GalvestonSCA.org
Park, 2243 Grand Blvd, Pearland. PearlandOld TownSiteFarmersMarket.com. Fall in Love with a Shelter Pet Special Event – 1-4pm. There will be $70 adoptions on-site, a bounce house, refreshments and free pet family photos. Free. Independence Dog Park, 3919 Liberty Dr, Pearland. PearlandTX.gov
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25 Ghostly Gardens – 2-4pm. Children & families participate in free trick-or-treating, Creepy Crafts, face-painting and other fun activities. Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston. 800-582-4673. MoodyGardens.org.
Zombie Apocalypse Hike – 6-7pm. Have you ever wondered about your abilities to live in the wild, such as after an apocalyptic event? In this short sunset program, learn the basic skills needed to find food, water, shelter and space. Free, after $5/parking fee. Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM-3005, Galveston. Info Lisa.Reznicek@tpwd.texas.gov.
plan ahead THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5 Lone Star Rally – Nov 5-8. Motorcycle rally 4-day weekend with free concerts on two stages, 100’s of vendors and manufacturers showcasing all things Harley Davidson. Downtown Galveston. LoneStarRally.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Veteran’s Day Walk – 9:30am. Opening ceremonies begin at 9:30am, walk scheduled at 9:45am, with an option to participate in a .5 mile walk or a 3.2 mile walk through a residential area.Veteran’s Sports Complex, Pearland. PearlandWalk.org Annual Austin Town Re-enactment – 10am-5pm. Step back in time and visit this 1832 Texas town that features character re-enactors, craft and skill demonstrators, army and militia drills and period crafts and games. Brazoria County Historical Museum, 100 E Cedar St, Angleton. 979-864-1208. BCHM.org.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Island Market – 10am-4pm. Browse and shop for unique handcrafted items created by local Galveston artisans and growers. A festive outdoor market featuring beautiful quilts, handmade soaps, photography, jewelry and more. Mechanic St & 22nd St, Galveston. GalvestonIslandMarket.com.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
ARToberFEST – Oct 17-18. Presented by The Grand 1894, a juried Fine Arts Festival showcasing work from over 125 artists across the U.S. $5/person. Postoffice St, Galveston. TheGrand.com.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
Bike Around the Bay – Oct 17-18. Over 1,000 cyclists enjoy a 180-mile ride around Galveston Bay that supports our mission to preserve, protect, and enhance our local waterways. Galveston Bay, Galveston. BikeAroundTheBay.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22 Harvest Moon Regatta – 2pm. An open regatta with room for 200+ yachts. Course starts at Galveston Pleasure Pier and is a direct sail to Port Aransas. Galveston Island Historic Pleasure Pier, 25th & Seawall, Galveston. HarvestMoonRegatta.com. Galveston Vegan Meetup – 6:30-8:30pm. Attendees are encouraged to bring a vegan dish share. RSVP requested. Oasis Juice Bar, 2501 Market St, Galveston. Meetup.com/Galveston-Vegan-Meetup.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23 Full Moon Hike – 8-9pm. Ranger Lisa will take you on a short hike and help you discover the mysteries of la luna while discovering the night life of Galveston Island State Park. Free, after $5 park fee. Galveston Island State Park, 14901 FM-3005, Galveston. 409-737-1222. Lisa.Reznicek@tpwd.texas.gov. Galveston.com/GalvestonIslandStatePark. 34th Annual Galveston Island Oktoberfest – Oct 23-24. Featuring live and lively entertainment, great Wurst Abendessen (German sausage dinner) and libations, fun children’s activities, booths with gifts, arts & crafts and more. Free. First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2415 Ave G, Galveston. Galveston Oktoberfest.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 Pearland Old Townsite Farmers’ Market – 8amNoon. 2nd and 4th Saturday each month. Zychlinski
Galveston Surfrider Meeting – 7-8:30pm. See Oct 8 listing. Free. MOD Coffee Shop, 2126 Postoffice St, Galveston. Info VolunteerCoordinator@Galveston. Surfrider.org. Facebook.com/GalvestonSurfrider. Fall Haul City-wide Cleanup and Garage Sale – 8am-2pm. Centennial Park, 2200 S Friendswood Dr, Friendswood. CI.Friendswood.TX.us.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27 KPB Gardening Exposition – 6-8pm. Keep Pearland Beautiful will recognize National Planting Day through a Gardening Expo. Learn about gardening and yard care by visiting vendors and participating in fun activities. Free. Pearland Lion’s Club, 3350 S Main St, Pearland. MyKPB.org
Pearland Celebrates America Recycles Day – 9am-1pm. On America Recycles Day, the Recycling Center will be collecting car and light truck tires from Pearland residents only, as well as used mattresses for recycling. Stella Roberts Recycling Center, 5800 Magnolia, Pearland. KeepPearlandBeautiful.org.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Hunter’s Moon – 8:15pm. The public is invited to participate in full moon labyrinth walks. Each walk begins approximately a half hour after sunset. The Moody Methodist Labyrinth, 2803 53rd St, Galveston. 409-744-4526. Galveston.com/Labyrinth.
Holiday Half Marathon – 8am. Outloud! Productions announces the second annual Holiday Half Marathon, partnering with R2R (Reason to Race). Moody Gardens, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston. HalfMarathon MoodyGardens.com
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 Communities that Cook, Dare 2 Dine – 6-9pm. There will be a live DJ, Costume Contest, Dancing and more. $40 Non-members, $30 Members. South Shore Harbour Resort & Conference Center. Jane@ LeagueCityChamber.com. 281-338-7339.
Home for the Holidays Gift Market – Nov 2728. Market features more than 100 of the region’s unique gift vendors, offering home décor, clothing, hand-made jewelry, craft foods and more. Moody Gardens Convention Center, 1 Hope Blvd, Galveston. Galveston.com/holidayevents.
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32nd Annual Greek Festival – 11am-9pm Oct 31. Noon-7pm Nov 1. Benefits the Assumption of the Virgin Mary Greek Orthodox Church. $4/person. Greek Orthodox Church, 1824 Ball St, Galveston. Trick or Treat Trail – 5:30-8pm. Trick-or-Treaters of all ages are invited to this free community event. Veterans Road Sports Fields (behind the RCN), 4141 Bailey Rd, Pearland. PearlandParks.com Leather & Lace Halloween Party – 9pm-2am. Bliss Lounge is an upscale dance club and restaurant. Bliss Lounge, 2413 Strand, Galveston. BlissLoungeParty.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Holiday Open House & Small Business Saturday Event – 7AM-7PM. 9th Annual Holiday Open House for Food, Fun, Shopping, Sales, Door Prizes & More. Sunny Hearts, 405 E Mulberry, Angleton. 979-864-3100 SunnyHearts.com
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Dickens on the Strand – Dec 4-6. Annual holiday street festival, based on the 19th-century Victorian London, features parades, entertainment on five stages, roving musicians, jugglers and other entertainers. 2300 Strand, Galveston. Purchase tickets at DickensOnTheStrand.org.
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Calendar A wonderful resource for filling your workshops, seminars and other events.
NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email Info@NA-SETexas.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please.
sunday Galveston’s Own Farmers’ Market – 9am-Noon. Offering locally grown produce, prepared foods and edible farm products. 2508 Postoffice St, Galveston. 832-819-1561. Facebook.com/GalvestonsOwn FarmersMarket. 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.
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. TheYogaHaven.net.
tuesday Two styles available: n Calendar of Dated Events: Designed for events on a specific date of the month. n Calendar of Ongoing Events: Designed for recurring events that fall on the same day each week. Contact us for guidelines so we can assist you through the process. We’re here to help!
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. 800-582-4673. MoodyGardens.com. Meditation – 9:30-10:30am. Unity Bay Area Houston, 1911 Hwy 3 S, League City. 281-554-2450. UnityOfBayArea.org.
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. 281-482-1911. GimmieABark.com.
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Clear Lake Shores Farmers’ Market – 9am-1pm. A nonprofit outlet operated by volunteers offering locally grown fruit, vegetables and other homemade products. Texas certified farmers’ market. 1020 Marina Bay Dr, Clear Lake Shores. FarmersMarketAtCLS.com.
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. 409-770-9995. TheYogaHaven.net.
classifieds Fee for classifieds is a minimum charge of $20 for the first 20 words and $1 for each additional word. To place an ad, email Info@NA-SETexas.com. ADVERTISING ADVERTISE HERE – Are you: hiring, renting property/office space, selling products, offering services, or in need of volunteers? Advertise your personal/business needs in Natural Awakenings’ classified ad section. To place an ad, email Info@ NA-SETexas.com.
OPPORTUNITIES LIKE TO DRIVE? – We are looking for you to drop off copies of Natural Awakenings once a month to various locations in your area. Must have a driver’s license, car and valid insurance. Email your name, phone number and your experience to Info@ NA-SETexas.com.
SERVICES HOLISTIC BODY WORK – Bayou Rolfing can re-align the body to ease pain or correct posture. Rolfing smooths connective tissue for better movement. 281-910-4782.
communityresourceguide Connecting you to the leaders in natural health care and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, email Info@NA-SETexas.com to request our media kit.
ACUPUNCTURE HOOKED ON ACUPUNCTURE Clint McCallum, LAc 2505 Market St, Galveston 409-241-3199 HookedOnAcupuncture.com
Hooked on Acupuncture community clinic in Galveston is a healing place that is affordable, welcoming, nurturing, inspiring and educational. We heal with acupuncture and herbs. See ad, page 25.
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Dee Richmond, Realtor, CNE The House Company 409-370-4572 YourPeaceOfParadise.com
Southeast Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, improve confidence and reduce stress. Call for free hypnosis interview. See ad, page 3.
NUTRITION WELLNESS NUTRITION & BODYWORK
John Bueche 281-686-8668 AHealer.com Individual healing for depression, stress, and chronic pain. For years, I have worked with individuals successfully treating these energy imbalances & others. Let me share my God-given gift with you. See ad, page 9.
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From the city to the beach, where you live, work and play. Let me help you buy, sell or lease your Peace of Paradise on beautiful Galveston Island. I will be there every step of the way. See ad, page 17.
Jennifer Steakley, LMT, NTP 306 S Friendswood Dr, #C4, Friendswood 713-714-3700 ThatWellnessPlace.com
YOGA THE YOGA HAVEN
2507 Market St, Galveston 409-770-9995 TheYogaHaven.net
Individualized nutrition counseling for clients dealing with chronic health issues. Group nutrition classes using the RESTART Program. Let me show you how to eat your way to wellness! See ad, page 19.
For 10 years offering the path of yoga for vibrant body, awakened mind and open heart, the studio provides an inspiring environment for yoga classes. Daily classes for students of all levels; special workshops and events offered. See ad, page 19.
OASIS JUICE BAR & MARKET 409 25th St, Galveston 409-762-8446 OasisJuiceBar.com
Oasis in the heart of downtown Galveston offers freshly made juices, smoothies, coffee, tea and healthy breakfast options. Lunch options include sandwiches and creative salads. We also offer an organic products market. See ad, page 7.
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