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Ways to Make the New Year Sparkle

Peace on Earth Resolve Conflicts

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

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Five Ways to Make

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by Kelly Martinsen

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HUMANITY IN INDY

Local Groups Come Together

18 PEACE ON EARTH Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides

by Linda Sechrist

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Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

by Judith Fertig

26 PETS ¤ MUSIC Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat

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ive Good Gifts

Throughout my early years of growing up in Michigan, this time of year unfailingly brought a sense of excitement and wonder. Family gatherings centered around traditional fare, sacred celebrations, the promise of presents and our holiday school break. All was well in my little world.

While that innocent sense of goodness has matured along the way, I’m happy to have held on tight to the best the season offers. Beyond the excitement of the material aspects and sometimes frenzied pace of this month, we can consciously choose to focus on the true gifts of the season. Expressing kindness, compassion and hope in our daily thoughts, words and actions brighten our experiences.

Gifts from the heart of our time, talent and treasure—be it of cherished experiences, charitable works and considerate gestures—recognize others in a meaningful way. As a bonus, they often resonate inside us too in a deeper sense of fulfillment. As the prophet Khalil Gibran observed, “It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.”

As you read this month’s pages, we trust you will find ideas that enable you to embrace the spirit of the season, discover stillness and healing, and share blessings and gifts that nurture. As we each embrace our own blessings, we are keenly aware of the universal yearnings for safe shelter and caring love in today’s complicated and conflicted world. Local and global peace and goodwill toward others are the gifts most of us place at the top of our wish lists for humanity.

In Linda Sechrist’s feature article, “Peace on Earth: Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides,” we learn about the healing power of recognizing our core oneness. Local personality Richard Brendan highlights three groups working to instill hope and make a positive impact in our immediate community in “Uplifting Humanity in Indy.” We’ve also included reviews of inspirational CDs and books that just might wind up on your gift list.

A song I replay often during the holidays is Amy Grant’s “Grown-Up Christmas List.” Each year, the lyrics hold more meaning to me than ever before; perhaps it’s part of my ongoing maturing process. Here’s an excerpt of the lyrics. I hope you’ll be encouraged to listen to the whole piece.

So here’s my lifelong wish My grown-up Christmas list Not for myself But for a world in need

No more lives torn apart That wars would never start And time would heal all hearts Everyone would have a friend And right would always win And love would never end This is my grown-up Christmas list

Our Natural Awakenings Indy family is thankful for you and yours. We wish you joyous holidays and love and success in the new year.

And peace on Earth with goodwill for all,

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Seasonal Markets are Local Gift Resources

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oliday and winter markets in Indy provide unique opportunities for gift shopping and locally sourced meals for the holiday table.

Indy VegFest presents the Holiday Market from noon to 4 p.m. on December 10, at the Neidhammer Events Center, in Indianapolis, with vendors offering a selection of handmade products, apparel, body care items, household products and prepackaged vegan food as possible holiday gifts. In addition, there’ll be vegan food vendors with brunch-themed dishes to eat while shopping and exploring.

The Rocky Ripple Holiday Bazaar takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on December 2 in Broad Ripple, offering an arts and crafts bazaar featuring the work of local talent. The Rocky Ripple Community Association will be holding a raffle, as well as selling flower arrangements, drink cozies and bumper stickers, soups and sandwiches.

The Indy Winter Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturdays through April 28, 2018, at the Circle City Industrial Complex. The urban venue market promotes access to local, healthy food with a variety of local produce and meats plus Kombucha, gluten-free artisan bread and handmade gifts like essential oil blends, pottery, and teas.

At a new venue this season, the Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market runs from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays at Holland Park, in Fishers. Local produce, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods along with specialty gift items are featured.

A Year of Inspired Living

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This delightful book is a compilation of essays, they range from the profound and poignant— love, faith, loss—to the heartwarming and hilarious—middle-age angst, motherhood mishaps, dog-poop scofflaws— and more.

A Year of Inspired Living offers personal reflection questions and space for the reader to journal and help them create their most inspired year.

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Admission to Indy VegFest Holiday Market is free and donations are accepted.

Location: Neidhammer Events Center, 102 E. Washington St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit Eventbrite.com.

The Rocky Ripple Holiday Bazaar is located at 930 W. 54th St., Indianapolis.

For more information, visit RockyRipple.org.

The Indy Winter Farmers’ Market is located at Circle City Industrial Complex at 1125 E. Brookside Ave., Indianapolis. For more information, visit Growing PlacesIndy.org.

The Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market is located at Holland Park, 1 Park Dr., Fishers. For more information, call 317-595-3150.

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Celebrating the Holidays with Children

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his holiday season brings an abundance of opportunities to share time with family in celebration including Holiday Adventures at Conner Prairie, Christmas at the Zoo, and Jolly Days at the Children’s Museum.

Holiday Adventures at Conner Prairie, in Fishers, offers a display of an 1836 “winter season” for children to explore through January 4. Costumed interpreters animate historic holiday traditions during the various daytime activities. Families can walk through the Gingerbread Village to view artfully crafted gingerbread homes.

The Indianapolis Zoo is offering its 47th annual Christmas at the Zoo also through January 4 with holiday lights and displays, a Santa’s Village for cookie decoration and a visit with Santa, Christmas carols sung by local school choirs, plus access to the indoor exhibits. This event is offered past sunset and some of the cold-weather zoo animals including the seals and sea lions will be out, too. The Christmas at the Zoo was voted in the top five of USA Today’s 10 Best Zoo Lights.

Another option is to head to the Children’s Museum for Jolly Days through January 7, where the museum has been transformed into a winter wonderland with activities like making snow in a Giant Snow Globe, ice fishing in the pretend pond, visiting with Santa, and riding down the two-story Yule Slides, converted from the museum’s staircases.

Conner Prairie is located on 13400 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. For more information, call 317-776-6006 or visit ConnerPrairie.org.

The Indianapolis Zoo is located on 1200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-630-2001 or visit IndianapolisZoo.com.

The Children’s Museum is located at 3000 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information, visit ChildrensMuseum.org.

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Faith Right Now Stories of Spiritual Connection

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ocal author Wendell Fowler recently published Faith Right Now, an inspirational, thought-provoking book that explores deeper truths and spiritual aspects of faith and universal oneness from the author’s perspective.

Fowler, author of the series Eat Right Now, local food chef and on-air WISHTV personality, takes the concept he teaches of “feeding the body temple” to a whole new level where spirituality is the focused source of nourishment.

His personal journey as a grandchild of two Evangelical ministers has influenced his own spiritual path to seek a broader understanding. As a columnist writer for Senior Life, he has interviewed Christians, Jews, Quakers, atheists and others to come to understand many viewpoints of spiritual connection. These interviews were major influencers in writing this book. “We need more peace and understanding and less judgment,” says Fowler.

The book includes an uplifting collection of short essays, bounded by holy scripture quotes from ancient and contemporary spiritual teachers of loving kindness, compassion, harmony, oneness, tolerance and non-violence. Each essay is seasoned with childhood memories and church influences, miracles, angel visitations, and subsequent, broader pursuits for universal truths.

He hopes readers will receive “a broader, less prejudiced view of the world’s major religions and, that in an age of divisiveness, hate and fear, we are more alike than different.”

For more information on Wendell Fowler and Faith Right Now, visit ChefWendell.com.

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Brain Balance Center Opens in Avon

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rain Balance Centers has opened its third Indianapolis area location, under the guidance of Center Director Rhonda Zollner, serving the Avon/Plainfield area. Zollner has worked with the Brain Balance achievement program for several years as the program director for the Indianapolis and Greenwood locations.

The program helps children ages 4 to 17 with learning or behavioral issues overcome challenges by tackling the root cause, with a non-medical approach that combines physical and sensory exercises with academic skill training and healthy nutrition.

Numerous testimonials of long-term change have been praised from Brain Balance Center’s role in helping children with ADHD, learning disabilities, processing disorders, Asperger’s syndrome and a host of other related learning issues.

Those interested in learning more about the Brain Balance method are invited to visit the new center for a personal tour to observe the program in action, meet the team, hear testimonials and ask questions.

Brain Balance Center Avon/Plainfield is open Mon., Wed. and Fri., 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tues. and Thurs., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: 160 Plainfield Village Dr., Plainfield. Additional locations: 9510 N. Meridian St., Ste. D, Indianapolis and 7689 South Shelby St., Greenwood. For more information, call 800-877-5500 or visit BrainBalanceCenters.com.

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he Indianapolis Public Library is going through a series of capital improvements to fill a geographic service gap in Marian County, including a new stand-alone Michigan Road branch in Northwest Indy with construction that began in November and is expected to be completed by the end of 2018.

The Michigan Road Branch will be a 20,000-squarefoot, single-story structure located on approximately four acres on the southeast corner of Michigan Road and 62nd Street. One unique aspect of this branch involves the reuse of harvested trees to make way for the construction. This wood will be used for such purposes as an exterior canopy, children’s area tunnel, seating and paneling.

Library members can expect seating for 100 patrons, seven study rooms, community meeting rooms fitting 100 seats, as well as a large supply of books and DVDs along with quiet places to read and study.

Already completed renovations are at the Warren, Southport and East Washington branches, and future upgrades are planned for the Lawrence and Wayne branches.

New branch buildings are coming up in Perry Township and at Fort Benjamin Harrison, and there’ll be replacement libraries for the Eagle, Brightwood and Glendale branches. The entire project is expected to be finished by 2022.

Location of the new Michigan Road Branch is 6201 N. Michigan Rd., Indianapolis. For more information, visit IndyPL.org.

Milk Chocolate Also Benefits Heart Health

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igh-cacao dark chocolate contains high levels of flavanol, a compound known for its heart health benefits, but less is known about diluted foods such as milk chocolate candy. Harvard researchers followed 55,502 subjects for 13 years, comparing levels of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lifestyle traits. They found those eating one to three servings of chocolate a month (including milk chocolate) displayed a 10 percent lower risk of irregular heartbeat than those eating an ounce or less a month. Eating one serving per week of chocolate yielded a 17 percent lower risk and two to six servings a week 20 percent, and then leveled off after eating one or more servings per day.

“Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended, because many chocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat, and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems,” advises Elizabeth Mostofsky, author of the study.

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Fifty healthy patients and 50 with chronic fatigue syndrome were tested for bacteria and immune molecules by researchers from Columbia University. They discovered that imbalances in the levels of certain gut bacteria are prevalent in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome, a disorder often accompanied by extreme fatigue, muscle and joint pain, cognitive issues and insomnia.

Pink Noise While Asleep Helps Memory

A UK study of 19 elderly volunteers participating in a 12-week training program for providing companionship to dying patients showed that considering their own views about death and dying is an important component of serving in this role. Evaluation of the trainees’ diary entries focused on key themes such as reflections about dying alone, the importance of being present, self-awareness, personal loss, the meaning of life, self-preservation and coping strategies.

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esearchers from Northwestern University have found that acoustic stimulation using pink noise (random sound with more low frequencies than white noise) increases slow-wave brain activity, thus improving sleep-dependent memory retention. Thirteen mature adults completed two nights of sleep; one with the pink noise and one without, in random order. Specific brainwave activity increased during the periods when the pink noise was being delivered, suggesting that it could help older adults preserve some memory functions.

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Local Salve Company on a Mission to Mend

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oddess Mountain Naturals is offering their Marvelous Mend salve for easing bodily changes that late autumn and winter may create such as dry skin, joint and muscle pain, chapped lips and broken cuticles.

Owner Mary Baker is on a mission. A diagnosis with epilepsy and several seizure episodes have caused her to retreat away from her previous job and into home life to heal. In this process of great challenge, she had the spaciousness to question her purpose, and she asked herself how she could continue being of service while providing for her family. What she realized is the answer was right in front of her, in the ingredients she had to make her salves.

“Life can be a struggle or a beautiful gift; it all depends on how you look at it,” says Baker. “I recognized that now was the time to take action with everything I had always dreamed about with my salve company.”

Baker’s salve company grew as she shared samples and received praise for the therapeutic relief the salves brought.

Her most popular salve, Marvelous Mend contains the mending herbs calendula and plantain, which are infused into essential oils like lavender, tea tree, rosemary and peppermint. These oils are then mixed with coconut oil, Indiana beeswax, olive oil and vitamin E which are all certified organic and non-GMO.

Her salves have also been helpful for those with eczema, psoriasis, and even used for babies to ease diaper rash. Her BugBee salve has been helpful for soothing itchy bug bites and bee stings in the summer, and her Roses Relief helps bring relief from poison ivy.

“Why else are we here if we aren’t here to help each other?” says Baker. Her own experiences within her health continue to motivate her to help others with her herbal products.

Goddess Mountain Naturals are sold online and at Good Earth, in Broad Ripple, and MarketWagon.com, a local farmers’ market delivery service. For more information, visit GoddessMountain.com. See ad on page 20.

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A Year of Inspired Living Essays and Exercises for Self-Reflection

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esearchers at Orebro University, in Sweden, conducted a review of research reported since 1965 on the incidence of glioma brain cancer with continued use of cell phones.

They found that the highest cumulative exposures to cell phone radiation correlated with a 90 percent increase in the risk of glioma cancer. The risk increased with time; after 10 years of cell phone use, it increased by 62 percent and doubled after 20 years.

gnore those that say life doesn’t come with a manual. Kelly McGrath Martinsen has created a guide to help make life richer and more insightful with her new book, A Year of Inspired Living: Essays and Exercises for Self-Reflection.

This is the handbook for anyone who wants to embrace a better life. Through entertaining anecdotes and guided journal pages, A Year of Inspired Living helps the reader create their very own personalized self-help book.

Martinsen, who is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island magazine, has designed exercises for each month that include room for reflections, lists to seize the most from life, and culminates in writing your very own “publisher’s letter”, just as she does in her magazine. The letter provides space to reflect on that month’s personal inspiration.

By digging deep and really talking about issues from the heart, Martinsen guides readers to contemplate their own feelings, hopes and dreams. The interactive book also includes a hashtag (#AYOIL) so that readers can share their insights and experiences, giving solitary readers the group support they need to make lasting change for their best year ever.

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esearchers from the University of Oxford, in the UK, have found that infants that take more daytime naps tend to develop a larger vocabulary at an earlier age than their peers by examining sleeping patterns of 246 babies between the ages of 7 months and 3 years for 10 days. Parents also completed a language analysis at the start of the study and three and six months later to determine how many words each child understood from a list 416 words typically learned in infancy.

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

Robot Roomies

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Animal Smarts

Chimps, Zebrafish and Birds Communicate Like We Do

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Chimps, orangutans and bonobo apes are now known to be capable of understanding what others are thinking and recognize human thoughts, an ability once thought to be impossible. A team led by Christopher Krupenye, of Duke University, had apes take part in a visual experiment where they watched videos on a monitor while their gaze was being tracked. They discovered an anticipation of events that went beyond the visual cues presented.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has determined that zebrafish are social animals, similar to humans and other mammals—they form friendships, experience positive emotions and have individual personalities. The group advises people that eat fish or keep them as pets to consider the moral implications.

Honey hunters in sub-Saharan Africa have a unique form of communication with honeyguide birds that fly ahead to point out beehives which the hunters raid, leaving wax for the birds to eat. A study in the journal Science reports that they listen for a specific call made by their human collaborators.

Dr. Claire Spottiswoode, of the University of Cambridge, in England, and University of Cape Town, in South Africa, observes, “It seems to be a two-way conversation between our own species and a wild animal.”

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those older than 65 and half of elders at least 85 live alone, as do many people with illnesses and mental disorders. All can suffer from feelings of profound loneliness.

Emerging virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provide avenues to alleviate such isolation, instilling contentment, peace of mind, enrichment, fun, a sense of companionship and contributing to physical and mental health.

Instead of passively watching TV, seniors can travel virtually to World Heritage sites, revisit old haunts or even attend family events they would otherwise miss. In terms of benefits attained, VR is predicted to measurably improve seniors’ quality of life.

Healthcare applications of AI and telemedicine include reminders to eat, be active or take medications, perhaps assisted by a robotic companion that can share information with practitioners, children, caregivers and emergency personnel. Social applications include helping to form and maintain social connections. It may also serve as a personal concierge by reminding seniors of appointments, playing games with them and initiating dialogue to spark outward engagement.

Tree Tally

Digitalizing Data Helps Rainforest Census The Amazon rainforest is thought to harbor a greater diversity of trees than anywhere else on Earth, but the exact number has long been a mystery. In 2013, scientists estimated that the number of species was around 16,000, but no actual count had been done. In a new paper in Scientific Reports, researchers delved into museum collections from around the world to confirm the current number of tree species recorded in the Amazon and assess possibilities of those yet to be discovered.

“Since 1900, between 50 and 200 new trees have been discovered in the Amazon every year,” notes Nigel Pitman, a Mellon senior conservation ecologist with the Field Museum. “Our analysis suggests that we won’t finish discovering new tree species there for three more centuries.”

The study relied upon the digitization of museum collections data—photographs and digital records—of the specimens housed there and shared worldwide through aggregator sites like IDigBio.org. “It gives scientists a better sense of what’s actually growing in the Amazon Basin, aiding conservation efforts,” says Pitman.

Microplastic Mess Threatens World Oceans Scientists from the University of Hull and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have published research in the journal Science of the Total Environment showing levels of microplastics are five times higher in the Antarctic than previous estimates.

Co-author Dr. Claire Waluda, a BAS biologist, says, “We have monitored the presence of large plastic items in Antarctica for more than 30 years. While we know that bigger pieces can be ingested by seabirds or cause entanglements in seals, the effects of microplastics on marine animals in the Southern Ocean are as yet unknown.”

The tiny beads of plastic come from cosmetics or are shreddings from larger plastic items like clothing or bottles. According to United Nations sources, they may number as many as 51 trillion particles across the seafloor, throughout the oceans and on beaches worldwide. They are considered a serious threat to marine life in general.

More international monitoring of the situation is needed, including a requirement for all polar research stations to provide waste treatment options.

INSPIRED LIVING Five Ways to Make the New Year Sparkle

by Kelly Martinsen

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nspiration may strike anywhere, at any time. The trick is nurturing the process to appear on demand when we need it most.

Often, an inspiration is sparked when we perceive someone being selfless, courageous, physically extraordinary or deliciously creative.

However, we don’t need to wait for outside stimulus when we can discover internal stirrings by invoking any of these self-inspiring tips.

Just Do It – The Nike slogan has never been more appropriate. We all have something we’ve thought about doing or trying. Whether traveling to a new location, trying a different sport, joining a new-tous group or club, or making more friends, don’t put it off—just do it.

Defeat allodoxaphobia – It’s the fear of others’ negative opinions.

Everyone suffers from this to some extent, and it can hinder us from living our best life. Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remarked, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

Volunteer – A common excuse for not volunteering is, “I don’t have the time.” Next year, make the time.

When researchers at the London School of Economics examined the relationship between volunteering

and happiness in a large group of American adults, they found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were.

Journal – People often journal as a way to reflect upon their lives. This can be helpfully revealing, but rather than looking back, look forward, using a journal as a blueprint to manifest the most inspired year yet.

Write out plans and dreams with the steps needed to achieve them.

Gratitude – This is the big one.

One way to be and stay inspired is by starting off each day in a state of gratitude. Every morning before getting out of bed, think of at least three things to be grateful for. By doing this, we recognize the blessings we have and greet the day in a positive frame of mind. It’s a perfect way to end each day, too. When someone routinely inquires, “How are you?” answer, “I am grateful.”

Our time on Earth is not infinite. With only so many days promised, let’s vow to live them inspired.

Kelly Martinsen is publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island and author of the new book A Year of Inspired Living (Publisher@ AwakeLI.com).

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Philip Stein is a Leader in Wearable Sleep Technology

by Linda Sechrist

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rom computers, cell phones, smart TVs, DVR players and programmable appliances to a seemingly endless list of other electronic gadgets, we are in constant contact with unnatural electromagnetic frequencies (EMFs) generated by technology. In today’s 24/7 society, invisible EMFs are inescapable; they permeate our working and living spaces. What we may not know is how they negatively impact our body’s natural sleep-wake cycle: suppressing melatonin, the hormone that controls the natural circadian rhythm, disturbing slumber and even affecting weight gain, according to University of Tel Aviv research.

On the brighter side, some new technological products promise to restore balance to the body, including deeper and more restful sleep. From the Philip Stein sleep bracelet, sleep number beds and portable sleep trackers to sleep-related apps, devices and applications, user-friendly

innovations are addressing America’s sleep deprivation problem.

“Philip Stein lifestyle accessories such as the sleep bracelet are designed to contribute to a better quality of life. The unique technology inside each one channels beneficial natural frequencies in the environment into your body,” says Will Stein, co-founder and president of the Philip Stein Group. “The result is to help the individual feel centered, balanced, grounded and more easily able to maintain a sense of well-being.” The company defines optimal well-being as a state of harmony achieved through physical, emotional, mental and spiritual alignment.

Although natural-frequency technology was developed earlier by a group of engineers and scientists exploring various frequencies’ influence on water, the initial discovery has been attributed to ancient sages in India that intuited them. For example, 7.83 Hz, the frequency of “om”, happens to be Mother Earth’s natural heartbeat rhythm, now known as the Schumann Resonance. Aligned with the brain’s alpha and theta states, this technology of resonating frequencies has been carefully tuned and tested by Philip Stein researchers, technicians and sleep experts. Today, it is at the core of all Philip Stein products.

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he winter season is an opportunity for more rest and celebration within the hearth. As the darker and shorter days may create “winter blues”, inspirational media can be utilized to uplift the mood in the home while relaxing, cooking holiday food or entertaining guests.

Multi-Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie’s recent release, Medicine, is an inspirational collection of songs in which she suggests playing during quiet time, prayer, meditation and yoga.

With uplifting songs titled “I Am Light,” “Give Thanks” and “Just Let It Go,” and the soothing sounds of acoustic instruments and breathtaking vocals, India.Arie’s music is a source of creativity, with promotion of self-forgiveness and serenity.

“My wish is that these songs bring softness, clarity, calm, and inspiration,” says Indie.Arie.

Medicine is her gift during these tumultuous times to help bring ease to the mind.

Canadian musician Ken Dunn, recently released his seventh album, Wondrous Beauty, which shares heartening lyrics with a traditionally rooted folk music-style including fiery fiddle acoustics by Tyler Beckett whose sounds are reminiscent of John Hartford, Hot Tuna and Jefferson Airplane.

The album has reached in the top 50 internationally and top 10 in Canada on the Folk DJ Charts. The Journal of Roots Music reviewed it as “mature-sounding standard rural and spirited old songs” that even win over audiences that may not resonate with folk-style music.

Positive messages are captured within each song with lyrics such as “I’ve been waiting for these eyes to see all the wondrous beauty” and “take it gently; take it slow.” The song “Still I Believe” promotes holding on to faith during the changes that maturing adulthood brings.

Nahko and Medicine for the People, an American world music collective, recently released their newest collaboration Nahko: My Name is Bear in which lead singer, Nahko, reminisces on his personal journey of discovering his connection to the Creator while traveling and exploring Alaska and Hawaii in his early 20’s.

Medicine for People’s music is known for its of activism, with lyrics honoring the Earth, Native American traditions and indigenous tribes with motivational lyrics aimed to inspire listeners to “take a deeper role in protecting and preserving the planet, people and the spirit in all creation.”

This new album highlights Nahko’s entering into adulthood, which is when he reconnected with his

birthmother on the reservation where he was born and then given up for adoption. The discovery of his roots and the struggles of Native Americans in modern times have propelled him into the activist musician he is today.

Songs on Nahko: My Name is Bear are softer than previous albums with acoustic piano melodies. Lyrics encourage “going with the flow” such as in “Creation’s Daughter” and “Alice.”

During the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, music with melodies and lyrics that encourage connection to faith, peace and calmness can help activate the parasympathetic nervous system for relaxation, balance and restoration.

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Young volunteers helping build their community with ProAct

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and support our community.”

Working alongside Indianapolis professional groups, organizations and volunteers, students are exposed to diverse communities and experiences that they otherwise wouldn’t have access to. Slack and his team envision ProAct as an engaging and enriching organization through which youth build a foundation of integrity, humility and confidence. The youth will begin their journey with ProAct in elementary school and continue through high school, emerging as responsible, thoughtful and determined leaders that respond intelligently to social issues they encounter.

Its signature program is Project Me that encourages each participating youth to evolve through the course of many community service projects and to make a meaningful impact on social issues in Indianapolis. A fundamental tenet is that the involved youth are not the recipients of community service. They are the creators and performers of community service.

Youth involved are in the 10- to 18-year-old range and approximately 6,000 Indianapolis youth have been participating. (ProActcp.org)

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Derrin Slack grew up in Indianapolis and was considered an at-risk kid.

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back to the community. He called it ProAct whose mission is to engage youth in public service that educates, delights and inspires the youth and those they serve.

When I asked what they do, he replied “Community service.” Founded in 2010, ProAct is a champion of service learning. As a 501c3 nonprofit, they collaborate with community leaders and professional organizations to provide community outreach service projects for economically disadvantaged youth in Marion County and beyond. Slack shares, “Our youth are not the recipients of community service, they are the givers and creators of the projects that help build

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The Gathering Together

I have had the honor of serving as a hospice chaplain for 14 years, witnessing firsthand just how caring my fellow “midwives to the mystery” are when companioning those who are facing their own mortality. The hospice movement has had tremendous growth in Central Indiana. Last year I had the joy of visiting The Gathering

Together, in Plainfield, Indiana.

Not a hospital or a nursing home, The Gathering Together is a place where staff and volunteers offer comfort care in partnership with families and hospice providers. They become an important support during the patient’s stay and beyond.

The Gathering Together is a nonprofit charitable organization guided by a volunteer board of directors.

They don’t receive reimbursements from insurance companies, hospices or public funding. Financial support comes exclusively from individuals that appreciate and understand the necessity of gathering together for hope and love.

I asked the Vice President of the Board Abigail Baker how this sacred space began. She shared, “Years ago the founder, Rita Fiorentino traveled from San Francisco with a vision that manifested itself in 2002 when she launched The Gathering Together in Plainfield.” When we met, they just had a patient die peacefully the night before. The patient’s family was with her and soft music was playing in the background. Baker stated, “It was a good death.”

When not at the bedside of their loved one, family members can gather in the cozy front parlor, find space for contemplation and prayer in quiet areas and gardens, or seek the relief of sleep in one of the beautiful guest rooms. Admission to The Gathering Together is based on need. Patients are of all ages and are usually under the care of a local hospice after the patient’s physician has determined that the remaining time of life is less than one month. Age, race, religious faith or gender are not considerations for admission. There is no charge to patients or their families.

Hospice nurse Justin Goforth is a dear friend and former co-worker of mine. He’s also very familiar with the organization. Regarding those that dedicate their lives to serving the dying, he shares, “It’s truly a calling, not just a job.” He adds, “The dying teach us so much about living. Observing the dying process is an opportunity to awaken from a deep spiritual sleep.

Death is a reminder to set your heart on fire. To let it burn with a passion-

ate reverence for life. And it’s the one thing we all have in common. We will all die.” (TheGatheringTogether.org).

Walk the Talk

I’ve included Walk the Talk (WTT) Speaker Series, not because Steve Ross (The Vogue) and I co-founded it, but for how it’s evolved. Inspired by the popular TED Talks, WTT has provided a platform for many in our community to both find their voice and inspire others to find theirs through their messages.

The concept is simple. Invite anyone in our community to audition, select six individuals that each give an 11-minute presentation on that specific topic and then add a live band, confetti, light show, balloon drop and takeaways from the presentations Each WTT has been held at The Vogue and our first event was on June 28, 2016, with topic of Gratitude. Since then, topics have included Love in Action, Compassion, Miracles, Positive Thinking, Life’s Purpose, Forgiveness and coming up on December 12, Mindfulness.

Ross, event organizer Jennifer Brinduse and I have witnessed hearts and minds inspired and we each have heard from attendees how a specific talk or even a story within a talk helped change their life or gave them the hope they needed to not give up.

To be inspired and challenged and then take action is what Walk the Talk is all about. Through the amazing presentations, epic shifts are unfolding in the hearts of people and collectively,

we can begin to raise consciousness in our community.

Ross states, “During these times of so much negativity in the world, I believe WTT shows people there is hope. There is so much that is good in the world. Walk the Talk adds to it and encourages people to be inspired to live a more positive life, to be a better person, and make good choices as they Walk the Talk through life.”

The original vision of taking WTT to other cities will begin on February 21, 2018, with the Creating Happiness presentation at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater, in Bloomington, Indiana. This will be a homecoming of sorts for Ross who graduated from Indiana University and was the owner of The Bluebird Nightclub for many years.

As for the future of WTT, Ross shares, “My vision is that the small ripple of positive attitude and well-being we are creating becomes a huge wave that washes over everyone, changing the world for the better.

And, as in our catch phrase, ‘create an epic shift’ in how people think feel, and act towards others and themselves.” (WalkTheTalkSeries.com) Richard Brendan is a speaker, coach and producer and hosts the Richard Brendan… Bringing Love to Life radio show at noon on Sundays on 88.7 FM WICR. He can be reached at Richard@RichardBrendan.org. See ad on page 6.

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Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an essential and powerful call for applying spiritual principles and exercising spiritual practices.

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Healing happens when we handle conflict in a healthy and transformative way.

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Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.

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While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a counter-movement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care 18

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and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift.

In The Revolution Where You Live: Stories from a 12,000 Mile Journey Through a New America, Sarah Van Gelder devotes a chapter to a Greensboro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something African-American activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says. The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies.

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“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA, an organization which educates and advocates for a world where a commons-based economy creates economic and ecological security for all.

“Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it.

Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities through collaboration.

The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises.

Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge

divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”

characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”

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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ ltc-models). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes.

CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or converting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese.

One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese.

After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers.

He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases. “We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality

Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict.

This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’.

Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying—even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable dreams of decisive victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane.

Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute.

“People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference. Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.”

Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate.

That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.

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business, has been on a lifelong quest of fostering personal growth and societal transformation. His therapeutic classes and workshops demonstrate how to connect, honor and deeply resonate with others, even if they have different worldviews, and how to listen and hear in the same way we want to be heard.

Acknowledging the adrenalin rush that’s a common response to fear of conflict, Bender says, “When we learn to be mindful and speak from our entire body, rather than just from our head, we notice that the voice resonates and originates from a much bigger place. This teaches us to cultivate greater awareness of our emotions and how we express them.

“Begin by acknowledging an emotion, and then reduce its intensity through slow, deep breaths, paying attention to the correlating physical sensation. Shifting our focus back to the heart allows us to recognize parts of ourselves in the stories of others and come to understand that our personal history is the filter through which we ‘enemyfy’,” says Bender, who speaks and presents publicly, educating audiences and clients about the universally challenging performances of everyday life.

According to Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., author of The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness, today’s rugged individualism amid conflicts comprises a crisis of consciousness. “No longer can we settle only on seeing things in opposition to one another; we need to shift our consciousness to be able to see the parts coming together in a new whole. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting world peace.”

His observation fits with what Joanna Macy, author and scholar of Buddhism and deep ecology, believes is the call of our time: “As planetary citizens, we are being called to wake up together.”

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Can you summarize the results of your experiments of healing through collective intentions?

We’ve done hundreds of experiments using small and large groups; 30 were tightly controlled scientific studies conducted in conjunction with researchers at institutions such as the University of Arizona, University of California and Penn State University.

The experiments have involved all kinds of intentions, ranging from the relatively simple to the impossibly complex. The large-scale intention experiments involved upwards of 25,000 participants remotely logging onto a website to view photos of the targets, sometimes 8,000 miles away, and sending them a well-defined intention, like changing the pH balance of water or healing a war veteran of post-traumatic stress disorder.

To date, 26 of those 30 experiments resulted in positive, measurable, mainly scientifically significant effects. We’ve seen the pH of water change by a full pH number and seen seeds grow twice as much as control seeds.

We also conducted three peace intention experiments with interesting results: After our eight-day intention for Sri Lanka during its civil war, violence levels fell; the government had won several decisive battles that week; and within a few months that 25-year war was over. We can’t say with certainty that we had a hand in this, but our other peace experiments showed similar results. If it happens a few more times, that becomes compelling.

and separation from the world. We experience an overwhelming sense of oneness with the other intenders, which may be why our influence then becomes more powerful.

How did the act of sending positive intentions affect the senders?

I was most surprised by the rebound effects reported by participants, whom I started surveying after the Sri Lankan peace experiment. Thousands of extraordinary comments related not only how participants felt during the activity, but also afterwards; they were experiencing major shifts in their relationships, health, careers and well-being. All they had done was sit individually in front of their computer holding an intention, yet they experienced the altered and mystical states of consciousness described by psychologist Abraham Maslow as “peak experiences”.

Life University, a large chiropractic university in Atlanta, worked with us to study the brainwaves of participants in six “power of eight” groups and found that senders had decreased activity in their frontal and parietal lobes, which govern the sense of self. It was like the boundaries between participants were dissolving into a state of oneness. To me, this partly explained the sense of oneness, compassion and love they experienced. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, recorded similar effects in Sufi masters, and nuns and monks engaged in prayer and meditation, but only after

years of learning certain techniques.

My participants, all novices, were primed only by watching a 13-minute YouTube video of me explaining how to send intention in a group. Group intention appears to be a fast-track to the miraculous—no experience necessary.

Why does “groupthink” have such a powerful, multiplicative effect?

I think a huge part of it has to do with the power of getting off of yourself and setting an intention for someone else. Another is the connection created in a group. When we engage together in an activity like praying or setting altruistic intentions, we create a powerful virtual circle that proves healing to both the receivers and senders.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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What conditions were the most conducive to manifesting positive results?

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Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most: during the busy holiday season.

To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, content is water soluble. According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent.

The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin

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in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients.

Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight.

In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal. The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group.

Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory.

As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River.

“Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.”

Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Zesty Citrus Holiday Recipes

Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Bowl with Tangerines

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Yields: 2 servings for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert

Moroccan Spiced Orange Slices with Orange Blossom Water Orange blossom or orange flower water is available at better grocery stores, kitchen shops, Middle Eastern markets or online.

Yields: 4 to 5 servings 5 medium to large navel or large blood oranges 3 Tbsp orange blossom water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp honey or date sugar ½ pomegranate, seeded 1½ to 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios 8 to 10 mint leaves, chopped or torn, for garnish

Drizzle the orange blossom water and any reserved runoff juice over the fruit. Using a fine sieve, lightly and evenly dust with cinnamon and a generous drizzle of honey.

Chill the oranges for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator before serving.

When ready to serve, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, pistachios and mint leaves evenly over the top.

¼ heaping cup chia seeds 1½ cups dairy or non-dairy milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or other citrus juice) Pinch of sea salt ½ tsp lemon zest Fresh tangerine segments for garnish In a bowl, stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, Meyer lemon juice, salt and lemon zest.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

To serve, spoon the chia seed mixture into bowls and garnish with tangerine segments.

Peel the oranges and cut away all of the white pith and outer membrane.

Slice each orange across the core into ¼-inch slices, six per orange, reserving any juice that runs off. Push out and discard any spongy white core.

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Shiitake Mushroom and Pea Risotto with Orange

first addition of stock. Stir in the fresh or dried herbs at the same time. Continue cooking the risotto over medium heat, adding 2 more ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more broth.

Yields: 6 servings as side dish or starter or 4 as main dish

Heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat until sizzling starts.

Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.

Add ¼ cup orange juice and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the juice

When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes in this manner, add all the remaining juice and cook until it’s absorbed. Continue cooking the rice, stirring, adding 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of broth at a time until the liquid is absorbed, about another 10 minutes.

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Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat

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J

ust as dogs’ and cats’ noses are more efficient than ours, they also have better hearing, reacting to a broader and higher range of frequencies and vibrations.

“We sense our world from where our ears are. Our plane is generally five to six feet high; animals closer to the ground hear things differently,” says Janet Marlow, founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The internationally renowned musician, composer and sound behaviorist has invented species-specific music based on her 30 years of research.

Humans hear up to 23,000 Hertz (Hz), which differs substantially from that of many other creatures (lsu.edu/deafness/HearingRange. html). A Hertz is a standard unit of frequency set at one cycle per second.

Horses Hear Up to 33,500 Hz Marlow found that horses prefer rhythmic pieces matching their natural movements. “When a Tennessee walking horse breeder played music during a birth, the foal and mother recovered faster than usual.” After that, “The horses ran to the barn upon hearing the same music.”

Sally Morgan, a physical therapist and advanced certified Tellington TTouch practitioner in Northampton, Massachusetts, who has enjoyed freestyle performance riding, says, “I liked to play our songs in the barn.

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music like Bach is calming. When I played Pachelbel’s Canon in D on my flute, my Morgan gelding, Ten Penny Moonshine, listened for hours.”

Rabbits Hear Up to 42,000 Hz “Rescued rabbits like long tones, common in music accompanying yoga or reiki,” Morgan relates. “Long tones hold a chord with layers of notes on top.”

Dogs Hear Up to 45,000 Hz “People hear in stereo, animals in mono,” says Marlow. It’s why dogs tilt their heads left to right—to allow more sound waves into their ears—collecting information from various angles.

Sound frequency and intensity keeps an animal alive in nature; they learn to flee in another direction, not analyze. Separation anxiety is often due to a sound the dog doesn’t recognize, Marlow explains.

Sound triggers behavior, whether good or bad, as dogs relax or are stressed. Music releases tension from their being ever-vigilant as seen in their posture. To understand what a dog hears, sit or crawl on the floor.

Electronic speakers are usually positioned at heights conducive for our ears, not theirs.

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Marlow credits her cat, Osborn, with inspiring her interest in music for animals. When Osborn was injured, she visited the veterinary hospital and sang to him to keep him calm.

Her home state’s Litchfield Veterinary Hospital became her initial testing ground for species-specific music.

“We use Pet Acoustics music boxes in the cat ward, recovery rooms and exam rooms,” says Heather Florkowski, a certified technician at the facility. “In our experience, stress inhibits the healing process. Like people, animals are anxious when ill and visiting the doctor’s office. Music helps ease their stress. At home, when

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He could tell by the way animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music.

Maybe it was the song in their own hearts that they walked to. ~Laura Adams Armer I move the music box to another room, my dog follows it.”

“During a TTouch session, cats are completely relaxed when I play New Age music for them,” says Morgan. “Pick music that fits the cat’s personality. You can tell what they like from their body language; it’s not always what you’d expect.”

Aquarium Fish Hear Up to 3,000 Hz “Fish are frantic animals that must always anticipate their next meal,” says Sam Williamson, a former marine biologist in Edinburgh, Scotland.

“When I started playing classical music at feeding time, I noticed my three betas became calmer. A piece by Benjamin Britten, started two minutes before feeding, led to them expect food only when the music played.”

Domesticated Birds Hear Up to 8,500 Hz In the wild, birds are part of a flock.

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“Birds are the most musical and communicative of all animals,” remarks Marlow. “Without companionship, birds can get neurotic and pull their feathers out. Provide a sense of the outdoors by including nature sounds in played music.”

“Animals need us to be aware of their hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic pet people have addressed improved diet and medical procedures. Understanding how music supports their well-being also enables us to better care for them.”

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1

INDIEana Handicraft Exchange – 5-10pm. A holiday-themed craft fair that consciously celebrates modern handmade goods. Vendors offer a range of handmade goods that serve dual purpose as both art and function. Free. Harrison Center for the Arts, 1505 N Delaware St, Indianapolis.

317-396-3886. HarrisonCenter.org.

First Friday Gallery Tour – 6-9pm. Tour more than 25 downtown galleries and art venues. Patrons are encouraged to walk or drive throughout the downtown cultural districts, and visit the city’s diverse visual art offerings. Free. Various Downtown Galleries. 317-634-3114. IDADA.org.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2

Greening the Statehouse – 9am-4pm. A day of education, networking and celebration with many nonprofit and green business partners.

Dynamic speakers, including keynote by Mitch Hescox, conservative advocate for environmental protection. $25, regular; $10, student. Hendricks County Fair Grounds, 1900 E Main St, Danville.

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Holiday Yoga & Flow – 10am-1pm. Enjoy yoga, lunch and crafting five unique handmade gift tags for your holiday giving. Craft guided

by Martha Davnos, all supplies provided and no previous experience needed. $25. Sage Yoga Studio & Prairie Guest House, 13805 Allisonville Rd, Fishers. Pre-registration, call 317-663-8728.

PrairieGuestHouse.com.

St. Nikolaus Lauf 5K and 5 Mile – 9:30am. The Annual run/walk will benefit Riley Hospital for Children, the Greater Indianapolis YMCA and Lutheran Child and Family Services. Take part in a 5K run/walk or a 5-mile run. Course is mainly flat throughout the city. $22/basic registration.

Athenaeum, 401 E Michigan St, Indianapolis.

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Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique family-friendly experience created by The Indy Film Fest, The Athenaeum and The IMA. Enjoy a classic movie and a cereal buffet. Location alternates between the Athenaeum and IMA. $5. IndyFilmFest.org.

Hoosier EVA Meeting – 10am-12pm. Learn to support the continuing growth of using electric vehicles locally. Regular monthly meetings focus on growing local EVA enthusiasts and educate the public on the benefits of electric vehicles.

Free. Irvington Library, 5625 E Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4470. HoosierEVA.org.

Rocky Ripple Holiday Bazaar – 10am-3pm.

This event features handmade items from local artists and crafters including: holiday decorations, hand knit items, skincare items, herbal gifts, upcycled wearables and much more. Free. Rocky Ripple Town Hall, 930 West 54th St, Indianapolis.

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Winter Market – 10am-5pm. Family activities include building a sod house, erecting a totem pole, climbing aboard a true-to-life stagecoach and more. Shop for handmade art from 40 artists. $8/advance tickets; includes same-day museum admission. $10/ages18+, $8/member, free/17 & under. Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art, 500 W Washington St, Indianapolis.

317-636-9378. Eiteljorg.org.

Red Tent Indy: Reclaiming the Crone – 5:308pm. Red Tent Indy hosts a woman circle, celebrating the crone archetype for women who have gone through “moonpause” or are going through peri-moonpause shifts. All who identify with being a woman are welcome, including maidens and mothers who are not yet the age of the crone.

There will be a celebration, a wise woman sharing circle, and a potluck. Donations of $5-$20 accepted. White Pine Wilderness Academy, 841 W 53rd St, Indianapolis. RedTentIndy.com.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis – 7am, registration. 9am, race begins. OrthoIndy presents the 29th annual 10K and 5K race to benefit the Arthritis Foundation. Don festive holiday costumes and join friends and neighbors to raise awareness for the nation’s most common cause of disability.

Fun for the entire family that includes a Reindeer Run for kids. $37/adult, $23/child 12 and under.

Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 S. Pennsylvania St, Indianapolis. IndyJingleBellRun.com.

Crystal Clarity – Crystals 101 – 11am-2pm. A workshop to gain insight into crystals, including how to select crystals to benefit well-being, why and how to use crystals and how to care for them. $45, includes crystal gift package. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

Community Tuesday – All day. The first Tuesday of every month several attractions at the White River State Park offer special deals on admission.

Including the Eiteljorg Museum, IMAX Theatre, Indiana State Museum and many others. Cost varies. INWhiteRiver.com.

Nourishing Roots: #1 Mindful Eating for Happy, Healthy Holidays – 6-7:30pm. Join Jennifer Malins of Taproot Integrative Health for a course in conscious eating. In this class, learn tips to thrive during the holiday season, calm your nervous system and make healthy choices. $35 per class; $150 for 5 class series. RSVP requested.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253–0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Alternative Gift Fair: Holiday Edition – 10am4pm. Shop local and handmade for this holiday season. Enjoy a variety of handmade goods Indiana-based artisans and small businesses. Donations will be accepted to help the work of The PourHouse to benefit those facing homelessness this winter. Free. The Irving Theatre, 5505 E Washington St, Indianapolis. ALTGiftFair.com.

Indy VegFest Holiday Market – 12-4pm. Local merchants will be selling vegan and cruelty-free handmade products, apparel, body care, household products, and prepackaged vegan food –perfect for gift giving. Vegan food vendors will each offer different brunch-themed dishes.

Vendors will accept credit cards and cash. Free.

Neidhammer Events Center, 2102 E. Washington St, Indianapolis.

Holiday Party and Silent Auction – 4pm. A great meal, singing carols, and bid on unique silent auction items. Bring a vegetarian dish to share.

RSVP by 12/9. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

InnerPeaceYoga.com.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5

Juicy Feminine Living – 6:30-8:30pm. Allie McFee, hormone balancing chef of Modern Goddess Lifestyle will be hosting a hormone health cooking class for “Juicy Feminine Living.” Recipes, aphrodisiac herbs for libido and womb health will be shared. The use of the Yoni Egg or Jade Egg practice will be taught to enhance sexual vitality. $35. Cleansing Waters Holistic Health, 5501 E 71st St, Indianapolis. CleansingWaters.net.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7

Yelp’s Totally Bazaar – 6:30-10pm. Shop local this holiday season with over 120 businesses at the annual pop-up party. Free. Indianapolis Central Public Library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis.

317-275-4100. Yelp.com/Events.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8

Pre-Solstice Double-Gong Meditation – 7:308:45pm. Enjoy a sound immersion evening with two gongs played simultaneously. Begins with easy physical yoga so you can bring friends and family. Next, meditate and relax to the healing vibrations of the gongs. $20. CitYoga, 2442 Central Avenue, Indianapolis. 317-430-3875.

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Statehood Celebration Day – 12-5pm. Celebrate Indiana being admitted as the 19th state to enter the Union on this day in 1816. Features a book signing by Donna Griffin, as well as music, crafts, and other activities for all ages. Free. Central Library, 40 E St Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-2754099. IndyPL.org.

Community Dinner – 6:45pm. Bring family and friends to dinner, compliments of Peacock Family Chiropractic. While the meal is being prepared, Dr. Kyle Peacock walks you through healthy nutrition, minimizing toxins, and how to maintain a healthy nervous system. Free. Buca Di Beppo, 6045 E 86th St, Indianapolis. RSVP required 317-288-0727. PeacockFamilyChiropractic.com.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12

Walk the Talk: Creating an Epic Shift - Mindfulness – Doors open 6:45pm; Show 7:30-9pm.

An inspirational speaker series inspired by Ted Talks, the even features six local presenters that were auditioned and chosen based on their unique and personal experiences with mindfulness.

For ages 21 and older. $15. The Vogue, 6259 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-259-7029.

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13

Indy Holistic Hub Holiday Lunch – 11:30am1pm. A holiday celebration and recognition of progress and plans. Bring your ideas, visions, or challenge and brainstorm together. Lunch is designed for checking in, sharing successes and asking for resources. Seats are limited RSVP online. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

Vibrant Holiday Dishes– 6:30-8:30pm. Join Chef Audrey as she teaches how to make fun, easy, and healthy treats and desserts for adults and children. Perfect for the holiday season. All treats gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972.

EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14

Death Cafe – 2-4pm. A free-wheeling conversation about life and death open to adults 18 and older. Free of ideology, opening and welcoming to all and conversations are kept confidential.

Registration required. Free. The Athenaeum, 407 E Michigan St, Indianapolis. 317-730-5481.

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It’s a DAK Christmas Gala – 5-8pm. Food, shopping, music, raffles and auction to benefit The DAK Foundation. Money raised will assist the veterinary costs of rescue, shelter and foster dogs. $35. Pipers at The Marott, 2625 N Meridian, Indianapolis. TheDakFoudation.org.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21

Winter Solstice – An astronomical phenomenon marking the shortest day and the longest night of the year.

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31

Countdown to Noon – 10am-1pm. Families are invited to participate in the excitement of an early countdown by celebrating the new year with a Water Clock Countdown to Noon. Exciting countdowns on the hour, complete with confetti at noon and 1pm. $18.50/adult; $13.50/youth ages 2-17; $17.50/senior 60+. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, Sunburst Atrium, 3000 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-3322.

ChildrensMuseum.Org. Family New Year’s Eve – 6-9pm. The holiday season concludes with a family-friendly, alcohol-free celebration in the Governor Frank O’Bannon Great Hall. Children and adults will enjoy live music, games, crafts, magicians and clowns.

The party even includes a balloon drop for the little ones at 8pm. $7/member; $13/non-member.

Reservations required. Indiana State Museum, White River State Park, 650 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-232-1367. IndianaMuseum.org.

New Year’s Eve Prosperity Double-Gong Meditation – 6-7:45pm. Physical yoga, prosperity meditations, reflections, and extended multiple gong relaxation for 45 minutes. Bring blanket for comfort during relaxation. Stay after if you like, to enjoy Yogi Tea and community time.

Pre-register online. $20 before 12/17; $25 after.

CitYoga, 2442 Central Avenue, Indianapolis. 317430-3875. CitYoga.biz.

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A Positive Path for Spiritual Living – 9:30am Meditation; 10am Celebration Service. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware St, Indianapolis. UnityOfIndy.com.

Kundalini Yoga – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with Gong relaxation. $10. Cityoga, 2442 N Central Ave, Indianapolis. CITYOGA.biz.

Sahaja Yoga Meditation – 11am-Noon. Unleash your potential for good mental and physical health, balance and maximum performance to help you live fully in the present moment with Sahaja yoga meditation. Free. Southside meeting location, 4950 E County Line Rd, Indianapolis.

317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

Community Yoga – 4-5pm. Hendricks County residents are invited to an all levels flow class.

A great opportunity to add an additional class to one’s yoga schedule. $5. Peace Through Yoga, 134 S Washington, Danville. 317-753-1266.

PeaceThroughYoga.com.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and vegan-friendly selection. Spice Nation, 4225 Lafayette Rd, Indianapolis. 317-299-2127.

Community Drum Circle – 7-8pm. Pre-jam begins at 6:45pm. All ages and levels are welcome, no experience necessary. Drums provided

by Bongo Boy Music School and REMO, Inc. Free. Bongo Boy Music School, 8481 Bash St., Ste 1100, Indianapolis. 317-595-9065.

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monday Meditation for Peace – 6:30-7:15pm. 1st, 3rd and 5th Mondays. Open to all, a time of spiritual connection and relaxation. Free. Unity of Indianapolis, 907 N Delaware, Indianapolis. 317-6354066. UnityOfIndy.com.

Health & Wellness 101 Class – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how to support your health naturally and reduce chemical overload in your life. Essential oils, weight-loss support and more, with holistic health practitioner Kim Woods. Free. For more info and to RSVP: Held in Irvington. 317-4094981. BeAmazing.net.

Kundalini Yoga – Medical Meditation Tuneup Series – 7:15-8:30pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical posture, breath work, meditation, mantra, mudra, and sound vibration with gong relaxation. Nourish Wellness Center, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis. Search Nourish Wellness class at CITYOGA.biz/schedule.

tuesday Evening With the Doctor – 7pm. Learn more about your body’s ability to self-heal, and the benefits of Bio-Energetic work. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

friday Restorative Yoga with Barbara Manley – 1011:15am. Be guided through breathing exercises, postures, and internal energy movements to leave you feeling fresh and ready to enjoy the rest of your day in a place of peace and contentment. $11.

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

Mindful Meditation – 12:15-12:45pm. Brief discussion followed by silent practice and concluding with observation, comments, or questions. No experience, fee, or registration required. Free. CenterPoint Counseling, 7700 North Meridian, Indianapolis. 317-252-5518.

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Friendly Flow Yoga – 5-6pm. Great weekend starter includes gentle yoga, restorative yoga, and pranayama. Please bring your own mat. $10.

Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

saturday High-Intensity Exercise Class – 8:30am. Group exercise class focusing on short duration, high intensity exercises. Great for beginners through experts. Free. Premier Family Chiropractic,120 E Carmel Dr, Indianapolis. 317-844-7000.

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Fishers Winter Farmers' Market – 9am-12pm.

Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods. Free. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers.

317-595-3150.

Indy Winter Farmers Market – 9am-12:30pm.

Runs Nov. 11-April 28. An urban venue promoting access to local, healthy food. Local fruit, vegetables, meat, dairy and baked goods, herbs and natural products. Free. Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 E Brookside Ave, Indianapolis.

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A medical and counseling group that utilizes the principals of functional/integrative medicine in concert with mental health counseling and complementary services such as nutritional counseling and pharmacy-grade supplements. Focusing on identifying and resolving the “root cause” of dysfunction, services are available to children, adolescents and adults.

All staff are fully licensed and credentialed healthcare providers.

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Visit ExtremeKleaner.com to get your free sample of Extreme Kleaner, a non-toxic biodegradable multi-purpose cleaner-degreaser aimed to improve air and water quality and reduce negative influences on the environment. See ad on the back cover.

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Enjoy premium ingredients in both inner and outer health and beauty products. Botanically based skincare products are glutenfree and contain no animal products, parabens, mineral oil or GMO products. The Fit Essentials line includes gluten-free, vegan protein shake mixes and more to manage your weight and fuel your day.

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All natural, locally handcrafted salves and balms made with organic, non-GMO coconut oil, local beeswax and essential oils offer soothing care for your skin and body.

Nurture yourself and let your light shine bright. Available online and locally at Good Earth, in Broad Ripple.

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HEALTHY EATING/ORGANIC EZRA’S ENLIGHTENED CAFÉ 6516 N Ferguson, Indpls 317-255-3972 EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com

Indy’s only raw food café is an oasis of vibrant, healing food and education. Seasonal and rotating menu features allergy-friendly selections that are dairy-free, processed sugar-free, GMO-free and gluten-free. See ad on page 7.

HANNAH’S HEALTHY BAKERY Hannah Wright 800-974-2152 HannahsHealthyBakery.com

Enjoy foods that are health conscious and taste delicious!

Hannah's Healthy Bakery offers Paleo Certified baking mixes including Pancake & Waffle, Brownie, Cookie, Pasta, and Biscuit mixes. All products are gluten free, grain free, dairy free and refined sugar free. See ad on page 23.

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We invite you to join us on your journey to vibrant health and lifelong wellness. We help you identify and address interferences to your natural well-being using gentle, non-invasive Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique, and joyfully support you with classes, programs and techniques designed to help you Live. See ad on page 9.

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The Art of Healing has set out to change the way Hoosiers live their lives. Located just minutes south of downtown Indy, we are the first local spa offering floatation, infrared, massage therapy & health coaching under one roof. Call today to experience our awardwinning services, dōTERRA® oils, Veggimins CBD oils, CBD Living Water and more! See ad on page 21.

Non-invasive, integrative approaches to address illness and healing. In addition to mental health therapy with traditional psychotherapy, holistic energy therapies offered include the Neuromodulation Technique (NMT), Gestalt Therapy CBT, Energy Psychology (with EFT tapping), regression and trauma work, Advanced Integrative Therapy, Raymon Grace Methods and Awakening Dynamics.

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Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) aka Tapping, is a universal healing tool that can provide impressive results for physical, emotional and performance issues. As an EFT practitioner since 2007, Colette helps clients release negative beliefs and blocks to living their abundant, healthy, best life. Tapping is leading-edge technology for releasing modern-day stress and anxiety.

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Take greater control of your health with a comprehensive range of lab tests and screens – support prevention, early detection, and improved health outcomes. Fast, confidential and affordable. No doctors orders required; insured and uninsured are welcome. See ad on page 24.

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Using Himalayan Singing Bowls, Vibrational Sound Therapy introduces sound waves directly into the body, along with soothing ambient tones, to induce extreme relaxation and a deep meditative state. It is a gentle yet powerful treatment that can result in many benefits, including stress relief and pain reduction.

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SPECTRON-IR is the most advanced Medical Infrared Imaging System available today. SPECTRON-IR is FDA-cleared for the adjunctive diagnostic screening for the detection of breast cancer. Radiationfree, completely safe and pain-free, requires no prescription.

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A holistic “green” yoga center offering 200-hour Teacher Trainings for adults and teens, Yin Yoga Teacher Training, 36 weekly classes, weekend workshops, eco-luxury global retreats, Ayurvedic herbs, meditation tools, books and more. Striving to elevate peace and consciousness through Authenticity and Conscious Community. Be Nourished.

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