Natural Awakenings Indy January 2018 by Natural Awakenings Indianapolis

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HEALTHY

PLANET

Dial Down

STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

Walk 10,000 Steps Daily

Expect a

Miracle Five Ways to Manifest Your Desires

Get Going for Glowing Health

Eat Wheat Again

Ways to Restore Gut Health

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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.

Contents 12 EAT WHEAT AGAIN Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health

14 HUMARIAN PROBIOTICS

A Locally Developed Nutraceutical

15 EXPECT A MIRACLE

17 DIAL DOWN STRESS

Five Ways to Manifest Our Desires

How to Stay Calm and Cool

20 COMMON FORMS

OF STRESS AND LOCAL NATURAL RELIEF

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22 UNDERSTANDING NUTRACEUTICALS

How They Differ from Health Store Supplements

25 10,000 STEPS

AND COUNTING Keep Moving to Stay Fit

26 HAROLD KOENIG on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice

DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 9 health briefs 11 global briefs 12 conscious

eating 14 business spotlight 15 inspiration 22 healing ways

9 25 fit body 26 wise words 28 calendar 30 natural

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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

eel Good, Live Simply, Laugh More

For several years, this tagline appeared on the cover of Natural Awakenings magazines, a reminder of how our readers aspire to realize a naturally healthy and satisfying life. Although the words have been removed from our redesigned cover to yield room for our new look, they continue to sustain the spirit of all we do. This spirit is evident in the local practitioners, service providers, retailers, coaches and constituents we meet every day, who generously share their expertise. It permeates our loyal and growing readership, which daily benefits from adopting enhanced habits of the heart and life. It guides our content. This month’s feature article by Lisa Marshall, “Dial Down Stress,” provides helpful insights and how-to-tips for keeping our cool even in tough times. Our local feature by Allie McFee, “Common Forms of Stress and Local Natural Relief,” shines a light on additional resources and techniques close to home. It feels good knowing how we can chill out virtually any time we choose. We are ever humbled by the abundance of quality connections, personal growth and simple practices for well-being that result through the efforts of our expanding natural living circle. Together we are making a positive difference in the world, starting in each local community touched by our readers, and progress beckons in the new year. We invite you to join us in celebrating the magazine’s fresh, bold redesign introduced this month for 2018 and beyond. It’s all intended to serve you even better, from the new logo, streamlined layout and larger graphics to the overall crisper look and feel. It represents the commitment of our publishing family to provide up-todate content in a reader-friendly context. Our goal is to bring you a vibrant and engaging reading experience. We welcome your comments and, as always, your ideas and tips to aid us in covering what’s going on around town. We’re all in this together, grateful to our advertisers, contributors, business distribution points and every reader for making this magazine possible each month. Your support and inspiration are helping each of us along our path to a healthier body, mind and spirit. A better world is possible in 2018 and beyond, and I understand that the changes I desire must start within me first, especially if they are doing and feeling good, living simply and laughing more.

To new beginnings,

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Native Art Now Exhibit at the Eiteljorg Museum

contemporary Native art collection, Native Art Now, is on display at The Eiteljorg Museum through January 28. Thirty-nine iconic arts are featured in the exhibit, including paintings, prints, sculptures, fabric art, installations, sculptures and glass. Once it closes in late January, it will travel to other institutions nationwide. The exhibit’s intention is to “encourage appreciation for today’s Native artists, and consider the future of the contemporary Native art field.” In addition, both a coffee tablestyle book called Native Art Now and TV documentary have been made to complement the exhibit. The book is in full color with images from the exhibit plus more and is on sale currently at the museum store. The one-hour TV documentary was produced by WFYI and was initially broadcast in mid-December. It includes a sharing of personal perspectives from featured artists and scholars about the development of Native art during the last 30 years. There’ll be repeat showings with dates to be announced by the museum. The Eiteljorg is a museum of the art history and culture of Native Americans and other Natives of the American West. Museum exhibits include art objects from the 1800s to the present. Admission: $13/adults, $11/seniors, $7/ ages 5-17; children age 4 and under/ free. Location: 500 West Washington St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-636-9378 or visit Eiteljorg.org.

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atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) welcomed two new publishers to a recent training session at the corporate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC staff spent several days with these entrepreneurs, discussing the ins and outs of taking over publication of existing Natural Awakenings magazines in Washington, D.C. and the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Founded by Chief Executive Officer Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest, free, local, healthy living publications in the world, serving more than 3.5 million readers each month via more than 80 magazines published in cities across the U.S. and in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. “Our devoted family of publishers, supported by advertisers, informs readers of many leading-edge national and local resources that offer paths to a happier, healthier and longer life,” says Bruckman. “Our active and growing readership has helped increase interest in naturally healthy living that has influenced mainstream America and is beneficial for people and the planet.” For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is published or to learn more about franchising opportunities, call 239-530-1377 or visit NaturalAwakenings.com. See ad, page 16.

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indfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) classes return at CenterPoint Counseling this winter with their eight-week program and one-day mindfulness retreat, with orientations available the second and third week of January. Classes are designed to help decrease stress, improve health and wellbeing and will once again be taught by Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC. Classes will begin at the end of January with options to participate on Wednesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m., Thursdays from 8:30 to 11 a.m. and Fridays from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The all-day silent retreat will be held on March 10. Attendance at one of the four orientation sessions this month is highly encouraged prior to signing up for the MBSR program. The sessions will be held at various times on January 10, 17, 18 and 19. Benefits of MBSR include cultivating inner calm, maintaining perspective, bringing awareness to habits, creating a sense of spaciousness, lowering blood pressure and basal metabolic rate, noticing negative thoughts and their effects on stress, building up emotional and mental reserves for stressful times and living in the present moment. Fee: $350. Location: CenterPoint Counseling, Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information or to register, call 317252-5518, email SSweet@CenterPoint Counseling.org or visit CenterPoint Counseling.org. See ad on page 9.

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Natural Stress Relief Classes Led by Local Herbalist

erek Weaver, Nutritional Consultant and Herbalist at Heal Your Disease, is offering a plethora of classes to combat winter stress and build the immune system in January such as Medicine Mushrooms: Talking Mushrooms with a Fun Guy, and Stress Relief Naturally. Both will be held at his office in Broad Ripple. The event highlighting mushrooms from 6 to 7 p.m. on January 8 is known as his most popular class, in which he discusses the powerful effects of taking adaptogenic mushrooms for immune system health, like reishi, cordyceps and chaga. “Typical benefits people see are improvements in energy and stress function overall,” says Weaver, “as well as benefits with skin issues such as eczema and psoriasis, and in lung and tissue health. Reishi, especially, is a liver detoxifier and it cleanses the blood.” In the Stress Relief Naturally class from 6 to 7 p.m. on January 16, Weaver will outline several practical herbs as well as cover what can amplify and combat the stress response. “Just because your boss screams at you doesn’t mean it has to bring you down,” says Weaver. Admission for each class is $20. Registration recommended. Location: 6352 Guilford Ave., Indianapolis. For more information including all of Weaver’s upcoming classes, visit HealYourDisease.com.

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n the peak of the coldest months, there are great opportunities to bundle up and connect with Mother Nature’s frostiest season. White Pine Wilderness Academy is hosting a Winter Tree Identification class led by Greg Monzel, a community herbalist, from 1 to 4 p.m. on January 6, for those curious to learn how to identify trees by their bark and not by their leaves. Attendees will first meet in the toasty yurt at White Pine to learn vocabulary and how to use a winter tree key guide. Then participants will head outdoors to practice their skills. For lovers of winter snowfalls and sports, an ultimate sledding competition called The Sleddy will occur at Fishers’ Flat Fork Creek Park when weather conditions are “just right.” This event is based on The Eddie, the internationally known and infamous big-wave surfing tournament held in Hawaii, when conditions are “just right.” Pre-Registration is required, and the event may occur any day between January 3 and March 19. Teams can be made up of two to five people and of all ages. They’ll create a sledding device and will be judged based on speed, distance and creativity. The Garfield Park Conservatory offers many events this winter for children and families to connect with nature inside in the warmth. Wintertime Fun is a chance for children to learn about animals and their winter activities from 10 to 11 a.m. on January 31 with stories and craft. Recommended ages for participants is 2 to 5. Admission for Winter Tree ID is $25. Location: 841 W. 63rd St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317-774-6360 or visit WhitePineWildernessAcademy.com. Registration for The Sleddy is required. Location: 16141 E. 101st St., Fortville. For more information, call 317-595-3150 or visit Fishers.In.US/parks. Admission for Wintertime Fun: $5 per child +1 adult. Location: 2345 Pagoda Dr., Indianapolis. For more information, visit GarfieldGardenConservatory.org.

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Lutein in Greens and Eggs Slows Cognitive Aging Healthy diet options of spinach and kale may also help keep our brains fit. In a study from the University of Illinois appearing in Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, 60 adults between 25 and 45 years old having higher levels of lutein, a nutrient found in green, leafy vegetables, avocados and eggs, had neural responses more on par with younger people than others of their own age. Lutein is a nutrient that the body can’t make on its own, so it must be acquired through diet. It accumulates in brain tissues and the eyes, which allows researchers to measure levels without using invasive techniques.

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Daily Produce Servings Prevent Early Death

Researchers at the Imperial College London say that five servings of fruits and vegetables is a good start, but more is better. After conducting a worldwide meta-analysis of 2 million people that compared early mortality rates from cardiovascular disease and cancer, they recommend eating at least 10 three-ounce vegetable and fruit servings per day, which could prevent up to 7.8 million premature deaths each year.

AEROBICS KEEP THE BRAIN YOUNG Simple movement turns out to be the best way to lift mood, improve memory and protect the brain against age-related cognitive decline, according to Harvard Medical School researchers in an article, “Aerobic Exercise is the Key for Your Head, Just as It is for Your Heart.” Even brisk walking or jogging for 45 minutes can alleviate depression. The Journal of Physical Therapy Science notes that aerobic workouts can help people feel less stressed by reducing levels of the body’s natural stress hormones adrenaline and cortisol.

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An 8 week class to decrease stress and improve your health and wellbeing! Classes start Jan. 31st • Feb. 1st • Feb. 2nd Wed 3:30-6pm, Thur. 8:30-11am or Fri. 1:30-4pm Orientation Jan. 10, 3:30pm • Jan. 17, 3:30pm Jan. 18, 8:30am • Jan. 19, 1:30pm ALL DAY SILENT RETREAT • Sat. March 10

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The journal Scientific Reports recently published a study that confirmed a link between a diet high in sugar and common mental disorders. In 2002, researchers from Baylor College found that higher rates of refined sugar consumption were associated with higher rates of depression. A 2015 study that included nearly 70,000 women found a higher likelihood of depression in those with high added sugar intake, but not in those with a high intake of naturally occurring sugars such as those found in fruit. The World Health Organization recommends that people reduce their daily intake of added sugars to less than 5 percent of their total energy intake; Americans typically consume three times that much. Meanwhile, one in six people worldwide suffers from a common mental problem such as a mood or anxiety disorder.

Research from the New York University Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center has found that cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive extract of hemp oil, significantly reduces seizure rates in epileptics. Scientists there tested 120 children and young adults with epilepsy and found that the cannabidiol group’s number of seizures per month decreased from 12.4 to 5.9 compared to a statistically insignificant change in the placebo group.

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A Swiss study gave volunteers $25 a week for four weeks, and told half of them to spend the money on themselves and the others to spend it to benefit others. Subsequent brain scans revealed a link between the altruistic acts and feelings of contentment, activating neurons in the ventral striatum associated with happiness. Even the intention alone to be more generous was enough to create these changes, and the amount spent did not influence the increase in levels of well-being. The discovery sheds fresh light on why many people feel gratified when giving, even when it costs them something.

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Australia’s Centre for Advanced Design in Engineering Training at Deakin University is practicing an affordable way to increase the availability of potable (drinkable) water in needy areas of the world. The project involves collecting plastic garbage from around the Pacific Islands and turning it into pellets, which are then extruded as 3-D printer filament to make replacement plumbing parts, often in short supply in those locations. That effort is called 3D WASH (water, sanitation and hygiene), and the children’s charity Plan International Australia will be the first recipient (Plan.org.au).

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Recycling Crusade San Francisco Moves Toward Zero Waste

The San Francisco Department of the Environment’s list of materials allowed in blue recycling bins has been expanded to include plastic bags, paper coffee cups, ice cream containers, milk or juice cartons and textiles; it is also downsizing refuse bins. It’s all part of a shift to using dual-compartment trucks to collect refuse from black bins and organic waste from green bins, with a dedicated truck for recyclables. A national leader in recycling, the city is one of the first to attempt a zerowaste target year of 2020. California has a goal of 75 percent recycling by 2020, having achieved a 44 percent rate in 2016. Los Angeles is making progress with a new commercial waste recycling system. Washington, D.C., has also expanded its list of accepted materials for recycling bins, but still doesn’t include plastic bags. With recent improvements to automated and optical sorting technology, some companies are becoming more accommodating about what they will accept.

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EAT WHEAT AGAIN Eight Ways to Restore Gut Health by John Douillard

he New York University Langone Medical Center recently reported that 74 percent of Americans experience some form of digestive distress, a quarter are obese and more than 100 million U.S. adults are prediabetic and don’t know it. While many blame such problems on eating wheat, some food scientists disagree, including those citing two major studies by Harvard researchers; following more than 100,000 people for 25 years, they concluded that those eating the most wheat compared to low-gluten folks had a 13 percent lower diabetes risk and no greater risk of heart disease. While the standard American diet, which includes highly processed wheat, is likely responsible for many of these health concerns, plenty of science links a diet rich in whole grains, including whole wheat, to weight loss, better digestion and lower blood sugar. The Mediterranean Diet, replete with whole grains and wheat, is still revered as one of the healthiest-known diets. Centenarians that live in the famed “blue zones”, recognized for their longevity-enhancing environment and lifestyles, eat a nonprocessed, whole-food diet rich in whole grains and wheat.

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Many Americans that are glutensensitive today digested wheat fine when they were young. At some point, our ability to digest foods that are a bit harder to digest, like wheat and dairy, became compromised. It’s possible to reboot.

Delete Processed Foods

The first step toward reestablishing digestive strength is avoiding all processed foods. A study in the journal Diabetes Care linked a processed food diet to a 141 percent increase in belly fat, high blood sugar and high cholesterol. It further showed that a diet of whole grains, including wheat, reduced the risk of these health concerns by 38 percent. Monitor these ingredients to achieve a healthier diet. n Avoid all added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Allow nothing more than six grams of naturally occurring sugar per serving. n Avoid fried foods and baked goods made with refined cooking oils used to preserve them like bread, muffins, cookies, energy bars, most packaged foods and chips. n Eat bread that’s only made of organic whole wheat, salt water and starter.

Restore Liver and Gallbladder Function

Highly processed vegetable oils are used as preservatives in most packaged foods, including bread. Processing these oils renders them indigestible. Linked to congestion of the liver and gallbladder, they disable liver bile so it can’t break down either good or bad fats, also making it insufficient to buffer stomach acids. Without adequate bile production to neutralize stomach acid, the stomach won’t produce the needed acid to digest proteins like gluten and the casein in dairy. This malady has effected a huge spike in gallbladder surgeries and epidemic levels of obesity, high blood sugar and food intolerances. To boost bile flow, enjoy these foods daily: n Eat one red beet and one apple a day—either raw, cooked, juiced or blended. Add celery and make a bileflow smoothie. n Consume one teaspoon of both coconut oil and high-quality olive oil per day. n Eat more artichokes, bitter roots and leafy greens. n Drink fennel and fenugreek tea with meals.

Strengthen Stomach Fire

Instead of taking digestive enzymes or a hydrochloric acid-based stomach acid pill, stimulate the stomach to make its own acid and the small intestine and pancreas to produce digestive enzymes. This is best done regularly with the following five spices: n Use ginger, cumin, coriander, cardamom and fennel. Studies published in journals such as Molecular Nutrition & Food Research and the Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry suggest that when these five spices are used together—as a supplement, in cooking or to flavor food—they act as a total upper digestive reset. These five-star spices: 4 Stimulate digestion 4 Increase bile flow, pancreatic and small intestine enzyme activity, and fat and sugar metabolism 4 Decrease H. pylori, an opportunistic acid-producing microbe, from adhering to the stomach

4 Decrease gas and bloating 4 Support optimal weight, microbiology health, growth of good gut bacteria and elimination 4 Act as powerful free-radical scavengers Following these simple steps of nutrition will set gluten sufferers on the right path to retraining the body to digest and enjoy wheat again.

John Douillard, a Boulder, CO, doctor of chiropractic and creator of the wellness website LifeSpa.com, is the former director of player development and nutrition advisor to the New Jersey Nets NBA team. He is author of the book Eat Wheat: A Scientific and Clinically-Proven Approach to Safely Bringing Wheat and Dairy Back into Your Diet. Learn more at EatWheatBook.com.

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patient treatment, and applying thorough, sound research and clinical judgment. The research team’s goal was to create a probiotic in which the highest percentage possible of cultural bacteria could make it through the stomach and into the intestinal lining. “Our probiotic is soaked in a specific acid blend that is only owned by Humarian, worldwide,” says Dr. Benzinger, “and this acid protects the probiotic from being destroyed by the stomach acid.” Benzinger’s passion towards creating this probiotic was sparked when he heard about the specific acid that was effectively used for the health of large an-

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ccording to a Pew Forum study, nearly 80 percent of Americans believe in miracles. When we think we can’t handle burdensome difficulties on our own, we often seek help from a higher power, pleading: Cure me or my loved one of this illness. Aid me in providing for myself and my family. Bring me someone to love. Help me resolve this intensely painful situation. Protect loved ones from the harm they’re subjecting themselves to. If we want miracles to unfold in our lives, we must actively participate in their manifestation. Here are five ways to manifest more miracles in our lives.

Be Grateful for Everything

Gratitude deserves its positive buzz. When we’re grateful, our energy changes and our light shines. Our perspective shifts from scarcity to abundance. We bring forth divine blessings by being tuned into the giving nature of the creator of all. When we live in a state of gratitude, good people, opportunities and blessings arrive.

Stop Using Excuses to Do Nothing

When we take a positive step in our lives—it can be anything—a way forward will often appear that may be unrelated to the blessing we receive. For example, clearing out clutter may clarify a career move. Taking a course to build a new skill may introduce us to a new friend. In beginning a new exercise routine, we may discover self-confidence in other areas of life.

Step Beyond Routine

Step out of routines, broaden horizons and bust through comfort zones. Bumps and bruises may occur, but bravery is rewarded. Miracles are not beyond our grasp, but we may need to extend our reach in ways we’ve never done before.

Help Others Receive the Miracles They Pray For

Experience the bliss of being a giver. Share what others need. Sponsor a child’s education. Give unused belongings to people that desperately need them. Offer words of encouragement. It all matters more than we realize.

Trust Intuition

When we listen to our intellect instead of our inner heart-and-soul guidance system, we get turned around and off course. We all have an inner knowing that can help us get where we want to go. Divine wisdom always trumps the human mind. When we tune into it and trust what it’s telling us, we invite miracles into our lives. We all have the power to participate in creating miracles for ourselves and others by bringing to fruition what did not seem remotely possible. It’s easy to start by practicing these five miraclecreating strategies. J. Marie Novak is an author, life transformation mentor and founder of the Believe and Create online community. Learn how to believe in and create the life you were born to live at BelieveAndCreate.com. January 2018

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DIAL DOWN STRESS How to Stay Calm and Cool

hether from natural disasters, divisive politics, unmanageable workloads or a smartphone culture that makes it tough to unplug, U.S. adults are feeling more strain now than they have at any other time in the past decade, according to the American Psychological Association’s 2017 Stress in America Survey. One in three say their stress has increased in the past year and one in five rate the level at eight or more on a scale of one to 10. About three in five, or 59 percent, say they believe this is “the lowest point in the nation’s history” and nearly two-thirds say concerns about our nation’s future (including its health care, economy and international relations) are key sources of their stress. “We’re seeing significant stress transcending party lines,” notes Arthur C. Evans Jr., Ph.D., the association’s CEO. All that stress is having a powerful impact on health, with as many as 80 percent of visits to primary care physicians characterized as stress-related, according to the American Medical

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Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one. ~Hans Selye Association. Workplace stress accounts for 120,000 deaths a year—more than influenza, diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease combined—according to a 2015 Stanford University study. Yet, empowering news has emerged amid this epidemic of anxiety-related illness. Research shows that by eating right, exercising and changing our mindset about stress itself, we can buffer our bodies from many health hazards. “Unfortunately, you can’t always avoid the things that stress you out. But you can control how you respond to stress before it takes over your life,” says Melanie Greenberg, Ph.D., a Mill Valley, California, psychologist and author of the recent book The Stress-Proof Brain: Master Your Emotional Response to Stress Using Mindfulness and Neuroplasticity.

Our Brain on Stress

Whether it’s an urgent email from the boss or a rude motorist driving unsafely, tense situations elicit a physiological response remarkably similar to what might occur if we were chased by a lion. Deep inside an almond-shaped region of the brain called the amygdala, an alarm goes off, signaling the release of hormones like adrenaline and cortisol that boost heart rate, usher extra blood to muscles, hasten breathing and spike blood sugar to provide more fuel for the brain to react. Evolutionarily, this response was key to early human survival, providing the energy boost needed to flee predators. Even today, it has its upside, says Greenberg. “In the short term, stress can be exciting and even beneficial, revving you up so you can put your passion and energy into something.” But chronic excess can lead to high blood pressure and blood sugar, inflammation, cognitive problems and a hair-trigger response to stress, in which our body overreacts even to mild annoyances. It January 2018

can also, research suggests, accelerate aging by eroding the protective caps on our chromosomes, called telomeres. “Think of the stress response as an elastic band,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, a Hong Kong physician and author of the new book Stress Proof: The Scientific Solution to Protect Your Brain and Body — and Be More Resilient Every Day. “If you pull it and it snaps back immediately, that’s fine. But if you pull it too intensely or too frequently, it doesn’t snap back, and there are lots of downstream consequences.”

Stress-Proofing Our Body

Eating right can better protect our bodies, says New York City Registered Dietitian Malina Malkani. She recommends loading up on nutrient-dense, high-fiber foods like leafy greens, beans and lentils, nuts and seeds during stressful times, because they can slow our rate of digestion and minimize unhealthy dips and spikes in blood sugar. Beneficial, bacteria-rich foods like yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut and kimchi are other foundational foods for stressresilience, says Storoni, because they can

dampen bodily inflammation that arises from chronic tension. They can also replenish bacterial strains like lactobacillus and bifidobacteria which, according to studies of college students, tend to decrease when we feel pushed beyond our limits to handle what’s coming at us. One 2016 study of 171 volunteers, published in the Journal of Complementary and Alternative Medicine, found that those that ate yogurt containing lactobacillus plantarum daily for two months had fewer markers of stress in their blood. Another study published in the European

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e can take charge and do even more things to keep stress at bay in the first place, says Christine Carter, Ph.D., a University of California, Berkeley, sociologist and author of The Sweet Spot: How to Accomplish More by Doing Less. “I’m all about prevention,” she says. “There are many ways to set up your life to be less stressful.”

Multitask less, monotask more:

“The brain was not evolved to multitask and it can be stressful when we try to do so,” says Carter, referencing a Stanford University study. “At the end of the day, we end up feeling fried.” She recommends setting up a “fortress against interruption” for an hour or two each day when we feel most alert. Put the phone on mute, don noisecanceling headphones and ask coworkers or family members to not interrupt your focus on an important priority.

Don’t be a chronic media checker: Eighty-six percent of

Americans say they constantly or often check their email, texts or social media accounts, according to the latest Stress in America Survey. Half of U.S. workers say they respond to every email within a half-hour. Carter recommends instead scheduling a block of time at the beginning and end of each day for the task. During weekends and evenings, disable

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email and social media notifications. Research shows the more often we check, the more stressed we are. One recent study of British office workers found that checking email almost immediately boosts heart rate, blood pressure and cortisol levels, while refraining causes the stress response to subside.

Limit choices: Making decisions

can be stressful, and we are all faced with an increasing number of them every day. To limit a personal decision-making load, get boring. Devise a meal plan that doesn’t vary from week to week (unless it’s a happy creative outlet). Stock the wardrobe with favorite styles of shirts and shoes in different colors. Select and stick with one brand of natural toothpaste or granola.

Don’t overthink things: Rumi-

nating on past events and relationship problems can be a great source of stress in the present moment. If there’s nothing that can be done about it, stop thinking about it. Literally visualize a stop sign when the thought bubbles up.

Daydream: Idle times, like standing

in line, sitting in traffic or showering can allow our brain to rest and recover from hassles. Embrace such opportunities and don’t clutter them up with technology; leave the phone and radio off.

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Meditate: Invest 10 minutes daily

to sit still, focus on breathing, visualize an image or stare at an object and try to keep thoughts from drifting. Brain imaging studies published in the Brain Research Bulletin show that “Through [such] meditation, it’s possible to rewire your brain to create a new, stronger circuit that keeps your emotional reactivity under control,” says Dr. Mithu Storoni, who has published a book on the topic.

Heighten spirituality: Whether

it’s regularly attending religious services, yoga meditation sessions or quiet walks in the woods, a spiritual practice can be a powerfully effective means of coping with stress and mitigating its health impacts. Duke University research shows that people regularly engaged in a spiritual practice are more likely to survive heart surgery, recover better from stroke, have shorter hospital stays and become depressed and stressed less often. “Spirituality connects you to the broader world, which in turn enables you to stop trying to control things all by yourself,” explains Dr. Roberta Lee, an integrative physician, in her book The SuperStress Solution. “When you feel part of a greater whole, it’s easy to understand that you aren’t responsible for everything that happens in life.”

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Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 found that when 132 adults drank a probiotic-infused milk drink daily for three weeks and were then subjected to an anxiety-prone situation, their brains reacted more calmly than those of a control group. “Probably the most important thing you can do to make your body stress-resilient is to maintain a healthy ecosystem of bacteria in your gut,” advises Malkani, who recommends exchanging dessert for low-sugar yogurt every day and taking probiotic supplements as well as steering clear of sweetened beverages and refined carbohydrates. The spice turmeric is also a good stress-buster due to its anti-inflammatory properties and ability to help normalize blood sugar, Storoni notes. Despite our natural craving for comfort food, it’s a good idea to go easy on saturated fats in the immediate aftermath of a traumatic situation, because stress slows fat metabolism. In one recent study, Ohio State University researchers asked 58 women about their previous day’s stressors, and then fed them the fat-loaded equivalent of a double cheeseburger and fries; the stressed-out women burned 104 fewer calories. “If a woman had a stressful day at work every day and ate a meal like this, she could easily gain seven to 11 pounds in a year,” says study author Jan KiecoltGlaser, a professor of psychiatry and psychology and director of the university’s Institute for Behavioral Medicine. Exercise, too, can help combat stress-related illness. But Storoni attests that not all exercise is created equal. One recent study in the Journal of Physiology found that in animals daily moderate exercise (the equivalent of a light jog) can boost levels of brainderived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a critical brain protein diminished by stress and sleep deprivation, significantly more than weight training or intense exercise. On the flip side, excess strenuous exercise (laps around the track or an intense gym workout) can boost inflammation, whither brain cells, and aggravate the physical impacts of stress, says Storoni.

“If you want to exercise to relieve the stress you just experienced, keep it at low intensity,” counsels Storoni. If possible, work out in the morning, as it can boost melatonin levels at night, helping you get to sleep faster, she notes.

Stress-Proofing Our Mindset

While diet and exercise can buffer our body from the impacts of chronic stress, a shift in mindset can keep it from becoming chronic in the first place, says Greenberg.“The goal is not to eliminate stress, but to put it in its place—to use its energizing and motivating aspects to take care of what needs to be done, and then relax,” and stop paying attention to it. This, she says, requires being mindful of what’s happening in the present moment. “When you feel your heart racing at the sight of another urgent demand at home or work, stop what you are doing, take a deep breath and tune into what’s happening in your body,” advises Greenberg. She notes that when the highly reactive amygdala “hijacks the brain”, we often say and do things in the heat of the moment that we later regret. Waiting just a moment (like counting to 10) allows the more rational part of our brain (the prefrontal cortex) to kick in. “It allows you to go from panic to, ‘I’ve got this.’” Greenberg observes that we often feel most stressed when we feel out of control. When faced with a daunting task, it may help to make a list of the things we have control over and a list of the things we can’t control—then make a plan to act on the manageable one and let the others go. “Mindfulness is also about keeping our self-judging and ruminating mind at bay, which may keep repeating, ‘I’m not doing enough,’” she says. “Realize that you do not have to listen to every thought that comes into your head. Ask yourself, ‘What is the most important thing for me to focus on right now?’” Greenberg also says it’s important to aim to broaden and brighten our view in tough times, explaining, “Feeling stress biases your brain to think in terms of avoiding threat and loss, rather than what

People with a stress-hardy mindset may temper stress as an “excite-and-delight” challenge in adventurous situations. Others “tendand-befriend”, reaching out to help and comfort in times of tragedy. Studies show that when participants are told, “You’re the kind of person whose performance improves under pressure,” it does—by as much as one-third. ~Harvard Medical School Healthbeat you can gain or learn from the situation.” Start by jotting down three ways this challenging situation may be beneficial in the long run; also make a list of things and people we are grateful for, she suggests. “Practicing gratitude helps you realize that you have a choice about what to focus your attention on and you don’t have to let stressors take all the joy out of life,” according to Greenberg. As an added bonus, “You’re less likely to take your stress out on loved ones when you think about what they mean to you and how they have helped you,” she says. Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com. January 2018

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Five common categories that stress impacts include physical, nutritional, emotional, mental and from injury. Local holistic businesses share methods that help in each area.

1. Physical Stress Physical stress may come from repetitive muscle motion at work, lack of sleep, sore muscles from new year’s goals of fitness, or even pulled muscles. The Art of Healing, in Greenwood, offers a range of modalities for reducing stress held in the body, including various types of massages like hot bamboo massage, deep tissue and Swedish. Their Aroma-Touch technique is described by owner Cody Adkins as “a clinical approach to applying certified therapeutic essential oils along energy meridians and visceral contact points of the back and feet to help balance sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems of the body.” In addition, the spa includes infrared saunas and floatation tanks with 20

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900 pounds of Epsom salts for a sense of weightlessness. “My art is to help people become the best and happiest versions of themselves,” says Adkins, who is certified in therapeutic massage, cupping, UsuiReiki, aromatherapy and health coaching. For sprains and pulled muscles, Goddess Mountain Naturals offers their popular Marvelous Mend salve that contains the mending herbs calendula and plantain infused in coconut oil and olive oil, Indiana local beeswax and vitamin E. These salves have been found to ease pain from sore muscles, joints and tendons, heal bruises out faster and aid in the restoration of wounds, cuts and scrapes. Soothing essential oils are also within this salve, like lavender, peppermint and rosemary.

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A diet high in sweets and foods with chemicals, dyes and preservatives can stress the body and irritate the intestinal lining. Family herbalist Derek Weaver offers nutritional and herbal strategies in his consultations and classes like Medicine Mushrooms in which he teaches about the top three adaptogenic mushrooms for handling stress: reishi, chaga and cordyceps. The next class is from 6 to 7 p.m. on January 8 at Heal Your Disease. “During the holidays, we eat a lot of insulin-building foods which can block our bodies from eliminating properly, and drain and tire the system,” says Weaver. “We then go to coffee and caffeine to boost our energy, but this can drain our adrenals, dehydrate us and increase stress overall.” The mushrooms are a good source of beta-glucans, which make up a type of polysaccharide that help feed and diversify the gut-microbiome, helping nutrient absorption and better elimination. If infrequent bowel movements are causing stress from toxin reabsorption, Cleansing Waters Wellness Center offers colonics, to improve and tone muscles in the colon, and remove backed up waste matter with the gentle process of hydrotherapy. “Colonics are an excellent and safe way of eliminating toxins from the body,” says owner Nancy Spahr, “and less toxins help boost the immune system, which helps the body to be able to combat stress more effectively.”

3. Emotional Stress Emotional stress is brought on when emotions are unexpressed and unprocessed, such as guilt, shame, grief, anger and fear. Colette Liose, also known as the “TAPNGRL,” offers a mix of Law of Attraction Coaching and Tapping, also known as EFT – Emotional Freedom Technique to alleviate stress. “Tapping is acupuncture without

the needles,” says Liose. “You literally tap on meridian end points on the body while focusing on problems to de-stress the body and mind.” Liose works with clients with a wide range of stressful issues such as chronic pain, from fibromyalgia or PTSD, and uses EFT to help eliminate habits like smoking, and change beliefs around finances, self-worth, body image and purpose in life. Another unique treatment is Vibrational Sound Therapy, also known as “sound massage”, the striking of singing bowls on top of and around the body to invoke deep alpha brainwave states for slowing down heart rate and breathing. Becky Hillman, certified Vibrational Sound Therapist and owner of Good Vibrations, says emotionally distraught clients attain greater peacefulness after a session, which increases the ability to focus, make decisions and feel creative.

4. Mental Stress Mental stress includes worrying and anxiousness, and may come from long workdays, deadline pressures, and fear of undesired outcomes. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teaches participants to use the wisdom of the body to handle stressful situations with meditation practices, yoga and gentle stretching. An eight-week program is offered twice yearly through CenterPoint Coun-

seling, taught by Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC. Orientations for the upcoming session will take place in mid-January, with classes starting at the end of the month. Attendees of MBSR programs can live more fully in the present, increase their awareness about habits and how to shift from unhealthy behavior.

5. Stress from Injury or Trauma Injuries such as concussions from sports or an accident, can over time manifest fatigue, anxiety, depression, poor balance and migraines. NeuroHealth Services specializes in treating brain injuries and sport injuries with a functional neurological and metabolic approach in their Concussion and Brain Healing Program. “Brain injuries inflame the brain,’ says owner Dr. Ralston, DC, DACNB, DABBIR. “However, this inflammation may not turn off, and will continue to damage brain tissue like a slow spreading fire.” NeuroHealth assesses the chemical environment of the brain, its nourishment, oxygen, neurotransmitter status, whether dietary or environmental compounds are worsening brain health, and already existing brain development issues. Through these assessments, a personalized treatment program is developed in conjunction with the patient.

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disease. Some of the most popular formulations involve botanicals like ginseng, ginkgo biloba, St. John’s wort and echinacea. “Medical foods, formulated for dietary management of a specific medical condition for which nutritional needs are unmet by a normal diet, are regulated under the Orphan Drug Act of 1983,” explains Bill Shaddle, senior director of medical education at Metagenics, Inc. “Our nutraceuticals and medical foods are supported by verifiable science that provides solid evidence regarding the therapeutic benefits produced by ingredients in our products.” The word nutraceutical, blending nutrition and pharmaceutics, was coined in 1989 by Stephen L. DeFelice, the founder and chairman of the nonprofit Foundation for Innovation in Medicine, in Mountainside, New Jersey, which promotes clinical research and development of dietary supplements and foods specifically for their health benefits. Reputable companies that manufacture private-label nutraceuticals, such as Metagenics and Xymogen, among others, research and develop products for functional nutrition and quality. While such products are solely distributed through partnerships with healthcare professionals such as medical doctors, nutritionists and pharmacists, some of the evidencebased, professional-grade formulas are available through online physician websites. Metagenics and Xymogen collaborate with institutions such as the Cleveland Clinic, Bastyr University and

National College of Natural Medicine in conducting clinical research that demonstrates how their formulas impact healthy aging, cognitive function and overall health.

Federal Regulations Medical foods and nutraceuticals, orally administered dietary products formulated to support the management of conditions such as compromised gut function, agerelated muscle loss, metabolic syndrome, Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, are subject to standard food and safety labeling requirements of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. Although they may be used under medical supervision, patients don’t need a prescription. Many healthcare practitioners, including dietitians, currently recommend them under a physician’s direction. Unlike pharmaceuticals, which are accountable to the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research, patent-protected and supported by expensive testing documentation, nutraceuticals are not. However, many manufacturers do choose to undergo costly testing. Like all dietary supplements, the majority of which do not undergo third-party testing, they are regulated by DSHEA, which defines and regulates labeling and claims of benefits related to classic nutrient-deficiency diseases.

Private Quality Control Xymogen is strictly a physician’s line of nutraceuticals, explains Cheryl Burdette, a doctor of naturopathy and director of clinical research and outreach for the company. “In our manufacturing process, to avoid contamination and validate ingredients, every batch is third-party assayed by an independent laboratory, whereas some companies only do this for every fifth or 20th lot. Xymogen’s validation extends to packaging and controlling the level of humidity because it affects how ingredients oxidize,” says Burdette. Gary Kracoff, a registered pharmacist and naturopathic doctor at Johnson Compounding & Wellness, in Waltham, Massachusetts, researches the nutraceuticals that he carries and recommends for his clients. “I like professional-grade nutraceuticals because their formulas are researched and science-based. They are excellent products for specific purposes. Individuals that take the medical foods come to appreciate their diseasemodifying therapeutic results. While pricier, they include healthier sources of carbohydrates and fats, as well as natural, rather than synthetic nutrients to provide what the body needs to return to a state of balance,” says Kracoff.

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ew research shows you can stop a cold in its tracks if you take one simple step with a new device when you first feel a cold coming on. Colds start when cold viruses get in your nose. Viruses multiply fast. If you don’t stop them early, they spread in your airways and cause misery. But scientists have found a quick way to stop a virus. Touch it with copper. Researchers at labs and universities worldwide agree — copper is “antimicrobial.” It kills microbes, such as viruses and bacteria, just by touch. Four thousand years ago ancient Greeks and Egyptians used copper to purify water and heal wounds. Now we know why it worked so well. Researchers say a tiny electric charge in microbe cells gets short-circuited by the high conductance of copper. This destroys the cell in seconds. Tests by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) show germs die fast on copper. So some hospitals switched to copper touch surfaces, like faucets and doorknobs. This cut the spread of MRSA and other illnesses by over half, and saved lives. The strong scientific evidence gave inventor Doug Cornell an idea. When he felt a cold coming on he fashioned a smooth copper probe and rubbed it gently in his nose for 60 seconds. “It worked!” he exclaimed. “The cold went away completely.” It worked

again every time he felt a cold coming on. He reports he has never had a cold since. He asked relatives and friends to try it. They said it worked for them, too. So he patented CopperZap™ and put it on the market. Soon hundreds of people had tried it and given feedback. Nearly 100 percent said the copper stops their colds if used within 3 hours of the first sign. Even up to 2 days after the first sign, if they still get the cold it is milder and they feel better. Users wrote things like, “It stopped my cold right away,” and “Is it supposed to work that fast?” Pat McAllister, age 70, received one as a gift and called it “one of the best presents ever. This little jewel really works.” Sinus trouble, stuffiness, cold sores. People often use CopperZap Copper may even help stop flu if for prevention, before cold signs apused early and for several days. In a pear. Karen Gauci, who flies often for her job, used to get colds after crowded lab test, scientists placed 25 million live flu viruses on a CopperZap. No viruses flights. Though skeptical, she tried it were found alive soon after. several times a day on travel days for The EPA says the natural color 2 months. “Sixteen flights and not a change of copper does not reduce its sniffle!” she exclaimed. ability to kill germs. Businesswoman Rosaleen says CopperZap is made in the U.S. of when people are sick around her she pure copper. It carries a 90-day full uses CopperZap morning and night. money back guarantee and is available “It saved me last holidays,” she said. for $49.95 at CopperZap.com or toll“The kids had colds going around and free 1-888-411-6114. around, but not me.” ADVERTORIAL

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Some users say it also helps with sinuses. Attorney Donna Blight had a 2-day sinus headache. When her CopperZap arrived, she tried it. “I am shocked!” she said. “My head cleared, no more headache, no more congestion.” Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if they use it just before bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had in years.” Users also report success in stopping cold sores when used at the first sign of a tingle in the lip. One woman said, “I tried every product on the market over 20 years. Some helped a little, but this stopped it from happening in the first place.” The handle is sculptured to fit the hand and finely textured to improve contact. Tests show it kills harmful microbes on the fingers to help prevent the spread of illness.

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10,000 Steps and Counting Keep Moving to Stay Fit

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e have become a nation of couch potatoes. The average American takes only 5,900 steps a day, somewhat better than the sedentary Brits that average less than 4,000. The notion that overall we need to take 10,000 steps a day to be physically fit started with manpo-kei, a 1960s Japanese marketing tool to sell pedometers. While the 10,000 steps concept lacks specific supporting science, it’s widely acknowledged that we are healthier the more that we move. Affixing a target number to it helped spread the notion of the benefits of walking, says Catrine Tudor-Locke, Ph.D., a walking behavior researcher at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Tudor-Locke is a proponent of the walking goal, although she readily admits the real objective is to get people moving more. “Any opportunity to walk more, more frequently and farther, wherever that is—it all adds up,” she says.

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Making 10,000 Steps Possible For those already physically fit and physically active, 10,000 steps is a no-brainer. However, it’s never too late to start for those with exercise programs that have been supplanted by a toobusy-to-workout lifestyle. There’s probably no easier exercise than walking, says Dr. Melina Jampolis, the Los Angeles author of The Doctor on Demand Diet. “Walking is the number one exercise I recommend to most of my patients, because it is exceptionally easy to do, requires only a supportive pair of quality sneakers and

has tremendous mental and physical benefits that increase just by getting outside in the fresh air.” The biggest bang for the increased effort is the first 3,000 to 4,000 steps between the sedentary baseline and 10,000 steps, Tudor-Locke explains. “Still, 10,000 steps is the magic number for the average American,” says Dr. Michael Roizen, chief wellness officer at the Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio. “That specific number of steps seems to help break down insulin resistance, an underlying cause of Type 2 diabetes. We’re not exactly sure how this happens, but we know that this amount of exercise takes the glucose from the blood where it is a hazard to the cells, so that it becomes less hazardous.”

Exponential Health Benefits Many more well-documented health benefits of a walking program include: 4 increased heart health 4 improved balance 4 weight control 4 natural stress relief 4 lower blood pressure 4 stronger muscles Several studies from places like Harvard Medical School’s affiliate Brigham and Women’s Hospital also show that a brisk walking program nearly cut in half the risk of early death in breast cancer patients. Most exercise experts note that a walking pace that leaves the walker only slightly out of breath reaps the greatest rewards. “One hundred steps a minute is a good cadence,” advises Tudor-Locke. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly, or 30 minutes five days a week, for virtually everyone. Many experts don’t believe it’s necessary to move for 30 minutes straight. Ten-minute increments work fine; so a quick morning walk around the block, another outing during the lunch hour and a refreshing walk with the dog after work can do the trick. Some evidence from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion suggests that varying walking speed is even more effective in overcoming insulin resistance and burning calories.

Counting Up Roizen recommends wearing a pedometer or using a free iPhone app (no need for a fitness band), mainly to keep up awareness of our daily step count. There’s no age when we don’t need to walk anymore. If a consistent 10,000 steps does wonders for health, some ask if more would be better. “Ten thousand is the answer for health and longevity, but 12,000 or more makes a difference for fitness and calorie burning, so go for it!” Roizen says. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Our Toxic World: A Survivor’s Guide. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com. January 2018

his kundalini yoga breathing technique, when combined with a brisk walking program, changes the basic rhythms of the body, even at cellular levels, according to the Kundalini Research Institute, in Santa Cruz, New Mexico. Breathwalking, a particular combination of breathing and walking, improves several brain functions, according to research the institute conducted with the University of Arizona. Breathwalking, compared to normal walking, increases executive function by as much as 80 percent and improves cognitive function, judgment and mental focus. Other findings by the institute are that breathwalking improves vision, including depth of field and clarity of detail, as well as muscle balance and heart function. “If aerobic exercise resembles the pure power of a single frequency emanating from a strong radio station, then breathwalking looks like many frequencies mixed into complex and richly textured patterns. One is a tone; the others add melody, chords and harmonies. It is like comparing loud noise to sophisticated music,” notes the organization’s website.

How to Do It Wave breath: Inhale steadily through the nose to the count of four while taking four steps, exhale through the mouth to a count of four while taking another four steps. Stair breath: Make four distinct inhalations through the nose to a count of four while taking four steps; and then exhale through the mouth in four sharp exhalations while taking another four steps. Dr. Jim Nicolai, who is affiliated with the University of Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson, has created a helpful instructional video at Tinyurl. com/HowToBreathwalk. 26

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HAROLD KOENIG on Why Science Finds Faith a Healthy Choice by April Thompson

hysician Harold G. Koenig, an international authority on religion, health and ethical issues in medicine, has dedicated his career to understanding the relationship between faith and health. Koenig, who has surveyed the scientific literature, shares the mounting evidence linking the power of faith to better health and well-being. Koenig struggled for three decades to determine his life’s purpose before a spiritual transformation in 1984 set him on a Christian path. “As I’m able to surrender my will and follow God’s lead, I’ve found an increasing flow of blessings. Even in those times when I’m self-centered, the blessings continue. I can only attribute it to the incredible undeserved grace and mercy of one who understands and forgives,” he says. He’s the director of Duke University’s Center for Spirituality, Theology and Health, an associate professor of medicine at the Duke University Medical Center, in Durham, North Carolina, and author of nearly 50 books. Titles include The Healing Power of Faith, The Handbook of Religion and Health, and the recent You Are My Beloved. Really?, musings on the nature of divine love.

What maintains people’s faith in the face of worldly adversity? Adversity can increase people’s faith; when things are going well, people don’t feel the same urgent need for religion. Why do hurricanes happen? Why do people experience chronic pain? When someone is in the midst of challenges, there is no easy explanation, even though there can be many answers. Sometimes all you can do is to have faith that a good God reigns,

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despite appearances. That can lead to a sense of well-being and spiritual purpose, even in the midst of bad material experiences. How you’ve dealt with life prior to a challenge matters. If you follow a spiritual path and practice, when bad things happen, you can lean on your foundation of faith; you’re better prepared. Once you’re in the middle of it, all you may feel is the pain and a desperate desire to get rid of it. One of the most precious gifts we have as humans is the freedom to choose. We can be selfish and strictly pleasureseeking, or we can be kind and altruistic. We can turn toward or away from our divine source.

What have you concluded from decades of studying the relationship between faith, prayer and health? Our research and that of many other major academic institutions, including Harvard and Columbia universities, shows that people of strong faith enjoy better social, physical and mental health, all else being equal. It drives healthy behaviors and attitudes, which leads to better health. A person’s religious beliefs and spiritual practices affect them across their lifespan. It begins in utero, based on parental behavior and care, and shows in the sense of trust we have as infants. In this way, parents’ faith-based

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Is there a tension between the yearning for scientific certainty and the intuitive nature of faith?

I feel that tension constantly as a scientist and a believer. I’m always challenging myself; you have to be objective as a scientist, to observe without reading into things. But the wisdom of the scriptures has endured through thousands of years, applied by believers through the ages in many different groups and cultures. About 80 percent of Americans today believe in God, nearly 90 percent in a higher power, and 84 percent of the world’s people have religious faith. Such faith must serve some kind of function for it to have persisted throughout the millennia. There is much that is still unknown, and may not be knowable from a scientific perspective. You need to use common sense and intuition. It requires a leap of faith, but once you do it, everything falls into line—though I admit as a scientist I keep trying to understand things from a rational perspective.

What are the pathways by which spirituality contributes to health? Science supports firsthand experience; that the virtues instilled by a religious

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calendar of events TUESDAY, JANUARY 2

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. Paws to Read – School-aged children who are reluctant readers are invited to read to a registered therapy dog who loves to listen to stories. Registration is not required but preferred by calling the branch. Held at multiple locations, check website or call for addresses. Free. INDYPL.org

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Downtown – 9-10:30am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Garden Table, 342 Massachusetts Ave, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 4

$5 First Thursday at the Children’s Museum – 4-8pm. Enjoy all the fun activities and exhibits of the museum for reduced admission of $5. Sponsored by Target the first Tuesday of each month. $5. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 N. Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org. New Year, New You – 6:30pm. Learn how to incorporate essential oils into your life. Join for a hands-on class while learning about essential oils, their benefits, and how to use them daily. Free. Coughlin Chiropractic, 5680 Caito Dr, Ste 105, Indianapolis. 317-546-9882. CoughlinChiropractic.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5

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. Study Group – 6-7:30pm. Monthly yoga philosophy discussion for students interested in a deeper understanding. Call for details on text and upcoming dates. $20 for 4 months. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 6

Cereal Cinema – 10am. A unique family-riendly 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. 30th Annual Eagle Watch – 10-4:45pm. Featured will be a resident bald eagle and other live raptors. Learn about the amazing life and story of these birds of prey. Driving tours will be offered to hot spots for eagle viewing. Light snacks and refreshments provided. 5 and Under, free; 6 and older, $5. Patoka Lake, 3084 N Dillard Rd, Birdseye. 812-685-2464. IN.Gov/dnr.

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Family Game Day – 12-4pm. Families and children of all ages are invited to drop in any time to make new friends while playing board games or solving puzzles. Games and puzzles will be provided. Free. Southport Branch, 2630 E. Stop 11 Rd, Indianapolis. 317-275-4510. INDYPL.org. Winter Tree Identification Class – 1-4pm. Led by community herbalist Greg Monzel, learn vocabulary and how to use a winter tree guide to identify trees by their bark. $25. White Pine Wilderness Academy, 841 W. 63rd St., Indianapolis. 317-774-6360. WhitePineWildernessAcademy.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 8

IndyHub Think and Drink: Green Indy Trivia Night – 5:30-7pm. IndyHub, Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, The Indianapolis Parks Foundation, and Hoosier Environmental Council kick off the Year of Green. Grab friends and form a team to win prizes. Must be 21 or older. Sun King Brewery, 135 N College Ave, Indianapolis. 317-602-3702. SunKingBrewing.com. Coloring for Grown-ups – 6:15-7:45pm. Adults 18 and older are invited to join others in discovering the joy of coloring. Colored pencils and templates will be provided. Free. Indianapolis Public Library, Glendale Branch, 6101 N Keystone Ave, Indianapolis. 317-275-4410. IndyPL.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11

Hypnosis for a Naturally Slim Body – 6-7:30pm. Learn what hypnosis is and how to use it to release unwanted pounds. Go home with positive suggestions you can use to help you reach your goal weight. Register by 1/9. $20. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th, Indianapolis. 317-445-4203. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 12

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:30-10am. Start your day off by checking in, sharing successes, and asking for resources from Indy Holistic Hub. Bring your business cards. RSVP required online. Another Broken Egg Cafe, 9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

Martin Luther King Community Festival – 1-3pm. Celebrate Dr. King’s message of peace and the importance of personal responsibility by creating a community that encourages kindness for positive change.The festival includes music, art-making activities, theater, poetry, peace games, a free stage and family yoga. Enjoy a free lunch and community fair with more than 40 nonprofit groups. Attend workshops related to local social justice issues. Free. Location TBD. PeaceLearningCenter.org. Walk the Talk Speaker Auditions – An inspirational speaker series inspired by Ted Talks, the event features six local presenters. January’s audition is on the topic of miracles, the event will be held in Bloomington on February 21. Speakers will be chosen based on their unique personal experiences with miracles, along with their ability to motivate and inspire. For more information, call 317-259-7020 or visit BelieveInIt.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 14

Walk the Talk Speaker Auditions – An inspirational speaker series inspired by Ted Talks, the event features six local presenters. January’s audition is on the topic of miracles. Speakers will be chosen based on their unique personal experiences with miracles, along with their ability to motivate and inspire. For more information call 317-259-7020 or visit BelieveInIt.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 10am-5pm. Celebrate the life, achievements and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with storytelling and performances by The Griot Drum Ensemble. Free. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-3344000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 16

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch Eastside – 11:30am-1pm. 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. The Mug, 118 S Audubon Rd, Indianapolis. IndyHolisticHub.com.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 17

Candle Light Yoga – 6-7:15 pm. Join in a 75-minute Candle Light yoga class led by Lilly Mack. You can expect a slow-flow warm up to get you moving, flowing, working up a bit of a sweat, and winding down with restorative postures and a savasana with essential oils and Thai massage. $20. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 13

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. 317-275-4450. HoosierEVA.org.

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Regenerative Dishes for a Balanced You – 6:30-8:30pm. Join the chef’s of Ezra’s Cafe to learn how to create vibrant health and start 2018 feeling healthy, radiant, and ready for your best year yet. $35, Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6515 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18

Capture Your Vision with Dr. Scott Cooper – 7-8pm. A fun, creative evening discovering and experiencing how to harness the power of your subconscious. Dissolving blocks to the realization of your potential ways to accelerate the manifestation of your dreams. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Carmel. RSVP requested. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 21

Hot Jazz for Cool Kids! – 3-4pm. A series of free performances by Indy’s leading jazz musicians kicks off with the Rob Dixon Quintet. A great way to share jazz music with children that is fun for everyone. Free. Central Library, 40 E St. Clair, Indianapolis. 317-275-4100. IndyPL.org.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23

Brewing Kombucha for Beginners – 6pm. Kombucha is a fermented drink that has wonderful digestive health benefits. Anyone with a kitchen and some patience can make this delicious soda alternative. Come to this class for a live demonstration, and learn about the tea’s benefits, supplies you’ll need, instructions for brewing, and ideas for a second ferment. Plus leave with your own starter SCOBY, so you can get started right away. $25. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. HealYourDisease.com.

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28

Classical Concerts at Central – 2pm. Adults and families are invited to experience the dynamic world of chamber music with members of the the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra. Free. Central Library, 40 E St. Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4100. INDYPL.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31

Wintertime Fun at Garfield Park – 10-11am. Children will learn about animals and their winter activities with stories and crafts. $5 per child + 1 adult. Garfield Park, 2345 Pagoda Dr, Indianapolis. GarfieldGardenConservatory.org. Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. 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.

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$5 First Thursday - Black History Month Celebration – 10am-5pm. Celebrate African American heritage and achievements in history, science, art and music. Experience storytelling, special activities, and performances by Freetown Village Singers. $5 admission; free 2 & under. The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000. ChildrensMuseum.org.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10

Fantastic Food Fest – 10am-6pm; Sunday 11; 11am-5pm. A culinary celebration featuring hundreds of food exhibitors, cooking demos, tastings, workshops, book signings and appearances by TV food personalities and other celebrities. $20/ 1-day admission; $30/ 2-day admission. Indiana State Fairgrounds, 1202 E 38th Street, Indianapolis. FantasticFoodFest.com.

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sunday 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.

monday First Class Free – Bring your mat, try out a class. Schedule at IPYC.org. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317257-9642. InnerPeaceYoga.com. 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. 317-635-4066. 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.

thursday Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly 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. BongoBoyMusic.com.

friday 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. CenterPointCounseling.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. PremierFamilyChiro.com. 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. IndyWinterFarmersMarket.org.

January 2018

natural directory

KATHERINE EYNON, ORR, DDS

Natural Networking at its best! Connecting you to the leaders of natural healthy living in our community. To find out how you can be included in this directory each month, call 317-283-9600 or visit AwakenIndy.com.

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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.

HEALTH & BEAUTY ARBONNE

Sandy Poe, Independent Consultant 317-409-2023 SandyPoe.MyArbonne.com

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. See ad on page 22.

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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 27.

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.

HOLISTIC HEALTH THE ART OF HEALING

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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 award-winning services, dōTERRA® oils, Veggimins CBD oils, CBD Living Water and more! See ad on page 21.

HYPNOSIS GOOD JOURNEYS

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Hypnosis is an effective, safe and easy way to make permanent changes. Stop Smoking, Weight Loss, Past Life Regression, Self Confidence, Memory, Phobias and Fears, PTSD, Pain Control, Inner Peace and more. Jeffrey Poe is a Certified Hypnotherapist, Life Coach, Energy Healer and Intuitive, who can guide you through a personalized healing experience.

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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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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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MORTER HEALTH CENTER 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140 Carmel 317-872-9300 MorterHealthCenter.com

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 7.

LAB SERVICES LAB ON DEMAND

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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 14.

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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.

YOGA BLOOMING LIFE YOGA 30 S Elm St, Zionsville 317-800-4039 BloomingLifeYoga.com

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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