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Head, Heart & Gut 3 Guides to Powerful Decision-Making

Silver Thread and Golden Opportunities

Kick-Start Organ Vitality New Energy for the New Year

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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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Contents 12 BRAIN HEALTH

Stillpoint Family Chiropractic Offers Holistic Approach to Balance

13 HEAD, HEART AND GUT Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making

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A TOXIN-FREE HOME

New Year’s Resolution

16 DUSTIN SULAK

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on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy

18 SILVER THREAD AND

GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES 25 Years of Natural Awakenings

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20 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY

New Energy for the New Year

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23 AUTISM’S

GUT-BRAIN AXIS

A Promising Approach to Healing

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27 POUND-SHEDDING WORKOUTS

Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio

5 DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 8 health briefs 10 global briefs 11 eco tip 16 wise words 12 community 23 healthy kids spotlight 27 fit body 13 inspiration 28 calendar 14 green living 30 natural 15 film brief directory January 2019

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letter from publisher

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elcome 2019!

Our publishing family is entering the new year with a sense of anticipation and excitement! This year marks the 25th anniversary of Natural Awakenings magazine, the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry.

For 25 years, this free community magazine has been loyal readers’ go-to resource for awakening America to the benefits of naturally healthy living. What started as a single print publication in Naples, Florida, in 1994, is now a growing network spearheaded by over 70 local magazine publishers reaching out to share the message. All embrace the original vision of bringing like-minded people together to effect positive change and help make life better.

Collectively, our loyal readers, committed advertisers and editorial contributors sharing their pioneering expertise have supported our publishing family, creating a magazine and movement embodying ways of living that are healthy for people and the planet.

Together, we are producing a pay-it-forward chain reaction of positive energy and conscious living that benefits everyone. Each large and small choice in favor of natural health and environmental sustainability counts toward enhancing our own standard of living and supporting a higher quality of life on Earth.

Our founder, Sharon Bruckman, shares her inspiration and insights on creating and growing Natural Awakenings in our feature by Jan Hollingsworth, “Silver Thread and Golden Opportunities, 25 Years of Natural Awakenings.” Leading the charge with her spirit of love and light, Sharon has guided us to be torchbearers with a vision for a healthier world—empowering individuals, educating communities and connecting readers to resources to facilitate transformation.

As the publisher of Natural Awakenings Indy, I share this vision and mission, fulfilling it through connecting people to people and people to resources that will enrich, ease and enhance their lives—all with a deep sense of kindness and love for ourselves, one another and our planet. The gift of connection allows us to take moments to recognize those around us, to embrace and learn from our shared experiences and hopes.

Meaningful change starts with each of us waking up to conscious living and connecting locally to make measurable differences in our own homes and communities, acting on a passion for helping others live happier, healthier, more thriving lives. For myself, I sense 2019 will be a year of being open to expansion, welcoming change and fostering relationships between people, things and ideas.

I hope this new year brings you an open heart and mind, with opportunities to explore, grow and enjoy life on a whole new level. We are grateful that you are joining us in celebrating Natural Awakenings silver anniversary. From our entire publishing family, we wish you and yours health and happiness for the coming year and beyond.

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IMA Launches Ninth Season of Winter Film Series

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scape the cold and cozy up in The Toby at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for classic films on the big screen with pre-show activities beginning at 6 p.m. and showings at 8 p.m. weekends from January 11 to February 2.

In its ninth season, Winter Nights at The Toby explores the themes of the special exhibition Sensual/Sexual/Social: The Photography of George Platt Lynes this year. Film screenings include Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Kinsey, Blow-Up, Billy Elliot, The Celluloid Closet, Sunday Bloody Sunday, Jane Eyre (1943 version) and The Red Shoes.

Tickets: $12/admission; $8/IMA members and students. Location: 4000 Michigan Rd., Indianapolis.

Tickets can be purchased at the front desk, calling 317-955-2339 or by visiting DiscoverNewfields. org/calendar/winter-nights-filmseries-1.

Eskenazi Celebrates Fifth Anniversary

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ince opening five years ago, the Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital and Eskenazi Health Campus have made its mark in the Indianapolis area. Nearly 5 million people have received in- and outpatient care at the health campus and our area has benefited from their many uniquely sustainable elements and holistically minded programs.

In recognition of their healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings, the Eskenazi Health campus received Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for the entire campus, making it among the first and largest new hospital campuses nationwide and first in the state for this achievement.

Eskenazi’s Sky Farm, on the rooftop of the Sandra Eskenazi Outpatient Care Center, has produced 14,000-plus pounds of produce to benefit patients, staff and the city’s residents via the center’s Crooked Creek Food Pantry since it opened in 2015.

Eskenazi recently partnered with Indy Urban Acres to establish an acre-and-ahalf farm at Eskenazi Health Center Pecar to complement the existing Sky Farm at the Eskenazi Health downtown campus.

The Eskenazi Health Foundation launched a free monthly concert series in November to showcase finalists for the 2019 American Pianists Association American Pianists Awards at noon performances in the Eli Lily and Company Foundation Concourse at the Eskenazi Health downtown campus.

For more information about Eskenazi Health, its programs and community outreach, call 317-880-0000 or visit EskenaziHealth.edu.

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Retreats in Fishers Offer Path for Healing

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aura Rain, of Soul Evolve, will host the third Women’s Sexual Healing weekend retreat January 26 and 27 and will facilitate a Couples One-Day Intimacy Retreat on February 23 at the Prairie Guest House and Sage Studio, in Fishers.

Utilizing a holistic approach to acknowledge the mind, body and spirit, the retreat is intended to offer a safe, sacred space for attendees to explore, heal and transform their relationship with their sexuality. Nestled in a serene and nurturing environment, attendees will be able to experience a deep connection with themselves and each other, creating more authenticity, love, freedom and joy in their lives.

Rain is an ordained spiritual counselor, yoga, tantra and meditation teacher with a background in shamanic studies. She is also the founder of Soul Evolve, a local company in the heart of Broad Ripple, which provides holistic and mindfulness-based counseling and healing services for individuals and couples.

Location: 13805 Allisonville Rd., Fishers.

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Helping Ninjas Recognizes Tom Wood Subaru’s Support of TerraCycle

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elping Ninjas of Indianapolis recently presented a Stand Up for Our Planet Certificate of Recognition to Tom Wood Subaru for its eco-friendly business approach and contributions that positively impact the local community and environment. The group noted the dealership’s support of TerraCycle, a company that collects and recycles hard-to-recycle-items, as part of the Helping Ninjas #StandUp 4RPlanet initiative.

The Tom Wood Subaru dealership sponsors a collection box for TerraCycle to help area residents recycle items that are not typically accepted at local recycling centers, including snack wrappers and coffee/tea capsules. Collected items are upcycled and repurposed into items like park benches, which are donated to children’s parks in the Indianapolis area.

Founded in 2017 by Leo Barry and his mom Lindsey, Helping Ninjas began as an initiative to save the pollinators and, in turn, help the environment. Since it began, the group, comprised of area youth, has established a number of programs to educate kids about environmental awareness and action.

For more information about Helping Ninjas, visit HelpingNinjas.com. Tom Wood Subaru location: 3300 E. 96th St., Indianapolis. For more information, call 855-5305631 or visit TomWoodSubaru.com. See ad on page 2.

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Indianapolis Library’s Michigan Road Branch Opens

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he Indianapolis Public Library celebrated the opening of its Michigan Road branch on December 15. Showcasing the city’s newest library, festivities included guided tours, music and activities for all ages.

Identified as a facility to fill a large geographical service gap on the near-northwest side of Indianapolis, the 20,000-square-foot branch offers area residents greater access to library services and collections. It’ll offer new and engaging spaces for children, teens and adults, computers with free Internet access and meeting rooms available for public use.

The new library achieved the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Silver Certification in recognition of their sustainability initiatives. The building features natural lighting and the use of vertical blinds powered independently based on the amount of light coming in.

Sixteen tables in various public reading areas were designed and fabricated by Indy Urban Hardwood from trees harvested from the 4.5-acre site. Also, recycling containers are available for patrons and staff.

Location: 6201 Michigan Rd. For more information, call 317275-4370 or visit IndyPL.org/locations/Michigan-road/.

n eight-week Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) class, designed to help decrease stress and improve health and well-being taught by Scott Sweet, LCSW, LCAC, kicks off this month in Indianapolis. Classes will begin January 30 and 31 with two class options of 8:30 to 11 a.m. Wednesdays and 3:30 to 6 p.m. Thursdays. An all-day silent retreat will be held March 9.

Course orientations will be offered January 9, 10 and 16 at various times at CenterPoint Counseling, in Indianapolis.

MBSR is a program founded by Jon Kabat-Zinn in the late 1970s to help individuals approach their health in a more mindful way. It has helped individuals with many conditions, including pain, chronic health issues, as well as stress, depression and anxiety. The premise of the program is to focus on the importance of staying in the present moment in order to increase one’s self-awareness and awareness of and interaction with one’s environment.

Benefits of MBSR include cultivating calm, maintaining perspective, bringing awareness to habits, creating a sense of spaciousness, noticing negative thoughts and their effects on stress, building up emotional and mental reserves for stressful times, and living in the present moment.

Fee: $425. Location: CenterPoint Counseling, Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information or to register, call 317-252-5518, email SSweet@ CenterPointCounseling.org or visit CenterPointCounseling.org.

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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients.

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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest selfreported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress.

Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.

Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica).

Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.

Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons.

For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther

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“[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D.

To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.

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Eating Mediterranean Diet Helps Save Eyesight The risk of late-stage, age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of blindness worldwide, can be lowered by 41 percent by eating a Mediterranean diet, according to a new study presented by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). The research, which followed nearly 4,500 French and Dutch adults aged 55 and older for 21 years, found that no single food component lowered the risk; rather, it was the nutrient-rich diet itself.

The findings correlate with previous research that links the Mediterranean diet, typically rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes, fish and olive oil, to a longer lifespan and a lower risk of heart disease and cognitive decline. “You are what you eat,” says AAO spokesperson Emily Chew, M.D. “It’s time to take quitting a poor diet as seriously as quitting smoking.”

Artificial Sweeteners Harm Gut Microbes

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Six popular artificial sweeteners approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration—aspartame, sucralose, neotame, saccharine, advantame and acesulfame potassium-k—were found to be toxic to digestive gut microbes in a new paper published in Molecules. Researchers at Israel’s Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University tested each sweetener along with 10 sports drinks that contained them.

They discovered that otherwise healthy bacteria found in the digestive system became toxic when they came into contact with even one mg/ml (less than one-hundredth of a teaspoon) of the artificial sweeteners.

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Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control

In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup.

“The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.

Meatless Munchies

Vegan Beer Hall Highlights Plant-Based Food

People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”

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Dogs Help Restore Burnt Forests in Chile

Forest fires in Chile ravaged vast swathes of land in 2017, burning sturdy older trees in the El Maule region. Since then, three border collies belonging to Francisca Torres, a member of the environmental nonprofit Pewos, have been wandering through the charred remains with special satchels that spray seeds as they run to sow seedlings, grass and flowers.

A major goal is for animals that fled the fires to return. “The main thing is for the fauna to be able to live,” says Torres. She says the dogs, bred to herd sheep, are smart and fast, covering a much larger area than a human could on foot.

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A 3-D printed home can be built in less than 24 hours at a cost of $10,000. Developers hope to cut it to $4,000 to help families living in poverty or other unsafe conditions. New Story, a housing charity organization, and ICON, a construction tech company, have partnered to try ending global homelessness. Being able to lock the door and have a safe shelter can be elusive. An entire community of printed homes is planned for construction in El Salvador.

The 650-square-foot, proof-of-concept prototype—containing a living room, small office, one bedroom and one bathroom—was built in Austin, Texas.

Human workers installed the windows, doors, plumbing and electrical systems. ICON staff will use the home as an office to test its durability.

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Ways to Improve Indoor Air Quality For much of the country, winter means spending more time indoors—and exposed to potential toxins. Indoor air quality is critically important to children, the elderly and people with respiratory problems that may be especially sensitive to pollutants, according to WebMD.com. Recognizing and avoiding some of the most common sources of toxins in the home can safeguard everyone’s health year-round and notably now, at the height of the season when humans tend to hibernate in their warm abodes. n The Environmental Working Group warns about volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can be found in many household products from new carpets and furniture to paints and air fresheners. These airborne toxins can irritate eyes and respiratory systems, and increase the risk of cancer and liver, kidney and central nervous system damage. Look for low- and zero-VOC products; buy solid wood, hardwood or exterior-grade plywood and antique furniture. Open the windows once in a while as a natural, refreshing way to ventilate. n How, when and how often we vacuum is also important. The Indoor Air Quality Association (iaqa.org) recommends a slow and steady motion “to keep dust from flying up into the air.” They also suggest pet owners should vacuum every two days. When choosing a vacuum cleaner, go with a model that includes a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to pick up microscopic particles a regular vacuum cannot remove. n The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recommends using and properly maintaining home ventilation systems, including exhaust fans, air conditioning and heating units; preventing mold by controlling moisture and humidity, including checking pipes and window sills for condensation; and keeping the home smoke-free, because burning cigarettes release at least 69 chemicals that can cause cancer. n Place a large floor mat just inside each outside door, suggests WebMD.com, as people track in many chemicals—especially from pesticides and other pollutants—via the dirt on their shoes, which also can be removed before entering.

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Brain Health

Stillpoint Family Chiropractic Offers Holistic Approach to Balance

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hole body health is achievable; it simply takes establishing and maintaining balance in the brain. And, for many, the journey to health begins with chiropractic care.

“The unvarnished truth of what chiropractors do is we have always been impacting the brain,” says Mary Grace Pennella, owner of Stillpoint Family Chiropractic, in Fishers. “The public knows us as great for back and neck pain, but the reality is the back is our access route

to the nervous system, which is the brain, spinal cord and peripheral nerves.”

The brain is essentially the body’s hub of communications where feedback is relayed, Pennella says. When there are blockages in the nervous system, via peripheral nerves, the body isn’t able to function optimally, Pennella says.

Likening it to a game of telephone, when messages are unable to reach the brain wholly and accurately, it is difficult for the body to heal and achieve maximum health.

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Once blockages are cleared out through chiropractic adjustment, Pennella encourages clients to nurture their newfound balance and health with diet, exercise and mindfulness practices, she says.

“We work on your nervous system, but we help you figure out how to work on the rest of the parts,” she says. “If the brain is functioning well, the body should be functioning well as long as there is no interference; there should be complete happiness between the brain and body.”

Pennella says it’s not her style to push for big changes overnight. Instead, it comes down to making small, incremental changes in one’s lifestyle that can be managed over time with ease.

“In my office, I am the guinea pig,” she says. “If there is something that is going to be conveyed or suggested, I’ve used it myself. I’m not going to ask someone to do something I’m not willing to do myself.”

In addition to chiropractic adjustments, Stillpoint offers a variety of holistic health programs to its clients and their families, including nutritional counseling and sight and sound meditation, a form of restorative meditation.

Pennella says her passion for helping others is fueled by the opportunity to change lives. “The potential we can unlock is huge,” Pennella says. “It is between you and God, but I get to have an impact there. I get to turn your lights on, so you reflect more of the God who made you and that is an incredible gift. It lights me up.”

As Pennella and her staff work with and educate clients on their journey to balance and health, it becomes clear that everything both in the body and without is truly interconnected.

“We heal as a community,” Pennella says. “We grow as a community and we support one another as a community.”

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Head, Heart and Gut

Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making

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e are living in unprecedented times of stress, confusion and overwhelm. We all need resources to help navigate these challenging times and make the right decisions for the highest and best long-term good for ourselves, our families and our businesses.

Those resources can be found within each of us if we pause to consider three reliable indicators: the head (intellect), the heart (feelings) and the gut (intuition). Before proceeding in making an important choice, make a habit of checking these built-in sensors, which can warn us about danger or give us the go-ahead.

Head: Make use of intellect and past

knowledge. All decisions, actions and even non-actions have repercussions. Use the conscious mind to discern questions that need to be answered. For example, is this person telling the truth? What has worked in the past? Have we done our due diligence and homework before making a decision?

Heart: I listen to my heart and ask: Is

this the right direction for me? Do I naturally feel attracted to this? Am I hearing truth? The internal part of us, the voice inside, tells us when things feel right or wrong. For example, are we relaxed around the person we are asking the

question about, or do we feel uptight and uncomfortable? Keep in mind that our bodies do talk to us. For me personally, if I feel shut down, tight and not good, I know something is not right. However, if I feel open, lighthearted and relaxed, I trust that my heart is telling me that, “All is well.” We have to pay attention to our own internal signals.

Gut: We need to trust our intuition. If

it doesn’t feel right, chances are it’s not right for us. What may be right for one person can be wrong for another. Our gut instinct, our inner voice, is always there for us when we take the time to pay attention and listen.

Become conscious, and do not go into the default mode of past decisions or behaviors. Life has changed and requires more awareness of what is truth and what is not, and we need to utilize our senses, not the old programmed beliefs from others. It is our job to use the instincts that we have to help navigate new terrain.

Lee Milteer is the author of Reclaim the Magic: The Real Secrets to Manifesting Anything You Want and an award-winning speaker and life and business strategist. Sign up for her free weekly Gems of Wisdom newsletter at Milteer.com. Go to FiveTypesOfEnergy.com for a free copy of her “Five Types of Energy” video series.

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By now you may be wondering where to start when selecting a less toxic cleaner, to which White recommends leaning toward more naturally derived ones. But it’s still important to exercise caution and common sense.

“Usually, you are better off using Method and Seventh Generation, but they still have toxic chemicals in their products,” White says. “If you see a Method hand soap that is bright green or blue, you have to ask yourself, ‘What in nature is that brightly colored?’ And the answer is nothing.”

To make the task of selecting natural cleaners easier, having healthy skepticism and the motivation to do some homework online are invaluable. Start with the Environmental Working Group (EWG.org), which offers lots of information about everything from consumer cleaning products to beauty, home and more.

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Buying new home furniture can be idding your home of harmful White says. Just because a cleaner has a exciting; however, it’s important to note chemicals and toxicity doesn’t strong odor doesn’t mean that it’ll clean that new items, like couches, mattresses have to be a daunting task. better than a more nature-based product and even carpets, all contain flame-reThe first step, according to Bea White, with a subtle scent. tardant chemicals and petroleum-based an independent consultant with Pure

Pesky fumes pollute the air in your elements that will off-gas for a period of Haven, is to examine the cleaners you’re home and potentially can harm your time when brought home. using. Reading labels at the grocery store overall health. There are many health

White recommends shopping is a handy way to know what you’re buyrisks with using a strong, acidic cleaner, second-hand or consignment for gently ing; however, it isn’t so easy picking out White says. used items to reduce this risk as not-socleaning products.

Two of the most common offenders new items have already expelled residual

When shopping for natural contained in commercial cleaners chemicals with time and through wear. cleaners, the customary rules that pose the greatest risks are

Although going toxin-free in the for label reading don’t apply, parabens and sodium laureth home is a great, healthful undertaking, White says. “Unfortunately, sulfate (SLS). Parabens, which making sure your home is 100 percent there is no requirement for are usually used as a pretoxin-free can be a nearly impossible home cleaning products to servative, have been shown task, White admits; unless you are planput ingredients on labels,” she to disrupt hormone function ning to move to the woods. says. “There is no guarantee that the and adversely impact reproduc “There are so many toxins in our products on the shelf are safe.” tive health. Additionally, SLS may add environment that we cannot control, like

Manufacturers often take advanscrubbing bubbles, but it is considered air and EMF pollution, that we need to tage of a loophole established by the U.S. a moderate hazard to health as it has take responsibility and control the toxins Food and Drug Administration where been linked to a variety of health issues we can influence and reduce those to if “fragrance” is listed on their product from minor skin irritation to endocrine as close to zero as possible knowing we label, they don’t have to disclose what disruption. cannot eliminate toxins completely they use to create the synthetic fragrance

“It is astounding to me, from our life,” White says. because it is considered a trade secret. in this country, we are al Locally, there are The Therefore, consumers really have no idea lowed to have cleaners in our options for shopping organic Clean what chemicals are in the product. home that have all these toxic Bedroom and as natural as possible, she

The next step in eliminating toxins chemicals in them and no one says. Retailers like The Clean from the home is to redefine clean, seems to care,” White says.

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of organic bedding and mattresses, plus clothing and items for the bathroom. In addition, they carry many brands and models of HEPA Air Purifiers. Natural air purifiers work to remove bacteria, dust, cold and flu viruses, and more from the air, which can help improve overall health.

Detoxifying the home can also expand beyond the four walls. Chemicals and items you use on your lawn and around the outside of your home may leach harmful elements into the ground, which can affect area landscaping and seep into area groundwater.

Greenscape Geeks, LLC, is a local company that specializes in offering environmentally friendly lawncare and landscaping services.

The company offers everything from allorganic hydroseeding and organic lawn maintenance to drainage, aeration and food garden consultation and insulation.

Making healthful choices for the home is both beneficial for the health of you and your family and sets in motion a sense of awareness and responsibility that can influence future generations, White says.

“Moms and dads have to be responsible to get the next generation and on down to stop using toxic products and vote with their dollars,” White says.

“It is up to us to teach them to use natural products that are 100 percent free of toxins. Check the ingredients, do your research.”

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A new feature-length documentary, Secret Ingredients, makes a compelling case for why organic foods may be the key to unlocking better health and reversing chronic illnesses ranging from asthma to autism. The film shares the uplifting stories of individuals and families that overcame their struggles with digestive problems, allergies, skin conditions and infertility after eliminating genetically modified (GMO) crops and agricultural toxins from their diets.

“This gives tremendous hope for those suffering from chronic disorders in that simply switching to an organic diet may improve their quality of life,” says Jeffrey Smith, who produced and co-directed the film with award-winning filmmaker Amy Hart. “We hope the film will create an organized tsunami driving millions of people to better living through healthy eating.”

Secret Ingredients includes testimonies from physicians and scientists that explain how GMOs, Monsanto’s ubiquitous Roundup herbicide and other pesticides can disrupt our biological systems and compromise our health. “More than 200 studies show the links between GMOs and poor health,” says Smith, “while Roundup and other toxic applications have been proven to damage mitochondria, disrupt the gut biome, throw off hormones, and promote tumors and birth defects.”

The film builds on the groundbreaking research that went into Smith’s prior feature-length documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which looked at genetically engineered foods as a major contributor to rising disease rates in the U.S. Visit SecretIngredientsMovie.com for a trailer and schedule of screenings.

Smith’s companion site HealingFromGMOs.com features a free online conference that shares research-based recommendations on how to protect against and heal from exposure to GMOs and pesticides.

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ustin Sulak, D.O., opened a private osteopathic manipulation, hypnotherapy and integrative medicine practice in Hallowell, Maine, in 2009, the same year the state’s voters expanded its medical cannabis law.

At that time, he was one of the few physicians in Maine willing to certify patients to use cannabis legally.

As of this writing, 33 states now allow medical marijuana, and 10 of them allow its recreational use. Cannabis initiatives continue to find their way onto state ballots with each election cycle.

Today, Sulak’s practice serves thousands of patients that use cannabis for authorized medical purposes. He educates medical professionals and patients on its safe, clinical use, while continuing to explore its therapeutic potential.

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What led you to become a national advocate for the therapeutic potential of medicinal cannabis?

After trying cannabis in my teens, I realized what I had been told about the herb was not true, and I began thinking more critically about mainstream and natural approaches to health. Cannabis helped

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me make deeper connections with people, nature, music and spirituality. In college, I worked with social and political activists to learn and spread the truth about cannabis— that it’s a plant that has been used by humankind for thousands of years; that it has the potential to address many of our healthcare and environmental problems; that it’s been a victim of propaganda; and that it’s safe for most people.

Then, as a first-year medical student, I attended a conference lecture on the endocannabinoid system, a powerful physiological system our bodies use to stay healthy and respond to illness and injuries, and I saw the incredible therapeutic potential of cannabis in a new light.

Today, there’s enormous evidence, including a 2017 report from the U.S. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, concluding that cannabis can be a safe and effective medicine for treating many conditions.

Which conditions are your patients using medical cannabis for?

My two offices in Maine currently follow

approximately 8,000 patients who use medical cannabis, and of those, about 70 percent suffer from chronic pain, many of whom are able to eliminate or decrease their dependence on opioids.

Post-traumatic stress disorder is the next most common diagnosis we treat with cannabis, with excellent results where other medications fail. Medical cannabis is like a magnet for conditions that fail to respond to conventional medical approaches, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, dementia, Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis, epilepsy, movement disorders, tickborne disease, brain and spinal cord injuries and more.

How do you address concerns that cannabis is a gateway drug and can become addictive?

Research proves that medical cannabis actually serves as an exit drug, not a gateway drug. One study of 350 medical cannabis users in California found 40 percent of the subjects used cannabis as a substitute for alcohol, 26 percent as a substitute for illicit drugs, and 66 percent as a substitute for prescription drugs. Any time a person can replace a harmful substance with a safer substance like cannabis, it’s a step in the right direction.

Cannabis dependence does exist, but is uncommon.

One study published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology found that only 9 percent of those who try cannabis illicitly develop dependence, compared to 24 percent of those who try heroin. Cannabis withdrawal is mild and similar in intensity to caffeine withdrawal, and most people don’t have any trouble stopping using cannabis, when and if they need to.

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If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?

The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource.

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he year was 1994. America Online opened the first gateway to the World Wide Web; Jeff Bezos founded the fledgling behemoth Amazon; and Deepak Chopra installed the first bricks on his path to enlightenment with the publication of his book The Seven Spiritual Laws of Success: A Practical Guide to the Fulfillment of Your Dreams.

Perhaps not coincidentally, genetically engineered tomatoes entered the U.S. food supply that year, spawning a GMO food revolution that transcended the age-old debate between pesticides and organics. Frankenfoods, as they are called, were the leading edge of a cultural awakening.

Meanwhile, in the sleepy, sundrenched beach town of Naples, Florida, Sharon Bruckman—a dreamer and entrepreneur in her own right—was quietly laying the foundation for what would 18

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become the largest franchise publishing network in the natural health industry: Natural Awakenings magazine.

“America’s natural wellness and sustainability movements were in their infancy when we started,” says Bruckman.

“Now the seeds that were planted in fertile soil are benefiting people nationwide, as well as throughout our precious planet.”

Woven from the threads of grit, inspiration and perhaps serendipity, the magazine was a tapestry of health, healing and mindfulness. Its successful Naples debut was quickly followed by a second edition in Sarasota.

By 1999, it was clear that Americans had a voracious appetite for wellresearched, practical information about the latest natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, personal growth and sustainable living.

The Natural Awakenings franchise was born that year, conceived as a local

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magazine in many different communities—now 74 markets in the U.S.—anchored by a national editorial team that explores and anticipates the latest trends in mind, body and spirit. Readership of the print magazines is 2.8-million strong, plus a broad online and digital reach.

Bruckman’s holistic-minded passion for health, wellness and integrative therapies has awakened in like-minded entrepreneurs a desire to embrace her mission. As Paul Chen, publisher of the Atlanta franchise puts it: “Awakenings of the heart speak to our desire for deeper and stronger personal relationships.

Awakenings of the mind speak to our desire to learn more, faster, and optimize our mental capacities. Awakenings of the soul speak to our desire to develop greater love and compassion for all living beings equally and an increasing understanding of and connection with whatever it is we believe lies beyond our small, individual human selves.”

The magazine, in turn, has awakened its readers to new ways of connecting both with their communities and each other. Natural Awakenings has become a go-to guide for local community events, products and practitioners in all of its markets.

“We love to spread light,” says Bruckman. “Natural Awakenings has played a significant role in fueling the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago, propelled by the kindred spirits who read, advertise and contribute to our magazines. Our publishers are torchbearers aligned with the vision of a healthier world and the mission to facilitate that transformation.”

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To connect readers with local wellness resources and events, inspiring them to lead more balanced lives. entrepreneurship, Bruckman, a constant gardener, continues to personally tend each new crop of ideas that germinate on the pages of her magazines which bear the imprint, “Healthy Living, Healthy Planet.”

By identifying and responding to a simple need in one community, she has tapped into a universal spirit that exceeded her wildest expectations. “If you have the heart, vision and enthusiasm to help make the world a better place, a greater force just might step in to enable success beyond anything you imagined.

The real ‘natural awakening’ is about each of us waking up to who we truly are and the kind of world we can create together.”

We can’t always be shaded by the trees that we grow, yet after 25 years, the seeds Bruckman planted have branched across a nation and borne fruit that will make a difference in countless lives for many years to come.

It is my honor to join her on this journey as Natural Awakenings celebrates its silver anniversary.

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Drink this: Green tea is proven to

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fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950 seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration.

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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organ-by-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality.

“Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.”

Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:

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Boost the Brain

“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.

Assess it: If you find it hard concen-

trating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop.

Eat this: The top brain boosters are

easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily

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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, allout, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.

Rejuvenate the Heart

Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.

Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular

heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms.

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Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium.

I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.

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meric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix.

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strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs.

Try this movement: Hop on a bike:

Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.

Drink this: a juice combining cilantro,

carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.

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Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.

Try this movement: To loosen the

airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.

Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness

pean adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process.

Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination.

Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,

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tea helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.

Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas.

Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.

Shore up the Liver

“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.

Assess it: Itchy skin, easy bruis-

ing, musky-smelling breath, itchy red palms and mental sluggishness are early problem signs. Advanced symptoms that require medical care are yellowish skin, abdominal pain, swollen legs and ankles, ongoing fatigue, dark urine and pale stool.

Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.

Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like

kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study.

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Reverse direction.

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few daily to-dos that benefit the whole body:

Walking. A mere

20 minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.

Adaptogens.

Taking super-herbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress.

Turmeric. An antioxidant and anti-inflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.

Nature. A dose of greenery a day

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AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS

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ith the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) on the rise—now affecting one in every 59 school-age children, according to estimates from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) —identifying effective, integrative remedies is more important than ever.

“You may have five kids with ASD that are very different in how they present and what contributes to the disorder, so one size and one treatment does not fit all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New York, author of Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders.

ASD encompasses a range of disorders characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. Although it includes four distinct conditions, one of its hallmarks is how much it varies from person to person and how different the restrictions can be for each child.

The very nature of the condition lends itself to integrative approaches that can be significantly effective, says Bock.

“ASD is really a whole-body disorder that affects the brain, so a whole-body approach makes so much more sense.”

From specialized diet and supplement regimens to a variety of alternative therapies, parents have a wealth of complementary options from which to choose. One integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, researchbacked promise: healing the gut.

The Gut-Autism Connection Children with ASD frequently experience gut issues such as constipation or diarrhea; a review from the International Society for Autism Research indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal (GI) symptom.

And, the more severe a child’s GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, according to a study in BMC Gastroenterology.

Not coincidentally, research is finding that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions of microbes living in the digestive tract.

“Kids with ASD may have inflammation in the brain, and we’ve learned that it can be very much related to inflammation of the gut,” explains Bock.

“The gut and immune system—which

are intimately connected because the majority of our immune system is in the gut—are two of the most crucial systems involved in autism spectrum disorders.”

It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria.

This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier.

It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier.

Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.

Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care

For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects.

“With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and

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resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock.

Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors.

Although autism spectrum disorder

is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock.

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Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are

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Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.

Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial

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Preconception care. Research

from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.

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here’s no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss, but most trainers agree that consistent exercise is vital. According to studies by the National Weight Control Registry, 90 percent of individuals that are successful at shedding the pounds and keeping them off are active for at least an hour each day.

Consider the Cortisol Factor

A study at the University of California, San Francisco, revealed that individuals with high cortisol levels also have a higher body mass index (BMI) and more belly fat than people with lower levels of this stress hormone. Cortisol significantly affects the body’s metabolism, and its release depends upon receptors in adipose tissue, especially around abdominal organs.

Aerobic exercise like running, walking or cycling helps to decrease excessive cortisol, which can promote weight loss.

“Strength training and aerobic intervals are the best exercises to not only initiate, but maintain weight loss,” says Sue Markovitch, fitness trainer and owner of Clear Rock Fitness, in Westerville, Ohio.

“This combination kicks the metabolism switch on, increasing the number of

energy-producing mitochondria in our cells, and improves our ability to burn fuel. Intervals—where you push the energy expenditure high, recover and then repeat—catalyze the best results.”

A recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition concluded that three hours of moderate walking per week catalyzed significant weight loss compared to those that didn’t include walking in their exercise routines. Sessions on the yoga mat can also be a great cortisolreducer through lowering stress levels and promoting equilibrium.

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Working out in the gym for two hours a day isn’t feasible for most people, but allor-nothing workouts are not required to see results. Most trainers agree that highdensity nutrition lays the groundwork.

“Exercise works when your diet is on point,” says Cregory Boatwright, owner and trainer at Level Up Personal Training, in Washington, D.C. “Combined with good diet, I find jumping exercises, high-intensity interval training [HIIT] and cardio best for weight loss.”

Stephany Acosta, founder and trainer of Elevate Fitness, in Dallas, concurs. “Eating well accounts for 70 percent of weight-loss results. In addition to a

good diet, I recommend a combination of weight training and cardio in the form of circuit training or HIIT training, because both maximize your time by working out all your body parts simultaneously while keeping your heart rate going with a little rest time in-between. This approach guarantees to help build muscle and burn fat at the same time.”

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A challenging workout is best, but excessive exercise can easily backfire and kick off a stress response in the body, which means higher cortisol levels and increased risk of packing on the pounds. A gentler approach is also safer, especially for beginners.

“Step in gradually. You want the program to be challenging, but doable,” counsels Markovitch. “If you work with a trainer, tell them if something hurts or feels too challenging. If they don’t listen, you need to find another trainer.”

Employ common sense with any kind of workout. “Going from no to much activity can be a complete shock to the body. You will see more success in creating realistic goals and working your way up to liking the benefits that come from exercise if you start out small,” says Acosta. “Consistency is key. Even if you don’t have 30 minutes to go to the gym, work out for 20 minutes—or even 10.”

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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.”

While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.”

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calendar of events TUESDAY, JANUARY 1

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2

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. 317775-1418. IndyHolisticHub.com.

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.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 8

Green Drinks Indy – 6pm. Join environmentally minded individuals for casual drinks and conversation. Free. Location varies; check website for updated location. GreenDrinks.org.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 10

FRIDAY, JANUARY 4

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, JANUARY 5

Annual Eagle Watch – 10am-4:30pm. 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. Catered lunch provided. $15/person. Advanced registration required.

Patoka Lake, 3084 N Dillard Rd, Birdseye.

812-685-2464. IN.Gov/dnr.

Capture Your Vision – 7-8pm. Join Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knakpke for a creative evening providing you with a compelling vision for your future. Discover transformational tools to achieve your goals, inspire your dreams and accelerate the manifestation of your dreams. Free. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Carmel. RSVP requested. 317872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 11

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Northside – 8:30-10:00am. 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.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 12

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.

Paws to Read – 11am-12pm. 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

Simple and Affordable Plant-Based Cooking Workshop – 1-2:30pm. Adults are invited to join Indy VegFest for a cooking demonstration and food tasting with Audrey Barron, owner of Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe. Seating is limited; registration required. Free. Central Library, 40 E. St. Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4100. INDYPL.org.

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16

Prevent Disease and Thrive – 6:30-8:30pm.

Learn how certain foods and herbs can prevent sickness and disease and help us thrive in this life. All classes are gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

317-255-3972. EzrasEnlightenedCafe.com.

Restorative Yoga – 2:30-4pm. Experience deep physical and mental relaxation while propped up in poses. No yoga experience needed. Bring 2 pillows and a blanket. Limited space, so call to register. $15. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.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.

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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.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 3

Target $5 Night 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.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 21

Martin Luther King Jr. Day – 10am-3pm.

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23

Elementary Book Club: Winter Wonderland – 6:30-8pm. Geared toward elementary kids ages 7 to 9, to explore winter-themed books and fall in love with reading through exciting topics and activities. $25. Billericay Park, 12690 Promise Rd, Fishers. 317-595-3150.

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Women’s Sexual Healing Retreat – 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm. Using a holistic approach of acknowledging a person’s mind body and spirit, the retreats are designed to be a safe and sacred space for participants to explore, heal & transform their relationship with their sexuality. The Prairie Guest House & Sage Studio, 13805 Allisonville Rd., Fishers. For more info: 317-258-9844.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 29

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.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 30

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.

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daily First Class Free. New students are welcome to take their first class free any day. Select your class and bring your mat. Schedule available at IPYC. org. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

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.

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.

Kundalini Yoga – the Yoga of Awareness – 11am-12:15pm. Experience a vibrant mix of physical postures, breath-work, meditation, mantra, mudra and sound vibration with gong relaxation. $10. CITYOGA, 2442 N. Central Ave., Indianapolis. 317-920-9642. CitYoga.biz.

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.

Qoya with Susan Cotter – 5:15-6:45pm. Qoya is an invigorating, empowering and mindful movement class that aims to help you heal and rediscover your feminine power through personal expression. Women only; wear comfy clothes to move around in. $15. The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis. 317-253–0499.

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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.

tuesday Eskenazi Health Farmers’ Market – 11am1:30pm. Local produce, several vendors, meditation classes and fitness demonstration.

The Common Ground, Eskenazi Healht, 720 Eskenazi Ave, Indianapolis. 317-880-4785.

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

MorterHealthCenter.com.

wednesday Preteen Yoga & Mindfulness – Thru 3/13.

4:30-5:30pm. Pre-teens can explore ways to decrease stress, increase flexibility, and renew their mind and body through yoga and fun selfcare activities. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr., Fishers.

317-595-3111.

Mindfulness Meditation – 5:30-6:15pm. 1st & 3rd Wed. Meditation opportunity open to anyone wanting to practice mindfulness in a supportive community. Drop-in with Cos Raimondi, no registration necessary. $5 suggested donation.

Nourish Wellness, 826 W 64th St, Indianapolis.

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thursday 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.

Vegan Buffet at Spice Nation – 5:30pm. The Indian restaurant features vegetarian and veganfriendly selections. 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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friday PlayFULL Hours – 9-11am. Little ones can explore their world with different activities and unstructured play every week. These activities require parent participation and include a chance for parents to socialize, too. $3. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr., Fishers. 317-595-3111.

saturday Fishers Winter Farmers’ Market –9am-12pm.

Thru March 16. Fresh, local produce, prepared goods and market products. Free. Holland Park, 1 Park Dr, Fishers. 317-595-3150.

Indy Winter Farmer’s Market – 11/10-4/27.

9am-12:30pm. Connecting farmers and producers to the community, promoting access to local, healthy food for all. The market offers produce, baked goods, meat, dairy and more, Circle City Industrial Complex, 1125 Brookside Ave, Indianapolis. GrowingPlacesIndy.org/indy-winterfarmers-market.

monday Healing Circle – 9am. Join us to voice support you need for yourself and others. Followed by a chant the healing Maha Mrityunjaya mantra together. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

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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Meditation Monday – 6-7:30pm. Bring something comfortable to sit on, a journal, and a meditation buddy. If you are new to meditation, or desire to find your tribe and flourish your current meditation practice, this is the class for you. $15/class; $50/4 classes. HoiTea ToiTea, 6283 N College Ave, Indianapolis. Karmen Fink, 317-343-4004. SAndCEvents.com.

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Experience dentistry in a new way. MAFD provides full-service holistic dentistry with a whole-body approach to your oral health. Dr. So and her caring staff treat patients of all ages with up-to-date technology in a setting designed to put you at ease. See ad on page 9.

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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 9.

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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 23.

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.

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Medical cannabis works best with awareness and knowledge. Community educator specializing in cannabinoid health and wellness. Professionally trained by Dr. Dustin Sulak, nationally recognized expert. Available for private consultations, practitioner luncheons, and wellness training events. Monthly subscription training webinar series available for efficient access to valuable information.

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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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