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LIVING LONG AND WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

Gut Check Feeding the Immune System

TIDYING UP THAT BUCKET LIST

Deciding What We Really Want

When Older Pets Get Quirky

Dealing with Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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Contents

Natural Awakenings is a family of more than 70 healthy living magazines celebrating 25 years of providing the communities we serve with the tools and resources we all need to lead healthier lives on a healthy planet.

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10 THANK YOU

Distributors of Natural Awakenings Indy

12 BRING BACK WELLBEING

THROUGH ENERGY MEDICINE

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14 LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

18 MANY PATHS TO FEEL AND LOOK YOUNGER

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21 GUT CHECK

Feeding the Immune System

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22 NATURAL HEALING FOR HANDS

Getting a Grip on Pain

24 HOW TO BE A BETTER

PERSON IN THE NEW YEAR

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5 Simple Shifts that Make a Difference in You—and the World

25 TIDYING UP

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THAT BUCKET LIST

Deciding What We Really Want

26 WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY

Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

DEPARTMENTS 5 news briefs 22 healing ways 7 health briefs 25 inspiration 8 global briefs 26 natural pet 18 plant medicine 20 calendar 21 conscious 31 resource

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letter from publisher

HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET

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ear NA Indy Readers, Welcome to January 2020: the new year and new decade bring infinite opportunities in our pursuit of healthy living!

This is the time of year that many individuals set New Year’s resolutions, but many years ago I stopped. The energy behind them typically fell away after a few weeks; after years of built-up excitement and the subsequent let-down, resolutions became obsolete to me. But what I do focus on at the dawn of the new year is this question: What do I want to create in the coming year? And are my values aligned with that creation? In other words, is the way I spend my time and energy going to hinder or assist in the creation of what I want? These questions are often quite difficult to answer truthfully. But, a life lived authentically is always worth the work involved.

Personally I’ve had more than my share of health issues, and I’m making the commitment in 2020 to align my actions with my values. Obviously, I value my health, but some actions I take are out of convenience or circumstance instead of alignment with my values. Energy is energy is energy. The way we do our everyday personal life is the way we manage our business, and our health. Where do stronger boundaries need to be placed? Where are the boundaries too wobbly? Laura Baker’s article, “Bring Back Wellbeing Through Energy Medicine” discusses how energy work can help with imbalances in our energy field that translate into imbalances in our lives.

This month, the eternal quest for the fountain of youth leads us to examine the factors that contribute not only to living long, but living well. Writer Melinda Hemmelgarn’s January feature looks at the role of genes, environment and lifestyle factors; she offers age-defying strategies—from diet, exercise and sleep, to protecting our telomeres and adjusting our attitudes. Wendell Fowler gives us his take on aging and a plant-based diet in “Many Paths to Feel and Look Younger.”

The foundation for vibrant health is a healthy immune system and writer Julie Peterson focuses on the nutritional factors that go into building one in “Gut Check: Feeding the Immune System.”

There’s plenty more to love about our January issue. Here’s to a prosperous, productive and very healthy New Year!

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news briefs

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training The Story & Art of Living Yoga

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hroughout the year, Morter HealthCenter in Carmel offers a series of classes on different approaches to your overall health and well-being. These free classes review varying aspects of health, including how and what you eat, drink, breathe, think, exercise and rest.

The next class will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 9th. Join Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke as they guide you through a creative evening that will provide you with a compelling vision for your future. During this free workshop, discover the transformational tools you can use to achieve your goals, create a guided vision board to manifest your dreams and inspire your life, and step up to a life that is filled with passion and possibility. Morter HealthCenter will provide all of the supplies.

In addition, Morter HealthCenter hosts a weekly Evening with the Doctor class at 7 p.m. on Tuesdays. This foundational class introduces the clinic and the techniques used there.

During this free class, learn about the Bio-Energetic Synchronization Technique (B.E.S.T.,) a neuro-emotional clearing technique that addresses the source of interference with your health rather than treating the symptoms; review the Six Essentials of Health; and discuss support techniques and steps you can take at home to live your optimal life.

ily Kessler and Erin Baker are the lead teachers of this 10 month, widespectrum program totaling 180 hours.

It is designed to reveal pure potential to teach safe and inspiring yoga classes.

Exploration will include linking universal philosophies & traditional yogic wisdoms to your daily living by understanding the history & evolution of yoga on and off the mat.

Participants will cultivate their unique gifts, spirit, and voice through traditional and artistic experiences, expanding understanding of yoga in today’s world. As a result, students will understand the yoga tradition and become knowledgeable in how what, where, why, and how to teach. The full course outline is under the “Yoga Trainings” tab on the website. Training begins January 24th and ends October 11th.

Location: Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. $3500 for the training beginning January 24. For more information or to register, visit BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Info@BloomingLifeYoga.com. See ad on page 15.

The Earth does not belong to us: We belong to the Earth. ~Marlee Matlin

Location: 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste. 140, Carmel. For more information or to R.S.V.P. for these and other free classes at Morter HealthCenter, please call 317-872-9300 or visit MorterHealthCenter.com. See ad on page 12.

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Lily Kessler’s Yoga Philosophy Series

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Pilgrimage Within at Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School

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his program is a courageous and fascinating look within the Self, created and taught by international yoga lecturer and trainer, Lily Kessler. Explore the evolution of the Yoga Tradition and learn the why and how behind familiar, esoteric, and foundational yogic concepts. Exploration will link universal philosophies & traditional yogic wisdoms to daily living by understanding the history & evolution of yoga on and off the mat.

Through the understanding of philosophical wisdoms, challenges such as anxiety are explored then transformed for a lifetime. Participants will receive Lily’s textbook, The History & Art of Living Yoga: Humanity’s Quest for Nourishment. Additional books will be recommended upon registration. The series will meet bi-monthly through May for a total of 10 sessions, beginning Tuesday, January 7, 2020.

Lily Kessler, Ed.S., E-RYT 500, is the founder of Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School, author of The Story & Art of Living Yoga: Humanity’s Quest for Nourishment, The Energy Codes Master Trainer®, B.E.S.T. and Spiritual B.E.S.T. Practitioner®.

She is also the lead trainer of Dr. Sue Morter’s BodyAwake Yoga™ and Blooming Life’s 200-hour & 300-hour training programs, and is a Relax & Renew® Certified, global retreat leader, Reiki Master, and artist.

Serendipity Robin Mead Robin Mead sees her whimsical, colorful art as an “expression of joy,” translated onto paper, canvas and the digital screen. “My creations are highly stylized and working with subjects like birds and flowers gives me artistic freedom. I can go wherever I want with them and still have them seem believable,” she says.

Mead loves to spend time in nature looking for inspiration, but always carries a bag of art supplies, ready to create wherever she goes. Serendipity was completed in the waiting room of a health practitioner’s office.

Mead’s work spans media and subject matter from acrylic and mixed media paintings of birds and flowers to watercolor landscapes and gardens. She also likes to hand-make multicolored crocheted afghans and art journals as joyful creations for everyday use.

Mead was a full-time social worker before attending art school on Long Island, New York, which turned her lifelong passion into a career. Her work can be found in homes around the world, as well as in album covers, books and art tutorials.

Mead and her husband recently relocated from New York to a small farm in Elberton, Georgia, where the family will raise cows, chickens, vegetables, bees and flowers.

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Location: Blooming Life Yoga Studio + School, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. $375 for the series beginning Tuesday, January 7, 122pm. For more information or to register, visit BloomingLifeYoga. com. Info@BloomingLifeYoga.com. See ad on page 15.

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Eat Garlic and Onion for Breast Health Women eating more onions and garlic reduced their risk of breast cancer by 59 percent compared to those that ate less of these, according to a study in the journal Nutrition and Cancer. Researchers from the State University of New York at Buffalo and the University of Puerto Rico surveyed 660 women in Puerto Rico to measure their intake of onions and garlic, as well as sofrito, a local dish also cooked with bell peppers, tomatoes, cilantro and black pepper. Women that ate the onion- and garlic-rich sofrito sauce more than once a day slashed their risk of breast cancer by 67 percent compared to those that didn’t eat it. Both garlic and onions contain compounds with anticarcinogenic properties, and earlier studies have found a link between higher onion and garlic intake and fewer cancers of the lung, prostate and stomach. Puerto Rican women eat more onions and garlic than women in Europe and the U.S., mainly due to the popularity of those two ingredients in sofrito, and also have markedly lower breast cancer rates.

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Live Near Green Spaces to Stave Off Metabolic Syndrome Middle-aged and older adults that live in greener neighborhoods have a lower risk of metabolic syndrome, reports research from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health in the journal Environmental Pollution.

The study followed more than 6,000 British adults in a cohort initially between ages 45 and 69 for 14 years, and correlated health records and interviews with satellite images of greenery. They found that exposure to green spaces seemed to help prevent metabolic syndrome and its individual components such as large waist circumference, high levels of blood fats and hypertension. The results “could be related to better opportunities provided by green spaces to perform physical activity, as well as a decrease in exposure to air pollution,” notes Carmen de Keijzer, first author of the study. Women fared even better than men, perhaps because women may spend more time in green spaces.

Eat Fermented Dairy to Lower Heart Risk Eating and drinking fermented probiotic dairy products such as yogurt, kefir, cheese and sour cream reduces the risk of heart disease for women, report researchers from the Netherlands that analyzed data from nearly 8,000 Australian women over a 15-year period. The effect was particularly strong for those that were obese and had Type 2 diabetes, according to the research.

“In the process of dairy fermentation, beneficial compounds are released that have shown promise for improving glycemic control, blood lipids, cholesterol concentrations and blood pressure,” write the study authors.

Drink Pomegranate Juice to Protect Fetal Brain Growth About one in 10 babies in utero struggles with a dangerous condition known as intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), in which the flow of oxygen and nutrients through the placenta is restricted, hampering development of the growing fetus. Now, a simple solution—of mom drinking an eight-ounce glass of pomegranate juice a day—offers hope of a way to reduce infant deaths and lower the need for infant surgery. Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, studied 77 mothers with IUGR at St. Louis’ Barnes-Jewish Hospital that received either one cup a day of pomegranate juice or a placebo. Evaluating 55 of the babies’ development with MRIs after birth, researchers found that the babies with pomegranate-drinking moms had evidence of both better brain connectivity and development of white matter—tissue through which messages pass in the central nervous system. Pomegranate juice is a rich source of polyphenols, a class of foods also found in nuts, berries, vegetables and teas that’s known to cross the blood-brain barrier and have neuroprotective effects.

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Money Talks

According to researchers, each airline passenger produces about three pounds of trash per flight, from disposable headphones and plastic cutlery to food scraps and toilet waste. To increase mindfulness about the trash, British design firm PriestmanGoode has refashioned the economy meal tray, replacing plastic with renewable materials such as coffee grounds, banana leaves and coconut wood. Associate Strategy Director Jo Rowan says, “Onboard waste is a big issue.

Knowing that you have 4 billion passengers per year, it all adds up very quickly.” The redesigned items are featured in an exhibit, “Get Onboard: Reduce.Reuse.

Rethink.” at the Design Museum, in London.

The biggest environmental issue with air travel is carbon emissions, which are growing at a faster rate than previously projected. But as air travel becomes increasingly accessible and more people fly, airlines have been making public pledges to curb their environmental footprint, including the plastic forks and leftovers their passengers leave behind.

A collection of 18 papers published by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco indicates that climate risks may cause home values to fall significantly; banks to stop lending to floodprone communities; and towns to lose tax money needed to build seawalls and other protections.

One recommendation is for regulators to penalize banks that lend money in areas that have been hit by disasters, yet have not taken steps to protect themselves against similar future disasters. Banks could also be rewarded by regulators for financing projects that leave communities less vulnerable to flooding or other hazards.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell wrote that the Fed takes “severe weather events” into account in its role as a financial supervisor. The San Francisco branch of the Federal Reserve, responsible for banking oversight across a major swath of the American West, wrote in March that volatility related to climate change has become “increasingly relevant” as a consideration for the central bank.

Uncowed by a Hurricane

Cattle Survive Churning Sea

Three cows turned up at Cape Lookout National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina months after being swept out to sea by Hurricane Dorian. Local resident Paula D. O’Mally wrote on social media, “The cows are wild and have survived for decades without human intervention. They’re pretty tough that way.”

A massive wave swept away nearly all 20 of the cows and 28 wild horses that were on private land on Cedar Island. The cows’ caretaker has identified them, and a group is formulating a plan to get the cattle back home.

The rest, and all of the horses, are believed to have perished in the storm.

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Sea Turtles Skew Female

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Scientists warn that as the Earth gets hotter, sea turtle hatchlings worldwide are expected to trend dangerously female.

The West African island of Cape Verde is home to a sixth of the planet’s total nesting loggerheads, and 84 percent of youngsters are now female, researchers from Britain’s University of Exeter stated in a July report. “Males here could vanish in two or three decades,” says Adolfo Marco, a Spanish researcher. “There will be no reproduction.”

Sea turtle eggs that incubate in sand below 81.86 degrees Fahrenheit produce males, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while nests in the mid-80s create a gender mix.

Temperatures higher than 87.8 degrees effect 100 percent females. In Cape Verde, the sand temperature has risen about 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1964. Populations in Florida and Australia are also showing dramatic sex imbalances, casting the shadow of extinction over the ancient species.

Sea turtles can live for 100 years and lay more than 1,000 eggs. They are polyamorous, and one male can fertilize dozens of females.

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There are several benefits to balancing the body’s energy field, including healing dis-ease, restoring balance into one’s life, and an improved overall sense of emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Energy therapy can be used in conjunction with traditional medicine practices,

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Here are a few items to take into consideration before making your first appointment: n Before scheduling an appointment, determine the goal for the session. What do you hope to accomplish by seeing a practitioner? n Secondly, determine what type of healing modality best serves your goal. An acupuncture session will be a different experience than a reiki session; and both will be very different than a yoga session. What modality best serves your intention for the session? n Finally, look for practitioners near you. Google and Yelp are great places to start, as well as, recommendations from family and friends.

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References Ross C. L. (2019). Energy Medicine: Current Status and Future Perspectives. Global advances in health and medicine, 8, 2164956119831221. doi:10.1177/2164956119831221

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Learning From the “Blue Zones”

In their search for secrets to longevity, investigators often look for lifestyle clues provided by long-lived populations. Those residing in what National Geographic Fellow and bestselling author Dan Buettner calls “Blue Zones”, for example, are more likely to celebrate their 100th birthday and escape chronic maladies such as heart disease and cancer—the two biggest killers in the U.S.

LIVING LONG & WELL Age-Defying Habits and the Fountain of Youth

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t age 29, Betty Holston Smith, of Rockville, Maryland, weighed more than 200 pounds, smoked cigarettes and ate processed junk food.

Now, almost 79 years young, she is a vegan ultra-marathon runner and an inspiration to anyone wanting to age well.

Smith’s story underscores the findings of researchers that have long pursued the keys to a long and healthy life. Some of these factors—heredity, for instance—are beyond our control.

However, the most critical ingredient seems to be our daily habits.

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determined by a combination of genes, environment, lifestyle choices and luck.

For example, some individuals may be born with genes that confer longevity, but be unlucky due to where they live.

The National Center for Health Statistics reports that life expectancy varies by zip code. That’s because where we live influences how we live, predicting access to healthful food, clean air and water, safe neighborhoods and stress-relieving green spaces such as parks and gardens.

Genes are important, but our social and physical environments play a greater role in predicting our “healthspan” —the essence of a long and healthy life.

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Buettner has identified the “Power 9” lifestyle habits commonly practiced by centenarians living in the five designated Blue Zones—Sardinia, Italy; Okinawa, Japan; Ikaria, Greece; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; and the Seventh Day Adventist community in Loma Linda, California. Regardless of genetics, the following behaviors can help anyone slow the aging process and improve quality of life: n Eat a plant-based diet. n Stop eating when 80 percent full. n Practice stress reduction techniques. n Find a sense of purpose. n Engage in physical activity throughout the day. n Consume moderate amounts of alcohol with food and friends.

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n Join a faith community, regardless of denomination.

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n Belong to a social network that engages in healthy behaviors. n Share love and time with children, parents and partners.

Survival of the Fittest

Tom LaFontaine, Ph.D., a clinical exercise physiologist based in Columbia, Missouri, says, “Mounting evidence shows that engaging in regular aerobic and strength exercise offers robust defenses against life-threatening diseases such as heart disease and several cancers.” One important marker of long-term health, particularly among women, notes LaFontaine, is bone mineral density (BMD). After menopause, BMD decreases in women and can lead to osteopenia—low BMD— and osteoporosis—pathological loss of BMD. “Women with osteoporosis are particularly at risk for fractures, especially of the hip, which can lead to a reduced lifespan.”

LaFontaine recommends weightbearing exercises such as walking, jogging and high-intensity weight training to significantly improve BMD; and he’s proven that it works.

Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle. They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms. ~Eve Van Cauter “In 2012, we started a program called Older Women on Weights (OWOW), in which 40 post-menopausal women with an average age in the low 60s train with heavy weights. Some

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Finding Inspiration

Smith, the septuagenarian marathoner, was inspired to make a change nearly 50 years ago when her 3-year-old daughter teased, “You can’t catch me!” during an innocent game of tag. She knew she had to make a change.

She tried diet pills, fad diets and other quick fixes, but realized they were worthless. However, each evening Smith tuned in to Gabe Mirkin, a physician who hosted a national radio program about health and fitness.

Following his advice, Smith began

eating a diet rich in organic fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, nuts and seeds, and says today she doesn’t want to put anything in her body that interferes with her lifestyle. She outlines the steps to her transformation in the book, Lifestyle by Nature: One Woman’s Break from the Unhealthy Herd to Roam Forever Healthy in Nature’s Lifestyle Change Herd. The first step— finding internal strength—is the most important, she says. “Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength.”

In addition to running 60 to 100 miles each week, Smith practices tai chi, meditates and enjoys camaraderie with her running mates. She also has an upbeat attitude, believing in the importance of passion, perseverance and “taking negative experiences and making them positive.” According to a report in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network, this spirit of optimism is protective against heart disease and other causes of death.

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even participate in weightlifting competitions.”

“We have observed women in this group move from osteopenia to normal BMD and from osteoporosis to osteopenia based on pre- and post-bone density DXA scans,” he says. What’s more, the women in LaFontaine’s program have formed new friendships, benefitting from a strong network of social support.

Most people have something in their lives they can point to for strength. ~Betty Holston Smith

Eating Well, but Not Too Much

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vegetables, nuts and seeds, and omega-3 fatty acids, while decreasing added sugars and sodium, all help reduce our risk for life-shortening diseases.

The plant-based Mediterranean diet consistently rises to the top for its health-fortifying benefits.

However, in contrast to our Western culture’s practice of eating until belt-busting full, Blue Zone Okinawans practice hara hachi bu— eating until one is no longer hungry, but stopping before feeling full.

“We know caloric restriction extends life,” says Lori Taylor, clinical dietitian and Core Faculty of Integrative and Functional Nutrition at Saybrook University, in Pasadena. “But no one wants to do it, because it’s no fun.” Instead, Taylor recommends intermittent fasting, eating only during a set window of 10 or 12 hours each day to reduce caloric intake.

Similarly, Dorothy Sears, Ph.D., a professor of nutrition at the Arizona State University College of Health Solutions, has researched the impacts of both intermittent fasting and circadian rhythm on how our bodies handle calories.

She recommends a “prolonged nightly fast” of 12 to 13 hours, as well as reducing caloric intake after 6 to 8 p.m. to help maintain a healthy weight and stave off such diseases as Type 2 diabetes and obesity-related cancers.

Most significantly, she found that a 13hour nightly fast reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent among 2,300 breast cancer survivors in the Women’s Healthy Eating and Living study.

Both improving diet quality and restricting calories appear to help slow the rate of aging at the genetic level, in part by preserving the length of our telomeres—the structures at the end of chromosomes that protect our DNA. The Mediterranean diet, with its abundance of protective antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients such as vitamins C and E, polyphenols and omega-3 fatty acids, help prevent ageassociated telomere shortening.

The Sleep Connection

Michael Grandner, Ph.D., director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, says Americans tend to see sleep as unproductive time, but it’s a “biological requirement for life.”

In fact, it is one of the three pillars of health, along with good nutrition and exercise, says Eve Van Cauter, Ph.D., former director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health Center at the University of Chicago. “Studies in centenarians have suggested that people who live long and in good health have a regular lifestyle.

They spend time in community, eat meals and go to bed at regular times, in sync with circadian rhythms.”

No matter how long we live, we want to make the most of our time on Earth. Beyond diet and exercise, finding our personal passion, reducing stress and spending time in nature and with those we love can add years to our lives.

Despite our virtual social networks, real human connection is vital for physical and mental health. According to a report in the journal Heart, loneliness is as dangerous as smoking for heart disease and stroke risk. So volunteer, join a club, sign up for a community garden plot, yoga or dance class, or host regular potlucks or game nights—these just might be among the best prescriptions for staying young.

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Many Paths to Feel and Look Younger

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rom the moment we’re born, we begin to die. Most can relate to Woody Allen’s one-liner, “I am not afraid of death, I just don’t want to be there when it happens.” And it was Coco Chanel who said, “Nature gives you the face you have at 20; it’s up to you to merit the face you have at 50.”

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exercise; physical and/or mental trauma; pharmaceuticals; UV rays, and pollutants in the environment. Obesity is also a contributing factor. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (cdc. gov) and the National Institutes of Health (nih.gov) report that more than twothirds of adults in the U.S. are overweight or obese.

The human body is composed of approximately 100 trillion million cells: a universe within a universe. Some of them, including brain cells, are rarely replaced. Others are constantly being replicated, as existing cells multiply and make new ones using building tools from wholesome, vitamin-rich, plant foods.

The aging process can be compared to a Xerox copy of a copy; each cell can multiply a certain number of times before it dies. Each reproduction becomes increasingly blurry and as more cells are damaged or lost, the effects of aging appear—the “crepe” effect as skin thins and ages, for example.

However, our chemical process of living (biochemistry) has been uprooted from earth’s garden. A deficiency in basic, plant-based vitamins—that the body uses to rebuild, restore and re-create our trillions of cells—can be the genesis of accelerated aging and chronic disease.

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Because aging begins in childhood, the length and quality of our Earthly existence depends on daily lifestyle choices, not genes as many allege.

Genes may “load the gun”, but lifestyle “pulls the trigger” according to T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Nutritional Biochemistry in the Division of Nutritional Sciences at Cornell University.

Achieving a long, high-quality, disease-free life while preserving our natural beauty is unlikely if cells are undernourished. According to Health.gov, we are encouraged to limit consumption of foods with refined sugars, nitrates and hydrogenated oils (trans fats), including hot dogs, processed delicatessen meats, bacon, doughnuts and fries, and to reduce daily sodium intake and to consume less saturated fats and refined grains like all-purpose flour, and increase intake of a variety of locally sourced, nutrient-dense plant-based foods.

To challenge the effects of aging, we must feed our cells with high-vibrational, clean, plant-based foods. We also require exercise such as aerobic activity, yoga or lifting light weights. Highly beneficial is meditation or sitting in silence for 30 minutes daily and using the breath to exhale thoughts that no longer serve you.

Staying positive and undertaking mental activities such as reading, learning and exploring new places, stimulate the brain with new associations and adventures.

Aging may be inevitable, but the rate of aging is largely up to us. Creating healthy longevity and upholding our aesthetic with nourishing plant-based nutrition and new behaviors may help us maintain a youthful appearance.

It appears the fountain of youth isn’t a fountain after all; it’s a lush garden requiring mindful tending, fertilized with self-compassion.

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Nourishing red lentils cook rapidly, so be present while cooking. Full of protein and fiber, lentils aid digestion.

Curry contains turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory. In India, where folks consume it daily, Alzheimer’s is relatively unknown. Ginger cleanses the liver, quells the fires of inflammation, and warms the body.

Red Lentil Soup with Curry 4 to 6 servings 3 tbs. un-refined, non-GMO coconut oil-(heart health and anti-viral) 3 medium onions, coarsely chopped (antiviral, anti-cancer) 1 cup red lentils, washed and rinsed-(protein and fiber) 3 medium carrots; roughly chopped-vitamin A (beta-carotene) 16 oz. cashew cream (online recipes abound) 1 bay leaf 3 garlic cloves, minced-(anti-cancer) 1 inch piece of fresh ginger, grated-(anti-inflammatory) 1 tbs. curry powder Pinch of hot pepper to taste-(capsicum) ½ cup chopped cilantro-(heavy metal detox) Himalayan salt to taste-(trace minerals) In a medium saucepan, warm 1/2 the coconut oil over low heat; add the onions, cook, while stirring for 1 minute.

Add 4 cups filtered water, lentils, carrots, cashew cream, salt and bay leaf. Cover and bring to a low simmer.

Cook, stirring often; about 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tbs. oil over low heat.

Add garlic, ginger, curry, and 1/2 the cilantro. Gently cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add to soup.

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¼ of a yellow onion (or 1 cup freshly sliced leeks) ½ cup chopped asparagus ½ cup chopped swiss chard 1 teaspoon sea salt 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons chopped rosemary Once your veggies are sautéed, add your mashed potatoes, mix in your veggies then add to a small baking dish. Drizzle with some olive oil then add to your oven. Bake for 40 minutes or until the top is getting crispy and brown.

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GUT CHECK Feeding the Immune System

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educing stress, sleeping enough, exercising and getting sunlight are all known strategies for improving the body’s ability to protect itself from harm. However, the most important factor in building a rock-star immune system is nutrition. Here is a guide to the care and feeding of the inner fortifications that fight off disease, supporting long-term wellness.

Ground Zero: The Gut

About 70 percent of the immune system resides in the gastrointestinal tract—home to a microbiome that contains trillions of bacteria. It works as a complex ecosystem in which the good bacteria prevent the bad bacteria from taking hold and causing illness or disease.

Eating plants promotes the robust growth of that good bacteria. “The GI microbiome evolved closely with our immune systems and under the influence of the plants our ancestors ingested,” says Holly Poole-Kavana, who practices herbal medicine in Washington, D.C. Yet about 90 percent of Americans don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The consequent weakening of the microbiome is a double-edged sword, because the processed foods Americans commonly consume promote the growth of harmful microbes. The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans indicates that added sugars, saturated fats and sodium eaten by most Americans are far above recommended amounts. This tipping of the scales causes weight gain, toxin buildup and immune system dysfunction.

What Not to Eat

Plants and grains on grocery shelves today are typically processed into bread, cereal, pasta, desserts and snacks, abundant in added

sugars, salt, detrimental fats and chemical additives. These altered foods slam the gut’s immune protection and increase the risk of chronic disease. A Czech Republic study on food additives found that gut microbes that fought inflammation were harmed by additives. According to the research, “Permanent exposure of human gut microbiota to even low levels of additives may modify the composition and function of gut microbiota, and thus influence the host’s immune system.”

And of course, be wary of sugars. Anything that turns into sugar in the system—think carbs like refined bread products and pasta, not just sweets—is an immune-depressing culprit, says Heather Tynan, a naturopathic doctor at Evergreen Naturopathic, in San Diego. “The level of germ-fighting activity your immune system is able to maintain after a sugary meal decreases for a number of hours.” Saturated fats also alter immune cells, disrupting their functions and triggering inflammation.

Getting away from processed food cravings can be a challenge, because the foods provide a temporary energy boost.

Dorothy Calimeris, of Oakland, California, a certified health coach and author of three anti-inflammatory cookbooks, suggests that cravings mean the body needs something, but it may be rest or water. “By focusing on eating higher-quality nutrients, we can limit and eventually eliminate the cravings.”

Eat the Rainbow

Fruits and vegetables get their colors from phytochemicals, which provide the human microbiome with antioxidants, minerals and vitamins that keep the gut healthy and help the immune system combat cellular damage. National guidelines suggest Americans eat 10 servings of plants a day, ideally two each from the green, red, white, purple/blue and orange/yellow categories. But data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys show that eight out of 10 people in the U.S. don’t get enough of any color category.

“A good strategy is to add one new vegetable a week to your grocery cart,” suggests Canadian nutritionist Lisa Richards, founder of TheCandidaDiet.com. “Blending fruits and vegetables into shakes or smoothies is also an effective way to eat the rainbow for those who are busy.”

Whatever goes into the grocery cart should be certified organic, the only sure way to avoid ubiquitous genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in the food chain, which animal studies have linked to immune system damage.

Herbs are also helpful to boost the body’s inherent ability to protect itself. Poole-Kavana points to medicinal herbs like astragalus and reishi mushroom, which support immunity and balance gut bacteria; antimicrobial herbs like garlic, thyme and oregano; and elderberry, an anti-inflammatory fruit that boosts the body’s ability to identify and eliminate viruses and bacteria.

“The single greatest thing anyone can do for their health is to eat whole foods, including organic vegetables, fruits, highquality proteins, whole grains and healthy fats,” says Calimeris.

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin and can be reached at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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ost of us take our hands for granted until buttoning a shirt or opening a jar becomes a daunting task. Getting a grip on that pain and loss of function with holistic solutions can be a gamechanger. Inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, as well as repetitive motion syndromes like carpal tunnel, are commonly linked to hand and wrist pain, and effective treatment relies on identifying the underlying cause.

“Systemic inflammation will be an issue in any case, but the root condition needs to be addressed,” says Kiva Rose Hardin, a New Mexico-based herbalist and co-editor of Plant Healer Magazine.

Carpal tunnel, for instance, is not always a repetitive injury syndrome; it can sometimes be triggered by endocrine imbalances such as hypothyroidism, she says.

Susan Blum, M.D., author of Healing Arthritis: Your 3-Step Guide to Conquering Arthritis Naturally, agrees on both the role of inflammation and the importance of looking beyond the diagnosis itself. “Inflammation is a process in the body, an end result, and we have to go upstream, so to speak, to

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We have to go upstream, so to speak, to find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections. ~Susan Blum find triggers including stress, gut health, toxins and infections.”

By finding the trigger, relief is within reach with non-surgical solutions and natural approaches such as physical therapy, specialized yoga, acupuncture, essential oils and inflammation-taming foods and herbs.

Gut Check

Factors like leaky gut syndrome, stress and inadequate nutrition can all kick inflammation into overdrive. The right dietary adjustments can go a long way toward putting on the brakes.

“Inflammation from compromised gut health can contribute to both rheumatoid and osteoarthritis,” Blum notes.

“Abdominal fat releases inflammatory molecules into the joints, so metabolic syndrome should [also] be looked at as a factor in osteoarthritis.”

The simplest place to begin is to pay attention to food quality, she says. “Choose whole foods high in nutrients and fiber; eliminate all processed food; read labels to spot hidden sugars and food dyes.”

Blum, the founder of the Blum Center for Health, in Rye Brook, New York, initially guides her patients on an elimination diet to find dietary triggers like soy, corn, gluten, dairy, sugar and eggs. She also recommends a diet that is 70 percent plant-based and includes cold-pressed, solvent-free oils such as high-quality olive oil. Blum cautions against nightshade vegetables like eggplant, tomatoes, peppers and white potatoes that can trigger osteoarthritis pain.

Exercise and Prevention

Improper posture can set off a domino effect from neck to fingertips, resulting in carpal tunnel syndrome and other troublesome conditions. Prevention can go a long way.

“Stretching and strengthening are the best ways to prevent injury or pain,” says physiotherapist Kelly Picciurro, of Spring Forward Physical Therapy, in New York City.

Picciurro emphasizes exercise for rheumatoid arthritis sufferers. “It’s vital that these patients maintain a certain level of mobility, and [physical therapy] can improve that.”

Those with repetitive strain injuries also respond well to gentle yoga postures like tree pose, upward hands and upward fingers. In general, yoga helps upper body muscles support and align the hands, wrists and elbows.

Snuffing Out Pain

Acupuncture, especially with a focus on postural muscles of the neck and back, can be effective in reducing pain and inflammation. Hot and cold treatments can bring relief for arthritis flare-ups. Circulation and resulting improved cell nutrition can be achieved by employing heat via showers, baths and heating pads. For acute pain, cold from an ice bag or frozen vegetables wrapped in a towel for 20-minute intervals reduces swelling by reducing circulation and dulling pain signals.

Pain-reducing herbs such as cat’s claw, aloe vera, green tea, ginger, borage oil and chili pepper can all help fight systemic inflammation. Curcumin, the active ingredient in turmeric, is also a heavy hitter. Blum recommends at least 1,000 milligrams daily of curcumin that is formulated with pepper or a phospholipid for optimal absorption. A 2018 study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry found that the combination of curcumin and black pepper can repress inflammation signals in the intestines.

Essential oils such as peppermint, eucalyptus, ginger, Roman and German chamomile, lavender and balsam fir are also effective in reducing pain, and have anti-inflammatory properties. A few drops can be added to Epsom salts for a bath or diluted and rubbed onto the area three times daily.

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Some you can do every day, and some are one-time events, but they all move the needle toward “better.”

Look People in the Eye

Something simple but powerful you can do every single day is to make it a point to look people in the eye. “Making eye contact is a tiny little thing that has a huge impact,” Hanley says. “It reminds you and the person you’re looking at that we are all in this together. It helps you feel the connection we all share with each other that’s easy to ignore or forget about when you’re in your own little world.” You won’t always have time to volunteer or money to give, but you always have your attention and you can offer that to others.

Start a Compost Bin

According to the EPA, one person who composts saves ½ pound of food waste from going to the landfill every day.

For a family of four, that’s 2 pounds a day—over 700 pounds a year! Plus, compost enriches the soil so you’re not just reducing waste, you’re giving back to the Earth. “A cool thing about composting is it helps you be more aware of what you’re eating, too,” Hanley says. “You’ll be able to see at a glance how many fruits and vegetables you’re consuming, which will help you remember to prioritize the whole stuff and less of the packaged stuff.”

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How to Be a Better Person in the New Year 5 Simple Shifts that Make a Difference in You—and the World

by Kate Hanley

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o many of us admit—at least to ourselves—that we want to be a better person. In fact, the number of Google searches for “be a better person” has been steadily increasing since 2004, and typically peaks around the holidays each year. Which makes sense, as so many people have selfimprovement on their minds around the start of the year. (In fact, “be a better person” was the most popular New Year’s resolution for the first time ever in 2017 according to a Marist poll).

But how can you take this big idea and make it doable?

This is something Kate Hanley thinks about on a daily basis.

She’s the author of the book How to Be a Better Person and host of the daily podcast of the same name. Here, she shares five simple but powerful ways to be a better person in 2020.

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One round-trip flight from the East Coast to the West Coast generates 20 percent of the greenhouse gasses that your car emits in a full year. For this reason, the biggest impact one individual can have on greenhouse gasses is to take fewer airplane trips. So how can you vacation without travel?

Staycation! Give yourself days off at home and enjoy the sights in your area that you never have time to visit. It will be a vacation that you won’t need a vacation to recover from (and one you won’t need to save and/or go into debt for, either).

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In today’s world of social media, it’s easier than it’s ever been to act on the impulse to complain about something, whether it’s a product you bought or service you’ve received. “Having a phone in your hand makes it so enticing to really let ‘er rip when you’re angry,” Hanley says. Another reason it’s so tempting to fire off a negative review is that our brains are hard-wired to look for problems. It’s called the negativity bias, and it’s what helped us remember well which berries made us sick when we were living on the savannas. But now it makes us remember negative things more than positive ones.

“If we want to be more peaceful in our lives and with other people, we have to push back against the negativity bias,” Hanley says. She suggests challenging yourself to leave more positive reviews—and that includes giving

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more positive feedback to your loved ones and colleagues. “It will help you remember to look for the experiences that go well. And what we focus on grows.”

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Admit Your Mis-Steps

Everyone makes mistakes. Even you.

It’s what you do after the mistake that is an opportunity to be a better person.

“Our first reaction is typically to hide something we did wrong, but owning up to a mistake is freeing because you no longer have to expend energy on trying to ignore it, or justifying your actions,” Hanley says. “On top of that, you’re going to create an opportunity for connection with the people affected by your mistake.”

How do you do it? Hanley suggests saying something simple, like, “You know how I did or said that thing? I messed up. I’m sorry. I wish I would have handled that differently.”

“I can’t promise it will lead to a big heart-to-heart,” Hanley says. “You might only get a nod or a shrug. It still matters. You’re still modeling the behavior you’d like to receive.” And that’s what being a better person is all about—being the change you wish to see.

Kate Hanley is the author of How to Be a Better Person and host of the How to Be a Better Person podcast. Visit her at katehanley.com or on Twitter@KateHan.

TIDYING UP THAT BUCKET LIST

Deciding What We Really Want

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by Carl Greer

any people have a bucket list of things they want to make sure they experience in this life. Tidying up that bucket list when it no longer reflects a person’s values and deepest desires makes sense.

When reviewing our bucket list, we might feel inadequate or embarrassed because we haven’t accomplished what we thought we would. It’s okay if a goal is no longer as exciting as it once was.

Guilt, frustration or embarrassment about what’s been lingering on a bucket list for years might be signs that it’s time to dream different dreams.

What’s on a bucket list might have been based on a need to prove ourselves to others. If we no longer feel the need to impress people or win their approval, we can move on to new goals. Maybe our family has always talked about traveling to the land of our ancestors as an important thing to do someday, but we don’t feel the same way. We might prefer to travel someplace where we can swim with dolphins or meet people from a completely different culture than our own. Releasing the weight of having a bucket list heavy with other people’s expectations can help us feel much lighter.

Maybe those bucket list items still spark some excitement, but it’s time to

change the form of the experience. A goal to write a novel might turn into a goal to write our life story and turn it into a book. A goal to marry again might become a promise to ourselves to enjoy life with a new romantic partner, regardless of whether that leads to marriage someday.

As we go down our bucket list reviewing each item, we can acknowledge which goals still inspire us and which make us feel dispirited. Tidying up a bucket list written in the past can be a good exercise in becoming more conscious of what we want to experience and why—and what dreams we are ready to release—because we have new aspirations now. If we’re spending our time doing what gives us a sense of vitality, happiness and well-being and there is something we haven’t done that generates a feeling of joy and anticipation, it should go at the top of our bucket list— and we should find a way today to start making it happen.

Carl Greer, Ph.D., Psy.D., is a practicing clinical psychologist, Jungian analyst and shamanic practitioner. He teaches at the C.G. Jung Institute of Chicago and is on staff at the Replogle Center for Counseling and Well-Being, in Chicago. Learn more at CarlGreer.com.

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n Incontinence: soiling the house after previously being house-trained

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These troubles could also be indicative of a treatable condition, such as a urinary tract infection or an injury, so it’s essential to have the pet examined.

Caring for the Patient

WHEN OLDER PETS GET QUIRKY Dealing With Cognitive Dysfunction Syndrome

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s dogs and cats get older, they may slow down or have other physical issues. Some experience cognitive decline which resembles Alzheimer’s disease in humans.

It presents differently in every pet and can include numerous symptoms that begin gradually, sometimes just seeming like quirky behavior instead of a disease.

Cognitive dysfunction syndrome (CDS) can affect dogs or cats, and there is currently no known cause or prevention. Progress has been made on Alzheimer’s research in humans, with neurologists discovering that plaque buildup in the brain does not cause the disease: That is the immune system’s response to the disease. Necropsies on dogs with CDS have shown similar plaque buildup in the brain.

“Unfortunately, little research has been done regarding this condition, so we can only hope to use human studies to gather information that will help our affected pets,” says Dennis W. Thomas, DVM, a holistic veterinarian in Spokane, Washington, and author of Whole-Pet 26

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With no test available for CDS, pets are diagnosed by excluding medical and behavioral problems that can resemble having the ailment.

Signs to Watch For

Issues that could point to CDS include: n Confusion or disorientation: standing in a corner, difficulty walking through doorways, walking in circles or trouble following familiar routes n Decreased activity: sleeping excessively, seeming withdrawn, lack of grooming, loss of interest in toys, people or food n Restlessness, anxiety or compulsiveness: waking often at night, whining or yowling, new fears, pacing or constantly licking n Attention seeking: wanting to be near humans and showing high distress when left alone

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While CDS will continue to alter brain and nerve function, there is some hope for pet lovers faced with the diagnosis in the early stages. Thomas recommends a natural approach that includes diet modification, filtered water, vitamin and herbal supplements, and eliminating stress. Diffusing calming essential oils can be helpful for dogs (and humans), but is not recommended for cats.

Kathryn Sarpong, DVM, a veterinarian at Metro Paws Animal Hospital, in Dallas, also recommends dietary changes to her patients. “Recent studies have shown that mediumchain triglycerides may be helpful, and they are in some senior pet foods.

Supplementation of melatonin may help with sleep-wake cycles.”

Anxiety often becomes part of the animal’s new normal, but pet parents can help cats and dogs with this by keeping them as active as possible, introducing new toys and interacting. “Keep your dog’s mind active by providing games and opportunities for play. Daily walks provide not only exercise, but also mental stimulation,” says Lisa Lunghofer, Ph.D., executive director of The Grey Muzzle Organization, in Washington, D.C.

Unfortunately, little research has been done regarding this condition, so we can only hope to use human studies to gather information that will help our affected pets. ~Dennis W. Thomas

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Pets with anxiety or pain may benefit from cannabidiol (CBD) products. Clarissa Valdes, a homemaker in Homestead, Florida, has a 15-year-old cat with CDS. Minini would wander around in the house, looking lost. Then, the all-night howling sessions began. “We started to worry that she was in pain,” says Valdes. However, a veterinarian diagnosed CDS. “The vet suggested medication, but I wanted to go in a natural direction,” says Valdes, who started Minini on CBD oil. The cat finally slept through the night. A month in, Minini is doing better overall.

With time, CDS patients may lose hearing or sight in addition to experiencing a progression of symptoms.

“Make sure your home is predictable and safe,” says Lunghofer. Use gates to close off stairs or move furniture or other items that could be hazardous.

Prevention on the Horizon

Because inflammation caused by an inappropriate diet is the underlying problem of most chronic diseases in pets, Thomas believes that prevention for CDS is possible. “Feeding a noninflammatory, species-specific, balanced diet that is fresh and not heat-processed is critical,” he says.

In addition, he advises his patients get probiotics, digestive enzymes, omega-3s and antioxidant nutrients.

Vaccinations, when necessary, should not contain heavy metal preservatives.

“The goal is to keep the gut and immune systems healthy, avoid toxins that affect the nervous system and minimize environmental stress.”

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by Doug Cornell no more headache, no more congestion.”

Some users say copper stops nighttime stuffiness if used just before cientists recently discovered bed. One man said, “Best sleep I’ve had time. He hasn’t had a single cold for 7 a way to kill viruses and in years.” years since. bacteria.

Copper can also stop flu if used early He asked relatives and friends to try Now thousands of people are using it it. They said it worked for them, too, so and for several days. Lab technicians to stop colds and flu. placed 25 million live flu viruses on a he patented CopperZap™ and put it on Colds start CopperZap. No viruses were found alive the market. when cold viruses soon after.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 4

Gen Kelsang Dorje-The Sutra of the Four Noble Truths— 2-4 pm. In this talk, Gen Kelsang Dorje will share how we can bring these truths into our daily life, discover its relevance to our day to day experiences, and to develop wisdom that will make our life deeply meaningful. $25 pre-register. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. BloomingLifeYoga.com Artist Rita Spalding — Join artist Rita Spalding for exciting monthly painting workshops and demonstrations. Free with general admission.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000.

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SUNDAY, JANUARY 5

Artist Rita Spalding — Join artist Rita Spalding for exciting monthly painting workshops and demonstrations. Free with general admission.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000.

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MONDAY, JANUARY 6

THURSDAY, JANUARY 9

Capture Your Vision—7-8:30 pm. Join Dr. Scott Cooper and Dr. Vicki Knapke as they guide you through a creative evening that provides you with a compelling vision for your future! Create a guided vision board to manifest your dreams and inspire your life. Supplies are provided. Free.

RSVP requested. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 10

Color Me Calm for Teens @ Warren Branch Library—3-5 pm. Teens are invited to experience the latest trend in relaxation and fun: coloring! Enjoy a light snack & a soothing environment while coloring on pages designed for teens.

Colored pencils and other supplies are provided.

9701 E. 21st St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4550.

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Color Me Calm Adult Coloring Program @ Zionsville Library—1-3 pm. Coloring isn’t just for kids! Coloring can help reduce stress and anxiety, improve motor skills and focus and boost creativity. Drop by for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Supplies and light refreshments are provided. 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville. 317-8733149.

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 11

Love on a Leash @ Fishers Library—Would you like to read to a dog? How about just get a sloppy smooch from a library pooch? Read to a dog and build self-esteem, confidence and reading comprehension skills. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot the day of the program; sign up sheets will be available at the door. This program is for readers 5 and up. 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers. 317579-0300. HEPL.lib.in.us.

Frame Your Vision @ E 38th St Library—5:30-7:30 pm. Teens ages 16 and up are invited to bring a picture frame & their creativity to frame a powerful vision/dream board to help visualize goals for the New Year. Construction paper & card stock will be provided, but attendees should bring old magazines and other decorations if possible. 5420 E. 38th St, Indianapolis. 317275-4350. IndyPL.org.

MONDAY, JANUARY 13

Being Bloomington: Being Peace Community Meditation— 11:30 am-12:50 pm. Cultivate inner peace through meditation and soothing live music. Snow date: January 8. Free. Monroe County Public Library Auditorium. 303 E Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington. BeingPeaceBloomington@gmail.com. BeingPeaceBloomington.com.

Grassroots Music Open Jam Session—6:30-8 pm. Join us for an acoustic family-friendly open jam session where we’ll play folk, rock, blues, country, bluegrass, pop, or anything else that appeals. Bring your instrument, prepare to sing, or just drop in and listen. All ages welcome.

Registration is not required, but it will help determine seating. 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville.

317-773-1384. HEPL.lib.in.us.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 7

Family Dance Party @ Franklin Rd Library—1:15-2:15 pm. Children of all ages and adults are invited to listen, move, jump and dance with Miss Kasey. Scarves and rhythm instruments will be provided. 5550 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. 317-275-4380. IndyPL.org.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8

Family Dance Party @ Franklin Rd Library—10:15-11:15 am or 11:15 am-12:15 pm.

Children of all ages and adults are invited to listen, move, jump and dance with Miss Kasey.

Scarves and rhythm instruments will be provided.

5550 S. Franklin Rd, Indianapolis. 317-2754380. IndyPL.org.

Coloring Cafe @ Central Library—6-7:30 pm.

Adults are invited to experience the latest trend in relaxation and fun: coloring! Enjoy warm beverages and soothing music while coloring on pages designed for adults. Colored pencils are provided.

40 E. St. Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4100.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 14

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15

Encore Screening:“Is Your Story Making You Sick?—6 pm. This documentary reveals the science and practice of how individuals battling addiction, PTSD, depression, and other stress-related illnesses can heal by re-examining the stories they tell themselves. Purchase tickets at: Eventbrite.com/e/encore-screening -is-yourstory -making-you-sick -tickets-84034486411. $5. Heritage Interactive Services, 3719 W. 96th St, Indianapolis. 317-989-4986. IndyHealingCenter.com.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 16

Honey Beekeeping 101 @ Noblesville Library—7-8:30 pm. Jerry Zimmerman will introduce you to honey beekeeping from the perspective of a hobbyist, give some tips on getting started, and answer your questions about keeping honey bees. Ages 18+. Registration requested.

1 Library Plaza, Noblesville. 317-773-1384.

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 17

Lynn Tisza-Soulful Breathwork— 7:30-9:30 pm. Soulful Breathwork is a simple technique that takes you to a deep meditative state where profound healing can occur. This process is a transformative synergistic healing modality. Use the breath to help clear energy blockages, release trauma, reduce stress, and open up to new possibilities. This practice assists in tapping into the strength, beauty, and grace that is inherent within you. This process is completely safe, it is simply you and your breath. The results are long lasting, and with continued practice there are cumulative benefits. $40 pre-register. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 18

Jaymi Anderson-Cultivating a Blessed State of Mind— 3-4 pm. A postural practice infused with the classical, living teachings of the Sutras.

This gentle class is appropriate for all levels and includes poses that allow us to embody the teaching on the mat so we can live it in the world, anchoring consciousness into the core of the body through asana. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

Jaymi Anderson-Sound Bath: A Meditation Experience— 5:30-7 pm. Jaymi Anderson will create and hold a healing space for you through the use of brass and crystal singing bowls, bells, chimes, and tuning forms and other sound healing instruments. No prior experience in yoga or meditation is required; only the willingness to relax and remain present to sounds and sensations within the mind and body. Dress for comfort and feel free to bring blankets, pillows, meditation cushions, eye masks, etc. to support your relaxation. Props such as these are available at the shala for your use. Join Jaymi’s asana experience, Cultivating a Blessed State of Mind, prior to this event. $30. Blooming Life Yoga, 30 S. Elm St, Zionsville. BloomingLifeYoga.com.

MONDAY, JANUARY 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Free Admission Day— 10 am-5 pm. Celebrate the life, achievements, and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with storytelling and performances by The Griot Drum Ensemble and Freetown Village Singers. Free.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, 3000 North Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-334-4000.

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TUESDAY, JANUARY 21

Papercrafting @ Central Library—6-7:30 pm.

Adults are invited to create seasonally-themed paper crafts using rubber stamps, embossing folders and scrapbooking tools. 40 E. St. Clair St, Indianapolis. 317-275-4100. IndyPL.org.

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Honey Beekeeping 101 @ Fishers Library— Jerry Zimmerman will introduce you to honey beekeeping from the perspective of a hobbyist, give some tips on getting started, and answer your questions about keeping honey bees. Ages 18+.

Registration requested. 5 Municipal Dr, Fishers.

317-579-0300. HEPL.lib.in.us.

Welcome Year of the Rat: Chinese Zodiac Safari Party—12-2 pm. Every lunar new year we welcome a new animal & element, which influence all aspects of our daily life, economy, politics & environment. Opening your consciousness to the Chinese Zodiac can awaken insights into your own unique Spirit. Purchase tickets at: Eventbrite. com/e/welcome-year-of-the-rat-chinese-zodiacsafari- party-tickets- 81348307979. $22. Indy Healing Ctr. 7771 Spring Mill Rd, Indianapolis.

317-989-4986. IndyHealingCenter.com.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 24

Color Me Calm for Teens @ Warren Branch Library—3-5 pm. Teens are invited to experience the latest trend in relaxation and fun: coloring! They’ll enjoy light snacks and a soothing environment while coloring on pages designed for teens. Colored pencils and other supplies are provided. 9701 E. 21st St, Indianapolis. 317-2754550. IndyPL.org.

SATURDAY, JANUARY 25

Paint Your Story: Paint Along with Bob Ross @ Brownsburg Library—1-2:30 pm. Paint along with beloved painter Bob Ross, and leave with your own masterpiece! All art supplies provided - we will be using acrylic paints and 8x10 canvas. Please wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy. For ages 18 and up (ages 14 and up with a participating adult). Registration is required. Walk-ins welcome if there is space. $3.

450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. 317-852-3167.

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Love on a Leash @ Noblesville Library—11 am-1 pm. Would you like to read to a dog? How about just get a sloppy smooch from a library pooch? Children read to a dog and build selfesteem, confidence and reading comprehension skills. No registration required. 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville. 317-773-1384. HEPL.lib.in.us.

MONDAY, JANUARY 27

Preventing Food Waste @ Michigan Rd Library—1-3 pm. Join the Marion County Health Department nutrition services staff to learn how to reduce food waste at home. Learn some delicious recipes and food scraping techniques during this program designed to save money and the environment. 6201 Michigan Rd, Indianapolis.

317-275-4370. IndyPL.org.

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Unity of Indianapolis— 9:30 am Meditation, 10 am Celebration Service. Come for music, meditation, and inspirational message and stay for fellowship. Youth education and nursery care provided. Free. 907 N. Delaware St, Indianapolis.

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Yoga 4 Kids and Families with Melissa Whybrew @ Zionsville Library— 4:30-5 pm.

We pair stories and imaginative adventures with poses, games, and breathing techniques allowing your little yogi an opportunity to exercise, play, and learn how to manage challenging emotions.

Series runs January 8 -February 5. 250 N. 5th St, Zionsville. 317-873-3149. ZionsvilleLibrary.org.

monday Zumba® Gold @Brownsburg Library— 12-1 pm. Join us for a fun dance fitness party suitable for all ages and stages of fitness! We use lowimpact movements set to great music to get your heart rate up while maintaining and improving stamina, balance and range of motion. Wear supportive shoes, comfortable athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. Signed liability waiver required. Ages 11 and up (please contact the instructor before attending for information about participants under age 16). 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. 317-852-3167. BBurgLibrary.net.

Zumba® Fitness @Brownsburg Library— 7-8 pm. Join us for a fun dance fitness party where you can sweat away stress, while smashing your step count and crushing calories. Wear supportive shoes, comfortable athletic clothes and bring a water bottle. Signed liability waiver required. Ages 11 and up (please contact the instructor before attending for information about participants under age 16). 450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. 317-852-3167. BBurgLibrary.net.

tuesday 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.

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thursday Tai Chi @ Noblesville Library— 9:30-10 am. Starting January 9. This beginning Tai Chi class is suitable for all ages and fitness levels.

Engage your mind and energize while stretching and moving your entire body. Participants may stand or sit in a chair; no floor work or equipment is needed. Wear loose comfortable clothing and walking shoes. Tai Chi has been shown to improve balance, strength, mood, mental acuity, chronic pain, and other health conditions. Participants will be required to sign a waiver of liability before the session begins.

One Library Plaza, Noblesville. 317-773-1384.

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friday Storytime @Noblesville Library— 10:3011 am. Starting January 10. Geared toward older toddlers through preschoolers and their caregivers. Sing, play and listen to stories followed by an activity or craft and open play time. No registration is required. 1 Library Plaza, Noblesville. 317-773-1384. HEPL.lib.in.us.

saturday Dance First Saturday@Brownsburg Library: Zumba®— 9-10 am. Join us first thing in the morning on the first Saturday of the month for a FREE, moderate-intensity dance fitness party, Zumba® style! Wear comfy clothes, supportive shoes and bring a water bottle.

Signed liability waiver required. Registration is recommended and appreciated. Ages 11 and up (please contact the instructor before attending for information about participants under age 16).

450 S. Jefferson St, Brownsburg. 317-852-3167.

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