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19 inspiration 20 wisewords 22 healingways 24 healthykids

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.

12 LOCAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR SILENT RETREATS

by Allie McFee

14 PREVENTING,

REVERSING AND MANAGING DIABETES NATURALLY

by Linda Sechrist

17 LOCAL NUTRITION

AUTHORS SHARE DIABETES PREVENTION TIPS 28 calendarofevents

by Allie McFee 29 ongoingevents 19 SHARABLE 30 naturaldirectory THANKSGIVING

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Ways to Focus on What Really Matters

by Marlaina Donato

21 LISSA RANKIN ON

MOVING FROM FEAR TO FREEDOM

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by April Thompson

22 SACRED SILENCE

Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat

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oodness Reigns As we enter this traditional season of gratitude for all that nurtures us and gives meaning to life, the mindbody-spirit connection is in high gear amidst family gatherings and community events. We come together to celebrate, share good things and give of ourselves. For many, including myself, it’s a favorite time of the year.

Yet I find myself entering this season with both anticipation for the good, and a sense of trepidation for those dealing with tragedy, loss and uncertainty—both man–made and natural. A conscious shift to focus on gratitude and empowering thoughts help uplift and tip my psyche to hopeful optimism. Complaints are near non-existent among Floridians coping with Hurricane Irma’s aftermath. Puerto Ricans are demonstrating uncanny patience during a month-plus almost completely without power following Hurricane Maria.

Our Puerto Rico edition publishers, Luis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, while seeing to their family’s personal recovery, are working more broadly toward restoration of their local health and wellness community. Learn more in the “Beyond Maria: Coming Together to Help Rebuild Puerto Rico” news brief on the GoFundMe account created to support their efforts.

Also close to our hearts, members of our family attending the fatal Las Vegas festival shooting escaped physical harm, for which we give thanks. They are now on a path to recover their innate sense of security and joy.

Through it all, I’ve seen individuals impacted by life-changing events handle themselves with grace and gratitude. As Sallaberry said just after the storm, “I know there is a bigger plan I cannot yet see. In the midst of all this chaos, some way, somehow there is peace in our hearts and the certainty that everything will be okay!”

Despite the wave of scarily mesmerizing news coverage, we could and do see loving compassionate acts rise above it all, demonstrating the “kind” in humankind.

When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me: Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping. ~ Fred Rogers

We see hundreds of helpers along the way in times of need, immediately and in the aftermath, both locally and from other states. We too become helpers through our prayers, contributions and decision to make a difference. Action changes things.

Louise Hay, who recently passed, gifted us with an encouraging legacy. As a founder of the self-help movement, she taught how to affirm the good hidden in difficulty. It’s grounded in the uplifting thoughts, words, emotions and actions we consciously choose to express. Sensing a bigger plan of peace and hope and motivated by a passion to serve can change the life outcome we experience.

Our Inspiration feature by Marlaina Donato, “Sharable Thanksgiving, Ways to Focus on What Really Matters,” gives us inspiration and ideas to fully experience this season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life. May your month be filled with opportunities to make a difference and share an abundance of thanks giving.

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Explore “Power' at the Spirit and Place Festival

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he Tom Wood Automotive Group recently marked their 50th anniversary with a fundraiser gala and auction to benefit the American Cancer Society (ACS). The ACS organization is driven by their mission of advocating for cancer research, patient education and support, and prevention of cancer in all age groups.

During the evening’s presentations, keynote speaker Dr. Mark Kelley shared some of the ground-breaking pediatric oncology research being done at Indiana University in the fight against cancer. The Tom & Julie Wood Family Foundation, formed after Tom Wood lost his battle with cancer in 2010, has supported this research, in partnership with the Riley Children’s Foundation.

A personal message of perseverance and hope was delivered by Rod Ingalls, general manager of Audi Indianapolis. He spoke of his teenage son’s unexpected diagnosis of Acute B-Cell lymphoblastic Lymphoma cancer and the subsequent treatment. Ingalls commended the care and support the family receives at Riley, and the advances being made through research that are making a difference in the lives of those afflicted with cancer.

All proceeds from the evening—including both auction items and additional cash contributions— benefitted the ACS, with the goal of raising $20,000.

Personal donations by the Wood family of $50,000 along with donations garnered by all of Tom Wood’s business operations helped push the total amount donated to the ACS to $175,000 for the year.

For more information or to donate to the American Cancer Society, visit Cancer.org. For additional information on the Tom Wood Group, visit TomWood.com. See ad on page 2.

he annual Spirit and Place Festival takes place November 3 through 12 with a theme of “power’ being explored and celebrated in various locations around Indianapolis.

The festival is known as a place to discover new ideas and concepts where the inner artist, creator, or philosopher can come out to play. Events will explore how power relates to race, imagination, the intersection of art and science, religious history, neighborhoods, and more.

A signature event of the festival is the 22nd annual Public Conversation: Reflections on Race, which will occur from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on November 12 at the Basile Theater in the Indiana History Center. The event includes dramatic readings with the Indiana Historical Society’s Museum Theater Program, historical documents, music and interactive opportunities.

The Public Conversation is a historical event that publically addressed taboo topics, which first occurred in 1996 with Kurt Vonnegut, John Updike and Dan Wakefield when they explored the relationship between “spirit” and “place.”

Other events will include the exhibit Homeless Voices from November 4 to11 at the Tube Factory art space, Words Matter! Writing for Healing, Action, & Change on November 10th at Indy First Friends Meeting, Embodied Power: Breath, Voice, & Yoga at the Athenaeum on Sunday 12th, and Working Together to Undo Racism on November 6th at the Tube Factory Art space.

The festival’s opening night kickoff event is the Superhero’s Bash which is free, at the Harrison Center for the Arts. It is a family-friendly event to celebrate all superheroes, including the superheroes in the local community. Attendees are invited to come in costumes, and there will be games and mask making.

Admission to “Public Conversation” is free. RSVP is required. Location: 450 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis. For information on individual event dates of the Spirit and Place Festival, visit the events calendar online at SpiritAndPlace.org.

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Beyond Maria

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he annul Wellbeing Fest is happening from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday November 11 at Ivy Tech Culinary & Conference Center, in Indianapolis to spread the mission of wellness and also connect local holistic businesses within the community.

Known as Your Self-Care Marketplace, there will be a plethora of educational talks such as “Mindful Eating from an Integrative Nutrition Perspective” by Taproot Integrative Health, “Three Ways to Fight Inflammation at Its Cause,” by Leanne Schlueter, and by the local motivational talk series “Walk the Talk” group.

The event will be a day of all things holistic with informational booths, vendors, wellness products, and community gathering.

The event is organized by Indy Holistic Hub whose mission is to connect, grow, and expand the local holistic health community. They offer an online directory of resources and a support network for holistic businesses in Indianapolis and its surrounding areas.

Admission: $5 in advance online, $7 at the door. Location: Ivy Tech Culinary & Conference Center, 2820 N. Meridian St., Indianapolis. For more information, resources and ticket sales, visit HolisticHubWellbeingFest.com or IndyHolisticHub.com.

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uis Mendez and Waleska Sallaberry, the publishers of Natural Awakenings Puerto Rico (PR) edition for the past 15 years, have a simple request: “Please help us rebuild.”

Mendez and Sallaberry are remarkable community leaders, having not only launched what is now PR’s number one health and wellness publication, but also having originated and managed the most important annual health and wellness expo in PR and the Caribbean, created a natural health network of discounted services with more than 1,000 providers and 250,000 members, and founded an alternative eco-school to serve PR’s western coast.

Natural Awakenings publishers have created a GoFundMe account to support their efforts to rebuild PR’s holistic health and wellness community at a time when healing services are desperately needed.

Mendez and Sallaberry will be trustees of this fund and will disseminate the proceeds to the people and organizations in PR at their discretion.

Natural Awakenings Publishing Corporation CEO Sharon Bruckman says, “Through this campaign, we are offering a way to directly affect the natural health community in Puerto Rico, allowing for continued sustenance in the months to come.”

For more information and to make a donation, visit GoFundMe.com/ NaturalAwakeningsPRfundraiser. See ad, page 13 and 31.

Georgetown Market Celebrates Anniversary

Power Recycling Weekend at the Zoo

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he Indianapolis Zoo will host a Power Recycling Weekend from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on November 4 and 5 to provide a safe opportunity to declutter the home and dispose of old electronics, phone books, paper products and household items.

This event helps keep recyclables out of landfills for sustainability of Mother Earth, including larger recyclables like washers and dryers.

“In 2009 alone, more than 2.5 million tons of electronic waste was disposed of improperly. Many of these electronic devices contain mercury and lead, which would leach into the ground contaminating the soul and water supplies,” says the Indianapolis Zoo event team.

The event is held in the Zoo parking lot with recycling partners such as Ray’s Trash Service which offers a Single Stream Recycling Program and Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana that will be on site to collect items including gently used clothes, household items, furniture books, toys and more.

The Zoo hosts a spring and fall recycling event every year, and the spring 2017 recycling weekend was recordbreaking, with nearly 185,800 pounds donated of reusable and recyclable materials. The Single Stream Recycling program with Ray’s allows acceptance of glass, plastics 1-7, paper and aluminum all in the same storage bin to make it easier to recycle.

The Zoo is also focused on “reuse and recycle” within the Zoo grounds, where they reuse old exhibit material into the new exhibits such as trees and shrubs, asphalt, concrete and brick. Brush and tree trimmings become mulch for landscaping, and “zoo-doo” of herbivore manure is taken to Ray’s where it becomes fertilizer for the horticulture team to use on grounds.

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ne of Indianapolis’ original natural health food stores will mark their 20th year at their current location from on November 11. The event will also celebrate the 44th year of business for Georgetown Market, a family-owned local landmark in the health and wellness community.

The Market has built a loyal and appreciative following, offering fresh, organic produce, delicious deli items, and special store-hosted events. Their knowledgeable staff is happy to help answer health and wellness questions, and guide in the selection of specific diet and allergy-friendly products.

Everyone is invited to celebrate the anniversary with product demos, music, giveaways and lots of great food.

Free. Location: 4375 Georgetown Rd., Indianapolis.

For more information, call 317-293-9525 or visit GeorgetownMarket.com.

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Scientists divided 80 asthmatics into two groups of 40. One group was treated with 500 milligrams of NSO twice a day for four weeks. The other was given a placebo. The researchers used an asthma control score to measure improvement, along with pulmonary function testing and the level of blood eosinophils, disease-fighting white blood cells that indicate inflammation and allergic reaction.

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TEETOTALERS ENJOY LESS HEART DISEASE In a meta-analysis of 45 research studies covering thousands of subjects led by Canada’s University of Victoria, in British Columbia, researchers found that former and occasional drinkers have a 45 percent increased risk of heart disease than non-drinkers. This discovery contradicts the widely held belief that occasional alcohol consumption reduces the risk of coronary heart disease.

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

Renewables Hit High Mark in UK In a major marker of renewable growth, sources of energy that includes wind, solar, hydro and wood pellet burning briefly generated more electricity—50.7 percent— than coal and gas in Great Britain for the first time on June 7. When nuclear sources are added, the number increased to 72.1 percent. Records for wind power are also being set across Northern Europe.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is helping doctors and scientists worldwide do their jobs better. In wildlife preservation, many researchers want to know how many animals there are and where they live, but Tanya Berger-Wolf, a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois at Chicago, states, “Scientists do not have the capacity to do this, and there are not enough GPS collars or satellite tracks in the world.”

At AI-driven Wildbook.org, photos are uploaded by experts and the public and analyzed for species, age and even gender. One massive Kenyan study in 2015 prompted officials to alter their lion management program.

Also, the locations of stranded victims of floods, earthquakes or other disasters can be determined via computer programmers writing basic algorithms that examine extensive footage. In flooded areas, AI technology can also find debris that harbors trapped people. AI techniques can even monitor social media sites to find out more about missing people and disasters.

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For helpful ideas, visit rei.com/opt-outside.

Pedestrian Power Smart Street Lights Powered by Footsteps Conventional street lights collectively emit more than 100 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The city of Las Vegas, a leader in municipal sustainability, has contracted with EnGoPlanet, a New York City clean tech startup, to install the world’s first Smart Street Lights powered by pedestrians’ footsteps via kinetic energy pads and solar energy. When someone steps on a kinetic tile, energy is created and goes directly to a battery.

Petar Mirovic, CEO of EnGoPlanet, says, “Clean and free energy is all around us. Urban cities have to build the smart infrastructures of tomorrow that will be able to harvest all of that energy. This project is a small but important step in that direction.”

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman says, “Through our LEED-certified buildings, solar projects, water reclamation, alternative-fueled vehicles and sustainable streetlights, Las Vegas continues to lead the way.”

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pril Thompson’s “Sacred Silence: Discover the Benefits of Quiet at a Silent Retreat” story on page 22 gives a great overview of what to expect at such an event and what types are available. For those interested, Indianapolis provides opportunities to experience a retreat close to home.

Scott Sweet, a local Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) teacher as well as a licensed clinical social worker and licensed clinical addictions counselor, offers a oneday Silent Retreat that he teaches as part of his eight-week program with CenterPoint Counseling.

Twice yearly, he puts on this

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program, in which he leads students through mindfulness practices in movement and breath, group dialogue and daily home assignments. In the sixth week, he leads the Silent Retreat, involving a day of silence with various mindfulness meditations from eating food to sitting to walking meditation.

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addition, there’s no use of electronic devices, as well as reading and journaling.

“This pause in communication, whether it is human-based or with devices, is where the shift occurs from moving away from the stimulus and retreating into the Self,” says Sweet. “This process builds awareness and a state of being.”

Sweet defines “being” as the “awareness of what’s happening in the now.” He says “being” includes full awareness of current surroundings such as objects in the room and the awareness of bodily sensations such as the breath.

“This gives a chance to start seeing the ordinary as extraordinary. The extraordinary could mean that I am breathing, that my heart is pumping and that I can move. We often take these things for granted… but when we think about it, it really is extraordinary,” says Sweet.

As the holiday season approaches, mindfulness practices can bring relief from stress and overwhelm coming from hurried schedules, additional shopping and planning that can cause the mind to focus too much on the future.

This can lead to over-stimulus of the sympathetic nervous system, the fight or flight response which can cause insomnia, indigestion and mood imbalances.

Although Sweet’s next MBSR program and Silent Retreat is not taking place until early next year, he offers a Mindfulness Meditation at CenterPoint Counseling every Friday during lunch. He believes even just a weekly meditation can help shift awareness.

For those that can’t cultivate the space to attend a meditation, Scott recommends taking pauses throughout the day. Thoughtful, deep breathing can offer immediate stress relief and a sense of calm throughout your body.

“The idea is to make the time and find place for just ‘being.’ Whether it is for five minutes, two minutes, or just a moment, we can do this at work or at home and come into more awareness by following our breathing

patterns.”

Another option would be to focus the awareness fully on a nearby object, such as a houseplant or a pinecone. This is a type of nature meditation which Sweet teaches within his Silent Retreat.

Sweet recommends using apps such as Headspace and 10% Happier – Meditation for Skeptics for support.

These help educate and lead meditation practices that can build up over time.

Currently, there are several places around Indianapolis, including CenterPoint Counseling, that offer this type of meditation and silence.

Indianapolis Zen Center offers monthly retreats that include sitting, chanting, walking and working. The Fatima Retreat House offers silent directed and self-guided retreats.

Friends of Awakening offers a silent Buddhist-based meditation with a Sangha after for mindfulness contemplation on a weekly topic.

“This practice has helped me be who I want to be. I have an idea of how I want to feel and act in the world, and with meditation, it helps me become closer to my ideal, showing up in real life with a peaceful mindset,” says Sweet.

CenterPoint Counseling is located at Second Presbyterian Church, 7700 North Meridian St., Indianapolis.

Mindfulness Meditations meet on Fridays from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in room 407. For more information about the weekly meditation and Sweet’s next Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction program including the Silent Retreat, visit CenterPointCounseling.org.

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Indianapolis Zen Center is located at 3703 N. Washington Blvd., Indianapolis. For more information, call 317921-9902 or visit IndyZen.org.

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Preventing, Reversing and Managing Diabetes Naturally

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ore health practitioners today are recognizing both the mind-body connection, as well as energetic and metaphysical insights into preventing and reversing illnesses. As a result, those facing diabetes and other health challenges are accessing contemporary resources such as Louise L. Hay’s explanation of the emotional roots of disease in You Can Heal Your Life, and the medical science and natural methods explained by health researcher and author Gary Null, Ph.D., in No More Diabetes: A Complete Guide to Preventing, Treating, and Overcoming Diabetes.

Applying a “both” rather than an “either” approach illuminates the importance of recognizing the ways our thoughts, emotions and lifestyle choices can impact chronic illness and long-term health.

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Hay suggests that this metabolic disorder may be rooted in a feeling of being deprived of life’s sweetness and longing for what might have been, accompanied by a great need to control deep sorrow. Such chronic unease can show up as Type 1, or insulin-dependent, diabetes; Type 2, or non-insulin-dependent diabetes; latent autoimmune diabetes in adults (LADA), a slowly progress-

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Naturally Control Blood Sugar

Glucose, the human body’s key source of cellular energy, is the end product of the digestive system breaking down carbohydrates, proteins and fats for absorption in the intestines.

From there, it passes into the bloodstream. Glucose also supplies energy for the brain. Normal blood glucose levels vary throughout the day. For healthy individuals, a fasting blood sugar level upon awakening is less than 100 milligrams (mg) per deciliter (dl) of blood. Before meals, normal levels are 70 to 99 mg/dl; otherwise, 100 to 125. Consistent readings above 126 indicate that lifestyle changes are needed to avoid eventual progression into full Type 2 diabetes.

When there’s an inability to efficiently transport glucose from the blood into cells, cells don’t receive the energy they need to function properly.

“Elevated glucose levels contribute to blood vessel damage, high blood pressure and inflammation among other

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ing variation of Type 1; or gestational diabetes, which occurs during pregnancy.

Eavesdropping on our repetitive inner mind chatter and observing its impact on outer experiences can reveal faulty thinking that disrupts the mind-body connection. Hay, a firm believer in the power of affirmations to send a message to the subconscious mind, recommends them to aid healing. For diabetes, she suggests, “This moment is filled with joy. I now choose to experience the sweetness of today.”

Null cites medical evidence that explains how the physical causes of diabetes are related to the pancreatic production of the hormone insulin and the body’s use of it, together with rollercoaster blood sugar levels determined by food selections, stress, sleeplessness, insufficient rest and lack of exercise. His approach for preventing, reversing or managing this debilitating condition is to raise awareness of the physical, behavioral and mental causes that lead to its emergence, and making healthy lifestyle choices that regulate blood sugar levels.

Nourishing myself is a joyful experience, and I am worth the time spent on my healing. ~Louise L. Hay issues. High glucose causes insulin levels to spike in an effort to draw the glucose into cells. This stresses the pancreas and causes a sugar crash, called hypoglycemia, which can lead individuals to make impulsive, poor food choices,” advises Marcy Kirshenbaum, a board-certified clinical nutritionist and owner of Enhance Nutrition, in Northbrook, Illinois.

She notes, “Elevated sugar and insulin levels raise triglycerides, a fat that circulates in the blood, and cholesterol, specifically the LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels. Triglycerides and cholesterol are important measures of heart health. Triglyceride levels of 150 mg/dl in fasting blood is a risk factor for a stroke or heart attack.”

Early Heads-Up

According to the American Diabetes Association, 8.1 million of the 29.1 million individuals diagnosed with diabetes were previously unaware of any early symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, frequent urination, constant hunger (even after meals), unusual weight gain or loss and lack of energy. “Many individuals only learn of their condition from a doctor-ordered routine blood test such as the A1C glycated hemoglobin procedure, which reads blood sugar levels over a three-month period,” advises Dr. Nancy Iankowitz, a board-certified family nurse practitioner and founding director of Holistic and Integrative Healing, in Holmes, New York.

Individuals that consume large amounts of simple carbohydrates and sugars, are overweight or are exceedingly sedentary and eat unhealthy processed foods, have a higher risk for developing Type 2 diabetes.

Iankowitz’s effective, patient-centered practice follows a practical, four-month healing plan that includes tracking foods, moods, blood pressure, sleeping habits and exercise, all necessary to manage or reverse Type 2 diabetes.

Effective Diet Choices

Making the highest-impact food choices is critical in the earliest stages of diabetes. That’s why nutritionist and holistic integrative health practitioner Saskia Kleinert, an independent practitioner who also serves as director of the Emeryville Health & Wellness Center, in California, helps patients integrate dietary changes into everyday life.

“Patient education includes the necessity of eating low-glycemic index foods and reducing blood glucose levels, while increasing healthy fats with nuts, avocado and olive oil,” advises Kleinert. She notes that antioxidant-rich plant foods are another key component of an effective dietary plan for all age groups.

The role of exercise is also vital for those needing to reverse pre-diabetes or managing diabetes aided by insulin injections. “Exercise increases

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the muscle cell’s demand for glucose, moving it out of the blood into muscle cells that use it as fuel, and so lowering insulin levels,” explains Jamie Coughlan, a naturopathic doctor who practices in Pleasanton and Pleasant Hill, California.

Dr. Angelo Baccellieri, owner of Westchester Wellness Medicine, in Harrison, New York, introduces patients to intermittent fasting, an eating pattern that helps treat insulin resistance and control blood sugar.

“The concept is predicated on going 14 to 16 hours without food, replicating how our primitive ancestors ate.

They feasted when food was available and fasted during famines, sometimes going several days without eating,” advises Baccellieri, who notes that intermittent fasting can be done one day a week.

“Our biochemistry actually does very well with this approach, which isn’t hard to do when your last meal is at 7 p.m. and you skip breakfast and delay lunch the next day until 1 p.m. You can drink water with lemon, teas and black coffee throughout. By

1 p.m., the body has been 18 hours without protein and carbohydrates, allowing insulin levels to remain at a low level. Excess insulin from too much sugar shifts the body into a storage mode. Having no sugar stores available, the body can then switch into a ketogenic state that allows the body to burn fat for fuel,” explains Baccellieri.

Herbs such as turmeric reduce inflammation. Berberine can help cells use glucose efficiently. Supplements such as vitamin C, B-complex, resveratrol and pycnogenol (pine bark extract) can raise antioxidant levels, in which most pre-diabetic and diabetic individuals are deficient, according to a study published in PubMed. Cautious health professionals tailor supplement recommendations to each patient.

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Restoration of health begins with the most important lifestyle changes. n Replace processed and sugary foods in meals and snacks with nutrient-dense, whole foods. n Determine possible food sensitivities with an elimination diet. n Eat some protein with every meal. n Eliminate environmental toxins. n Perform some form of cardiovascular exercise and resistance training at least three to five times a week. n Add stress-relieving practices such as yoga, tai chi or qigong.

According to Hamdy, “On average, diabetes has the potential to rob you of more than 12 years of life, while dramatically reducing the quality of life for more than 20 years through chronic pain, loss of mobility, blindness, chronic dialysis and heart disease.”

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he Boiled Frog Syndrome” has affected many Americans, according to Wendell Fowler, author of the “Eat Right Now” book series and Saturday morning cooking teacher on WISH-TV. “The story goes that the frog is in a pot of water sitting over the stove,” says Fowler. “Over time, the water temperature increases little by little as it heats and the frog adjusts. Eventually, the water is boiling and it’s too late for the frog. We are the frogs when eating the Standard American Diet (SAD), as over time, processed food and high sugary meals manifest disease.”

Both Fowler and Dawn Parker, health coach and cookbook author of The Healthy Chocoholic, are on a mission to spread the healthy ways of living for preventing diseases like diabetes through nutrition and lifestyle practices.

They share prevention tips, favorite restaurants, and the science and history contributing to diabetes.

The History

When the Industrial Revolution unfolded, advances in technology caused food to start being manufactured in a new way, in which Fowler calls “dead food.” The chemical-based processing of foods including white bread products breaking down as simple carbohydrates are directly linked to the increase rates of Type 2 diabetes.

In addition, the craze of “fat-free” products in the 80’s and 90’s correlated to an increase in sugar and carbohydrates in the diet, as many products used these cheap fillers to make foods taste good.

As cities continued to grow, a new challenge presented itself: Food deserts, areas of cities without walking access to fresh produce and quality markets, resulting in more consumption of packaged food full of sugar.

The high-glycemic-and-carbohydrate-rich meals in packaged foods have contributed to the rise of Type 2 diabetes.

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The Rollercoaster Science of Blood Sugar Balance

Parker teaches her clients the connection of food cravings, Type 2 diabetes and insulin resistance with eating high-glycemic meals.

“Our bodies like to stay in a narrow range for healthy blood sugar,ˮ (see more on page 14) says Parker. “When we go above range from too much sugar, we get a boost in energy and it feels good temporarily. As the glucose leaves our bloodstream, glucose levels may fall too low, causing us to crash, feel irritable and moody. That’s when the cravings happen for more sugar and carbohydrates. If we give our bodies more sugar, the process will happen again like a roller coaster of highs and lows, which over time can lead to insulin resistance and Type 2 diabetes.”

The Do’s and Don’ts in Diets

Parker believes in starting with a breakfast made with healthy fats, clean protein and fiber from vegetables. Most breakfasts are made up of simple carbs like muffins, cereals, and toast with jam. She suggests cooking eggs and serving with sautéed vegetables for blood sugar balance.

She shares her favorite breakfast protein smoothies in her cookbook, which includes the use of nuts and seeds like chia and flax.

Fowler suggests drinking kombucha instead of soda.

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Ezra’s Enlightened Café, in Broad Ripple, offers a low-glycemic smoothie called The Health-Nut as well as the “pure” juice which contains greens, ginger, and celery rather than sweetened with apples and tropical fruits.

Parker’s favorites are The Loft at Traders Point Creamery in Northwest Indy and Napolese. For those looking to eat a stricter diet while enjoying dinner out with a friend or family who may not have the same dietary concerns, Napolese provides both traditional pizza and salads with local produce and organic meats.

Fowler personally enjoys heading downtown to the City Market for Three Carrots’ Southwestern Salad. A second location is opening in Fountain Square this winter.

Lifestyle Upgrades

“Genes load the gun, but diet and lifestyle pull the trigger,” says Fowler. He believes that gene expression can be turned on and off by stress-reducing lifestyle choices.

“My tip is simple: follow the breath,” he says. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Practices (see page 12; community spotlight) offer techniques for connecting with breath to decrease stress.

For Parker, exercise is of high importance from reducing metabolic diseases like diabetes, as she is a certified Beach Body Coach.

“I am often sitting at my job, as most people are,” says Parker. “I find ways to move throughout the day in addition to my exercise time such as taking the stairs instead of the elevator and pacing around while on the phone instead of sitting. I encourage my clients to do the same.”

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“Sugar is like throwing grass on the fire,” says Fowler, who prefers using stevia for sweetener, a sugar-free herb, or raw honey.

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If the previous day involved a little too much birthday cake, Fowler recommends drinking an eight-ounce glass of water squeezed with lemon first thing in the morning to help alkalinize the body. He adds in a half teaspoon of baking soda which acts as a base chemical, helping to balance out the body’s pH if it has become too acidic from sugar.

Another option he suggests is to drink a teaspoon up to a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water. This is said to slow down the absorption of sugar, creating less insulin spikes.

For more healthy tips, information and recipes, both Fowler’s and Parker’s blogs share a plethora of resources.

The Eat Right Now book series as well as information on Fowler’s cooking show on WISH-TV are found at ChefWendell.com.

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Thanksgiving inspires a season of appreciation for what sustains us and gives meaning to life.

Share Good Food “I think true sustenance is when our hunger for connection and belonging meet,” says Sarah Ban Breathnach, the Los Angeles author of The Simple Abundance Journal of Gratitude.

“When my daughter was small, we would purchase a complete Thanksgiving dinner for the local food pantry when we shopped for our own, saying, ‘One for us, one for them.’”

Nourishment of our emotional and spiritual selves often begins with choosing simple, whole food. Rocco DiSpirito, a New York City celebrity chef and author of Rocco’s Healthy + Delicious, reminds us, “Eat real food!

Return to the basics of eating what’s produced by Mother Nature. You’ll become a better partner, parent and person.” Cooking is more enjoyable when shared; beyond partaking together, partnering in meal preparation is a fun way to nurture bonds with others any time of the year.

Share Life’s Happiness Common interests lessen the chasm between our to-do lists and nurturing

camaraderie. Anna Maria Caldara, of Bangor, Pennsylvania, has opened her doors for intimate community events through the years. “My former home, a converted church, was a perfect space for organizing and a way to give back,” says Caldara, who has hosted gatherings on local environmental issues, music performances, literary nights and annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. celebrations.

Small living spaces can be just as welcoming and facilitate simple conversation, a valuable gesture. “The art of listening is such a beautiful, but rare act of kindness. I love technology, but there’s no denying that our devices have made us poor listeners,” says Michael J. Chase, of southern Maine, the founder of The Kindness Center, whose books include Am I Being Kind and Off: A Memoir of Darkness, a Manual of Hope. Each month, Chase makes it a point to visit friends and send some handwritten notes instead of using social media.

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n Revive a traditional weekly or monthly dinner with family or friends. n Whip up and enjoy a healthy dinner or dessert with someone not seen in a while. n Organize a healthy potluck using local ingredients and encourage invitees to bring someone that’s new to the group. n Choose a healthier version of a holiday favorite and print out the recipe for everyone at the event. n Fill a holiday basket with yummy and colorful edibles and drop it off at a local business or library to express appreciation. n Seek reconciliation by initiating a conversation with someone that may have been hurtful. n Explore ThePeoplesSupper.org to join or host a dinner to make new friends.

Offer Some Time n Offer to help clean up a friend’s yard or organize a closet or room in their house. n Host a children’s art party and donate their works to a local facility or shelter. n If in possession of a holistic, artful or practical skill, gift it. n Bring a pot of homemade soup to a friend or neighbor that’s under the weather. n Find ideas for random acts of kindness at Kindness.org. remembered long after the holiday feasting. Author Nicole J. Phillips, of Athens, Ohio, author of Kindness is Contagious, observes, “We are literally created to be kind; it’s well known that feel-good endorphins are released when we do an act of kindness. I think we often hold back because we predetermine that our resources are limited. Know your talents and gifts, and build your acts of kindness accordingly.”

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issa Rankin wears many hats: physician, mystic, author, artist, speaker and blogger.

What unites her many pursuits is a passion for helping people optimize their health and understand how science and spirituality converge toward that goal.

A former obstetrician and gynecologist, Rankin is the founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, in San Francisco, which trains doctors in mind-body-spirit medicine. She’s authored six books to date, including the bestseller Mind over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling. She lives in California’s Marin County and blogs at LissaRankin.com.

What common signs indicate that fear is affecting our health?

When people are sick, there is almost always an element of fear. Many of us have “ridden shotgun” at one time or another with a health diagnosis, and that’s scary, so even if it’s not predisposing the illness itself, it can stimulate fear. Studies from institutions such as the Harvard School of Public Health and Carnegie Mellon University have discovered strong correlations between fear, stress and anxiety and health issues. When fear is predisposing us to illness, addressing the root cause of the issue is preventive medicine.

Whether triggered by something trivial or real, fear activates the “fight-

or-flight” stress response in the brain. The body has natural self-healing mechanisms, but these only operate when our nervous system is relaxed, so effectively dealing with fear is foundationally critical to wellness.

How can we distinguish between true and false fear?

True fear is an actual threat to physical survival, like being approached by someone wielding a gun. However, most fear is generated by a story we make up in our minds. Our wild imaginations, the source of beautiful creativity, can be a destructive force, too, as we envision all kinds of worstcase scenarios, most of which will not come true.

Modern-day humans average more than 50 stress responses a day, which indicates we’re way off track in our relationship to fear. The mind constantly strategizes how to get what it wants and avoid what it doesn’t. A spiritual practice can help interrupt the “monkey mind” constantly ruminating on what could go wrong.

Paying attention to fear around practical issues like not being able to pay bills is helpful because it can keep us from being reckless, such as buying an unneeded luxury item although our mortgage payment looms.

But letting false fear prevent us from following a dream, ending an unhealthy relationship or leaving a toxic job can predispose us to illness. Fear is the emotional equivalent of pain in

What are some effective ways to defang false fear?

Ultimately, we need to come into the right relationship with uncertainty; it’s the gateway to possibility. People often think that fear provides protection, when our intuition, which typically requires a relaxed state of mind, is a far more effective protector. There have been studies about doctors following their hunches to a patient’s underlying condition, leading to life-saving diagnoses.

How can we cultivate courage, curiosity and resilience, rather than feed our fears?

Cultivating a spiritual practice such as mindfulness helps put a pause between a feeling like fear and the reaction that might ensue. You learn to sit with uncomfortable feelings and recognize the story you are spinning in your mind about what’s happening. It also means letting go of expectations when things don’t go as planned.

Fear is my cue to activate a practice of surrender; to turn something over to the universe. I will also ask for help to calm my heart and let go of attachments. For me, this life-changing practice means I now trust the mystery more than my mind. I trust the unknown more than science and logic. The latter may be useful tools when doing taxes or a research paper, but I don’t trust them to be the best navigation system of my life or help me in a crisis.

Psychology isn’t enough to address fear, which comes with the territory if you think that we are just flesh robots programmed to maximize self-interest, alone in a hostile universe. Once you learn to see the possibilities and hand over the wheel to a greater, benign organizing intelligence, something unwinds in the nervous system and we relax into the wonder of mystery.

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“Whether through prayers, walks or meditations, the single-minded ritualistic aspect of retreats seems to predispose the brain for peak spiritual experience,” he observes.

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a former Buddhist nun, cofounder of South Africa’s Dharma-giri Hermitage and Outreach and a retreat leader at the Spirit Rock Insight Meditation Center, in Woodacre, California.

Sheila Russ, of Richmond, Virginia, has participated in several retreats with silent components, hosted by spiritual traditions spanning Baptist to Benedictine. “People of different faiths all have the same need to reach inside and listen. If we don’t slow down and get quiet, we can’t hear what’s going on with us,” says Russ. “Spending time in contemplation is cleansing and freeing; I feel like mentally and spiritually I can breathe.”

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Attaining heightened well-being after a retreat may have a neurological basis, according to research from Thomas Jefferson University’s Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia. Silent retreats appear to raise the brain’s levels of mood-boosting chemicals, according to Dr. Andrew Newberg, director of research there.

Newberg’s team tested the brains of retreat participants before and one week after an Ignatian-based retreat, AwakenIndy.com

Formats vary, but most silent retreats entail extended periods of sitting meditation or prayer, often alternating with walking meditation or other mindful movement. Some may also entail a work detail, like sweeping the meditation hall or helping prepare meals.

“Work tasks help bring mindfulness into everyday life,” says Chas DiCapua, a resident teacher for the Insight Meditation Society’s flagship retreat center in Barre, Massachusetts, who has led silent retreats teaching Buddhist practices for 20 years. “The community aspect is equally important; being surrounded by people that support your spiritual practice can encourage you on what can be a lonely path.”

Silence doesn’t mean being static and somber or not thinking, counsels David Harshada Wagner, of Ojai, California, whose meditation retreats draw from the Indian mystical traditions of yoga, vedanta and tantra. “Silence is more than the absence of talking; it’s a powerful energy,” says Wagner. “Silent retreats are the loudest, as the energy is roaring within. It should be a joyous practice.”

Yet retreats aren’t a cakewalk.

Los Angeles author and mindfulness facilitator Jennifer Howd chronicles the challenges of her first nine-day silent retreat in Joshua Tree, California, in her memoir Sit, Walk, Don’t Talk.

Seven retreats later, Howd says that although the journey isn’t always easy, she always gains insights about herself and the nature of the mind.

Choosing a Retreat

Retreat leaders caution that while it’s good to jettison expectations and approach the experience with an open mind, choose a retreat that fits individual needs. The level of personal attention at retreats can vary greatly,

remarks Thanissara. “Some may host 100 or more people, relying largely on taped instruction without much interaction with group leaders. A small group might be better for a first retreat,” she suggests.

Thanissara recommends an upfront review of instructor credentials and starting with a weekend retreat before embarking on one of longer duration. Regardless of length, retreats aren’t always for everyone. “If you’re going through emotional or psychological difficulties, it’s best to discuss your circumstances with a teacher at the retreat center before deciding to attend. If you’re in therapy, talk with your therapist,” counsels DiCapua.

Retreat Back to Everyday Life

Afterwards, ease back into the daily routine; don’t rush back into old patterns of media and food consumption, recommends Howd. “Try to build-in a day or two of down time. You may still be processing things emotionally.”

DiCapua suggests finding a local community of a kindred practice to keep the momentum going, and not expect to keep it up as earnestly at home as at the retreat.

Attending daylong maintenance retreats on Saturdays or Sundays can also help sustain individual practice. Above all, “Appreciate yourself for having thought to go on a retreat and follow it through,” says DiCapua. “It can be a radical thing.”

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Reading takes kids away from tech screens and expands horizons in ways that can improve their school grades, maturity and overall inquisitiveness. Many wise-hearted parents are recognizing the benefits, as children’s book sales were up 5 percent in the 12-month period ending in mid-October 2016, according to the American Booksellers Association.

Humor, fantasy and magic, classics, nonfiction, time travel and participatory activities rank among the most popular topics.

“Children can’t be what they can’t see,” says author Laurie Lawlor, of Evanston, Illinois. Her 2017 book Super Women: Six Scientists that Changed the World—a nonfiction account designed to excite kids 8 and up about math, science and engineering—cultivates positive role models via inspirational personal stories. She points out that most of those depict-

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One of these is Katherine Coleman Johnson, a black National Aeronautics and Space Administration research mathematician and physicist, portrayed in the recent film Hidden Figures. Marine scientist Eugenie Clark, known as the “shark lady” for her daring underwater research, and major pioneers in cartography, archaeology and other fields also stir inquiring minds.

“I wanted to provide a variety of fields, backgrounds and ethnicities,” remarks Lawlor. “They were all determined, very smart and persistent, and made strides in opening doors for women.” Lawlor’s 2012 children’s book Rachel Carson and Her Book That Changed The World describes how Carson’s seminal 1962 book Silent Spring helped spawn the conservation and pro-environment movement by chronicling the dangers of pollution.

Children’s fascination with nature and wildlife can also be met through the Dog and Bear series by Laura Vaccaro Seeger, out of Long Island, New York, and Vermonter Jim Arnosky’s scientifically sound wildlife chronicles (JimArnosky.com).

Kelly Barnhill, of Minneapolis, whose latest work is The Girl Who Drank the Moon, characterizes children as quiet, yet highly active when reading. “They are encountering characters and then building, inserting themselves and more information into the stories, making it more relevant to them,” she says.

The former middle school language arts teacher advocates parental reading aloud with children. “Make it a daily practice of turning to a separate book from what they may be reading on their own. You’re helping them develop cognitive structure by reinforcing and explaining. It’s a shared lens on life.”

Cultivate Reading 4 Know the child’s interests. “If they like horses or birds, you’re certain to find great related books,” advises Lawlor.

4 Lead by example. “Seeing you reading or gardening or making things invites them to learn more about what they like,” says Lawlor.

4 Be flexible and share. There’s no clear-cut time to transition from reading aloud to having a child do it on their own. Try taking turns reading a paragraph and then a page with them.

“Women tend to read more than men, so get Dad involved, as well,” says Barnhill.

4 Access quantity. “Make many books available to kids,” advises Barnhill. “They’ll enjoy having a choice.”

Thrift stores are stocked with heavily discounted used books.

4 Empower them. The interactive, hands-on format of Ellen Sabin’s new The Imagine It Book allows children to “dive in and see how they can make an impact, be innovative, play, fail and then succeed,” says Sabin. “Make them feel like they are ‘driving the bus.’”

Welcoming diversity and providing a safe and reassuring community space for both confident and vulnerable youngsters, the American Library Association (ala.org) provides libraries with positive, unifying resources for children and families. They include a Storytime for Social Justice Kit; booklist for Hope and Inspiration storytime events; resource list on Talking to Kids about Racism and Justice for parents, caregivers and educators; and curated media list on immigration.

The Barnes & Noble bookseller groups selected children’s books— including classics such as Dr. Seuss titles, poetry, nature, sports, history and science—in five age categories from newborn through teenage years.

“It’s an amazing era for children’s books,” assesses Barnhill. “The success of the Harry Potter series reminded people that kids like real stories.

There’s been a boom in creativity, vigor and technical skills in story construction.”

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Under the program umbrella, libraries, bookshops, teachers, community youth groups and parents can host “challenge” events. An online guide includes tips on setting up displays and props; fun crafts and drawing activities; how to talk about reading; writing and design contests, word games and puzzles; and bookmark prizes.

“Reading opens up minds and hearts to new people, places and things,” says Gene Luen Yang, a national ambassador of the program and author of the youthful tale American Born Chinese.

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Constipation, Diarrhea and Other Minor Digestive Issues Solution: Canned pumpkin. For occasional mild tummy upsets, give a teaspoon of pumpkin for every 10 pounds of body weight, one to two times a day, either in food or as a treat, for non-allergic dogs. Pumpkin’s soluble fiber can ease diarrhea and constipation.

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Minor Skin Abrasions, Cuts, Infections or Hot Spots Solution: Povidone iodine.

The gentle Betadine brand can allay staph, yeast and most common bacteria. It’s safe if a pet licks it.

Dilute the povidone iodine until it looks like iced tea, soak a clean cloth and gently wipe infected skin areas. Rinse the cloth, wipe the skin, and then pat dry. Repeat twice daily for a minor issue.

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Itchy, Irritated Paws Solution: Footbaths. About 50 percent of a dog’s foot licking and chewing can be alleviated by simply rinsing off allergens and other irritants from its paws. For large dogs, soak one foot at a time in a bucket.

Stand small dogs in a sink or tub, or dunk one paw at a time in a small container of solution.

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Dilute povidone iodine to the color of iced tea and add to the footbath. Swish it around while the dog stands in it for two to five minutes.

Talk soothingly and offer treats as needed.

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Fleas Solution: Apple cider vinegar (ACV). It doesn’t kill fleas, but helps deter them. Put a solution of equal parts raw, organic ACV and water in a spray bottle and spritz the pet before they head outdoors plus dog bedding. Consider adding it to a dog’s food as well; one teaspoon for every 20 pounds of pooch.

During baths, pour diluted ACV of one cup of vinegar to one gallon of water over a freshly bathed dog (avoid the head) for a flea-preventive rinse. Massage the ACV solution into their coat and towel dry. Don’t rinse.

Alternatively, add about two cups of apple cider vinegar to their bathwater.

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Crusty Skin and Nails Solution: Coconut oil. Skin treatments using 100 percent organic, cold-pressed, human-grade coconut oil can reduce flaking and improve skin quality, especially for seniors with crusty patches of skin and funky nails.

Bathe the dog, and then rub the oil into the skin all over their body, especially on dry areas. Let it absorb for about five minutes. Follow with another bath (not much lather) and

a very light rinse. Also, dab it directly on hotspots, eruptions and rashes after disinfecting.

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Skunk Encounter Solution: Skunk rinse. In a pail, mix one quart of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide, one-quarter cup of baking soda and two teaspoons dishwashing liquid. For a large dog, double, triple or quadruple the mixture, based on their size and coat.

Apply the mixture to the dog’s dry coat, taking care to avoid the eyes. Massage the mixture into the coat and skin for about five minutes or until the skunk smell starts to dissipate. Use a sponge to apply the solution to the chin, cheeks, forehead and ears. Rinse thoroughly. When rinsing the head, tilt the dog’s chin upward to protect the eyes. It may be necessary to repeat the entire process up to three times. Rinse off the solution completely.

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Toxin Ingestion Solution: Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting. Use 3 percent hydrogen peroxide and give one teaspoon for every 10 pounds of dog weight. Add a little vanilla ice cream or honey to encourage swallowing, or simply syringe it down their throat, if necessary.

Walk the dog for a few minutes—movement helps the hydrogen peroxide work—which typically occurs within 15 minutes. If the dog doesn’t vomit in 15 minutes, give a second dose. If after another 15 minutes they still haven’t vomited, call a veterinarian.

Don’t induce vomiting if the dog is throwing up already, has lost consciousness or can’t stand, or it’s been more than two hours since they ingested the toxin. Harsh chemicals can cause burning both as they are swallowed and come back up. For these problems, seek veterinary care immediately.

Dr. Karen Becker, a proactive and integrative veterinarian in the Chicago area, consults internationally and writes Mercola Healthy Pets (Healthy Pets.Mercola.com).

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American Diabetes Month – Nearly 30 million children and adults in America have diabetes. Another 86 million have pre-diabetes. Learn more about how you can help make a stop to diabetes by visiting Diabetes.org.

National Alzheimer’s Disease Aw a re n e s s M o n t h a n d National Caregiver Month – Get involved in various activities this month to help raise awareness for ALZ and to support the more than 15 million caregivers. Visit ALZ.org to learn more.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast Fountain Square – 9-10:30am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. General American Donut Company, 827 S East St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3

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, NOVEMBER 4

Monumental Marathon – 8am. Beginning and finishing at the Indiana State Capitol Building, this event benefits the Indianapolis Public School system. The flat and fast course highlights landmarks and historical neighborhoods throughout Indianapolis. In addition to the Boston Qualifying Monumental Marathon, there is a half-marathon, 5k and Kids' Fun Run. $125 Full; $90 Half; $40 5K; $15 KFR. Indiana State Capitol, 200 W Washington St, Indianapolis. 317-733-3300.

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Power Recycling Weekend – 9am-3pm. Saturday and Sunday. A mass recycling effort held at the Indianapolis Zoo. Get rid of clutter and help the environment. Drop old electronics in the Zoo parking lot and recycling partners will take it from there. Various partnerships will also allow for paper recycling, phone book recycling and clothing donations. Free; $5 processing fee for tv's and monitors. Participants receive a $2 discount coupon on Zoo admission. Indianapolis Zoo, White River State Park. 317-630-2001.

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

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Educational Workshop on Factory Farms (CAFOs) and Food Choice – 10am-2pm. Learn about the impact of CAFOs on human health and Indiana’s environment, industrial animal agriculture’s impact on climate change, the role that food choice plays in ensuring a healthy environment for all, and what you can do to become part of the movement for a more sustainable food production system in Indiana. Vegan lunch included.

Free. Noblesville Parks and Recreation Annex at Ivy Tech Campus, 300 N 17th St, Noblesville.

317-775-1418.

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.

Fall In 2 Flat Fork – 11am-2pm. Gather around the campfire, enjoy a group hike, try your hand at mountain biking with a skills session for the whole family. Free. Flat Fork Creek Park, 16141 East 101 St, Fishers.

Vegan Thanksgiving – 1-4pm. A vegan-style traditional Thanksgiving experience with a silent auction, bonfire, photo booth, live music, informational booths, coffee and apple cider. Uplands Peak Sanctuary, 4205 W Grandview Rd, Salem.

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Revent – 6-9:30pm. Support the Indiana Recycling Coalition with an evening of food, drink, friends, networking and silent auction.

Celebrate the past and future efforts of the IRC, all proceeds directly support the mission of the IRC. $95/Nonmember; $75/ Member. Goodwill Industries, Indianapolis Metro High School, 1635 W Michigan St, Indianapollis. 317-632-5915.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 7

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.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9

Holiday Open House – 10am-8pm. Enjoy live music, sips and bites, and hourly prizes. Various fun activities throughout the day. Raffles and donation ornaments are available with proceeds benefitting Down Syndrome Indiana. Allisonville Nursery, 11405 Allisonville Rd, Fishers.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 10

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Breakfast North Side – 8:30-10am. Holistic wellness providers enjoy breakfast while networking and supporting one another. RSVP requested. Free. Another Broken Egg Cafe, 9435 N Meridian St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 11

Free Services for Veterans – 9am-9pm. In recognition of Veteran’s Day, The Art of Healing is offering complimentary services to all veteran’s.

Healing holistic services including floatation, infrared and massage therapy. TAOH, 3019 Meridian Meadows Rd, Greenwood. 317-360-6336.

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Holistic Hub Wellbeing Fest – 10am-3pm. “Your SelfCare Marketplace” – a fun, family-friendly day to support and empower your journey to wellness.

Learn how to better navigate the physical, emotional, mental and spiritual components of health for your entire family. $5 advance online; 17 and under free. Ivy Tech Culinary & Event Center, 2820 N Meridian St, Indianapolis.

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15

America Recycles Day – One day to educate.

One day to motivate. One day to make recycling bigger and better 365 days a year. Learn more at AmericaRecyclesDay.org.

Vibrant Thanksgiving Dishes– 6:30-8:30pm.

Join Chef Audrey as she teaches how to make fun, easy, and healthy treats and desserts for adults and children. Perfect for the Thanksgiving season. All treats gluten-free. $35. Ezra’s Enlightened Cafe, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-255-3972.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16

Great American Smoke-Out – Every year, as part of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, the American Cancer Society marks the third Thursday of November by encouraging smokers to use the day to make a plan to quit, or to plan in advance and quit smoking by that day. Tobacco use remains the single largest preventable cause of disease and premature death in the US. Cancer.org.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17

The Art of Sacred Relationship – 7-10pm. An evening talk with Londin Angel Winters and Justin Patrick Pierce, international teachers on Spiritual Intimacy. Open to men and women. $30.

The Playful Soul, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18

Autumn Art Fair –10am-5pm; Sun, 11am-4pm.

Browse and shop for family-friendly, handcrafted and affordable art. Over forty artists from Indianapolis and surrounding areas will be selling their wares, just in time for the holidays. Free.

The Garfield Park Arts Center, 2432 Conservatory Dr, Indianapolis. 317-327-7135. GPACArts.org Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace – 10am-5pm.

A monthly celebration of all things unique, indie, and stylish. The goal is to enhance the experience of living as a more responsible consumer by promoting the positive aspects and fun of vintage, antique, locally sourced, re- and up-cycled goods.

Free. Location varies, check website for details.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23

Bolt for the Heart – 9am. Join in the second annual Thanksgiving Day 3.33-mile family run/ walk and help raise funds for the placement of life saving AEDs (automated external defibrillators) in central Indiana. $25/ages 6-74; free/5 and under, ages 75 and over, through 11/25. The Palladium, 355 City Center Dr, Carmel. Register: BoltForTheHeart.com.

Drumstick Dash – 9am. Annual race benefitting Wheeler Mission. Participants can take part in a 4.5-mile, 2.75-mile, or 50-yard Little Gobbler’s race. A free parking shuttle will run from Glendale Mall to the starting lines. $28. Broad Ripple.

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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

Circle of Lights – 6-8pm. Annual lighting of the Indiana Soldiers and Sailors Monument features festive activities, musical entertainment and fireworks following the lighting at 7:45. The 242-foot display is created with 4,784 lights and 52 garland strands. Free. Monument Circle, 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis. 317-237-2222.

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SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY SAVE THE DATE

#SHOPSMALL Small Business Saturday – A day created to support shopping local business instead of the traditionally known “Black Friday”.

Buying local handmade gifts supports local businesses and the community.

Crystal Trunk Show – 11am-5pm. A showcase of crystals and gems, with a large selection of high quality stones available for sale. Celebrating Small Business Saturday at The Playful Soul, 6516 Ferguson St, Indianapolis. 317-253-0499.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28

Giving Tuesday –A global day dedicated to giving back. Find a way for your family, community, company or business to come together to give something more. Join a global celebration of a new tradition of generosity. GivingTuesday.org.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29

Indy Holistic Hub Business Build Up Lunch – 11:30am-1pm. Holistic wellness providers can find support and network while enjoying lunch.

RSVP requested. Free. Blind Owl Brewery, 5014 E 62nd St, Indianapolis. 317-775-1418.

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Greening the Statehouse – 9am-4pm. Celebrating the 10th annual event – a day of education, networking, and celebration with many non-profit and green business partners. $25, regular; $10, student. Hendricks County Fair Grounds, 1900 E Main St, Danville. HECWeb.org/gts.

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Clothing Drive for Genneserat – thru 11/21.

Collecting new white socks, gloves, hats and socks for donation. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. Call 317-257-9642 for times. InnerPeaceYoga.com.

First Class Free – (Skip 11/23&11/24) Bring your mat, try out a class any day. Schedule at IPYC.org. Free. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 E 56th St, Indianapolis. 317-257-9642.

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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. Morter HealthCenter, 10439 Commerce Dr, Ste 140, Carmel. 317-872-9300. MorterHealthCenter.com.

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

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

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

317-755-9630. IndianaMeditation.org.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Playful Soul, 6516 N Ferguson, Indianapolis.

317-253-0499. ThePlayfulSoul.com.

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

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Friendly Flow Yoga – 5-6pm. Great weekend starter includes gentle yoga, restorative yoga, and pranayama. Please bring your own mat. $10. Inner Peace Yoga Center, 5038 East 56th St, Indianapolis.

317-257-9642. IPYC.org.

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

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

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

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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.

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The Art of Healing has set out to change the way Hoosiers live their lives. Located just minutes south of downtown Indy, we are the first local spa offering floatation, infrared, massage therapy & health coaching under one roof. Call today to experience our awardwinning services, dōTERRA® oils, Veggimins CBD oils, CBD Living Water and more! See ad on page 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 22.

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

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

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