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s you look over your to-do list, day planner or the pile of laundry waiting to be washed, do you ever feel like you’ve forgotten how to have fun? Do you remember what it was like just to be kid—endless hours of playing, boundless energy and that deep and joyful bliss that filled your entire being? When was the last time you played Monopoly, rummy or hide-and-seek? Can you recall the last time you really felt the wind blowing through your hair or the rain on your face? I know for me, it’s been a while. I seem to have forgotten how to really live. I’ve been so wrapped up in thinking I needed to “fix” myself over the last couple of years that I’ve done nothing more than torture the life out of me. That realization hit me rather hard because I have always considered myself to be a “playful”, yet responsible adult. But I lost it. Maybe the playful, adventurous side of me has served its purpose and it no longer serves me. Or maybe I needed to really miss it to realize how important it is—the joy of playing, the carefree spirit that filled me body and soul. Recognizing this adjustment phase made me wonder how many of us really have forgotten that truly playful inner child that resides in us. I never used to have a problem embracing it, but my little inner “Katie” has been missing for too long and I want to bring that joy back again. So I started writing, thinking about all the things that make being a child so special. Children don’t try to control or suppress their energy; they simply let it express itself in the most natural way in that moment. They don’t think, “Hey look at the beautiful butterfly, I wonder where it’s going? Should I chase after it? Will I look stupid?” No, they just feel the energy bubble up inside and spontaneously allow it to happen; not thinking, just feeling. By not suppressing their energies and allowing them to flow, they are constantly tapping into their inner source of infinite energy. Once they stop moving, they let their energies settle and gradually go into a state of peaceful sleep. The reason kids sleep so peacefully and naturally is that they don’t suppress anything, so things don’t carry over into their sleep. Lessons here. So ask yourself when the last time was that you really let loose and played like a child—when you let all your body dance with joy, not worrying about how your actions were perceived by others—a body free of tension and stiff mechanical movements. When you allow your body to be completely loose and fluid, it’s easier to notice your subtle energy body. You will walk more gracefully and feel weightlessness inside. When you carry unnecessary tension, anxiousness and stress within you, you feel heavy and stiff. Your energies are constricted and not allowed to flow. So the moral of the story I to: start creating the time to play in your life. Once in a while, be free. I certainly intend to. Suspend your beliefs and feel the experience. Don’t hesitate: If you feel like doing something, just do it and stop once you are no longer getting enjoyment from it. If you get the urge to ride your bike, what’s stopping you? Be open. Kids step out into the world and declare, “Here I am, world, show me what you got!” Be direct. When kids are discussing what to do, they simply say, “Wouldn’t it be fun if we….,” and then proceed to do it. Put your ego aside Before you were conditioned by your parents and society, you where in constant bliss, always exploring the unknown without thinking of how it might affect your ego. Reclaim your childlike creativity. If you learn how to be a kid again, your creativity will naturally explode. Play in a puddle, play checkers, race go-karts, climb a tree, have water balloon or water gun fights, Take acting lessons, Pick up an instrument. Who cares if you suck, have fun. Sing a song, go to a karaoke bar. Let yourself laugh without censoring it. Go to an amusement park. Just forget everything and enjoy all the feelings you experience. I can think of a million things to do, all just to play. Now I just need to start doing it again. How about you? With Love and Gratitude,
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hat which I choose to focus on becomes my reality. I have beat my head against the wall much of my life wondering why it is that life always seemed so hard for me. I just couldn’t figure out why things never seemed to quite align with what I desired or sought to achieve. It wasn’t until the second act began that I could grasp what was happening. In the first act, I had great trauma and fallout to deal with from trying to make things happen my way, but I still pushed forward with great ambition, learning and seeking to conquer the world. Much to my surprise, by the time the second act began, I had learned enough to realize that I didn’t need to make things happen, but rather, set my intention and direction and then allow life to unfold for me. It was a very different way of being for me. Today, well into the second act, I realize I have all the ambitions and desires within me that I did in the first act of life, but with a new, more powerful way to approach them. I realize now that life unfolds itself and reveals all I need to see if I allow the Universe to do so. What a relief. However, this is not to say that there are not choices, challenges and risks to endure, because there certainly are. It means that when I reach the edge of the cliff I can jump off to the next element of life with greater ease and confidence. Lately I find myself doing this a lot. I realize that I create my reality by what I choose to focus on, and if I want to get to the next level, I have to leave the current one; a daunting task when you consider how much effort and time went into mastering the current level. Life is a series of releases, one behind the other. You cannot take a step forward without leaving one behind. As we move from level to level, it seems that we are jumping off into the abyss one more time, but if we embrace it and allow it, what feels like falling is actually just our learning to soar to new heights. I am always fascinated by this process and have begun to welcome these opportunities. Since publishing my book, The Art of Flow, I have found life unfolding, one level to the next, very rapidly. It has been an incredible and wonderful experience, although scary at times. I have even been asked to speak at Unity Jacksonville in October for Sunday service. Considering that my family and I always worried about the building collapsing should I ever walk into a church, that is kind of unbelievable. In the words of Joe Walsh, “Life’s been good to me so far...,” and my vast experience has served me to serve others gratefully. Dare to dream, and open your life up to the possibilities that the Universe will deliver to your doorstep. Clear the path within and choose to see the life you desire. Choose to create the reality you desire.
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newsbriefs Step Out to Help Stop Diabetes
Keiser University Hosts Scare Fair Open House
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ore than 4,000 local residents are expected to come together to be part of the Stop Diabetes movement at the Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes November 22 at the Fidelity National Financial Campus. This one-day signature fundraising walk benefits the American Diabetes Association. Rick Catlett, Gator Bowl Sports president and Step Out Jacksonville chair, states, “Diabetes is a devastating disease that touches us all. Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes is such a wonderful event for friends and co-workers to come together and help change the future of diabetes. I hope to see each and every one of you there.” The American Diabetes Association is leading the fight to stop diabetes and its deadly consequences and fighting for those affected by diabetes. The association funds research to prevent, cure and manage diabetes; delivers services to hundreds of communities; provides objective and credible information; and gives voice to those denied their rights because of diabetes. Founded in 1940, their mission is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Location: 601 Riverside Ave. To register, volunteer or find out more information, visit Diabetes.org/stepout.
et an early start to Halloween at the Keiser University campus in Jacksonville. The Scare Fair Open House, hosted by university faculty, staff and students, will invite attendees of all ages to come in costume and partake in music, games, prizes and refreshments from 6 to 8 p.m. on October 29. Keiser University’s associate, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs prepare students for in-demand career opportunities in the health care, business, culinary, technology and legal fields. Students can complete one class at a time with flexible scheduling that leaves more time for family, work and other pursuits. Keiser University has been Florida’s Statewide Career University for more than 35 years. Location: 6430 Southpoint Pkwy., Jacksonville. For more information, KUOpenHouse.com or KeiserUniversity.edu. 888-844-8404. See ad, page 11.
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Shaman/Clairvoyant Elka Boren returns to St. Augustine
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everend Elka Boren, a Panamanian clairvoyant and shaman, will be available the St. Augustine area From October 17 to 20 with a healing circle and private shamanic healing sessions. She will also be offering the new Nine Archangels activation codes and healing system training, as well as the Minjushri Initiation and Rising Star healer practitioner training. Boren will hold a two-hour shaman healing circle at Discovery Yoga from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m., October 17, and offer private healings on October 18 and 19. She also offers three-hour chakra clearing sessions and shamanic house clearings. Boren says, “The body is like a computer that holds tremendous amounts of data. I see into these areas like a diamond. Once your body starts deleting this unnecessary information in the form of blockages within your body and mind, you feel healthier and lighter – physically, mentally and emotionally.” Location: Discovery Yoga, 3 Davis St., St. Augustine. For reservations and more information, call Ann Kiyonaga-Razon at 904-806-4661 For more information, visit UnityAngelHealing.com.
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newsbriefs Women’s One-Hour Drop-In Classes
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omen Writing for (a) Change, in Jacksonville, is offering drop-in classes as part of their Maintain Your Writer’s Shape lunchtime series, where women writers circle up at a table for a fast-paced, rich writing experience to keep the pen and ink flowing. Classes meet from noon to 1 p.m. every other Friday, including October 10 and 24, November 7 and 14 and December 12. Cost is $15 per class. For more information, call 904-3073047, register on our Meetup or visit WomenWritingJacksonville.com and Facebook.
Native Plant Sale And Scavenger Hunt at Native Gardens
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ative Gardens Nursery will hold scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., October 10 and 11. Participants can find their way to the brave new world of native plants and follow in the footsteps of history as they identify varieties that are native to Northeast Florida. They will also discover the importance of the native plants that provide habitat necessary for watching wildlife along the nature trail, and marvel at majestic oaks and other native species that thrive beneath them. A wide variety of plants will be offered for sale. Admission is free. Location: 1660 CR 13A S., Elkton FL, just west of St. Augustine. For more information, call 904-6923927 or visit NativePlantConsulting.com.
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resented by the St. Johns County Extension Service, Renee Stambaugh, a native plant consultant; Beverly Fleming, a nature columnist; and Jesse Howley, an ecological and sustainability consultant, will explain from 2 to 4 p.m., October 16, how homeowners can enjoy a yard that requires little water, fertilizer and pesticides when they landscape with Florida native plants at the St. Johns County Windstorm Training Center. Howley, an expert on community conservation, will explain how to become a steward of vibrant, healthy places for all of nature’s creations.
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Pond Workshop
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he Duval County Extension Office will conduct a pond workshop from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., October 21. Topics include pond design and planting and maintenance of ponds. Ponds can increase the value of a home, bring the family together and create a pleasing sanctuary for residents. Preregister by calling 904-255-7450 or pay $5 at the door. Location: Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Ave., Jacksonville.
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he Duval County Extension Office is offering a fall workshop from 9:30 to 12:30 p.m., October 14, at the Mandarin Garden Club, which includes fall gardening tips and information on managing nuisance wildlife and invasive plant management techniques. Cost is $5. Location: 2892 Loretto Rd., Jacksonville. Preregister by calling 904255-7450. natural awakenings
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octors use thermal images to alert them to physiological abnormalities due to inflammation or tumor-related blood flow; these thermovascular changes may be among the earliest signs of breast cancer. Angiogenesis, or new blood vessel formation, is necessary to sustain the growth of the tumor, and thermographic imaging can see tumors developing as early as two years away. An advantage of thermography is that it is more sensitive than mammography (X-rays). This is a considerable advantage, given that a small tumor gives generally easier options than dealing with a larger tumor. The images used in thermography are taken with an infrared camera in a non-invasive manner, without compression or radiation. A major advantage of thermography is that it can look at all areas relating to breast health and function, even beyond the breast tissue. Because it doesn’t depend on compressing breast tissue for diagnosis, thermography can be an ideal method for monitoring breast health in men, younger women, women with breast implants and those that have had mastectomies. When looking for a thermographer, it is important to ask if scans are read by board-certified medical doctors, what kind of camera is used and what is the resolution, and if they provide any follow-up support. Scans should read by specifically trained medical professionals and older cameras contain less detail and therefore, accuracy, in the images. Thermography has been available in the United States since the 1960s, and was approved by the U.S. food and Drug Administration in 1982 as an adjunct to mammography. It works by comparing a series of thermal images of the breast taken over a period of time. In healthy individuals, an initial baseline is established by performing two scans over a three-month interval. Noting the unique characteristics of a person’s vascular anatomy and recording the details for comparison with future scans, baseline images act as a thermal “fingerprint” and tend to be quite stable over time unless there is a developing pathology. Mammograms are become less popular screening tools for breast cancers as more risks are revealed. Even the Swiss Medical Board came out in February stating the evidence does not support a common medical mantra that mammograms are safe and capable of saving lives. There is a way to find out about our breast health besides doing yearly mammograms. For more information, visit NorthFloridaThermography.com. See ad, page 8.
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healthbriefs
Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies
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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.
Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health
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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents. 14
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Water Fluoridation Gets Another ThumbsDown
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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.
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YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS
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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.
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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Doable Renewables
Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future
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Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.
Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com
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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute
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Coral Countdown
False Alarm
Endangered Caribbean Reef Solutions With only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme. The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970—included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleaching. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs. Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts. Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CoralReefReport
Coastal Caretaking
Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow. Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation. Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.” According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.
Expiration Labels Lead People to Toss Good Food Several countries are asking the European Commission to exempt some products like longlife produce from the mandatory “best before” date labels because they lead to food waste. According to a discussion paper issued by the Netherlands and Sweden and backed by Austria, Denmark, Germany and Luxembourg, many food products are still edible after the labeled date, but consumers throw them away because of safety concerns. The European Union annually discards about 89 million metric tons of edible food. In the U.S., food waste comprises the greatest volume of discards going into landfills after paper, reports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. In 2012, this country generated 36 million tons of food waste, but only 3 percent of this waste stream was diverted from landfills. A 2013 report co-authored by the Natural Resources Defense Council and Harvard Law School’s Food Law and Policy Clinic proposes that producers and retailers take other steps to prevent the discarding of good food. Source: EnvironmentalLeader.com.
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CITYSCAPES Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way by Christine MacDonald
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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.
Rethinking Redevelopment
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to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, people-centered districts.”
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“smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.
Friendly Neighborhoods
Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solarpowered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the do-it-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes
offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.
New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.
youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to Upgraded be in the public welfare. Transportation Through partnerships With America’s roads among public and private increasingly clogged sectors and community ~ Charles Montgomery, groups, organizations with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners like EcoDistricts are Happy City in most larger U.S. cities developing ways to help are overseeing the expansion of subway communities in the aftermath of natural and light rail systems, revamped street disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, car systems and even ferry and water seasonal flooding and water shortages. taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, Coastal cities, for example, are grappling electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from with ways to safeguard public transit and four New England states, plus Maryland, other vulnerable infrastructure. New York, Texas and Oregon, which Designing for better public health is have joined California in building neta central tenet of sustainability, as well. works of EV charging stations, funding Active Design Guidelines for promoting fleets of no- or low-emission government physical activity, which first gained traccars and making green options clearer tion in New York City before becoming for consumers. If all goes as planned, a national trend, intend to get us movthe nine states estimate that 3.3 million ing. Banishing the core bank of elevators plug-in automobiles could hit the streets from central locations, architects substiby 2025. tute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Mass transit, biking and walking Evolving cityscapes make it easier for are often quicker and cheaper ways commuters to walk and bike. to get around in densely populated Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washurban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis ington, D.C., has made sidewalk conand online app-centric taxi services are struction integral to the overhaul of its popular with increasingly car-free urban automobile-centric downtown area.
Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.
Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities
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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals. ~ Columbia University and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Local Food
What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into lowincome neighborhoods through mobile markets, a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”
Waste Reduction
While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly considered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, 20
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projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —oldfashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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HAPPINESS GOES VIRAL by Christine MacDonald Since the tiny Himalayan country of Bhutan first came up with the idea of ditching standard measures of prosperity for a more inclusive Gross National Happiness (GNH) about a decade ago (GrossNationalHappiness.com), it has spread around the world. After gaining a U.S. foothold in Seattle, dozens of American cities and institutions have adopted the central tenets—the idea that the time has come to rethink our concept of well-being. Today, the nonprofit Happiness Alliance (HappyCounts.org) supports grassroots activists that are challenging the idea that economic activity always leads to happiness and is pioneering new ways to think about and measure life satisfaction, resilience and sustainability. GNH proponents from around the country came together in Vermont last May for their fifth North American conference. Alliance Executive Director Laura Musikanski says that more than 50,000 people and 100 municipalities, college campuses and businesses have been using the GNH Index, developed to more accurately gauge a community’s happiness, and the group expects to see even more growth as its expanding website tools allow more people to connect online. “Economic success in terms of money only correlates with happiness up to a certain point,” she remarks. “After you meet your basic needs, the biggest things determining your happiness are community and feeling that you can trust the people around you and the democratic process.” While faith may be in short supply when it comes to community and politics today, Musikanski thinks there’s cause for optimism, because happiness is a core value in this country. “We believe in the Declaration of Independence and ‘life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.’ These are truly American values.”
naturalpet
New Cancer Test for Dogs Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier
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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed, because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited
and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased levels of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.
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Colorful Disguises
TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack
Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor.
Neat Costumes
Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Hal-
loween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also,
Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.
Age-Perfect Parties For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert 22
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Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to draw Halloween murals on windows using water-based markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring. com.
A Terrifyingly Healthy Halloween! Kids can make individual pizzas starting with pre-baked crusts, bagels or English muffins. Choose whole wheat or gluten-free as desired. Smaller sizes allow for portion control. Add toppings and cheeses, regular or vegan, pop in the oven and serve. Want fun shapes like a Halloween cat or scarecrow? Make an organic crust with a recipe from RealFood GirlUnmodified.com/fail-proof-organicpizza-dough, or try a whole-wheat version like one found at EatingWell. com/recipes/whole_wheat_pizza_ dough.html (using whole wheat and organic, unbleached all-purpose flour and a natural granulated sugar).
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at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.
Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove, spread with sauce. Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.
Kid-Friendly Pizzas Yields 8 servings 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese
Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets. If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.
Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Stir gently, let yeast rise until frothy foam covers surface. Mix dough by hand with a dough hook or using an electric mixer.
Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, salt and olive oil and mix well.
French Bread Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water 2 Tbsp natural granulated sugar 3 cups organic unbleached all-purpose or bread flour, divided 2-to-1 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2-to-1 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking pans.
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Add 2 cups whole wheat flour (grind just before using for maximum nutrition). Gradually add the additional flour until a smooth dough forms. Depending on altitude and humidity, more or less may be needed. Mix until dough is smooth. Remove to flour-dusted bread board. Shape and roll out to about ½-inch thick, top with marinara sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake at 400° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
1 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed 1½ cups organic shredded cheddar, Mexican blend or vegan cheese 1 (15½-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced 1 (8-oz) container of regular or vegan sour cream 1 small head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 (1-lb) bag organic blue corn, whole grain, artisan, white or yellow corn or gluten-free baked tortilla chips Add 1 Tbsp oil to an 8-to-10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil just begins to simmer. Add chopped onion and stir. Sweat for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the ground meat or meat substitute. If needed, add oil. Stir to break up large clumps and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and drain the meat. Return to skillet, and then add tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm.
Aunt Judy’s Taco Stacks Yields 6 generous servings This one-dish treat contains all of the major food groups. Prepare favorite taco ingredients and stack them on organic blue-corn chips or a bed of torn lettuce. Homemade salsa adds more veggies and zing. Use a recipe like one at AllRecipes. com/recipe/fresh-salsa-2. For a flavor twist, add diced avocado sprinkled with lemon juice to keep the bright green color; red, green, orange or yellow peppers; and fruit like mangos or peaches. 1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil (if needed) 1¼ lb naturally raised lean ground meat or meat substitute 1 small onion, 2-in or less in diameter, chopped 1 (8-oz) can organic tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder ¾ tsp ground cumin Natural salt and pepper to taste 2 (15½-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped in ¼-inch pieces 24
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Place beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives and sour cream in separate bowls. On a serving plate, put Romaine lettuce, taco chips or a combination of the two. Add toppings and salsa as desired. Optional substitution: Use one 8-oz can of tomatoes with green chiles instead of the tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin.
Salsa Fresca Yields 3 cups 8 Roma tomatoes, coarsely chopped 1 bunch green onions, sliced 3 jalapeño peppers (or to taste), seeded, stems removed, finely minced (wear gloves and work in a ventilated area) 1 to 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder 1 tsp natural salt Juice of 1 lime Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Chill covered. Adjust seasonings before serving.
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Spicy Cheese Fondue with Crudités and Croutons 1 24-oz round of unsliced sourdough bread 3 cups (12 oz) organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated 12 oz organic Neufchâtel cheese, softened 1 cup organic sour cream 1 cup green onions, chopped 2 (7-oz) cans green chilies, diced ½ tsp salt Directions for bread bowl Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut off and reserve the top of the sourdough bread round. Hollow the inside with a small knife, leaving a ¾-inch shell. Cut remaining bread into 1½-inch cubes for croutons. Directions for fondue Mix together the cheeses, sour cream, onions, chilies and salt. Spoon the mix into the bread bowl, replace the reserved top. Wrap tightly with several layers of foil and place on baking sheet. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until cheeses melt. During the last half-hour of cooking, toast bread cubes. Remove bread from foil and place on a serving tray. Encircle with vegetables and toasted croutons. Toasted Croutons for Fondue Dipping Cut one 16-oz baguette of sourdough bread into ½-inch pieces and add the cubed bread from hollowing the sourdough loaf. Add ½ cup of melted butter. Toss bread gently to coat it. Place in oven during the last half-hour the fondue is baking. Remove when crisp, not hard. Crudités for Fondue Dipping Plan 4 servings per pound of vegetables of broccoli, zucchini, celery, cauliflower, green cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms and red, yellow, orange and green bell pepper strips. Also consider serving grapes, orange slices and melons as refreshing bites after the cheesy fondue. Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry
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greenliving
The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist
“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931
Energy Engine
Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits
in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors, visionar-
ies, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.
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ity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013 reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.”
Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.
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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail
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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One
Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.
Everyday Ease
Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the
diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.
Six-Second Breath
Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.
Ocean Breath
The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at 28
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New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”
Target Breathing
A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.
Bellows Breath
Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complemen-
tary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.
makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
4-2-10 Breathing
Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath
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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the 30
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Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.
apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.
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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.
Apples in the Kitchen Apple Pie Smoothie (Empire, Golden Delicious) Yields 2 large smoothies 1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a high-speed blender, otherwise use maple syrup) 1 cup ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds. Courtesy of Elise Bauer, SimplyRecipes.com
Heat a skillet on medium heat. Melt 3 Tbsp of butter and drop in sage leaves. Allow butter to bubble, not burn.
a layer on the bottom. Sprinkle ¼ of grated cheese on top. Spoon 1/3 of apple mixture on top. Repeat twice. Pour egg mixture on top.
Drop apple wedges in and stir, cooking for 2 to 3 minutes until apples are slightly soft. Remove apple mixture from heat. Remove sage leaves.
Bake on middle rack for 30 minutes. Sprinkle remaining cheese on top. Bake for an additional 15 minutes.
Use 1 Tbsp butter to grease a 9-inch springform pan, deep baking dish or Dutch oven. Arrange 1/3 of bread in
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Kundalini Yoga & Gong with Kim Holton–10:30am1:30pm. Experience this unique blend of posture, movement, breathing, mantra and meditation as a means to build energy and soften into the moment. Then enjoy an extended savanasa (final relaxation) with live gong. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. discoveryyoga.com. 904-824-7454. Healing Event – 1-3pm. Practitioners will be practicing Energy Healing on customers. Love offerings .This event is the first Saturday of every month. Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville. The cost $5.00 love offering. 904-292-4555.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Qigong – 9-10am. From Within, Outward expression.10:30am, Open Discussion Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017 . CSLJax.org. Exploring the Chakras with 7 Crystal Bowls - Dennis & Kathy Lang and Dr. Keith Holden. Lecture and Kundalini inspired chakra-balancing practice includes crystal bowl tones for each chakra, followed by savasana with guided meditation, light aromatherapy massage and crystal bowl sound melody. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. discoveryyoga.com. 904-824-7454.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 Twin Hearts Meditation with Falguni Shah – 6pm. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui. Meditation on Twin Hearts is one of the most powerful meditation tools for spiritual development. Seventh Wonder Day Spa is very proud to offer this free service to bring a more positive awareness and harmony to the community. 5393 Roosevelt Blvd. Ste. 4, Jacksonville, FL 32210, (904)381-8686.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 10 Free Friday at Kam Lee Center - Free Acupressure Class 11:30am -12pm. Learn how to relieve tension headaches and stress in 5 minutes, using Traditional Chinese Medical techniques at our center. 1835 EastWest Pkwy. Suite 5, Fleming Island. Reservations
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 LOVE WITHOUT PAIN – 10am - 1pm. Enhance all relationships thru applying Buddha’s wisdom. Guided meditations, practical teaching, and discussion with Carol Lutker of Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center. at Hot Spot Power Yoga, 1533 San Marco Blvd. Everyone welcome. $35. Register: www.MeditationInJacksonville.org, 904-222-853.
Mark the Date THURSDAY, OCTOBER 9 Community HU Song – 7:00-7:30pm. Learn how to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. All are welcome. Pablo Creek Library 13295 Beach Blvd. 32246. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-FloridaEckankar. 904-725-7760. Feng Shui – 2:30 - 4 pm. Learn the basics of Feng Shui create a new life style by creating a better flow of energy through your home. If you have a floor plan of your home, you can bring it with you. The cost $15.00 Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida spiritualuplifts.com 904-292-4555.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Community HU Chant ,a love song to god – 1111:30am. Learn how to sing HU and tap into your potential for greater happiness, love, and understanding. Followed by light refreshments. All are
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14-12/2 Yoga Basic Training, – 6:30-8pm. In this eight-week course, beginning students observe demonstrations and receive step-by-step instructions for 28 postures and 4 breathing techniques. Ask questions, clarify details and practice each posture with hands-on assisting as needed. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. DiscoveryYoga.com. 904824-7454.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Fall workshop – 9:30 - 12:30pm. Topics are fall gardening tips, managing nuisance wildlife and invasive plant management techniques. Located at the Mandarin Garden Club, 2892 Loretto Road, Jacksonville, Fl. The cost is $5.00 to attend. You can pay at the door, but please pre-register by calling 904-255-7450.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15 Open House with Free Mini-Acupuncture Treatments – 6:00 PM. Learn about community acupuncture, how it can help you and the health care movement that is sweeping the nation with affordable acupuncture treatments. Free mini-treatments will be given to those who would like to try acupuncture. Space is limited. More information: www.BowAcupuncture.com. 2715 Oak St, Suite B, Jacksonville, FL 32205. Please RSVP to info@bowacupuncture. com or (904) 834-0740.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Native Plants Manage Pests – 2-4 pm. at the St. Johns County Windstorm Training Center, 3111 Agricultural Center Drive, St. Augustine. www. nativeplantconsulting.com or call 904-692-3927.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Chuck Bergman – Psychic Cop will be at Spiritual Uplifts for a live gallery readings from 2- 4pm. Chuck is a former police officer with the Salem Mass. Police Department. He is now a full time psychic and works with law enforcement agencies nationwide. Chuck has been featured on A & E Psychic search. The cost is $55.00 http://www.chuckbergman.com/ 3491 Pall Mall Drive Jacksonville Florida 32257 call for reservations 904-292-4555.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Nine Archangel Activation Codes & Healing Practitioner Training Class – In this interactive class,
Elka guides participants through a Healing Meditation with the Archangels. Everyone oCTwill: (1) Receive physical, emotional, and spiritual healing from the Archangels 2) Learn how to receive messages and daily guidance from the Archangels (3) Receive The Heart Link Activation from Archangel Chamuel and experience what unconditional love feels like from the Angelic realm and (4) Connect with Michael the Archangel and his army of light. www.unityangelhealing.com. Call Ann KiyonagaRazon at (904) 797-5171. Soaring to New Heights – 10:30am, Open Discussion. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017 . CSLJax.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19-11/20 Kripalu Yoga Teacher Training Month-long Program –Sun evening, Mon-Thurs, for 5 weeks, with Deva Parnell, ERYT500+ (25 years experience). Gain skills and confidence to become an effective, compassionate yoga teacher. 200-hour RYT certification. Pre-registration required. Student housing on site. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis Street, Saint Augustinediscoveryyoga.com. . 904-824-7454.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 22 Past life regression meditation – 7 - 8:30 pm $10.00 3491 Pall Mall Drive Jacksonville Florida 32257 please call for appointment spiritualuplifts. com 904-292-4555.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Open House - 6-7:30 pm. Tour facility and meet Dr Pautz, MD. Learn more about the holistic philosophy of the practice, including the massage and spa services. Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP: DrPautz.com. 904-246-3583. Twin Hearts Meditation with Falguni Shah – 6pm. Developed by Master Choa Kok Sui. Meditation on Twin Hearts is one of the most powerful meditation tools for spiritual development. Seventh Wonder Day Spa is very proud to offer this free service to bring a more positive awareness and harmony to the community. 5393 Roosevelt Blvd. Ste. 4, Jacksonville, FL 32210, (904)381-8686.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24 Lecture on Anthroposophy - 8-9:30 pm. Speaker: Howard Pautz. There is a fee per attending adult. Place: Persephone Healing Arts Center, Holistic and Internal Medicine, 485 Sixth Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. RSVP or for more questions, DrPautz.com. 904-246-3583.
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HEALING CIRCLE – 7:30-9:30pm. Rev ELKA BOREN hosts a new Healing Circle, opening a healing vortex with her unique connection to Source energy & gives a rarified experience of grace & blessings from Ascended Masters & Angelic Beings who are present throughout the event. Also, each participant receives a brief individual healing with Elka as blocks are energetically removed from subtle & physical bodies. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis Street, St. Augustine 32084 Ann Kiyonaga-Razon to register.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18-19 Shaman Healing Sessions –
Elka Boren In her ½ hr, 1 hr and 1 ½ hr private sessions, Elka works with geometric grids at the cellular level to remove blocks ancestrally on all levels & powerfully shift your energy. Reverend Elka Boren from Panama has done deep energy shamanic healing for 26 yearsp being gifted since childhood with spiritual healing abilities and clairvoyance. www. unityangelhealing.com. To schedule & more info call Ann Kiyonaga-Razon at (904) 797- 5171. National Acupuncture Day – 10-2. $10 Off for New Patients. Today celebrates National Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day. New patients at The Bow Acupuncture get their $10 new patient fee waived today! To book: 2715 Oak St, Suite B, Jacksonville, FL 32205. www.BowAcupuncture.com or (904) 834-0740.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 24-26 Ayurvedic Yoga Immersion & Certification, 3-Weekend Series with Chaya~Sharon Heller. Fri evening, Sat-Sun,. Enhance your yoga practice and teaching with the wisdom and healing power of Ayurveda. (50 CEUs and certification for yoga teachers.) Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. DiscoveryYoga.com. 904-824-7454.
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we will have readers available for $25.00 for 20 minutes. Please call for reservation. 3491 Pall Mall Drive Jacksonville Florida 32257. spiritualuplifts. com 904-292-4555
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26 Keeping a Balanced Spiritual Outlook – 11-12 am. Join us for an engaging Spiritual Roundtable Discussion. All are welcome. FREE Contemplation CD and Spiritual Guidebook. Jacksonville Eckankar Center, 6636 Arlington Rd. Meetup.com/JacksonvilleFlorida-Eckankar. 904-725-7760. Is It Really Up to Me? – 10:30. Open Discussion. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904-513-2017. CSLJax.org.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 29 Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, hands-on practice to develop your personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. IFSK.org. Held in private home, call for location 407-673-9776.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 30 Psychic-Medium Spiritual Development Class – 1-3:30pm. Designed as an ongoing class. Includes meditation, lesson, hands-on practice to develop your personal skills. $25. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. Held @ Caring Palms Massage & Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave. N. Jacksonville Beach. IFSK.org. 407-673-9776.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 31 Couples Getaway Weekend & Workshop – 7 pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples.” Rekindle your passion. Celebrate your love. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. Transform your relationship into a love affair. $695/couple, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. More info, other dates & locations, brochure. 941-349-6804. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum. Florida Wildlife & Nature Photography. By Michael Cenci, Wed. Sept. 04 - Fri. Oct.31. Museum hours, Tues. - Fri.,10 - 3, Sat.,10 - 4. Artist’s Reception, Friday, Sept. 05, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m., 101 West First Street @ Laura. No Admission.
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SUNDAY Unity Church of Jacksonville – Services: 9am Contemplative; 11am Celebratory with youth education and nursery. A positive path for spiritual living. Rev. Therese Lee. Energetic healing offered after each service on 2nd and 4th Sundays. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Lessons In Truth – 10:30am. Lessons in Truth lecture. Love offering. The Church of Cosmic Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net. Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville– 10:30am. October Theme: Inner movement,outward expression.Center for Spiritual Living Jacksonville, Sheraton Hotel, 10605 Deerwood Park Blvd. 904513-2017. CSLJax.org FREE Community Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. (Donations appreciated.) Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Unity Church for Creative Living Sunday Service – 10:30am. With Rev Mona Krane. A positive path to realize divine potential. 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Youth Ministry – 10:30am. Classes for all ages. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Mind Body Yoga –10:45am. With Analise. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
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Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. Join us with Jonathan Hunt of Just Sit Jacksonville. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Bokwa – 8-8:45am. A cardio walking workout, great for beginners. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904367-5003. Mommy ‘n’ Me Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Bendy Bodies – 10am. Yoga/pilates for kids. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Qigong for Health – 4:45-5:45pm. Relieve arthritis, anxiety and stress symptoms. Free trial. Kam Lee’s TKA, 1835-5 E W Pkwy, Fleming Island. 904-2156111. TaijiKungFuAcademy.com. Vinyasa Flow – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga – 5:45-6:45pm. Gentle Level I with Beth Daugherty. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax. com. Mind-Body Yoga – 6pm. With Kate. Yoga Den, 2929
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Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Tai Chi Gung – 6:15-7:15pm. $15/walk-in; $45/ month. Arch Pilates (behind Bonos on San Jose in Manderin), 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Ste 102, Jacksonville. 904-294-7219. Free to Be AA – 6:30pm. Lesbian, gay, bi and trans 12-step group. Lending Library, Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com. Aerial Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Traditional yoga moves without the compression. Beginner class. Ladies only. $15/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Monday Night Meditation – 7-7:30pm. Singing bowls to lead meditation. Love offering. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Bosom Buddies: A Support Group – 7-8:30pm. Providing emotional support and education for survivors of breast cancer and women at high risk. Facilitator Bobbi de Cordova-Hanks. Women’s Center of Jacksonville. 904-722-3000. 101 Metaphysical Studies – 7-8:30pm. Beginning with spirit guides, ascended masters,who they are and how to work with them..Rev. Mary Cox. 10$ class. The Cosmic Church of truth 1637 Hamilton St Jax,32210-(9040384-7268 www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net Conscious Singles Group – 7-8:30pm. Identify and share strengths, passion and info, ideas about being single and in relationships, together. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Register, Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904471-1414. Holly@thc-hal.com.
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Sun Power Yoga – 7:30am. With Sandra. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-8247454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prayer and Meditation Service – 10:30-11am. Guided and interactive prayer and meditation. Prayer requests encouraged. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Peace Prayer Chapel, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904355-5100. UnityJax.org. UNITY Yoga – 12-1pm. Join Jim Ernstsen to welcome beginner and intermediate level students. Please bring a floor mat and use May Street entrance. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Increase your body’s natural strength – 4-5pm. Traditional Tai Chi, at Kam Lee Center, Fleming Island. Ph: 904-215-6111. www.tkakungfu.com Chen Style QiGong 4- 5 pm. with 13th Generation Instructor at Kam Lee Center, 1835 East-West Pkwy. Suite 5, Fleming Island. (904) 215-6111 or visit http://www.taijikungfuacademy.com T’ai Chi – 5:30-6:30pm. With Elizabeth Alexander. Beginner-intermediate. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.com.
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Move, Melt and Meditate – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. “Achy Back” Yoga Therapy and Acupuncture Class with Erica – 6-7:45pm. 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of guided relaxation and acupuncture. Class size limited; reservations required. Life Balance Acupuncture and Wellness, 1510-A 2nd St S, Jacksonville Bch. 904-607-6661. LifeBalanceJax.com. Prenatal Pilates – 6:30pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basic Training (for beginning students) – 6:30-8pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St. St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com Food Addicts Anonymous – 6:30-7:30pm. Unity of Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. SAN MARCO – 7pm. Meditation and Modern Buddhism, Oct 7 & 28, Hot Spot Power Yoga, 1533 San Marco Blvd, with Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904-222-8531 Julia’s New Age Book Club – 7-8:30pm. The first Tuesday of each month, a book is selected by group vote. Relax, read and discuss spiritual matters with us. $5 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts, 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-571-2586. Insight Meditation – 7:30-9pm. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-3555100. UnityJax.org. Parent Support Group – 7-8:30pm. For parents of a child with a mental health disorder, including depression, bipolar and schizo-affective disorder. Beaches Resource Center, 700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach. 904-270-8200. Mixed Level Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Power Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
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Kripalu Yoga, All Levels – 6-7:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Prenatal Pilates – 9am. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. La Leche League of Jacksonville – 10am. 3rd Wed. Grace Church of Avondale. Chrissy: 904-389-0484. Lori: 904-485-0861. Middle Eastern Dance – 10-10:45am. Women of all ages and body types can gain poise, grace, flexibility and stamina moving to exotic music. Learn belly dance and folkloric dance from Turkey and Egypt. Bring a belly dance scarf. Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Kripalu Yoga, All Levels – 10-11:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Chair Yoga Class – 11am-12pm. Get fit where you sit with this healing, gentle seated yoga practice. Perfect for all ages. Ocean Yoga, 51 Pine St, Atlantic Beach. 904-874-4094. OceanYoga.biz. Mid-Week Market – 3-6pm. Featuring local, healthy, fresh and green foods. Bull Park, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach. Tinyurl.com/a4xegwv. Meditation Class – 3:30-5pm. (No class 8/6) Need a
place to meditate? Learn helpful techniques, followed by a 20-30 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat, or use a chair. Reservation required. $5 love offering. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Latin Steps – 5:15-6pm. This is a fabulous cardio dance workout. Learn dance steps that build into a great, fun cardio workout. Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Yoga – 5:15-6:15pm. With Jayne Parker. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Unity Church of Jacksonville, Sanctuary, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.com. Meditation Class – 5:30-6:30. Bring a yoga mat or you can use a chair. (Limited seating please call 904-571-2586 to reserve you space in the class.) $5.00 love offering. Spiritual Uplifts 3491 Pall Mall Dr. Jacksonville Florida 904-292-4555. Shimmy-Chic Bellydance Fitness - 6:30-7:30pm. Midnight Sun, 1055 Park Street Riverside. $12 walk-in. Class cards discounts available. Lisa Myers 321-726-017 Kripalu Yoga, Mulit-level – 5:30-7pm. Some experience required. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yin Yoga, Multi-Level – 5:30-7pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Yoga Therapy and Acupuncture Class with Erica – 6-7:45pm. 45 minutes of yoga, followed by 45 minutes of guided relaxation and acupuncture. Class size limited; reservations required. Life Balance Acupuncture and Wellness, 1510-A 2nd St S, Jacksonville Bch. 904-607-6661. LifeBalanceJax.com. A Course in Miracles – 7pm. Unity of Jacksonville Beach, 1079 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Bch. 904-2461300. Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. (No class 8/6) Need a place to meditate? Learn helpful techniques, followed by a 20-30 minute meditation. Bring a yoga mat, or use a chair. Reservation required. $5 love offering. 3491 Pall Mall Dr, Jacksonville. 904-292-4555. Hatha Yoga – 6-6:45pm. Great for your back-health yoga class! Beginner class. Ladies only. $10/class. inShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. Unity Book Class – 7-8:30pm. With Rev Therese, discussing different books by spiritual authors. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Universal Matters Book Study – 7-9pm. $10/love offering suggested. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 7-9:30pm. One Wed per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Held in private home, call for location. 407673-9776. IFSK.org.
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Insight Meditation – 6:45-7:30am. See Monday listing for details. Love offering. Sanctuary of Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Yin Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Chakra Yoga – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/
four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. Psychic/Medium Spiritual Development Class – 1-3:30pm. One Thursday per month. Marilyn Jenquin, International Foundation for Spiritual Knowledge. $25. Caring Palms Massage and Reiki, 301-B 10th Ave N, Jacksonville Bch. 407-673-9776. IFSK.org. Yoga/Pilates for Preschool, Bendy Bodies – 2pm. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates. com. MEDA Eating Disorder Group – 3-4pm. Mentor, empower, develop and advocate. UNF Counseling Center, Bldg 2, Jacksonville. 904-620-2602. Kids’ Yoga with Lex – 4-4:45 pm Ages 4-8, and 5-6 pm Ages 7-12. Kids learn basic yoga poses, practice breathing and learn the foundations of meditation in a kid accessible manner. Pure Balance Wellness & Yoga, 641 Market St, St Augustine, FL 32095. 310663-0959. www.purebalancewellnessandyoga.com Increase your body’s natural strength – 4-5pm. Traditional Tai Chi, at Kam Lee Center, Fleming Island. Ph: 904-215-6111. www.tkakungfu.com Chen Style QiGong 4- 5 pm. with 13th Generation Instructor at Kam Lee Center, 1835 East-West Pkwy. Suite 5, Fleming Island. (904) 215-6111 or visit http://www.taijikungfuacademy.com Kripalu Yoga Basic Practice – 5:30-7pm Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Aerial Hammock Dance – 6-6:45pm. Come fly with us! Learn dance moves, flips and tricks in a flow, all with the support of the hammock. Beginner class. Ladies only. $15/class. InShape Ladies Fitness, 9425 Craven Rd, Jacksonville. 904-367-5003. UNITY Yoga – 6-7pm. With Jim Ernstsen. Beginner and intermediate. BYO floor mat. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, May St entrance. 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Tergar Meditation Community – 6:30-8pm. Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Beginners welcome. Free. Body Wise Center, 2706 Old Moultrie Rd, St Augustine. 904-687-8482. Tergar.org. Unity Book Class – 7-8:30pm. With Rev Therese, discussing different books by spiritual authors. Love offering. Unity Church of Jacksonville, 634 Lomax St, Riverside. 904-355-5100. UnityJax.org. Orange Park – 7pm Meditation and more: Oct 2, 16, 30; Buckman Bridge Unitarian Church, 8447 Manressa Ave. Maitreya Buddhist Center. 904.222.8531 Open Reiki Circle – 7-9pm. 1st & 3rd Thursday evening each month in Orange Park with Reiki Master Clarence Zarnes. Cost: donations. JudyZarnes.com. Reiki Healing Share – 7-8:30pm with Doug Riley at The Cosmic Church of truth 1637 Hamilton St Jax,32210-(9040384-7268 www.TheCosmicChurchofTruth.net Spiritual Matters Book Club – Contact for time. 2nd Thursday evening each month in Orange Park with Spiritual Counselor Rev. Judy Zarnes. Donations graciously accepted. 904-477-4427. JudyZarnes.com. Spirituality 101 – 7-8:30pm. Share questions, answers and lively discussion with like-minded people in an informal setting. The Heart Center, St Augustine. Call to register; Holly Levinson, LCSW: 904-4711414. Holly@thc-hal.com. Props ‘n Boots Pilates – 7:30pm. Call to register. Arch Pilates and Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Yoga Basics – 7:45pm. With Khristi. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com.
FRIDAY Pilates Props ‘n Boots – 9am. A Pilates boot camp to burn calories. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Mommy ‘n Me Pilates – 10am. Ages 6 weeks-24 mos. Arch Pilates & Physical Therapy, 3491 Pall Mall Rd, Ste 103, Jacksonville. 904-860-5392. ArchPilates.com. Kripalu Yoga – 10-11:30am. All Levels. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Hemming Plaza Farmers’ Market – 10am-2pm. Local and fresh plants, flowers, fruit, vegetables, jewelry and live entertainment. Monroe St and N Hogan St, Jacksonville. 904-634-0303. Friday Market – 10am-2pm. Rain or shine. Featuring locally grown produce, baked goods, plants, pottery and more. Jacksonville Landing Market. 904-703-2727. Market@jacksonvillelanding.com. Mind Body Class – 11:30am. With Alyson. $40/ four classes. Yoga Den, 2929 Plummer Cove Rd, Jacksonville. 904-268-8330. Yoga-Den.com. SMG Psychic Awareness Class – 7-9pm. $10. The Cosmic Church of Truth, 1637 Hamilton St, Jacksonville. 904-384-7268. TheCosmicChurchOfTruth.net.
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Paddleboarding Demonstration and Eco Tour – 8:30am. Enjoy a free 30-minute paddleboarding demonstration followed by a guided eco-tour of the Gamble Rogers Paddling Trail. Free/demonstration; $45/eco-tour. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, 3100 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach. 386-864-9844. Guided Cultural Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 1st Sat. Wear comfortable closed-toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Trail Hike – 8:30-10:30am. 2nd Sat. 1.5-mile guided walk. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. The GTM Research Reserve, Trailhead Pavilion west of Guana Dam, Marineland. RSVP: 904-823-4500. Vinyasa Flow – 9-10:30am. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Farmer’s Market – 10am-2pm. Featuring organic produce, BBQ ribs and chicken, baked goods, prepared foods, seafood and live music. Unity Church for Creative Living, 2777 Race Track Rd, St Johns. 904-287-1505. UnityInJax.com. Kripalu Gentle Yoga – 11am-12:30pm. Discovery Yoga Center, 3 Davis St, St Augustine. 904-824-7454. DiscoveryYoga.com. Beaches Green Market – 2-5pm. Jarboe Park, 301 Florida Blvd, Neptune Beach. 904-270-0273. Gamble Jam Session – 3pm-sunset. 2nd and 4th Saturday. Enjoy musicians of all levels for a casual acoustic jam. Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreation Area at Flagler Beach, 3100 S Ocean Shore Blvd, Flagler Beach. 386-517-2086. Register: Jennifer.Giblin@ dep.state.fl.us or Tinyurl.com/grparkevents.
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R e l a x i n g Fa c i a l s a n d S p a Treatments utilizing organic and natural products. We also create personalized Special-Tea blends to your taste for health and enjoyment. Call to book a spa treatment or to learn more about tea classes, tastings and events. See ad page 13.
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“Soul Rejuvenator” healing artist who practices gentle yet powerful intuitive guidance readings, pastlife readings, shamanic soul retrieval journeying, and Munay-Ki rites.
RECONNECTIVE HEALING Tad Kostek Jacksonville, FL 32244 904 613-7608 www.tadenergyhealing.com
Do you suffer from physical, mental, or emotional pain? Gifted healer’s sessions help restore balance and harmony to promote healing.
NATURAL PEST CONTROL NATURE’S WAY PEST CONTROL 904-280-7563 Email: natureswaypest@yahoo.com www.natureswaypest.com
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Dr. Jon Repole, D.C. 9957 Moorings Drive, Suite 403 Jacksonville, Fl 32257 (Mandarin) 904 268-6568 www.DrRepole.com
Creating individualized dietary recommendations, meal planning, and supplemental guidance for all conditions utilizing food diaries, heart rate variability, questionnaires, body composition, blood, urine, and saliva testing. See ad page 31.
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