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On the cover... MENOPAUSE
MISCONCEPTIONS Cynthia (Cindy) Weiss, a writer for the Mayo Clinic News Network, share her views on the top misconceptions of Menopeause as well as how CBD oil may help you.
Contents 8 MOUTH MATTERS
A Holistic Approach to Oral Health
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15 RECIPE FOR SUCCESS
Grilled Steak Salad with Red Wine Vingerette
16 RETHINKING OUR STUFF
Moving Toward a Circular Economy
18 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT
Global Movement on Fast Track
20 SPINAL SOLUTIONS
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Chiropractic Care Yields Unexpected Results
18 SLOW FOOD TAKES ROOT
Global Movement on Fast Track
22 CALENDAR New
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Consider Motherwort to Reduce Postpartum Bleeding A meta-review of 37 studies that included 7,887 mothers giving birth found that an injection of oriental motherwort (Leonurus japonicus), a Traditional Chinese Medicine herb used for thousands of years, decreased blood loss and other adverse events during birth at a minimal cost with few side effects.
Take Cordyceps to Enhance Immunity
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Cordyceps, a fungus that grows on caterpillars high in the Himalayas, has long been used in Traditional Chinese Medicine as a rejuvenating and performance-enhancing medicine. The latest Korean research shows it also boosts the immune system. Scientists tested 79 healthy adults for eight weeks, giving 39 of them 1,680 milligrams of cordyceps a day in capsules and the other 40 were given a placebo. The cordyceps produced a 38 percent increase in natural killer (NK) cell activity, which plays a role in immunity by detecting and killing virus-infected cells, tumor cells and abnormal cells.
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Boot the Bottle for Mental Well-Being A study of 10,386 people in Hong Kong and the United States compared mental well-being among moderate drinkers and nondrinkers, with multiple-year, followup periods. Men and women that were lifetime abstainers had the highest levels of mental well-being, surpassed only by women that had quit drinking.
Dis ’n Nat Every day, 1,600 WOMEN AND MORE THAN 10,000 NEWBORNS DIE FROM PREVENTABLE COMPLICATIONS during pregnancy and childbirth.
Almost TWO-THIRDS of Americans with Alzheimer’s are women.
HEART DISEASE is the leading cause of death for women.
20 MILLION WOMEN suffer from eating disorders.
15% AND 71% OF WOMEN AROUND THE WORLD have suffered physical
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or sexual violence committed by an intimate male partner.
WOMEN ARE TWICE AS LIKELY AS MEN TO EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION, which is the most common health problem in the world. It is often manifested in the form of insomnia, stress, poor nutrition, physical
About 14 MILLION ADOLESCENT GIRLS BECOME MOTHERS every year. More than 90% of these young mothers live in developing countries.
“Because you are women, people will force their thinking on you, their boundaries on you. They will tell you how to dress, how to behave, who you can meet, and where you can go. Don’t live in the shadows of people’s judgement. Make your own choices in the light of your own wisdom.” —Amitabh Bachchan
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Tiny Scrubbers
Nanoparticles Purify Water Askwsar Hilonga, Ph.D., a chemical engineer and public health scientist in Tanzania, grew up dealing with waterborne diseases such as cholera that made him ill. According to the World Health Organization, he has used his scientific expertise and local knowledge to develop a purification system based on nanomaterials. While the filter is still under study, stations have been set up throughout Tanzania, mostly managed by women, to help those that otherwise would not have safe drinking water.
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A new analysis links climate change to the recent global rise of a multidrugresistant fungal superbug, Candida auris. A decade after it was discovered in 2009, the superbug has popped up in many genetically distinct strains in more than 30 countries on three continents. Mystified, scientists say that fungal diseases are relatively uncommon in humans because of body temperature, but if they adapt to rising temperatures and aren’t easily treatable with medications, they could increasingly endanger human health on a global scale. “Global warming may lead to new fungal diseases that we don’t even know about right now,” warns Arturo Casadevall, lead author of the study published in mBio and chair of molecular microbiology and immunology at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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Mouth Matters A Holistic Approach to Oral Health T
by Ronica O’Hara These findings have sobering implicahe mouth is the doorway to the tions for the nearly half of the American body,” so the saying goes, and adults over age 30 and 70 percent of adults today we know just how true 65 and older with gum disease. “Science has that is. Years ago, the biannual trip to the proven that a healthy mouth is a healthy dentist was typically a simple “drill-andbody,” says San Francisco holistic dentist fill” operation, with other health concerns Nammy Patel, author of Age With Style: Your not given a second glance. Now, emergGuide to a Youthful Smile & Healthy Living. ing research shows that when we neglect basic oral care—even that annoying task of Body, Mind, Teeth nightly or post-meal flossing—we endanIt’s part of the reason for the fresh interest ger our heart, lungs, kidneys and even our in holistic dentistry, sometimes called biobrains by allowing the buildup of pernilogic dentistry. “We look at the entire body, cious bacteria in our gums. not just the mouth,” says Bernice Teplitsky, In April, University of Louisville DDS, of Wrigleyville Dental, in Chicago, School of Dentistry researchers reported and president of the Holistic Dental Asthat the bacteria P. gingivalis, which floursociation (HDA), based in Coral Gables, ishes in gum disease, was found in brain Florida. Holistic dentists abstain from toxic samples of deceased Alzheimer’s patients— materials, remove amalgam fillings, may be and that inflammation, swelling and bleedwary of root canals and focus on miniing in gums can transport the bacteria mally invasive procedures—some of which from the mouth into the bloodstream may be high-tech and cutting-edge, such simply through chewing or teeth-brushing. as lasers to clean teeth and gums, ozone The study also linked the bacteria to rheutherapy to slow the growth of infections matoid arthritis and aspiration pneumonia. and air abrasion to “sandblast” away small Advanced gum disease also increases areas of tooth decay. the risk of cancer by 24 percent, especially Holistic dentists work closely with a lung and colorectal cancers; quadruples the wide range of other complementary practirate of kidney disease; and increases the risk tioners. “We look at the underlying causes of strokes, coronary artery disease, diabetes for gum disease and cavities: Is it your diet, and pre-term births, other studies show.
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Dialogue With Dentists When visiting a dentist, whether holistic or not, it’s wise to be prepared with a natural health mindset. Some questions to ask are:
What are you filling the cavity with? Just say no to amalgam, a mixture
of heavy metals, of which about half is elemental mercury that slowly releases toxic vapors. Plus, “Heavy metals can leak
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or hormonal changes or acid reflux?” Patel explains. That may mean prescribing a head massage, acupuncture session, meditation lessons or dietary counseling. They may run blood tests for biocompatibility of materials and incorporate approaches from Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, herbology, homeopathy, iridology, craniosacral therapy and energy medicine. They will look for signs of sleep apnea and often treat it. However, with the added tests and consultations, they tend to be more expensive, with many procedures not covered by dental insurance. Their numbers are small: Only 391 of 199,000 American dentists belong to the HDA, or about one in 500. Yet the natural health movement that drives holistic dentistry is having an effect on the profession at large. Many dentists nationwide, pressured by patients and aided by new technology, are abandoning toxic and invasive options for less harmful methods. Controversial mercury amalgam fillings are being edged out by less toxic options like resin composites that match teeth color; the amount of mercury sold in the U.S. for dental amalgams fell by half between 2001 and 2013. Conventional dental X-rays, which in a Yale study published in the American Cancer Association journal Cancer were linked to non-cancerous brain tumors, are yielding to computerized digital X-rays with a fifth of the radiation: As many as two out of three dentists have switched over. And aided by computer imaging software and 3-D printers, dentists are fabricating new crowns, implants, bridges and dentures right in the office, instead of using what Austin, Texas, dentist David Frank calls “intrusive analog [gooey impressions] that left patients feeling claustrophobic, highly anxious and consistently worried about gagging.”
into the enamel tubes of the teeth causing the teeth to appear gray or dark blue and making them brittle over time,” warns Los Angeles cosmetic dentist Rhonda Kalasho. Instead, ask for relatively nontoxic options such as porcelain or composite resins, which can be made of materials such as silica, ceramic, plastics and zirconium oxide. Some composite resins contain the endocrine disrupters Bis-GMA or BPA; for extra protection, ask for one that doesn’t, or ask the dentist to use a rubber dam to prevent swallowing it.
Should I have my amalgam fillings removed? Holistic dentists like Patel
give a strong yes. “The problem arises with mercury when you chew or brush your teeth. The abrasion creates heat and causes the mercury to off-gas. Those vapors get swallowed and go into your body, where they’re stored—and that creates significant health hazards—because we’re talking about a known poison,” she says. Other dentists disagree about removal, citing its risks: Holistic pioneer Dr. Andrew Weil, for example, writes that removing amalgam fillings is often unnecessary, costly and stressful, and recommends exchanging them for composite resin only when they break down.
Do I really need antibiotics? Oregon State University researchers found in a study this year of 90,000 patients that the antibiotics often prescribed by dentists as prevention against infection are unneces-
sary 81 percent of the time, and contribute to antibiotic resistance. Typically, patients didn’t have the precise cardiac conditions that warranted the extra caution.
Is a root canal the best option? Some holistic dentists counsel against root canals, citing the risk of long-term health problems caused by lingering bacteria, and advocate the use of herbs, laser therapy or extractions instead. “If root canals were done 20 to 30 years ago, it is definitely a problem, because there were not enough technological advances to clean out all the bacteria which could cause chronic health complications,” says Patel. “Nowadays, depending on the tooth root, canals can be 99.9 percent cleaned by lasers.”
Back to the Basics Considering the stakes, preventive care is all-important and there are many natural options to guarantee robust oral health. At the natural health store or drugstore, consider the following options:
Toothbrush: Electric toothbrushes re-
duced plaque 21 percent more and gingivitis 11 percent more after three months compared to manual toothbrushes, reported a review of 56 studies involving 5,068 participants. Those that rotate rather than brush back-and-forth clean slightly better.
Toothpaste: Study the labels and be
wary of the following ingredients: fluo-
ride, sodium lauryl sulfate, triclosan and sodium hydroxide. These ingredients are a plus: baking soda (sodium bicarbonate), green tea, Eucalyptol, menthol, tea tree oil and vitamin D.
Flossing: Some smooth, slippery flosses
are coated with toxic, Teflon-like perfluorinated polymers linked to kidney and testicular cancer, ulcerative colitis and hormonal disruptions. A recent study found higher levels in women using those flosses. Instead, use the old-fashioned nylon kind or try out new flosses made of biodegradable silk or bamboo or those infused with antimicrobial tea tree oil. Or, consider a water flosser, which Canadian researchers found were 29 percent more effective at plaque removal than string floss.
Mouthwash: Mouthwashes containing
alcohol significantly raise the risk of throat cancer, Australian researchers found. Instead, opt for super-healthy green tea as a mouthwash, as well as a drink. Studies show that it protects teeth from erosion and promotes healthy gums. Another simple option is warm salt water, using one cup of water and one-half teaspoon of salt. A 2017 study by the Cochrane medical study organization found it is virtually as effective as the prescription antiseptic mouthwash chlorhexidine in reducing dental plaque and microbes. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based natural health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@ gmail.com.
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enopause marks the end of a woman’s fertility. By definition, it occurs one year after a woman’s last menstrual period. While menopause can happen in a woman’s 40s and 50s, the average age is 51 in the U.S. Dr. Jacquline Thielen, a woman’s health expert from Mayo Clinic, says menopause is a journey that occurs over many years. Changes in a woman’s menstrual cycle are often the first indication. Over time, “the loss of the consistent, regular pattern of our menstrual cycles is what becomes so disruptive, along with fluctuating hormone levels,” says Dr. Thielen. “Estrogen, progesterone, all the hormones, impact other parts of our body — not just our reproductive organs, not just our genitalia, so we will experience changes over a lifetime.” These changes include physical symptoms, such as hot flashes, chills and sleep disruption, as well as emotional symptoms that may trigger anxiety or feelings of sadness and loss. In early menopause, many women also may notice a change in sexual
interest and vaginal dryness, says Dr. Thielen, which can affect one’s relationships and quality of life. “A lot of women don’t want to talk about sex. But there are options and treatment plans, so it is really important to talk about it and seek out information,” she adds. With increasing life expectancy, many women could spend up to 40 percent of their lives in the postmenopausal stage. Though symptoms can last for years, Dr. Thielen says many women do not have all the facts about what to expect during menopause. “The biggest misconceptions that women have about menopause is that it’s awful, that it’s life-altering, and that all of a sudden, the rest of their life is going to be filled with a lack of interest in sex, feeling hot and sweaty all the time, and just being sleep deprived. Generally speaking, most women will have mild to moderate symptoms.” Dr. Thielen adds that many women also erroneously believe that sexual functioning stops at a certain age. “That is far from the truth. In fact, some of my
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older patients in their 80s are probably the ones that are most engaged in their sexual relationships. It really is about finding a comfort with yourself and the ability to share with someone else no matter what age you’re at.” After menopause, though, a woman’s risk of certain medical conditions increases due to the loss of protective hormones. Heart disease, osteoporosis and urinary issues are among the most common. Dr. Thielen recommends women stay in communication with their health care provider as they transition into menopause and after. “When you have a question about your body or a change that’s going on, you should always reach out. It is important to address concerns early on to consider preventive measures and really looking at how we can improve quality of life for women at each stage of their life,” says Dr. Thielen. •
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10 WAYS FOR WOMEN TO STAY HEALTHY
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omen must take action each and every day to maintain their overall health and prevent breast and other cancers. They can do so by keeping these health tips top of mind. 1. Exercise 30 Minutes a Day: Working out for 30 minutes every day will improve cardiovascular health and help women maintain a healthy weight, BMI, and lower their risk of developing uterine cancer, breast cancer, and colon cancer, which are all linked with obesity. 2. Make Time for Your Health: Women generally live busy lives but in addition to making time to exercise, it is imperative they work to maintain a healthy lifestyle. 3. Listen to Your Body: Alert your doctor right away of any changes you experience in your body and of any pain you may feel. 4. Eat Healthy Every Day: Eating a healthy dose of nutritious, colorful fruits, and vegetables is key to lowering your risk of developing various diseases. 5. Quit Smoking: More than 13% of women are still smoking cigarettes in the U.S. which leads to premature death, heart disease, lung and other cancers. 6. Check Your Breasts: One in eight women will develop breast cancer in their lifetime but if caught early, it can be treated effectively. It is critical that starting at age 40 women go in yearly for a mammogram and perform self-exams monthly.
7. Get a Pap Smear: Once a woman becomes sexually active, experts say she should be going to the OB/GYN for regular pelvic exams and pap smear screenings. The pap smear tests for signs of vaginal and cervical cancers along with sexually transmitted diseases such as HPV or genital warts. 8. Prevent HPV: High HPV prevalence is leading to increased rates of cervical cancer and a rise in head and neck cancer from oral sex transmission. The HPV vaccine is effective in preventing the spread of the disease but only 25% of eligible young women ages 11-26 are actually receiving the vaccine. 9. Prenatal Care to Prepare for Pregnancy: A healthy pregnancy and baby starts with a healthy mom-to-be. Make sure to visit your OB/ GYN for a pre-conception visit if you are planning to get pregnant. 10. Get a Colonoscopy: At age 50, women need to make sure they start getting their regular colonoscopy screening. Catching any abnormal colon polyp growths early can prevent cancer from further developing or spreading. •
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Healthiest Superfoods for Women
You love to eat, but you also love to feel great. You can do both if you choose foods that make you smarter, leaner, stronger—and then use them in tasty, new ways. Here are the top 30 superfoods for women with benefits from bone building and energy boosting, to fat busting and disease fighting. WILD ALASKAN SALMON
DARK CHOCOLATE
PUMPKIN SEEDS
WILD BLUEBERRIES
ALMONDS
EGGS
GREEN TEA
BEEF
ORGANIC MILK (FAT-FREE OR LOWFAT)
QUINOA
OATS BROCCOLI WALNUTS AVOCADOS RED BEANS GREEK YOGURT OLIVE OIL
RAISINS SWEET POTATOES KIWI MUSHROOMS RASPBERRIES SWISS CHARD WATERMELON
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Grilled Steak Salad with Red Wine Vinaigrette This refreshing and simple salad is packed with protein! GRILLED STEAK 4 filets mignons, 6-ounces each 2 tablespoons light olive oil ¼ teaspoon sea salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper RED WINE VINAIGRETTE ½ cup red wine vinegar 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon dried oregano ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
SALAD 4 cups spring mix ¼ red onion, thinly sliced ½ cup Red Wine Vinaigrette ¼ teaspoon sea salt ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ½ cup halved cherry tomatoes 2 tablespoons crumbled goat cheese ¼ cup micro greens for garnish
Grill the Steak: Remove filets from fridge and allow to sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Toss with oil and season with salt and pepper. Place on a hot grill and cook on both sides until filets reach desired temperature. Remove from heat and set aside. Assemble the Salad: Combine spring mix, onion, vinaigrette, salt, and pepper in a large bowl and toss to combine. Divide salad onto 4 plates. Thinly slice steak against the grain and fan across salad. Top with tomatoes and goat cheese, garnish with micro greens, and serve.
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RETHINKING OUR STUFF
Moving Toward a Circular Economy
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hen Yale researcher Reid Lifset began working on waste issues on a life cycle basis—from “cradle to grave”—it was mostly the world’s geeks and nerds that paid attention, he says. “Today, it’s called the ‘circular economy’ and it’s sexy. It wasn’t sexy back then.” While many still have never even heard the term, the “circular economy” is all about rethinking the way we make stuff—designing products that can be reused and powering it all with renewable energy. It’s an alternative to the “make-useand-dispose” mentality of the traditional linear economy. “You are the circular economy when you buy pre-owned, second-hand objects, or rent or share the use of objects, or have broken objects repaired instead of buying new ones,” says Walter Stahel, author of The Circular Economy: A User’s Guide and a member of the European Union’s Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform. In other words, everyone that buys sustainable goods or services, takes public transport or gets a lawnmower fixed instead of buying a new one is a participant.
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“There is a strong need to try to reduce the volume of waste,” Pina says. “There is also a strong need to produce sustainable—and, ideally, chemical-free— food and make it affordable for all.” She hopes to eventually replicate her process for creating fertilizer in other large cities across the country. Leasing is another classic example of how the circular economy might work, Lifset says. “If the entity that made [a product] ends up with it when it becomes waste, that company will handle it differently.” The company can instead design a product so that it remains in the economy instead of becoming part of the waste stream, he notes. The Ellen MacArthur Foundation was established in the UK in 2010 to accelerate the transition to a circular economy. It offers numerous case studies, including a San Francisco effort called Cradle to Cradle Carpets for City Buildings. Last year, the city passed legislation requiring all departments to use carpeting containing no antimicrobials, fluorinated compounds or flame retardants. Both the carpet fibers and backing materials “must contain minimum amounts of recycled materials and ultimately be recyclable at end-of-use.” Most important: It must be Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver or better. The certification is a globally recognized standard for safer, more sustainable products made for the circular economy. Meantime, the European Union has embraced the circular economy as a boon to job creation and a way to significantly address climate change. By shifting to a circular economy, the European growth rate can be increased by an additional 0.6 percent a year and carbon dioxide emissions reduced by 48 percent by 2030, according to a 2017 report by McKinsey & Company. Just how much of the world’s industries must participate to meet these goals is yet to be determined. “That,” Stahel says, “is the billiondollar question.”
There’s a global movement afoot to expand the circular economy in an effort to significantly cut the waste stream, reduce our carbon footprint and conserve resources. It began with the three R’s—reduce, recycle and reuse, says Lifset, a Research Scholar at the Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies who edits the Journal of Industrial Ecology, which focuses on the environmental consequences of production and consumption. The emphasis has always been on recycling, but as that becomes more difficult due to saturation levels, the emphasis is shifting to the more comprehensive goals of a circular economy—or should be, says Stahel, an engineering professor at the University of Surrey. Tinia Pina, a program leader at NY Cares, joined the movement after observing the poor food choices her Harlem, New York, students were making and the amount of waste attached to them. She founded Re-Nuble, a small manufacturing operation in New York City, to transform food waste into fertilizer pellets that can be Yvette C. Hammett is an environmental used in hydroponic farming. writer based in Valrico, Florida. She can be contactedat YvetteHammett28@hotmail.com.
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Slow Food Takes Root Global Movement on Fast Track by April Thompson
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he global Slow Food movement is fast gaining momentum, uniting more than 100,000 people in 150 countries with a shared passion for delicious food and a moral conviction about the people and places that sustain it. It satisfies foodies’ hunger for a deeper appreciation and understanding of their meals’ origins, from farm to fork. “The key principles of Slow Food are good, clean and fair,” says Laura Luciano, a board member for Slow Food USA and Slow Food Governor for New York State. “It’s the opposite of fast food, where you are in and out with no idea where your food comes from or the stories behind it.” Fair, says Luciano, means fair to farmers, and paying a fair wage to workers picking and growing food. “Fair also incorporates principles of equity, inclusion and justice. Good means good for the climate, the Earth and us as individuals. Clean means not using GMOs and pesticides in the food,” she explains. Slow Food has its roots in Italy, where food and wine journalist Carlo Petrini took up the cause in 1986 to halt the homogenous fast food chains encroaching on the country’s
rich, diverse food culture. Slow Food USA has taken off since its founding in 2000 with 150 chapters boasting 6,000 members nationwide. Many convene annually at Slow Food Nations, a food festival for all in Denver, to swap stories, share strategies, celebrate victories and of course, break bread together. The backbone of the movement is its local chapters. “Food has a regional identity, connected to history, culture and family,” says Luciano, whose blog Out East Foodie shares the stories of her Long Island edibles. For Bob Quinn, an organic wheat farmer in Big Sandy, Montana, and the founder of the heirloom grain company Kamut International, the Slow Food movement has been a kind of welcome homecoming and acknowledgment of his company’s efforts to protect workers and nourish consumers. “To me, Slow Food is a return to the roots of agriculture and the soul of organic, because it focuses on the food—the end purpose of agriculture—rather than profits and yields that are the focus of the industrial food system,” says Quinn, author of Grain by Grain: A Quest to Revive Ancient Wheat, Rural Jobs, and Healthy Food. “Slow
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food offers an appreciation for farmers’ efforts to improve the soil and the nutrition, flavor and aroma of the foods we grow.” The Slow Food movement also connects producers like Quinn with chefs like Steven Satterfield, author of Root to Leaf: A Southern Chef Cooks Through the Seasons and board vice president of Slow Food’s Atlanta chapter. “As a chef, Slow Food to me means honoring your ingredients and going out of your way to get the freshest, most sustainable, seasonal ingredients,” says Satterfield, who came to Slow Food early in his career as a young line cook interested in the provenance of food and protecting its cultural heritage. At Miller Union, Satterfield’s awardwinning Atlanta restaurant, all dishes are made from scratch, mainly from farms in the region, to support seasonal eating and local growing. Satterfield’s dishes also feature traditional Southern varieties from Slow Food’s Ark of Taste, a catalog of more than 200 culturally significant foods in danger of extinction. One Miller Union favorite is a hummus made from sea island red pea and benne seeds, an ancient variety of sesame originally brought by slaves from Africa to the South Carolina coast and cultivated in hidden gardens as a staple food. Beyond engaging diners, chefs and producers, Slow Food also campaigns for big-picture policy changes, like farmto-school programs to introduce fresh produce and get kids excited about healthy eating, says Luciano. “Eating is a political act. The choices we make speak volumes about what we stand for,” says Luciano. “We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.” Connect with Washington, D.C. freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.
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We talk about joy and justice. There is the joy in food and the justice and stories behind it. Slow Food tries to marry both of those worlds.
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William J. Lauretti, a New York Chiropractic College professor in Seneca Falls, concurs with the benefits of holistic treatment. “Chiropractors view the body as an integrated unit, and problems in one area might affect a seemingly unrelated area,” he says. “Most chiropractors have a wide variety of treatment approaches to offer, including advice on nutrition, lifestyle, stress management and exercise.”
Chiropractic and Digestion
It’s worth noting that the nerves that innervate important digestive anatomy—from the salivary glands to the stomach down through the intestinal tract—branch off the spinal cord at various levels of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine. “This means that chiropractic adjustments given to [the] neck, mid-back, lower back and sacrum are important to optimal digestive function,” says chiropractor Sean Cailteux, of Exodus Health, in Shawnee, Kansas. In his practice, Lauretti has observed better digestion as a positive side effect to regular adjustments. “I’ve had a few patients over the years who reported improvement in digestive problems after by Marlaina Donato chiropractic treatment of the mid- and low back. In some of those hiropractors are often perceived as back pain specialists, but optimal chiropractic care treats the whole person from cases, the improvement was serendipitous, because the patient didn’t discuss their digestive symptoms initially, only after they noticed the the inside-out, starting with the nervous system. This improvement.” means practitioners can address many conditions that transcend typical expectations. Hope for Headaches and TMJ Dysfunction The human spinal column sports 31 pairs of nerves, some Chronic tension headaches and migraines can become the norm corresponding directly to digestive, reproductive and respiratory organs, which might explain why regular spinal adjustments for too many individuals, but chiropractic care—including spinal adjustments, nutrition advice and addressing emotional causes such and other chiropractic techniques can be helpful for seemingly as stress and anxiety—can be key in reducing pain and getting to the unrelated conditions like asthma, chronic headaches, hormonal root of the problem. imbalances and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. “Technically, only headaches with a list of very particular char A scientific review of 179 published papers focusing on variacteristics can be properly diagnosed as migraines,” Lauretti explains. ous non-musculoskeletal conditions shows benefits of full-body “The cause of many cases of chronic, long-term headaches is often chiropractic treatment for asthma, infantile colic and cervical from poor function of the muscles and joints in the neck.” These types vertigo. Results are also promising for middle ear infections in of headaches often respond well to treatment focused on restoring children and pneumonia in seniors. Clinical evidence suggests the nervous system is a cohesive factor in achieving overall wellness. “In chiropractic and holistic philosophy, the body is considered a self-healing organism,” explains chiropractic physician and applied kinesiologist Marc Terebelo, of the Chiropractic Wellness Center, in Southfield, Michigan. “The We invite first time, local residents to nervous system controls the body, so issues in join us for our: ‘Welcome To Wild Lotus Special!’ the toes or fingers may be caused by spinal issues in the neck and low back. Likewise, bladder and menstrual cycle problems can be caused by • 60 Classes A Week Uptown & Downtown • Workshops, Retreats, Teacher Training Kids Programs injury to the low back or pelvic regions.” 30 days unlimited yoga for $33 • WildLotusYoga.com • 899-0047
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normal function to the neck, he says. TMJ disorders can cause painful and sometimes debilitating symptoms, including facial and tooth pain and locking of the jaw. Chiropractic treatments often provide reliable relief. “The TMJ is a very important joint in the body, with thousands of neuroreceptors. TMJ involvements can cause headaches, particularly around the ear or side of the head, vertigo, tinnitus and other hearing issues,” says Terebelo. Cailteux notes that aside from experiencing jaw pain and headaches, someone suffering from TMJ disorder may have difficulty chewing, and may experience an audible clicking of the jaw with movement. “Chiropractic adjustments can be particularly helpful, especially when delivered to the TM joint and the neck. Gentle, soft-tissue manipulation of the muscles and tendons of the jaw, specifically the masseter, temporalis and pterygoid muscles, is also a highly effective treatment.” For a true holistic approach and lasting success, Lauretti offers this advice: “Look for a doctor who is willing to work as part of your healthcare team and who’s willing to refer you for specialty care when appropriate.”
Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. She is also a composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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Tai Chi in the Park—8-8:45am. Last Sunday of the Month. Peristyle in City Park, 42 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans. OchsnerFitness.com Introduction to Zen Meditation—8:30 am (except the first Sunday of the month). By donation. Midcity Zen. 3248 Castiglione St, New Orleans. MidCityZen.org. Mindfulness Meditation—8:50-10am. Meditation, a reading and discussion. 1st & 3rd Sundays. Free/By Donation. Yoga Sanga, 2013 Claiborne St, Mandeville. ResourceForLife@ bellsouth.net Community Hot Quickie—9-10am. Sixty minute, Bikram-inspired hot yoga. Same therapeutic practice, less time! All levels welcome; no class package required—by donation every week! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co Sunday Morning Meditation—9am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. A Course in Miracles—9:30am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans. org. Yogananda Studies—9:30am. Free. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center Sunday Service—11am. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans. org. Sunday Celebration Service—11am. Unity of Metairie. 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, 504885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Eckankar—11am-12pm. Discover what Eckankar can do for you to enrich your life with Divine Guidance. NO Healing Center, 2371 St Claude Ave, 4th floor. Sathya Sai Baba Group—12-3pm. Gathering for bhajans, fellowship and community service. Based on the values of truth, right action, peace, love and nonviolence. “Love All. Serve All.” Contact for updated location and time: SaiNOLA108@gmail.com Basic/Beginners Aikido Class—3:30pm4:30pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@ NOLAAikido.com. Restorative Yoga—4-5pm. Free. Bastion Center, 1901 Mirabeau Ave, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html Yin Yoga—5-6pm. Gentle, restorative yoga: Long holds. Deep stretching. Props. Yoga newbies encouraged! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com YesYogaNOLA.co
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Aqua Yoga—9-9:45am. Free. Lehmann Pool, 536 N Prieur St, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html Compost NOW—4-5:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Children’s Resource Library. Children Karate Class—5-5:45pm. Also Wednesday. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241. Beginners Karate Class—5:30-6:15pm. Also Wednesday and Friday. First class free. LA Karate Association Dojo, 706C Phosphor Ave, Metairie. 504-835-6825. LKAKarate.com Free Community Yoga at the Historic Carver Theater—5:30-6:30pm. Presented by Project Peaceful Warrior. 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class—6:15pm-7:15pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste. 103 in Mid-City, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@NOLAAikido.com. Mats & Margaritas—6:30-7:30pm. $10. La Casita on The Patio, 845 Carondelet St, New Orleans. FootprintsToFitness.com/Mats-Margaritas Flowering Lotus Mindfulness Meditation Group—7-8:30pm. Donation. Flowering Lotus Meditation and Retreat Center, 627 Opelousas Ave, Algiers Point. FloweringLotusMeditation.org
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Qigong/Dao-In—Noon. Tues & Thurs. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 2nd Fl Upper, Ste. 220, New Orleans. 985-467-0900 or dc@affordablehealingarts.com. Connected Warriors Yoga—12-1pm. Higher Power Yoga and Cycle, 514 City Park Ave. Free Yoga for Veterans, Service members, active, military, and their friends and family. Young Yogis—3:45-4:30pm. Fun, playful class for kids 4 to 8 years old to strengthen their bodies with yoga poses and learn to focus and center themselves with breathing and meditation. Music, games, and stories complete the mind-body connection. Led by Heidi, a certified Kidding Around yoga instructor and experienced elementary school teacher. $49/six classes; $10 drop-in. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com Self Defense Open Palm System—5:30-7pm. Learn self defense techniques and skills from Sa Ba Nimm 3rd degree black belt Leon Molinario. In this class you will become accustomed to the Pyung Soo Do—Open Palm System and become more confident in your own physical prowess and confidence. Monthly classes. 18 & up. First time registration fee of $45 includes uniform. Goldring-Woldenberg JCC, 3747 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie. Contact Leon at LeonsPlumbingCo@gmail.com or 504-442-7346. Yoga in the Cathedral—5:30-6:30PM. Bring your own mat. Free (donations accepted.) Christ Church Cathedral, 2919 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans.
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Yogalates at Duncan Plaza—5:30-6:30pm. 343-349 Loyola Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112 FootprintsToFitness.com/Yogalates-at-the-Plaza Free Teacher Yoga & Trauma-Informed Teacher Training—5:30-6:30pm. Presented by Project Peaceful Warrior. The Historic Carver Theater, 2101 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. Sunset Yoga—6-7pm. Donation. Popp Bandstand at City Park, 54 Dreyfous Dr, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html HIIT at the Peristyle—6-7:30pm. All levels. Bring a water bottle and a friend. Free. Peristyle on City Park. Northshore Table Tennis Club—6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs. Powerpath Mastermind Miracles Sangha— 6:30pm. 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Filipino Martial Arts Beginners Class—7-8pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241.
wednesday Sunrise Yoga—6:30-7:30am. Free. Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, 500 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html Beginners Tai Chi Class—9:30-10:30am & 7-8pm. First class free. 8132 Willow St, New Orleans. Call Sensei King Lam 504-866-2241 Qi-Gym -10-11am. $10 Donation. First Class Free. Broadmoor Arts & Wellness Center. 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. BrainHeartBalance.com or 504-309-0002. Gentle Yoga—10:30-11:30am. Free. Lyons Rec Center, 624 Louisiana Ave. Prayer and Healing—11am. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Compost NOW—12:30-2pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Behind Latter Library/Friends of NOPL. Helping Hands Reike Class—1-3pm. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Wellness Wednesday—6-8pm. Come and explore different aspects of self care, and wellness at your local salt cave. Strictly Salt of Metairie, 3110 David Dr, Metairie. StrictlySaltOfMetairie.com Community Meditation—6-7pm. Love Offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Compost NOW—6-7:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread,
grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Mid-City Library. Aerial Yoga: Power—6-7pm. Get superhero strong in a fun, vibrant class that utilizes aerial hammocks to support and challenge you in traditional and unique yoga poses. Accessible to all fitness levels—even a true beginner. $15 dropin. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com Core + More!—6-6:50pm. Transform NOLA, 8509 Oak St. 985-640-2648. mia@TransformNOLA.com. www.TransformNOLA.com. Basic/Beginners Aikido Class—6:15-7:15pm. Practice the art of peace. First class free. NOLA Aikido, 3909 Bienville St, Ste 103, in MidCity, New Orleans. 504-208-4861. Info@ NOLAAikido.com. Free Spirited Yoga—6:30pm. Free. Join NOLA Tribe Yoga for Free Spirited Yoga every Wednesday night. Warm up 5K at 5:35pm. The Tchoup Yard, 405 Third St, New Orleans. Inner Flow Yoga—6:30pm. Enhances lymphatic flow, digestion, immunity, balance, and relaxation. Great for beginners! $10. The Esplanade at City Park Yoga Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl, New Orleans, LA. Taoism—6:30pm. Facilitated by Mary Beth Ellis. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. 504-899-3390. UnityNewOrleans.org. Ancient Teachings for the Modern World— 6:30pm. Join us for lively discussions, a journey to the East, and a transformative experience. Love offering. Unity of Metairie, 3939 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Metairie. 504-885-7575. UnityOfMetairie.com. Level Up! Intermediate Yoga—7:30-8:30pm. A challenging practice to bring you to the next level! Arm balances. Backbends. Inversions. 95 degrees. Come be playful and learn to fall in style! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co
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Uptown Hot Vinyasa—9-10am. New class time! A dynamic, heated flow practice. Come sweat and move like you! All levels welcome. Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@ gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co Group Guided Meditation—10am. $10. Private sessions $50/hr. Free session at 5:30pm. Meditate New Orleans, 3029 Magazine St in the T Osbourne Gallery. RSVP: 504-232-7530 or Stephanie@MeditateNewOrleans.com Qigong/Dao-In—Noon. Tues & Thurs. Bring a mat. $5/class. New Orleans Healing Center, 2372 St Claude Ave, 2nd Fl Upper, Ste. 220, New Orleans. 985-467-0900 or dc@ affordablehealingarts.com.
Self Defense Open Palm System—5:30-7pm. Learn self defense techniques and skills from Sa Ba Nimm 3rd degree black belt Leon Molinario. In this class you will become accustomed to the Pyung Soo Do—Open Palm System and become more confident in your own physical prowess and confidence. Monthly classes. 18 & up. First time registration fee of $45 includes uniform. GoldringWoldenberg JCC, 3747 W Esplanade Ave, Metairie. Contact Leon at LeonsPlumbingCo@ gmail.com or 504-442-7346. Cardio Blast at Duncan Plaza—5:306:30pm. 343-349 Loyola Ave, New Orleans. FootprintsToFitness.com/Cardio-Blast Vinyasa Flow Yoga –6-7:15pm. Free. Popp’s Bandstand, in front of Morning Call in City Park. 56 Dreyfous drive. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and a friend. Compost NOW—6-7:30pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Alvar Library. Gentle Flow—6:30-7:30pm. Free. Bastion Center, 1901 Mirabeau Ave, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html Northshore Table Tennis Club—6:30-9:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs. Infinite Health Intention Board Workshop— 6:30-8:30pm. Every 2nd Thursday. $47. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center—3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Ste 204—Metairie. Lenae. Goolsby@gmail.com, YourInfiniteHealth.com Health & Wellness Network of Commerce Meeting—6:30-8pm. Every 4th Thursday. Free for Members, $20 Online, $25 Door. Register for head count for the refreshments and check-in. Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center, 3900 Veterans Memorial Pkwy, Suite 204, Metairie. Lenae.Goolsby@gmail.com, HWNCC.com 350 New Orleans General Meeting—6:30pm. First Thursday of the Month. Learn new skills related to organizing, and discover new ways to plug into local efforts to create a healthier and more equitable future. First Unitarian Universalist Church, 2903 Jefferson Ave, New Orleans. 350NewOrleans.org Peaceful Mamas Monthly Class for Busy Moms—7:45-9:15pm. Wild Lotus Yoga Uptown. 504-899-0047. TeamLotus@ WildLotusYoga.com. WildLotusYoga.com
friday Aqua Yoga—9-9:45am. Free. Lehmann Pool, 536 N Prieur St, New Orleans. RSVP: JaiBhaktiYogaFoundation.org/Schedule.html Tiny Trees—10-10:30am. Simple, animated poses, games, music, breathing, and meditation are all a part of this sweet, fun, class designed especially for you and your child. One adult can attend with up to two children, ages 1 to 3. $49/six classes; $10 drop-in. Transform NOLA. 8509 Oak St, New Orleans. 985-640-2648. TransformNOLA.com
Happier Hour Wine Tasting—5-7pm. Free. Spirit Wine, 3500 Magazine St, New Orleans. Jammin’ Community Hot Quickie—5:306:30pm. Bikram-style class to music. Live DJ and Oak St. Happy Hour on the fourth Friday of every month! Donation suggested. Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group—69pm. New Orleans Spiritual Awakening Group sponsored by Homeward Bound Services. May Wen. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness, 3900 General Taylor St., NOLA. https://www.facebook.com/ neworleansspiritualawakening. Beginners Yoga / Level 1 Vinyasa—6-7pm. Free. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor. Bring a mat, a towel, and a water bottle along with any other props you wish to bring.
saturday
Yoga on the Bayou—8:30-9:30am. Yoga Lagniappe, 3700 Orleans Ave, New Orleans. YogaLagniappe.com Northshore Table Tennis Club—9:30am12:30pm. $5 per session. Abita Recreation District #11. 22517 Hwy 36, Abita Springs. Yoga and Guided Meditation –10-11:30am. Yoga nidra with Katrina Zech. $15 donation. Unity of New Orleans Spiritual Center, 3722 St Charles Ave, New Orleans. UnityNewOrleans.org. Inner Flow Yoga—10am. Enhances lymphatic flow, digestion, immunity, balance, and relaxation. Great for beginners! $10. The Esplanade at City Park Yoga Studio, 3443 Esplanade Ave, 2nd Fl, New Orleans, LA. Group Guided Meditation—10am. $10. Private sessions $50/hr. Meditate New Orleans, 3029 Magazine St in the T Osbourne Gallery. RSVP: 504232-7530 or Stephanie@MeditateNewOrleans.com Compost NOW—10:30-12pm. Free. Accept fruits and vegetables scraps, coffee grounds, tea bags, eggshells, nut shells, seed shells, plain bread, grains, and rice. No meat, bones, or dairy. Bring in a paper or compostable bag or a reusable container and freeze your scraps. Rosa Keller Library. Puppy Power Hour—11am-12pm. Free hour of socialization and play for puppies under 1 year. Central Bark Doggy Day Care, 1604 Justin Rd, Metairie. Call or email for enrollment form: 504832-9247; NewOrleans@CentralBarkUSA.com. Level Up Intermediate Yoga—11am-12:15pm. A challenging practice to bring you to the next level! Arm balances. Backbends. Inversions. 95 degrees. Come be playful and learn to fall in style! Yes, Yoga. 8338 Oak St, New Orleans. YesYogaNOLA@gmail.com. YesYogaNOLA.co First Position Adult Beginners Class—11:30am12:30pm. Live Oak Dance, 8204 Oak St, New Orleans. ChristynLiveOakDance@gmail.com NOLA Mindfulness Meditation Group— 11:45am-12:45pm. 30-minute guided meditation followed by reflection and discussion. All are welcome. Beginners encouraged to attend. $10 Suggested Donation. Broadmoor Arts and Wellness Center, 3900 General Taylor St, New Orleans. NOLAMindfulness.com
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