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How Environmental Toxins May Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brita Belli
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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
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THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
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22 BREAKTHROUGHS IN ANTI-AGING Research Helps Us Live
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Jennifer Kandel A survivor with a uniquely fabulous view on life
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alph Waldo Emerson is quoted as having said, “write it on your heart that everyday is the best day in the year.” I like that as a quotation to reflect upon this January of 2010. As we enter into this new decade, what if we chose not to make New Years Resolutions, and instead just chose “happiness” as the one decision we make each and everyday? No other goal, desire or wish. Wouldn’t we get everything we wanted if happiness was our only resolution? That could manifest as a great career, better health and more loving relationships, or anything else your heart dreams up. If this day, and every day, were the absolute best for us to live, isn’t it logical that all the things we want (or think we want) would have to fall into place magically, as we exclaim, “this is the best day ever!” I contend that if we use our imagination to hold that intention in our heart, and believe it to be so, then only an ideal outcome would result. That sounds a lot less stressful to me, then making a list of goals on the first of January, that I may or may not accomplish. In October, I had the pleasure of meeting Tony Burroughs at a publisher’s retreat in northern Georgia. Tony is a well-known speaker and author of nine books on the power of intentions. Meeting him, talking to him and listening to his stories was definitely a highlight for me last year. I consider it a blessing to meet people who are innately kind and generous with their gifts, whose purpose in life is to share and uplift, so that others around them can flourish and feel supported. On page 24 is an article from Tony Burroughs for you to read and hopefully feel inspired. Dr. Andrew Weil graces our cover this month, and if you are someone who is familiar with natural health and healing, then his smiling face is probably already familiar to you. We have a great feature article on page 18 by Dr. Weil on the issues of Integrative Medicine. What a happy gift for readers of Natural Awakenings magazine to start off this new year and new decade with Dr. Weil’s expertise and guidance. Finally, as I share my happiness with you regarding the growth of our local magazine, this month we are introducing the Fascinator series in the Community Spotlight department. The first one in a new series, our own Deanna Mims interviews local business woman, Jennifer Kandel. Her life is fascinating, and you can find that article on page 26. As I conclude this letter, I have to say that I have made the decision not to write any New Years Resolutions this year. Instead I choose to make intentions that this day, every day, is my BEST one yet! I look forward to see what wonderful things manifest for all of us in the new year.
Blessings to you and yours,
Donna K.
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ontemporary Spiritual Master and inspirational speaker Panache Desai shares a powerful New Year’s message of transformation, and renewal during a two-hour introductory evening session on Friday, Jan 22, 7-9pm and a full-day acceleration on Saturday, Jan 23, 10am–6pm. Through a special transmission of Grace, he activates participants into direct connection with God and carries the gift of energetic transformation to all who come in to his presence. He has helped tens of thousands across the world shift their perspective on life. All people from all backgrounds, beliefs, and faiths are welcome. Within each individual resides infinite divine potential. Experience a rebirth as you release all that no longer serves you. Embrace life as it is unfolding. Tap into the wellspring of your greatest gifts and abilities. Join Panache as he opens a channel of communication on a soul level and energetically shares what is most deeply needed by each person. Dissolve limitations and infuse your heart and soul with love, light, transformation and inner healing. At the Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W. Pensacola St, Tallahassee. Special Pre-registration 2-day rate, $203, or $33 Friday and $199 Saturday: 239-649-7373 or www.PanacheDesai.com.
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lizabeth Barbour, life & business coach and Geralyn Russell, yoga & meditation instructor have just announced plans for three Women’s Retreats for Self Care and Spirituality – all in 2010. At each retreat, participants will be encouraged to relax their mind, restore their body, and renew their spirit by giving themselves permission to step away from everyday life. In preparation, Barbour and Russell will host a group coaching call entitled “The Transformative Power of Retreat.” This call and then a post-retreat call “Living the Retreat at Home” is their gift to those who register. Said Barbour, “Most of us go through our days with very little conscious awareness of self-care or its importance in our continued physical health, mental well-being, and spiritual development! These retreats will provide nurturing, awareness, and practical tools to enable you to embrace solitude in your life.” Transformational activities will include yoga, meditation, journaling, collage making, and labyrinth walking. Each woman will design her own Solitude Toolkit: real-life, handson, down-to-earth techniques for embracing solitude every
moment of every day. Participants will also have access to Barbour and Russell’s complete library of spiritual, financial, entrepreneurial, writing and personal growth books, music, and movies. The New Year Solitude Retreat will be held January 29-31, 2010 at the Lodestar Retreat Center in Cairo, Georgia. Just 30 minutes north of Tallahassee, Florida, the Retreat Center is a sustainable organic farm with a harmonious balance between creatures and creation. Solitude at the Mountain will be held April 29-May 2, 2010 at The Mountain, a beautiful retreat center in Highlands, NC. The Mountain is home to a variety of retreat groups and springtime in the Carolinas is usually the perfect time to go on retreat. Solitude by the Sea will be held November 4-7, 2010 at a luxury home on St. George Island, Florida. Their first retreat at this location was so successful this past fall that they are returning to the exact same location! For more details go to http://www.ElizabethBarbour.com or http://www.solituderetreats.com or call Elizabeth Barbour at 893-5211 or Geralyn Russell at 878-2843. natural awakenings
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Refuge House Receives $18,000 from MusicFest 2009 in an Outpouring of Community Support
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efuge House has received $18,000 raised through a firsttime community event, MusicFest 2009. Linda Collins, Event Coordinator, presented the funds to Meg Baldwin, Executive Director of Refuge House. Looking on was Janet Hinkle, Refuge House Board Member and a major sponsor of MusicFest. MusicFest 2009 was organized by community volunteers and held at Unity Eastside on November 8. Scores of local businesses sponsored the festival. Thirteen musical groups volunteered to play. Over a hundred donors gave items to the Silent Auction. A dozen area restaurants donated food. Refuge House serves Leon and seven other North Florida counties: Franklin, Gadsden, Jefferson, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla. Its staff provides a wide range of services to adults and children affected by abuse. Refuge House shelters are filled to capacity. As successful as the Musicfest 2009 event was, there is always a need for shelter and services support throughout the year. To assist or donate in any way, you may contact Refuge House at 850922-6062 or www.refugehouse.com.
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ach year, thousands of Americans young and old, flexible or not, athletes and couch potatoes, come together at hundreds of designated yoga events to stretch body, mind and spirit on Yoga Day USA. In 2010, it will happen again, on January 23. Yoga Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives through yoga, orchestrates the occasion in yoga studios, community centers and parks as well as on beaches across the country. In the spirit of karma yoga, or service to others, hundreds of alliance-registered yoga teachers and schools will host free or low-cost workshops to raise awareness, change lives and address the needs of their local communities. Yoga Alliance President and CEO R. Mark Davis notes that many of the day’s workshops will raise funds or in-kind donations for local charities. See YogaDayUSA.org for a complete listing of events; local events in our community are also listed below. Journeys in Yoga Open House - Free classes, Door Prizes and Snacks 111 So. Magnolia Drive, Suite 34 Call Suzanne with any questions, 850-228-2223.
Namaste Yoga Studio Offering classes Free all day. See www.namaste-tallahassee.com to pick a class and join in! Call Ellen for more information at 222-0003.
Yoga Unlimited - RYS 200 Registered Yoga School Open House Enroll today and get extra class Free! www.leslieyoga.com Call Leslie for more information, 385-6904.
DOGA - Yoga with your Dog Gentle stretching for you and your dog and conscious touching. Free class at 12:30pm at Namaste Yoga Studio. 325 John Knox Rd., Bld. T www.yogawithyourdog.com 850-878-2843
Bedroom Vroom
New Study Says Dreams Tune Up the Brain
To Freud, dreaming provides a playground for the unconscious mind; to Jung, it is a stage where the psyche’s archetypes act out primal themes. Recent theories hold that dreams help the brain to consolidate emotional memories and to work through current life problems. Now, in a new paper published in the journal Natural Reviews Neuroscience, Dr. J. Allan Hobson, a psychiatrist and longtime sleep researcher at Harvard, argues that the main function of rapid-eye-movement sleep, or REM, when most dreaming occurs, is physiological. The brain is warming its circuits, anticipating the sights and sounds and emotions of waking, tuning the mind for conscious awareness. “It’s like jogging; the body doesn’t remember every step, but it knows it has exercised. It has been tuned up,” says Hobson. “It’s the same idea here.” The theory might help explain why people forget so many dreams. Hobson co-authored another paper with Ursula Voss, of J.W. GoetheUniversity in Frankfurt, in the journal Sleep, where scientists found that lucid dreaming, one of many examples of a mixed mental state, has elements of both REM and waking awareness. In a lucid dream, Hobson explains, “You are seeing the split brain in action. This tells me that there are these two systems, and that in fact, they can be running at the same time.”
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GUARDING AGAINST
How Environmental Toxins May Contribute to Autism Spectrum Disorder by Brita Belli
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hen the results of an autism study were published in the journal Pediatrics in October 2009, the figures were shocking—one in every 91 U.S. children was reported to have autism. That was up from one in 500 a decade ago, with boys four times as likely to acquire the disorder. Behaviors of autism include: failure to respond to stimuli or make eye contact; speech delays; compulsive behavior like head-shaking; stacking objects or intense repetition of daily activities; and extreme noise sensitivity. For years, research into the causes of autism has revolved around genetics. Even as the rate of autism among the nation’s children continues to rise at an astonishing 10 to 17 percent a year, research has been slow to shift its focus to other factors—namely, environmental toxins.
The Chemical Connection New autism research is making the case that environmental toxins such as mercury, lead, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), flame retardants and pharmaceutical drugs—including antidepressants in utero or antibiotics in infancy—may be aggravating a pre-existing genetic condition. Yet James Adams, head of the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University, remarks that, “There is still extremely little money out there for looking into environmental issues.” Adams’ own research has discovered a correlation between heavy metal exposure and autism severity. In one study, Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA), a medication used to treat lead poisoning, was administered to children with autism. The researchers found that children with autism “dumped three times as much mercury as typical children,” reports Adams, suggesting that their bodies could not properly excrete the toxin. In another study, the baby teeth of chil8
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dren with autism were found to contain twice the mercury as those of typical children. Adams’ findings have also uncovered one common thread in the medical history of children with autism: heavy use of oral antibiotics in infancy. He explains that antibiotics disrupt the gut’s good flora, further diminishing the child’s ability to excrete toxins. Such treatments are primarily used for recurring ear infections, but as Dr. Jerry Kartzinel reports in his book, Healing and Preventing Autism (co-written with celebrity autism treatment advocate Jenny McCarthy), those frequent ear infections are, “the most common marker for immune system dysfunction... in babies and very young children.”
A New Approach A growing number of doctors like Kartzinel and researchers like Adams are subscribing to the protocols set out by Defeat Autism Now! (DAN), a project of the nonprofit Autism Research Institute, which supports a biomedical basis for autism and its treatment. DAN practitioners, according to the group’s description, “do not regard psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autistic patients.” Instead, they look for triggers that may aggravate a pre-existing genetic condition. These include everything from vac-
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cines to environmental toxins, like mercury, in fish, arsenic in drinking water and lead in air pollution; overuse of antibiotics and over-the-counter medicines in early infancy; and a diet heavy in wheat and dairy that contributes to gut inflammation. This holistic view of autism’s causes also extends to the potential range of treatments. These may include chelation therapy (removing heavy metals), gluten- and casein-free diets (removing wheat and dairy), administering supplements with omega-3 fatty acids and/or hyperbaric oxygen therapy (in which oxygen is administered in a pressurized chamber). “The presumption,” advises Richard Lathe, a molecular biologist and author of Autism, Brain, and Environment, “is that environmental toxicity has increased enough that, combined with childhood vaccines, [industrial] production and fish consumption, it has led to an increase in total exposure to heavy metals.” Consequently, these concerned researchers are pointing out clear steps that parents can take to minimize their own and their children’s toxic exposures, starting by taking precautions during pregnancy, minimizing exposure to mercury by avoiding fish like shark and swordfish and limiting consumption of albacore tuna. Pregnant women, counsels Lathe, should also be sure to take the proper prenatal vitamins, such as calcium, so that the fetus is not drawing minerals from the mother’s bones, where heavy metals are stored. “The body locks heavy metals away in bone and fat,” explains Lathe. “During pregnancy, that stuff is recycled [in supplying nourishment] to the child.”
It’s also important to avoid exposures to toxic chemicals via cleaning products, both during pregnancy and after birth. Homemade substitutes, using ingredients like distilled white vinegar and baking soda, are safe (and cheap) alternatives. Other chemical culprits? Plastic containers and bath toys can leech chemicals when heated, cleaned or used for teething. Car seats and crib mattresses made with flame retardants, as well as toys with lead paint, carry toxins. A 2005 study from the nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group found an average of 200 industrial chemicals and pollutants in umbilical cord blood samples from 10 babies born in U.S. hospitals around the country. Of these, the report said, “180 cause cancer in humans and animals, 217 are toxic to the brain and nervous system and 208 cause birth defects... in animal tests.” For children who may have an underlying genetic predisposition to autism, the chemical overload starts early. Increasing it through allergy-triggering diets, an overload of antibiotics and/or mercury-containing vaccines could have dangerous, long-lasting consequences. Informed parents know to take precautions early and often. Resources: Autism Research Institute at DefeatAutismNow. com; Environmental Working Group at ewg.org; Pediatrics published study at http://pediatrics.aappublications.org/cgi/ content/abstract/peds.2009-1522v1. Brita Belli is the editor of E – The Environmental Magazine.
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healthbriefs January is Thyroid Awareness Month and January 5-11 is National Folic Awareness Week
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lutamic acid, the most common amino acid in vegetables, and which accounts for almost a quarter of the protein in vegetables, also helps reduce blood pressure. Eating a vegetable-based diet, suggests a new study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, could help counter the current massive public health problem of high blood pressure, for which diagnosis and drug treatment is often inadequate.
Folic Acid Update
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olic acid, or folate, a B vitamin found in many vegetables and whole grains, is known to reduce neural tube defects in infants when taken during pregnancy. But now, a study at the University of Southern California has discovered that men taking a daily folic acid supplement of 1 milligram ran twice the risk of prostate cancer than those who took a placebo. Many foods are already fortified with folic acid, say experts in a BMC Public Health article, and taking the vitamin in supplements may result in “overdosing.” Source: BioMed Central, 2009
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rossword puzzles, move over, because a new study from the University of California attests that “Googling” or otherwise browsing the Internet lights up the brain like a Roman candle. When study participants performed Web searches while undergoing MRI scans, they showed an improved efficiency in cognitive processing and in the way their brain encodes information. This held true even for middle-aged and older individuals who had minimal computer experience and who performed Internet searches for only a short period of time. Internet searching, it appears, engages a complicated brain activity that exercises and improves the brain when it comes to language, reading, memory, visual abilities, and reasoning and decision-making processes. The good news is that we now have a new way to keep our brains fired up and that our brains continue to learn and remain sensitive to fresh stimulation at any age. Source: National Library of Medicine (nlm.nih.gov) 10
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Keeping Our Thyroid Healthy
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he thyroid, one of the most important glands, influences many body functions, including maintaining energy levels, sleep and metabolism. To function properly, it needs the right nutrients, foremost among which is iodine, a basic building block of thyroid hormones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, iodine deficiency is on the rise in the United States, and choosing foods wisely is crucial. Sea vegetables, such as kelp, wakame and nori, the seaweed used for making sushi, are good sources of iodine and many other key minerals that support thyroid health. Zinc, iron and copper are essential to producing thyroid hormones, and antioxidants like vitamins A, C and E are necessary for neutralizing physical oxidative stress, a condition that often occurs along with poor thyroid function. Selenium, a trace mineral needed only in tiny amounts, is readily supplied in foods like Brazil nuts, peanuts, fish, eggs, parsley, oats and mushrooms, as well as the noted sea vegetables. Source: Adapted from WomentoWomen.com.
Vinegar Slims and Trims
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ood old-fashioned vinegar, an indispensible ingredient in zesty salad dressings and tangy pickles, is living up to its age-old reputation in folk medicine as a health promoter. According to researchers with the Central Research Institute of the Mizkan Group Corporation, in Japan, this kitchen staple is a natural fat fighter that might help us control our weight. The researchers showed that mice fed a high-fat diet and given acetic acid developed up to 10 percent less body fat than the control group; acetic acid is the main component found in all vinegars. The study results also suggested that vinegar slenderizes by turning on genes which produce specific proteins that break down fatty acids in the body, thereby preventing fat accumulation and weight gain.
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ew, long-term research by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center shows that middle-aged people who practice yoga gained less weight over a 10-year period than those who did not, independent of other physical activity and changes in dietary habits. The difference is that yoga teaches mindful eating. The researchers found that people who were aware of why they ate and stopped eating when satisfied weighed less than those who ate without that awareness. Yoga cultivates mindfulness in a number of ways, starting with being able to hold a challenging pose. A practitioner’s ability to be calm and observant during physical discomfort teaches how to maintain calm in other challenging situations as well, such as declining to eat when we’re not hungry or eating extra food when it tastes especially good. Satisfaction also comes in awareness of how food looks, tastes and smells. The researchers concluded that mindfulness appears to be a state that can augment the usual approaches to weight loss, such as counting calories, limiting portion size and not eating when emotionally upset or depressed. Adding yoga practice to a standard weight-loss program may both make it more effective and promote eating behavior that is healthy and empowering.
Nature’s New Antibiotic
Manuka honey, from New Zealand, kills common Staphylococcus bacteria, reports a study published by the Society for General Microbiology. Staphylococcus is responsible for many infections, and scientists now hope to use this honey as a first-line treatment for bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics.
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naturalpet Keep Close Tabs Outdoor, free-roaming pets generally have shorter lives than indoor animals. Keep dogs on leashes or in fenced yards.
Monitor the Environment Keep trash and poisons out of a pet’s reach. Ingesting even a small amount of toxic substances, such as antifreeze, rat poison or slug bait, can cause serious illness or death.
Provide Good Nutrition
How to Keep a Dog Forever Young by Debra A. Primovic
Feed your dog a high-quality, low-fat, high-fiber diet and minimize treats. Discuss the merits of senior-formula food with your vet.
Encourage Daily Exercise Exercise strengthens joints and muscles, provides mental stimulation and helps maintain a healthy body weight.
Spay or Neuter Your Dog
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o pet lovers, the disparity between human and canine life spans seems unfair. Efforts to help dogs stay healthy not only keeps them around longer, but pays dividends in also keeping them in as youthful shape as possible.
Know When Your Pet is “Old” According to Dr. Johnny Hoskins, in Geriatrics and Gerontology of the Dog and Cat, the canine age that qualifies as senior depends largely on the breed and size. This veterinarian notes that dogs weighing less than 20 pounds are seniors at nine to 13 years, while giant dogs of 90 pounds or more are oldsters between six and nine years. Smaller breeds usually live longer.
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the teeth, heart and lungs, abdominal palpation and inspection of the ears and eyes. Monitoring weight, checking for parasites, blood work and urine tests are often recommended. Any symptoms of concern may require additional tests.
Watch for Illness Because dogs are good at hiding illness until it is too late, regular home exams are vital. Be alert to such things as changes in water consumption, urination patterns and activity levels; poor appetite; weight gain or loss; coughing or difficulty breathing; vomiting or diarrhea; and skin lumps or masses. If you suspect a problem, don’t delay—get your vet’s evaluation.
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Spaying and neutering reduce the risk of potential health problems related to the reproductive organs and diminish the desire to wander, which lessens the chance of being hit by cars.
Offer Mental Stimulation Provide your dog with toys, games and quality time. Most pets are never too old to play, and it’s never too late to teach old dogs new tricks. Following these 10 tips will go far in keeping a well-favored canine companion forever young. Debra A. Primovic, a doctor of veterinary medicine, also holds a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing. She works as a staff veterinarian at the St. Louis Animal Emergency Clinic, in Missouri, and serves as managing editor of PetPlace.com, an online resource for pet health and wellness.
Pet Lovers Live Longer
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t turns out that our quest for longevity may have a secret weapon. Numerous research studies by universities and veterinary schools have turned up evidence that supports what most pet owners have long known— having a pet as a companion brings healthy side effects. A British Market Research Bureau study cites the reasons why pet owners themselves feel that their pets are good for them: Their animals made them laugh, offer unconditional love, provide companionship, alleviate loneliness and reduce stress—all benefits which point to the relationship’s life-extending qualities, and are supported by the science. In a study by the University of Cambridge department of clinical veterinary medicine, for example, pet owners reported fewer minor health problems and increased physical activity than the control group. The researchers expect that these effects can be “relatively long-term.” A study by the Minnesota Stroke Institute found that, over a 10-year period, owning a cat dramatically reduced an individual’s chance of dying from heart disease. According to Dr. Alan Beck, director of the Center for the Human-Animal Bond at the Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, “The health effects seem to be very real, and by no means mystical.” Interaction with pets evidently reduces levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, while increasing oxytocin, the “love hormone,” that stimulates feelings of happiness. Beck observes that, “Contact with companion animals triggers a relaxation response.” Medical professionals generally agree that owning a pet helps lower
blood pressure, encourages exercise and improves psychological health. In part that’s because, “For many people, pets also provide a reason to get moving,” explains Rebecca Johnson, professor of gerontological nursing and director of the Research Center on HumanAnimal Interaction (ReCHAI) at the University of Missouri, Columbia College of Veterinary Medicine. “How many people,” she queries, “would actually get any exercise if it weren’t for overenthusiastic dogs?” Johnson even suggests that unconditional love and acceptance from pets may help alleviate societal problems, including widespread inactivity and obesity. In a study sponsored by ReCHAI, called Walk a Hound, Lose a Pound and Stay Fit for Seniors, one group of older adults was matched with shelter dogs, while another partnered with a human walk buddy. Participants were encouraged to walk an outdoor trail for one hour, five times a week, for 12 weeks. According to Johnson, “The older people who walked their dogs improved their walking capabilities by 28 percent. They had more confidence walking on the trail and increased their speed.” The other adults, who walked with humans, only had a 4 percent increase in their walking capabilities. Anyone who enjoys the companionship of an animal already knows the facts for which science seeks proof. The unconditional love and devotion that flow from the heart of a pet is good for us. Linda Sechrist is a freelance writer based in Naples, FL; connect at 239348-8222, email lysechrist@aol.com.
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ave you ever compared the benefits of a walk around the park with taking an antiinflammatory medication? How about correlating a game of hopscotch with high bone density? Many of us are very compliant when following a drug, herbal or vitamin prescription, but when our health care practitioner recommends exercise as a treatment, we too often accept that information with a shrug. It just doesn’t seem as critical. Yet, just as chemicals may affect specific body tissues, so do different machines, movements and modes of exercise. A healthy body is a fine-tuned mechanism, circulating essential blood, lymph and electrical impulses efficiently. While we may accept the belief that our circulation invariably degrades as we get older, it is really that we move less and allow our muscles to tighten. Muscles are the main force generators in the body, supporting the circulation of fluids and affecting the number of calories burned; constriction of muscles contributes to a decrease in both. Anyone, at any age, can turn to exercise for movement’s natural, rich supply of anti-aging properties, but be aware that not all exercise is equal. It is vital that we select the best program for us, one that gives us what we need to www.natallahassee.com
maintain a healthy, youthful body without causing problems like a stressed immune system and degenerating joints.
Anti-aging Prescription n Save your joints and stretch. Human muscle tissue doesn’t change much over a lifetime; an anatomical science journal, Muscle & Nerve, reports that under a microscope, scientists can’t tell if they are looking at 18- or 80-year-old muscle. What they can see are the effects of inflexibility and tension around the joints that causes them to wear down and age us. The solution is to find a yoga or stretching class or home video and attend to it at least a few minutes every day. n Take a daily walk. Get those arms swinging and keep your legs extended, in order to stretch behind the knees while walking. Although one long walk is great for endurance, research from the American College of Nutrition shows that two or more shorter walks taken throughout the day may be even better for weight loss, cardiovascular health and overall metabolism. n Use it or lose it. Preventing the loss of your ability to get down to the floor and then stand back up again. This is a
tough, whole-body, strength generating workout. Repeat it 10 times to feel an instant, healthful increase in body heat and breathing rate. n Choose a lighter activity. Multiple studies from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise show that the many benefits of lighter activity include an improved immune system. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, a correlation exists between heavy exercise and upper respiratory tract infection. Walking is one example of a lighter exercise that meets your whole-body movement needs without compromising health. n Find a good exercise teacher. A 2009 study published in Clinical Rehabilitation that compared the effectiveness of unsupervised versus supervised exercise programs, found more desirable improvements in balance, functional mobility, flexibility and strength in the group that met regularly in a private session or group class format.
n Pay attention to alignment. Just as you wouldn’t continue to drive your car around with poor wheel alignment and expect optimum performance, so proper alignment of your skeleton can have an instant impact on the health of all tissues. Find an alignment specialist who can point out a few of your postural anomalies, and work together to improve them. n Minimize exercises that can wear down joints. Artificial walking patterns caused by treadmills and other cardio machines significantly increase the tension in the joints of the hips and knees. Rather, choose an aesthetically pleasing walking path around the neighborhood or opt for an indoor track or, in inclement weather, the local mall. n Mens sana in corpore sano. A healthy mind in a healthy body is the goal. According to the Gerontological Society of America, consistent exercise at midlife may reduce the odds of dementia in older adulthood. Make
exercise time a daily habit in your own and your family’s schedule. Movement isn’t a luxury. The human body requires daily, hourly movement to optimize longevity, as well as youthful strength and flexibility. It doesn’t cost much to take a walk or to stretch your arms, legs and spine throughout the day, and the dividends are magnificent. Start by incorporating one “prescribed” anti-aging activity at a time, until you have a rich and well developed habit of taking your “movement vitamins.” It is absolutely possible to feel more energetic and vital now than you did 10 years ago, if you choose well. Katy Bowman, a biomechanics scientist, has a master’s degree in kinesiology and is director of the Restorative Exercise Institute in Ventura, CA. She has created the Aligned and Well™ DVD series to educate people about how their bodies work, so they can make informed decisions. Learn more at KatySays.com and RestorativeExercise.com.
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NATURAL DEFENSE Top 10 Whole Foods to Counter Aging by Gary Null
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oday’s battle against the effects of aging buzzes with hype about acai, goji, noni and mangosteen. But what about the foods most people typically eat?
It turns out that many anti-aging foods can be found in everyday kitchens, and unlike some other solutions, they can keep us looking and feeling younger and improve our all-around health without breaking the budget.
1. Oranges Loaded with antioxidants, oranges are also packed with vitamin C, fiber and folate and significant amounts of vitamins A and B1, potassium and calcium. According to studies by the Australian research group CSIRO and others, oranges help boost immunity, lower cholesterol and reduce free radical damage and oxidative stress. 2. Blueberries One of the most
exciting nutritional properties of blueberries is their abundance of antioxidants called anthocyanins. Studies published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggest that these powerful phytonutrients neutralize free radical damage, enhance the health of all body tissues, protect the cardiovascular system, guard the brain against oxidative stress, and improve brain function, including memory.
3. Onions The more pungent the onion, the greater the health benefits. Studies like those from Cornell University have found that high onion consumption lowers blood sugar levels and decreases total cholesterol, while increasing levels of HDL 16
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4. Garlic Known health
benefits of garlic are extensive. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry reports that garlic inhibits cardiac artery calcification and reduces the amounts of free radicals in the bloodstream, helping to reduce plaque deposits in the arteries. Research by the University of Maryland Medical Center also attests that garlic contains anti-inflammatory compounds that help protect against conditions often associated with aging, like asthma and arthritis.
5. Legumes All
types of everyday legumes are an excellent source of cholesterollowering fiber and energy-boosting protein and iron. No one bean has an advantage over the others in providing vital nutrients. Lentils are high in fiber and, according to a study published in Nutrition Reviews, help to manage blood sugar. Black beans are rich in anthocyanidins. Kidney beans, filled with thiamin, work to improve functioning of neurotransmitters essential for memory, notes the National Institutes on Aging. Green beans are rich in vitamin K, essential to bone support. Garbanzo beans provide high amounts of minerals that aid in metabolizing carbohydrates, fats and proteins and strengthening tooth enamel, as studied by Dr. Lydia Bazzano, a professor at Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. According to research by the National Institutes of Health and others, fiber-rich legumes play an important role in the prevention of gallstones, increased cardiac health, regulation of blood sugar, lowered total cholesterol levels (as well as increasing beneficial HDL cholesterol) and protection from cancers, especially colorectal cancer.
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6. Shiitake Mushrooms These fungi are a good source of iron and lentinan, a polysaccharide that studies at the Iizuka Institute, in Japan, suggest activates our immune system’s tumor-fighting T cells.
7. Tomatoes Tomatoes are loaded with healthy vitamins and trace minerals. They are also a good source of lycopene, which studies from the American Association for Cancer Research have linked to the protection of DNA from damage, prevention of heart disease and protection against cancers, including colorectal, breast, endometrial, lung and pancreatic types. Tomatoes are also rich with carotenoids, which research by the Cochrane Hepato-Biliary Group has associated with protection from heart disease and cancer, improved night vision and regulation of blood sugar. 8. Leafy Greens Calorie-for-calorie, greens are among the most nutrient-packed foods we can eat. Spinach, kale, arugula, Swiss chard, cabbage, collard greens and watercress are all solid sources of powerful nutrients. Eating a variety of leafy greens has been shown by Katherine Tucker, Ph.D., with the Jean Mayer U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, to help improve bone density (a problem area when aging), increase night vision, lower blood pressure, boost energy, increase circulatory health, protect against macular degeneration, and work to prevent a variety of cancers. 9. Soy Although soy is a legume, it deserves separate
mention, because of its extensive and well-researched health benefits and use in a wide range of forms. Soy offers a high concentration of molybdenum, a trace mineral that plays a role in three enzyme systems involved in metabolizing carbs, fats and proteins and tryptophan, an amino acid essential for growth and normal metabolism, as well as iron, fiber, phosphorus, omega-3 fatty acids, magnesium, copper, vitamin B2 and potassium.
10. Whole Grains
While most Americans know that wholegrain breads and pastas are healthier than those made with refined white flour, we might include many grains other than wheat in our diet, in order to fight the effects of aging. Spelt, for example, provides riboflavin, which research from the Micronutrient Information Center with the Linus Pauling Institute shows can promote healthy skin and good vision. Barley can help with sleep regulation. Millet can help reduce the risk of a heart attack and lower blood pressure. With all these examples of truly good eating right in our own kitchen, there is no reason not to start improving our diet right now to pave the way for a longer, healthier life. Gary Null has written 70 books, booklets and audio CDs on health and wellness, nutrition and alternative medicine. His syndicated radio talk show, Natural Living with Gary Null, is the longest-running continuously airing health program in America, and now also airs on the Internet. Null owns a dietary supplement company and a health foods store in New York City. For more information visit: GaryNull.com
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envisioning the future of
HEALTHCARE As a tie-dye-clad, free-spirited medical student of the ’60s with a fascination for botanical remedies, Chinese medicine and mind-body healing, young Andrew Weil soon became disheartened by the conventional approach to as practiced in the West. “I was dismayed at the lack of connection with the natural world, the complete ignorance about botanicals and the utter absence of interest in any mind-body connection,” recalls Dr. Weil, who graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1968 as a medical doctor, with no intention to ever practice medicine. “I left there completely unprepared to help people stay well. I got very discouraged.” Now, 40 years later, this bestselling author, internationally renowned physician and founder of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine has channeled his discontent into action. Weil is among those pioneering a burgeoning new kind of medicine that many insist holds the answer to our nation’s healthcare woes.
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ntegrative medicine, a thoughtful blend of conventional medicine, common sense prevention and modalities once dubbed alternative, such as acupuncture, meditation, breath work and dietary supplements, has caught on widely from coast to coast in the past decade, both among consumers and once-skeptical healthcare practitioners. The Association of American Medical Colleges reports that 113 of the nation’s 126 medical schools now include discussion of complementary and alternative therapies in conventional
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medical courses. Seventy-seven offer standalone electives in such approaches as traditional Chinese medicine and mindfulness-based stress reduction. As of this year, eight major medical schools require that students take part in a 250-hour integrative medicine curriculum as part of their residency. According to the American Hospital Association, 16 percent of hospitals, including medical facilities at Harvard and Duke universities, now feature integrative medicine centers. Of those that don’t, 24 percent plan to offer them in the future.
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In February 2009, the Institute of Medicine, once leery of all things alternative, held a momentous two-day summit, Integrative Medicine and the Health of the Public, inviting 600 policymakers and practitioners to explore where this new form of medicine is taking us. Days later, a congressional health committee was calling on Weil—once a dark horse among his medical colleagues—for testimony about how to fix the nation’s crumbling healthcare system. His answer: Stop focusing so much on making our current system more accessible via insurance reform, and instead, create a new system. “What we have is not a healthcare system at all; it is a disease management system,” advises Weil. “Making the current system cheaper and more accessible will just spread the dysfunction more widely. What we need is a new kind of medicine.”
alternative. “Alternative medicine indicates “No amount of something to be used in place of. Integrative is a term that has emerged ideological argument in the past decade to reflect a bringing ever changed anything. together of the best that conventional and alternative medicine have to offer,” It was when pocketsays Guerrera, who went on to study acupuncture and holistic medicine after books started getting completing her conventional medical squeezed that people training in the ‘80s. started paying attention. She explains that because one person can’t be an expert in everything, Things are going to integrative medicine hinges on the idea of team care. For instance, a cancer paget a lot worse, and tient might see her specialists for chemowhen they do, the therapy and surgery, and then be referred to an acupuncturist for treatments to help wisdom of what we with nausea or pain management, as well as a nutritionist to help her restore are doing will become lost weight. A patient going into sureven more apparent.” gery might practice mindfulness-based meditation beforehand, which has been shown to hasten healing times, decrease ~ Dr. Andrew Weil hospital stays and thus, save money. Integrative, “Integrative medicine is team-based, Not Alternative collaborative care,” Guerrera explains. Cardiologist Mimi Guarneri is medical director and Mary Guerrera, a medical doctor and director of integrative founder of the Scripps Center for Integrative Medicine, a medicine at the University of Connecticut School of Medimulti-disciplinary center that offers care for people with cine, stresses that integrative is not just another word for
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heart disease, pain, weight management needs, cancer, diabetes, stress and women’s health issues. She notes that the center receives 3,500 patients a month, many of whom arrive seeking relief from costly drugs or surgeries. “One patient came to me who had just had a bypass. He was 330 pounds, suffered from sleep apnea and was diabetic. He had all the risk factors for heart disease,” says Guarneri. She enrolled him in a $2,800, three-month weight loss and exercise program (covered only in part by insurance). “He lost 168 pounds and he went from taking 16 drugs to three. Just with that single individual, the system saved enormous amounts of money.”
Money Talks In 1997, after years of quietly teaching and practicing integrative medicine in Arizona, Weil was propelled from relative obscurity to the cover of Time magazine. He has since become a go-to resource for both lawmakers and other doctors seeking healthcare advice. Weil believes that money, or lack thereof, made it happen. “No amount of ideological argument ever changed anything,” he reflects. In this case, “It was when pocketbooks started getting squeezed that people started paying attention. Things are going to get a lot worse, and when they do, the wisdom of what we are doing will become even more apparent.” During congressional testimony before the Senate com-
mittee on health, education, labor and pensions last February, Weil joined heart physician and health guru Dr. Dean Ornish and others in rattling off a stunning list of statistics: The United States currently spends 16 percent of its gross domestic product on health care, more than any other country in the world, yet its health outcomes are ranked 37th in the world by the World Health Organization. In 2006, insurance companies covered 1.3 million coronary angioplasty procedures, at roughly $48,000 each, and 448,000 coronary bypass operations at a cost of $99,000. Yet, things like nutrition counseling, exercise programs and stress-reduction classes, which studies show could prevent as much as 90 percent of all heart disease, are typically not covered by insurance. That, remarks Weil, needs to change, and he’s optimistic that it will. “We need to transform medicine so we are not so dependent on these high-tech expensive solutions for everything,” concludes Weil, who outlines his plan in his new book, Why our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform the Future. “We need doctors who know when and when not to use them and who are trained to use other kinds of interventions. That’s the great promise of integrative medicine: It can bring effective, lower-cost treatments into the mainstream.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance writer in Colorado; connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
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Dueling New Year’s Lists by Scott Blum
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was fortunate to spend time with an enigmatic man “The first list contains named Robert during a very special period of my all the things I should do if I life. Robert taught me many things during our completely changed my life days together, and this time of year to be the person I always reminds me of one particular interwanted to be. The second action we had. list contains all the things “Now that you are becomI could do, by accepting ing more aware,” Robert said, my current life and taking “you need to begin to set realistic steps towards the goals for yourself, so you life I want to lead.” don’t lose the momentum “Let me see the second you have built.” list,” he said. “Like New Year’s resoluI handed him the second list, and withtions?” I asked. out even looking at it, he ripped the paper “That’s an interesting idea,” he into tiny pieces and threw it in the nearby garsmirked. “Let’s do that.” bage can. His disregard for the effort I had put By then, I was used to his cryptic reinto the list annoyed me at first, but after I calmed sponses, so I knew something was up because down, I began to think about the first list in a of the way his eyes sparkled as he let out an “What you should different light. In my heart, I knew the second impish laugh. list was a cop out, and the first list was the only or could do with one that really mattered. “Tonight’s assignment is to make two lists,” Robert continued. “The first is a list of all “Now, the first list,” Robert said, bowing your life no longer the New Year’s resolutions you want to keep, his head and holding out both of his hands. matters. The only and the second is a list of all the New Year’s I purposefully handed him the first list and resolutions you will keep. Write the want list held his gaze for several seconds, waiting for thing that matters, first, and when you have exhausted all of your him to begin reading the page. After an unfrom this day ideas, then write the second list on another usually long silence, he began to crumple the sheet of paper.” paper into a ball and once again tossed it into forward, is what That night I went home and spent some the can without looking at it. you must do.” time working on the two lists. The want list felt “What did you do that for?!” I couldn’t overwhelming at first, but after a while I got hide my anger any longer. into writing all the things I had always wanted Robert began to speak in a quiet and asto do if the burdens of life hadn’t gotten in the way. After sured voice. “What you should or could do with your life nearly an hour, the list swelled to fill the entire page and no longer matters. The only thing that matters, from this day contained nearly all of my ideas of an ideal life. forward, is what you must do.” The second list was much easier. I was able to quickly He then drew a folded piece of paper from his back commit 10 practical resolutions to paper that I felt would be pocket and handed it to me. I opened it carefully, and found a both realistic and helpful. single word floating in the middle of the white page: “Love.” The next day, I met Robert in front of the local food Scott Blum is an author and co-founder of DailyOM.com, a source co-op, where we seemed to have most of our enlightening of nondenominational inspirational content and courses by luminarconversations. “Tell me about your two lists,” Robert said, as ies in their fields. For more information, also visit ScottBlum.net. the familiar smirk crept onto his face. natural awakenings
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Breakthroughs in
ANTI-AGING
Research Helps Us Live Longer and Healthier by Lisa Marshall
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“What we have ive hundred years after explorer Ponce de ment. One in eight seniors will suffer dementia. Leon roamed the West Indies and Florida learned in the For decades, scientists assumed the brain was in search of a vigor-restoring “fountain of “hardwired” by around fifth grade, with a finite past few years youth,” we have yet to come up with a way to number of neural connections that inevitably atis that you can turn back time. But according to physicians and rophy over time, stealing our cognitive sharpness. literally exercise researchers at the cutting edge of anti-aging It turns out they were wrong. your brain and research, we’re learning a lot about how to keep “What we have learned in the past few years add in new circuitry. is that you can literally exercise your brain and the signs of aging at bay. “We’re seeing a ton of compelling research You can rewire it.” add in new circuitry. You can rewire it,” says Prolately on how to slow down the clock and live fessor Andrew Carle, director of the Program in ~ Andrew Carle better and longer,” says Dr. Andrew Weil, an Assisted Living/Senior Housing Administration at integrative physician and author of Healthy Aging: George Mason University, in Fairfax, Virginia. A Lifelong Guide to Your Well-Being. “Happily, most of us will The concept, called neuroplasticity, has spawned a $265 not have to age the way our parents and grandparents did.” million brain-game industry, according to consulting firm In the past decade, breakthrough research has radically SharpBrains. More than 700 senior housing facilities now changed our understanding of why our brain, organs and skin feature computer brain games, and “brain gyms” are popage and what we can do, eat or apply to slow the process. ping up in cities nationwide. Such games are typically either Here’s a look at some of the latest science and the technolodownloadable programs for a home computer or a standgies to grow out of it. alone game console. They challenge hand-eye coordination, auditory processing, memory and the ability to multitask. Typically, the program adapts as the user plays, throwing in Workouts for new challenges. the Aging Brain Why not just read a book or do a crossword puzzle? Perhaps the greatest fear of an aging Baby “These are already well-trodden neuronal pathways,” says Boomer is not flabby abs or wrinkling skin, but rather, the specter of a withering California neuroscientist Henry Mahncke, Ph.D., vice president of research for brain game pioneer Posit Science. “We brain. By age 40, reports the Alzheimer’s know from brain imaging studies that if you have something Association, two-thirds of us experience that you are already good at and you do it, not much new occasional lapses of memory. By age 65, lights up in the brain.” 20 percent suffer mild cognitive impair22
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By contrast, one 2006 study of 2,800 seniors, published in The Journal of the American Medical Association, found that those who engaged in a 10-session cognitive training program, with a four-session booster training at 11 and 35 months, had less difficulty with daily living than the control group. More, they still showed heightened cognitive abilities five years later. A 2009 study, published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, showed that 487 seniors who spent an hour a day, for eight weeks, using Posit’s brain fitness program performed better on mental acuity tests than the control group. Just which game is best remains a matter of debate. Current options are on the table at Dakim.com, GamesForTheBrain.com, PositScience.com and VigorousMind.com. “We still haven’t had a study comparing this $500 brain game to this $100 brain game to having someone who never did crossword puzzles start doing crossword puzzles,” relates Carle. His advice: Find a new intellectual challenge that we enjoy enough to do regularly. “Probably the best single factor in all of this is the extent to which the games get used,” he adds.
National Academy of Science in 2007, found that a combination of sulforophane and curcumin reduced skin cancer in mice. Meanwhile, researchers are exploring another compound, resveretrol, contained in the skins of red grapes, berries and dark beans, for its ability to slow aging by activating genes called sirtuins. One 2008 study by the National Institute on Aging found that mice fed resveretrol had better balance and motor coordination, plus bone, heart and eye health. Human trials have been scarce, but several are ongoing. In the meantime, hundreds of resveratrol supplements have hit the market, and some doctors say they are confident in its safety and already taking it themselves. “Based on the science, I don’t think there is a down side,” says Pittsburgh neuroscientist and physician Joseph Maroon, author of The Longevity Factor, published this year.
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Dr. Valorie Treloar, a Massachusetts dermatologist, says the antioxidant theory has spurred a host of new topical products, made with Anti-aging Supplements everything from marine pine bark and green tea to acai or When it comes to the aging of organs, much research in recent years has gogi berry, all potent antioxidants. “One of the advantages to using it topically is that you can get a higher quantity of focused around the free radical theory. the active molecule in the skin, assuming it is in a form that In essence, as our body is exposed to penetrates through the epidermis,” she explains. food, air and sun, it throws off toxic byproducts, called free Also, keep an eye out for new topical omega-3 fatty acid radicals, that eat away at cell walls, causing disease. In our and topical probiotics aimed at maintaining a proper microyouth, we have a built-in system of antioxidants that mop up bial balance on the skin. free radicals. One of the most radical topical skin care In other words, “Like a new car, we have “To age gracefully breakthroughs, from NuSkin, is a line of AgeLoc this remarkable array of catalytic converters to means to let nature products that not only triple collagen production clean up the byproducts of burning fuel,” extake its course while while dramatically decreasing an age-causing plains Joe McCord, Ph.D., a pioneer in antioxidoing everything in enzyme, but now also act on targeted groups of dant research from the University of Coloradogenes that regulate how we age. In effect, it resets Denver. “But as we age, our catalytic converters our power to delay the genes to youthful activity. wear out.” and prevent disease.” Numerous companies are also exploring the Initially, test tube studies showed that “beauty from the inside-out” concept, crafting ~ Dr. Andrew Weil simple, nutritional antioxidants like vitamins C everything from antioxidant-rich skin health and E could neutralize free radicals. This led to shakes to candy chews made with cocoa antioxidants. One a 21st century boom in single-antioxidant supplements. But it turns out that their effect is minimal, “like a firefighter with one recent study in the Journal of European Nutrition found that when women ingested 329 milligrams of cocoa daily, the flow bucket, trying to put out a house fire,” McCord says. of blood and oxygen to the skin nearly doubled. Instead, he and others contend, we need to prompt the “In the past few years, we have seen some really good, body to produce more of its own antioxidants. Several nutriwell-designed trials showing that internal nutrients can make ents, including sulforaphane from broccoli, curcumin from a difference, too,” remarks Alan Logan, a doctor of naturopaturmeric, anthocyanins from berries, licorice and shallots, and thy and author of Your Skin, Younger. the herbs milk thistle and ashwaghanda, have been shown to Weil says he sees the wealth of new anti-aging innovado that. Now, supplement companies are rolling out an array of new products, including Protandim by Life Vantage, a prod- tions as intriguing, but notes that one other critical factor for healthy aging often eludes people: To accept growing older uct that came out of McCord’s work, and GliSodin, by Isocell, and all the wisdom and experience it brings, with optimism, aimed at boosting internal antioxidant production. rather than dread. One 2006 trial conducted at the University of Colorado “The denial of aging is counterproductive,” he says. “To showed that when 29 people took Protandim, biochemical age gracefully means to let nature take its course while doing markers of oxidative stress declined by 40 percent after one everything in our power to delay and prevent disease.” month. Another study, published in the Proceedings of the natural awakenings
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Set New Year’s
INTENTIONS by Tony Burroughs
On the eve of 2010, thousands of individuals throughout
ing manifested. For us, the key to manifesting anything is to picture the end result the world are set to write their New Year’s intentions using from the beginning—to see it as “a done deal,” and then hold that vision in mind Tony Burroughs’ simple and effective methods for putting the until it actually appears in our three-dimenlaws of manifestation to work. Burroughs has authored nine sional world. In order for our intentions to manifest, books, including The Code: Ten Intentions for a Better World they must serve the highest and best good of the Universe, including ourselves and and The Intenders Handbook, and he explains that intentions everyone concerned. We would never make an intention without including a “highest are considerably more positive and powerful than New Year’s good” clause, as it ensures that only those resolutions. “As Intenders, we deeply comprehend that our intentions which are truly for our highest good will manifest. All other intentions thoughts and words are constantly creating our future. There- that do not serve us or our fellow men and women will not be created. fore, we state our intentions out loud every day, framing them Intenders place tremendous value in coming together in community to make in positive and powerful words that are most apt to produce intentions with other like-minded and lighthearted people. At every opportunity, the results we desire.” we take advantage of the fact that there is strength in numbers. We create Intenders ntention statements, framed negatively, evoke the opposite Circles, in which we get together with others who align with and do not work. For example, rather than say, “I intend us and who help us to envision our intentions as already I am not sick anymore,” as Intenders, we would assert, manifested. This makes everything manifest more swiftly “I intend that I am in perfect health.” Because we haven’t and easily. In 15 years of observing Intenders Circles in acmentioned anything about sickness or disease, it cannot be tion, we have learned that it is of prime importance that we created from our statement. gather and work together in community in order to create As Intenders, we are successful at manifesting because a world where we live in peace, freedom, abundance and we add strong statements at the end of our intentions. When fulfillment. we finish stating an intention, we emphatically say, “So be it,” “So it is,” or “So it is done.” These words are powerful For more information about the Intenders of the Highest because they allow us to see our intentions as already havGood, visit Intenders.com.
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The Code
Ten Intentions for a Better World The First Intent ~ Support Life
I refrain from opposing or harming anyone. I allow others to have their own experiences. I see life in all things and honor it as if it were my own. I support life.
The Second Intent ~ Seek Truth
I follow my inner compass and discard any illusions that are no longer serving me. I go to the source. I seek truth.
The Third Intent ~ Set Your Course
I begin the creative process. I give direction to my life. I set my course.
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The Fourth Intent ~ Simplify
I let go, so there is room for something better to come in. I learn to trust by lining up with the highest good and knowing that I am guided, guarded and protected at all times. I am open to receive from expected and unexpected sources. I simplify.
The Fifth Intent ~ Stay Positive
I see good, say good and do good. I accept the gifts from all of my experiences. I am living in grace and gratitude. I stay positive.
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The Sixth Intent ~ Synchronize
I am in the flow, fulfilling my desires and doing what I came here to do. Allowing beauty to guide me, I step into the present, where great mystery and miracles abide. I synchronize.
The Seventh Intent ~ Serve Others
I practice love in action. I always have enough to spare and enough to share. I am available to help those who need it. I serve others.
The Eighth Intent ~ Shine Your Light
I am a magnificent being, awakening to my highest potential. I express myself with joy, smiling easily and laughing often. I shine my light.
The Ninth Intent ~ Share Your Vision
I create my ideal world by envisioning it and telling others about it. I share my vision.
The Tenth Intent ~ Synergize
I see humanity as one. I enjoy gathering with lighthearted people regularly. When we come together, we set the stage for Great Oneness to reveal itself. We synergize. Source: Intenders.com
The February issue of Natural Awakenings will have everyone smiling and singing, laughing and loving. Look for our most light-hearted issue ever. natural awakenings
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THE FASCINATORS Volume 1: Jennifer Kandel A survivor with a uniquely fabulous view on life By Deanna A. Mims
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ue to my line of work, I spend much of my time getting to know back stories and interesting details of many people in our community. It struck me that if I was amused, intrigued, motivated, curious, and inspired by these people, perhaps others would be, too. Our first person, in the Fascinator Series, is Jennifer Kandel. Jennifer, can you share a little about your background, where you came from? “Coming from a spiritual, non-materialistic, vegan, art inspired, creative and free thinking household, one might not expect that at 17, I would join the U.S. Air Force. I became an aircraft comput26
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er technician and assumed leadership roles in multiple missions in Saudi Arabia. I returned having proudly served our country. I am now a service connected disabled veteran, with injuries I obtained such as the loss of my left eye and the shattering of my right ankle. I’ve never regretted joining the military, but it’s humorous to me that when I go to the VA hospital for treatment and I sit in the waiting room I’m always asked “So, which branch of the military did your husband serve in?” We still have a long way to go in understanding how powerful and diverse the roles of women are in the nation we serve. I earned a BA in Psychology in two years. After the military, I spent years as a successful businesswomen in the computer software industry. Then I married, started a family and focused on raising my 4 children. It was during this time I got my Masters degree in Educational Leadership and became interested in metaphysical principles, women’s empowerment and all forms of self actualization.” www.natallahassee.com
So what exactly do you do now? What is your business? “Rebuilding after an awful divorce, I began a three-fold business concept based on creating for yourself a ‘soul sanctuary’. This happens through 1) creative rediscovery 2) extreme selfcare, and 3) intuitive development. Creative Awakenings is the workshop series for creative rediscovery, and the intuitive development process has resulted in several workshops on various metaphysical modalities. My other love is our Gorgeous Goddess product workshops, and a line of all naturally scented and preservative free soaps, toners, masks, lotions, body butters, massage oils, lip balms and perfumes. I say we offer a healthy salad instead of a bag of potato chips for your skin to consume – i.e. no petroleum or sulfites in our products.“ Who typically works with you? “Women, in the middle of their lives, who are financially stable, may have raised their kids, but are questioning
“what now?” This woman is ready to step outside her comfort zone and remember who she is. We excavate and break down the blocks, quiet the mind and start to understand what it means to live our authentic life. In no time at all you are empowered to uncover the memory of who you were always meant to be.
One of the joys of a New Year is the promises it brings. Please join Denise O’Dunn of Balance & Bliss Ayurvedic Lifestyle Center of Florida for an in-depth week-end workshop. Jan 30 -31, 2010
How are you marketing what you do? You can find me at www.jenniferkandel. com (currently under improvement/construction), Facebook and Twitter. I send out regular email communiqué on upcoming classes and specials on Gorgeous Goddess products to my mailing list. You can drop me a line to be included at jenniferkandel@talstar.com. Also each class builds from the previous class. Attendees become close and build their own microcosm of community. We continue to email and talk long after class is over, they come to my house for private parties, they attend my book club, but most importantly they socialize and create deep and lasting friendships with each other. Do you do any charity or non profit work? From 600 volunteer hours as PTA president in my children’s schools to supporting the Migrant Mothers in Quincy to becoming Youth Director at my church, I enjoy being connected to my community. I coordinated the Healing Arts Alliance charity festival last spring with Cynthia Cowen, assisted this year’s BPW Diva & Desserts Holiday Marketplace, and worked on an installation of hand-painted tiles for the “Walkway to the Future” for Unity Eastside.
Let 2010 be a year of harmony, renewal and good health. Learn how the art and practice of Ayurveda can revitalize your spirit, bring serenity to your soul and balance to your life. 629-C N. Westover Blvd. • Albany • (229) 888-2435 Remember, Albany is just 1 1/2 hrs from Tallahassee.
Please visit our website for upcoming workshops:
www.kaiyoga.net I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait till oil and coal run out before we tackle that. ~ Thomas Edison
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If someone were interested in your classes where can they find you? LeMoyne, Crystal Connection, United Church of Tallahassee, Abundant Wellness Center, and my venues are constantly expanding. A resident of Tallahassee for 37 years, Deanna loves to travel but Tallahassee is home. Deanna Mims is founder and President of MarketDone, a local marketing firm for small business and non profits. www. marketdone.com 425.5240.
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part inside of us that’s our inner guidance. You can call it many different things. The wisdom within surfaces in an intuitive way and doesn’t necessarily depend on knowing things intellectually. It’s a sense that somewhere deep inside, there is an understanding and conviction of what’s just right for us. This can serve as a guiding force on a highly practical level.
A Conversation with Shakti Gawain Author and Counselor in Prosperity Consciousness
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hakti Gawain is co-founder of New World Library and an internationally renowned pioneer in the fields of personal growth, visualization and prosperity consciousness. Her many best-selling books have sold 6 million copies in 30 languages. For 20 years, she has helped thousands of individuals develop greater awareness, balance and wholeness in their lives. Today, she continues to give talks and lead workshops throughout the world.
solely hung up on the money factor and don’t end up doing much that really satisfies them. They’re not feeling as safe and secure, as successful and free, as they hoped they would. In contrast, those living an elegantly simple life may not be making a lot of money, but if they’re right where they want to be in life, they often experience a deep sense of satisfaction and peace of mind.
Most people think prosperity means having money, and that the more money you have, the more prosperity you have. Money is part of the process, but truly experiencing prosperity, I believe, has to do with discovering and satisfying our heart and soul’s deep needs and desires. Prosperity is an experience, a feeling of fulfillment or richness in your life, not something you can count.
Each of us moves through many stages on our road of self-discovery; it’s a lifelong process of growth and development and we arrive there at different times. This is what life is really all about—the discovery of what’s meaningful to us and how we can live the life that’s most satisfying to us on all levels. I’ve observed that an important part of most people’s satisfaction comes from activities associated with being in nature or singing and dancing, creating space to relax and taking in the beauty of life.
Can anyone arrive at a place of onWhat is “prosperity consciousness?” going, conscious prosperity?
So, how is money related to individual and community prosperity? If you look at people in the world who have millions or billions of dollars, some are doing creative, interesting and purposely helpful things with their money. But too often, people become
What’s the secret to boosting our joy and love for life? One of the most important things that I’ve found, for myself and others, is to understand that we all really do have a wise
How can we stay “up” if we are unemployed, underemployed, or otherwise overwhelmed by economic hardship? Well, if we try to stay “up,” we’re often not allowing ourselves to see what’s truly going on underneath, and this can be a form of denial. What’s going on underneath can be scary to look at if we’re really feeling frightened, sad or upset, but it’s important to look at these things. It has to do with becoming more conscious and more aware of our feelings and thoughts on a day-to-day, momentto-moment basis. It’s not easy, but it’s what every psychological and spiritual process is trying to help us to do, become more conscious of what’s going on inside of us. Once we do, we can see what is holding us back and take steps to help ourselves feel better. Instead of denying what’s happened, we can embrace it and figure out what can be done to make it better. Getting out in nature, meditation and talking to someone you feel comfortable with are ways to nurture yourself and heal. I always would urge you to do what feels right for you. For more information visit ShaktiGawain. com. Ellen Mahoney is a writer and teaches writing at the University of Colorado, Boulder. Email evm@infionline.net.
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Friday, January 1
Begin Again ~ New Year’s Day Retreat for Women. 1-5pm. Join Elizabeth Barbour and Licia Berry for a special retreat that is not your typical vision boarding workshop! We’ll help you connect with your soul’s desires and help you ring in the New Year with clarity! Held at, but not sponsored by, the United Church of Tallahassee, 1834 Mahan Dr . Call 893-5211 or register online at www. elizabethbarbour.com or www.liciaberry.com. New Years Couples Getaway & Workshop: 7:30pm - Sun 1:45pm. Bring greater joy, intimacy and passion to your relationship. Connect with your beloved on a soul level. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner , Siesta Key Beach , Sarasota . www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 877-282-4244.
Sunday, January 3 Burning Bowl Ceremony: One service held at 10:00 a.m. Release the old and affirm the new with our traditional New Year celebration. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd, http://www.unityeastside.org/, 656-1678.
Tuesday, January 5 Inspired Entrepreneur Coaching Group FREE Information Session. 12noon-1pm. Join Elizabeth Barbour and get coached, get inspired, and learn more about this 4-month coaching group for women that can help you grow your business in a supportive and collaborative environment. Program starts Jan 12, 2010. E-mail Elizabeth@elizabethbarbour.com to register for the free session or learn more at www. inspiredentrepreneur.com.
Thursday, January 7 Living Food Group – 5:30pm potluck, 6:30pm Testimonials. Patrice Bullock from New Genesis -- Center for Intentional Health will be our speaker. All meetings are held in the Fellowship Hall of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, 618 Capital Circle, NE., across from the Federal Correctional Institute. If any questions, please give Terri Olsen a call at 850-567-5200.
Friday, January 8 FREE Introductory Class for the NEW Mom&Baby Program. GroupFit Studio will now be offering the NEW Mom&Baby Postnatal Fitness and Music Program. This Program is a total health, wellness, and developmental course focused on you and your baby through effective, personalized physical training, exercise classes, and musical guidance. Energize, Bond, Develop. Call to reserve a spot: GroupFit Studio, 1836 Thomasville Rd in the Capital Plaza (850)561-0002 www.groupfitstudio.com.
Sunday, January 10 Two Church Services Resume at Unity Eastside Sunday, January 10th. At 9:30 a.m. enjoy the quiet during a meditative service. At 11:00 a.m. you may join a more celebrative service. Child care is at both 9:30 and 11:00. Youth Education at 11:00 a.m.
White Stone Ceremony: 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. Inspired by Rev 2:17, You are invited to choose a new name, a name with the qualities you wish to develop in the coming year.Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd, http://www.unity-eastside.org/, 656-1678.
Monday, January 11 Getting Results in Your Life and Organization. 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE! This introductory seminar with Kaye Kendrick & Associates will cover: The Formula For Success—what they never taught you in school. A simple seven-step process to reach all of your business and personal goals. Kaye Kendrick, CPA, is a coach and consultant. For more information, kaye@kayekendrick.com or call 850-5095927. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop.
Tuesday, January 12 Creative Restoration: Lunch & Learn. Tuesdays, 4 weeks, January 12th – February 1st. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. $40. Are you a busy professional who wants to live more creatively and stress free? Commit to this class and spark your artistic confidence and productivity. Bring your lunch and join us for a lunchtime lecture and restorative meditation. You’ll return to work refreshed and inspired, ready to embrace the imaginative artist inside. Facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. For registration info contact education@LeMoyne.org or call 222-7622. REAL Health Care Reform. 7:45-9:00 pm. FREE! Karen Knox, author of Forget the Die-its; Learn to LIVE-It! and health minister with Hallelujah Acres, will inspire and motivate you to: Have more energy and feel younger. Fuel the “prevention” process instead of disease. Enhance your immune system and slow down the aging process. For more information, go to www.learntoliveit.com or call Karen at 850-342-3322. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop.
Creative Awakenings. Wednesdays, 6 weeks, January 13th - February 17th, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. ($90 + $15 materials) Creative expression is the birthright of every human being! Are you ready to: dust off those art supplies stored in the closet? Finish the manuscript sitting in the drawer? Sign up for those singing lessons you’ve hesitated over? Embrace the imaginative artist inside you and live and create with authentic abandon! You will craft a personal mission statement, a vision plan for 2010 and many more take away tools to create your most authentic life over six weeks of releasing and re-embracing. Now is the time to replace the limiting beliefs and fears that are holding you back, with confidence and the first guided steps to reigniting that spark! Facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. For registration info contact at Crystal Connection (850) 878 -8500. Quick Pain Relief - 7:45-9:00 pm ∙ FREE! Join Rene Luna, licensed Physical Therapist of R & R Physical Therapy, Inc., as he demonstrates a natural and a quick way to relieve muscular and joint pain. He will introduce simple maneuvers and movement-specific exercises that anyone may use to help get rid of their pain. For more information, call 850-656-3163 or email rrptcrsi@aol.com. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www. newleafmarket.coop.
Thursday, January 14 Introvert or Extrovert? Networking Notes to Play to Your Personality presented by Tallahassee Entrepreneurs Network (TEN). 5-7pm. Through Jan 6: $35, after Jan 6: $40 for workshop and refreshments. Start off your year with a renewed sense of identity, purpose, and intent. In this interactive workshop, we’ll take it the next step beyond the “30-sec. intro speech” and identify your unique qualities and strengths and how to use them to network comfortably, effectively and joyfully! Brokaw-McDougall House, 329 N. Meridian Street. For details and registration go to http://marketdone. eventbrite.com/. Food-Based Nutritional Supplementation. 7:459:00 pm ∙ FREE! This seminar will cover how important food-based nutrients are in relation to
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Renew Your Spirit Sunday Services 9:30 and 11:00 AM Youth Education 11:00 AM 8551 Buck Lake Road www.unity-eastside.org 5 miles off Mahan on Buck Lake Road
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your health in today’s society. Food-based nutrients are very important because they are more like what nature intended and are easier for your body to use. Join Jason Mitchell, NP, for an information session on the benefits of food-based nutritional supplements. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop.
Friday January 15 Couples Beach Getaway & Workshop: 7:30pm Sun 1:45pm. Transform your relationship into a love affair. Deepen intimacy and passion. Discover Tantra. $595/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner , Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota. www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244. Healing and Prosperity Service held by Dr. Michael Ulm and Dr. Lynn Woodland. 6:30 to 9:30pm. Do you know in your heart there is supposed to be “something more?” Do you desire deeper connection to your God? Are you ready to live without scarcity, lack. and other self limitations? Is it time to release physical disease caused by pain in your heart, soul, or spirit? Experience the miraculous power of God’s love to heal your body, free your mind, and lift your spirit.” United Church, 1834 Mahan Drive.
Saturday, January 16 Scents Soaps and Salts. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ($20 + $20 materials) Ahh, the sensuality, energy and intuitive enhancing powers of essential oils! Take a break from a hectic day or humdrum routine to make all-natural full-size bars of soap by combining essential oils, goats milk, soy, olive oil, and shea butter. You’ll create luxurious bath salts to complement your soaps and take home your own mini home spa. But hurry, participation is limited to 4 women. Facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. For registration info contact at Crystal Connection (850) 878 -8500.
Taboo Tarot. Saturdays, 6 weeks. January 16 th February 27 th. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. ($90 + $15 materials) Once thought to be a mystery shared solely by mystics, psychics, and new agers, the Tarot has become mainstream and is now openly acknowledged by the Christian professor, the Moslem doctor, the Atheist accountant, as well as the Buddhist lawyer. In this six-week, fast-paced and highly interactive creative series, learn how to interpret the Tarot archetypes that can help you develop your intuition and clear your creative channels. In addition participants will learn the basics of numerology and astrology. This class is for the novice and professional reader alike. Facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. For registration info contact at Crystal Connection (850) 878 -8500.
SUNDAY, January 17 Healing and Prosperity Service held by Dr. Michael Ulm and Dr. Lynn Woodland. 1:00 to 4:00pm. See details on January 15th listing. United Church, 1834 Mahan Drive.
Monday, January 18 Functional Medicine and The Nutritional Physical Exam. 7:45-8:45 pm ∙ FREE! Functional Medicine is an approach to chronic health problems that looks for root causes and underlying imbalances. It uses nutrition, exercise and supplements along with some medications to restore health. Presenter, Elizabeth Markovich, MSN, NP, is a family nurse practitioner and co-owner of Integrative Healthcare™ along with husband Martin Markovich. Elizabeth recently completed the foundation course for the Institute for Functional Medicine™. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www. newleafmarket.coop.
Tuesday, January 19 The Avocado Roll. 7:45-8:45 pm. $5 owners, $7 non-owners. Registration and pre-payment required. Limit 10 per class. Self-taught sushi expert, Barry Courtney, will share his enthusiasm for the avocado roll. Students will learn how to make sushi rice and practice rolling sushi. Yes, students can, and will, sample their creations! Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www. newleafmarket.coop. Creative Restoration: Lunch & Learn Tuesdays, 4 weeks, January 12th – February 1st. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. See Jan. 12th listing for details.
Wednesday, January 20 An Herbal Emporium & Spiritual Supermarket Over 240 Herbs Aromatherapy Supplies Meditation Aides Spiritual Goods 659 Industrial Dr ~ In Railroad Square Open: Wed-Sun 12-9 ~ Mon-Tues 12-4
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Principles of General Organizing. 7:45-8:45 pm ∙ FREE! Join Jenny Druda, owner of Straighten Up!™, and get started in straightening up your life. Learn tips and strategies to tame paper clutter. Jenny will provide the motivation and guidance you need to sort through and make decisions about your stuff. Feel free to bring your personal organizing problems to class for discussion and advise. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop. For more information, call Jenny at 850-925-4678. Creative Awakenings. Wednesdays, 6 weeks, January 13th - February 17th, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. See Jan. 13th listing for details.
Thursday, January 21 Aging Well–A Hormonal Balancing Act. 7:458:45 pm ∙ FREE! This seminar will provide key
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tips on supporting a nutritional program as you age. Sally Byrd, licensed naturopath, body worker and 29-year natural products industry professional, will share dietary tips on supplementation and explain ways to slow down the aging process by maintaining proper collagen levels. Sally will also tell you how to have a healthy brain and thyroid while watching what you eat. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop
Friday, January 22 A Year of Transformation ~ Fri Jan 22, 7-9pm and Sat Jan 23, 10am–6pm. Begin the New Year with contemporary Spiritual Master Panache Desai. This 2-day event includes an introductory evening session and full-day acceleration. Join Panache as he opens a channel of communication on a soul level and energetically shares what is most deeply needed by each person. Dissolve limitations and infuse your heart and soul with love, light, transformation, and inner healing. Preregistration 2-day rate, $203, or $33 Fri and $199 Sat. Tallahassee-Leon County Civic Center, 505 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee. Info/register: 239 6497373 or www.PanacheDesai.com.
Saturday, January 23 Mexican Tantra & Yoga Retreat for Couples: Jan. 23 – Jan. 30 Eight glorious days on the Mexican Caribbean. Spectacular ocean views. Daily yoga. Learn to integrate sexuality and spirituality through Tantra and authentic presence. $1195/couple. Richard & Diana Daffner, www.IntimacyRetreats.com. Other dates, locations, brochure. 1-877-282-4244. Activating Energy Shifts - A Workshop with Beverly Lavender, 1-5pm. $40 by 15th, $50 at Door.Each body - even each cell - is surrounded by an energy field that can be accessed and shifted with profound results. Learn how, in this interactive class. Location: Peoples First, Community Room, 2453 Mahan Dr. Tallahassee. For any questions call Beverly at 850-321-4901. Flawless Faces. 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ($20 + $20 materials) Feeling stressed out? In need of some extreme self-care? Give yourself a break! Join us and learn how to make Facial Soaps, a Balancing Facial Mask (made with seaweed and French clay), a Hydrating Toner, and a silky Lip Balm using all natural ingredients. You’ll leave refreshed and even more beautiful than you already are, with your arms filled with products to last for months to come! This workshop includes an inspiring and restorative guided meditation. Facilitated by Jennifer Kandel. For registration info contact at Crystal Connection (850) 878 -8500. Healing and Prosperity Service held by Dr. Michael Ulm and Dr. Lynn Woodland. 5:30 to 8:30pm. See details on January 15th listing. United Church, 1834 Mahan Drive. Taboo Tarot. Saturdays, 6 weeks. January 16 th February 27 th. 1:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. See Jan. 16th listing for details.
Monday, January 25 The Art of Breathing. 7:45-8:45 pm ∙ FREE! Join Bridget Kamke, LMT, in a demonstration of breathing consciously and properly for optimum health. Learn the physical and mental benefits of deep breathing, and experience several yogic breathing techniques to rejuvenate your body, refresh
your mind and a deeper connection with yourself. Bridget has been practicing massage therapy and Kundalini Yoga for ten years. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket. coop
Tuesday, January 26 Domancic Method of Bioenergy Therapy. 7:458:45 pm · FREE! Taught by Rick Garzaniti, LMT (MA9054) and Reverends Teresa and Dave Weiler (for donations only). Bioenergy Therapy is a four-day therapy which helps balance the energy body surrounding your physical body, allowing your immune system to heal a remarkable list of ailments. In addition to the lecture, we will be offering at least one free Bioenergy Therapy session to people who want to experience a difference in their current condition. For more information, call Rick at 850-544-5994 or the Weilers at 850-674-2293. Location: New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, www.newleafmarket.coop.
Wednesday, January 27 Eat Healthy, Live Longer - 7:45-8:45 pm. FREE! Sadiqa Williams, whole foods chef, will delight your taste buds with her healthy, easy, and delicious recipes. Participants always taste the night’s fare. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop. Creative Awakenings. Wednesdays, 6 weeks, January 13th - February 17th, 5:45 – 7:45 p.m. See Jan. 13th listing for details.
Thursday, January 28 Managing Inflammation To Support Health - 7:458:45 pm. FREE! Brian Bogren has been working in the natural products industry for over 10 years. He has a degree in EPO Biology from the Univ. of ColoradoBoulder. For seven years Brian owned and operated a health food store where he used his degree to assist an Ayurvedic practitioner and a registered pharmacist in creating balanced, effective nutritional programs. He is excited to continue to spread knowledge of the healing wisdom of nature. Brian will explain how to support bone health, joint health and cardiovascular health. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-9422557, www.newleafmarket.coop.
ongoingcalendar SUNDAY Pagan Picnic and Red Hills Pagan Council Meeting – 11 am on the second Sunday of each month. At the picnic pavilions on the south side of Lake Ella . Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other Earth worshippers. Bring a potluck dish to share, plates and utensils. Come for the picnic and stay for the RHPC monthly meeting at noon. All are welcome to listen and learn about the business of the Council. Unity Eastside Services – 9:30 & 11am. 8551 Buck Lake Rd. 850-656-1678, www.transformingourworld.org. Unity of Tallahassee Services – 9:30 & 11am Rev. Bill Williams. Dial-a-Thought 850-5623766. 2850 Unity Lane, 850-562-5744, www. UnityofTallahassee.org. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee - Home for liberal faith & free thought - 9:30am Adult Forum, 11am service. Nursery & Youth Religious Ed, classes. Ongoing Green Sanctuary program, social justice, adult religious ed. activities. Campus Ministry. 2810 N. Meridian Rd, 850-385-5115, www.nettally.com/uuct. Hatha Yoga class - 6-7pm. Leslie Hanks’ Yoga Unlimited -Yoga and Ayurveda. 1st month $65. Teacher Training Program, RYT 200. 850-3856904, www.leslieyoga.com. Healing Heart Yoga-Yoga from the Inside Out with Nell Corry. 4:00–5:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 3-month Namaste passes: 5 classes for $50. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Nell at 877-9086 or cerulean3@hotmail.com, or see http://www. namaste-tallahassee.com
Restorative Yoga with Mary Bradford. 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m. Cost: $15.00 per class for drop-ins; 5 passes for $60. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Mary at 322-0066 or mbradford931@comcast.net or see http://www.namaste-tallahassee.com.
MONDAY Brain-Body Balance, 1:30-2:30. Low -impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room, 1400 N Monroe St. Open House at the Birth Cottage - 5-7pm each Mon. Tour facility, ask questions, find out advantages of natural childbirth in a home-like atmosphere. 260 E. 6th Ave. 850-224-BABY. Religious Science Spiritual Community – 7-8:30 pm, Unity of Tallahassee, 2850 Unity Lane. Share teachings of Science of Mind authors. Bret 850-544-6834, Sue 850-942-0584. Brain-Body Balance - 1:30-2:30 pm. Low impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center Dining Room.
TUESDAY Restorative Yoga with Charlene Cappellini and Mary Bradford. 11:30 am–1:00 pm. Dropins: $15; or purchase 5 passes for $60. No matter what your physical ability—you can experience postures that gently open the body and release long-held tensions. During class you are carefully guided into postures, fully supported with props, in a way to create the physiological conditions that promote deep relaxation.
Friday, January 29. New Year Solitude Retreat: A Woman’s Retreat for Self Care and Spirituality. From Friday, January 29 -31st. Join Elizabeth Barbour and Geralyn Russell for a transformational weekend on an organic dairy farm in community with other women. Participate in yoga, meditation, journaling, collaging and a labyrinth walk. Experience deep rest. For details on this event, www. elizabethbarbour.com or call 893-5211.
Saturday, January 30 Tallahassee Fitness Festival - 9 am-5 pm. $5 everyone, Free for children under 12. Location: Tallahassee Civic Center. Look for the New Leaf Booth at Tallahassee’s only fitness festival.
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Men in Unity. Meets at 11:45 am on the second Tuesday of each month at Honey-Baked Ham, on Capital Circle near Mahan Drive. Healing Arts Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm 2 Tues each month. Educational meeting open to all interested in healing arts. Email Susie@FertileCrescent.net to get meeting announcements. www. healingartsalliance.org.
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Awareness through Movement (FELDENKRAIS). 11:00 am – noon, Taught by Craig Stubbs, LMT Tallahassee Senior Center dining room, 1400 N Monroe St. Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am, also Thurs. Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. VitaLife Exercise – 4:00 -5:00 pm, also on Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St., 850-891-4000.
WEDNESDAY 2010 Nutrition Education Series - 2nd Wed of every month January through April. 11:00 – 12 noon. This is a four part series. The first one: Soft Foods for Easier Eating. Presented by Leah Gilbert-Henderson, LD, PhD and Sandra Woodruff, RD. Come to one or come to all, and plan to stay for a salad lunch from our tantalizing salad bar. Tallahassee Senior Center dining room, 1400 N. Monroe St., 850-891-4000. Gentle Yoga with Charlene Cappellini and Mary Bradford. Wednesdays, 5:30–7:00 pm - No classes on December 23, 30. $12 for drop-ins, 5 passes for $50. Classes follow the Kripalu tradition with Viniyoga overtones, in an organic approach that encourages you to honor the wisdom of your own body and unique individual needs. Each class ends with a deep, meditative relaxation. Gentle Yoga with Geralyn Russell: Receive a discount if you pre-register for this class. Dropins are welcome. Wed. 10:30-11:45 a.m. at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road,. For information, please call Geralyn Russell at 878-2843 or email her at yogawithgeralyn@yahoo.com. Guided meditation with Dr. Patty Ball Thomas, L.U.T. Noon. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, admin@unity-eastside.org 656-1678. Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Tues & Thurs. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Brain-Body Balance. 2:00-3:00 pm Low impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Heritage Oaks, 4501 W Shannon Lakes Dr. Glucose Screenings - 10:00 am - Noon. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 850-891-4000. Hatha Yoga class - 6-7pm. Leslie Hanks’ Yoga Unlimited -Yoga and Ayurveda. 1st month $65. Teacher Training Program, RYT 200. 850-385-6904, www.leslieyoga.com.
THURSDAY Strength and Spirit Yoga with Ellen Shapiro. 8:30–10:15 a.m. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 3-month Namaste passes: 5 classes for $50. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Ellen at 222-0003 or ellsha@comcast.net or see http:// www.namaste-tallahassee.com. Tarot Skills, the Next Level workshop. (Every Third Thursday of the month) 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. $15 Are you ready to take your intuitive skills to the next level? In this ongoing monthly workshop, participants will receive a short refresher on the Tarot. Open those intuitive channels through meditation and past life regression work. In this nurturing environment you can safely embrace and boost your psychic skills. Jennifer Kandel, a skilled facilitator and intuitive reader, provides a fun, professional environment for you to build on what you already know is inside of you. Due to class materials planning, participants are required to register. For registration info contact at Crystal Connection (850) 878 -8500. Gentle Yoga with Charlene Cappellini and Mary Bradford. 9:30–11:00 am - $12 for drop-ins, 5 passes for $50. Classes follow the Kripalu tradition with Viniyoga overtones, in an organic approach that encourages you to honor the wisdom of your own body and unique individual needs. Each class ends with a deep, meditative relaxation. Gentle Yoga with Charlene Cappellini. 5:30–7:00 p.m. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Charlene at 997-4534 or cappellini@nettally.com or see http://www.namaste-tallahassee. com. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 5 classes for $50. Strength and Spirit Yoga with Ellen Shapiro. 7:15–8:45 p.m. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 5 classes for $50. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Ellen at 222-0003 or ellsha@comcast.net or see http://www.namaste-tallahassee.com. Freethinkers Forum - 7pm. Exploring history and tenets of religions, faith traditions, freethought ideas. Unitarian Universalist Church of Tallahassee Educ. Annex, 2810 N. Meridian Rd. Ron 850-997-5307. Tallahassee Pagan Meetup - Second Thursday of each month at 7 pm. Crystal Connection, 1105 Apalachee Parkway . Come meet local Pagans, Wiccans, Witches, Druids and other practitioners of New-Age spirituality and religion! Make friends, share stories and exchange knowledge. For more information check out http://pagan.meetup.com/1296/ or email KrazyPagan@aol.com. Drumming Circle: the third Thursday of every month, from 7 to 9 P.M. in the Children’s House behind Unity Eastside’s main building. The qualities of relaxation and simple awareness are employed, along with the rhythmic flow of music, to enhance the spiritual experience. No experience necessary. A willing heart, moving hands and loving participation is all that’s needed. Some percussion instruments provided, but it is suggested that if you have a drum, that you bring it. Contact Mike Smith at msmithdrummerboy37@gmail.com for additional information. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, 656-1678.
Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am, also Tues. Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon, also Tues. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.
FRIDAY Core Power Yoga with Ellen Shapiro. 8:30–10:15 a.m. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 5 classes for $50. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Ellen at 222-0003 or ellsha@comcast.net or see http://www.namaste-tallahassee.com. No classes on January 1. Wine Tasting - 5:30-7:30pm. FREE. Our selection of wine is constantly evolving. Drop by the Co-op to taste the new arrivals. Free! New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop. First Friday Gallery Hop – 6-9m, 1st Fri/mo. Tallahassee museums and galleries open with no admission charge, often featuring openings, receptions, special events. 850-224-2500. Chair Yoga. 11 a.m.– Noon, by Certified Yoga Instructors Bridget Kamke. A gentle yoga workout for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, and mental focus. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. Massage - Offered by Jonathan Walker, LMT. 10:00 am –Noon. No-cost massage for seniors, an integral part of pain control and relaxation. Tallahassee Senior Center Health Suite, 1400 N. Monroe St. Devotional Chanting and Meditation, 7-9 p.m. on Second Fridays at Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Rd. 656-1678. Enrich your spiritual practice! Join Jeffji in singing easy-to-learn chants in from eastern and western traditions. Donations will benefit the church.
SATURDAY Core Power Yoga with Ellen Shapiro. 9:00–10:30 a.m. Cost: $12 for drop-ins; 3-month Namaste passes: 5 classes for $50, 10 for $90, 20 for $160. Optional 20-minute meditation immediately after class. Namaste Yoga at Abundance Wellness Center, 325 John Knox Rd, Bldg T. For more information, contact Ellen at 222-0003 or ellsha@comcast.net or see http://www.namaste-tallahassee.com. Beer Tasting - 5-7pm. FREE. (except 12/26) Drop by the Co-op and enjoy a variety of tasty beers. Free! New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-9422557, www.newleafmarket.coop. Yoga Unlimited Early Risers’ Class - 8-9am. Yoga and Ayurveda. 1st month $65. Teacher Training Program, RYT 200. Leslie Hanks 850-385-6904, www.leslieyoga.com.
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CranioSacral Therapy addresses scoliosis, chronic fatigue and MS, infant disorders, learning disabilities, orthopedic problems, emotional difficulties, chronic neck/back pain, stress and tension related problems, TMJ, brain/spinal cord injuries, and cancer issues. MA24604 / MM11960
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I offer phone sessions, specializing in healing serious health issues and unwanted patterns. My book ‘Wellness Wisdom’ has little known information on natural health and healing; inspired by my journey with cancer. Free 15 minutes phone consultation to learn how I can help you.
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healthcare The Medical Healing Center
Angela Myers, ARNP-C. 850-309-1665, fax 850-309-0150, 225 Office Plaza Dr. TLH Primary care, women’s health care, energy medicine, Reiki Therapy, acupuncture, homeo-pathy, nutritional therapy, and natural hormones.
FLORIDA WELLNESS CENTER OF TALLAHASSEE 850.385.6664 2339 North Monroe Street (next to Boston Market)
www.floridawellnessandrehab.com At Florida Wellness & Rehabilitation Centers we are committed to keeping up with the latest technologies and treatments to provide our patients with the best rehabilitative experience possible. We believe in educating and encouraging our patients to take an active role in their own treatment.
holistic health Patrice Bullock, MSN, FNP-C 556 Hall Road, Thomasville, GA 229.228.9050 newgenesis22@bellsouth.net
Family Nurse Practitioner Board Certified. New Genesis Center for Intentional Health & Aesthetics. A Holistic Health practice, Health Improvement consultations, supervised detoxification programs, healthy fat loss, digestive wellness programs, colon therapy/colonics. Clinical skin therapies: botanical-based peels/facials, skin care and microdermabrasion. Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioners. Therapeutic massage & Far Infrared Sauna
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DARLENE TREESE, Ph.D. State Board Licensed 850-201-0073
Diplomate in Sports Counseling, National Institute of Sports Professionals. Past President, American Psychotherapy and Medical Hypnosis Association. e-Therapy and TherapyChat/Office-Based Hypnosis and Life Coaching/ Professional Seminar Training www.AskDrTreese.com
integrative medicine Archbold Integrative Medicine Center
John Mansberger, MD, Medical Director. 229-228-7008; 2705 E. Pinetree Blvd. #C, Thomasville, GA 31792. A holistic team approach to a variety of medical problems. Offering acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, pain relief, natural hormone replacement, Cancer therapy, nutrition, weight control, herbal medicine, yoga and physical therapy. www.archbold.org.
MASSAGE THERAPY core institute OF massage therapy
Pat and George Kousaleos 850-222-8673 www.coreinstitute.com 223 W. Carolina Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
professional SERVICES Southeastern community blood ctr. 1-800-722-2218. Located in
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Blood donors save lives. Is there any greater reward? Save Lives. Give Blood. M-F, 9am–6pm. (Sat. hours in Tallahassee: 9am–1pm)
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Natural health Charlene M. Parrish, ND,
Doctor of Natural Health, Sweet Basil’s Health Foods & Wellness Ctr. 2551 E. Pinetree Blvd. Thomasville, GA 229228-0730, www.sweetbasils.com
Wide array of herbs, supplements, natural foods, organic produce and health and beauty aids available.
photography Ansley Studio
Ansley Simmons artist . photographer . owner 229.224.6021 www.AnsleyStudio.com Specializing in portraits & weddings. MFA in Photography, Arts Administration Doctoral Student, Art Museum Education Certificate Florida State University
PREGNANCY & CHILDBIRTH the BIRTH COTTAGE. Alice Sanpere, LM, CPM; Layla Swisher, LM, CPM; Diana Janopaul, LM, CPM, 260 E. 6th Ave. TLH 32303, 850-224-2229, thebirthcottage.com
Safe, nurturing environment for home-like birth. Complete prenatal care, waterbirth, nutrition coun-seling, breastfeeding info, home visits, childbirth classes and more. Personalized care at reasonable cost. HMO/ Medicaid/ Insurance.
NAMASTE YOGA
www.namaste-tallahassee.com 850-222-0003 325 John Knox Road, Bldg T ellsha@comcast.net
An array of day and evening classes by a variety Of certified teachers trained in different traditions: Kripalu, Iyengar and Ashtanga. Drop by or visit our Website for a schedule of current classes or see the Calendar of events.
KAI YOGA ARTS
229-888-2435 414-C North Westover Blvd , Albany GA Namaste@kaiyoga.net Kai Yoga Arts is a Way Of Being. A way of making a difference in your life and others around you. Yoga seeps out into all aspects of our lives, connecting the body with the mind and the spirit. When we heal these fragmented pieces of our lives, we truly experience Joy and Wellbeing.
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Unity eastside
8551 Buck lake, TLH, 850-656-1678, Rev. Jean De Barbieris Owen, Minister, www.unity-eastside.org Rev. Jean believes the love of God is unfolding in each person, place, thing. Join us in worship: Sunday Meditation Service, 9:30; Celebration Service, 11am; Youth, 11am. Noon prayer Wed.
UNITY OF TALLAHASSEE
2850 Unity Lane, TLH, 850-562-5744, Rev. Bill Williams, Minister,
A ministry that seeks inspiration from the teachings of Jesus and finds common ground with spiritual masters from other traditions. We invite you to join us. Sunday Services 9:30 & 11 AM. Youth Education 11 AM. Wednesday Service at Noon.
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