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love to travel. A good retreat renews my spirit. As I layout the July issue that you are presently reading, I am visiting my mother in upstate New York. Right now I am sitting on a screened porch and the temperature is cool and the quiet surroundings are lovely. I cannot remember the last time I enjoyed a screened porch in the heat of Florida, but that is why it is so nice to get out of our comfort zone and travel whenever we can. This trip to see family has been nice, but my ideal vacation is one spent traveling with a group of spiritually-minded people to an exotic location and eating delicious food that someone else has skillfully prepared. Doesn’t that sound great? Last month’s feature article, Healthy Escapes, got us inspired to investigate more travel and retreat opportunities, both near and far. This month, our larger family of Natural Awakenings publishers are joining together and aligning with a travel group to promote our own Natural Awakenings trips-of-a-lifetime. The first scheduled adventure is a visit to China in the fall. If you follow my publisher letters each month, then you already know that I went to China in August of 2012 to adopt my daughter. My family talks about going back there on a regular basis. The country is fascinating and the people are lovely. I highly recommend a visit to China. In the spring of 2013, we’ll be sponsoring a trip to Peru. Read more about our new trips on page 5 and consider clearing your calendar to join us. Our intent is to bring you conscious travel and retreat opportunities each month. There is a full page of information on the back cover as well. Make your intentions and pack your bags for fun! Another first for us this month is the launch of our first Natural Awakenings branded product: “detoxified iodine.” John Voell, co-founder of this magazine, has long been a proponent of this supplement. To read more about this product, turn to page 33. To purchase, shop online at NAwebstore.com. We hope you enjoy the simple pleasures of summer this month—fresh fruits and veggies right out of the garden, and time spent by the water to relax and soak up the sun and breathe in the fresh air. We have three local contributors this month that I know you will enjoy reading. Wendy Barber is a local nutrition coach, and has written an article on page 6 about the best ways to snack and the benefits of fruit as a snack choice. Patrice Bullock, a family nurse practitioner in Thomasville, GA encourages us in her article on page 7, to do a little something each day until it becomes a habit, allowing a beneficial, healthy lifestyle to flourish. On page 13, Gay Webster-Sachs, mental health counselor and certified soul coach, writes about balancing the body, mind and soul. And isn’t that what all of us strive for as we relax into the simple pleasures of life?

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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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Protective Tips for Sunny Days

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24 consciouseating Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community 30 events by Meredith Montgomery 31 ongoing

17 THE ULTIMATE MINIMALIST

Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi by Arvind Devalia

18 SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect by Claire O’Neil

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EARS HEALTHY Prevention Tips & Treatment Options by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

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ENTERTAINING Backyard & Picnic Party Foods by Renée Loux

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n exciting adventure is in the offering for rising 3rd through 5th graders. ReThink Energy Florida is offering a day camp during the weeks of Aug 6-10 (at 1834 Mahan Drive) and Aug 13-17 (at Salvation Army Garden, 2129 Jackson Bluff Road). Energy camp is a summer camp designed to teach children the impact of fossil fuel usage, the options of renewable energy, and the fun skills needed to reduce our energy use and environmental impact. Children will experience hands-on activities such as making solar ovens, solar chargers, growing foods, and learning about bikes and electric cars! Tuition is low and on a sliding scale to accommodate all children. Information, a brochure, and an initial interest form can be found at the following link: http://rethinkenergyflorida.org/energy-camp. They are also looking for scholarships for some of these students. Please contact kim@rethinkenergyflorida.org if you would like to help out.

Concert featuring the “Unity All Stars”

nity of Tallahassee will present a concert on July 22 at 6:00 p.m. featuring an exciting lineup of musicians from the Tallahassee area. Gwethlyn Jones has been making music for 25 years at both Unity of Tallahassee and Unity Eastside. Many wonderful musicians have joined her throughout the years to enrich and inspire those who attended Unity services. These talented musicians include Gwethlyn Jones, Robert Wilson, Lee Stillwell, Glenn Bostic, Deloris Darby, Thomas “Bird” Scott, Mark Blair, Kathryn Hathaway, Layne Tadlock, Angela Hooper, Kathy Lincoln, Mike Quillman, Paul Ranney, The Unity of Tallahassee Choir, and more. They will join with Gwethlyn to present a concert featuring original music and old favorites. Mark your calendar and plan to be entertained, uplifted and inspired! Everyone is invited to attend. There is no fee, but a love offering will be received. For more information call the church office at 562-5744 or go to www.unityoftallahassee.org.

Awakening Journeys Debuts Travel Adventures of Self-Discovery

raveling to new destinations and learning about different cultures ignites the imagination and engages the senses in exotic ways, encouraging a fresh understanding of our place in the world and our connection with others. With the recent creation of Awakening Journeys, friends and readers of Natural Awakenings Tallahassee can enjoy several opportunities for self-discovery and adventure, beginning in fall 2012. Travel excursions to Peru and China, offered in a special 10-day tour format, will be the first destinations available. Sheryl Miller, a traveler from St. Petersburg, Florida, who recently toured China says, “This is a fabulous journey—an unforgettable, once-in-a-lifetime experience. China will fill up your senses and expand your heart.” Likewise, visitors to Peru’s many historic sites, such as Machu Picchu and the Inca ruins surrounding Lake Titicaca, speak of remarkable vistas and extraordinary memories. Local group rates are available, and local nonprofit organizations can participate and use the trip as a fundraiser. For groups and local fundraisers contact Donna Konuch, Publisher for details. For more information and trip itineraries or to register for an Awakening Journey, visit AwakeningJourneys.net. See ad, back cover.

Mosquitoes Usher in Summer with a Sting

he Florida Department of Health (DOH) reminds Floridians and visitors to take simple preventive

measures to protect against contracting mosquito-borne illnesses. The mosquito population grows in the summer, which coincides with the time of year many residents and visitors are outdoors enjoying Florida’s natural landscape. Floridians can take simple steps to combat mosquitoes and prevent mosquito-borne illness. “Mosquito populations are likely to increase after recent rains,” said State Public Health Veterinarian Dr. Carina Blackmore. “It’s important that Floridians and visitors are informed that the risk of mosquito-borne disease is minimized by implementing precautions.” • DOH encourages three basic precautions to help limit mosquito bites and exposure to mosquitoborne illness: • DRAIN any standing water to stop mosquitoes from multiplying. • • COVER skin with clothing or repellent. • • COVER doors and windows with screens to keep mosquitoes out of your residence. • If outdoors at dusk or dawn, be cautious as mosquitoes are most active during these times. For more information on mosquitoborne illnesses, visit DOH’s Environmental Health Website.

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Food Focus: Fruit

Snack Attack by Wendy Barber

here is no denying that everyone, at one time or another, has had a snack attack. Views on snacking differ. Some feel that snacking is bad and that eating between meals leads to weight gain. Others believe that eating many small meals and snacks throughout the day is healthy for maintaining energy levels and optimal weight. If there were one way of snacking that was right for everyone, we would all be doing it! To alleviate snack attack guilt, try to understand why you are snacking and what snacks work best for your body. Perhaps you snack because your daily diet is missing nutrition, or because you are eating too little at meals. You might be snacking to soothe jangled nerves when you are emotional, or to entertain yourself when you are bored. Whatever your reason, acknowledge it and start thinking about how to create a life that is nourishing and truly satisfying. Although snacks are no substitute for loving your life, they can be great energy boosters. Many convenient snack foods are highly processed and full of chemicals, additives, damaging fats and refined sugars. When a snack attack hits you, try foods that are filling and satisfying, but also nutritious. Here are some tips: 1. Snack on things that do not come in a plastic wrapper or a box, like fresh fruit, leftover vegetables or rice cakes with almond butter and fruit spread. 2. Make your own signature trail mix, organic hot chocolate made with almond milk sweetened with agave nectar, or blue corn chips with hummus. You can also try “upgrading”: 1. If you are craving something crunchy, upgrade from potato chips to raw carrots, apples or whole grain crackers. 2. If you are craving a candy bar, upgrade to a handful of nuts and dried fruit.

A healthy lifestyle is the key to longevity, optimum weight, abundant energy and balance. By using fruit to satisfy our taste for sweetness, we can leave behind the use of chemical, processed and refined sweeteners. Fruits are easy to digest, are cleansing and cooling and are great for those who are overstressed and overheated from excessive mental strain or hot climates. Fruits are filled with fiber and liver stimulants, which act as natural, gentle laxatives. Whenever possible, buy fresh, locally grown fruit as opposed to imported fruits shipped from far-off places. This keeps you eating in season, and more in harmony with your environment and climate. Eating raw fruit in summer months is highly cooling, while baking it in the winter months neutralizes the cooling effect. Fruit in the form of juice is a great choice for cleansing the body, but be aware that juice rapidly raises blood sugar levels, leading to an energy crash soon after. Frozen, whole, puréed or juiced fruit can make great summertime cool-down treats. Try frozen grapes, banana-coconut smoothie popsicles or lime juice ice-cubes in iced tea! Whether you are having fresh fruit for a light early morning breakfast, a midday snack or evening treat, enjoy nature’s sweetness and whenever possible buy organic. Here are a few summer fruits and their health benefits:

Apricots: Great for lung conditions and asthma; used to help treat anemia due to their high copper and cobalt content.

Bananas: Help to lubricate the intestines, treat ulcers, detoxify the body and manage sugar cravings; are rich in potassium (which helps hypertension).

Cherries: Slightly warming in nature; increase overall body energy, remedy arthritis and rheumatism and are rich in iron, which improves the blood.

Grapefruits: Treat poor digestion, increase appetite during pregnancy, alleviate intestinal gas and reduce mucus conditions of the lungs.

Papayas: Tone the stomach, act as digestive aid, moisten the lungs and alleviate coughing; contain carpaine, an antitumor compound.

Raspberries: Benefit the liver and kidneys, cleanse blood of toxins, regulate menstrual cycles, treat anemia and can promote labor at childbirth.

3. Instead of a cup of coffee, upgrade to green tea. 4. Instead of ice cream, upgrade to applesauce with cinnamon. Upgraded snacks are high in nutrition and give you a greater sense of satiety and satisfaction; you won’t feel physically or psychologically deprived, and you’ll have plenty of energy to sustain your activities for hours. 6

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5 Easy Steps to Reclaim Your Health

3. 30 minutes (minimum) of physical activity every day, • •

by Patrice Bullock, MSN

einforce and strengthen these easy to follow steps to reverse symptoms of “aging” and to build strong nutrition and health-producing lifestyle habits DAILY. Print them out and put them on your bathroom mirror, refrigerator door or your special prominent place for daily support. 1. Drink half your body weight in ounces of caffeine-free, chemical free, nonalcohol beverages. EX: water w/lemon, lime, orange, cucumber slices, green teas, herb teas, iced or hot. •

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Everyday start first thing in the morning with drinking 16 ounces of water & lemon juice within the first hour of rising. This habit is the best way to start each day on the right foot and also kicks-off the day supporting your digestive and liver health. Eliminate carbonated beverages (SODAS, etc) due to the negative effect on the digestive tract of the unhealthy added sugars. La Croix sodas, a healthy soda alternative available in most grocery stores, are much healthier choice and come in a variety of flavors. Black tea, preferably decaf, in smaller amounts is allowable but commit to water as your primary fluid intake. Sweeten w/stevia or “Truvia” if you like, but remove the chemical sweeteners such as Nutrasweet, Equal, Splenda , if you want to remain healthy and continue weight loss. Ideal total water/healthy fluid intake helps maintains proper hydration and promotes more ideal detoxification activities of your body.

Feed & Fuel your body every 2-3 hours with lowglycemic choices throughout the day consistently:

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Supports stable blood sugar levels and high calorieburning metabolism to reduce weight Reduces pain and pro-inflammatory chemicals circulating in the body resulting in reduction or elimination of joint pain, headaches, muscle pain and increased risk of development of other serious health conditions Lowers stress levels, and improves mood Maximizes high energy levels throughout the day, prevents energy slumps Improves brain power, i.e, increased focus, memory and concentration levels

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ex: walking briskly, treadmill, elliptical, swimming or other low-impact exercise. Make it an appointment or it will ultimately fall out of your health maintaining routine. Commit to doing it. *Always clear a new fitness routine with your health care provider if you have been sedentary or have a chronic illness.

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Be very watchful of sodium/added sugar content of foods you may previously have eaten on a regular basis. Added salt and sugar are energy killers and both promote disease and risk of chronic disease development for each us. Ex: canned soups/foods, frozen lunch/dinner meals, lunch meats, prepackaged foods. Of course, canned foods are always the least healthy choice. Fresh and frozen are much more nutritious. Restaurant food or “eating out”. Choose salads and whole foods when eating out. Ask for no salt, please! Even labeled “low sodium” foods are very often still very high in sodium but simply lower than the original product. Choose “no added salt” products and flavor with an abundance of herbs.

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Vegetables must be 50% of your total daily nutrition. One way to help ensure this is once daily eat a large salad (approx 3-4 servings) and 3-4 more vegetables at other snacks and/or meals. • Vegetables ARE your medicine for BEST HEALTH, maintenance of detoxification systems and to reducing weight. • Commit to necessary preparation of vegetables OR find convenient ways of getting them in your nutrition. • Your “Top secret” to feeling better and staying detoxified and HEALTHY! Following these 5 Focus Keys will restore your feeling of improved energy, WILL…  Decrease your weight (if needed)  Decrease your stress, make you less cranky/irritable/ depressed  Increase your energy and improve blood sugar levels  Increase mental concentration levels and brain function  Decrease inflammation (aches/pains) in your body  Decrease your risk for chronic illness (high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, Arthritis, Lupus, and cancers, and others) If you need individual support and guidance, be certain to obtain the help of a trained nutrition and lifestyle healthcare provider for best success. Following these 5 Easy Steps DAILY will help you keep your life and health on track everyday! Patrice Bullock, MSN, is a Family Nurse Practitioner at the New Genesis Center in Thomasville, GA. For more information go to www.NewGenesisCenter.com. natural awakenings

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Wondrous Watermelon

Happiness in Perpetuity

n a hot summer day, a cool, juicy slice of watermelon offers enticing refreshment. The treat offers surprising health benefits, too—it may help keep weight off and arteries clear, according to a recent study involving mice with high cholesterol by University of Kentucky researchers. One group sipped watermelon juice; the control group, water. After eight weeks, the mice that imbibed the juice had a lower body weight due to a decrease in fat mass; lean muscle mass was unaffected. These same mice also experienced reduced atherosclerotic lesions—associated with hardening of the arteries—and lower concentrations of cholesterol in their blood. “This pilot study has found… interesting health benefits in the mouse model of atherosclerosis,” says lead investigator Dr. Sibu Saha, a cardiothoracic surgeon. “Our ultimate goal is to identify bioactive compounds that would improve human health.”

To Stay Sharp, Keep Moving

by Paul Bond Paul Bond’s magic realism art illuminates a dreamlike world where anything is possible, as he deftly juxtaposes and rearranges common elements to convey universal spiritual or metaphysical ideas. Sometimes, his paintings are simply uplifting illusions, expressing the whimsical, surreal and fantastic side of life. They are always soothing, visual meditations that delight the imagination and stir the soul. Rearranging familiar objects gives Bond the visual symbols he uses as a language to reflect an emotion or thought he’s entertaining at the moment. “Often, a painting is born from something randomly seen from a car window or a line in a novel or a song,” he explains. “If it stirs my curiosity, it finds its way into my work.” About Happiness in Perpetuity, he says, “We create our experience and physical environment based on our beliefs and thoughts. Those who wait for outer experiences to make them happy are at a disadvantage—happiness is simply a choice, based on our desire for it.”

erobic exercise not only gets the heart pumping, it is also good for brain health. According to a study published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings, aerobic workouts can reduce the risk of dementia and slow its progression if it starts, because they deliver oxygen to the brain and generate nutritional factors that improve brain functioning. Exercise also facilitates neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life.

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Why Corn Syrup is Worse than Sugar

hy is it important to choose natural sugars instead of high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS)? Dr. Vanessa Bundy, a pediatric resident at the Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Health Sciences University, remarks, “Fructose is metabolized differently than other sugars and has some byproducts [that are] believed to be bad for us.” Children and adolescents that consume many foods containing pure fructose, such as sodas and energy drinks, kids’ cereals and sugary snacks, are at special risk. The researchers’ analysis of 559 adolescents, ages 14 to 18, correlated high-fructose diets with higher blood pressure, fasting glucose levels, insulin resistance and inflammatory factors that contribute to heart and vascular disease. Heavy consumers of the megasweetener also tended to have lower levels of cardiovascular protectors such as HDL (good) cholesterol and adiponectin, a protein hormone that regulates the body’s metabolism of lipids (fats and oils) and glucose (a simple sugar and universal source of energy). Bundy explains, “The overall amount of fructose that is in HFCS is not much different than the amount in table sugar, but it’s believed there’s something in the syrup processing that plays a role in [producing] the bad byproducts of metabolism.”

Rice Syrup Alert

onsider reading labels and avoiding or restricting foods sweetened with rice syrup, at least for now. A recent study by researchers at Dartmouth College, in New Hampshire, found levels of arsenic in foods containing rice syrup that exceeded U.S. standards for bottled water. The sampling of products included cereal bars, energy shots (drinks) and baby formulas sweetened with organic brown rice syrup. Arsenic is toxic and potentially carcinogenic, and the researchers are pushing for regulatory limits in food, like those that protect drinking water.

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White Roofs Cool Local & Global Warming Some things are easy. A new study from researchers at NASA and New York’s Columbia University has concluded that painting a city’s roofs white or another light color could reduce the local ambient temperature by 5 percent or more during hot summer months. This negates the phenomenon scientists refer to as the “urban heat island effect”, in which the dark jungles of asphalt, metal and concrete turn cities into heat reservoirs, soaking up the warmth of the sun instead of reflecting solar radiation back into the atmosphere. In New York City, it was discovered that a white-surfaced roof was 43 percent cooler than its black counterpart. The city passed a law in 2007 to reduce its greenhouse emissions by 30 percent by 2030; increasing the city’s albedo (the amount of reflected solar radiation) by brightening its surfaces is one of the quickest, cheapest and most effective ways to achieve significant reductions. After announcing a plan to alter roofs atop the U.S. Department of Energy and other federal buildings in the summer of 2010, Energy Secretary Steven Chu said, “Cool roofs are one of the quickest and lowest-cost ways we can reduce our global carbon emissions and begin the hard work of slowing climate change.” Source: Miller-McCune.com

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Storm Clouds

Data Centers Leave Bigfoot Carbon Footprints Giant data centers, known as “clouds,” that store and transmit data, photos, emails, songs and streaming videos every day, have become one of the fastest-growing consumers of worldwide electricity. Now, a Greenpeace International report details the truth about how much coal is burned to operate and maintain this virtual, online cloud of electronic data transmission worldwide. Every day, tons of asthma-inducing, climate-destroying coal pollution is emitted into the air just to keep the Internet going. The good news is that tech industry leaders such as Facebook and Google are starting to quit the coal habit; Apple’s new North Carolina data center will run in part on renewable, biogas-powered fuel cells and a large array of solar panels. A Greenpeace initiative is working to persuade Microsoft, Amazon and others to likewise disassociate their brands from the specter of poisoned air currently damaging the climate.

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Practical Options for Chlorine-Free Swimming

Swimming in an ocean, river or lake dramatically differs from manmade pools in obvious ways, but also one that water lovers may not dwell on. In the typical, chlorine-laced environment of most public and private pools, major emphasis is placed on killing germs quickly and cheaply; possible side effects to skin, hair and lungs from exposure to a toxic chemical are assumed. Nevertheless, safe and refreshing options are available. Saltwater pools use sodium chloride in a naturally occurring cycle to keep it clean. Chlorine is present as a byproduct of the off-gassing of the salt, but much less so than in a conventionally Take action at Tinyurl.com/dirtycloud. chlorinated pool. An ionizer not only keeps water sanitized, it makes the water feel silky smooth to the touch, using copper and sometimes silver ions to maintain cleanBees & Superbees Update liness. No salt and little or no chlorine While bee colonies die off around the are used. world, pesticide chemical companies An oxidation system is a chemicalcontinue to protect their businesses by free way to keep pools disinfected using lobbying against bans on neonicotinoids, ultraviolet light or electricity; it requires a group of nicotine-based toxins designed a generator. to paralyze insects by attacking their Production of ultrasonic waves nervous systems. And that, claim critics, pulsed through the water are the key to includes honeybees. sonic cleaning; such a device destroys Mounting authoritative research unalgae at a cellular level. dermines the pesticide industry’s long-re Creating a totally natural ecopeated arguments that bees are not being harmed, and increases pressure on U.S. and system pool employs plants to form a UK authorities to follow other countries in banning the suspect chemicals, blamed for breathable bottom more akin to a lake. the “colony collapse disorder” that has been decimating bee populations. MotherEarthNews.com (which offers The current double-whammy for honeybees is an Asian mite, the varroa, building instructions) notes, “It can be which feeds on honeybee young and adults and spreads viruses. To fight the pest, constructed for as little as $2,000 if you commercial beekeepers have turned to heavy feeding and medication to try to do it yourself, while conventional pools keep hives alive. can cost tens of thousands of dollars. Now, scientists at the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s honeybee lab, in Natural swimming pools require no Baton Rouge, Louisiana, that have studied for the last decade why some hives had harmful chemicals, are fairly low-tech low mite levels, have determined that the bees in those colonies were able to deand once established, call for only a tect mites hiding in sealed cells and feeding on developing young. The researchmodicum of management. You won’t ers’ goal is to breed a queen that will pass on to her colony the traits of resistance have to drain the pool each autumn. to pests and disease, gentleness, productivity and winter hardiness, thus creating a Except for topping it off now and then, superbee. The project is ongoing. you’ll fill the pool only once.”

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FOURTH OF JULY!

Fun Ways to Celebrate with Kids by Katie Kavulla

o little ones, celebrating the Fourth of July usually means one thing—fireworks! Yet, as parents know, by the time the sun goes down and before the sky show even starts, youngsters can be sleepy-eyed and ready for bed. These 10 fun daytime activities will make the most of the holiday for everyone. Make a Statue of Liberty crown. Transform the entire family into Lady Liberty. Take the patriotic creativity to whatever level the kids like—metallic paint, glue and glitter or just some tinfoil from the kitchen. Construction paper makes great headbands, or try paper plates for sturdier ones. Repurposed empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls make excellent starting points for homemade torch replicas. Have a patriotic bike parade. Round up all the neighborhood kids and their bikes. Have everyone agree to decorate their own bike at home and then meet for a parade; or hold a bikedecorating party at your house; the garage and driveway are suitable spots. Think streamers, painted tin cans on

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string trailing behind bikes, balloons— anything goes. Read about America’s birthday. Stop by the library or a neighborhood bookstore to pick up The Story of America’s Birthday, by Patricia Pingry and illustrated by Stacy Venturi-Pickett, or another early American history children’s book. Toddlers on up will enjoy learning why we celebrate American independence. Make 50 states cookies. A set of cookie cutters for all 50 states is available for a price, but it’s even more creative to hunt up an old map or atlas and use it as a template for cutting out each state. After mixing and baking, let little ones go to town decorating them with red, white and blue toppings. Search online for tips on making healthier cookies that taste yummy. Watch American Legends. This oldie but goodie video from Walt Disney tells the story of such fabled American figures as Johnny Appleseed and Paul Bunyan. Check out a copy from the library or a favorite movie rental source. www.natallahassee.com

Sing a patriotic song. Songs about America don’t have to be the classic versions—pick up a CD of patriotic songs or download some onto a home computer or iPod. The Wee Sing America CD is a hit with all ages. Start the Fourth with a red-whiteand-blue breakfast. Set a festive mood for the whole day with a healthy parfait. In clear glasses, layer blueberries for the blue, strawberries and raspberries for the red and yogurt for the white. Sprinkle some hearty granola in-between the layers for a satisfying crunch. Make a care package for our armed forces. The Fourth of July is a great time to remember the special men and women that are selflessly serving our country. Have the entire family assemble a care package of items or make special cards; even the smallest efforts show the family’s appreciation. Check with a local veterans affairs office or the Internet on how to ship the gift overseas. Create a flag for the front door. For an easy and fun twist on hanging a flag this year, try making one from crepe paper for the front door or window. Pick up some red-and-white streamers from the store for the stripes. Use a piece of blue construction paper and draw or paint white stars onto the upper left corner; then fasten it up so that the “flag” hangs downward, with the streamer stripes going from top to bottom. Either leave the stripes flying free toward the bottom or tape them down, like on top. Celebrate with the East Coast. If staying up late isn’t a good option, but kids are begging to watch the fireworks, they can catch a full fireworks extravaganza from home via the magic of TV and the Internet. Get everyone into pajamas and watch one of the many media specials from the comfort of home. This especially works for families west of the Eastern Time zone; it may require pushing bedtimes back a bit, but there will be no fireworks crowds to battle en route home to bed afterwards. Katie Kavulla is a mother and freelance writer in Seattle who regularly contributes to Red Tricycle, an online city guide that provides fun things for parents to do with their kids (RedTri.com).

The Key to Happiness and Health: Balancing the Body, Mind & Soul

by Gay Webster-Sachs

here is great irony in living during an era in which we supposedly enjoy the strongest and highest level of connectedness in the history of humanity. Indeed, highly developed technology and incredible man-made devices have become artificial appendages upon which so many have become so reliant that it is hard to remember a time without them. All of these modern communications tools, designed to ease our lives, actually contribute to the highest stressed-out culture of any past generation. The constant hyper-links of hyperactivity have brought cellular charges that tax every living cell of our beings. Let’s take a deep breath together – and a giant step away from all of that clutter -long enough to recognize that we have embraced a distressing approach to life that is counterintuitive to our real beings – and to nature’s better way. Nature nurtures itself, taking the time, every season and every day, to rest and restore, and thus nurture an ability to grow, blossom and reap. All of this unfolds naturally, instinctively and effortlessly. Nature knows. You see it as a flock of pelicans fly in a ballet of synchronicity – taking their cues from each other and an internal GPS. It’s just as clear in changing oceanic tides – pouring into the shore with a regular, rhythmic pattern – and just as surely ebbing back to regenerate their awesome power. In all of nature, these wonders and many more happen without delays or distraction -- and the participants of these daily routine miracles find no need for Googling to find a trusting of instinct. All of nature lives in a strong yet delicate balance – except for human beings. In order to live a life in harmony, we must invite the body, mind and soul to be in balance – and strive to keep

them there. As one of the most intelligent of all living species, we unwisely have allowed ourselves to get out of sync – and we did it by failing to pay attention to our natural instincts and intuition. Intellect is from the mind; Instinct is from the body; and, intuition is from the soul. As modern beings, we are so over-stimulated that we have voluntarily given up the ability to empower our natural instincts and intuition to guide us to our better lives. Relying on intellect alone ultimately doesn’t seem so smart-- when it comes at the expense of instinct, intuition, balance and happiness. By allowing our instinct and intuition to function together, we can compel a more natural balance within ourselves, using our intellect for the right reasons, rather than making it the leader of self. Look deeply into your heart and your soul -- and allow your intuition to guide you, to find your true self. Slow down enough to trust your intuition. Put yourself in alignment with natural instincts as a path to self-awareness that places true harmony into your life. Make the intellect be the servant, not the master, to your natural instinct and intuition Give yourself the great gift of reawakening nature within you. We all can live better lives by trusting that deep nature inside of us – because, with little effort, it truly is within our reach. It is the way to be at one with nature -- in balance, harmony and peace. Gay Webster-Sachs is a licensed mental health counselor and internationally certified soul coach. She provides individual and group counseling and coaching through soulpurposejourney.com. She may be reached at gwebstersachs@ gmail.com natural awakenings

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COMING IN AUGUST

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Natural Summer Skin Care Protective Tips for Sunny Days

by Kathleen Barnes

Healthy Living Tips for the Whole Family … including less-stressed kids, happy pets and active family fun. Natural Awakenings has got you covered.

ow that much-anticipated beach vacations, gardening, outdoor sports and other outside summer activities are on our calendars, it’s time to practice ways to protect skin from sun damage. The medical profession has reported loud and clear that too much exposure causes dryness, wrinkling, premature aging and even skin cancer. Yet, many people don’t understand that certain types of medications, among other factors, can increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays. People of all types of skin can be susceptible to allergic reactions to sun exposure, and contrary to popular belief, dark-skinned people are not immune. There are many ways to protect skin from overexposure, burning, drying and wrinkling, and careful use of safe sunscreens is one of the best.

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mirrors—deflecting all spectrums of the radiation away from the skin, including the dangerous ultraviolet [UV] rays.” Taking commonsense steps can reduce exposure to both sun damage and sun-blocking products that have, among other synthetic chemical ingredients, paraben-based preservatives and can carry health risks, says medical researcher Elizabeth Plourde, Ph.D., author of Sunscreens are Biohazards: Treat as Hazardous Waste. Plourde supports Australia’s Victoria-based SunSmart program, credited with preventing more than 100,000 skin cancers and saving thousands of lives since its inception 32 years ago, in a country with one of the world’s highest rates of skin cancer, according to Cancer Council, Australia. Effective UV protection has come from the increased use of hats, sunglasses and protective clothing, including neck-to-knee swimsuits for children. Rather than use chemicals, Plourde is among the health advocates that suggest sun worshippers seek shade, cover up and avoid sun between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; be extra-careful when the UV index is high; find the daily National Weather Service forecast assessing the risk of sun overexposure at epa.gov/sunwise/ uvindex; take extra precautions near

water, snow and sand, because they reflect and substantially intensify radiation; avoid tanning products or tanning beds, even those advertised as safe; and wear tightly woven, dark, clothing for maximum sun protection. Lightweight denim is a good choice.

Skin Protection from Within Numerous studies show that specific foods can help provide natural sun protection, working from the inside out, including a class of foods incorporating carotenoids, which give rich colors to fruits and vegetables. According to recent research from Henrich-Heine University, in Dusseldorf, Germany, subcategories of the nutrients lutein (in dark green leafy veggies) and lycopene (in tomatoes and other pink/red foods) are among the most powerful antioxidants. Perricone explains, “Numerous scientific studies from around the world show that oral supplementation with carotenes, especially lycopene and betacarotene, improve skin structure, have powerful wound-healing properties and offer great protection from damage caused by sunlight.” Because inflam-

Chemical-Free Sunscreens Look for sunscreens that contain either zinc oxide or titanium dioxide and are free of cancer-causing parabens. These are a few of the more natural products on the market: n Aubrey Organics Natural Sun n Burt’s Bees Chemical-Free Sunscreen with hemp seed oil n Perricone MD More than Moisture n Jason Sunbrellas Chemical-Free Sun Block n Lavera Sun n Nature’s Gate Mineral Sportblock mation is a major cause of many types of skin damage and premature aging, he highly recommends the Mediterranean diet and other eating plans rich in healthy oils like olive oil, omega-3 from walnuts and butternuts and oily fish, along with lots of vegetables and fruits. A growing body of research from such prestigious institutions as North

Carolina’s Duke University and the Xienta Institute for Skin Research, in Pennsylvania, shows that vitamins C and E can protect skin against free radical damage and also reduce the chances of sunburn. Potent antioxidant herbs such as green tea (Camellia sinensis) are also proving effective, according to research from the University of Alabama.

Healthy Sun Exposure Still, sunshine is the best source of vitamin D, so Perricone recommends stepping outside without sunscreen protection for at least 15 minutes a day with as much skin exposed as possible, even when clouds are present, preferably in early morning or evening sunshine. “But don’t bake in the sun,” the doctor warns. “Limited sun exposure will increase vitamin D production, known to reduce the risk of many internal cancers, while also reducing the risk of osteoporosis.” Kathleen Barnes is a natural health advocate, author and publisher. Rx from the Garden: 101 Food Cures You Can Easily Grow is among her many books. Visit KathleenBarnes.com.

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Urban Walkabout Traveling Afoot Sustains a Sense of Community by Meredith Montgomery

hile traveling abroad, Dan Burden fell in love with some cities, but was unable to pinpoint why. “Then I realized that they were just like American cities, except they were designed the time-honored way, for people, and just accommodating their cars, not the other way around,” he says. Imagine a busy, people-filled scene in Austin, Texas, Fairbanks, Alaska, or New York City, in contrast to an empty street in a sprawling, suburban neighborhood, with many garages, but few sidewalks and community parks. As co-founder of the Walkable and Livable Communities Institute (WalkLive. org), headquartered in Port Townsend, Washington, Burden has spent the last 20 years imagining and fostering walkability by shifting the design focus of cities from cars to people. He believes a community qualifies as walkable when walking around in it is a natural activity.

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Sidewalks provide benches, shade and other amenities to make walking feasible and enjoyable. Streets are designed to keep speeds low, with on-street parking, medians, trees and an absence of one-way roads that flush traffic in and out during rush hour. Walking and biking trails are well connected. Where cul-de-sacs fracture street layouts, trail links reconnect neighborhoods. A walkable destination also includes an intact town center with a compact layout of mixed-income housing near businesses and schools. A library, post office, shops and restaurants enhance the central mix. Accessible public spaces, plus parks, provide gathering spots and meeting places. Walkable features provide multiple benefits. Environmentally, they encourage smart property development. Rehabbed historic buildings become the place to live, work and play. Older, non-historic structures are replaced with compact, mixed-use buildings for street-level businesses with residential apartments above. Without a need for massive parking lots and multiple driveways, town centers instead invest in green spaces and walkways. While decreasing fossil fuel use by driving less, citizens simultaneously benefit in improved personal health as increased physical activity becomes a www.natallahassee.com

natural part of everyday life. According to the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, the average resident of a walkable neighborhood weighs six to 10 pounds less than one from a sprawling neighborhood. Improvements to increase walkability make economic sense; a valued, and thus valuable, investment, especially when municipal budgets are tight. “Municipalities simply can’t afford to build the massive-scale roads we need to keep traffic moving if we force everyone into their car all the time,” observes Burden. Research by CEOs for Cities that analyzed data from 94,000 real estate transactions found that higher walkability scores were directly linked to higher home values in 13 of the 15 metro areas; homes that scored above average on walkability are worth $4,000 to $34,000 more than similar, but less walkable, homes.

Superior Quality of Life For Fairhope, Alabama, resident Daphne Dvorak, walking is a necessity. Since being diagnosed with macular degeneration two years ago, Dvorak hasn’t been able to drive. “It’s a good thing I love walking,” she smiles. “I walk everywhere.” At 87 years young, her daily routine includes walking for coffee at 5:30 a.m. before walking to work at a downtown bank and later, to the post office. She also walks to visit friends at a nearby retirement community, to church on Sundays and to the grocery store. Despite her inability to read street signs, Dvorak exclaims, “I’m amazed at everything I see when I walk. It’s surprising how much enjoyment you can get out of everything around you.” Oakland, California resident Benjamin McGriff is grateful for the expanded sense of home afforded by walkable city life. He remarks, “The line between your autonomous life in your physical residence and shared, day-to-day experiences within a community becomes blurred.” This heightened sense of connection to one’s neighborhood is inversely captured in Sightline Institute’s Cas-

“The benefits of making commercial districts and neighborhoods more walkable go beyond healthy lifestyles. Because baby boomers are going to need to rely less on driving as they age and the millennial generation favors a more urban experience, the demand for walkability will soar. There’s a direct economic payoff for investing in communities made for people, not just cars.” ~ Rick Cole, city manager, Ventura, California cadia Scorecard, which tracks seven trends crucial to a sustainable future for the Pacific Northwest: health, economy, population, energy, sprawl, wildlife and pollution. They found that for every 10 minutes a person spends in a daily car commute, time spent in community activities falls by 10 percent. The best benefits of walkable communities are less tangible and more intuited. Whether it’s the stimulating energy of a bustling bigcity street corner or the tranquility of quiet spots with tree-shaded public benches, walkable communities enjoy a character and quality that draws people in and grounds them in a satisfying sense of place. “It’s why you often find people from such places celebrating and defending their particular enclave,” says McGriff, “as if the idea of that place is a part of their family. In a sense, it is.” Meredith Montgomery is the publisher of Natural Awakenings Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet. com).

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The Ultimate Minimalist Five Powerful Lessons from Gandhi by Arvind Devalia

“You may have occasion to possess or use material things, but the secret of life lies in never missing them.” ~ Mohandas Gandhi

olitical and spiritual leader Mohandas Gandhi practiced total simplicity and minimalism, leaving an admirable legacy of how to live. Born into a prosperous family, he enjoyed a privileged upbringing and studied law at University College, London, in England. When he left Earth, he had fewer than 10 possessions. In contrast, most of us tend to spend a lot of time and energy accumulating and looking after possessions; by having less, life naturally becomes simpler. We can take up author Dave Bruno’s The 100 Thing Challenge and start cutting down to bare basics by recycling, refusing to accept more stuff and giving away or selling unwanted possessions. Accumulate little. Gandhi believed in possessing only the clothes, sandals, watch and spectacles he wore and some cooking and eating utensils. He would give away or auction any gift he received. Eat simple food. Gandhi never had a problem being overweight. He followed a strict vegetarian diet and frequently cooked his own simple, locally produced foods. He ate from a small bowl, a reminder to eat moderately and mindfully, often accompanied by prayers.

Dress simply. Gandhi wore simple clothes, often just a wraparound cloth, for modesty and comfort. A simple hairstyle can shorten daily grooming. Gandhi shaved off his hair. Lead a simple, stress-free life. Gandhi meditated daily and spent hours in reflection and prayer. Though he was a revered world leader, he led a simple life with few distractions and commitments and would interrupt political meetings to play with children. Gandhi insisted on doing his own simple tasks. He advocated self-sufficiency and simple work. Let your life be your message. A prolific, concise writer and powerful speaker in public; in private, Gandhi spoke quietly and only when necessary. He preferred to let his life talk for him. By living a simple life, Gandhi was able to devote himself to his chosen higher purpose and focus on his commitment to his people and the world. Accordingly, consistent focus determines anyone’s success and the potential for leaving one’s own inspiring legacy. Arvind Devalia is the author of the bestselling Get the Life You Love, an inspirational coach and prolific blogger. Connect at ArvindDevalia.com/blog.

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SIMPLE SUMMER PLEASURES

Sweet, Easy, Perfect by Claire O’Neil

Summer ever beckons with the freedom of possibilities that long sunny days foster. It’s a perfect time to cultivate the art of treating ourselves to simple pleasures.

hy? Author Neil Pasricha observes, “I like to stop and remember sometimes that we’ll never be as young as we are right now. We only get 100 years or so to enjoy interior design, books, buffets and radio waves, clean sheets and good movie seats, bakery air, rain hair, bubble wrap and illegal naps.” The Toronto-based creator of the international bestseller, The Book of Awesome: Snow Days, Bakery Air, Finding Money in Your Pocket, and Other Simple, Brilliant Things, is on such a roll that he keeps adding to the list at 1000AwesomeThings.com. All it takes to travel this pleasurable path is a little attitude adjustment and awareness, agrees Victoria Moran,

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author of Creating a Charmed Life. She suggests we continually ask, “What simple thing can I do today that will make it an amazing day?” What follows is not exactly a bucket list, but more like a summer “sand pail”, sparked by Natural Awakenings publishers and contributors around the country. Taking cues from summers past and present, they are happy to offer a springboard to enjoyment.

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kids, we love renewing that “in the moment” feeling for ourselves. “I love hanging out with 3-yearolds,” says Pasricha, “because they’re still seeing the world for the first time. Every moment is right now.” If you’re having trouble reaching your inner child, “Think of how you were when you were 10 years old,” suggests Joy Behar, comedian and cohost of The View. “What did you like to do then?” Sometimes revisiting a childhood pleasure or two can provide the missing link to fresh summer fun. Here are some likely candidates. Retro sweets. “Every time I heard the tinkling bell of the ice cream truck, I would run out on bare feet for a treat, stubbing my big toe more times than I want to remember,” recalls Las Vegas Publisher Mary Ruetten of childhood summers in Southern California. Today, fresh fruit does the trick for her. A dip in the ol’ swimming hole. Reid Boyer, who publishes in Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley, observes, “Anyone that has experienced high summer heat knows the relief of a good, cool swimming hole. I still remember when my 4-year-old son and I packed up the pickup truck, drove to the community beach at the local lake and set up our picnic lunch, beach chairs and toys. We must have jumped off the end of that pier 100 times each, doing silly jumps and egging each other on to top the last pratfall. We laughed until our bellies hurt.” Bike riding and kite flying. “My all-time favorite summertime treat is bike riding,” says Tina Woods, Natural Awakenings’ New York City publisher. “Being free and blowing in the wind is sheer exuberance. Flying a kite feels like that too, and anytime I pass a kite off to someone else a huge smile breaks out across their face. It’s beautiful to see!” Horseback riding. Amy Hass, a longtime publisher in West Michigan, notes, “My fondest summer pastime as a girl was spending every daylight hour with my horse. I would get to the barn early in the morning when there was still dew on the ground and spend all day cleaning up the stalls and barn, grooming my horse and then taking her out on country trails or maybe

along the train tracks, or else practicing in the ring for our next show. She loved cooling off by going for a swim in Lake Michigan.” Superheroics. Why not, asks Natural Awakenings contributor Bill Van Arsdale, of Naples, Florida, who recalls a favorite summer adventure on Cape Cod. “We would tie long beach towels around our necks that reached our ankles, rear back and run as fast as we could through the scrub grass and moss to the edge, where the hard surface broke off into a plunging dune that met the Atlantic shore. For a brief moment, yelling ‘Superman,’ capes flapping, arms and legs flailing, we all became our hero, before landing in a delightful steep skid of clay, pebbles and coarse glacial sand.”

Indulging the Senses

The sights, sounds, smells, tastes and textures of summer are easy to discover and recreate. They can be as simple as making the most of… Tai chi at dawn. For Atlanta Publisher Larissa Stewart, taking her Tai chi or yoga practice outside—by a lake or stream—is a great way to start her day. “In the early morning, there is often a cool mist rising from the earth that feels so delicate on your skin and refreshing to breathe. Everything is at peace around you accompanied by the quiet twitter of birds as they awake with the morning sun.” Red wine at sunset. Jeff Browne, who publishes in New Mexico, loves getting out on a Vespa and scootering around by himself into the sunset. “Other times, I like to sit with friends on the portal (a New Mexican porch) and have a relaxing and feel-good therapeutic discussion, maybe accompanied by a glass of wine.” Dining alfresco. “On summer evenings,” says Northern California Publisher Jaime Mitchell, “my loved ones and I take every opportunity to indulge in outdoor meals, complete with citronella candles and cool, crisp salads featuring our state’s fresh summer fruits. Strawberries, peaches and nectarines become staples in my diet during warm months.” Classic clambake. As a youth, South Jersey publisher Don Moore spent summer vacations on Cape Cod, where, “Days spent by the water’s edge annually culminated in a classic neighborhood New England clambake.”

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the night sky. “Pop bought a pair of high-powered military binoculars at an army surplus sale after the big war; I had a smaller pair from Sears Roebuck & Co. We would wrangle in good spirits over who got which pair and how long each of us could hold onto them amid the stillness of the cool, night air filled with the sweet fragrances of honeysuckle and moonflowers,” he remembers. … and on water. Peggy Malecki, Natural Awakenings’ Chicago publisher, loves the starry view from a friend’s sailboat on Lake Michigan. On one notable trip in a race across the lake, “In the wee hours of the midnight watch, the entire Milky Way galaxy stretched directly over the top of the boat as we caught small zephyrs off Traverse Bay,” she says. “Watching the Perseid meteor shower, we counted shooting stars and watched for satellites crawling through the night sky.” Constructing the rock-lined pit and stoking the fire took all day, remembers Moore. “Layers of potatoes, lobster, mussels, corn and clams were laid between rockweed. After we covered the pit with a wet tarp and buried it under sand, mouthwatering aromas would begin to escape into the breezy evening air.” He adds, “I always felt close to nature when sitting on the beach listening to the crashing waves, while filling my hungry belly from a plate brimming with the ocean’s bounty.” Stargazing… on land. Graphic Designer Steve Hagewood, of Bonita Springs, Florida, grew up in Nashville, Tennessee, where he began a lifelong fascination with

Personal Pursuits

“Having space and time to nurture our creativity may be one of people’s authentic hungers,” muses author Sarah Ban Breathnach, well-known for her Simple Abundance books. She suggests maybe allotting an hour a day to dabble in a hobby, to paint, to plot or to throw pots. It can feel like taking a little vacation every day. “Some days are shaped by summer pleasures, others are redeemed by them,” concludes Breathnach in Simple Pleasures. Making time for such simple joys nurtures an ongoing summer vacation state of mind. Claire O’Neil is a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO.

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Just Do It for Fun Here are more ideas for simple pleasures to get summer juices flowing, from Natural Awakenings publishers and staff around the country. Picture perfect. I’d like to spend a month this summer at my friend’s house and set up my camera on a tripod near her bird feeders. She welcomes flocks of red and yellow finches, cardinals, blue jays and woodpeckers, all of which are fun to photograph. Plus, her flower gardens are awesome. Summer, here I come! ~ Linda Sechrist, writer and editor, Nashville, Tennessee Potluck block party. Every second Sunday, our next-door neighbors would host a summer barbecue potluck that transformed into a mini-block party. Kids, parents and grandparents brought lawn chairs and set up rows of card tables covered with colorful camp blankets and old tablecloths. Someone always remembered to add a few Mason jars filled with puffy, purple-tinged hydrangeas, dainty red- and yellow-spurred columbines or the simple cheer of sunflowers. We feasted on grilled goodies, accompanied by plump tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, raw carrot strips and steamed corn on the cob, all freshly picked that day from backyard gardens. Homemade baked beans sizzled in a pottery crock. If we were lucky, as a special treat, big wedges of sweet, ice-cold watermelon arrived as dessert. ~ Barb Amrhein, editor, Naples, Florida Day at the beach. If there’s sun in the skies, you can safely bet that I’m sitting on my oceanside beach chair (which includes a beverage cup and foot rest) soaking up the rays, protected by natural sunscreen. With our house just three doors from paradise, we take advantage of it all summer long. ~ Julia Lopez-Motherway, publisher, Long Island, New York Instant comfort. The neighborhood hangout spot when I was a kid was the garden of the only childless couple in our neighborhood. Many times we trekked home with gift bags full of ripe produce, a memory that surfaces every time I smell a freshly picked tomato. ~ Maisie Raftery, publisher, Boston, Massachusetts Fun and games. As kids, a dozen of us liked to gather at the cul-de-sac at the top of our long and winding hill as soon as it was dark for a game of flashlight tag, a battery-powered version of hide-and-go-seek. The crickets would start chirruping and the forest behind our houses closed in, offset a bit by the sounds of after-dinner cleanup and televised news through open windows. If you were hit with the light, you had to surrender and the first one found became the next seeker; the rest of us, guided by the light in the stillness of the night, would sneak up and scare the heck out of whoever was “it”. ~ Terry Chriswell, publisher, Denver, Colorado Unplugging once a week. One of the perks of living on the Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay is the amazing sunsets. On Fridays after a long workweek, we pack up for our own brand of happy hour on the bluff overlooking the city pier. We bring along a blanket to sit on, our favorite beverage and a snack to enjoy as we enjoy a simple evening of good conversation and a beautiful view. ~ Meredith Montgomery, publisher, Mobile/Baldwin, Alabama River tubing. I love to dip my toes, fingers and backside into the cool, clear waters of a local river and let the current take me away; enjoying nature at its best is only enhanced by the playful noises of fellow loungers. It is a true delight! ~ Karen Goins, publisher, San Antonio, Texas

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KEEPING PETS’ EARS HEALTHY Prevention Tips & Treatment Options by Dr. Matthew J. Heller

ar infections are common in the pet population, especially in humid summer months that invite water play. Fido, the mixed breed, may keep running his cheek up and down the side of the couch, trying to find relief for his itchy ears; or the tabby, Fluffy, waits until bedtime to begin intensely scratching her ears beside the bed, interrupting a family member’s sleep. Whether a pet is plagued by a chronic condition or is a bewildered first-time sufferer, such infections disrupt a pet’s health and well-being. Causes vary, as do treatments, but prevention is always the best medicine.

Indicators of Ear Trouble Contact a holistic or integrative veterinarian to identify the source of the problem and devise a course of action to prevent a possible infection from escalating if a pet is demonstrating one or more symptoms: scratching the ears with their paws or rubbing them along the carpet or furniture; an offensive 22

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odor emanating from the ears; dirty appearance of ears—visible brown, black or yellow debris in the ear canal; red, inflamed ears; or whimpering, crying or withdrawing when the pet’s ear is gently touched.

Primary Causes & Treatment Options During a routine appointment for an ear infection, a veterinarian may inspect the ear canal with an otoscope for inflammation and will collect a swab of debris to identify the source of the problem. Sometimes there are multiple culprits; it is fairly common for both yeast and bacteria to be present. Bacteria and yeast infections tend to be more common in dogs, because of their anatomy. Hair grows in the ears of many dogs; when combined with floppy or drooping earflaps, a dark, moist environment is created in which bacteria and yeast can flourish. Breeds with this tendency include cocker spaniels, basset hounds, schnauzers and poodles. A very common cause of ear infections is skin allergies, and treatment can be more challenging than handling a www.natallahassee.com

comparatively simple bacterial or fungal infection. While humans may exhibit a runny nose or itchy eyes from an allergic reaction, a cat or dog commonly reveals its skin allergies by inflammation in the ears. Factors may be food-related or environmental or both. Identifying an animal’s allergies is a priority; often, a simple change in diet can solve the problem. Especially for pets with chronic ear infections, avoid the discomfort of repeated infections by requesting a professional diagnostic allergy test to identify possible environmental and food allergens. Such testing may involve three separate methods: a blood test for sensitivity to either food or environmental sources; intradermal exposure to environmental allergens (pricking the skin with a small source of allergen to see the reaction); or trials eliminating possible food or regional environmental allergens. As a last resort, some pets may also benefit from allergy injections as part of immunotherapy to desensitize them to specific allergic reactions. Once the source of an infection has been identified, appropriate steps will be recommended. If bacteria or yeast is the issue, topical treatment may include both a medicated ear cleanser and an ointment. Medicine will vary from antibiotic to antifungal or antiparasitic, depending on the diagnosis, or be a broad-spectrum medication. Often, when owners begin to see an improvement, they stop the medication prematurely, as applications are typically not a pleasant task. It is important to continue to treat the pet’s ears as any prescription indicates. Upon completion, the veterinarian will likely want to recheck the ears to confirm success. With certain severe ear infections, additional steps may still be necessary, including oral antibiotics or, if the pet continues to experience discomfort, an anti-inflammatory pain reliever. Traumeel Pure Ear Drops is a homeopathic anti-inflammatory that provides temporary relief for ear discomfort and minor ear inflammation. Zymox Otic Enzymatic Solution can be used to treat acute or chronic ear inflammation caused by either bacterial

or yeast conditions. If a pet’s ear infection is not treated early and properly, it can, on rare occasions, lead to more severe problems that require surgical intervention.

Other Possible Causes Ear mites (tiny arthropods that can reside in a cat’s or dog’s ear canal) are more common in cats. They are visible under the vet’s microscope and require specific treatment. Occasionally, a foreign object lodged in a pet’s ear canal can be the cause of an infection. A vet’s ear exam should reveal the troublesome presence. Certain diseases also affect ear infections, such as thyroid or immunesuppressing diseases. Cats with diabetes also tend to be more prone to ear infections. The family vet knows the pet’s history and can advise treatment that addresses the underlying cause.

Natural Prevention is Key To prevent infection in the first place or to minimize future problems once a pet’s ear infection has been successfully treated, follow these simple steps.

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n Thoroughly clean the pet’s ears once a week with a cleanser recommended by the family veterinarian. Do not put a Q-tip in their ears; use a cotton ball. n Pluck the pet’s ear hair periodically (a groomer can also do this). n Minimize water in the ear canal after swimming trips by using a vet-recommended ear product containing a drying agent like salicylic acid to reduce the moisture in the ear canal. Dr. Matthew J. Heller is an integrative veterinarian and owner of All About PetCare, in Middletown, OH. natural awakenings

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ummer is the high season for outdoor gatherings to celebrate warm weather and make the most of evening’s lingering natural light. When it comes to outdoor entertaining, simple is generally better. Backyard cookouts and picnic takeouts call for tasty fare, light foods and nothing too fancy or fussy. In most parts of the country, summer brings a bounty of just-picked produce, and the fresher it is, the fewer the steps required to make delicious dishes. By keeping just a few staples on hand—cold-pressed olive oil, garlic cloves, fresh herbs and lemons, a good sea salt and freshly ground pepper— the cook will always be prepared to put together a delectable, trouble-free spread. Options run from grilled goodies to marinated and tossed salads that give the hosts time to enjoy their company. Complete the treat by serving skewers of fresh, ripe, cut fruit for dessert—an easy, healthy and welcome alternative to rich and complicated or store-bought sweets. Creating a fun and festive atmosphere for backyard gatherings is easy, without a lot of fanfare. String up twinkly

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These flavorful patties are a hearty and complete source of protein, a popular, plant-based option for traditional burgers. Ground flaxseed mixed with water works to bind the ingredients together in place of eggs. When grilling, be careful to flip them gently, so that patties stay together; they’re equally delicious cooked in a skillet on the stove. Serve on a whole-grain pita and load on the toppings. For a gluten-free alternative, use ground tortilla chips instead of breadcrumbs. Yields 6 to 8 burgers 1 15-oz can black beans, rinsed, drained and spread out to dry for 20 minutes; divide into two equal parts 2 Tbsp Vegenaise 2 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp dried oregano 1 tsp garlic powder ¼ to ½ tsp crushed red pepper (optional) 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed, mixed with 3 Tbsp water ½ cup cooked quinoa ½ cup breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, as needed 1 /3 cup finely chopped red onion ¼ cup chopped cilantro Sea salt Freshly ground black pepper Toppers Salsa Avocado slices Lettuce Sliced red onion Pickles 1. Drain and rinse black beans in a colander. Shake and let stand for a few minutes for excess liquid to drain. Spread out on a clean, dry towel; blot dry with another clear, dry towel; and let stand to dry for 20 minutes. This can also be done in the oven—spread on a cookie sheet and dry at 300° F for 15 minutes.

4. Form into 3- to 4-inch-circumference patties. If time allows, let chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours to firm and for flavors to develop. 5. On a grill preheated to mediumhigh and brushed with oil, cook patties until crisp and brown, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Or heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook until browned, turning once, 5 to 6 minutes on each side.

Grilled Portobello Mushrooms with Quinoa, Tomatoes and Herbs Grilling mushrooms brings out their savory flavor. Stuffed with protein-rich quinoa, this dish is satisfying enough to be served as an entrée. Yields 6 servings 6 Portobello mushrooms, stems and gills removed 3 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp balsamic vinegar

5. Fluff quinoa with a fork. Fold in tomatoes and herbs. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

½ tsp dried thyme Sea salt 1 Tbsp olive oil 3 scallions, chopped 1 large clove garlic, minced ¾ cup uncooked quinoa 1½ cups water 1 low-sodium vegetable bullion cube 2 old medium ad heirloom tomatoes, diced into ½-inch pieces 2 Tbsp chopped herbs—basil, parsley and/or mint Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

6. Place mushrooms cap-side down on a serving platter. Fill the cavity of the mushrooms with the quinoa mixture. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Watermelon Mediterranean Salad with Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Avocado and Olives

This dish embodies the zenith of summer, when watermelon and tomatoes are at their height. Paired with refreshing cucumber, buttery avocado, savory olives and bright herbs, this pastiche of flavor and texture is a perfect accompaniment to any backyard or picnic party.

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3. In a small bowl, mix ground flaxseed and water. Let stand 5 minutes to thicken. Mix into the black bean mixture and add remaining beans, quinoa, breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips, onion and cilantro. Mix until combined. If the mixture looks too wet to hold together, add more breadcrumbs or ground tortilla chips. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

and pepper just until fragrant, for about 1 minute. Add quinoa, water and bullion cube. Turn up heat, cover and bring to a boil. Stir once and reduce heat to low to simmer for 20 minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand for 10 minutes.

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2. In a food processor, place half of the beans, Vegenaise, cumin, oregano, garlic powder and crushed red pepper. Chop in pulses to create a coarse purée. Transfer to a medium bowl.

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mum mixing. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil. Set aside.

Yields 4 to 6 servings

1. In a bowl, place tomatoes, watermelon, cucumber, avocado, olives, basil and mint. Toss gently. 2. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, vinegar and a pinch of salt and pepper. Pour over tomato-watermelon mixture and toss gently to mix. Season to taste with more salt and pepper. Serve immediately.

Pesto Grilled Corn on the Cob A pesto-packed twist on a backyard party classic, grilling corn in its husk yields tender kernels and a delectable natural sweetness. Yields 6 servings

6. Place corn, covered in its husk on the grill. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill, let it cool enough to touch and then remove husks. Return to grill and cook, turning to lightly char all sides, for an additional 5 to 7 minutes total.

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3 medium heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into ¾-inch pieces 1 cup watermelon, cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 cucumber, peeled, seeded and cut into ¾-inch cubes 1 avocado, cut in half, pitted and cut into ¾-inch cubes ½ cup pitted green olives, chopped (Castelvetrano olives recommended) 1 Tbsp chopped basil 1 Tbsp chopped mint 2 Tbsp olive oil 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar or champagne vinegar Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

7. Remove from grill and generously brush with pesto. Sprinkle with sea salt and pepper if desired and serve hot. Pesto 1 cup packed basil leaves 1 clove garlic 2 Tbsp pine nuts 1½ Tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper 6 Tbsp olive oil 1. Oil grill and preheat to medium high. 2. Fill a large bowl with cold water. 3. Keeping the husks attached at the base, peel back the husks of each cob and remove the silk. Cover the cobs again with the husk. 4. Soak the corncobs in cold water for 5 to 10 minutes to prevent husks from charring too quickly. 5. In a food processor, place basil, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt and pepper and chop in pulses for maxi-

6 ears unhusked corn

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Brown Rice Summer Succotash Pasta Salad

This festive summer pasta medley is a great picnic food. Brown rice pasta is a tasty, gluten-free alternative to traditional wheat pasta and full of wholegrain goodness. Yields 6 to 8 servings 1 lb brown rice pasta—elbow, penne or rotini shape 4 Tbsp olive oil; divide into two equal portions 1 cup chopped red onion 1 large clove garlic, minced 4 ears corn, kernels cut off (2 to 2½ cups) 3 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in half 2 cups frozen shelled edamame, thawed ¼ cup chopped parsley leaves 1 Tbsp lemon juice Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Add pasta and stir. Cook until firm to the bite, al dente, according to the directions on the package. Be careful not to overcook the pasta, as it will become mushy. Drain in a colander, rinse and drain again. Drizzle with a touch of olive oil to prevent sticking and let cool in the colander, stirring occasionally. 2. Heat up a large skillet to medium hot. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion and pinch of salt and sauté, stirring occasionally until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add corn, tomatoes and

edamame, and stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and cook until corn is tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from heat. 3. In a large bowl, place pasta, vegetable mixture and parsley and mix to combine. Add remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil, lemon juice and season to taste with salt and pepper. Let cool, then place in the fridge to chill.

Napa Cabbage Asian Slaw

This colorful, Asian-inspired slaw is fresh, flavorful and a great complement to grilled foods and summer feasts. Almond butter in the dressing lends a light creaminess and scallions, ginger and garlic create a savory, spicy triumph of taste.

1. In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, rice vinegar, almond butter, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, maple syrup or honey, sesame oil and chili flakes (if desired). Dressing can be made up to one day ahead. Let come to room temperature before tossing and serving. 2. In a large bowl, mix together Napa cabbage, scallions, carrot, bell pepper and snow peas. Add dressing and toss to thoroughly coat. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand 15 minutes before serving for flavors to develop.

Fruit Skewers

Yields 6 servings 3 cups 100 percent unsweetened black cherry juice 1 vanilla bean (about 6 inches long) Seltzer or soda water 1. Place black cherry juice and vanilla bean in a medium-size saucepan. Cover and bring to a gentle boil over mediumhigh heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 35 to 40 minutes, until liquid has reduced to 1 cup. Remove from heat and let cool until comfortable to handle. 2. Remove vanilla bean and chill the syrup in a sealed glass jar in the fridge. It will stay fresh for up to 2 weeks.

Fresh, ripe summer fruit is a perfect, simple dessert, and serving it on skewers brings a bit more fun and pizzazz to backyard and picnic parties.

3. To serve, pour ¼ cup syrup into a tall glass, top with 6 to 8 ounces chilled seltzer or soda water, and stir. Add ice as desired.

Dressing 3 Tbsp olive oil 3 Tbsp rice vinegar 2 Tbsp almond butter 1½ Tbsp soy sauce 1 Tbsp minced peeled fresh ginger 1 clove garlic, minced 1 Tbsp maple syrup or honey 1 tsp bottled toasted sesame oil ¼ tsp dried chili flakes (optional)

Yields 6 servings

Peaches and basil are a refreshing flavor combination to embellish this cooling iced tea. Green tea is loaded with antioxidants and good-for-you phytonutrients.

4 cups thinly sliced Napa cabbage 4 scallions, thinly sliced 1 medium carrot, shredded 1 red bell pepper, cut into matchstick strips 1 cup thinly sliced snow peas Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Homemade Cherry-Vanilla Soda Pop

Yields 4 to 6 servings

6 cups fresh fruit chunks—peaches, plums, strawberries, cantaloupe, watermelon, grapes 1. Thread fruit chunks onto bamboo skewers, alternating colors. 2. Serve cool.

This crimson, creamy soda is reminiscent of the classic version. Reducing the cherry juice sweetens and intensifies the flavor; no additional sugar is required. Fresh vanilla bean is key and worth seeking out.

Peach Basil Green Iced Tea

Yields 4 to 6 servings 6 peaches, pitted, peeled and sliced ½ cup agave nectar 4 cups water 4 green tea bags 1 cup basil leaves 4 cups boiled water Basil leaves for garnish 1. In a saucepan, place peaches, agave nectar and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to simmer for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a few minutes.

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2. Place peach mixture in a blender and blend until smooth (always be careful when machine-blending hot foods). Pour through a sieve or strainer lined with cheesecloth to strain into a pitcher.

1. In a blender, place strawberries and ¼ cup lemon juice and blend until smooth. Pour through a fine sieve and press with the back of a spoon or pour through a strainer lined with cheesecloth to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard pulp.

3. Bring an additional 4 cups water to a boil. Pour over tea bags and basil and steep for 5 minutes. Remove tea bags and basil. Pour into pitcher with peach nectar and chill in the fridge until cold. Stir before serving, as the peach nectar tends to separate; serve over ice garnished with basil leaves.

2. In a pitcher, mix together honey and warm water and stir until honey is dissolved. Add strawberry juice, remaining lemon juice and cold water. Mix well and serve over ice.

Strawberry Honey Lemonade

This honey-sweetened lemonade is flush with fresh strawberries for a perfect balance of flavor and thirst-quenching enjoyment. Yields 4 to 6 servings 1 pint strawberries, washed, trimmed and cut in half 1 cup fresh lemon juice (about 4 lemons) 2 /3 cup honey ½ cup warm water 5 cups cold water

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1. Using a chinois or other fine-mesh strainer, push the watermelon through the mesh using a sturdy wooden spoon, to push through all the liquid into a bowl, leaving behind the pulp and seeds. Pour the liquid into a pitcher with the lime juice, agave nectar and a pinch of salt. Chill well. 2. Just before serving, add the mint and basil to the liquid, and blend the mixture in the blender in two batches, adding a cup of ice to each batch.

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Quiet the Mind to Learn, Excel and Have Fun by Linda Sechrist

erformance equals potential, minus interference, is the easy-to-remember winning formula explained in Tim Gallwey’s seminal book, The Inner Game of Tennis. To enhance any player’s performance, he recommends either growing personal potential or decreasing interference, or both. “Whether on a sports field, at work or in some creative effort, we’ve all had moments in which our actions flowed from us with a kind of effortless excellence,” he notes. “This is referred to as ‘being in the zone,’ when self-interference is at a minimum and the mind is quiet and focused.” Gallwey discovered how to promote this valued state of being while serving as a tennis professional in Seaside, California, during a sabbatical from his career in higher education. In the midst of a tennis lesson, he had an epiphany about his style of teaching— many of his tips were being incorporated into the students’ minds in what he calls a “command and control self-dialogue” that significantly interfered with their ability to learn and perform better. “When I discussed this with my

students, I discerned that most of their thoughts while playing were preventing their true focus of attention. This resulted in my exploring ways to help players quiet the mind, as well as focus on our direct and non-judgmental observation of ball, body and racquet positions in a way that would heighten learning, performance and enjoyment of the process,” says Gallwey. Since then, he’s built his practical training ideas related to awareness, concentration, breaking bad habits and learning to trust one’s self on the court upon a foundation of Zen thinking and humanistic psychology. He offers a simple explanation of his inner game concept. “Every game is composed of two parts. Self-1, the ego-mind, plays the outer game against opponents, is filled with lots of contradictory advice and is linked to external rewards and goals. The inner game is played within a player’s mind by Self-1, whose principle obstacles are self-doubt and anxiety,” explains Gallwey. Laden with self-criticism, judgment and the fear of looking foolish or wrong, as well as lapses in concentration, Self-1 is counterproductive and negatively impacts external performance. “Self-2, on the other hand, is the player’s natural ability—the doer of the actual movement of the muscles to hit the ball. Our best effort requires us to quiet Self-1 and let Self2, which likes images and pictures, do what it knows how to do.”

As many players know, the right mental approach is as important as a good backhand; essential in overcoming self-doubt, nervousness, anxiety, detrimental playing habits and lapses in concentration. Gallwey offers the example of a player who isn’t hitting the ball in the center of the racquet. “The ordinary tennis pro will analyze the mechanical reasons for why this is happening,” he says, “such as not stepping into the ball, not looking at it or hitting it too late. An inner game instructor ‘observes’ where the ball hits the racquet and makes suggestions. The body makes its own adjustment to hitting the ball in the middle of the racquet without trying to digest instructions, simply because it feels and works better.” Gallwey likens it to the natural learning process we use as children before it becomes clouded with shoulds and should-nots as adults. He further points out that it’s wise not to attempt to quiet the mind by telling it to shut up, argue with it or criticize it for being self-critical. “A good first step is focusing on only those aspects that are needed to accomplish the task at hand,” he counsels. Joe Dyser, the tennis professional at the Sterling Oaks residential community, in Naples, Florida, has adopted and shared Gallwey’s inner game principles, enhanced by insights from complementary sources such as Breath by Breath, by Larry Rosenberg and Chop Wood Carry Water, by Rick Fields, and from practicing yoga, meditation and breath work. “I had to develop a regular practice method that helped me to quiet Self-1,” advises Dyser. “When I play from my inner game, I get out of my own way and let my best game emerge. I feel more like an observer—the ball looks bigger, my feet are lighter on the court, I move faster and quicker and I’m energized when I’ve finished a game, instead of feeling depleted.” Observing behavior without judging it as positive or negative, right or wrong, good or bad is the key. “Habits change when you become aware of them,” concludes Gallwey. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Tuesday, July 3 Reiki. 10:30 am – Noon. Reiki is a way of working with the Universal Life Energy to enhance our own natural healing ability. Join Susie Howell, Usui Reiki Master and Practitioner of 21 years, and her friends. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

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Beer Tasting. 4:30-6:00 pm. $3 per person, cost of ticket deducted from your purchase of beer or wine. Sample our new arrival and seasonal favorite domestic and imported microbrews. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

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Co-op Café Night. 6:30-9:00pm. FREE! Steve Sternberg Boogie Band will entertain you while you enjoy a leisurely dinner or a decadent dessert. Receive a special deal in the deli, TBA. Start your weekend right with Co-op Café Night. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Thursday, July 12 Drumming: You’ve got the Rhythm. 10:30am– 11:30am. Another two-part colorful and magical drumming series! Bring your drum if you have one, but there will be drums to borrow. You do not need to feel that you are “musical” to participate. Everyone is welcome to “explore the rhythm within!” Facilitated by Mershell Sherman. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

For Women Who Just Want More! 6:00-8:00pm. (the 3rd Sunday of every month). Give yourself one night a month of free-form dancing just for the joy of it. Enjoy a positive night of no-pressure dancing with friends. This is an alcohol-free event and child care is provided. Cost: $10.00 plus $5.00 for childcare. Location is at ARTS 2743 Capital Circle NE Suite 105 a few doors down from Esposito’s Garden Center. Just show up! Or contact Vickie Spray at: vickiespray@yourlifeexpressions.com or 850-322-6944.

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Thursday, July 19 Meditation and Mindfulness. 10:30am – 11:30am. Now offered monthly on the 3rd Thursdays, these workshops will introduce you to some of the secrets of the timeless art of meditation. It will help you feel calmer, more focused and balanced. Mats optional. Taught by Leslie Hanks. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000. Women’s Medicare: Your Benefits, Programs and Rights. 10:30am – Noon. This workshop will inform you about the benefits, programs, and screenings and rights that belong to you under your Medicare health insurance. Make sure you understand what you are entitled to in an effort to optimize your health and wellness. Presented by Elsie Cromwell. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Friday, July 20 Free Introductory Lecture on Transcendental Meditation as taught by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. 7:00pm. at Unity of Tallahassee, 2950 Unity Lane, off of Crowder Road in Tallahassee. For more information call 850-628-4608. Wine Tasting. 5:30-7:00pm. $3 per person, cost of ticket deducted from your purchase of beer or wine. Sample a variety of red and white wines from around the world poured by our expert specialty staff. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www.newleafmarket.coop.

Sunday, July 22 Unity All-Stars Concert. 6:00 pm. Gwethlyn Jones has been making music for 25 years at both Unity of Tallahassee and Unity Eastside. Many wonderful musicians have joined her throughout this time to enrich and inspire us. They will join with Gwethlyn to present a benefit concert for Unity of Tallahassee to be held at the church on July 22nd at 6:00 p.m. Mark your calendar and plan to be entertained, uplifted and inspired! Located at Unity of Tallahassee, 2850 Unity Lane, off of Crowder Road, Tallahassee.

Wednesday, July 25 The Truth About Pain. 11:30am – Noon. In this workshop you will learn about the three stages of pain and gain insight into how to move smoothly through these stages for optimal recovery and pain relief. And then plan to attend the pain clinic on August 9. Offered by Evan Burke, PT. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

Saturday, July 28 Beer Tasting. 4:30-6:00 pm. $3 per person, cost of ticket deducted from your purchase of beer or wine. Sample our new arrival and seasonal favorite domestic and imported microbrews. New Leaf Market, 1235 Apalachee Pkwy, 850-942-2557, www. newleafmarket.coop.

Tuesday, July 31 Reiki. 10:30 am – Noon. Reiki is a way of working with the Universal Life Energy to enhance our own natural healing ability. Join Susie Howell, Usui Reiki Master and Practitioner of 21 years, and her friends. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

ongoing calendar sunday Unity Eastside Services – 10:00am. Celebration Service and Youth Ministry. 8551 Buck Lake Rd. 850-656-1678, www.transformingourworld.org. Unity of Tallahassee Services – 9:30 & 11am Rev. Bill Williams. Dial-a-Thought 850-562-3766. 2850 Unity Lane, 850-562-5744, www.UnityofTallahassee.org. Tallahassee Buddhist Book Discussion/Meditation Group. 1 to 2pm. Meets every 2nd and 4th Sunday in the Barnes N Noble Cafe in the Tallahassee Mall. Please contact Stacey Turknett for more information stayc1977@yahoo.com or 850-656-7066. Legal nude swimming and sunbathing. Noon6:00pm. Swim in a clear lake near Monticello, and get that healthy all-over tan the natural way. First visit free. Picnic the last Sunday of the month. Directions: www.tallahasseenaturally.org or 222-1886.

monday Delicious, nutritious Salad Bar. Monday – Friday - 11:30 am to 12:45 pm. Healthy and homemade salad bar available daily for $2 & $4. Different ethnic theme every week. Eat-in our library café, picnic in our beautiful new memorial gardens, or carry-out. Everyone welcome! On Two Buck Friday” all large salads are $2.00. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000. Tallahassee Edible Garden Club – every first Monday. Meeting at the pavilion in Winthrop Park behind the tennis courts. 1601 Mitchell Ave. just off Thomasville Road and Betton Road. No RSVP necessary - for questions or to get on their email list contact the Edible Garden Club at Elizabeth. markovich@gmail.com. Yoga to Feel Good. 5:30-7pm. This class combines postures with inward focus, conscious breathing and meditative awareness to support us in moving from the periphery of our being to the center. As the process unfolds, tension is released, the body relaxes, the mind calms and the Light within begins to burn a little brighter! $80 for 8 weeks, drop-ins welcome. At the Episcopal Church of the Advent, 815 Piedmont Drive. Call 222-0291. Stretch, Breathe, Chant! 5:30-7pm. NEW CLASS! Open and relax the body, enliven and deepen the breath and chant to wash clean the mind! This is a new class offered by Shyam who is an awesome chanter/musician at Lakulish yoga Sanctuary 2824 Par Lane. $60 for 6 weeks. Call 459-1582 www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com. Brain-Body-Memory Balance. 1:30-2:30pm. Low impact, seated exercise. Taught by Kathy Gilbert. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

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Spiritual Growth/Study Group based on the Edgar Cayce readings. 7pm . Join us or let us help you start your own group. Genevieve Blazek - (850) 893-3269. Chan/Zen Group meets at 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. There are two 20-minute periods of seated meditation punctuated by short periods of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of question and answers. If you have no meditation experience, please arrive 20 minutes before the meeting for basic meditation instructions. For more information see us at www.tallahasseebuddhistcommunity.org/mondayevenings.html. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community in Railroad Square -- 647 McDonnell Drive.

tuesday Apalachee Beekeepers meets every second Tuesday at Leon County Extension Office on Paul Russell Road. Business at 6:30 and program at 7pm. The Apalachee Beekeepers are a knowledgeable and friendly group. They love to help new beekeepers get started. Go to their website for more details at http://sites.google.com/site/apalacheebee. Healing Arts Alliance Meeting – 7-8:30pm 2nd Tues each month. Educational meeting open to all interested in healing arts. Email SusieHowell333@ comcast.net to get meeting announcements. www. healingartsalliance.org. Life Exercise - 9:30–10:30am (also Thurs). Aerobics, light weights, stretching. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000. Mindful Movement Fitness Class. 9:30-10:30am. Gather with friends once a week for this Tai Chi program to improve balance, gait and strength. Class also focuses on reducing risk of falling, better breath control, improving physical dexterity, and self-confidence. Taught by Lori Roberts. Orange Ave. Community Center (2710 Country Club Drive) 891-4000.

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Brain-Body-Memory Balance. 10:00 – 11:00 am. Dynamic and fun low-impact exercise that improves memory, strength and balance. Bring water bottle and wear comfortable clothing. Taught by Kathy Gilbert. Optimist Park Community Center, East Indianhead Treat yourself to affordable gentle yoga classes. Dr. 891-4009. 10:00-11:00 a.m., at Fellowship Presbyterian Church Gentle yoga at Unity Eastside. RESUMES JULY in Killearn Estates. These slower paced Hatha Yoga 10TH. 10:30-noon.  Drop-ins welcome. Please classes are designed to increase relaxation, mindful contact Geralyn Russell at 878-2843 or yogawith- movement, strength, flexibility, and balance with breath work, stretching, relaxation, and basic poses. geralyn@yahoo.com. Each class is only $4! Wear comfortable clothing, Seated NIA Yoga (Neuromuscular Intergrative and bring a yoga mat with a beach towel or blanket Action). 11:00 am-Noon. Taught by Lori Roberts, to class. Please contact Donni Sorrell at 510-9537 certified NIA yoga instructor. Tallahassee Senior or donnisue@embarqmail.com for additional information. Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

thursday

Intermediate Yoga. 5:45-7:30pm. NEW CLASS! We will discuss a new book on chapter 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, learning how to deal with anger and cultivate the virtues necessary to make the journey of yoga, to infuse our practice with a high spiritual ideal. 20 minute discussion followed by posture/ breathing class $80 for 8 weeks. At the Sanctuary 2824 Par Lane. Call 222-0291.

Life Exercise. 9:30 –10:30am (also Tues). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 891-4000. Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon (also Tues & Wed). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000.

friday

Blood Pressure Screenings - 10am-12 Noon (also Wed & Thurs). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000. Tallahassee Senior Chair Yoga: 11 a.m. – Noon. By Certified Yoga Center. 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000. Instructors Bridget Welch. A gentle yoga workout Men in Unity. Meets at 11:45 am on the second for increased mobility, bladder control, self-esteem, Tuesday of each month at Honey-Baked Ham, on and mental focus. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St. 891-4000. Capital Circle near Mahan Drive.

wednesday

Drumming Circle. 7-9 p.m. on Third Fridays in the Children’s House behind Unity Eastside’s main building. A willing heart, moving hands and a loving participation is all that’s needed. Some percussion Brain-Body- Memory Balance. 2:00-3:00 pm. instruments may be provided, but it if you have Low-impact, seated exercise. Bring water bottle a drum, please bring it. Contact Mike Smith at and wear comfortable clothing. Heritage Oaks. msmithdrummerboy37@gmail.com for information. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake Road, www. 891-4000. unity-eastside.org 656-1678. Blood Pressure Screenings. 10am-Noon (also Tues & Thurs). Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, 850-891-4000.

saturday

Blood Glucose Screenings. 10:00 am - Noon. Tallahassee Senior Center, 1400 N. Monroe St, Fifty Fabulous & Fit. 10:00 - 11:30am. Come enjoy creative movement dance class for women 891-4000. 50+. Creative movement is infused with ballet, Prayer and meditation with Dr. Patty Ball Thom- West African and modern dance for good clean as, L.U.T. Noon. Unity Eastside, 8551 Buck Lake fun, exercise and bonding with other women. 2328 Apalachee Parkway, Suite 5 (behind Papa John’s Road, admin@unity-eastside.org 656-1678. Pizza). For information 850-545-9835 or www. Breath of Life Yoga. 9:30-10:45am. With gentle journeytodance.com. techniques we will learn how to breathe more deeply and with gentle yogic postures we will learn how to Train Rides at Veterans Memorial Park. The move and stretch so that our breath can go deeper. second Sat. of each month. 11:00-3:00pm. NW Theo With the deeper breath we will begin to experience a Jacobs Road, Bristol, FL 32321. For more informadeeper and meaning and purpose in our lives $60 - 6 tion check out www.VeteransMemorialRailroad. weeks. Lakulish Yoga at the Sanctuary, 2824 Par org and YouTube - Veteran’s Memorial Railroad for video footage of the train in action! Lane. Call 222-0291. Gentle Yoga. 6:00-7pm. Gentle stretches to open the body and deepen the breath followed up by a short, guided relaxation/meditation. A perfect addition to the middle of the week to glide smoothly to the finish! Drop-ins welcome $12 per class. Lakulish Yoga at the Sanctuary, 2824 Par Lane. Call 222-0291.

Chen Style Tai Chi. 9-10:30am. FREE. Class is suitable for practitioners of all skill levels. www. webdharma.com/taiji. Please email for additional information to: alannah1000@yahoo.com. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community, 647 McDonnell Drive.

Tibetan Chenrezig Meditation. The Buddha of Compassion. Chanting, prayer and meditation in the Tibetan tradition. Open to all. Meets 7-8PM. Located at the Tallahassee Buddhist Community in Railroad Square, 647 McDonnell Dr. 445-0387.

Tallahassee Farmers Market at Market Square. 8am – 5pm. Year-round. rain or shine. Early Birds get the best selection! The oldest farmers market in Tallahassee. Growers and resellers. Organic and conventionally grown. 1415 Timberlane Rd Tallahassee.

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communityresourceguide CREATIVE SPIRITUALITY Licia Berry, Integrative Artist

www.liciaberry.com - licia@liciaberry.com (719) 850-1890

An artist and art educator with a passion for Jungian psychology, indigenous values, symbolism and writing (and over 25 years of professional experience), Licia blends visual image, written and spoken word, and healing and intuitive arts in original, unique art that reveal profound truths. Licia offers specialty commissioned collages for Rite of Passage, “Message from Spirit”, Birthday, Midlife, and Initiation into New Cycle (wonderful gifts!), playshops and customized Collage Retreats. With an international following on her Blog, FaceBook and Twitter, Licia’s genuine messages of self love and inner wisdom are gently affirming seekers all over the globe.

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY healthy solutions, inc. Rick Ferrall, lmt, 850-294-8069 521 E. College Ave., TLH 32301 www.healthy_solutions@comcast.net

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

HEALTHCARE Integrative Healthcare

N. Elizabeth Markovich, MSN, ARNP 850-878-4434 2016 Delta Blvd. Suite 100 Tallahasee 32308 www.IHCFL.com

We offer primary care, preventive care with a holistic approach. We use special testing with 11 outside laboratories to help find the cause of chronic illness and use a functional medicine approach (www.functionalmedicine.org). We also have hypnosis combined with acupuncture by IB Price MD, massage and cranio-sacral therapy by Angele LaGrave LMT and Nutritional Counseling by Leah Gilbert-Henderson PhD nutrition. Accept Medicare, Blue Cross, Universal, Aetna, others.

NEW GENESIS CENTER Patrice Bullock, MSN, Family Nurse Practitioner-C www.NewGenesisCenter.com 229-228-9050

A healthcare center-Functional medicine, patient-centered approach, non-drug, science-based, results oriented. Getting to the source of your health problems rather than bandaiding. Simple to complex problems. Skin care, digestive problems to the more complex health problems such as Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia, Chemical Sensitivity. Extraordinary results & health transformation. Functional medicine approach consults, hormone testing, detoxification, weight loss, expert skincare consult & prof. treatments, colonics, far-infrared sauna, physical therapy, massage therapy,

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HEALTHY PET The Naturally Healthy Pet

Owners, Basil Cousins & Jerry Ayers 1850 Thomasville Rd.,Tallahassee, Fl 32303 850-576-7387 - tnhpet@gmail.com www.tallahasseepetstore.com

The Naturally Healthy Pet is a unique pet supply store with a mission to provide the finest quality nutrition for dogs and cats. The store provides an eclectic assortment of Holistic, Grain-free dry and wet diets, 100% organic raw pet foods with no preservatives, hormones, chemicals, fillers or additives. There are also treats like natural bakerystyle cookies, rawhide and antler chews, as well as an abundant selection of toys, leashes and other pet gifts. We passionately support pet issues such as adoptions, spay/neuter programs, pet therapy and training programs.

MUSIC THERAPY KEEPSAFE MUSIC THERAPY

Steffi Tassos Wohlsifer, MS MT-BC NICU-MT 1100 E Park Ave, Ste B Tallahassee, FL 32301 - 850-264-0033 Steffi@KeepSafeMusic.com KeepSafeMusic.com

KeepSafe Music Therapy offers research-based therapeutic interventions to help clients define and achieve emotional, physical, and mental health goals by emphasizing and building upon the individual’s strengths. Experience an increased quality of life through a variety of music therapy interventions for conditions such as depression, anxiety, pain management, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorder, stroke, addiction, and other health conditions. Group and individual sessions available. Adults and children. Previous training in music is not required in order to benefit from music therapy.

Resounding Healing, Inc Music Therapy Services

Lisa Rhoads, BMT, MT-BC, NICU MT ResoundingHealing@hotmail.com ResoundingHealing.com Tallahassee, FL - 850-778-2132

Music therapy is an evidencebased therapy that uses music as an avenue for counseling, communication, behavior modification, and rehabilitation support. Let the Board Certified Music Therapists at Resounding Healing help you and those you love achieve your personal goals! Music therapy can effect positive growth for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder, behavioral and emotional disorders, and for those in palliative care. Individual or group forums are available for PTSD/personal/couples/ family therapy. Music therapy is currently being used for pain management and support in neurological and physical rehab settings. Management of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases often benefit from music therapy, as well.

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WORSHIP UNITY EASTSIDE

8551 Buck Lake Road, TLH, 850-656-1678 Rev. Jean Debarbieris Owen, Minister www,unity-eastside.org www.facebook.com- unityeastsidechurch

Summer service at 10:00am. Rev. Jean believes the love of God is un- folding in each person, place, thing. Join us in Worship: Celebration Service 10:00am; 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.

YOGA LAKULISH YOGA

www.lakulishyogatallahassee.com 850-273-1861 joannadevi@earthlink.net

Yoga is so much more than the postures we are so familiar with --- yoga is the science of the soul --- our ultimate journey! Come and explore yoga with us. We offer hatha yoga classes, chanting with Om Sweet Om, a Bhagavad Gita study group, summer yoga camp for children and periodic workshops to delve deeper into the classical 8-step path to liberation. We are dedicated to upholding the integrity of the original teachings in a loving and sacred environment.

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