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Contents 18 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH

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Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

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40 The Aroma Freedom Technique and the Amazing Power of Smell

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46 When It Comes to Your Family’s Dental Health, Think Holistically!

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publisher’sletter Aging is a Gift

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an you believe it’s already July! Summer, fireworks, full blooming flowers and more importantly, to me anyhow, it’s time for both my birthday and anniversary. Yes, my big 6-0 is here, as well as my 25th! I’m so thankful to be able to say those words and celebrate these special dates with my friends and family.

It is said that when one turns 60 one has earned the right to just be, and I feel that’s where I’m at. Adding to that, the gift of the last 25 years (via a kidney transplant), I feel privileged to walk my walk, talk my talk, and simply be proud of the person I’ve become. I am a miracle, as mom sometimes reminds me. Not that I feel that way. But I do think that it’s miraculous how the medical advances of that time helped me extend my journey to embrace both new experiences and the larger perspective for the last 25 years. As a result, I find deeper meaning in encouraging others to open their hearts and allow themselves to see love, the best in others, and hold on to faith and hope, as I have.

As we go through life discovering who we are and making adjustments to whom we want to be, the most poignant discovery, in my book, is the slow revelation that life lessons are not trapped in the day-to-day occurrence, but in what we learn from them.

That “aha” moment when our true awareness is uncluttered by ego or predispositions and opens a direct path to connect to our soul is key to our growth. I often say, recognition is dissipation. Once the curtain has been lifted and we stop blaming others or getting blindly angry for our mishaps, an expansion of our true self and knowing is imminent. It was Ralph Waldo Emerson that said; “For every minute you remain angry, you give up sixty seconds of peace of mind.” Forgive yourself and your blunders, embrace and enjoy your moments of realization as life is but a blink of an eye. I know I am, and will continue to do so.

As I embrace my gift of life – good and not so great moments – I remain true to its meaning that age is not measure by a number, but by the energy and love I share. With enormous humility I add these two milestones to my memory cache, and feel eternally grateful to God for providing them. I share them with you, my readers, my friends, and my family whom accepted my good and not so great moments with love and understanding. Life is a miracle and each of us makes it so.

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Ayurvedic Group Training

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ntegral Life Center is a multidimensional wellness center dedicated to bringing the best of the esoteric traditions and science to the community for the purposes of education and embodiment of a healthy, prosperous and effective life. To that end, they are very excited to introduce Stephanie Borrelly and Alec Ruiz with their yogic principles and Ayurveda training.

Using ancient wisdom and modern application, Borrelly and Ruiz have created a group training program drawn from the original ancient yoga scriptures and applied for practical use. The objective of Ayurveda is to create a lifestyle based on the natural laws of the elements which promote a thriving, radiant health. Yoga is not limited to techniques and postures, but rather a deep cognitive shift to infuse awareness into every level of existence. Positive health, wealth and relationships are correlated to an aware state of consciousness.

Meeting from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursdays, the group will be starting weekly cleanses and learning traditional detoxification protocols. The Ayurvedic lifestyle and yogic principles taught are not limited to stress relief and exercise but apply the powerful inner technology that unlocks vast potential.

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Peace Literacy - A Skillset for the 21st Century

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nity of Pompano Beach will host Paul K. Chappell, West Point graduate, former army captain, veteran of Iraq War and international peace educator, for a weekend of three stand-alone events on waging peace, understanding aggression and creating solutions that heal the root causes of our human problems.

Author of the six-book—Road to Peace series—the multiracial Chappell grew up in a violent household and struggled with trauma and rage throughout his school years. He created Peace Literacy to help humanity face new challenges and provide practical tools that can be applied to every aspect of life.

Sponsored by Unity Gold/Treasure Coast Ministries and One World Family Interfaith Council, Skill set for the 21st Century presentations will take place July 20th through the 22nd. Scheduled presentation include: July 20th, Our Human Needs and the Tangles of Trauma (by donation) from 7 to 9 p.m.

July 21st, The Art of Waging Peace workshop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. ($40). July 22nd, Building on the Foundation of Peace (by donation) from 1p.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: Unity of Pompano Beach, 261 S.E. 13th Avenue, Pompano Beach. For more information, visit PeacefulRevolution.com. To register, go to http://tinyurl.com/y7hmjm5r.

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A book by Peggy Gaines

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editation is a simple method that transforms. Most of us have heard of meditation, many of us practice it, but even greater numbers want to learn how.

Our very own Coconut Grove resident, Peggy Gaines, RN, understands the importance of leaning to meditate all too well. As a result she authored ¾ Full: Lessons from a New Perspective.

Mother of two, Gaines relied on meditation to help her stay calm and focused as she and her husband navigated the care for their son. Nathan, only 17, developed a malignant brain tumor which took him a year later. This poignant and moving book is a testimony to the human spirit and coping with an unimaginable tragedy. There are lessons detailed which can help any person or family facing such a sad and overwhelming challenge and indeed show the true power of hope. —Henry S. Friedman, MD, Deputy Director, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke Medical Center. ¾ Full: Lessons from a New Perspective is a must read for anyone dealing with any kind of stress or personal challenge. It is a transformational compilation of personal experiences followed by lessons which anyone can benefit from.

Peggy Gaines RN BSN, has been practicing meditation for the past 18 years and teaching for the last six. A nurse and educator, she is nationally board certified as a Clinical Meditation Specialist II. She is also the founder of Meditate with Peggy Gaines.

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n July 14 get ready to savor the Mangos of Haiti at the Mango & Tropical Fruits Festival at Fairchild Garden. One of Miami most celebrated event will feature these mangos alongside other not too common or available tropical fruits.

Expanding two days, Saturday and Sunday, this weekend event will be packed with all kinds of fun things to do. Including mango and fruit trees sale; classes and advice on how to grow them; cooking demonstrations on how to use fresh Florida fruit in your own dishes (especially the MANGO); and the ever-popular mango tasting.

Additionally attendees will be treated to sellers of all kinds of garden-related goodies, jewelry, candles, soaps, crafts, as well as vendors with food of all kinds; beer tasting; live music; activities for kids and so much more! Did you know that Dr. David Fairchild explored the world in search of tasty tropical fruits.

Along his journeys, he found the mango. At the KidWay, learn about mango and other fruits brought over by Fairchild through hands-on interactive activities. Face painting, arts and much more. th

The Mango Festival is included with the price of admission to the Garden. Free for Fairchild Members, adults $25, seniors (age 65 and up) $18, children (ages 6-17) $12 and free for children 5 and younger. For specific events schedule visit fairchildgarden.org.

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For Spanish speakers, whose language has exactly one sound for each of the vowel letters: a, e, i, o and u, the vowel sounds in the words bus and boss are a complete mystery.

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Wujciak developed her method over a period of 17 years, giving individual pronunciation lessons to corporate executives and teaching English Pronunciation at Broward College. She is now putting her materials online to reach a wider audience.

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Upper Keys Weekly Art Walkabout

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he Third Thursday of each month is time for the Morada Way and Cultural District’s Walkabout. An event held every month from 6p.m. to 9 p.m. throughout the year. Art Walkabout offers attendees a myriad of media in fine art, live music on three stages, performance artists and, of course, original art and hand-crafted jewelry, pottery, sculptures and so much more!

This monthly indoor/outdoor street festival has become the talk of the Keys. As a focal point of artistic expression, culinary and cultural awareness to the Upper Keys is a must attend event. All Art District’s business partners remain open during these Third Thursday Art Walkabout evenings,drawing multitudes of people from all over South Florida and beyond.

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s vegetarians, vegans and healthy eaters in general look for local spots to indulge their farm-to-table desires, restaurants like The Brick American Kitchen & Bar, and owner Corey Bousquet, are already at work.

Their founding principal; to serve the freshest locally sourced foods and educated its customers on what they serve and where it comes from. With a degree in education, and a passion for the hospitality business, Bousquet discovered this symmetry of services is the perfect combination to success. Not only does he (and his chef) establish a relationship with local farmers and suppliers, but he takes his staff along to ensure their ability to explain the seasonal menu to each customer, right down to how it’s prepared and where each item on the menu comes from. Along with his chef, Chef Allen Susser, one of this country’s leading chefs, Bousquet creates a true family farm home feel that is obvious from the moment you walk in.

But don’t be fooled, their happy hour, filled with carefully crafted cocktails served alongside delicious bites, has become one of the most jam-packed locations in town.

he Rotary Club of Key West Picnic and Annual Fireworks Show plans, now in its 33rd year, are underway. The 4th of July Picnic is a Key West tradition for generations of locals and visitors alike. And event worth the drive!

The Rotary Club of Key West will hold the picnic at the Casa Marina Resort, 1500 Reynolds Street, at 5:00 p.m., The Key West Fireworks Celebration will take place at 9:00 p.m. at the Edward B. Knight Pier (White Street Pier). The event will host live local music, the All-American Picnic, family friendly games, along with a spectacular view of the fireworks, all which makes this the place for you to be!

As explained in their website: The Rotary Club is a global network of 1.2 million neighbors, friends, and problem-solvers – where they share ideas, join leaders, and take action to create lasting change. Solving real problems takes real commitment and vision. For more than 110 years, Rotary’s people of action have used their passion, energy, and intelligence to take action on sustainable projects. From literacy and peace to water and health, we are always working to better our world, and we stay committed to the end.

Their Specialty Bar Bites menu is available MondayFriday until 7 p.m. The Brick American Kitchen & Bar is located at 8955 S.W. 72 Place. Visit the website at www.thebrickmiami.com for more information, menu, or find them on Facebook @TheBrickMiami, or Instagram @The_Brickmiami.

And to help support and promote the Rotary club, attendees can purchase food, drinks, burgers and hot dogs to benefit the Club’s scholarship funds. Admission and VIP tickets are available. Call Jessica Cranney 305-773-4016 and visit www.rotary.org/en.

The crowds stroll through the Art District, which spans a quarter of a mile of the Old Highway between the historical 1935 Hurricane Monument and the iconic Green Turtle Inn and includes the intersecting street now known as Morada Way, between MM 81 and 82. For information call 305-916-5521 or email moradawayarts@gmail.com.

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4th of July – An Unforgettable Time!

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ummer events in Miami are as hot as the summer temps. Whatever you passion, there’s an event for you. From Music festivals and Parades to Fourth of July celebrations, all promise to add wonderful memories to your album. Please check all schedule before heading out as last minute changes can occur without notice.

Old Fashioned July Fourth at the Barnacle: 11am–4pm. There will be live old-time music, games, crafts, food and a treasure hunt. There are no fireworks at this celebration. $5 admission, $3 for ages 6-12 & kids under 6 are free. Barnacle State Historic Site, 3485 Main Highway. 305-442-6866.

Key Biscayne Fourth of July Parade: This Key Biscayne tradition features floats, music and fireworks. The parade begins along Crandon Boulevard at 11AM and the festivities conclude with fireworks at sunset.

America’s Birthday Bash at Bayfront Park: Enjoy live multicultural music while eating delicious food. The festival begins at 3PM and concludes with fireworks at 9PM. The Bayside Ampitheatre, 301 Biscayne Blvd in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550.

City of Homestead Concert and Fireworks: 6 – 10pm. This free festival will feature a car show, rides, entertainment, food and music with a fireworks show at 9pm.

Homestead Miami Speedway, 1 Speedway Blvd. 305-224-4570.

Coconut Grove’s 4th of July Celebration at Peacock Park - Coconut Grove

celebrates July 4th with tropical flair from 6 – 9:30 pm. This family friendly event features a live concert, food vendors and an amazing fireworks display. Peacock Park, 2820 McFarlane Rd., Coconut Grove.

City of South Miami Fourth of July- with live entertainment, activities for the entire family and a fireworks display beginning at 5pm. Palmer Park, 6120 SW 67th Ave. 305-668-3873 The Town of Miami Lakes - will host its 13th Annual Fourth of July Concert and Fireworks Show on Monday, July 4th beginning at 6:30 pm at Miami Lakes Picnic Park West, 15151 NW 82nd Avenue. This fun-filled event for the whole family will feature live entertainment, food trucks, and much more, followed by our spectacular fireworks presentation. Admission and parking are free.

Miami Gardens - The city will hold its Fourth of July celebration between 5 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on July 4 at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex, 3000 NW 199th Street in Miami Gardens. The event features bounce houses, three-on-three basketball, flag football, face painting, food trucks, old school games, a kids zone, indoor pool and fireworks. Fireworks burst onto the skies over Miami Gardens at 9 p.m.

Miami Beach - The Miami Beach Fourth of July celebration will take place along Ocean Terrace in North Beach from 73 to 74 Streets. Festivities begin at noon and run until 9 p.m. when fireworks light up the skies above Miami Beach.Park in the

Annual Key Largo July 4 Parade - The Upper Keys Reporter newspaper is to cosponsor its annual Fourth of July parade, an old-fashioned community event, with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.

The parade gets rolling at 10 a.m. from MM 98 along U.S. Highway 1 in Key Largo and ends at MM 100. Awards are to be presented to winning floats in categories including most original, most beautiful and best portrayal of theme. The Key Largo American Legion and Key Largo VFW sponsor a variety of military vehicles and will have food and beverages after. Gulf War Veterans and others are invited to stop by for a free membership to either or both groups. Call Capt John for details. Contact: 305-451-1404; or Capt John 305-791-8001 Annual Hospice/Visiting Nurses Association July 4 Picnic - The annual picnic takes place at the luxurious Casa Marina Resort & Beach Club, located at 1500 Reynolds St. overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The celebration is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. with fireworks over the Atlantic starting at 9 p.m., courtesy of the Key West Rotary Club. Buffet includes hamburgers, hot dogs and all the fixings - $25 per adult, $10 per child ages 3 to 12 and free for children younger than 3. General admission (no meal) tickets are $10. Free watermelon, popcorn and cold drinks, live music, a silent auction and lots of children’s games round out the fun-filled family festivities.

Contact: 305-320-0676 The Lower Keys Rotary Club’s 4th of July Fireworks- Live music, food & beverages, games and activities for both adults and kids. Starts at 5pm, fireworks at 9pm.

Sugarloaf Airport, MM 17 bayside on Sugarloaf Key. Admission is FREE. 305395-3700.

Marathon Patriotic Parade- starts on U.S. 1 and proceeds along Sombrero Beach Road (MM 50 oceanside) to Sombrero Beach where a picnic and celebration featuring food, drink, kids crafts and entertainment lead into the night’s fireworks display. Starts at 10:30am. 305-743-5417.

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Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities.

Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group.

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Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

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As Earth’s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego.

The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099.

Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

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Steam Baths Ease Allergies Researchers from Thailand had 64 people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) experience halfhour steam baths three times a week for four weeks. Half received baths without herbs; the other half’s baths were enhanced with herbs such as lemongrass and ginger. The two treatments equally lowered symptoms such as sneezing, nasal itching and nasal congestion, but those taking the herbal baths reported greater satisfaction with their treatment.

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Bee Venom Is Powerful Lyme Disease Remedy Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin.

The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

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Walking Speed May Predict Dementia A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults.

Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease.

Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderate-to-fast walkers. Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.

Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports.

Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormone-related problems, researchers warned.

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Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools.

Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic.

Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.”

Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.”

For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com.

For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs.

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Summertime means outdoor activities, sunshine and swimming for the whole family. As an exercise, swimming is a fantastic all-around activity. It tones muscles, builds strength, keeps your heart rate up, while reducing impact stress in your body. It builds endurance and cardiovascular fitness. It even helps reduce inflammation, while helping you keep a healthy weight. But pool time is not only for swimming, it provides other important benefits to both adults and kids alike.

Studies revealed that kids splashing around the pool also build balance and strength while improving coordination and developing muscle and motor skills. If sharing with friends or family, their communication and social skills get a work out as well.

Adults know that getting in the pool is the perfect way to unwind and distress after a hectic day. Although keeping active is important, the benefits of relaxing in a pool support your mental health.

As you prepare for your summer water fun activities, check out these phone apps to help you find the right spot or keep track of your fitness progress.

Swimm APP – a free application, for both Apple and Android smartphones, that helps you hunt for that perfect beach spot. Use the app to find the closest cleanest beach. Search by name or browse a map. You can even search for remote lakes ideal for camping. The bookmark your favorites and share with friends or family through Facebook or Twitter.

Photographs tell no lie. The app also provides photos of each location. As listed on their site, the app “provides you with current recreational water quality information for your favorite beaches and swimming holes. Every beach is marked with a Green or Red icon so you know when the water at your favorite beach is clean for swimming and when the water quality is poor.”

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GOSwim – Take it to the pool with you! For those who want to improve their swimming, GoSwim, a FREE app, provides videos from swimming coaches, news, photos and articles to keep you inspired. The Fan Wall helps you find other swimmers in your area to share stories or breakthroughs you’ve made. YouTube playlists provide stroke by stroke made easy instructions. You can even sign up for their weekly mailing list for the latest updates and news on swimming from USA Swimming, Swimming World and other blogs.

Others to check out: MySwimPro (Free w inapp purchases), SwimIO (Free), SwimSpeeds (Free), Meet Mobile: Swim (Free w in-app purchases), Swim Radar ($3.99).

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According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell.

Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production.

The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.”

A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

In Vitro Corals

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth.

Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen.

Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups.

A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos.

The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

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Algae Alchemy

Dutch Turn Seaweed into 3-D Household Items

Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells.

The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen—clean air.”

Pooch Patrol

Smart Vest Could Increase Neighborhood Safety

Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

Man-Made Meat

Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

As we race toward a future full of high-tech, lab-grown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population.

“Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil.

The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species.

ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions.

They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

W

hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health.

The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

Field Science

Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, implementation, intervention and analysis of 18

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results—then careful re-planning based on those results.”

Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health backgrounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higherquality, better-tasting food.

In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees

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grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax.

Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the

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Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health

new Vegetable Systems Trial, a long-term, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables.

“Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease.

Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lyco-

pene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other health-protecting compounds in crops.

The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health, will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices.

Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.”

David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grain-fed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants.

Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance.

Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife.

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Organic Farms Local Resources

Siggi’s Organic Farm and Apiary

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Ships all across USA. They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia.

The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director.

The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their

goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes.

Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic fourseason crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health.

“We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

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Resources/Guides Florida Organic Growers and Consumers Inc. – supports and promotes sustainable organic agriculture and provides solutions to the issues facing farmers, families, and everyone in between. http://www.foginfo.org EDIS (Electronic Data Information Source) – the University of Florida’s IFAS/Extension official reference resource for more than 4000 print and electronic peer-reviewed publications. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu Florida Vegetable Gardening Guide – a comprehensive guide to growing vegetables in Florida, including recommended varieties for North, Central, and South Florida. Detailed planting information and expected yields are provided, as well as fertilization and pest control guidelines. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021 Slow Food Miami – local chapter of Slow Food USA, an international grassroots membership organization whose mission is good, clean and fair food for all. www.

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine.

Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly.

The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000).

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The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better.

Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice.

“Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention.

It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan.

Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one

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For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years.

Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids.

“All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.”

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Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study

Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health.

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from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis.

Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.”

CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map).

Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine.

Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery.

THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent.

“CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.”

In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia.

Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles 24

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with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

Oxygen is Key

The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.”

It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.”

According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

Cultivating Calm

Restorative yoga instructor Naima Merella, manager of Studio 34, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, says, “We’re not taught to value

rest, and conditions like feeling overwhelmed and insomnia are the result. Most people in our culture suffer from an overactive fight-or-flight response, so engaging our parasympathetic nervous system, or relaxation response, can balance this.”

Merella advocates yoga, breath work and certain qigong exercises. “One option is to do a more active yoga practice to burn off excess nervous energy, and then end with restorative poses to engage the relaxation response. It all depends on a person’s schedule and what they’re able to do. Ideally, I would suggest doing at least 30 minutes of restorative yoga and breath work before bed, but even a few minutes of a restorative pose or breathing technique can be helpful. I’ve found the kundalini yoga meditation, Shabad Kriya, most helpful for sleeping.”

Renowned yogi Janice Gates, of Marin County, California, also advises physical practice, as well as understanding the foundational teachings. “It’s important to remember that you’re not your anxiety.

It’s easy to identify with suffering and conditions that cause it. Yoga supports us to be free of that conditioning. Keep in mind that an issue can be more mental at times and more physiological at other times, so we want to address both with asanas early in the day to balance the nervous system and mindful breathing at bedtime.”

Whichever form of exercise we choose, we should be gentle with ourselves. As Merella reminds us, “The best thing we can do is send ourselves compassion and love.”

Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites.

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did.

A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds.

The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived.

Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.”

His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic.

Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

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Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

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Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil.

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Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

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what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says.

This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots.

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“Children might rather be playing than following instructions,” Koons-Hubbard counsels, but it’s easy to incorporate space for free play in the garden. Depending on a child’s imagination and which toys are used, a spot of diggable soil in the shade might morph into a dinosaur refuge, pony farm or secret place for fairies.

Kids are also attracted to stepping stones, which encourage hopping, stretching and even counting. Don’t be surprised if kids turn some of them into a stage or a place to stack rocks or leaves.

Children love mixing soil and water together into mud. When given a bucket of clay, soil and water, kids quickly discover they can use mud to paint, sculpt or make fantasy pies decorated with leaves, sticks or flowers.

“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier,” says Leigh MacDonald-Rizzo, education director at the Ithaca Children’s Garden, in New York. References include the University of Bristol, UK, University of Colorado Boulder and University of

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders.

He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked.

“One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox.

Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

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Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers.

Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor.

They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease.

In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer.

Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

Pet owners that notice benefits from changing a pet’s diet can share their story via PetsAndGMOs.com or Pets@ResponsibleTechnology.org. The sooner we realize the hidden dangers, the quicker the market must respond with healthier ingredients.

Possibly because pets are exposed to Roundup from spraying both foods and lawns, a pilot study by Health Research Institute Laboratories, which tests glyphosate levels in food and environments, found the levels in dogs’ urine were 50 times higher than the average in humans.

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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural.

It’s a dramatic change.”

In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely

organic diet reported improvements in 28 health conditions, many of which have increased in the U.S. parallel with the growing prevalence of GMOs and Roundup.

Further, 80 pet owners cited improvements in status for eight health issues, including digestion, allergies and skin conditions, when their pet’s food was changed.

Plausible explanations include that glyphosate is patented as an antibiotic, and so easily kills beneficial bacteria in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. This could possibly interfere with digestion, detoxification and immunity.

According to integrative veterinarian Karen Becker, in Chicago, the Healthy Pets expert for Mercola.com, “We know now that animals consuming genetically modified foods… can change the terrain of their GI tract.” Most notably, glyphosate and Bt-toxin are linked to leaky gut—unnatural holes or gaps created in intestine walls.

Veterinarian Marlene Siegel, owner of the Pasco Veterinary Medical Center, in Lutz, Florida, says, “We know that the

root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

Organic Surpasses Non-GMO

GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards.

Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Gary Griggs on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

by Randy Kambic

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hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming.

Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now.

Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

How can we better deal with rising sea levels?

There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

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We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away.

We can elevate structures, but that’s limited.

Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply.

About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that

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had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species.

California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”?

Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines.

Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise.

These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments.

We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org).

Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy.

Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply.

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

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Four Steps to Authentic Living How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

by Jan Desai

1. Connect with the inner voice.

Uncovering authenticity comes from within. We learn to discern and heed the inner voice of wisdom through daily silence, a still space that allows messages to resonate. This ever-present guidance system is always spot on.

The key is to connect often. Be grateful for the fruits of quiet moments. Maybe they occur during prayer and meditation, in the shower, walking in solitude without earphones or driving with the radio off.

Breathe deeply, cherishing an open heart.

Gut feelings often presage inner knowing.

2. Realize the difference between soul and ego.

Connected with our soul—the seat of everything positive, the venue of all potential and light—we experience spaciousness, unconditional love and complete support.

If accusations, blame or heavy judgment arise, it’s just the ego trying to maintain the status quo. By dismissing its raging, it dissipates.

3. Reconnect with authentic selfhood.

We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true.

Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this person? What has

made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?”

Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

4. Find some crazy joy.

Beginning today, do one new thing daily that brings joy. Temporary happiness builds and reinforces joy, but soul-deep joy weaves a base of strength within. It’s an attitude—an outlook.

When we are flourishing spiritually, emotionally and physically, it evokes joy in how we live and feel. Move out of familiar comfort zones and do something unexpected. Pursue a heartfelt desire long delayed. Watch a comedy with friends.

Take a dance class. Call an old friend.

Volunteer somewhere nurturing.

Be in this moment. Understand that this is what life will feel like when living authentically, free of masks and pretense— when each day is meaningful and suffused with joy.

Remember, authentic living is about the journey, not the destination.

Jan Desai is a wife, mother, entrepreneur and visionary who transformed her life at age 50 by breaking with conventions. She shares her lifetime of learning at JanDesai.com.

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ABCs of Autoimmunity

by Tonya Pasternak

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utoimmunity, simply put, is the process of the immune system attacking one’s own body. There are over 100 autoimmune conditions including thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. While each condition is unique in its presentation, all are characterized by a dysfunction of the immune system.

Our immune systems are necessary to ward off harmful pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, however numerous causes can make this process go astray. When this happens, healthy body tissues become targets and get attacked, leading to chronic autoimmune diseases. Many factors lead into this including infections, chronic inflammation, digestive health and diet.

Chronic Infections Acute and chronic infections can contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) and Lyme disease are of the more familiar infections known to cause long-term complications. There are many ways in which this can happen, with the following explanations being just the tip of the iceberg.

When the body encounters an infection, it naturally creates an immune reaction to eliminate the pathogen. This is the normal response, and is necessary for survival. However, sometimes this innocent process can trigger more widespread and chronic in36

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flammation. When this happens, the immune system can become confused and start attacking our own body.

During acute infections, the immune system releases inflammatory chemicals and immune cells in order the fight the microbe. However, sometimes a part of the microbe shares a similar appearance to our own body. Under these circumstances, the immune system starts to attack both the pathogen and our normal tissue. This is known as molecular mimicry and can be the start or the final straw in the development of autoimmunity. This phenomenon, for example, is responsible for the condition reactive arthritis, in which a person gets joint pain following a bacterial infection from another body location.

Chronic low grade or silent infections are also major sources of immune system dysfunction. People are often unaware of having such infections, hence the term “silent infection”. One way in which this feeds into autoimmunity is through the formation of immune complexes, which are molecules formed from the tight binding of a pathogen and its associated antibodies. These large molecules are hard to clear from our bloodstream, especially when the infection is ongoing. Because of this, the immune complexes can deposit in locations such as joints or skin. This process is partially to blame for rashes seen with Lupus and joint pain seen with rheumatoid arthritis.

Digestive Health and Diet Our digestive system also plays a large part in regulating our immune systems. When functioning correctly and our immune system is healthy, we digest food well, inflammation is low and we feel better overall. The opposite is true when out of balance.

Intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as leaky gut, is one condition that can feed into chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions.

Our digestive tract is a primary regulator of what we let in or keep out of our body. You can think of it as a wall of defense, letting in nutrients and keeping out harmful substances. This wall can become disrupted and lose its ability to selectively sort out good from bad. When this happens, molecules that should be blocked are allowed to sneak into the body. Because the immune system is usually protected from such substances, an immune reaction takes place, creating inflammation. This immune hyperactivity can lead to normal tissue becoming attacked.

The material that seeps through is typically from food that hasn’t yet been fully digested. The premature absorption to the immune system is a cause for the development of food allergies or intolerances. This is typically the case when a person has reactions to numerous foods.

Certain foods can also be the source of inflammation even if the digestive system is healthy. In these cases, consuming a particular food can cause the immune system to be alerted as if there was a threat. This can trigger the immune activation against the body. This can be seen from consuming foods that an individual is allergic to, but has also been correlated with general inflamma-

tory foods such as gluten, dairy, eggs and nightshade vegetables.

Overall Support Our bodies and immune systems are complex and inseparable. Despite the body’s innate intelligence, our systems can become confused, dysfunctional and diseased. While there are many common causes for autoimmunity, dealing with such conditions is always a multi-factorial picture. The goal as a healthcare provider is to acknowledge each patient’s unique makeup and help discover the causes of his or her disease. Silent infections, digestive health and diet are a few areas that are important to assess and optimize. Fully addressing each patient’s unique makeup not only lessens the strain on the body at that point in time, but also is key for prevention.

Dr. Tonya Pasternak is a licensed naturopathic physician practicing at Collaborative Natural Health Partners, LLC, in Manchester. For more information call 860-5330179.

List of Anti-inflammatory Foods

Doctors are discovering that one of the best ways to fight inflammation is not found in medicine but in what we eat. According to a study published in Harvard Health Publishing-Woman’s Health Watch (Updated 8/17); Foods and beverages that have been found to reduce the risk of inflammation, and with it, chronic disease, particularly include fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, apples, and leafy greens that are high in natural antioxidants and polyphenols—protective compounds found in plants.

A good healthy balance diet is the best way to go. Consider the Mediterranean diet which is high in all that’s recommended below.

Include plenty of these anti-inflammatory foods in your diet: Tomatoes Olive oil Green Leafy Veggies like spinach, kale, and collards Nuts like almonds and walnuts Fatty fish like salmon, mackerel, tuna and sardines Fruits such as strawberries, blueberries, cherries, oranges Among its numerous health benefits, including beets (and beetroot juice) in your diet is also highly beneficial for lowering inflammation and blood pressure (thanks to their generous helping of fiber, folate, and powerful plant pigments called betalains), while boosting your stamina.

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Preventing Heart Disease Through Diet

by Janice Messino

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ccording to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), deaths from cardiovascular disease have declined 60 percent since the beginning of 1950. However, for now, heart disease remains the number one health challenge in the U.S. The good news is that with lifestyle changes such as diet, exercise and stress reduction, preventing or reversing heart disease is quite possible.

The pursuit of solutions to improve heart health and prevent future cardiovascular disease is understandably a concern for many Americans. With so many diets out there, it can be confusing trying to choose the best way to eat for our health. If we look at popular diets directly in relation to heart disease, the information becomes much clearer.

Ketogenic, Paleo and Atkins While the particulars may vary, high protein and low carbohydrate diet plans, such as ketogenic, paleo and the Atkins diet, are very similar. These diets are high in protein and saturated fat, and low in carbohydrates (sugars). The diet plan typically includes plenty of meats, eggs, processed meats, cheeses, fish, nuts, butter, 38

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oils, seeds and fruits and vegetables, and limits carbohydrates to 20-50 grams a day. Various health experts remark that eating a large amount of protein and saturated fats from animal sources can increase our risk of heart disease.

These high protein diets do show good outcomes after a brief rise in cholesterol and they do speed up weight loss in the beginning. However, we do not know much about its long-term effects, as there have been no studies over two years. Only 1 percent of the population is able to maintain this diet in the long run; it takes much determination.

According to the American Heart Association (AHA), whole grains and legumes are good sources of fiber that can actually lower cholesterol and the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and obesity— this may represent a good option rather than replacing carbohydrates with increased red meat and saturated fats.

Vegan Raw Foods Raw vegan dieters generally don’t eat food that is heated above 118 degrees Fahrenheit; this is to preserve the produce’s nutritional content. To date, science has not borne this out. According to Kathleen Zelman, MPH, RD, “Contrary to the claims of many raw

pregnancy, lactation, infancy, childhood and adolescence, and for athletes.”

Plant-based eating is growing in popularity because it’s increasingly backed by a wealth of scientific data supporting the health benefits as well as a rise in ethical considerations regarding the agribusiness of meat production. Selected benefits are lower rates of heart disease, high cholesterol and blood pressure. On the other hand, if a vegetarian diet contains increased refined carbohydrates and sugars, it can also increase chances of heart disease.

Mediterranean, DASH and Flexitarian

food fans, cooking does not make food toxic, but instead makes some food more digestible.” This diet stresses eating raw fruits and vegetables. The diet leaves out certain food groups like legumes, which are documented to reduce cholesterol and heart disease.

A raw food diet has been shown to lower inflammation, which in turn can protect from heart disease, but we don’t need to eat a raw food diet to get these same protective benefits. The issue with this diet is it takes planning and determination to continue it and can lead to a loss of bone mass and nutritional imbalance, for example.

Vegetarian There are all kinds of vegetarians, or non-meat eaters, including vegans, lacto-ovo vegetarians, and lacto vegetarian. One of the most popular diets is Ornish’s Lacto-Ovo diet and lifestyle program, which has been shown to reverse heart disease for over 20 years.

The American Dietetic Association (ADA)’s position on vegetarian diets is that “appropriately planned nutritionally adequate meals may provide health benefits in the prevention and treatment of certain diseases. Well-planned vegetarian diets are appropriate for individuals during all stages of the life cycle, including

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Similar diets Mediterranean, DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) and Flexitarian have been shown in studies to be very effective. These diets emphasize primarily plant-based foods with nine servings a day of antioxidant-rich fruits, vegetables, legumes, pasta and rice, a low consumption of meat/poultry, increased consumption of fish and moderate consumption of dairy products.

Based on the current evidence, this type of eating pattern reduces cardiovascular disease by 31 percent when compared to the traditional AHA diet. These diets may also lower the risk of stroke by 20 percent. This study highlighted that low-fat diets are not beneficial to heart health, and incorporating healthy fats—like olive oil, found in these diets—can improve heart health and weight loss.

For these reasons, many major scientific organizations, such as the AMA, encourage healthy adults to adapt a style of eating like that of the Mediterranean DASH and Flexitarian diets for prevention of major chronic diseases. This type of less-restrictive diet tends to be easier for people to maintain. Since it hasn’t been compared head-to-head with a vegan diet, it’s hard to say if one might lead to better outcomes. Both remain good options if the goal is better cardiovascular health.

Janice Messino, owner of Create Health, has certifications in Therapeutic Recreation, qigong, therapeutic touch, sound healing and Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR). She is well versed in the latest scientific breakthroughs and how to apply them to balance our bodies through diet, lifestyle and supplements, and overall wellness through consideration of mind, body and spirit. Connect at 860-970-7383 or Facebook.com/CreateHealthCT.

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The Aroma Freedom Technique and the Amazing Power of Smell

by Renee Arledge “We believe in freedom. We believe that a person can be whatever they were meant to be. We have figured out how to get there.” ~ Aroma Freedom International

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he Aroma Freedom Technique (AFT) is a step-by-step process for identifying and releasing negative thoughts, feelings and memories that interfere with reaching our goals and dreams.

AFT is meant to be used as a way to set a person’s emotional energy flowing in a positive direction, toward growth and expansion rather than contracting in fear, doubt and paralysis. It uses pure essential oils, combined with intention and awareness, to trigger a permanent shift in how we view ourselves and the world.

Dr. Benjamin Perkus, a clinical psychologist who has integrated natural modalities and mind-body techniques in his work, created this new modality. His work bridges the fields of traditional psychology, energy psychology and aromatherapy, and he lectures on topics of emotional balance, brain wellness, personal fulfillment and transformation.

AFT uses the power of aromatherapy to transform our emotions and realize our heart’s desire. Best of all, its simplicity makes it ideal as a daily practice of self-help. It works with the amaz40

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ing power of smell and the limbic system—a complex system of nerves and networks in the brain. The limbic system supports a variety of functions including emotion, behavior, motivation, long-term memory and olfaction It is referred to as our primitive brain because it determines if we are safe and/or comfortable. If we aren’t safe and/or comfortable, it sets off alarms in our brain to fight or flee.

Smell can signal to the brain that it is safe to relax. Researchers discovered that smelling rose oil significantly reduced amygdala firing in rats, suggesting that the essential oil protected the rats from over-excitation. The amygdalae is a structure in the limbic system most closely associated with the fight or flee survival mechanism.

Reducing the amygdala’s responsiveness has a relaxing and stress relieving effect. Smell is also known to help trigger memory. We have all had the experience of smelling something that brought us back to memories from childhood. If these were happy memories, such as coming home from school and smelling cookies or fresh baked bread, we become filled with pleasant feelings.

We have also experienced smelling something that reminded us of a particular person – such as cologne or cigar smell. When we smell this we have no choice but to remember; it is usually instant and automatic.

It is this feature of instant and irresistible triggering of memories and their associated feelings that makes the AFT process so effective. AFT is easily learned and you don’t have to be a specialist to use it. The technique can be practiced on yourself or you can contact a certified Aroma Freedom Technique practitioner to help guide you through the process.

Beneficial to people of all ages, the technique can be used in 60 seconds to reduce the tension of a tough day. Sessions may also help to dissolve or reduce the emotional charge from an experience that happened a few minutes ago to a few decades ago.

Most importantly, AFT can resolve the negative thoughts and feelings that are holding you back from being the person you are meant to be.

Renee Arledge is a certified Aroma Freedom Technique practitioner and instructor, transition specialist and instructor for AFT/Oola, a formula for a balanced and growing life. For more information, call 570-575-3077 or visit aromafreedom.com.

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A Mobile App for Real-Time Sun Protection Download the NOAA app today and protect your skin tomorrow!

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kin cancer remains the most common cancer in the United States with over 3.5 million new cases annually.

Reducing exposure to ultraviolet radiation (UV) is the best way to prevent skin cancer.

Sometimes it’s not so simple to know when to apply sunscreen or figure out how long you can be outdoors without getting painfully sunburned. Now there is a smartphone app to help you and your family remember to practice sun safety and fully enjoy your time outdoors. sunZapp is a mobile app that gives easy to use real-time sun protection advice. Its unique algorithms combine the app user’s skin type, location, environmental conditions, and clothing with NOAA’s hour-by-hour weather data to provide 42

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sun safety recommendations. sunZapp is GPS-enabled and can be downloaded on both Android and iPhone smartphones. sunZapp reminds you to apply and reapply your sunscreen, alerts you when UV levels and sunburn risks are high, and gives you simple actions to take to be sun safe.

“We developed sunZapp to give you all the information you need to stay safe in the sun. sunZapp personalizes the advice for you and your family when and where you need it - whether you are on the slopes, sitting outside for lunch, at your kid’s soccer practice, or on vacation at the beach. Using sunZapp is a great way to enjoy your time outdoors,” says Dr. David Buller, Senior Scientist at Klein Buendel and Lead Investigator on the sunZapp project.

The newly released sunZapp Pro allows you and your family to take sun safety to the next level! sunZapp Pro allows you to run multiple users at the same time, mak-

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ing it easy to keep your friends and family safe. Each user can store up to 5 different profiles, which can be customized for their favorite outdoor activities. sunZapp Pro also includes a 5-day planner, allowing to you prepare for upcoming adventures!

Both sunZapp (free) and sunZapp Pro ($1.99) are now available on Google Play and the App Store.

Skin Cancer Prevention is a National Priority

The new Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Prevent Skin Cancer declares that skin cancer, the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the U.S., is a major public health problem that requires immediate action.

Even though most skin cancers can be easily prevented, the rates of skin cancer, including melanoma continue to rise. Over 3 million new cases of skin cancer are diagnosed each year in the U.S. alone. Mela-

noma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is responsible for nearly 9,000 deaths each year and is one of the most common types of cancer among U.S. adolescents and young adults.

The Call to Action states that over exposure to UV radiation, both natural (from the sun) and from tanning beds, is the most common cause of skin cancer.

Fortunately, skin cancer from UV exposure can be reduced. It includes actions like staying in the shade, wearing hats and other protective clothing, and applying and reapplying a broad spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of 15 or higher. sunZapp can help remind you to practice sun protection when it is needed most. The Call to Action also recommends avoiding indoor tanning.

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Harmful UV Sun Rays, How Do We Protect Ourselves?

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ell, the south Florida summer is here, and as the temps heat up so does our craving for outside barbecues and beach fun.

Awareness is our greatest ally. According to the CDC, skin damage can occur from as little as 15 minutes of unprotected sun exposure. Overexposure to UV rays can occur not only on hot, sunny days but on cool, hazy and cloudy days, as well. It’s not the temperature that burns your skin, it’s the sun’s invisible ultraviolet radiation. And, while late spring and early summer brings the greatest amount of UV rays, over exposure at any time of the year can be dangerous, especially since UV rays reflect off of water, cement and sand.

Here are 5 things to consider: Time of day: The first line of defense is to reduce your exposure. The hours just before and after midday or generally between 10am and 4pm are most hazardous for UV exposure. But if you must be outside, use adequate sun protection, long sleeves and pants, seek shade if possible.

Adequate or solid sunblock: With an array of products out there, sometimes is very confusing to pick the “right” one. Introducing local brand Miami Beach Suncare. Their hypoallergenic lotions are all natural and have never been tested on animals. Their product line offers sea, sport, kids and tanning oils. Check them out at miamibeachsun.com.

Rule of thumb, apply your favorite lotion half hour before going outside, then every two hours, even while driving (UVs penetrate glass). Reapply more often if swimming, even if you pick a waterproof or water resistant brand.

Hats and Glasses: Every local or visitor should arm themselves with a wide brimmed hat and a trendy pair of summer shades. The hat will protect your face, ears, neck and shoulders, while the glasses protect your eyes from harmful UV rays. Just make sure that the sunglasses protect against both UVA and UVC types of rays.

Length of exposure: damage from harmful rays can occur in as little as 15 minutes. Use apps like sunZapp Proto remind you when it’s time to move into the share or reapply your lotion. The longer you are out, the greater the risk.

Clothing: Soft and Light: Light colored and cotton is the best choice. It will keep the sun off while keeping you ventilated. Look for sun or UV protection clothing available from many outdoor and sporting good stores. Remember anything you wear (hats or clothing) need to be tightly woven to prevent the UVs from penetrating. So no see troughs this summer.

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July Cosmic Rhythms Eclipse Season Begins

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This is a good time to take a no-nonsense approach to our personal interactions.

We should use this systematic energy to examine and perhaps restructure the way we relate to others.

Jupiter, a planet of expansion, begins moving forward again on July 10, also in the sign of Virgo. It will take a few weeks to feel the shift of this slow-moving planet as Jupiter has been in retrograde since March.

Topics like travel and advanced education may rise to the surface during this time.

Michele Leigh is an astrologer, author and yoga teacher. A practitioner of ancient techniques she is an active member of OPA, (Organization for Professional Astrology).

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n eclipse is like an extra shot of espresso in the New and Full Moon so energy around this month’s lunations will be intensified. The intentions we set during the New Moon, as well as the things we release at the Full Moon, will sustain their momentum for months to come. Use this energy wisely.

On July 9, Venus—the planet that governs our relationships—moves into the organized, competent sign of Virgo.

Use the Earth energy of Virgo to organize and initiate plans.

This year’s eclipse season begins with a New Moon in Cancer on July 12 at 10:48pm EST. Honor this introspective energy by lighting a white candle; set intentions around home, emotional security and the desire to take care of others. It also helps to reflect on our ability to nurture our inner child.

The Sun enters the Fire of Leo on July 22. The Sun is naturally governed by the playful lion and it is very comfortable in its home sign. During this time, we may feel inspired by the light of the Sun and motivated by the summer heat.

July 26 begins another Mercury retrograde period, which lasts until August 18. During Mercury retrogrades, the possibility for miscommunication is high. Be sure to clarify intentions and double check details during these weeks of backwards movement.

We end the month with a Full Moon Eclipse in the sign of Aquarius. This lunation becomes exact on July 27 at 4:20pm EST. Aquarius is in the element of Air and is rebellious in nature. Use this revolutionary spirit to release something that may create a feeling of being regulated or confined. Be unique and break free from conformity.

The Trouble with Gluten

by Dr. Sherry Eshraghi

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hat is gluten? Is gluten really bad for us? We’ve been consuming gluten for centuries, why would it suddenly be bad for us? Why are there conflicting studies on the effects of gluten? What is the difference between gluten allergy and gluten intolerance? Should I try going gluten-free?

I’m sure most of us have these questions and even wonder if we should go on a gluten-free diet. It’s hard to make sense of it all but in terms of recent science, there are definite factors that we should know about gluten and how it affects our health.

Gluten is the Latin word for “glue”; indeed, it is a protein found in wheat, barley and rye and is what makes baked goods and breads stretchy and elastic. Here are some facts related to gluten ingestion and disease, especially relating to the difference between gluten allergy (celiac disease) and gluten intolerance.

Celiac disease is a serious autoimmune disorder that leads to damage in the small intestine due to gluten ingestion. It mostly affects genetically predisposed people. It is estimated 1 in 100 people worldwide have celiac. More than two million Americans go undiagnosed and are at risk for longterm health complications. The main problem is that celiac disease is difficult to

diagnose and undiagnosed and untreated celiac disease has serious consequences in the long run. Some symptoms of celiac disease include: Unexplained iron-deficiency anemia • Fatigue • Joint pain • Arthritis • Liver and biliary tract disorders (transaminitis, fatty liver, primary sclerosing cholangitis, etc.)

• Depression or anxiety • Peripheral neuropathy (tingling, numbness or pain in the hands and feet) • Seizures or migraines, and more…

Gluten intolerance presents itself with symptoms of discomfort after ingestion of gluten, including but not limited to bloating, cramps, diarrhea and constipation as opposed to celiac where the body’s immune system attacks its own tissues. The major difference between celiac disease and gluten sensitivity is that some people with gluten sensitivity can tolerate small amounts of gluten whereas with celiac disease that is not the case.

Celiac disease is readily accepted by scientists but gluten intolerance has not yet been fully understood— Many people

report feeling “better” after discontinuing gluten. The main trouble with nonceliac gluten sensitivity is that it can be the cause of gut inflammation that will sooner or later result in gut dysbiosis/leaky gut, which in turn will open the gateway towards many other health issues such as other autoimmune diseases, neurological impairments, depression, oxidative stress, cancer, weight gain, malabsorption, nutrient deficiencies, hormonal imbalance and more.

In conclusion, although not everyone is gluten sensitive, if you have unexplained symptoms that just won’t go away, you should consider going gluten-free for at least 8 to 12 weeks and observe if your symptoms have disappeared or if they come back after you re-introduce gluten into your diet. If you have been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease such as Hashimoto’s, it is definitely recommended that you go gluten-free to prevent and reduce damage to your own tissues and organs.

Author: As her PhD thesis, Sherry Eshraghi, (doctorate in natural medicine), investigated the interconnections between the microbiome, autism and epigenetics.

As a research volunteer at the University of Miami, she has co-authored and published peer-reviewed studies. Her main focus continues to be the study of the microbiome as it has changed our view on many diseases to such an extent that gastrointestinal health has become one of the main approaches to facilitate healing in chronic and neurological disorders.

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Disclaimer: Information is for educational purposes only. Content does not render medical or psychological advice, opinion, diagnosis or treatment and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional care. If you have or suspect you may have a medical or psychological problem, you should consult your appropriate healthcare provider.

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r. Ted Herrmann has been practicing family dentistry in Miami for more than twenty-five years. At his Assure A Smile location in Kendall, he offers the following general advice for patients: Brush your teeth with a soft toothbrush twice per day. Floss once daily. Maintain regular dental cleanings and checkups. Be proactive about your oral health. But that’s not all, Dr. Herrmann also maintains that, a healthy smile starts with healthy living. This includes eating a balanced diet, avoiding harsh chemicals, drinking lots of water, staying active, and managing your stress.

Dr. Herrmann specializes in holistic dentistry, which focuses on the whole patient, not just individual problems such as a toothache. He looks at teeth and gums as a representation of overall body health. He says, “We provide our patients with information to make informed choices that will enhance their wellness in an environment where they feel loved and understood.”

In addition to offering a welcoming atmosphere in his office, Dr. Herrmann utilizes the latest advances in dental technology.

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Dentistry has improved in recent years, enabling patients to achieve the smiles they want comfortably and safely. One of the most powerful dental technologies available is CEREC. Herrmann says that CEREC has changed the way patients experience restorations, implants, and orthodontic treatments. CEREC combines leading video-imaging technology with laboratory quality production capabilities directly within the Assure A Smile office. In the past, traditional restorative dentistry could be a lengthy process. Crowns and other dental appliances had to be produced in off-site labs using impressions taken in the office.

Patients typically had to be be prepared to return to see a specialist several times before treatment could be successfully completed.

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Dr. Herrmann has worked to achieve the right balance at Assure A Smile. That balance includes quality patient care, a welcoming environment, a holistic focus on the entire patient, attention to overall health and well-being, advanced technological services such as CEREC, and a focus on family care, including children and adults.

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n May I represented the International Sri Chinmoy Meditation Centres at a conference on spirituality and sustainability in Assisi, Italy. Assisi was chosen because it is the birthplace of St. Francis whose spirituality embraced the entire Creation, eloquently expressed in Cantico delle Creature (The Canticle of the Creatures). He is honored by many as the patron saint of the environment.

The topic that permeated all the discussions and presentations was what role spirituality plays in bringing about a more peaceful, harmonious, environmentally sustainable, just and happier world. The 40 delegates represented many approaches to world-transformation: environmentalists, organic agriculture, religious and non-religious spiritual groups, U. N. affiliates, Earth Charter supporters, indigenous cultures, scientists, the business-legal community, social and environmental justice advocates and philosophy.

Representing an organization that promotes spiritual practice and service, I had the opportunity to share with seekers from other paths, some based in established religions (Catholicism, Buddhism, Shinto) and also from indigenous shamanic traditions.

We all agreed that there is no separation of self-transformation and world-transformation. They go hand in hand. Whatever we receive from our individual sadhana (spiritual work) to purify, illumine and transform our individual lives, that progress shines out into the world consciousness. This is true whether we practice prayer, meditation, mental-ethical expansion and inclusiveness, selfless love, dedicated service or a yoga that combines all these.

We also agreed with St. Francis that if a Creator has brought forth the universe and our own planet, then the Presence of the Creator must be inside every atom of the creation, including ourselves, as well as in mountains, oceans, landscapes, winds and creatures that make up Mother Earth. How can Creator and creation be dissociated? This sacred truth was poignantly radiated by the indigenous brothers and sisters at the conference. In their cosmology, there is no question that all universal Nature is alive, a living Mother Earth. One of their quests is to preserve and protect the sacred places in the en-

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vironment where her Force has been strongly felt and manifested for millennia.

For anyone who feels urgency to bring about progressive changes in our world and who has a spiritual practice, it is equally urgent to invoke that Presence within us to expand and illumine our consciousness and to guide us in whatever work we do. In many of the “rituals” which opened and closed each day’s sessions, various modes of Invocation were a central feature.

It begs the question of exactly who is sustaining the planet. If we are all creatures of the universal creation, is it not the Supreme Creator that is trying to use each of us as instruments to bring about the transformation we all seek? Are not we ourselves the ones we have been searching for to bring about the necessary changes in consciousness?

We discussed science in several contexts and acknowledged that limitation of thought and enquiry to the purely physical aspects of universal Nature was to deflect and misuse the potential benefits of scientific innovation. As the body needs the soul to guide its manifestations, so science needs spirituality to guide its proper applications for the progress of earth and humanity.

Everyone, individually and communally, has a role to play in sustainability and earth-transformation, and the key is invoking what we already have within us.

We departed the Assisi Conference with strengthened inspiration, aspiration, dedication, hope and commitment to meet the challenges of the great work ahead.

The Miami Sri Chinmoy Centre offers free meditation classes that provide guidance in self- and world-transformation. Durjaya Thomas Pliske, PhD (Professor Pliske) has taught meditation in south Florida with his wife for more than 30 years and has taught natural sciences at university level since 1968. He has travelled throughout the world studying tropical ecosystems and is currently lecturer emeritus at Florida International University. He is a published poet and is currently writing a book on spirituality and Nature. For information call 305-335-7618, or visit www.meditationmiami.com. See ad, page 35.

Address Stress and Feel Better with Reiki

by Andrea Kennedy

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tress takes a physiological toll on our minds and bodies.

The National Institutes of Health reports, “Emotional stress is a major contributing factor to the six leading causes of death in the United States: cancer, coronary heart disease, accidental injuries, respiratory disorders, cirrhosis of the liver and suicide.” The National Council on Compensation Insurance reports, “Up to 90 percent of all visits to primary care physicians are for stress-related complaints.”

We may want to consider adding reiki to our self-care practices. It is a Japanese stress-reducing technique based on the energy anatomy of the body, similar to acupuncture, and is non-invasive, painless, cannot do harm and a complement to traditional medical care—not an alternative or replacement.

The stress we face each day, coupled with deeper emotional hurts and traumas we may carry, actually effects the way our life force energy (qi) flows in and around the body.

When this flow isn’t adjusted and maintained in a balanced way, symptoms may arise on emotional, mental or physical levels, and can manifest as anything from inability to focus, irritability, anxiety and depression to physical pain and disease.

A reiki practitioner places their hands lightly on or just off our fully clothed body to balance the life force energy that all living things possess. Clients usually feel extremely relaxed and may fall asleep. When this energy begins flowing the way it is designed, we may begin to feel more positive, connected to life, grounded, balanced and more able to focus. These benefits often last long after the session.

Reiki has been shown to impact the way the nervous system operates by shifting out of the “fight-or-flight” mode of operation that triggers cortisol release and damaging physiological changes. Then the parasympathetic nervous system takes over. It is in this state that the body enters into the “rest-and-restore” mode that allows cells to recover and repair themselves as the body is naturally designed to do.

The immune system can then better support us in maintaining health and feeling better in general.

The sources of stress may seem endless at times, but we can choose strategies to help heal the damage done and prevent further imbalances. Reiki may support us in feeling better, and when we feel better, everything seems better.

Andrea Kennedy has practiced reiki since 1995 and owns Mainstream Reiki, in Saline, Michigan. For more information visit MainstreamReiki.com.

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Putting Out the Fire

Reducing Chronic Inflammation

by Kristin Pomeroy

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nflammation causes more than just discomfort; it is the root of almost all disease here in the U.S. and many other countries as they become increasingly westernized. Multiple studies have now shown that arthritis, cancer, IBS, heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease are all linked to chronic inflammation in the body. That means if you can get to the root of the inflammation and stop it in its tracks, you can keep it from wreaking more havoc in your body.

Inflammation serves a useful purpose in healing our bodies. We want white blood cells rushing to the site when we scrape our knee, and a fever in response to a virus invading our body is a good thing.

However, when dietary choices, underlying infection or high daily stress levels cause the inflammatory response to be turned on constantly, chronic inflammation takes hold, resulting in autoimmune disorders and disease.

The first step in calming chronic inflammation is to start with the removal of things that create inflammation in the first place. The standard American diet (SAD) 50

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is full of processed foods that have little or no true nutritional value and plenty of inflammation inducing ingredients. Once you remove these, you will begin to notice more energy, improved sleep, less cravings and increased physical comfort.

What needs to be removed?

Three of the biggest offenders

Sugar. This is number one, and unfortunately found in almost every processed food. According to a study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, “Sugar produces more symptoms than is required in order to be considered an addictive substance…

In both animals and humans, the evidence shows substantial parallels between drugs of abuse and sugar from the standpoint of neurochemistry as well as behavior.” This means we need to be vigilant in our efforts to reduce sugar because we are fighting against an addictive substance.

A healthy body can handle up to 25 grams of added sugar a day for women and 37 grams for men in order to maintain healthy blood sugar levels and keep inflam-

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mation away. To put this into perspective, blended coffee drinks at popular coffee chains contain between 75 and 176 grams of added sugar. That is 3 to 7 times more than an entire day should include. Our bodies are not designed to take in and process this amount of added sugar, especially when separated from the fiber and other vital nutrients found in natural whole foods. For example, the natural sugars in an organic apple will provide satisfying sweetness while mixed with plenty of water, fiber and natural vitamins and minerals. Tropical fruits (bananas, mangoes, pineapples) should be limited to once a week since they have a much higher level of fructose than other types of fruit. Read labels carefully and stick to whole foods as much as possible.

Trans fats. These are listed on food labels as “partially hydrogenated oils”. There is no safe amount of trans fat, so don’t worry about how many grams you can have per day, just avoid them as much as possible.

They are found in processed foods, baked goods, fried foods, creamers, premade cookie dough and more to promote longer shelf life. Read labels carefully to be sure you are not ingesting these. According to The Harvard School of Public Health, who published a review of multiple well controlled studies and randomized trials, it has been found that trans fatty acids cause systematic inflammation, as well as a multitude of other risk factors for chronic diseases.

Dairy. Dairy is one of the primary inflammatory foods for most people, although many are unaware they even have a sensitivity to it. More than half the population is unable to produce the enzymes required to break down lactose. Many people are so used to feeling tired or putting up with acne, headaches and sinus issues that they do not correlate these to the inflammatory process caused by dairy. You can test this for yourself by removing dairy from your diet completely for two full weeks and then adding it back in. If you notice a sudden breakout, headaches or bloating, these are signs that dairy is inflammatory for you.

What to add to help reduce inflammation?

Five favorite anti-inflammatory foods

Green–leafy veggies. We’ve all heard this one and it is tried and true. No matter what diet plan you may try, it includes green leafy vegetables. That is because they are full of vitamins, minerals, fiber and antioxidants. Antioxidants are very important for inflammation reduction. Some antioxidants prevent oxidation of our cells and others are scavengers that go out and clean up cells that have already been damaged, keeping inflammation down. The fiber content in green leafy veggies regulates healthy digestion and weight management, which also helps keep inflammation at bay.

…when dietary choices, underlying infection or high daily stress levels cause the inflammatory response to be turned on constantly, chronic inflammation takes hold, resulting in autoimmune disorders and disease.

Broccoli. Broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables contain high levels of flavonoids, sulforaphane and many other beneficial compounds, which give them their powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Green Tea. Some of the many benefits of drinking green tea include weight management and prevention of cancer, heart disease and even Alzheimer’s. These are not the only amazing things green tea can do. It is also an extremely powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory due to its high polyphenol content.

More tips for reducing inflammation De-stress. Take time throughout the day to re-center and let go of stress. Continuous mental, physical and emotional stress raises cortisol levels, which in turn causes low level chronic inflammation. Take a short walk outside, listen to calming music, snuggle a pet—do anything that will help you reconnect with what is real, here and now rather than the worry-wheel that may be in your head.

Get the right amount of sleep. Studies are showing that too much or too little sleep can contribute to inflammation. About 7 to 8 hours is the amount that most adults need. Less than 7 or more than 8 hours have been associated with increased levels of Creactive proteins (the level of these proteins rise in response to inflammation).

movement is essential to reducing inflammation. Exercise increases blood flow and pumps lymph to allow accumulated toxins to leave the body more efficiently. Walking and basic stretching are great inflammation reducers.

By incorporating inflammation reducing foods, removing inflammatory substances and giving your body the rest and movement it needs, you can begin to experience new levels of well-being to help you live your most vibrant life.

Kristin Pomeroy is a Wellness and Success Coach and owner of The Vibrant Living Project. She holds certifications in Plant Based Nutrition and Clinical Aromatherapy and is also a Certified Raw Food Trainer, Certified Success Principles Trainer and holds a master’s of Education. For more information, visit TheVibrantLivingProject.com.

Move your body. If you are feeling achy, this may sound counterintuitive, but

Blueberries. They are full of anthocyanins, which are amazing antioxidants, and quercetin, which is a powerful anti-inflammatory. As an added bonus, quercetin has been shown to protect against oxidative stress in the brain, which in turn slows agerelated memory and motor decline.

Bone Broth. If you haven’t tried this one yet, it is highly recommended. Bone broth contains glucosamine and chondroitin in a form that is very easy for the body to absorb, soothing achy joints and reducing inflammation. It also contains important minerals such as calcium and magnesium, which also reduce inflammation when they are combined.

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Foods considered to be highly inflammatory are staples in our children’s diets. These include dairy, gluten, soy, corn and sugar.

Peanuts contain naturally occurring molds that can trigger an immune response causing inflammation. It is no wonder why there has been a rise in the number of kids with food allergies.

Diet, Disease and Our Children The Gut Microbiome May Determine Health

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e hear more and more about the importance of our microbiota, particularly our gut flora, in relation to health.

This is with good reason, approximately 80 percent of our immunity comes from our gut. Immunity is our body’s defense mechanism against infection or a foreign substance.

Many factors impact our gut microbiome and it begins at birth if not sooner. A child’s type of birth—C-section or vaginal birth—and whether a baby is breastfed or formula-fed, alters the gut flora early on.

The microbiome is further influenced by our environment, our long-term diet, stress and the drugs we take (including antibiotics). Diseases start in the gut and the integrity of our microbiome sets the potential for long-term conditions such as allergies and autoimmune diseases. If our gut is not healthy, we are not healthy. Many diseases and conditions start to manifest early in 52

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childhood but too often these symptoms go undiagnosed until later in life when it has progressed to a chronic condition due to long-term inflammation.

Food is digested in the gut and the micronutrients get absorbed into the blood. When inflammation is present, the intestinal walls become more permeable and larger food proteins pass through the intestinal lining. The body responds by making antibodies that attack not only the foreign invaders, but certain tissues of the body with similar protein patterns leading to allergies and autoimmune disease.

Foods considered to be highly inflammatory are staples in our children’s diets.

These include dairy, gluten, soy, corn and sugar. Peanuts contain naturally occurring molds that can trigger an immune response causing inflammation. It is no wonder why there has been a rise in the number of kids with food allergies. Food

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sensitivities, on the other hand tend, are under-diagnosed because often when a child comes in with vague complaints— such as stomach aches, eczema, headaches or diarrhea—food is not considered to be a trigger unless in the case of an allergic reaction.

Diabetes, obesity, food allergies, asthma and autoimmune disease are much more prevalent in children today. One of the greatest impacts on our health is the deviation from the foods that our ancestors ate. Our ancestors ate with the season and consumed foods that were unprocessed and natural, whole foods from the earth.

Today, we tend to rely heavily on processed food and snacks to get us through our day.

Our children are fed sugar-laden foods that also contain many food additives and colors, dyes, and preservatives. These unhealthy foods feed the bad bacteria in the gut and cause an overgrowth of harmful bacteria. Some of the effects are headaches, stomach aches, brain fog, sluggishness and cravings.

When a child complains of daily stomach aches, frequent headaches, rashes or constipation, diet should be at the top of the list for possible cause. Keeping a food journal can be beneficial in determining food sensitivities. Parents often believe these conditions are hereditary while allopathic practitioners tend to treat the condition without determining the root cause.

Optimal health can only be achieved when the root cause is identified and addressed.

It is true that our genetic makeup sets the foundation for our health; however, the determining factor of whether a gene is

turned on or off is a direct correlation to what we put inside our bodies. The foods we feed our children early influence their food preferences and health. Hence, genetics “load the gun” while the environment ultimately pulls the “trigger”.

We can help children keep their microbiota intact by: • choosing a vaginal birth when the conditions are favorable.

This will help the baby’s gut be colonized by the mother’s microbiome; • breastfeeding to pass on antibodies; • exercising; • staying well hydrated and rested; • eating whole foods; • avoiding processed foods, sugar and sugary drinks; • limiting stress; and • working with an integrative practitioner who understands the correlation between food and disease.

“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The saying is appropriate. We need to be proactive when it comes to our child’s health.

Cindy Wechsler, a certified pediatric nurse practitioner practicing at Fairfield Family Health, focuses on integrative and holistic medicine. She specializes in the natural treatment of common childhood conditions, including gastrointestinal disorders, allergies, food sensitivities, behavioral issues and headaches. Connect at 203-254-9957 and FFH.com/Cindy-Wechsler.

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JULY 1 - 30 Miami Like An Angel: MX Fashion Model Workout For All Women. 10am & 6pm $25 Created by Victoria’s Secret PT, Dan Roberts, a toning workout for all women. Focusing on body confidence with moves inspired from yoga, Pilates, martial arts, boxing, athletics, ballet, plyometrics and mindfulness.

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JULY 1 - 2 International Mango Festival - 9:30am-4:30pm.

Festival with food tastings, children’s activities, lectures and music. Admission: Free to Fairchild members & children 5 and under. Non-members: $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65+ and $10 for children 6-17. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 10901 Old Cutler Rd. in Coral Gables. 305-667-1651.

JULY 6 - 7 Bowie in Space - Bowie in Space returns to Miami!

Featuring 2 full live tribute sets with Armada!, special guest DJ dance party, and prizes for the best dressed Bowie! Celebrate the life & music of the King of Glam Rock. Friday July 6th at Churchills Pub, Churchill’s Pub, 5501 Northeast 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33137, starting at $5 per person.

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TUESDAY, JUL 10 The Idea Center Student Showcase – 5 – 7pm To recognize our stellar students from our Spring semester programs. This will be a celebration of the end of another great year. It’s an opportunity to network with students and staff from our entrepreneurship and technology programs! The Idea Center at Miami Dade College. 315 NE 2nd Avenue, Building 8 - 5th Floor, Miami, FL 33132

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Wynwood Artwalk - Wynwood Shop is bringing the ART back to Wynwood & back to ARTWALK! Come join us for a very special event! We are proud to present new works by our awesome group of artists! Jason Skeldon,

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History of Diving Museum: Free Admission to All Active Duty Military Personnel

JULY 20-24 Yoga Teacher Training at Aum Home Shala Advanced Pranayama Techniques training for yoga teachers and yoga therapists. Explore the techniques and philosophy of pranayama with the guidance of a master teacher. Space is limited; preregistration required at,. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

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JULY 21 - 22 3rd Annual Supporting Women Artist Fest - Magassia Promotions Presents:the 3rd Annual Supporting Women Artist Fest. Magassia Promotions is a marketing and promotion company that specialize in branding and creating awareness for independent artist and businesses. Little Haiti Cultural Center 212 NE 59th Terrace, Miami, FL 33137

SATURDAY, JUL 21 Dade Heritage Trust’s Brickell Avenue South July Walking Tour – 5 – 7pm - Join Dade Heritage Trust on a heart healthy, informative and enjoyable guided walking tour of the Brickell neighborhood south of 12 Street, featuring beautiful bayfront views, history, environment, architecture and archeology. The tour starts at the Dade Heritage Trust office. Your knowledgeable guide, Casey Piket, makes stops along the way at famous cultural spots, parks and more! $10 for members, $20 for non-members.

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SUNDAY, JULY 22 String Chamber Program - Three Sundays in July - 4 – 5:30pm - Music in Miami collaborates with local professional musicians providing South Florida an extraordinary and diverse musical experience through performance, blending original composition and unique exposition from a broad array of genres. The ensemble performs the highest standard of classical music for people of all ages and economic backgrounds.

Music in Miami is a not for profit organization.

Trinity Cathedral 464 Northeast 16th Street Miami, FL 33132, starts at $20.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 I’m Not Gonna Move to L.A. Monthly Film Festival - World Showcase Edition – 6:30 – 10pm - FilmGate Miami invites you to attend our WORLD SHOWCASE edition of I’M NOT GONNA MOVE TO L.A.! July is our second Free-for-All, and we’re bringing you some amazing shorts from all over the worldm including a range of multidisciplinary programs and initiatives in film, digital media, interactive and immersive content, mixed media, virtual and augmented reality. O Cinema Wynwood, 90 Northwest 29th Street, Miami, FL 33127.

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Located at MM 82.9 bayside, the museum is offering free admission to all active duty military personnel - and up to five immediate family members including spouses or children - as part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums program. Spouses of deployed military also are eligible. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 305-664-9737 Key West Art in the Garden - Florida Keys artists and sculptors are featured in this open-air exhibit at the Key West tropical forest and botanical garden.

Exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; an opening reception is planned april 23 from 12-3 p.m., to meet the artists, enjoy a self-guided tour of the art garden, light refreshments. Entrance is free. Contact: 305-296-1504

JULY 1 – 4 Fourth Annual Key Lime Festival - a wacky talent show, pie-eating and cooking contests and other tasty temptations await Key West visitors during the fourth annual key lime festival. a key lime martini sip and stroll, and key lime rum sampling and distillery tour are among events to kick off the weekend-long event.

SATURDAY, JULY 7 Annual Underwater Music Festival - A quirky concert broadcast underwater for divers, snorkelers and the occasional mermaid emphasizes reef preservation. The nationally-acclaimed submerged songfest is held at Looe Key Reef in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Contact: 305872-2411.

JULY 17 - 22 Hemingway Days - The 34th celebration of the legendary author’s work and lifestyle features literary readings, a theatrical premiere, short story competition, fishing tournament, Sloppy Joe’s Look-Alike Contest and a pre-birthday “party” commemorating Ernest’s July 21st birthday. Contact: 305-296-2388 (Look-Alike); 294-0320 (literary). Key West.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Hemingway 5K Sunset Run & Paddleboard Race - This is the original and oldest ongoing 5K Run in Key West and takes place as part of the annual Hemingway Days Festival. The race course is a scenic flat course that runs past Key West’s most famous landmarks including the Ernest Hemingway Home, the iconic Southernmost Point and the famous Green Parrot Bar! The Lazy Dog Paddle Board Race will take place before the 5K and kicks off at 6PM. The 4 mile paddle board challenge will start at the Beach by the Southernmost Beach Cafe. For more details, Contact: Barb Wright at 305-240-0727

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Sunset Yoga Cruise/Yoga in a Boat - 5:30pm Meeting at Bal Harbour Marina. Complementary snack. For details / RSVP 786-277-1763

American Buddhist Inspired Meditation – 6 7:45pm – Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33637. Bob - 305-234-0610

Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 10-11:30 -1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305-710-0516.

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Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment.

2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878 Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-666-5457.

Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.

Mindfulness for Stress Alleviation - $20/session 6 to 7:20 pm - 260 Palermo Ave, # 12 Coral Gables 33155. Changes guaranteed after 4 sessions.

Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190.

Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2 & 4 Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free. nd

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Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778.

Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

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Yoga and Meditation Class – 7 – 7:45. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

Are you a VET living with PTS? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.

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Support group for Anxiety and Depression -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387.

Free orientations for PTS and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778.

Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950.

Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763.

Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5.

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Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457.

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Healing meditation for aromatherapy workshop at 7:30pm at American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami Fl 33186, 305 598-2822 (calls & texts)

thursday Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800.

Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826 Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616

friday Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)6654982 Overeathers Anonymous - 7:30 pm (South, Steps/ Traditions) Don’t Eat No Matter What Group. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 10700 SW 56 St, Miami, 33165, Room 9. Michael (305-815-2733) Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143.

Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699.

Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm. Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) - Free jazz concerts on the last Fri. Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125 St. 305-893-6211.

Coral Gables Art Walk – An art walk centered around downtown Coral Gables, with all the galleries between Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Rd. Free trolly transportation.

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saturday SW Community Farmers’ Market- in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. Every Saturday, 9:00am3:00pm. 305- 663- 0917. EBT/SNAP welcome.

Miami Like An Angel: Fashion Model Workout For All Women - 10am & 6pm. South Pointe Park South Beach $25 Victoria’s Secret PT. Text/Call 305-800 -0608 Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982 Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation.

Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.

Lincoln Road Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month.

7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278.

Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.

Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000.

Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10.

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floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1.

Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids.

FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622.

Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005.

Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West.

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Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.

tuesday Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. donation The Village Square, MM81 Bayside. 1-305-853-1003.

Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534.

Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m.

Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.

Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6.

Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.

wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958.

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811.

Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West.

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thursday The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795

friday Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-296-6348.

saturday Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. $10 Islander Resort, MM82.1 Oceanside. 1-305-664-2031 Family Hour- For children of all ages. Free. 1pm.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West.

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Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am.

Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.

Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573.

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Attorney at Law 16211 NE 12th Ct., N. Miami Beach 305-945-0108, 305 944-7233, Fax

Practicing in the area of Probate, Guardianship, Social Security, Wills and Trust, and Real Estate.

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On Brickell since 2001, Dr. Jaskiel doesn’t see a large number of patients for good reason. “I like to give everybody their set time, on time.”

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Office open Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. All Major insurance accepted. See ad, pag 7.

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