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all is here…I can feel it in the air. Even though it still feels like summer because it’s like 100* in the shade! It’s something that hits me around the time the ‘seasons’ change, and yes, even in a tropical climate. It’s probably more because I know what’s going to be coming up – Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, etc. and all of the smells, sights and celebrations associated with them, as well as the places that remind me of them. For me, food is often the barometer of the seasons, like hot soups in winter, corn & watermelon in summer, and pumpkin & peppermint in the fall, which is why, of course, the Pumpkin Latte is being advertised everywhere. But it’s also because of the memories associated with them, such as whenever I visited my uncle in Connecticut we had this snack, or at this Halloween party in town, we bobbed for apples, or eating hot dogs from the umbrella trees in New York City, there is as much associated with geography as with the food they contain. Along that line, one of the themes this month is Transformative Travel, which has many meanings, but for me, the primary one is adventure and learning. I recently visited Washington D.C. and visited many sites I hadn’t previously been to, from Arlington National Cemetery to the Vietnam & WWII Memorials. By visiting these sites, it impressed upon me the history and sacrifice that has been borne for my own freedom, and how important it is to not take that for granted. As well, seeing the new Museum of African American History is a symbol not only of how far we’ve come, but that more work needs to be done for reconciliation along these lines, imparting a spiritual and reflective aspect of travel.
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alking about spirituality is good but to experience it, is even better” quotes Sitara. “Music is a very important tool to remove us from our minds and bring us to the present,” continues Zoel. On October 7 a vision is realized when Miami based Sitara, Creative Director and Osho Meditation Facilitator and Zoel, Creative Director and Music Producer unite to create an event where spirituality could be experienced. The Move-ment’s Be Here Now is a one-of-a-kind experience where over 300 guests expected to attend are invited to immerse themselves in a self-exploration journey. The 12-hour festival encourages participants to explore, connect, and live out loud as it encompasses infinite ways that life can be enriched when provided the proper tools. The Move-ment main stage will have different facilitators giving hour-long experiences and tools for living mindfully and enjoying life to the fullest. The event will feature a Coaching Garden with Life coaches, Holistic institutions, Therapists, and Personal Growth studios providing information on their work and speed consultations. In addition, a Conscious Market, Meditation Temple, and so much more are included in this special experience. Kids are welcome to begin their spiritual journey learning different techniques suitable for their age.
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n your mark, get set, go! Registration for the 22nd Annual Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® is underway. On October 14th, thousands of Race participants, volunteers and sponsors will gather at Bayfront Park in Miami to support the fight against breast cancer, celebrate breast cancer survivors, and to honor those who have lost their battle with the disease. Participate as an individual, or encourage family, friends and colleagues to form at team! Event proceeds benefit Komen Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale; who funds breast health education, breast cancer screening, diagnostics, treatment, and support programs in Broward, Miami-Dade & Monroe Counties. Help us raise awareness and reach our Bold Goal to reduce the current number of breast cancer deaths by 50% in the U.S. by 2026. For more information or to register today, visit www.komenmiaftl.org. See ad, page 19.
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m Movement Studio, located in Coconut Grove, invites you to MOVE with them through their expanded schedule being offered this fall and beyond. The new program begins with the October highlight of a Movement Therapy Workshop led by the talented Tamara Levinson. Tamara will guide you through various exercises where you’ll be challenged to creatively use your imagination to explore your inner being. The movement is the tool, the breath is the map, and the voice is the reminder. Be prepared to move freely and explore all aspects of self unapologetically. The Movement Therapy Workshop will take place October 14th and 15th, and all levels are welcome. November offers Sanctuary, a Yoga and Healing Retreat led by Joan Varini and assisted by Jessica Oliveira. Sanctuary is an unforgettable life transformational retreat to find healing and sanctuary within. Set at Rio Chirripo Eco Lodge in Costa Rica, it offers luxurious cabins, a gorgeous Shala with a 360 degree view of the San Gerardo Mountains, daily sunrise guided meditations, invigorating Vinyasa classes, unforgettable hikes, swims in a natural warm spring, therapeutic massages and healthy organic locally sourced meals that will quickly become one of the main highlights of your journey. Sanctuary is scheduled for November 12th through the 17th. As stated on their website, One Movement Studio is constantly exploring all aspects of self-discovery to impact and elevate the world. We come together as a community of passionate movement aficionados to share and educate. Our mission is to design, offer and celebrate physical, mental and spiritual evolution.
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ith over 20 years of experience, Bell Lifestyle Products Inc., in South Haven, Michigan, is introducing a new look for its complete line of over 60 natural supplements across 13 health categories. Bell continues to expand its line of products, most recently launching a new, all-in-one bladder and urinary tract support formulation, see page X, and a new line of sports supplements. In addition to rolling out all-new, color-coded packaging to help navigate their product offering, Bell has updated their ecommerce website to allow visitors to more easily shop online or find their local Bell Lifestyle retailer. The Bell Lifestyle website is also host to an extensive library of health and wellness resources including the Bell Wellness Center. The Bell Wellness Center contains hundreds of recipes, infographics and articles on physical, mental, social and nutritional wellness from elected category experts. With new articles being posted weekly there is information for all ages and ailments. Bell Lifestyle Products offers a full money-back guarantee on more than 60 natural health products that are available in more than 7,000 health food stores and pharmacies worldwide. For more information, call 800-333-7995, email Info@BellLifestyle.com, visit BellLifestyle.com or Bell-Wellness.com. See ad, page 5. 10
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The 32nd Annual Fort Lauderdale International Film Festival
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ort Lauderdale International Film Festival (FLiFF) reels out more than 160 American independent and world cinema features, documentaries and short films, from October 27 to November 19. Offering something for everyone, from comedies and thrillers to biopics and fascinating documentaries, we’ve highlighted below four signature events featuring special guests. On November 3, Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino hosts the official opening night film, the bittersweet comedy, Dog Years, followed by a reception with special guest Burt Reynolds. On November 10, FLiFF’s centerpiece film is the madcap comic heist film, Serious Laundry. Director, composer and cinematographer, Ken Webb, along with the entire cast attend their premiere and party. On November 18, Karen Allen (Scrooged, Raiders of the Lost Ark) attends her directorial debut film, A Tree. A Rock. A Cloud. In recognition of her Animal House role, a Toga Party follows at the magnificent Villa de Palma. On November 19, the closing night film is the witty ballet satire, After You’re Gone. Director Anna Matison and star Sergey Bezrukov will be in attendance with closing night party to follow. Location: Savor Cinema and Cinema Paradiso, Fort Lauderdale. For more events and details on other special events, call 954-525-3456 and/or visit FLiFF.com.
Hurricane Irma Imperils Healing Horses
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lying Change Equine Therapy, in Atlanta, is an internationally recognized program that partners rescued horses in therapy with children, teens, adults and families healing from traumas like childhood neglect and abuse, domestic violence, sexual assault, natural disasters and the trauma of war and combat. In a study of their services, 82 percent of teens improved more in just five, one-hour sessions of equine assisted psychotherapy than they had in two years of traditional talk psychotherapy. Hurricane Irma’s winds hit the farm full force, leaving behind a minimum of $20,000 in damages to the covered therapy barn and arena. The organization needs immediate help in any form—volunteers to help repair and rebuild, donations of building materials and cash donations. It is important to mention that many of those in need of Flying Change’s services are least able to afford treatment. The program has never turned away a client they believed they could help based on the inability to pay. Flying Change relies on the support and generosity of the community and needs assistance now more than ever. We are all neighbors and your donations will help those in need. Location: 4680 Polo Lane SE, Atlanta GA. To donate, visit FlyingChange.org.
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Resveratrol May Help Eye Health
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esveratrol is a natural substance found in grapes, peanuts, blueberries and other foods that’s known for its heart-protective nature. Researchers believe it may also help promote eye health, including prevention of glaucoma, cataracts and macular degeneration, but not much is known about its presence in the eyes. Scientists from Tongji Medical College, in China, set out to measure the concentration of trans-resveratrol in the eyes after oral supplementation. Three daily doses of Longevinex, an oral transresveratrol-based capsule supplement, was administered to 35 adults prior to eye surgery on one of their eyes, and tissue samples of the conjunctiva, aqueous humor and vitreous humor were taken. Researchers measured the tissues for resveratrol concentration to determine how much of the supplement penetrated the eyes. Resveratrol metabolites were detected in the conjunctiva of 25 of the eyes, indicating that the beneficial substance does pass through the brain.
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pain, from 5.2 to 5.87. “The degree of change in the music group is notable for having been achieved by non-pharmacologic means, with little chance of adverse effects,” explains Center Director and study co-author Joanne Loewy. “Pain is subjective and personal, and warrants an individualized approach to care. Certified, licensed music therapists can tailor treatment to each patient’s musical preferences and address their pain level.” 12
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Spirulina Reduces Weight and Cholesterol
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pirulina platensis, a single-celled blue-green algae used in supplements, is often taken for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases. A new study from Tabriz University of Medical Sciences, in Iran, tested the efficacy of spirulina supplementation on the body mass index (BMI), weight and cholesterol levels of 64 obese adults between the ages of 20 and 50. Subjects were divided into intervention and placebo groups. The intervention group took twice-daily supplements of Spirulina platensis for 12 weeks. BMI, fasting blood samples and lipid profiles were assessed at the beginning and end of the study, and food intake and appetite were reported daily. The scientists found more than double the reductions in both body weight and BMI in the spirulina group, compared to the control group. In addition, reductions in both total cholesterol and appetite were found in the intervention group.
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esearchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, followed 108,630 U.S. women enrolled in the Nurses’ Health Study between 2000 and 2008, comparing their mortality rates with the amount of vegetation around their homes. The researchers also accounted for related risk factors such as age, socioeconomic status, race and ethnicity, and smoking behaviors. They concluded that subjects living in the greenest areas had a 12 percent lower mortality rate than those living in the least lush areas during the study period.
Vitamin D plus Calcium Lowers Cancer Risk
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esearchers from the Creighton University School of Nursing, in Omaha, Nebraska, studied 2,303 healthy postmenopausal women to determine whether a link between vitamin D and cancer existed. The treatment group comprised 1,156 women receiving 2,000 International Units (IU) of vitamin D3 and 1,500 milligrams of calcium per day for four years. The 1,147 women in the control group received placebos for the same duration. Within the study timeframe, 64 women from the placebo group were diagnosed with some form of cancer, while only 49 subjects from the treatment group faced a cancer diagnosis. This represents a small, but significant reduction in the cancer rate for those taking vitamin D3. Further analyses of the levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D in the blood revealed that the women that developed cancer had substantially lower levels of this vitamin than the subjects that remained healthy.
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Banning Trans Fats Lowers Heart Attacks
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leven counties in New York instituted restrictions on trans fatty acids in restaurants in 2007. Researchers from Yale University School of Medicine used data from the New York State Department of Health statewide Planning and Research Cooperative System and U.S. Census population estimates to determine the impact of these restrictions on the health of the community; they compared the 11 counties that had the restrictions to 25 counties without them. The scientists concluded that hospital heart attack admissions were significantly lower for the 11 counties with the restrictions.
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The easiest way to save money on airfare is by being flexible, because flying on certain days at certain times can be more affordable. Shopping among airports and carriers can also yield dividends, perhaps leaving from one airport and returning to another or combining airlines based on the lowest available rates for legs of the trip. Off hours for flying are very early in the morning or late at night; keep looking for deals right up to the deadline. Airlines send deals and special offers to those that sign up for email alerts. Stay updated on their social media platforms if they release special offers to online followers. To avoid incrementally increasing prices and falling victim to some packagers’ tactics of dynamic pricing and tracking computer searches, clear the browser’s cookies between searches. Try helpful Travel Apps for smartphones; not only are they mobile, they vary in service and scope to suit individual needs. Most are free.
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Wind Turbines Kill Winged Creatures Wind turbines make cleaner energy, but are dangerous to birds and bats. According to a study in the Wildlife Society Bulletin, approximately 573,000 birds and 888,000 bats are killed annually by wind turbines, which are providing increased wind power capacity nationwide. At one solar power plant in California, an estimated 3,500 birds died in just the plant’s first year of operation. What would help most is offshore turbines and knowledge about migration routes. The safest place for wind turbines is in the ocean, because songbirds and bats don’t migrate over such waters. On land, many songbirds fly at night and can’t see the wind turbines until it’s too late. Once they’ve discovered the unsafe area, they avoid it. Because migration routes are based on availability of food, water and resting areas, birds are forced to fly around the turbines, adding miles to their trip and the burning of more calories. Estimates of just how many bats are dying each year range from the tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands. Radar installations help to keep bats away from the deadly blades. Other remedies include slowing the blades at night to reduce collisions, which has proved to reduce overall wildlife deaths by 73 percent. In 2016 the American Wind Energy Association announced voluntary guidelines to halt turbines during low wind speeds, when bats are most active, to reduce bat fatalities by 30 percent. With two more industry changes, bat fatalities could drop 90 percent: feathering, or turning the blades parallel to the wind so the turbines don’t rotate; and higher cut-in speeds so they don’t rotate in light winds. Take action at NationOfChange.org/petitions/protect-bats-lethal-wind-turbines. 14
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Toddlers Routinely Reach for French Fries A collaborative study published in the journal Pediatrics concludes that toddlers under the age of 2 are more likely to eat French fries than vegetables on any given day; one in four 6-to-11-month-olds and one in five 1-year-olds consumed no vegetables at all. This concerning downward trend began more than a decade ago. The percentage of babies and toddlers eating canned or frozen fruits and vegetables declined by 10 percent between 2005 and 2012, and the consumption of dark, leafy greens among those under 2 has halved since 2005. Dr. Annemarie Stroustrup, an associate professor with the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital, in New York City, says, “You often have to offer a new food to a toddler up to 10 times before they will eat it.”
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A legal challenge in Washington state may require spending nearly $2 billion to restore salmon habitat by removing barriers that block fish migration. The Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a 2013 ruling ordering the state to fix or replace hundreds of culverts that allow streams to pass beneath roads, but block the salmon. Lorraine Loomis, chair of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission, states, “This is a win for salmon, treaty rights and everyone that lives here.” The group represents 21 tribes in western Washington that challenged the state over the culverts in 2001, part of decades-long litigation over tribal fishing rights. She advises, “Fixing fish-blocking culverts under state roads will open up hundreds of miles of habitat and result in more salmon.”
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Columbus Day Renamed to Honor First Peoples Many people feel that Christopher Columbus is partly responsible for the genocide of Native Americans, and bestowing him a day of celebration adds insult to injury. In a progressive move, the Anadarko City Council, in Oklahoma, unanimously voted to change Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day—observed this year on October 9. City employees get the holiday off, and other municipalities in Oklahoma have followed suit.
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Forests Shift West with Climate Change The consequences of climate change are impacting plant species in unanticipated, but logical ways; for instance, conifers and other needle trees are moving northward because they are more sensitive to temperature than flowering, deciduous trees. They already populate the boreal forest of eastern North America, so they’re well-adapted to expand into colder, drier conditions. Individual trees can’t move, but populations can shift over time as saplings expand into a new region while older growth dies in another. A new study published in Science Advances also shows that about three-quarters of tree species common to eastern American forests, including white oaks, sugar maples and American holly, have shifted their population centers westward since 1980 due to drier conditions in the East. Global warming has significantly altered rainfall totals. Songlin Fei, a professor of forestry at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana, and one of the study authors, observes, “Different species are responding to climate change differently. Most of the broadleaf species of deciduous trees are following moisture that’s moving westward.” Changes in land use, conservation efforts, wildfire frequency and the arrival of pests and blights all play parts in shifting populations. Forest ecosystems are defined as much by the mix of species and the interaction between them as by the simple presence of many trees. If different species migrate in different directions, then ecological communities could eventually collapse.
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Breast Health Awareness by June Carver Drennon
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ctober is Breast Cancer Awareness month, but instead of thinking about cancer, why not think about how you can have healthy breasts? Many women think that the most they can do is cross their fingers and say a little prayer to keep from developing cancer. Actually, there is much more we can do. The World Health Organization says that 70 percent of cancers can be avoided but many scientists believe that it is more like 90 percent, with only 5 to 10 percent resulting from genetics. All of us have bacteria, viruses and cancer cells in our bodies. Why do they grow and develop in some people and not others? It is almost never just one thing but an accumulation of factors. An important factor is the terrain of the body. All disease grows in an acidic, congested environment. If we are living a stressful life without enough sleep, eating junk food that is full of pesticides, hormones, antibodies and sugar, we are creating the perfect place for these diseases to grow. If you add on the dangers of eating foods that
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have been genetically modified (GMO) and radiated until there is no nutritional value, you are continuing to contribute to an unhealthy situation. When we eat acidic foods our pH goes out of balance. Add to that stress, which also acidifies the body and can contribute to shallow breathing and low oxygen. We also have to think about exposure to EMFs and environmental toxins, to mention a few. Wow! All that sounds like we don’t have a chance, but once again it’s the accumulation of factors. We can make small, positive changes every day that add up, including eating organic, avoiding GMOs, getting a good night’s sleep and detoxifying our bodies regularly, to name a few. Additionally, it’s good to know our risk factors. If your body was heading in the direction of developing breast cancer, wouldn’t you want to know that before the tumor formed or would you rather find out after the fact? Conventional thought is to find it early, but how about not getting it in the first place? Women are encouraged to get a mammogram so they can find their breast cancer as early as possible. But there is another screening tool that can see the risk factors so that plans can be put into action to improve the health of the breast and reverse developing pathology. This is prevention— not just early detection. Thermography can tell you how healthy the breasts are instead of just screening for breast cancer. It also has the potential to truly detect breast cell anomalies long before mammography can detect cancer. This allows one to implement lifestyle changes that can improve the health of the breasts proactively instead of waiting for a cancer diagnosis later. There are many things that we can do to avoid breast cancer, but knowing your risk factors should be at the top of the list. With proper risk assessment which includes different testing modalities, a woman is able to determine her risk factors, develop an action plan on how to improve the breast tissue or reverse the existing development or, hopefully, see that she is at low risk with one less thing to worry about. Knowledge is power! June Carver Drennon is certified from the American College of Clinical Thermography as a clinical thermographer and is the owner of Stillpoint Health Thermal Imaging. For more information, call 727-729-2711, email JuneDrennon@StillpointImaging.com or visit StillpointImaging.com.
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TRAVEL Outer Adventures, Inner Journeys by April Thompson
An open-hearted journey can take unexpected paths. More travelers today are searching for deep and lasting changes in their view of themselves and the world.
Declare Your Intentions
Part of the intention setting is clarifying what we hope to accomplish through making a journey, suggests Nathaniel Boyle, creator of The Travelers podcast and the travel platform Holocene that facilitates community among transformation-seeking travelers. It might be climbing a mountain with our spouse to strengthen a marriage, or taking a cooking class in Italy or a basket weaving workshop in Indonesia to rekindle a sense of fresh input and creative expression.
Cousineau suggests that travelers prepare to open their thinking by reading about the history, culture and geography of a place, and then continue to learn en route by talking to locals for insight rather than relying only on a guidebook. “Make yourself vulnerable. Ask questions and be humble. Talk to your waiter or cab driver about their lives and conditions in their country. Those that become most delighted and transformed by their experiences are the most curious,” observes Cousineau. Anna Pollock, of London, England, founder of Conscious Travel and a sustainable travel expert, elaborates on potential results. “Travelers may see the world and their part in it differently or feel greater clarity, peace, freedom or hope. For some, it’s about insights into their personal purpose. Others may return with a deeper sense of connectedness or feeling of mastery that comes from trying something completely new.” Jake Haupert, of Seattle, owner of Evergreen Escapes International, co-founded the Transformational Travel Council to help people embark on such life-altering journeys, and translate “Aha!” moments on the road into meaningful changes back home. He has witnessed individuals undergo radical shifts from changing careers to becoming parents. One couple was so moved by their experiences on an African safari that they adopted their first child from Kenya.
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Attention and intention are the main ingredients for transformative travel for Phil Cousineau, acclaimed author of The Art of Pilgrimage. “Ask yourself what is motivating the journey: Are you going just to check something off your bucket list because you read about it or are you going because your grandma told you how magical her visit there was in the 1920s? Are you going because you’re at a crossroads in your life, marriage or work?” queries Cousineau. Naming your intention helps open up the heart and psyche for transformation. Cousineau recommends sharing our choice beforehand with a friend or even a casual acquaintance. Writing it down can also unpack those yearnings and understand the pull to a place.
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“Travel can serve as a vehicle for expansive personal growth. Through it, we learn to explore the world and ourselves,” Boyle observes. “When you venture outside the controlled environment of prepackaged trips for tourists to face difficult decisions and confusing and chaotic situations that require problem solving, that’s where real change can occur,” says Haupert. “My 12,000-mile journey from Washington, D.C., to Antarctica was transformative in so many ways,” says journalist Andrew Evans, author of The Black Penguin memoir. “I’m a geographer by training and spent four years studying maps, but I never understood the true size of the world until I traveled across it on a Greyhound bus. I now see the world as much smaller and much more accessible. The trip made me a stronger, more confident person, and less afraid of what other people think of me; it also made me want to keep traveling.” “Travel comes from the word travail, to labor, and trip from tripalium, Latin for a medieval torture rack. Metaphorically, travel can feel like torture at times, and some travelers feel unhappy, unprepared, bored or disappointed,” remarks
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Journey Jump-Offs Here’s a short list of resources to inspire transformative adventuring. n The blog at AyanaJourneys.com explores Cambodia’s sacred Buddhist sites. n Evergreen Escapes at Evergreen EscapesIntl.com specializes in unforgettable locales tailored to the traveler’s inner calling. n “The Travelers” podcast via Holocene.io/travelers features stories and advice from 200-plus changemakers on topics ranging from creativity, fear and gratitude to travel-related careers. n Muddy Shoe Adventures at MuddyShoeAdventures.com offers small-group trips that challenge participants with combinations of physical activities and cultural experiences. n OuterTravelsInnerJourneys.com connects people through shared spiritual adventures like mind-body healing and immersion in nature. n Phil Cousineau (PhilCousineau.net) hosts writer’s retreats, literary tours and pilgrimages to historic sacred sites. n Responsible Travel at Responsible Travel.com offers socially and environmentally conscious tours to all seven continents, including small-ship cruises to more authentic, lesserknown ports of call. n Transformational Travel Council’s website Transformational.travel conveys uplifting stories, a travelers’ forum and other tools for changeseekers. n World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (wwoof.net) links volunteers with organic farmers to help build a sustainable global community. 22
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Cousineau. “But the flip side is that travels can stretch us, just like a medieval rack.” If you have stretch goals, you can build them into an itinerary, advises Haupert, whether it’s getting up the courage to skydive or negotiating a purchase in a foreign street market.
Do Less, Experience More
To heighten experiential awareness while traveling, build fewer to-dos into an itinerary, the experts recommend. “Immerse yourself in a place. Leave time for unplanned explorations, rather than bouncing between destinations without space for spontaneity and restful reflection,” says Haupert. “Also build in time for meditation, yoga, simple relaxation or other intentionally restorative moments in-between the high-intensity peak experiences.” Haupert suggests staging a ceremonial start to a journey, such as a special dinner or bike ride upon arrival. Similarly, Cousineau recommends starting a new journal on every journey, to ceremoniously start anew in one’s thinking. Engaging in ritual can also help awaken the traveler, says Cousineau. He suggests walking in silence as we approach a sacred site, or physically engaging with it, as pilgrims might do
when they palm the feet of a Buddha statue or press their forehead to the Wailing Wall. Sacred sites are fertile ground for transformative experiences, says Lori Erickson, an Episcopal deacon, travel writer and author of Holy Rover: Journeys in Search of Mystery, Miracles, and God, a memoir of her trips to a dozen of the world’s holy sites. “So many people have prayed and opened their hearts in a holy place that you can feel the energy,” she says. Erickson suggests that travelers seek out hallowed ground from different traditions, which can help heal divides among people of divergent faiths. “The art and architecture of holy sites are beautiful manifestations of spiritual longing and human creativity. These places have the power to move you, regardless of your own spiritual background.”
Lasting Travel Gifts
When you give while traveling, you often get back even more, says Cousineau. “A pilgrim never travels empty-handed. Bring gifts; even postcards from home can make a meaningful connection.” He recently brought baseball equipment along on a group tour he led to give to kids in baseball-crazed Cuba. Giving appreciation is as important as tangible
Close Encounters Eager for a transformative adventure without traveling afar? Here are some ideas for exploring cultures and connecting with others closer to home. 4 Attend festivals celebrating varied cultures in your local community. Every spring in Washington, D.C., embassies showcase the cuisine, art and history of 70 countries. Frackville, Pennsylvania’s 103-year-old Lithuanian Days is the oldest ethnic festival in the country. 4 Host a traveling cyclist and hear tales from the trails via WarmShowers.org, a hospitality exchange for 90,000 touring cyclists and hosts. 4 Take advantage of local, state and national parks, including 88 ocean and coastal parks within the National Park Service (nps.gov). Along with wilderness sites, the service also stewards important cultural heritage sites nationwide. 4 Find a spiritual retreat center at RetreatFinder.com. 4 Overnight on an organic farm. Visit FarmStayUS.com to sample what’s in season in the region. 4 Meet and host individual travelers via CouchSurfing.com, a network of 11 million globetrotters in 150,000 cities.
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mementos, he notes. “Gratitude makes transformation possible; that’s what modern people are longing for, to be touched.” Boyle suggests that finding ways to give back can unlock unique opportunities. Quinn Vanderberg and Jonathon Button, guests on Boyle’s podcast, left stable lives and jobs in California for Nicaragua in 2012 with only their travel bags and a shared dream. Brainstorming a vision for a new life together, the 25-yearold pair had realized, “We wanted life to be filled with travel, culture and people, and to make an impact along the way,” says Vanderburg. “We went knowing we wanted to create a social venture, but
first wanted to see what was really needed by the community.” They went on to partner with local educational nonprofits and artisans to launch Life Out of the Box, a line of clothing and accessories modeled after Toms’ “Buy one, give one” business model. For every product sold, the entrepreneurs donate school supplies to a child in need. Since 2012, the project has expanded to also support kids in Guatemala, Kenya, Mexico and Morocco.
Drive Home Transformation
Starting with a moment of reflection before departing a place, take advantage of a trip’s afterglow to recall insights learned, gel memories, share insights and move to make changes stick. Haupert sees this as a good time to develop an action plan to “express gratitude for the journey and create a framework for your homecoming.” Then, take a day to reflect upon returning home before jumping back into work or other obligations, internalizing your experience and integrating your “traveler self” back into normalcy. It might involve a trip to the spa, an afternoon of journaling or organizing trip photos, suggests Haupert. “Resist the urge to check emails the minute the plane touches down or start planning the next trip. Take time to remember the journey and
see your home turf with fresh eyes,” adds Cousineau. The returned pilgrim has a responsibility to memorialize the journey, an ancient tradition of Judeo-Christian and Islamic faiths, advises Cousineau. The San Francisco writer traveled with a group on foot from Louisville, Kentucky, to Thomas Merton’s Abbey of Our Lady of Gethsemani, near Bardstown, Kentucky, to celebrate the legacy of Merton and Mahatma Gandhi. One of the women inked a footprint from each of 100-plus travelers, sewing them into a quilt to commemorate the pilgrimage. Chronicling the journey can be as simple as a dinner party with friends to share what we have learned, says Cousineau, but suggests that travelers engage attendees to also contribute their own stories and reflections. “We have a choice upon returning; do nothing and just let that experience fade or own it for ourselves,” concurs Boyle. “It’s incumbent to extract the meaning of our experiences and find a way to express them, whether through a photo series, article, painting or video. The traveler’s ‘third act’ of creativity after preparation and execution is how we process change.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Bouncing, Leaping and Lunging Our Way to Bone Health by Kathleen Barnes
Success in the quest for stronger bones is possible at any age.
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“Peak bone strength is reached by the age of 30, so it’s vital for young people to engage in dynamic impact movement through their teen years and 20s,” says Sherri Betz, chair of the American Physical Therapy Association bone health group, a doctor of physical therapy and geriatric-certified specialist with a private practice in Santa Cruz, California. Engaging in sports during our youthful developing years helps build strong, wide and dense bones that will carry us well into old age, literally giving us a firmer base to stand on. It’s paramount to encourage children and young people to be physically active and for us all to continue with athletic activities throughout adulthood to preserve the bone health peak we reach at age 30.
“Bone responds to exercise much like muscle,” explains Larry Tucker, Ph.D., professor of exercise sciences at Brigham Young University, in Provo, Utah. “Bone doesn’t grow, per se, but like muscle, it does get denser and stronger according to the stresses and strains put on it.” “The key is to put a heavy load on bones to stimulate them to grow,” Hawkins notes. Standing exercises are recom-
Optimal Bone Exercises
“Adulthood is a perfectly good time to start building and improving bone fitness and health. The outcome is just a little bit less,” says Steven A. Hawkins, Ph.D., a professor of exercise science at California Lutheran University, in Thousand Oaks. 24
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mended, because the bones most likely to benefit from strengthening exercise are 30 targeted leg and hip bones, says Tucker. “Surprising the bone is your best bet,” points out Betz. “Don’t do the same things over and over again at the same time, either repetitive exercises like running or weight lifting or consistent combinations; even high-intensity exercise can diminish the effects.” The most highly recommended exercises involve those that require changing directions, bouncing and leaping—from basketball to lively dances, and even some intense yoga postures. Hopping and jumping are probably the best way to strengthen bones, but must be done in the proper way, according to Tucker and others. Research by Tucker’s team published in the American Journal of Health Promotion studied the effects of jumping on hip bone density in premenopausal women. It may seem counterintuitive, but Tucker reports that most benefits are gained from jumping as high as possible, resting 30 seconds and repeating up to 10 times twice a day in intervals at least eight hours apart. “If you jump continuously, the exercise loses effectiveness pretty quickly,” he says. Those that enjoy circuit training should do something else during the 30-second rests between repetitions, Tucker advises. Because it’s the jolt of jumping that stimulates bone strength, using a mini-trampoline or another cushioning device to lessen impact on the body won’t increase bone density.
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Yoga for Bones Yoga doesn’t involve bouncing or jumping for the most part, but it can be helpful in maintaining strong bones, says Sherri Betz, a Santa Cruz, California, physical therapist and Pilates and yoga instructor. “Poses, including the tree, chair, warrior, triangle, half moon and sun salute, need to be as dynamic as possible and focus on leg strengthening and spine extension.
Betz cautions against starting a jumping program too quickly. “Proper alignment, balance and body awareness come first,” she says. “Do 20 to 25 heel raises in a row, a full squat with good alignment and a full lunge to ready the body for a jumping program.” Such strengthening safeguards against falling and injury.
Walking Isn’t It
Walking, running, weight training and other repetitive exercises don’t improve bone density, says Hawkins. “Walk and do other repetitive exercises for cardiovascular health and general fitness. While these might help maintain current bone strength, they won’t improve bone density.” Walking reduced the risk of hip fracture by 41 percent for postmenopausal women walking four hours a week, with fewer falls due to improved strength, balance and other factors per the Journal of the American Medical Association. Numerous studies confirm that exercise of any kind keeps us healthy, but for bone health, the answer is to start weight-bearing exercises early and sustain the practice for a lifetime. Kathleen Barnes is a health writer and author of The Calcium Lie II: What Your Doctor Still Doesn’t Know, with Dr. Robert Thompson. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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improved quality of life. “Due to insurance issues, we’ve become known as pain doctors, but that’s not the full extent of chiropractic,” explains Dr. Michelle Robin, owner of Your Wellness Connection and the educational DrMichelleRobin.com website, in Shawnee, Kansas. “Also, you can see more than one chiropractor, as each has their own strength.” Dr. Michael Aho, of Crosstown Chiropractic, in Chicago, agrees. “Chiropractic care encompasses many styles, so one of the biggest variables is the type of treatment the doctor uses. Most offices commonly treat neck, mid-back and low back pain. If you have a specific shoulder, knee or foot problem, you may want to find a doctor that frequently treats those issues. If you are pregnant, choose a chiropractor that has experience working with pregnant women.” “There are more than 140 different chiropractic techniques. Some are light touch, while others are aggressive. Some are hands-on and some use instruments for adjusting. It’s important that the doctor’s approach resonates with your nature,” advises Dr. Jackie St.Cyr of the Innate Chiropractic Healing Arts Center, in Houston. Robin advises that sitting in a doctor’s reception room to just observe and trusting our intuition is helpful before moving forward with a consultation. First, find out if a chiropractor has embraced either a conventional medical or holistic model, and then delve more deeply to find the right approach and level of care. “Ask how long a doctor has practiced and their governing philosophy. Do they treat the full spine or focus on the point of pain, and what range of techniques do they apply? You want them to know your spine before they adjust it; make sure they conduct a new patient exam,” suggests St.Cyr. An exam may include a thermography scan and X-rays. Helpful questions include what to expect during the initial visit, recommended frequency of treatment, the desired doctor’s office hours and how treatment might benefit a particular condition. Because most chiropractic
offices offer compatible treatments, also ask about complementary modalities such as acupuncture, massage therapy, heat therapy, and interferential current therapy using minute electrical pulses for deep tissue pain relief.
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“You shouldn’t expect instant results,” says Aho. “You’ll benefit the most if you don’t wait too long after first experiencing symptoms of a problem before starting treatment, and are consistent with your treatment.” Being proactive can foster good results. St.Cyr concurs, stating, “When patients follow their chiropractor’s recommended routine of regular corrective care, they get the best results. Be consistent with visits and do your customized spinal exercises; they’ve been proven to work.” Robin expounds that not following through with homecare is a common pitfall for patients. “Like dental care, you always need to do something for your spine every day, be it stretching, other exercise or good nutrition.” She notes that everyone’s response to chiropractic is different. “Be realistic. If you’ve experienced injuries or accidents, it will take longer, and your healing might look different from that of someone else that is free of injuries and follows a healthier diet. Sometimes people give up on chiropractic instead of finding a chiropractor that is good for them. You wouldn’t give up going to the dentist, and the same should apply to chiropractic care.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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ur deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, “Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?” Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small does not serve the world. There is nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We are all meant to shine, as children do.
We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just in some of us; it’s in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others. From A Return to Love: Reflections on the Principles of A Course in Miracles by Marianne Williamson.
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Kinesiology – This common diagnostic technique—often for sports-related injuries—targets specific muscle groups via massage and pressure points to gauge overall body functioning. Logan Basic Technique – A low-force way to realign bones via gentle, sustained pressure at the base of the spine, it’s considered beneficial for headaches, including migraine, neck and low back pain and stress. A safe form of physical rehabilitation that’s considered effective for all ages.
Chiropractic Techniques Sampler Activator Method – A small, handheld instrument is used to gently address targeted areas for many conditions, especially low back pain and specific types of headaches including migraine. It’s considered safe for children and patients with severe arthritis and osteoporosis. Active Release Technique – This approach is used for soft tissue conditions, both acute and from repetitive motion, or recurring injuries such as those experienced by athletes. It targets adhesions in muscles and connective tissues that tighten around nerves to limit joint mobility. Atlas Orthogonal Method – Adjustment of the atlas—the first spine vertebra that supports the skull and provides a path for the spinal cord—helps reduce stress in the brain stem and nervous system. Blair Technique – Adjustment of the upper cervical (neck) area, especially the first two vertebrae, is especially beneficial for nerve function. Directional Non-Force Technique – This gentle method stimulates reflex reactions to determine potential discrepancy in leg lengths and corrective measures. It improves structural alignment and function and aids natural healing responses. Diversified Technique – Widely used among chiropractors to generally improve neurological function, reduce neck, back and leg pain, especially from 28
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herniated disks, this technique may also be helpful for carpal tunnel syndrome. Extremity Manipulation FlexionDistraction – This involves manipulation of the extremities (arm/shoulder, leg/hip). It helps improve joint mobility and reduce stress along the spine and is especially useful for carpal tunnel syndrome and problems with posture and gait. Flexion-Distraction (Cox Method) – Mechanical and hands-on adjustment aids in stretching of the back. This method is especially beneficial for degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, spinal stenosis, scoliosis, neck and back pain and restricted spinal joints. Gonstead Technique – The most recognizable form of chiropractic manipulation and similar to Diversified Technique, this approach addresses misalignment and involves variable-pressure spine adjustment and realignment. It includes X-ray analysis to pinpoint problem areas and is deemed safe for children, pregnant women and the elderly. Graston Technique – Instrumentassisted, soft tissue mobilization helps reduce scar tissue and persistent pain from acute and old injuries, as well as resolve longstanding trigger points in muscles and joints. It promotes circulation in affected areas to reduce pain and inflammation. It also may allay non-systemic causes of fibromyalgia.
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Myofascial Technique – This soft tissue therapy resolves trigger points deep within muscles and joints. Beneficial for muscle spasms, it’s thought to be useful for sciatica and piriformis syndrome. It’s also used by massage therapists. Network Spinal Analysis (network chiropractic) – This low-force technique addresses the entire body to improve communication between the brain and nerves via points along the spine and is suited to all ages. Pettibon System – Based on a total body assessment, both structural and nutritional, this system focuses on posture correction and spinal alignment, diet and muscle development. Sacro-Occipital Technique – Focused on the relationship between the bases of the spine and skull, it employs triangular-shaped blocks under the pelvis to target lower back issues; low-force adjustments include slow pressure to address issues related to the skull. It is considered especially beneficial for hiatal hernia and gastro-esophageal reflux. Somato Respiratory Integration – Special exercises leverage the body-breath connection to assist stress management, tension release and whole body awareness. It employs focus, breath work, touch and movement. Compatible with other treatments, it can also be done at home. Thompson Drop Technique – Employed via a “drop table” and thrust of the chiropractor’s hands. It can help determine discrepancies in leg lengths. Benefits include improved posture, flexibility and sleep, and decreased pain.
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chiropractichighlight Research has demonstrated that even if a patient changes their diet, maintains regular exercise, meditates and performs other health promoting practices, the results on their wellness are magnified beyond what they would have been when combined with the NSA care they receive.
Your Spine, Your Health, And You! – What you really need to know Dr. Jackie St. Cyr, DC and Dr. Katie Ray, DC
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n the world of healing, most of us have heard of and have experienced many amazing modalities. We become generalists, knowing a little about a lot of approaches. Chiropractic, as most of us understand, is something that helps with back pain and general alignment, and is something we tend to use on an “as needed” basis (when we have pain or a problem). But there’s one form of chiropractic that helps you go so much deeper into an experience of your brain and spine as the cause of your wellness, energy, and vitality. It’s an empowering and life changing experience that thousands of people, including personal development guru Tony Robbins, swear by. NETWORK SPINAL ANALYSIS™ (often called NSA or simply Network Care) is an advanced neurological healing technology founded, developed and perfected over the last 30 years by Dr. Donald Epstein, a chiropractor. NSA is
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exclusively practiced by doctors of chiropractic. Like all forms of chiropractic, NSA addresses the nervous system as a means to promote healing in the body. Unlike other forms of care, Network Spinal Analysis promotes a more lasting change through reprogramming your brain and nervous system to feel better and get more out of life so that you can effortlessly express the best and brightest version of yourself. With all the helpful healing modalities and forms of chiropractic out there, what’s the point of learning about yet another one? Consider that your spine is a powerful conductor of energy. It’s like a gigantic antenna that is in charge of the brain and the body being able to work together for your highest expression (wellness), or, if there are problems with how the antenna is tuned, to instead express illness, symptoms, bad posture, and dysfunction. When that “spine antenna” is tuned in the best it can be, you get to experience yourself not only as having less pain, better posture, being vital, bright, and well, but you get to experience yourself as creating that result from inside your body, as your central nervous system reprograms. Not only does your spine act as the antenna for brain-body communication, but also as the antenna between you and the outside world. What signals are you bringing in, and what signals are you putting out? Network Spinal Analysis uniquely helps the nervous system better adapt to future stress. Dr. Donald Epstein has said that “If you haven’t made the change you want to make in life, it’s because you haven’t felt what you need to feel yet to make that change.” When we are stuck in painful patterns of stress, we act accordingly. When we feel something different, because the brain and spine create a different experience, we can do something different. When we do things that are different we create the basis of a new life and can awaken to our true, authentic self. NSA is not a replacement for any type of wellness care or treatment that you might be doing. Rather, it augments the results of your other activities, by ensuring that your brain and body can properly utilize the nutrition, yoga, exercise, and the like. Furthermore, by tuning and upgrading your nervous system routinely, you will find that you are continually guided toward the activities and experiences that best promote your
Not only does your spine act as the antenna for brain-body communication, but also as the antenna between you and the outside world. What signals are you bringing in, and what signals are you putting out? health and wellness, and you will find it easy to know what you can stop doing that no longer serves you. Research has demonstrated that even if a patient changes their diet, maintains regular exercise, meditates and performs other health promoting practices, the results on their wellness are magnified beyond what they would have been when combined with the NSA care they receive. History has repeatedly proven that new technologies, strategies, inventions, and human developments take a while to become commonplace. But with time they do become commonplace because when there is truth, genius, knowing, and need behind something it will become normal to the culture it serves. We look forward to a future when care for the spine and nervous system is rightly seen as a necessary part of the health and wellness of every individual and family. In the meantime, you owe it to yourself to experience this form of care and learn more about how your nervous system, with a little tuning and upgrading, can bring you to a whole new realm of experiencing. Dr. Katie Ray, DC, has been in practice since 2012 and is located in Chicago’s north-center neighborhood. Dr. Jackie St.Cyr has been a Board Certified Doctor of Chiropractic since 1995. She holds postgraduate education and certification in Network Spinal Analysis and Somato Respiratory Integration. Her practice is in Houston, TX. For more information visit: www. InnateChiropractic.com.
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s global warming just the result of natural cycles, or of cosmic rays bombarding the Earth? Climate change skeptics say “yes” to such questions routinely and loudly. Have you heard the claim that scientists are split on whether humans are affecting the climate? Have you ever wondered if renewable energy is too expensive to replace fossil fuels? Skeptic-inspired misconceptions about climate change such as these are everywhere: in recent statements from leading politicians; in public opinion polls; and in “balanced” news coverage, which often goes out of its way to give equal weight to science and skepticism. As a result of this divergence of messages, the general public is understandably confused. We are regularly confronted with arguments that deny climate change is happening or is a problem; these claims come from many directions, including news reports on TV and radio, newspapers and blogs, and even sometimes in direct conversations with climate-change skeptics. There are indeed things we still don’t know about our planet’s climate and our effect on it, but the basic tenets attacked by skeptics are generally those that the scientific community has established with mountains of evidence. Nearly all skeptic arguments are based on a common error: cherrypicking pieces of data without seeing the big picture. It’s what lies behind the claim that the glaciers are growing and the idea that the planet isn’t getting warmer. Stepping back, regardless of one’s political or religious perspective, regardless of whether one believes it is happening or not, our planet’s climate is indeed changing, and we are indeed to blame. Effects of climate disruption are already apparent in everything from rising seas to more extreme weather to the fact that native plants once flourishing in our backyards are dying as the local climate zones shift. The responsibility for maintaining the Earth’s climate lies with each of us; while power plants may represent some of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases, we are all consumers of the power they produce in one way or another. This isn’t about pointing fingers. It’s about identifying and understanding the problem and, more importantly, taking action to do something about it. Failure to do so puts our children’s future—and that of all subsequent generations—in peril. Doug Sisterson is co-author (with Seth Darling) of the book How to Change Minds About Our Changing Climate and is also an atmospheric researcher at Argonne National Laboratory. He will be speaking at The Real Truth About Health Conference, which will be held Feb. 2-11, 2018, at the Long Island Hilton, in Melville (RealTruthTalks.com). natural awakenings
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“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,”
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says Sandor Katz. Her first batch of fermented food was yogurt. Now she visits her local farmers’ market every Saturday before spending Sunday prepping foods for the rest of the week. “Traditional foods like fermented vegetables, yogurt or kombucha don’t take long to prepare; they take time to culture, but it’s so rewarding,” she says.
Fermented Foods Revival Rediscover Probiotic-Rich Foods by Judith Fertig
Colorful jars of fermented Korean kimchee, Indian chutney, German sauerkraut and bottles of kombucha line many grocery store shelves today. We’re in the midst of a fermented food revival.
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“I grew up in New York City as the grandson of immigrants from Belarus, and sauerkraut and pickles were common foods I always loved, but neither my grandparents nor anyone else I knew made them,” says Sandor Katz. This Woodbury, Tennessee, writer who travels the world giving related workshops is credited with bringing fermented foods back into the limelight. He explains, “I am self-taught and learned to ferment by experimentation. It was that first successful batch of sauerkraut that sparked my obsession. I also love eating cheese, beer, chocolate, coffee, yogurt and many other products of fermentation.” Kirsten and Christopher Shockey, the authors of Fermented Vegetables:
Creative Recipes for Fermenting 64 Vegetables & Herbs in Krauts, Kimchis, Brined Pickles, Chutneys, Relishes & Pastes, homestead in Oregon’s Jackson Valley. “A fateful Christmas gift—a ceramic crock full of bubbling, fermenting cabbage under the tree, funky fermenty smell and all,” first piqued their interest, Kirsten recalls. “Eventually, we started our own small farmstead fermentation company.” Christopher explains that the combination of salt and shredded or chopped vegetables can launch the production of probiotic lactic acid bacteria that preserves the food and drives off “bad bacteria”. Jennifer McGruther, who lives in the Pacific Northwest, is the author of The Nourished Kitchen cookbook, an offshoot of her blog of the same name.
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Fermented foods offer a variety of positive effects on health. “If you’re consuming a diet rich in fermented foods, you’re essentially bathing your GI tract in healthy, food-related organisms,” says food research scientist Robert Hutkins, Ph.D., a professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Fermented foods with live probiotics can also improve brain function, according to a study in the journal Gastroenterology. Fermented foods are meant to be eaten as condiments, not consumed in large quantities. Overdoing such intake might cause bloating, cramping and other digestion problems. Dr. Leonard Smith, a gastrointestinal and vascular surgeon and medical advisor for the University of Miami Department of Integrative Medicine, recommends “a half-cup of cultured vegetables or two ounces of your favorite probiotic liquid per day to start.” He says it’s possible to eventually work up to having a serving of cultured vegetables and probiotic liquids at every meal, or possibly as a between-meal snack. Christopher Shockey adds, “We don’t see these foods as a ‘medicine’ to be eaten daily because you have to force yourself; instead, we see it as a fun, delicious, easy, healthful addition to mealtime.” Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
½ green cabbage 1 to 2 carrots 1 green apple, cored and quartered One 2-inch piece fresh ginger ½ cayenne chili ½ small purple or red onion One 2-inch piece fresh turmeric 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered waterUse a food processor with a coarse grating blade to shred the cabbage, carrots, apple, ginger, chili, onion and turmeric. (Consider wearing food-safe gloves to avoid touching the chili.)
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ermented foods are well known for building gut health. Now a growing body of research shows that they improve immunity, brain and heart functions,” says Michelle Schoffro Cook, Ph.D. The board-certified doctor of natural medicine, certified herbalist and author blogs from Vancouver, Canada. Get started with these simple, plant-based recipes from her latest book, The Cultured Cook: Delicious Fermented Foods with Probiotics to Knock Out Inflammation, Boost Gut Health, Lose Weight & Extend Your Life.
Salvadoran Salsa Yields: about 1 quart This gingery and spicy salsa, also known as curtido, is a traditional Salvadoran food. The twist here is added
Transfer to a crock or a large glass or ceramic bowl, and mix well.
turmeric and green apple. Serve on its own, as a condiment with chips, on sausages or over salad. Maybe mix a couple of heaping spoonfuls with freshly mashed avocado for a fresh take on guacamole.
In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt. Pour the saltwater over the salsa mixture until all ingredients are submerged, leaving a couple of inches at the top for expansion. Place a snug-fitting plate inside the crock or bowl over the salsa-water mixture; then weigh it down with food-safe weights or a bowl or jar of water, so the
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vegetables remain submerged under the brine as they ferment. Cover with a lid or a cloth, and allow it to ferment five to seven days, checking periodically to ensure the salsa is still submerged below the water line.
milk, but can be made with plantbased milks like cashew, almond, sunflower seed or coconut. The sweetener feeds the kefir microbes, leaving minimal sugar in the end product. The grains will grow over time; only about one tablespoon of kefir grains is needed to keep the kefir going; remove the extras to eat, give to friends or add to compost.
If any mold forms on the surface, simply scoop it out. It won’t spoil the salsa unless it gets deeper inside the crock. (It
may form where the mixture meets the air, but it rarely forms deeper.) After one week, put the salsa in jars or a bowl, cover and place in the fridge, where it usually lasts up to a year.
Vegan Kefir Yields: about 1 quart Traditional kefir is made with cow’s
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1 quart (or liter) filtered water ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews 1 tsp coconut sugar, pure maple syrup or agave nectar 1 Tbsp kefir grains (a natural starter, available at health food stores and online) Mandarin sections for garnish (optional) Use a blender to blend the water, cashews and coconut sugar (or maple syrup or agave nectar) until it’s smooth and creamy. Pour the cashew milk into a 1½- to 2-quart glass jar, making sure it is less than two-thirds full. Add the kefir grains, stir and then place the cap on the jar.
Leave the jar at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours, gently shaking it periodically. The cashew milk will become somewhat bubbly, then will begin to coagulate and separate; shake it to remix the kefir or scoop out the thicker curds and use them like soft cheese or sour cream. Refrigerate up to one week. When ready to serve, pour the kefir into a glass and garnish the rim with mandarin orange sections, if desired.
Pour the brine over the salad, cover with a lid or cloth, and let ferment for one week.
In a medium bowl, mix the radish, onion, turnip, carrot, apples, green beans and rutabaga; then transfer to a small crock.
Remove the covering, weights and grape leaves or other leafy greens.
Place the grape leaves or other leafy greens on top of the chopped ingredients to help hold them under the brine; then weigh the mix down with food-safe weights or a jar or bowl of water.
Dish out into jars or a bowl, cover and refrigerate, where the salad should last six to 12 months. Recipes and photos are courtesy of Michelle Schoffro Cook and New World Library; visit DrMichelleCook.com.
In a pitcher or large measuring cup, dissolve the salt in the water, stirring if necessary to dissolve the salt.
Fermented Chopped Salad Yields: about 6 cups Unlike other salads, this version stores for many months in the fridge. Serve on its own or toss it in vinaigrette and serve over brown rice for a quick and nutritious rice bowl dinner. 1 radish, finely chopped ½ small onion, finely chopped 1 turnip, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 carrot, chopped into ½-inch chunks 3 small apples, chopped into ½-inch chunks Handful of green beans, cut into 1-inch lengths 1 rutabaga, chopped into ½-inch chunks 1 to 2 grape leaves, kale leaves or other large leafy greens (optional) 3 Tbsp unrefined fine or 6 Tbsp unrefined coarse sea salt 1 quart (or liter) filtered water
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Kids Calm Themselves with Meditation by April Thompson
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choolchildren are learning the calming effect of tuning into their minds and bodies through a pioneering program in Baltimore, Maryland, that’s replacing time outs and school detentions with mindful moments. Trained staff—including many former students—teach yoga, mindfulness practices, meditation, centering and breath work that empower kids to resolve conflicts peacefully. Brothers Atman and Ali Smith and friend Andres Gonzalez founded the nonprofit Holistic Life Foundation (HLF) in 2001 in response to the pressing need to help kids living in challenging urban environments better manage stress, anger and other heightened emotions. Today, the organization is sowing the seeds of mindfulness with some 7,500 students a week across 18 Baltimore-area schools, usually beginning through daylong, school-wide interventions and afterschool programs supporting targeted populations. Frustrated kids cool off and center themselves through breathing exercises and meditation in the Mindful Moment Room in the HLF flagship Robert W. Coleman Elementary
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School. “Sometimes when I get mad, I just breathe deep. I picture being in a certain place I like and I just stop being mad… I think of being a bigger person and doing something maybe a wise man would do,” advises one fifth-grade participant. “When we had to take a big test, before I took it and in the middle, I took deep breaths to stay calm and finish the test. When everybody around you is making a lot of noises, you just try to tune them out and be yourself, do your breathing,” says another fifth-grader. The training starts with educators learning mindfulness techniques both to help their students and also manage their own stress in the classroom. “The program was a fantastic experience,” says Lori Gustovson, a teacher at Baltimore’s Lincoln Elementary School. “We integrated the exercises into our daily schedules, helping many students and teachers focus their attention and regulate emotions such as anxiety, anger and frustration. We are a better school because of the time they spent in our classrooms teaching us the beauty of paying attention to breath, movement and each other,” she observes.
These are tools kids can rely on for the rest of their lives, and use them to get back to their center. ~Ali Smith
Participating schools have reported fewer fights, better attendance and higher grades, among other benefits, according to Ali Smith, all results backed by independent research. Recent studies in schools from San Francisco to Columbus, Ohio, have shown that teaching kids mindfulness practices can heighten attentiveness, self-control and empathy, while reducing stress, hyperactivity and depression, and improving academic performance. The kids also apply their newfound skills at home. “To take ownership of the practice and understand the benefits, you have to know how to explain it, so we use a reciprocal teaching model,” says Ali. “We teach the kids to say, ‘Mom, Dad, you look stressed; can you take a breather with me?’” Martin, a Lincoln Elementary student, was pleased to report, “I went to my house and taught my mom how to do all the things you guys taught us.” Virginia, another student, noted, “This
morning I got mad at my dad, but then I remembered to breathe, and then I didn’t shout.” Other schools are following suit. Mindful Schools began in 2007 as a single-school program in Oakland, California, and then expanded to support online and in-person courses and a network of mindful educators spanning all 50 states and more than 100 countries. The David Lynch Foundation funds efforts to bring transcendental meditation to underserved kids in classrooms like the Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School, in Queens, New York; Wilson High School, in Portland, Oregon; and Wayzata West Middle School, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, among others. Find easy instruction at Tinyurl.com/ MindfulnessStarterLesson. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
Mindful Exercises This meditation exercise is recommended by the Holistic Life Foundation to help kids slow down, relax, de-stress or clear their heads:
Sit comfortably with one hand on your belly, with your head, neck and spine in alignment. Breathe through your nose. As you inhale, feel your belly expand and pause for a second. Then, exhale and feel the belly fall. Repeat for 10 breaths.
This mindfulness instruction is excerpted from a starter lesson at MindfulSchools.org:
Mindfulness is noticing what is happening in the present moment. It can help calm us when we are angry, sad or frustrated. It can help us notice when we are happy or grateful and also to focus, whether in school or in sports. It’s important to let our bodies be very still. When that happens, it gets very quiet. When we have still and quiet bodies, that’s what we call our mindful bodies. Now, let’s close our eyes and just sit like this for one minute.
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Elders. Shared history, respect and affection are vital to belonging. Adults coping with a high-stress, industrialized culture might tend to find elders’ stories slow-moving and boring, but they are a critical resource for our collective survival. Beware of the “star from afar” syndrome that posits outsiders as experts, rather than honoring and developing our own community resources, which won’t disappear at the end of an event.
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Creating Community 15 Ways to Craft a Circle of Caring by Linda Buzzell
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n facing up to today’s often degrading environmental, economic, political, social and hyper-individualistic cultural conditions, we instinctively know that survival requires coming together to effect constructive change. Here are proven approaches to community building that work.
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literal or metaphoric, create a clear, focused attraction that draws people into a circle.
Connect with nature and the seasons. Tying gatherings
into what’s happening seasonally with all life forms is a traditionally effective way of fostering community.
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Welcome each person. Either designate greeters or go around the circle welcoming and acknowledging each participant before proceeding with the event’s main activity. People that feel seen and known are more likely to stay involved.
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ing people bring items to add to the collective feast is better than catering.
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Ceremony, ritual and the sacred. Deep in our collective
human memory lie countless spring and harvest festivals, ceremonial or religious events, meals and celebrations that included a strong sense of passage, initiation and the sacredness of all life. Use one as a springboard to add meaning to a contemporary gathering.
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Collective problem solving.
People bond into a community when they participate in solving a real-world community problem, helping someone in need or addressing a situation that demands a community solution. Consider using Robert’s Rules of Order or other guidelines for discussions that maintain civility, discourage competitiveness and peacefully resolve conflicts in order to reach consensus.
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Storytelling. Humans learn
best when seeing and hearing stories. Facts don’t arouse us as much as narratives and full-body experiences do. Bombarding people with facts won’t create desired change. We must be inspired to act on the knowledge.
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on creating a sharing society versus a gimme culture, it’s nice to give small gifts such as a plant or garden flower, organic seeds or regifted items to event attendees. It’s a simple way to help everyone feel valued, appreciated and welcomed. The key is keeping events local, simple and created by the community for the community. Many hands make light work, and some of the best community events cost the host little, while everyone involved brings their own chair or blanket, serving ware and potluck dish.
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Shopping. People have
been bonding through meeting others in the marketplace since ancient times. Sales or silent auctions are popular when the money paid becomes a gift to the community.
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A little excitement. Raffles and door prizes add fun as long as any money raised goes into the common coffers as a gift to all. Child care. Children provide a necessary source of untamed energy and entertainment for any gathering. Multigenerational exchanges also help form and shape them through exposure to role models and life education, even if they might not feel engaged at the time.
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Transportation. Facilitating carpools and providing transportation for those without cars or unable to walk builds community even before the event starts. Dance and body movement. Modern society makes
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Beauty and music. Our eyes and ears are portals to the soul and spirit of the human psyche. Even a simple drum can bond individuals into a coherent group. Community singing can be powerful medicine, as places of worship ever demonstrate. A simple flower on the table or painting on the wall brings powerful archetypal energies to bear as we come together. An outdoor meeting brings nature’s magnificence to our senses, adding extraordinary power to events. The bottom line is that any community gathering, organization or event that engages body, mind and spirit has a far greater chance of surviving and thriving. Linda Buzzell is a psychotherapist, ecotherapist, blogger and co-editor of Ecotherapy: Healing with Nature in Mind. She co-founded a local permaculture guild, and a voluntary simplicity circle which met for 10 years in her local community. Connect at EcotherapyHeals.com.
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FELINE WORKFORCE Why a Job is the Cat’s Meow by Sandra Murphy
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ome cats started their careers in barns with minimal job opportunities. With updated skills, they now boost office morale, encourage reading, promote products and provide therapy. Community cats even work in private security.
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Millennials, now comprising a third of this country’s stressed-out labor force, according to the Pew Research Center and American Psychological Association, are among those that can benefit from having a cat around. Lowered blood pressure is one result, according to research by psychologist Karen Allen, Ph.D., conducted at the University at Buffalo. Even when comfort breaks are hard to schedule, insistent cats cannot be ignored. “Pompous Albert, a rejected show cat, works at SafeWise, in Salt Lake City,” relates Sage Singleton, who handles Albert’s Instagram account. www.namiami.com
“He boosts morale, reduces stress and provides entertainment.” Carlos, a former rescue kitten, greets employees at PetNovations, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, each morning. He’s the star of the corporate Instagram account and blog, and promotes the company’s eco-friendly Cat Genie litterless cat box. Smith’s Ace Hardware and Housewares, in Princeton, New Jersey, has Dusty patrol its 18,000-square-foot facility, often escorting customers along the aisles. At St. Augustine Health Ministries, in Cleveland, the furry receptionist is Oreo. This black-and-white stray claimed the job by installing herself at the front desk to welcome guests and visit with residents that miss having their own pet.
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Center in San Francisco, Duke Ellington Morris visits with patients while nurses check vital signs; he’s part of an animal-assisted therapy program through the city’s Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. With the help of his humans, Jessica and Eric Hagan, of Pennsylvania’s Wolf Creek Township, Draven was certified through a local Love on a Leash chapter that qualifies pet-provided therapy animals. He showed My Cat From Hell host Jackson Galaxy his hospital routine for a segment called “My Cat From Heaven.” Draven regularly visits the Grove City Medical Center, in Pine
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Literacy Aids “At 18, Cleo, my small, gray cat, retired from therapy visits and missed the attention,” says Michelle Cardosi, a retail clerk in Silt, Colorado. “Kids reading to her at the school library provided a solution that satisfied everyone.” In 2010, the public library in White Settlement, Texas, adopted Browser to remedy a rodent problem. Five years later, the city council cited pending renovations and a potential impact on allergies in backing a motion to oust Browser. Supporters, pointing out that the cat brought children through the doors, successfully petitioned to keep the four-legged employee.
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llness can challenge us to examine how we care for ourselves and to learn new ways to help ourselves heal. Here is a simple practice we can do on our own that helps develop a healing state in both body and mind in every moment, beyond medical appointments, yoga classes, meditation cushion and Reiki session.
The idea The state of health and healing happens when there is freedom of movement in all aspects of our body, mind, emotions and soul. When we restrict free and open movement of muscles, breath, emotional expression and feeling, even soul direction, the entire body-mind is hampered and health is compromised.
The practice Stop...pause...tune in to the body and ask where are my muscles holding, where is my posture constricted or collapsed? Am I holding my emotions in to not feel them or to appear strong? Then consciously drop the shoulders, expand and lift the chest, deepen the breath and drop the weight of the body onto the legs. Imagine the pelvis is like a bowl of water getting heavier with every breath, allowing the upper body to become light and free. Acknowledge feelings with compassion and imagine them flowing out of the body on the out-breath. Letting more physical and emotional energy flow will bring both physiology and mood into a state of deeper healing and well-being, enhancing the effectiveness of all medical and holistic treatment modalities. Bodymind awareness is the key. To take this awareness to the next level, body-centered therapists can help uncover the roots of the body-mind patterns that develop over a lifetime and help them release more deeply. Alison Shaw is a holistic nurse practitioner, integrative therapist and founder of Bodymind Repatterning, located at The Center for Body Mind Integration. She helps people further their healing by discovering and resolving the hidden body-mind patterns beneath illness and pain. In-person and telephone sessions are available. For more information, call 781-6460686 or visit BodymindRepatterning.org. 42
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Its primary function is to isolate infection, bacteria and toxins and transport them through the filtration points known as lymph nodes. It stores white blood cells called lymphocytes which fight infection. 6. Avoid restrictive clothing. Tight clothing presses on lymph nodes and impedes lymph flow. Avoid underwire bras and go bra-free at least 12 hours a day. And don’t sleep in one! Consider a stretchy camisole.
Detox Your Body Naturally by Joyce Sobotta
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he lymphatic system is a crucial player in the body’s detoxification process. It is where the impurities go to get cleansed. The body depends on the circulatory system to supply it with needed nutrients and remove waste. Part of the blood escapes from the capillaries and becomes lymph fluid. The lymphatic system is a vast network of tiny vessels, nodes and the spleen and supports every system in the body. Its primary function is to isolate infection, bacteria and toxins and transport them through the filtration points known as lymph nodes. It stores white blood cells called lymphocytes which fight infection.
Steps to Help the Body Detox Naturally 1. Clean up your diet. Reduce the body’s toxic burden by avoiding processed food, eating organic when possible and eliminating simple sugars and carbohydrates. Investigate food sensitivities that may affect digestion. Look into a good probiotic to maintain a healthy ratio of intestinal flora.
2. The body needs plenty of quality water. Drink daily at least half your body weight in ounces to help carry oxygen and nutrients throughout the body and eliminate toxins and wastes. 3. Breathe slowly and deeply from your diaphragm through your nose. This is one of the best ways to move the lymph fluid throughout the body. The breath goes directly to your lungs which stimulates the vagus nerve to rest and restore the nervous system. 4. Move your body. Physical exercises such as yoga stretches—especially arms stretched overhead and out to the side—are great for lymphatic movement in the upper body, chest and breast area. Jumping on a mini trampoline, swinging your arms while walking, moderate dancing or swimming are all activities that help to move the lymph. 5. Don’t be afraid to sweat. Instead of using antiperspirants which block sweating and add to the toxic load, choose natural deodorants.
7. Give yourself a lymphatic self-breast massage every day. This helps to release toxins, stimulate the immune system and improve lymphatic circulation. Many women find that a self-breast massage reduces pain, tenderness, PMS breast symptoms and the fear of disease. Enhance the lymphatic self-massage with quality essential oils that help with detoxification, including lemon, rose geranium and frankincense. A blend works synergistically to help with more than one aspect of a condition. During your self-massage, it is important to start and finish on your neck area. Cross your wrists and clasp your throat with both hands. Start at the top of your neck and stroke down to the collar bone, gently stretching and releasing as you move downward. Feel the hollow spot behind your collar bone. Gently stretch the skin from the side of the neck toward the center. This opens the lymph passages before they empty into the circulatory system. Read more about the lymphatic system and watch a video showing the loving, lymphatic, self-breast massage at AromatherapyNaturesWay.com/lymphaticsystem. Joyce Sobotta has a BS in education and certifications in holistic aromatherapy and reflexology. She is the founder/owner of a home-based international business renowned for Healthy Girls Breast Oil, a unique essential oil blend for breast health. She offers consultations, webinars and presentations to empower women with knowledge for best natural breast health. For more information, visit AromatherapyNaturesWay.com.
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5 Reasons to Switch to a Holistic Dentist A Conversation with Dr. David Lerner of the Center for Holistic Dentistry
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visit to Dr. David Lerner, a holistic dentist in Yorktown Heights, New York, may include acupuncture, kinesiology or even a heated neck pillow. But this kinder, gentler practice still offers all the standard dental procedures, and even the option of nitrous oxide for patients who are anxious or need a lot of work. Natural Awakenings recently caught up with Dr. Lerner to learn about the advantages of visiting a holistic dentist. Here are his top five.
1. A holistic wellness team I often have patients tell me they already see other holistic practitioners, and they sought us out because they also wanted to work with a dentist whose belief system is based on natural healing principles. Adding a holistic dentist to your wellness team allows collaboration between all your other integrative health providers. They speak the same language and can work together on your case to treat you the way you want to be treated. If you’ve ever had to explain to your primary care doctor what a thermagram is, you’ll understand the value of using an all-holistic, integrative healthcare team.
2. Safe mercury removal It’s important to work with a dentist who’s properly trained to safely remove mercury. At our office, patients are protected so they don’t absorb any mercury as the fillings are being removed. We put a rubber dam over the teeth so they won’t swallow mercury; we put a mask over their nose so they won’t breathe mercury vapor; we cover their bodies so they won’t absorb mercury through their skin. We even use a special vacuum in front of their mouth to suction away the air as we’re cleaning out the fillings. My office staff and I wear protective gear as well. We’re serious about this. We know mercury is really bad for everybody who’s exposed to it.
3. Use of safe dental materials Patients should be concerned about the materials that are being used instead of mercury amalgams. Most mercury fillings get replaced with bonded ceramic or composite filling materials. These historically contained a plastic compound known as BPA. Then it became known that BPA is an estrogen mimicker, which is why we now have concerns about the type of plastic used in water bottles. 44
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What happened in dentistry is that a lot of the manufacturers of these filling materials just reengineered the BPA molecule so they could call it something else. So when we test people with kinesiology to see if they are sensitive, many still react to those materials as if the BPA were still mimicking estrogen. Now there are some newer materials with totally different chemical formulations. Holistic dentists screen their patients for sensitivity to any materials before they’re used—whether they’re for fillings, crowns, implants or dentures. All these categories of dental restorations could involve materials that trigger an immune system response or are toxic to the body.
4. Special precautions with root canals There is a growing controversy about the limitations of root canals, and whether they actually eliminate all infection of the tooth. Often they don’t, and the tooth then can then become the source of a problem. One of our mentors, Dr. Thomas Rau from Switzerland, says that 80 percent of his patients with breast cancer have a toxic root canal-treated tooth on the acupuncture meridians related to the breast. When patients at his clinic are dealing with autoimmune conditions or serious conditions like cancer, he and his staff strongly advise not only that any mercury be removed from their mouth, but that any root canal-treated teeth be evaluated as well. So an important aspect of holistic dentistry is how we deal with a tooth that’s become infected or that’s had a root canal already.
5. Getting the bite right Imbalances of the bite will affect the whole musculoskeletal system, and the balance of the craniosacral system, through the acupuncture pathways. Evolving methods for evaluating and treating this have always relied heavily on applied kinesiology, like muscle reflex testing. We’re also relying more and more on using computer measurements to look for imbalances within the bite—forces on the teeth as well as muscular imbalances within the jaw that can cause reflexive imbalances elsewhere in the body. A common occurrence is people having a bite issue after having a dental restoration done, whether it’s a filling or a crown. The bite might be too heavy on the tooth that was repaired, or it might be too low, leaving the other teeth to bear more of a load than they are able to tolerate. Either way, the teeth become sensitive. Bite imbalances are also a major contributor to muscle tension, which is the most common cause of headache. Even with migraines, we often see that structural problems in the balance of the bite will have an influence. The Center for Holistic Dentistry is located in Yorktown Heights, NY. For more info, call the office at 914.214.9678 or visit HolisticDentist.com.
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The Science and Regulation Behind the GMO Deception by Sheldon Krimsky, Ph.D.
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griculture had its origins about 10 thousand years ago. Throughout most of that period, farmers shared seeds, selected desired phenotypes of plants, and with keen observation and experience sought to understand the environmental factors affecting crop productivity. Through selective breeding, farmers chose plants that were best adapted to their region. By saving seeds of the more desired varieties, they were able to achieve shortened growing seasons, larger fruits or vegetables, enhanced disease resistance, and varieties with higher nutritional value. The birth of botany as a discipline can be traced to ancient Greece. With the discovery in the first half of the 20th century that radiation and chemicals could create mutations (or changes in the DNA code) in plant cells and germ plasm, plant breeders deliberately induced mutations that they hoped would produce more desirable plant varieties. After the discovery of recombinant DNA molecule technology (aka gene transplantation) in the early 1970s, the new field of plant biotechnology was launched less than a decade later. Scientists were now capable of cutting and splicing genes and transferring them from one biological entity to another, thereby crossing broad species barriers. Plant biotechnology made its debut at an international symposium in Miami, Florida, in January 1983. While there have been longstanding controversies between vegetarians and omnivores or organic versus conventional farming, rarely has there been a time when food has divided society into two major warring camps. But that is the situation that people now find themselves throughout the world in response to genetically modified food. One camp proclaims that GMOs represent the future of food. They echo the words of Francis Bacon, the 17th-century philosopher and scientist, who more than four hundred years ago in
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the New Atlantis, prophesied a future of biotechnology: “And we make by art, in the same orchards and gardens, trees and flowers to come earlier or later in their seasons, and to come up and bear more speedily, than by their natural course they do. We make them also by art greater much than their nature; and their fruit greater and sweeter, and of differing tastes, smell, colour, and figure from their nature.” Bacon saw the biotic world around him as providing the feedstock, or starting materials, for recreating plant life on the planet according to human design and utility. In more contemporary terms, the plant germ plasm holds the building blocks for new food crops, just as the chemical elements of the periodic table were the starting material for synthetic chemistry that has brought us plastics, pesticides and nanotechnology.
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In the view of the modern agricultural Baconians, farms are like factories. Food production must be as efficient as an assembly line. This means that the producers of food must reduce the uncertainty of inputs and speed up food production to cultivate more crops per given acre, per unit of time, per unit of labor, and per unit of resource input. They proclaim the need for higher food productivity to provide for a growing population of more than 7 billion people on the planet. The opposing camp is comprised largely of food purists; skeptics of industrial, high chemical input farming; critics of agribusiness; and scientists that are not convinced that genetically modified food is as safe and as ecologically sustainable as its proponents claim it to be. They point out that the altruistic promises of GMO proponents have had no relationship with the actual use of genetic engineering techniques in modern agricultural production. In fact, there have been only two commonly applied major innovations in GMO agriculture: 1) crops resistant to herbicide, and 2) crops that contain their own insecticide. Both methods were designed to find synergies with their corporate sponsor’s existing pesticide, herbicide and fertilizer businesses in order to maximize profits. GMO skeptics harken back to the transformation of
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Sunshine Is NOT Enough to Optimize Your Vitamin D Levels! by Kristine Blanche, RPA-C, M.D., Ph.D.
Vitamin D has always been known as the sunshine vitamin, right?
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the more surprising to me because this patient was under a tremendous amount of stress, and did not take any vitamin D. Conventional wisdom, and even my own experiences, had taught me that a tanning bed was never the answer for a healthy person. But it worked. I discussed this conundrum with an environmental engineer from John Hopkins University, and she explained that because of pollution, the UVB rays no longer makes it from the sun to our skin—they are filtered out, so to speak, from the toxins and pollution in our sky. The result for New Yorkers (and for others in highly polluted environments) is troubling because it has become increasingly difficult for the body to get enough vitamin D without taking significant amounts as part of a regular supplement regimen. The other option, of course, is going to a tanning bed twice a week. But as alluring as that may be for some of us, it is not a practical fix for most of us. Vitamin D is a very important part of living a healthy life and preventing disease. Its benefits are endless, but some of them include: Cancer prevention Boosting the immune system function Manufacturing hormones, like DHEA, progesterone and testosterone Lowering the risk for autoimmune disease Preventing the flu Preventing/treating depression and seasonal affective disorder Pregnant mothers protecting their unborn children You need to be very careful with vitamin D and consult your physician or healthcare professional because there are dangers if too much is taken. My recommended treatment is to check vitamin D 25 OH and vitamin D 125 levels twice a year—once in the fall to help calculate your winter dose, and again in the spring to calculate your summer dose. Vitamin D is an important part of cancer prevention. Numerous studies have shown that healthy levels of vitamin D can help reduce chances of breast, colon and prostate cancer. So what can you do to make sure your body has enough vitamin D? Ask your doctor to check your vitamin D 25OH levels. Keep your vitamin D 25OH level between 60 to 80 ng/ dl. Actively work to decrease your stress. Share this information with everyone you love (and those you like, and even those you tolerate!). This month while breast cancer prevention is on everyone’s mind, please get your vitamin D levels checked! It has been proven that therapeutic levels of vitamin D25 OH, between 60 to 90 ng/dl, affect your body’s ability to prevent breast, prostate and colon cancer. We must do all we can to prevent these cancers and protect our health! Kristine Blanche, RPA-C, Ph.D., M.D., is the owner of Integrative Healing Center, located in Great Neck, NY. For more information, call 516-676-0200 or visit GetIntegrativeHealth. com. natural awakenings
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Why Is Tai Chi the Right Exercise for You by Master Rubio
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hile most exercises seem to center on high intensity, muscle building and the number of calories burned, it is only one side of our physiology. There are other alternative fitness solutions to safely promote, support and strengthen good health. Ancient China has been the source of powerful legacies that include the concepts of longevity and even immortality. It is there that the martial art of Taijiquan, better known by westerners as Tai-ChiChuan or just Taich was born. The origin of Tai Chi is surrounded by myths which have been passed on from generation to generation. The most popular tells us of a Daoist monk, called Chang San Feng, who created the marital art after observing a combat between a crane and a snake. Since its origins, Taichi fulfilled many needs. At the birthplace of Taichi, the first practitioners lived in remote mountains in search of internal peace, but at the same time, they had to confront constant threats by invaders. This warranted implementation of the “Three Treasures” (Qigong - breathing exercises, mediation and traditional martial arts) which are bound together in one single practice, considered traditional train50
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ing. For those not familiar with Taichi, its movements resemble traditional KungFu movements but done in a slow and gentler manner. The harmony of breath and movement unite to improve consciousness of both elements over time. Taichi is a style of the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts system which became popular among those who seek a means of self-defense while keeping a healthy and active lifestyle. One of the great qualities of the Chinese arts, both internal (Taichi and Chigung) and external (Kung Fu), is that they can be learned, taught and practiced at any age and without risk. Even those who are currently suffering from maladies— wheelchair bound included—can participate and gain benefits. As a result of these benefits, through regular practice, it has become very popular among adults and seniors. Boddhidarma, a famous monk, traveled from India to China to share Buddhism with the Chinese. Living for nine years in a cave near the Shaolin Temple, he shared his yogic practices with the monks who resided there. This is just one of many stories about how Indian yoga and Chinese taichi
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shared history. Many esoteric practices have similar goals, but the techniques vary. The main distinction, for example, is that yoga holds static postures and requires base flexibility and strength for optimal effects, unlike Taichi, which like life, is in constant motion. The Chinese believe that stagnation equals death and movement equals life. With movements that align to scientifically energize organs and systems, they initially purge disease and toxicity then rebalance to optimize internal harmony. This is why it is considered both a preventative and curative practice. Our school is filled with oncology patients using taichi to keep their cancer at bay. The medical sciences of China (acupuncture, tuina, zhina, etc.) are directly related with traditional Chinese martial arts which are based on energetic theories, subsequently; increased longevity is one of its byproducts. So, if you are struggling with mobility, taichi would be a smart choice to get you moving again safely. Many studies in the West have been conducted to validate the health advantages which Taichi promotes. John Hopkins University, National Institute of Health, UCLA’s Center for Psychoneuroimmunology and Harvard Medical School have all made concrete findings on the myriad of benefits of Taichi. What the ancients have always known for thousands of years is now available for us to benefit from. The regular practice of Taichi is helpful both physically and mentally and can include spiritual advancement if you choose that path. Some of the benefits include: • It can improve balance and flexibility thereby reducing falls—common fatality for seniors. • Improves both upper and lower body strength. • Proven to improve sleep quality. • Provides aerobic conditioning at a moderate heart rate, burning up to 300 calories/hr. • Reduces stress and improves relaxation which can reduce depression. • It strengthens the sinews, tendons, bones and cartilage of all joints, reducing injury. • Reduces hardening of the arteries
and improves circulation, preventing strokes. • Improves motor functions and memory. • Regulates anemia, high blood pressure, diabetes and cleanses kidney functions. Overall, it improves ones quality of life! In keeping the traditional ways of martial arts, taichi always teaches to respect each person’s strengths, weaknesses and limitations. There is no rush, each student learns at his/her own pace. Students progress from fundamental to basic, and eventually, to more complex routines. At an intermediate level, there is a 2 person practice with applications and weapons. Classes include a good warm up of the joints and meridians, and stretching. This is followed by Qigong (breathing exercises), meditation, basic stances, footwork and movements of tai chi. This is a standard formula for those Taichi practitioners of true merit, so beware of those teaching only forms or “this and that.” Master Baptista and Master Rubio, Head Owner/Instructor of Kung Fu Connection Miami and Kung Fu Connection Coral Springs, are Kung Fu Brothers and rare pure lineage holders, each with over 40 years of training. For more information call 305-895-8326, or visit www.kungfuconnection.com. Miami location: 14703 West Dixie Highway, Miami, FL 33181. Resources: health.harvard.edu/staying –healthy/thehealth-benefits-of-tai-chi sceincedaily.com/releases/2016/03/160311150130.htm health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing. nsf/content/
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or the past 40 years, Robert Llewellyn has photographed thousands of unique beauties— many of them trees, flowers, seeds and other landscape elements. “For a photographer, anything can be a good subject, even dirt,” he says. “My mission is to move people from merely looking at things to deeply seeing things as they are.” For Llewellyn’s first collaboration with garden writer Nancy Ross Hugo, Remarkable Trees of Virginia, published in 2008, the pair drove 20,000 miles in four years observing and capturing the complex lives of 100 notable trees. It was on this assignment that the Earlysville, Virginia, photographer developed his now-signature technique, subsequently used to illustrate one of their follow-up books, Seeing Trees. “I wanted to photograph small
parts—leaves, fruit, bark and flowers— so I would cut off a bloom, twig or seed pod and put it on a light table and take hundreds of photos, which, strung together, were infinitely sharp, like a botanic drawing. I found I could zoom into my subject up to a pollen grain this way.” Llewellyn lives with his wife on a 60-acre farm in tree-studded Albemarle County, enjoying 200-year-old oaks outside their front door. His latest of nearly 40 books, The Living Forest, is due out in October.
Why are trees, to your eyes, so captivating? When I first started photographing trees, I thought of them as objects in the design of a photograph, rather than something that’s alive. When I began to look at a tree’s acorns, flowers and pollen, I realized that this tree
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is doing what we do: it’s born, grows, has offspring and dies; it seeks air, nutrients and light. Trees all have a fascinating master plan for survival and reproduction. Some trees can build an architectural structure that grows 150 feet high and can withstand 100-milean-hour winds.
How do you suggest that a newbie tree-watcher start learning how to see trees more intimately? Read a book like Seeing Trees, then get up, go out and observe trees in real time, at different times of the year and track what they do. Take pencil and paper and draw them, or take pictures. Start by exploring trees in your backyard or a nearby park. Share a quality magnifying glass to encourage youngsters to get closer to the trees, too. Challenge them to
find flowers, fruit or spots where last year’s leaves fell off. Kids love that. I visit schools and have kids go out and collect fallen tree debris that we look at together.
What makes some of your favorite trees so distinctive? Red maples make an early entrance in spring, their flowers appearing before the leaves, and drop their “helicopter” seeds in spring to germinate before anything can eat them. In spring, an entire hill will turn red with these maples, but it’s not their leaves; it’s the trees’ flowers, getting ready to drop their showy red dresses on the ground before anything else is blooming. You can learn a lot about trees by seeing what’s on the ground through their life cycles. Sycamore, for example, has both male and female flowers. The female flowers develop into fruit-
ing seedpods that dry out and hang on through winter until a spring wind blows them apart.
Rather than seeing trees as dead in winter, what can we look for? Trees are very much alive in winter. When leaves fall off, they leave behind little pointed leaf buds. You can cut them open and find tiny green leaves encapsulated which remain unfrozen, waiting to open up in the spring. Twigs in winter show leaf scars where the leaves dropped. We can also witness the diverse life in and on trees in all seasons. That includes bugs, plants, fungi and parasites, in addition to the animals that nest in them and eat their fruits and nuts. I once found a round ball on an oak tree that turned out to be a wasp gall for its offspring, its larvae hanging in the middle.
How are tree-viewing skills transferrable to other aspects of our lives? The skill of observation is vital: moving from looking to seeing. At a party, you can just mindlessly chatter with people or you can really see them—what their bodies, gestures and emotions are communicating. Labels and names get in the way of seeing things as they are. Stop labeling things or worrying about what they are called; as in meditation, just relax into observing, to embrace things as they are. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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hronic diseases account for 70 percent of U.S. deaths. Health coaching can help individuals adopt healthy lifestyle behaviors that prevent and control diseases, including cancer. The current cancer care model is much improved by the use of a coach to enhance wellness using an integrative, holistic, personalized and preventative care model. Through help with diet, stress management, exercise and other factors, holistic lifestyle coaching helps clients design a holistic game plan to aid in the prevention and control of illness.
Lifestyle Changes Support Wellness Cancer risk, as well as the rate of survival and/or recurrence, can be attributed to lifestyle practices such as diet, physical activity and weight. These practices also impact the management of cancer treatment. The American Cancer Society recommends survivors maintain a healthy weight and engage in healthy lifestyle habits to reduce risk of recurrence and mortality of cancer; however, the majority of survivors do not heed this advice. Breaking old habits and staying consistent can be challenging. Coaches help support clients as they prioritize their wellbeing and help manage lifestyle risk factors associated with cancer. It is more likely that individuals will make such changes by working with a wellness coach that can help them take stock of their health and wellness, co-create an integrated wellness plan and help them be accountable to follow through and accomplish the changes they want to see.
What is Health and Wellness Coaching? A health coach helps individuals navigate the complexities of life and helps them discover those things that complicate the pursuit of good health. Once obstacles are identified, it is easier to create strategies for forward movement. Employing a well-trained, certified health and wellness coach as an ally increases the chances for success in such goals as weight loss, time and stress management, and improved nutrition, which can not only affect the course of an illness more positively, but can lead to greater life satisfaction. Janine Gilarde is a registered nurse, certified health and wellness coach and reiki master teacher. She helps individuals transform their lives and mindset through holistic lifestyle coaching and energy work. For more information, email Janine@Coach4HealthyLiving or visit Coach4HealthyLiving.com.
Local Resources BeatCancer.org – Online Holistic Cancer Coach Certification Program. Richboro, PA toll Free: 1-888-551-2223. Lifecoreonline.com – Optimal MindBody Wellness for Chronic Pain and Serious Illness, Coral Gables, (305) 396-6360. therapists.psychologytoday.com – online resource to find Cancer Therapists, Psychologists and Cancer Counseling in Miami, and other areas.
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s the former director of Yokohama General Hospital, and head of the Nakamachi Garden Clinic, Dr. Yoshimizu established a medical plan that combines thermotherapy with physical and immune reinforcement therapy. In his book he explains why he believes that thermotherapy should be considered as a fourth treatment option for cancer, in addition to chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery. His treatment solution combines thermotherapy (heat therapy) with detoxification protocols, a particular diet, and immunitystrengthening therapies which include fasting and taking supplements. The book is comprehensive and compelling, and it’s a mystery why it hasn’t made the New York Times’ best sellers’ list because of all the logical arguments and explanations presented in it. Although it doesn’t go heavily into any one particular therapy, it does cover everything from why it’s important to detoxify the gastrointestinal system, what causes cancer and how it grows, how heating the body’s cells boosts immune function, and a wide-range of other aspects to methodically and systematically get cancer under control. In the introduction, the author is bold enough to state how “utilization of far-infrared rays is the key to great health.” Perhaps the most eye-opening image is two side-by-side boxes that show how more benefits are realized as body temperature is raised (hyperthermia) and how only a 1 degree drop from normal body temperature (hypothermia) results in a whole host of problems. Book Review by Danny Zen. To get a new copy of the book, call Danny at 786-441-2727 , text 305-297-9360, or e-mail BrainForHumanity@ gmail.com and reply with full name and mailing address. $20 if picked-up near Hollywood Blvd and 441. If you need it shipped: $40. Copies also available in Spanish, Chinese, Portuguese, French, German, Korean, and Japanese. This information is not intended to cure, diagnose or treat medical conditions. Please consult with a physician before beginning this or any other health care program. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Natural Awakenings Miami/FL Keys or Corporate does not recommend or endorse any specific tests, physicians, products, procedures, opinions or other information that may be mentioned in this book. natural awakenings
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helping us to navigate the maze of conventional, complementary and alternative medicine options for our unique health needs. Why is the term slow used in Slow Medicine Therapy? Slow Medicine is not a “quick-fix solution” to health. Rather, it is a thoughtful approach to health challenges, food, relationships, and mental and spiritual well-being. We may schedule surgeries; we may cultivate deeper relationships; we may engage in artistic self-expression. Slow Medicine believes that balance is the greatest indicator of health, and there is a spectrum of lifestyle considerations we must have when striving to bring our being into a state of harmony. Move slowly into your healing. How does your role as an ordained minister affect how you work with your clients? I cultivated faith and connection while training to be an ordained minister. Both are pivotal in healing.
The Slow Approach to Health and Happiness Q&A with Robin Queen Finkelstein Guiding others on their unique journeys into wholeness, Robin Queen Finkelstein is a certified psycho-spiritual counselor, ordained minister and green living specialist who facilitates individual, couples’, family and group therapy sessions and workshops. Known as the Slow Medicine Therapist, Robin takes a whole-being, integrative approach to wellness. With her partner, Michael Finkelstein, M.D., Robin is co-director of the Slow Medicine Foundation and SunRaven: The Home of Slow Medicine, a converted barn living/work space on a farm in Bedford, New York. You believe our wounds can, paradoxically, serve as fertile soil for awakening, transforming and blossoming. Can you elaborate on this? Rumi says the wound is where the light enters us. A willingness to be with and explore our wounds opens us to the possibility of finding grace, strength and deep connection with ourselves. When we turn inward and examine the hurts, when we are able to listen closely to our deeper selves, healing is possible. What’s the story behind the term Slow Medicine? Slow Medicine is a way of living. It is choosing to take a holistic and integrative look at our lives in order to make conscious decisions that lead us back into a state of balance. Against the backdrop of our assembly-line model of medical care, where we receive cookie-cutter prescriptions for complex health matters, Slow Medicine provides a personalized look at the relevant questions for optimizing well-being and healing chronic illness. Slow Medicine recognizes that our bodies are the authority, and the “doctors” serve as guides— 54
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How does your plant-based diet play into your ability to heal yourself and help others find healing? We receive nourishment from everything around us: the people, the air, the environment and our food. Having a diet that is closely connected to the earth, that honors the earth as our great mother and a deeply nourishing entity, fills us with light. It also allows us to connect more deeply to our true selves, and to one another as a result. How does physical activity complement the mental and spiritual healing process? The body, mind, spirit and emotions exist along a continuum. If we are looking to experience emotional healing, it’s important for us to be attentive to the whole self, including the body. Often people who are looking to heal from traumatic events in their life will only pay attention to one area or another. It is so important that we are able to look at the whole self in feeling where our growth and healing wish to take us. You often use the term debt in describing a lack of something (whether that be faith, self-esteem, love or support). What is the first step each of us can take in realizing our debts and manifesting a life of abundance? Looking inward is the path to self-discovery—finding places in our pasts and presents where we are disconnected from ourselves, where we have wounds or trauma, and gently examining our stories and limiting beliefs that keep us from experiencing a blessed life. The opportunity to grow starts with a willingness to look inward. For more information about Slow Medicine, visit TranscendenceAtSunraven.com or SlowMedicineDoctor.com, or call 914.218.3113.
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of fluid intake. When a person becomes dehydrated, water is moved from inside the cells to extracellular areas. This causes the cells to shrink in size, and then leads to a series of events, which include a signal to drink and also a signal to the kidneys to concentrate waste in smaller amounts of urine. The kidneys can function under less-than-optimal circumstances, as in not enough water intake. But eventually this results in unnecessary wear and tear on the tissues, which can be exacerbated if the individual consumes significant quantities of toxins that are eliminated in urine. Drinking enough water regularly is an important way to protect the kidneys. Drinking more water instead of other beverages has been shown to reduce the risk of weight gain, particularly in children. In one randomized study conducted in Germany and involving 2,950 children, the children were provided with education about the importance of drinking water, were given water bottles and also given access to drinking fountains with filtered water. The children drank 1.1 more glasses of water per day and their risk of excessive weight gain was reduced by 31 percent. Another common manifestation of dehydration is headache, even migraine headaches, due to dehydration of the brain and reduced total plasma vol-
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Oktoberfest - A 10 day Beer-Food-and Music Festival to celebrate the tradition of Oktoberfest. 11ammidnight, daily. Live entertaiment by bands from Austria and Germany. Beer bars and wine gardens. Traditional Bavarian food. Yodel contest, Bratwursteating contest and raffles. FREE admission. Located at the Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables. 305-774-1883
Free yoga therapy classes for hips, shoulders, and low-back pain. 3:00–4:00 pm Explore ways to release tension, and strengthen weak muscles that affect the structure and movement of these areas. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 305-441-9441.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6 Free group classes: Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for the Upper Back - 2:30–3:30 pm - Stretch and strength the areas associated with tightness, shoulder impingement, cervical spine conditions, posture, headaches, scoliosis, and more. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.
OCTOBER 6 & 13 Free classes on the Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for Fibromyalgia. 11:45 am–12:45 pm - Yoga has been shown to reduce fibromyalgia symptoms, including fatigue, stiffness, depression, poor memory, anxiety, and balance. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho - 5:00 pm – Hotel Courtyard by Marriott - 2051 S LeJeune Road – Coral Gables - 33134 -call 786-2958665 -must arrive by 5:00 pm – Free parking
OCTOBER 7 - 8 Fairchild Tropical Bird Festival – 10:30 – 5:30 - Learn to identify birds, about birding hotspots, and the rich avifauna found right here in the Garden. Vendors and expert advice will be on hand to help you become an expert birder as well as to help you make your own yard into a bird and wildlife paradise. Also includes a photo contest. Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156, 305-667-1651.
OCTOBER 7 - 31 Little Farm Pumpkin Patch - Visit Little Farm in Homestead for a gorgeous pumpkin patch, pony rides, a petting farm, scarecrow kits and harvest decorations. Mon-Fri: 3-7pm & Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 Street. 305-258-3186.
OCTOBER 7 & 14 Free yoga therapy classes for increased neuroplasticity and cognitive function. 10:00–11:00 am - Designed for those with Parkinson’s and other neuro-degenerative disorders, as well as dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other cognitive disorders. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 305-441-9441.
THURSDAY OCTOBER 12 The Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents: “FIRE & ICE Yoga Mixer” facilitated by Superstar Arianne Om, 6:00 – 9:00PM, Drinkhouse Fire and Ice, 1672 Collins Ave., Miami Beach 33139. Ticket includes meditation, yoga class, ice bar entry, complimentary cocktail or mocktail. $25 RSVP to 305-851-1911.
OCTOBER 14 - 15 Understanding The Law Of Attraction – How To Create Your Ideal Life! - Sat & Sun 1:30-5 PM. Align the power of your mind with Universal Principles to ensure optimum health, wealth, and happiness. Learn the secret (that was left out of the movie, “The Secret”) to creating ANYTHING you desire! $75. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami. Pre-register and SAVE $10. 305-788-0777.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Free group classes: Therapeutic Benefits of Yoga for the Upper Back - 4:15–5:15 pm Stretch and strength the areas associated with tightness, shoulder impingement, cervical spine conditions, posture, headaches, scoliosis, and more. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 305-441-9441. Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure - 7:30-11:00 AM. Ready to make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer? Sign up today to participate in the Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Pre-event fee: $35-$40. Race Day: $40-$45. Go online to register or for information
WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 18 The Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents: “FEARLESS FINANCES”. Facilitated by Kerissa Kuis MBA, 6:30 – 8:30PM, The Center for Social Change, 2103 Coral Way, Miami FL 33145, 2nd Floor. $5 members, $10 non-members. RSVP to 305-851-1911.
OCTOBER 21 & 22 Understanding the Law of Attraction. Create a Life You Love. Sat & Sun 1:30-5:00 PM. Learn to align the power of your mind with the Universal Principles that ensure health, wealth and happiness. $75. Kevin O’Brien Wellness @ Bodhi Zenz Yoga Studio 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. S. Miami 33143. Pre-register and save $10 305-755-0777
savethedate SATURDAY, OCTOBER 14 Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® 7:30-11:00 AM. Ready to make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer? Sign up today to participate in the Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Pre-event fee: $35$40. Race Day: $40-$45. Go online to register or for information: www.komenmiaftl.org.
markyourcalendar OM MOVEMENT STUDIO PRESENTS Movement Therapy Workshop led by the talented Tamara Levinson, where you will move and explore all aspects of self unapologetically. October 14th & 15th. All levels welcome. Sanctuary: A Yoga and Healing Retreat led by Joan Varini and assisted by Jessica Oliveira- a life transformational retreat to find healing and sanctuary within. Set at Rio Chirripo Eco Lodge in Costa Rica: November 12th through the 17th. For Information call 786-452-8428, email info@OmMovementStudio. com, or visit OmMovementStudio.com.
OCTOBER 27 - 29 Restorative Yoga with Anamargret Sanchez, Learn how to design your own restorative practice at home and have a better understanding of the practical application of Restorative Yoga. Get 10h (CEUs) for Yoga Teachers, Investment $250/$200. RSVP. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. Info (305) 665-4982
OCTOBER 28 & 29 Zoo Boo!- 10am-4pm. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street. 305-328-8811.
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 Howl-o-ween- 12 – 5pm. Your pooch is invited to Fairchild for a day of four-legged fun. There will be fun, dog-related activities and even a costume contest. Sponsored by The Pet Chamber of Commerce. Pinecrest Gardens $5 (Children under 2 years, free). 11000 S. Red Rd. Miami, FL 33156 305-669-6990
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30 Miami Senior Expo - 10:30 am – 2:30 pm - 80+ exhibitors with senior products and services 2000 active seniors, caregivers, retirees, FREE health screenings, Door prizes, giveaways and raffles, Live entertainment FREE Einstein bagels and coffee. Free admission, Free self-parking, & free wi-fi 450 NW 37th Ave. Miami, FL 33125.
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sunday Wholistic Healing Workshop - Individual evaluations. 6pm-8pm, $35. Reservations required 305-5874639, Wholistic Energy Healing Center, Hallandale. 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. Donation only. Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305-948-6878
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Underwater Pumpkin Carving - Divers become underwater artists as they turn pumpkins into Halloween masterpieces beneath the sea in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Prizes awarded the most creative jack-o-lantern. Contact - 305-4513595
OCTOBER 8 & 22 Visit the Family - Friendly Sheriff’s Animal Farm - Open between 1 - 3 p.m., the Sheriff’s Animal Farm invites you to bring the family and visit the animals at the farm, including horses, a cow, pigs, goats, bunnies, alligators, tropical birds, a Kinkajou, Sloths, a Lemur, Kramer the Emu, a family of Patagonian Cavys, tortoises and turtles, snakes and many more. It is free of charge (donations are welcome). The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters complex. every second and fourth Sundays of the month. Farmer Jeanne Selander 305-293-7300
OCTOBER 20 - 21 Goombay Festival - Marking the beginning of Fantasy Fest, this exuberant street party showcases island arts and crafts, music and food in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood. Purchase African arts and crafts, sample foods and delicacies from a variety of cultures and countries, and enjoy live musical entertainment ranging from gospel to reggae. (305) 296-1817
OCTOBER 20 - 29 Key West Fantasy Fest - This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant costume competitions including one for pets, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island bands and lavish floats. More than 40 masquerade contests, themed parties, parades and other spectacles are to challenge the creativity of mask and costume designers. 305296-1817
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.
American Buddhist Inspired Meditation – 6 7:45pm – Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33637. Bob 305-234-0610 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. 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.
Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516.
Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.
monday 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 – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free. 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.
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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Free Stress Relief with Aromatherapy – 7pm American Apothecary 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186. Reservations call or text 305 598-2822
Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778.
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wednesday 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. Free-donations 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. 786-662-8106.
Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation. Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305-598-2822
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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thursday Free Stress Relief with Aromatherapy – 7pm American Apothecary 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186. Reservations call or text 305 598-2822 Music listening therapy program Free to Veterans with PTS and anxiety related issues - For more information please call 786.453.7722 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! - 5:306:45pm 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 - 9:3010:15 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)665-4982 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.
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.
SW Community Farmers’ Market- in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. Every Saturday, 9:00am3:00pm. 305- 663- 0917. EBT/SNAP welcome.
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.
Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982
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.
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.
Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.
Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.
Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-2969982; 1-305-735-3519.
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.
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Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.
Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305-292-6958.
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. 786-662-8106.
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. 1-305-292-7700.
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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. 10:30am12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.
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
monday
Family Hour- For children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.
Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348
Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am. Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.
Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.
Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573.
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