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publisher’sletter Happy Anniversary to Us!

The inaugural issue of Natural Awakenings Miami/Florida Keys was published December of 2000—this year marks a milestone for our magazine. Today, the magazine has seen remarkable growth and change, to the informative and educational medium we present monthly.

Falling outside the bounds of most traditional healthy living magazines, Natural Awakenings is fashioned around each community it publishes in – now over 100 markets, serving a community of over 4.2 million readers. The aims and scope of the magazine are much the same as the time of its founding in 1994 by Sharon Bruckman. Though they have, evolved somewhat Healthy Living—Healthy Planet are still our main focus. These include the latest natural approaches in nutrition, fitness, creative expression and sustainable living locally, nationally and internationally. Unlike our humble beginnings healthy lifestyles are moving up the consumers’ agenda and emerging food and beverage trends pointing to a growing health-conscious global community.

“We rejoice that the wellness revolution I saw emerging all those years ago is now in full swing, propelled by the kind of people who read our magazines and website; and “benefiting both our readers and the world,” says Bruckman. “Our job is to keep our finger on the pulse of advancing thought in order to keep everyone apprised of the best healthy-life choices available to them.”

Natural Awakenings has never set out to establish publishing traditions or to compete with other publications. Our goals have been to contribute towards overall global health; encouraging local and personal transformation.

I believe that social change offers the strongest benefit. If we are to have continued success, we must work together while moving forward with the times.

In that spirit this issue marks an important and reinforced goal to keep providing quality, informative and educational information.

However, the magazine is not the only one affected. Personally, I’ve undergone a transformation of my own during my tenure. Besides getting older and a bit greyer, I’ve rediscovered myself and made a conscious shift through profound personal experiences, allowing me to see what is spiritually important to me. Synchronicity is what helps us know if we are on the right track or not. It offers an opportunity to test our choices. Joining this movement was the right choice. As I’m often quoted saying “This is not just a magazine, it’s a way of life.”

I like to take this opportunity to thank my dedicated and talented team and that of our corporate office for all their hard work and support. To our faithful readers, it’s my pleasure to bring you each edition. Thank you for supporting us and Natural Awakenings on its mission to shape a wiser and healthier future. To our advertising patrons— many of which have been with us from day one — your businesses keep the wheels in motion, and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you by connecting you with a growing audience. Last, but certainly not least, I thank my family without whom, I would not have been able to undertake this incredible journey.

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26 12 HAPPY HOLIDAY TIPS 28 27 INSPIRED LIVING

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28 THE GIFTS OF CITRUS

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32 NOT ALL VEGAN OR

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34 AWAKE PARENTING Raising Connected, Confident Kids

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36 GO ECO LIKE GRANDMA

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42 CAN WE TREAT ALZHEIMER’S WITH ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE?

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44 THE ROAD TO FOSSIL FUEL DEPENDENCE

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46 BROADWAY SHOW HAMILTON 47 A YEAR OF INSPIRED LIVING

by Kelly McGrath Martinsen

48 LYNNE MCTAGGART ON THE POWER OFGROUP INTENTION

by April Thompson

50 DENTAL WISDOM 51 BASICS OF C RANIOSACRAL THERAPY 52 CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS THE HEALTHY WAY

by Marilyn DeMartini

54 MEDITATION: A JOURNEY TO YOUR INNER WORLD

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newsbriefs A Treat for Holiday Stress

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veryone is feeling the holiday spirit in the air, and the stress of the maddening shopping crowds in their bodies.

Educating Hands School of Massage is offering a solution. A special Relaxing Package to help you release that frantic stress so you can enjoy the true Spirit of Christmas.

“We are inviting everyone to celebrate with us,” explains Nadia Villegas, coordinator at Educating Hands School of Massage. “Our goal is to help you get through the holidays unscathed, while increasing awareness of how massage can be a wellness-promoting therapy.” Relaxing Package includes Facial or Back treatment, plus 60 minutes of Swedish massage for $65 (only cash accepted for this package). The offer is valid at their student clinic until December 16th.

Educating Hands School of Massage, 260 N.E. 17th Terrace, (corner of 1730 Biscayne Blvd.) For more information call (305) 285 6991 Ext. 104, or visit www.EducatingHands.com.

Art Basel Miami Beach 2017

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rt Basel, America’s premier art show and international fair, returns with top galleries, satellite shows, cutting-edge artists and performers, and mega celebrities and parties. From December 7th through the 10th, paintings, sculptures, installations, photographs, films, and editioned works of the highest quality are on display in the main exhibition hall at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Ambitious large‐scale artworks, films and performances become part of the city’s outdoor landscape at nearby Collins Park and SoundScape Park.

Founded in 1970 by gallerists from Basel, Art Basel today stages the world’s premier art shows for Modern and contemporary art.

Galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa show significant work from the masters as well as the new generation of emerging stars. Future artist aged 4-12 can visit the kindergarten and playroom and participate in arts and craft activities, art history and storytelling, while parents tour the show. Advance registrations required via email: arodriguez@miamichildrensmuseum.org.

Art Basel in Miami Beach will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center,1901 Convention Center Drive. Schedule hours: Thursday, December 7th, 3pm to 8pm, Friday, December 8th, and Saturday December 9th, 12 noon to 8pm, and Sunday, December 10th, 12 noon to 6pm. Guided tours, Cafes and Restaurants are available.

For tickets and information, visit artbasel.com.

Post-Hurricane Water Check-up

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s we all continue to move on from the impact of Hurricane Irma, there is one important step in the aftermath clean up: your water filter. When a hurricane or any flooding has impacted your home, it also has impacted your drinking water. Bacteria and viruses compromise your home’s water. This makes the drinking water unsafe to consume, even after it has been processed through a water filter.

All water filters need to be disinfected after a natural disaster like Hurricane Irma, even if you were not under a boil notice for your area. Carbon block filters and reverse osmosis filters (primarily used under kitchen sinks and refrigerators) need to be replaced with new filter cartridges. If you have a whole home multi-media filter, call your local specialist to have it regenerated and disinfected. Well systems need to be checked especially when they have been subject to flooding.

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newsbriefs Be Inspired to Change

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elly McGrath Martinsen, publisher of Natural Awakenings Long Island magazine, releases a new book this month, A Year of Inspired Living: Essays and Exercises for Self-Reflection.

“A Year of Inspired Living is compilation of essays ranging from the profound and poignant-love, faith, loss to the heartwarming and hilarious from my own life experiences,” explains Martinsen.

“My goal is to help the reader discover the life they want to lead, the person they want to be and the impact they want to have in the world.”

Martinsen includes monthly exercises and space to reflect on that month’s personal inspiration. A Year of Inspired Living: Essays and Exercises for Self-Reflection helps readers create their own personal self-help book by providing the tools they need to dig deep and really think about their own feelings, hopes and dreams. “I include a hashtag (#AYOIL) so that readers can share their insights and experiences, giving solitary readers the group support they need to make lasting change for their best year ever, Martinsen explains.”

A former pharmaceutical company manager, Martinsen now sows connections in the wellness and inspiration world and is at work on future books about living an evolving life, raising conscious children and applying the power of faith. A Year of Inspired Living: Essays and Exercises for Self-Reflection is available at Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble. com. Natural Awakenings Magazine, Albany, NY website: albanyawakenings.com. See ad page 43.

Soriano: Artist as Mystic Exhibition

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n unprecedented exhibit of Cuban exile and painter Rafael Soriano (1920–2015) life’s work will be on view at the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum FIU through January 28, 2018.

Open since November, the exhibit features more than ninety paintings, pastels, and drawings, some never been in exhibit before, from the Rafael Soriano Family Collection, other institutions and private collections.

Widely collected Soriano was an acclaimed master of geometric abstraction and a global figure in the twentieth-century art world. The Artist as Mystic exhibit, curated by Elizabeth Thompson Goizueta, Professor and Curator, begins with Soriano’s works in the Cuban geometric abstract style. It then moves to his transitional, experimental paintings from the 1960s and 1970s reminiscent of surrealist biomorphism, then concludes with luminous, mystical imagery from Soriano’s mature period.

Admission to the museum is always free. The Frost is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums, and is located at 10975 S.W. 17th Street. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m., and Sunday noon-5:00 p.m. Closed on Mondays and most legal holidays. More information is available at frost.fiu.edu or by calling 305-348-2890.

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ven Hurricanes couldn’t stop the celebration! The Key Largo Holiday Boat Parade will go on as scheduled on Saturday, December 9th.

Enter or watch from your boat as a flotilla of brightly decorated boats goes by. Boats of all shapes and sizes show off their holiday decorations, blinking lights, and animated characters while ring out the sounds of the holiday. A number of oceanfront locations host special events, menu and spectacular views to celebrate the event including Sundowners, Senor Frijoles and Cactus Jack’s, located at 103900 Overseas Highway, the Key Largo Marriot at 103800 Overseas Highway, and the Caribbean Club at 104080 Overseas Highway.

Don’t miss the Winner Party at Sundowners beginning at10pm after the parade. Parade will begin at 7:30pm, Blackwater Sound, MM104 in Key Largo. You must register at keylargoboatparaged. com to participate. $500 Cash drawing for first prize winner! All others will automatically be entered for a random drawing to win $500.

For more information on holiday and Christmas boat parades around Florida, visit FloridaByWater.com.

Oral Health Prevents Thyroid Problems

by Ali Villalobos

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re you fatigued, irritable, experiencing unexplained weight gain or perhaps have thyroid issues? Have you considered this might be linked to your oral health?

We often do not connect the health of our teeth as a strategy to prevent other systemic diseases. Poor oral health can result in many disorders, ranging from heart diseases, respiratory infection and pancreatic cancer to obesity and thyroid imbalances. In a holistic approach to medicine, doctors such as endocrinologists, acupuncturists, etc., are considering the oral health of their patients and referring them to us at GoNaturalDentistry.com.

In my own health journey, I have developed an interest in understanding how everything connects. I have become fascinated with meridian channels and how they work within us— essentially meridian lines are energetic pathways that connect everything in the body. We are made out of molecules and cells that are affected by their surrounding energy; in order to be balanced we have to make sure these energetic pathways in our body are not interrupted or blocked.

You may have unresolved dental problems that could be blocking a pathway and negatively affecting your health, including tooth abscesses, cracked or decayed teeth, root canals with sub-acute infections, gingivitis, gum infections, improperly extracted teeth with residual infections in the socket, amalgam fillings with mercury leaking into the body, dental materials that provoke sensitivities, defective dental restorations that irritate the teeth, gums or oral cavity.

Dental problems are common but often unrecognized sources of imbalances in our thyroid health. The

thyroid—a butterfly-shaped endocrine gland that sits low on the front of the neck—stores and produces hormones that regulate vital body functions, including breathing, heart rate, central and peripheral nervous systems, body weight, muscle strength, menstrual cycles, body temperature, cholesterol levels and more.

Thyroid problems and hormonal imbalances will negatively affect every aspect of your life. Maybe you have a healthy lifestyle yet still have trouble maintaining a healthy weight.

Perhaps you often feel irritable, fatigued, constipated or have irregular bowels, your hair is thinning, you’re missing periods.

In a holistic approach to medicine, doctors such as endocrinologists, acupuncturists, etc., are considering the oral health of their patients and referring them to us at GoNaturalDentistry.com.

These symptoms are all connected to your thyroid health. It is important to identify and treat the underlying causes and one of those factors is your oral health. The toxicity in your body should be considered and addressed appropriately. A biological dentist will use dental materials compatible with your immune system by doing a simple blood test. This test will show what materials your immune system rejects because your blood will coagulate when exposed to the materials. Only the materials that are best for each patient will be used. Mercury amalgam fillings are never a good biological solution and the proper protocols and precautions need to be followed to protect your health.

If you have any thyroid issues consider which teeth these are and if they are connected to your thyroid glands. See the chart to identify the teeth and those organs to which they connect. You deserve a healthy, balanced body and we are here to help you achieve that!

Next month we will talk about the pineal gland.

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newsbriefs shaped of course) lights that adorn every corner of this fantastic animal kingdom. Carousel rides, photo with Santa, cookies and hot cocoa available for purchase. $9.95 plus tax. Zoo Miami at 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177, www.zoomiami.org for other pricing and schedule info.

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t’s that magical time of the year again! Our town transforms with lights and decorations, and Santa Claus comes to town.

Along with parades, holiday lights and fun activities, families can enjoy the spirit of the season day or night at these fabulous events around town. And don’t miss the amazing display of fireworks and countdown to midnight. Bring in the year with colorful displays in the sky while sharing the positive energy with the people around you!

Gold Coast Railroad Museum, The Polar Express comes to life Sunday, December 17th - 24th from 6 – 9 p.m. Take a 50 minute round-trip to the North Pole. Enjoy Santa, games, a bounce house, train rides, a holiday movie, food and more. Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd Street. Cost: $6.00. (305) 253-0063 or buy tickets at www.gcrm.org.

Cauley Square Holiday!,Sunday, Dec. 17, from 11 AM to 4 PM. face painting, balloon art, photo with Santa Claus, crafts, trackless train rides, and raffles! Live performances by Paramount Dance Studios and music by DJ Wiwi. The Square, 22400 Old Dixie Hwy, 305-258-3543, www.cauleysquare.com.

The Falls, take a picture with Santa – center court until Dec 24th. The Falls Shopping Center, 8888 S.W. 136th Street. Check for times at www.simon.com/mall/the-falls, click on Santa’s Waiting.

Magical Snowfall at Dolphin Mall-Ramblas Plaza, nightly at 7:00 pm, until January 7, additional snowfall at 9:00 pm Thursdays through Sundays. Plus visit Santa and become a flight crew at Santa’s Flight Academy. Enchanted wands give-a-way to children under 12, while supplies last. www. shopdolphinmall.com.

Zoo Lights and Holiday Gifts For The Animals at Zoo Miami, Every Friday and Saturday in December plus the week of December 26 – 30, 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. the park transforms into a fabulous array of shimmering trees and dazzling (animal12

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Winterfest Boat Parade, Saturday, December 9, Sailboats, Yachts, Barges, Gondolas, Kayaks... ANYTHING that floats, all decked up with thousands of lights and a merry spirit. Sails begins at 6:30 p.m. ends approximately 10:30 p.m. on the Intracoastal Waterway from Ft. Lauderdale to Pompano Beach. Parade starts at the New River then move along towards the Intracoastal where they start heading up. Parade ends just south of Atlantic Blvd, at Lake Santa Barbara in Pompano Beach. www.winterfestparade.com.

Winterland at the Farm, Holiday treats, hay rides, face painting, paddleboat rides, visit and take pictures with Santa Claus, pony rides, petting zoo, and many more activities for kids and the entire family! Pinto’s Farm, 14890 S.W. 216th Street, (305) 258-6067. Cost: $19 child and adults. 1 yr. old and under, free.

FIREWORKS! The Big Orange Drops at Midnight - Watch the 35 foot in diameter neon orange, “The Big Orange,” drop from the side of the hotel at midnight while fireworks engulf Biscayne Bay. InterContinental Hotel, 100 Chopin Plaza.

Wynwood New Year Eve 2018 Block Party by Swarm – Dec 31 8pm to 1am. Celebrate with family and friends at to ultimate New Year’s Eve party without the high end prices. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/WynwoodNew-Year-Eve for a FREE DRINK and party favors (while supply lasts). Food: Wynwood’s top food trucks serving a wide variety of delectable options. Location: MANA Wynwood, 2250 N.W. 2nd Avenue. Cost: $15.

Fireworks from the Sand – Watch the midnight show from the shores of Miami Beach, 9th and Ocean Drive. Free.

Sponsor by miamibeachfl.gov.

Pitbull’s New Year’s Revolution and the countdown to 2018 will be broadcast live on FOX direct 11:00 pm to 12:30 am from fantastic Bayfront Park. Bayfront Park 301 N. FREE. Biscayne Blvd. More info: www.miamiandbeaches.com and www.bayfrontparkmiami.com.

Miami Beach Ocean Drive New Year’s Eve Celebration and fireworks, midnight. Lummus Park and on the streets at Ocean Drive in South Beach. Free shuttles to/from North Beach. More info: www.miamiandbeaches.com.

Daily Detox with Bitter Greens and Bitter Herbs

by Anna Perelli

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very day we are exposed to a myriad of toxins that can wreak havoc on us if left unchecked. From pollution, pesticides and household/commercial chemicals to overindulging and being under stress, toxins in all forms can tax our bodies. When our detoxification pathways become less efficient and our liver overburdened, we feel tired, sluggish, irritable and out of balance.

Participating in seasonal cleanses provides good quarterly maintenance and gives us the opportunity to hit our reset buttons. Beyond these tune-ups, the best way to support the body’s innate wisdom and ability to keep toxins in check is to incorporate daily habits that encourage consistent, optimal detoxing. This is where bitter herbs and bitter greens come in. These are superstar powerhouses for liver and digestive support, two of the main pathways our bodies use to help clear out toxins.

Bitter herbs—such as milk thistle, dandelion, gentian, chamomile, peppermint and Oregon grape—have been used for thousands of years for medicinal purposes, particularly to improve digestion, support the liver and counter inflammation. Regular use of bitters can help with food sensitivities, supports healthy skin and encourages proper digestive enzyme production; it helps relieve digestive symptoms such as gas, bloating and occasional heartburn. Incorporating just half a teaspoon of an herbal bitters blend before meals goes a long way in supporting liver and gallbladder health, enabling our bodies to clear out toxins efficiently. Making this a staple of daily mealtime ritual is a fun, easy way to promote daily gentle detoxing.

Like bitter herbs, bitter greens such as kale, arugula, nettles, chard and dandelion, pack a powerful punch in the way of detox support. The dark, leafy, vitamin-rich bitter greens are exceptionally beneficial for digestion and promote natural detoxification of the liver, which regulates cholesterol, balances hormones, detoxifies the blood and metabolizes fats.

Incorporating fresh bitter greens into smoothies, fresh juices, salads, pesto or tomato sauces, and soups are great ways to get a daily dose of the nutritional magic greens have to offer. Serve them lightly sautéed as a side dish. As a bonus, eating more greens will also help balance taste buds and reduce cravings.

Detoxing doesn’t have to be intimidating or daunting. Simple, daily lifestyle choices help us help our bodies work at optimal levels. The basics of drinking plenty of purified water; exercising regularly; eating well most of the time; and choosing organic, chemical-free products whenever possible are important; incorporating bitter herbs and bitter greens into our diets can help us feel our best and become the lean, mean detoxing machines nature intended!

Anna Perelli is a certified holistic health counselor and owner of the Centre for Natural Healing, an herbal apothecary. For more information on detox methods or bitter herb remedies, call 203-857-0202, visit CentreHealingCT.com.

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igh-cacao dark chocolate contains high levels of flavanol, a compound known for its heart health benefits, but less is known about diluted foods such as milk chocolate candy. Harvard researchers followed 55,502 subjects for 13 years, comparing levels of high blood pressure, diabetes and cardiovascular disease to lifestyle traits. They found those eating one to three servings of chocolate a month (including milk chocolate) displayed a 10 percent lower risk of irregular heartbeat than those eating an ounce or less a month. Eating one serving per week of chocolate yielded a 17 percent lower risk and two to six servings a week 20 percent, and then leveled off after eating one or more servings per day.

“Eating excessive amounts of chocolate is not recommended, because many chocolate products are high in calories from sugar and fat, and could lead to weight gain and other metabolic problems,� advises Elizabeth Mostofsky, author of the study.

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esearchers from Northwestern University have found that acoustic stimulation using pink noise (random sound with more low frequencies than white noise) increases slow-wave brain activity, thus improving sleep-dependent memory retention. Thirteen mature adults completed two nights of sleep; one with the pink noise and one without, in random order.

Specific brainwave activity increased during the periods when the pink noise was being delivered, suggesting that it could help older adults preserve some memory functions.

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Alcohol Affects Our Heartbeat

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erman researchers studied the correlation between cardiac arrhythmia and alcohol consumption by monitoring 3,000 middle-aged volunteers for 16 days during Oktoberfest. Portable electrocardiographs and breathalyzer machines tested for heart activity and breath alcohol concentration. Arrhythmia showed up in 30 percent of the participants, significantly higher than an estimated 4 percent or less among the general population according to an earlier study. An irregular heartbeat often causes discomfort in the short term and possible heart failure and stroke later.

Tree Nuts Cut Colon Cancer Relapse

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Parents also completed a language analysis at the start of the study and three and six months later to determine how many words each child understood from a list 416 words typically learned in infancy.

Infants that napped more frequently during the day performed better on both understanding and expressing vocabulary than the others.

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TAI CHI EASES THE BLUES

Boston researchers found a reduction in depressive symptoms among people that practice tai chi via 50 Chinese-Americans diagnosed with depression. They were divided into three groups. One group participated in tai chi sessions twice a week and were encouraged to practice the movements at home three times a week. Another group attended twice weekly depression education sessions and a third served as the control group. After 12 weeks, the tai chi group reported significant improvements in depression symptoms, which continued after the study was completed, measured at 24 weeks.

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Swedish scientists found that sleep loss reduces the presence of hormones that promote feelings of fullness in the stomach and increases the amounts of those that promote hunger, leading to obesity.

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Besides trading in phones for a rebate, another good option is transferring them to an official recycling program that makes sure all components are dealt with properly. Some states offer special provisions. Check the E-Cycling Central website at eiae.org. Major phone makers and carriers offer recycling programs, and some retailers accept select electronic devices.

Best of all, give a device a new life by gifting it. RecyclingForCharities.com accepts obsolete personal electronic devices by mail; the donor selects a charity to receive the proceeds. ShelterAlliance.net, CellPhonesForSoldiers.com and Phones4Charity.org are kindred organizations.

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New Tech May Relieve Elder Isolation

Approximately a third of those older than 65 and half of elders at least 85 live alone, as do many people with illnesses and mental disorders. All can suffer from feelings of profound loneliness. Emerging virtual reality (VR) and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies provide avenues to alleviate such isolation, instilling contentment, peace of mind, enrichment, fun, a sense of companionship and contributing to physical and mental health.

Instead of passively watching TV, seniors can travel virtually to World Heritage sites, revisit old haunts or even attend family events they would otherwise miss. In terms of benefits attained, VR is predicted to measurably improve seniors’ quality of life.

Healthcare applications of AI and telemedicine include reminders to eat, be active or take medications, perhaps assisted by a robotic companion that can share information with practitioners, children, caregivers and emergency personnel. Social applications include helping to form and maintain social connections.

It may also serve as a personal concierge by reminding seniors of appointments, playing games with them and initiating dialogue to spark outward engagement.

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Chimps, Zebrafish and Birds Communicate Like We Do Chimps, orangutans and bonobo apes are now known to be capable of understanding what others are thinking and recognize human thoughts, an ability once thought to be impossible. A team led by Christopher Krupenye, of Duke University, had apes take part in a visual experiment where they watched videos on a monitor while their gaze was being tracked. They discovered an anticipation of events that went beyond the visual cues presented.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals has determined that zebrafish are social animals, similar to humans and other mammals— they form friendships, experience positive emotions and have individual personalities. The group advises people that eat fish or keep them as pets to consider the moral implications.

Honey hunters in sub-Saharan Africa have a unique form of communication with honeyguide birds that fly ahead to point out beehives which the hunters raid, leaving wax for the birds to eat. A study in the journal Science reports that they listen for a specific call made by their human collaborators.

Dr. Claire Spottiswoode, of the University of Cambridge, in England, and University of Cape Town, in South Africa, observes, “It seems to be a two-way conversation between our own species and a wild animal.”

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Digitalizing Data Helps Rainforest Census The Amazon rainforest is thought to harbor a greater diversity of trees than anywhere else on Earth, but the exact number has long been a mystery.

In 2013, scientists estimated that the number of species was around 16,000, but no actual count had been done. In a new paper in Scientific Reports, researchers delved into museum collections from around the world to confirm the current number of tree species recorded in the Amazon and assess possibilities of those yet to be discovered.

“Since 1900, between 50 and 200 new trees have been discovered in the Amazon every year,” notes Nigel Pitman, a Mellon senior conservation ecologist with the Field Museum. “Our analysis suggests that we won’t finish discovering new tree species there for three more centuries.”

The study relied upon the digitization of museum collections data— photographs and digital records—of the specimens housed there and shared worldwide through aggregator sites like IDigBio.org. “It gives scientists a better sense of what’s actually growing in the Amazon Basin, aiding conservation efforts,” says Pitman.

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New Options for Independent Co-Housing For 20 years, Maria Brenton, an outspoken proponent of older people living independently, has been campaigning and planning for the opening of a different kind of retirement home run by its residents, supporting each other through old age.

She says, “Attitudes to older people in this country are out of date. Most members of the older population don’t wish to have everything done for them.”

She attests that institutions and agencies dealing with older people encourage dependency and are patronizing and paternalistic. “Older people internalize it, and they learn to wait for people to do things for them,” advises Brenton.

New Ground, in Barnet, North London, is the first UK cohousing development set up just for older women, with 26 women from age 50 to 87. Also in London, The Collective has created something similar with enhanced amenities such as a cinema room and a launderette with a disco ball. WeWork is an American company that has set up communal offices, and recently established WeLive, in New York City.

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Microplastic Mess Threatens World Oceans Scientists from the University of Hull and the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have published research in the journal Science of the Total Environment showing levels of microplastics are five times higher in the Antarctic than previous estimates.

Co-author Dr. Claire Waluda, a BAS biologist, says, “We have monitored the presence of large plastic items in Antarctica for more than 30 years. While we know that bigger pieces can be ingested by seabirds or cause entanglements in seals, the effects of microplastics on marine animals in the Southern Ocean are as yet unknown.”

The tiny beads of plastic come from cosmetics or are shreddings from larger plastic items like clothing or bottles. According to United Nations sources, they may number as many as 51 trillion particles across the seafloor, throughout the oceans and on beaches worldwide. They are considered a serious threat to marine life in general. More international monitoring of the situation is needed, including a requirement for all polar research stations to provide waste treatment options.

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PEACE ON EARTH Conflict Resolutions that Work to Bridge Divides Healing happens when we handle conflict in a healthy and transformative way.

Call to Action

Roughly 30 years ago, notable voices began urging Americans to embrace a sustainable worldview of unity in diversity, recognizing our core oneness as a solution to an increasingly out-of-balance society. Success in this endeavor depends primarily on the “habits of the heart” of our citizens, developed in local milieus of families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations, voluntary associations, workplaces and public places where strangers gather.

Activating Answers

While mainstream media often largely focuses on the negative aspects of conflict—discord, divisiveness, intolerance, violence, incivility, injustice, chaos and complex problems—a countermovement is convening constructive conversations. Participants are initiating dialogue and deliberations intended to resolve conflicts and create cohesiveness, collaboration, cooperation and compromise among local factions that disagree on how to deal with everything from health care and social justice to environmental protection and climate science. Educational training materials and books are giving outdated models of conflict resolution a facelift.

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boro, North Carolina, battle over a story about a deadly, racially charged incident from the city’s recent past. She quotes James Lamar Gibson, a 20-something AfricanAmerican activist and core organizer for the Counter Stories Project: “We’ve been stuck in an old conversation for a couple of decades. We want to have an army of people with restorative conversation skills, so we can get past the divisiveness and imagine together a different sort of Greensboro,” he says.

The project began with facilitator training, and then developed story circles in which residents were able to have the difficult discussions that don’t ordinarily take place among the police, city council, churches and social agencies.

Today’s conflict resolution experts are discovering that conflict is an essential and powerful call for applying spiritual principles and exercising spiritual practices.

Provocative Questions

“What if we considered conflict as a secret ally or a guidepost, showing us what really matters to us and how much we care? What if our intense emotions are sources of invincible energy, with the power to build the world we want, together? What does having conflict in a healthy and transformative way look like?” queries Ma’ikwe Ludwig, executive director of Commonomics USA,

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“Conflict has the power to bring to the surface what’s really at stake and to unite people toward a common goal,” advises Ludwig. Her thought-provoking questions can help shift perceptions toward the idea that we need to use conflict; maybe even welcome it.

Ludwig, author of Together Resilient: Building Community in the Age of Climate Disruption, recently helped present new perspectives on conflict resolution during a webinar for Transition US members interested in creating inclusive and diverse communities through collaboration. The nonprofit inspires, encourages, supports and provides networking and training for grassroots initiatives seeking to build community resilience in the face of such challenges as oil spills, climate change and economic crises.

Courtney Breese, managing director for the nonprofit National Coalition for Dialogue & Deliberation (NCDD) and her colleagues, together with thousands of innovative thinkers, are helping by introducing people to simple dialogue and deliberation structures, processes and resources that invite meaningful and productive conversations leading to constructive civic

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A community is a group that can fight gracefully… Chaos is not just a state; it is an essential process of community development. ~Dr. M. Scott Peck, The Different Drum: Community Making and Peace

engagement. Breese remarks, “We’re open to working with anyone interested in learning processes that can help bridge divides. We also like sharing stories about what is working.”

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The group’s downloadable free tools help newcomers: A beginner’s guide for exploring dialogue (ncdd.org/rc/ beginners-guide); a how-to-guide for Conversation Café (CC) hosts (Tinyurl. com/ManualForConversationCafe); and the American Library Association Libraries Transforming Communities: Models for Change Project (ala.org/ ltc-models). “To date, we’ve had at least 800 librarians participate in free NCDD webinars,” Breese notes.

CC is a simple tool useful in exploring difficult topics and provides a safe space to process different perspectives. “Initial agreement on basic rules includes suspending judgment while listening and seeking to understand others, refraining from persuading or converting and talking only from personal experience,” explains Breese.

One new network member, J. Scott Wagner, author of The Liberal’s Guide to Conservatives, speaks about the importance of using neutral language in dialogue. “I learned from him how words can be emotional triggers and signal one-sided perspectives, leaving some group members feeling angry or excluded because they feel the speaker won’t be open to hearing their perspective,” says Breese.

After three tours of the U.S. and hundreds of interviews with conservative individuals, Wagner, founder of the nonprofit Reach the Right, was inspired to use his knowledge of five arenas—neurology/cognitive psychology, personality, bias, social conformity and morality—to help progressives understand conservatives that are not only their political leaders, but also their relatives, partners, friends and managers.

He offers a simple explanation for anyone drenched in inaccurate biases.

“We inherit unconscious genetic personality characteristics that lead us to develop our ideology, with which we construct our world and align with others that are in agreement. Differences in our personality characteristics are the culprits that create conflict.”

Community Needs Erase Enmity

Drawing on 25 years of experience of enabling sworn enemies to create peace in places such as South Africa, Northern Ireland and Colombia, Adam Kahane, author of Collaborating with the Enemy: How to Work with People You Don’t Agree with or Like or Trust, shares insights into the “enemyfying syndrome” that instigates conflict.

This habit of thinking and acting as if people we are dealing with are our enemies and the cause of our problems is all around us and dominates the media. “The enemies are always the others, ‘those people’. Enemyfying, which feels exciting and satisfying— even righteous and heroic—usually obscures, rather than clarifies, the reality of the challenges we face. It amplifies conflicts, narrows the space for problem solving and creativity, and distracts us with unrealizable dreams of decisive victory from the real work we need to do,” observes Kahane.

Kahane sees the challenge of conflict becoming more acute.

“People today are generally more free, individualistic and diverse, with stronger voices and less deference.

Volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity are growing.” Yet, contrary to the common view, it is possible for people that hold contradictory positions to find ways to collaborate.

That’s what he and 40 others representing military officers, guerrillas and paramilitaries; activists and politicians; businesspeople and trade unionists; landowners and farmers; and academics, journalists and young people, accomplished in the Destino Colombia project. They organized to contribute to ending their country’s 52-year civil war.

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Understanding that conversation is the core process that drives personal, business and organizational life, it’s a way of thinking and being together sourced in a philosophy of conversational leadership.

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Jonathan Bender, founder of The Performance of Your Life, a public speaking and personal development business, has been on a lifelong quest of fostering personal growth and societal transformation. His therapeutic classes and workshops demonstrate how to connect, honor and deeply resonate with others, even if they have different worldviews, and how to listen and hear in the same way we want to be heard.

Acknowledging the adrenalin rush that’s a common response to fear of conflict, Bender says, “When we learn to be mindful and speak from our entire body, rather than just from our head, we notice that the voice resonates and originates from a much bigger place.

This teaches us to cultivate greater awareness of our emotions and how we express them.

“Begin by acknowledging an emotion, and then reduce its intensity through slow, deep breaths, paying attention to the correlating physical sensation. Shifting our focus back to the heart allows us to recognize parts of ourselves in the stories of others and come to understand that our personal history is

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the filter through which we ‘enemyfy’,” says Bender, who speaks and presents publicly, educating audiences and clients about the universally challenging performances of everyday life.

According to Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., author of The Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness, today’s rugged individualism amid conflicts comprises a crisis of consciousness. “No longer can we settle only on seeing things in opposition to one another; we need to shift our consciousness to be able to see the parts coming together in a new whole. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting world peace.”

His observation fits with what Joanna Macy, author and scholar of Buddhism and deep ecology, believes is the call of our time: “As planetary citizens, we are being called to wake up together.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings who blogs at LindaSechrist.com.

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bookreview “I can’t stand your smoking! You are driving me crazy. You need to quit or I’m leaving!”

Instead, using the 4 components of NVC, our compassionate communication might go like this:

An example of observation

without evaluation, judgement or criticism: “When I see you smoking”

An example of feelings:

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powerful tool for peacefully resolving differences at personal, professional, and political levels, Dr. Marshall Rosenberg’s book Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion guides us to reframe how we express ourselves and hear others. Instead of “habitual, automatic reactions,” he writes, “our words become conscious responses based firmly on an awareness of what we are perceiving, feeling, and wanting. We are led to express ourselves with honesty and clarity, while simultaneously paying others a respectful and empathic attention.”

While most of us will never have the opportunity to guide warring factions abroad, most certainly we can use the insights from Rosenberg to create a more peaceful and loving home environment. NVC aims to change our patterns of blaming, judging and criticizing others to focus instead on what is being observed, felt and needed. When we spotlight our own perceptions, we mitigate resistance, defensiveness and violence.

Using the four components of NVC, we learn to see clearly our own behavior, rather than point the finger at someone else. They are: 1. Observation: the concrete actions you observe that affects your well-being; 2. Feelings: how you are feeling in relation to the observation; 3. Needs: accepting responsibility for what needs, values and desires creating your feelings; 4. Requests: concrete actions you request in order to enrich your life.

One conditioned response to a situation might go like this:

“I feel scared that I could lose you too soon from a smokingrelated disease” Non-feeling words generally mean we are interpreting others such as: abandoned, ignored, attacked, betrayed, intimidated.

Those are still pointing at what you think others are doing to you. This is not a feeling.

An example of needs:

“because I want to grow old with you and continue sharing this wonderful life.”

Notice instead of pointing out what’s wrong with them, you talk about your needs. “The more directly we can connect our feelings to our needs, the easier it is for others to respond compassionately,” writes Rosenberg.

An example of a specific request:

“Would you be willing to look for different ways that might help you stop smoking?”

It’s important that your request doesn’t sound like a demand, or that blame or punishment will follow if they don’t comply; your request is for a willing participant to eventually fulfill everyone’s needs.

There are many more gems to be discovered in Rosenberg’s book including examples and exercises for compassionate communication, how to express anger, the cost of unexpressed feelings, and resolving internal conflicts, to name a few. While the work is not necessarily easy because it is a consciousness shift from the conditioned ways we express ourselves, it is worth the effort to allow compassion to blossom, enriching your life and those around you.

Resources for Nonviolent Communication: Search Meetup.com for local practice groups The Companion Workbook by Lucy Leu Additional writings by Rosenberg available on Amazon.com The Center for Nonviolent Communication www.cnvc.org natural awakenings

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malignancies without chemotherapy or radiation, but was the first cancer patient to complete an Ironman Triathlon.

This “Ironlady’s” holistic approach includes a whole food, 100 percent plantbased diet, featuring oats, quinoa and brown rice. “When we give our body its proper fuel, it will function at its optimal level,” remarks Heidrich, who has dedicated her life to re-educating others about diet and investing in her ongoing athletic achievements.

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oaches and athletes nationwide are attributing quicker recovery time, less inflammation and better focus to a whole body approach to health care. A nutrient-dense diet tailored to individual needs is at the heart of overall fitness. Like Venus Williams and Tom Brady, tennis and football superstars who prefer raw vegan and organic whole foods, respectively, many of today’s outstanding athletes choose to eat clean and incorporate mind-body practices.

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Paralympic snowboard cross racer gold medalist, world champion and International Ski Federation para Nordic World Cup gold medalist Evan Strong, of Nevada City, California, was raised on an organic farm in Hawaii and continues to adopt many holistic practices. “I have a superfood smoothie every day. Liquid food helps me feel lighter and I have more usable energy for training,” says Strong. His regimen also includes organic produce, sprouted grains, occasional raw 24

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Strong credits achieving his personal best to a healthy lifestyle and recovery from an automobile accident that led to amputation of his lower left leg as a teen. “After the accident, my family and I opened a raw vegetarian restaurant. We produced as many cultured foods as possible—sauerkraut, kombucha and kefir. Improving my gut health gave me the biggest strides in healing. Yoga and meditation also contributed. It all saved me.”

Six-time Ironman triathlete, U.S. Senior Olympic gold medalist and marathoner Ruth Heidrich, Ph.D., of Honolulu, attributes surviving stage IV breast cancer primarily to her low-fat vegan diet. Already an avid runner and nutritionally conscious, Heidrich was shocked to hear the diagnosis.

“I was 47 years old when I was told the results of the biopsy. I thought I was going to die because of the symptoms I was experiencing,” recalls the 82-year-old, who not only beat multiple

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Maintaining good habits while traveling can be challenging. Strong adds healthy salts to structure his drinking water and brings along superfoods such as green vegetable powders to use when he can’t access organic produce. To optimize his air quality while away from home, Strong uses a personalized air purifier that creates ozone.

San Francisco-based, three-time Olympic swimming gold medalist and world champion Natalie Coughlin remains dedicated to better diet choices without deprivation. “When I travel, I always bring my own snacks. I like dark chocolate-covered almonds, a natural

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sweet that also supplies protein and fiber. To stay hydrated, I drink herbal teas, especially mint,” says Coughlin, who also incorporates a tart green smoothie every morning with kale, parsley, collards, celery, citrus and frozen pineapple.

At home, “I like to be informed about where my meat comes from and how the conditions are for the animal.

If I roast a chicken, I will use every part, including the bones, to make a stock,” she says. Her holistic approach includes a consistent yoga regimen, meditation and application of essential oils.

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Even under the best of circumstances, professional athletes encounter difficulties, but when faced with enormous obstacles, the best can get even better.

“I’ve faced injuries and illness during pivotal times in my life and career, but I always approached it with the intention to be proactive, rather than being reactive,” advises Coughlin.

For Strong, confronting tragedy with the right attitude offers possibility. “Thirteen years ago, I was hit by a car and lost my leg, but now I see that moment as a blessing instead of a curse. It was a hardship that tested my limits, but in the end, it propelled me to achieving dreams I didn’t even know I had.”

Nearly four decades after her grim diagnosis, Heidrich embodies hope for all of us when she says, “It is never too late to adopt a better way.”

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Sing While We Work Nothing makes meal preparation tasks go faster than crooning along to our favorite carols. Turn up Susan Boyle’s O Holy Night and soon your lungs will be full of air, your heart filled with sentiment, and the turkey stuffed with seasonal goodness will be ready to go into the oven.

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Express Feelings in a Healthy Way Family gatherings can sometimes test our boundaries and patience.

Avoid repressing feelings by finding a way to speak a personal truth in the moment, in a calm and healthy fashion. It’s better than returning home stewing about what we wish we could or should have said.

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How to Really Enjoy the Season

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eelings of comfort and joy can seem elusive when the holiday to-do list looms or runs amok. The season can seem more like an endless burden than a parade of cheerful events and glad tidings.

Amidst celebratory chaos, these simple rules will help restore inner peace and create greater happiness.

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Eschew Perfection Guests are much more interested in filling their stomachs with great food than judging the scuff marks and wall dings. The perfection of the season is found in the special moments when families and friends sit down together.

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Pay Attention to the Smiles The approaching holidays encourage more shared smiles, kind words and thoughtful gestures. While out and about, look for the grins and well wishes.

Hold the door open for others and offer a friendly greeting to store clerks. We’ll find ourselves smiling even more, because thoughtfulness is contagious.

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Assign Roles to Household Helpers The holiday load is lighter when everyone pitches in. Assign specific roles to household members with clear responsibilities, from taking out the garbage to setting the table and washing up.

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Leave Some Tasks for Later It’s unrealistic to think the house has to be in perfect order after festive gatherings. After guests leave, put the leftovers in the fridge and watch a movie. Cleanup will feel easier and faster after a good night’s rest.

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Give Each Person a Special Gift Think of something thoughtful that both the giver and receiver enjoy doing together and write a promissory note for the shared experience, such as a free backrub, a day spent downtown, a personal manicure or a movie the other person wants to see.

Take Advantage of Extended Shopping Hours To avoid crowds and lines, schedule a late-night power-shopping trip.

This is the easiest way to manage a department store visit with sanity, have easy access to the shelves and get immediate service.

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Take a Holiday Binge Day Designate a day with no limits and no self-judgment. For anyone that mentally monitors their calories or sweets, claim a binge day out loud with permission for total holiday munching freedom. The next day, we can reinstate discipline.

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Express Gratitude at the Table Loving feelings can never be expressed enough, so use the holiday as an opportunity to tell others how important they are to you. Create a heartfelt moment at the table by sharing at least one thing that you’re truly grateful for, and ask everyone else to do the same.

Go Outside for Fun in Nature Hiking in a nearby forest preserve, skating, sledding or building a snow fort with the kids not only burns energy, but is emotionally exhilarating for the whole family. Pick an outdoor activity, don appropriate togs, and share in the laughter and serenity of a sparkling winter day.

Dianne Bischoff James is a life transformation coach, actor, business consultant and author of The Real Brass Ring: Change Your Life Course Now. She specializes in facilitating the midlife reboot and lives in Boston, MA.

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Just Do It – The Nike slogan has never been more appropriate. We all have something we’ve thought about doing or trying. Whether traveling to a new location, trying a different sport, joining a new-to-us group or club, or making more friends, don’t put it off— just do it.

Defeat allodoxaphobia – It’s the fear of others’ negative opinions. Everyone suffers from this to some extent, and it can hinder us from living our best life.

Former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt remarked, “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.”

Volunteer – A common excuse for not volunteering is, “I don’t have the time.” Next year, make the time. When

researchers at the London School of Economics examined the relationship between volunteering and happiness in a large group of American adults, they found that the more people volunteered, the happier they were.

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Journal – People often journal as a way to reflect upon their lives. This can be helpfully revealing, but rather than looking back, look forward, using a journal as a blueprint to manifest the most inspired year yet. Write out plans and dreams with the steps needed to achieve them.

Gratitude – This is the big one.

One way to be and stay inspired is by starting off each day in a state of gratitude. Every morning before getting out of bed, think of at least three things to be grateful for. By doing this, we recognize the blessings we have and greet the day in a positive frame of mind. It’s a perfect way to end each day, too. When someone routinely inquires, “How are you?” answer, “I am grateful.”

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THE GIFTS OF CITRUS Colorful Good Health in Holiday Dishes

by Judith Fertig

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inter citrus fruits that arrive in a gift basket or show up on sale at the grocer present a welcome bright spot on winter’s darker days. Valencia and blood oranges, limes and Meyer lemons are delicious in their own right, and deserve their place on the breakfast table. Yet there are many other intriguing ways to enjoy them in vinaigrettes, salads, main dishes, baked goods and desserts.

Winter citrus is full of health benefits, just when we need them most: during the busy holiday season. To start, they help bolster our immune system, guarding against colds or helping us recover faster. Their high vitamin C, or ascorbic acid, content is water soluble.

According to a comprehensive study by the Linus Pauling Institute at Oregon State University, a daily intake of 400 milligrams of vitamin C can halve the incidence of colds in adults and cut their duration by 14 percent.

The flavonoid hesperidin in citrus helps boost “good” HDL cholesterol and lowers “bad” LDL cholesterol and triglycerides, report researchers in the Journal of Nutrition. In a new study in Nutritional Neuroscience, hesperidin in citrus also was found to ameliorate brain deterioration found in Alzheimer’s patients.

Other studies further show that the grapefruit diet wasn’t wrong; eating half a fresh grapefruit before each meal can help us lose weight. In a study conducted at the Scripps Clinic, in La Jolla, California, and published in the Journal of Medicinal Food, researchers put overweight volunteers on an exercise plan for 12 weeks and asked them to eat either half a fresh grapefruit or drink apple juice and pop a placebo pill before each meal.

The grapefruit group dropped an average of three-and-a-half pounds, compared to only one-half pound for the apple group.

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Limonoids, an antioxidant found in most citrus, may help guard against stomach, lung, breast and skin cancer, according to the U.S. Agricultural Research Service. Animal and human cell studies found that limonoids—especially those in fresh oranges—harbor potential as anticancer compounds. Another study in Nutritional Neuroscience showed that the volatile compound limonene, found in the rind of a lemon, can enhance memory.

As nights grow colder and longer, winter citrus “adds a little sunshine to every meal,” says Jamie Schler, author of the recently released cookbook Orange Appeal: Savory & Sweet. Schler grew up in Florida, surrounded by citrus groves between the Atlantic Coast and Indian River.

“Winters meant Dad’s workbench in the garage groaning under the weight of brown paper grocery bags filled to bursting with navels, tangerines, grapefruits, Valencias and tangelos,” writes Schler. “I fondly recall trips in the old green station wagon to the groves on chilly weekend mornings where we could pick them ourselves.” Today, Schler and her husband own and operate the boutique Hotel Diderot, in Chinon, France, where life’s a feast—especially during citrus season.

Judith Fertig writes cookbooks and foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Zesty Citrus Holiday Recipes discard any spongy white core.

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Moroccan Spiced Orange Slices with Orange Blossom Water

Fan the slices in concentric circles, slightly overlapping the fruit, on a large round serving platter.

Orange blossom or orange flower water is available at better grocery stores, kitchen shops, Middle Eastern markets or online.

Drizzle the orange blossom water and any reserved runoff juice over the fruit.

Using a fine sieve, lightly and evenly dust with cinnamon and a generous drizzle of honey.

Yields: 4 to 5 servings 5 medium to large navel or large blood oranges 3 Tbsp orange blossom water 1 tsp ground cinnamon 2 Tbsp honey or date sugar ½ pomegranate, seeded 1½ to 2 Tbsp coarsely chopped unsalted pistachios 8 to 10 mint leaves, chopped or torn, for garnish Peel the oranges and cut away all of the white pith and outer membrane.

Chill the oranges for at least 1 hour or longer in the refrigerator before serving.

When ready to serve, sprinkle the pomegranate seeds, pistachios and mint leaves evenly over the top.

Slice each orange across the core into ¼-inch slices, six per orange, reserving any juice that runs off. Push out and

Meyer Lemon Chia Seed Bowl with Tangerines Yields: 2 servings for breakfast, or as a snack or dessert

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In a bowl, stir together the chia seeds, milk, maple syrup, Meyer lemon juice, salt and lemon zest.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour.

To serve, spoon the chia seed mixture into bowls and garnish with tangerine segments.

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Add the mushrooms and salt and pepper and cook, stirring, until tender, 4 to 5 minutes, adding more oil if needed.

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Add the rice and zest and toss with the onions until all the grains are coated in oil. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring, until the rice becomes translucent.

Add 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock and cook, stirring constantly and gently, until the liquid is almost absorbed.

Heat 1 tablespoon each of the butter and oil in a large skillet over mediumlow heat until sizzling starts.

Add ¼ cup orange juice and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes until the juice evaporates and the mushrooms are very tender and glazed. Transfer the mushrooms to a bowl and set aside.

Shiitake Mushroom and Pea Risotto with Orange

the skillet and return to the heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 3 to 4 minutes over medium heat until softened, transparent and just starting to turn golden.

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¼ heaping cup chia seeds 1½ cups dairy or non-dairy milk 2 Tbsp maple syrup, or to taste 1 Tbsp Meyer lemon juice (or other citrus juice) Pinch of sea salt ½ tsp lemon zest Fresh tangerine segments for garnish

2 Tbsp butter or margarine, divided 2 Tbsp olive oil, divided, plus more as needed 8.8 oz shiitake mushrooms, stems removed, caps sliced into ¼- to ½-inch strips Kosher or sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Zest of 1 orange 2 large oranges, juiced, about 1 cup, divided 1 small yellow onion, peeled and chopped 9 oz Arborio rice 4 cups warm chicken or vegetable stock or broth 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil or 2 tsp dried; or 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh sage leaves or 1 tsp dried 1½ cups young, tiny sweet peas, fresh or frozen

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dried herbs at the same time. Continue cooking the risotto over medium heat, adding 2 more ladles (about 2/3 cup) of stock at a time, stirring constantly, allowing each addition of liquid to be almost absorbed before adding more broth.

When the rice has cooked for 10 minutes in this manner, add all the remaining juice and cook until it’s absorbed.

Continue cooking the rice, stirring, adding 2 ladles (about 2/3 cup) of broth at a time until the liquid is absorbed, about another 10 minutes.

When the rice has cooked for a total of 20 minutes, if using frozen peas, stir in the peas, as well as the mushrooms.

Add any remaining stock and cook, stirring, until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender and creamy. Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes from the moment the rice is added to the skillet. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.

Baby Vegetables and Microgreens with Charry Lime Vinaigrette

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Yields: 4 servings Charry Lime Vinaigrette: Zest of 2 limes Juice from the grilled limes 1 Tbsp seasoned rice wine vinegar 1 Tbsp chopped fresh cilantro 1 tsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp sorghum or maple syrup ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper Vegetables: 4 oz baby radishes 4 oz baby carrots, with some of the green top 4 oz baby leeks, trimmed 4 oz baby yellow pattypan squash 2 oz microgreens Prepare a medium-hot fire in the grill.

Brush the radishes, carrots and leeks with olive oil and place in a grilling basket or on a perforated grill rack.

Grill for 4 to 5 minutes, turning often, until the vegetables have just started to brown at the edges.

Zest the limes and set the zest aside.

Halve the limes and grill, cut sides down, for 1 to 2 minutes or until they have good grill marks; adds a smoky, caramelized flavor.

For the Charry Lime Vinaigrette, squeeze the juice of the grilled lime halves into a bowl. Whisk in the reserved lime zest, rice wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sorghum and olive oil together until well blended.

Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Arrange the vegetables on salad plates and garnish with microgreens. Spoon the vinaigrette over all and serve.

Gluten-Free Turkey Meatballs Yields: 23 small meatballs 2 cups cooked short brown rice 1 medium onion, small chop (about 1 cup) 4-5 garlic cloves, minced 2 Tbsp olive oil 1 tsp ground oregano 1 tsp ground thyme 1 tsp ground basil 2 tsp sea salt ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper 2 medium carrots, peeled and grated 1 large egg and 1 large egg white ¼ cup Italian Parmesan cheese, grated 1/2 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley, small chop 1 lb hormone-free ground turkey breast (can do a combo of half white meat and half dark) Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Sauté the onion in 1 Tbsp olive oil until soft and golden.

Make a well in middle and add 1 Tbsp oil and add garlic in center. Wait 1 minute until getting crisp. Then stir to blend.

Add the spices, salt and pepper.

Then stir, and cook 1 minute more.

In a large bowl, whisk the egg and egg white. Add the carrots, cheese, rice, parsley and blend very well to combine. Add the turkey and blend well. Don’t overmix.

Using a very full tablespoon or small scooper, drop balls on parchment paper. Then roll each with your hand to get a uniformed meatball. I keep a small bowl of water next to the baking sheet and dip my fingers in it before rolling (you can dip in oil).

Bake 15 minutes. Then carefully turn for 10 minutes, or until a bit crispy. Then cool.

Directions for making brown rice: 1 cup rice to 2 cups water. Bring rice to a rolling boil, then lower. Simmer for 40 minutes. 1 cup will yield more than you need in this recipe, so save the rest for soup, veggie burgers, morning eggs, or even in your tossed salad.

Adapted lemon and lime recipes are from Red, White, and ’Que: Farm Fresh Foods for the American Grill by Karen Adler and Judith Fertig, permission of Running Press.

Note: To “veganize” your recipe, use a vegan-style grated cheese.

For the eggs, whisk together 1 Tbsp flaxseed meal with 3 Tbsp warm water. Place in fridge for 1 minute to thicken. Then use in this above recipe instead of the eggs. This works great in other recipes too!

Adapted orange recipes are from Orange Appeal, by Jamie Schler, permission of Gibbs Smith.

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Not all Vegan or Plant-Based Diets Are Equally Healthy

by Hena Patel, M.D., and Kim Allan Williams Sr., M.D.

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ove over low-fat diets. More and more experts are recommending plant-based diets to reduce the risk of heart disease and other chronic conditions such as diabetes and cancer. But are all plant-based diets equally beneficial?

And must they be all-or-none eating strategies, or is there a role for a semi-vegetarian or “flexitarian” approach?

The term plant-based diet often conjures up images of vegetarian or vegan fare. But it really means a diet that emphasizes foods from plants—vegetables, fruits, grains, nuts, seeds, and the like—not one that necessarily excludes non-plant foods.

The results of studies on the health effects of plant-based diets have varied widely, largely due to how these diets were defined. Some focused on vegetarian or vegan eating habits, while others included some foods from animals. Notably, these studies tended to treat all plant foods equally, even though eating certain foods from plants, such as refined grains and sugar-sweetened beverages, is associated with a higher risk of developing diabetes or having a heart attack or stroke, while eating whole grains and produce are associated with lower risks.

That’s why we were so interested to see the results of a recently published study performed by researchers at the

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Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Led by Ambika Satija, the team catalogued the diets of nearly 210,000 nurses and other health professionals based on their answers to food frequency questionnaires every two years for an average of 23 years. From these data, the researchers defined three versions of a plant-based diet: an overall plant-based diet that emphasizes the consumption of all plant foods and reduced the intake of animal foods; a healthful plant-based diet that emphasizes the intake of healthy whole grains, fruits and vegetables; and an unhealthful plant-based diet that emphasizes the intake of less-healthy plant foods, such as refined grains.

In addition to detailing their food choices, the study participants also recorded other lifestyle choices, health behaviors, and their medical histories. Over the course of the study, 8,631 participants developed coronary heart disease, which the researchers defined as a nonfatal heart attack or dying of heart disease. Those that followed an overall plant-based diet were slightly less likely (an 8 percent reduction) to have developed coronary heart disease than those that didn’t.

But here’s where things get interesting. Those that followed a healthful plant-based diet had a substantial 25 percent lower risk of coronary heart disease, while those that followed an unhealthful plant-based diet had a substantial 32

percent increased risk. This study is certainly not the last word on the subject. As an observational study, it can’t prove cause and effect like a randomized trial can. And the diet data came from self-reports, which aren’t always accurate at measuring an individual’s diet. However, these diet assessments were validated against multiple-week diet records and biomarkers.

Overall, this work adds to the substantial evidence that a predominately plant-based diet reduces the risk of developing heart disease.

It has two important take-home messages. One is that a plant-based diet is good for long-term health. The other is that not all plant-based diets are equally healthy. The kind that deserves to be highlighted in dietary recommendations is rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and unsaturated fats, and contains minimal animal protein, refined carbohydrates, and harmful saturated and trans fats. In practice, this translates into eating mostly vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and soy products in their natural forms; sufficient “good fats,” such as those in fish or flaxseeds, nuts, and other seeds; very few simple and refined carbohydrates; and little or no red meat, poultry, fish, eggs and dairy. It also means choosing quality over quantity.

For anyone following a traditional American diet, heavy on the meat, it’s easier to make a change by starting with small dietary tweaks instead of embracing a precipitous shift to a vegetarian or vegan diet. Try the elimination game: Cut out red meat from your diet, then, after a couple weeks, eliminate other types of meat; and then do the same with dairy foods and eggs. Or try the Meatless Monday approach—don’t eat meat on Monday—then gradually add more meatless days each week.

No matter what approach you take to cutting out foods, try to add one or more new plant-based recipes to your cooking repertoire every week. What you stand to gain is so much more than what you would give up.

Hena Patel, M.D., is a cardiology fellow and Kim Allan Williams Sr., M.D., is chief of the division of cardiology at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Williams 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).

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can help by allowing children to just sit by themselves. If inundated with activities and subjected to numerous lessons, how can young people hope to recognize their authentic voice amid the din of all this “doing”?

How do children benefit from conscious or awakened parenting?

AWAKE PARENTING Raising Connected, Confident Kids

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ne of the greatest challenges parents face is connecting with their children in deep and meaningful ways. The aim of awakened families is to raise strong and emotionally resilient children.

Parenting expert and clinical psychologist Shefali Tsabary, Ph.D., author of The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children and The Awakened Family: A Revolution in Parenting, offers mindful approaches to benefit the family—and the community. Via her practice in New York City, appearances on Oprah and online courses, Tsabary provides awareness, skills and strategies to revolutionize families. She posts videos and blogs at DrShefali.com.

How do parents know if they’re on the right track?

To be awakened or conscious means to realize that we carry emotional baggage and conditioning from childhood that affects our relationship with our children. Our old ways of thinking and 34

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being from our own childhood shape the manner in which we react and interact today.

Awakened parents are constantly evolving into their truest and most authentic selves. When parents undertake a daily practice of mindfulness and awareness, they begin to extricate themselves from blind reactivity to see how every problem with their children is a call to their own awakening. Parents will know they are on the right track because they will connect more with their children, empowering them to think and live autonomously—separate from a parent’s fantasies and expectations.

How can each family member connect with their true self?

Parents need to understand that the path to creating a connected relationship with their children is to first create one with themselves. Realizing this, they consider their own inner growth a high priority.

Children need to learn who they are and what they really enjoy. Parents

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Conscious parenting mandates that we place the task of connecting with our children front and center, especially before correcting them. Admonishing and punishing them becomes secondary to the main imperative of conscious connection. It’s crucial we realize we aren’t raising a “mini-me”, but a spirit throbbing with its own signature. Thus, it’s vital to separate in our mind who we are from who each child is. Children aren’t ours to possess or own in any way. When we know this in the depths of our soul, we tailor their raising to their needs, rather than molding them to fit our needs.

Children raised in this way grow up to be fearless and infinitely resilient, knowing that their purpose in life is to live in their most authentic and true way. Conflicts decrease and conscious, connected communication increases.

What can parents do when they fall back into old patterns, shaming children or doing other things that create distance?

When this happens, parents need to sit with themselves and look deeply within, asking: “What is it about me that feels the need to deride, scorn and shame my children?” In such introspection, they might discover triggers from old wounds that have nothing to do with a child’s behavior.

When they can see the internal link, they can begin to make the transformations they need.

As a parent, I have learned that my role is to step aside, stay in infinite possibility, heal my own wounds, fill my own bucket and let my child fly.

How can closer, awakened families co-create a better world via the ripple effect?

When children grow up feeling con-

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Join our Team and help to make a difference in your community! nected with their parents and deeply seen by them, they march into the outer world feeling self-confident and aware of who they truly are, secure in their own inherent inner-connectivity. Children raised in this manner naturally help advocate for peace and harmony in all of their relationships; incidents of bullying, anxiety and discrediting one’s self and others decrease exponentially.

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Nasturtium leaves are fermented, seeds and stems pickled and flowers puréed. “I make nasturtium flower coulis, bright orange and spicy, to dollop on freshwater fish,” Russell says. “Stems are minced into grain salads and seeds sprinkled on slabs of beefsteak tomatoes. Leaves, soft from fermentation, wrap around fresh goat cheese, shred into coleslaw or pair with steamed basmati rice.”

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se it up, wear it out, make do or do without,” was the motto of past generations. Today, it’s recycle, repurpose and reinvent. Nostalgia is making a comeback. It’s tempting to revert to successful old-fashioned ways; it’s even better to update the how-to of natural eco-living.

Preserve Food “There are tradeoffs between convenience and environmental impact,” says Kathleen Hanover, executive creative director at Imagine That Creative Marketing Services, in Dayton, Ohio.

“I’d love to freeze all of our family’s produce, but after two power outages, I can veggies, too. Steam canners for jams, jellies, tomatoes and high-acid foods use three inches of water and 10 minutes of energy.”

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veggies for soup, pasta, stir-fry dishes or as tomato or zucchini chips,” he says.

“Onions, shallots, garlic, leeks, celery, kale, hot peppers, tomatillos and fruit were successful; eggplant, cucumbers and rhubarb were not.”

Use It All The Traditional Line menu devised by executive chef Mark Russell, of Great Performances, a sustainability-oriented high-end catering and food service company in New York City, remarks, “Food trends have changed,” noting preserving, freezing, pickling and canning remain sound. He salutes thrifty Depression-era practices.

“My grandparents picked dandelion greens to fry in bacon fat,” he says. “A salad with olive oil and fresh tomato is healthier.” Fermented grape leaves can be rolled up into dolmas filled with local grains and feta cheese instead of meat.

He also blanches and freezes cauliflower leaves, warmed in butter to serve; he’s then used the whole vegetable.

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Containers ease gardening, especially for tomatoes. Hanover repurposes plastic cat litter buckets. “They’re sturdy and hold up in cold weather,” she says. “Alpaca poop fertilizer supplied by a neighbor doesn’t smell and plants thrive.”

Ocala, Florida, reiki master and teacher Debi Goldben employs nature’s bounty at home. “Downspouts collect rainwater for the garden, and it’s much better than chemically treated city water,” she says. Some municipalities, including in Colorado, regulate rainwater collection, mandating the size and number of barrels per property “for outdoor use only”.

Sew Up Repairs Anca Gooje, owner of Chid Kala, a natural ingredient lotion maker in Scarborough, Maine, uses colorful patches to repair tears and update the look of her two children’s clothing.

She also recompressed their sofa’s inner springs to their original shape by encasing them in fabric. “It was timeconsuming, but only cost a few dollars for fabric,” she relates. “Updating avoided creating more landfill. For a fresh look, I made a new cover.”

Multipurpose a Cook Pot “My mother believed pressure cookers would explode, so I bought an Instant Pot and changed the way I cook,” says Sue Ann Jaffarian, a Los Angeles paralegal and mystery writer. “I have a demanding day job and writing deadlines. I toss in healthy ingredients and have a simple homemade meal, often vegan, in a minute. Soup, stew, risotto, pasta, chili, pudding, brown rice and oatmeal work well. It doesn’t heat up the kitchen, either.”

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PETS ¤ MUSIC Each Species Grooves to Its Own Beat

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ust as dogs’ and cats’ noses are more efficient than ours, they also have better hearing, reacting to a broader and higher range of frequencies and vibrations.

“We sense our world from where our ears are. Our plane is generally five to six feet high; animals closer to the ground hear things differently,” says Janet Marlow, founder and CEO of Pet Acoustics, in Washington Depot, Connecticut. The internationally renowned musician, composer and sound behaviorist has invented species-specific music based on her 30 years of research.

Humans hear up to 23,000 Hertz (Hz), which differs substantially from that of many other creatures (lsu.edu/deafness/ HearingRange.html). A Hertz is a standard unit of frequency set at one cycle per second.

He could tell by the way animals walked that they were keeping time to some kind of music. Maybe it was the song in their own hearts that they walked to. ~Laura Adams Armer

Horses Hear Up to 33,500 Hz Marlow found that horses prefer rhythmic pieces matching their natural movements. “When a Tennessee walking horse breeder played music during a birth, the foal and mother recovered faster than usual.” After that, “The horses ran to the barn upon hearing the same music.”

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of the day. They don’t like countrywestern music; it’s often sad and in the wrong cadence. Classical music like Bach is calming. When I played Pachelbel’s Canon in D on my flute, my Morgan gelding, Ten Penny Moonshine, listened for hours.”

Rabbits Hear Up to 42,000 Hz “Rescued rabbits like long tones, common in music accompanying yoga or reiki,” Morgan relates. “Long tones hold a chord with layers of notes on top.”

Dogs Hear Up to 45,000 Hz “People hear in stereo, animals in mono,” says Marlow. It’s why dogs tilt their heads left to right—to allow more sound waves into their ears—collecting information from various angles.

Sound frequency and intensity keeps an animal alive in nature; they learn to flee in another direction, not analyze. Separation anxiety is often due to a sound the dog doesn’t recognize, Marlow explains. Sound triggers behavior, whether good or bad, as dogs relax or are stressed. Music releases tension from their being ever-vigilant as seen in their posture.

To understand what a dog hears, sit or crawl on the floor. Electronic speakers are usually positioned at heights conducive for our ears, not theirs.

“For the holidays, my dogs and horses like We Three Kings, The Holly and the Ivy and especially Greensleeves for their baroque roots and repeating patterns,” notes Morgan.

Cats Hear Up to 64,000 Hz Marlow credits her cat, Osborn, with inspiring her interest in music for animals. When Osborn was injured, she visited the veterinary hospital and sang to him to keep him calm. Her home state’s Litchfield Veterinary Hospital became her initial testing ground for species-specific music.

“We use Pet Acoustics music boxes in the cat ward, recovery rooms and exam rooms,” says Heather Florkowski, a certified technician at

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A piece by Benjamin Britten, started two minutes before feeding, led to them expect food only when the music played.”

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In the wild, birds are part of a flock. At home, they’re often solitary. “Birds are the most musical and communicative of all animals,” remarks Marlow. “Without companionship, birds can get neurotic and pull their feathers out. Provide a sense of the outdoors by including nature sounds in played music.”

“Animals need us to be aware of their hearing,” Marlow advises. “Holistic pet people have addressed improved diet and medical procedures. Understanding how music supports their well-being also enables us to better care for them.”

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At the time, less than 2 million Americans had the disease, according to the Alzheimer’s Association (NA). Today, the disease, mostly known for memory loss, claims about 5.4 million victims.

Alzheimer’s is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States, yet there are a lot of myths surrounding this neurodegenerative disease and that’s probably because it simply isn’t fully understood by the medical community.

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The Road to Fossil Fuel Dependence

by McKay Jenkins The U.S. interstate highway system was designed to keep America safe in case of invasion, but it had dramatic consequences for the way we live today.

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I thought about this idea a great deal as I was doing research for my book Food Fight: GMOs and the Future of the American Diet.

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So far so good. The U.S. has not recently been invaded by land. But in a dramatic example of unintended consequences, the interstate highway system, designed to keep the U.S. safe, has been a root cause of dramatic global political and environmental instability. The interstates—all 47,000 miles of them—have not just been used for troop transport, of course.

As larger and larger roadways were constructed, they not only connected major cities but led to an endless series of concentric ring roads around cities. This allowed more and more Americans to move out into the seemingly infinite number of housing developments built in the suburbs.

Again, so far so good. This was the American Dream: the big house in the suburbs; the two-car garage; the home full of flat-screen televisions; the whole bit. And the cost?

Most obviously, all these roads, and all these cars, made the U.S. a country of commuters, utterly dependent on fossil fuels to drive their vehicles, and to heat and cool their big houses. But fossil fuels were also turned into everything from cosmetics and wall-to-wall carpeting to baby pajamas and plastic water bottles—all the innumerable consumer products we now can’t imagine giving up.

It has become a cliché to remark that Americans make up less than 5 percent of the world’s population yet consume 25 percent of the world’s energy. This is where that number was born. The myriad problems associated with our dependence on fossil fuels (warfare in oil-producing countries; climate change; rising sea levels, ocean acidification, species loss) can all, in large measure, be traced to the explosion of growth that sprouted along the American interstate highway system.

There’s more. All those suburban roadways and housing developments also gave rise to a colossal shift in land use known as the Great American Lawn.

There are now some 63,000 square miles of turf grass in the U.S., and lawn care has become something of a national obsession.

So far so good. But lawns require the cutting of forests, the removal of native plants, and for many people extensive use of lawn chemicals.

So the question remains: Is it possible to imagine, or to remember, a time when we didn’t need all of this? All of these lawn chemicals and plastic bottles and monoculture food crops that do little more than make corn chips and fast food burgers?

McKay Jenkins is a professor of English, journalism and environmental humanities at the University of Delaware. He is the author of seven books, including ContamiNation and Poison Spring. A former staff writer for the Atlanta Constitution, he has also written for Outside, Orion, and The New Republic. 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).

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of practice includes pain anywhere in the body, as well as digestive issues, skin problems, sleep issues, poor memory, chronic fatigue, and more. Regardless of age, gender or race, my clients are people who realize that waiting for the body to break down, then expecting a doctor or a pill to fix them is not a viable option. Most of my clients are prepared to take responsibility for their own health while seeking my assistance to shed light on their blind spots.

As D.C for the cast of Hamilton, what do you find Broadway actors need most?

The performers I work with take their health very seriously and are in excellent physical shape. It’s my job to help them stay that way. I do so by ensuring that their spine, extremities and muscles are in alignment. This is how we prevent injury and optimize flexibility, symmetry of movement, and balance.

What do you think is the hardest part about being on Broadway?

Keeping a balance between work, rest and “life happens” is a challenge for everybody. For Broadway performers, keeping a balance is imperative because, like professional athletes, they rely on their bodies to deliver night after night.

It must be exciting to work with the cast of such a hit show. How many times have you seen Hamilton?

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Indeed, it is inspiring to help people who bring beauty and joy into the world. Before I began my collaboration with Hamilton, I was required to see the show in order to comprehend the physical movements of the performers. To date, I have only seen the entire show once, but I observe rehearsals on a regular basis. I am planning on seeing the show again soon for pleasure rather than with a clinical eye.

An Interview with Dr. Robert Morrison Chiropractor for the Actors

Is there one exercise or self-help move you would recommend for Broadway stars or Broadway theatergoers, or just people in general?

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n addition to being the official chiropractor for the Broadway actors in the hit musical Hamilton, Dr. Robert Morrison has his own practice in midtown New York City.

A native New Yorker, Morrison has also lived and worked in Italy for 12 years. Morrison has taught applied kinesiology internationally since 2008, and in 2012, he authored a textbook titled Applied Kinesiology Manual Muscle Testing, a Practical Guide (PracticalGuidesToHealing.com). Natural Awakenings sat down with Morrison to find out what it takes to keep Broadway actors in optimal health.

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Everybody has unique requirements, so I typically tailor my advice for each individual. Generally speaking, staying healthy requires persistent effort for anybody. It’s important to stay clear of negative thoughts and situations, spend enough time in nature, and avoid the temptation of harmful food and drink.

Is there anything else you would like to share with our readers?

Preventive medicine is more than just having an annual physical exam and checking blood pressure, it’s about living healthy and seeking true functional medicine doctors who intervene before pathology sets in. Life opens up to us when we feel vital and healthy.

Dr. Robert Morrison’s office is located in New York City. For more information call 718-530-3696 or visit RobertMorrison.nyc.

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she does in her magazine. The letter provides space to reflect on that month’s personal inspiration.

By digging deep and really talking about issues from the heart, Martinsen guides readers to contemplate their own feelings, hopes and dreams, including: Š Narcissism: How often do you think it’s all about you? Š Manifest: Can you really expect to attract abundance without putting in the work? Š Food: In what ways does your relationship to food affect your life? Š Tomorrow: Is the future your junk closet for things you don’t want to face today? Š Kindness: Will this change the world if we become its conduit?

This interactive book also includes a hashtag (#AYOIL) so that readers can share their insights and experiences, giving solitary readers the group support they need to make lasting change for their best year ever.

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POWER OF GROUP INTENTION

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hirty years ago, speaker, author and journalist Lynne McTaggart recovered from an illness using alternative approaches to health. Since then, she’s been exploring the frontiers of healing through consciousness and alternative medicine. In the 1990s, McTaggart, who lives in London, started a newsletter called What Doctors Don’t Tell You, now an international magazine and popular platform at wddty.com that cites thousands of resources showing what works and doesn’t work in conventional and alternative medicine and how to beat chronic conditions naturally.

McTaggart’s seven books include The Intention Experiment, The Field, The Bond and most recently, The Power of Eight. Her latest work examines the transformative power of small groups of people sending thoughts together for a common goal.

stress disorder.

To date, 26 of those 30 experiments resulted in positive, measurable, mainly scientifically significant effects.

We’ve seen the pH of water change by a full pH number and seen seeds grow twice as much as control seeds.

We also conducted three peace intention experiments with interesting results: After our eight-day intention for Sri Lanka during its civil war, violence levels fell; the government had won several decisive battles that week; and within a few months that 25-year war was over. We can’t say with certainty that we had a hand in this, but our other peace experiments showed similar results. If it happens a few more times, that becomes compelling.

Can you summarize the results of your experiments of healing through collective intentions?

Was it intention, the power of the group or altruism? I think it’s a little of all of these. We’ve found that larger groups do not have a larger effect, which brought about the “power of eight” concept. I’ve discovered all that’s needed is a group, whether it’s eight or 8,000. In a group, we seem to lose our sense of individuality and separation from the world. We experience an overwhelming sense of oneness with the other intenders, which may be why our influence then becomes more powerful.

We’ve done hundreds of experiments using small and large groups; 30 were tightly controlled scientific studies conducted in conjunction with researchers at institutions such as the University of Arizona, University of California and Penn State University.

The experiments have involved all kinds of intentions, ranging from the relatively simple to the impossibly complex. The large-scale intention experiments involved upwards of 25,000 participants remotely logging onto a website to view photos of the targets, sometimes 8,000 miles away, and sending them a well-defined intention, like changing the pH balance of water or healing a war veteran of post-traumatic 48

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How did the act of sending positive intentions affect the senders?

I was most surprised by the rebound effects reported by participants, whom I started surveying after the Sri Lankan peace experiment. Thousands of ex-

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traordinary comments related not only how participants felt during the activity, but also afterwards; they were experiencing major shifts in their relationships, health, careers and well-being.

All they had done was sit individually in front of their computer holding an intention, yet they experienced the altered and mystical states of consciousness described by psychologist Abraham Maslow as “peak experiences”.

Life University, a large chiropractic university in Atlanta, worked with us to study the brainwaves of participants in six “power of eight” groups and found that senders had decreased activity in their frontal and parietal lobes, which govern the sense of self. It was like the boundaries between participants were dissolving into a state of oneness. To me, this partly explained the sense of oneness, compassion and love they

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Why does “groupthink” have such a powerful, multiplicative effect?

I think a huge part of it has to do with the power of getting off of yourself and setting an intention for someone else.

Another is the connection created in a group. When we engage together in an activity like praying or setting altruistic intentions, we create a powerful virtual circle that proves healing to both the receivers and senders.

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experienced. Andrew Newberg, director of research at the Marcus Institute of Integrative Health, in Philadelphia, recorded similar effects in Sufi masters, and nuns and monks engaged in prayer and meditation, but only after years of learning certain techniques. My participants, all novices, were primed only by watching a 13-minute YouTube video of me explaining how to send intention in a group. Group intention appears to be a fast-track to the miraculous—no experience necessary.

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news is that crowding can be corrected in a very short time with Invisalign and acceleration, sometimes in a matter of weeks.

Q. My dentist says I should do a crown and fillings but I don’t have any pain. Should I do it?

A. Pain does not equal problem. Some of the worst infections that require teeth to be extracted have zero pain. Some very minor issues which are very annoying and sensitive sometimes require very minor work. Those who wait on issues almost always end up with bigger problems.

Q. Food gets trapped in my teeth when I eat meat or salad. Why?

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t is understood that not everyone enjoys a dental visit. Dental anxiety and phobia are common indicators.

Understanding your symptoms and the required procedures alleviates, if not dispels those pesky anxieties.

Dr. Abraham Jaskiel DMD, PA from Brickell Avenue Cosmetic, Holistic, & General Dentistry recognizes the challenges and has created the following list of commonly asked questions to help you feel more at ease when establishing a long-term partnership with your dentist.

Q. Overeating, especially during the holidays, can cause acid reflux or GERD. Does this affect our teeth?

A. Yes. People with acid reflux tend to show a tremendous amount of erosion on and around their teeth. This erosion could be very damaging and create a need, if bad enough, to restore teeth with crown veneers and/or fillings.

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environment in your mouth where bacteria can thrive more easily leading to tooth decay. But some symptoms can be silent, which means you may have unknowingly had acid reflux for a long time. Remedies for acid reflux include watching what you eat, and if erosion is the problem, there are gels and pastes that can slow down the progression.

Q. My teeth seem to be crowding, my friend says it’s probably my wisdom teeth pushing. Is that true?

A. This is a very controversial question, and what sounds logical may not be fully true. The short answer is that based on my experience, crowding does not come from wisdom tooth pushing. I’ve seen people with no wisdom teeth who experience crowding later in life. My wife included who had her wisdoms pulled, then got crowding in her 30’s.

Crowding can be very annoying, not look good, and gather more food and bacteria. Even lower crowding can push upper teeth to crowd. Crowding can be caused by clenching and grinding which can shift teeth, or several other reasons including sometimes wisdom teeth, depending on the angulations. The good

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A. You may have space in between your teeth small enough to trap food. Space can be caused by open contact, fractures or cavities. However it’s natural to have a little snap between your teeth when you floss. This shows there is contact between them. Ask your dentist to evaluate your teeth to see if a problem exists. Ignoring the problem can lead to periodontal gum and bone issues or bigger cavities.

Q. Why am I sensitive after having a cleaning, scaling and root planing?

A. Bacteria can act as a barrier that covers our teeth and prevents sensitivity.

When bacteria is removed and filled in, sensitivity can arise. This is also a reason why sometimes people have pain after fillings are done. But that same bacteria, if not removed, can and will cause decay gum and bone issues. So these procedures are important to your overall dental health.

Q. At what age should I schedule my child’s first visit to the dentist, and how do I introduce them to dentistry?

A. American Dental Association recommends that children be seen starting at age two. You should definitely brush your child’s teeth as soon as they have any teeth to brush using none fluoride toothpaste until they’re able to spit out on their own. Introducing your child to dental visits in a positive way is key. You don’t want to use any negative

words to describe the experience. Explain it as a positive adventure, explaining it as this is going to be so much fun, I love my dentist, I get to watch TV, I get a prize after brushing my teeth and counting them, you get the picture.

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Q. I have trust issues. How can I be more confident with the recommended treatment?

A. Ask your dentist to explain in great detail his diagnosis and why the treatment is necessary. I understand how clients feel because I’ve felt the same way. I put myself in the patient’s shoes and ask what I would like to hear that would make me more comfortable. In my office, we’ve adopted the policy of explaining before, during and after each procedure, reliving concerns as we go along. At the end of the day, you just have to be comfortable with the training, expertise and experience of the dentist you’ve chosen.

Q. My doctor told me I can’t undergo surgery before getting cleared by my dentist. Why? A. Our teeth and gums may have bacteria or infections we don’t know about. Even something like bleeding gums is a sign of infection and could compromise the final outcome of a surgery or lead to serious complications afterwards.

Surgeons and other physicians know that bacteria can get into the bloodstream and travel throughout our body. I have patients who haven’t been good candidates for surgery because of lingering infections. If you are in need of surgery make sure you see your dentist first.

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or those who haven’t heard of CranioSacral Therapy (CST), it’s a gentle, light touch, fully clothed whole body routine. A CST therapist works with the body’s craniosacral system which produces and houses cerebral spinal fluid. This fluid supports and nourishes the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord). The techniques commonly used were developed by osteopathic physician, Dr. John E. Upledger (1932-2012).

The focus during treatment is on improving the structure of the body—in particular the central nervous system—so the body as a whole can work at its highest level. When the body’s connective tissue (fascia) is out of balance in any way, the entire body in some manner is affected. Auto accidents, operations, poor diet, compounded daily stress, acute emotional trauma can all affect this delicately balanced fabric resulting in headaches, chronic neck and back pain, PTSD, stress and chronic fatigue, among other ailments.

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Celebrating the Holidays The Healthy Way

by Marilyn DeMartini

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he holidays offer us time and reason to gather with family and friends to celebrate all the goodness in our lives. We take pretty pictures of decorations, smiling faces, hugs and laughter—all while gathered around a bountiful spread of holiday food and toasting each other’s good health with holiday spirits. And that’s where the danger begins.

GLUCOSE: Our bodies endure an approximate two-hour jolt from high glucose and insulin after a normal meal—but that rapid increase is even greater with holiday portions and menus. Glucose-spiking foods like mashed potatoes, bread stuffing, rolls, corn and multiple desserts and cookies make traditional holiday meals a rollercoaster nightmare for our bloodstream.

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The pancreas secretes insulin while the liver stores it. Insulin is an important hormone that regulates metabolism and helps our cells to absorb glucose to create energy or store fat. The liver releases insulin to maintain the delicate balance of glucose in our blood, enabling us to utilize the proteins, fats and carbohydrates we eat. However, when we ingest the amounts of addictive simple sugars that have infiltrated our modern diets, that delicate balance is drastically disrupted and we experience increased levels of glucose and insulin.

This insulin imbalance can be particularly troublesome as we get older. Aging cells become insulin resistant or insulin sensitive so they are unable to absorb the insulin and utilize glucose; blood sugar levels then elevate along with blood pressure and start a downward spiral of age-related diseases like atherosclerosis, hypertension, lipid abnormalities, chronic inflammation, Type 2 Diabetes, obesity and cancer.

TWO MAJOR TYPES OF DIABETES Type 1 Diabetes can occur at any age but is most commonly diagnosed from infancy to late 30s. People diagnosed as such find their pancreas produces little to no insulin and the body’s immune system destroys the insulin-producing cells in the pancreas. They must inject insulin several times per day or infuse insulin through a pump as well as manage their diet and exercise habits.

Type 2 Diabetes has recently become more common in children and in adults over 40. Their bodies still produce insulin but cannot balance insulin and glucose levels, causing metabolic issues that may show no symptoms.

However, the imbalance and high levels of insulin and glucose lead to many disorders and even death. Diabetes is reported by the American Diabetes Association as the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and they also report that 51 percent of Americans over 65 are pre-diabetic and many have been undiagnosed. The disease costs

hundreds of billions of dollars in diagnosis and treatment and for the most part, Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided through diet and exercise.

That sobering statement should be a wake-up call to sugar addicts and a warning to those who are aging and not noticing their changes in diet and lack of exercise. Your body can get all the glycogen it needs from healthy foods and we should guard against products that are loaded with sucrose, high fructose sugar and even chemically laden sugar substitutes. A look at your food labels may surprise you!

Sugars also offer the perfect fuel for rapidly producing cancer cells and the proliferation of that disease certainly mirrors our increase in sugar consumption over the years. While many factors can influence a tendency toward cancer, sugar consumption is one that can be controlled.

RECOMMENDATIONS from The Alternative Medicine Center The most dangerous time for your body is right after a meal when insulin and glucose rapidly surge and the inflammation caused can affect vision, brain function, kidney function and stiffening of the heart muscle and arteries, creating a greater chance of suffering a stroke, heart attack or heart failure—not the way you want to imagine your post-holiday dinner.

While portion control and alternative menu selections are ways of addressing a better “home for the holidays” experience, you may also want to consider taking a brisk walk after dinner, passing on dessert—or maybe just having a sliver of pie. Other tips: © A high quality multivitamin/mineral supplement, preferably 100 percent carbon-bond organic, will contain easily absorbable trace minerals and B vitamins that are critical for healthy blood sugar balance. This supplement also has a host of other bioavailable nutrients that benefit the body in many important ways, including digesting, metabolizing and eliminating the foods you will consume. © Extra chromium (about 200 mcg)

may be required to activate the mechanism that allows the transport of glucose into the cell where it can be metabolized for energy while also lowering circulating blood sugar to stable levels. © Squeezing an organic lemon on as many foods as you can and drinking it fresh squeezed in spring or purified water will help to improve insulin signaling, boost liver function and stabilize blood sugar.

© Your stomach doesn’t have teeth, so chew each bite of food 25 to 50 times and digestion will be much less stressful on your gastrointestinal tract.

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Meditation: A Journey To Your Inner World

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e have all heard about the benefits of meditation.

Some people practice it and others pass it by doubting the benefits of such simple practice. It is so simple that perhaps for this reason the favor of doubt is attributed to it— sometimes without experiencing it.

Meditation is not only the action of sitting in an empty place and disconnecting with the outside (which is ideal), but more so the goal is to achieve a state of peace and harmony with ourselves and our environment, recover control and continue our daily lives in the healthiest way possible—regardless of external events.

Many people have heard of the benefits of meditation and very much want to experience them. Submerging for a few minutes in a state of interior silence, disconnecting from the outer world, not only improves our mental state and reduces anxiety and stress but also helps reduce the risk of psychosomatic diseases, prevent insomnia, relax the muscles and relieve us of accumulated tensions, giving us emotional tranquility. Above all, meditation affords us selfconsciousness about our own body and allows us to develop concentration.

By meditating, we become relaxed and our body is so closely intertwined with what we are doing, that we can connect with our feelings, with our instincts—a state often lost in becoming so-called “adults”. Meditation assists us in restoring this natural state.

When you want to find your essence, when you want to know the answers, when you want to escape, look for a quiet, cool, clean place where you can relax for a couple of minutes—five, maybe twenty or the whole afternoon. If you have the opportunity to sit down for a moment by the river, on the beach, in a forest or anywhere that allows you to be in contact with nature, you may be able to connect with yourself. In other words, look for the NOW. By being present you can perceive with your five senses the sensations around you: the sound of the wind, the sea or the water of a river; 54

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The simple fact of noticing how your body feels—without judging it, without engaging in a story and only feeling— this is already a meditation. Listen to it and let it guide you, connect with the Universe so that it will work in your favor.

It is you who have all your answers—when you reach that peace where the outside does not exist in you—it is at that moment where your “I Am” is powerful, genuine.

If you are a beginner, a suggestion is to meditate with sound such as Tibetan singing bowls. Sound meditation helps to reduce stress, creating a deep sensation of inner peace, balance and harmony while the cells of your body receive a gentle inner massage. Gong meditation clears you on the inside emotionally; a gong bath is a unique and highly personal experience. The gong speaks to each one of us individually, meeting us wherever we are on our life journey.

To cleanse, the subconscious—the listener—only has to let go and let the sound of the gong do the work as it bathes the body, mind and soul. The experience is effortless and the results profound. Simply meditate on the sound or vibration.

Meditating and calming the mind are the secret for health and longevity.

Meditation is like giving a hug to ourselves, getting in touch with that awesome reality in us. While meditating we feel a deep sense of intimacy with God, a love that is inexplicable. ~ Paramahansa Yogananda Victoria Danelczyk is a licensed massage therapist, reiki master, kundalini yoga teacher and co-owner of Healing Harmony Wellness Center, located at 9690 W. Sample Rd., Ste. 204, Coral Springs. For more information call 954-6053800 or visit HealingHar.com.

Upcoming Schedule: Gong Meditation, 4 p.m., December 2nd & 6:30 p.m., December 29 [

[ Tibetan Singing Bowls Meditation, 6:30 p.m., December 20th [

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o commemorate the 125th anniversary of the birth of Paramahansa Yogananda, author of the spiritual classic Autobiography of a Yogi and founder of Self-Realization Fellowship (SRF), we are featuring the following excerpts from one of Yogananda’s talks on how to start the New Year on a positive note. The excerpts are from his talk “Make New Determinations: Be What You Want to Be,” which he gave on December 31, 1934 at the international headquarters of SRF. More to come in our January issue.

Y Make new determinations as to what you are going to do and what you are going to be in this next year. Set a program for yourself; carry it through, and you will find how much happier you will be. Failure to keep to your schedule of improvement means you have paralyzed your will. You have no greater friend and no greater enemy than yourself. If you befriend yourself, you will find accomplishment. There is no law of God preventing you from being what you want to be and accomplishing what you want to accomplish.

potentialities as the most excellent among men. As souls, none is greater than another. Attune your will to be guided by the wisdom of God as expressed in the wisdom of the sages. If your will is yoked to wisdom, you can achieve anything. Fear inhibits progress. Whatever shall come, be prepared to face it; have the mental preparedness to go through any change without succumbing to the inertia caused by suffering.

Y Let nothing weaken your conviction that you can be whatever you want to be. There is no one obstructing you unless it be yourself….As I used the God-given gift of will power in my life, I found it to be my savior. Not to use the will is to be inert like a stone, an inanimate object—an ineffectual human being.

Y Do not limit yourself with the narrowness of selfishness. Include others in your achievements and happiness, then you are doing the will of God. Whenever you think of yourself, think also of others. When you think of seeking peace, think of others who are in need of peace.

Y The ability to accomplish is all in the mind. Your body itself is virtually sustained by thought. Food is only incidental; the main power sustaining you is your mind, your consciousness. It is thought that brings energy into the body. When thought is neutralized, the body feels weak and begins to decay.

Y Be always with people who inspire you; surround yourself with people who lift you up. Do not let your resolutions and positive thinking be poisoned by bad company. Even if you cannot find good company to inspire you, you can find it in meditation. The best company you can have is the joy of meditation.

Y Cast away all negative thoughts and fears. Remember that as a child of God you are endowed with the same

Source: www.yogananda-srf.org. Reprinted with permission.

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DECEMBER 1 – 31 Deering Holiday Wonderland- Guests can tour the historic houses and grounds that are decorated for the holidays. Decorations are created by the District XII Garden Clubs. The holiday decorating effort is an annual tradition and is a special project of the District XII Garden Clubs, which includes 26 branches in Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties.

Free with Estate admission: $12 for adults and $7 for children (ages 4-14). Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Avenue in Miami. 10am – 4pm. Contact: 305-235-1668 ext. 233.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Free Kids’ Workshops at Home Depot- “HowTo Workshops” – 9am – noon - Build holiday memories in our hands-on workshop where you and your child can put together a wooden gingerbread house that will last year after year. No frosting required! Once the gingerbread house is built, your child can decorate it with paint and stickers.

All Kids Workshop attendees must be accompanied by a parent or adult at all times. All kids get to keep their craft, receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin while supplies last. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin.

DECEMBER 3 & 17 Lincoln Road Antique and Collectible Market a great place to browse for antiques including jewelry, china, vintage clothing, furniture, and more. 8 am - 5 pm. Vendors are set up between the 800 and 1000 blocks of Lincoln Road Mall in Miami Beach

DECEMBER 4 – 6 Miami River Art Fair - The sixth edition of the Miami River Art Fair, an international, contemporary art fair, will take place at the Downtown Miami Convention Center inside the James L. Knight International Center.

Miami Convention Center at James L. Knight Center Downtown - Brickell Financial Area 400 SE Second Ave, Miami, FL 33131 MRAF is providing a unique fair-going experience during the art fair season as the only waterfront art fair. Miami River Art Fair is featuring both an indoor booth setting at the Riverfront Hall of the Miami Convention Center and the one-of-a-kind Riverwalk Sculpture Mall. $20

fair’s open atmosphere creates a meaningful dialogue between artists, galleries and collectors while providing the ultimate platform for established and emerging galleries to present cutting-edge and emergent talent. The 75 international galleries vetted by the CONTEXT Selection Committee will exhibit highlights from their gallery programs, solo artist exhibitions and/or curated projects. Now in its third year, the fair will take place in a standalone 45,000-square-foot pavilion directly adjacent to the Art Miami Pavilion. Check online for rates.

await you and your child in this special event designed for children with sensory processing disorder and general development delay as well as their families. Lights and sounds will be dimmed to create a comfortable environment for your little ones to explore. Participate in sensory based activities to improve their ability to process and regulate sensory information. Watch a sensoryfriendly stage performance, engage in entertaining movement based activities and meet community professionals. Pre-registration is required.

(305) 373-5437 ext. 126. MCM opens to the public at 11:00 am. Miami Children’s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL, 305- 373-5437

DECEMBER 7 – 10

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10

Art Basel Miami Beach-This international art show and American sister event of Art Basel in Switzerland is recognized as the most important annual art show of its kind in America. Two hundred leading art galleries will exhibit 20th- and 21st-century art works from more than 1,500 artists. Miami Beach Convention Center 1700 Convention Center Dr.,Miami Beach (305) 674-1292. Check online for rates

FIU’s Annual Breakfast in the Park- 9:30 am Noon. Each year, in celebration of Art Basel Miami Beach, The Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum at Florida International University hosts Breakfast in the Park. Each year a noted sculptor is invited to speak. Guests enjoy a complimentary outdoor breakfast, informal lecture and guided tours of The Sculpture Park as well as the exhibitions in The Frost Art Museum. Florida International University 10975 SW 17th Street Miami, FL 33199. Contact 305-348-2890.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8 Holiday Party at Hyperbaric’s and Vida Spa Wellness Center - Come and join us at for our Holiday Party on Friday December 8th, 2017 from 5-9pm. We will have wine, snack platters, gift bags with samples, a raffle and free consultations. Our staff will be available to answer any questions you may have about our services. This evening only, all products and supplements will have 20% discount.

All services paid on this evening will be 40% off, except Hyperbaric, Botox, and Dysport treatments.

Jay Foster, founder of Body Chemistry Associates, Inc, will also be joining us for the night and will be offering discounted services and a raffle for a free testing program. Free B-12 shots for the first 20 people. Gifts certificates are available with a 20 % discount. **These promotions are for this night only and must be paid for in full. ** Please RSVP

by December 5th. 8337 NW 12 ST suite 101 Miami, FL 33126. 305-594-1246 Christian Chamber of Greater Miami Christmas Event - 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm - The Vineyard Church, 12725 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186, $25, 1-888-772-9305

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9

DECEMBER 5 – 10

Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho - 5:00 pm – Hotel Courtyard by Marriott - 2051 S LeJeune Road, Coral Gables, 33134 call 786-295-8665.

Must arrive by 5:00 pm. Free parking

Art Miami - Showcasing the best in modern and contemporary art from 100 international art galleries and prominent art institutions, and providing unprecedented access to Miami’s exciting art market. The Art Miami Pavilion NE 1st Ave between NE 32nd & 31st St. Wynwood Arts District (888) 772-8926.

The Barnacle under Moonlight – Part of the Barnacle under Moonlight monthly concert series.

Located at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove 3485 Main Highway. Gates open at 6pm-music from 7-9pm. $7 for adults- $3 for children ages 6 to 9 and children under 6 are Free. Contact 305-442-6866 for more info.

Context Art Miami - is the sister fair to Art Miami.

Context is committed to the development and reinforcement of emerging and mid-career artists. The

Tis the Season Sensory Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00 am - Activate the senses with special holiday themed art this month! Great sensory experiences

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13 Festival of Trees” Evening Stroll - 7:00 - 9:00 pm - Enjoy a holiday evening stroll through the Deering Estate. Enjoy signature holiday decorating collaborations, an expanded museum furnishing collection, and beautiful nighttime views of Biscayne Bay as holiday music plays in the background. $7 ages 4 & older; Free for Deering Estate Foundation members. Children under 4 years old are free. Tickets are non-refundable, rain or shine. PLEASE NOTE: this event is limited capacity & advance ticket sales are limited. 16701 SW 72 Ave. Miami FL 33157, 305-235-1668

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Free Third Friday - Miami Children’s Museum- MCM and Target invite you to celebrate every month with fun interactive activities and crafts, storytelling and much more! You can also explore hundreds of bilingual, interactive exhibits which are related to arts, culture, community and communication for Free. 3 – 9 pm. Miami Children›s Museum 980 MacArthur Causeway Miami, FL, 305- 373-5437

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17 Holidays in the Garden Family Holiday Concert – 8:00pm – Alhambra Orchestra returns to beautiful Pinecrest Gardens with a delightful family concert of holiday favorites to get you in the mood for December. Selections include Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, portions of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker ballet, and arrangements of beloved Chanukah and Christmas tunes. Pinecrest Gardens,11100 Red Road, Pinecrest FL 33156, Contact Pinecrest Gardens to reserve your tickets before they are all gone. Tickets $10 adults, $5 children (305) 669-6990

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6

Miccosukee Indian Arts & Crafts Festival The Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida proudly holds family-oriented events allowing South Florida residents to enjoy fun, educational and culturally rich experiences. These special happenings promote the important relationship the Tribe has established and strives to maintain with the local community.

Their signature events include Miccosukee Music Festival and Miccosukee Tribe Celebrates American Indian Day event – both held at Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, and the Miccosukee Indian Arts Festival. Miccosukee Resort & Gaming, 500 S.W. 177th Avenue, Miami, FL 33194, 305.222.4600

Pet Photos with Santa - 4-8 p.m. at Keys Animal Hospital, the event supports the medical and special needs for the shelter animals at Florida Keys SPCA campus in Marathon. Cost of photos is free, although contributions of pet food, toys, beds or financial donations are welcome. Call 305-743DOGS (6250).

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Year’s Eve at Bayfront Park- 7pm - Midnight. Annual New Year’s Eve event featuring a concert performance and midnight fireworks display. Gates open at 7 p.m., the show starts at 8 p.m., and the fireworks are at midnight. FREE. Bayfront Park 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. Downtown Miami.

(305) 358-7550.

floridakeys FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1 Florida Keys Holiday Festival – 4pm - This extravaganza begins with a tree-lighting ceremony at Founders Park, MM 87. A holiday parade follows, featuring Santa, food, kids activity booths and live “on stage” performances. A mountain of snow is the favorite among mitten-clad munchkins. 87000 Overseas Highway - Islamorada, FL 33036 Contact: 305-664-4503 2017 Pet Pictures with Santa - 6:00 - 8:00pm Bring the pets and kids to get your holiday photo!

- At the “Nautical Christmas tree” at the foot of William St. on the “Harbor Walk of Lights”. Benefiting the Key West Boys & Girls Club! Hosted by: All Animal Clinic of Key West Dr. Lisa Bramson DVM

DECEMBER 1 - 17 Key West ‘Bight Before Christmas - Live holiday music, games for the kids, holiday cheer and a chance for photos with Santa highlight this event along the historic harbor walk linking colorful seaport restaurants, bars and businesses at the Key West Bight. Created as a gift to the community, the gala is produced by the Key West Bight Preservation Association and tenants of the Key West Bight. Contact: (305) 809-3984

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 Key West Christmas Parade - Holiday styled floats, marching bands and a whole slew of costumed participants will spread Christmas cheer throughout all of the sunny Key West area. Don’t let the winter weather get you down, heat it up with the Key West Holiday Parade. Be sure to bring the whole family out, this is one event nobody will want to miss. Duval St. Key West, FL 33040.

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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9 Schooner Wharf Bar Annual Lighted Boat Parade - Lighted and decorated vessels from rowboats to tall ships proceed around Key West’s Historic Seaport and harbor areas. Holiday revelers can watch and applaud from bars, restaurants and resorts in and around the Historic Seaport. 305292-3302

DECEMBER 10 & 24 Christmas on the Sheriff’s Animal Farm - 1-3 p.m., kids and adults can visit the furry, fluffy and feathered residents of the Animal Farm and petting zoo and get a photo taken with Santa. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office Animal Farm is situated at the county’s detention center just outside Key West at 5501 College Road. Free and open to the public.

305-293-7300

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15 Holiday Historic Inn Tours - Enjoy an enchanted evening to include trolley transportation between several participating inns, each decorated for the holidays. Treats and libations are offered at each inn. Event-goers also can provide their own transportation or bicycle to the inns. Contact the Lodging Association of the Florida Keys and Key West to purchase tickets, priced at $30 per person. 305296-4959

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 Second Annual Holiday Concert & Bazaar at Custom House Museum - 5-9 p.m - Key West Art & Historical Society is to host this second annual event, from. at the historic Custom House Museum, to feature Key West’s finest artisans, musicians and choirs, along with a spectacular holiday light show. Highlights of the evening gathering are to include performances by musicians and choirs, local artisans showcasing their wares, a light show and “selfies” with Santa. Open and free to the public. 305-295-6616

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31 New Years Eve Fireworks on Blackwater Sound - 12 midnight. The Marriott Key Largo Beach Resort and several restaurants will be hosting Free parties that evening including The back bay is the setting for the annual New Year’s Eve fireworks extravaganza hosted by Sundowners, Senor Frijoles, Cactus Jacks, Gus’ Grille at the Marriott Key Largo Beach Resort and the Caribbean Club, MM 103-104. 866-849-3753

Sleigh Riding in Stockbridge Bonnie White For 30 years, Bonnie White lived and worked on her family’s horse farm in Canaan, New York, savoring rural life.

When the barn closed in 2002, she resumed a passion put aside for more than 20 years: painting. White began attending area craft shows and fell in love with folk art. Her life on the farm and familiarity with the surrounding mountains, valleys, historic homes and villages have sparked unlimited ideas.

Today, White’s colorful portrayals of Americana continue to evoke heartwarming memories of small-town life and simple pleasures. She accompanies each work with loving details about the characters that populate her villages and the community events that tie them together. “I’m lucky enough to live a few minutes from this picture-book town in Massachusetts,” she writes of Sleigh Riding in Stockbridge. “It’s especially fun to visit during Christmas time. The original painting can be seen there in the window of Williams and Sons General Store, on Main Street.”

In 2007, White was invited to design an ornament for the Blue Room Christmas Tree at the White House. She and her husband still reside on the family farm with their sons, dog and cats.

View the artist’s portfolio at Bonnie WhiteFolkArt.com.

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Wholistic Healing Workshop - Individual evaluations. 6pm-8pm, $35. Reservations required 305587-4639, 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 Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

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

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

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.

Free Stress Relief with Aromatherapy – 7pm American Apothecary 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186. Reservations call or text 305 598-2822 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.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:3010:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.

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Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

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

Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-8561387.

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.

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

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

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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. 786-6628106.

Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-6665457.

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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

thursday Free Stress Relief with Aromatherapy – 7pm American Apothecary 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186. Reservations call or text 305 598-2822 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 - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616

friday Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)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.

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.

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

Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982 Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation.

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

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

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

Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments.

240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.

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

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

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.

monday Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-2969982; 1-305-735-3519.

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wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm.

1-305-292-6958.

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

Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am12:30pm. 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

EVENT COORDINATOR -NOW INTERVIEWING. Looking for more of a challenge or a chance to fully utilize your skills, while becoming part of something greater than yourself? Qualified candidate will manage and oversee all aspects of each event: from organizing to planning, including procurement of vendors and locations, etc.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. Work for a high % of revenue generated. 305-598-3315. Have resume ready to email.

PHONE SALES- Natural Awakenings is looking for a part-time Salesperson. Flex- hrs, base salary plus commission. MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE. Call 305-598-3315. Have resume ready to email.

FOR RENT Room for rent - $600 in a beautiful Healing Center. Hallandale Beach 305-439-3956 2 ROOMS FOR RENT AT ACUPUNCTURE PRACTICE IN NORTH MIAMI BEACH 12x20 & 20x20, 305-669-6699 for details

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

1-305-296-6348.

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

1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

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

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

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