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Contents 20 A GLOBAL
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WAKE-UP CALL
Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point
22 JACOB LIBERMAN on Light as Our Essential Nature
24 PARTY HEALTHY Tips from a Rock Star Doctor
26 POUND-SHEDDING WORKOUTS
Best Exercises from Yoga to Cardio
28 SIMPLE SHEET PAN SUPPERS
Family-Pleasing Holiday Meals
32 GREEN CARS UPDATE Plug Into the Latest Trends
36 BEYOND TOYS
Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity PAT I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L
38 PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS
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Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe
41 HOLIDAY HAPPINESS HELPERS
Six Ways to Bring On Joy PAT I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L
DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 eco tip 18 business
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31 The Best Gift for This Holiday The Outdoors
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42 Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
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48 Fibromyalgia A Closer Look at Pain and Exhaustion
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s a family of publishers covering practically the whole country, each one of us is required to write a Letter from the Publisher(LFP) every month. As you can imagine this can be either a favorite or heartache task to achieve. Not because we are uninspired to communicate with our readers, but because like any other business owner, we are wonderfully busy. Many of us reach out to each other through an online communications center that allows us to share ideas, inspirations, and news about our territories, our families and ourselves. Through this medium we are gifted with the wisdom so many of the publishers impart through their LFP. I call it this “my window into the world.” As these letters are a microcosm of reflection, humanity and evolvement. These letters, from every corner of our Natural Awakenings territories share deep insights, perspectives and love unlike any other medium I’ve ever know. This month, as my gift to you (my readers), I’ve decided to share excerpts from a couple of publishers letter, including our “mother,” as I call her at times, Sharon Bruckman, CEO of NAPC and Owner of the Naples issue. We are a family of over 100 strong, powerful and loving souls dedicated to the welfare of our communities, states, country and the world. Sharing our experiences and insights into our own events and family with all of you only serves to awaken the inherent goodness and kindness in all of us while strengthening our bonds. I hope these inspire you as they have me. Sharon Bruckman, NAPC CEO & Naples Owner (Nov 2018) One of my favorite teachers, Matt Kahn (MattKahn.org), suggests we simply say, “Thank you for this gift. I receive it fully,” no matter what happens, good or bad… Thank you for this fear. I receive it fully. Thank you for this sadness. I receive it fully. Thank you for this loneliness. I receive it fully. I discovered that saying this doesn’t make it go away but instead of contemplating whether something is or isn’t a gift, I’ve found it opens the door to new possibilities when I can affirm that each circumstance is a gift, and that I just need to allow it to reveal its next stage. Maisie Raftery, Boston, Publisher (Dec 2018) Practicing the habit of consciously choosing the thoughts I allow to expand is having a profound effect on my overall well being, particularly regarding my emotional well being and the quality of interactions throughout my day. Gone are days of waking up with an inexplicable feeling of dread that dragged me down a rabbit hole. Instead, on the rare occasion that a negative-waking thought occurs, I’ve built the resilience and ability to immediately shift my consciousness to a better feeling thought. My deeper understanding of the important relationship between thoughts and feelings has resulted in the realization that my thoughts help build the momentum toward improved feelings and the feelings are what really bring forth the manifestation of whatever it is that I’m focused upon. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad and Happy Holidays!
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The Garden Gate says Farewell
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fter 21 years, The Garden Gate, located at Sears, in the Pompano Citi Centre, will be forced to close due to the closing of the Sears store at that location. The Garden Gate has been a mainstay of sustainable gardening in the area since 1997, specializing in Florida native plants, wildlife attracting plants, aquatic plants, edible plants and noninvasive exotics. The Sears store will be closing on December 16 and The Garden Gate plans a send-off party with refreshments and free plants on that day. Until their closing date, The Garden Gate’s store hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday; 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. We, at Natural Awakenings, thank Donna for her love of the holistic and natural, her ever-increasing knowledge and for sharing that information with all her customers and our. For more information and to sign up for The Garden Gate newsletter, visit DonnasGardenGate.com.
After the storm – The Lower Keys Climbs Back
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he Lower Keys (Big Pine Key through Stock Island) took it hard on the chin from Irma. After picking up the pieces, businesses and residents worked together to begin rebuilding. Fast forward 14 months ... the Lower Keys cleanup looks great and Mother Nature is at her best. “Businesses are back up and, once again, offering the best “authentic Keys” experience,” explains David Turner, Executive Director, Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce. “Driving over the 7 Mile Bridge and entering the Lower Keys is a magical wonder with beautiful blue waters that offer some of the best fishing, swimming, and diving in the entire Keys. If you like staying on land, you will find plenty of hidden gems as you explore each Key down to Stock Island. Whether on land or water, island life begins and ends each day each day with a spectacular sunrise and sunset.” As you travel thru Big Pine Key, The Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce (lowerkeyschamber.com) is a great place to stop for information on all this and more to experience the Lower Keys like a local with information about the Key Deer, Looe Key Reef, artist shops, restaurants, and Stock Island (a true must see)! The Lower Keys: the best place to relax on-Island time and find your authentic Keys experience! Located at MM31, 31020 Overseas Hwy, Big Pine Key, FL 33043, the Chamber has met the standards of Florida Keys Green Living and Energy Education Green Business Program. (305) 872-2411. 8
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edical Health Institute offers breakthrough treatments for Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and other deficiencies through GAINSWave ED shockwave therapy, bio-identical hormone replacement therapy also known as “BHRT”, and functional medicine. “Typically, we work with adult men who have symptoms of low testosterone (andropause), erectile dysfunction, loss of sex drive, low growth hormone (somatopause), weight-loss challenges, thyroid disorders, metabolic disorders, insomnia, hair loss, chronic fatigue, headaches, memory loss, menopause, and cognitive impairment,” explains Dr. Rudolph Eberwein M.D. , Medical Director and Internal Medicine and Age management Specialist. Rather than the standard approach to medicine, which treats the symptoms of an individual, Medical Health Institute treats the system as a whole and deal with the underlying root causes in order to restore optimal balance within the body and bring it back to its natural state of health. “With our individualized and tailored treatments, our patients have significant improvements with their energy, sex drive, endurance, mental performance, and overall quality of life, getting them back to feeling what we call Awesomeness!” Dr. Eberwein continues. “All these symptoms are all related to the hormonal biochemistry, and we know, through experience, these conditions can be prevented, treated, and, in some cases, completely reversed through our unique and dynamic scientific approach.” Medical Health Institute is located at 8585 Sunset Drive - Unit 103 A, Miami, FL 33143. For more information call 866 242 0604 or visit www.medicalhealthinstitute.com. See ad, page 16.
Party in the Plaza at Parkland Town Center
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ome and celebrate the season with Party in the Plaza, from noon to 4 p.m., December 8, at Parkland Town Center, 6710 Parkside Drive, in Parkland. The Salt Box, located at the center, invites both new and existing clients to enjoy $5 salt therapy sessions all day long. In addition to salt therapy, Parkland Town Center store owners at Buddha Spa and Parkside Health and Wellness will be offering their special services to all in attendance. High on the list of businesses to check out in the plaza are Home Care Assistance, Art Paper Scissors and Evolution Martial Arts. The plaza-wide event will include activities, food, fun and relaxation for everyone. School of Rock Coral Springs will be performing throughout the day. Food trucks and vendors will be serving delicious snacks and meals ranging from vegan favorites and natural juices to tacos and cookies. Adults can enjoy the services and products that vendors will be offering, from health and fitness to music, spirituality and shopping. Activities for kids include Zumba, face painting, art and interactions with superheroes. For more information or to make salt therapy reservations, call 954-906-5985. Parkland Town Center, 6600 Parkside Drive, Parkland, FL.
Animal Farm Christmas Open House
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onroe County Sheriff ’s Office is opening their Petting Zoo to the public for a special Christmas on the Farm 2018 free event on December 9th from 1pm to 3pm. Make some unforgettable memories while you learn about animals and their operation. An amazing facility featuring a combination of domesticated animals and some wild docile species that have been abandoned, abused, confiscated or donated. Romp around a menagerie of characters like Salt and Pepper the local turkeys, skunks Coco and Chanel, snowflake the Alpaca, Mo the Sloth, Tucker the Kinkajo, French Fry the goat, Angus the steer and their friends, a prairie dog, tortoises and so many more. The Farm’s mission is to teach county inmates how to care for and care about animals in the hopes they will carry that lesson on in their lives once they are released from jail. Proven to be a great Sunday activity for children and adults, the Monroe County Sheriff ’s Animal Farm survives on donations, so please be generous when you visit. The Farm regular schedule is the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1 to 3 p.m. Groups may tour by appointment. For more information, call (305)293-7300 or Farmer Jeanne Selander at 305-293-7331 or email her at jselander@keysso.net. The Farm will resume their regular open house schedule beginning Sunday, January 13th. Monroe County Sheriff ’s Animal Farm, 5501 College Road, Key West, Florida.
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oin the Art Fair a they celebrate their 7th year! Organized by Nina Torres Art Productions and produced in collaboration with the Foundation of Contemporary Art, the Miami River Art Fair will take place at the James L. Knight International Center, Riverfront Hall from December 3rd to the 5th. Overlooking the outdoor Riverwalk Sculpture Mall, which features monumental sculptures on the banks of the Miami River, the art fair will showcase worldclass galleries, artists and projects in an indoor booth setting. Showcasing artist like Annia Alonso, Cuban; Barbara AustWegemund, Germany; Fabiola Romero, Venezuela; Griselda Lechini, Argentina; Hiroko Nakakita, Japan; Lu Sen, China; Lourdes Valdes, Mexico; Maria Mouriadou, Greece; Rosella Rossi, Italy; Salvador Dali, Spain; Suzanne Blaunstein, USA and dozens more, it will feature international and contemporary art/artists. The Miami River Art Fair is part of a revitalization effort to bring the boom of tourism experienced during Miami’s peak winter art fair season to the Downtown Miami-Brickel areas. Nina Torres has been participating in the international art market for over 20 years. She’s the Director for the Miami Fair, specializing in Modern and Contemporary Latin American Art. Fair hours are 12-6pm, December 4th –5th. There’s a VIP Collector’s Preview December 3rd and 6th at 11pm. James L. Knight International Center, 400 S.E. 2nd Avenue, Miami. Visit miamiriverartfair.com for tickets and detailed information. December 2018
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Rock the Ribbon this World Aids Day!
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his year the AIDS Healthcare Foundation theme for World AIDS Day, which will be marking its 30th anniversary on December1st , will be “Know your status”. It is meant to encourage everyone to know their HIV status. Although significant progress has been made, today three in four people living with HIV know their status. Unfortunately many barriers, like stigma and discrimination, deter many from taking the steps to testing for HIV. All of which leads to folks finding out if they are positive only after becoming ill or symptomatic. The good news is that there are other ways of finding out and expanding access to HIV testing. Self-testing, community based testing and multidisease testing, which are currently helping so many know their HIV status. But political will and investments are still needed to expand the testing programs. There are loads of ways to get involved: in school, in college
Christmas Is Here!
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estivals, Parades, Fairs, Snow Fests, Christmas Tree lighting events and so much more is going on all around town. Here’s a peek at some of my favorites! Until January 6th you can visit Santa’s Enchanted Forest, Tropical Park, on the Palmetto and Bird Road (40th Street). Adults (10-64) $33.64, Children (3-9) $24.30, Seniors (65+) $24.30. Season and express passes available. www. santasenchantedforest.com. And for a fantastic picture, don’t forget to visit the biggest tree in Miami at Bayfront Park, 301 N. Biscayne Blvd. 50-Foot high tree completely covered with glittering lights and enchanting ornaments. But my old time favorite still remains The Winterfest Boat Parade, Saturday December 15. Watch the Sailboats, Yachts, Kayaks, just about anything that floats completely decorated with lights and song, traveling through the intercostal. Parade travels from Ft. Lauderdale to Pompano Beach. Free along parade route with Grandstand viewing areas available. Visit winterfestparade.com for info and tickets. Oh, and let’s not miss the Magical light spectacular of Fair10
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or university, in your workplace or in any other setting. Join this World AIDS Day in raising awareness about the importance of knowing one’s status and calling for the removal of all barriers to accessing HIV testing. December 1st events around town include: Two Day Art Show with Artistic Performances, special guest appearances by coastcity and others, and original pieces made in honor of World AIDS Day. Hosted by Jessica Carrilo. Pérez Art Museum Miami, 1103 Biscayne Boulevard. 7pm-Midnight. Testing at the WIC Health Fair. Free HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C Testing provided by Test Miami Mobile at 753 West Palm Drive, Florida City. (am-1:30pm. 786-5358285. Last client to be tested at 1pm. Walmart Gift cards for those that complete HIV test; HIV testing, STD screening, Insurance Assistance (ACA), Cancer Awareness, Blood Pressure Screening, Glucose testing. Provided by Jessie Trice Community Health System, Inc. at 18300 NW 37th Ave., Miami Gardens. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. (786) 368-7274. Care Resource will provide free HIV and STDs testing for everyone. Also, there will be gift cards provided for individuals that are tested on a first-come, first-serve basis. From 11am-6pm at 3015 NW 79th St., Miami. (305) 300-1339. child Gardens. This year they transform into NIGHT GARDEN: an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Flying Fairies and a Sunflower Maze come to life. Through January 6, marvel at unbelievable live effects such as holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. General Admission $28, Children 10 and under $20, plus service fees. www.fairchildgarden.org. The Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds will be home to the Lantern Festival. Through January 20th, join the celebration of Chinese culture featuring 30 feet high or 300 feet long handmade lanterns from hundreds of pieces of silk. All built by Chinese artisan teams. Thursdays through Sundays 5:00 - 10:00 pm, Fridays and Saturdays open until 11:00 pm Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds at 10901 SW 24th Street, Miami. Adults $23, Children (3-12) $18, Seniors and Active Military $20, Children activity packages and group packages available. Special performances and excellent cuisine. Zoo Miami is turning on the magic every Friday and Saturday through December 29, - 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm. Zoo Lights And Holiday Gifts For The Animals is when the park transforms into a fabulous array of shimmering trees and dazzling (animal-shaped of course) lights that adorn every corner of this fantastic animal kingdom. During the day the animals open their presents. Zoo Miami at 1 Zoo Boulevard, 12400 S.W. 152nd Street. Zoo lights: $9.95 plus tax. Check out zoomiami.org for more information and the schedule. by Linda Palmer, publisher of Natural Awakenings Miami and Florida Keys
The Writing on the Wall Raising Awareness
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rt Basel Miami 2018 is from December 6th through the 9th. During this time leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and others showcase the masters of Modern and contemporary art as well as the new emerging stars. From paintings, sculptures and installations, as well as photographs, and film are on display. Art Basel expands beyond art fairs through numerous events. Each year since 2004, the Patricia & Phillip Frost Art Museum has welcomed guests to enjoy a complimentary breakfast, a lecture by a noted sculptor, and guided tours of our Sculpture Park and exhibitions. This year, Elizabeth Turk, internationally acclaimed sculptor and MacArthur Fellow will be their featured speaker. Turk is known for transforming her signature medium of marble into strikingly intricate objects that defy convention and challenge our preconceptions of what marble can do. Turk earned her MFA at the Rinehart School of Sculpture, Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. She is the recipient of numerous prestigious national awards, including a MacArthur Foundation Fellowship (2010), a Barnett and Annalee Newman Foundation Fellowship (2010), and a Smithsonian Artist Research Fellowship (2011).
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Breakfast in the Park will take place on Sunday, December 9th from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM. Lecture will start at 10:30am. Seating is limited and will be on a first come, first serve bases. RSVP at frost.fiu.edu. Navigate their calendar to RSVP. Frost Art Museum FIU, 10975 S.W. 17th Steet, Miami.
The Writing on the Wall on view through December 9, FIU Frost Art Museum, 10975 17th Street, Miami. Ph. 305348-2890 or email: artinfo@fiu.edu.
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oters in the State of Florida midterms just recently approved Amendment 4, to restore the right to vote for millions of people with prior felony convictions upon completion of their sentences (except those convicted of murder or other more serious felony offenses). Florida International University’s Frost Art Museum, the Smithsonian Affiliate in Miami, announces a powerful new season of exhibitions and programming for Art Basel Season 2018 in Miami. The Writing on the Wall, presented by Hank Willis Thomas and Dr. Baz Dreisinger (on view through December 9), is a collaborative installation that raises awareness about mass incarceration. On the gallery walls are essays, poems, letters, stories, diagrams, and notes written by individuals incarcerated in prisons around the world, including the United States, Australia, Brazil, Norway and Uganda. During her years teaching in prisons, Dr. Dreisinger compiled these materials consisting of hand-written or typed messages by inmates. The Writing on the Wall is part of the monumental art project For Freedoms, founded by artists Hank Willis Thomas and Eric Gottesman. The fifty-state initiative is the largest creative collaboration in U.S. history. Through non-partisan nationwide programming, For Freedom uses art as a vehicle to deepen public discussions on civic issues and core values and serves as a hub for artists, arts institutions, and citizens who want to be more engaged in public life. The U.S. is the world leader in incarceration, followed by Rwanda and Russia. “Our new season opens up a dialogue about global commonalities rather than differences, from ecological changes to societal values around the world,” said the Director of the Frost Art Museum FIU, Dr. Jordana Pomeroy. Thirty-one American states have rates higher than any individual country in the world, and Florida ranks higher than the national average, jailing 833 people for every 100,000 Floridians. If you compare each American state with every other nation on Earth, Florida’s incarceration rate on its own ranks higher than every nation on the planet (source: Prison Policy Initiative/States of Incarceration: The Global Context 2018).
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Blue Light Raises Cancer Risk Blue light—a range of the visible light spectrum emitted by most white LEDs and most tablet and phone screens—could be hazardous to our health, a new study shows. Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health analyzed the blue light exposure and medical histories of 4,000 people throughout Spain, also utilizing nighttime images taken by astronauts in the International Space Station to assess exposure of residents of Barcelona and Madrid. They found that those exposed to more blue light at night had between 1.5 to two times the risk of prostate and breast cancer. “Given the ubiquity of artificial light at night, determining whether it increases or not the risk of cancer is a public health issue,” says lead author Ariadna García. 12
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South Korean women in their first trimester of pregnancy during the country’s stressproducing new year’s holiday had babies that were a third of an ounce lighter on average, discovered an Australian study of nearly 8.6 million mothers covering 17 years. The extent of the birth weight reduction was similar to reduced birth weights found among babies from mothers in Columbia, after they had experienced area landmine explosions during their first trimester.
Serving yams with a holiday dinner helps protect liver health, new research shows. Scientists from the University of Mississippi and King Saud University, in Saudi Arabia, found that steroidal glycoside compounds in wild yam root known as furostans can help protect liver cells against damage from free radicals.
Meditation Soothes Anxiety and Improves Focus Even a single mindfulness meditation session can significantly reduce anxiety and lower heart rates, Michigan Technological University research shows. Fourteen people with mild to moderate anxiety participated in a 20-minute introductory meditation, a 30-minute mindful scan of each body part seeking areas of stress and a 10-minute selfguided meditation. An hour later, the meditators showed both lower resting heart rates and anxiety levels. A week later, they continued to report less anxiety. Another study at Trinity College Dublin, in Ireland, uncovered an anatomical reason why breath-based meditation practices can enhance mental clarity and focus, as yogis have long claimed. The research focused on a small area in the brain called the locus coeruleus, which is responsible for producing an action hormone and neurotransmitter called noradrenaline. They found that this part of the brain is affected by our inhaling and exhaling patterns. “Put simply, this means that our attention is influenced by our breath, and that it rises and falls with the cycle of respiration,” says lead author Michael Melnychuk. “It is possible that by focusing on and regulating your breathing, you can optimize your attention level.”
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Rosemary Lowers the Blues, Aids Sleep and Memory In a double-blind, randomized study at Iran’s Kerman University of Medical Sciences, 68 university students took either 500 milligrams of rosemary or a placebo each day for one month. Those taking the rosemary saw their levels of anxiety and depression significantly reduced and their memory scores boosted by 14 percent; students reporting nights of good sleep rose from 47 percent to 62 percent.
Five Healthy Habits Add Years of Life Analyzing why Americans have a lower life expectancy when compared to most other developed countries, Harvard researchers used 34 years of data on more than 120,000 health professionals to focus on five lifestyle factors that promote longevity. They found that women and men lived on average 14 years and 12 years longer, respectively, if they had a healthy body weight (between 18.5 and 24.9 BMI), never smoked, exercised at moderate-to-vigorous levels at least 30 minutes a day, ate a healthy diet and drank only moderately (one five-ounce glass of wine for women, two for men). The effect was cumulative; the combination of all five produced the greatest life extension. Those that maintained the healthiest lifestyles were 82 percent less likely to die from cardiovascular disease and 65 percent less likely to die from cancer, compared with those with the least healthy lifestyles.
Dark Chocolate Proven Healthier than Ever Dark chocolate with at least 70 percent cacao can have positive effects on stress levels, inflammation, mood, memory and immunity, according to two new studies from Loma Linda University, in California. Ten participants ate a 48-gram bar of dark chocolate at the beginning of each study and then ate a piece of dark chocolate every two hours when they were awake for several days. Blood tests revealed the chocolate heightened sense perception and nervous system responsiveness and increased both anti-inflammatory agents and infection-fighting cells. Gamma waves recorded by an electroencephalogram (EEG) suggested the treat could positively impact cognitive function and creativity even two hours after eating it.
Too Much Sitting Thins the Brain Sitting too much thins the medial temporal lobe (MTL), the part of the brain known for forming new memories, reports a study from the University of California, Los Angeles. Researchers questioned 35 people of ages 45 to 75 about how much time they spent sitting and exercising, then gave each participant a high-resolution MRI scan. Sedentary behavior was significantly linked to thinning of the MTL. Even increased levels of physical activity did not offset the harmful effects of sitting for extended periods, according to the research.
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European airline EasyJet aims to begin service with electric-powered airplanes within the next decade by collaborating with aviation startup Wright Electric. The company wants to build vehicles with room for 120 and 220 passengers and a range of 335 miles. Not only is battery performance steadily improving, but methods are surfacing to improve the performance of electric motors and squeeze more range out of existing technology.
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According to the National Christmas Tree Association, more than 27 million holiday trees were purchased in the U.S. last year. But during the Great Recession of 2007 to 2009, growers didn’t have the funds to plant adequately, and smaller crops are just starting to hit the market now, creating higher prices. Some varieties take up to 12 years to reach holiday height. Exports from the Pacific Northwest will be down about 1.5 million trees this year, according to Ken Cook, whose McKenzie Farms has 8 million trees planted across 10,000 acres in Oregon. “There’s a huge shortage of Christmas trees, and it’ll continue to be that way for at least 10 years,” says the 80-year-old farmer. Supplies are also somewhat diminishing in North Carolina and Michigan, which have the nation’s second- and third-largest Christmas tree outputs, respectively. More households now put up faux trees than real trees. One benefit of real trees stems from their ability to capture carbon dioxide and produce oxygen as they grow. They’re also biodegradable and are usually shipped regionally, not from overseas.
The U.S. Forest Service has determined that as the acreage of urban environments more than doubles between 2010 and 2060, green spaces and urban forests need to expand to maintain air quality, moderate climate change and lower energy use. The federal agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, favors an increase in the tree canopy that can save cities billions of dollars in pollution removal, energy efficiency and carbon sequestration. In China, air pollution is such a serious problem that it was responsible for a third of all deaths there in 2016. The government has deployed troops to plant a 32,400-squaremile, pollution-absorbing “sponge” of forested land around Beijing, China’s densely populated and highly polluted capital city.
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We know a lot about the Earth and its creatures, but never everything. The State University of New York’s College of Environmental Science and Forestry, in Syracuse, has compiled a list of the top 10 new species discovered in 2018, which includes a rare great ape, hitchhiking beetle, omnivorous marsupial lion thought-tobe-extinct and other species that are critically endangered. Quentin Wheeler, college president and founding director of the International Institute for Species Exploration, says, “As humans alter habitats and contribute to global climate change, species are going extinct at a faster rate than we can name them. They can teach us so much about the intricacies of ecosystems and the details of evolutionary history.”
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The old Tappan Zee Bridge, a three-mile span over New York’s Hudson River, is being turned into several artificial reefs off Long Island. Barge loads of decades-old concrete chunks and steel will significantly expand a state-managed artificial reef program to provide new habitats that increase the diversity of marine life, promote recreational fishing and diving, and bolster economic development. The Tappan Zee, which opened in 1955 and was replaced in 2017, was once a vital crossing just north of New York City, carrying nearly 140,000 vehicles a day at its peak. Some parts are destined for recycling centers and scrap yards, while others are being repurposed.
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Antarctic Greenhouse Yields First Crop
Scientists at Germany’s Neumayer Station III, in Antarctica, have harvested their first crop of vegetables grown without soil, daylight or pesticides as part of a project designed to help astronauts cultivate fresh food on other planets. They picked about eight pounds of salad greens, 18 cucumbers and 70 radishes grown inside a high-tech greenhouse as outside temperatures dropped to minus 4 degrees Fahrenheit. NASA has successfully grown greens on the International Space Station, but the Antarctic project aims to produce a wider range of vegetables that might one day be grown on the moon or on Mars.
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Beer and Wine Contaminated with Monsanto Poison In 2016, beer testing in Germany revealed residues of glyphosate, a suspected carcinogen, in every sample of beer. The environmental organization EcoWatch has found glyphosate in all of the most popular brands of wines in America and the world. One common factor in the tests is the presence of Monsanto Roundup, which is commonly sprayed in vineyards. Glyphosate herbicides do not dry, wash or cook off. They have also been proven to be neurotoxins, endocrine disruptors and a cause of liver disease even at very low levels.
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The Boy Scouts of America’s flagship program has been known simply as the Boy Scouts for more than a century, but with girls soon entering the ranks, the group says that iconic name will change. A new name, Scouts BSA, will take effect in February. Mike Surbaugh, chief executive of the Scouts, says, “We wanted to land on something that evokes the past, but also conveys the inclusive nature of the program going forward. We’re trying to find the right way to say we’re here for both young men and young women.”
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Guide to Sustainable Merry-Making There is symmetry between living in an ecoconscious manner and the spirit of Christmas. Striving for peace on Earth and good will to all can also be expressed in reducing the holiday’s impact on the planet. n Alternatives to a cut or artificial plastic Christmas tree abound. Purchase a potted tree to replant later; buy from a local Whole Foods grocer or farmers’ market, even seek out an organically grown tree; or make an artful tree from driftwood or a large houseplant. n Instead of hanging plastic icicles and placing Styrofoam ornaments on Christmas tree branches, go natural and unique. MindfulMomma.com suggests checking nearby woods or gardens for pine cones, evergreen boughs, bark, holly berries and fresh mistletoe; those living close to coastlines can pick up seashells with holes in them. TipJunkie.com guidelines include making paper ornaments and holiday yarn pieces.
n Save energy in tree lighting. Today’s LEDs look good, use up to 75 percent less power and typically last up to 25 times longer than incandescent bulbs, reports the U.S. Department of Energy. Turn them off when not at home and overnight. n Consolidate shopping trips to reduce fuel emissions and buy gifts that support the community. Buy from independent, locally owned stores or galleries that showcase local artists, instead of from national retailers whose products are shipped from faraway places. Consider choosing gifts in the sustainable realm like solar-powered chargers for e-devices. Share gift certificates for holistic services or art classes. Use reusable tote bags when shopping. n Give of yourself. Play outside as a family. Gift a collect-on-delivery IOU for skills or assistance based on personal talents. The most meaningful gift of all may be writing an admiring letter from the heart. n According to MotherEarthLiving.com, Americans generate 25 percent more waste during the holidays, much of it wrapping paper and cards. Don’t overdo it with tape when wrapping presents and then instruct everyone to carefully unwrap them so the paper can be stored and reused next year. Instead of buying and snail-mailing holiday cards, send emails with photo attachments of the family.
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A GLOBAL WAKE-UP CALL Collective Consciousness Nears Spiritual Tipping Point
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all it enlightenment, awakening, transcendence, self-realization or any of the myriad terms used to describe the ultimate higher state of consciousness. People have been seeking it for millennia, but beyond peak experiences of heightened awareness, only a few spiritual figures, Jesus Christ and Gautama Buddha among them, are known to have lived in this exalted state. Yet, an unprecedented awakening has been underway since the 19th century.
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Humanity’s collective consciousness took an unexpected turn in 1968 after The Beatles captured the world stage. The iconic British group became agents of change in more ways than music when 20
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their search for answers to life’s big questions led them to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi’s spiritual center in Rishikesh, India. Their interest in Transcendental Meditation (TM) sparked a surge of interest in enlightenment and meditation, providing the West with a popular means of cultivating higher states of awareness. A movement to bring about global awakening has been growing ever since. Fresh impetus, in the form of quantum physics, the science of yoga and spiritual practices rooted in ancient cultures, disseminated by books, teachings by spiritual luminaries and websites such as Conscious. TV, has exposed millions to the concept of consciously participating in the evolution of humanity to bring about a world that works for all.
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In 2000, Malcolm Gladwell, author of The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference, provided a ray of hope for the estimated 50 million individuals involved in the world enlightenment movement by introducing the concept of critical mass. This occurs when an unshakable belief is held by 10 percent of the population. Scientists that tested the phenomenon at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, in upstate New York, discovered, “Once that number grows above 10 percent, the idea spreads like flame.” Mahesh predicted that only 1 percent of humanity is needed to create enough good vibrations to usher in world peace. While the figures required to reach this critical mass can be debated, it’s certain that the old ways no longer work, and we are quickly running out of time to adopt viable solutions to mounting global crises. Despite this sense of urgency, we have no clear idea of where we are on the scale of transformation. Yet leading voices point to promising signs of progress in a developing collective awareness that acknowledges life’s interconnectedness and embodies life-affirming beliefs and values.
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Deepak Chopra, a physician, pioneering author and co-founder of Jiyo.com living in California and New York, believes that we may be in a phase of the necessary transformational shift, experiencing disruption along with the emergence of a new paradigm. “The ultimate goal with our Jiyo.com community, a collective well-being project, is to build a critical mass of people that will create a more peaceful, just and harmonious inner and outer world,” says Chopra. It begins with personal transformation through yoga, meditation, pranayama breathing exercises, nutrition, sleep, personal growth and relationships that enhance awareness. “Evolution should be gradual and comfortable,” he says. Rev. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center, in Beverly Hills, believes humanity is in the midst of an emerging renaissance of kindness, love and compassion, with
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millions embracing the planet as a living being. “This isn’t making news because mainstream journalists are still reporting from an old worldview,” he says. Beckwith, a renowned minister and teacher for 40 years, leads a 9,000-strong trans-denominational spiritual community. He remarks, “Those of us focused on adding our energy to the global enlightenment movement see aspects of it emerging in changes such as health care rather than sick care, businesses adopting multiple bottom lines of people, planet and purpose—rather than only profit—and the shift from a me to we consciousness.” Dianne Collins, author of Do You QuantumThink?: New Thinking that Will Rock Your World, in Miami, suggests it’s time to wake up to the fact that we are living in a quantum age and still using thought and language shaped by the Industrial Age. She discovered a burgeoning underground culture that she calls the “consciousness crowd” while researching her book tour audience. “These individuals are using new thinking and recognizing the worldview of interconnectedness based on modern science. The media doesn’t recognize that thinkers such as these represent the new mainstream, and no one realizes the tipping point is already here,” she says. Cate Montana, author of The E-Word: Ego, Enlightenment and Other Essentials, in Hawaii, likewise is convinced the movement has reached critical mass and is hopeful the perceived tipping point is closer than we think. “Every moment we’re awake, we’re being conditioned to believe in our limited physical nature and separation from everyone and everything around us. This is why we must re-educate ourselves regarding our full nature,” she says. News headlines of global conflicts and ecological decimation make it appear that we are regressing, Montana says, but we are not going backwards. “The nature of life is growth, expansion and evolution. As one example, some among the medical community now accept the validity of energy practices such as acupuncture, tai chi, qigong and reiki. None of these words were even being bandied about in the U.S. 50 years ago.”
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Today, an estimated 5 million people practice TM, which has been incorporated into some schools, universities, corporations and prison programs in the U.S., Latin America, Europe and India. “Those learning this meditation practice number as many as 30,000 to 40,000 a year, which significantly contributes a positive effect to the collective consciousness,” says John Hagelin, a leader of the TM movement in the U.S. Hagelin, president and professor of physics at the Maharishi University of Management, in Fairfield, Iowa, has been leading a scientific investigation into the foundations of human consciousness for 25 years. He’s one of the world’s preeminent researchers on the effects of meditation on brain development. “I think that we are much closer to a global spiritual tipping point than ever before,” he says.
Truth is what we are. It is our essential nature and Being. It is the pure Self, the limitless One, the ultimate reality—it is awareness itself. But we have become unaware of the magnificence of our true nature on account of our upbringing, conditioning and education, which paint a very different picture of who we are—and all of which we believe. ~Mooji
Ron Dalrymple, Ph.D., a quantum field psychologist practicing in Fort Myers, Florida, believes the threshold is close and that his quantum unified field theory explained in his film, The Endless Question, can win over skeptics. “I use mathematics, science and storytellers that have studied consciousness to explain in lay language my theory, which proposes that the mind is an energy field that extends beyond the brain, and its nucleus is the superconscious. Viewers are led to the undeniable reality of what we all are and to the need for creating a culture of enlightenment where we encourage and inspire one another to greatness,” says Dalrymple, author of Quantum Field Psychology: The Thoton Particle Theory. Zaya and Maurizio Benazzo, founders of the Science and Nonduality Conference (SAND), agree that individual awakening and the collective movement toward the understanding of our fundamental oneness is crucial to social transformation. Their nonprofit organization is designed to foster a new relationship with spirituality that is both based on timeless wisdom traditions and informed by cutting-edge science. For 10 years, biannual SAND conferences have energized the global enlightenment movement (ScienceAndNonduality. com). Early audiences of 300 individuals now number from 800 to 1,000, and often include business people and trainers developing programs for workplaces. “Understanding the new science that points to consciousness as all-pervasive and the fundamental building block of reality can change what it means to be human, as well as possibly make violence and economic, social and political crises things of the past,” says Zaya. Thus, the spread of awareness and the harmonic convergence of science, psychology and spiritual thought seem to be bringing humanity closer to the enlightenment that has been elusive for millennia. “Tremendous progress is being made, and I am confident that within a year or two, we’ll see a victory for the enlightened evolutionary forces already present on the planet,” says Hagelin. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com. December 2018
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s a boy growing up in Havana, Cuba, Jacob Liberman struggled with reading—that’s one reason this Maui resident finds it miraculous that he was called to write books. An optometrist, Liberman initially specialized in helping children with vision-related difficulties find ways to better learn and pay attention. That evolved into working with professional athletes and eventually earning a Ph.D. in vision science. Through a profound meditation experience, Liberman’s vision spontaneously “corrected”, catalyzing insights that fueled his first three books: Light: Medicine of the Future; Take Off Your Glasses and See: A Mind/Body Approach to Expanding Your Eyesight and Insight; and Wisdom from an Empty Mind. His new book, Luminous Life: How the Science of Light Unlocks the Art of Living, offers a fresh way of seeing and being (JacobLiberman.org).
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Light is the foundation of everything that exists. That’s why light marks the convergence of science, religion and spirituality. The Bible speaks of the source of all creation as light. Throughout history, spiritual texts from various traditions speak about God, light and consciousness as if they are interchangeable. Physicists consider light to be the fundamental energy from which all life emerges. Everything is made of solidified light. Our entire physiology is light-dependent. 22
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We are a living photocell, and light is an integral part of our guidance system. When we get an intuitive “hit” or spiritual insight, it’s the luminous intelligence of life effortlessly directing us toward the next step on our journey.
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Everyone asks: “What do I need to do?” It’s the idea of our doing something that puts a wrench in the works. The universe is an example of optimal efficiency, which means we invest nothing and get everything. The individual does no work, yet creation appears. The doing occurs by itself. This is not metaphorical; I am speaking about the law of the universe. This is fact.
What are some examples of such doing occurring by itself?
God’s wisdom—or light—funnels through all living things all the time; all beings have an inseparable connection. Everything in the body, everything in nature and in the universe is naturally self-activating and self-regulating. Yet even though everything is taken care of, we still think we have to do something. We’ve been conditioned into this way of thinking. Until we uncover the truth, we continue to live our ordinary, hard-working life. But when we understand that all of this is happening by itself, something inside us relaxes and breathes a sigh of relief.
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This can mean mitigating habits, not necessarily dropping them. For example, rather than force clients off coffee, which is acidic, Francis suggests adding spices like cinnamon, vanilla, cardamom or nutmeg that can help neutralize the acid. Many stars Francis has worked with maintain a stricter regimen off the road, knowing that touring is more about damage control and doing their utmost to stay healthy under more difficult circumstances. The same holds true for those of us that inevitably encounter disruptions due to work, travel or holidays that can throw off healthy habits.
The Healthy Traveler Knowledge is power, and so is planning ahead for travel away from healthy options at home. Francis arms clients with best choices for on-the-go foods and beverages at the airport, gas station or restaurant. Musician and actor Adrian Grenier, quoted in Francis’ book, developed a “food tripping” app available at Tinyurl.com/SHFT-com-app to help travelers find alternatives to fast food on the road.
My favorite healthy recipe? Don’t smoke anything. No drugs. Easy on the drink. Eat a balanced diet with friends whenever possible. Avoid crazy health fads. Don’t drink and drive. Don’t walk and text. Be a good person. ~Joe Satriani, guitarist Most airports are blessed with healthy options, says Francis, who suggests choosing wraps over sandwiches and easyto-carry energy bars delivering at least 10 grams of protein. She also likes coconut water, seltzer water and herbal teas. Spent wisely, time in airports can offer healthful opportunities. “Connecting to other people is one of the most important keys to our emotional well-being. Layovers are a great time to call and catch up with loved ones,” says Francis. “You can also get some points on your step tracker by taking the stairs rather than escalator and walking around or stretching rather than sitting in the airport.” Meditation is also recommended, whether in the airport or on the plane, she adds.
Small Adjustments For rock stars and holiday travelers alike, restful sleep can be one of the hardest habits to maintain. When changing time zones, Francis recommends staying hydrated, avoiding alcohol and taking melatonin before bed for three nights after landing in a new time zone to help reset the body’s circadian rhythms. “I know I’m not likely to get eight hours of sleep at night, so I try to supplement that during the day by taking naps or just shutting down for a couple hours,” says Dave Navarro, a guitarist who came of age with the rock band Jane’s Addiction. If imbibing at the bar or a holiday soirée, Francis suggests gluten-free alcohol like tequila, gin, sake or vodka.
While wine is blessed with antioxidants, conventionally grown varietals can have a high pesticide content, Francis notes. “Order organic or biodynamic wine when possible, or else go with an Old World wine from France, Italy or Spain, which tend to have fewer pesticides.” Help offset overindulgence the day after by eating eggs or other protein to stabilize blood sugar levels, taking vitamins C and B complex supplements and drinking eight to 10 glasses of water, plus an electrolyte replacement like coconut water. Anyone looking to make changes in the new year should strive for progress, rather than perfection, advises Francis. “Perfect health is an elusive idea that is impractical and unattainable for most of us, including celebrities. Instead, take the small, but life-changing shifts you can make in how you live in order to move toward greater vitality, happiness and longevity.” Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Boatwright underscores the importance of setting short-term goals and having patience. “Gaining weight doesn’t happen in one day, so don’t expect it to come off in one day. It’s a journey, a lifestyle, and not an overnight fix.” While losing weight can be challenging, especially those last 10 stubborn pounds, Markovitch drives home a valuable reminder; “Sometimes we need to change something about our lifestyle, not just add an exercise. First, we need to love ourselves where we are.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books on spirituality and alternative health. She is also an artist and composer. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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by Judith Fertig
he festive season might signal indulgence, but it also calls for simple, healthy recipes with easy cleanup. We might have friends that drop by, family staying for the weekend or last-minute guests. The simpler we can make meals, the better. Many chefs and home cooks have found the ideal method: the sheet pan supper. Simply arrange the protein and vegetables on a baking sheet and place it in the oven, where the ingredients burnish to perfection as the flavors concentrate. Experts recommend a heavy duty, 13-by-18-inch sheet pan, also known as a half sheet or a rimmed baking pan. They’re available at local cookware shops and box stores that carry kitchenware. “Sheet pans combine easy prep, process and cleanup, and deliver interesting, sophisticated flavor,” says Molly Gilbert, a Seattle chef and the author of Sheet Pan Suppers: 120 Recipes for Simple, Surprising, Hands-Off Meals Straight from the Oven. Yet, even this streamlined cooking method has a few best practices. Carla Snyder, a cookbook author in Hudson, Ohio, lines her sheet pans with unbleached parchment paper for easy cleanup. The author of One Pan: Whole Family – More than 70 Complete Weeknight Meals also sprays the liner with olive oil, so food won’t stick. Naomi Pomeroy, a chef in Portland, Oregon, recommends preheating the pan in the oven, and then carefully adding the food. “If you put a room-temperature tray in the oven with, say, Brussels sprouts, it can get steamy, and then they can get soggy,” she says. Gilbert favors groupings of foods that will cook in about the same time, such as fish fillets and tender vegetables for a shorter time, or bone-in chicken and root vegetables that take longer.
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In a very large bowl, combine the vinegar with 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Add 2 pinches of salt and the shallot and whisk until the salt dissolves. Whisk in the remaining ¼ cup olive oil and taste for seasoning, adding more vinegar, oil, salt and pepper if needed.
Sheet pan entrées can serve up meals beyond just dinner, making them a big help during the holidays. Sarah Britton, the Toronto author of My New Roots: Inspired Plant-Based Recipes for Every Season, arranges blocks of feta cheese on a sheet pan, surrounds them with fresh bell pepper slices, quartered cherry tomatoes, black olives and preferred herbs. She drizzles it all with olive oil and then bakes at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, just until the cheese is soft. It can be served as an appetizer with whole grain crackers or as an entrée with crusty bread and a salad. The rest can be used as a sandwich filling the next day. Sheet pan meals can be a gift that keeps on giving.
When ready to serve, add the lettuce to the bowl with the dressing and toss to mix. Divide the dressed lettuce between plates and top with the still warm vegetables, feta cheese and fresh herbs. Grind a little freshly ground black pepper over the top and dig in. Reprinted with permission from Carla Snyder’s One Pan: Whole Family from Chronicle Books.
Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
Surprising Sheet Pan Recipes Roasted Vegetable, Feta and Smoked Almond Salad This salad, packed with tasty browned vegetables, nuts and cheese, really satisfies. Yields: 4 servings 1 medium red onion 2 carrots 2 zucchini 2 red peppers 2 cloves garlic 1 lemon 2 Tbsp plus ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ tsp sea salt plus more for sprinkling Freshly ground black pepper ½ cup chopped smoked almonds 1 small shallot, peeled and minced 1 tsp minced fresh thyme or chives 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar ½ cup crumbled feta cheese 6 large handfuls of a mix of bibb lettuce, radicchio, romaine or arugula Preheat the oven to 425° F.
Line a sheet pan with unbleached parchment paper and preheat it in the oven. On a large cutting board, cut the onion into ½-inch slices, the carrots into ½-inch pieces, the zucchini into 2-inch pieces, the pepper into 2-inch squares, chop the garlic, zest the lemon and transfer it all to a large bowl. Add the 2 tablespoons oil, ½ teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and toss to coat. Arrange the vegetables on the heated sheet pan and spread them out so that they cook evenly. Roast for 20 to 25 minutes or until tender and lightly browned. While the vegetables cook, chop the almonds, mince the shallot and thyme, and set aside into separate piles. Squeeze the lemon into a small bowl. Sprinkle the almonds over the vegetables during the last 5 minutes of cooking to toast them lightly. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
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Roasted Arctic Char and Asparagus with Pistachio Gremolata Pink-fleshed Arctic char is closely related to both salmon and lake trout, with a flavor somewhere between the two. Feel free to substitute with either fish. Yields: 4 servings Olive oil cooking spray 1 bunch asparagus (about 1 lb total) ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 4 boneless fillets Arctic char (5 to 6 oz each) ½ medium red onion, sliced into ¼-inch thick half-moons ½ lemon, sliced into ¼-inch-thick rounds ½ cup cherry or grape tomatoes Grated zest of 1 lemon 1 clove garlic, minced ½ cup packed fresh, flat-leaf parsley leaves, roughly chopped ½ cup roasted, salted and shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Preheat the oven to 350° F with a rack in the center position. Mist a sheet pan with cooking spray or line it with parchment paper. December 2018
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Using both hands, gently bend one asparagus spear held between fingers and thumbs to snap off the bottom where it breaks easily. Line up the rest of the bunch and slice off the bottoms at the same distance from the tips. Place the trimmed asparagus on the prepared pan, drizzled with the olive oil, and sprinkle with ½ teaspoon each of the salt and pepper. Toss to coat and spread the asparagus in an even layer. Place the Arctic char fillets on top of the asparagus, evenly spaced apart and sprinkle with an extra pinch of salt and pepper. Scatter the onion, lemon slices and cherry tomatoes around and on top of the char. Bake until the asparagus is crisp-tender and the char is almost opaque, 20 to 40 minutes. While the fish cooks, mix together the lemon zest, garlic, parsley and pistachios in a small bowl; this is the gremolata. Sprinkle it over the char and asparagus before serving warm. Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers. 30
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2 small spaghetti squash (2 to 3 lbs each) 4 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ¼ tsp kosher salt ¾ tsp freshly ground black pepper 1 cup chopped cremini or baby bella mushrooms (3 to 5 oz) 1 small shallot, diced 2 cups good quality marinara 15 to 20 small balls fresh mozzarella cheese (bocconcini, about 1¾ oz, sliced in half) 4 to 6 fresh basil leaves, roughly chopped, for garnish Preheat the oven to 425° F, with racks in the upper and lower thirds. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Using a very sharp chef ’s knife, carefully cut the two spaghetti squash in half lengthwise. Use a spoon to scoop out and discard the seeds. Place the squash halves, cut side up, on the prepared sheet and drizzle 2 tablespoons of the olive oil over them. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Turn the squash over (skin side up) and bake on the lower rack until the squash has softened significantly and browned at the edges, about 35 to 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let the squash cool to the touch on the sheet pan. After putting the squash in to bake, toss together the mushrooms, shallots, remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil, ¼ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Arrange the mixture on a separate sheet pan, spreading it out in an even layer.
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Remove from the oven and let the mushrooms and shallots cool to the touch on the sheet pan. Pour the marinara sauce into a large bowl. When the squash are cool enough to handle, flip them over and use a fork to scrape the flesh from the shells, taking care to leave the shells intact. (These will become the “bowls”.) The result will be long strands of squash “noodles”.
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Spaghetti squash are those yellow, football-shaped winter squashes. When cooked, the squash’s flesh is easily raked with a fork into long, skinny, noodle-like strands. The squash noodles are faintly sweet and slightly crunchy, like pasta cooked al dente.
Bake this second pan on the upper rack until ingredients are soft and start to brown, about 30 minutes.
Add the squash strands and the mushrooms to the sauce and stir together to thoroughly combine. Divide the squash noodle mixture among the empty squash bowls. Place the mozzarella on top. Bake the squash on the lower rack until the filling is hot and the mozzarella has melted and browned in spots, about 10 minutes. Serve the squash pasta bowls hot, garnished with the fresh basil. Recipe courtesy of Molly Gilbert, author of Sheet Pan Suppers.
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The Best Gift for This Holiday THE OUTDOORS by Roger Dubin
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xperiences, not possessions.” I’ve been hearing that a lot lately, and I love hearing it. This is the way I live now. I no longer have to have another shirt, an extra belt or a fifth watch. I can’t possibly use all the stuff I have already. Instead I will go on another hike, or travel to someplace like Colorado or Spain. When I visit my young cousins, nephews or nieces, I see rooms filled with toys— so many that they don’t mean anything, and the kids don’t focus on what’s in front of them. They go from toy to toy, not using their imagination as they would if they had less to distract them. It’s the same thing with many adults. How many pairs of shoes do you really need? We build houses now with closets the size of rooms. Nothing is special. And when the years pass, what will the kids remember? What will you remember? Think about it. What do you remem-
ber from a few years or a few decades ago? Was it that trip to Paris or the Grand Canyon? Or was it that extra thing you got? We accumulate so much stuff these days because we are conditioned from early childhood to think that we need the latest or more of this or that. There are several reasons for this—among them the fact that it keeps the assembly lines moving and the dollars flowing, mostly upstream. But it also consumes resources and depletes the planet. And it doesn’t really help us live better lives. Once you have what you need, selffulfillment is possible without having extra stuff. This is not a new concept. Think about Maslow and his hierarchy of human needs. The first article I contributed to Natural Awakenings was titled “Take a Hike with Your Kids”—and that’s my recommendation for the holidays as well. If you
think it’s too late to go to someplace exotic, don’t worry. There are many beautiful places around here. Of course, my first choice in the area would be Harriman Bear Mountain State Park, but there’s no need to go that far. There’s the Palisades, just across the Hudson. There’s Central Park and the High Line. And now there are parks and areas reserved for foot traffic along most of the East River and the Hudson. Just google “Parks in Manhattan” for a starter. You’ll be amazed by what you find nearby. And winter is a great time to go for a hike. One of the best things about hiking in the woods in the winter is you can see farther and see more. With the leaves off the trees, you don’t have to get to the top of the mountain to see a beautiful panorama or the river, lake or next mountain nearby. You can see it right through the trees. So what’s my recommendation for holiday giving? Get outside. Have an adventure in the city or somewhere close. Experiences, not possessions. Roger Dubin is marketing director for Natural Awakenings and a volunteer trail supervisor for the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference, managing trails in South Eastern Harriman State Park. Contact him at MrNaturalNYC@gmail.com or on Instagram @MrNaturalNYC.
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ly a shift happening from hybrids to battery electrics and plug-in hybrids. Our forecast is for [sales of] hybrids to be relatively flat over the next decade, with electric growth mainly coming from plug-in hybrids.” With more consumers looking to buy a car with a plug, there are a number of options now available in an increasingly crowded field. Currently, there are 20 PHEV on the market, as well as 17 battery electrics—though not all of the latter models are available in all states. Meantime, the SUV itself is plugging in. Eric Evarts, editor of GreenCarReports. com, says, “Electric cars’ market share may look small now, but no fewer than 15 automakers are planning to introduce electric SUVs for 2019. SUVs are really what American car buyers want.” At the same time, regulatory changes mean electric cars will be available in more states, says Evarts. Projections call for rapid expansion of fast-charging networks like Tesla’s Superchargers to become more widespread for all kinds of electric cars in the next three to five years. Battery cars are best suited for people that drive locally and have a place to put a 240-volt charger. For those that make the occasional long trip, a plug-in hybrid is the
better choice. Here are some models worth considering. All of them are eligible for federal tax credits, as well as some state incentives, though they’re lower for plug-in hybrids. All prices are 2018 manufacturer’s list, before rebates.
Plug-In Hybrids: Batteries Plus a Backup Toyota Prius Prime ($27,300). This
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Give A Gift That Matters
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TOYS Gifts that Evoke Kids’ Creativity by Sandra Murphy
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hoosing thoughtful gifts for kids can be a challenge, especially when opting for creativity over this year’s hot toy. It’s possible to find gifts that appeal to both parent and child, involving the whole family or working as solo projects. Some expand beyond the boundaries of home.
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A YEAR OF INSPIRED LIVING A Year of Inspired Living
will help you discover the life you want to lead, the person you want to be, and the impact you want to have on the world. This delightful book is a compilation of essays, they range from the profound and poignant— love, faith, loss—to the heartwarming and hilarious—middle-age angst, motherhood mishaps, dog-poop scofflaws— and more. A Year of Inspired Living offers personal reflection questions and space for the reader to journal and help them create their most inspired year.
Language for a Lifetime
Benedict Beckeld, Ph.D., of New York City, speaks 11 languages and teaches students via online video chats (Skype) (BenedictBeckeld. com/contact). Locally, find teachers or grad students to tutor a second or third language at home for the whole family. Search online for interactive, game-like classes that maintain a child’s interest. American Sign Language, the fourth-most-used language in the U.S., is fun to learn and helpful to know.
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The Tinkering Kit will have boys and girls, moms and dads all clamoring for their turn to build a robot that does more than merely walk. Challenge cards urge kids to make a machine to scramble an egg or build a robot that moves without wheels. Robotics teaches science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics, also known as STEAM learning. Computer programming is the last step (TinkeringLabs.com/catalyst).
Take a quiz, experiment, learn more and find kid-approved recipes at AmericasTestKitchen.com/kids/home.
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Kids learn to make sriracha-lime popcorn, hummus, and chicken and broccoli stir fry. Use organic and non-GMO (not genetically modified) ingredients. Sign up to receive recipes and tips for hands-on activities via email to keep good meals coming. The onsite equipment reviews help with selection of affordable and safe kitchen tools.
Emerging Artistry
Carolyn Dube, a mixed-media art adventurer in Batesville, Indiana, gives her followers at AColorfulJourney.com permission to play and even make mistakes. “My free online workshop shows ways to use found items like recycled cardboard to make art,” she says. For kid-safe paints, look for the Art and Creative Materials Institute, Inc. (ACMI) seal that certifies products are non-toxic and properly labeled. Certified Arteza-brand acrylic premium paints are packaged in less-waste pouches to use as-is or to refill original containers. The Danish company Sprout Pencils, operating from Boston, engraves quotes on biodegradable Love Pencils, which contain flower or vegetable seeds. When it’s too short to write or color with, plant it. In Cleveland, Faber-Castell USA makes their colored pencils from re-forested wood with an ergonomic, triangular shape, perfect for learning the proper grip. The Young Artist Essentials Gift Set contains eco-pencils, non-toxic crayons and oil-pastels.
DickBlick.com offers hundreds of free lesson plans for art lovers of all ages, skill levels and interests, all designed to meet the National Standards for Visual Art Education.
Memorable Experiences
Erica Hartwig, director of operations at Organic Moments Photography, in Boca Raton, Florida, has five children. “I want to give a memorable experience, rather than a toy that will sit in their rooms,” she says. “Football season tickets, dance lessons, an art class or vacations supplement the packages under the tree.” Crystal Bowe, a mom and physician in Belmont, North Carolina, suggests gifting memberships to encourage new activities for kids. “The zoo is fun and allows parents to spend quality time with their children. Tickets to a movie or a play stimulate the imagination.” Museums, science centers and area attractions are other inviting options.
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Wonder Crate, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, offers a monthly subscription service. “We inspire kids to think big and make a difference,” says co-founder Corrie Wiedmann. “Each month brings a box that educates, entertains and empowers kids to contribute to the world. Our December crate highlights Leonardo da Vinci and focuses on ways kids can use innovation to help others, spotlighting a kid that created an app to help people with disabilities.” Maple Landmark, in Middlebury, Vermont, a wooden products company, makes puzzles that include an activity clock for toddlers and bookends featuring a fire truck, pirate ship, school bus or train tunnel. Owner Mike Rainville says, “We work hard to ensure that all of our wood is sustainably harvested and finishes are safe and non-toxic.” Gifts that engage the mind, spark imagination and deliver fun yield immediate and long-term benefits, including being fondly remembered.
BOOKS THAT HOOK YOUNG READERS
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ooks for kids can be the ultimate gift that keeps on giving. Here are some favorites.
The Nocturnals is a critically acclaimed, middle-grade series for readers that love animals, adventure and a hint of mystery. Written by film director and author Tracey Hecht, the books also relate to elementary school children, covering bullying, confidence, friendship and self-acceptance. The free reading kit via NocturnalsWorld.com includes activities. As a mom with a career, Crystal Bowe recommends Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls: 100 Tales of Extraordinary Women. “My daughter loves it and has been introduced to amazing female role models.” Noah the Narwhal, A Tale of Downs and Ups, by Judith Klausner, is a brightly illustrated picture book about friendship and invisible disability. What Do You See on Chanukah? is a board game book for toddlers by Bracha Goetz. Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, by Kate Messner, shows kids that plants are more than what’s seen above ground. Hello, Hello, by Brendan Wenzel, a picture book for ages 3 to 6, celebrates animals, including 30 endangered species.
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PET-SAFE HOLIDAYS Tips to Keep Them Merry and Safe
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by Sandra Murphy
olidays promise joy and celebration, but the festivities can also lead to stress and anxiety for people and pets. It is important to remember that visiting strangers, a tree, shiny ornaments, gifts to sniff and food to beg for can pose danger for pets.
Maintain Calm
Christina Chambreau, a homeopathic veterinarian, author and educator in Sparks, Maryland, suggests that petting a dog or cat several times a day can lower stress levels and instill a sense of normalcy. “Flower essences like Bach’s Rescue Remedy help attain calm,” she says. Add it to a pet’s water bowl in the days before a party or drop it directly onto the tongue if unexpected guests arrive. All-natural ingredients make daily use safe for pets and humans.
Avoid Bad Foods
“Fatty dishes are a problem, from oily potato pancakes to rich gravies for the turkey,” says Ann Hohenhaus, a veterinarian at the Animal Medical Center, in New York City. “Spilled food, unguarded pans and forgotten eggnog or liquor put animals at risk for severe gastrointestinal upset.” Other common holiday fare can also pose a significant danger for pets: 38
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n Chocolate—especially dark chocolate and dry cocoa powder—can cause seizures and heart arrhythmia. n Onions, often used in dressing, can cause anemia in pets. n Raw, yeasty bread dough expands when ingested, potentially causing bloat, a deadly twisting of the stomach. n Raisins and grapes in desserts, cookies and fruitcakes can cause kidney failure in dogs. n Nutmeg is toxic for pets. The trash can itself contains numerous hazards for furry family members. The string that binds roasted meats is tempting and may require surgery to remove if ingested. Trimmed fat can mean pancreatitis. Swallowed bones pose a dire threat to the entire digestive tract.
Provide Good Foods
Naked foods are best. Pets don’t need brown sugar, marshmallows, butter, salt or gravy to appreciate a treat. “Unless there’s a special diet, share skinless turkey breast, sweet potatoes and green beans,” says Dana Humphrey, aka The Pet Lady, in New York City. “There’s always a friend or relative who thinks one taste won’t hurt. Turkey or sweet potato jerky and homemade treats let guests dole out risk-free bites.”
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Preservatives that keep the evergreen tree fresh can turn tree water into a drinking hazard for pets. Mesh netting or screen wire allows the addition of fresh water, but prevents pets from quenching their thirst. Tinsel, garland and ribbon bits are easy to swallow, glass ornaments can cut and tree needles aren’t digestible. Small dreidels become choking hazards, so play while the dog sleeps and put toys away when done. For safety, add edibles to the stockings at the last minute. Keep light cords out of sight and unplug them when not in supervised use to preempt chewing. Carefully monitor lit candles: A wagging tail or leaping cat can knock them over and start a fire. Update holiday candles with rechargeable, batteryoperated versions for a pet-safe holiday glow. Pet parents everywhere employ creative strategies to ensure maximum mirth and safety during the holidays. Mystery writer Livia Washburn Reasoner opted for a tabletop tree in her Azle, Texas, home, “because our rescued Chihuahuas, Nora and Nicki, peed on the tree skirt.” In Festus, Missouri, retired school bus driver Darlene Drury suggests that a baby’s recycled playpen or a dog’s exercise pen can separate pets from holiday trees. Patricia Fry, author of the Klepto Cat mysteries, in Ojai, California, decorates the lower branches of her tree with unbreakable ornaments and puts more fragile ornaments out of her cats’ reach.
Other Options
If a large party is planned, a guest is allergic or many children will be present, consider boarding a pet. “Slipping out the door as guests arrive is a hazard,” says Veterinarian Carol Osborne, owner of the Chagrin Falls Pet Clinic, in Ohio. “If your pet is very young, very old, pregnant, aggressive and/ or suffers with a chronic disease, consider personal pet sitters, kennels, pet hotels and doggie spas to ensure a joyous holiday.” Pet-proof the house by getting down to the pet’s level and make a family schedule to take turns keeping track of fourfooted friends. Then the whole family, pets included, can enjoy the season worry-free. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Holiday Pet Treats Recipes The number of servings will vary depending on the choice of treat shapes. Keep in mind—never allow nutmeg or sugar-free products with Xylitol in dog treats.
½ canned pumpkin, look for BPA-free cans (use plain pumpkin, not pumpkin pie filling) 1 egg 2 Tbsp molasses 1 Tbsp honey Filtered water as needed
Gingerbread Cookies
Preheat oven to 350° F.
Even though this recipe is similar to a gingerbread recipe for us, it’s important to never use nutmeg with canine recipes. Nutmeg is toxic to dogs.
Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Add water slowly until dough forms a ball. Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Arrange on a greased cookie sheet.
1½ cups flour 1 Tbsp ground ginger ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ cup molasses ¼ cup filtered water 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
Let treats cool completely before allowing dogs a taste test. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks in the refrigerator or freeze for later use.
Preheat oven to 325° F.
Recipes courtesy of Birgit Walker, author of Chew on This: Homemade Dog Treat Recipes, in Phoenix.
Combine dry ingredients and mix together. In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, water and vegetable oil and mix together. Using a wooden spoon, slowly mix the liquid into the flour mixture. Stir well until dough has a uniform color. Roll dough ¼-inch thick on floured surface. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes and place on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Allow cookies to cool completely before feeding. They can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks.
Blue Oatmeal Cookies 1 cup oats 1 cup flaxseed 1 cup blueberries 2 cups whole wheat flour ½ cup plain yogurt Filtered water as needed Preheat oven to 350° F.
In a food processor or coffee grinder, turn oats into oatmeal powder and grind flaxseed if necessary. Purée the blueberries. Combine dry ingredients. Fold in the yogurt and blueberry purée. Add a little water to create smooth dough. Spoon dough into hands and form small dough balls. Shape into cookies and arrange them on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip and bake an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely before feeding.
Pumpkin Cookies 1½ cups oat flour 1½ cups brown rice flour
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Understanding the Chi Field by Master Mingtong Gu
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he chi field is a unified collective energy field with a specific function and structure. There are many chi fields that interconnected to the universal chi field of self-creation. Wisdom Healing Qigong has a specific healing chi field, unified by the purpose of healing. It is a cultivated and organically developed energy field that has advanced through thousands of years. It includes both the accumulated chi field developed throughout the 5,000 year Chinese history of qigong, as well as the expanded embodiment of millions of practitioners over the past three decades around the world. To organize a chi field in your practice is to align your own energy field—including your mind, heart, body, and spirit— with the collective energy in the room, any group or location, and then to connect to the Wisdom Healing Qigong chi field, expanding to the universal chi field. While there is much to understand about the infinite potential, collective synergy, and accumulative effects of the chi field, in this season of returning Light we want to 40
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share the following parable to demonstrate the power of the chi field. It was shared by Master Mingtong Gu’s teacher Dr. Pang Ming, and is based on a true incident that happened in a village in China about 500 years ago. THE STORY OF ONE HUNDRED CANDLES: A SEED OF THE HEALING CHI FIELD There once was a family—a son and a mother. The father had passed away, so they greatly depended upon each other. And as the story goes, the boy was nineyears-old when his mother suffered a severe illness. To support his mother, the boy worked hard, gathering wood from the mountains, yet he barely made enough to feed them. He spent every extra moment seeking a cure for her. Despite the son’s tireless efforts, the mother’s condition worsened to the point that she could no longer speak. Then one day, a monk showed up in the village. The boy found him, kneeled before him, and asked for help. The monk was touched by the boy’s heart. Even though the monk was not a medical doc-
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tor, he offered to assist this boy in the ways of his tradition. The boy was excited and felt new hope. The monk said, “I’ll give you a prescription to follow, but the preparations must be completed by midnight tonight—the darkest night of all—so that your mother can be healed.” Through tears of determination the boy responded, “I’ll do anything.” The monk told the boy that by midnight he must collect one hundred candles—one from each family in the village. He must also ask each family for a prayer from their heart, to help heal his mother. Without fear or hesitation, the boy excitedly rushed to every family in the village to ask for help. Everyone was eager to help, and they freely gave their prayers and candles with hope for the highest good. By the time the boy finished visiting the entire village, it was almost midnight— yet he had collected only 99 candles. The boy was determined to fulfill the monk’s instructions, so put the 99 candles in the center of the village, with the hopes that one more candle would miraculously appear. While he lit the candles one by one, everyone in the village came from their homes to join him. As they gathered around, everyone was in tears of hope, happiness, and community. As each family joined, they saw the candlelight illuminate the circle and form one bright light. Then they witnessed the illumination of the hundredth candle—the light of the boy’s spirit. In that moment of grace, they all became one family, bathed in light. Soon, from a remote distance, the village people heard the boy’s mother, who had not spoken in years, calling, “Son, where are you?” A miracle had happened— manifest from the strong intention, love and light of the entire community family. Named Qigong Master of the Year by the 13th World Congress on Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine, Mingtong Gu possesses a profound ability to harness energy in order to accelerate personal and global healing, making him a sought-after healer, practitioner, and teacher. To learn more and experience the healing chi field of Wisdom Healing Qigong, check out the all the Chi Center programs at ChiCenter.com. 1-800959-2892. (Article edited by Sallena Pool)
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ased on his study What Makes for a Merry Christmas?, psychologist Tim Kasser told the American Psychological Association: “[Our study] found that to the extent people focused their holiday season around materialistic aims like spending and receiving, the less they were focused on spiritual aims… We also found people reported ‘merrier’ Christmases when spirituality was a large part of their holiday, but reported lower Christmas well-being to the extent that the holiday was dominated by materialistic aspects.”
Six Ways to Bring On Joy
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o truly enjoy the holidays, try these simple, research-based practices to maintain a healthy state of mind.
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Set an intention to enjoy the holidays. By making the conscious decision to be open to true well-being and happiness, we’ll be more likely to have our “antenna” up, so we’re alert to uplifting moments.
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Savor moments of well-being. Beyond being grateful for feeling good, savor how the experience registers in body, mind and spirit for a period of 15 or 30 seconds. The longer we hold an emotionally stimulating experience in our awareness, the more neural connections form in our brains to strengthen it in memory.
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Take a break to regain focus. If we are feeling overwhelmed by everything on the to-do list, remember to take a few deep breaths. Then take a break and enjoy a cup of tea or a hot bath. Try some yoga or exercise. Leave the holiday activity mode for a bit and just relax.
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Practice gratitude. Rather than take good fortune for granted, consciously reflect upon all the blessings apparent in each day. When we directly express appreciation to loved ones and friends
while we’re with them, everyone feels the joy of the loving connection.
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Practice generosity. Neuroscience research shows that performing an altruistic act lights up the same pleasure centers in the brain as food and sex. When an impulse to be generous arises, act on it and notice the expansive feeling that blesses us when we share.
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Play and have fun. The holidays allow us to let ourselves feel like we did when we were kids. Be around children if possible. Tune into and take delight in their enthusiasm. Singing or dancing is an excellent way to move out of our head and open our heart to the joy within. Remember that happiness is contagious: If we’re happy, we increase the odds that close friends and family will be happy, too. James Baraz is a co-founding teacher of the Spirit Rock Meditation Center, in Woodacre, CA, and co-author of Awakening Joy: 10 Steps That Will Put You on the Road to Real Happiness and Awakening Joy for Kids: A Hands-On Guide for GrownUps to Nourish Themselves and Raise Mindful, Happy Children. Connect at AwakeningJoy.info.
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Spiritual Beings Having a Human Experience
Dr. Lata Sonpal
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e frequently hear Teilhard de Chardin’s profound observation “We are not human beings having a spiritual experience; We are spiritual beings having a human experience”. Those inspiring words bring us together and not divide us. Holidays have the same effect, they bring us together and bridge our differences. We, as spiritual beings choose human experiences through which we further our growth and learn our lessons regardless of the country, circumstances or faith we choose to be born in or practice. And we choose our parents and generally follow their footsteps in the religious practices that they grew up in. Sometimes we choose a different path that is not confined to a specific religion, or our parents’ and communities’ belief systems, and that is just as good a path as any! As human beings we are aware that we need to respect each other regardless of our belief systems and live in harmony while cultivating
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equanimity and detachment, strengthening each other with sympathy and empathy and loving kindness. Holidays are also a good time to engage in introspection and be inspired to help each other heal and grow, learning from our mistakes, forgiving others for their mistakes that wittingly or unwittingly cause harm to others. Recognizing that forgiveness is a gift that we give ourselves— as by forgiving those we have chosen to feel hurt by— we reclaim the energies that are tied up in not forgiving! Then we use those energies to live our lives fully in the present moment rather than allowing our present to become unlived past and avoid the vicious cycle of wasted future and present while caught up in licking our wounds. So holidays can then be used as times to let go, heal and grow, be optimistic and inspired about the new path we choose of acceptance and altruism. Whether the world views are western, eastern, naturalistic, scientific or monothe-
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istic they all share similar values of loving, helping, making healthy choices, serving fellow human beings, living in peace and harmony, being happy, choosing the path of growth and abundance through ethical means. I like to think of us, human beings, as billions of pieces of a puzzle called humanity. We come in different sizes, shapes, colors and yet that puzzle called humanity will not be complete without each one of us having a special place in it. Different belief systems have different calendars. Some are based on a lunar cycles and other are based on international calendars. Therefore the holidays for those different pieces of the puzzle are at different times. And because of this, they all generate wonderful energies throughout the year. Regardless of your belief systems take this time of the year to be inspired and aspire to be altruistic, actualizing your potential and learning your Spirit/ Soul’s lessons. This not only will uplift this lifetime, it will also pave the way for future existence, whether in human or any other chosen form, for further growth. Wishing you all a healthy, happy, wonderfully joyful, and meaningful Holidays! (H= Healthy, Happy, Harmonious; O= Optimistic, Open minded; L= Letting go, Loving Kindness; I= Introspective, Inspiring; D= Discerning, Delightful; A= Aspiring, Accepting, Altruistic; Y= Yielding, Yearning for Spiritual Growth; S= Serene, Sympathetic and Serving).” Dr. Lata Sonpal has been a licensed psychologist for more than 30 years. She worked for Dr. Brian Weiss at the Weiss Institute from 1995 - 2002. She has been in her own private practice since 2002. She specializes in hypnotherapy including regression and progression therapy. She is open and eclectic in her approach. She tailors therapy to the client goals and needs. Her office is at Marcus Centre, 9990 S. W. 77th Avenue, Suite, # 218, Miami, FL 33156. For more information call 305-2712747 or visit www.DrSonpal.com. See ad page 19 and crg on page 62.
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Integrative medicine is “healing-oriented” rather than disease oriented. Starting around the turn of the 20th century, the concept of aseptic technique took off and antibiotics were discovered. For the first time, physicians were able to effectively treat infections that were previously taking human lives. Doctors learned how bacteria and viruses transmit illnesses. Out
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Too often patients go to doctors with multiple symptoms affecting multiple organ systems and see different practitioners for each of their problems. Integrative medicine puts the focus on how the various symptoms may be connected and searches for the root causes, rather than just treating the individual symptoms. The focus becomes restoring balance and taking into account the aspects of the patients’ life that may affect their ability to adhere to recommendations. For example, cultural barriers to dietary recommendations or inability to adhere to a particular exercise and movement program because of their work schedule, etc. Integrative medicine places an even greater emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. This focus on the practitioner-patient partnership is forcing the entire medical community to grapple with certain questions: How has the role of the clinician changed over the years? Are there better ways to treat the kinds of health problems that can usually only be managed, not cured? The integrative partnership is one where patients are guided and advised regarding their treatment options. Together the practitioner and patient decide on the “best” plan of action. In the management of the more chronic diseases, the attention is placed on meeting the patient where they are at the moment. By addressing obstacles to lifestyle changes and treatment adherence, there is a higher likelihood of success with the recommended therapy. Integrative medicine places an importance on the acquisition of all of the available evidence for each individual’s unique condition. The actual treatment recommendations may vary in integrative treatment plans according to each individual’s unique situation. In the process of tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s needs, practitioners are scrutinizing the literature, often using the scientific method to evaluate alternative therapies the same way as traditional therapies. As a result, many therapies that were once considered alternative, e.g., meditation (which has been shown to be associated with a 48 percent reduction in
heart disease, stroke and sudden death) have become mainstream recommendations. Integrative assessments are highly personalized with in-depth evaluations and unhurried consultations where patients are asked about everything from environmental exposures to personal relationships. All of these factors are considered important in determining whether or not a person stays healthy. Integrative medicine makes use of all appropriate therapies. By combining all the traditional allopathic treatment options along with mind-body therapies, such as yoga and meditation, a treatment plan is developed that utilizes the least invasive and most cost-effective therapies first. What ties integrative doctors together is that their focus is on attaining a sense of “well-being.” This is especially important in cases where “cure” is not always possible, as in the management of certain aggressive cancers. Most integrative providers prefer to prescribe treatments that are amenable to scientific investigation. However, patients are not dissuaded from using certain treatments as long as the proposed remedies have at least been proven to be safe. Medicine is a highly adaptable profession. New studies are constantly challenging conventional wisdom and the way medicine is practiced. Some of the most important changes in medicine, however, have been cultural ones that have chal-
lenged what clinicians consider their role as providers to be. Integrative medicine, with its emphasis on treating the patient’s “body, mind and spirit,” can prove to be one of these pivotal moments of selfreflection enforcing the concept that the best way to treat diseases that take many years to develop and are intimately tied to the way people think, feel and live their everyday lives is through the integrative approach. Lucy Gade, M.D., is the medical director of Northwell Health’s Center for Wellness and Integrative Medicine. For more information, call 516-858-3095 or visit Northwell.edu/ integrativemedicine.
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Fibromyalgia A Closer Look at Pain and Exhaustion
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ibromyalgia is a neurological condition which affects approximately 3 to 6 percent of the world population including 10 million people in the U.S. alone (i). Women are predominantly diagnosed with fibromyalgia but men and children also suffer from it. It is commonly misdiagnosed as its symptoms mirror many other conditions. There is no known cause for fibromyalgia but its symptoms can cause extreme havoc on those who suffer from it. In September 2017 the condition was brought into the limelight when Stephanie Germanotta, more commonly known as Lady Gaga, announced via Twitter that she suffered from fibromyalgia and had to cancel some tour dates due to her debilitating pain (ii). This has brought more attention to the condition and it’s helping people understand that you may look healthy on the outside but the pain within the body is unbearable. Never judge a book by its cover. How does it affect the body? Fibromyalgia can affect each person differently which 48
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is why it is hard to diagnose. It is often confused with rheumatoid arthritis as their symptoms are similar but different. People who suffer from fibromyalgia can be in extreme pain. Sometimes the pain can be so intense that they can’t even get out of bed. This can cause more anxiety and depression as they aren’t able to do the normal tasks they once did. Also, people may not believe them as they look fine. As a society we have learned to rely on “seeing is believing”, so if you can’t see it then it mustn’t be real—they must be making it up. How is fibromyalgia treated with conventional medicine? Conventional doctors may refer patients with fibromyalgia to rheumatologists as their symptoms are similar to those with arthritis. They will probably prescribe medication for pain management. The FDA has approved three medications for the treatment of fibromyalgia: Cymbalta, Savella and Lyrica (iii). Some doctors have been known to prescribe antidepressants as well. Conventional doctors may recommend aerobic
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exercise and stress management techniques to try and handle the pain. At LifeWorks, we believe treating the underlying cause for all conditions is the best solution. With regards to fibromyalgia, the pain is often due to an infection or toxin affecting mitochondria within the tissues. Mitochondria are tiny energy-producing factories within our cells that can be damaged over time. We also find that the thyroid gland may not be performing the way it should which can be attributing to their condition. We provide a program specialized to each of our patients which address any underlying health issues they may have, using several different therapies, including PEMF, MAS MAT, HOCATT and IV Therapy (including Ozone). PEMF is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy. When the cells of the body have been injured due to trauma, they may lose their ability to generate proper energy levels to maintain their health. When this occurs, they will swell and heal slowly or not at all. PEMF helps the body recover by energizing the cell so it can heal faster. PEMF can help with pain and inflammation. MAS MAT is Magnetic Field Therapy and is similar to PEMF. When cells are damaged, the Mas Mat has proven to increase blood circulation. This revitalizes the body and rejuvenates the cells. Mas Mat also helps with pain and inflammation. The HOCATT is wonderful for our fibromyalgia patients. It’s an ozone steam wherein a patient sits in their own personal sauna for 30 minutes. Carbonic acid opens the pores and allows the heat and ozone to penetrate the skin into the body. The heat warms the body and can reduce the amount of pain while the ozone helps the body detox, increasing oxygen levels in the blood and overall energy. IV THERAPY provides the body with the vitamins and minerals it needs to heal. By doing it intravenously, you bypass the broken digestive system and deliver the nutrients to the cells directly. The Myers’ Cocktail IV helps boost or maintain a healthy immune system. This mixture of B
vitamins, vitamin C, calcium and magnesium helps many conditions. Glutathione is the most powerful antioxidant in the body and helps the process of boosting the immune system. It can also fight inflammation, detoxify the body, aid in cellular repair and raise energy levels. Ozone IV’s may also be ordered such as UVBI and MAH which help kill off bacteria, fungi and viruses. Dr. David Minkoff is co-founder and medical director of LifeWorks Wellness Center in Clearwater, FL, one of the foremost alternative health clinics in the U.S. For more information, call 727-466-6789 or visit LifeWorksWellnessCenter.com. References: (i) fmaware.org/aboutfibromyalgia/ prevalence/ (ii) instyle.com/syndication/ lady-gaga- fibromyalgia (iii) rheumatology.org/i-am-a/patient-care giver /diseases-conditions/fibromyalgia
Detection There isn’t a specific blood test for fibromyalgia, however, certain blood tests can rule out certain conditions which can help doctors get an accurate diagnosis. The causes of fibromyalgia can vary for each person, including: Heavy metal toxicity Lack of quality sleep Hormonal changes Inflammation Genetic factors Thyroid imbalances Poor nutrition Leaky gut syndrome Food allergies Bacterial/viral infections Parasites Autoimmune diseases Gastrointestinal disorders Symptoms of fibromyalgia are vast. They can range from widespread pain all over the body, muscle and joint pain, chronic fatigue, brain fog, tender points all over the body, anxiety, depression and sleep disorders, to name a few.
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Starting a child early is really the key to success. The younger they get into a routine, the better chance of them following through for the rest of their lives. That also includes flossing. But if they’re young and you want to motivate them, incite them with new toothbrushes. These need to be changed every three to four months or sooner if the bristles are frayed. This way they look forward to the next toothbrush and they also look at it as a toy. Flossing, although a bit more difficult, also offers a variety of flossing tools. These can also be changed frequently giving them the option of trying something new each time. And let’s not forget positive reinforcement. Giving them a star each time they brush or floss, leading to a prize every so often, is very motivating and effective. Good luck, I know it’s not easy since my own kids are in their twenties and I’m still trying to push them.
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Washington thanked her for her service, she faded into obscurity soon thereafter. *Colonel Henry Ludington was a respected militia officer who commanded the 7th Regiment of the Dutchess County Militia, a volunteer regiment of local men during the Revolutionary War. He was in charge of the local militia, and later became an aide to General George Washington during the Battle of White Plains. Nearly 300 women have served the US House of Representative since 1917. Regardless of party affiliation, their effect is felt in important changes in priorities and attitudes. Substantive policy
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DECEMBER 1 – JANUARY 6 Tropical Fairchild Garden transforms into The Night Garden - an enchanted, illuminated experience full of fantasy and wonderment where things like the Wise Talking Tree, Flying Fairies and a Sunflower Maze come to life. Come experience this inaugural year event and marvel at unbelievable live effects such as holographic butterflies and floating orchids throughout multiple acres of dazzling magic. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Gardens at 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL 33156. General Admission $28, Children 10 and under $20, plus service fees. Miami Lantern Light Festival - Colorful lanterns adorn the Miami Lantern Light Festival. An evening of dazzling lights, colors, shapes, and themes, the Lantern Light festival is a six week celebration of Chinese culture featuring massive lanterns, inspiring performances, and incredible cuisine. Each Chinese lantern is custom-built by Chinese artisans and typically takes four weeks and a team of seven to complete. Thursdays through Sundays. Miami-Dade County Fairgrounds at 10901 SW 24th Street,Miami, FL 33165. Adults $23, Children (312) $18, Seniors and Active Military $20, Children activity packages and group packages available. 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 1 Free Kids’ Workshops at Home Depot - “How-To 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 1 & 15 Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders 1:30-2:30 p.m.- to increase balance, strength, and well-being. Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited; for times and preregistration..Location: Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. 1-305-441-9441.
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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. General admission - $20
DECEMBER 4 - 9 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. 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 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.
SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 Free Healing Session with Cristovao Brilho 5:00pm - Courtyard Marriott of Ccoral Gables, 2051 S. Le Jeune Rd. – Miami – free parking call 786-2958665. must arrive by 5:00pm
DECEMBER 6 - 9 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
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 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. Tis the Season Sensory Saturday - 9:00 - 11:00 am - Activate the senses with special holiday themed art this month! Great sensory experiences 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.
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Watch a sensory-friendly 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
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park – 1:00pm to 4:00 pm - a free program at Biscayne National Park brought to you thanks to the many volunteers and park sponsors. Held on the second Sunday of the month during the “dry and cool” season, December through April with lots of fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike. Free. Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell Visitor Center. 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.
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12 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
DECEMBER 14 & 15 The Annual Living Nativity at Miami Shores Presbyterian Church Living Nativity - 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - a live, open-air reenactment of the Christmas Story. Featuring live camels, donkeys, goats and sheep, along with an innovative mix of digital and live-action characters, including Mary, Joseph, Jesus, the prophets, angels, the Wise Men and more! Miami Shores Presbyterian Church, 602 NE 96th Street, Miami Shores, FL 33138. FREE and open to the public. Volunteers for set up and spot participants: angels, shepherds, villagers, etc. welcome! (305) 754-9541
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Colorful Expansion of You with Stella Maris & Karen - 2-4 pm - A fun, dynamic and creative experience. Awaken your creative side to express on a blank canvas the silent artist within you. Limited Space. RSVP 305-942-7826. $25 paint, brushes and canvas included. Bodhi Zenz Yoga & Wellness 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K South Miami 33143. Free Parking. Shamanic Yoga & Healing Ceremony with Ian Darrah - 7-8:30 pm - Immerse into bliss and profound relaxation. Activate your higher self. Limited Space. RSVP 786-443-9564 $25. Bodhi Zenz Yoga & Wellness 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K South Miami 33143. Free Parking.
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
DECEMBER 26 - JANUARY 1 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.
SUNDAY DECEMBER 30 King Mango Strut at the Grove – parade starts at 2:00 p.m - The King Mango Strut is the wackiest of the wackiest, a parade with a party atmosphere on a fun and laid back afternoon the last Sunday of the year. The theme or rather themes of the parade are anything and everything that made the headlines this year, Mango style of course, a parody of the year’s highlights all in the name of fun. Free and open to the public. So take part or just come to watch, bring a cooler, a folding chair, and be ready to spend the funniest and craziest time. See online for details.
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 DECEMBER 3 - 16 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
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 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 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. 305-296-4959
DECEMBER 9 & 23 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
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 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. 305-292-3302
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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
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 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
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American Buddhist Inspired Meditation – 6 7:45pm – Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33637. Bob - 305-234-0610
Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 10-11:30 -1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305-710-0516. Donation only.
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.
Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878
Yoga and Meditation Class – 7 – 7:45. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.
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.
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monday Mindfulness for Stress Alleviation - $20/session 6 to 7:20 pm - 260 Palermo Ave, # 12 Coral Gables 33155. Changes guaranteed after 4 sessions. Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190. Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free. Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778.
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Are you a VET living with PTS? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.
wednesday Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387. Free orientations for PTS and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763. Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-662-8106. Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation. Healing meditation for aromatherapy workshop at 7:30pm at American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami Fl 33186, 305 598-2822 (calls & texts)
thursday Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800. Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826 Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616
friday Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)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. 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. Afterlife Discussion Group - 2nd Sat. Monthly. 1.888.627.6008 Donna
Miami Like An Angel: Fashion Model Workout For All Women 10am & 6pm. South Pointe Park South Beach $25 Victoria’s Secret PT. Text/ Call 305-800-0608
Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.
Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982
Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6.
Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation.
Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.
Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618. 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.
Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519. .
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Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958. Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811. Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 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
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.
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Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.
Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-296-6348.
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Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.
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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. Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573.
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.
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REGINA F. ZELONKER, P.A.
Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Coral Gables & Palmetto Bay 305-235-0537 ZelonkerLaw.com
ACUPUNCTURE
When Family Matters...The divorce process does not have to destroy your children, finances, relationships, self-esteem, and future. Other areas: Prenuptial Agreements and Cooperative Divorce. Florida Supreme Court Family and Civil Mediator.
HUI SHAO, AP. MD(CHINA)
3310 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 250 AcupunctureInMiami.com 305-461-4046
Traditional Chinese acupuncture by doctor graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We provide supportive therapies: Natural Herbs, Massage therapy, Reflexology. Auto accident, workers’ comp and some health insurance accepted. See ad, page 51.
WANDA CINTRON A.P.
Acupuncture Physician 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Ste #325 305-445-4494
HOLISTIC SOUTH PREGNANCY & BIRTH CENTER 9275 SW 152nd Street, 1st Floor 305-238-7873 HSpBirthCenter.com
Providing midwifery care throughout pregnancy birth & the postpartum period. Located directly across from Jackson South Hospital! Water birth & Gravity BirthTM option. Family planning & women’s wellness care available.
CHINESE MEDICINE DR. HANG CHEN
8603 S. Dixie Hwy, Suite 208 Miami, Fl 33143 305-720-9895
EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY
Dr. Chen and Dr. Tang are Florida licensed acupuncture physicians and master pain management specialists who use a combination of alternative and traditional MD and PhD. Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine programs, and are professors in Acupuncture College. See ad, page 27.
www.EvergladesUniversity.edu 888-772-6077
Everglades University Bachelor of Science Degree in Alternative Medicine enables students to explore the exciting field of Alternative Medicine with coursesNATURAL in Herbology and DENTISTRY WE OFFER & HOLISTIC Botany; Nutrition and AgFOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY ing; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Homeopathy; and Antioxidants.See ad, page 3.
CRYSTALS
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2100 Coral Way #605 Miami FL 33145 786-295-8665
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ANGIE ANGELIS LAW
Cristovão offers every month healing sessions completely free and open to the public of every age. In these sessions he channels his spiritual doctor, a being of light, who brings the use of new healing technologies for human beings. See ad, page 37.
Attorney at Law 13554 SW 47th Lane, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33175, 305-598-2540, Miami Areas of Practice:
Foreclosure protection/defense, inspire our patients to live a healthier, loan modifications, “We short sales, and more informed lifestyle.” real estate contracts, buyer/seller -Dr. Herrmann Office:representation, 305.274.0047 title closing agent, Dr. Theodore Herrmann, DMD, PA, is a holistic that has been practicing dentistry in South wills, probate, realdentist estate litigaIn office financing available & Florida for over 20 years. He’s an accredited memconsumer law, matpaymenttion, plan options. DENTAL HEALTH ber traffic of the International academy of Biological & Medicine (IABDM), Holistic Dental ters, disputes, debt Dentistry settlement. See Se Habla Espanol. Association (HDA), the International Association of Mercury Free DentistsASSURE-A-SMILE (IAMFD), the Internaad page 63. Contact us today to make your appointment. Ask about our new patient special.*
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On Brickell since 2001, Dr. Jaskiel doesn’t see a large number of patients for good reason. “I like to give everybody their set time, on time.” Free parking & Valet parking. Office open MondayThursday, 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. All Major insurance accepted. See ad, pag 4.
FREDDA ROSENBAUM, D.D.S. 2925 Aventura Blvd. #201 Aventura, FL 33180 305-933-3350 AventuraSedation.com
Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch. General, Cosmetic, Holistic & Sedation. See ad, page 17.
THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 GoNaturalDentistry.com All
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We offer natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family. Dr. Theodore Hermann, DMD, PA, is a holistic dentist who has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years and offers natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family See ads, page 64.
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BIRTH CENTER
Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best. Some Health Plans accepted.
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DISTANCE DOWSER
JEANIE PASQUALE, PROFESSIONAL DOWSER Dowsing@househarmony.org 845-709-5245 HouseHarmony.org
Energy is everything! Are you experiencing unexplained health issues, sleeplessness, trouble selling your home or attracting business? The problem may be disturbed energy. Call to learn how dowsing can help.
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9220 SW 72nd St. Ste. 205 305-274-0047 AssureaSmile.com
(IAOMT), the International Academy of Orthodontists (IAO), and also Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).
HYPERBARICSRX LLC
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Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT): We exclusively provide HBOT utilizing hospital grade hyperbaric chambers in a compassionate, professional environment.
We offer natural & holistic denEssential Oils 100% pure; tistry for the entire family. Dr. Natural Products and classASSURE A SMILE NEW OFFICE LOCATION: Theodore Hermann, DMD, PA, es. Street, Aromatherapy workshop 9220 SW 72nd Suite 205, Miami, FL 33173 is a holistic dentist who has been O: 305-274-0047 AssureASmile.com everyW:Wednesday at 7:30pm practicing dentistry in South Creating the path of essenFlorida for over 20 years and offers natural & hotial wellbeing using aromalistic dentistry for the entire family See ad, page 64 therapy
GYNECOLOGY EMMANUELA WOLLOCH, MD FACOG
1801 NE 123rd Street, Suite 415 305-935-8775 EmmanuelaWollochMd.com
Emmanuela Wolloch is Miami’s Premier board certified OB/GYN specializing in Integrative Medicine including Disease Prevention, Women’s’ Health, Bio – Identical Hormones and Holistic Living, offering the very best of the latest, proven methods to achieve optimal health states in her purpose built, zen – like office. See ad, page 23.
MARISA MESSORE
4308 Alton Road, Suite 320 Miami Beach, Fl 33140 305-534-2926
Dr. Marisa Messore is a Board Certified obstetriciangynecologist and menopause practitioner with 26 years of experience, in Miami Beach, Florida and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center. She also specializes in Internal Medicine. See ad, page 19.
HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY MINSU’S HEALING OASIS
10095 S.W. 88 St. Ste 103 305-389-1768 MinsuHealingOasis.com
INTEGRATIVE HEALTH COACH APRIL HANEMANN RN, BSN, NC-BC Miami Center for Holistic Healing 305-801-0646 AprilHanemann.com
April is a Board Certified Integrative Nurse Coach. She works with groups and individuals in search of a natural approach to create lasting change in areas such as weight loss, nutritional healing, and stress management.
Updated services now include: hypnotherapy, CranioSacral Therapy, physical therapy, Energy healing/Reiki; acupuncture, guided meditation, shamanic healing, sound healing, Chi-gong, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Massage therapy, Talk therapy, & Matrix Energetics. Treatments are for adults and children.
HOLISTIC PODIATRIST
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Dr. Richard J. Rimler, DPM The Wellness Center at Post Haste 4401 Sheridan St. Hollywood, FL 33021 954.526.5800 StartWithYourFeet.com
One of the only holistic podiatrists in the country who merges traditional and holistic podiatric medicine, along with a patient-specific biomechanical foundation. Offering long distance “customized orthotics” on website online store. #StartWithYourFeet
LAURA PFEFFER, LMT, CLT 305-878-7612 www.CircHolistic.com
Decongest your Lymphatic system to Support your b o d y ’s n a t u r a l detoxification & healing functions (breast & prostate health, pre & post-surgery, weight loss). Restore optimal lymph flow for overall wellbeing. Feel relaxed, lighter, more energetic!
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SCHOOLS EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY
CORTIVA INSTITUTE
7925 NW 12th St Ste 201 Doral, FL 33126 305-597-9599
Cortiva Institute is a network of premium massage therapy and skin care schools with 30 campuses in 13 states—all united by a common mission and standards that help students, clients and the community thrive. See ad, page 23.
5002 T-Rex Ave #100, Boca Raton, FL 33431 (561) 912-1211 • 888.772.6077
Everglades University is an accredited, private not-for-profit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online and on-campus. The University combines small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. See ad, page 3
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Align Your Mind & Body, Create A Life You Love. Integrative Therapies promoting physical wellbeing, peace of mind, and personal fulfillment. Spiritual Life Coaching, Law Of Attraction, Transformational Workshops, Kripalu Yoga, Deep Tissue Massage.
SYNERGY YOGA SOUTH BEACH 844 Alton Road, 2nd Floor SynergyYoga.org 305-538-7073
Offering Yoga and Healing Arts since 1997. Find Hatha, Ashtanga, Restorative, Kundalini, Hot Yoga, Yin Yoga, Prenatal, Kids Yoga, Vinyasa and Power! Traditional Yoga Alliance registered school for yoga Teacher Training’s, as well Reiki Certifications, Thai Massage and more. First Class Free for locals.See ad, page 27.
9990 S. W. 77th Ave., Ste. # 218 Hablamos Miami, FL 33156 Español DrSonpal.com 305-271-2772
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Dr. Sonpal, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, page 19.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE KB HOLISTIC
LCQ TO TRAVEL LCQ TO TRAVEL It’s•Travel Time! Laura Quinones 407-486-8895
Get paid while you travel and see the world! As an active Certified Travel Agent I can teach you how to get paid while going on vacation. Relax, Take Some Time for Yourself and begin your dream by contacting me Today! Fulfill your bucket list of travel destinations. Ask your friends and families that travel to book through you and earn commission! The possibilities are endless. See ad, page 47.
YOGA
AUM HOME SHALA
3104 Florida Ave Coconut Grove, 33133
305-441-9441
A National Yoga Alliance registered School, Aum hOMe Shala offers a year-round 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (YTT) to develop and provide programs that reach underserved populations through public schools, after-school programs, universities, and hospitals. See ad, page 28.
BODHI ZENZ HOLISTIC YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 7520 SW 75th Ave Suite K BodhiZenz.com 305-740-7800
Rejuvenate body, mind and spirit in this holistic yoga and wellness center offering Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Deep Active Stretching, Healing Massages, Workshops, Classes, and more. Mention Natural Awakenings before Oct 1st, and get 30% off your first Beautiful You/Deep Active Stretch 5 class pack. See ad, page 33.
Karen Bravo (Levy), MD Laura Quiñones - Certified Travel Agent - ID# A1591039 305-505-0455 • KBHolistic.com Call Today: 407.486.8895 • LcqToTravel.Paycation.com PRENATAL YOGA Achieve healing/aesthetics from within! Detox protocols, Ozone therapy-IV, prolozone. Platelet Rich Plasma -Vampire Facial®, Vampire Face Lift®), ED / Peyronie’s Disease via Priapus Shot®, O-Shot®, Vampire Breast Lift®, Hair Loss/ scar therapy. Hormone Balancing. See ad, page 35.
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PRENATAL PLUS YOGA, INC.
401 Miracle Mile, Suite 405 PrenatalYogaMiami.com (305) 498-6722
Debra Geymayr, Directress, serving So. Florida over 16 yrs., teaching specialty prenatalpostnatal w/baby yoga, hypnobirthing & childbirth ed., breast feeding/newborn care classes and more…see Holistic South for natural, midwifery care & waterbirth options.
www.namiami.com
YOGA WITH DRISHTI Drishti@bellsouth.net 305 335-7618
Yoga with Drishti, 500RYT and Yoga Therapy, private sessions and ayurvedic health and wellness consultations. Using Yoga tech niques of focusing inward and working with breath and core balance will help everybody! See ad, page 47.
“An Attorney Who Cares” “As a Holistic Attorney, my approach is to resolve conflict fairly and with a minimal amount of controversy and expense.”
Angie Angelis Law, LLC Attorney at Law
13554 SW 47th Lane, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33175 AngieAngelisLaw.com angie@angieangelislaw.com
305-598-2540 Fax: 1-305-330-9248
“The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.”
SERVICES AVAILABLE • Real Estate Representation
• Uncontested Divorces
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• Traffic Matters
• Real Estate Litigation
• Disputes
• Landlord/Tenant
• Criminal Misdemanors
• Probate • Will Preparation
• Foreclosure Representation
• Debt Collection Representation
Member of (Met Law) Hyatt and US Legal Plans
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