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Contents 28 SILVER THREAD AND
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES
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25 Years of Natural Awakenings
30 KICK-START ORGAN VITALITY
New Energy for the New Year
33 HEAD, HEART AND GUT Lodestars of Powerful Decision Making
34 DUSTIN SULAK
on Cannabis as a Healing Therapy
36 BLOOD CHEMISTRY
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A New Roadmap to Better Health
38 BEFRIENDING FOOD Embrace the Psychology of Eating
40 MOVING
THROUGH LIFE
Daily Motion Adds Up to Fitness
42 SEEKING SANCTUARY How to Reduce Electromagnetic Radiation at Home
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44 AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN
PAT I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L
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A Promising Approach to Healing
54 CANINE CONUNDRUM Controversy ‘Dogs’ Grain-Free Diet
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HEALTHY LIVING HEALTHY PLANET
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ow! Here we go again. It seems like just yesterday we were excited to welcome 2018! I guess the old saying “time flies when you’re having fun” is real! And boy are we off to an awesome new start. This, our January issue, is packed with in-depth articles, amazing advertisers ready to help you meet your health goals for 2019 and inspirational stories, like the one on page 33. For me personally, this year begins in a new home. I finally did it! Sold and bought. It’s called downsizing to have a life, LOL! Don’t get me wrong. I loved my home. Spacious with a nice pool, beautiful landscaped yard, BBQ with gazebo area, well you get the idea. But as much as I loved my home, it was a maintenance challenge, leaving me short on time to enjoy it. So After 15 years I took the plunge, placed my intention and Divine Order showed up. I began by making a list. It included whom I wanted to sell my home too (a family with children vs. an investor), what I wanted in a new home, and which area I wanted to live in. I included descriptive items like corner lot, type of community, size, etc. And that’s all it took. I sold it in a day. Didn’t even have to put the for sale sign up. Word of mouth via a neighbor brought the perfect family to enjoy such a beautiful home. A referral from a friend paired me with the most amazing realtor who tirelessly and with so much love and care led me to my dream new home. And within my budget! My sister Angie (pg.17) worked her loving magic to bring about the smoothest transaction/closing in both properties within a month. She is a miracle worker with the biggest heart. It felt as if we were all being led by the hand to create such a powerful and positive outcome. Even the realtor, who was not a believer of Divine Order, began using the phrase! What a chapter in our shared journey! All along I knew it was the right path for me to take. Surprisingly I felt elated for most of the process. An inexplicable sensation that I can only describe as euphoric. Some of my friends wondered why I wasn’t sadder. And I couldn’t answer as I wondered that myself. But as time passed and the smile on my face just wouldn’t go away, I realized that the answer laid on the lesson I was facing: acceptance of my feelings. And what an awakening it was. Divine Order is when one lets go and follows the path that makes you feel wonderful. Putting fears aside and accepting what is. Trusting the steps being taken and not attaching to an outcome. In this new year, don’t get bogged down with resolutions that are often hard to keep. Just sweep aside preset conceptions like I did, trust and relax while welcoming what’s ahead. In other words, allow Divine Order to show up and do its thing!
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2019naturaldirectoryindex Acupuncture........ 3, 15, 17, 25, 26, 37, 47 Addiction Recovery........................ 19, 51 Aesthetics...................................13, 16, 37 Air Purifier........................................... 62 Alternative Medicine ..................3, 15, 25 Animal Rescue - ............................ 34, 39 Anti-Aging................. 3, 13, 15, 16, 27, 37 Apothecary........................................... 33 Aromatherapy ..................................... 33 Attorney.......................................... 17, 63 Ayurveda........................................ 33, 53 Bach Flowers.................................. 35, 41 Bakery ............................................ 35, 41 Beauty treatments.................................. 5 Bio-Identical Hormones................ 19, 35 Birth Center.................................... 17, 53 Books....................... 12, 14, 26, 35, 41, 42 Botanicals............................................. 20 Botany .............................................. 3, 15 CBD Oil.......................................2, 14, 37 Chelation Therapy................................ 27 Chi Gong.............................................. 47 Coaching............................................... 53 Colon Hydrotherapy............................ 27 Collaborative Divorce ................... 17, 63 Copper ................................................. 55 Cranio-Sacral....................................... 47 Crystal Healing.............................. 14, 23 Crystals................................14, 23, 35, 41 Dentistry/Holistic.................................... 4, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 33, 46, 47, 64 Dental Implants....................................... 4, 13, 15, 20, 21, 23, 33, 46, 47, 64 Dowser.................................................. 33 Education.............. 3, 5, 15, 17, 33, 49, 51 Energy Work ................................. 33, 47 Erectile Dysfunction............................ 16 Essential Oils.......................14, 33, 35, 41 Facials ............................5, 25, 27, 45, 51 Feng Shui ......................................... 9, 13 Fitness...................... 24, 25, 40, 45, 52, 53 Food Products/Dairy-Free............. 35, 41 Food Products/Gluten-Free .......... 35, 41 Food Products/Natural ................. 35, 41 Food Products/Organic................. 35, 41 Food Products/Vegan..................... 35, 41 Foot Detox ........................................... 45 Frenectomy........................................... 59 Functional Medicine............................ 27 8
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Gardening/Farming/Supplies & Services 35, 41 Gifts............................................35, 41, 51 Graphic Design .................................... 34 Gynecology....................13, 19, 25, 27, 35 Handmade Soaps.......................35, 36, 41 Hair Loss ........................................ 27, 51 Health Food Stores......................... 35, 41 Hemp Oil ....................................2, 35, 41 Herbs & Supplements ...........2, 15, 17, 20 Herbology..................................15, 25, 26 HGH ..................................................... 13 Homeopathy..................................... 3, 15 Home Décor .............................14, 35, 41 Hormone Balancing....................... 16, 51 Housecleaning ....................................... 9 Hyperbaric.................................27, 47, 49 Hypnosis/Hypnotherapy...........18, 47, 51 Infertility treatment ............................ 25 Integrative Medicine................................ 13, 16, 19, 27, 35, 46, 49, 53 Internal Medicine ................................ 35 Invisalign.............................................. 64 Jewelry.................................................. 14 Kosher............................................. 35, 41 Lymphatic Drainage....................... 23, 49 Massage/Bodywork ........5, 15, 26, 45, 53 Meditation.....................17, 35, 37, 45, 53 MELT Method...................................... 24 Menopause.................................13, 19, 27 Mesotherapy......................................... 16 Microdermabrasion............................... 5 Midwifery............................................. 17 Music.............................................. 35, 41 Naturopathy........................................... 3 Neurological Help................................ 47 Non-Profit.......................9, 34, 39, 40, 42 Nutrition......................................3, 15, 27 Obstetrics..................................13, 27, 35 O-Shot........................................16, 27, 51 Organic Foods ............................... 35, 41 Oxygen Therapy........................27, 47, 49 Ozone Therapy....................15, 21, 27, 51 Pain Management.......................2, 17, 25 Parkinsons Yoga Therapy .............. 24, 53 Past Life Regression............................. 51 Periodontal Care...................4, 15, 21, 64 Pet Nutrition.................................. 35, 41 Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP)............ 16, 27
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Podiatry ............................................... 47 Pool Service.......................................... 43 Prenatal Yoga ............................24, 25, 53 Probate............................................ 17, 63 Progression Therapy...................... 19, 51 Psychology ..................................... 19, 51 Psychotherapy................................ 19, 51 PTS ...................................................... 40 Raw Foods...................................... 35, 41 Real Estate...................................... 17, 63 Reflexology .................................... 15, 26 Regenerative Medicine .................. 16, 51 Regression Therapy........................ 19, 51 Reiki...........................................45, 47, 53 Restaurants .................................... 35, 41 Sexual Health............................16, 19, 27 Singing Bowls....................................... 14 Sleep Aid .............................................. 14 Sleep Apnea.................................... 12, 14 Skin & Body Care ................ 5, 20, 25, 51 Soap................................................ 36, 51 Sound Healing...................................... 47 Spa ...................................................... 27 Spirulina......................................... 35, 41 Stress Reduction............................... 3, 14 Supplements..............................12, 14, 20 Talk Therapy......................................... 47 Tai Chi.................................................. 47 Teeth Whitening....................4, 13, 33, 64 Testosterone Therapy .......................... 16 Thermography ..................................... 13 Thermiva .............................................. 16 Thyroid ................................................ 27 Tongue-Tie recovery............................ 59 Traditional Chinese Medicine ................ 3, 15, 20, 25, 26 Travel.............................................. 39, 53 Urological health.................................. 16 Vampire Face Lift........................... 16, 51 Veterans ............................................... 40 Vitamins & Supplements.12, 14, 20, 27, 47 Water Birth........................................... 53 Water Purification Systems ................. 32 Weight Management ..................... 24, 25 Wellness Center.........................33, 47, 53 Women’s Health.....................3, 16, 25, 27 Wound Care.................................... 20, 47 Yoga ......................... 24, 25, 40, 45, 52, 53 Yoga Teacher Training .............24, 25, 53
2019advertiserindex Adopt a Manatee.........................................................................9 Advanced Dental Wellness .......................................................13 American Apothecary...............................................................33 Angie Angelis .....................................................................17, 64 Annette Montanez.....................................................................13 April Hanemann.......................................................................49 Assure-A-Smile............................................................. 23, 47, 64 AuraFresh Air............................................................................62 Aum Home Shala................................................................24, 53 Bio-MedNE................................................................................46 Bio-Plasma Lift .........................................................................37 Bodhi Zenz .........................................................................45, 53 Celestial Treasures....................................................................14 Circholistic - Laura Pfeffer.......................................................49 Cortiva Institute....................................................................5, 49 Cristavao Brilho Institute...................................................23, 35 Dr. Abraham Jaskiel - Brickell Avenue Dentist....................4, 23 Dr. Fredda Rosenbaum................................................. 15, 21, 23 Dr. Karen Bravo..................................................................16, 51 Dr. Leslie Haller........................................................................59 Dr. Sonpal............................................................................19, 51 Emmanuela Wolloch - Holistic Woman’s Care............ 13, 27, 35 Everglades University............................................................3, 51 Excellent Pool Service...............................................................43 Farm-To-Consumer Legal Defense Fund ................................58 Feng Shui Cleaning.....................................................................9 Holistic South Pregnancy & Birth Center - Debra Geymyer..17 Humane Society .......................................................................39 Hyperbarics of South Florida.............................................27, 47 HyperbaricsRX, LLC.................................................................49
Invicta Green Water Filter........................................................32 Jeanie Pasquale - Distance Dowser...........................................33 Kamedis Dermatology..............................................................20 Kevin O’Brien Wellness............................................................53 Liz Morales................................................................................35 LCQ Travel..........................................................................39, 53 Marisa Messore, MD...........................................................19, 35 Medical Health Institute...........................................................16 Miami Acupuncture Center......................................................37 Minsu’s Healing Oasis...............................................................47 New Life ....................................................................................13 Peggy Gaines.............................................................................37 Prenatal Plus Yoga.....................................................................53 Regina Zelonker........................................................................17 Restaze ......................................................................................14 Sai Ayurvedic College & Wellness Center ..............................33 Samara Programs......................................................................23 Save the Manatee.......................................................................42 Southern Original Artisan Products .................................36, 51 Sri Chinmoy Meditation.....................................................45, 53 Start With Your Feet.................................................................47 Sunshine Global..........................................................................2 Susan Jones Graphic Design.....................................................34 Synergy Yoga.......................................................................24, 53 TCM Acupuncture .............................................................17, 25 The International Center for Dental Excellence......................33 Traditional Chinese Acupuncture......................................15, 26 Wanda Cintron .........................................................................15 Whole Foods Market...........................................................35, 41 Yoga For Vets ............................................................................40
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Florida Storytelling Festival in Mount Dora
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he 35th annual Florida Storytelling Festival, to be held from January 24 to 27 in Mount Dora, will celebrate the performance of this entertaining art form with an expanded program of storytelling concerts and workshops, as well as inaugurate a new pre-festival intensive program. The festival offers free front porch storytelling at the Lakeside Inn, plus ticketed events in the big tent. There will also be a special Story Cruise on Lake Dora. Attendees—whether storyteller, fan or a newbie—will be able to share a story by the pool, take part in the many story swaps or the Saturday night Slam competition, or attend other programs. Featured performers include Sheila Arnold Jones, an acclaimed inspirational speaker, writer, storyteller and singer; Ingrid Nixon, whose folk tales are flavored with wry humor and contemporary flair; Sam Payne, whose soaring tenor voice has sung and told stories nationwide; Margaret Kaler’s portrayals of historic women in the struggle for women’s rights; and Shawn Welcome, a performance poet, author and host of Diverse Word, Orlando’s longest-running open mic series. For more information and to make reservations, call 800-327-1796 or visit FlStory.com.
Museum of Discovery and Science Launches Sensory-Friendly Screenings
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n an effort to provide an inclusive experience for all, on December 15, 2018, the Museum of Discovery and Science launched its new Sensory-Friendly Screenings at the AutoNation IMAX Theater, in Fort Lauderdale. To provide a more sensory-sensitive environment for individuals on the autism spectrum, the museum raises the lights, lowers the sound and shows the films in 2D. Audience members are welcome to get up, sing, dance and shout. This program is endorsed by the Autism Society of Florida. For families that have children with autism, a day at the movies can be a difficult ordeal. The museum recognizes the need to offer sensory-friendly viewings and is excited to provide this all-inclusive movie-going experience. Upcoming sensory-friendly screenings include Dream Big, on January 19 and Great Bear Rainforest, on February 16. Those with special dietary needs are permitted to bring their own gluten-free snacks from home along with blankets or other small items that make them comfortable. Sensory-friendly screenings take place at 10 a.m., on the third Saturday of the month and are open to the public. Location: 401 SW Second St., Fort Lauderdale. For information and tickets, call 954-7130930, e-mail Sales@mods.net or visit mods.org/imax/sensoryfriendly/. 10
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pper cervical chiropractic doesn’t mean much to people right now but it will. There are 75,000 chiropractors in the U.S. and over 30,000 chiropractors in over 100 different countries worldwide. There are less than 300 board certified Atlas Orthogonal Chiropractors worldwide. Atlas orthogonal (A/O) chiropractic is a specialty in chiropractic much like neurology is in the medical field. A/O is an upper cervical technique that focuses on the relationship between the skull (head) to the atlas (first cervical vertebrae-C1) and how the atlas relates to the axis (C2). Skull-C1-C2 is referred to as the upper cervical area. Traditional chiropractic is beneficial but upper cervical chiropractic has achieved results where traditional chiropractic has not. Upper cervical chiropractic removes brainstem pressure, improving nerve system communication throughout the body and blood flow to the brain, and reduces muscle spasms and improves balance of the skeleton. When your atlas is in alignment, the body works as designed and you enjoy good health. Is your atlas aligned? Head on straight? Dr. Vanessa Shields-Fiore, DC, BCAO, DEM, PScD, New Life Upper Cervical Chiropractic, offers this opportunity to better health. Location: 820 S. State Rd. 7, Plantation. For more information, call 954-389-8297 and/or visit TopDocFL.com.
Conch Revival Picnic
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here’s one more way to celebrate the end 2018 and the beginning of 2019. Key West Art & Historical Society, Great Events and Isle Cook Key West are celebrating the new year with another Conch Revival Picnic— a heritage dinner featuring a cornucopia of classic Key West/Conch recipes. A picnic-style Conch heritage dinner is being prepared by acclaimed chefs Martha Hubbard and Dave Furman on the grounds of the Key West Lighthouse & Keeper’s Quarters. As one of the oldest non-profits in the Florida Keys, the KWAH Society educates the local community and visiting public by preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the art, architecture and history of the Florida Keys. For more information visit www.kwahs.org. The picnic-style Conch heritage dinner will be held on Wednesday, January 22nd from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. Cost is $45-$55 and children under 12 are free. The Key West Lighthouse & Keepers Quarters is located at 938 Whitehead Street, Key West, FL 33040. For more information call Dani Holliday at 305-295-6616 x 114.
Miami Jewish Film Festival 2019
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he 22nd Miami Jewish Film Festival celebrates raw innovation and emerging talent from both behind and in front of the camera. Featuring provocative dramas, documentaries, comedies, genre standouts, and more, the festival has become known for the high caliber and diversity of films presented, and for its smart, enthusiastic audiences. 80 films, 25 of them directed by women, 50 filmmakers, 25 countries, 12 World Premieres, and 10 special programs, are on the schedule at 15 venues throughout Miami. The driving force behind such an event, Executive Director Igor Shteyrenberg explains how “these 80 films offer a collective journey toward narrower divides and smaller obstacles,” said Shteyrenberg. “We take pride in celebrating each of these beautifully rich, distinct, and emotional stories. They are a testament to film’s unending capacity to fill us with hope and discovery.” Additional films hosted for FREE under the stars at Miami Beach’s SoundScape: include 2001: A Space Odyssey and Little Shop of Horrors. Premiering at the Faena Bazaar is Seder-Masochism, an animated musical comedy. Mark your calendars! the event runs from January 10th to the 24th. Tickets for the Festival and more information is available at www.miamijewishfilmfestival.org or by calling 305-573-7304. In addition to $14 single tickets, MJFF offers Festival badges for $295.
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ut your running shoes on! A fantastic weekend of running events that culminate with the renowned Miami Marathon on the final day is schedule for January 27th. Enjoy a full spread of goodies (both pre- and post-race) from food and drinks to massages, and yes, even private bathrooms! Not only can runners upgrade their #MiamiFamous weekend – family, friends, and spectators can too. 20,000 runners, walkers, and wheelchair athletes, a beautiful course, fantastic views, electric atmosphere! Runners and spectators alike will enjoy what has to be one of the most stunning courses, passing along some of Miami’s favorite hotspots: Port of Miami, Art Deco District, the MacArthur Causeway and so many others. There is also a Half Marathon or Tropical 5K and Kids Run. January 25th through the 26th with the Marathon starting at 6:00am, Sunday, January 27, 2018 at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami. Registration Fee for Marathon $130, Half Marathon $115. Spectators FREE along the race course. For more information, event schedule and race course visit www.themiamimarathon.com.
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ins from up to 73-million sharks end up in the global fin trade every year. Shark finning is a wasteful and inhumane practice in which a shark’s fins are cut off and the body discarded at sea to drown. This can include threatened and endangered species. While shark finning is illegal in U.S. waters, fins are still bought and sold here. Florida is the leading importer of shark fins in the U.S. and some restaurants still sell shark fin soup. Oceana, an international ocean conservation organization, asserts that a nationwide ban on the sale of shark fins is the best way to ensure that the U.S. is not supporting shark finning and protect sharks around the world. Oceana has been working on The Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act (H.R. 1456/S. 793) which has over 260 co-sponsors in the House and Senate and has been endorsed by more than 500 businesses and organizations. If Congress passes this bill, it will remove the U.S. from this devastating trade. To sign Oceana’s online petition, go to usa.oceana.org/take-action. You can also follow Oceana Florida’s Instagram and Facebook page “Oceana Florida” to find out the remaining members of Congress to call.Submitted by Catherine Uden, South Florida campaign organizer, cUden@Oceana.org, Oceana.org.
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Some quick fixes for a healthier, happier you: 1. Decrease unneeded toxins. Use home air & water filters; don’t track in pesticides and waste wearing shoes in the house; buy purer soap, shampoo, conditioner, and other personal products without phthalates, bisphenols and the like. Check the Environmental Working Group’s website for lists of non-toxic products to use at home; have some air-purifying greenery in your house. 2. Alkalize. Reduce acidic foods like meat, sugar, caffeine, cola, wheat, and processed foods with more raw, seasonal colorful veggies and fruits. As inflammation drops, your body feels less creaky and you lower all disease risks. 3. Eat organic once a week or more. Almost everything we eat has pesticides of some form or another which remain on our food, not to mention GMOs, hormones, radiation and antibiotics. Organic foods may not look as perfect, but they are usually fresher, contain more nutrients, and don’t contain preservatives. 4. Moderation in exercise goes a long way. Harvard Health says the best exercises are swimming, walking, tai chi, strength training and Kegel exercises. It doesn’t have to be hard and time-consuming at all; you just need to stick with what you like. 5. Decrease stress. The long-term effects of stress are disease, depression, hair loss, irritable bowel syndrome and more misery. Stress management may be the most important tool in your arsenal. Decrease digital time and increase time in nature. 6. Notice what you are thinking. Your physiology is in alignment with your emotional and mental thought processes. The pain we’ve created ourselves can wake us up to learn to give ourselves and others more loving-kindness. Use a tool like EFT or a Mantra - a “flip switch thought” to CHOOSE the thinking that is in alignment with how you want to feel. Excerpted from “Moving Toward Happy” by Terry Chriswell, author and publisher of Natural Awakening. She can be reached at Terry@MovingTowardHappy.com
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Beet Juice Boosts Stamina Beetroot juice supplements increase exercise duration and intensity for heart failure patients with a condition called reduced ejection fraction, which affects about half of such patients. In previous studies, beets have been shown to increase exercise capacity for healthy people because they increase nitric oxide levels in the blood.
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Women that feel highly stressed on a daily basis have a lower ability to conceive, report Boston University School of Medicine researchers. In a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, 4,769 couples that were trying to conceive were followed for a year. Those women with the highest self-reported stress were 13 percent less likely to conceive than women that reported little stress. Men being under high stress had no effect on conception, but couples were a quarter less likely to conceive if the man’s stress score was low and the woman’s was high, which the researchers termed “partner stress discordance.” In North America, about one out of four women and one out of five men of reproductive age report daily psychological stress.
Nettle, a common roadside weed, may offer hope for sufferers of inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis. Research from Iran’s University of Medical Sciences tested 59 patients with inflammatory bowel disease in a 12-week, double-blind clinical trial with an extract of nettle leaf (Urtica dioica). Those receiving the nettle leaf extract had lower blood levels of the C-reactive protein inflammatory marker along with a significant improvement in their inflammatory bowel disease quality-of-life scores.
Daily Walks Make Kids Healthier Thanks to a program called The Daily Mile, Scottish schoolchildren have shown improvements in their fitness and body composition, researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Sterling report. Started by a teacher in 2012, the initiative encourages children to run, jog or walk around their school grounds during a 15-minute recess from classes in addition to normal activity and physical education lessons. For the study, 391 pupils between 4 and 12 years old wore accelerometers to record their activity and were checked for body fat and overall fitness. Compared to a control group, they increased their physical activity by 9.1 minutes a day, lowered sedentary time by 18.2 minutes, ran 42 yards farther and
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significantly lowered their body fat. “[The study] suggests that The Daily Mile is a worthwhile intervention to introduce in schools, and that it should be considered for inclusion in government policy, both at home and abroad,” says study author Colin Moran, Ph.D. To date, the Scottish Government has extended it to half of the country’s primary schools, plus nurseries, colleges, universities and businesses. The Daily Mile Foundation reports that 3,600 schools in 35 countries, including Australia, Belgium, Canada, England, Germany, Ireland, Jamaica, the Netherlands and the U.S., have embraced the program.
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Low-Nutrition Foods Linked to Cancers In a 10-nation study involving nearly half a million Europeans, researchers found that those eating foods with lower nutritional quality had a significantly greater incidence of cancer, especially colorectal, upper digestive tract, stomach and lung cancers for men, and liver and postmenopausal breast cancers for women. The study supports wider adoption of a British front-ofpackage food nutritional content labeling system.
Optimism Linked to Better Heart Health Being upbeat helps heart health, reports a new review of research from Harvard’s T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Analyzing dozens of studies on psychological wellbeing involving hundreds of thousands of people, the researchers found that the most optimistic people are more likely to kick a smoking habit, exercise regularly and favor fruits and vegetables over processed meat and sugary foods. Mindfulness programs such as meditation, yoga or tai chi can help enhance optimism by reducing anxiety and stress while boosting quality of life, say the study authors. The researchers also highlighted a 2017 study that found that women in the top quarter of optimism were 40 percent less likely to die from heart disease. 20
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Rare Breed Monstrous Morass Great Pacific Garbage Patch Out of Control
In the Pacific Ocean between Hawaii and California, the 80,000-ton Great Pacific Garbage Patch is growing. Encompassing 600,000 square miles, the world’s largest such dump is twice the size of Texas, according to a three-year mapping effort by eight organizations. “To solve a problem, we need to understand it first,” says Boyan Slat, CEO of Dutch-based nonprofit The Ocean Cleanup. “The bad part is that there is more [there] than what we thought. The good part is that most of the plastic is still large objects. Just 8 percent of the plastic is micro plastic. It’s not too late to do something about it.” Fishing gear comprises an estimated half of the debris. The Ocean Cleanup intends to capture, concentrate and ship the materials from the patch back to land.
Exmoor Ponies Beat the Odds The Exmoor pony, which inhabits an area bordered by Devon and Somerset counties in England, is currently listed as endangered by the Rare Breeds Survival Trust. It’s believed that these ponies derive from the original prehistoric horse that made the trek from Alaska to Great Britain some 130,000 years ago. Today, about 150 Exmoor ponies roam free on the moor and many more are being reared on farms in other parts of the UK. The Exmoor ponies benefit the environment, attract visitors and increase awareness of environmental conservation.
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Nature Finds a Way
Frogs and toads are returning in parts of Panama after a deadly fungal disease devastated amphibians in Central America from 2004 to 2007. New research shows that evolution may have saved the day. In El Cope, at least four species disappeared, including the redstriped Rio San Juan robber frog. Four other species lost at least 88 percent of their populations. They are still infected with the fungus, but are alive and increasing in numbers, according to a new study in the journal Science. Studies have shown that as bad as disease outbreaks get, they play a tiny role in species extinction, notes Andrew Blaustein, at Oregon State University, who wasn’t part of the current study. Evolution allows species to resist completely succumbing to the nastiest diseases, “So, yes, there is hope.” 22
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The Problem With Bottled Water Is the Bottle One million plastic bottles are sold around the world each minute. Most are used for bottled water, and most end up in the trash. As demand grows, especially in China, so does the bottle problem. According to environmental watchdog Euromonitor, if the present rate of consumption is not reduced, humans will use an estimated half a trillion plastic bottles a year by 2021. The French mineral water brand Evian is part of the problem, but is working on a plan to address it through a new approach. The company plans to use 100 percent recycled plastic by 2025 and to partner with a nonprofit focused on collecting ocean plastic.
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People relying on plant-based diets can find it challenging to honor their philosophies when enjoying a night out in a beer hall. But in Quincy, Massachusetts, the tavern Rewild is giving hope to those that want to get a little buzzed and still trust the menu. Owner Pat McAuley is working with chef Will Hernandez to offer vegan food at affordable prices. McAuley says, “There’s no other place in Massachusetts that you can go have a few beers, hang out with friends and eat plant-based food. My primary goal of the whole project is to just bring plant-based food in a social and fun way.”
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Ancient Canines
After thinking the New Guinea highland wild dog had gone extinct in its native habitat, researchers have now confirmed the existence of a healthy, viable population, hidden on the island in one of the most remote and inhospitable regions on Earth. According to DNA analysis, these are the most ancient and primitive canids (dogs) in existence. “The discovery and confirmation of the highland wild dog for the first time in over half a century is not only exciting, but an incredible opportunity for science,” says the group behind the discovery, the New Guinea Highland Wild Dog Foundation.
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seniors at Chicago’s Rush University found that eating leafy greens once or twice a day slowed mental deterioration. reduce anxiety and depression, protect against mental decline and even correct stroke damage. In a Swiss study using MRI, people drinking green tea immediately had heightened activity in the workingmemory part of their brain.
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ith the merry-making furor of the holidays behind us, it’s that time of year when our bodies are crying out for some detox and rejuvenation. Aside from getting back to the basics—a healthy diet and daily exercise—we can take a page from traditional Chinese and Indian medical practices and holistic approaches and use natural, organby-organ procedures to renew our bodies and restore inherent vitality. “Strengthening our organs is critical because the organs create the vital essences of life, and our emotional and mental health depends to a great extent on how healthy our organs are,” notes T. Caylor Wadlington, a doctor of Oriental medicine and acupuncture teacher in Denver. “In working to revitalize and re-energize the organs, we renew not just our physical body, but also our sense of well-being.” Here’s a guide to a gentle fix-up campaign for the five organs considered vital for life in both Western and Eastern medicine:
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“Stress can lead to imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, making it more difficult to focus, concentrate, relax and sleep—but it’s reversible, and the brain can absolutely heal from these effects under the right circumstances,” says integrative neurologist Ilene S. Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D., of the Center for Healing Neurology, in Seattle.
Assess it: If you find it hard concentrating, sleeping, getting things done, remembering where things are and not being grouchy, the brain could be on stress-related overload. See a doctor if teeth grinding, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, fainting or dizziness develop. Eat this: The top brain boosters are easy to swallow—dark chocolate, berries, nuts and avocados, along with oily fish, reports WebMD. Also, a five-year study of 950
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nating slow movements, or even rest with one-to-two-minute bursts of intense, all-out, heart-pounding moves like Zumba dancing, jogging or lunges increases important proteins called the neurotrophic factor that help brain cells grow, work and live longer, reports a new study from Canada’s McMaster University.
Rejuvenate the Heart
Stress also increases hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which drive up blood pressure, blood sugar and inflammation, says holistic cardiologist Joel Kahn, M.D., of Detroit, author of The Whole Heart Solution: Halt Heart Disease Now with the Best Alternative and Traditional Medicine.
Assess it: Shortness of breath, irregular heartbeat, anxiety, panic and swollen feet or ankles are signs the heart may be overloaded. Get medical help immediately if there is unusual deep exhaustion, unexplained weakness, nausea, dizziness, chest pain or pain that spreads to the arms. Eat this: “The best foods for a stressed heart are those rich in magnesium. I like a giant green, leafy salad, often organic arugula, with blueberries, pumpkin seeds and walnuts,” says Kahn.
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Drink this: Hot, golden turmeric milk, made with organic soy or nut milks, a heaping tablespoon of turmeric (a potent anti-inflammatory also shown to reverse Alzheimer’s “brain tangles”), a pinch of black pepper and maybe an organic pumpkin spice mix. Supplement with this: Hawthorn strengthens and tones heart muscles, suppresses deadly blood-clotting signals, fights inflammation and lowers heart attack risk, studies show. European doctors routinely prescribe it for managing mild heart failure, either alone or with drugs. Try this movement: Hop on a bike: Cycling 20 miles a week slashes heart disease risk by half, reports the British Medical Journal. Also, do slow stretches every day: A Japanese study found a correlation between flexibility of the body and of the arteries.
Cleanse the Lungs
Family holidays may not always be unconditionally loving, which can induce stress, anger and sadness—emotions linked in laboratory studies to decreases in lung function. “You can actually give
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Assess it: Trouble breathing, shortness of breath and a cough that won’t go away are signs of stressed-out lungs. If there’s coughing up of blood or mucus, or discomfort or pain when breathing, see a doctor. Eat this: A 10-year study of 650 European adults found that eating apples and tomatoes two or three times a day, along with other fruit, speeds the healing of smoke-damaged lungs and seems to slow down the lungs’ natural aging process. Drink this: A juice combining cilantro,
carrot, celery and ginger. According to the Lung Institute, cilantro helps remove heavy metals, carrots provide vitamin A to repair lung tissue, celery helps flush out carbon dioxide and ginger removes irritants from the lungs.
Supplement with this: Vitamin D. Low levels seem to be linked to a higher risk of respiratory infections and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to a review of clinical studies in Advances in Nutrition.
Try this movement: To loosen the airways when tense, the American Lung Association recommends slowly breathing in through the nose for two counts with the mouth closed. Purse the lips as if to whistle, and then breathe out slowly and gently through the lips to a count of four.
Detox the Kidneys The kidneys are hardworking, fist-sized organs just below the back rib cage that filter waste and toxins out of 200 quarts of blood a day.
Assess it: Fatigue, feeling cold, shortness of breath, itchiness, swollen hands or feet, a puffy face, metallic-tasting food and ammonia-smelling breath are signs of growing kidney stress. See a doctor if experiencing kidney pain, weakness, lightheadedness, loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting, extreme thirst or decreased urination. Eat this: Bone broth, wheat, millet,
black sesame seeds, chestnuts, mulberries, raspberries, strawberries and walnuts are recommended by herbalist and acupuncturist Irina Logman of the Advanced Holistic Center, in New York City, to restore the kidneys.
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y taking a few forward-thinking steps, we can protect ourselves proactively from dangers to our vital organs:
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Just say Om! Meditation enlarges parts of the brain concerned with memory, body awareness and emotional control, concluded a review of 21 neuroimaging studies from 300 meditators. InsightTimer. com, a meditation app, makes it easy to meditate for even five minutes a day.
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yourself a stress asthma attack,” says Maui naturopath Carolyn Dean, M.D., ND, author of The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to Women’s Health.
Every night, write down two or three things to be grateful for. Heart patients at the Uni-
versity of California, San Diego, that did this for two months had reduced heart inflammation and improved cardiac biomarkers. “Appreciating even the littlest things builds a heart-protective habit of gratitude,” says study author Paul J. Mills, Ph.D., a professor of family medicine and public health.
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Many popular cleaning products contain dangerous chemicals, including volatile organic compounds (VOC) that several studies link to breathing problems, asthma and allergies. Check out the Environmental Working Group’s toxicity information on 2,500 products at ewg.org/guides/cleaners.
Kidneys
To energize sluggish kidneys, try a quarter teaspoon of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) in water. In a British study of 134 people with advanced chronic kidney disease, this easy strategy reduced the rate of kidney decline to normal levels. Check with a doctor if under nephrology care.
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Examine the ingredients in prescriptions and over-the-counter meds to make sure daily intake of acetaminophen doesn’t exceed 3,000 milligrams; accidental overuse is the biggest cause of liver failure in the U.S.
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helps to cleanse and strengthen the kidneys and a new study in Renal Failure reports that it also protects the kidneys from damage by certain toxins.
Try this qigong movement: Rub the palms together to warm them, and then place them on the kidney areas. Slowly massage in circular motions 12 times, and then reverse direction.
Shore up the Liver
“The liver is critical for detoxifying the body, but higher sugar and alcohol consumption over the holidays, as well as more stress, can increase toxin buildup that can damage the liver, which is why it’s important to take steps to help it recover,” says functional chiropractor Jennifer R. Welch, DC, of Iowa Functional Health, in Clive, Iowa.
Eat these: A Chinese study linked liver disease with low potassium levels, so consume sweet potatoes, tomato sauce, beet greens, beans, blackstrap molasses and bananas.
Drink this: Sip probiotic drinks like kombucha, kefir and yogurt-based smoothies. The probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus significantly lowered liver damage linked to excess acetaminophen in a recent Emory University laboratory study. Supplement with this: Milk thistle
has been shown in Italian animal studies to decrease and even reverse damage to the liver caused by medications, alcohol, antibiotics, pollution and heavy metals.
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feet shoulder-width apart, make circles with the hips, pushing the torso farther and farther outward with each circle. Reverse direction. Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.
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Walking. A mere 20 minutes a day extends sleep up to an hour and lowers early mortality risk by 20 percent.
Adaptogens. Taking superherbs such as astralagus, ashwagandha and rhodiola in tinctures, capsules or tea helps us adapt to stress. Turmeric. An antioxidant and antiinflammatory powerhouse proven to ward off cancer, heart disease and dementia.
Nature. A dose of greenery a day keeps
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Are there any side effects?
The common adverse effects of cannabis are mild, especially when compared to other drugs. A 2008 review found that in 23 randomized controlled trials, there was no higher incidence of serious adverse events following medical cannabis use compared with control. Dizziness was the most common non-serious adverse effect. Other common adverse effects include euphoria, altered consciousness, acute panic or paranoid reaction; altered motivation; impaired attention, memory and psychomotor performance; tachycardia; orthostatic hypotension; dry mouth; and increased appetite.
If someone lives in a state that has legalized medicinal cannabis and thinks it may help a disease or condition, what should be their first step?
The ideal first step is to find a medical provider with experience in the medical cannabis field. The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (CannabisClinicians.org) is a good resource. Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer based in Northwest Georgia. Connect at AmberNagle.com.
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A Better Roadmap to Health McGary considers the most important differences between the interpretation of functional and conventional markers to be the statistically compiled range of values that functional practitioners consider normal and the interconnections taken into consideration during the comprehensive analysis. “Conventional reference ranges are compiled by laboratories from a huge population of people, many of whom had their blood analyzed because they were already sick. Functional reference ranges are compiled from a much smaller population of healthy people whose bodies are functioning optimally,” she says. If a marker falls inside the tighter functional range, it’s a green flag that compares favorably with healthy individuals. If a marker falls outside the wider conventional range, it’s a red flag that correlates to sick people. The marker that falls in-between is a yellow flag. “Functional practitioners are looking for yellow flags, which are the early warning signs that no one sees or feels yet as symptoms,” explains McGary, who spends more than two hours reviewing the blood analyses with clients. “We’re not only about prevention and achieving vibrant health— which we do by helping clients choose the best supplements to correct deficiencies— we’re also about helping individuals get to the root cause of their health challenge so that they can enjoy life.” Functional blood chemistry analysis is not generally covered by health insurance, and can cost between $180 and $2,500, depending on the complexity of the panel, the number of markers ordered and the time spent by a practitioner in consultation and interpretation of results. However, the out-of-pocket cost may be worth it, says Cohen. “In health, sometimes you get what you pay for. You don’t want to be somebody’s number and pushed out the door,” she says. “It’s important to feel like you have been listened to and that your entire medical history has been fully evaluated.”
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nyone that has struggled to lose weight, eat right or deal with an eating disorder is familiar with the emotional battle that can evolve from the simple act of seeking sustenance. “The black-and-white mentality of needing to be perfect or counting calories leads us into a rabbit hole of bingeing, dieting and stuck in a love/hate relationship with food,” says Carly Pollack, whose new book, Feed Your Soul: Nutritional Wisdom to Lose Weight Permanently and Live Fulfilled, comes out next month. “We live in a society that is obsessed with mainstream media and celebrity culture,” says Pollack. “Poor body image and an unhealthy relationship with food are synonymous. You can’t have one without the other.” Enter the psychology of eating, a movement built upon a mindset that reshapes our relationship to food, focusing on emotions, beliefs and physiological responses. These insights, grounded in research, offer empowering, new perspectives.
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Eating for Pleasure, Energy, and Weight Loss, says our thoughts about what is on our plates have even more impact on our physiological responses than vitamins or minerals. Guilt about consuming certain foods can slow digestion and increase chemical responses that store fat, while enjoying the same foods without stress can boost metabolism and nutritional absorption. “The most important aspect of creating and maintaining a healthy relationship with food is to bring awareness to our thoughts and behaviors around food,” says Pollack, founder of Nutritional Wisdom, a holistic practice based in Austin. Simplicity, eating real food and unraveling perceptions are paramount. “With all of the information overload out there, ‘eating right’ has turned into ‘eating perfectly,’” Pollack says. “I believe our plate is a reflection of our inner state.”
Gender Differences
Fear-based approaches to eating generally and eating to cope with emotions are seen often as primarily women’s struggles, but a high percentage of men also suffer. In fact, according to Marc David’s Institute for the Psychology of Eating, 40 percent of binge eaters are male.
Helpful Links Harriet Morris’ informative podcast, The Eating Coach TheShiftInside.com/podcast High-octane inspiration from Carly Pollack (YouTube channel) YouTube.com/user/NutritionalWisdom The Institute for the Psychology of Eating PsychologyOfEating.com “Women’s food issues spring from the cultural pressure to prioritize their appearance over their wisdom, while men may turn to food to deal with career pressure,” says Harriet Morris, who hosts The Eating Coach podcast in Shropshire, England. “I’ve found, too, that both men and women use food as a way to avoid dealing with issues around sexuality, but their needs are very distinct.” Because a man’s sense of self is much more linked to his sexuality, food can be used to avoid dealing with aspects of male sexuality he is uncomfortable with, says Morris. “Work with my male clients is about avoiding perfectionism and opting instead for a powerful kind of ‘imperfectionism’ where strength allows for pleasure. This—not a Marvel superhero—is a real man.” Regardless of gender, changing perspective is key, adds Morris. “Our problem is not food. Bulimia, excess weight, IBS [irritable bowel syndrome] and a whole host of other issues are teachers, not enemies. We have, for very good reasons, been using food as a life manager,” she says. In the end, nourishing ourselves on all levels is what it’s all about, says Pollack. “Our relationship with food gives us the opportunity to examine our relationship to ourselves, our sense of worth, who we think we are, what we feel we deserve and how we show up day-to-day in this body for this beautiful life we’ve been given.” Marlaina Donato is the author of Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
Advice From Our Experts Carly Pollack: 4 Create guidelines for how you intend to achieve health and happiness. Gather tools that will help you stay focused (nightly journaling, daily visualization, keeping a food log, creating accountability with friends and family). 4 Remember that our mistakes are opportunities to see more clearly what needs to be healed. We’ll make mistakes; old patterns will pop up when we least expect them to that’ll remind us that this life is a practice, not a perfect. 4 Take a nightly inventory by answering three questions: What did I do today that was great regarding my relationship with food? How can I improve? What will I do tomorrow to put this improvement into action?
Harriet Morris: 4 Allow for pleasure. We are wired to seek pleasure, because on an evolutionary level, the things that helped us survive made us feel good—and food is one of them. There are ways to find healthy alternatives that satisfy our pleasure-seeking center without the huge price tag. 4 Slow down when you eat. You will feel satisfied sooner and eat less. 4 We might look at how compulsive eating is actually a misguided attempt to deal with other issues. Let’s ask, “How can we put food out of that job?”
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xercise is often Stringing together lots of water or shoveling associated with snow from the driveway. of small decisions the gym or yoga throughout your day According to a study in studio, but structured the Archives of Internal and week can add workouts aren’t the only Medicine, everyday activup to significant gains ity outside of traditional way to keep physically and mentally fit. Whether exercise might be even in your strength and regulating blood prescardiovascular system … more beneficial than an sure, avoiding obesity hour at the gym. ~Jeremy Hyatt, or promoting brain “Staying active health, regular movement throughout the day personal trainer throughout the day helps regulate hormones yields promising benefits. Research shows like insulin, which help metabolize carbothat small changes in routine tasks—from hydrates to be used for fuel, and enzymes house cleaning to grocery shopping—can like lipoprotein lipase (LPL), which help make quick and lasting improvements in release free fatty acids for muscle activity. overall health. Remaining sedentary for extended periods
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can actually lower LPL,” notes McCall, an American Council on Exercise-certified personal trainer and host of the podcast All About Fitness. Jeremy Hyatt, who owns Hyatt Training, a Portland, Oregon, gym, agrees that exercise doesn’t have to be strenuous or structured to make an impact. “Stringing together lots of small decisions throughout your day and week can add up to significant gains in your strength and cardiovascular system, and in the process, reduce risks
Other Helpful Resources Tinyurl.com/McCallFitnessPodcast Tinyurl.com/CompendiumOfPhysicalActivities Tinyurl.com/EightWaysToAddMoreMovement Tinyurl.com/SmarterSimplerWorkouts for some of our main causes of disease and disability due to metabolic conditions.” Hyatt suggests staying active by walking the dog after dinner, taking the stairs instead of an elevator and carrying two bags of groceries home from the store or to a distant parking spot. Adding simple body weight movements to everyday chores and tasks can also have a positive effect. A research study in The Journal of Neuroscience links exercise and neurotransmitter production, offering new hope for depressive disorders in which levels of the brain regulators glutamate and gamma-eminobutyric acid (GAMA) are out of balance.
Bring on the Joy Opting for activities that are fun and interesting is a surefire way to create a healthier lifestyle. Dancing, for instance, can offer a wide range of benefits, especially for older individuals. That’s why dance is now a significant component in many programs designed
to treat depression, addiction and eating disorders. “We’re never too old, too young, too inflexible, too busy, too anything to dance. The hardest part is just walking into the studio,” says Kat Wildish, a renowned former ballerina and master teacher in New York City. For those older than 50, dance offers many advantages. “Dance gives us positive stimulus in both physical movement and the mental connection in a non-competitive environment. It has an immediate inverse effect to cortisol and raises serotonin,” says Wildish. “With proper alignment and joint care in mind, dance helps to combat the physical effects of aging such as arthritis, osteoporosis ...” Researchers at the University of Miami’s Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine found that all types of exercise have been shown to improve thinking processes in older adults. Results of their study, published in Neurology: Clinical Practice, suggest that yoga, aerobic exercise and strength training yield the most significant results over an extended period. Yet, moving the body regularly and consistently in everyday endeavors is an excellent starting point that can be richly rewarding. “Individuals can start to make quick and lasting changes to their overall health. Start by picking small changes,” says Hyatt. Wildish agrees that making the decision to begin and keeping it fun is paramount. “Do what you can and stick with it when you find something that brings you joy, even when it’s challenging.” Marlaina Donato is the author of several books, including Multidimensional Aromatherapy. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.
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mericans are atYour Alarm Clock and 1,268 There are lots tached to their gadWays to Outsmart the Hazof solutions for gets, and the tech ards of Electronic Pollution. reducing your industry is all too happy to EMFs have cumulative deliver the latest innovations exposure without and sometimes imperceptito consumers that clamor for ble biological effects, Gittleditching every convenience, connection and electronic [device] man notes—especially on unlimited mobility. Meanthe brain, heart, skin, lungs in your house. while, telecom companies and central nervous system. are busy installing fifth-genThe World Health ~Risa Suzuki, eration (5G) infrastructure Organization has classified EMF expert designed to take the nation’s radiofrequency radiation communications revolution to a new level. (RF), a high-frequency EMF associated We love our smartphones and smart with many types of wireless technologies, homes, and especially the relatively newas a Group 2B carcinogen. Radio, televifound freedom from wires and plugs that sion, GPS and cell towers all emit RF, once tethered us to our electronics. But which has become the eye of a gathering concerns about the price to be paid in instorm regarding 5G as companies precreased health risks from electromagnetic pare to install millions of transmitters on fields (EMFs) generated by those devices lampposts and utility poles, along with has surged with the proliferation of silent, standalone antennas nationwide, sending invisible waves of radiation that permeate unprecedented levels of EMF into commuevery facet of modern life. nities and neighborhoods. “The main health concerns include “5G is especially hazardous, since the the breaking of DNA [bonds], leaks in the transmitters are placed closer to the populablood-brain barrier and loss of calcium tions served,” says Samuel Milham, M.D., from cellular membranes,” says Ann Louise MPH, an Olympia, Washington, epidemiGittleman, of Post Falls, Idaho, author of ologist and author of Dirty Electricity: ElecZapped: Why Your Cell Phone Shouldn’t Be trification and the Diseases of Civilization.
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Create a Safer Haven
With electromagnetic radiation blanketing the atmosphere from coast to coast, our homes may offer the only sanctuary from this particular form of pollution—providing we take some low-tech, commonsense steps to minimize household exposure to the health risk.
Find Some Distance
EMFs decrease with distance, so the farther away, the better. Switch to a battery-operated alarm clock, ditch the electric blanket, move the bed away from power outlets and keep wireless baby monitors six feet from beds.
Unplug Each Night
Disable Wi-Fi routers and remove all digital appliances and gadgets to make the bedroom a healing haven, says Gittleman.
Identify Overlooked Sources
“Almost all the homes I walk into have printers with wireless turned on, transmitting frequencies in the thousands of microwatts per square meter,” says EMF expert Risa Suzuki, a certified building biology environmental consultant in Seattle. “Wireless boosters also constantly transmit radio frequency.” Other overlooked household EMF sources include smart meters and household appliances both large and small, including hair dryers, electric shavers and cordless phones.
Change Wireless Habits
Cell phones are prolific EMF producers, so if disconnecting isn’t an option, use a speakerphone or an air tube headset, similar to a doctor’s stethoscope, whenever possible, Gittleman advises in Zapped. Never carry the phone against the body when it’s turned on. For computers and tablets, switch to wired internet and turn on Wi-Fi only when necessary. Opt for a wired mouse, keyboard and other plugged-in accessories.
Shield With Caution
Although there are a variety of EMF-shielding products, experts warn against relying solely on them. “EMFs can bounce and deflect off surfaces, and materials have a certain threshold of what they can shield against,” says Suzuki. Do some research, ask questions and consult with an expert before making a purchase. “It’s easy to get overwhelmed when learning about EMFs, and many people feel totally helpless,” says Suzuki. “But there are lots of solutions for reducing your exposure without ditching every electronic [device] in your house. If you’re willing to take action, then you can absolutely make a positive impact on your health.” Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.
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Going green. Certain plants that absorb radiation and other
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greater protection from many health challenges, including EMF exposure. Ann Louise Gittleman suggests consuming superfoods, minerals and supplements that bolster health, such as artichokes, blueberries, rosemary, turmeric, melatonin, whey protein powder and milk thistle.
Earthing. Physically connecting with the earth enables a
transfer of electrons into the body, which helps to neutralize the free radicals that build up from EMF exposure. “Go out in nature as much as possible to discharge energies,” says Gittleman. The easiest way to practice earthing is walking barefoot outside.
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AUTISM’S GUT-BRAIN AXIS ith the diagnosis Kids with ASD From specialized diet and supplement regimens to of autism specmay have a variety of alternative theratrum disorder inflammation in pies, parents have a wealth (ASD) on the rise—now the brain, and of complementary options affecting one in every 59 from which to choose. One school-age children, accordwe’ve learned ing to estimates from the U.S. that it can be very integrative approach, however, is showing exceptional, Centers for Disease Control much related to research-backed promise: and Prevention (CDC) — inflammation healing the gut. identifying effective, integrative remedies is more of the gut. The Gut-Autism important than ever. ~Kenneth A. Bock, Connection “You may have five M.D. Children with ASD frequently kids with ASD that are very experience gut issues such as different in how they present constipation or diarrhea; a review from the and what contributes to the disorder, so International Society for Autism Research one size and one treatment does not fit indicated that nearly 47 percent of autistic all,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D., of Bock children exhibited at least one gastrointestinal Integrative Medicine, in Red Hook, New (GI) symptom. And, the more severe a child’s York, author of Healing the New Childhood GI symptoms, the more severe the autism, acEpidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and cording to a study in BMC Gastroenterology. Allergies. The Groundbreaking Program for Not coincidentally, research is finding the 4-A Disorders. ASD encompasses a range of disorders that these digestive conditions and the accompanying ASD may be connected to the characterized by repetitive behaviors and impaired social skills and communication. gut microbiome, an ecosystem of trillions Although it includes four distinct condiof microbes living in the digestive tract. tions, one of its hallmarks is how much it “Kids with ASD may have inflammavaries from person to person and how diftion in the brain, and we’ve learned that it ferent the restrictions can be for each child. can be very much related to inflammation The very nature of the condition lends of the gut,” explains Bock. “The gut and itself to integrative approaches that can be immune system—which are intimately significantly effective, says Bock. “ASD is connected because the majority of our imreally a whole-body disorder that affects mune system is in the gut—are two of the the brain, so a whole-body approach makes most crucial systems involved in autism so much more sense.” spectrum disorders.”
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It turns out that kids with ASD have less bacterial diversity in their guts than non-autistic kids, along with an imbalance between good and bad bacteria. This dysbiosis of the gut flora leads to problems with improper immune function, inflammation and a leaky gut barrier. It all comes down to the gut-brain axis, by which the gut and brain communicate with each other. When the microbiome isn’t balanced, not only is this vital communication system broken, but toxins and pro-inflammatory molecules that trigger ASD-like behaviors can cross the blood-brain barrier. Experts say prioritizing gut health can relieve both GI issues and ASD symptoms.
Focus on Gut Health for ASD Care
For children with ASD, reinforcing the intestinal barrier and restoring balance to the microbiome can have profound health effects. “With dysbiosis and an overly permeable gut, inflammatory molecules can leak into the circulatory system, travel up to the brain and cross the blood-brain barrier, causing inflammation. A lot of it originates in the gut, so when we treat the gut, we can restore microbial balance, diversity and resilience to the ecosystem—and in doing so, decrease inflammation, help restore the appropriate blood-brain barrier and bring the brain back into more of a balance,” advises Bock. Before embarking on a treatment plan, Bock emphasizes the importance of working with a qualified healthcare practitioner to determine where a child fits in terms of subtypes of ASD, along with any other individual contributing factors. Although autism spectrum disorder is complex, using holistic strategies that address the whole body can make all the difference. “I see thousands of kids on the spectrum, and the vast majority of them improve with an integrative approach to treatment, and more and more kids are actually recovering,” notes Bock. Emily Courtney is a freelance health and wellness writer and editor living in northern Colorado. Connect at EmilyCourtneyWrites@ gmail.com.
FOUR WAYS TO SUPPORT GUT HEALTH Gluten- and casein-free diet.
A study published in Metabolic Brain Disease found that excluding gluten and casein led to significant improvements in ASD scores. “A gluten-free, casein-free diet is anti-inflammatory, and can help heal a leaky gut by restoring intestinal integrity and enabling the gut barrier to heal,” says Kenneth A. Bock, M.D.
Probiotics. Beneficial bacteria are integral to a balanced
microbiome, but many ASD kids are lacking friendly flora. Research by Rutgers University shows that probiotics can improve GI dysfunction and reduce the severity of ASD symptoms.
Prebiotics. To thrive, beneficial bacteria need plenty of prebiotic fiber. In a study of 30 autistic children published in Microbiome, six weeks of prebiotic supplementation led to reduced anti-social behavior. Preconception care. Research from the University of Virginia School of Medicine suggests that a mom’s microbiome may partially determine her child’s ASD risk. Because babies inherit their microbes from their mothers, it’s crucial that pregnant women have healthy gut flora to pass on. Bock recommends that expecting moms ensure adequate intake of probiotics, prebiotics, vitamin D and fish oil, both before and during pregnancy, to help decrease inflammation and promote a healthy maternal microbiome.
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any of us have had blissful moments where we are suddenly and simply washed over with grace and gratitude. Maybe it comes when we are sipping a hot mug of tea after a particularly long day. We are overcome with a sense of gratitude for all the blessings in our lives, such as family, freedom of choice, friendships, good health and so much more. But then these bursts of thankfulness become just fleeting thoughts that can instantly dissolve in the mayhem of the day or what we project to be the chaos of tomorrow. With our busy lives and the bigger stress factors we face in our world, it’s no wonder we suffer from what the experts refer to as “gratitude deficient disorder.” The Inquiry What would happen if we could transform this ephemeral sensation of gratitude to a disposition of character? We could turn it from an emotion to a moral principle that allows us, quite literally, to create a ripple effect of well-being within our hearts, homes, workplaces and communities? It turns out we can. The Research “Gratitude is the most changeable character strength because it’s about mindfulness, something anyone can do,” says Giacomo Bono, an adjunct professor of psychology at California State University, Dominguez Hills. Studies show that while genetics account for half of our happiness level, the other half is under our everyday control. The benefits of gratitude are almost immediate. From a scientific perspective, gratitude is more complex than a simple “thank you.” It has been depicted as an emotion, a mood, a moral virtue, a habit, a motive, a personality trait, a coping response and even a way of life. For instance, take the emotion of gratitude. Most people report states as peaceful,
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Happy Liver, Happy Life
Plant-based, low-fat diet key for restoring health. by Marilee Burrell
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ost people are dealing with an overburdened, sluggish or fatty liver and don’t even realize it, according to Anthony William, aka the Medical Medium, author of the New York Times bestseller Liver Rescue. Symptoms of a struggling liver are wide ranging, he says—from weight gain and bloating to migraines, heart palpitations, high blood pressure, eczema and diabetes. The cause? Long-term exposure to toxins such as heavy metals, pesticides and plastics; Epstein-Barr or other undiagnosed pathogens; and high-fat diets. The good news is that by helping this one organ heal, we can heal other, seemingly unrelated areas of our body as well, he says. In addition, potential health problems that were lurking just beneath the surface can be averted, preventing disease down the road. Since William’s popularity has skyrocketed in recent years, getting an appointment with him is pretty much impossible. Fortunately, many doctors and health practitioners are now versed in his work—often out of necessity, as they used it first to heal themselves. 48
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Robin Miller, an integrative nutrition health coach and mental health counselor in Westchester, uses her own health journey and information she gains from William’s official Medical Medium practitioners group to teach people about healing foods, and to support them as they develop new, healthier ways to eat. “I struggled with chronic illness my whole life, but three and a half years ago, my life was compromised to the point of not being able to work or spend quality time with my family,” she says. “I spent tens of thousands of dollars on interventions, many of which turned out to be based on incorrect information and actually exacerbated my conditions.” Despite having been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune disorders, Miller is now 95 percent symptom free—and she gives credit to William’s work, saying, “I am now committed to helping others who want to be on this journey.” The starting point, she says, is removing “no” foods, such as eggs, dairy, canola
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Greene speaks from personal experience. She says William’s diet helped her manage chronic conditions that neither Western nor complementary medicine could touch. “I’ve had a lifelong battle with chronic pain and inflammation,” she says. “I have had the diagnoses of Lyme disease and endometriosis, adrenal fatigue and chronic back pain along the way. It was frustrating for many years, not understanding why I couldn’t get better. I went from doctor to
doctor for answers … tried many, many different approaches in an effort to heal myself.” Then she met William. She says he shined a light on the misinformation she had learned in medical school, and now she uses what she learned from him to treat her own patients. “This information that he puts out in his books is life changing, and although it’s not a quick fix, it is the answer for mystery chronic conditions that keep the masses suffering and in pain,” she says. Dr. Erica Sawers, a chiropractor and registered dietician in Fairfield, Connecticut, says she uses William’s methods to help people improve their health through targeted diet modifications, supplement protocols and lifestyle changes. She’s worked with patients who are recovering from cancer, chronic fatigue and Lyme disease, among other health issues. “The most basic thing you can do for your liver is to get well hydrated by drinking filtered water with lemon, reduce toxins from foods and the environment, lower fat intake, reduce animal protein and consume more fruits and vegetables—and drink celery juice daily on an empty stomach,” she says. And like Greene, Sawers has experienced the healing benefits of William’s advice firsthand. “I have followed Anthony William for three years now and have recovered from depression and anxiety, chronic fatigue, low energy, recurring sinus infections and PMS and hormonal imbalance,” she says.
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Greene says she’s seen a healthier liver lead to better skin tone, the resolution of longstanding skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, improved digestion, less bloating, weight loss, clarity of thought, more stable moods, higher energy levels, better sleep, and healing from various chronic health problems, including autoimmune conditions. Miller notes that the diet’s preventive effects are wide-ranging. By restoring a sluggish liver, she says, people can strengthen their immune systems so they
stay healthier and more energetic. They can also slow the aging process. “Anthony also talks about liver health in relation to other things, like unburdening the lymphatic system, allowing the adrenals to recover. In this way, the liver will be supported to do its many complex roles, from cleaning and filtering our blood to processing nutrients,” she says. Sawers, too, can quickly list the broad benefits of healthy liver: “Improved digestion and sleep. Feeling younger and more vibrant. Recovering from health conditions that once plagued you.”
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Miller predicts that restoring the liver will become “the health priority of our generation and generations to come” as we face growing environmental and lifestyle hazards. Among those hazards are increased toxin exposures, the rising contamination and genetic modification of our industrial food system, higher stress levels, and potent viruses and bacteria. Greene calls William’s diet “the best anti-aging secret ever” because it triggers healing in so many other ways too. “The liver holds the key to the healing of so many physical, emotional and even spiritual challenges,” she says. “We don’t learn this in medical school, which puts many doctors at a disadvantage. As we become more aware of how our livers serve us on a deeper level—as we become more conscious and begin feeling better—we will heal ourselves and gain more compassion for others.” For more information about Anthony William’s books and work, visit MedicalMedium.com. For professional guidance in restoring liver health naturally, contact Robin Miller at 914.419.5256 or windflowerintegrativehealing@gmail.com; Dr. Sherri Greene at 646.849.6444 or DrSherriGreene.com; or Dr. Erica Sawers, at 203.368.9990 or EricaSawers.com.
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Natural Therapies for Anxiety and Depression Medication is Not the Only Answer
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hen we consider treatments for anxiety and depression, there is a pervasive false belief that pharmacological interventions are the only effective treatment. The truth is that other potentially more effective treatments than medication do exist and the central nervous system (CNS) can be regulated through these clinically valid therapies. Addressing how the CNS responds to stress is an important first step that many natural therapies effectively cover. When we are under stress, these brain structures jump into action and prepare for a crisis, which then triggers the fight-or-flight response. The amygdala and hippocampus have a major role in emotional regulation and stress responses. They are part of the hypothalamic pituitary adrenal axis that can cause the CNS to react strongly to stimuli. The amygdala overrides the prefrontal cortex when involved with the fight-or-flight system. Without good prefrontal control, the amygdala hijacks the brain. That means we react in less rational ways because the brain has gone 50
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Neurofeedback
This is a highly researched and effective treatment for a variety of conditions, including anxiety and depression, as documented through 3,000 peer-reviewed studies. Brain functioning is monitored through computers during a session and that live feedback is shown to the client. A person is trained to promote or reduce different brainwave frequencies; the brain is then rewarded for changing its activity to produce more appropriate patterns. Through this reinforcement, new electrical activity is produced in the brain, and the brainwave activity is “shaped” toward a more desirable, more regulated performance. These changes result in a reduction of anxiety and depression symptoms as the brain learns to self-regulate and be calmed.
Biofeedback
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control the body’s functions, such as heart rate, skin temperature or breath. When we have anxiety and depression, learning how to self-regulate our bodily functions can reduce stress by balancing the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system. With biofeedback, we are connected to electrical sensors that measure and give information (feedback) about the body (bio). This feedback helps us focus on making subtle changes in the body—such as relaxing certain muscles—to achieve the desired results. The results can be pain reduction or body temperature control to reduce stress. Biofeedback differs from neurofeedback because it requires conscious control over our thoughts and autonomic functions. Biofeedback gives us the power to use thoughts to control the body, often reducing stress or improving a health condition or physical performance.
Pulsed electromagnetic field and bioregulation therapy
Bioregulation therapy (BRT) is a unique approach to health and wellness that uses biofeedback and pulsed electromagnetic field-based (PEMF) electromagnetic technology to help the body better self-regulate, adapt and heal naturally. It helps to align the body so the brain can work better. BRT is a body-balancing method where a computer reads the electrical impulses (frequencies) being emitted by the body. BRT signals target very specific communication channels in order to clear blockages and restore communication pathways. It does this by filtering out the disharmonic “unhealthy” vibrations that interfere with optimal cell communication in order to promote optimal functioning. During a therapeutic session, “healthy” harmonic frequencies are amplified and then sent back to the cells. These harmonic frequencies invigorate the cells and promote beneficial cellular communication. The nervous system calms down once the cells are working more optimally. It diminishes disruptive signals, such as pain or anxiety, which have become magnified over time. With feedback, the cells better align themselves within the organ system and entire body, typically resulting in feelings of wellness.
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Emotional freedom technique (EFT), often referred to as tapping, is a tool used for physical, emotional and performance issues. It should be done under the care of a licensed professional. EFT works like emotional acupressure to quickly, gently and easily release negative emotions and beliefs that are at the root of the problem. EFT is a form of psychological acupressure, based on the same energy meridians used in traditional acupuncture to treat physical and emotional ailments for over 5,000 years. Simple tapping with the fingertips is used to input kinetic energy onto specific meridians on the head and chest while we think about our specific problem and make statements. Not only is EFT a self-help tool but, when done under the care of a licensed psychotherapist, it is a therapeutic technique. As a self-help tool, one can use EFT for anxiety, stress management and wellness promotion. When done in a therapy session with a licensed psychotherapist, EFT helps address clinical issues such as anxiety and depression. When looking for clinically valid natural treatments for anxiety or depression, consider these research-based therapies.
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Psychotherapy can help with a lingering issue, such as childhood wounds. It also aids in gaining support for a new problem, like parenting support, addressing anxiety or managing depression. A good therapist will help support us in adopting healthy new habits and gaining new skills. The problem with talk therapy is that it doesn’t address the underlying CNS dysregulation resulting from anxiety and depression, and which often leaves individuals feeling activated. In other words, when we talk about a stressor, our CNS goes into
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Audiovisual entrainment (AVE) is a technique that uses pulses of light and sound at specific frequencies to safely and gently guide brainwave patterns. Through a process of entrainment, which is the tendency of physiological processes to mirror environmental stimuli, AVE regulates brainwave functioning. By presenting combined pulsed audio and visual stimulation to the brain, over a period of time the brain begins to resonate at the same frequency as the stimuli. It also increases cerebral blood flow in the brain, as well as impacts the electrical activity of the brain. AVE increases the metabolization of glucose in the brain for improved functioning of the neurons. The combined action of these processes results in improved mental performance and focus, and quiets internal dialogue or chatter, which are often negatively impacted by anxiety and depression.
a hyper state and can’t regulate; we often feel physically or emotionally agitated. This agitated state makes the reasoning process in a traditional talk therapy session almost impossible as people can’t access their rational brain and think clearly. A good therapist has additional tools to help calm the nervous system, such as biofeedback, neurofeedback, meditation, play and art therapy, EFT/Tapping, and EMDR to calm the nervous system before introducing cognitive behavioral therapy. Once regulated, psychotherapy can address looping thoughts, negative beliefs, worrisome thoughts, moods, behavioral regulation or other issues that need to be addressed.
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DEMYSTIFYING
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How to Mitigate Common Risk Factors by Nadia Noori
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ddiction is so common in our society that most people have battled it themselves, or have someone close to them who has struggled with it. While addictions to drugs—both prescription and illicit—and alcohol are most commonly talked about, addiction can stretch to anything, including food, exercise, sex, sugar and even technology. Many different things can lead to addictive tendencies that usually appear benign; however, over time, they begin negatively impacting the lives of many around that person. Here are some common denominators that require attention and evaluation if we want to address recovery, or if we think we might be susceptible to addiction and want to help guard against it.
Nutrient Deficiencies
Our bodies know when something is missing; they tell us in ways that are both subtle and not. We just have to be better about listening. For instance, when blood sugar drops, we may find ourselves craving something sweet. Vitamin and/or mineral deficiencies mean our bodies are no longer in a state of balance; we begin to experience cravings. The nutrients we may be lacking—from vitamins A to zinc, fatty acids, protein and more—are necessary for the production of important hormones, neurotransmitter functioning and, ultimately, feeling and living well. Addiction leads us into a vicious cycle where it may have initially resulted from nutrient deficiencies, but then our ability is hindered to nourish the body in the way that it needs in order to exit the cycle. It is important to complete lab work that tests for nutritional deficiencies and work with a healthcare provider to develop a health plan to get back into balance.
Past Traumas
At some point in our lives, a curious friend or a skilled massage therapist probably asked us where we might hold tension in our bodies. Another good question to ask is where we feel we are storing our past traumas. The reality is that our experiences and emotions are key factors when it comes to our tendencies, mindsets and behaviors. Unacknowledged and untreated trauma plays a huge role in addiction. The “self-medicating” term is used for those who deal with difficult emotions or states of being by drinking heavily, overeating, or engaging in patterns of risky behavior to numb pain or fill a void. In the absence of healthy coping mechanisms and trauma processing, many people fall prey to addiction. It’s important to not only recognize the traumas, but to work through them so that they don’t sneakily control us.
Head Injuries
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) sufferers are at a higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. These injuries can disrupt the way the brain normally processes information, weighs risk/benefit, manages inhibitions and makes decisions. If a head injury occurs, get checked out immediately, and follow up with a healthcare provider for further tests and monitoring. Past head traumas can leave residual impacts, so it is crucial to keep up with regular checkups. It is also important to let the healthcare provider know of any changes in behaviors, cravings, tendencies and mental processes. And if a head injury is part of the landscape of the addiction, then it must be taken into account as part of the roadmap for recovery.
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Miami Jewish Film Festival - Hosted by the Miami Jewish Film Society, this year’s edition of the Miami Jewish Film Festival will include screenings at various locations throughout the month of January. Show times and ticket prices vary. Miami Jewish Film Festival, 4200 Biscayne Boulevard | Miami, FL, 33137, 305-573-7304
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JANUARY 4 & 11 Brain Training: Yoga Therapy for Neuroplasticity - 12:30-1:30 p.m - Teachers from Aum Home Shala present yoga exercises designed to enhance strength, flexibility, cardiovascular function, sleep, and overall well-being for healthier aging. Support for this class series is provided by a grant from the Coral Gables Community Foundation. Preregistration required. Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables FL 33134. 1-305461-6764.
SOMIartwalk is a Free event in the heart of South Miami Town Center. Held on the second Friday of each month from October through March, pedestrianfriendly South Miami bustles with local artists, as participating retail venues open their doors and invite you to stroll around SOMI. From 6-10p the area business district opens its retail shops and sidewalks to established and emerging visual and performing artists
Coral Gables Community Foundation. Preregistration required. Coral Gables Adult Activity Center, 2 Andalusia Ave., Coral Gables FL 33134. 1-305-461-6764.
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders, to increase balance, strength, and well-being - 1:302:30 p.m. at Holy Cross Hospital and 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Aum Home Shala Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited, preregistration required. Locations: Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133; Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. 1-305-441-9441.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 24
Free Healing Session with Cristovao Brilho – 5pm - Courtyard Marriott of Coral Gables - 2051 S. Le Jeune Rd. – Miami – free parking, Call 786-2958665. Must arrive by 5:00pm
Beaux Arts Festival - This Annual Festival of Art offers art for many budgets, live eclectic music and other free entertainment, children’s art experiences, and fabulous dining options. There will be cash awards totaling $20,000, as well as the famed Student Artist Showcase. Free. Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. 305668-8499
Florida Storytelling Festival – Jan 24-27. The 35th annual festival offers more storytelling concerts, more workshop options, more chances to tell and a new pre-festival intensive program. Share a spooky story by the pool; take part in the weekend long story ‘swaps’ or the Saturday night ‘Slam’ competition; or attend one of the three fringe programs. Join for the day, a meal, story cruise or the whole weekend at the Lakeside Inn. Historic Mount Dora. 800-327-1796. Schedule: flStory.com.
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JANUARY 24 & 31
Free class on Yoga Therapy for Bone Health and Osteoporosis - 9:45-11 a.m - Learn a sequence of postures designed to promote bone health and reverse bone loss. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.
Family Fun Fest - This free event takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. once a month from December through April, at the Dante Fascell Visitor Center at Biscayne National Park. It features five hands-on activity stations for families to complete together. Participants receive a passport that they get punched as they complete each station. Those who get all five punches earn a specially-designed button to remember their day. Special activities for toddlers help make sure that the entire family gets to learn and have fun.
Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders, to increase balance, strength, and well-being - 1-2 p.m - Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited; call for times and preregistration. Locations: Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133; Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. 1-305-441-9441.
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Redland Heritage Festival - Join the annual tradition and celebrate the Redland’s rich heritage at the Fruit & Spice Park in Homestead. Enjoy arts and crafts, historical exhibits, great food and a wide variety of tropical plants. The festival runs each day from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $8 per person and children under 11 are free.
Florida Storytelling Festival – The 35th annual festival offers more storytelling concerts, more workshop options, more chances to tell and a new pre-festival intensive program. Share a spooky story by the pool; take part in the weekend long story ‘swaps’ or the Saturday night ‘Slam’ competition; or attend one of the three fringe programs. Join for the day, a meal, story cruise or the whole weekend at the Lakeside Inn. Historic Mount Dora. 800-327-1796.
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JANUARY 6 - 13 YoungArts Week - Support the vibrant local Miami arts community during YoungArts Week by experiencing the work of the next generation of artists through performances in voice, jazz, theater, dance and classical music, as well as film screenings at New World Center, writers’ readings in the YoungArts Jewel Box, and a visual arts, photography and design exhibition curated by Pérez Art Museum Miami. Ticket prices vary. National YoungArts Foundation, 2100 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33137, 1-800-970-2787.
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JANUARY 18 – 20
Free classes on Therapeutic Yoga for the Lower Back and Hips - 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m - Practice poses designed to stretch and strengthen the lower back and hips and reverse the effects of long hours of sitting. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441. Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders, to increase balance, strength, and well-being - 1-2 p.m - Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited; for times and preregistration. Locations: Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133; Holy Cross Hospital, 4725 N. Federal Highway, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308. 1-305-441-9441.
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Art Deco Weekend- includes lectures by leading scholars, films highlighting the 1930’s, musical attractions, performances/activities for children, and a parade. Ocean Drive will be lined with vendors of antiques and collectibles from the Art Deco and mid-twentieth century eras. Along Ocean Drive, between 5th & 15th streets, Miami Beach. 305-672-2014.
JANUARY 18 & 25 Brain Training: Yoga Therapy for Neuroplasticity - 12:30-1:30 p.m - Teachers from Aum Home Shala present yoga exercises designed to enhance strength, flexibility, cardiovascular function, sleep, and overall well-being for healthier aging. Support for this class series is provided by a grant from the
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JANUARY 25 - 27 International Chocolate Festival - Indulge in chocolate delicacies during the season’s most delicious event! Enjoy fine chocolate samples from artisan chocolatiers, lectures on chocolate making and demonstrations from Miami’s master chefs and chocolatiers! Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (Miami), Florida 33156, 305- 667-1651
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Free class on Therapeutic Yoga for the Neck and Upper Back - 9:45 - 11:00 am - Learn how to strengthen these vulnerable areas, release tension, and improve posture. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.
Annual Key West Historic House & Garden Tours - $25. Tour a series of elegant and unique private homes of Key West. Complimentary Conch Tour Train transportation is provided to whisk you from house to house. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Contact (305) 294-9501.
JANUARY 26 - 27 Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival - 10am5pm - Free - One of Florida’s premiere juried art shows and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting, amongst the winding paths and exotic foliage. Live music, food and fun. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, 308-669-6990
JANUARY 26 - 27 Coral Gables Festival of the Arts - For a weekend full of artsy entertainment, enjoy the finest of visual arts during the street festival as well as a special feature area presenting The Art of Fine Wine & Craft Spirits event (tickets start at $59 per person). The street festival is free and will take place on Gerald Avenue between Ponce de Leon and Le Jeune Road.
floridakeys JANUARY 6 - 7 The Florida Keys Celtic Festival – At the Marathon Community Park, MM49, featuring several outstanding Celtic bands, as well as St. Andrew’s Pipe Band of Miami; athletics and hurling demonstrations. Celtic merchandise vendors, Celtic & local food fare and beverages. Family-friendly event. For more information, contact 305-509-7479
JANUARY 10 - 13 37th Annual Key West Literary Seminar - The 2019 topic is “Under the Influence.” Literary aficionados from around the world are to gather for readings, discussions and lectures led by some of contemporary literature’s most acclaimed writers. KWLS has assembled some of today’s most dazzling writers for a journey through literary archetypes—from Shakespeare and Homer to African folktales and early 20th-century novels and comic-book heroes—as we seek to understand the nature of literary influence. 717 Love Lane • Key West, FL, 33040, 305-293-9291
JANUARY 18 - 20 Baygrass Bluegrass Festival - Featuring several great Oldgrass, Newgrass and a blend of next generation Bluegrass as well as some tasteful variations of the genre. Monies raised help fund music, dance and art scholarships for local students; main event is located at the ICE Amphitheater, MM 87 bayside at Founders Park. Attendees can bring blankets and lawn chairs, but coolers are not permitted. Food and beverages available for purchase. Robby McClung 305-587-0901
JANUARY 19 - 20 The Annual Florida Keys Seafood Festival Family-friendly event featuring local seafood caught and prepared by Keys’ commercial fishermen and sold at reasonable prices. Live entertainment, marine-related arts & crafts, raffles, and kids’ activities.11 am- 8 pm at Bayview Park on Jose Marti Dr. & Truman Ave, Key West 33040. Contact (305) 872-9026.
JANUARY 26 - 27 Annual Key West Craft Show - Free. Juried artisans and crafters display their talents at a popular show on lower Whitehead and Caroline Streets in historic Old Town. The show, which attracts buyers from locals, cruise boats and tourists, was rated by Sunshine Artists in the top 100 shows. Contact (305) 294-1241.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 Monthly Artisan Market -- The Key West Artisan Market Green & Sustainability edition, a vibrant, open air bazaar from residents representing the diversity of creativity, ingenuity and locally made products of the Keys & Key West. Held the first Sunday of the month, during season (thru May) outdoors at the Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton . St. in Old Town Key West. Free family & pet friendly event.
JANUARY 10 - 20 The Key Largo and Islamorada Food & Wine Festival - The 10-day food, wine and spirits showcase features 30-plus savory events to please virtually every palate and budget, spread among numerous Upper Keys venues with fresh, locally sourced seafood and international-style dishes. The festival’s outdoor ‘A Grand Tasting,’ is set for Jan. 14. What better reason to ‘Uncork’ and unwind in the Florida Keys. For a complete events schedule, visit website. 305-522-1300
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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.
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.
Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.
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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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
Afterlife Discussion Group - 2nd Sat. Monthly. 1-3pm Free Public Library 9445 Coral Way 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 Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982 Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation. Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.
Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826
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.
Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616
Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.
friday Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)6654982 Overeathers Anonymous - 7:30 pm (South, Steps/ Traditions) Don’t Eat No Matter What Group. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 10700 SW 56 St, Miami, 33165, Room 9. Michael (305-815-2733) Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699. 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.
Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000. Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.
floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1. Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622. Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005. Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.
monday Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.
tuesday Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. donation The Village Square, MM81 Bayside. 1-305-853-1003.
Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534. Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511. Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6. Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.
wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958. Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811. Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.
thursday The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795
friday Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-296-6348.
saturday Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. $10 Islander Resort, MM82.1 Oceanside. 1-305-664-2031 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.
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