March 2019 Natural Awakenings Magazine

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HEALTHY

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Philippe Cousteau on the Power of Wonder and Legacy

NUTRITION UPGRADES Nourishing Strategies for Better Health

WATER RESCUE Our Role in the Coming Shortfall

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Contents 18 NUTRITION

UPGRADES

Five Strategies for Better Health

22 PHILIPPE COUSTEAU

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on the Power of Wonder and Legacy

24 HEALING FROM GENETICALLY ALTERED FOODS

Another Reason to Go Organic

26 DELICIOUS DISCARDS

Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

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29 THE PATH TO WEALTH

How to Make a Dream Come True

30 EXERCISE

VS. ALLERGIES All the Right Moves

32 SAVING A DROP TO DRINK

Our Role in the Coming Water Crisis

PAT I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L

34 AIR CARE FOR KIDS

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Keeping the Homefront Allergy-Free

36 FIGHT BACK NATURALLY

When Allergies Put the Bite on Pets

PAT I E N T T E S T I M O N I A L

DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 eco tip 22 wise words 24 healing ways 26 conscious

eating 29 inspiration 4

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30 fit body 32 green living 34 healthy kids 35 community

profile 36 natural pet 54 calendar 57 classifieds 60 resource guide

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37 Pet First Aid Kits 38 Cavities/Tooth Decay 37 39 The RBC Membrane Test 40 Lowering the Pressure 42 Mind Control 43 Dare to Dream 44 Ask Dr. Wolloch 46 Radical Gratitude 47 You Are Sunshine 52 48 Resolve to Take Better Psychological Self-Care

50 Happiness and Your Health

52 Using Turmeric

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publisher’s letter Women, It’s Our Time!

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ince 1995, each president has issued an annual proclamation designating the month of March as “Women’s History Month.” The National Women’s History Alliance selects and publishes the yearly theme. The 2019 Women’s History Month theme is “Visionary Women: Champions of Peace & Nonviolence.”—www.womenshistory.org Mothers, sisters, daughters, wives, leaders, and entrepreneurs, there’s no better time than now to feel proud and optimistic about being a woman. Women everywhere are answering the call to stand up, speak out, and rise. Feeling confident, independent, and in charge of our lives, we enter into the forefront of history in unprecedented numbers. But as we do, we pause in the month of March to honor and remember all those brave women who had the biggest impact on world history. Women like Susan B. Anthony, 18201906, American women’s rights activist who played a pivotal role in the Women’s Suffrage Movement. Her work helped pave the way for the Nineteenth Amendment (1920) to the Constitution, giving women the right to vote. Rosa Parks, 1913–2005 an African American living in Montgomery, Alabama, challenged the race segregation that existed in parts of the US. Marie Curie 1867–1934, Scientist/ Inventor. She played a huge part in developing the first x-ray machine. Amelia Earhart, 1897–c1937, Pilot. Earhart is the first female pilot who was able to fly across the Atlantic. Emmeline Pankhurst 1858-1928, Activist.

She is well known for her passionate fight for women’s right. She is the founder of “The Women’s Social and Political Union.” Rosalind Franklin, 1920–58, provided crucial piece of evidence which unraveled DNA, a life-changing discovery.

This year we honor women who have led efforts to end war, violence, and injustice and pioneered the use of nonviolence to change society. These Honorees embraced the fact that the means determine the ends and so developed nonviolent methods to ensure just and peaceful results. To help you celebrate here are a couple of local events to remind us of our true place in history while encouraging the next generation.

Wednesday, March 6th, from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, at the Miami Dade College - InterAmerican Campus located at 627 S.W. 27th Avenue, in Miami, room 401, Founder and CEO of Cultured Co, France Francois, will open Women’s History Month with a presentation on peace and nonviolence initiatives. France is a multi-passionate writer, activist, and change agent transforming communities of color around the globe by redefining the way their stories are told and how we impact their lives. After the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, she left Egypt, where she had been working with refugees, to return to her country of birth. France worked on social issues in international development projects in post-earthquake Haiti, acting as a conduit for getting the voice of the community to decision-makers and helping the resources of decision makers flow to communities to make a direct impact. Lunch will follow with conversation starters at each table. For more information contact: Dr. Michelle Ploetz at mploetz@mdc.edu or call (305) 237-6000.

Saturday, March 30th, from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, at the North Dade Regional Library, 2455 N.W. 183rd Street in Miami Gardens, the INN DA House, Inc. in collaboration with Democratic Women’s Club of Miami Gardens and other community organizations Celebrates Women’s History Month with various events.

Quotes by Susan B. Anthony I distrust those people who know so well what God wants them to do, because I notice it always coincides with their own desires.

Men, their rights, and nothing more; women, their rights, and nothing less.

I declare to you that woman must not depend upon the protection of man, but must be taught to protect herself, and there I take my stand.

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All About ORCHIDS!

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he 17th Annual International Orchid Festival is back at the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, March 8th through the 10th. The weekend is presented by the Orchid Society of Coral Gables and packed with back-to-back lectures and demos from top horticulturists on orchid culture and care.

Visitors will marvel at the dazzling display of more than 10,000 orchid plants, many award-winning. Experience beautiful displays nestled throughout the rainforest, stop by the Orchid Odyssey exhibit, featuring a tropical arrangement of colorful orchids, and journey through various stops such The Tropical Fruit Pavilion and the Orchid Plaza. Hop on board the STEMLab, Fairchild’s state-of-theart mobile botanical micropropagation laboratory and learn how to propagate rare and endangered orchids of South Florida as part of Fairchild’s Million Orchid Project.

A wide variety of art and local food vendors will also be available to complete this amazing event.

As part of your admission, for this special event, you can apply the price of your admission toward a membership facilitating a wonderful time during future events. Tickets are $25, free for Fairchild Members, Seniors $18, Children (6-17) $12, Free under five.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden mission is conservation, education and exploration of the world tropical plants. Through this effort they hope to inspire greater knowledge and love for plants and gardening so that all can enjoy the beauty and bounty of the tropical world.

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The Best of Asia

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he 29th Annual Asian Culture Festival is a fun-filled family event offering visitors a virtual day trip to Asia.

On March 2nd and 3rd from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., festivalgoers will enjoy a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine.

Asian food is one of the most popular and sought-after cuisines in the world. Bringing together all the diverse styles and flavors that encompass the fare of the Far East, the Asian Culture Festival comes back to The Fruit and Spice Park highlighting tasty selection of authentic Far Eastern cuisine. From Bangladesh, China, India, Iran, Japan, Korea, Laos, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, all are represented.

The fest will feature FREE Ikebana Workshops: Japanese Flower Arrangement at the Coral Rock Auditorium. Fushu Daiko: Japanese Taiko Drumming stuns engaging audiences with their thundering rhythms, dynamic movements, and intense showmanship.

Fruit and Vegetable Carving, a traditional and highly cultivated art in Thailand where pumpkins, melons, pineapples, and papayas are carved into traditional Thai designs and hallowed out to become containers for fruit salads. And don’t miss a performance by the Thai Dance Troupe of Ottawa, the leading Thai performing arts organizations in Canada.

Organized by The Thai-American Association of South Florida together with Miami-Dade County Asian-American Advisory Board and the Redland Fruit & Spice Park (24801 S.W. 187th Ave, Homestead), the 29th Annual Asian Culture Festival promotes the importance of cultural diversity in building a vibrant, prosperous and healthy community. For more information visit www.asianculturefestival.net. Admission $12, Children 6-12 $5, children under 6, free. www.redlandfruitandspice.com, (305) 247-5727.

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ust off your funny hats and outfits, this year The Barnacle Historic State Park is once again hosting its Mad Hatter Arts Festival, celebrating its 14th Season from March 16th – 17th! But unlike the Mad Hatter who is known from the Alice in Wonderland story, and shows no mercy to the protagonists, this event will be a fun, creative and whimsical celebration of the creative Community.

The event takes place at the The Barnacle and along the sidewalks of Main Highway in Coconut Grove. Music is always a highlight of the Mad Hatter festival, plus there is a participatory drum circle, various hat contests to enter, and activities for kids of all ages. And don’t miss the Artisan and Vintage Marketplace. The juried part of the event features artists of all types of media. There will also be food available for purchase from The Barnacle Society’s concession stand and select food vendors.

Visitors are welcomed to venture into the Village for drinks and treats at participating restaurants and eateries.

Left in its natural state, The Barnacle Historic State Park is a 5-acre Florida State Park in the Coconut Grove neighborhood.

Built in 1891, it is the oldest house in its original location in Miami-Dade County.

This free event is from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM with $2.00 Parking. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, (305) 442-6866.

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row A New Body: How SPIRIT and Power Plant NUTRIENTS Can Transform Your Health, by Alberto Villoldo, Ph.D., provides advice on how shamanic practices, cutting-edge science, detox strategies and power-plant foods can activate our cells’ ability to regenerate and repair. The book, available beginning March 12, includes a foreword by Christiane Northrup, M.D. “We all started out from an egg and a sperm that met and fused in an environment conducive to development,” says Villoldo of the foundation for his program. “As cells quickly divided, multiplied, and differentiated into specific types of cells, they followed careful biological instructions that are stored deep within our DNA. Our fully developed bodies can access and switch on those same coded instructions—but first, we need to prepare the environment.”

Villoldo, who formerly directed the Biological Self-Regulation Lab as a clinical professor at San Francisco State University, has studied the healing practices of Amazon and Andean shamans for 25 years. He previously co-authored A Shaman’s Miraculous Tools for Healing with Anne E. O’Neill and has also written several other books.

ow we function under pressure or handle viruses or bacteria, even how we absorb nutrients, is not just all about our DNA. Our true body circuitry or switch board is determined by the health of an envelop like membrane encasing our cells, explains Dr. Karen Bravo of KB Holistic.

Through an RBCME (Red blood cell membrane evaluation) test, now available at KB Holistic, patients can have a better understanding, and stronger influence, on their overall health.

“Everyone is unique and requires an individual plan based upon their special needs and goals,” Dr. Bravo explains on her website. By using multiple assessment techniques and testing, we provide you a detailed assessment of your concerns to design a “protocol” to set you on your journey.”

Dr. Bravo has spent many years pursuing knowledge and training in the areas of nutrition, functional medicine, and natural healing, particularly for pre- and post-menopausal women. Although always embracing the ever-changing technology, particularly in interventional procedures, she believes a gentle, caring manner combined with a skilled and artful hand is paramount to delivering best care to her patients.

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iving Dreams presenta por primera vez en La Florida: “El Despertar De Tu Consciencia”, un evento que te conectará con tu esencia y te brindará herramientas para generar cambios en tu vida que te permitirán manifestar tus deseos y buscar nuevos caminos de crecimiento personal y espiritual.

El Sábado 23 y Domingo 24 de Marzo de 2019, un grupo de 10 expositores compartirán su conocimiento en diversos temas como: Alimentación Saludable, Técnicas de Sanación Energética, Angeles, Desarrollo Personal, Terapia de Respuesta Espiritual, Reiki, Yoga, Geometría Sagrada y Liderazgo.

Las conferencias se llevarán a cabo en el Hotel Holiday Inn Fort Lauderdale, 2905 Sheridan Street, en Hollywood, de 10:00 AM a 5:30 PM. Capacidad limitada. Reserva tu cupo de inmediato!

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hroughout the year there are a few days designated as Teachers Planning Day, and your kids are off from school. Now the Deering Estate is offering Mini-Camps on select Teacher Planning Days throughout the school year. Your kids can spend their day off with The Deering Estate’s Education and Interpretive staff for a fun and educational Science-based day camp!

Upcoming schedule includes “Reef Relief ” Mini-Camp on April 19th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm with available before care from 7:30 am to 9:00 am, and late pick-up for an additional fee. Your kids will enjoy fun fully-supervised programming with activities focused on fitness, nutrition, and wellness, and developing an appreciation for nature, science, and the cultural arts.

As described on their website; The Deering Estate provides a beautiful, natural setting for a variety of experiences. Enjoy a peaceful visit, view one of our many inspiring art and history exhibits, tour the historic homes, pack a picnic, visit one of our artist in resident studios, or simply take a walk along the mangrove boardwalk. For the more adventurous visitor, take a guided trail tour of the lush natural areas or enjoy canoe tours, bird and butterfly walks, nite hikes and other specialty tours. Learn more about the indigenous people and natural habitats of Florida as well as the many endangered species that frequent the property.

Register online deeringestate.org. Cost: $40 per day, per child 6-14 years old. Registration for Reef Relief is open until April 19th, 2019.

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Decided to be willing to start over with enthusiasm and explore the opportunities Everglades University Alternative Medicine classes offer.

Beginning April 1st, 2019 Everglades University Alternative Medicine classes will include: Introduction to Homeopathy, Principles of Acupuncture, Stress Reduction & Relaxation, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Detoxification & Healing, Nutrition & Aging, Dietary Influences on Health & Disease, Herbology & Botany, The Meaning of Health, Health Psychology, Antioxidants, Naturopathy, and Alternative Approaches to Disease. These encore occupations offer a chance to pursue a lifelong passion, start a business or make a difference in your community.

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It offers smaller class sizes in a one-class-ata-time format, scheduling flexibility, and one-on-one access to industry-experienced faculty. Everglades University focuses on environmentally conscious academics, it’s a step that also signals your intention to be a better steward of our planet and its resources. Financial aid and state grants available to those who qualify. Campus in Miami, Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota and Boca Raton, plus online.

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ometimes the unexpected is the answer to the question why I am not losing weight. Many experts believe that 80% of overweight women have sluggish, overloaded, congested, and/or clogged lymphatic systems. This condition can foil your efforts to lose weight.

The lymphatic system plays a vital role in the body’s immunity. It is a complex network of fluid-filled tubes that continuously bathes blood cells and then carries away the body’s “sewage” – toxins, waste products of metabolism, globules of fat, excess liquid – to filters called lymph nodes, where harmful substances are trapped and neutralized. Raisa Lockhart, local lymphatic practitioner, explains that getting the lymphatic system running smoothly again is the key to easy weight loss and feeling great.

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e’re at the end of the first quarter of the year. The perfect time to take a good first step towards staying healthy and scheduling and keep your yearly well-woman checkup. As a woman you need special health exams and screenings. Offering integrative and comprehensive exams for women’s health care, Dr. Marisa Messore MD FACOG, Ingrid Hudakova PA-C, and Zoryana Dudaryk PA-C, from The Center for Women’s Sexual Health and Medicine, can help.

Services offered at The Center for Women’s Sexual Health and Medicine include Gynecology, contraception, Menopause, Bio-Identical Hormones, Vulvovaginal Disorders, Sexual Health and others. They understand that a woman’s health is an important part of her overall well-being. Experienced in the diagnosis and treatment of countless diseases and conditions affecting women’s health, they provide a complete evaluation, including a review of the patient medical history, an examination and bloodwork (when necessary), and then the doctor provides a review of treatment options available to the patient.

The Center for Women’s Sexual Health and Medicine, Dr. Marisa Messore, is conveniently located near the Mount Sinai Medical Center at the crossroads of Alton Road and North Bay Road. 4308 Alton Road, Suite 320, Miami Beach, Florida 33140. (305) 534-2926. www.drmessore.com. See ad, page 13.

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health briefs

Lemon Balm Lowers Blood Pressure, Reduces LDL Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis), a soothing herb from the mint family, can significantly improve the condition of patients with chronic stable angina, reports a recent study in the Journal of Herbal Medicine. Researchers at Iran’s Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences tested 80 patients with the condition, which involves chest pain linked to a lack of blood flow to the heart. The patients were given three one-gram doses a day of lemon balm powder or a placebo. After two months, the patients given the lemon balm had significant reductions of “bad” low-density cholesterol (LDL), both systolic and diastolic blood pressure, and increased workout capacity, a measure of heart function.

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A Harvard study was conducted on the diets of nearly 28,000 male health professionals spanning two decades between their 50s and 70s and published by the American Academy of Neurology. It found those that drank orange juice and ate leafy greens, berries and dark orange and red vegetables suffered significantly less memory loss than others. Subjects reported every four years and were examined for both thinking and memory skills. Those that ate about six servings of vegetables a day were a third less likely to develop poor thinking skills than those consuming two servings; those that drank orange juice every day were half as likely to develop poor thinking skills as those drinking one serving per month.

Men that ate larger amounts of fruits and vegetables 20 years earlier were less likely to develop similar problems, whether or not they kept eating larger amounts of fruits and vegetables later.

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Herbs Make Worthy Prebiotics Ginger, black pepper and holy basil, mainstays in traditional medicines as anti-inflammatories, also contain significant prebiotic potential that could help gut health, report researchers from India’s National Institute of Nutrition, in Hyderabad. Holy basil (Ocimum sanctum) and ginger (Zingiber officinale) showed significantly higher prebiotic activity, especially of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, when compared to the well-known prebiotic fructooligosaccharide (FOS). Black pepper (Piper Nigrum) had prebiotic effects similar to FOS.

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Meditating or listening to classical music altered biomarkers associated with cellular aging and Alzheimer’s disease in adults experiencing memory loss, according to a recent West Virginia University study. The 60 participants had subjective cognitive decline, including forgetting familiar names and losing objects, a condition that may be a preclinical stage of Alzheimer’s. For 12 minutes a day, they either listened to instrumental classical music or did a kirtan kriya meditation involving chanting, visualization and finger poses. After three months, all subjects had increases in a key beta amyloid peptide protective from Alzheimer’s, as well as better memory, mood, sleep and quality of life, while the meditation group experienced significantly better improvements. Activity in two chromosomal markers of cellular aging—telomere length and telomerase activity—increased for both groups, especially among those that practiced more frequently or started with lower cognitive scores. The improved biomarkers were maintained or even strengthened three months after the study ended.

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Earth’s Extremities on the Edge The North Pole and South Pole each have unique, pristine environments, virtually untouched by civilization, but a pair of federal studies cast doubt upon their future status. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), in a study based on satellite data, warned that ancient glaciers in West Antarctica, thought to be more stable than those to the east, are “waking up” and beginning to dump ice into the sea, which could further contribute to rising sea levels.

A second NOAA study reported that glaciers at the top of the world are also thawing, melting and breaking down.

According to that document, the Arctic is undergoing a period of “record and near-record warmth, unlike any period on record.” Lead Arctic NOAA researcher Emily Osborne announced at a major geoscience conference, “The Arctic is experiencing the most unprecedented transition in human history.”

Liquid Fuel Stores Solar Energy

Solar power is cheap and plentiful, but there has been no way to store it efficiently. Scientists from Chalmers University of Technology, in Gothenberg, Sweden, are developing a liquid molecule composed of carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen that when exposed to sunlight, rearranges the bonds between its atoms into an energized new isomer. In this way, energy from the sun is captured between the isomer’s strong chemical bonds and stays there even when the molecule cools down to room temperature.

When the energy is needed, the fluid is drawn through a catalyst that returns the molecule to its original form, releasing energy as heat. “The energy in this isomer can now be stored for up to 18 years,” says Chalmers University nanomaterials scientist Kasper Moth-Poulsen. “And when we come to extract the energy and use it, we get a warmth increase, which is greater than we dared hope for.”

The hope is that this warmth can be used for domestic heating systems, powering a building’s water heater, dishwasher, clothes dryer and more. The scientists claim the fluid can now hold 250 watt-hours of energy per kilogram, double the energy capacity of Tesla’s Powerwall batteries.

Moth-Poulsen believes the technology could be available for commercial use within 10 years.

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A new project by Oskar Pernefeldt, a graduate student at Beckmans College of Design, in Stockholm, Sweden, has designed a new flag for the entire planet to be used worldwide in a move toward unity. Its minimalist design shows seven rings intertwined on a deep, sea-blue background, forming a flower in the middle. Simple and contemporary, the flag evokes the Earth’s natural beauty.

“The blue field represents water, which is essential for life,” writes Pernefeldt. “The flower’s outer rings form a circle which could be seen as a symbol of Earth as a planet, and the blue surface could represent the universe.” The flag has yet to be adopted by any official government agencies.

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Bionic Leaf 2.0, a new, artificial photosynthesis system developed by a team headed

by Harvard University scientists, takes in carbon dioxide, water and sunshine to create a sugary fuel. Solar energy splits up a water molecule, and bacteria turn hydrogen and carbon dioxide into liquid fuel, mainly isopropanol, which could be used someday to power a car.

An improvement on their prior effort a year earlier, the new system has a catalyst made of cobalt and phosphorus, increasing the efficiency of the reaction to 10 percent.

Normal photosynthesis in plants is just 1 percent efficient at converting solar energy to biomass. This technology has the potential to bring another type of solar energy to the planet, especially in the developing world.

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“Meditation-Induced Near-Death Experiences: a 3-Year Longitudinal Study,” published in Mindfulness, concludes that some Buddhist meditation practitioners can willfully induce near-death experiences (NDE). These profound psychological events typically occur in people close to actual or perceived death. The ability to willfully induce such experiences could help scientists better understand the phenomenon, which has been difficult to research.

“The practice of using meditation to gain a better understanding of death is longstanding, particularly in Buddhism, where ancient texts exist to help spiritual practitioners prepare for or gain insight into the process of dying,” says study author William Van Gordon, of the University of Derby, in England.

“Unlike regular near-death experiences, [12] participants were consciously aware of experiencing the meditation-induced NDE and retained control over its content and duration. Also, compared to regular forms of meditation, the meditation-induced NDE led to a five-fold increase in mystical experiences and a four-fold increase in feelings of non-attachment,” explains Van Gordon.

Oil companies have received federal permission to use seismic airguns to find oil and gas deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor during offshore oil exploration from New England to Florida.

Repeated every 10 seconds, 24 hours a day, for days and weeks at a time, the airguns are so loud that they disturb, injure or kill marine mammals, sea turtles and other wildlife, harm commercial fisheries and disrupt coastal economies. The proposed testing could injure 138,000 whales and dolphins and disturb millions more, according to government estimates.

Impacts include temporary and permanent hearing loss, disruption of mating and feeding, beach stranding and deaths. Whales and dolphins rely on their hearing to find food, communicate and reproduce. Airgun blasts can kill fish eggs and larvae, and scare away fish from important habitats. Catch rates of cod and haddock declined by 40-to-80 percent for thousands of miles following seismic surveys.

Nonprofit environmental watchdog Oceana is working to halt the use of the devices and stop the expansion of dangerous offshore drilling that follows the seismic testing.

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The new material does not require years to grow and repels water; samples soaked in water and a strong acid bath for 30 days scarcely weakened, while balsa wood lost two-thirds of its strength and 40 percent of its crush resistance. The new material is also difficult to ignite, and stopped burning when it was removed from the flame. Its porosity creates an air-trapping capacity that could make it suitable as an insulation for buildings, but eco-friendly alternatives to the polymer resins are needed to broaden interest in its utility.

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Spring Decluttering Many Benefits of Reorganizing

Spring is the season of renewal, and on the home front, that means cleaning, organizing and reducing clutter.

While we apply natural, eco-friendly cleaning agents, the act of moving items around offers the opportunity to rearrange or eliminate some of them, providing a fresh look and a sense of comfort, order and control.

To clear clutter, Christa O’Leary (ChristaOleary.com), founder and CEO of Home in Harmony Lifestyle, based in Boston, and author of Home in Harmony: Designing an Inspired Life, suggests that decluttering is best accomplished in small chunks every day to allay feeling overwhelmed, with the help of someone “who knows you have made the commitment and will hold you accountable.” She says stacks of paper and folders “zap your energy and mojo” and take away from productivity and efficiency, along with testing the patience of family members.

O’Leary’s website offers tips that provide simple solutions for tackling such areas as magazine stacks and cluttered closets. She relates that a mom recently emailed her to say that her 7-year-old

daughter did it as well, and “made a cute, adorable space.”

MotherEarthLiving.com suggests first compiling a to-do list and enlisting someone to help with the physical and psychological aspects of the task at hand: letting go of items that can be donated to charitable organizations and thrift shops, where they can benefit someone else; and being creative in storing seasonal clothing, extra towels or decorations in old militarystyle trunks, stacks of vintage suitcases or under beds.

Along with making the bedroom more visually appealing, removing items and materials can also create a tranquil setting for a more restful night’s sleep. RealSimple.com suggests getting rid of old pillows that may be filling up with dust, germs and bacteria; spare bedsheets that we never use; knickknacks that clutter the bedside table and all traces of food and beverages.

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Youth Climate Strike Coming to U.S. Demanding immediate action, students are taking part in climate strikes around the world, and on March 15, young activists in the U.S. will add their voices to the escalating #FridaysForFuture movement. It was bolstered in January by 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg, of Sweden, calling for the first global climate strike while attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.

Action in this country is being supported by such environmental groups as 350.org, Extinction Rebellion and the Sunrise Movement.

Recent climate strikes have taken place throughout Europe, Australia and elsewhere. A rally in Brussels on January 31 drew approximately 35,000 people.

Teen climate activist Jamie Margolin, the founder of This is Zero Hour, says that youth across the U.S. will “show our legislators that we need a ‘Green New Deal.’”

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pringtime brings a desire to clean up our diets and refresh our plates. Here are five worthy strategies for upgrading nutrition and greeting the season with a renewed sense of well-being. n Ditch dieting.

According to the Boston Medical Center, an estimated 45 million Americans go on a diet each year and spend more than $30 billion annually on weight-loss products.

Despite this hefty investment, restrictive diets don’t work, says Sandra Aamodt, a neuroscientist based in northern California. Aamodt co-presented the Neurobiology of Dieting: Evidence for Improving Mental Health With a Self-Care Approach session at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) annual meeting last October in Washington, D.C.

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trigger eating disorders such as binge eating and even make people fatter over time.”

It’s better to take a kinder approach, says Rebecca Scritchfield, a Washington, D.C.-based registered dietitian and Aamodt’s co-presenter. Scritchfield is the author of Body Kindness: Transform Your Health From the Inside Out – and Never Say Diet Again. She teaches her clients to value their self-worth regardless of body size, practice mindful eating and focus on overall self-care: Think enjoyable physical activity, adequate sleep and positive self-talk.

Mindful eating includes paying attention to thoughts and feelings that trigger eating such as hunger, but also stress, boredom and loneliness, says Californiabased registered dietitian Andrea Lieberstein, who wrote Well Nourished: Mindful Practices to Heal Your Relationship with Food, Feed Your Whole Self, and End Overeating. She encourages clients to identify voids in their lives and fill them

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n Learn how to cook and garden. The best

dietary upgrade starts in our own kitchens, where the cook controls the ingredients. Home cooking with fresh, whole foods is at the heart of feeding ourselves well. Processed food manufacturers would like us to equate cooking with drudgery or think that cooking takes too much time, yet this couldn’t be further from the truth.

Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle, established a culinary medicine program that includes both cooking and gardening classes. Sethi says, “Eating is sacred; it’s our connection to the earth.” She also believes there is wisdom in the way food has been traditionally cooked. Sethi recommends a Mediterranean eating pattern for

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with healthy relationships and pleasurable activities, rather than food.

The “health at any size” philosophy is accepted by a growing number of health and nutrition experts, including Annie Kay, a registered dietitian and registered yoga therapist at the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. She’s the author of Every Bite is Divine: The Balanced Approach to Enjoying Eating, Feeling Healthy and Happy, and Getting to a Weight That’s Natural for You. Kay injects compassion into her work, promoting stress reduction, conscious eating and finding peace for individuals to reach their natural weight.

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its power to reduce depression and ward off chronic diseases. She also promotes the “herb and spice pharmacy” to reduce inflammation and treat and prevent disease. For example, she says, “Ginger and turmeric both act on the same biochemical pathways as antiinflammatory medicines.”

Cooking and eating together as a family has multiple benefits, too, improving children’s nutrition, self-esteem and school performance. Best of all, says Sethi, “Family meals allow us to connect with the people we love.” Put away phones, turn off screens and truly tune in to each other.

Connecting to the earth through gardening also improves our health, according to both Wendy Demark-Wahnefried, a registered dietitian and associate director of the University of Alabama at Birmingham’s Comprehensive Cancer Center, and Diana Dyer, a Michigan-based organic farmer, registered dietitian and author of A Dietitian’s Cancer Story: Information & Inspiration for Recovery & Healing. They promote gardening as a way to interact with nature, reduce stress and improve quality of life. With just a small patch of soil, home and community gardens provide a ready source of affordable, fresh and nutritious vegetables and herbs. n Eat to protect our planet. According to the

American Public Health Association, climate change is a major threat to our population. Droughts, fires, storms and flooding create obvious challenges to growing crops, but new research also shows how increasing levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere decreases the nutritional quality of food, leading to lower levels of protein and minerals. One solution is to change the way we farm and eat.

For example, Jennifer Jay, Ph.D., a professor of environmental engineering in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at the University of California Los Angeles, calculated the carbon footprints and climate impacts of a variety of food choices. In general, she says, the fewer animal products in our diets, the lower the greenhouse gas impact.

But meat and other animal products

Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut. ~Tanmeet Sethi, an integrative physician at the Swedish Cherry Hill Family Medicine Residency, in Seattle. need not be totally off the table. Simply choose smaller portions and when possible, purchase local pasture-raised products produced without antibiotics and hormones.

Organic food production introduces less fertilizers, pesticides, antibiotic-resistant bacteria and greenhouse gases into our environment. So, what’s best for the planet is best for us. Jay provides easy, plant-based and planet-friendly recipes at Meals4Planet.org. n Support gut health. Around 400

B.C., Hippocrates said, “Bad digestion is the root of all evil.” Fast forward through the centuries to today, and one of the hottest areas of research in health, medicine and nutrition revolves around the microbiome; more specifically, the community of microorganisms living in the gut.

“Seventy percent of our immune system is in the lining of the gut,” explains Sethi, which is why she advises,“Feed the bacteria in your gut real food.” Similarly, Teresa

Martin, a registered dietitian and certified diabetes educator based in Bend, Oregon, emphasizes the value of unprocessed, highfiber, organic plant foods to nourish gut bacteria and maintain microbial balance.

Speaking at the same recent meeting, Martin described multiple ways gut bacteria influence our physical and mental health, including nutrient absorption, body weight and blood sugar control, bone density, inflammation and mood. Microbes in the colon digest and ferment plant fibers into short-chain fatty acids, which help ensure a thick, healthy, intestinal mucus lining. Martin notes, “When we don’t eat enough plants, we can’t make enough short-chain fatty acids,” which are key to gut-brain crosstalk and control of appetite and mood.

Martin recommends eating 35 to 50 grams of fiber per day from food, not supplements. She also warns against “microbial assassins” such as antibiotics, processed meats, high-fat diets, refined carbohydrates, added sugars and artificial sweeteners, plus the emulsifiers polysorbate 80 and carboxymethylcellulose, which are commonly added to foods like ice cream and baked goods to improve texture and extend shelf life. All contribute to microbial imbalance, the loss of microbial diversity and leaky gut—the inability to keep offending food compounds like gluten and intact milk protein out of the bloodstream—leading to food intolerance, inflammation and autoimmune disorders.

Eat-Right Resources Dorothy Sears: beta.prx.org/stories/225407 Food Sleuth Radio interviews: exchange.prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio “The Great Nutrient Collapse:” Tinyurl.com/GreatNutrientCollapse The Kick Diabetes Cookbook: An Action Plan and Recipes for Defeating Diabetes, by Brenda Davis. BrendaDavisRD.com Mediterranean diet pyramid: Tinyurl.com/OldWaysMediterraneanDiet The Obesogen Effect: Why We Eat Less and Exercise More but Still Struggle to Lose Weight, by Bruce Blumberg Tanmeet Sethi: beta.prx.org/stories/243771 Whole Grain Hierarchy: Youtube.com/watch?v=nkFJZUIUeEA Why Diets Make Us Fat: The Unintended Consequences of Our Obsession with Weight Loss, by Sandra Aamodt March 2019

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n Try intermittent fasting and smart meal timing. Allowing

the body at least 12 hours without food intake benefits gut microbial diversity, says Martin. Intermittent fasting, or eating patterns in which no or few calories are consumed between 12 to 16 hours, can protect against a variety of metabolic diseases such as Type 2 diabetes, perhaps in part due to the effect on gut microbes.

Dorothy Sears, associate professor of medicine and associate director of the Center for Circadian Biology at the University of California, San Diego, studied the effect of intermittent fasting, or “time-restricted feeding”, on the risk of breast cancer recurrence. In a study of more than 2,300 breast cancer survivors, Sears discovered the women that fasted for at least 13 hours a day reduced breast cancer recurrence by 36 percent, regardless of other dietary factors.

Putting this into practice, if the last meal of the day ends at 6 p.m., the first meal of the next day would not begin before 7 a.m.

In addition to this “prolonged nightly fasting,” Sears says that when we eat affects the way our bodies handle calories. She recommends eating during the first half of the day, when the sun is up and our enzyme and hormone systems are best able to handle calories, control blood sugar and body weight.

Spring forward with these five tips and enjoy better health.

Melinda Hemmelgarn, the “food sleuth”, is an award-winning registered dietitian, writer and nationally syndicated radio host based in Columbia, MO. Reach her at FoodSleuth@ gmail.com. Tune into Food Sleuth Radio through iTunes, Stitcher and KOPN.org.

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Quick Tips for Enjoying Good Food, Fast 1. Cook once, eat twice (or more).

Smart, busy cooks use this wise, old home economics strategy. A big pot of soup, stew or chili makes many servings of easy-to-heat leftovers. Store extra servings in glass, never plastic, for quick, heat-and-serve meals. Add a side salad and fruit for dessert for a nourishing, fulfilling meal.

5. Experiment with helpful cookbooks. Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Ex-

press provides 404 seasonal dishes that can be prepared in 20 minutes or less. Betty Crocker, the renowned classic teacher, shows beginning cooks how to make standard dishes from scratch. For delicious vegetarian meals, check out Deborah Madison’s Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone. And to enrich children’s taste buds, invite them into the kitchen with The Kids’ Multicultural Cookbook: Food & Fun Around the World, by Deanna F. Cook.

2. Master the omelet. Eggs, preferably free-range and organic, make fast, easy, affordable meals. Get creative with personalized omelet fillings. For example, in a tablespoon or more of olive oil, quickly sauté any combination of seasonal vegetables like potatoes, onions, peppers, mushrooms, asparagus, kale or spinach. When tender, slide vegetables into a bowl. Add a few more drops of olive oil to the pan and pour in beaten eggs. When eggs are almost set, top them with sautéed vegetables and a sprinkle of cheese. Cover the pan, set heat to low and when cheese is melted, it’s time to eat. For an alternative filling, try beans, avocado, cheese, onions or peppers with a side of salsa.

ingredient labels to remove the big offenders: refined flours, sugar and substitutes, artificial colors and additives that harm gut microbes, including polysorbate 80 and carboxymethyl cellulose.

3. Use an electric pressure cooker. Say goodbye to sodium-laden,

8. Stock up with grab-and-go snacks. Fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut but-

BPA-lined cans of beans. With today’s safe and easy electric pressure cookers, a pot of un-soaked dry beans can be ready in less than an hour. Use cooked beans in a variety of quick, delicious dishes, including hummus, burritos, soups, chili and veggie burgers. For tips on vegetarian cooking and stress-free pressure cooking, visit TheVeggieQueen.com.

4. Make friends with farmers.

Find local farmers’ markets for the most flavorful, fresh, seasonal produce. For those not sure what to do with kohlrabi or a strange-looking squash, farmers and fellow shoppers will gladly provide ideas.

It’s like going to a community party with fellow foodies—much more fun than a trip to the grocery store.

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6. Invest in a microplane grater or handheld rasp. Add a punch

of flavor and pizzazz with this versatile kitchen tool. Use it to add freshly grated garlic, ginger and turmeric; plus lemon, lime and orange zest.

7. Purge cupboards of packaged, processed foods. Read

ters and plain yogurt (sweeten to taste with local honey, seasonal fruit and cinnamon) make satisfying, high-nutrient snacks.

9. Keep assorted organic herbal teas handy. Unsweetened herbal teas

make cozy companions during prolonged nighttime fasting. Staying well hydrated is key to mental performance and weight control, too. Thirst often masquerades as hunger, so drink water or tea first, then reassess appetite.

10. Put fun and pleasure back into eating. Host a potluck with

friends to share cooking and clean up, or have a picnic with kids of all ages. Put flowers or a candle on the table and play soothing music—it all enhances digestion and encourages mindful eating. Bon appétit!

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Registered dietitian Brenda Davis, of British Columbia, also recommends wholefood, plant-based diets to reverse Type 2 diabetes. She developed a “whole-grain hierarchy” to identify the most gut-friendly, least-processed grains, including cracked oats, brown rice, barley, buckwheat, sprouted grain, wheat berries and kamut. Along with beans, legumes, nuts, seeds, fruits and vegetables, Davis says these foods nourish beneficial gut microbes and reduce inflammation.

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hilippe Cousteau Jr., the 39-yearold grandson of legendary undersea explorer Jacques Cousteau, is continuing a rich family legacy of sharing the wonders of the natural world with a global audience. A diver, conservationist and environmental activist, the younger Cousteau has also become an inspirational speaker, writer, social entrepreneur and producer of myriad television and film projects.

Now in his fifth season of hosting the Emmy-nominated series Xploration Awesome Planet, which airs on a number of outlets, Cousteau and his wife, Ashlan, also co-host the popular Travel Channel series Caribbean Pirate Treasure, a waterborne odyssey that explores pirate legends, shipwrecks and the lore of lost treasures.

His previous work has examined the fragile future of sharks, tigers, rhinos and other species nearing collapse, and their critical places in the natural order. Like his grandfather and

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father before him—Philippe Sr. died in a plane crash six months before his son was born—Cousteau has embraced the mission of inspiring youth to take action for a sustainable planet, launching EarthEcho International in 2005 and authoring several children’s books.

How did your grandfather inspire you?

He was a captain in the French Navy during World War II when he and an engineer invented scuba diving. It revolutionized humanity in many ways because until then, we were limited in our ability to explore the ocean. He then went on to help create underwater cameras and lights and the means to do storytelling about this wonderful world that he was exploring. It was the first time for millions of people around the world to get a glimpse of what lived in the ocean.

Ted Turner called him the “father of the environmental

movement” because over time, his stories led him to a deeper understanding of the changes that were happening in the oceans and inspired him to embark on a journey not just of exploration, but of conservation. Growing up with that legacy, I was very much inspired by his work. My father was also a big part of the early Cousteau Society, and was a major driver in the early days of the conservation ethic.

How did covering the 2010 BP oil disaster for news organizations and being among the first to dive into the historic spill shape your world view?

It was a transformative experience for me, and for the country.

It was a much-needed reminder of the consequences of our addiction to oil. Seeing the spill firsthand was a horrific experience.

While I was already engaged and committed to conservation, it really helped [me] to double down on the urgency that I feel on these issues, because I saw not only what it did to the environment, but what it did to the communities that rely on the environment—the fishermen, the tourism operators, other people. They were all shattered and devastated by that spill. It was a powerful reminder that when we talk about conservation, we are really talking about building a world where humans can thrive as much as nature.

What are your goals in reaching out to the next generation?

A focus on environmental education is something we’ve always been doing. EarthEcho International has become one of the leading environmental education groups in the U.S. My grandfather always recognized that young people are key to building society’s ethos of environmental sustainability. We have to start with young people to grow constituencies of the older people to understand and be able to connect the dots and to care about it.

Xploration Awesome Planet is targeted to the teen and tween audience, and we also have a lot of adults that watch it.

It’s a great example of a program that’s all about inspiring people to not just be a passive observer of the world around them, but to be an active participant, to get engaged.

How can parents build upon the foundational message of environmental responsibility that your work instills in kids?

They can treat their kids like the hearts and minds of these issues and recognize that they are more than vessels to be filled with information. We try to encourage them to be treated like they are agents of change, that they are creative, and give them the latitude, trust and empowerment to come up with their own ideas, to look at the world, be informed and inspired, so they can say, “Oh wow. This is an issue I really care about, and I am going to do something about it.”

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Healing From Genetically Altered Foods Another Reason to Go Organic

by Marlaina Donato

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wenty-five years As I dug deeper, I put health have ignited conago, the first the pieces together of troversy among sciengenetically moditists, consumers and even the relationship between governments. fied (GM) crop came to GMOs, gut health and market in the form of a Much of the research tomato engineered for a has been conducted in subsequent diseases. longer shelf life. Today, other countries—more ~Michelle Perro, pediatrician, as much as 80 percent of than 60 have banned author and executive director GMOs—and most food in the U.S. contains of GMO Science GMOs (as they are best studies have focused on known) and most of the world’s genetically the health effects of the glyphosate used engineered crops are treated with glyphosate on these crops, which the World Health herbicides, primarily Monsanto’s Roundup.

Organization in 2015 declared a probable

Unlike hybrids produced by convenhuman carcinogen. “Glyphosate adversely tional breeding, GMOs are created in a affects the mitochondria, neurotranslaboratory, often incorporating DNA from mitter production and hormones,” says other species, such as bacteria and viruses.

Smith, whose recent documentary, Secret Researching the potential health effects Ingredients, presents stories of people that “must be our number one priority, because overcame chronic illnesses by eliminating GMO technology is replacing nature,” says GMOs from their diets.

Jeffrey Smith, executive director of the

Smith recently conducted a survey Institute for Responsible Technology, in published in the International Journal of Fairfield, Iowa. “The altered genomes are Human Nutrition and Functional Medicine passed on to future generations.” in which 3,256 respondents reported im Although U.S. regulators generally provement in a number of health problems regard these foods to be safe, the ubiquity after they switched to largely non-GMO of GMOs in the food chain and a lack of and organic diets. “Many of the conditions research on their long-term effect on human that improved in the survey participants are

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similar to the health issues found in lab animals fed GMOs or the associated herbicide Roundup,” he wrote. More than 85 percent reported improvement from digestive disorders. It is possible that glyphosate, which is antibiotic in nature, may disrupt the delicate balance of the microbiome, a community of microbes that inhabit the gut.

to Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, depression, infertility and gastrointestinal disorders,” he says. “It is impossible in the U.S. to just eliminate GMO foods from the diet, so eating organic is the only way to guarantee avoiding GMO foods. This automatically also reduces pesticides from the diet.”

Roundup and Gut Health

Anecdotal Evidence

“Roundup can loosen the tight junctions between our cells,” explains Smith. “This can lead to leaky gut, which can contribute to inflammation and numerous diseases.”

Dr. Akil Palanisamy, a Harvard-educated physician and author of The Paleovedic Diet: A Complete Program to Burn Fat, Increase Energy, and Reverse Disease, concurs. “I do believe that the microbiome is crucial for health, and by switching to organic, we eliminate the potential microbiome-damaging effects of glyphosate.”

Palanisamy, based in San Francisco, emphasizes glyphosate’s known ability to cause DNA damage and potentially induce cell death. “It may be a contributing factor

Dr. Michelle Perro, a pediatrician, author and executive director of GMO Science, in San Rafael, California, became involved when she came across research by plant biologist Dr. Arpad Pusztai, one of the first scientists to raise concerns about the safety of genetically modified foods. “I was able to correlate his findings with the change in children’s health that I was beginning to notice in my own practice,” says Perro. “As I dug deeper, I put the pieces together of the relationship between GMOs, gut health and subsequent diseases.”

Perro has seen improved health in her patients once a cleaner diet is introduced. “Parents have the ability to help

Healing Strategies

Go-to Tips

n Eat organic when possible, especially oats, wheat and other grains, soy, corn, beans and lentils. n Look for the “Non-GMO Project Verified” seal on labels.

Advice From the Experts Dr. Akil Palanisamy:

n Sweat in a sauna or steam room 15 to 20 minutes once or twice a week to stimulate toxin release (infrared saunas are a good alternative for those that can’t tolerate the heat of traditional saunas). n Take 15-minute home baths with onequarter-cup of bentonite clay.

n Eat a variety of detoxifying foods like cruciferous vegetables, ground flaxseeds, parsley, beet greens (the leafy tops of beetroot), cilantro and chia seeds.

Dr. Michelle Perro (for children): n Eat as much organic foods as possible and eliminate processed foods from a child’s diet. n Don’t drink tap water; use a quality water filter. n Strive to eliminate pesticides in the child’s environment, including at schools, playdates and homes of relatives.

n Strive to have a daily bowel movement.

n Seek a foundation of nutritional medicine and individualized treatment strategies employing nutraceuticals, herbs, homeopathy and manipulative medicine.

n Add fiber to diet such as psyllium husk or fruit pectin.

n Consider an elimination diet, beginning with dairy and gluten.

n Drink lots of purified filtered water every day.

Helpful Resources

n 2018 Journal of the American Medical Association study: Tinyurl.com/OrganicFoodAndCancer n What’s Making our Children Sick?: How Industrial Food Is Causing an Epidemic of Chronic Illness, and What Parents (and Doctors) Can Do About It,

by Dr. Michelle Perro and University of California San Francisco medical anthropologist Vincanne Adams; ChelseaGreen.com/product/whatsmaking-our-children-sick reverse chronic disorders plaguing their children, including asthma, eczema, food allergies and neurocognitive disorders such as autism and ADHD [attention deficit hyperactivity disorder].”

Palanisamy has also seen significant changes in his patients’ health when they heed his advice and avoid GMOs. “Often, they report improvement in digestion, mood, brain fog and energy levels.”

The body is designed with the innate ability to heal, says Pero. “Chronic diseases can be reversed when organic nutrition is the foundation.”

The Hartman Group’s Organic & Natural 2018 report reveals that 46 percent of American shoppers now seek GMO-free food. “The tipping point here in the United States has begun,” says Smith.

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Delicious Discards

Making Meals From Mainly Scraps

by April Thompson

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ood scraps are no It’s fun to challenge ing the plant, the fish, the longer relegated to animal and its life,” says yourself to create just making soup, something delicious out the co-author of Scraps, stock and sauces that hide Wilt & Weeds: Turning of something no one Wasted Food into Plenty. their true nature. Creative chefs are reawakening to would think edible, like Tama Matsuoka the possibilities of skins, my banana peel cake. Wong, forager and cocores, rinds and other author of Scraps, Wilt ~Lindsay-Jean Hard parts we’ve needlessly & Weeds, points to the been throwing away, with startling results. cultural relativism of cooking, noting that

“Cooking with scraps is good for the our ancestors or other cultures may think planet and good for the pocketbook. Forty that modern Americans are throwing away percent of food produced goes uneaten, the best parts of our food. “Some of the unnecessarily filling the landfill with best flavor and nutrients can be found in hundreds of billions of dollars of food,” says vegetable, fruit and fish skins that often get Lindsay-Jean Hard, a chef in Ann Arbor, discarded,” says Matsuoka Wong.

Michigan, and the author of Cooking With

Both Scraps, Wilt & Weeds and CookScraps: Turn Your Peels, Cores, Rinds, and ing with Scraps are intended as reference Stems into Delicious Meals. guides to provide inspiration to home chefs,

Yet the real driving force behind Hard’s rather than rigid cookbooks to be followed unusual, scrap-based recipes is the joy of with precision. Matsuoka Wong suggests creativity and innovation. “It’s fun to chaltrying to work with the ingredients at hand, lenge yourself to create something delicious using substitutions as needed, instead of out of something no one would think edible, buying an ingredient just to follow a recipe. like my banana peel cake,” says Hard.

Cooking from scraps requires a shift in

Mads Refslund, a Danish chef living mindset about our food and a new mindfulin New York City, seeks nature in food by ness about our habits in the kitchen, says Matcooking and serving it on the plate. “In suoka Wong. “Before automatically throwing nature, there is no ugly, no trash, just cycles of something away or composting, pause and change. Using all the parts is a way of respect- think, what might I do with this?” she says.

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Hard suggests choosing one new ingredient at a time to work with, old bread being an easy one to start with. “Stale bread can easily be transformed into breadcrumbs and croutons that can add nice texture to a lot of dishes,” says Hard.

“Nail a couple things you can make out of anything, like fried rice or frittatas, which are both very accepting of most any ingredient you add,” says Matsuoka Wong.

Hard agrees that simple, hearty dishes like layered casseroles or tasty tempura can be great ways to clean out the odds and ends in the crisper.

Sometimes the toughest ingredients can yield the tastiest meal. Hard admits to having been stumped by what to do with the non-fleshy part of artichoke leaves, which can be tough and bitter, until she developed a recipe for artichoke leaf nachos.

Edible weeds, leaves, stalks and stems of all kinds, including celery, asparagus ends and carrot tops, make for great pesto, which is itself a versatile ingredient—great for sandwiches, dips, pastas and more—and it freezes well, Hard says. Fish scales can be fried and eaten like potato chips; they are a crunchy bar snack in Japan, notes Matsuoka Wong. Fish carcasses or shrimp shells can also be boiled down into stock for risotto or seafood chowder, suggests Hard.

Fruit cores can be boiled into sweet syrup for cocktails or non-alcoholic refreshments, or distilled down into vinegars. Fruit peels can be crisped up into a healthy snack or boiled into a tea. Hard likes to infuse tequila with beet peels for a dramatic look and a little extra flavor. Fruit or vegetable tops such as pineapples, strawberries, cucumbers and leftover herbs can be used to infuse water or vinegar. Water from canned beans, known as aquafaba, is a great stand-in for egg whites to make everything from homemade vegan mayo to fudgy brownies.

“Cooking with scraps shouldn’t be intimidating or overwhelming or feel like a chore: They’re just ingredients,” says Hard. “The more you cook using these recipes, the more familiar the concepts will become, and you’ll realize how easy it is to adapt them to make them your own.”

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C. Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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Spiralize the cauliflower cores into a spaghetti shape using the thicker noodle blade of a spiralizer.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter to coat the pan. Add the pepper bits and cracked pepper and sauté for two minutes, until the pepper is toasted and aromatic. Mix in the crème fraiche and broth and cook, stirring for about five minutes until the sauce is slightly thickened.

Add the cauliflower “spaghetti”, stirring occasionally until just cooked, about two minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and immediately add the Parmesan and Romano. Toss until the cauliflower is coated and not clumping.

Serve right away, adding more pepper, salt and cheese to taste.

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Banana Peel Cake With Brown Sugar Frosting

For the frosting: ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup packed light or dark brown sugar ¼ cup milk, 2 percent or higher 1¾ to 2 cups powdered sugar, sifted Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut the banana peels into 1-inch pieces and place them in a small saucepan with 1 cup water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove pan from the heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly, then drain the banana peels, reserving a cup of the cooking water.

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For one, two-layer cake: Peels from 2 very ripe bananas, stem and very bottom discarded (see note) ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, plus more for buttering the pans 1½ cups granulated sugar 2 large eggs, separated ½ cup buttermilk 1⅔ cups cake flour, (gluten-free if needed), plus more flour for flouring the pans 1 tsp baking soda ¼ tsp baking powder ½ tsp fine-grain sea salt

You’re done when you pull out the whisk or beater and a soft peak is formed, but immediately collapses. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter and divide the batter evenly between the two prepared pans.

Bake, rotating the pans halfway through, until the tops are golden and a toothpick inserted into the center of each cake pulls out with dry crumbs rather than wet batter, about 25 minutes. Let the cakes cool completely in the pans.

Transfer the peels and the cup of cooking water to a tall, narrow container and purée with an immersion blender or a mini food processor until completely smooth.

When the cakes are cool, make the frosting. Melt butter in a medium saucepan over low heat. Stir in brown sugar and cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Stir in the milk, raise the heat to medium-high and cook, stirring constantly until the mixture boils. Remove from the heat and let cool until lukewarm. Gradually whisk in one cup of the powdered sugar, beating until smooth.

Add the remainder of it if the frosting is too loose. Use the frosting immediately as it will begin to thicken and stiffen as it sits.

Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl using an electric mixer or a wooden spoon until pale and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the egg yolks one at a time, mixing until incorporated, and scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition. Mix in the banana peel mixture, then stir in the buttermilk until well combined.

To remove the cake from the pans, invert one cake pan on a serving plate, lift off the pan and peel off the parchment. Repeat for the second cake pan. Put one layer of the cake on a serving platter and spread about one third of the frosting evenly over the top. Set the other layer on top, and spread the remaining frosting over the top and sides.

In a medium-size bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients with the butter mixture and stir gently, just until combined.

Note: Banana peels contain some of the same proteins found in latex and could cause an allergic reaction. Those same proteins might also make your immersion blender feel slightly gummy to the touch. Rub the surface down with cooking oil before washing it.

Butter and flour the sides of two 8-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper. Butter and flour the pans again to coat the paper.

Put the egg whites in another bowl (make sure it’s dry) and whisk until soft peaks form, either by hand or with the whisk attachment on an electric mixer. If using an electric mixer, start slowly and gradually increase speed to medium-high.

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The Path to Wealth How to Make a Dream Come True

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uccessful professional athletes, musicians and business men and women that have achieved their goals can often point to repetition as a key to their prosperity and success.

Undergoing both physical and mental training on a daily basis are keys for them to perform at their highest levels. Keeping their goals at the forefront of their thoughts, talking about the outcomes that they want to achieve and mentally seeing themselves achieving their goals are essential components of a repetitive practice that reaps great rewards.

Everyone can implement a similar success practice. Revisit goals daily to enable subconscious and spiritual intuition to illuminate possibilities in taking steps necessary to create the life that we love. This repetitive practice will shift our beliefs so that goals will be achieved sooner. Motivational speaker and author Earl Nightingale writes, “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become a reality.”

To realize goals sooner, set aside 20 minutes and follow three simple steps each morning:

Write down your goals and be specific in describing the desired outcome.

For example, instead of saying, “I want to lose 10 pounds,” say, “I’m so grateful that I am physically fit in a pain-free body that easily moves through life.” By spending

time each day describing completed goals with gratitude, your beliefs will change and your subconscious can work with you to make those statements true.

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Exercising regularly rope, treadmill routines, easonal allergies plague more than 26 creates a cumulative tennis and team sports million Americans, effect in the body, helps like volleyball or basketaccording to the Asthma ball seems to offer antispeed up metabolism and Allergy Foundation allergy benefits. Vitamin and improves immunity, C can also help. Researchof America, with numbers on the rise in recent ers from the Faculty of so you could find years. This is due in part Sports Science at Chuleven less allergies to a dramatic increase in alongkorn University, in occurring over time. Bangkok, Thailand, found the amount of airborne ~Stephanie Mansour, pollen, a possible byprodthat 70 percent of particiuct of climate change. pants that took a vitamin fitness expert Environmental and lifestyle C supplement and ran for stress, inadequate nutrition and weakened half an hour experienced decreased nasal immune systems are also factors, leaving congestion and sneezing. many feeling too miserable to engage in

“Exercising regularly creates a cuphysical activities. mulative effect in the body, helps speed up

Yet, research shows that exercise can metabolism and improves immunity, so you help ease allergy symptoms and lessen could find even less allergies occurring over severity. A survey of 2,000 allergy suffertime,” says Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert ers sponsored by the UK National Pollen and former allergy sufferer from Chicago. and Aerobiology Research Unit showed “I used to get allergy shots for a runny nose those that exercised the most had the and headaches during certain times of the mildest symptoms. year, but personally transformed my allergies through expanding my lungs and chest and More Exercise, balancing out my nervous system.”

The American Academy of OtolarLess Discomfort Boosting heart rate through aerobic acyngic Allergy recommends gentler forms tivities such as running, walking, jumping of exercise, and cautions against vigorous

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workouts such as Crossfit or long runs that can be counterproductive and exacerbate allergy flare-ups. Mansour recommends yoga, Pilates, walking or weight training—especially when congestion is a factor.

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Try Some Yoga Mansour, a certified yoga instructor, attests to the benefits of the practice. To ease the symptoms of allergies, she recommends yoga both for its physical effects and its breath benefits.

“Yoga can also help bring equilibrium to the nervous system and help the body relax. When the body is in a healthy balance and relaxed, it’s more effective at warding off things like infection or allergies.”

Registered nurse and yoga instructor Kristin Brien, of New York City, concurs. “A yoga practice trains and strengthens the vagal nerve, which activates the parasympathetic nervous system— rest and digest mode—and turns off the inflammatory response,” Brien says. “When we are under chronic stress, our nervous systems react as though our bodies are under constant threat, thus making some of us more susceptible to hypersensitive reactions to offending seasonal antigens like pollen and ragweed.”

Yoga practitioners across the board recommend inverted poses such as the plow, shoulder stand and downward facing dog to relieve allergy-related congestion. While yoga can be beneficial, inverted poses should be avoided by anyone with high blood pressure, glaucoma or retinal issues due to increased pressure in the blood vessels of the head, and some experts emphasize that allergy sufferers and asthmatics should avoid hot yoga and other demanding forms during flare-ups. A gentle approach goes a long way.

Ideally, Brien recommends asanas that anyone can do, including legs up the wall, supported bridge pose, supported reclined goddess pose and child’s pose.

Warm-Up No matter the type of exercise, warming up can play a key factor.

According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, stretching before activity and boosting heart rate helps to maximize exercise and its symptom-reducing effects.

Create a Healthy Space Lessening the body’s burden by making small changes in living

Helpful Links For a simple workout plan and an anti-inflammatory food guide to help combat allergies, join Stephanie Mansour’s free 21-Day Challenge (StepItUpChallenge.com).

Youtube videos:

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or workout space can also optimize the benefits of exercise.

Brien, an allergy sufferer and asthmatic, recommends using a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter to reduce circulating allergens and also wiping down all surfaces, including yoga mats, floors, window sills and vents. During drier, colder times of the year, Mansour recommends using a humidifier to add moisture to the air and improve breathing.

Exercise may not cure seasonal allergies, but it can lessen related symptoms, along with effecting a more balanced nervous system and better overall health.

Marlaina Donato is the author of several books and a composer.

Connect at AutumnEmberMusic.com.

Helpful Workout Tips Before and After:

n Use a nasal saline spray beforehand. n Change clothes and shower after outdoor exercise; wash workout clothing exposed to pollens.

Consider Wearing:

n Wraparound sunglasses to avoid allergens getting into eyes n A breathable mask to filter allergens during outdoor activity

Avoid Exercising:

n In the morning when pollen and mold counts are highest n When it’s warm, dry or windy outside n On busy roads where exhaust fumes can irritate bronchial and nasal passages n When tired, sick or under significant stress; all three states prompt the immune system to react more severely to allergens

Caution:

n Don’t exercise for at least two hours after an allergy shot to avoid significant side effects.

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“Fortunately, through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the water cycle. But we must make this a priority and pick up the pace,” says Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project and author of Replenish: The Virtuous Cycle of Water and Prosperity.

Right now, we’re addressing a 21stcentury crisis with 20th-century tools.

Leaky pipes, broken water mains and faulty meters are responsible for the loss of 2.1 trillion gallons of water annually in the U.S., according to the American Water Works Association. And our lifestyles are extremely water-intensive. For instance, it takes 3,120 gallons of water to produce one smartphone; watering a 1,000-square-foot lawn even once uses 620 gallons of water.

Here are some simple steps everyone can take. Doing them won’t crimp our lifestyles, but it will help us hold on to our finite and threatened fresh water supply:

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lthough climate change gets most of the attention, the international water crisis looms just as large. The World Economic Forum has ranked water scarcity as the top long-term environmental risk globally for the next decade; the United Nations reports that 1.2 billion people—a fifth of the world’s burgeoning population—live in regions of water scarcity; and as many as 700 million around the globe are already suffering from water deprivation.

The U.S. is not in a water crisis—yet— but serious problems loom on the horizon in places like Southern California and the desert Southwest. Los Angeles and San Diego rely on mountain snow in the north to melt and replenish rivers and lakes. But record high temperatures and a shortfall of winter storms—problems aggravated by climate change—have greatly reduced available water supplies.

In the Southwest, Colorado River reservoirs were at record lows last summer. As the region continues to use more water than can be replaced by rain and snow, places like Phoenix may experience severe rationing, according to the Center for Biological Diversity. Arizona’s Lake Mead, which supplies

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Fortunately, through conservation, more water-conscious consumption and smarter management of water, we can replenish and repair the water cycle. But we must make this a priority and pick up the pace. ~Sandra Postel, director of the Global Water Policy Project 4 Eat less meat. The water required to produce one quarter-pound hamburger is equivalent to 30 showers, according to NationalGeographic.com. One serving of poultry uses 90 gallons.

4 Track down water leaks, which typically waste 10 gallons daily. Common leak sites are faucets, shower heads, swimming pools, garden hoses and pipe joints.

4 Replace old, leaky toilets with efficient models bearing the WaterSense label, or simply put a brick in the toilet tank to reduce consumption with each flush. To check a toilet for leaks, put a few drops of food coloring in the tank and see if any of it transfers to the bowl without flushing.

4 Wash only full loads of laundry and use right-size load settings. Typically, the washing machine accounts for 15 to 40 percent of a household’s indoor water use. Consider a more water-efficient, front-loading washer.

4 Take shorter, five-minute showers with a low-flow showerhead (saving more than 10

gallons compared to the 10-minute version), turn off the water while brushing teeth and shave with a full basin rather than open taps.

4 Wash the car less often: The process uses as much as 150 gallons of water. Driving may not seem to have much to do with water use, but the Water Footprint Calculator (WaterCalculator.org) reports, “Water is used in great quantities during fuel extraction, refining and production.” So taking public transportation, combining errands or joining a car pool will reduce our water footprint.

4 Reduce lawn watering to a one-hour soaking once a week, rather than daily.

Water in the morning—before 10 a.m.— when it’s cooler, so grass roots can absorb moisture before it evaporates. If watering must be done in the evening, try between 4 and 6 p.m., which gives the grass blades time to dry before nightfall.

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Hard Facts About H20

What It Takes to Make Our Stuff An eye-popping amount of water is needed to grow or manufacture what we eat, buy and use on a daily basis. Although it’s impossible to reduce our water use to zero, it’s helpful to know how much water is required, so that we’re less inclined to overbuy or waste.

1 cup of coffee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 gal.

1 hamburger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660 gal.

1 gallon of milk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879 gal.

1 pound of wheat. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 gal.

1 pound of soybeans . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 gal.

1 orange. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 gal.

1 pound of chocolate. . . . . . . . . . 3,170 gal.

20 pounds of dog food . . . . . . . . 4,000 gal.

1 pair of cotton jeans. . . . . . . . . . 2,108 gal.

1 smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,190 gal.

1 car tire. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 518 gal.

1 avocado. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 gal.

1 pound of chicken meat. . . . . . . . 468 gal.

1 pound of barley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 gal.

1 pound of rice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 450 gal.

1 pound of almonds. . . . . . . . . . 1,900 gal.

1 egg . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 gal.

1 slice of bread. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gal.

1 pair of leather shoes. . . . . . . . . 3,626 gal.

1 cotton T-shirt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 659 gal.

1 car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,737 to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21,926 gal.

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n allergy is a dramatic overreaction of the immune system to environmental agents that are harmless to most people. Antibodies fight allergens with the release of histamines, and a runny nose, red eyes, sneezing, coughing, rash or hives can be the tangible result.

Common around age 10, allergies often fade later in life, so children are often most sensitive to their causes. Outdoors, the problem could be pollen from trees or plants. Indoors, chemicals, dust mites, mold or pet dander are common culprits.

An allergist can help identify them.

Author of Clearing the Air One Nose at a Time: Caring for Your Personal Filter, pediatrician Hana Solomon, M.D., in Columbia, Missouri, focuses on a natural approach to prevent, rather than treat, symptoms. “Thirty years ago, we didn’t have specialty cleaning products,” she says.

“Natural solutions work; sometimes just a cotton cloth and water are enough.”

Frisco, Texas-based Urban Hydration uses vegan-friendly, cruelty- and glutenfree ingredients and herbal extracts to ensure their cleaning products don’t contain parabens, synthetics, polybeads and toxic chemicals. Their home and spa collections are kept as natural as possible without requiring refrigeration. Lemon extract 34

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and coconut oil are key ingredients in their all-purpose spray, dishwashing solution and fabric refresher.

Microscopic dust mites live in upholstery, carpets and mattresses. They are the cleanup crew for the millions of dead skin cells humans shed daily. “If a child is allergic to dust mites, get rid of the carpet. Hang blinds on the windows.

Vacuum heat vents,” Solomon says. “Use allergen-free pillows, no down or feathers, and a mattress cover. Wash it and bedding once a week. Reduce the number of toys and stuffed animals in use, wash [them] frequently and store others. Go unscented.”

Leslie Fischer, an eco-minded mom and entrepreneur in Chicago, reviews mattresses for adults and babies at SustainableSlumber.com/reviews. “Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) off-gas from the mattress and disrupt sleep, but also trigger allergy symptoms, asthma and hives,” she says. “An organic mattress is a better choice.”

Natural fabrics are the best option for bed linens. Kathryn Kellogg, author of the Going Zero Waste blog in Vallejo, California, lists 17 sustainable and eco-friendly bedding brands. For her own use, she chose organic cotton sheets from a family-owned business (Tinyurl.com/EcoFriendlyBeddingBrands).

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Pajamas are also important. Look for comfy organic fibers that wick moisture, are hypoallergenic and fire-resistant.

Merino wool’s millions of tiny air pockets create a micro-climate to keep sleeping kids toasty in cold weather and cool in summer heat.

Pallet furniture is trendy, but keep in mind that chemical residue or insecticides may remain in the porous wood, as well as E. coli or listeria from food transports.

A safety checklist can be found at Tinyurl. com/PalletSafety.

Often overlooked, indoor mold can live year-round in damp places like bathrooms. A DecoLife bath mat made of natural diatomaceous earth and resilient plant-fiber is antibacterial, non-slip and contains no colorants. It dries within three minutes to prevent mold or mildew from forming. Instead of dropping wet towels and washcloths into the hamper, hang them to dry and launder weekly.

Lemon juice keeps faucets sparkly clean and fresh-smelling. Vinegar cleans glass shower doors. Ditch the old shower curtain; most are made with PVC and release chemicals into the air. Install a rain showerhead to avoid water spray, and use a fast-drying hemp or organic cotton curtain.

Opt for natural flooring; bamboo and cork are both sturdy and sustainable, but have a large carbon footprint due to shipping distances. Linoleum, updated and colorful, is available with marbled, stone-like, flecked and woodgrain patterns. Antistatic and antibacterial, it withstands kids and pets, requiring only a mild cleanser and damp mop to stay clean.

Pets are often blamed when a child develops allergies. It’s actually their dander that causes the reaction. Rather than giving Sparky away, use pet-friendly wipes on fur and feet to remove dander and allergens carried in from outdoors. The Daily Shep offers tips at Tinyurl.com/TheDailyShepTips.

Kids bring allergens into the house, too. Leave shoes outside the door, schedule an early bath and change to indoor garb for the evening. A high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter will help clean the air.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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How did you get interested in art therapy? What kind of degree do you have to have? How is art therapy helpful to me or my child?” These and many other questions are the ones I usually face in my daily practice as an art therapist Art therapy, as defined by the American Art Therapy Association, is “a mental health profession in which clients, facilitated by the art therapist, use art media, the creative process, and the resulting artwork to explore their feelings, foster self-awareness, reduce anxiety, and increase self-esteem.” One goal in art therapy is to improve a client’s functioning and their sense of personal well-being. To practice as an art therapist, the clinician needs a knowledge of visual art techniques as well as of psychological and human development theories. Also needed is a master’s degree from an accredited Art Therapy program in the United States. In other words, Art Therapy is the practice of psychotherapy with the additional benefit of creating a piece of artwork – a drawing,

painting, or a clay model.

I became interested in art therapy in 1986, after reading an article in the Washington Post on how art was being used by therapists working with young children from alcoholic families. I found that there was a master’s degree program in Art Therapy at The George Washington University in Washington DC, where I was living. I enrolled in the program and completed my degree in 1989. I fell in love with this profession – I found the artwork to be so helpful in working with clients, as that gave them extra insight into what they might be thinking and feeling as, truly, “a picture is worth a thousand words”.

Additionally, my clients usually find that art therapy is very relaxing to them, giving them an opportunity to enter a state of mindfulness in order to be focused on the creative process. Since it is frequently easier to create pictures about problems or trauma rather than talking about them, clients find this very helpful as well. Once a picture or sculpture is created about

a problem, it can be released from the person’s psyche and the healing of that trauma can begin. The same can be said for Jungian Sandplay Therapy (which I also offer) that has been described by a colleague as “Art Therapy in 3-D”.

I reassure all my clients that it is not necessary to know how to draw in order to participate in an art therapy session.

The only requirement is a willingness to be open to allowing one’s inner self to speak through the artwork. Once clients can understand this, they are usually quite happy drawing or working with clay modeling - and I have a series of exercises (tissue paper collage, scribble drawing, mask making) that can facilitate the creative process, which clients find very enjoyable as well. I usually begin the session with a short period of meditation or relaxation, which allows the client to become more mindful or open to receive and express his or her inner feelings.

While art therapy can certainly be used in collaboration with - or as an adjunct to – other forms of therapy, it also stands on its own as a primary therapeutic modality, as it allows clients to access deep underlying feelings that may be out of reach to the cognitive realm.

For further inquiries about Art Therapy or Sandplay Therapy, for a complementary 15-minute phone consultation or to make an appointment, call Sharon FitzGerald at 786–859–0357 or email sharonfitzgerald52@gmail.com. Office address: 2000 S. Dixie Hwy., Suite 104, Coconut Grove, FL 33133.See ad, page 60.

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4 Plastic bowls. Switch to stainless steel bowls for food and water.

4 A change in cleaning products. Use unscented, all-natural cleansers. Put the dog or cat in another room when vacuuming so they don’t breathe dust. A new cat litter can trigger allergic reactions. Look for unscented, dust-free litter.

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Due to the warmer temperatures of the past decade, flea allergies in dogs have risen 12 percent, while cats have seen a whopping 67 percent increase. Environmental allergies are also up 30 percent for dogs and 11 percent for cats, according to the 2018 State of Pet Health Report from the Banfield Pet Hospital, in Vancouver, Washington. The most common environmental allergens include dust mites, mold, fabric, feathers and cleaning solutions.

Symptoms A dog’s itching will often manifest between the toes, on the wrists, “armpits”, groin, legs, ears, eyes and back, just in front of the tail. In the quest for relief, dogs will lick, chew, pull out hair and scratch, often leaving bare spots or open wounds that 36

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may get infected. Cats will pull hair, scratch ears and develop a rash or bare spot on the stomach or inside the legs. In extreme cases, a veterinarian will give an injection to calm the itchiness before more damage is done. Owners can use that lull to investigate what is causing the allergy.

Fleas For fleas, there are more natural ways to end the cycle than using potentially toxic pet treatments. Diatomaceous earth (DE) is affordable, non-toxic and safe, made from fossils of marine life crushed into a superfine powder. Its deadly effect on insects stems from piercing their hard shells so they become dehydrated. It does not harm mammals.

Be sure to buy food-grade DE, not the kind that’s designed for use in pools and gardens. Simply dust the dog to the skin with the powder and sprinkle it on bedding, rugs and carpets.

Cats tend to have more favorite nap spots than dogs, so vacuum first to get rid of any flea eggs. Sprinkle the DE and leave it in place for a couple of weeks. Vacuum again. DE can be hard on regular vacuums, but a Shop-Vac is up to the task.

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4 Seasonal flowers and grasses.

Pet-friendly wipes will remove excess pollen when the dog comes in after outdoor time. A twice-weekly bath during the worst of the season and weekly as blooming subsides will wash away pollens. An oatmeal shampoo is soothing; don’t use tea tree oil-based shampoos, which may further irritate skin. Be sure to dry the fur. Wet bedding can cause mold, another allergen.

4 Dust mites. Replace worn beds and bedding on a regular basis. Look for natural fabrics and fillings; no down or feathers.

Wash weekly.

4 Lack of proper filtration. The air conditioner will capture incoming pollen: Be sure to change the filter often.

Be Proactive 4 Check the paw pads. If they’re irritated or red and raw, ask the vet for a salve to ease the pain while they heal. Be sure to wipe paws when coming into the house.

4 Take a look inside the ears. Allergies can lead to earaches, so watch for red, inflamed skin or black, tar-like goop. Either requires a vet visit and a prescription salve.

4 If dog walks are part of regular exercise, ask neighbors or local park employees if they’ve sprayed pesticides or treated grassy areas.

4 Add a small amount, based on weight, of Omega-3-rich fish oil to food to soothe and smooth the skin.

Diligence in spotting symptoms can stop itching in its tracks when remedies are in place or at hand.

Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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Activated charcoal to absorb ingested poisons. However, any item intended to counteract poisoning should not be used unless directed by a veterinarian. Protocols vary and what will help in one instance can cause harm in another.

Antibiotic cream for wounds. Don’t use triple antibiotic if you have cats.

While it is rare, the combination of the three ingredients may cause a fatal reaction in some cats. In addition, avoid any products with essential oils with cats as they cannot metabolize most oils.

Antihistamine and safety pin for minor allergic reactions. Specifically look for diphenhydramine gels with a liquid center. The safety pin is used to puncture the gel cap and squirt the liquid directly onto to the tongue of the pet. This is the fastest way for an

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anaphylactic pet to absorb the antihistamine. Consult a veterinarian for proper dosing. Antihistamines cannot be safely used with all pets as it may interfere with other medications or medical conditions.

Apps for smart phones. A recommended one is the ASPCA’s Pet Poison app. It’s free and will dial the number for the Pet Poison Hotline. As minutes matter in a poisoning situation, this is invaluable if you cannot reach a local veterinarian for instructions. The second is a veterinarian locator. This is useful if you are on vacation with your pet and need to find the closest veterinarian.

Baking soda to absorb topical poisons or chemicals.

Bandanas as they can replace triangular bandages. They can also serve as slings to take the weight off an injured limb.

Eyewash serves double duty. It can be used to flush out both eyes and wounds.

Gauze comes in three varieties: gauze roll, gauze pads and nonstick gauze pads. The gauze roll is wider and is good for larger wounds. The nonstick gauze is more expensive, but should be used on top of the wound; then place the cheaper gauze on top of it.

Nonstick gauze will not remove the scab when it is time to replace the bandaging.

Honey packets for hypoglycemic pets.

Use this only under advice of veterinarian.

Hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in a dog. As this is used for poisoning, consult a veterinarian first.

Dosage will vary. Vomiting is not automatic for poisoning. If the ingested substance is caustic, it will burn the throat on its way out. You cannot use hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in cats. Cats cannot metabolize hydrogen peroxide.

Liquid bandage. It is an asset if you know how to use it properly. Used incorrectly, it can damage surrounding tissue, as well as trap bacteria in the wound. Your veterinarian can instruct you in proper usage. Do not use superglue. It is not manufactured for medical use and, as such, the manufacturer can change ingredients and formulation without consideration for

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Muzzles are a must. If you need to use your pet first aid kit, this pet is likely in pain. Any pet in pain is a bite risk, even one you know well.

Plastic baggies to collect a vomit or fecal sample. This may be necessary if the pet has been poisoned and you are unsure of what was ingested. When not in use, it can store smaller items for easy accessibility.

Rubber gloves to protect you from any zoonotic, and also to collect vomit or fecal samples.

Sanitary napkins to absorb blood.

Squirt bottle to deliver hydrogen peroxide down the throat of a dog.

Styptic powder for use on nails only.

It stings and this pet is already in pain.

In addition, styptic powder is not sterile; you may introduce bacteria into the wound. There are newer products on the market that function as a styptic powder and can be used for wounds as well.

Tea bags contain tannic acid and are effective in stopping bleeding. While sugar is effective, it is not recommended because the pet may be diabetic or pre-diabetic.

Vet wrap keeps the wound secure and dry. It is also expensive. The human counterpart, which is the exact same thing, is a fraction of the cost.

Wound cleanser. You have several options in this case. The first is sterile saline solution, also known as eyewash. The second is a chlorohexidinebased cleanser, which is easy to find.

Most stores that sell first-aid items will carry it. Do not use hydrogen peroxide as it degrades surrounding tissue and cats cannot metabolize it. Do not use alcohol as it stings. Do not use sterile, tap or bottled water; it disrupts the salt balance of the cells and slows healing.

Many of these items have expiration dates and should be checked periodically.

When wounds are treated quickly, they heal faster with less pain. Your pet will thank you for that.

Mary Oquendo is a Reiki master, advanced crystal master and certified master tech pet first aid instructor. She is the owner of Pawsitive Education.

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Minimal Invasive Dentistry - Removing Toxins Early Overview: Cavities are permanently damaged areas in the hard surface of your teeth that develop into tiny openings or holes. Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well. – Mayo Clinic

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Research done in 2018 by microbiologists and independent researchers, has clearly demonstrated that “watching” a dental caries lesion simply allows the microbes more time to destroy more tooth structure. Almost always leading to more complex and expensive work. A dark area in a crevice of a tooth may look like a stain but bacteria most likely made its way down that crevice. It secretes toxins which are acidic and destroy the tooth. Sometimes reaching the nerve and creating an infection.

Minimally invasive dentistry is exemplified in cases I’ve seen

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many times over the years. For example, this one case the patient had multiple sealants done throughout his mouth, and it is very difficult to know what’s going on underneath a sealant when it starts to break down. Patients are reluctant to do anything because they don’t see a hole, and neither x-rays nor laser diagnostics show much unless it’s extremely large or uncovered. In this case, I began uncovering them 1 by 1, each time exposing a large amount of decay—almost leading to the nerve, possibly requiring a root canal.

Many dentists will try to appease the patient by saying that nothing needs to be done but watch the tooth—without really knowing whether this tooth is going to be an issue, or if the decay is going to go much further. These “small” issues can almost always lead to larger issues. Since we’re not fortune tellers, we cannot know if and when these will explode. I do believe that if we remove a small issue at the right time, we could seal the area and be able to prevent a much larger problem in the future.

My own children are an example. With one of my kids, I opened up a groove in each of his molars, and some premolars, very early on and placed a specific flowable composite instead of using a sealant, which can break down much quicker. Years later, he would be very prone to decay, but the only place he did not get decay was in those grooves. Sixteen years after I placed those flowable composites, they are still intact.

Patients do not want crowns, root canals, and implants in the future. They usually understand that a minimal approach can be a tooth saver. A small filling now can be a larger filling in the future, but a large filling’s next step is a crown, etc. I take a direct restorative approach whenever possible, especially on my own family, because if I do this minimal invasive dentistry now, I know I’m doing less later.

Abraham Jaskiel DMD, PA, Brickell Avenue Cosmetic, Holistic, & General Dentistry, 1865 Brickell Avenue, #207A. Tel. 305-653-2231, BrickellAvenueDentistry.com. See ad, page 4.

The RBC Membrane Test

Understand How to Positively Impact Your Health!

by Dr. Karen Bravo

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ver wonder what determines how well you feel and function under pressure, think, learn, withstand stressors, like viruses, bacteria or poisons, absorb nutrients, manufacture or manipulate everything necessary to live, grow and heal? You may think it’s all got to do with your DNA in the cell nucleus. It may surprise you, but the circuitry, the central switch board of your body and its functions are determined by the envelope or membrane of each cell you are made of! That is why some call the membrane of our cells, memBRAIN! Anything that matters in a cell happens on a membrane, from interacting with all hormones and chemical messages to manufacturing all proteins, enzymes and so much more. In fact, all the of the tiny structures in our cells are covered with similar membranes, including the energy forming mitochondria. Our cell membranes separate us from the random

disorder of the environment and compartmentalizes specialized cellular functions within. Understanding and optimizing proper cell membrane composition gives us tremendous influence over our health.

Our cell membranes are composed of a double layer of special fats, called phospholipids, the most important being phosphatidyl choline or PC for short. PC makes up 50% of our cell membrane composition. It is the critical molecule that literally holds us together and keeps out random disorder. We lose PC with age and it is vital to get through diet.

The cell membrane is likened to an icecream sandwich. The two outer layers are water loving and the inner layer has various attached fatty chains, with variable amounts of flexibility. This is critical to provide enough structural support (think concrete), while allowing for others with more fluidity to allow the movement of things into and out of cells (think

specialized doors, window). You can think of each cell like a tiny house. We want a lot of concrete for support and some specialized, more fragile areas necessary to let things in and out, the doors, windows. We want our houses to be structurally sound and yet able to carry out vital chemical functions in order to be able to withstand life’s day to day stressors or “bad weather” and even the occasional “hurricane” (e.g. infections, inflammations, traumas, emotional stress, etc.)!

But what determines how cell membranes are maintained and repaired, a continual process 24/7? Luckily (and unluckily), much is determined by what fats we eat and how they’re prepared, processed or cooked. Also important is what stored and incoming toxins we have.

The RBC Membrane Test is a test of cell membranes, what you are made of! It is a window to your brain (mostly fat), nerves, and other tissues. It is processed through a specific lab associated with the National Institutes of Health. It is NOT to be confused with a serum fatty acid test or serum lipids!

Finally, we can easily and accurately measure via simple blood draw your cell membrane composition leading to a precise, individual plan to correct deficiencies and imbalances! This means we can improve/rebuild your cells so you are a stronger host (house) that will be less vulnerable to invading microorganisms, chemical toxins or multiple other stressors (i.e. bad weather or hurricanes)!

We perform this test at KB Holistic particularly for patients with neurological symptoms, but it helps explain and direct strategies to improve many other health challenges from chronic infections to planning a healthy pregnancy to intelligence.

For more information or to schedule a consultation contact KB Holistic, 305-505-0455, info@kbholisit.com. KB Holistic is located at 15500 S.W. 200th Street, Miami, FL 331187.

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These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose or treat any disease. See the advice of a qualified practitioner if you are suffering from any related symptoms.

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Lowering the Pressure

A TCM Approach for a Common Cardiovascular Issue

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enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs), a type of blood pressure drug that millions worldwide are taking daily, are associated with a higher risk of lung cancer, compared with other types of drugs. It showed that patients on ACEIs were 14 percent more likely to develop lung cancer, and the risk went up the longer patients were on the medication.

Those taking them for five years were 22 percent more likely to get lung cancer, and the risk rose to 31 percent if they were on them for 10 years.

Scientists believe the drugs cause the accumulation of a chemical called bradykinin on the lungs, which in turn leads to cancer. Although the risk to individual patients is modest, the absolute numbers of patients at risk for lung cancer is potentially large because ACEIs are widely prescribed, say the researchers.

High blood pressure is not a disease, but rather is often caused by blood that’s too thick and viscous to flow freely

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through the body’s small capillaries. In order to make sure good circulation is taking place, the heart has to pump harder, thereby raising blood pressure. This is the body’s way of making sure this thick blood reaches all the cells throughout the body, because cells that don’t receive blood will die sooner.

Healthy blood shouldn’t be so viscous.

It should flow more freely. When blood is properly hydrated and nourished with the right fatty acids (more omega-3s in particular), the heart does not need to work as hard to pump it throughout the body, so blood pressure automatically drops. It’s like the difference between sucking water and honey through a straw—the more sticky and thick the honey, the more pressure it takes to move it.

Western medicine diagnoses this situation by saying that high blood pressure is itself a disease, and high blood pressure is attacked with drugs that artificially lower blood pressure by forcing artery walls to relax. Unsurprisingly, the thick sludge blood is no longer reaching all the cells it needs to reach, so we end up with circulation problems.

Hypertension, in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), is characterized as dizziness, excess liver yang, and liver and kidney yin deficiency. TCM believes that excess wood (liver) qi will damage the soil (stomach), therefore weakening the spleen and stomach, causing headaches, dizziness and even stroke.

Most hypertension cases are chronic, but there are also acute cases. The former is more common in the middle-aged and older population. The onset is slow. There are no obvious symptoms at the early stage, and even for those that have symptoms, the symptoms tend to vary from person to person. The acute cases are more common in young people, with rapid onset and rapid progress which can quickly lead to heart, kidney and cerebrovascular problems, and cause various complications.

Hypertension patients often experience headache, dizziness, tinnitus, insomnia, numbness of the limbs, shortness of breath and irritability, among other symptoms. At the early stage, the patient’s blood pressure is elevated, but the level can fluc-

tuate. At the later stage, blood pressure level rises continually, and hypertension starts to cause damage to the heart, kidney, brain and other organs, worsening the symptoms. Clinically, the specific stages are determined by the patient’s blood pressure levels.

TCM believes that the various symptoms of hypertension are mainly due to damage to the liver. Liver governs the dispersion and discharging function of the body, and therefore, stagnation and blockage are harmful to the liver. Strong mental stimulation, excessive thinking and being too nervous can cause stagnation in the liver. An unhealthy diet can also affect the functions of the organs, causing yin/yang unbalance, and in turn harming the liver.

Also, when the body lacks sufficient energy, which can damage the organs, the liver cannot get enough nutrients, thus leading to liver diseases.

In the progress of hypertension, most patients started with excess syndrome, such as excess liver fire, and gradually transformed into deficiency syndrome. Excess yang can damage yin, and when yin is weak, the yang can seem to be even more in excess. At this stage, the patient’s condition is having deficient yin and excessive yang. As the condition progresses, the organs and yin and yang all suffer damage. Yang grows steadily weaker, and the patient’s condition becomes mainly yin deficiency. In the end, both yin and yang are deficient, and the patient’s condition becomes true deficiency.

With that being said, a doctor should still differentiate the symptoms, and choose the treatment based on the individual’s specific situation. They should change the medicines prescribed when the patient’s condition changes. For example, for patients with excess yang, some need reducing method, while others need reinforcing the yin to restrict excess yang. To achieve satisfying results, one needs to differentiate symptoms and root cause. However, whether the results are satisfactory cannot be simply based on the blood pressure numbers, but comprehensive analysis.

Using TCM syndrome differentiation method, we can generally divide hypertension patients into two types: one with excess yang, and the other with deficient yang.

Deficient yin and excess yang. Symptoms include: dizziness, red face, tinnitus, palpitation, insomnia, irritability, loss of balance, sore and weak waist and knees. This is mainly due to insufficient kidney water, so the liver is malnourished. Therefore, the yang excessiveness in this situation is not true excessiveness, so the appropriate treatment should not aim to treat excess yang, but reinforce the yin. When the kidney yin is sufficient, excess yang will be balanced.

Deficient spleen and kidney yang. This type of patient is more likely to experience dizziness, tinnitus, weakness in the waist and knees, chills in the limbs, and even weak and swollen lower limbs, urinary hesitancy, nocturia and sometimes spermatorrhoea. It is commonly seen with late stage stroke patients with paralysis on one side of the body. For this type of situation, the treatment should be to reinforce spleen qi and strengthen kidney yang.

If hypertension has affected the heart, common symptoms include palpitation, chest tightness, shortness of breath, dizziness, tinnitus, weak waist and legs—with palpitation and irregular pulse being the main characteristics. The correct treatment is often adjusting the Ying Qi and Wei Qi, and strengthening the heart, spleen and kidney.

When treating hypertension, it is important to use the appropriate formula to adjust the body’s yin and yang, and to restore the functions of the organs. It is even more important to motivate patients to seek changes in lifestyle and lift their mental burden.

Patients with hypertension should exercise regularly, balance work and rest, have a regular eating schedule, avoid milk and milk products, eat less meat and more vegetables, drink five to six cups of ancient tree Pu’er tea every day, avoid excessive thinking and adopt other healthy lifestyle habits.

Dr. Ming Wu is a master herbalist with decades of experience and thousands of years of wisdom. He uses herbs to help stimulate the body toward self-healing. Wu Healing Center is located in West Hartford, Ct. Visit wuhealing.com for information or ordering, or call (978) 790-8888.

Pu’er Tea for Lowering Blood Pressure In the U.S., it is a common belief that to combat high blood pressure, we need to take drugs daily for the rest of our life. But Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers another solution.

Drink Pu’er tea, Huang Jing tea or herbal tea daily, eat chia seeds (13g daily), eat more living nutrients, reduce the consumption of animal products, cook with Chi daily and focus on enjoying life.

As for the all-important tea, the recommendation is King’s Pu’er Tea. To make it, put 1 teaspoon of the tea into a teapot, pour 4 ounces of water in the pot and steep for 15 seconds. Pour tea into a cup, sit calmly, breathe in the steam and sip slowly. Do this about 10 times a day with the same tea leaves.

Within 24 hours or less than 10 days after embracing such lifestyle changes, blood pressure normalizes, as the blood itself becomes more hydrated and free to flow throughout the circulatory system.

King’s Pu’er Tea is available through Dr. Wu at Wu Healing Center in West Hartford, Ct. wuhealing.com.

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…the biggest and most insidious cause of stress is our mind. Our beliefs, emotions and negative thinking all contribute to create a toxic environment in our mind. This translates to stress, and, as a result, produces chemicals in the body that create a toxic environment in our cells. thinking all contribute to create a toxic environment in our mind.

This translates to stress, and, as a result, produces chemicals in the body that create a toxic environment in our cells. These toxic chemicals signal the genes to express themselves in ways that lead to the body breaking down. Over time, disease takes hold. The body is built to be very resilient and compensates for things like unhealthy diets and even toxins in the environment. However, the constant stress of negative thinking and negative emotions will invariably break the body down.

Mind Control

How Mindfulness Helps Prevent Disease

By Michael Rosenbaum

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e were all led to believe that the body is pre-programmed by our genes, and those genes always respond in the same way. We have been told that if we are unlucky, we may have genes are more inclined to manifest certain diseases like heart disease or cancer.

It is true we all have different genes, but they don’t seem to behave the way we were all taught. In the last 20 years, researchers have discovered and proven that genes can express themselves in many different ways (over 2,000 ways according to biologist Bruce Lipton in his book, The Biology of Belief). This means they can express themselves in ways that make us more likely to get sick or less likely. For example, Lipton cites in The Biology of Belief an experiment with rats that were given high doses of cholesterol.

Cholesterol has long been thought to be a primary cause of heart disease. Researchers gave one group of rats a chemical to relax them and the other group a chemical to stress their system. The group given the stress chemical developed heart problems and died but the group that was unstressed didn’t develop any heart problems. Apparently, it was the stress hormones that signaled the genes to take the cholesterol and form the plaque which caused the heart disease; the problem was not necessarily the cholesterol itself.

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What can we do?

Following are suggestions that have been proven by scientific studies to help shift the momentum back in our favor.

• Meditation: It has been shown that just 15-20 minutes of meditation, three times a week, has a significant effect on our stress level and creates greater health in the body. Any kind of meditation will work. Consistency is the key.

• Gratitude: Writing down 3-5 specific things we are grateful for at the end of day begins to shift the mind set from “glass half empty” to “glass half full.” Over time, this becomes a permanent, positive default for our mind.

• Change deep-seated beliefs: Beliefs are stored in the subconscious and unconscious mind. There are many new therapies out there that are quick and efficient in allowing the inner mind to permanently change its negative and limiting beliefs.

The latter leads to emotional upsets and faulty thinking.

Some of them are regression therapy, hypnosis, TAT, EFT, EMDR and more. Many of these modalities, once learned, can be easily done at home.

• Change your environment: We often have a choice who we hang out with, what programs and movies to watch, what books we read, what classes we take, what work places we put ourselves into. Choose options that promote a more positive mindset and loving support.

Start making small changes every month using some of the ideas above. Take a 30-day challenge to make a 5 percent change and then another 5 percent change the next month. In the process, you have created permanent new positive habits that support sustained better health.

Michael Rosenbaum, ACHT, MP, an advanced clinical hypnotherapist and metaphysician practitioner, has been a practitioner for over 20 years and has over 3,000 hours of training in alternative therapies. Connect at 914-218-9000 (NY) and AlternativeChoices.org.

Dare to Dream

by Janet Catalina

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dream is not simply a desire. A dream is something you aspire to, a goal that excites you. Finding a soul mate, traveling the world, having a more fulfilling job … just the thought of it sizzles for you.

Do you have a dream? Is it still alive, or have you put it aside? Does your dream seem to have slipped away?

In essence, we are creating our lives every moment. Often, though, we end up creating the “same old same old.” We get so caught up in day-to-day busyness, in what “needs” to be done, that we lose sight of the reality that every minute is the beginning of the rest of our lives. We may not even realize that we are the creators or that change is possible.

Defining the Dream

The third month of the New Year offers a perfect opportunity for reflection. With the holidays over, there’s now time to step back, take stock of your life and determine what you really want for yourself going forward. The first step is to clarify your aspirations. What is your dream? What do you truly want in life? Once you are clear on this, you need to “feed” your dream—visualize it as if it has already happened and

feel the emotions of success. Believe it and allow yourself to feel that you deserve it. As you do that, the next steps toward realizing your dream will become clearer.

Often, though, we block ourselves.

We may truly believe that we want to achieve our dream, but a part of us may feel unworthy or fearful. For example, you may be searching for a soul mate, but if you’re unconsciously scared of getting hurt or not being good enough, you could be blocking that perfect person from coming into your life. The same thing can happen if you’re dreaming of a lucrative new job or a different direction in your career. Can you visualize yourself succeeding in that new position, or do you tend to dwell on the risks of leaving your secure old job or on your fears that the new position may not work out?

to clarify what we want, let go of what’s blocking us, and empowering ourselves to step into the life we dream of.

This is something we can do on our own or by participating in a program that gives us guidelines for the journey. I work with an amazing program, PULSE Manifestation and Empowerment (PULSE stands for Perception Uniting Life Spiritual Energy), that guides participants through a complete step-by-step process—from clarifying dreams and discovering blockages, to breaking through those blockages to manifest a new life. The program is simple and enjoyable and can be learned in a daylong workshop or a weekend retreat.

Whether we engage in this process by ourselves or through a guided program, the key to success is knowing that we are the creators of our lives and that we can choose to live our dreams.

Janet Catalina, MSW, is a life coach and therapist and the co-developer of PULSE Manifestation, the culmination of her lifelong work helping people move past blockages into unlimited possibilities. She will lead a Pulse weekend retreat August 2-4, both at the Mariandale Center, 299 North Highland Avenue Ossining, NY 10562, 914-941-4455.

For more info, visit PulseManifestation.com, call 914-548-8372 or email catalina.janet@ gmail.com.

Breaking Through

We need to break through our fears, let go of old beliefs that we aren’t worthy or aren’t good enough to have abundance in our lives or be truly happy. We are the creators of our lives, and the only thing between us and our dreams is ourselves. Once we understand that, we can begin taking action March 2019

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Dear Dr. Wolloch, I think I am in Menopause. Why I should see a Gynecologist for Hormones? Many other Doctors out there give Hormones now.

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therapy (BHRT) which is different from traditional methods of Hormone replacement.

Family practitioners or general practitioners are indispensable in preserving the health of you, and your family, however, they may lack the skill and knowledge in perfecting a hormone replacement therapy program. While most practitioners stay upto-date on issues presented by their patients, their education of such programs may be stuck in the past using older medications that may have some disadvantages. Other specialists may not know the difference between non-bioidentical and bioidentical hormones and, with their busy practices, have not had the time to keep up with the evolving understanding of their risks versus benefits. They also lack the in – depth education and knowledge of a Gynecologist, a specialist in Women’s health.

Gynecologists have advanced education, training, and specialization the health of the female reproductive system including the breasts and hormones. In fact, the term outside of medicine means; “The science of women”. Almost all modern gynecologists are also obstetricians, which, as you know, are specialists in pregnancy. Some OB/GYN’s may be Board Certified, and some may have a special interest in Menopause studies. Some may have also studied more natural or Holistic approaches in Women’s care and have a Bio – Identical hormone program that also could address other areas of your overall health, which is important in Menopause. This could include recommendations concerning exercise, nutrition, correct supplementation, stress reduction, and chronic disease prevention.

With that knowledge and experience, plus additional years of ongoing continuing education in Hormone Replacement therapies, a consultation with a Board-Certified OB/ GYN who specializes in holistic approaches to Bio – Identical Hormones is a good place to start exploration of what’s right for you, for your best health.

Dr. Emmanuela Wolloch is a board-certified OB/GYN who specializes in peri-menopausal and menopausal issues, with a special interest in Integrative Medicine including Disease Prevention, Women’s Health, Bio-Identical Hormones & Holistic Living. Dr. Wolloch has over 20 years of experience and graduated from the Marie Curie University in Paris, France with her Medical Doctorate Degree. She then completed her Internship and residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology at Jackson Memorial/University of Miami Hospital where she was conferred the prestigious Helen Lansman Award for the Physician with the greatest compassion shown towards the Patients. As an active member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the North American Menopause Society, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, she has lectured on women’s health issues for numerous womens organizations as well as participated in the University of Miami Integrative Wellness Symposium. Dr. Wolloch is also on-staff at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Miami.

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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.

Radical Gratitude

A Way of Life, Not a Moment in Time

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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.

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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, warm, friendly or joyful. We are unlikely to say that gratitude makes us feel burdened, stressed or angry. This small experiment illustrates that gratitude is a positive, desirable state that people generally find enjoyable.

According to Dr. Robert Emmons, a scientific expert on gratitude and a psychology professor at the University of California, Davis, gratitude involves two stages.

First is the acknowledgment of goodness in our lives. In other words, we have received something that gratifies us, either by its presence or by the effort the giver went into choosing it. Second, gratitude is recognizing that the source(s) of this goodness lie, at least partially, outside the self. In other words, we are grateful for other people, animals, nature and more.

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Hence, the practice of gratitude involves developing a deep sense of life appreciation, allowing us to see life through a lens of abundance rather than one of scarcity.

Emmons’ research shows that gratitude is associated with a wide range of benefits on our own physical health, psychological well-being and our relationships with others. Systematically cultivating gratefulness by keeping a gratitude journal and other practices often seems so simple and basic, yet the results can be exponential.

People who practice gratitude consistently report a host of both short-term and long-term benefits, including lower blood pressure, a stronger immune system and better sleep. Fewer bouts of depression were also reported. Appreciating life buffers stress, so we’re less likely to fall prey to its perils.

An Invitation

Why not ditch the typical New Year’s resolutions and declare 2019 our year of radical gratitude? Imagine a year sprinkled with kindness, creativity, curiosity, compassion, forgiveness and patience. Research suggests that these character strengths tag along for the ride on the magical gratitude journey.

Donna Vella, CHHC, is a speaker, coach and workshop facilitator who has utilized positive psychology and nutrition for more than 20 years. She is the founder of Stamford’s Positive Living Forum. Vella holds certifications in positive psychology, teaching for transformation and holistic health coaching. Connect at 203-962-1062 and Donna@ DonnaVella.life.

Cultivate Gratitude Right Now!

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ere are some exercises to cultivate awareness and gratitude. There is no “one size fits all” way of doing this. It only needs to work for you. The only requirements are an open heart and mind. Some might work best when incorporated into your daily or weekly routines while others can be tried when the spirit moves you.

Random Reach Out: Reach out to someone for whom you feel grateful but do not often express your appreciation. Do it in any way that feels comfortable, whether it is an email, handwritten note, phone call or text. Be sure to tell them why you are grateful.

Greeting with Gratitude: Begin a conversation with a loved one, co-worker or friend by sharing one thing for which you feel gratitude about that other person. Expressing appreciation creates a friendly, open and honest environment which enables the increase of effective communication while increasing the potential to deepen the relationship.

Slow It Down: For the first 10 bites of every meal, be conscious of every bite that you put into your mouth. Slowly chew the food, noticing the texture, the various tastes as it dissolves, and the feeling as each swallow fills your stomach. Thank the food for nourishing you. As you continue this practice, notice that as you eat more slowly, you fill up faster.

Make Gratitude Fun: Have fun practicing gratitude with your kids during times when they may start to complain. Examples include long plane or car rides, or going out to eat with a large group. Go back and forth listing one thing that you are grateful for with the “winner” being the person who lists the most things that s/he is grateful for.

Evening Gratitude: To increase household community and connection with one another, make it an evening practice for each person to express one thing that s/he is grateful for that day.

Count Your Blessing, Not Sheep: When you cannot fall asleep, count your blessings instead of counting sheep. This leaves you falling asleep with gratitude in your mind instead of focusing on thoughts that may be racing through your head.

Daily Gratitude: Once a day, write down one thing you are grateful for, using a journal, notebook or online journal.

Giving Time: Volunteer your time at least once a month. Practice giving and potentially receiving gratitude for the opportunity to contribute.

Triggered? Fall back to Gratitude: Begin to notice when you are triggered. Examples of common instances where people are triggered include someone cutting you off in traffic, waiting in line at the grocery store, waiting for internet to connect, and waiting for a text to send when there is bad reception. At these times when agitation or anger or may rise within you, take three breaths and think about what you are grateful for. This will always bring you back to your center.

Donna Vella, CHHC holds certifications in positive psychology, teaching for transformation and holistic health coaching. Connect at 203-962-1062 and Donna@DonnaVella.life.

You Are

Sunshine

by Douglass DeCandia If and when the forces come to steal of you belonging Do not forget that you are sunshine, rainwater, breath and soil.

The way of war has taken land and turned it into country, But well beyond the border lines and present in our eyes Is the prayer of life reminding That into earth we each return and from this Earth we rise.

Douglass DeCandia, a resident of South Salem, NY, is a grower of food and medicine and is active in social justice efforts. “The poems I write,” he says, “are a bridging between the human and natural worlds, each one a reflection of where I am in body and thought, as a grower and activist.” To read more of his poems, visit DiggersDig.Blogspot.com.

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Resolve to Take Better Psychological Self-Care

by Julie A. Levesque

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ne of our clinicians believed as a child that there would be flying cars by 2019. Many of us today are thankful there are not. Resisting change is what we as humans do best, yet it is an unfortunate truth that all life thrives on constant and ever-present change, making it a necessary evil.

The same clinician with the flying car belief vowed this year to sort through and throw away all her old underwear as her annual resolution. In actuality, this is quite challenging for her, she believes that each worn pair of underpants or socks still has the capability of enduring one last hurrah.

At first glance, this might seem silly, but the underwear becomes a metaphor for change as in letting go of the past. This can be a bigger obstacle than we anticipate if the concepts of self-awareness, self-compassion and trust are not in our playbook.

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One of the biggest challenges in embracing change is the negative hamster in every head. This hamster runs on his wheel of triggers, memories and assumptions that create reaction instead of response, which in turn causes chaos and misunderstanding. Trying to avoid this hamster is like holding on to sand—the tighter our grip becomes, the more difficult it is to control.

Learning how to care for one’s self psychologically is one of the best resolutions for our year of change, as it teaches us to let go, take the leap and trust that our wings will be built on the way down.

As the months roll on, and we find ourselves with gym contracts not utilized, old textbooks never read and a master’s in not admitting failure once again, we check in with our clinician who is now determined to honor the son she lost by loving fiercely, being kind to herself and

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being open to life and the opportunities it brings. There are very few certainties in this existence except for the following: the only constant is change, no one has all the answers, everyone dies, everyone poops and one is never truly alone.

Julie A Levesque, LPC, MSHSV, FMHC, CCTP, practices at Wolf Spirit Wellness and Counseling Center, LLC. Connect at 203-263-3175.

One of the biggest challenges in embracing change is the negative hamster in every head. This hamster runs on his wheel of triggers, memories and assumptions that create reaction instead of response, which in turn causes chaos and misunderstanding.

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Happiness and Your Health Studies have shown the healthier we are, the happier we are, too. It’s never too late to achieve greater health and in a world where knowledge is literally at your fingertips, there is no reason you can’t live a vibrant, healthy and happy life, if you’re ready.

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.

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Using Turmeric to Fight Inflammation

An Ancient Herb Gains Modern Respect

by Lupo Passero

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nflammation is quite the buzzword these days and there are good reasons for that. Most modern-day Western diseases are rooted in excess inflammation in the body.

This may include diseases such as cancer, type 2 diabetes, autoimmune disorders, asthma, arthritis, ulcerative colitis, periodontitis, eczema, psoriasis and many other ailments.

Turmeric is a buzz-worthy herb in the same conversation because the pungent root of turmeric is thought to help modulate inflammation in the body. For centuries, medicine people have known that this common culinary spice can do far more than flavor our favorite dishes.

Turmeric, a close cousin to ginger, has a spicy, warm and bitter flavor. This popular herb is best known as one of the main spices in curry. One little known fact is that turmeric is also what gives bottled mustard its bright yellow color. Throughout history, turmeric has had a plethora of important uses, including extensive use as a culinary spice, healing remedy and textile dye. The part of turmeric that is used is the root, easily identified by its brown skin and a bright orange flesh. It is currently one of the most popular treatments for inflammation in modern herbalism. It dates back thousands of years in both traditional Chinese and 52

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ayurvedic medicine as a potent anti-inflammatory. A plant with a very long history of medicinal use throughout Southeast Asia, turmeric was used not only as a principal spice but also as a component in religious ceremonies.

Because of its bright yellow color, turmeric is often referred to as “Indian saffron.� Modern medicine has begun to recognize the importance of this common herb; in fact, within the last 25 years there have been over 3,000 publications referencing turmeric. Curcumin is the primary medicinal agent in turmeric. Numerous studies have proven curcumin’s anti-inflammatory effects are comparable to many pharmaceutical drugs. Unlike these drugs, which often have dangerous side effects, curcumin produces no toxicity. Although turmeric is considered warming and mildly drying, we need to consider our own individual constitution or work with a local herbalist to determine how much is right for you. Turmeric also has a long history of treating and supporting liver and gallbladder disorders. Some studies suggest that turmeric has anti-carcinogenic properties.

Its bitter quality also aids in digestion.

Ways to Use Turmeric

There are numerous simple ways that we can begin to add this important spice into our lives. Cooking with it is beneficial and tasty; it can be added to egg dishes, soups, stews, stir fries and more. If chronic inflammation needs to be addressed, possibly go a step further by taking capsules, adding powdered herb in water or making a tea with the fresh root. Both fresh and powdered turmeric can be found easily in most grocery stores, apothecaries and specialty markets. The best quality turmeric will be a magnificent bright orange; this color tells us that in addition to being a powerful anti-inflammatory, it also has antioxidant effects because it is fresher. If turmeric does not have a bright vibrant color along with a spicy and pungent smell, it may not be fresh; it may be time to replace that jar of spice.

It is believed that adding a very small amount of black pepper to turmeric dramatically increases the bioavailability. This tradition stems from ayurveda, and science has proven that the black pepper extract called piperine increases the bioavailability of curcumin by as much as 2,000 percent.

Turmeric is an invaluable herb to get to know and incorporate into self-care and healing regimens. One way to ingest turmeric is with a warm cup of golden milk. This tasty and popular herbal beverage blend is a good way to add the numerous healing benefits of turmeric into our bodies.

Golden Milk • • • • • •

8 ounces of coconut, almond or hemp milk (or milk of choice) 1 (1-inch) piece turmeric, unpeeled, thinly sliced or ½ tsp dried turmeric 1 cinnamon stick 1 (½-inch) piece ginger, unpeeled, thinly sliced ¼ teaspoon whole black peppercorns 1-2 tsp of honey, maple syrup or stevia to taste

Stir coconut milk, cinnamon, turmeric, ginger, peppercorns and 1 cup of water in a small saucepan; bring to a low boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes. Strain through a fine-mesh sieve into mugs and sweeten if preferred.

Lupo Passero is a community herbalist and the director of Twin Star Herbal Education and Community Apothecary in New Milford, NM. She also offers herbalism certification programs and drop-in classes. Connect at TwinStarTribe.com.

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MARCH 1 - 10 Miami International Film Festival - Over 100 films are screened at this annual festival, hosted by Miami Dade College, at several Miami locations.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Free class on Therapeutic Yoga for the Neck and Upper Back - 9:45-11:00 a.m. - Learn how to strengthen these vulnerable areas, release tension, and improve posture. Space is limited. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

MARCH 2 - 3 Asian Cultural Festival - 10am - 6pm. A fun-filled family event offers a virtual day trip to Asia. Enjoy a variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. There will also be demonstrations of Ikebana and Origami. $10, children under 11 are free. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave, Homestead. 305-247-5727.

Carnaval on the Mile - A fusion of jazz and art- including 3 stages presenting 30 musical groups, fine cuisine and children’s entertainment. Experience a mile of art, photography, crafts and jewelry. Free.

Fri: Kick-off concert 7pm-12am. Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables. Sat: 10am-midnight & Sun: 10am8pm in Miracle Mile. 305-644-8888.

MARCH 2 & 9 Spirit Release Therapy Seminar — 11:30am –-1pm, $15. Spirit Release therapy is comparable to ancient shamanic practices. Hear about unexplained life changes. 4400 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton.

Call Suzanne Biddiscombe, 561-398-1139.

MARCH 2 & 30 Free class on Therapeutic Yoga for Children with Autism and Special Needs - 4:35-5:35 p.m. Kids will learn yoga-based breathing and visualization techniques for relaxation, emotional self-regulation, focus, and self-esteem. Preregistration required.

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MELT Into Sound Bowl Meditation Workshop - 2:30-5:30 pm - Experience a unique fusion of sound bowl meditation, a powerful healing modality, with the relaxation and pain relief of the MELT technique. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

Free Healing Session With Cristovao Brilho 5:00pm - Courtyard Marriott of Coral Gables, 2051 S. Le Jeune Rd. – Miami – free parking, Call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00pm

MARCH 4 & 11 As seen on “Dr. Oz”! Experience the MELT Method for flexibility, stress reduction and pain relief - 6-7:30 pm - using MELT balls and rollers. $25/class or $80 for 4-class series in March.

Preregistration recommended. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 9 Miami Comic Con - Comic book conventions usually are held at large venues but for this event, it’s all about an intimate gathering of enthusiasts, collectors and fans. Tickets start at $15/per person, children under 10 free with adult. DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Miami Airport & Convention Center, 711 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33126, Youth Music Festival – 5-10:30pm – in partnership with the Rhythm Foundation, a not-for-profit cultural organization that is a foremost presenter of international music in the US A suggested donation of $5 with all proceeds benefitting Miami Beach Senior High Rock Ensemble, Nautilus Middle School Music Academy, Fienberg Fisher K-8 Rock Ensemble and Young Musicians Unite. North Beach Bandshell 7275 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33141, (786) 453-2897

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Calle Ocho - The marquee event of Carnaval Miami! The largest Hispanic festival in the country. 15 blocks of Little Havana filled with musical stages, international food, dance, sampling sites and entertainment for all holistic demographics: families, couples and friends. Calle Ocho is also the platform that catapulted the careers of some of the biggest musicians in the international Hispanic market and brings corporate America the opportunity of a testing ground for new products. From SW 27th Ave to SW 12th Ave. Miami, FL 33135

MARCH 8 - 10 Fairchild’s International Orchid Festival - Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for orchid sales, seminars, and special events. Immerse yourself within the world of orchids with over 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors.10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651.

MARCH 8 & 15 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. $12.60/month for Coral Gables residents; $15.75 for non-residents, payable to the Activity Center. 1-305-461-6764.

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Barnacle Under the Moonlight: Gates open at 6pm. Music from 7-9pm. $7 for ages 10 & up, $3 for ages 6-9; and those under 6 are free. Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove.

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Miami Beach Garden Tour - Explore private gardens in Miami Beach by biking or driving to six hidden oases near the Miami Beach Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-day activities inside the Garden include a farmers market, food trucks, live music and a rummage sale. Tickets $2530. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139. For info and tickets or call 305-673-7256.

MARCH 9 & 30 Free yoga class: Gentle Stretch and Restore 9:45-11:00 am -Experience a gentle flow of movement designed to increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, develop core strength, and improve muscular balance. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SUNDAY, MARCH 10 Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park - 1 - 4 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Wolves and bears and dinosaurs?

National Parks protect them all. See how you measure up to an apatosaurus, get to know a feathered friend, and see if you have what it takes to be an alpha hunter. 9700 SW 328 Street, Homestead, Florida 33033

TUESDAY, MARCH 12 Free Workshop Holistic Approach to Weight Loss - 6-7 pm Free information session with a board certified holistic health coach. Learn how to naturally detox your body, environment and mind for optimal health and weight loss. Miami Center for Holistic Healing, 9085 SW 87th Avenue, Suite 201 Miami, Fl 33176, space is limited, please RSVP.

MARCH 14 - APRIL 7 Miami-Dade County Fair & Expo - hosts a variety of family-friendly indoor and outdoor events, including the Youth Fair. It’s the largest fair in Florida and includes more than 90 carnival rides, livestock and agricultural competitions, live concerts and more. Tickets start at $12. 10901 Coral Way, Miami, FL 33165, 305-223-7060

SATURDAY, MARCH 16 Spirit Release Therapy Seminar - 11:30am –-1pm, $15. Spirit Release therapy is comparable to ancient shamanic practices. Conversation around unexplained life changes. 4400 N Federal Highway, Boca Raton. Call Suzanne Biddiscombe, 561-398-1139 JDRF One Walk 5k – 7:30am – 10am - has one goal: to create a world without type 1 diabetes (T1D). When you participate in your local JDRF One Walk, the money you raise supports life– changing breakthroughs that give hope to everyone impacted by this disease. And, you’ll have a great time doing it! That’s because you’ll walk with a

committed community that is passionate about doing whatever it takes to help turn Type One into Type None. Register to walk online. Tropical Park, 7900 SW 40th St, Miami, FL 33155, (954) 903-9454

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St. Patrick’s Day Riverside Festival – noon – 2am – celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with food, fun and games. The Wharf Miami, 114 Southwest North River Drive Miami, FL 33130

Annual Key Colony Beach Days - Participants and visitors can enjoy this family event set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Key Colony Beach City Hall, the day features vendors, food, live music and more. A Shriner’s pancake breakfast starts at 8 a.m., a parade is set for 11:30 a.m. Free admission, free parking, old fashioned fun.

MARCH 16 – 17 Mad Hatter Arts Festival at the Barnacle 10:00am – 5pm - The Mad Hatter Arts Festival Celebrates its 14th Season, Be a part of this fun, creative and whimsical celebration of the creative Community. It takes place at the The Barnacle and along the sidewalks of Main Highway in Coconut Grove. This juried event features artists of all types of media and in addition to fine art, there will be an Artisan and Vintage Marketplace. The Barnacle Historic State Park, 3485 Main Highway, Coconut Grove, FL 33133, (305) 442-6866

SATURDAY, MARCH 23

Pinecrest Gardens Chili Cook-Off - Pinecrest Gardens is hosting its annual Chili Cook-Off event featuring country music bands, line-dancing, mechanical bull rides and lots of chili to taste. Tickets start at $5 and admission for Pinecrest Gardens members is free. 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156. 305-669-6990.

THURSDAY, MARCH 28 Free Yoga for Balance and Stability - 11:30 am12:45 pm - Learn specific techniques to improve balance and stability, strengthen both stabilizing and postural muscles, and increase mobility. Preregistration required.. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SATURDAY, MARCH 30 Free Therapeutic Yoga for Pelvic Health - 3:304:30 p.m. - Learn movements/yoga poses, breath practices, and information to help you improve and maintain your pelvic floor health. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SUNDAY, MARCH 31 Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay 11am-6pm. Enjoy South Florida’s freshest seafood, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, boat rides and a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone. Adults $15, children 4-14 $5 and under 4 is free admission. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. 305-235-1668 ext. 263.

floridakeys SATURDAY, MARCH 2 Sombrero Beach Run- a 15K Challenge! 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run. Custom t-shirts, awards, prizes, trophies, raffles, food, drink and entertainment all at the spectacular setting of Sombrero Beach. 10K Run start 7:30am, 5K Walk/run start 8:45am. Contact 305-743-4582 Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest - An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several

MARCH 9 - 10 Marathon Seafood Festival - Fresh local seafood, vendors, entertainment, children’s area, and boat show, is the 2nd largest FL Keys event with over 21,000 attendees in 2016 & growing every year. The festival is the premier event for great seafood and entertainment in the Florida Keys. Bring the whole family for two days exciting food, entertainment, and fun! Marathon Community Park 200 36th St. Contact 1-800-262-7284.

MARCH 10 – 17 Florida Keys Wildlife Refuges Outdoor Fest Enjoy a week of action-packed days of outdoor adventures and hands-on activities, including guided birding and nature walks, historical bike rides, kayak excursions, art and photography workshops and more. Co-sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of Refuges and the Florida Keys Wildlife Refuges. Family fun fairs are to be scheduled for Key Largo and the Lower Keys.

MARCH 15 - 16 Annual Key West House & Garden Tours - Tour a series of elegant and unique private homes of Key West, ranging from exquisite restorations to creative renovations, and the interior design that complements each. March tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Transportation between homes NOT included. Tickets are $30. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. 305-294-9501

THURSDAY, MARCH 21 Third Thursday Art Walk - :Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m. Free.

Contact Daniela Woody 305-664-9100

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 Annual Florida Keys SPCA Spring Social - Enjoy a paw-tastic experience to help raise funds to benefit a Keys-based animal shelter; event is open to the public, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Key West Golf Course. Highlights include a VIP champagne reception prior to the main event, a first class dining experience with tables of food from restaurants all over Key West and parking provided at Florida Keys Community College with HTA Trolley service to and from the event. Also features a silent auction, live auction, raffles, complimentary beer & wine, music and more. VIP and General Admission tickets. (305) 294-4857

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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.

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

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

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.

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

786-662-8106.

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

Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm.

8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation.

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

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

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

friday Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982 Overeathers Anonymous - 7:30 pm (South, Steps/ Traditions) Don’t Eat No Matter What Group. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 10700 SW 56 St, Miami, 33165, Room 9. Michael (305-815-2733) Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143.

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

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

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

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

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

Afterlife Discussion Group - 2nd Sat. Monthly.

1-3pm 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

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

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

Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982

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

Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation.

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

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

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

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

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

Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 1103 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, FL 33132. (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.

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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.

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

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

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community resource guide

ATTORNEYS

In office financing available & payment plan options.

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Attorney at Law 13554 SW 47th Lane, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33175, 305-598-2540, Miami Areas of Practice:

ACUPUNCTURE HUI SHAO, AP. MD(CHINA)

Foreclosure protection/defense,

3310 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 250 AcupunctureInMiami.com 305-461-4046

ASSURE A SMILE NEW OFFICE LOCATION: loan modifications, short sales,

Traditional Chinese acupuncture by doctor graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We provide supportive therapies: Natural Herbs, Massage therapy, Reflexology. Auto accident, workers’ comp and some health insurance accepted. See ad, page 26.

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representation, title closing agent, wills, probate, real estate litigation, consumer law, traffic matters, disputes, debt settlement. See ad page 63..

EILEEN R. YASBIN

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

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

WANDA CINTRON A.P.

Acupuncture Physician 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Ste #325 305-445-4494

Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best.

Some Health Plans accepted.

REGINA F. ZELONKER, P.A.

Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Coral Gables & Palmetto Bay 305-235-0537 ZelonkerLaw.com

When Family Matters...The divorce process does not have to destroy your children, finances, relationships, self-esteem, and future. Other areas: Prenuptial Agreements and Cooperative Divorce. Florida Supreme Court Family and Civil Mediator.

ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE EDUCATION EVERGLADES UNIVERSITY www.EvergladesUniversity.edu 888-772-6077

Everglades University Bachelor of Science Degree in Alternative Medicine enables students to explore the exciting field of Alternative Medicine with courses in Herbology and Botany; Nutrition and Aging; Traditional Chinese Medicine; Homeopathy; and Antioxidants.See ad, page 3.

Providing midwifery care throughout pregnancy birth & the postpartum period. Located directly across from Jackson South Hospital! Water birth & Gravity BirthTM option. Family planning & women’s wellness care available.

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Miami-Dade/Florida Keys

ASSURE-A-SMILE

9220 SW 72nd St. Ste. 205 305-274-0047 AssureaSmile.com

We offer natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family.

Dr. Theodore Hermann, DMD, PA, is a holistic dentist who has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years and offers natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family See ads, page 64.

BRICKELL AVENUE COSMETIC, HOLISTIC DENTISTRY FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Abraham Jaskiel DMD. PA 1865 Brickell Avenue, Suite A207 305-653-2231 BrickellPlaceDentist.com

On Brickell since 2001, Dr. Jaskiel doesn’t see a large number of patients for good reason. “I like to give everybody their set time, on time.” Free parking & Valet parking. Office open MondayThursday, 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m.

All Major insurance accepted. See ad, pag 4.

FREDDA ROSENBAUM, D.D.S. 2925 Aventura Blvd. #201 Aventura, FL 33180 305-933-3350 AventuraSedation.com

Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch.

General, Cosmetic, Holistic & Sedation. See ad, page 21.

BIRTH CENTER

9275 SW 152nd Street, 1st Floor 305-238-7873 HSpBirthCenter.com

2000 S. Dixie Hwy., Miami, FL 33133 786-686-3132 Art Therapy/Jungian Sandplay

15+ years experience. Adults, teens, children. Deep process psychotherapy for trauma, depression, anxiety, mood and social difficulties, for individuals and groups. Close to Gables, Brickell, Key Biscayne and South Miami.

Free 15-minute phone consultation.

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-Dr. Herrmann Dr. Theodore Herrmann, DMD, PA, is a holistic dentist that has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years. He’s an accredited member of the International academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM), Holistic Dental Association (HDA), the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (IAMFD), the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT), the International Academy of Orthodontists (IAO), and also Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

CRYSTALS INSTITUTO CRISTOVÃO BRILHO 2100 Coral Way #605 Miami FL 33145 786-295-8665

www.namiami.com

Cristovão offers every month healing sessions completely free and open to the public of every age. In these sessions he channels his spiritual doctor, a being of light, who brings the use of new healing technologies for human beings. See ad, page 45.

THE INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR DENTAL EXCELLENCE Yolanda Cintron, DMD 2021 East Commercial Blvd., Suite 208 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 954-938-4599 GoNaturalDentistry.com

All phases of dentistry for optimum health , holistic , bio compatible dentistry.

• Sedation Dentistry • Removing of toxic metals • Replacing them with Bio-compatible materials • Laser Dentistry for painless surgeries & extractions • Zirconia/ Ceramic Implants • Natural bone augmentation / Plasma Rich Growth Factor • Oral DNA Testing • Add gums to receding gums.

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4308 Alton Road, Suite 320 Miami Beach, Fl 33140 305-534-2926

SAI AYURVEDIC COLLEGE & WELLNESS CENTER 9000 SW 137 Ave. Suite #220 305-380-0652 SaiAyurvedicCollege.com

HOMEOPATHY CURE

Dr. Marisa Messore is a Board Certified gynecologist and menopause practitioner with 21 years of experience, in Miami Beach, Florida, specializing in gynecology, menopause and female sexual health, and is affiliated with Mount Sinai Medical Center. See ad, page 13

The southeast’s leading center for Ayurvedic study, practice, treatment and research, incorporating the principles of Ayurveda, upon which many natural healing systems are based.

Dr. Iqbal Nazir, M.S, D.Pharm, D.H.S. Licensed Lab Medicine Practitioner 954-226-3652 HomeopathTreatment.com

Natural cure in homeopathy of the most diseases and symptoms. No side effects. Call Dr. Iqbal Nazir, Homeopathic Specialist, for an appointment.

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dentist that has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years. He’s an accredited member of the International academy of Biological Dentistry & Medicine (IABDM), Holistic Dental Association (HDA), the International Association of Mercury Free Dentists (IAMFD), the International Academy of Oral Medicine & Toxicology (IAOMT), the International Academy of Orthodontists (IAO), and also Diplomat of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists (ICOI).

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GYNECOLOGY EMMANUELA WOLLOCH, MD FACOG

1801 NE 123rd Street, Suite 415 305-935-8775 EmmanuelaWollochMd.com

Emmanuela Wolloch is Miami’s Premier board certified OB/GYN specializing in Integrative Medicine including Disease Prevention, Women’s’ Health, Bio – Identical Hormones and Holistic Living, offering the very best of the latest, proven methods to achieve optimal health states in her purpose built, zen – like office. See ads, page 17

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9220 SW 72nd St. Ste. 205 305-274-0047 AssureaSmile.com

We offer natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family. Dr. Theodore Hermann, DMD, PA, is a holistic dentist who has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years and offers natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family See ad, page 64.

APRIL HANEMANN RN, BSN, NC-BC Miami Center for Holistic Healing 305-801-0646 AprilHanemann.com

April is a Board Certified Integrative Nurse Coach. She works with groups and individuals in search of a natural approach to create lasting change in areas such as weight loss, nutritional healing, and stress management.

HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY MINSU’S HEALING OASIS

10095 S.W. 88 St. Ste 103 305-389-1768 MinsuHealingOasis.com

Updated services now include: hypnotherapy, CranioSacral Therapy, physical therapy, Energy healing/Reiki; acupuncture, guided meditation, shamanic healing, sound healing, Chi-gong, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Massage therapy, Talk therapy, & Matrix Energetics.

Treatments are for adults and children.

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE

CIRCHOLISTIC, LLC

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Decongest your Lymphatic system to Support your b o d y ’s n a t u r a l detoxification & healing functions (breast & prostate health, pre & post-surgery, weight loss). Restore optimal lymph flow for overall wellbeing. Feel relaxed, lighter, more energetic!

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REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

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7925 NW 12th St Ste 201 Doral, FL 33126 305-597-9599

Achieve healing/aesthetics from within! Detox protocols, Ozone therapy-IV, prolozone. Platelet Rich Plasma -Vampire Facial®, Vampire Face Lift®), ED / Peyronie’s Disease via Priapus Shot®, O-Shot®, Vampire Breast Lift®, Hair Loss/ scar therapy. Hormone Balancing.

See ad, page 7.

Cortiva Institute is a network of premium massage therapy and skin care schools with 30 campuses in 13 states—all united by a common mission and standards that help students, clients and the community thrive.

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PALEO MEAL DELIVERY

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Home delivery paleo cuisine, nutrition-Rich, PALEO Gourmet Quality meals made from scratch using only quality meats, and the freshest vegetables and fruits, super-food grains, and herbs and spices.

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Debra Geymayr, Directress, serving So. Florida over 16 yrs., teaching specialty prenatalpostnatal w/baby yoga, hypnobirthing & childbirth ed., breast feeding/newborn care classes and more…see Holistic South for natural, midwifery care & waterbirth options.

KEVIN O’BRIEN

Holistic Life Coach KevinObrienWellness.com 305-788-0777

Align Your Mind & Body, Create A Life You Love. Integrative Therapies promoting physical wellbeing, peace of mind, and personal fulfillment. Spiritual Life Coaching, Law Of Attraction, Transformational Workshops, Kripalu Yoga, Deep Tissue Massage.

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PRENATAL PLUS YOGA, INC.

401 Miracle Mile, Suite 405 PrenatalYogaMiami.com (305) 498-6722

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Everglades University is an accredited, private not-for-profit university offering bachelor’s and master’s degree programs online and on-campus. The University combines small class sizes and innovative programs with traditional academic values. See ad, page 3.

PRENATAL YOGA

BODHI ZENZ HOLISTIC YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER 7520 SW 75th Ave Suite K BodhiZenz.com 305-740-7800

Rejuvenate body, mind and spirit in this holistic yoga and wellness center offering Yoga, Meditation, Acupuncture, Deep Active Stretching, Healing Massages, Workshops, Classes, and more. Mention Natural Awakenings before Oct 1st, and get 30% off your first Beautiful You/Deep Active Stretch 5 class pack.

YOGA WITH DRISHTI Drishti@bellsouth.net 305 335-7618

Yoga with Drishti, 500RYT and Yoga Therapy, private sessions and ayurvedic health and wellness consultations. Using Yoga tech niques of focusing inward and working with breath and core balance will help everybody! See ad, page 22.

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Miami-Dade/Florida Keys

www.namiami.com

“An Attorney Who Cares” “As a Holistic Attorney, my approach is to resolve conflict fairly and with a minimal amount of controversy and expense.”

Angie Angelis Law, LLC Attorney at Law

13554 SW 47th Lane, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33175 AngieAngelisLaw.com angie@angieangelislaw.com

305-598-2540 Fax: 1-305-330-9248

“The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision that should not be based solely on advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience.”

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