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publisher’sletter 2015 – Great Energy!

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efore its arrival I could already feel its energy. Somewhat different than any other year, 2015 seem to me as the beginning to everything that is possible – a karmic type energy coming to collect as well as guide. “This is the year girls,” I commented to a few friends during dinner, “this is the year where all of our dreams will come alive.”

I was never the popular girl, that job belonged to my sister. I was shy, awkward, and an introvert until I was in my 30’s, when I suddenly decided to come out of my shell and jump into the wonderful enterprise of publishing.

As in previous years, the last 13 – working as a publisher and writer – have taught me that relationships are the key to a fulfilling life. Family, friends, love ones, and even professional relationships make up our universe while helping us forge our journey ahead. As so many of us look forward to Valentine’s Day, we would be foolish to overlook the vast opportunities we have to strengthen and reaffirm those relationships. LOVE is the guiding force that creates positive energy and it can be cultivated through a range of various avenues.

If you’re looking to bring the family back together, create events that will attract all of the members of the family. From watching or attending sports venues to having beach or park days, getting the family together is always fun. If you’re watching your budget, movie nights at home where you’ll serve movie popcorn, and any other movie related snacks, is always a winner. The goal is to have fun while strengthening your bonds.

If you’re looking to expand your circle of friends, don’t stay home. Use today’s technologies to reach out through online resources – and this magazine – to join local community activities and make new connections. Once that is explored, a world of new friendship possibilities will open before you. And for those looking to strengthen your business/community ties, South Florida is filled with networking groups and organizations for just about anything you can think of.

The tools are there. Whether you encounter a great experience or one filled with challenges, LOVE is the glue that holds it all together. It must be expressed, fill your thoughts, adjust your attitude, and put a positive spin on your perceptions of life and others. In other words, it can NEVER be forgotten. After all, we are the sum of our experiences and it’s up to us to make them stand out!

This year, make a commitment to live life through LOVE and bid goodbye to the paralyzing fear, which keeps you spinning your wheels and saying “maybe tomorrow.” Tomorrow is here and there’s no more time to waste in regret. Ask fear and shyness to get out of your way and simply “say YES to love and watch your life begin anew.

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est known for her groundbreaking work with couples, Diana Daffner is featured in a new book, Feminine Spiritual Trailblazers. A collection of interviews with women spiritual leaders, the e-book contains 24 hours of audio presentations as well as special offerings from each of the women.

“My path focuses specifically on helping couples deepen the love and spiritual connection within their relationships.” Diana says. “I am honored to be considered an “elder” or mentor for other women spiritual leaders.” A black belt in Aikido, Diana points out that when she married, her teaching path took a turn “from martial arts to marital arts!”

Diana is the author of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples and has been leading Intimacy Retreats, with her husband, Richard Daffner, for over 17 years. Their upcoming spring schedule includes “vacation/workshops” for couples, held in Siesta Key (Sarasota) the weekends of February 13-15, February 27-March 1, March 13-15, March 27-29, April 17-19 and May 15-17. The workshops begin on Friday evenings at 7 pm and conclude on Sunday afternoon. Between group sessions, participants return to their rooms for private “homeplay” assignments.

All details about Daffner’s books and workshops can be found at www.IntimacyRetreats.com or by calling 941-349-6804 for a free brochure. See ad, this page.

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Trim Size 8.25 x 10.75 n international school of shamanic studies is now offering classes in Miami. The Live Area 7.5 x 10.25 Light Body School of the Four Winds Society will hold the first of seven certifith nd cate-track courses at the BiltmoreFULL: Hotel May 7.5 x17 10 - May 22 . “‘In the South Class students learn 2/3 V: 4.75 x 9.75 how to create sacred space and experience the merging of their individual 2/3 H: 7.5 x 6.25 consciousness with all consciousness and 1/2 V: 4.75 x 7 all creation, explains academic advisor, Karen Wilson. “They will explore1/2 the V (2cp): 3.5 x 9.75 anatomy and physiologies of the body’s 1/2 H: 7.5 x 4.5 Luminous Energy Field and learn the 5/12: 4.75 x 5.75 Illumination process – the core foundaH (3c): 7.5 x 3.25 tional practice of healing the light1/3 body.

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n Saturday, February 28th from 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Just Om Yoga Studio (JOYS) will celebrate its first anniversary with an Open House Party that includes Kirtan, yoga demos, yoga art exhibition, raffles, appetizers, refreshments and many other surprises!

This new intimate yoga studio opened its doors in the heart of South Miami on February 2014. It was the beginning of the realization of a cherished dream by its founder/owner Alexandra Urvina. Her encounter with Yoga in her native Venezuela was fortuitous, and it completely transformed her. It helped her reduce stress, fatigue and anger, improve balance and generally raised her quality of life. Most importantly, it redirected her life’s journey, as she dreamed of sharing the great benefits of yoga with others.

Her mission and passion is to offer yoga in an all-inclusive setting with highly qualified teachers providing kind and personalized care to help people reach their physical, emotional or spiritual goals.

“It is gratifying to see how organically a community forms and grows around JOYS. I will continue expanding our services with new and innovative classes and workshops,” Urvina explains. “Stretching, strengthening, and healing of our bodies, mind and spirit is more important than ever, as we live in a frenetic world of constant rushing. Our anniversary celebration is a form of gratitude and connection with this great community.”

JOYS is located at 7520 S.W. 57th Ave, Suite K, in South Miami. For information call 305-665-4982 or visit www.justomyogastudio.com. See ads, page 51 and 62.

4th Annual Outdoor Festival

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wakening Into the Sun is pleased to present their fourth annual event, Awakening Spring, in downtown St. Petersburg from March 6th to 8th. an annual Celebration of Health, Wellness and Spiritual Connection The non-profit event was created as an outreach wellness, awareness and cultural affair to bring diverse communities together to share in the “wondrous power of the human mind, body and spirit,” The event kicks off at The Palladium Theater on Friday evening March 6th with keynote speaker Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, special guests Julie Moret and Temple Hayes, and musical guests Rickie Byars Beckwith and TJ Vanderpool. The festival, spanning all day and into the evenings of Saturday and Sunday, also features free wellness demonstrations and workshops, holistic practitioners and an abundance of local artists, live music, concessions and exhibits, all with the intention of promoting the joy of living in a state of natural wellbeing.

The festival will take place along St. Petersburg’s waterfront South Straub Park. Tickets ($20, $40 or $60) and VIP tickets ($80), which include pre-show reception and postshow party, are on sale now at The Palladium Box Office and through AwakeningIntoTheSun.org. Hotel packages are also available for out-of-town guests. For more information call 727-565-2214, or visit AwakeningIntoTheSun.org. You can follow Awakening Into the Sun on Facebook. See ad, page 38.

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Mineral Makeup Made Easy

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or over 25 years, Cindy French has been working in the beauty industry, working in Sydney, Milan, Paris and finally settling in South Florida, becoming Founder and Creative Director at Zen Zen Organic Salon & Boutique. In this organic beauty boutique, good for you makeup comes with good for you advice.

If you ever wanted to know what’s in your makeup, or if the ingredients are healthy for your skin and safe for the environment, join Cindy French on February 22nd, from 1 to 3 pm when she’ll be teaching a master class in safe skincare products and mineral makeup application (how to apply make-up the right way). Enjoy a skincare analysis and recommendations, personal color-matching, and a chance to practice on yourself. Learn all about mineral makeup including how to pick your unique color palate, eyeshadow and primer, concealer, and easy techniques for everyday use.

Zen Zen Organic Salon & Boutique is located at 17830 West Dixie Highway in the North Miami Beach/Aventura area. There’s a $10.00 per person charge, credited back in products at the end of event. Light refreshment will be served. Seating is limited so you are encouraged to RSVP by February 15th. For more information or to reserve your spot, call 305.ZEN. ZEN9, 305.936.9369, or visit www. zenzenorganicsalon.com. See ad, page 41.

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Chihuly Exhibition Opens at Fairchild

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airchild Tropical Botanic Garden announced the opening of American Renowned glass artist Dale Chihuly most comprehensive garden exhibition to date.

Never-before-seen glass creations will be installed throughout many of the garden during Art Basel in a new in-depth exhibit – throughout the 83-acre tropical oasis – on view until May 31st.

Innovative glass art will be placed within Fairchild’s lush rainforest, picturesque Bailey Palm Glade Vista, the new Wings of the Tropics exhibit where they are surrounded by hundreds of colorful and exotic butterflies, and other areas.

Special art viewings and events will be held during this time to celebrate the synthesis of art and nature. For example, during Tropical Chihuly Nights on Thursdays and Sundays, people can take enchanting nighttime tours of Chihuly at Fairchild from 6:00-9:00 p.m.

The new Adam R. Rose and Peter R. McQuillan Arts Center will house the Chihuly Gallery during the Art at Fairchild season. The 3,000-square-foot, beautifully landscaped facility is the place to purchase a wonderful selection of Studio Editions, limited edition prints, books, and other Chihuly-related merchandise. Store hours are 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and weekends and 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. during Tropical Chihuly Nights.

For more information call 305-667-1651, or visit www.fairchildgarden.org/Chihuly. natural awakenings

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Relaxing Healing Therapies for the entire family

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igorMe invites the community to its Grand Opening in North Miami Beach. Bringing together Salt Room Therapy, Bemer and Harmonial therapies, owner and visionary Deahni Kipnis has created a new concept in Well Being Centers for South Florida.

“Bemer is a Pulsed electro-magnetic device utilizing a patented signal improving circulation, chronic dis-ease and pain, recovery from surgery and broken bones, mental and athletic performance and overall health maintenance,” explains Kipnis. “Harmonial Therapy is an individually customized audio, visual, scent experience that balances brain chemistry, helping people with issues of addiction, depression, insomnia, stress and PTSD.” Since the 1990’s, Salt Room Therapy has been utilized in hospitals and health centers throughout Europe and Canada. “This therapy is excellent for helping respiratory challenges like asthma, allergies, sinus and ear infections, COPD and emphysema, and skin issues like psoriasis and eczema and stress,” Kipnis adds. Sanford University recommends it for SAD and depression.

As an opening special, VigorMe is offering $20 per session for your first salt room and Bemer experience. A limited number of charter memberships are also available. VigorMe’s therapies are non-toxic, non-invasive, with no known side effects and are safe and effective for children and adults. Each therapy modality is relaxing and drastically reduces stress.

For an appointment or more information, visit vigorme.com or call 305-333-3315.

VigorMe is located at 3749 N.E. 163rd Street in North Miami Beach (at the Intracoastal Mall). See ad, page 31.

Sup Yoga with Gillian Gibree

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addle Boarding has become a sport and favorite pastime the world over.

Practiced in some form or another for thousands of years by ancient cultures in Africa, Peru, Hawaii, Polynesia, and other cities around the world, it has attracted today’s yoga enthusiasts.

Athlete, model, adventurer, yoga practitioner and owner of Paddle Into Fitness Gillian Gibree, offeres SUP Yoga Certifications which provide paddle technique and water safety training for aspiring SUP yoga instructors. SUP yoga blends a harmonious yoga practice while building better balance, coordination, endurance, and body strength. As an outdoor athlete, competing in some of the highest profile races in the world, Paddle Into Fitness offers a unique opportunity to learn how to paddle correctly and efficiently, while learning key water safety skills from a professional athlete.

From beginners to certifications for instructors, Paddle Into Fitness offers an array of workshops and classes to fit anyone interested in learning while visiting some of the most amazing locations around the world.

In 2015 Gibree will be in Europe, California, Canada and New England. To learn more about scheduled workshops and outdoor fitness adventures or to book Gibree for private or group lessons, visit paddelintofitness.com.

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Dinosaurs Everywhere!

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repare to see 22 life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and displays that look like the real animals that once existed. These extinct creatures have come back to life in an extraordinary outdoor Jurassic adventure at Zoo Miami.

“We believe this exhibit will bring many visitors to the zoo since our fascination with these creatures has outlived them,” says Zoo Miami Director Eric Stephens. “Many people know more about dinosaurs than animals that are still present today”.

Among the dinosaurs on exhibit, guests will be thrilled to discover favorites like a fully grown “spitting” Dilophosaurus and baby, fast moving carnivores named after its two crests, and of course, the Tyrannosaurus Rex (whose name means “Tyrant Lizard King” due to its size and power) as well as a nest of freshly hatched newborns and a baby T-Rex that seems as vicious as a grown one.

Along the journey, guests will find not only these but also towering over the other dinosaurs and many of our trees as well will be the Brachiosaurus, a long-necked creature that could have measured up to 50 feet tall. Guest will also be treated to a couple of Coelophysis, an impressive Diabloceratops, Protohadros, Acrocanthosaurus. and an interactive photo opportunity with a Pachyrhinosaurus.

This Jurassic adventure will be on exhibit until May 10th and opens Monday - Friday from 10 am - 5 pm, weekends and holidays from 9:30 am - 5:30 pm. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 S.W. 152nd street. For more information call 305-251-0400, or visit http://www.zoomiami.org.

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n the year 1949 the name Bruno Gröning (1906-1959) became an overnight sensation. Surrounded by controversy and debated at all levels of society, Gröning soon became known as the “Miracle Doctor,” when he aroused attention by healing a boy in Herford, Germany, whose doctors had given up on him.

Bruno Gröning said, “Trust and believe that Divine energy helps and heals.” He saw his task as opening the door for man towards Divine understanding and experience, thereby guiding him back to trust in God–this was the main topic of his talks. “My work and activity merely serves to lead all people of this earth onto the right path again, onto the Divine path.” He saw himself as a pointer, a mediator of Divine energy. “There is a higher power which is fundamental of life and it can heal!” Gröning explained. He called it “The Divine Heilstrom or Divine Power.”

On February 22nd from 11am-1pm, the Circle of Friends community will host and introduction of Gröning’s work. The Bruno Gröning Circle of Friends is an informal gathering of people who have recognized the value of Bruno Gröning’s teachings. These are passed on in hundreds of groups which meet around the world. Affiliation to the Circle is voluntary and free of charge. There are also no national, ideological or confessional ties. All activities are free of charge. Costs are met by voluntary donations.

The meeting will take place at 10601 S.W. 5th Street in Miami. For further information call (786)-241-3200, visit www.bruno-groening.org, or to watch a testimonial documentary film at www.brunogroening. org/film. natural awakenings

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Satisfaction with Friendship is Hard to Come By

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study conducted by Edge Research and Sea Change Strategies found that less than a quarter of Americans are fully satisfied with their friendships, and almost two-thirds lack confidence in even their closest friends. Seniors (70 and over) and millennials/Gen Ys (16 to 34) are more likely to be extremely satisfied than Gen X-ers (35 to 49) or baby boomers (50 to 69), indicating the existence of a midlife friendship slump.

The research was based on a self-reported survey of 1,016 Americans ages 16 and up. Across all demographics, people that report they have more close friends feel happier and are more fulfilled than those that say they have few or no friends. The majority also prefer deeper friendships with fewer friends over just having more friends. Qualities that most people look for in friends are loyalty, honesty, goodness and reliability in a crisis. Among the attributes considered least important are similar political or religious views and physical attractiveness, which ranked last.

The use of social media appears unrelated to the number or quality of friendships or overall friendship satisfaction. People that attend religious services at least once a week are twice as likely to be completely satisfied with their friendships than those that rarely or never attend such services.

The researchers concluded, “Those seeking more fulfillment from their friendships should invest disproportionate time and energy in the relationships they consider close.”

Marriage is Good for the Heart

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esearch from the New York University School of Medicine found that married people have significantly less cardiovascular disease (CVD) than those that are divorced, widowed or otherwise single. The study used data on the rates of CVD from the health surveys of more than 3.5 million men and women collected at 20,000 U.S. medical centers.

Married people under 50 had 12 percent lower incidence of heart disease than single people. Married couples between 51 and 60 years old had a 7 percent lower risk, while those over 60 had a 4 percent lower risk.

The results were presented at the 2014 scientific sessions of the American College of Cardiology. Researcher and cardiologist Jeffrey Berger recommends that doctors show increased diligence for single patients: “If one of my patients is recently widowed or divorced, I’m increasingly vigilant about examining them for signs of any type of cardiovascular disease and depression,” he says.

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Large Study Expands View of Sodium Intake

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ietary Guidelines for Americans, published by the Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, recommends that people 50 years old and younger keep their sodium intake lower than 2,300 milligrams (mg) per day, while those over 50 keep sodium ingestion below 1,500 mg. However, a large international study recently published in the New England Journal of Medicine reveals a different story.

Measuring levels of sodium and potassium excreted in the urine of 101,945 people between 35 and 70 years old from 17 low, middle and high-income countries, Canadian scientists found that consuming less than 3,000 mg of sodium per day was associated with a 77 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease. Consuming between 3,000 and 6,000 mg of sodium daily was linked to lower risks of both cardiovascular disease and earlier mortality, while consuming more than 7,000 mg daily was associated with a 54 percent increased risk of death from cardiovascular disease.

The researchers added that current guidelines for sodium consumption have been based upon shorter studies that showed only modest results. They also determined that daily consumption of 1,500-plus mg of potassium related to a significantly reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and earlier mortality. Consuming less than 1,500 mg was linked to increased risk.

Mind-Body Therapies Stimulate the Immune System

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large statistical analysis of multiple studies on body-mind therapies such as meditation, tai chi, qigong and yoga found that the practices effectively reduce inflammation and show promise in modulating the immune system.

Scientists at the Tufts University School of Medicine analyzed the results of 34 controlled scientific studies that collectively assessed 2,219 people.

Each study involved the use of at least one mind-body practice for between seven and 16 weeks and measured immune system health using multiple biological markers. Eighteen of the studies specifically examined inflammation factors, while seven evaluated antiviral-related immunity. Nine of the studies measured C-reactive protein (CRP) levels—an indicator of cardiovascular-related inflammation.

The analysis revealed that mind-body therapies reduced CRP levels in subjects with high risk factors for cancer, diabetes, depression and cardiovascular disease. The scientists added that some of the research suggested that mind-body therapy may also increase immunity against viral infections.

Calcium and Vitamin D May Help Prevent Dental Decay

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study from Argentina’s Buenos Aires University has linked dental caries to low levels of calcium and vitamin D. Dental status and caries risk were assessed by determining the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth, the amount of plaque and the sugar intake of 106 women of the average age of 24.

Calcium levels were deficient among nearly 60 percent of the women, 70 percent had low blood levels of vitamin D, 72 percent consumed soft drinks daily and all of them presented gingivitis (gum disease). The third with the highest caries scores and decayed or missing teeth had significantly lower calcium intake and vitamin D levels and significantly higher intake of protein and soft drinks, plus significantly higher plaque and sugar intake compared with the rest of the women.

The researchers concluded that low calcium intake is associated with a high risk of dental caries and a greater severity of oral disease. “Adequate nutritional status of calcium and vitamin D could be an additional factor that may help preserve good oral health,” they state.

February is National Children’s Dental Health Month

A Healthy Approach to Intestinal Maintenance

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mall intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is a condition in which too many and the wrong kinds of bacteria inhabit the small intestine, or small bowel, usually due to another condition that interferes with normal intestinal activity. Bacteria are allowed to stay overlong and multiply or even spread backward from the colon into the small intestine. The results may include constipation, bloating, abdominal pain, fatigue and even anemia, because iron and vitamin B12 are absorbed here.

Allopathic medicine usually kills off the overgrowth with antibiotics that tend to stay in the intestinal tract. The small intestine is then reseeded with healthy probiotics to establish the proper balance of gut bacteria essential to the absorption of nutrients and the production of some natural vitamins.

Steven Frank, founder of Nature’s Rite, advises that as a more natural alternative, some naturopathic practitioners are using an enhanced aqueous silver colloid to kill off the overgrowth before reseeding. According to the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, after using either technique, it helps to ingest herbs such as plantain, licorice, marshmallow and slippery elm bark, as well as aloe, to heal the damage.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

European Eco-Cooperation Linking Oceans and Human Health

EurOcean 2014, convened by the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the European Marine Board, the European Commission and three Italian partner institutions—the National Research Council, National Inter-university Consortium for Ocean Science and the National Institute of Oceanography and Experimental Geophysics—has issued the first of 18 priorities cited in a declaration that adds momentum to a European Marine Board report, Linking Oceans and Human Health (Tinyurl.com/OceansAndHealth). Participants identified four high-level policy goals: valuing the ocean; capitalizing on European leadership; advancing ocean knowledge; and breaking scientific barriers.

Newly discovered toxic nanoparticles and swelling micro-plastic marine pollution, with concerns emerging about higher seawater temperatures incubating chemical carcinogens, pose several new perils to human health.

Jan Mees, chair of the European Marine Board, states, “To truly progress our knowledge, European scientists across a broad range of disciplines and domains must make a quantum leap towards holistic approaches and integrated research on a scale that will help us to much better understand, protect, manage and sustainably exploit the seas and oceans that surround us. This is a grand challenge; not just in Europe, but for human society as a whole.”

Source: Eurocean2014.eu

Potent Promises

Climate Change Pledges Predict Progress President Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping have both made ambitious pledges to combat climate change. Jinping pledged that China’s CO2 emissions would peak around 2030; the first time that Beijing has set such a target. Obama promised that by 2025, the U.S. will have reduced its emissions by 23 to 26 percent from 2005 levels, twice as much as Washington had previously offered.

The carbon emission deal that has been reached between China and the United States is a promising breakthrough. The world’s biggest economies account for one-third of the planet’s emissions, so their initiative should help persuade other countries to reach a global emissions agreement at a United Nations climate summit next year in Paris.

President Obama faces opposition in the Republican-controlled Congress, although aides say he can act unilaterally. Moreover, rapidly evolving energy conditions in the United States, from the increased supply of natural gas to the expansion of renewable energies, will ease the pain of carbon cuts.

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GMO Pushback

Hawaii Lobbies for AntiGMO Laws The Aloha State enjoys a year-round growing season, with multiple harvests annually. Last year, the Hawaiian island of Kauai passed genetically modified organism (GMO) farming restrictions, but they were overturned in court.

Now, Maui County, which includes the Hawaiian islands of Maui, Lanai and Molokai, has approved a moratorium on the cultivation of genetically modified crops.

The majority of Monsanto’s GMO corn seed sold to farmers in Argentina, Brazil and the U.S. comes from its Maui operation. If the law stands, Monsanto and Dow AgroSciences, another biotech firm with operations in Maui County, will need to seek alternatives.

Lawsuits have already been filed by both opponents of the ban and proponents that want rigorous enforcement built in. Michael Lilly, former attorney general of Hawaii, expects the new law to be struck down like the previous Kauai attempt on grounds that state law supersedes it, although appeals in that case are underway. Meanwhile, an injunction has stalled the whole process.

The message from anti-GMO forces is that although giant firms have deep pockets and many options, staunch determination to stem the tide of GMO crops worldwide may eventually bear the sweet fruit of victory.

Source: Grist

Greenwashing Conundrum Biodegradable Plastic Bags Are a Hoax

In 2010, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed recommendations for environmental marketing claims. The agency has sent warning letters to 15 marketers informing them that their claims may be deceptive, and requested more scientific evidence that plastic bags labeled as biodegradable, or “oxodegradable”, implying the bag will break down in time when exposed to oxygen, were true to the claim. Because many bags are dumped in the low-oxygen environment of a landfill, the FTC considers those advertised benefits as dubious.

Joseph Greene, a professor at California State University, Chico, points out that oxodegradable should be amended to “oxofragmentable” to be more accurate, because the plastics just break into smaller and smaller pieces. Chemically, they don’t break down into anything less hazardous. In fact, if these plastic bags disintegrate in the ocean, the fragments will be about the right size for sea creatures to mistake them for plankton.

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Portable Feast

Guess Who’s Delivering Dinner A new service called Plated (Plated.com) is providing households the ability to prepare a fresh, homemade dinner without having to think about menu planning or grocery shopping. The ingredients arrive at the door in a biodegradable box, pre-portioned and ready to cook in 30 minutes.

Customers browse a rotating menu of chefdesigned recipes on the Plated website and select their favorites each week, add the number of plates to the shopping cart and set a delivery date. For the price of subscription to the service, they receive a box with perfectly portioned ingredients and detailed cooking instructions. Based in New York City, Plated delivers its subscription boxes to 47 states, with plans to further expand in the next year.

Living Together

2014 Global Peace Index The world has become less peaceful over the last seven years, according to the 2014 Global Peace Index. It measures peace in 162 countries according to 22 indicators that gauge both the absence and fear of violence.

This is the seventh year the index has been produced.

Results from the 2014 Global Peace Index show that since 2008, 111 countries have deteriorated in levels of peace, while 51 increased. Europe retains its position as the most peaceful region, with 14 of the top 20 most peaceful countries. The world has become significantly less peaceful over the last year, mainly due to a rise in terrorist activity, conflicts being fought, and refugees and other displaced people.

As for the human toll, 500 million people live in countries at risk of instability and conflict, 200 million of whom live below the poverty line. The global economic impact of violence reached $9.8 trillion last year, equal to twice the total gross domestic product of Africa.

Visit VisionOfHumanity.org to explore the interactive peace map and download the report. Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/GlobalPeaceVideo.

Source: Treehugger.com

Forward Leap

Batteries that Last 1,000 Years A group of Swedish researchers has discovered an unconventional way to give new life to rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, which power everything from iPhones to electric cars, using pine resin and alfalfa seeds. The researchers plan to take up to two years to improve the chemistry of the product, and claim that the recycled batteries could last up to 1,000 years, according to researcher David Brandell.

It has been estimated that demand for the batteries from automobile manufacturers could explode up to 400 percent in the next six years. The researchers see the technology as a global antidote to current methods for recycling manufactured Li-ion batteries that are energy-intensive and require toxic materials to manufacture.

When Chicago University psychologists surveyed 20,000 people that were married between 2005 and 2012, they found that a third had met online. Half of them met through Internet dating, the rest via chat rooms and social networking sites. Of all the couples still married, those that met online rated themselves happier.

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It’s not selfish by any stretch of the imagination to communityspotlight yourself. approach this difficult time with personal attention.

Use nutrition to get your head in the right place. From

breathing exercises to diet, including nutritional supplements, outside factors can help use your body as a channel to restore peace to your mind. Redefine the way you look at nutrition. An apple a day won’t necessarily keep the heartbreak away; there are ways to nourish yourself on emotional and cellular levels. Heimann recommends various Nutripuncture sequences to patients struggling with break ups. By fostering cellular communication across our bodies’ meridians, it can be a powerful method for restoring the balance needed for a successful rebound.

Be a good sport. Especially if it’s not the cleanest break,

Breakups

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he 41 Million Americans who have tried online dating prove that finding a great relationship is a national obsession. Unfortunately, toxic relationships are much more common, making breakups a necessary evil before finding true love.

It happens to everyone at some point or another – you meet someone, you fall in love, and you break up. No matter how often anyone experiences this, the breakup is never easy.

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of loneliness are just a few of the many unpleasant side effects splitting from a partner can trigger, and whether you’re the one to break the news or receive it, they’re usually tough to shake, lasting much longer than we expect.

Once we have time to heal and cope with what has happened to a once beautiful relationship, the hope is that we discover that we are able to grow as a result of it, and that it leaves us in a better place in life than when we were in a failing relationship. The truth is, this better place in life begins right as the breakup starts to happen, but tend to become too involved in our negative emotions to realize it.

“Breakups don’t always have to be messy and painful,” explains acupuncturist, Nutripuncturist and holistic health expert Andrew Heimann. “They can be healthy, transformative, and teach us more about ourselves, so we can find a more fitting relationship.” While emotions can still run high, Heimann says there are several ways to prepare for a breakup to keep it as positive as possible:

Look to yourself. Whether on your own or with a therapist,

take the time to examine your core feelings and desires. Try to escape any feelings of guilt you might have for focusing on

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agree to give each other space, not bad mouth one another, and reevaluate the situation in several weeks or months. Although you may be accustomed to being the other half of a couple, find solace in the fact that you won’t need a partner’s blessing to go through any part of this process, including seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. Once you decide to give yourself the time and space you need, to keep your sentiments and behavior positive, and you’ll enjoy the freedoms that attitude will bring you.

Slipping into a bad relationship may be unavoidable, but the key to recovering is to gain perspective, restore freedom and exercise empowerment. Recognition is the first step–identify your personal harmony as well as universal harmony. Breakups do not have to be as painful and messy as they tend to be, but Heimann warns that there is no silver bullet. “Relationships take commitment. So does rebounding from them,” he explains.

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BRINGING MORE THAN HOMEWORK HOME

By Ryan Hogan It’s the time of year when we send our kids back to school from the holidays. Unfortunately, while schools are good places to learn they are great places to catch a disease. In fact, children’s Upper respiratory illnesses (URI’s) cause more doctor visits and missed school days than any other illness in the US. Luckily, there are a few things you can do at home to help reduce the chances of your child getting sick at school this year.

sanitizer before eating snacks, lunch and after using a shared computer mouse, pencil sharpener, water fountain or other community objects.

Now, most people know we need to wash our hands, but one thing most people don’t really relate their health to is nasal hygiene. Using a saline spray with xylitol, such as Xlear Nasal Spray, is safe for all ages. Research has shown this natural sweetener is useful in preventing bacterial otitis media (ear infections), among other upper respiratory problems that are most likely to occur in fall and winter months. Additional xylitol studies have also shown a significant reduction in asthma attacks when a xylitol nasal spray is used on a daily basis.

Xylitol affects nose and throat bacteria in two ways:

HOW? Before we talk prevention, we need to know how infection spreads. Many childhood illnesses are caused by viruses and bacteria that are transferred from person to person. URI’s increase in fall and winter as we spend more time crowded indoors. All it takes is one sick child, going to school for the spread to begin. Small droplets from a child’s cough or sneeze travel through the air and land on surfaces like desks, doorknobs and people. These germs are easily spread when someone touches the contaminated object and then proceeds to touch their eyes, nose or mouth. Children’s immune systems are less mature than those of adults, so they’re more vulnerable to these germs. Washing your hands and your nasal passages and also keeping their hands away from their nose, eyes and mouth are the most preventative habits to form at a young age.

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Decreases the adherence of harmful bacteria on their surface cells.

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Since the average American child has six to ten colds a year, using a xylitol nasal spray is a safe and effective way to promote better upper respiratory health, year round.

FINAL HEALTHY TIPS In addition to frequent hand-washing, teach your child some other school health basics:

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Our best defense is to stop cold germs where they breed.

Good hand-washing is the most effective way to prevent bacteria and viruses from spreading. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, blowing your nose, handling trash and prior to touching food to help eliminate germs. Soap and water should be used for 20 seconds (about as long as it takes to sing the “Happy Birthday” song twice). Using alcohol-based hand cleaners is also effective. Remind your child to use the

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Even with all of these tips, your kids are bound to come down with something over the course of the school year. We all get sick at some point or another, forming healthier habits and maintaining a positive attitude is all we can do as parents.

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Happily Coupled Creating Loving Relationships that Thrive

by Judith Fertig

“To be fully seen by somebody… and be loved anyhow—this is a human offering that can border on miraculous.” ~ Elizabeth Gilbert

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t the conclusion of her bestselling memoir, Eat Pray Love, author Elizabeth Gilbert had fallen in love with Jose Nunes (called Felipe in the book), a Brazilian living in Indonesia. The divorced Gilbert, reluctant to have her heart broken again, had vowed never to remarry… yet ultimately changed her mind when U.S. immigration law presented her with multiple choices: marry so they could live together in this country, stay single and live as ex-pat partners or say goodbye to Nunes.

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a big garden and several pets, I feel absolutely rooted in a way I have never experienced before and never would have imagined even desiring. But it is what we want—at least for now—and we’re relishing that stability.” Gilbert records the process of going from two global wanderers falling in love to a married couple sharing domestic chores in her follow-up memoir, Committed: A Love Story.

Love Science

The spark that ignites such a partnership is love, which is “primarily about connection,” says Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D., a positivity expert and author of Love 2.0: How Our Supreme Emotion Affects Everything We Feel, Think, Do, and Become. “It’s vital to our health

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and happiness, affecting our brains and bodies at the cellular level.

“We were born to love,” emphasizes Fredrickson, who also serves as a psychology professor and director of the Positive Emotions and Psychophysiology Laboratory at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. “The evidence comes from research that shows how our brain and nervous system are designed to enhance our chances of experiencing it.”

When we share positive emotions with another person, experience a synchrony between their biochemistry and behaviors and ours, plus exhibit mutual care, love can bloom, whether we stay happily single or decide to pursue a committed relationship. She calls this triple-action sequence “positivity resonance”. Love, she observes, is less a smooth, solid path than momentary experiences of connection.

Making Love Last

The more areas of connection we have with our partners, the more opportunities we have to positively resonate every day, adds Frederickson.

Thomas G. Plante, Ph.D., a psychology professor at California’s Santa Clara University and adjunct clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine, agrees. “Long-term relationships, like marriages, are partnerships in living,” according to Plante.

“The vast majority of the time couples are together they’re not having hot sex, but are sharing a practical day-to-day life together.”

Shared activities aren’t always exciting or glamorous. Raising children, working, managing a home, cooking and cleaning, shopping, being with friends and family and the rest of regular daily living is where the rubber meets the road in relationship satisfaction, observes Plante. “If couples aren’t compatible in these areas, then the connection and attraction will inevitably atrophy, tensions emerge and too often, relationships fracture and fall apart.”

Compatibility means different things to different people, and requirements can change as individuals in a romantic partnership change over time.

Compatibility also means agreement

that the relationship is worth the effort to nurture and sustain it.

Partnering Life’s Dance

Five couples in different stages of loving partnerships share how they make their special relationships work. The key to them all is shared values.

Doing everything together. For newlyweds Drs. Josh and Chelsea Axe, of Nashville, Tennessee, a mutual commitment to vigorous wellness and physical fitness keeps them together. Says Josh, “The healthy lifestyle I have chosen to live is so important that I need someone who is able to not just agree, but also partner with me.” Married in 2012, the two chiropractic physicians went on to co-found the BurstFIT interval training program and meld their professional, as well as personal, lives.

Chelsea notes, “There is truth to the phrase, ‘Couples that sweat together, stay together.’ When working out together, you share a specific energy you create while pushing yourself to your mental and physical limits. You have your partner right there doing it alongside you, knowing they’re supporting you; so when you each break through a mental or physical barrier in your workout, you step over together into a strength and confidence that carries over into your marriage. Being a part of each other’s goals and the struggles to reach them unifies us.”

Remarks Josh, “I feel like we can both be successful individually, but when we’re a team, the outcome is synergistic.”

Chelsea adds, “It’s never a mindset of ‘me.’ It’s always ‘us.’”

Balancing work and play. Barbara and Bob Unell, of Leawood, Kansas, dated as teenagers, went their separate ways in college and then found each other again in their early 20s. “We went on a blind date in 1968 and both belted out songs on the car radio,” recalls Barbara. “I thought he had a great sense of humor and was fun to be with. All these years later, it feels like we’re still dating. We’re crazy about each other.”

Both Barbara and Bob describe themselves as enthusiastic, playful, entrepreneurial, altruistic and geared toward creative projects, whether undertaken together or

“Seventy-five to 80 percent of all chemistry evaporates within six to eight months unless the relationship is significantly undergirded by deeper and more durable compatibility.” ~Neil Clark Warren separately. “We’re both, ‘Let’s try this,’ sort of people,” says Barbara with a laugh.

When the Unells had twins, now grown, they realized there was no national publication addressing how to parent multiples, so they launched Twins magazine in 1984. Bob founded and managed an advertising agency while Barbara wrote bestselling parenting books, but the whole family traveled together on her speaking engagements.

In response to becoming a breast cancer survivor, Barbara founded the nonprofit Back in the Swing in 2000 to support survivorship care at cancer centers.

When they needed additional staff, Bob joined the team in 2009. One of the biggest things that Barbara has learned from Bob is, “You can make work fun.”

“Although we come from different backgrounds, Bob and I know the power of mutual respect, trust and kindness,” reflects Barbara. “Part of our connection is that we have shared history and never take each other for granted.”

Making long-distance work.

Lisa Ekus, who runs the full-service culinary talent agency The Lisa Ekus Group, in Hatfield, Massachusetts, had been married twice and already raised her two children when she met Atlanta Chef Virginia Willis. They got to know each other through culinary events and to their surprise, fell in love. Over the past six years they’ve evolved a relationship that works for them—keeping a deep personal connection, but maintaining separate residences.

Cookbook author Willis gardens, develops recipes and writes for her Food Network blog, “Down Home Comfort,” at Ekus’ New England compound in the summers; Ekus travels to the South during cold months. They also meet up as often as they can at conferences, food and wine festivals and other events during the rest of the year.

“We are both smart, professional women who love what we do, have strong ethics and a high level of self-expectation in how we work,” says Ekus.

“We are also best friends and work together professionally. The respect we have for each other and our work is instrumental in our relationship.”

“We often joke about the North/ South, fast/slow cultural difference,” Ekus notes. “I’m more spontaneous; Virginia is more thoughtful in her responses. I tend to move fast and focus on checking off items, while Virginia is more about the journey and being in the moment. It often makes us each take stock and consider what we’re doing and saying.”

They make the geographic separation work despite its inherent longdistance complications via consistent communication, saying good morning and good night every day by phone and texting often. They hold regular agent/author meetings to make professional plans and personal calendar meetings at least weekly, recognizing and respecting what is important to each of them.

Bridging the age gap. Karen and Dick Eagle, from St. Louis, Missouri, are 16 years apart in age, but are close in the ways that count. Both are strongminded and still vie to get their own way even after 30 years of marriage.

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and then resolve our “Marriages based on with, I can relax,” says Susan. Michael, on disagreements and a mutual desire to the other hand, always realize how good we have it,” says Karen. serve and inspire grow seemed to fill a room.

Jake helps Susan with

What first atcontinually in richness chores around the tracted them to each other—and keeps and beauty, and are property and she is always there cheering them together—is a a benediction to all him on from the front love of playful fun and good times with who know of them.” row when he performs at local venues. friends. Karen re~ Meher Baba marks, “I knew Dick was ‘the one’ when Cultivating Care he jumped flat-footed over a wingback Working out as a couple, sharing a chair at a friend’s house. That showed creative project or making a gourmet me that he was young at heart.” meal together can do more than keep

Making ends meet. Eleven years partners feeling connected. Shared ago, when family therapist Susan Frankactivities also keep the positive experilin lost her husband, Michael, a univerences ongoing and resonating. “That sity college professor, she felt bereft and special bond and the commitments overwhelmed. The pair had owned a people often build around it are the country property near Cleveland, Ohio, products of love, the results of the where they boarded horses. Susan realmany smaller moments in which love ized, “I couldn’t keep up with everything infuses you,” maintains Fredrickson. on my own,” and Jake Such moments not only Marshall, a musician accumulate, but can also friend of Michael’s, be stored in memory offered to help. Over and banked to time, Susan and Jake feed a relationship became close, and they during the tougher now live together. times.

Although Jake “Love is someis a great supthing we should porter in many re-cultivate every ways, he’s not in day,” she says. A a position to help loving partnership financially. Susan is always a work depends on her late in progress. husband’s insurance and pension benefits, Judith Fertig is a freelance writer from which she would lose if Overland Park, KS. she remarries. “Jake is so laid back and easy to be

Conscious Compatibility

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Warren suggests categorizing desired qualities in a mate into three lists: non-negotiables, qualities that are top priority and deal breakers; semi-negotiables that are important, yet flexible secondary priorities; and negotiables that are subject to tradeoffs for more important qualities.

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HAPPY MEALS Eating Healthy Foods Fights Off Depression

by Lane Vail

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dvertisements for antidepressants abound, yet a recent analysis in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that the benefits of treating mildly or moderately depressed individuals with these drugs “may be minimal or nonexistent” compared with a placebo. Most physicians agree that at least part of the prevention of and recovery from depression can be addressed through diet.

“Every molecule in the brain begins as food,” says Dr. Drew Ramsey, author of The Happiness Diet and assistant clinical professor of psychiatry at the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. “Food choice is the biggest puzzle piece patients have under their control.”

Ramsey describes the modern American diet as being overwhelmed with highly processed foods, refined carbohydrates, omega-6 fats and sugar.

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that comes from farms and not factories; simple, recognizable human food.”

Registered Dietitian Kathie Swift, an integrative clinical nutritionist in Lennox, Massachusetts, and author of The Swift Diet, agrees that food is powerful medicine. She recommends a balanced, flexitarian diet founded on plants, but including high-quality, animal-sourced foods. Just shifting our processed-foods to whole-foods ratio yields an improved mood, Swift says, which continues to motivate dietary change.

Prebiotic/Probiotic Potential

Recent science suggests a deeper meaning to the “gut feeling” adage.

Bacteria in the gut and neurochemicals in the brain communicate intimately and bidirectionally via the vagus nerve, explains Swift. Altering the gut’s microbial population, whether from chronic stress, antibiotic overuse or nutritional deficiencies, can change brain chemistry

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and thereby influence mood, mental clarity and sleep, she says.

In 2013, Canadian researchers altered both the neurochemicals and behavior in mice by switching their intestinal microbiota; anxious mice given the microbes of intrepid mice became braver, and vice versa. Another small study in the British Journal of Nutrition showed a decrease in depression and anxiety symptoms in volunteers taking probiotics for a month.

Essentially, says Swift, “We have a brain in the belly,” which must be nourished by both prebiotics (soluble fiber) and probiotics (fermented food). “Fiber is the quintessential substance to feed the lovely community of bugs in the gut,” says Swift, “while fermented foods interact with resident bacteria and give them a boost.” She recommends a variety of vegetables as a primary source of fiber, especially legumes, along with fruits, nuts, cheese and the occasional gluten-free whole grain. Probiotic foods include fermented vegetables, kefir, yogurt with live active cultures and apple cider vinegar.

B Happy

Most psychiatric medications target feel-good neurotransmitters like serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, says Ramsey, but the body also manufactures these chemicals naturally during the methylation cycle, a B-vitamin-dependent neurological process.

“B vitamins are superstars of the brain,” Ramsey says. “Think of them as lubrication for the brain’s gears.”

Folate, or vitamin B9 is particularly important to healthy nervous system functioning. A meta-analysis of 15,000 people reported in the Journal of Epidemiology associated low folate with a higher risk of depression. Dark leafy greens like kale, spinach and Swiss chard are high in B vitamins, as are beets, eggs, lentils, beans and whole grains; helpful fruits include papaya, avocado and berries.

Omega-3s Please

“It’s a horrible notion that fat is bad,” says Ramsey.

Swift agrees, noting, “We need a major renovation and reeducation of this important neuro-nutrient.” The

2014 October integrity of a neuron cell membrane, which Swift describes as “a beautiful and fluid layer of lipids,” is crucial for brain health because it dictates communication among neurotransmitters. “The fat we eat becomes the fat of our cell membranes,” she says. “So nourish your membranes with adequate amounts of the right types of fat.”

Long-chain omega-3s (DHA) docosahexaenoic acid and (EPA) eicosapentaenoic acid build and protect neurons, help prevent cognitive decline with age and can boost overall mood and mental performance, says Ramsey. A study in the Australian & New Zealand Journal of Psychiatry found that treating depressed patients with omega-3 EPA was as equally effective as Prozac. “DHA

and EPA are the two most important fats for brain health on the planet, period,” states Ramsey.

Foods rich in omega-3s include fatty seafood like salmon, mussels and oysters, plus sea vegetables, walnuts, flaxseed and grass-fed beef. For vegetarians and vegans, Ramsey recommends an algal DHA supplement.

Focusing on feeding the brain doesn’t preclude staving off heart disease, obesity or diabetes. “Follow the rules of eating for brain health,” Ramsey says, “and you’ll also be slim, energized, focused and resilient.” It’s all a recipe for happiness.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

Good-Mood Meal Plans Wild-Caught Alaskan Salmon with Sautéed Swiss Chard, Pickled Beets and Banana-Avocado Pudding Salmon is an excellent source of omega3s, and Swiss chard offers fiber and folate. Beets are high in folate, as well as nitrites, which improve circulation throughout the body and the brain, says Nutritionist Kathie Swift. Doubledown on beets’ power by eating them pickled in apple cider vinegar, promoting healthy gut flora. Bananas contain tryptophan, an amino acid involved in serotonin production, and avocados are high in folate and oleic acid, a model unsaturated omega-9 fat needed for healthy brains, advises Dr. Drew Ramsey.

Lentil Salad with Hummus, grilled Asparagus, Broccoli, red Onion and grilled Watermelon Lentils, chickpeas and asparagus are high in fiber and B vitamins, while walnuts add omega-3s. Broccoli is an excellent source of chromium, a mineral found to lower blood sugar and reduce symptoms of depression in some people, according to a Cornell University study. Grilled onions (along with garlic, which can be blended into hummus) belong to a food family called alliums that promote healthy vascular function and blood flow to the brain and also

contain a high concentration of chromium, says Ramsey. Watermelon’s red color is due to its high concentration of the antioxidant lycopene, which helps resolve free radical damage, inflammation and hormone imbalances associated with depression, notes Swift.

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grass-fed Beef with roasted Sweet Potatoes, kale and greek yogurt Swirled with raspberries A British Journal of Nutrition study showed that beef raised on chlorophyllrich grass provides more omega-3s than grain-fed beef. Like other animal proteins, beef is a significant source of tryptophan.

Kale and sweet potatoes contribute fiber, folate and vitamin A, which promotes the enzymes that create the pleasure neurotransmitter, dopamine. Yogurt is also high in tryptophan, and raspberries provide folate and antioxidants. free-range Egg Omelet with Spinach, Tomatoes, Cheese and fresh Papaya Eggs are a power-packed food full of B vitamins, tyrosine and tryptophan amino acids, plus selenium, zinc and iodide, micronutrients vital for proper functioning of the energy- and metabolism-regulating thyroid, says Ramsey. Tomatoes and natural cheese are high in lycopene and tryptophan, respectively, and spinach and papaya are packed with folate and fiber. natural awakenings

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Grate a fresh cucumber and add ½ cup of whole fat yogurt (for tightening) and lemon juice (brightening dark spots) to this. Leave this pack on your face for 5-10 minutes. This natural face toner is very effective for oily skin type. You can store this facial toner in the refrigerator for regular use.

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Gentling

GRIEF Remedies to

Heal the Heart

by Kathleen Barnes

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rief can arrive suddenly with the death of a loved one, serious illness, loss of a job, parental dementia or decaying relationship. In any case, it takes a toll.

“Grief encompasses all of our thoughts and feelings. Mourning is when we put them into action by talking, crying, perhaps doing rituals,” explains Tracy Riley, a licensed clinical social worker and grief counselor in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Grief isn’t something that’s over when you wake up one day,” Riley counsels. “It’s ridiculous when an employer gives you three days off and then expects everything to be fine.” She notes that time helps heal all wounds, but even a decade after losing a loved one, the pain can remain and life is never the same, although most of us learn to live with loss and move forward.

“Some things can’t be fixed,” concludes Megan Devine, a psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon, and author of the audio book, When Everything is Not Okay, who blogs at RefugeInGrief. com. After witnessing the drowning death of her fiancé, she says, “I didn’t need to hear platitudes that everything would be OK. I needed something solid to hold onto when my whole world exploded.”

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Physical Aids

An unexpected death and any emotional shock is an extreme stressor that causes the adrenal glands to release a flood of adrenaline. Tina Erwin, La Mesa, California author of The Lightworker’s Guide to Healing Grief, explains, “If you get a shock when someone close to you dies, your adrenal glands are blown out almost instantly and you are overwhelmed with adrenaline, much like we often see in people with post-traumatic stress disorder. You need to rebalance your body chemistry.”

Intense grief can sometimes show up as chest pain, a classic sign of heart attack, due to a temporary disruption of the heart’s normal pumping action from a surge in stress hormones, according to the National Institutes of Health. Yet Imperial College London scientists now have found that a recognizable “broken heart syndrome” may temporarily protect the heart from being overwhelmed with adrenaline.

“Healing the physical side of grief ultimately helps healing on an emotional level, too,” says Erwin. To assist herself following the death of her 6-yearold niece from a sudden infection, she uses several Bach flower remedies for trauma—Rescue Remedy, to rebalance

the flood of adrenaline; Star of Bethlehem, for shock and loss; and Mimulus, for fear and anxiety. “Combining a few drops of each of these in a water bottle or tea several times a day helps you regain a feeling of balance,” Erwin says.

She also likes drinking bloodcleansing noni juice to help wash adrenaline out of the body, and taking salt baths enhanced with lavender essential oil to literally “wash away the darkness.”

Emotional Aids

Riley views art and music therapy, plus journaling (a “personal roadmap” that helps chart her progress), as powerful healing tools. She’s also seen firsthand how animals can play a key role through the mourning process. Her miniature schnauzer intuitively approaches her clients that are anxious and grieving and gives them permission to pet him. “It puts people at ease,” she says. “Then they can talk more freely about their pain.” Numerous studies, starting in the 1980s, show that stroking a furry pet lowers blood pressure.

Charting a Personal Course

For the bereaved (literally defined as “torn apart”), the symptoms of grief are meant to slow us down, advises Alan Wolfelt, Ph.D., director of the Center for Loss and Life Transition, in Fort Collins, Colorado, and author of numerous related books, including Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart.

Society expects bereaved people to “carry on, keep their chins up, be glad they had him/her as long as they did or else be grateful that our loved one’s pain is over”—all platitudes that are more hurtful than helpful, says Wolfelt. Mourning takes time, but it also requires a social context, he explains. “It’s the shared response to loss.

If you isolate yourself, you are grieving, not mourning. You can’t do this on your own. It’s bigger than you.”

For those that feel stuck or unable to move forward, experienced grief counselors may be able to help.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Ten Best Ways to Manage Stress. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

Helping a Mourning Friend

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ere’s comforting advice from grief advocate Megan Devine for friends yearning to soothe a bereaved friend.

Don’t try to fix it: Don’t say anything that tries to fix the unfixable, and you’ll do fine. It’s an unfathomable relief to have a friend that doesn’t try to take the pain away.

Grief belongs to the griever: You have a supporting role, not the central role, in a friend’s grief, which is an entirely personal experience.

Anticipate, don’t ask: Don’t say, “Call

me if you need anything,” because your friend won’t call; not because they don’t need support, but because identifying a need, figuring out who might fill it, and then reaching out to ask is beyond their energy level, capacity or interest. Instead, make concrete offers of practical assistance in doing normal tasks or chores for the friend and deliver on them.

Be willing to witness searing pain: Simply be quietly present. Acknowledge their state and stick with simple truths: “This hurts. I love you. I’m here.”

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Eco Feng Shui Tips to Bring More Positive Energy into Your Home

by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

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hen we’re hungry for change, we may feel the impulse to spruce up our living spaces.

Rooms that feel cluttered, drab and unappealing drag on our energy. Applying the basic inspired tenets of the ancient Chinese art and science of feng shui can transform and re-energize any space, improving the way we feel.

Translated as “wind and water,” feng shui—which has been creating healthy and harmonious environments since its origins 3,000 years ago—can activate our rethinking the arrangement, uses and tone of each room while bringing beneficial green changes home.

feng Shui Basics When considering how to apply feng shui principles, it helps to have a trained practitioner make a map, or bagua, analyzing how energy, or chi, moves through a building. They will determine ways to help chi flow and settle in appropriate places to support all aspects of life. Recommended alterations typically start with furniture placement, color choices and key accessorizing.

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Sample bagua maps are available online for referencing.

While a complete feng shui treatment may require major revamping, we can also take some low-cost steps to immediately create more harmony while eliminating toxins that are unhealthy and disrupt the energy flow.

Bring in green “Bringing natural elements into a space will aid the circulation of chi, help achieve a balance and yield an indoor environment of peace and calm,” says

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feng shui practitioner Maureen Calamia, owner of Luminous Spaces, in St. James, New York.

Feng shui categorizes the natural elements as water, metal, fire, earth and wood, reflected in items like stones, plants and water features, as well as art and wall decorations and paint colors. Filling a home with living plants is favored by many feng shui experts.

“Surround yourself with green plants, including cuttings from the yard,” advises Debra Duneier, a feng shui master practitioner, certified eco-designer and author of EcoChi: Designing the Human Experience, in New York City. “They bring energy and life force into your home, while also filtering the air you breathe.”

If adding plants isn’t feasible, she recommends picking up some fresh flowers each week. Remember to change the water every day and dispose of the flowers at the first sign of wilting (dying flowers bring negative energy).

Banish Toxic Materials “Healthy indoor air quality is an essential aspect of good feng shui,” attests Alisa Rose Seidlitz, an eco feng shui consultant/designer, certified green building and interiors professional and owner of Ambiance Eco, in Berkeley, California. “Materials used inside our homes, such as cleaning products and furnishings, can either contribute significantly to poor air quality or support positive feng shui.”

Indoor air quality is significantly impacted by furnishings and décor.

When seeking out the cleanest,

Color Me Feng Shui

ere’s a quick primer on the colors associated with each of the five natural elements and ways to bring them into a home. Seek a balance of all five in each room, appropriate to its use.

Wood Water Earth Metal Fire

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green, brown blue, black earth tones, soft yellows/oranges white, gray red, purple, bright yellows/oranges

living plants, wood, flowers water features, running fountains, glass brick, tile, ceramics rocks, stones sunlight

greenest options, pay special attention to: Cleaning products. Safely discard toxic cleaning chemicals by taking them to hazardous waste pickup sites.

Many household jobs can be done with vinegar and baking soda.

Paint. Revisions in wall, trim and furniture colors quickly freshen a room and bring new energy, especially when they align with Earth’s natural elements. Avoid conventional paint, which contains dangerous volatile organic compounds (VOC) that off-gas into the air. Look for widely available zero-VOC brands. Other options include displaying art or colorful wall hangings. flooring. Many toxins lurk in conventional carpeting and adhesives used to lay wood or tile floors. Look for natural wool rugs, reclaimed wood and zero-VOC floor adhesives. Preserve resources and alter the energy in a space by repurposing reclaimed materials for rehab projects. For good feng shui, smudging with dried sage cleanses any negative energy leftover from previous owners. furnishings and fabrics. Mainstream furniture is typically treated

with toxic flame retardant, so always ask how furniture has been treated before purchasing. Seek out nontoxic and natural materials like natural rubber mattresses and hemp or organic cotton shower curtains and window coverings.

follow your Joy Feng shui is multifaceted, but at its center is a search for balance and harmony. When making changes at home, it’s good to know we can follow our instincts and add things

that bring us joy. Feng shui experts provide guidance in choosing colors and elements, but each of us is ultimately the best judge of what feels best for our own space.

“I often ask my clients: What kind of message are you sending yourself?” says Duneier. “You can use your space to send yourself a message of a beautiful, abundant and healthy life.”

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Try magnesium. Low levels of magnesium, also known as the calming mineral, are associated with restless legs, anxiety and irritability—all of which can exacerbate ADHD. For kids ages 4 to 8, start with 130 mg of magnesium in the morning. If the child has trouble sleeping, another dose before bed may help.

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Experts suggest considering these natural options to complement an afflicted child’s integrative treatment plan.

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Up omega-3s. The University of Maryland Medical Center reports that recent studies show kids with behavior problems have low blood levels of omega-3 fatty acids, a nutrient vital for brain health. Children’s daily diets should contain omega-3-rich foods, such as chia, hemp, nuts and fatty fish. For children 12 and older, supplement with fish oil containing 1,200 milligrams (mg) of

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Boost B vitamins. Vitamins B6 and B12 are important building blocks for brain neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine. Deficiency can impair nerve cell communication, hindering memory, focus and attention. Encourage a child to eat B-packed organic foods like eggs, poultry, bell peppers, yams and spinach, and sprinkle B-vitamin-rich nutritional yeast on dishes like noodles and soup. naturopathic Doctor Laurie Brodsky, e-consultant, DrLaurieND.com, New York City. give up gluten. Gluten is a complex, gooey conglomeration of many proteins that sticks to the digestive tract, often stimulating behavioral issues.

When gluten inflames a child’s digestive system, brain inflammation likely occurs, as well. Look for gluten-free pasta, bread, crackers and cookies made from rice, quinoa, flaxseed and non-GMO (genetically modified) corn.

Pair fats with food. Healthy brain function requires a proper ratio of anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats to the more common inflammatory omega-6 fats (found in canola, soybean and corn oils). Encourage balance by eating omega-3 foods at mealtime, when the gallbladder releases bile into the digestive system, allowing better omega-3 absorption.

Avoid processed foods. High-fructose corn syrup and artificial colors such as Yellow 5, Blue 1 and Red 40 are linked to increased hyperactivity in children.

Choose whole, real foods like whole grains and organic meats, vegetables and fruits. Use maple syrup rather than white sugar to sweeten foods—it’s fullflavored, so a little goes a long way.

Behavior Specialist Margit Crane, educator, GiftedWithADD.com, Seattle, Washington.

Lead by example. Parents have more power to handle their child’s ADHD than they think. Model the desired behaviors— if children are not allowed to eat in the living room, the rule should apply to the whole family. Maintaining consistent rules is vital.

Set boundaries. Many parents and teachers believe that boundaries for ADHD-laden kids, that are often sensitive by nature, may be harsh or limiting. But these children actually thrive with boundaries. Rather than offer kids unlimited choices, give them two or three options. This helps a child feel safe. Regard a troubled child as scared, rather than angry—this will enable parents and caregivers to speak to them with compassion.

Work with teachers. Some children with ADHD may have trouble fitting into traditional schools. When speaking with teachers, use collaborative words such as “partnership” to obtain healthy cooperation. Teachers have an entire class to attend to, not just this child; address them with respect and understanding, and everyone will ultimately benefit.

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Conscious Dating Jill Crosby on Looking for Love Online

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by S. Alison Chabonais

ill Crosby, owner and founder of the Conscious Dating Network, has focused on spiritual development and meditation for more than 30 years. Working as a director for the granddaddy of the original onsite photo/video dating companies, which included interviewing 6,000-plus singles, sparked a desire to create a venue for spiritually conscious singles to meet. So, 15 years ago, she created her flagship online dating site, SpiritualSingles.com.

NaturalAwakeningsSingles.com, launched two years ago as part of the network, shares the same database of members as SpiritualSingles.com and many affiliated conscious dating sites in the network.

Today, the Conscious Dating Network is the largest of its kind. From Mount Shasta, California, Crosby leads a team of specialists that care for members’ needs and provide a loving, inspiring site for singles to meet their beloveds.

How has online dating continued to evolve and what trends do you see now?

The stigma about meeting someone online has completely dissolved as success stories have become so common. It’s like shopping online—you can look at many different varieties and styles to find exactly what you are looking for, rather than physically searching store after store hoping to find something you like.

Technology has made a tremendous difference in price, accessibility and reach. Today, members post selfies as headshots, shoot their own videos and can access potential matches anywhere in the world.

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I used to think longdistance relationships didn’t stand a chance.

However, with Skype and a willingness to relocate, many of our success stories start as longdistance connections.

Video chatting is a great way to assess common values and get to know someone on a deep level before traveling to meet in person.

What distinguishes conscious dating sites like Natural AwakeningsSingles.com from mainstream sites?

Natural Awakenings Singles is a niche dating site for those that are conscious, spiritual and green. Singles with specific interests, passions and lifestyles usually prefer niche dating sites because they allow for more targeted search results, provided that the member database is large enough. Our database of more than 90,000 members globally is considered large for a niche. Mainstream sites may have more members; however, they require far more time and effort in sorting through profiles to find those with whom we might have something in common.

Natural Awakenings Singles is also much more generous than conventional pay models, in that free members can read and reply to personal messages and live instant messages sent from subscribing members. Most mainstream sites make members pay to read and reply to messages. Our primary goal is for our singles to become couples—to facilitate the tremendous amount of success our members experience, we do many things differently.

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Have you seen any overall differences in the success stories the Conscious Dating Network facilitates?

Yes, our members usually connect on a deeper, “soul-to-soul” level and tend to understand that chemistry comes in all shapes and sizes. Our success story couples oftentimes have the feeling that they are destined to be together.

We encourage members to listen to their inner guidance in regard to whom to contact, be grateful in advance and stay in their divine flow.

When members tune in and act from this space, miracles happen.

Many of our “destined” couples go on to do amazing projects together, like opening retreat centers, writing books, facilitating workshops, starting intentional communities, creating nonprofit organizations and other beautiful ventures that neither of them would have necessarily done alone. The power of two seems to be exponentially greater.

What have proved to be your all-time favorite tips for online dating success?

By healing past traumas, loving and forgiving ourselves, and embodying our divine presence as much as possible, deep-seated feelings of unworthiness fall away and we emanate our true radiance, thus magnetizing a partner equally empowered and awake.

When we are in a place of personal power, there is no being shy or procrastinating. Imagine how it would be once you have met the love of your life, and focus on those feelings while browsing and reading profiles. When you notice a strong inner nudge to contact someone, do it. If it’s not mutual, that’s OK; don’t take it personally. That’s part of the beauty of online dating; the pool is large, and when the feeling and knowingness is mutual, you might just be starting a life together.

“In-joy” the process, be positive and choose to make it a fun adventure!

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S. Alison Chabonais is the national content editor for Natural Awakenings magazines.

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Yoga For Vets is a nonprofit organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction.

The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or more free classes to war veterans. Most locations offer four free class but some offer more (ask them when you call or stop in).

Yoga For Vets is a nonprofit organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction.

The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or more free classes to war veterans. Most locations offer four free class but some offer more (ask them when you call or stop in).

Presently, Yoga For Vets’ mission is straightforward: allow veterans to see the benefits of yoga with four free classes. In the future, however, Yoga For Vets hopes to support veterans in yoga by offering scholarships for teacher trainings and workshops.

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studios in Virginia. “We’re especially for those who want their hands held or want to see results fast.” Niche studios focused on modalities from kick boxing to dance therapy can offer added guidance. DeSimone notes that other reputable facilities will likewise have accredited trainers, often at a low cost.

Larger facilities also may offer more options for a newbie to try out before settling on what they like, she says.

Clue #4: Take a test drive. Make use of trial periods and guest passes.

“Get a feel for the culture,” says Chris Freytag, spokesperson for the American Council on Exercise and a personal trainer in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

“People are more likely to stay motivated in an environment that inspires them and with people that motivate them,” Freytag says. During on-site visits, do we feel at home among kindred spirits our own age? Is the facility clean and secure?

Clue #5: Look at the equipment. If the gym doesn’t have the equipment we want to use, whether it’s Pilates or TRX equipment, free weights or Kettlebells, then move on. A gym worth joining will have plenty of up-to-date equipment that follows the latest fitness trends and works properly, says White.

Clue #6: Investigate the staff. Checking out the staff is key for those seeking specialized guidance, such as yoga, martial arts or personal training. Look for trainers and instructors available to help that are certified by a reputable program accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

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Clue #7: Sign with caution. Avoid signing long-term, complicated contracts, which are rare these days, DeSimone counsels. “Don’t be overwhelmed by a high-pressured sales pitch; just stand your ground, because those people are at your service.”

White recommends making sure the price includes expected services; feel free to negotiate, especially with initial fees. Understand all policies, especially cancellation clauses, and use a credit card, which is easier to correct if problems arise, adds DeSimone.

Although Salmons was lucky, with her neighbor’s recommendation leading her to her perfect studio, people should investigate to find their ideal fit.

“It starts when you walk in the door,” Salmons says about her attraction to The Balance Fitness Studio. “The space is open, exposed and it’s got this very clean, feng shui energy.”

Not a traditional, iron-pumping, music-blasting gym fan, Salmons prefers Pilates, but participates in all of the studio’s offerings, including massage, acupuncture and nutrition classes. While finding the right club has boosted her fitness level, she notes that the real magic has come in the form of revitalized energy. “It’s changed me in all aspects of my life. When I leave, I feel mentally focused, emotionally balanced and refreshed. It’s kind of transformational.”

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ne of the latest trends for health-seekers is joining more than one club.

Mixing it up can be a good way to go, says Jim White, owner of Jim White Fitness & Nutrition Studios, in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, Virginia. “A lot of people are leaving the big-box gyms for more of an a la carte menu,” White says. “I have a client that strength trains with me in the mornings and then goes to spinning, barre and yoga studios in the afternoons.”

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into her body and inquired about the dread: “How big is it and how deep does it go? Does it have a flavor?” The more she questioned, the more curiosity and attention she brought to the emotion and the freer she felt.

Turn Curiosity into Compassion

O’Malley learned to more accurately self-report her feelings. Instead of, “I am afraid,” she learned to assess; “Dread is here.” Then she cultivated compassion, treating the dread as her friend signaling the need for a solution. She acknowledged and listened to the stricken and paralyzed parts of herself, knowing they were separating her from joy because they needed to be heard and understood.

Step Outside Struggle to Embrace Humility

What’s in Your Way? Obstacles Point the Path to Wholeness and Healing

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ince childhood, Mary O’Malley always thought that something bad was about to happen and experienced a continuous dread that gnawed her insides. Over the years, she tried to eat, drink and medicate away the anxious feelings plaguing her, and sought help from group therapy, hypnotherapy and psychiatrists.

Then in 1972, in her late 20s, O’Malley attended a yoga workshop that helped advance her quest to let go of struggles and embrace life. Later, when she met Stephen Levine, whose teaching is influenced by Buddhism, he conveyed, “There’s nothing in you that needs to be fixed,” and invited her to view her own issues with curiosity and compassion.

The transformational insights learned along her journey shared in her book, What’s In the Way Is the Way, include simple tools for those that need to move beyond struggles to live in the present with more peace, ease and joy.

O’Malley believes that struggle is humanity’s core compulsion. We develop a story about the difficulty of life and heroically fight against myriad injustices. Yet making a U-turn in perspective to see them as challenges is tailor-made to help us recognize and achieve separation from our individual struggles in favor of a better way of experiencing life.

“The dictionary misses the full meaning when it defines humility as ‘lowliness, meekness, submissiveness,’” O’Malley believes. “True humility is a state of great availability, and from this kind of openness we can reconnect with the joy of being fully alive.” She now discovers gifts embedded in every single challenge.

Deborah Shouse blogs at DeborahShouseWrites.wordpress.com.

Train as a Tightness Detective

Ask this internal question when feeling stressed: “In what aspect of life am I holding on for dear life?” Is your breath short, are your shoulders tight; do you feel a fist in your solar plexus or an elephant sitting on your chest? These are indications that you’re aligned with some struggle. By softening and breathing into the tight places, you can open into life and better align with ease and grace.

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When Your Pet Passes A Guide to Mourning, Remembering and Healing

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pet’s love is extraordinary be Rev. Gary Kowalski, author of cause it is unconditional. It Goodbye, Friend and a Unitarian doesn’t have expectations, pass Universalist minister in Santa Fe, New judgment or try to leverage guilt. It is Mexico, contends that the depth of the rich in loyalty, trust and adoration. Dorelationship that we develop with pets mestic pets provide warmth, companemerges from the time we spend with ionship and love, as well as purpose, fun them every day—exercising, feeding, and conversational gambits for family grooming and even sleeping with them. members. For lonely hearts, they are a The relationship is pure and uncomplilifeline, providing a physical, emotional cated, and the pain of separation can and spiritual connection to life that may be especially intense and profound. prove critical to survival and happiness.

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Don’t poison the joy that you shared with your pet with guilt over your decisions,” he says. Katz recommends taking photos of pets and making intentional memories in the time leading up to parting to encourage closure.

The same kind of rituals we use to honor and say goodbye to other family members can likewise help ease the pain of a pet’s passing. Owners can gather with loved ones and friends to celebrate the life of their pet with a burial ceremony or memorial. Kowalski likes adding meaningful words. His book includes a variety of readings that pet owners can use in their rituals taken from poems, literature, the Bible and other sacred texts.

When a human friend or family member dies, compassion and empathy flows from everyone we meet, but many may not be aware of, or understand, the depth of grief associated with a pet’s death. “Some people feel embarrassed or don’t understand that mourning a deceased pet is a normal process,” explains Julia Harris, a pet bereavement counselor from Ellijay, Georgia, and author of Pet Loss: A Spiritual Guide.

Support is essential during times of grief, and it can be difficult to find an understanding friend to discuss it with.

Several online communities are devoted to providing support. An Internet search of “pet loss support” yields a wealth of online resources.

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pets can offer comfort. “Perhaps one of the most common questions I am asked is whether or not animals have a soul,” explains Harris. “I encourage people to know that the soul, like love, is eternal. It leaves the physical body, but the loving relationship continues.”

While there’s no standard timeline for the grieving process, it’s important to keep perspective. Excessive grief can lead to depression. “If the grief is interfering with life and your work, then you may need to seek professional help,” advises Katz.

Not even a parent is capable of providing the purely unconditional love we receive from pets. Kowalski views it as a sacred connection, observing that through the unconditional love and acceptance that we receive from our pets, we get a little glimpse of what God’s love must look like.

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or many children, the loss of a beloved pet is their first exposure to death, and age-appropriate honesty is the best policy for helping them through this difficult time. Rev. Gary Kowalski advises parents and caregivers to reassure kids that the death of an animal is not something they have to fear, and let them know that the animal is not in pain, is not sleeping and is in a peaceful place. He cautions parents against speaking euphemistically about death to young children.

Involving children in the planning of a memorial service for a pet can be therapeutic. Let them talk openly about their favorite memories together and their sadness. Bereavement counselor Julia Harris encourages parents to share stories from their faith traditions that address afterlife. “These stories can help your child best understand that God continues to watch over their pet,” she contends. “This provides a sense of security that the pet is safe and remains with your child in spirit and memory.”

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Building Health on a Cellular Level

by Dr. Joe McCord

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ften called “the building block of life”, the cell was discovered in 1665

by British scientist Robert Hooke.

Nearly 200 years later, scientists identified the cell as the fundamental functional, structural and biological unit for all known living organisms.

The human body contains somewhere in the neighborhood of 100 trillion cells.

It’s an unfathomable number, but we know that these microscopic units are essential for maintaining life. Cells make up tissues, such as bone tissue and muscle tissue. Tissues in turn compose organs, which of course, carry out the body’s vital processes and functions.

Cells also make up the skin and glands; they line the blood vessels and make up muscles.

Cells also compose the brain, spinal cord and nerves. In essence, cells provide the framework of the entire body.

It’s plain to see how extraordinary and crucial these minuscule wonders are for each of us. And yet, each day billions of our cells are attacked, damaged and even killed by harmful invaders, including oxygen and peroxides also known as free radicals. This unremitting attack on cells, known as oxidative stress, is the primary mechanism of the aging process. The free radical assault on our cells is a natural function, however, poor diet, internalized toxins, lack of exercise, dehydration and poor sleep, negatively affect the body’s natural defense mechanisms. If not mitigated by the body, oxidative stress can lead to chronic inflammation, a root cause of many debilitating diseases and premature aging.

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damage and replace dead cells with new ones. Completely eliminating these forces is not possible, however significantly reducing oxidative stress by increasing antioxidants in the body has been proven to slow the aging process and improve many health issues. There are two types of antioxidants. Direct antioxidants are available from nutrient-rich, whole foods such as carrots, cantaloupe, pumpkins, apricots, squash, mangos and many others. While direct antioxidants are no doubt available from a good diet, they are not nearly as effective at removing free radicals as indirect antioxidants, a network of enzymes made by the body designed to defend against oxidative stress.

The primary indirect antioxidant and regulator of longevity is a protein messenger enzyme called Nrf2. Nrf2 communicates with our DNA and delivers a wake-up call to our genes, telling them to increase what our body is already programmed to do—fight aging and oxidative stress at the source of aging, free radicals. When activated, Nfr2 enters the nucleus of the cell and turns on hundreds of genes known as survival genes.

Survival genes are defensive, stress-responsive, cytoprotective genes that enable cells to survive in the face of several different kinds of stress and injury, especially oxidative stress.

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Mineral Makeup Demystified

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hether you call it mineral or natural, the most important thing about this type of quality makeup is, in fact, its quality. In other words, not all mineral makeup is created equal. Being one of the hottest beauty trends today is actually nothing new. We’ve been hearing more about it lately thanks to organic foods, sustainable living, eco-friendly and cruelty-free concepts becoming more mainstream. In fact, mineral makeup dates back to Cleopatra’s era. The ruler of Egypt was known for her kohl-lined eyes which was probably one of the first mineral makeups around.

Is it organic or natural? Organic means something that is alive and grows. Minerals occur naturally but they are inorganic. In nature, iron oxides and mica are contaminated with heavy metals and toxins. For this reason, many minerals don’t come directly from earth. They are actually manufactured un-

der strict laboratory conditions. That doesn’t make them any less worthy of the mineral label. Clean is a way to describe mineral makeup these days, instead of natural or organic.

If you’re thinking about switching over to mineral makeup but not 100% sure, think about this, conventional makeup has a wide variety of synthetic dyes, alcohol and chemical preservatives, such as parabens, which can be harmful and cause skin to irritate. A good mineral makeup doesn’t have any of these synthetic ingredients, rather uses minerals like zinc oxide and titanium oxide which help soothe and calm skin. These are the better choices for sensitive skin even from chemical peels, laser treatments and resurfacing procedures.

Especially in humid climates, mineral makeup outperforms conventional makeup since it will stay on through water or perspiration, for a longer period of time. “Because of the micronization process mineral particles undergo, they bind together when applied to clean, moisturized skin. This creates surface tension which holds the minerals tightly to the skin,” explains Cindy French, founder of Zen Zen Organic Salon & Boutique. “The result is no running, creasing or smearing. Mineral makeup comes off only with a cleanser. This is great news for the outdoor enthusiast of golf, tennis, the beach, etc.,” French adds. “Not only will they benefit from the fresh air and exercise but they’ll look great too!”

What to look for in a quality mineral make up. First is the sun protection factor or SPF. The minerals in the foundations and finishing powders adhere to the skin providing physical barrier and broad spectrum protection against ultra violet rays. No need for a conventional chemical sunscreen which can clog pores and cause allergic reactions. Not all mineral makeup has an SPF so be sure and check the label.

In quality mineral makeup formulation, fillers such as talc, nylon and cornstarch aren’t found because they just dilute the minerals. This makes applying the makeup much more difficult and the finish doesn’t last very long. Traditional color cosmetics contain 70 – 90% talc and are often colored

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So how do you begin changing that? When you are living your life filled with passion, doing what you love, exercising, eating a healthy diet, waking up refreshed and energized, you exude certain energy, a confidence that is very magnetic.

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It seems the more you yearn for it, the more it eludes you. Men can smell your quiet desperation and seem to play on it. Working with many women (and some men), as a Goddess Coach, we work first towards creating an incredible life by becoming a phenomenal woman–and it works! The premise being, to attract your soulmate you must first become the phenomenal woman you need to be in order to attract and keep such a love. Otherwise how is he going to notice you?

And if he does, you will probably continue with all your old patterns of thinking and behaving and ultimately sabotaging the relationship, although you won’t call it that. You will have every available excuse as to why it didn’t work, why he wasn’t ready, and why he couldn’t commit, etc.

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Energy attracts like energy, and if you are looking for an A+ relationship then you have to become an A+ too. Living a passionate, energized life is only one part of the equation.

You then have to take inventory of all the thoughts and beliefs you have about yourself, about men and about love. You may think you have a good idea, but statistically 80% of our beliefs are subconscious. And because of that they have an incredibly powerful impact on our behavior and choices. If you believe that men are jerks that cheat and will ultimately leave, how does that impact your behavior–do you put up walls, do you over please, do you constantly text and chase them (away)?

Also, if you are working a job you hate, come home and eat Lean Cuisine while watching reality TV as you fall asleep on the couch and are 20lb. overweight, not only are you not going to feel desirable, but you are not going to be at the vibrational level to attract and keep your soulmate. Right now, today, you can begin by taking a look at the quality of your sleep which is extremely important, how regularly you exercise (week days works well), healthy diet: cut down on the sugar and carbs, cultivate a spiritual practice, get out in to nature, make sure your home is your sanctuary, surround yourself with positive people, do things in life that you are passionate about, and lastly start becoming aware of your thoughts. Are they negative or positive? Everything you say internally or externally is basically an affirmation, so be very aware of what you are affirming.

These are the basics. All it takes is commitment, but they are extremely powerful steps to take in creating the life and becoming the woman, or man, you need to become. When all these things are in place you really do wake up in the morning energized and refreshed, and that is incredibly magnetic.

It creates an aura of confidence and positivity. From there, the weight of our emotional baggage is then ready to be released. But you will be in a very good place by this point.

Using specialized coaching exercises, guided visualization and hypnosis, you can literally transform all those old patterns into beneficial ones.

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Clean the slate.

Valentine’s Day is as good a day as any to let go of any grudges you’re holding and to accept your loved one, flaws and all. This will help you genuinely say, “I love you just as you are.”

Fall in love anew.

Eight Valentine’s Gifts that Won’t Cost a Penny

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ots of us, particularly males, fret about what to do for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate and roses are nice, but not exactly creative or even heartfelt. Sexy lingerie or a romantic dinner may be fun, but is this what she really wants?

I talk to many clients who express genuine anxiety about Valentine’s Day, and this is what I tell them: Don’t get caught up in peer pressure or commercialism associated with Valentine’s Day. Instead, think of it as a time to honor your love partner, and to let this person know you value, respect, and admire him or her. With that as your intention, giving the “gift” is actually very easy. Best of all, it won’t cost you a cent.

Here are eight gifts that will win the heart of your Valentine:

Put it in writing.

Write a list of qualities that you appreciate about your loved one, and put those words in a card, poem, or a short video of you reading the list.

Stir up memories.

Jot down 5 or so of your favorite, most

precious memories of your partner and the time you’ve spent together, and convey them verbally.

Grant a wish.

Put yourself in your lover’s shoes and think of a chore or an activity that would bring a smile or ease some stress. Then make it happen.

Spend some time.

Arrange an outing to a favorite place you share, maybe a hike or a stroll around a special neighborhood. Or just take the evening off from your normal routine and cook a favorite dinner.

Be emotionally generous.

Refrain from making negative jokes about Valentine’s Day or your loved one’s views about the day. Regardless of how you feel, only say positive things.

Allow yourself to fall in love again.

Conjure memories and feelings of a time you were full of feelings of love for your Valentine, and keep your focus there. Recall the way you felt when you first met.

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R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Find Out What IT Means To You

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e’ve all heard it,“You have to love yourself before you love anyone else.” Actually, this isn’t true. In fact, most of us love other people much more easily than we love ourselves.

Frequently, we even love our pets more easily. However, though we can love others without loving ourselves, the truth is our relationships are much healthier when we do. We can’t feel true contentment unless we learn to love, and even more importantly, respect ourselves. When we do not respect ourselves, it manifests in all of our relationships. It can manifest as irritability, hyper-sensitivity, or being overly critical of other people. All of our interac-

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tions are distorted to a certain degree, but it is our own happiness that is impacted the most.

Respect is considered a key element in any loving relationship, including self-love. Self-respect, however, is a learned skill that many people are never taught. We are taught that we should have self-respect, but not how to get it. Too frequently the belief is that we can earn self-respect by making enough money, pleasing others, getting promoted, losing weight and so forth. In actuality, the opposite is true; self-respect is the precursor to success. So how do we learn to respect ourselves if we are not yet, in society’s terms, beautiful, fit, talented, or wealthy?

It is no small feat to be a surviving Human Being in our present society. In fact, it is amazing! Nobody but you knows what your experience has been. Gaining self-respect involves recognizing the effort you have put into living your life, no matter your present circumstances- acknowledging all of the time and energy you have spent struggling, loving, hurting, suffering, discovering, working, succeeding, failing, and feeling frustration, joy and disappointment in order to be alive in the present moment. Notice that there is no mention of culling only the ‘good’ parts of your life for examination. All of your life has had value!

Take obesity, for example. In today’s society, most overweight people feel badly about themselves because of a perceived notion that they are somehow ‘lesser than’ because of their weight. They try all kinds of diets to shed pounds and beat themselves up when they gain them back, sinking lower and lower into self-disrespect.

What a tremendous shift there would be if, on the other hand, they were to add up all the pounds they had lost and gained, the money they had spent on weight-loss treatments, the time spent worrying, feeling isolated and depressed and said to themselves, “Wow! I am amazing! How wonderful that I can invest all of that emotion, energy, and time into trying to feel better! I have actually demonstrated tremendous ability!” The self-respect they would gain with that recognition would be the impetus for true, last-

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Self-respect requires that we give ourselves credit for our efforts, without exception. One might say, “Yes, but I know better.” Knowing is not enough; we only do what we have learned. If we had learned better, we would have done better. We need to be honest about who we are and accept ourselves as completely as possible, including the things we think are ‘wrong’ or ‘bad’. We might hear, “That’s crazy! If I accept myself, nothing will change.” Though it may seem counterintuitive, finding the value in respecting ourselves even for the ‘bad’ choices we may have made paves the way for positive change. Respecting ourselves does not necessarily mean that everything is the way we want it; it is a decision to accept and honor ourselves as we are so that we can move forward positively!

Finding love or self-respect doesn’t necessarily involve changing anything in your life right this minute. It involves finding the courage to give yourself credit for all of the remarkable effort you have put into living, regardless of your present circumstances; knowing that you have done the best you could have done based upon what you have learned up to this point. Ready to change? Try coming from a place of self-respect and self-acceptance first. It will make all of the difference, because it is true that other people will not treat us any better than we treat ourselves. We attract people into our lives who mirror our perception of ourselves. Give yourself respect, compassion, and gratitude this Valentine’s Day, and it will be returned.

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communityhighlight funds. Volunteers are educated on how to identify various invasive non-native plants, as well as protect native ones, while gaining a better understanding of the rare eco-systems and local habitats unique to South Florida. This impact will not only benefit our environment but it helps volunteers foster a sense of stewardship and ownership in these lands as these belong to the community.

We only have one planet and it is important to reserve it for generations to come. Get Involved! Restore natural ecosystem and help preserve it for all ages. Upcoming schedule includes trail maintenance at the Hattie Bauer Hammock and Preserve located at 26715 S.W. 157th Avenue, Saturday, February 7th. Friday, March 20th you can help clean up Goulds Pineland Preserve, located at S.W. 120th Avenue, south of S.W. 224th Street. Matheson Park and Preserve is next. Volunteers are needed for planting on Saturday, April 4th. Meet at 9am at the park located at 9610 Old Cutler Road.

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he 2014-15 season is underway. Environmentally Endangered Lands (EEL) Program is looking for volunteers to protect and restore natural areas in Miami-Dade County. The workdays are fun, hands-on activities throughout all kinds of interesting natural areas.

Miami-Dade County’s Endangered Lands Program’s (EEL) focus is the protection and conservation of environmentally endangered lands. Through our vote Miami-Dade county residents approved a property tax which was collected between 1990-92 to fund the acquisition, protection and maintenance of environmentally endangered lands. Since then, EEL program has acquired and currently maintains and protects more than 23,500 acres of environmentally endangered lands.

However, limited funds preclude maintenance therefore volunteers make a real difference either through time or

For a complete schedule of volunteer opportunities, visit www.miamidade.gov/environment/endangered-lands-volunteer.asp. Additionally you can watch EEL introduction and past event videos. Remember the staff from the EEL Program can’t do this job alone. Volunteer hours are from 9am-12 noon. Space is limited and you must register by calling 305372-6211 or emailing eel@miamidade.gov. Community hours are available through this volunteer program.

The below are from the website: www.miamidade.gov/environment/endangered-lands-volunteer.asp

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8 year old Nathaly Lauren has been drawing dolphins since she could hold a pencil. She uses a variety of media including acrylic, colored pencil, charcoal and digital. After an awakening she received earlier this year of a past-life vision being a white-sided dolphin in the infamous cove of Taiji, Japan, She searched to turn her traumatic experiences into light and hope for the dolphins in Taiji and the rest of the captured and slaughtered cetaceans around the world. She dedicated her art to raising awareness of cetacean rights in a spiritual way.

Tensei is reincarnation in Japanese.

“I’ve always felt I’m a dolphin soul; the girl painted here is me in the position I would curl into when remembering the slaughter. I feel being an advocate for them is the only reason why I’m here. Dolphins have an awareness and sensitivity beyond human sensory perception. This is what makes captivity and slaughter so cruel.

When people look at my art, I want it to move them into thinking of dolphins as non-human people, souls that feel grief, anger, happiness, forgiveness, love, and hope.

Lauren works closely with Zach Affolter, a teen activist, Illustrating for a variety of his articles, poetry, and films.

She is part the organization called Seaction, founded by Zach Affolter, raising awareness for the care and conservation of our ocean and its creatures. The artwork above was auctioned at the charity event Light up the Night for Lolita last month.

An event created to raise awareness for the plight of dolphins and orcas in captivity. For more of Nathaly Lauren’s artwork, visit www.dolphintails.wordpress.com or ww.agreetobefree.tumblr.com.

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he Coral Gables Museum has received a $200,000 State of Florida grant which will enable it to expand its Green City Program and sustainable design education for Miami-Dade K-12 students who, can now attend free of charge.

“The future of our planet and the cultural, environmental and social vitality of our communities depend on our youth,” said Christine Rupp, Director of the Coral Gables Museum. “Thanks to this grant, the expanded Green City Program will now be a free educational program to K-12 students in Miami, giving them the tools to make important decisions about the design and livability of their communities.”

The program curriculum explores everything from what one can do at home to decrease their carbon footprint, to how to design a LEED-certified building or a green city. It introduces students to important disciplines such as architecture, landscape architecture, design, urban planning as well as historic and environmental preservation and sustainable development. Students of all ages will learn about environmentally friendly design through presentations and tours. There will also be experiential learning activities that will teach students about the relationship between the built and natural environment and will further their understanding of worldwide environmental threats and how sustainable design can be a solution to those challenges.

If you would like to register your school for the Green City Program, please contact Dianely Cabrera or Ashley Montano at (305) 603-8067 or e-mail education@coralgablesmuseum.org. For more information about educational programs or volunteering, visit www.coralgablesmuseum.org.

Photo: Miami 2100: Envisioning a Resilient Second Century exhibit, currently on view at the Museum. Students and teachers participating in the Museum’s Green City Program will tour the exhibit and learn ways to design sustainable communities that deal with challenges like sea level rise.

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Antibiotics only fight against bacteria and, therefore, do not fight infections caused by cold and flu viruses, nor will these medications ease symptoms caused by these common viruses.

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1. Garlic, Lemon and Honey Tea Garlic, lemon and honey have antimicrobial and antiviral properties, meaning they kill or inhibit the growth of the microbes and viruses that are making one sick. In addition, honey and warm liquids are very soothing to an inflamed mucous membrane, like the throat.

Heat one cup of water with one clove of fresh garlic and pour over your favorite tea; chamomile or green tea each have their own healing properties. Add a quarter cup of honey and the juice of ¼ to ½ lemon to taste. Sip while it’s hot. For convenience, make a large pot of tea and refrigerate unused portions to heat up later.

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Run a pair of thin cotton socks under cold water. Wring out the socks and place them in the freezer. Stick your feet in warm water for a few minutes then pull the icy cold socks onto your feet; cover with 100 percent dry, wool socks and go to bed. Though it may be uncomfortable for a little while, the socks will become warm and cozy.

When wearing cold, wet socks to bed, the body has to work hard to warm up the feet. This jumpstarts the immune system and pulls congestion from the head, which in turn works all night to relieve congestion and other cold/flu symptoms.

3. Neti Pot Use a neti pot to rinse thick mucus from the nose and sinuses.

Use sterile, lukewarm water (not tap water) and noniodized salt, which is sold at most places where neti pots

are available. To optimize results, some naturopaths suggest adding antiviral and antimicrobial agents to the water, but consult a Naturopathic Doctor before any additions. Bend the head down towards a bathtub, sink or basin. Pour water from the neti pot into one nostril and allow the water to flow back out again from the nostril closest to the tub or sink.

4. Steam Inhalation Certain herbs and essential oils, such as eucalyptus, lemon, thyme, sage, rosemary, ginger, Echinacea and lavender are soothing to mucus membranes inflamed by cold or flu and have anti-viral effects, but it can be tricky to deliver these therapeutic herbs and oils to the inflamed tissue. Steam inhalation allows the therapeutic ingredients of these herbs and oils to come up through the nasal passages, where they can do the most good.

Use a humidifier, diffuser or vaporizer to fill the air at home with steam inhalation therapy. A pot of boiling water infused with these herbs can also be used for a concentrated effect; drape a towel over the head and breathe in deeply.

5. Elderberry Syrup Available at nearly any health food store or drug store, elderberry syrup contains the antiviral properties the body needs to fight off symptoms of cold and flu.

Appropriate for adults and children, elderberry syrup is also an antioxidant so it fights off the free radicals that can occur with illness and create symptoms.

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It is suggested that individuals talk with a naturopathic doctor to learn which supplements and at home techniques may be right for them. A naturopathic doctor can even find a personalized homeopathic remedy to help overcome colds and flu. It is also suggested that individuals always consult with a physician before starting any therapy. These remedies do not take the place of medical care and a proper work up.

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THURSDAY, February 12

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Dental Care for Cancer Survivors 6-8 pm. Dr Groh will discuss the importance of dental care in the management of side effects of treatment, with a special focus on the risk of necrosis of the jaw after radiation. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

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Holistic Weight Loss - A Body, Mind & Spirit Approach To Achieving Your Ideal Weight Wednesdays, 7-9 PM starting $250 for all 8 sessions. Call today to pre-register and save $50. 305-788-0777. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143

Karen-Eileen Gordon. A Vocal workshop for Yoga teachers and meditators. Level 1&2. 3-6pm Pre-registration required $30 info@thebuddhahouse.org 590 SW 44Ct, Miami, FL, 33134, 305-299-2600

Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail - Miami International Boat Show is one of the largest boat shows in the world. View the showcases of more than 2,000 exhibitors, including the latest powerboats, sailboats, engines, electronics and accessories. Events are held at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Strictly Sail, the sailing section of the show, is held at Marina at Bayside. Visit website for more information.

FEBRUARY 3 & 17 Tibetan Institute and Library study on “Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva” 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

FEBRUARY 6 - 8 Miami International Map Fair - Peruse and purchase antique maps from some of the finest map dealers in the world. Learn about maps through a series of lectures by experts in the field and enjoy special events held throughout the weekend. Proceeds from Map Fair go toward maintaining and improving the exhibitions, educational programming and community outreach. HistoryMiami Members: $5 Non-Members: $10. History Miami, 101 West Flagler Street, Miami, FL 33130 www.historymiami.org, 305-375-1492

MONDAY, February 9 Spiritual Interpersonal Communication & Relationships - 7 - 9 pm. Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts a moderated panel of experts on relationships and interpersonal communication. $5.00 for members, $10 for nonmembers in advance. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886

FEBRUARY 10 – 12 Energy healer and shamanic teacher Rosemary Hanson offers an evening meditation and dinner - Daylong Dragon Workshop, Feb. 11; and private reflexology sessions and readings on Feb. 12. See website for details. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

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FEBRUARY 17 & 26 Women’s Sexual Health - The Basics - Join Emmanuela Wolloch, MD, and Jennifer Foust, PH.D, as they discuss the Physical and Psychological dimensions in Women’s Sexual Health. Free and limited to 10 participants a session. 1801 NE 123rd Street, Suite 415, North Miami,33181. Reserve your space now: 305 935 8775

FEBRUARY 19 - 22 South Beach Wine & Food Festival: Join your favorite Food Network hosts including Rachael Ray, Emeril Lagasse, Bobby Flay, Tyler Florence and many more for cooking demos and book signings at the American Express Grand Tasting Tents. Visit the web site for a complete listing of events and to purchase tickets. Various locations throughout South Beach. 877-762-3933

FRIDAY, February 20 Barnacle Under Moonlight- A monthly concert held on full moon nights at the Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove, 3485 Main Highway.

Bring a picnic, bring your friends and enjoy a lovely evening. Gates open at 6 pm. Music lasts from 7-9 pm. No pets and no alcohol are allowed. $7 for ages 10+, $3 for ages 6 - 9; and those under 6 are free.

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SATURDAY February 21 Ayur-Yoga Workshop - 4pm to 6:30 pm. Join Andrea Ruggeri, Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist. We’ll discuss how Ayur-Yoga Workshop mantra, asana (physical practice), nutrition for balance $40, Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812.

FEBRUARY 21 - 22 South Miami Rotary Art Festival - 10am- 6pm.

Free. Proceeds from the show fund Rotary scholarships as well as international and local community service projects. 5750 SW 72 ST. (between Red Road and US1 in South Miami) Contact 305-769-5977.

SUNDAY, February 22 Mineral Makeup Workshop - 1pm - 3pm - Join a great group of women just like you who are looking to master their morning makeup routine to look and feel their best healthy self. Come meet your community and enjoy light refreshments.

Zen Zen Organic Salon & Boutique, 17830 West Dixie Highway, North Miami Beach, $10.00 per person charge, credited back in “products” at the end of event. RSVP by February 15, 305-936-9369.

Best Selling Hay House author Mira Kelley workshop and yoga session. 4 -7:30pm Space is limited; Pre-registration required $45 Includes hardcover copy of Beyond Past Lives. or 590 SW 44Ct, Miami, FL, 33134 305-299-2600

FEBRUARY 22 - 25 Annual Everglades Area Tours Paddle-In – A great social event to bring together like minded paddling folks for a day of family-oriented fun. It is a great opportunity to meet new friends who enjoy the paddling the area, learn a bit of the colorful local history and experience a wonderful part of Florida.

The event is free, however, with the goal to raise money for a local charity. This year’s beneficiaries will be the Museum of the Everglades and Friends of Fakahatchee. Visit website to RSVP.

WEDNESDAY, February 25 Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 7:00 PM. Free for members, $5 for non-members. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886

SATURDAY, February 28 Just Om Yoga Studio (JOYS) FIRST Anniversary Open House Yoga Party. 5:30-8:30 pm. Celebrate with us with live Kirtan music, yoga demos, raffles, yoga art exhibition, appetizers, refreshments and many surprises! Free Event. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7520 S Red Road, Suite K, South Miami. RSVP (305) 665-4982

FRIDAY, March 6 - 8 Awakening Spring — Awakening Into the Sun’s 4th Annual arts, holistic health and wellness affair, featuring well-known speakers including Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith. Catered Cocktail VIP Party at The Palladium Theater, downtown St Pete; tickets available. Info 727-565-2214,

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MARCH 7-8 Festival at South Straub Park, featuring free wellness demos, workshops, local artists, musicians, concessions and exhibits for promoting the joy of living in a state of natural wellbeing. Hotel packages available for out-of-town guests. Info 727-565-2214

floridakeys FEBRUARY 7 - 8 Annual Pigeon Key Art Festival- 10am-5pm in the Marathon Community Park MM 49. The art festival is a juried show with over 85 locally and nationally selected fine artists and craftsmen in 9 different categories. Proceeds from the festival benefits the Pigeon Key Foundation. Tickets can be purchased on festival day: adults $7, students $3 and free for children under 12 years. Contact: 305-289-9555.

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markyourcalendar Meditation: Awaken Your Inner Power Free Lecture on the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, by a monk of the Self-Realization Fellowship Order

April 17, 7:30pm

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FEBRUARY 13 – 14 Annual Key West House & Garden Tour - 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 their architecture and adds a unique Key West flavor. The February and March tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, with visitors responsible for providing their own transportation.

Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. 305-294-9501.

FEBRUARY 14 – 15 Annual Chili Cookoff – the public is welcome to attend and vote for the best chili at this tasty event from 11-4, as local competitors rival for best chili in town, including prizes. $10 admission allows tastes of all chili entrants. Islamorada Moose Lodge, contact Nancy Laxe, 305-664-8120.

FEBRUARY 16 - 22 Winter Star Party – Approximately 600 astronomers from around the world gather to view southern constellations, comets and stars in the Lower Keys’ clear night skies – virtually the only place in the continental U.S. where they can be viewed.

Lectures, programs and workshops round out the event. Contact 1-800-872-3722

FEBRUARY 21 - 22 Annual Upper Keys Gigantic Nautical Flea Market - Free. Find hundreds of marine and water sports-related vendors offering wares to thousands of buyers seeking deals on new and used boats, marine equipment, electronics, fishing tackle, dive gear, nautical arts and crafts, and more. All proceeds benefit local area youth Sat. 8am-5pm/ Sun. 9am-3pm. Founders Park, MM 87 bayside, on Plantation Key. 305-453-3802.

Annual Old Island Days Festival - Free. The art show is a highlight of Key West’s Old Island Days, a celebration of local arts, culture and history that began in 1960 under the auspices of the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Fine art aficionados can discover the work of approximately 100 artists.

Whitehead and Caroline Streets, in the Old Town district. 1-305-294-1241.

FRIDAY, February 27 Annual Garden Walk - The Garden Walk is a unique, self-guided tour showcasing properties in the Upper Keys. Several distinctive, private gardens, each with its own personality and charm are located between MM 82 and MM 102, include a hammock with native plants and trees as well as landscapes of lush exotics and salt-tolerant seascapes. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Presented by the Upper Keys Garden Club. Tickets are available for a $25 donation. 305-332-0535.

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sunday Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment.

2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305-9486878 Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables.

305-667-1651.

Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-6665457.

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

Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-2216516.

monday Garden Yoga – Hatha yoga class themed around horticulture tidbits with Terra-Nova (RYT) in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 6:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 305-673-7256 Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 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. 954-4443942 Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2donation.

7-9:30pm. (lessons from 7:30-8) St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 SW 72 St. For more info: 305-667-7715.

Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190.

Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-6661778.

Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777 Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696.

Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.

Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500.

Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:158:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series.

Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm.

Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

wednesday Garden Yoga – Relaxing and rejuvenating hatha yoga with Terra-Nova, RYT in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 12:30 p.m. $10 donation. 305-6737256.

Free Meditation. 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. Room #2. Call Carolina 954-274-1224.

Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Kripalu Yoga & Meditation for Beginners. 7:008:30pm - $20 or discount pkg. First class Free. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143 Tel 305-788-0777

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Excellent opportunity to join or rent at our multi-specialty holistic center in South Miami. Ideal for acupuncturist, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Send your information to holistichealthmiami@gmail.com Franchise for Sale- Miami-Dade and Florida Keys (English and Spanish) Magazine is for Sale. Owner retiring after 12 successful years!

Established, well organized and run business with lots of potential for further growth. Call 305-5983315 and schedule a phone interview.

FOR SALE Massage table with head rest: $500 OBO. Like New. Only used a handful of times for Reiki. Call Natural Awakenings 305-598-3315, leave email and we’ll send you a picture/details.

Farmhouse Tables & Benches Custom Built–call or text 305-972-0038.

FOR RENT Amazingly spacious room for rent at the Stress Management Clinic. Centrally located in Miami, near the Sunset Place. A holistic oasis is perfect for, a holistic practitioner, massage therapists, healers, esthetician, psychologist, etc. The room is 16 ft x 17 ft., joins two waiting rooms, has wood floors, a bathroom & includes: refrigerator, microwave, & filtered water, $675.00 a month. For viewing and more information. Call or text: 305-431-2830 or elenavk@comcast.net.

Excellent opportunity to join or rent at our multi-specialty holistic center in South Miami. Ideal for acupuncturist, chiropractic, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Yoga teachers also needed. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Please reply to holistichealthmiami@gmail.com

help wanted Needed passionate herbalist/aromatherapist for retail location in Doral Miami. contact aspirants@mixaroma.com Part Time Advertising Sales Position. - Natural Awakenings Miami/Florida Keys is seeking positive professionals who enjoy working with people and would like to earn extra income. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working independently. Phone and outbound sales. MUST have sales experience.

Must have, own computer with internet access and phone. High Commission income based on actual ad sales. Call to find out more: 305598-3315.

Part Time Front Desk Position Small yoga studio different hours available.

MindBody experience. Located near Sunset Place.

Please reply to info@yogamiamijustom.com

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Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186.

Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170

Free Children’s Art Camp - Ages 6 and up, in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 10 am-1 pm. Call 305673-7256 to register.

Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826

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

Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616 Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143

friday

Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778.

Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170

Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

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.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950.

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

Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763.

Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-6628106.

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

Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation.

Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305598-2822

thursday 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.

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Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm.

Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437.

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

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

saturday Intermediate Iyengar Series 8:30am to 10:30am.

Experienced practitioners only, with Katrin Loveland. $29 per class. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812.

Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-3357618.

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.

www.namiami.com

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

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

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

786-662-8106.

floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1.

Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids.

FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622.

Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005.

Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West.

1-305-292-7700.

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

Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.

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

Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West.

1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.

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

thursday

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

Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

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Become a Yoga Therapist at the ONLY Accredited Yoga Therapy School in Florida – Aum Home Shala Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.

friday

and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-296-6348.

wednesday

saturday

Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958.

Family Hour- Special programs for children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

Belly Dancing Class - $10. 7:30pm. All levels welcome.

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

& stories.

Marathon Library, Overseas Member SchoolGames of International Association of Yoga Therapy3251 (IAYT) and Yoga Alliance

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.

Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811. 200-Hour YA Teachers who Enroll by Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key Feb. get10am. $100 Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 14West. $20. application 1-305-296-3573. fee waived. years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Next Class starts February 21.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West.

Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo 1-305-292-3595.

Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-853305.441.9441 1003.

3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133 www.aumhomeshala.org

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Become a Yoga Therapist at the ONLY Accredited Yoga Therapy School in Florida – Aum Home Shala

Member School of International Association of Yoga Therapy (IAYT) and Yoga Alliance

200-Hour YA Teachers who Enroll by Feb. 14 get $100 application fee waived. Next Class starts February 21.

305.441.9441 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133 www.aumhomeshala.org

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ATTORNEYS ANGIE ANGELIS LAW Attorney at Law 305-598-2540, Miami Areas of Practice:

MARISA MESSORE MD FACOG

Foreclosure protection/defense, loan modifications, short sales, real estate contracts, buyer/seller representation, title closing agent, wills, probate, real estate litigation, consumer law, traffic matters, disputes, debt settlement. See ad, page 7

Ingrid Hudakova, PA-C (305) 534-2926 – Miami Bch www.DrMessore.com

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.

Miami-Dade/Florida Keys

Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Bioidentical hormones tailored to individual needs. See ad, page 18.

Key Largo Regenerative Medicine 541/870-2845 www.keylargomedicine.com drtom@keylargomedicine.com

Regain energy, restore sleep, renew sex drive, rebuild strength, relieve hot flashes! Contact Dr. Peterson today to find out how Bio-identical Hormone Optimization Therapy can help you get back your vitality! See ad, page 9.

cOAcHING VIBRANCE MATTERS!

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com

Insightful Coaching for Personal Growth & Spiritual Healing, as well as Mind-Body & Energy Healing Approaches for: Allergies, Chronic Pain & Dis-Ease, Smoking Cessation, Stress, & Weight Loss for Vibrant Well Being & Wellness. See ad, page 32.

DIVORcE LIFE cOAcHING TRANSFORMATION THRU DIVORCE

Debbie Martinez, M.A. 305-984-5121 debbie@thepowerofdivorcecoach.com

Specializing in divorce, family matters, life-changing events, and women’s issues.

Reiki Master. See ad, page 46.

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

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.

See ad, page 8.

HEALTH cOAcH ERIC ELLOIE, THE BODY CONCIERGE

Key West, FL 305-8420-1320 www.TheBodyConcierge.com

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Bioidentical Anti Aging Hormone treatments. Also treatments with natural, plant-based supplements.

See ad, page 29.

THOMAS D. PETERSON, M.D.

www.namiami.com

A fresh start begins with your personal Body Concierge. Achieve weight loss, boost energy, heal damaged or aging skin, and improve overall health. Call to schedule a free consultation.

HOLISTIc BEAUTY NERIUM AGE-DEFYING BEAUTY

Kathy Lilly-Whelan 786-424-2468 www.KatWhelan.TheNeriumLook.com

Nerium Age-Defying products are rooted in nature with ingredients clinically proven to quickly help the skin appear more youthful and tight (33% more improvement for most clients in less than a month) - less wrinkles, sagging skin, cellulite, age spots, pimples, etc) See ad, page 35.

HOLISTIc cENTER ZENZATIONS HOLISTIC CENTER

7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K www.zenzations.com 305-740-7800

Heal, relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through diverse alternative therapies. Holistic chiropractic, therapeutic massages, facials, detox and more. Call or visit us today to find about our specials. See ad, page 53.

HOLISTIc HEALING HYPNOSIS CATHERINE PATRICK

Holistic Healer, Coach & Hypnotist (786) 2779835 www.theurbangoddess.org

Heal your Self and create an extraordinary life with coaching, hypnosis, Pranic healing & guided imagery. Release stress, negative emotions, energetic blocks & behaviors to feel free, cleansed & uplifted. See ad, page 24.

HOLISTIc PHYSIcAL THERAPY MINSU HEALING OASIS

260 Palermo Ave Ste 1 305-455-6190 www.minsuhealingoasis.com

Minsu’s Healing Oasis, a holistic physical therapy practice, dedicated to eliminating your back and neck pain. We combine Energy Medicine with traditional physical therapy and CranioSacral therapy to help you live pain free!

Energy Medicine is the healing art of the future The Four Winds Light Body School has trained over 10,000 students in Shamanism and the practice of Energy Medicine.

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HOLISTIc PSYcHOLOGY cOUNSELING

HOMEOPATHIc MEDIcINE REGINA GUREVICH, MD

DANIEL R. MESCH, L.M.H.C.

1045 95th Street Bay Harbour Islands, FL 33154 917 291 0830

975 41st St., Ste 303, Miami Beach 10300 Sunset Drive, Suite 460, Miami 305-672-0588

Dr. Regina Gurevich, MD has been practicing homeopathy since 1985. Homeopathy focuses on treating the individual and not their diagnosis, to help people who suffer from different mental emotional and physical disorders, using medications that don’t expose them to significant side effects.

Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 48.

PATRICIA MUNHALL,EDD, PSYA, CST, CLC http://therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/104719

www.miamitherapy.com 305-461-2459-Miami Shores

HYPNOTHERAPY ALICIA C. MEDINA, C.HT., M.CH

Voted “Best of” Psychotherapists

by Family, Health and Counseling Magazine and “Best” Psychotherapist by the Coral Gables Gazette. Dr. Munhall counsels individuals, couples and families using a psychodynamic approach to help you obtain your goals and resolve conflicts, anxiety, depression and other problems.

HOLISITIc QUANTUM PRAcTITIONER

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Behavior modification using guided visualization/diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Learn to navigate stress in your life.

Unblock self-limiting beliefs.

Quit smoking/Lose weight program. Goal oriented.

MEDITATION MEDITATION AND REIKI MIAMI

KAREN RAMIREZ, HHP

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Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep. See ad, page 31.

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HOLISTIc WELLNESS LIFEcOAcH KEVIN O’BRIEN WELLNESS

7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K 305-788-0777 www.kevinobrienwellness.com

Align your Mind, & Body, create a life you love using Integrative Therapies to promote physical wellbeing, peace of mind and personal fulfillment. Holistic Life Coaching, Transformational Workshops, Kripalu Yoga & Therapeutic Bodywork.

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OBSTETRIcS AND GYNEcOLOGY EMMANUELA WOLLOCH, MD, FACOG 1801 NE 123rd Street Suite 415 North Miami, Fl 33181 305 935 8775 www.holisticwomencare.com

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Dr Wolloch has been a Gynecologist for over 25 years, and specializes in customized Holistic and natural treatments for Peri – Menopause and Menopausal women, she offers Nutraceuticals, IV Nutrient Therapy, Weight Loss programs and Sexual health support in her private North Miami office. See ad page 29.

PAST-LIFE REGRESSION LATA SONPAL, PH. D., FCHT., PA

Past Life Regression & Progression 7700 N. Kendall Dr., # 404, Miami 9999 NE 2nd Ave., # 100, Mia Shores 305-271-2772, www.DrSonpal.com

Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 27.

SEX THERAPY PATRICIA MUNHALL,

EDD, PSYA, CST, CLC

therapists.psychologytoday.com/rms/104719 www.miamitherapy.com

305-461-2459-Miami Shores

Dr. Munhall brings her extensive experience of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and couple therapy to you also as a Certified Sex Therapist. Sex therapy may restore the connectedness in your relationship, with an emphasis on love and understanding as couples explore issues such as a lack of desire, trust issues, effects from aging, past sexual abuse, among other problems.

WORKSHOPS HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPS

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com/Events

Developed by Louise Hay from her best selling books, these powerful workshops guide you to insightful inner healing experiences. Linda Greenfield, Workshop Leader, is a certified & licensed Heal Your Life Teacher. See ad, page 32.

YOGA JUST OM YOGA STUDIO

7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, (305) 665-4982 www.justomyogastudio.com

New & unique studio offering various yoga styles, including Therapeutic and Suspension, for all ages and experience levels. The intimate, inviting setting is combined with kind & highly qualified yoga teachers committed to your personal physical improvement and spiritual growth.

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