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t’s in the air we breathe, in rivers, lakes, icecaps and glaciers, in the ground as moisture, in aquifers, and of course our oceans. The Earth’s surface is about 71% covered by water, and because we see it everywhere we tend to take it for granted. 96% of the earth’s surface water is saline water – as in our oceans. But the fresh water we need for everyday life, like drinking, bathing, washing cars, pools, irrigation, is mostly running beneath our feet. And this unseen water is critically important to our survival. But how does this water form, exactly? According to the current data*, water from precipitation continually seeps into the ground to recharge aquifers, while at the same time water in the ground continually recharges rivers through seepage. Further research* shows that, if you were to gather all the Earth’s fresh water together as a single mass, it is estimated that it would measure some 1,386 million cubic kilometers (km3) in volume. Meanwhile, the amount of water that exists as groundwater, rivers, lakes, and streams would constitute just over 10.6 million km3, which works out to a little over 0.7%. Seen in this context, the limited and precious nature of freshwater becomes truly clear. Then why do we treat our environment with such disregard as to damage this natural process? April is Environment Awareness Month, a celebration where communities throughout the month join in an increased awareness campaign in appreciation for our planets’ natural resources. One of those precious resources is our fresh water supply which is rapidly being depleted, pg 24. Fracking, which pumps millions of gallons of water laden with chemicals to extract gas, is aggressively contaminating our supply (pgs 14, 25). And this is just one of the culprits which is placing our fresh water supply on a literal endangered list. Another is the lead-laced drinking water crisis that’s plaguing our Nation – Flint, Michigan is a great example. Carcinogenic pesticides and toxic herbicides used on yards and golf courses are also contributors. Benjamin Franklin said it well when he said; “When the well’s dry, we know the worth of water.” As Earth’s citizens and caretakers, we must assume responsibility for the consequences of our choices when allowing such methods to shape our future and existence. Margaret Mead was quoted as saying, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” Earth Day this year falls on Friday, April 22nd, (Pg 40) and it presents a wonderful opportunity to exact climate and behavioral change through our participation and support of the many activities that encourage environmental stewardship. Earth Day founder Gaylor Nelson said; “The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” We are not powerless. Get and stay involved! “Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s need, but not every man’s greed,” a powerful quote by Gandhi. So demand the change we need through your vote. Our footprint on mother earth can soften! Happy Earth Day Everyone!

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SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet

by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

24 TROUBLED WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking by Linda Sechrist

26 EDIBLE HEIRLOOMS Old-Fashioned Fruits and Veggies Return to the Table

by Avery Mack

30 FARM-TO-HOSPITAL On-Site Farms Grow Organics for Patients by Judith Fertig

32 EARTH SONG

Mother Nature’s Rhythms Restore the Soul by Susan Andra Lion

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38 HORSE RESCUE

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40 CELEBRATING EARTH DAY LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

42 5 WAYS TO FEND

OFF STRESS-INDUCED EATING

43 5 COST-EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR A GREAT LAWN THIS SPRING

44 HOW TO DO WELLWHILE DOING GOOD 45 COLOUR LIGHT THERAPY 46 WHOLE FOOD HELPS SUPPORT THE CRITICALLY III

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newsbriefs Protect Our Water Supply Join the National Waterdance

oming together are 1500 dancers from across the country to perform a site-specific dance at a river, a bay, a lake, the ocean, or any water site nearby. Miami-Dade County dancers and students will join others from colleges and universities, private dance schools, elementary, middle and high schools, and professional dance companies, around the country, uniting to celebrate Water. “My desire in creating National Water Dance was to inspire artists of all ages to go beyond the studio and the stage with their art; to connect with the environment and realize the power of art to bring awareness to environmental issues, particularly water,” said National Water Dance founder and artistic director Dale Andree. “Through the internet National Water Dance has become the community of artists/activists that I hoped it would.” The Miami performance of National Water Dance will feature 90 dancers and 100 singers and musicians at the Deering Estate at Cutler, as part of their Festival of the Arts, at 4pm on Saturday, April 16. The dance artists will perform to an original percussion score based on Beethoven’s Ode to Joy and will be sung by the Bridgeprep Academy of Arts & Minds choir. Students from participating schools will also share original poetry inspired by water. a sign language interpreter will also be at the event. All National Water Dance events at the Deering Estate are handicapped accessible. Admission from 3:30pm on is FREE. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 S.W. 72nd Avenue. For information visit: nationalwaterdance.org.

Free Yoga for Parkinson’s or Related Disease Sufferers

um hOMe Shala, a yoga studio and school in Coconut Grove, will offer free yoga therapy sessions in April and May for those with Parkinson’s disease (PD) and other neuro-motor degenerative diseases. Research shows the impact of yoga as a therapeutic modality for PD suffers. Yoga protocols have shown to have a positive effect on clients with a wide range of diagnoses associated with chronic degenerative disease. The goal is to help individuals manage their condition, reduce symptoms, restore balance and increase vitality. These Yoga therapy sessions address the specific needs of each individual with a customized protocol of postures, breathing techniques, relaxation and meditation. “AUM’s yoga therapy program has had documented success with clients facing PD, multiple sclerosis, Epstein-Barr and other chronic fatigue syndromes, in addition to multiple other conditions that present symptoms of limited mobility, balance issues, chronic pain, etc.”

Classes are funded by a grant from the National Parkinson Foundation and are scheduled for Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 pm, April 16th and 23rd, and on May 7th, and 21st. Participants are invited to bring one caregiver to participate in class. For more information and to reserve a place in class, visit AumHomeShala.org or call (305) 441-9441. AUM Home Shala is located at 3104 Florida Avenue in Coconut Grove. See ad, page 43. 10

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Biscayne Bay Needs our Help! Baynanza Clean-Up

he Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day will be celebrated on April 16, when thousands of volunteers will come together to clean up the shoreline. Baynanza is now known as a celebration of Biscayne Bay and its significance as one of our most important ecological systems. Biscayne Bay is a precious part of south Florida’s unique environment, offering locals and visitors alike calm warm waters, sandy beaches, fun marine activities and amazing natural wildlife. But this gem wasn’t always so beautiful. By the early 1980’s, it was suffering from pollution, which caused a steep decline of its marine life. It was then that Miami-Dade County launched Baynanza Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day as part of a larger effort to save the Bay. This happening also includes more than 20 events throughout March and April hosted by a number of local organizations. Participants and volunteers will have 22 locations to choose from, including five where volunteers will be transported on boats to nearby islands to pick up trash. The event starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon. To volunteer, register, clean up site lists, general event information and help keep our Bay beautiful visit www.miamidade.gov/environment/baynanza. asp. Boat captains are also welcome to help transfer volunteers from five designated locations beginning at 8am. Boat Captains are automatically qualify for a chance to win an annual boat Ramp Pass good at any Miami-Dade Park Marina.

You Have the Power to Donate Life!

pril is National Organ Donation Month, a time to celebrate the life legacy of those who donated, and ask others to sign up to give this ultimate gift of life. Currently, more than 120,000 people across the nation are on waiting lists for a transplant. “For me personally is a call to action I encourage and support,” explains Linda Palmer, owner of Natural Awakenings Magazine in Miami and the Florida Keys and a kidney transplant recipient. “Being able to enjoy the last 24 years of my life because of someone’s gift of love is absolutely priceless. This is the time to really come out and voice our support for everyone that has consciously given this gift and encourage others to sign up to donate this incalculable gift of life.” Today, more than 5,200 patients listed at Florida transplant centers await life-saving organ transplants. Many of these individuals may get a second chance at life due to the generosity of those who designate themselves as organ, tissue and eye donors on Florida’s organ and tissue donor Registry. Sign up at www. DonateLifeFlorida.org, even if it’s on your driver’s license, this will ensure your designation is documented. Donate Life Florida is a non-profit 501(C)3 organization contracted by the State of Florida, Agency for Health Care Administration to create the state’s organ, tissue and eye donor registry. It is dedicated to motivating Floridians to designate themselves as organ, tissue and eye donors, so lives are saved and enhanced through donation and transplantation. Sign up today at www.donatelifeflorida.org.

Miami Beach Goes Green New Anti-Litter Campaign

f you don’t have $1,500 to $3,500 dollars to spare, keep your trash in check while visiting Miami Beach. Striving to become the greenest city in America they have introduce – Keep Miami Beach Clean. Linking this campaign to exercise their aim is to educate and encourage habitual litterers to keep the city clean while staying in shape. The initiative includes the labeling of trash and recycling bins with an exercise routine to use while throwing away garbage or recycling. “This has been a top priority of mine since I was elected two years ago,” said Commissioner Michael Grieco. “We finally have a targeted message to reinforce the importance of keeping our City beautiful.” From cigarette butts and dog waste to cans, plastic bottles, bags, candy wrappers, used cups and plastic straws, Miami Beach is asking its visitors and residents to get to work and #KeepMBClean. But littering not only affects the view but is a major hazard to the local wildlife such as sea migratory birds, manatees and sea turtles that use the shores to nest. Additional initiatives include the installation of Big Belly dual recycling bins in high pedestrian traffic areas, community beach clean-up events, partnerships with local schools, and the passing of an ordinance that requires green building certification for new construction or payment into a sustainability and resiliency fund in lieu of certification. To learn more about the City of Miami Beach’s anti-litter campaign, visit www. keepmbclean.com.

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insu’s Healing Oasis has moved to a brand new location, expanding its services and facilities. Excited about the move and what it means for their patients, they continue their mission of helping people live pain free lifestyles. “We have expanded our space to better serve our community and our services are more comprehensive,” Dr. Minsu Blanca, CEO and Owner of Minsu’s Healing Oasis explain. “We are now able to offer different health programs including weight loss, nutrition counseling, hypnotherapy and Acupuncture Medicine. We’ve also added a Master Chi-Gong/ Tai Chi and Massage Therapist to our staff. New fitness classes are provided on a weekly basis including Pilates, Yoga, Guided Meditation, Minsu’s Total Body Fitness, Circuit Training, Chi-Gong, Tai Chi and we offer weekend seminars centering on body-mind-and-soul connection.” Seminars are monthly and focus on helping patients overcome pain, stress, and depression, while finding their life purpose and enjoy their lives more fully. They have kept their traditional services which include CranioSacral Therapy, physical therapy, Energy Healing/Reiki, pain management, massage therapy, Shamanic Healing, Matrix Energetics, Sound Healing and Talk Therapy. Treatments are open to adults, children and the geriatric community. “I believe what sets us apart from other traditional facilities is our non cookie-cutter approach. We look at the person as a whole and are able to implement the best personalized treatment according to each patient,” further shares Blanca. The new office is located at 10095 S.W. 88th Street, Suite #108. For more information call 305- 274-4351, or visit www. minsuhealingoasis.com. See ad, page 62.

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newsbriefs Eat, Play, Learn Monroe County Seniors Wanted

enior centers are not what they use to be. Today they serve as connections for older adults and community services. Providing educational, social and recreational opportunities for those over 60 who want to improve their health, their independence and even find jobs and volunteering opportunities. Today’s senior centers are reinventing themselves to meet the needs and demand of an aging but booming generation. One such center is located in Tavernier. Offering a wide variety of programs and services such as Technology 101 (Thurs. from 10-11am), for those who are still trying to figure out their phones or computers. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month get ready for Bingo! While ongoing they offer card games, movies with popcorn, jigsaw puzzles, current books and magazines, fresh brewed coffee, and free nutritious lunches, so you never have to eat alone and have the opportunity to make new friends. Open Monday through Friday from 9am to 1pm., the Monroe County AARP Senior Center is located at 88800 Overseas Highway, in Tavernier, in the Plantation Key Government Center Complex. For information call 305-852-7133.

Florida Keys Visitors Make a Difference Volunteering!

isitors and seasonal “snowbirds” who want to do something good and add an enriching element to their next Florida Keys stay can participate in voluntourism opportunities, giving back to the destination known for its unique ecosystems. Volunteer activities might include assisting with landscaping or minor repairs at an outdoor tropical garden facility, feeding injured wild birds or mending rehabilitative cages, walking animal shelter dogs, cleaning or maintaining biking and hiking paths or trails, removing debris from bridges and shorelines or helping with fund-raising events. Opportunities also exist for recreational divers to help keep the living, dynamic ecosystem of the Florida Keys reef tract alive and healthy. Ongoing coral restoration efforts of marine scientists from Key Largo’s Coral Restoration Foundation enable recreational sport divers to learn about environmental impacts on Florida’s reefs through education and hands-on dives to restore endangered staghorn and elkhorn corals. Volunteers can also pair up with Upper Keys professional dive operators to participate in working dives to coral nurseries, helping clean and prepare corals for planting. “Participants in the coral nursery workshops get to see what can happen in a year and five years,” said CRF founder Ken Nedimyer. “This is something the average person can get their hands on and do.” Local organizations include; Reef Environment and Education Foundation, Pigeon Key, Marathon Wild Bird Center, Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, Florida Keys SPCA, Habitat For Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys, Key West Tropical Forest & Botanical Garden and Key West Wildlife Center. Visit fla-keys.com/volunteer special section on volontourism for more details.

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South Florida Walk/Run 5k’s 2016

pring gets our hearts pumping as so do the 5k’s around town. Beginner and season athletes alike, along with family and friends, come out and participate in an assortment of runs and walks while contributing to various causes. There is something for everyone and every age; walks, runs, music, awards, health screenings and the list goes on. But don’t forget, temperatures and humidity can be high in South Florida. When participating, make sure to drink plenty of (non-alcoholic) fluids for 48 hours prior to, during and upon finishing any race. Be self aware of heat-injury symptoms such as dizziness, no sweating, nausea, cramps, redness, incoherent speech, and thoughts and seek immediate assistance if these occur. Following are just a few of the events you and your family can join!

Event: SunSmart 5K. Saturday, April 16, Crandon Park South, 6747 Crandon Boulevard, Key Biscayne. This is a non-profit 5k - 3.1 miles, USATF certified run organized by university of Miami medical school students to raise funds for skin cancer research and heart health purposes. Runners and walkers can arrive at 6:00-7:15am to pick up race packets or register. Race begins at 7:30am for the 5K/Walk. FREE Skin Screening Stations open after the race. Commemorative T-shirt guaranteed for all early-registered participants. Additional shirts are first come first serve. Early Registration through April 15th. For registration costs and additional information visit, www.SunSmart5k.com. Event: Doral 5k. Saturday, April 16, Doral Meadow Park, 11555 N.W. 58 Street Doral. Certified 5K (3.1 miles) Run/Walk through the heart of the City of Doral. Race Day Registration begins at 5:30am until 7:00am, 5K Run/Walk begins at 7:30am. T-shirts to the first 550 registered participants. Race day registrants not guaranteed a shirt or correct size. Food and beverages will be available to participants. 5k Awards Ceremony following the race. For registration costs and additional information, visit www.cityofdoral.com. th

National Park Week

t’s all happening in your national parks. Join America’s largest celebration of national heritage. From April 16th to 24th it’s all about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, and enjoying affordable vacations. Find your park at www.findyourpark.com and plan your visit, what you want to do, or where you want to go. Here are some highlights during National Park Week: April 16–24: Visit for free! Throughout National Park Week in 2016, every national park will give you free admission! April 16: National Junior Ranger Day. Explore, Learn, Protect! Kids can take part in fun programs and earn a junior ranger badge or become a Centennial Junior Ranger. April 22: Earth Day. On Earth Day, if you want to roll up your sleeves and pitch in with a project, look for a park where you can help out by visiting www.nps.gov/getinvolved/volunteer.htm.

April 23: National Park Instameet. Join an InstaMeet (community.instagram. com) in a park. Gather in a designated Event: Miami Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) 3rd annual “Glory Run” place at a specific time to take photos ...running to change lives! Saturday, April 23rd from 6:15am until 12:00 noon and short videos to post on Instagram (and other social media) with the same at Tropical Park, 7900 S.W. 40th Street. Runners and walkers can arrive at hashtag:#FindYourParkInstaMeet, #FindY6:15am to pick up race packets and t-shirts. Race begins at 7:30am for the 5K and Fun Walk, and 8:30am for the 1-mile run. Commemorative Finisher’s ourPark, #NPS100. medal, tech shirt, and racers bib will be awarded to all participants. For April 24: Park Rx Day. Parks will host Sponsorship information, visit www.miamifca.org. For registration costs and fun recreational activities that encourage additional information email fcaendurancemiami@gmail.com. healthy lifestyles and promote physical Event: Meet Me In The Dark 5K & Music Festival, Saturday, April 23 at the North Miami Athletic Stadium, 2255 N.E. 151st Street, North Miami Beach. The Stadium at Florida International University will be transformed into a glow festival. Music and entertainment along with live performances from DJ’s and recording artists! Dance, run, or walk the 5K course with your friends covered in glow gear, lights, and more! Event starts at 4:30pm and goes until 11:00pm. For registration and additional information, visit meetmeinthedark5k.com.

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Kiwis Boost Heart Health

multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24year period. The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury. Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent. 14

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food. Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” Organic Consumers Association reports that an alternative to the DARK act is being proposed that still could preempt state GMO labeling laws. So they recommend that consumers stay vigilant to ensure the DARK act remains defeated. The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.” Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group, Organic Consumers Association

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol. The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden seafoods, phthalates-containing fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods. The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen.

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Ground Control

Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.” Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CFS-Climate-Report.

Bee Kind

The Good Fight for Honeybees A U.S. federal appeals court has blocked the use of the pesticide sulfoxaflor over concerns about its effect on honeybees, which have been disappearing throughout the country in recent years. “Initial studies showed sulfoxaflor was highly toxic to honeybees, and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) was required to get further tests,” says Circuit Judge Mary Schroeder. “Given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.” The product, sold in the U.S. as Transform or Closer, must be pulled from store shelves by October 18. Paul Towers, a spokesperson for the nonprofit advocacy group Pesticide Action Network, comments, “This is [an example of] the classic pesticide industry shell game. As more science underscores the harms of a pesticide, they shift to newer, less-studied products, and it takes regulators years to catch up.” On another front, an insect form of Alzheimer’s disease caused by aluminum contamination from pesticides is another suspected contributing cause of the welldocumented widespread bee colony collapse, according to a study published in the journal PLOS ONE. Honeybees studied had levels of aluminum in their bodies equivalent to those that could cause brain damage in humans. 16

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uschelle Khanna, LCSW, is offering a free online Fibromyalgia Summit with more than 30 speakers and downloadable resources to aid in healing and recovery, perfect for both healers and those healing. The free interview series, which begins May 12 through 14, includes interviews from some of the top specialists in fibromyalgia healing. It also includes interviews from individuals who have healed, lifestyle experts, and more. “Too many people suffer endlessly with fibromyalgia and chronic pain. Often they have a very difficult time being diagnosed or even getting validation that they are not well,” says Khanna. “This online event will give you the tools and inspiration to heal from within.” Khanna says she was inspired to develop this summit upon her own recovery from Lyme disease. “I understand the connection between undiagnosed infections and chronic pain and I want to share the tools that helped me heal,” she says. Early registration for the Fibromyalgia Summit is open now. Opportunities to purchase the Summit for reference along with a host of downloadable healthy living resources from experts around the world are also available. The Summit will feature a comprehensive Wellness Bundle and an action plan to begin healing today. Cost: Free from May12-14 or for purchase now at an early-bird price of $59 including comprehensive Wellness Bundle. For more information, visit FibromyalgiaSummit.com

Grading Grocers

Greenpeace Issues Report on Seafood As a link between the oceans and consumers, supermarkets play a pivotal role in the destruction of our oceans and have big opportunities to help protect them. Greenpeace evaluates major U.S. retailers for seafood sustainability in four key areas. Policies examine the systems in place that govern a company’s purchasing decisions and how it avoids supporting destructive practices. They encourage retailers to enforce strong standards for both the wild-caught and farmraised seafood in their stores. They also evaluate retailers’ participation in coalitions and initiatives that promote seafood sustainability and ocean conservation such as supporting sustainable fishing, calling for protection of vital marine habitat and working to stop human rights abuses in the seafood industry. Finally, the need for labeling and transparency takes into account retailers’ levels of truthfulness about where and how they source their seafood and how clearly this is communicated to customers. The group’s Red List Inventory, a scientifically compiled list of 22 marine species that don’t belong in supermarkets, is at Tinyurl.com/GreenpeaceRedList. View the store ratings at Seafood.GreenpeaceUSA.org/grocery-store-scorecard.

GMO-Free Germany

Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt. Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by longterm consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements.

Working Worms

They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs. Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their non-plastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads. Source: Discovery.com

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Oily Oops

A study conducted by the University of Georgia has found that the Corexit oil dispersant lauded by British Petroleum during the devastating 2010 Deepwater Horizon Gulf of Mexico oil spill not only failed to perform as expected, but may have formed deposits on the seafloor in a chemically altered condition. The naturally occurring proliferation of a particular species of bacteria (marinobacters) that eats untreated oil was completely curtailed when the spill was replaced with dispersed oil. This could be a worst-case scenario, because marine life would continue to be exposed to it over many years, if not decades. According to the report Environmental and Health Impacts of the BP Gulf Oil Spill, “As compared with only oil, Corexit-laden oil is four times more lethal; dispersed oil is 10 times more deadly than the dispersant alone.” The Center for Biological Diversity reports, “One of the dispersants used at the BP spill, Corexit 9527A, contains the toxin 2-butoxyethanol, which may cause injury to red blood cells, kidneys or the liver with repeated or excessive exposure.” Many nations have since outlawed the use of dispersants in their territorial waters in response to these revelations. Read the report at Tinyurl.com/BP-Oil-Spill-Report.

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Lower Austria Wholly Powered by Renewable Energy Lower Austria, the largest of the country’s nine states and home to 1.65 million people, now receives 100 percent of its electricity from renewable energy sources. The country’s total power output is about 70 percent renewable. The Danube River is so powerful that hydroelectric power is a natural choice. The mountainous geography means that vast amounts of energy can be generated from this high-capacity river rapidly flowing down through a series of steep slopes. The remainder of the state’s energy is sourced from wind, biomass and solar power. Source: IFLScience.com

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National Parks Announce Fee-Free Days The National Park Service turns 100 years young in 2016 and is offering free admission on special days. Next up are April 16 to 24, National Park Week; August 25 to 28, its birthday celebration; September 24, National Public Lands Day; and November 11, Veterans Day. They invite everyone to come out and play.

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While America will choose its next president this November, voters in Oregon may also vote on the right to local community self-government, enabling protection of citizens’ fundamental rights and prohibiting corporate activities that violate them. The Oregonians for Community Rights group, formed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), submitted a constitutional amendment proposal to the secretary of state in January as a prelude to a larger signature-gathering effort to qualify the measure for the state ballot. Concurrently, the CELDF is supporting other community initiatives on various topics that may inspire other regions to also be active at the grassroots level. For example, Oregon’s Coos County Protection Council is currently finishing its signature gathering to place a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance on a special ballot in May. It would protect citizens’ rights to clean air and water and the production of sustainable, localized energy, instead of county approval of several potential non-green energy projects. Oregon’s Columbia County Sustainable Action for Green Energy is gathering signatures for a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance for its November ballot that would protect the county from fossil fuel projects like coal and oil trains and a proposed methanol plant, and close two natural gas power plants by 2025. Other state groups are seeking to have November ballots in Lane and Lincoln counties include bans on aerial pesticide spraying. A Lane County group has filed a local food system charter amendment that would ban GMO (genetically modified) crops locally. “Community rights are driven by the people in the community, not by any organization targeting potential activism,” says Kai Huschke, Northwest and Hawaii community organizer of the CELDF, which has supported 200-plus separate community initiatives. Particularly active states have included New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. “Organizing typically comes about due to a localized threat. It means settling into a long-term battle to change the structure of government, having resolve and organizing beyond just a ballot vote.”

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

New American Way

“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communi20

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ties to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

First Steps

“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively

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easy to change spending habits to incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices, paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energy-efficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.”

When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Line-drying is just part of the bigger issue of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting

Next Steps to Sustainability Green America GreenAmerica.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association MidwestRenew.org Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.

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A GREENER SHADE OF YOUTH New Generations Put Earth First by Randy Kambic

Every generation gets a chance to change the world.

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aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years old revealed that roughly 76 percent strongly believe that issues like climate change can be solved if action is taken now; they also hold that safeguarding important lands and waters should be a priority, regardless of ancillary benefits or the economy. This represents an increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening. Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org). TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600

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students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.” Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.” Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as much fresh and organic food as possible to people who need it most.” The TG ProjectGreenU.org site features eco-friendly products, plus green advice geared for college students. It also operates a Conscience College Road Tour, leadership program, and organic non-GMO school lunch programs in Marin County and

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engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” -Summit Chair George Stone Sausalito schools via its Conscious Kitchen and Eco Top Chef programs. Milwaukee’s 13th annual Sustainability Summit and Exposition (SustainabilitySummit.us), from April 13 to 15, will admit local students for free. “We’ll address trends and potential careers in energy engineering, environmental health and water quality technology, sustainability and renewable energy,” says Summit Chair George Stone, a Milwaukee Area Technical College natural sciences instructor. Bradley Blaeser, founder and coowner of The Green Team of Wisconsin, Inc., which provides eco-friendly landscaping and gardening services, helped start the Sustainable Enterprise Association of Milwaukee. As a social worker at the nonprofit Neighborhood House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.”

For the 13th year, the Agricultural Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs. com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says CarmeliPeslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a

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is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

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Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineapple-apricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennellike flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-squarefoot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

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The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well. “As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.” High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Projectverified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims. “We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes. Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.”

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Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in a several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright.

Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes.

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1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional)

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil, in all; 2 Tbsp reserved 1½ lb eggplant, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 Tbsp fresh ginger paste 2 hot green chiles, deseeded and minced 2 tsp whole cumin seed ¼ tsp asafoetida resin 2 cup tomatoes, seeded and chopped 1 Tbsp coriander seed, ground 1 tsp paprika ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala

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Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown. Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric.

Conventional strawberries from California are grown big for easier picking, which also subjects them to layers of toxic chemicals. Reduce heat to medium and cook until the oil separates from the tomato sauce, about 10 minutes.

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other Earth’s gentle hand is the secure cushion that warms us on long nights and sings comforting messages through endless days, protecting us even when things seem amiss. Take in her lovely presence. Embrace her consistent wisdom. Know that her dreams are ours and ours hers, connected by timely, comforting songs. It’s time to step away from the manicured lawns, concrete walks and well-planned gardens. An open door beckons us to the sparkling air out there to listen to the grasses breathe and murmur. Prairie grasses roll on and on through curvaceous hills and flat-edged fields, undeterred by human attempts to control their rippling arpeggios. We are asked to just listen. Be alone with the music of the grasses and be in harmony with the hum of the universe. Mother Earth’s apron is laden with flowers; simple, ever-present reminders that we are loved. She tempts us to take some time off, shed our shoes and settle into the lyrical realms of her strong body. The trees reach to the depths of the earth, deep into the mystery of lavender waters, and simultaneously throw their arms to the heavens, connecting all things living. The wind hears the prevailing songs that weave in and out of these lovely courtiers of the forest. In listening to their unerring stories, we let their siren songs sigh into our soul. It’s time to play in Earth’s garden and see her for who she is—today. Don’t hesitate. Go, play, linger, breathe and be one with the present moment. Adapted from Just Imagine Trees, a coloring book for all ages, by Susan Andra Lion.

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oe Thompson feels there is good karma in using second-hand components for his work. The tools, tableware and materials Joe uses had another life and purpose before he found them at pawnshops and flea markets. “The area’s landfill would be a lot higher without me,” he jokes.

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Veterans Yoga Project programs are designed and developed to achieve our mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, active duty military, their families, and our communities. Many yoga studios honor our nation’s veterans by offering complimentary yoga classes during Veterans Gratitude Week every November, to coincide with Veterans Day. Check your local listings for participating teachers and studios, and if you’d like to contribute your services, contact Veterans Yoga Project.

Millennials’ Take on Fitness

They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts by Derek Flanzraich

illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old. Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy. They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.

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ing new ways to get fit and eat healthy, even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.

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and alternative medicine. Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry. What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun. What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health. It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal. Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health. What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss. Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have. Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle. A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits. What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social. What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance. Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens. As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health. Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start. Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool.

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson

that the best way to choose what to keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

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so that you can picture what it would be like to live in a clutter-free space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or decluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded

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Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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“Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

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Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 38

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pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos.

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse.

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Horses Count Racing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 844,531 Showing . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,718,954 Recreation . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,906,923 Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,752,439 Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,222,847 Note: “Other” activities include farm and ranch work, rodeos, carriage tours, polo, police work and informal competitions. Source: The Equestrian Channel; U.S. stats (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

Call to Action

Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is hands-on, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets.

Local Horse Rescues F.R.I.E.N.D.S. Horse Rescue 19801 Sheridan Street SW Ranches, FL 33332 954-492-0168 Peaceful Ridge Rescue 2995 Peaceful Ridge Road, Davie, Florida 33330 www.peacefulridgerescue.org South West Florida Horse Rescue, Inc. 14811 Florida 31 Punta Gorda, FL 33982 (239) 567-4111 https://sites.google.com/site/ swflahorserescue

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Florida Artist Inspired by Old Materials Sustainable art is being taken to unique and ultra-distinctive levels and forms by Joe Thompson, who lives with his wife and three children on Merritt Island, Florida. He uses 100 percent recycled and repurposed materials to create fine paintings and sculptures that are collected both nationally and abroad. A self-taught, full-time artist since 2008, Thompson’s paintings are done on recycled doors—or doors owned by clients that are sent to him— and his paint comes from landfills. All sculptures are either found objects or reclaimed steel. Some of his more intriguing commissioned works include a kinetic wind sculpture depicting a marlin chasing bait fish at Port Canaveral, near Cocoa Beach and a life-size female form consisting of more than 7,500 trampoline springs. “When I started, I didn’t have a budget,” explains Thompson. “It’s great that materials have fit into my art world and it all became fine art to me. To me, art is sacred. I’m often inspired first by the old materials I see, like old tools or scrap metal.” Thompson believes his works can inspire others that have a passion for attaining goals that may seem out of reach. “When someone wants something bad enough, they can make it happen. There are opportunities everywhere, but we have to wake up to see them,” he says. To inquire about commissions, call 321-292-0514 or email jjthmpson@ aol.com. To view his portfolio, visit JoeThompsonArt.com.. See ad, page 33. 40

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Celebrating Earth Day Locally and Globally by Meredith Montgomery

epresentatives from nearly every country on Earth gathered in Paris for the 2015 United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference. UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon called the Paris Agreement a triumph for people, the planet and multilateralism. The signing ceremony is set for Earth Day, April 22, at UN headquarters, in New York City. For the first time, every country has pledged to curb their emissions, strengthen resilience to related impacts and act internationally and domestically to address climate change. Other key elements aimed at achieving a state of climate neutrality—having a zero carbon footprint—before the century’s end include transparency, accountability and a plan for developed countries to support climate action in developing countries. “A big part of the Paris agreement focuses on reduced use of gas, coal and oil, but there is also a focus on preserving trees and expanding forests,” says Earth Day Network (EDN) spokesperson

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Timothy McHugh, referring to this year’s Earth Day theme of Trees for Earth. This year also kicks off a fouryear countdown to the environmental campaign’s 50th anniversary on Earth Day 2020. “By that mark, we hope to have planted 7.8 billion trees—approximately one tree for every person on the planet. Trees are vitally important because they soak up carbon and clean the air,” McHugh explains. In addition to countering climate change and pollution, EDN’s global tree planting seeks to support communities and local economies, protect biodiversity and inspire environmental stewardship. From global leaders convening at the UN to people participating in community events close to home, billions of the world’s citizens will celebrate our precious home planet this year. To join the worldwide observance, find an event online at EarthDay.org or participate in one or more of the local events listed here.

MIAMI SATURDAY, April 16 Baynanza 2016 - Biscayne Bay Cleanup Day - 9 a.m. to Noon, with boat captain volunteers gathering by 8 a.m. Join thousands of volunteers - help clean of one of our most precious natural resources: Biscayne Bay. 305-372-6784. Go Green and Clean Up North Miami for Earth Day - 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park 1725 NE 135 Street, North Miami. Enjoy kid’s activities while learning about nature. Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing

SUNDAY, April 17 Earth Day Festival Village of Pinecrest/ Pinecrest Gardens - 11:00am - 4:00pm Free. The Village of Pinecrest invites you to celebrate our magnificent planet on Sunday, April 17th when we open our gates FREE to the public for a day of activities for the entire family including workshops organized by the CLEO Institute and Plant Societies, food demos, planting activities, plant sales, an eco-fashion show, green vendors, wild life shows, local school performances, crafts for kids, lady bug releases, and so much more. Pinecrest Gardens. 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, Florida 33156, 305-669-6990

APRIL 18-19 Party For The Planet Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Zoo Miami, 1 Zoo Boulevard, (12400 S.W. 152 St.) Plant show and sale, fun “green” activities, animal enrichment, and entertainment. Free Admission when you bring/recycle a cellphone.

FRIDAY, April 22 2nd Annual Earth Day Yoga Workshop by Black Women Yoga - 11:00am - 4:00pm - $11.24 – $16.37 tickets, 2782 NW 167 St., Miami Gardens, FL 33054

SATURDAY, April 23 Earth Day Extravaganza at Miami Children’s Museum - 10:00am - 6:00pm - 980 Macarthur Causeway, Come celebrate our beautiful planet! Earth Day helps us stay aware of our environment and reminds us of ways to keep it safe and healthy. Join us as we taste food that is good for you

and good for the Earth. Create beautiful collages in our Art Studio out of recycled materials and learn about recycling with the City of Miami! Free with admission, Miami Children’s Museum, 980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132, 305-373-5437

FLORIDA KEYS SATURDAY, April 9 Native Plant Day: An Earth Day Event - Sponsored by John Pennekamp Coral Reef and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Parks in celebration of Earth Day, this event is to be held 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, MM 102.5 Overseas Highway, oceanside. Native Keys plants grown by nursery volunteers are to be given away for planting at Keys’ residences. There will also be two 45-minute-long nature walks through the tropical hardwood hammock at 9:30 a.m. and 11:45 a.m. Elena Muratori 305-451-1202

SATURDAY, April 16 19th Annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk Earth-friendly recyclable awards are to be given to the top overall male and female, top masters male and female and first- and second-place runners in each age group ranging from age 9 and under to 70-plus. Additional awards await top 5k walk finishers. Starts at 8 a.m., from McCoy Indigenous Park, located at Atlantic Boulevard and White Street. April 16-24th is National Park Week, refer to page 13th for details

TUESDAY, April 19 Discovery Saturday Educational Series: Celebrate Earth Day - Kids in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to join the free, fun-filled Discovery Saturday at the Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center (35 East Quay Road, Key West) from 10-11 a.m. Learn what each of the three R’s of Earth Day signify: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Free admission, free parking. Discovery Saturday is held the third Saturday of every month. Pre-registration is recommended. The Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center is located at 35 East Quay Road on the Truman Annex waterfront in Key West. 305-809-4750

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5 Ways to Fend Off Stress-Induced Eating by Lisa Lewtan

re you a self-declared Superwoman flying from one “need-to-check-the-box” goal to another throughout your day? Do you feel like your work is never done? But, when you become depleted, instead of taking time to recharge with rest, relaxation or fun, you keep going and going and getting more stressed along the way? And, the more stressed you feel, the more you turn to food -- that universal quick-fix -- for comfort. You are not alone. New research from the University of Florida has found that stress causes the desire to eat. When you feel something your body perceives as a threat, like rushing to get somewhere or worrying, your body goes into stress mode. Stress makes your body think it›s under attack, so you turn to food because it provides the comfort your body craves. But sadly, the more you turn to food, the more you start worrying about food -- and you have one more thing to stress over. I’ve been there. Years ago, I tried to keep my Superwoman persona going. But with young children, an intense start-up business, and a robust sugar addiction, I crashed. I physically collapsed. My journey back to health took many twists and turns as I looked for answers. Eventually, I started to pay attention to what my body was feeling. It held the answers I had looked for everywhere else except where it mattered. You can break out of this cycle before you crash and burn. And the good news is that it won›t require any selfrecrimination, scale-hovering, or endless deprivation. Use these tips to develop a new body awareness and defeat your food obsession: 1. Recognize that hunger is not the cause but the symptom. Obsessing about food has less to do with food and more to do with your «go-to» escape from stress. Start noticing when you›re in fight-or-flight mode. Are you bored? Looking for a distraction? Tired? Angry? When you notice

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that you want to flee something, is your response to reach for food? Challenge your craving for food and ask yourself if you’re really “hungry” for something else. 2. Pause and ask yourself questions when you’re hungry. Take an investigative approach to your hunger signals to undercover their root cause. When you notice you›re hungry, ask yourself: What does hunger feel like to me? How long ago did I eat? What am I doing right now? Is there something specific that I›m craving? Am I eating for a reason other than hunger? 3. Identify the symptoms that trigger your “eat fest.” Eating to soothe or hide feelings means an emotional trigger is at work. Or, if you find it difficult to stop eating a particular food, a chemical trigger may be at work. Some foods have chemicals in them that are addictive: sugar, gluten, cheese, alcohol, and artificial sweeteners are the biggies. Understand your triggers and use strategies to avoid them. For example, if there›s a plate of cookies at a party, don›t help yourself until all but one is gone, so you eat only one. Unless you›re allergic to a food, you may not need to deprive yourself completely by moving your trigger foods from your «everyday» to your «sometimes» list. 4. Give your body a one-week restart. After a period of overindulgence, such as the holidays or a vacation, give your body a rest from these foods: sugar, dairy, gluten, soy, alcohol, processed foods, and artificial sweeteners. Keep or add in: fresh organic vegetables, high-quality proteins, healthy fats, fresh organic fruits, beans, nuts, and seeds. After you’ve cleaned out your body, bring back those foods you took a break from one at a time and see how they make you feel. This is a good way to pinpoint your particular trigger foods. 5. Don’t beat yourself up. Learning to have a healthier relationship with food is learning to better understand yourself and find the right balance that works for you. The problem with an all-or-nothing approach to healthy eating is that it›s not sustainable. The goal is to feel good and to appropriately deal with stress. Rather than labeling foods as good or bad, think about them as «more often» and «less often.» Putting a negative connotation on our food choices only fuels the fire of self-judgment and keeps us in that awful stress mode. Tell yourself: Success is not about perfection; it›s about how many times I get back on track after falling off. Lisa Lewtan is a Healthy Living Strategist and founder of Healthy, Happy, and Hip, which provides one-on-one coaching, workshops, retreats, and support groups for clients. Her new book; Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed (2015) reviewed by Natural Awakenings in their March 2016 issue, provides tools to help highly successful Superwomen to slow down, chill out, develop a better relationship with food, and feel great. Her articles have been featured in numerous publications, including The Huffington Post, Better After 50, and MindBodyGreen. Learn more at www.HealthyHappyandHip. com.

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B) a functional medicine doctor who specializes in fertility/ hormones (niche) A) a massage therapist (general) or B) a cranio-sacral specialist in TMJ/migraines (niche) A) a holistic doctor (general) or B) a holistic doctor specializing in teenage acne (niche) In all of the above cases, the specialist (assuming they are truly excellent) will not only attract more referrals, but she or he will also be able to CHARGE more (because the stakes are higher and the need more specific).

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How to Do Well While Doing Good by Michelle Villalobos

f you’re in the growing fields of alternative health services, you may have noticed that many practitioners and owners love what they do, are super passionate about it and highly talented – yet struggle to make a comfortable living. These people would probably do the work for free if they could... and in fact, often that’s precisely what happens. Because they want to serve everyone, practitioners may undercharge, overdeliver and end up some variation of broke, overwhelmed, or both. If this sounds familiar or if perhaps this is your experience in your own practice, then here is a powerful and simple way to start doing well while you’re doing good. It’s counterintuitive, perhaps, but tightening your focus, narrowing your target and limiting the clients you focus on can help you grow faster (and healthier) as an alternative healthcare provider. Why? Because if what you’re selling is YOU, then right off the bat this is a situation where there’s scarcity, which means that there is limited YOU to go around. Without a strong value proposition in a niche, then you will most likely face lots of competition, which puts downward pressure on your prices. And if you’re competing on price, then you’re in a situation where you need VOLUME in order to make decent money. The most profitable brands and businesses (notice I didn’t say the biggest!) do NOT offer mass market, volume products or services, instead, they hone in on a target audience and sell to that niche at a higher price point (because there are fewer providers driving prices down). As experts start entering the space (which they are), the more you can “claim your territory” (i.e., own your niche), the higher your value goes. Let’s look at a few examples to illustrate. Look at the list below, and in each scenario, ask yourself “for which one (A or B) does a prospect come top of mind fastest?” A) a functional medicine doctor (general) or 44

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Claudia Saillant used to make $20/hour as a part-time fitness trainer in a gym. Then she launched marketing focused on inspiring divorced women to get “Strong & Sexy,” just like she did after her divorce. Now she has a full roster of loyal clients who commit in advance to at least a 3 month program, and no hourly clients. Peggy Gaines used to sell her meditation classes individually or in packages of 5, and at low price points so they would be “accessible” to anyone who was interested. Sadly, these clients weren’t all that committed and she was frustrated with her lack of impact (and revenue generation). She recently started targeting a new audience: high-stress corporate executives who are steps away from a major health “event.” For them she created more intensive, involved, outcome-oriented programs, to help them truly transform their emotional and physiological well-being, using meditation.

Here are some steps to help you rethink and apply this strategy;  Analyze your existing book of business to identify any niche audiences for whom your service has higher-than-usual value. Can you repackage what you do for them into a higher price-point, “premium” offer?  Ask your existing clients why they come back to you, add more of that to a higher version of your current offering.  Ask friends and family what you are “top-of-mind” for, in other words, what “buzz words” make them think of referring you business? Brand/market using those buzz words.  Do some homework on referrals you’ve gotten or get, to find out how they were referred to you (exactly what did the referrer say about you? What made them connect in the first place?) Based in Miami with clients worldwide, Michelle Villalobos is a business mentor for women business owners who want to create businesses for freedom, fortune, fulfillment and FUN. For more information, visit www.MichelleVillalobos.com.

Colour Light Therapy How It Really Works by Julianne Bien

he International Year of Light – a UN-sponsored tag for thousands of events unfolding worldwide throughout 2015, showed off the power of light. We are finally starting to fully appreciate the power of light, globally. Its advanced uses on land, at sea, deep underground and far out in space prove us able to tap the essence of the world around us. But how about the world inside us? Health related uses of light range from diagnostics to surgery, from psychiatry to psychology, from revitalization to rejuvenation, from emotional to spiritual makeovers. We have LASER-based instruments, LED-based apparatuses, full-spectrum lights, various digital and analogue devices using light and much, much more. Where we lag behind is in understanding how exactly our bodies respond to light. This is why terms such as chromotherapy, phototherapy and light therapy in general – although ancient in origin – very slowly progress toward full endorsement of the medical establishment. Auto-immune problems, emotional trauma, allergies, metabolic imbalances, seasonal affective disorder, jet lag, sleep and attention deficit disorders etc. – often respond better to light than to traditional interventions. And there are good reasons for that, we just haven’t explored them enough. In the 20th century, John Ott, a photo-biologist, was hired to document the effects of pharmaceutical drugs on living cells with an electronic microscope and a special camera. Ott noticed that changing the colour filters on his camera lens changed the cells’ behavior. In fact, lens color change had a more dramatic effect on the cells than did the observed drugs. So on the “ground level”, where life in our bodies unfolds, light and colour have more say than chemical compounds

which we concoct. Our cells understand the language of light and its messages, which the colours through their frequencies convey: ignite, burn, sizzle, scorch, smolder or go off. (That’s the same cycle the stars in our universe undergo). I’m often asked how colour light therapy really works. It appears esoteric and mystical, bordering on magic. The best analogy I know, one, we all know well, is fire. Fire is quirky. It is our species’ first tool, process and weapon. It gives off light and heat on demand, echoing our life-giving star in the sky, yet we get to wield it at will. And if you look closely, it varies in colour, depending on intensity. It’s yellow and orange at first; green flame tips and blueish bursts will tell you it’s sizzling; you’ll want it bright white, if you wish to, say, melt metal or bake clay. Still, starting and maintaining a fire is tricky at best. It’s moody. It might flare up in an instant or just smolder for hours. Sometimes a trained hand gives up in frustration, another time a fire will light itself up. Too much moisture around it and it won’t even start; too little and it burns itself out. So it is with us. We are internal combustion engines, with trillions of tiny burners. Our cells burn up oxygen and produce heat. They use the resulting light as an ultra-fast messaging system. It all works to perfection – from toes to teeth - except when it won’t. When an imbalance sets in, our internal flame in an organ dies down. Or it flares up, past all safety limits, causing redness, fever and pain. We don’t know what triggers this any more than we can pinpoint the cause of or control a wild forest fire. Knowing how small, how tiny our internal burners are, it’s easy to see how finetuned, how delicate any support we give them must also be. Most light-based treatments rely on emitting an intense light beam or outputting a wide swath of bright light, one way; interaction is not usually foreseen. In contrast, handheld colour light illuminators work off the silent communication between the person sending faint light and the person receiving it. Instant reactions – live bio-feedback – guide the hand holding the penlight. By spontaneously adjusting the angle and the height of the light beam, we work within the aura and can affect all levels (physical, emotional and spiritual). As with lighting a fire, intuition and experience play a part. This adaptability is why low-intensity, hand-held colour light therapy tools and protocols is so effective. Colour light therapy is ancient. Thousands of years-old records exist of diagnoses and cures based on colours. Chromotherapy is a well-traveled road to wellness we’ve all but forgotten over time. With more research and even a fraction of resources poured into developing chemical cures, we could restore much of what was known long ago about light and potentially discover more colour power than we ever imagined. Julianne Bien is the inventor of The Spectrahue Method of light therapy. She owns Spectrahue Light & Sound Inc., a Toronto-based company which distributes its original LumaLight hand-held tools and educational materials, including books, DVDs, and live trainings. For more information visit: spectrahue.com *No medical claims are made or implied. This information does not replace the advice and care of your medical health care professional. natural awakenings

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positive results. For this reason people choose to combine these therapies. Infertility is a pressing problem for some women today. How would acupuncture help? True that another growing issue for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s women is infertility. Many resort to multiple procedures to achieve pregnancy, often without a positive outcome. Through acupuncture they increase their fertility by reducing stress, increasing blood flow to the reproductive organs, and balancing the endocrine system. After receiving treatment some have successfully achieved pregnancy; and for women who may experience morning sickness during their pregnancy acupuncture once again can be the solution.

How and Why Acupuncture Works An Interview with Dr. Hui Shao, LAc., MD

cupuncture, one of the fastest growing therapies worldwide, can be confusing and frightening at times. It is known for healing a wide variety of health conditions for people of all age groups. The very thin (only slightly larger than human hair) needles used in acupuncture stimulate nerves and are known to heal injuries, muscular pains, emotional stress, addiction, and can even promote weight loss. Hui Shao, Lac., MD, acupuncture physician and owner of the Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Center answered some questions for Natural Awakenings in hopes of demystifying this ancient, yet incredibly effective health tool. How can acupuncture help those suffering from all kinds of back pain? Lower back pain is debilitating, affecting as many as eight out of ten people. It is one of the top reasons people seek medical treatment. Yet, it is also the No. 1 reported reason for seeking acupuncture. Initially patients have been told that surgery is their only option. However, acupuncture aims to provide patients another choice before having to make that decision and going through the painful recovery. Combine with acupressure and heat therapy, acupuncture can provide long term relief. Many find relief after their first treatment, and within three visits feel a significant improvement.

What are other more common conditions where acupuncture really makes a difference? More common conditions that can be treated with acupuncture are allergies, the common cold, tennis elbow, knee pain, and sports injuries. Addiction to tobacco, alcohol and drugs are also conditions that can be treated when combined with natural teas. Whether you have a health condition which you are hoping to cure or simply want to improve your overall health, receiving acupuncture treatments may be the best choice you could make, Shao states. Acupuncture is a safe, relaxing and effective method for facilitating health, restoring balance and improving vitality. Dr. Shao graduated from the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Shanghai, China. While still in China he accumulated experience working as an acupuncture doctor in Shanghai Jing An hospital. He is a state licensed acupuncture physician and is a board member of the Florida Acupuncture Association. Dr. Shao was an instructor at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale and the Miami Institute of Traditional Chinese Medicine. With over 20 years of medical experience in this field, Dr. Shao has gone on to become a well-known and respected acupuncturist doctor attracting patients not only from South Florida, but also from around the state. For an evaluation or any further information contact Dr. Shao at 305-461-4046. Traditional Chinese Acupuncture Center is located at 3310 Ponce de Leon, Suite 250, in Coral Gables. See ad, page 62.

What are other conditions or symptoms acupuncture can help with? Headaches, neck tension, GI conditions, depression, insomnia, weight gain and anxiety are all symptoms stemming from the stressful-hurried life we live today. This inevitably interrupts the smooth flow of energy throughout the body. But a balance combination of acupuncture and natural herbs can swiftly remedy these. Are the benefits of acupuncture recognized by any other professionals? Many psychologists refer their patients for acupuncture treatments for emotional conditions and to combat different form of emotional distress, and have seen natural awakenings

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What’s the Buzz? by Marcie Davis

ike to eat? Thank a honeybee! Even if you’re a confirmed meat and potatoes person and don’t give a hoot about honey, one out of every three bites you take is honeybee dependent. How so? The bees pollinate crops, including those used in animal and cattle feeds. So whether you love honey, fruits and veggies, or salads and steaks, the current state of the honeybee affects YOU! You may not be aware of her plight. Fact is, honeybee populations are plummeting world-wide. Beekeepers across the globe are losing more than 30% of their bees every year, and have been for ten years. How many industries do you know that can absorb 30% losses annually for a decade and still survive? It’s a sticky situation. Like a lot of people, you may not have realized how integral bees are to our food supply. You may have known that the hardworking honeybee is responsible for pollinating billions of dollars worth of crops each year. You may have heard honeybee numbers are dwindling, and figured….no bees, no honey. But the stakes are far higher! Bees are towards the bottom of the food chain. We are at the top. Remove this small creature 50

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from the equation and the outcome is catastrophic. Albert Einstein is quoted as saying, “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, then man would have only four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” Why? No more FOOD!

So, how did we get to this point, and what can we DO about it? There are many factors contributing to the honeybee’s decline. Corporate mono-crop farming, where thousands of acres are devoted to a single crop, prevent honeybees from having a balanced diet. Instead of happily buzzing in a family farmer’s field collecting numerous nectars and pollens, they are instead crammed, crowded and trucked across the country to spend weeks pollinating California’s almond groves. They may then continue on to the northeast for several months of blueberries or cranberries. The travel and single nectar source are tremendous stressors, wear-

ing down a bee’s delicate immune system. Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) is another tremendous problem; here, hives contain a live queen and baby bees, but the worker bees are missing in action…. Research has identified Neonicotinoid pesticides as one of the prime culprits. Here’s how it works: a seed is dipped into a “neonic” pesticide and planted. When the mature plant flowers, the flowers are toxic. A honeybee lands on these flowers and quickly becomes disoriented. She can no longer find her way home to her hive, and she is doomed to die. While countries throughout the world have implemented at least short term bans on these pesticides, the EPA has been accused of doing too little, too late. Changes have begun, and while approval for new uses of “neonics” is unlikely, legislation limiting their use does not include treated seeds!!!!!

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Indoor Air Quality Impacts Health by Keith Rowe

e are all familiar with ancient wisdom that states the health of our bodies is directly attributable to what we put into our bodies. While many times this truth is used to encourage eating good food, it also applies to things we do not see in the air we breathe. Modern living includes a significant amount of time indoors, so the quality of indoor air becomes a concern as we learn more about chemicals in building materials, new strains of harmful bacteria, second-hand pollutants, and mold along with allergen & asthma triggers. For children in developmental stages, older people, people dealing with reduced respiration, or people with compromised immune systems, indoor air quality becomes a critical component of their quality or life. Molds and Fungi. Microorganisms and/or their reproductive structures are almost always found in outdoor air. Nonetheless, doors, windows, and fresh air intakes provide easy access for microorganisms to enter the interiors of buildings. Thus, it is normal to find some quantity of microorganisms in indoor air. However, in a normal indoor environment, their numbers should be significantly less than outdoor levels. Excessive moisture inside a building from leaks, floods, or other sources can create an “out-of-balance” environment that will tend to amplify their population. Depending on the amount of water, temperature, lighting, and food available, differing species may become dominant. In consequence, the presence of some microorganisms in large quantities may lead to adverse health effects involving building occupants. Adverse health effects in affected individuals can include both illnesses and allergic responses. Symptoms may range from headache, malaise, and muscle pain to shortness of breath and fever. These effects may be the result of contact with the microbes or spores themselves, or with contracting the airborne toxins that they may excrete. 52

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Angel Soirée: Manifest your Desires with The Angels help! 6:00-8:00pm. Want to work on your real calling? Want to feel happier and fulfilled? Join us!. $20 Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305) 665-4982

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Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park – Free program at Biscayne National Park brought to you thanks to the many volunteers and park sponsors. It is held on the second Sunday of the month during the “dry and cool” season, December through April with lots of fun and educational activities for kids and adults alike. 1:00pm to 4:00 pm. Biscayne National Park - Dante Fascell Visitor Center, 9700 Sw 328th St, Homestead, FL 33033 · (305) 230-1144

Experience the revolutionary pain-relieving power of the MELT Method 6 to 7:15 pm Mondays - in weekly evening classes. $80 for the 4-night series or $25/class. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

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APRIL 8 - 10 Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival – 101 - 7. Free. A celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event featuring a parade, a festival and an Expo with LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments & food, and a familyfriendly playzone on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach.. 1-863-272-9859

markyourcalendar SATURDAY APRIL 9 Workshop - 10am - 6pm - Elaine Heroux and Miriam Steinberg, are doing and experiential one day workshop on ‘Presence’; based on Carl G. Jung’s and Marion Woodman’s BodySoul Rhythms with Skinner and Hamilton. This will take place on, from 10 am till 6pm at the St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 623 E. Ocean Blvd, Stuart Florida. Cost is $125. Please contact: Elaine 561-277-8326 or Miriam 305-793-8213

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Walk Now for Autism Speaks - is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S Registration and Resource Fair: 7:30am Walk begins: 10:00am, 3000 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL Doral Central Park

APRIL 12 & 26 Tibetan Institute and Library members will, upon completion of ”Beyond Religion” by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, will start “From here to Enlightenment., from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., at South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

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Long-Term Health Monitoring after Breast Cancer - 10-11:30am. With years of experience in breast cancer treatment and survivorship strategies, Dr. Alejandra Perez will discuss the benefits of a sound follow-up care plan and what it should include. Free and open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

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markyourcalendar Keiser University will host the “Spring Into a New Career” Open House on March 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will focus on careers and employment opportunities available through the various degree programs offered at Keiser University. Attendees will learn from current students, faculty and alumni about the application process, programs and degrees offered, and potential career paths. Exploring new opportunities is an exciting experience. This event will take place at the Miami Keiser University campus located at 2101 NW 117th Ave. For more information on the open house, visit www.KUOpenHouse.com or call your local Keiser University campus 1.888.844.8404.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Taller descubriendo el aquí y ahora con mindfulness, facilitador Eli Bravo - 3:00-6:00pm. Integra cuerpo, mente y consciencia!. $55 o $50 hasta el 12 de Abril. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305) 665-4982 APRIL

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Free group classes for those with Parkinson’s disease or other neuro-motor degenerative diseases. 4 to 5:30 pm - Participants may bring one caregiver. Space is limited; call 1-305-441-9441 to reserve your spot. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

APRIL 16 - 17 Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration Party for the Planet - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.- The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses & more. During Party for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if they turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program. Not only will each person

donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free on these two days, but they will also help save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world’s endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo’s out-ofcontrol coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax. (305) 251-0400, Children under two and zoo members enter free; parking is free.

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 20 PATH Natural Wellness Lecture: The Healing Art of Juice Fasting and Detoxification. Jill Ayn Schneider, Director of Circle of Life Holistic Programs. Doors open 7:00 pm, Speaker 7:30 pm. Bigger Screen & Louder, Clearer Sound System! Temple Beth David Ballroom. 2625 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129. PATH Info Line 305-275-3958. Doors open 7:00 pm, Speaker 7:30 pm. Intimacy and Sexuality after Gynecological Cancer - 6-8pm. Come join Sexologist Dr. Marilyn Volker for a discussion on the physical and emotional impact a gynecological cancer diagnosis may have on women and how to effectively communicate fears about sexuality to your doctor and/or partner. Free and open to the general public. Call 305-6685900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 AIDS Walk Miami- A 5K (3.1 mile) walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource, South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS organization. No fee to join. Registration begins at 8am, race begins at 9am. Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Contact 305-751-9255.

THURSDAY, APRIL 28 Social Media Basics - Christian Chamber of Commerce - 9:00 am – 11:30 am - Kendall campus, 9010 SW 137th Avenue, Suite #101, Miami, FL 33185. bagels and coffee will be served. Wilson Alvarez - 305-386-6165

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 March of Dimes March for Babies – 9am (registration opens 7:30am) - a fun day out with people who share our passion for improving the health of babies. There’ll be family teams, company teams and people walking with friends - it’s a great feeling knowing we’re all helping real families. Join our event and walk with us to raise money for babies right here in our community! Tropical Park 7900 SW 40 Street Miami, FL 33155 The 5th Annual Greater Kendall Business Association Health & Wellness Expo – 10 am – 2pm – Free - Lexus of West Kendall, 13750 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33186 Free

floridakeys APRIL 2 – 3 Naval Air Station Key West 2016 Southernmost Air Spectacular - The U.S. Navy flight

demonstration team Blue Angels and other military and civilian aerial performances will fill the skies at this free-admission, family friendly event. In addition to the Blue Angels, aerial demonstrations by military and civilian performers, and static military and vintage aircraft are planned. (305) 293-2673

SUNDAY, APRIL 3 Monthly Artisan Market – Ocean Awareness edition. The Key West Artisan Market is a vibrant, open air bazaar filled with artists, authors, chef-made cuisine, craftspeople, performers, fresh produce, baked goods, cheeses and flowers, craft beer & wine from residents representing the diversity of creativity, ingenuity and locally made products of the Keys & Key West. Held the first Sunday of the month, during season (thru May) outdoors at the Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton. Free family & pet friendly event. Sean Krikorian 573-619-2200

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Native Plant Day: An Earth Day Event - Sponsored by John Pennekamp Coral Reef and Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Parks in celebration of Earth Day, this event is to be held at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, MM 102.5 Overseas Highway, oceanside. There will be informational booths from community organizations, concerned with the environment here in the Florida Keys. There will be a talk on using alternatives to non-native plants in our gardens, nature walks, and children’s activities. In the hope of contributing to a healthy environment for migrating birds and other native animals, a diverse group of native Keys’ plants grown from native seeds will be given away to Keys’ residents. Elena Muratori 305-451-1202

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 19th Annual Earth Day 5k Run/Walk - Earthfriendly recyclable awards are to be given to the top overall male and female, top masters male and female and first- and second-place runners in each age group ranging from age 9 and under to 70-plus. Additional awards await top 5k walk finishers. Starts at 8am, from McCoy Indigenous Park, located at Atlantic Boulevard and White Street.

APRIL 16 – 24 Free Admission During National Park Week at Dry Tortguas National Park - in honor of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary on August 25, 2016, the National Park Service is inviting everyone to join its year-long centennial celebration, by offering free entrance days in 2016. Visitors are invited to celebrate the past 100 years of these glorious places nationwide that have been set aside for all generations. At Dry Tortugas National Park, please check in with our official providers of transportation to the park for schedules, prices, and reservations. (All transportation departs from Key West.) Ferries and seaplanes leaving from Key West will waive park entrance fees of $10 per visitor.

MONDAY, APRIL 18 Taste of Key West - 6-9pm. More than 50 local restaurants and 100 wineries and vineyards will be on hand to provide culinary delights and fine wine tastes. Admission is free, food and wine tickets cost $1 each with tastes ranging from $3 -$8. Truman Waterfront, at the end of Southard St. Free Entrance. Benefits AIDS. Contact 305-296-6196.

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RECLAIM YOUR SPACE Declutter, Organize, Simplify your Home. Supportive Services to meet your Organizing needs. Complimentary Consult 786-413-6151 www.reclaimurspace.com WOMEN’S THERAPEUTIC GROUP engaging in the processes of our transitions, exploring challenges, uncertainties, and moving us towards becoming fully ourselves. Lilliane Pinero LMHC influenced by Integral Psychology, feminist thought, and Body Mind Connection. 305-343-9442

TRAVEL I GET PAID TO VACATION – Ask Me How? LCQ To Travel, Laura Quinones, Certified Travel Agent, 407-486-8895.lcqtravel@gmail. com. Hablamos Espanol. #ID A1591039. With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic’s 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys. 305-296-0213

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Free Outdoor Pops-in-the-Park, Young Musicians Concert - A free concert at the Capital Bank Amphitheater at Islamorada’s Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided, bring blankets. Starts at 4 p.m. Admission free for all concerts. Presented by Keys Community Concert Band 305-853-7294

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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only. Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878

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 305-666-5457. Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30am- Free. Non-denominational. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786206-6355.

Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516.

monday Meditation & Message. A free Tele-class for oneness of body, mind, and soul. Every Monday, 9 PM EST. Call 312 757 3121. Enter code 698 805 965 Support group for Co-Dependency -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591. Mindfulness for Stress Alleviation - $20/session - 6 to 7:20 pm - 260 Palermo Ave, # 12 Coral Gables 33155. Changes guaranteed after 4 sessions. Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190. Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free. Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

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Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778. Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

tuesday Stretch and Relaxation Class 1-2PM SoBe Kick 1860 West Ave. 2nd Flr. South Beach 33139. $10. First class is free. 917-446-2965 Support group for Anxiety and Depression -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/ counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables. Free Meditation - 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. You must check in at the front desk. For more information please call 305-595-9500 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 Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186. 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.

Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387. Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule

Meditation and ethical discussion - 6:15 - 7:45 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami. Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the 7701 SW 76 Ave. Miami 305-546-1556. Donation Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777 Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. FreeYoga and Meditation Class – 7 – 7:45. Free. West donations are welcome. Regency House 353 West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577. Lawrence 305-926-3578. Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950. (305) 663-5696. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000. 33162, (305) 940-7763. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616. dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture 786-662-8106. & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami 595-9500. Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 Dr. 305-595-9500. $15. SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation.

wednesday Women’s Dating Group -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

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