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publisher’sletter A Balanced ‘Diet’

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he theme for March is usually related to ‘Food’ and this month is no different. I love food, I always have, and have many ‘food memories’ that transport me to certain moments in time; such as riding bikes to get Wonton Soup with a friend at our favorite Chinese restaurant; or the smell of Toll-House cookies baking during Christmas, not to mention the several spoonsful of raw cookie dough that came before the baked ones, to my Aunt’s incredibly Coquille St. Jacques when visiting Connecticut (she’s an amazing cook!). Food as ‘comfort’ with ‘emotional’ satisfaction beyond simple nourishment was always a part of my calculus.

Now when I was younger, I was a somewhat scrawny child and people would joke about my legs that ‘The Colonel wants his chicken legs back’’; not in a mean way, but as a joke because I was skinny. However, one of the reasons for that was that when I was younger, unlike a lot of kids nowadays, we were ALWAYS outside...whether with athletics, such as the Florida sports of tennis, swimming, and biking; or simply as kids climbing trees and playing hopscotch, we were always moving! Thus, as a kid, I could pretty much eat whatever I wanted without gaining any weight, because as this endless ball of energy, I used up whatever I took in. There were rare cases of overweight and obesity in the community, but nothing like what we see today.

Times have changed, and the way many of us both work as well as entertain ourselves has changed too, with so many kids (& adults for that matter) spending time inside playing video games and watching tv, tv being something which I’ll admit I do perhaps more than I should. Food trends and recommendations have also changed, with a seemingly constant re-evaluation of what the ‘best’ eating plan should be. Remember that disastrous ‘high-carb plan’ or the ‘margarine over butter’ concept? One of the results of these changes is that people eat more, exercise less, and are reaping the negative consequences in the form of obesity and diminished health. My own love of food has created some problems as I’ve gotten older, because I too sometimes get into a habit where I eat more than I exhaust in exercise, and thus have undesired weight fluctuations.

Add to that lowered metabolism with maturity, and it becomes a ‘battle of the bulge’.

I’ve found that the key to pretty much everything in life is ‘Balance’. I won’t claim to have achieved it, but when I’ve experienced the pendulum swing in my own attempts at better health, that it always comes down to ‘right now’ living and ‘one day at a time’, and you really can start your day over any time. The result is that my standing policy is BALANCE! Extremes don’t tend to produce consistency, balance does. So instead of setting unrealistic goals for myself, such as saying I’m going to exercise every single day, or only eat this way or that, it’s all about pursuing moderation and balance; knowing that I will never stick to a food plan that eliminates all pleasure, but also that health will not exist if you indulge every pleasure, all the time.

So as we enter March and we think about the New Year’s Resolutions that we made and have not kept, simply START OVER, as it’s really about each New ‘Day’, doing the best you can, and when you fall short of your goals, get back up and get back in balance. That’s what I’m going to do!

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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

19 REGENERATIVE AND HOLISTIC MEDICINE

22 RELIEVE STRESS. BE WELL!

23 BRIGHTEN UP

26 YOUR LIFE WITH COLOR LIGHT THERAPY

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How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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he 13th annual Healthy Living Expo will be held Sunday, March 26th at the Florida Tech (FIT) Clemente Center in Melbourne.

Natural Awakenings Healthy Living magazine created this event to share options for a healthy lifestyle and a healthy planet. “Our goal is to empower people to take charge of their health and see how to integrate natural living products and services into their daily life,” says Kris Urquhart, publisher of Natural Awakenings magazine in Melbourne.

The event draws 1,500 to 2,500 people each year. Admission is free and includes all workshops and the exhibit hall. Explore the exhibit hall boasting over 85 exhibitors displaying natural living products and services. Enjoy intriguing and informative workshops, hundreds of door prizes, free samples, and giveaways galore. The first 500 attendees will receive a free eco-tote. In the exhibit hall you can sample healthy coffee, get a free hearing screening and free chiropractic screening, learn how to grow hydroponic vegetables, enjoy a massage and check out natural makeup, natural cleaning products and organic produce. Explore aromatherapy, herbal soaps, lotions, and teas, salt lamps, CDs, weight-loss options, thermography, healing art, integrative medicine and holistic dentistry and so much more.

Register for your free fast-pass and access a complete schedule of workshops and exhibitors at HealthyLivingExpos.com. See ad on page 10.

Transcend Your Ego

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r. Eric Pearl, author of The Reconnection: Heal Others, Heal Yourself, demystifies the healing process. He teaches others (90,000 and counting) how to activate and use what he refers to as an all-inclusive spectrum of healing frequencies.

“Reconnection teaches people how to transcend the ego and its judgment, and reach a state of non-judgment observation,” explains Pearl. “Many of the individuals I have taught describe their experience simply as an internal activation of an advanced level of consciousness, in which awareness allows the perception of a multidimensional universe.” Pearl posits that as part of our growth as human beings, stating, “We not only discover that we have become more, we understand that we can’t stand in fear, lack and limitation, and we can only offer ourselves as a vessel for healing for ourselves and others when we reside in oneness and love.” Pearl believes that it is part of everyone’s life journey to discover that they are an empty vessel, born to be filled with spirit. He advises, “By letting go of beliefs that block our ability to deeply understand this, we can harmonically converge with the lives of others at the level where we are all energy, as physics indicates.”

Yogic Breathing Practices Surpass Pharmaceuticals

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recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Psychiatry found that a unique breathingbased meditation practice called Sudarshan Kriya significantly reduced clinical depression and anxiety in patients who had not achieved remission on antidepressants. Since over half of the 41 million Americans who take antidepressants do not fully respond, the medical community seeks to add treatments, but they typically offer limited additional benefits and come with troubling side effects.

In this randomized controlled study at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, study participants, some of whom had unsuccessfully been treated with up to four and more antidepressants, were randomized to either continue pharmaceutical treatment as usual (TAU) or to add Sudarshan Kriya yogic breathing (SKY) to their treatment regimen. In eight weeks, the SKY group achieved significant reductions in major depression and anxiety while the TAU group showed no improvement. According to lead researcher Anup Sharma, M.D., Ph.D., “Sudarshan Kriya yoga gives people an active method to experience a deep, restful meditative state that’s easy to learn and incorporate in diverse settings. Here we have a promising, low cost therapy that could potentially serve as an effective, non-drug approach for patients.”

As to side effects, SKY has been shown to increase parasympathetic activity which is a basis for feelings of wellbeing, joy, serenity and happiness—side benefits associated with increased health and longevity. In contrast, antidepressants target reducing sympathetic/stress responses but don’t induce parasympathetic activity and its side benefits.

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On Sunday, March 12th at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables in Miami, “we’ll honor and celebrate 21 dynamic women who represent our Faces of a Warrior campaign this year,” explains Rebecca Torriani, event, marketing and graphic design Coordinator. “You’ll be inspired by their stories of strength, resilience and courage, which sustained them through their battles and helped them thrive today.”

Meditation 2.0 Beyond Mindfulness

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Among numerous benefits, regular meditation improves the function of your brain, boosts your immunity, helps you feel more connected and harmonizes your body, mind and spirit. The benefits of meditation, coupled with those of Salt Room Therapy, offer a rewarding experience like non-other. Emerge stress-free and rejuvenated to take on the rest of your day feeling blissfully satisfied.

ri Sri Ravi Shankar, world renowned spiritual leader, humanitarian and peace broker, is on world tour and will be making a rare appearance to host an interactive talk and guided meditation on March 17th.

Sri Sri is a multi-faceted social activist traveling to 40 countries each year, bringing to everyone ancient meditative and breathing practices that were traditionally kept exclusive.

These practices have been integrated into daily life by more than 10,000,000 people in 150 countries to calm the mind and increase energy and wellbeing, and have been the subject of 60 published studies demonstrating their effects on physical and mental health. His initiatives include conflict resolution, disaster and trauma relief, sustainable development, women’s empowerment, prisoner rehabilitation, campaigns to end child labor, and revival of Ayurveda, herbology and classic health modalities.

In March 2016 he inspired the World Culture Festival in India, attended by 3.5 million people from 114 countries and viewed by 1.8 billion via webcast. The opportunity to pose questions and participate in a guided meditation with Sri Sri in such a relatively small group in Miami is not to be missed.

VigorMe is a safe, non-toxic, non-invasive stress relief center located in the Intracoastal Mall, 3749 N.E. 163rd Street, North Miami Beach. Midday Meditations is $20. Limited seating available thus early reservation is suggested by calling 305333-3315. For more information call the same number or visit www.vigorme.com.

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Celebrating 30 Years

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n 1984, Louise Hay founded Hay House to self-publish her first two books, Heal Your Body and You Can Heal Your Life, both of which eventually became international bestsellers. But it wasn’t until her appearance on the Phil Donahue and Oprah talk shows in 1988 that You Can Heal Your Life became an instant best seller, attracting authors and visionaries like Sylvia Browne, Doreen Virtue, Jerry and Ether Hicks (Abraham), and Dr. Wayne Dyer, making Hay House family grow.

Today Hay House is one of the fastest growing mindbody-spirit and transformational enterprises in the world.

They publish books, CDs, DVDs, calendars as well as offer inspirational online courses and in person events utilizing the full roster of “visionary thought-leaders” to host programs on their radio station, HayHouseRadio.com.

“The most important part of the last 30 years of our success here at Hay House is you the readers, the participants in the live events, the listeners of our audio programs, those students taking our online courses, and the fans of Hay House radio,” explains Reid Tracy, CEO, Hay House.

Hay House is committed to delivering products and services that empower and educate the individual, while also helping to heal our planet. We at Natural Awakenings Magazine Miami/Florida Keys would like to share our heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to Hay House for their past 30 years of service through enlightenment. If you wish to send your congratulations; Hay House, Inc., P.O. Box 5100, Carlsbad, CA 92018-5100, (800) 654-5126 or visit HayHouse.com.

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or a generation, Americans have demanded sustainable seafood procedures that preserve marine ecosystems. Eco-labels have sprung up on supermarket packaging and restaurant and grocery chains are making sure that the fish they serve is ecologically friendly. But in the last few years, the world of seafood has crossed a new frontier. There’s a new movement afoot that takes a cue from America’s small-boat fishing fleets to recast the concept.

After decades of understanding sustainable seafood as an abstract, ecological ideal, consumers are now turning to the fishermen and fishing communities that are intimately tied to the fisheries themselves and depend on healthy fish populations for their own sustainability. There are three pillars to this new sustainable seafood movement.

First, knowing the fishermen is just as important as knowing the fish. Consumers have made past fish choices based on eco-labels that don’t always take into account the social and community dimensions of a fishery. There are too many that have great environmental credentials, but poor track records of their treatment of workers or their benefit to the communities where they harvest the fish. There are some large factory boats that harvest fish in an ecologically sustain-

able manner while also enslaving workers.

Second, America’s small-scale, community-based fishermen are the best stewards of our fishery resources. Buying from them does more to ensure that we have good fish on our plates in the future than just about anything else a consumer a can do. These entrepreneurs fish for the future, so they can hand their independent operations down to their children and their grandchildren. They do it because they are invested in the longterm success of their communities that have historically depended on fish.

Third, “Who fishes matters!” is a slogan of the North Atlantic Marine Alliance (NamaNet.org) that serves as a clarion call for the new sustainable seafood movement.

Both NAMA and Local Catch (LocalCatch.org) provide good boat-to-fork information to help consumers do their research.

Those that enjoy dining on fish should know who caught their fish and what type of gear they use; what kind of operation the fisherman runs, such as independent or industrial, and where and how that fisherman lands their fish. Having answers to these questions will produce the bright future that many see for the sustainable seafood movement in the decades to come.

Marsh Skeele and Nicolaas Mink are the co-founders of Sitka Salmon Shares, a company of 15 community-based fishermen/owners that harvest, process and sell their own catch directly to consumers and chefs in the Midwest. For more information, visit SitkaSalmonShares.com.

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ecotip Making a Cuppa More PlanetFriendly A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips.

4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020.

4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste.

Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnelshaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator.

4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily. com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides.

4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee.com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

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No Benefit to Cutting Fat in Cheese

The Five-Second Rule Debunked

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity.

Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet.

Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination.

The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.

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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest meta-study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels.

The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit.

An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

Veggie, Fish and Nut Fats Preserve Heart Health

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent.

But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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Lemons, limes, oranges, cranberries, have a lower PH (more acidic) than soda.” Jaskiel continues. “They are also more erosive, which means they strip off more enamel than any soda can. Sports drinks are also more damaging to teeth than soda. They have a lower PH and can cause many cavities in athletes, especially in the teenage years.”

You can reduce the acidity effect “by remembering to rinse your mouth thoroughly immediately after drinking or eating acidic foods or sugary drinks, and don’t brush for a half hour. There are also gels and pastes that can help increase the PH and help replenish the enamel.” Dr. Jaskiel, owner of Brickell Avenue Cosmetic, Holistic, & General Dentistry, 1865 Brickell Avenue, #207A “can evaluate your damage and recommend the right protocol for you.” 305-653-2231. See ad, page 15.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

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esearchers in Singapore studied the relationship between eczema and wheezing in babies and food allergies in toddlers. They collected data from 849 children that had completed skin prick testing for inhalant and food allergies, including eggs, peanuts and cow’s milk at 18 months and 36 months of age. The resulting data were compared to information obtained from questionnaires administered to the children’s mothers at several intervals throughout their first three years of life to determine the prevalence of allergic diseases such as eczema and rhinitis, along with wheezing.

The researchers found children that experienced eczema or wheezing within their first 18 months were more likely to have an allergy at 36 months. Occurrences of eczema or wheezing after youngsters were 18 months old appeared to have no notable impact on the later allergy skin test results.

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esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo.

The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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B Holistic believes that the ability to achieve your optimal health and wellness potential is within your reach! It is their central paradigm that if given the right nutrition in the form of optimal nutrients, energetic environment, stress reduction and emotional support the body will endeavor to heal itself!

“We want to inspire and guide you,” explains Dr. Karen Levy, MD. “By using multiple assessment techniques and testing, we will provide you a detailed assessment of your concerns to design a “protocol” to set you on your journey.” Her approach is to look beyond mere signs and symptoms to get to route causes. “I believe everyone is unique and requires an individual plan based upon their special needs and goals. At KB Holistic, we provide an affordable, effective comprehensive nutritionally packed, cellular detox protocol, complete with office visits, in office testing and follow up. I believe if you heal at the level of the cell, the body will get well! My favorite part is teaching you how to eat and live for the rest or your life!”

Dr. Levy emphasizes dietary and lifestyle choices to empower her patients and assist them to toward their most optimal wellbeing.

Dr. Levy provides cutting edge IV Ozone therapy with High Dose Hyperbaric Ozone, “many times more effective and faster than traditional Major Auto Hemotherapy (MAH), a slower drip method” Levy explains. Ozone has been used successfully around the world for decades for many acute and chronic conditions. Prolozone injection therapy for joints/spine is also her passion for arthritic, inflammatory, degenerative conditions. KB Holistic provides discounts on high quality ozone equipment for home use (insufflation). Dr. Levy also believes beauty comes from optimal nutrition, healing and regeneration. She provides effective nonsurgical, in-office, no downtime and long lasting cosmetic treatments with ozone to improve circulation and tissue rejuvenation of the face, neck, chest and more. In addition, she uses collagen stimulating absorbable PDO threads and Mesotherapy/Micro-needling for facial/neck/chest rejuvenations with an array of serums including vitamins, mineral, anti-acne, anti-cellulite and antioxidants. Dr. Levy is excited to bring her patients the latest, revolutionary, non-surgical, non-drug facial aesthetic techniques with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP), known as the Vampire Face Lift and Vampire Facial, O-Shot and Priapus Shot invented by Dr. Charles Runels’. “Imagine safe, short in-office procedures that rely on harnessing the rejuvenation potential within your own blood,” Levy explains. “What could be more natural? There is no downtime and the effects last for 1 to 1.5 years!”

Dr. Karen Levy is Certified by the American Cosmetic Cellular Association to perform all the Vampire PRP procedures.

She is also passionate about PRP for scar therapy, particularly for Peyronie’s Disease in men, but also scar therapy in general, including those associated with breast implants and breast biopsies. Dr. Levy is a licensed, Board Certified Radiologist with decades of experience in breast imaging and interventional procedures.

LIGHT THERAPY - KB Holistic uses LED Light therapy, FDA approved, for decreasing pain and improving circulation.

Studies have shown LED Light therapy increases energy production in the tissues, vital for healing, “and it is a wonderful complement to our PRP and prolozone treatments.” This treatment enhances the effects of PRP, particularly PRP for hair restoration and also cosmetic ozone therapy and Mesotherapy.

Dr. Levy has created her clinic in a relaxed atmosphere in a country setting south of Miami. She combines advanced techniques and therapies with genuine old fashioned doctorly caring and attention. “We have nonmedical relaxation techniques to assist the body/mind/spirit reintegrate that will leave you feeling calm and invigorated,” she adds.

Dr. Levy has spent many years pursuing knowledge and training in the areas nutrition, functional and regenerative medicine and natural healing, particularly for pre- and post-menopausal women. Although always embracing the ever-changing technology, she believes a gentle, caring manner combined with a skilled and artful hand is paramount to delivering best care to her patients. See ad, page 14

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

Botanical Breakthrough

Oregano Oil Proves a Safe Antibiotic for Poultry

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In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

Clean Jeans

Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance

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Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practial form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California.

Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

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Junior Achievement Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork.org.

The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees.

Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

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Bag Ban

California Outlaws Single-Use Plastic Bags

Fish Story

African Aquaculture a Success Fish farming has become a way for many Africans to beat poverty and hunger. Hillary Thompson, who lives in Milton Park, a low-density area in the Zimbabwean capital of Harare, says, “For more than a decade, fish farming has become a hobby that has earned me a fortune.” He has been able to acquire properties that he rents out as one of many residents that have profited through fish farming. In many African communities, swimming pools and backyards have been converted into small-scale fish farming areas.

Faced with nutritional deficits, some Africans have taken up the practice to improve their diets. In Zimbabwe, an estimated 22,000 people are involved in fish farming, according to the ministry of agriculture. Behind the success of many of them stands the Aquaculture Zimbabwe Trust, established in 2008 to mobilize resources for the sustainable development of environmentally friendly fisheries nationally. Across Africa, fishing provides direct incomes for about 10 million people and provides food for 200 million more.

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California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

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igorMe is a one-of-a-kind facility. When you enter the center, you can feel the difference. They relieve stress physically, mentally and emotionally through the synergistic resonance of their unique services. Stress is the number one health problem validated by the American Medical Association’s statistic that 85% of all disease is caused by it. The illusion of coping with stress is different than the health benefits of actually reducing or relieving it.

VigorMe has two different kinds of clients: those who value preventive health measures and those who are experiencing health issues. Some of their clients are people with asthma, allergies, chronic and acute coughs, pain, cancer, Parkinson’s, anxiety, depression, diabetes, neuropathy, open wounds that aren’t healing well, people with sleep issues, and those who have had a stroke. “We provide them with

quantitative results in a spa like environment,” explains Deahni Kipnis, CEO and Founder of VigorMe. Inc. “All our services are non-toxic and non-invasive and are complimentary to and can enhance the healing time and effectiveness of most protocols from other practitioners and doctors. We are authentically caring and supportive.”

VigorMe highlights three core therapies: Salt Room Therapy, Harmonial CLAS Brain Balancing System & PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field). “We are one of fifteen centers in the country to have the elegant Harmonial CLAS Brain Balancing System that enhances the function of the Pineal Gland,” Kipnis adds. “The Pineal gland is responsible for serotonin and melatonin production in the body. Balancing your ‘happy’ and ‘sleep’ hormones is a life changer.

This effortless, customized experience has the most positive influence on your mental and emotional well-being, quickly helping to release negative thinking, stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, sleep issues and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).” Salt Room Therapy (Halotherapy) is designed to reduce stress and is beneficial for upper and lower respiratory issues like asthma, allergies and COPD to name a few. VigorMe is proud to support and be supported by the American Lung Association of FL in efforts to educate people about the benefits of this safe and natural complimentary health practice. PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy enhances circulation in the body, which increases oxygen, improves cell metabolism and increases nitric oxide production. This helps to reduce physical stress, creating a more positive environment for the body to heal itself. PEMF reduces pain, increases muscle recovery and improves healing time. VigorMe also offers Electro-Lymphatic Drainage, NES Bioenergic Health System, Live Blood Cell Analysis, BioCleanse Ionic Foot Detox with aromatherapy and Rife frequencies. Their Salt Room meditations are offered in English, Spanish and Russian and with Sound healing. They have free educational talks, classes and panels on current trends for health, food, self-care, well-being and personal growth.

“We offer educational consultations with our Scientific Director Professor Dr. Luis Romero, FIU Medical College, Cardiologist, Clinical Pharmacologist, Functional & Integrative MD,” Kipnis continues. “We carry oral stem cells, Hemp nutritionals, chemical and preservative free skin care, structured water devices and more.” It is well known that the very best thing you can do for your health is reduce your stress physically, emotionally and mentally. Stress creates degeneration on all levels. “We all must make different choices for ourselves to regain our equilibrium. This will have a huge positive effect on your experience of life, your health and well-being.”

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Brighten up your Life with Color Light Therapy

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hen is light and color a way of life and not just an add-on after thought therapy?

Well over a century has passed since we spent 90% of our life outdoors, now the opposite is true, and for some people, especially office and shift workers and people in hot climates (who stay in air conditioned rooms) actually lack the necessary qualities from sunlight while their electromagnetic field are bombarded with artificial light, which may affect our moods and skin tone. But more importantly we need sunlight to stimulate the production of Hormone D, simply known as Vitamin D produced in our skin.

Think of color as energy carried in sunlight as well as a nutrient packed with information. This is basic to all of nature and us. Our skin is the outer protection from the outside world and is our front line of dense. Its fascinating how the skin acts like an antenna to absorb, process and distribute the information carried in light for our existence. Sunlight charges our cells for their daily tasks. This light is the carrier of energy in our bodies. Indeed, modern science is discovering more and more evidence of a fundamental law that the interaction of matter in the universe, even at the subatomic level, is associated with or accomplished through the transmission of light energy.

Our lifestyle, as well as the atmospheric changes in the ozone layer, do not permit us long exposure to the natural sunlight. That is why Lumalight Color Light Facials and energy balances are becoming popular in the heat of summer when we find ourselves indoors. There is a proven science behind the psychology of color and its role in a spa and wellness center build-out, but there also is a need for professional training and education on quality color light use to enhance more than face and body regimes. There is a wide range of color light protocols that can illuminate your facility into the “neighborhood haven” for both men and women not just for face and body treatments, but also spiritual use, when you have “blues” or are seeing “red” for example.

During a color light session, the impact of each color’s frequencies influences our psychological mood as well as our spiritual and physical state of being, which is why you may consider offering color light sessions in your wellness and spa facility. Natural sunlight can be separated into beams of color for rejuvenating and therapeutic sessions.

This is the basis of a whole new approach to holistic lifestyle.

When color is introduced by a handheld illuminator, the gentle emission of colored beams is introduced into the energy field (aura) through acupuncture points and reflex zones

around the body, and can replenish the body’s natural energy system by replacing scrambled information−energetic disharmonies− below the surface of the skin, with new information, to release tension, anxiety, imbalances and so on. We consciously chose to live this unnatural life in artificial surroundings without fully understanding its impact on our lives. Then we’re convinced to protect our skin and counter the harmful consequences of being in full sunshine for any extended period of time, or cloak ourselves in sunscreen as a precaution.

Our Visible Spectrum

The visible colors of the spectrum suggested for use in a spa facility include: red, orange, yellow, green, blue and violet. Even pink, magenta and turquoise have been known to enhance face and body regimes, and here’s why color is a perception of “Energy Resonance in Action.”

• Color is everywhere, visible and invisible; • Color qualifies edible fruits and vegetables; • Protects and attracts wild life and insects: • Colors can cheer and depress; • Stimulate and tranquilize; • Provoke and antagonize: • Beautify and rejuvenate; • Each color has its own treasure chest of psychological and therapeutic affects; • Color is our perception of life around us, that we live, breath, consume; • Color is energy and is carried in light.

People today believe they should enjoy a long, active life and not quite look or feel their chronological age. There is no end of conflicting advice on maintaining wellness and a healthy appearance. Skin, our outermost defense against the elements and our outermost statement of health and vitality, is a perfect example. Insufficient sunlight can create a deficiency in our cells with adverse consequences for our physical and emotional wellbeing and appearance. Clearly, it’s all about achieving balance. It’s okay to take your sunglasses off on a bright day.

Color light sessions are the ideal four-season approach to an overall feeling of wellness, flexibility, radiant beauty, all be it, graceful aging during all stages of life. The beauty, is people are more aware of energy-based modalities as everyone desires a healthy glow anytime of the year.

Julianne Bien is the creator of The Spectrahue Method™ of light therapy and Lumalight Tools and its educational materials in various formats as well as a nationally accredited certificate program. Visit https://spectrahue.com Disclaimer - This article does not replace the advice or care of a medical professional. No medical claims are made or implied. Color light therapies are non-diagnostic, non-invasive and compliment most integrative practices in the healing arts. natural awakenings March 2017 23

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Leaky Gut.

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hat is “Leaky Gut”? It feels as bad as it sounds. Leaky Gut Syndrome (LGS) is one of the most common ailments experienced by adults and children alike. A number of factors, including alcohol abuse, prescription and non-prescription drugs and mercury preserved vaccinations, can cause LGS. The intestinal lining becomes increasingly porous which then allows large food molecules to pass through triggering a natural defense reaction. The body sees the larger molecules as invasive and attacks them with antigens or antibodies which produce an allergic or sensitivity reaction.

As LGS progresses, more and more sensitivities occur to food, chemicals and environmental irritants such as pollen, dust and mold. Sugar craving is often a symptom as yeast thrives on sugar and carbohydrates, so the syndrome spirals as more sugar feeds more yeast, throwing the intestines into further imbalance or dysbiosis and often resulting in urogenital yeast infections as well. Using probiotics and abstaining from simple sugars can be helpful to rebalance the intestinal flora, but because LGS is usually a long-term ailment—one that has been building for years—rebalancing can become a long and tedious process.

WHAT YOU CAN DO A protocol to treat LGS was developed by Dr. Devi Nambudripad over two decades ago. Named for her, Nambudripad’s Allergy Elimination Technique (NAET) is a method of testing for various foods or elements that could cause an allergy or sensitivity reaction and then realigning the nervous and immune systems to once again be able to accept that food or element into one’s lifestyle.

Treating existing food allergies or sensitivities to heal your gut could be the answer to a more pain-free or peaceful life.

As a clinical nutritionist and homeopathic physician, Dr. Gary Snyder has a deep understanding of the body and its reactions to foods and the environment. He often finds LGS is the underlying factor in many diseases and ailments, from asthma, chronic fatigue, insomnia, headaches and colitis to skin conditions and depression. For more than 20 years, he has been a proponent of and has served as a certified instructor for the NAET technique. Dr. Snyder has even helped children with autism spectrum disorders to achieve vast strides through the NAET technique. An appointment to review your daily habits, including favorite foods, activities and sleep, can provide insight into issues that cause pain or even a feeling of general malaise.

The Alternative Medicine Center is located at 2640 E. Oakland Park Blvd. in Fort Lauderdale. To make an appointment, call 954-486-4000 or visit DrGarySnyder.com.

wheat flour, the bran and germ have to be reintroduced to the flour using binders like cellulose (wood pulp). Cellulose in large amounts can poke holes in the gut lining. Additionally, steel milled flour is ground way too fine. The end result is that the flour sticks to the microvilli along the gut lining like glue. This can cause leaky gut as well. Holistic doctors have reported that leaky gut is the leading cause behind gluten allergies.

The dangers of white flour have largely been masked by the mandatory enrichment of wheat flour. The truth is that Steel Milled Flour is so nutrient deficient that the U.S. government passed a mandatory law in the 1940’s that wheat flour had to be enriched with vitamins, especially B vitamins. This law came following a widespread epidemic called Pellagra, which is a nutrient deficiency disease.

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Allergies –Why?

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read is a staple food that has been consumed for thousands of years. Now, 40% of the U.S. population has gluten allergies and 1 in 100 people have celiac disease.

What is causing this epidemic? Mainstream media and most doctors blame gluten; as a result, many people are opting for gluten free foods. However, the “Gluten Theory” defies logic.

People have been eating bread for centuries!

It’s Not The Gluten That’s The Real Culprit It’s The Way The Flour is Prepared! - In the mid-1800s, a big change took place that completely changed the food industry: the arrival of industrial steel mills. Steel mills replaced traditional stone grinders. In fact, in certain countries, stone grinders were banned and destroyed by local industrial mills. Never in history have such a large group of people been unable to eat wheat. In fact, one of the first cases of celiac disease appeared in the year 1888, post Industrial Revolution. At the time, however, the disease did not have a proper name. It was finally diagnosed as celiac disease in the 1990’s. Wheat took all the heat and was accused of being the cause behind celiac disease, while the true culprits, such as the steel mills used to mill the wheat, and pesticides, bromides, and bleach used in conventional wheat production, remained unacknowledged.

The Health Benefits of Stone Ground Bread Real bread can be a superfood. If prepared correctly, it has the potential to provide 70% of our daily nutritional requirements. Unfortunately, due to steel milling and wheat hybridization, wheat based foods currently provide less than 15% of our daily energy requirements. One of the most noteworthy benefits of stone ground flour is that the grain is ground slowly at LOW HEAT- ensuring optimal nutrient content. Additionally the bran and wheat germ remain intact along with the endosperm. This results in a flour that provides a wide array of vitamins and minerals easily absorbed and utilized by the body.

The Stone Ground Rule The stone ground process, and the use of ancient grains, ensures healthy nutrient dense bread. However, if the flour is not used immediately after grinding, stoneground flour loses its nutrients and the germ oil can go rancid. Therefore, Stone ground flour must be baked within 24 hours after grinding, when the nutritional value is at its peak, in order to ensure a truly nutritious loaf.

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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky

FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wideranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening.

For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer

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Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods.

GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining.

Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intestines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.”

Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches.

Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna,

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products.

For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able

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to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics.

They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire

by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 10. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though I use expensive skin cream. _____ 11. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 14. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 15. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger.

You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

Source: The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin

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Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts.

Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Dr. Joseph Mercola on

SIMPLE STEPS TO WELL-BEING

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a boardcertified family physician for more than 30 years.

His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter).

It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits.

It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic.

At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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by Linda Sechrist

he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

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Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including

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other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent.

In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important.

“A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss.

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat

by Judith Fertig

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information.

Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

Heart Health Benefit

A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born.

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recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not

Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean.

Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist,

Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one

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tablespoon of olive, safflower, sesame, avocado, macadamia, grape seed or walnut oil) Fatty fish (4 ounces of salmon, herring, mackerel, sardines, tuna or trout) Avocado (one-half to one avocado) Extra virgin coconut oil (one tablespoon) Organic coconut milk (one-quarter cup) Olives (one-quarter cup) Grass-fed animal butter, clarified butter or ghee (one tablespoon) Aim to eat fats that remain liquid (not solid) at room temperature; it’s a sure sign of heart-healthy, unsaturated fats.

Source: Adapted from Eat Fat, Get Thin, by Mark Hyman, M.D.

and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes.

Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

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“The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf.

While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/ studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is

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How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones.

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Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movie… n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation?

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hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

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Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool.

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students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production.

“I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered? Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies.

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* Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action.

Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying.

Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.

quartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values. Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students

fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

and teachers to foster positive school environments.

Protecting the Vulnerable

Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted.

Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.”

Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee.

Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends.

While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees

Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.”

Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.”

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“The number of U.S. cemeteries allowing natural burials has increased by 30 in the last year,” says Elizabeth Fournier, owner of Cornerstone Funeral Services, in Boring, Oregon. “More than 150 cemeteries allow them now. We encourage replacing cut flowers with plants. A multipurpose wooden casket can serve as a bookshelf until needed, or a casket can be made of natural wicker, paper or grass.” Formaldehyde-free embalming fluids made of non-toxic and biodegradable essential oils allow for a synthetic chemical-free burial.

“Green burials tend to be unique and can last from one to four hours,” says Brian Flowers, green burial coordinator for Moles Farewell Tributes, in Bellingham, Washington. “One funeral had 50 Civil War re-enactors in blue and gray outfits, along with a 21-musket and two-cannon salute. Another was led by a shaman. Natural burial isn’t just for the Birkenstock/patchouli crowd. Our area is farm-rich, so a green burial fits with the idea of living close to the land.”

The Moles’ four-and-one-half-acre meadow for natural burial will expand in the next two years to eight acres.

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restoration site. We manage invasive species and plant three native plants for each burial.”

In Houston, Terry Ward, president and CEO of Country Communities, notes how fast-paced lifestyles can prevent intimate connections among siblings. “At Indigo Fields, we’re able to implant an app-accessible microchip into an urn or stone. The information can include photos, details of the person’s life and stories that might otherwise become lost. It can be updated at any time and serves as a gift for anyone researching the family tree.

It helps the living heal and talk about their fears, too.”

Added Green Alternatives

Cremation has always been an alternative to burial, but is energy intensive; recycling medical parts helps green up this option. Many choices are available for the cremains, the ashes that remain after a cremation.

Many states outlaw burying pet remains in a human cemetery, so Lisa Brambilla, of Yorba Linda, California, invented 100 percent biodegradable Bio Urns. “Before, pet lovers had few choices when it came time to say

goodbye. Laying a cremated pet to rest this way makes a loss easier because it’s a physical manifestation of a pet in plant form. It hurts a little less,” she says. Each urn comes with a seed for a tree or shrub and the proper soil to help it grow.

“Maka, a keeshond, was the dog my son’s heart bonded with; he was 6 when she died,” Brambilla relates.

“After she grew into a tree, he could smile when he talked about her. It teaches kids to create a new life and to treat the planet well. Death is nothing but a word. The only thing real is life.” Bio Urn expanded to include human clients after Brambilla’s fatherin-law requested to be remembered via a redwood tree and her mother, a Christmas tree.

Eternal reefs are made of ashes mixed with cement placed in the ocean in a military-style ceremony to help support marine life for at least 500 years. Family members retain the reef’s GPS coordinates and can boat or dive to visit it.

Music lovers can choose to have their ashes compressed into a vinyl record. A live recording of goodbyes, a last will and testament or compilation of

favorite songs can be prerecorded. Ashes can also be compressed into colorful memorial gemstones ready to be set into jewelry to keep a loved one close.

Resomation, or bio-cremation, liquefies the body in a heated alkaline bath, using far less energy than traditional cremation and without environmentally harmful chemical emissions; afterward, the bones are ground, resembling cremains, and are returned to the family.

Promession is a way to freeze-dry the body by immersion in liquid nitrogen at -321° F. When it becomes brittle, vibrations shake the corpse into small pieces, water is evaporated and the dust that remains can be used as compost.

Invented by Swedish biologist Susanne Wiigh-Mäsak, she feels it’s the utmost Earth-friendly way to return a body to the soil.

As people opt to avoid the higher costs of a traditional funeral and elect practical, eco-friendly ways to exit the human scene, natural burials can become more accepted ways to achieve Biblical dust-to-dust while doing no harm.

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With dogs, about 20 percent of itching and scratching can be attributed to food ingredients.

Symptoms can show up as early as 5 months or as late as 12 years old, often combined with inhalant or contact allergies. Chronic ear infections are often traced to food allergies.

“If a pet is suffering mightily, see your veterinarian for shots or pills for immediate relief. Then ask the vet to allergy test for the specific problem,” advises Veterinarian Laurie Dohmen, owner of Purple Moon Herbs and Studies, in Hartly, Delaware. “This isn’t something you can do yourself. I’ve seen pet owners use what worked for a friend’s dog and make their own pets sicker, despite research and good intentions. What works for one pet won’t necessarily work for another.”

While food elimination testing works, it’s a long process that must be done with precision. “If your pet

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even just nibbles the eliminated food, you have to start all over again,” says Dohmen. Whether commercially prepared or home cooked, the number of ingredients can substantially extend a test period. Each item must be completely avoided for about six weeks for an accurate assessment.

Environmental allergies, which encompass everything unrelated to food, range from common grasses to inhaled pollutants. New carpets or rugs, cleaning supplies, a neighbor’s pesticides, dust and pollen are among the culprits that can cause an allergic reaction. Common symptoms are itchy ears or skin, ear infections, sneezing, runny eyes, scratching, vomiting or diarrhea.

Veterinarian Judy Morgan, owner of Naturally Healthy Pets, in Clayton, New Jersey, also uses herbs in her practice to alleviate food and environmental allergy symptoms. “They can be tinctures or poultices; one herb or a blended mixture. Some are applied externally, some internally.” Giving the proper dosage for the size of the pet is vital.

She particularly likes calendula for hot spots, despite its

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odor, because it’s antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral, followed by witch hazel to dry them, and then coconut oil or aloe to soothe and soften affected skin—plus Echinacea to boost the immune system. She uses ginger or peppermint to counteract nausea.

“Many people think an allergic pet should be switched to a lamb and rice diet. In some cases, that makes dry, itchy, skin worse,” she says. “That’s why it’s important to know what they are allergic to before trying out new foods or herbal remedies. Find a holistic vet to work with.”

Morgan often prescribes a mixture of herbs for the best results. “I like licorice because it works like a steroid without the side effects. Probiotics help keep gut bacteria and the immune system healthy. Parsley works well for dry, itchy, skin caused by a blood deficiency, or imbalance.

“Parsley brings a protein, as well as several vitamins, to the party,” notes Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger in Marysville, Washington. “It’s a natural anti-inflammatory and also great if your dog’s breath needs a freshness boost.” She suggests rosemary and thyme as ingredients in an antibacterial, antifungal salve; she mixes these essential oils with extra virgin coconut oil and beeswax to create paw balm.

Morgan reminds us that essential oils can be harmful, even life-threatening, for cats. “If Kitty has itchy skin, lavender tea can be used as a rinse on cooperative cats,” she suggests. “For a less cooperative feline, chamomile tea as a drink or as leaves mixed into the food soothes itches.”

Dohmen cautions, “Herbs and other homeopathic remedies or flower essences are medicine and should be given as a prescription by a qualified veterinarian.”

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As I began to peel back the layers of illusion placed upon me by myself and society, I found that all these things I was connecting into were creating a whirlwind of fear within my being.

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Eleven years ago I regularly tucked myself into bed at night with fear by watching the evening news right before I went to sleep. I remember watching the news in the 1990s about the war raging between the Bosnians and the Serbs and thinking, “There is no way you will see me in that part of the world in this lifetime.” I used to think back then the people who delivered the news were just trying to keep me safe. But what I discovered was that I was allowing the people who delivered the news to steal my ‘peace of mind.’

Eleven years ago I read magazines and watched TV shows that undermined the divine light in myself and other souls. I watched movies that contained violent scenes. I read scary books. I read magazines filled with gossip. I never felt good after reading about or watching negative programs of any kind. But I did it because that’s all I knew. I didn’t take the time to think about the bigger picture. I didn’t take the time to ask my heart the question, “What if I just disconnect, disen46

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Then at the divine time in my life, when the stars aligned and I connected in with the bigger picture, something ancient unlocked within my being and my search for truth began...I began having conversations with my heart and the Divine. I started asking myself: “What would it be like to just stop watching the news and find out the information for myself? What if I stop reading these magazines that are full of gossip and cruel stories? Would I feel better about myself? What if the only music I listen to lights me up with lyrics that align with feeling good? Would I have a better outlook on life?”

As I began to peel back the layers of illusion placed upon me by myself and society, I found that all these things I was connecting into were creating a whirlwind of fear within my being.

Once I began disconnecting from the fear machine, I began to change. I began connecting more and more with things that made me feel alive, beautiful, bright and authentic. I began to yearn for my own truth. I began to realize that many of the things I saw on the news were exaggerated and sensationalized to create more dramatic head-

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the proper function of that immune system. Luckily, there are several steps we can take to promote optimal gut health: 1. Eliminate foods we are already sensitive to. Many people believe that they do not have food sensitivities if they do not have gastrointestinal symptoms. However, reactions to food come in many forms, including skin conditions like acne, eczema and rosacea; headaches; fatigue; joint pain; congestion; autoimmune conditions like alopecia, Hashimoto’s and rheumatoid arthritis; and countless other issues that can have ties to the foods we eat. A functional medicine practitioner can help us find out what bothers us. A 30-day reset diet can also help by eliminating and then adding foods back in one at a time.

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Research has shown that 80 percent of our immune system is housed in the gastrointestinal tract, commonly referred to as the gut. Our gut contain tens of trillions of microbes, all living in a delicate balance between those that are beneficial for us—aiding in our digestion and absorption and forming the foundation of our immune system—and those that are potentially pathogenic. That homeostatic relationship is not something we want disturbed. If the microbes in our gut become imbalanced, our entire immune system will be compromised.

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2. Check for any gut pathogens like bacteria, viruses or yeast. We all have these things in our bodies all the time; the pathogens are ideally kept in check by our good bacteria so that they do not become overgrown, a condition called dysbiosis. If dysbiosis does occur, this can lead to a compromised immune system. Functional medicine doctors are trained to look for symptoms of gut dysbiosis, test to find out if it is bacterial, viral or fungal, and then treat it appropriately and naturally.

3. Getting vitamin D levels checked at least once a year is recommended, but ideally every six months. A primary care physician can order this test, or a kit from Grassroots Health can be ordered and done at home with a finger prick. Ordering from Grassroots is also an opportunity to become a part of their international research project to help fight vitamin D deficiency.

4. Take probiotics and eat fermented foods. Probiotic capsules and the probiotics found in fermented foods have an immuno-regulatory effect, meaning that they help to keep everything running smoothly down there. Probiotics aid with digestion, helping to break foods down and keep the pathogens in check. A variety of fermented foods and changing up the type of probiotic every month or two introduces a larger variety of bacterial species.

5. Eat a nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory diet. Many of us know the benefits of eating a rainbow of fruits and vegetables—organic and often raw—but it is just as important to eat eggs from pastured hens for choline; shellfish for vitamin A, vitamin D and zinc; and cold-water fatty fish like wild salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines for EPA and DHA. Grass-fed beef contains a much healthier ratio of omega-6 to omega-3 fats than conventional beef does.

These and many other nutrients are the building blocks for creating new, healthy cells that join together and form the gut lining. Without them, the cell regeneration process does not work properly and the gut—and therefore the immune system—are compromised. Most grains, as ubiquitous as they are, are much less nutrient-dense than

the other foods listed here and are also typically more inflammatory and, as such, should be minimized.

6. Start making bone broth. Bone broth made from the bones of grass-fed beef or pastured chicken can be amazingly restorative for the gut and is a great source of glycine, an amino acid that is missing from our modern diet. Muscle meat is high in methionine, which has been shown to raise homocysteine levels—a marker of heart disease—and is believed to be the reason red meat used to be maligned. Adding bone broth into our diet gives us that much-needed, homocysteine-lowering glycine.

Tracy Schiff, FDN-P, CHC, CGP, is a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner and certified health coach. She also completed Chris Kresser’s ADAPT Course at the Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine and Andrea Nakayama’s Full Body Systems. Schiff can be reached at 844-458-2801, Tracy@TSachsMD. com or Tracy@Better-Fed.com.

7. We are bombarded by environmental toxins all day, every day. It is impossible to completely eliminate our toxic exposure, but we can do our best to at least minimize it. Swap out chemical-filled home cleaning products for more natural versions; do the same for personal care products. Installing an air filter and a water purifier in our homes can help. Buying organically grown fruits and vegetables whenever possible is beneficial, especially for those known as the “Dirty Dozen”, and avoid GMOs. Buy grass-fed meat, pasture-raised organic poultry and wild-caught fish rather than conventional. Switch plastic food storage containers for glass and do the same for water bottles. Ditch that Teflon pan and buy a cast-iron skillet. If seasoned enough, they’ll become almost as nonstick as Teflon.

Taking these steps may not be a cure-all for food sensitivities, but they will certainly improve our gut health and slow down the inflammatory process that led to the food sensitivities in the first place. And, if we are lucky enough to not have any food sensitivities, following these guidelines can help prevent us from getting them in the future; it also protects us from a myriad of other inflammation-related issues.

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As Above, So Below

Trees Connect Us to Earth and Heavens

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he trees are telling stories in songs and whispers our minds have forgotten but our hearts, souls and spirits still understand. Our modern lives misrepresent the lineage of co-evolution we share with these immense beings; they, for so long, were honored for their life-giving breath, medicine, shelter and shade as well as for the incredible wisdom ancient cultures understood they possessed. The ancients were vitally connected to the notion that trees and plants held keys to unlocking our identity as humans. At this time on the planet when our success as a species requires a re-evaluation of how we as humans treat our home, all the natural beings and each other, trees are offering their help and calling out for us to remember who we truly are. We are all part of the Family of Earth.

Before reptiles, mammals or people, our planet teemed with photosynthesizing bacteria that balanced levels of oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide to form an atmosphere that could sustain life. For more than three billion years, plants reigned as the most populous beings on this planet. It was not until approximately 500,000 years ago that humans appeared onto the evolutionary scale, coinciding with the appearance of flowering plants. The trees and plants have watched and aided our evolution from its inception. They are truly our ancestors, a familial connection that can be felt simply by bringing mindfulness to the give-and-take dance of our breath and by bringing thankfulness to the bounty of nourishment they provide us. The idea that our human ancestry and the great green beings are connected is still echoed in how we perceive our lineages today: family trees.

Yggdrasil, The World Tree of the Norse—also known to the Kabbalists and many other cultures as The Tree of Life—

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is an ancient and profound emblem of the macro and microcosm. This symbol gives us a map for our physical place in the universe, while representing the meaningful spiritual dimensions that are constantly influencing and interacting with us on cosmic and personal scales. The Tree of Life can be seen as the structure of the cosmos as well as the human soul on the journey of discovery and enlightenment. The shape of a tree—branching on one end into the heavens, plunging with the other into the dark underworld and converging at a balance point on Earth—provides a natural allegory for the adage, “as above, so below.”

For initiates of the Syrian Mysteries who were known as The Cedars of Lebanon or for societies like the Druids, whose name roughly translates to People of the Oak, trees represented a mastery of spiritual arts. The Druids constructed an alphabet of trees called Ogham and used this encoded language to store their tree knowledge. However, most of their traditions and techniques were spoken or sung to students in sacred groves of trees where they felt the wisdom could be accessed like a library from the wise green ones themselves.

The cornerstone of shamanistic thinking is that our physical reality is surrounded by and interactions with various worlds or spirit that also contain intelligent life. Trees have long been perceived as not only conscious beings themselves, but portals or gateways to these realms. They are bridges between the tangible and intangible worlds. Hawthorn is still revered in England today as a tree of the faeries and an entryway to working with such beings of light.

Many cultures use trees ceremonially. Birch has long been used as the May Pole, representing the Axis Mundi and our continuous rotation through the cosmos. In the Native American Sun Dance, dancers attach themselves by their skin to a cottonwood tree, a physical offering for the good of the planet and their people. Many ceremonies use trees to represent a sky-ladder upon which shamans ascend into higher realms and return to Earth transformed.

We can invite the medicine of the Standing Ones into our daily lives with little effort. It is part of our biologic technology as well as our birthright to commune with the natural world. With a grateful heart, try taking time to stand with a tree, one hand on its trunk and one on our human heart, and practice consciously breathing with the intention to open lines of communication. Burn sacred woods and resins like palo santo, juniper and copal to invoke the sense of our sacred past and seamless integration with nature. Try drinking white pine tea or add a few drops of a tree essence to the morning coffee (make sure the oil is graded for ingestion!).

Working with tree consciousness helps us feel in synch with the rhythms of nature as well as enabling us to open ourselves to healing personal and global wounds. Healer Pam Montgomery teaches that currently, “plants are stepping up to the plate and serving as our Elders to initiate us so we can take up our rightful place within the circle of life being co-creative partners with the plants, trees, elements and great Lady Gaia.”

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Try using toothpastes with more natural sweetening alternatives such as stevia.

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Basic Idea behind Hypnosis Hypnosis works in close collaboration with your brain. It works by altering our state of consciousness in such a way that the analytical left-hand side of the brain is turned off, while the non-analytical right-hand creative side is made more alert. This helps the hypnotherapist learn about the fears of your sub-conscious, helping you deal with them in a better way, resulting in an improved perspective on life. benefits include the ability to overcome your fears and make rational decisions. With hypnosis, you can; Improve as a Parent: Children learn from their parents and if parents are suffering from stress they will cast a negative influence on their children. If you yell at your children and engage in domestic violence, then your children will learn the same.

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HELP WANTED TEACHERS AND HEALERS NEEDEDJust OM Yoga Studio please send your resume to info@yogamiamijustom.com EVENT COORDINATOR -NOW INTERVIEWING. Looking for more of a challenge or a chance to fully utilize your skills, while becoming part of something greater than yourself?

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786 512-5166.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 2

MARCH 10 - 12

Holistic Community Panel – 6:30 - VigorMe Mastermind Group presents a Holistic Community Panel of experts speaking on the latest trends in self-care, self-love and self-healing. Join us for panel discussion, Q&A and networking! VigorMe, 3749 NE 163rd Street, NMB, FL 33160. Free.

RSVP (305) 333-3315.

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

305-667-1651.

MARCH 3 - 12

FRIDAY, MARCH 10

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

Hundreds of filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, actors, and industry representatives gather from around the world for screenings as well as for business, educational and social functions. 305237-FILM

Just OM Yoga at SoMi Artwalk, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm. Visit us and check out the amazing artwork of FENA while enjoying a glass of wine and snacks before you go visit the other galleries in the area for a fun night of art in our great neighborhood.

FREE EVENT. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. Info (305) 665-4982

MARCH 4 - 5

SATURDAY, MARCH 11

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

Fri: Kick-off concert 7pm-12am. Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables. Sat: 10am-midnight & Sun: 10am-8pm in Miracle Mile. 305-644-8888.

Free yoga classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative diseases - 4-5:30 pm - to increase balance, strength, and well-being.

Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by the National Parkinson Foundation and Move Miami. Space is limited; preregistration required.

Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

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

SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho - 5:00 pm - Cristovao Brilho Institute - 2811 Coral Way 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00 pm

MARCH 4 & 11 Free Therapeutic Yoga for Arthritis classes 10-11 am - to gently stretch, align, and strengthen muscles and joints. Space is limited; preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

TUESDAY, MARCH 7 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho - 7:00 pm - Cristovao Brilho Institute - 2811 Coral Way 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00 pm The Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents: March Networking Mixer “March into Wellness”. Speakers, mini-services, demos, and refreshments! 6:30 – 8:30PM, VigorME, Intracoastal Mall 3749 NE 163rd St North Miami Beach, FL 33160. Fee Event. RSVP to 305-333-3315.

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Salt & Sound Therapy - 3-4pm - Join Master Life Coach & Sound Healer, Elizabeth St. Germain, as she activates your body’s natural state of well-being by harmonizing your mind, body and spirit with a leading-edge experience, combining Salt & Sound Therapy. VigorMe 3749 NE 163rd Street, NMB, FL 33160. $35 RSVP only (305) 333-3315.

The Healing Power of Words – 4-5pm. Join the Love Alchemist, Elizabeth St. Germain, to uncover the treasure of language. Awaken the power of your words and create the Reality you truly desire. VigorMe, 3749 NE 163rd Street, NMB, FL 33160. Free. RSVP (305) 333-3315.

Miami Beach Garden Tour—Explore private gardens in Miami Beach by biking or driving to six hidden oases near the Miami Beach Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-day activities inside the Garden include a farmers market, food trucks, live music and a rummage sale.

Tickets $25-30. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139. For info and tickets or call 305-673-7256.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park - 1 - 4 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Wolves and bears and dinosaurs? National Parks protect them all. See how you measure up to an apatosaurus, get to know a feathered friend, and see if you have what it takes to be an alpha hunter. 9700 SW 328 Street, Homestead, Florida 33033

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Barnacle Under the Moonlight: Casual concert held on the 2nd Friday night of the month. Gates open at 6pm. Music from 7-9pm. $7 for ages 10 & up, $3 for ages 6-9; and those under 6 are free. Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866.

TUESDAY, MARCH 14 More Energy, Less Pain, Better Sleep, P ​ assive/ Residual Income with ​Part-time, H ​ ome-based Business Which Earns $$$ While You Sleep FREE 7:30-- 9:00pm at 14750 Biscayne Blvd, N. Miami, FL 33181 R ​ SVP ​786-441-2727, text 305297-9360

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 PATH March Meeting: Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia: The Chronic Inflammation Connection - 7PM - Guest Speaker Dr. Rodrigo Rodriguez, M.D. Find out about the common link between Diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and Dementia and how preventative and alternative treatments can help. Beth David Congregation Ballroom. 2625 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129. PATH Info Line 305-275-3958.

MARCH 14 & 28 Tibetan Institute and Library members will continue to study “From here to Enlightenment”

by His Holiness the 14th Dalailama - 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., at South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-6676121 or 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public.

Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17 Reiki Healing Circle 6:30- 7:30 pm. Experience peace, calm and healing from Reiki in a group setting. FREE. Bodhi Zenz Yoga & Wellness 7520 SW 57th Ave South Miami 33143 305-740-7800.

Free parking St Patrick’s Day Outdoor Bash 2017 - St Patrick’s Day Outdoor Block Party at Fadó Irish Pub in Mary Brickell Village Meet St Patrick! Music! Great food and Drink ‘til late! 21 and over Rain or shine. $5, More information 786-924-0972 5:00 pm - 11:45 pm Natural Areas Tour at Deering Estate – 12:30 pm - A 1.5 mile guided tour takes you through the Deering Estate’s hardwood hammock, Cutler Creek, and Tequesta Burial Mound. Tours last approximately one hour. The tour runs seasonally, October through May. The Deering Estate, 16701 Southwest 72nd Avenue Miami, FL 33157

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Kitchen of Life: Food, Enzymes & Inflammation – 4-5pm. Come learn with Polina Elimelakh, Private Raw Food Chef, Certified Health Coach and Raw Nutrition Specialist about how enzymes and anti-inflammatory diet will improve your health and well-being. We’ll also be making and tasting fresh almond milk at this event! Join us at VigorMe, 3749 NE 163rd Street, NMB, FL 33160. Free. RSVP (305) 333-3315.

Capoeira for Kids 9:30- 10:30 am. Intro to Capoeira for kids 5-12. Combines dance, music, movement, and self-defense techniques into a beautiful art form. $10 pre-paid. Bodhi Zenz Yoga & Wellness 7520 SW 57th Ave South Miami 33143 305-740-7800. Free parking

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 OM PARTY OM! For our 3rd Anniversary, 6:00 to 8:30 pm. Celebrate our anniversary with us. Food, music, special fun activities and raffles.

FREE EVENT. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami, 33143. RSVP (305) 6654982

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay11am-6pm. Enjoy South Florida’s freshest seafood, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, boat rides and a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone. Adults $15, children 4-14 $5 and under 4 is free admission. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. 305-235-1668 ext. 263.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Gyrotonic® Coral Gables An Exercise Spa 6-8pm - Join us for a free introduction to Gyrotonic.

Discover an exercise system that is based on spinal movement, creates long, lean, sculpted muscles by both stretching and strengthening. The whole body moves fluidly on unique equipment which supports you with a freedom like being in water. All levels of fitness are welcome. See the equipment, learn about the principles, meet the instructors and try it for yourself. Coral Gables Gyrotonic, 7800 SW 57th Ave Ste 222B, Miami, FL 33143

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22 The Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents: “March Madness: Your Practical Guide to Takin’ It Easy” Featured speakers and panelists from the Miami holistic community.

6:30 – 8:30PM, The Center for Social Change, 2103 Coral Way, Miami 33145. $5 members, $10 non-members. 305-851-1911.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Ayurveda for Self-Healing, 6:30 to 8:30 pm.

Chronic fatigue? Stiff joints? Lack of energy? Learn how to support your metabolism and immune system through proper diet and routine. Investment $35. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami, 33143. RSVP (305) 665-4982 Gyrotonic ® Coral Gables An Exercise Spa 2:30-4:30 - Join us for a free introduction to Gyrotonic. Discover an exercise system that is based on spinal movement, creates long, lean, sculpted muscles by both stretching and strengthening. The whole body moves fluidly on unique equipment which supports you with a freedom like being in water. All levels of fitness are welcome. See the equipment, learn about the principles, meet the instructors and try it for yourself. Coral Gables Gyrotonic, 7800 SW 57th Ave Ste 222B, Miami, FL 33143 Electro Lymphatic Drainage: Highway to Health with Shirlye Rivelli – 4-5pm. The Lymphatic System is a network that rids the body of toxins and

plays a vital role in one’s immune system. Shirlye Rivelli, certified ELD practitioner, will share how to determine the health of your lymphatic system and the ways to keep it healthy. VigorMe, 3749 NE 163rd Street, NMB, FL 33160. Free. RSVP (305) 333-3315..

Miami River Seafood & Music Festival – 1 – 8 - Come see Miami’s most celebrated restaurants, caterers & chefs bring some of their freshest seafood inspired dishes to the Miami River. Live entertainment, wines & beers along with other libations. River activities, boat rides, Hermit crab races & more. More information is available about this event online at Lummus Park and Public Beach, Miami Beach. Miami Beach, $10, 786-355-4800

SUNDAY MARCH 26 12th Annual Healthy Living Expo – 10:30am5:00pm. FREE admission. Enjoy natural products, organic produce, energy treatments, aromatherapy, healthy coffee, iridology, organic hair products, natural makeup, natural cleaners, herbal teas, lotions and soaps, weight loss, art, massage, yoga, integrative medicine, jewelry, thermography demos, homeopathy, hydroponic growing systems, intuitive readers and much more. Free eco-tote bag to first 500 attendees. Over 80 exhibitors, workshops, door prizes galore, free samples, free hearing screenings, free chiropractic screenings, and much more. Florida Tech Clemente Center, Melbourne.

For more information call 321-777-6433 or visit HealthyLivingExpos.com. Proudly produced by Natural Awakenings magazine.

MARCH 11 - 12 Marathon Seafood Festival- Fresh local seafood, vendors, entertainment, children’s area, and boat show, is the 2nd largest FL Keys event with over 21,000 attendees in 2016 & growing every year.

The festival is the premier event for great seafood and entertainment in the Florida Keys. Bring the whole family for two days exciting food, entertainment, and fun! Marathon Community Park 200 36th St. Contact 1-800-262-7284.

THURSDAY, MARCH 16 Third Thursday Art Walk - :Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m.

Free. Contact Daniela Woody 305-664-9100.

MARCH 11 – 18 Florida Keys Wildlife Refuges Outdoor Fest Enjoy a week of action-packed days of outdoor adventures and hands-on activities, including guided birding and nature walks, historical bike rides, kayak excursions, art and photography workshops and more. Co-sponsored by the Friends and Volunteers of Refuges and the Florida Keys Wildlife Refuges. Family fun fairs are to be scheduled for Key Largo and the Lower Keys.

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MARCH 17 – 18

The Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Center for Social Change presents: A Lunch and Learn. Featured Presenters. 12:30 – 1:30PM, The Center for Social Change, 2103 Coral Way, Miami 33145. Free event, bring your own lunch. 305-851-1911.

57th Annual Key West House & Garden Tours - Tour a series of elegant and unique private homes of Key West, ranging from exquisite restorations to creative renovations, and the interior design that complements each. March tours are offered 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Transportation between homes NOT included. Tickets are $30. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. 305-294-9501

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SATURDAY, MARCH 4 Sombrero Beach Run- a 15K Challenge! 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run. Custom t-shirts, awards, prizes, trophies, raffles, food, drink and entertainment all at the spectacular setting of Sombrero Beach. 10K Run start 7:30am, 5K Walk/run start 8:45am. Contact 305-743-4582 Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest - An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street, free and open to all ages. 305-294-9501

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 60th Annual Key Colony Beach Days - Participants and visitors can enjoy this family event set for 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the grounds of Key Colony Beach City Hall, the day features vendors, food, live music and more. A Shriner’s pancake breakfast starts at 8 a.m., a parade is set for 11:30 a.m. Free admission, free parking, old fashioned fun.

10th Annual Florida Keys SPCA Spring Social Enjoy a paw-tastic experience to help raise funds to benefit a Keys-based animal shelter; event is open to the public, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the Key West Golf Course. Highlights include a VIP champagne reception prior to the main event, a first class dining experience with tables of food from restaurants all over Key West and parking provided at Florida Keys Community College with HTA Trolley service to and from the event. Also features a silent auction, live auction, raffles, complimentary beer & wine, music and more. VIP and General Admission tickets. (305) 294-4857

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 BayJam 23 - This music and art festival features local and guest artists performing on the shores of Florida Bay at the ICE Amphitheater at Founders Park, mile marker 87 on U.S. 1. Attendees can savor the sounds from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. from the hammock-like performance center set against the aqua waters of Florida Bay. Islamorada 305-3942765

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Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387.

NOTE: All calendar events must be received via email by the 10th of the month and adhere to our guidelines. Email advertising3@namiami.com for guidelines and to submit entries. No phone calls or faxes, please. Or visit swfl. naturalawakeningsmag.com/advertising to submit online.

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

lic Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942

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 305-948-6878

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

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

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

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

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

Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

tuesday

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

Stretch and Relaxation Class 1-2PM SoBe Kick 1860 West Ave. 2nd Floor. South Beach 33139. $10.

First class is free. 917-446-2965

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

786-662-8106.

American Buddhist Inspired Meditation – 6 7:45pm – Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76th Ave., Miami, FL, 33637. Bob - 305-234-0610

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

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.

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

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

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

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

monday Mindfulness for Stress Alleviation - $20/session 6 to 7:20 pm - 260 Palermo Ave, # 12 Coral Gables 33155. Changes guaranteed after 4 sessions.

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

Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free.

Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Pub-

Yoga and Meditation Class – 7 – 7:45. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

Are you a VET living with PTS? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696.

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

Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305-598-2822

thursday Music listening therapy program Free to Veterans with PTS and anxiety related issues - For more information please call 786.453.7722 Stretch and Relaxation Class 1-2PM SoBe Kick 1860 West Ave. 2nd Floor. South Beach 33139. $10. First class is free. 917-446-2965

wednesday

Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173

Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

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

Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800.

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Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:306:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170

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

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

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

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

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

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

friday

Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments.

240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.

Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-2969982; 1-305-735-3519.

Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - 4:00 - 4:45pm 3rd Fridays - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305) 665-4982

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

786-662-8106.

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

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

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

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

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Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

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The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795

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