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publisher’sletter The Freedom of New Seasons and Second Chances

ell, it’s official. Summer’s over and it’s now ‘Fall’…well, Miami-style anyway…and I’ve been feeling it in the air for a few days now. Not in the temperature obviously, but something about the wind in the trees and crisp blue skies. And even though we’re a tropical climate, you know that farther north there is coming that nip in the air, and a new ‘season’ beginning with the end of summer. This October will mark the 1 year anniversary of my mother’s death from dementia…certainly a new season in my life not having her on this Earth. When she fell ill 3 ½ years ago and went into an Assisted Living Facility, my sister and I visited her regularly and spent a lot of time with her. Though I’d had a tumultuous relationship with her throughout my life, an interesting thing happened, which was that my mother changed. Gone was the ego that always irked me and she became just a goofy, silly old lady who smiled, laughed a lot (at what, we were never quite sure, lol), said random funny things and who was truly enjoyable to be around. It was likely the dementia, but I didn’t care the reason, because it freed me and enabled me to love her unreservedly. If you’ve had that kind of relationship with a parent, you’ll know what I mean; it really is a gift, a ‘second chance’ so to speak. When she passed away, while sad, I was comfortable knowing that my sister and I had done all we could to ensure that she had been well cared for during the end of her life, and we sent her to be with God without any regrets. We’d seen her just the day before, prayed over her, sang to her, and offered her in peace to the Lord. My father had died without us having gotten to do that, so we were grateful to have been given that opportunity with our mom. I’ve had a few ‘new beginnings’ in my life, a few seasons. In this new season, while I’ve missed my mom, I’ve been free to feel that loss without any regrets, and that’s an incredible gift. I share this with you in hopes of uniting us in the sentiment of growth, learning and overcoming chaotic relationships. I‘ve certainly leaned a lot this year. We’re all in this together, and we all have our own stories, still being written, so to all my fellow travelers, I hope you get your own ‘second chances’ and have a joyful new season. Yours in health,

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newsbriefs Students Help NASA through Fairchild Garden Partnership and holds Teacher Kickoff

ore than 250 middle school and high school teachers attended the kickoff of the 14th annual 2015-16 Fairchild Challenge interdisciplinary, environmental science competition held at Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden on Saturday, August 28, 2015. Speaking at the kickoff were Dr. Carl Lewis, Director of Fairchild Garden, Amy Padolf, Director of Education of Fairchild Garden and Dr. Gioia Massa from NASA via Skype. More than 130,000 children in grades PreK-12 at 270 schools are now a part of The Fairchild Amy Padolf, Director of Education of Fairchild Garden. Challenge. Dr. Carl Lewis, Director of Fairchild Garden’s new partnership with Fairchild Garden NASA is an experiment to discover food and plant options that can be grown in outer space, by testing various edible plants that meet NASA’s criteria for size and edibility. Astronauts harvested and ate the first produce grown in microgravityred romaine lettuce last August. Some of the plants tested by the middle and high school students may be selected as the next crop option to be grown in outer space. Factors that will be studied include plant growth, flavor, and nutrition. The students’ data will help make the decision for which plants should be grown in the spaceship’s veggie facility. NASA project scientist Gioia Massa says the Fairchild partnership could help nourish astronauts on future long-term missions including the exploration of Mars. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables (Miami), Florida 33156. General Questions: fairchildchallenge@fairchildgarden.org.

Keiser University Hosts Scare Fair Open House

et an early start on Halloween while learning about educational options at the Keiser University campus in Miami. Their Scare Fair Open House, hosted by university faculty, staff and students, encourages attendees of all ages to don costumes and explore study opportunities and enjoy music, games, prizes and refreshments from 5 to 8 p.m., October 28. As an integral part of the local community, Keiser University strives to be more than an educational institution. Faculty and students are continually encouraged to engage in local events and charity fundraisers. The university staff takes pride in offering a quality education and hands-on approach to learning in more than 100 degree programs, including healthcare, business, culinary arts, information technology and legal studies. Its goal is to improve each community, one individual at a time, by providing education and helping students and graduates become productive members of their communities. Location: 2101 NW 117th Ave. For more information, call 888-844-8404 or visit KUOpenHouse.com. See ad, page 8.

Tour De Cure South Florida Got a Bicycle? Join The Fun!

he American Diabetes Association has announced Their 2015 American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure, a fundraising cycling event for all levels to benefit the charity. Featured fun activities for the entire family include children’s ride; live music and entertainment; healthy food and specialty food trucks; a sponsor exhibit area; and much more. “We are gearing up for one of our biggest fundraising events of the year, the Tour de Cure,” said Dawn Seay, South Florida Executive Director of the American Diabetes Association. “It is our hope for all to join this fun challenge.” #Tag 5 friends and challenge them to do the same! Tour De Cure is set for Sunday, November 22nd from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hugh Birch State Park, 3109 Sunrise Boulevard near Fort Lauderdale beach. The Tour is a ride, not a race, with routes designed for everyone from the occasional rider to the experienced cyclist. Anyone with a bike and a desire to have fun is welcome to participate. Routes are from 3.2 miles to 100 miles along a safe route supported from start to finish with rest stops, water and cheering spectators. 100 mile riders start at 7 a.m. with 6 a.m. check-in; 8 a.m. for 62 milers (7 a.m. check-in); 9 a.m. for 29 milers (8 a.m. check-in) and 10 a.m. for 5k and family participants. Registration fees are $25 for adults; $10 for children 12 and under with fundraising minimums of $200 per adult and $50 per child. For more information or to register for the American Diabetes Association Tour De Cure, call (888) DIABETES, visit www.diabetes.org/sfltour, or follow them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ soflotourdecure.

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newsbriefs Spirulina Now Available in Frozen Cubes

lgaGen, the premier Florida microalgae farm, has launched a raw, fresh-harvested, fresh-frozen spirulina product called ZIP-100. ZIP-100 comes in frozen cubes, which can be added to juice, water, or your favorite green drink or smoothie. CEO, Erik Stenn says, “We have been growing Spirulina in Vero Beach since 2008 and have a strain of Spirulina that is unique to Florida. Our Spirulina has adapted to the Florida weather and is very high in beta-carotene, anti-inflammatories and proteins. Source water determines the quality of Spirulina. Our source water comes from an artesian well, tapping ancient pure water that is very high in beneficial minerals. Our purity and quality is top notch.” “Spirulina is a superfood that has been eaten by humans since Mayan times. There are numerous studies performed by the National Institute of Health indicating that Spirulina contains antioxidants, polyphenols, chlorophyl, amino acids, anti-inflammatories, omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids, immune boosting compounds, calcium/magnesium, iron, vitamin A, vitamin B complex and more within the context of a natural food,” says Stenn. For more information or to order, visit Zip-100.com or call 772-978-1395. See ad, page 56.

Open House Zen Salsa Party!!

enzations, Kevin O’Brien Wellness and Just Om Yoga Studio are opening their hearts and doors bringing together the community in celebration of healthy happy living with an Open House Zen Salsa Party on Saturday, October 24th from 5 to 9 PM. They will provide savory healthy foods, delicious white sangria and fun activities, including yoga rhythmics, a reiki circle, raffles, promotions, and a salsa dance contest. “Zenzations offers a peaceful and warm environment for people to experience healing of the body, mind, emotion and spirit through diverse holistic alternative therapies and innovative approaches, including Chiropractor, Acupuncture, Massages, Reiki, Bach Flower Therapy, Facials, Foot Detox and Ear Candling,” indicates owner Roberto Echevarria. “JOYS, as we call our studio - is committed to transforming and nurturing people’s life, one yoga practice at a time; while providing a supportive environment to help them reconnect from within”, adds Alex Urvina, owner of Just OM Yoga Studio. “My mission is inspiring and educating those ready to embrace their true nature to create their most amazing lives, providing Wellness and Success Coaching, Stress Reduction, Kripalu Yoga, Massage Therapy, and workshops on The Law of Attraction, Personal Growth, Prosperity, Weight Loss and other topics,” remarks Kevin O’Brien, owner of Kevin O’Brien Wellness . “We support community involvement and conscious, sustainable living and giving. That is why we are raising funds for the RENMEN FOUNDATION, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the recuperation of the needy and underprivileged children in Haiti,” finalizes Claraines Valenzuela, co-owner of Zenzations. This Free Event and Parking will be held at 7520 S.W. 57th Avenue, Suite K in South Miami. To RSVP, call 305-740-7800 or 305-665-4982. For more Information contact Valenzuela at 305-740-7800, or visit zenzations@zenzations.com. See ad, page 59 10

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ollowing the success of their sold out shows worldwide with the Shen Yun Performing Arts this past season, Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra will play at the Adrienne Arsht Center on October 15 for one night only. This unique orchestra blends the evocative beauty of Chinese melodies with the grandeur of a Western symphony orchestra to achieve perfect harmony, which was the goal of traditional Chinese music. Imagine having your illnesses cured by listening to music! That’s what traditional Chinese music was understood to have - the power to heal. In fact, the Chinese word for “medicine” comes from the word for “music.” The five notes of the Chinese pentatonic scale are connected to the ancient theory of the Five Elements, and to Chinese medicine’s understanding of the human body. Thus, the ancient Chinese believed that music should be in harmony with heaven and earth, and that virtuous, elegant music is in alignment with the motion of matter and the principles of human health. This type of music possesses a pure energy. These are the same principles that inspire the music of Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra, which draws from China’s 5,000 year history. Shen Yun’s original compositions have been described by audience members as “lilting and meditative,” “very strong, powerful,” and “a breakthrough in the world’s music history.” Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra will perform October 15th at 8 PM at the Arsht Center, Miami. Tickets: $39-$125. For more information visit ArshtCenter.org, or call 305-949-6722, or 877-949-6722. See ad, page 43.

Susan G. Komen – Race for the Cure

magine life without breast cancer - a life where your mother, daughter, sister, or friend doesn’t have to worry if she will be the one out of eight women diagnosed with the disease. Susan G. Komen® Miami/Ft. Lauderdale works every minute of every day to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality of care for all, and energizing science to find the cures. But they can’t do it without your help. On Saturday, October 17th, join them as they proudly celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Downtown Miami. Over the past two decades, the Race has raised $14 million to fund breast health programs in Miami-Dade, Broward and Monroe Counties. “Seventy-five percent of our net income goes back into the community, funding grants for breast cancer education, screening and treatment for uninsured women. The remaining 25 percent of net proceeds funds groundbreaking breast cancer research nationally,” noted Cathy McCarthy, executive director of Komen® Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale. “We’ve made important strides in the fight against breast cancer but we can’t let up. Our race is not over until we find a cure,” she said. Stop by the Natural Awakenings Booth and receive free gifts from our advertisers (limited supply). Your registration fee gets Komen to the start line and your fundraising helps get them to the cure! For more information or to register today, visit www. komenmiaftl.org. See ad, page 63.

Get Ready to SUP Standup Paddle Invitational 2015

oin all levels of enthusiasts on a 2-mile paddle board and beach obstacle course to support Special Olympics Florida Monroe County. This event is in its 4th year and brings all levels of paddlers together for sun and fun to support a great cause. The course will offer a great view for all execrators as it loops around the venue. Even if you need a board you can attend, as Lazy Dog is renting them at $10.00 each, with all proceeds donated back to the Special Olympics Florida Monroe County athletes. Special Olympics FloridaMonroe County celebrates what photo by Dale & Karen Photography athletes CAN do, not what society believes they can’t do. This event is a celebration for the entire family and an awesome way to give back to the community! Your race registration fee sponsors one Special Olympics Florida SUP athlete to have a FREE fun race weekend!! Standup Paddle Invitational 2015 will take place on Higgs Beach, Key West on October 18th beginning at 9:30am. Registration fee is $25. Registered by October 9th to guarantee your event shirt in the correct size. For more information and tickets visit paddleguru.com. If you can’t make it to the Invitational, visit paddleguru.com to make a donation in support of these special athletes. Lazy Dog is located at 5106 Overseas Highway #1, Key West. 305-295-9898.

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newsbriefs Scare Fair/Open House

Wednesday, October 28, 5 to 8 p.m. Learn about educational options at the Keiser University campus in Miami while celebrating Halloween. Don your favorite costumes and explore study opportunities while enjoying music, games, prizes and refreshments. Location: 2101 N.W. 117th Avenue. For more information, call 888-8448404 or visit KUOpenHouse.com. See ad, page 8.

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Here We Are Again!

iami goes all out to celebrate this ghoulish holiday – Halloween! And here are some happenings around town for the whole family to enjoy.

House of Horror Miami International Mall September 24th through November 1st It is back at Miami International Mall and promises a thrilling ride for the entire family. With over 30 rooms of terror and 10 new spin-chilling chambers, many in amazing 3D, they pledge to make your worst nightmares into a reality. And with the return of Hulk Hogan’s Micro Championship Wrestling you are guarantee a fun and scary time. Visit at your own risk, enjoy great food, games and free LIVE concerts. Location: Miami International Mall is off SR 836 and N.W. 107 Avenue! Pay one price and ride all night! Visit www. houseofhorrorpark.com for more information.

A Spooky Symphony

Sunday, October 25, 4 p.m. Kids dress up in your favorite custom for “A Spooky Symphony”, featuring the most beautiful scary music you’ve ever heard by The Greater Miami Youth Symphony and the Alhambra Orchestra, is a free Halloween family concert with thrilling excerpts from Jurassic Park, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Batman The Dark Knight, the long-running smash Broadway musical, Wicked, and a variety of classical selections. Additional concert highlights include a multimedia presentation. Location: The Adrienne Arsht Center Knight Concert Hall, 1300 Biscayne Blvd, Miami. Free admission-open seating, but ticketing is required. Order your tickets at box office, online at www.arshtcenter.org, or by calling 305-949-6722. Free parking - Lot C at 1201-1215 N.E. 2nd Avenue, with parking voucher. For voucher info call 305-667-4069 or visit www.gmysmusic.org or www.alhambramusic.org. 12

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October 31, 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. Halloween Bash with up to 40,000 costumed partygoers invade Cocowalk for costume contests, food, drinks, and music. Event is free-Kid’s fun runs from 2 to 7 p.m., adults 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. with adult costume contest at 9:30 p.m. More details call 305-444-0777, or visit cocowalk.net. Location: 3015 Grand Ave., Miami

Spooky Zoo Nights

October 31st, 7-11p.m. Zoo Miami plays home to Dr. Wilde’s Creepy House, spooky tram and carousel rides, scary storytelling and costumed characters. All ages Welcomed! Tickets: $10.95 pp ($8.95 for zoo members). Location: Zoo Miami, 12400 S.W. 152nd Street. For more details visit zoomiami.org.

Boo at FIU: A Haunted House Extravaganza

October 31, 6 p.m. to midnight A college campus with two haunted houses, “Thriller” performances, games, food, and vendors. Location: FIU Modesto A. Maidique Campus, 11200 SW 8th Street in Miami. Details, visit fiu.edu.

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October 31, 7:30 p.m. Get ready for mutant animals and half-dressed human while winding your way through Aztec ruins, Tickets: $55 pp. Details, visit terrorinthejungle.com. Location: Jungle Island, 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami.

Paws4You Howl-o-Ween Festival at Pinecrest Gardens

Sunday, October 25, 1-5pm Have fun while saving lives at this wonderful family-friendly event. Join author Dave Barry as he emcee’s for the day. Kids can enjoy crafts and trick-or-treat and outlandish costumes for humans and pooches as well as live entertainment and food and beverages (including some for the adult kids). You can even rent a pooch for the day, adopt a dog, as well as take a special portrait with your K-9 friend. The best part is that it’s fun with a purpose, as proceeds from the event benefit the hundreds of homeless pets save each year from euthanasia at Miami-Dade Animal Services. Location: 11000 Red Rd, Pinecrest, FL 33156 For more information, visit www.paws4you.org/howloween, 305-332-9022

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Acupuncture Benefits Hypertensive Patients

University of California (UCI) study finds Ancient Chinese practice lowers blood pressure, may lessen stroke and heart disease risks. The study finds that patients with hypertension treated with a form of acupuncture that employs low-intensity electrical stimulation, experienced drops in their blood pressure that lasted up to a month and a half, researchers with the Susan Samueli Center for Integrative Medicine have found. This study is the first to scientifically confirm that this ancient Chinese practice is beneficial in treating mild to moderate hypertension, and it indicates that regular use could help people control their blood pressure and lessen their risk of stroke and heart disease. “This clinical study is the culmination of more than a decade of bench research in this area,” said Dr. John Longhurst, a University of California, Irvine cardiologist and former director of the Samueli Center. “By using Western scientific rigor to validate an ancient Eastern therapy, we feel we have integrated Chinese and Western medicine and provided a beneficial guideline for treating a disease that affects millions in the U.S.” Longhurst and his UCI colleagues Dr. Peng Li and Stephanie Tjen-A-Looi conducted tests on 65 hypertensive patients who were not receiving any hypertension medication. Separated randomly into two groups, the subjects were treated with electroacupuncture at different acupoints on the body. “Because electroacupuncture decreases both peak and average systolic blood pressure over 24 hours, this therapy may decrease the risk for stroke, peripheral artery disease, heart failure and myocardial infarction in hypertensive patients,” Longhurst said. Participants were treated at UCI’s Institute for Clinical & Translational Science. Study results appear in Medical Acupuncture (http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/ full/10.1089/acu.2015.1106). For more on UCI, visit www.uci.edu.

Colon Cancer Linked to Gut Bacteria

study from the University of Minnesota has found that two strains of virulent bacteria in the gut significantly increase the incidence of colon cancer, and a change in microbiology of the gut often coincides with colon cancer. The study tested 88 people, of which half had colon tumors. The scientists sampled and analyzed gut bacteria within the subjects to assess their microbiomes. They found that colon cancers were linked to those with microbiomes that had increased levels of Fusobacteria and Providencia species of bacteria. The latter is considered more virulent and responsible for the production of certain enzymes that have been previously linked with colon cancer. These two species of bacteria have also been linked with higher rates of inflammation and infection in other research. Fusobacteria has been found prevalent among people with ulcerative colitis. Providencia species include E. coli and Klebsiella, both found among urinary tract infections, throat infections and others. Microbiological science over the past half a century has found that better food choices can bring about significant healthful changes in the body’s microbiome. These include incorporating prebiotic and fermented foods into one’s diet.

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Red/Purple Produce is Best for Our Weight and Heart

ew research published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition has found the color of the fruits and vegetables we eat may affect our weight and heart health differently. The study followed 1,272 people over a three-year period, beginning in 2006 and 2008. The researchers compared their respective diets over both periods with levels of cholesterol, weight and waist circumference—all measures of obesity. The research grouped fruits and vegetables into red/purple, yellow, green, orange or white. Among women, greater consumption of red/purple fruits and vegetables was related to lower weight and abdominal fat, lower blood sugar and reduced total cholesterol. Meanwhile, greater consumption of yellow fruits and vegetables was linked to weight gain over the same period. Among men, the researchers found those that ate more red/purple fruits and vegetables had reduced weight and waists compared to those that ate other-colored foods over the three-year period by an average of 13 and 14 percent, respectively. Greater yellow fruit consumption was linked to lower total cholesterol levels. Green and white fruits and vegetables were associated with reduced abdominal fat gain over the three-year period.

Brain-Lymphatic Discovery May Hasten Science

study at the University of Virginia (UVA) School of Medicine has found that the brain is directly connected to the body’s immune system through a previously unknown set of lymphatic vessels. The discovery furthers the understanding for medical scientists of how the brain’s immune system works. While it’s been known for decades that lymphatic vessels transport immune cells through the rest of the body, confirming that this also occurs within the brain has been elusive. The discovery is attributed to Antoine Louveau, Ph.D., a postdoctoral fellow at UVA. He says, “It changes entirely the way we perceive the neuro-immune interaction. We always perceived it before as something esoteric that can’t be studied, but now we can ask mechanistic questions.” According to researchers, physicians can now examine the physical connection between the immune system and the brain instead of only studying how the brain responds to immune issues; it might also improve how diseases like Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, autism and others are understood and treated.

Non-Natural Painkillers Double Depression Risk

2015 study has found that larger opioid medication doses increase the incidence of depression in a Veterans Administration study of 355 pain patients. An opioid is a pharmaceutical compound, such as morphine, that produces an analgesic effect in the nervous system. The study, published in the Journal of the International Association for the Study of Pain, followed patients with low-back pain for two years. The patients were taking varying doses of opioid pain killers, rated by their morphineequivalent dose. The researchers found that higher doses resulted in a doubling of depression incidences. According to Dr. James Duke, author of The Green Pharmacy, natural herbal alternatives to painkiller drugs that are free of the side effect include meadowsweet, ginger, willow bark, clove, lavender, eucalyptus, red pepper and rosemary.

Music and Audio Books Help Kids Move Past Pain

study published in Pediatric Surgery International has determined that children that listened to music or audio books experienced significantly less pain after undergoing major surgery than those that did not. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Fifty-six children, ages 9 to 14, were divided into three groups—one heard 30 minutes of songs chosen by the children from a list of popular music, another listened to audio books and the third (control) wore noisecanceling headphones. Pain scores were monitored before and after treatments. Those that listened to the music or audio books experienced significant reductions in pain compared to the control group.

U.S. Kids Not Drinking Enough Liquids

2015 study from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control has found that more than half of American children are dehydrated. The research analyzed data from the 2009-2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey for children 6 to 19 years old. The study also found that boys have a 76 percent greater likelihood of being dehydrated, and African-Americans were 34 percent more likely to not drink enough water compared with U.S. Caucasians. “Dehydration accounts for hundreds of thousands of hospitalizations each year due to a number of illnesses that can lead to depletion of fluids and electrolytes from the body,” says Dr. Daniel Rauch, associate professor of pediatrics at the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, in New York City. It can be difficult for parents to gauge the level of hydration in children. Researchers from the University of Arkansas have determined that urine color provides a reliable indicator of hydration levels, with darker urine indicating increasing levels of dehydration.

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National Festival Celebrates the Art of Storytelling Mix public speaking, acting, comedy and music and we get the performance art of storytelling, practiced by the likes of Mark Twain and Garrison Keillor. The largest related celebration is the 43rd annual International Storytelling Festival, held from October 2 through 4 this year in Jonesborough, Tennessee. More than 15 award-winning storytellers scheduled include Kim Weitkamp, who mixes humorous personal and family stories and original songs; Charlotte Blake Alston, who tells traditional and contemporary stories of African and AfricanAmerican oral culture, accompanied by native instruments; and Andy Offutt Irwin, known for his mouth noises and the adventures of his 85-year-old Aunt Marguerite Van Camp. Attendees can also tell stories at Story Slam! and Swappin’ Ground events and workshops. Festival producer the International Storytelling Center, together with the Library of Congress and American Folklife Center, also conducts a 26-week Teller-in-Residence training program. Storytelling is not only mentally challenging, it facilitates family and community bonding in a highly social and entertaining format. For more information and preregistration, visit StorytellingCenter.net.

Nano No-No

EPA to Regulate Nanotechnology Pesticides The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will begin to regulate new nanomaterial pesticides due to a lawsuit filed by the Center for Food Safety (CFS). In 2008, a coalition of nonprofits filed a legal petition requesting that the agency recognize the growing class of nanosilver consumer products and their risks, and regulate them as new pesticides. After the EPA failed to acknowledge the petition last December, the coalition sued the agency last March to force it to respond. Nanotechnology manipulates materials at the atomic and molecular levels; they are so tiny they cannot be seen with an ordinary microscope and possess extraordinary mobility and unique chemical and biological properties that increase the potential for biological interaction and toxicity. There are no labeling requirements for nanoscale products. The EPA has since agreed that nanosilver products intended to kill microorganisms qualify as pesticides, and that developers of such products must now seek EPA review and approval before the products are marketed. The agency has not committed, however, to undertake enforcement actions against currently commercialized products that haven’t undergone the EPA registration process, although it has taken action against some noncompliant manufacturers.

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New York State Bans Fracking

The Empire State has now officially banned fracking after a sevenyear review process. New York Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner Joe Martens states, “After exhaustive research and examination of the science and facts, prohibiting highvolume hydraulic fracturing is the only reasonable alternative. Highvolume hydraulic fracturing poses significant adverse impacts to land, air, water, natural resources and potential significant public health impacts that cannot be adequately mitigated.” A findings statement concludes, “There are no feasible or prudent alternatives that adequately avoid or minimize adverse environmental impacts and address risks to public health from this activity.” Two groups heavily involved in the campaign, New Yorkers Against Fracking and Americans Against Fracking, praised the decision. Industry groups have threatened to sue, but the attorneys at Earthjustice (Earthjustice.org) are confident that the New York Department of Environmental Conservation’s exhaustive review will withstand any legal challenges and the nonprofit pledges to stand alongside the state in case of such actions. Vermont outlawed the practice in 2012. Source: EcoWatch.com

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Smell-Based Pheromones Offer Pesticide-Free Bug Control Semios, a Vancouver, Canada, provider of real-time agricultural information and precision pest management tools, has been given U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval for the first aerosol pheromone-scent products shown effective in disrupting the mating of the codling moth and oriental fruit moth by attracting males to the females’ scent in spots devoid of mates. Pheromones are natural chemicals that many animals use to communicate within their species. Unlike pesticides that kill a wide variety of insects, each pheromone targets a single pest species, leaving beneficial pollinators like bees and predators such as ladybugs unconfused and unharmed. One dispenser is hung in each acre and nothing is sprayed directly on the fruit. Pheromones don’t affect any other organisms, including humans, and can be used by both organic and conventional growers. David Knight, owner of Knight’s Appleden Fruit, Ltd., in Colborne, Ontario, has used the Semios system for two seasons as part of a regulatory trial. He says, “I could see this technology becoming completely mainstream in our industry in the next five or six years.” Traditional insecticides are expensive to buy and time-consuming and labor-intensive to apply. Because they’re toxic, workers can’t enter the orchard for a specified number of days after spraying. Knight adds that fruit growers that rely heavily on pollinators to produce their fruit are also keenly aware of the environmental risk posed by pesticides and welcome a natural and less costly alternative; only tiny amounts are needed. Kirk Hillier, Ph.D., a biologist at Canada’s Acadia University, in Nova Scotia, who studies how insects communicate with pheromones, confirms that such scents have also been shown to be effective in both controlling a wider variety of agricultural and household pests and monitoring insects destructive to forests. Source: Canadian Broadcasting Company

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Farmers Sue GMO-Maker Over Lost Revenue Swiss biotech giant Syngenta AG may have destroyed much of the corn export business that U.S. farmers count on. China has rejected huge shipments of U.S.grown corn, largely because Syngenta released a GMO (genetically modified organism) version before it was approved. Consequently, $1 billion in class action suits are being brought in federal court by farmers in three states. The MIR162 strain of GM corn comprises only about 3 percent of U.S. crops, but it cannot be contained due to cross-breeding. The National Grain and Feed Association estimates that the Chinese refusal of U.S. corn has reduced corn prices by 11 cents per bushel, and it has asked Syngenta to stop selling the GM corn seed varieties. Syngenta was formed in 2000 by the merger of Novartis Agribusiness and Zeneca Agrochemicals. Source: Tinyurl.com/SyngentaLawsuit

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November 1 is Extra Mile Day Shawn Anderson’s mission is to empower 1 million people to answer the question, “Why live a life that is unfulfilling?” He created Extra Mile Day held on November 1 to remind people that they each have the power to create positive changes in families, organizations and communities when they go the extra mile. This year, more than 400 mayors have committed to supporting the event to make an Extra Mile Day declaration. In 2009, Anderson pedaled solo across the U.S. and interviewed 200 people that had gone the extra mile to overcome dramatic setbacks or had risked everything in order to accomplish something extraordinary. He says, “I was thrilled when 23 mayors supported the mission in that inaugural year.” His Facebook page now boasts 20,000 fans. Submit a story at ExtraMileAmerica.org and visit Facebook.com/ExtraMileAmerica.

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Congress Fails to Respond to Centers for Disease Control Whistleblower On July 29, Congressman Bill Posey, a Republican representing Florida’s eighth district, took to the U.S. House floor to discuss possible changes in how the medical community views vaccines. According to documents cited in Posey’s testimony, Dr. William Thompson, a vaccine safety researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), revealed to Posey that he attended a meeting in which he was directed to destroy data in the CDC’s research that demonstrated a clear link between the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine and autism. Understanding the gravity of this directive, Thompson reported that he had retained copies of the documents, which he gave to Posey, along with other records that demonstrate fraud within the CDC’s vaccine safety research. Posey pleaded on the House floor, “Mr. Speaker, I believe it’s our duty to ensure that the documents Dr. Thompson provided are not ignored. Therefore, I will provide them to members of Congress and the House committees upon request. Considering the nature of the whistleblower’s documents, as well as the involvement of the CDC, a hearing and a thorough investigation is warranted.” As of press time, Congress had taken no action to address Posey’s testimony. To demand hearings, contact the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman, Representative Jason Chaffetz, at 202-225-7751 or OpenCongress. org/people/show/412270; or the Homeland Security and Government Operations Committee Chairman, Senator Ron Johnson, at 202-2245323 or OpenCongress.org/people/ show/412496_Ron_Johnson. Find local representatives at OpenCongress.org/people.

Wildlife Thrives in Dead and Fallen Trees Gathering winter firewood or felling dead trees may be a necessary chore, but it’s best to avoid fallen or snag trees (still upright and decomposing naturally) because they are home to woodland and backyard wildlife. Many types of birds, including woodpeckers, chickadees, bluebirds, nuthatches, owls, wrens and tree swallows and small mammals like raccoons, squirrels, opossums and porcupines use the cavities and crevices for shelter, food (in some cases, dining on congregating invertebrates like millipedes, beetles, spiders, worms and ants), mating, nesting and resting. The U.S. Forest Service says that some 1,200 forms of flora, including mosses, lichens and fungi, rely on dead, dying or rottedhollow trees and serve to refresh habitat by returning vital nutrients to the soil via the nitrogen cycle. Decaying logs on the forest floor also act as “nurse logs” for new seedlings. Likewise, it’s good to respect brush piles of mainly fallen limbs and sticks. “These are wonderful hiding places for squirrels, rabbits and chipmunks,” reports Woodrow Nelson, a vice president with the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation (Arbor Day.org), in Lincoln, Nebraska, which serves to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. It’s best to identify existing and future snags prior to gathering firewood or timber to spare their accidental destruction. Long-dead trees are fairly easy to spot, with their bony limbs bereft of leaves. Snags-to-be require more review. Look for signs of disease or misshapen form: bracket fungi, rotting branch stubs, beetles, carpenter ants or broken main limbs. Nelson further advises, “Proper pruning can turn around a tree’s health.” He encourages consulting with a local certified arborist or the foundation’s Backyard Woods program. Keeping one or more snags in a yard can create wildlife refuges. According to the National Wildlife Federation (nwf.org), hardwood trees tend to make better nesting habitats, while softer woods are more suited for food foraging. As long as the wood is kept a reasonable distance from a home, termites and other pests won’t find their way between the two dwellings.

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s individuals and in groups, more people today are expressing deep inner caring and compassion for fellow humans and all life on this planet by hitching their heartfelt energies to powerful actions that hold the promise of a sustainable future. In This Changes Everything: Capitalism vs. The Climate, author Naomi Klein attests that the power of ferocious love is underestimated by companies and their government advocates. Suggesting that climate change be considered a framework for broader social improvements instead of a single issue, she invites “seizing the moment of discontent” to advance healing the planet and its broken economies and communities. Stories about how ordinary people are energizing local and online communities of practice to improve intergenerational communication, eliminate monetary influence in politics and restore democracy, and support

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When hundreds of participants in Pachamama’s Awakening the Dreamer symposium, held in cities throughout the U.S., kept asking “What’s next?” Tigueros facilitated the creation of Game Changers, which explores present challenges and possibilities and ways to create a new future. He says, “We wanted to help them in awakening to their personal qualities and strengths before setting out to change the world. While engaging with

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others and creating a global society for all beings to flourish is a goal to strive for, we came to recognize that it takes a collective and collaborative approach within a community of practice to keep the message alive and implement what’s learned in the 12-week training.” A love for social justice prompted Tigueros to recognize the corporate capture of America’s democracy. “Suggesting that symposium participants work with Move to Amend and Citizens’ Climate Lobby made sense,” he explains. One is a nonpartisan coalition of organizations and individuals seeking to end corporate personhood and demand true democracy; the other empowers individuals to exercise their political power. It takes love to inspire the youth of GenY, Generation We and the Digital Generation, all names for the Millenials, to create a new story and transform their lives and communities. Gorman is counting on his peers to help make it happen. “We’re writing a different story than the worn-out one we’ve been led to believe is inevitable,” he says. Some of Generation Waking Up’s young leaders have formed local communities of practice that campaign to get big money out of politics, pressure universities to divest fossil fuel investments, build local and just food systems, end mass incarceration, enroll residents to go solar and inspire everyday citizens to live in more just, sustainable ways. “Young people have a leadership role in spearheading the change our world is calling for. Ultimately, it will only come about with every generation working together,” observes Gorman, who operates from Oakland, California. He’s encouraged when Generation Waking Up members say they want to learn from older adults that spent decades struggling for positive social change. A deep love for the potential of civic engagement prompted Gladstone, New Jersey, resident Kleitsch’s Walking Civics initiative. The intergenerational nonprofit, endorsed by the Campaign for the Civic Mission of Schools, trains military veterans and students as young as 16 as poll workers.

If we are brave enough, often enough, we will fall. When we own our stories of struggle, we can write our own new endings. ~Brené Brown, Rising Strong “I want to inspire future voters by letting them learn how to do the job competently and with integrity, and lead them to participate in democracy’s most cherished act of voting,” advises Kleitsch. It’s currently active in several jurisdictions across the country and will scale up for 2016 and beyond.

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At 15, Kelsey Juliana’s love of family, friends and future generations far outweighed any trepidation she felt in acting as one of two plaintiffs in a legal strategy to protect the atmosphere, guided by Mary Christina Wood, a law professor and author of Nature’s Trust. Wood created the Oregon nonprofit Our Children’s Trust, now operating in all 50 states and internationally, to enforce the duty of government to protect natural resources for present and future generations. It supports youth in bringing legal action in courts, administrative agencies and local legislative bodies. In local Sierra Club chapters, organizers work with facilitators to educate and empower youth to lead campaigns with town councils, legislative chambers and the courts. Mounting research is confirming what many have long suspected— extensive media coverage of negative news can trigger stress, fear and trauma. Images & Voices of Hope (ivoh) Executive Director Mallary Tenore cares deeply about how the media can benefit

the world by catalyzing change and meaningful awareness of issues such as those raised by Our Children’s Trust. “At ivoh, we believe in focusing on the world we want to live in—not only problem-solving in the world we have. We are currently helping our global community of media practitioners tell ‘restorative narratives’, stories that show how people and communities are making a meaningful progression from despair to resilience. Instead of focusing solely on tragedy and trauma, these narratives extend the storyline by showing signs of renewal, recovery and restoration,” explains Tenore.

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James Maskell wishes every media outlet would cover the doctors and health professionals that are applying the “functional/integrative/root cause” approaches to health care. Formerly a vendor of supplements to health professionals, Maskell has morphed his focus to found the Evolution of Medicine Functional Forum, a monthly educational Web show for health professionals and industry insiders. After becoming captivated by functional medicine at a trade show, he developed this fresh, high-tech concept that combines the latest health news, functional medicine research, practice developments and health technologies in a mixed-media format. Offered free on YouTube, it combines interviews, TED-style talks, videos and

audience interaction. “With health politics raising more questions than answers and with technology changing the healthcare landscape, there’s never been a more ripe time for health innovation and accelerating a shift toward what works for most doctors,” remarks Maskell, who also recently collaborated with the Institute for Functional Medicine to live-stream Genomics and Functional Medicine, the most cutting-edge clinical Functional Forum to date. Andrew Brandeis, a licensed naturopathic doctor in San Francisco, developed a challenging new skill set in creating the easy-to-use, mobile Share Practice app, launched 18 months ago and now also available on the Internet. It’s already used by 15,000 doctors nationwide to rate and review the effectiveness of drugs, herbs and supplements. They also ask questions and receive quick feedback about patient treatments. Brandeis sees an even bigger future opportunity. “As we spot trends and see what is working where and why, we can direct research dollars. There are all kinds of off-label uses for drugs, herbs and supplements that we’ll support when we see that 10,000 doctors are using them in the same way for the same thing,” says Brandeis, who enjoys the meaningfulness of this collective contribution. Gery Juleff, of Hopewell, New Jersey, reinvented himself and his career to serve a greater good. Seeking to inspire change through intelligent discussion on environmental issues he founded and hosts the Green Radio Hour broadcast on GreenHourRadio. com. He was formerly a member of the British Foreign Service, serving for 25

Corralling Ocean Plastics Boyan Slat, 21, of the Netherlands, has devoted his youth to founding and forwarding The Ocean Cleanup, a system in which plastics in our oceans, driven by currents, would amass in accessible zones, reducing cleanup time from theoretical millennia to a manageable period. Leading a team of 100 scientists and engineers for one year, they turned the concept into a potentially viable method to clean up half the Great Pacific Garbage Patch in 10 years. Crowdfunding will launch the pilot phase in Japanese waters in 2016. Slat has been named a United Nations Champion of the Earth. The Ocean Cleanup is a recognized Design of the Year by the London Design Museum. natural awakenings

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The only ethical decision is to take responsibility for our own existence and that of our children. ~Bill Mollison, Permaculture: A Designer’s Manual years as a diplomat, mostly in Africa and Brazil. In Juleff’s last London foreign office assignment, he dealt with policies on climate change, renewable energy technology and energy security. “My love of Africa, the continent likely to be affected the most by climate change, quickened my sense of needing to do whatever I could to limit any negative effects,” he says. Even though he was innocent about the scope of such an undertaking, “When the station owner suggested I use my knowledge to host a radio show, I said yes.” In What Then Must We Do? Straight Talk About the Next American Revolution, economist and co-founder of the Democracy Collaborative Gar Alperovitz provides many examples of successful community wealth building. He’s been part of a team partnering with others in cities that include Cleveland, Ohio; Jackson, Mississippi; Rochester, New York; and Washington, D.C. As co-chair of The Next System Project, he’s dealing with the bigger picture of long-term systemic change. “The economics of sustainability focus on partnerships with local

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ontrary to what most of us think, belonging is not fitting in. In fact, fitting in is the greatest barrier to belonging. Fitting in, I’ve discovered during more than a decade of research, is assessing situations and groups of people, then twisting yourself into a human pretzel in order to get them to let you hang out with them. Belonging is something else entirely—it’s showing up and letting yourself be seen and known as you really are—love of gourd painting, intense fear of public speaking and all. Many of us suffer from this split between who we are and who we present to the world in order to be accepted. (Take it from me: I’m an expert fitter-inner!) But we’re not letting ourselves be known, and this kind of incongruent living is soul-sucking. In my research, I’ve interviewed a lot of people who never fit in, who are what you might call “different”: scientists, artists, thinkers. If you drop down deep into their work and who they are, there is a tremendous amount of self-acceptance. Some of them have to scrap for it, like the rest of us, but most are like a neurophysicist I met who essentially told me, “My parents didn’t care that I wasn’t on the football

team, and my parents didn’t care that I was awkward and geeky. I was in a group of kids at school who translated books into the Klingon language and my parents were like, ‘Awesome!’ They took me to the Star Trek convention.” He got his sense of belonging from his parents’ sense of belonging, and even if we don’t get that from Mom and Dad, we have to create it for ourselves as adults—or we will always feel as if we’re standing outside of the big human party. The truth is: Belonging starts with self-acceptance. Your level of belonging, in fact, can never be greater than your level of self-acceptance, because believing that you’re enough is what gives you the courage to be authentic, vulnerable and imperfect. When we don’t have that, we shapeshift and turn into chameleons; we hustle for the worthiness we already possess.

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adness darkens the world of the 16 percent of Americans diagnosed with clinical depression and the untold millions more that try to cope without a formal diagnosis, according to a University of Colorado study published in Clinical Therapeutics. Just as daunting, an estimated 30 million Americans take prescription antidepressant drugs for premenstrual discomfort, chronic pain and anxiety, as well as depression, according to Dr. James Gordon, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Georgetown University School of Medicine. He founded and directs the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, in Washington, D.C., and is the renowned author of Unstuck: Your Guide to the Seven-Stage Journey Out of Depression. While conventional medicine offers a smorgasbord of antidepressants, many are ineffective or produce harmful side effects. One University of Pennsylvania study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association found scant evidence that they benefit people with mild to moderate depression because the drugs work no better than a placebo in at least 80 percent of cases. Side effects of traditional antidepressants included nausea, headaches, weight gain, insomnia, sexual dysfunction, agitation, irritability, anxiety and even violent behavior and suicidal thoughts, according to the University of Colorado research involving more than 40,000 patients. It further showed that nearly 70 percent of patients stop taking the prescription drugs within three months, largely because of intolerable reactions. Some safer and healthier alternatives exist. “We know that depression is more a symptom than a diagnosis,” says Dr. Hyla Cass, author of numerous related books, including Natural Highs. “It’s a sign of imbalance in biochemistry, 24

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Curcumin, the rhizome of the turmeric plant that gives curry powder its distinctive yellow color, addresses both the symptoms of depression and its underlying causes, says Ajay Goel, Ph.D., director of the Baylor Center for Gastrointestinal Research, in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. A recent study by Goel in Phytotherapy Research showed that this natural spice helps generate new, properly functioning brain cells that manufacture mood-elevating neurotransmitters. Along with being as effective as Prozac (fluoxetine) without the side effects, curcumin can neutralize the suicidal thoughts and violent behavior sometimes displayed in people with major depression taking prescription antidepressants. “We also know that prescription antidepressants become less effective the longer you take them,” says Goel. “Curcumin doesn’t lose its effectiveness over time.” Rhodiola rosea, the well-researched root of an Arctic plant, has brought relief even to some of Cass’ severely depressed patients. Cass points to its ability to help balance stress hormones and stimulate production of the feelgood brain chemical serotonin, much like the claims of prescription drugs, but without any known side effects. A new study published in Phytomedicine confirms that rhodiola is at least as effective as the prescription antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline) in fighting major depression. Cass also recommends 5-HTP (5-hydroxytryptophan), an extract of the seeds of an African shrub that produces the critical serotonin with no negative side effects. A recent Indian study from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences comparing the effects of 5-HTP and Prozac confirms that “5-HTP definitely has antidepressant effects in patients with depression.”

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An integrative approach that emphasizes physical activity and a meditation or other spiritual practice can be highly effective in treating all levels of depression, according to Gordon. “It’s a way to get unstuck, to help us move through and beyond depression and other difficulties in our lives,” he says. Exercise triggers rises in mood at least equal to those generated by antidepressant prescription drugs, according to new Duke University research published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. People that are depressed often don’t want to move, Gordon comments. “Start with what you can do. Walking a couple of blocks a day is a good beginning.” He notes, “I teach specific meditation techniques such as slow, deep, soft-belly breathing and mindful walking and eating. All have been shown to decrease levels of anxiety and stress, enhance mood and optimism, and promote greater emotional stability and more reliable judgment.” A healthful diet emphasizing vegetables, fruit and healthy fats; strong support from friends and family; creative activities; and connecting with a higher power comprise Gordon’s integrative prescription for a happy life. Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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ever stop taking prescription antidepressants cold turkey. Intense depression and other dangerous side effects might result. It can cause severe depression, anxiety, intense agitation and even suicidal thinking. As suggested in my book, The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, it’s best to slowly wean off the medication with the help of a qualified prescribing healthcare practitioner. The process may take several months, but it’s time well spent and safer. n Consistently eat a healthy diet rich in antioxidants, healthy fats and clean protein. n To help create a firm nutritional base, add a basic supplementation program with a good multivitamin, vitamin C, optimal amounts of B vitamins and omega-3 fats like those found in clean fish oil.

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Slow cookers have come a long way since they were first introduced in the 1970s. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes, with inserts, timers and a wide range of settings. Barnhart and McKay recommend the five-tosix-quart size with a removable insert as the most practical. Food cooks in the insert, which can be washed and dried separately, so there’s no need to put the entire slow cooker in the sink to clean up afterwards. Because the slow cooker’s low temperature is about 200° F and the heat is indirect, the appliance uses less liquid than conventional cooking. Many of Barnhart and McKay’s easier recipes simply require putting the ingredients in the slow cooker, selecting the temperature, replacing the lid and turning the appliance on. Fresh garnishes, such as the roasted pumpkin seeds or fried sage leaves for the Butternut Squash Soup, make a crisper contrast to the softer texture of slow-cooked foods, notes McKay. Dishes like Sweet and Spicy Apples can be made the day before; leftovers taste delicious for breakfast with a dollop of yogurt. Barnhart and McKay make their own Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend, available on their website, with proceeds funding cooking classes for adults with developmental disabilities. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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Mindful Fall Recipes

Butternut Squash Soup Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 5-10 minutes 5-6 cups butternut squash, diced ½ cup or 1 carrot, chopped 1 cup or 1 small bunch scallions or spring onions, chopped 8 whole sage leaves, fresh (or 1 Tbsp dried) 1 Tbsp rosemary, fresh (or ½ Tbsp dried) 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth 1 cup organic dairy or non-dairy milk

Suggested toppings: Slices of freshly toasted bread, drizzled with olive oil and cubed 1 /3 cup roasted pumpkin seeds 8 additional fresh sage leaves, fried 4 slices of lean bacon or tempeh, crispy and crumbled Place the squash, carrot, scallions, sage leaves, rosemary, chicken broth and milk into the slow cooker. Cover and cook on high setting for 3 hours or low for 6 hours. Then, blend using an immersion blender until smooth and leave covered until ready to serve. Make the toppings available to sprinkle and stir.

Root Vegetable Gratin with Mushrooms and Blue Cheese Yields: 6 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes 1 cup or 2 medium parsnips, diced to ½ inch

2 cups or 3 medium carrots, diced to ½ inch 1 cup or 2 medium turnips, diced to ½ inch 6 oz Brussels sprouts, trimmed and quartered ½ cup vegetable or chicken broth 4 cloves garlic, minced ¼ cup organic olive oil 1 Tbsp dried oregano 8 oz sliced Portabella mushrooms 1 large onion, sliced into half moons 6 oz blue cheese, crumbled, or vegan cheese 4 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/3-inch slices Black pepper to taste Put the vegetables into the slow cooker with the garlic and stir in the olive oil and oregano. Layer the mushrooms on

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top of the vegetable mixture, followed by a layer of onions. Next, sprinkle the blue cheese crumbles on top. Pour the broth over the vegetables and cheese mixture, and lay the sliced potatoes on top. Season the potatoes with salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or on low for 6 hours.

Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut or organic olive oil 2 acorn squash, halved and deseeded 1 cup millet or quinoa ½ can garbanzo beans ½ cup raisins 1 tsp garlic powder ½ tsp black pepper 3 Tbsp fresh chives, snipped ¼ cup lemon juice 2 Tbsp white miso paste Olive oil 4 Tbsp pine nuts, toasted Dressing: 2 tsp Sriracha sauce 1 Tbsp lime juice ¼ cup plain or coconut milk yogurt

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Sweet and Spicy Baked Apples Yields: 4 servings Prep Time: 15 minutes Coconut oil 5 medium or 4 large apples 2 tsp lemon juice ¼ cup soft brown, maple or date sugar ½ cup walnuts 1 Tbsp Sweet & Spicy Ground Spice Blend or apple pie spice blend Ice cream topper to serve Oil the inside of the slow cooker insert with coconut oil. Halve and core the apples and sit them in the bottom of the slow cooker insert. Pour the lemon juice over the apples. In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, walnuts and spice blend and press onto and into the apples. Cover and cook on low setting for 4 hours or on high for 2 hours. All recipes adapted from TheZenOf SlowCooking.com by Meg Barnhart and Jane McKay.

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Yoga For Vets is a nonprofit organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction. The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or by April Thompson more free classes to war veterans. Most locations tuned in to your surroundings, too,” says any fitness-seekers run because fourandfree class but Sandler, currently based near New York it’soffer so simple adaptable. some offer more (ask them City. “Sometimes runners get injured Running can be done in groups, when you call or stop pairs or alone, with little equipment, in). when changing footwear or surfaces

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without being aware of how that affects skill or planning needed. Anyone can Presently, Yoga For Vets’their running. You’re more likely to move run virtually anytime, anywhere—an faster on cement, than on grass; each indoor treadmill, scenic trail, beach or mission is straightforward: sidewalk. But all surfaces are not allow veterans to created see the surface dictates a different stride.” equal. Recently, opponents of running benefi ts of yoga with four Some softer surfaces such as on hard surfaces such as concrete free classes. In theorfuture, grass, trails and sand tend to be more asphalt claim they are more apt to cause however, Yoga For Vets uneven, which can lead to trips, falls related injuries and require more injuries or pain than dirt or grass. hopes to support veterans and exertion. In a recent University of According to body-movement in yoga by offering scholresearcher Daniel Ferris, Ph.D., director of Michigan study, walkers expended for teacher train- up to 25 percent more energy on an the Humanarships Neuromechanics Laboratory ings and workshops. uneven surface than on a smooth at the University of Michigan’s School of Kinesiology, no evidence currently Supporting our troops one, while runners experienced no supports the theory that running on harder difference in exertion levels. This with four free yoga classes surfaces leads to more injuries. “However, benefits those that may be walking for in their weight loss, accelerating calorie burn. we see a difference in the community injury types,” he reports, noting that it’s likely related Helpful Change-Ups to differences in how people strike their Ferris recommends that runners and feet on different surfaces, thus delivering walkers mix up terrains to recruit different a different stress load to the rest of the muscle groups and make them work in body. Running on hard surfaces is more new ways. As a result, a strong inland often correlated with issues like plantar runner may struggle to complete a run on fasciitis and Achilles tendon injuries; a beach, which draws more upon the calf softer surfaces are more often linked with soft-tissue injuries such as knee problems. muscles. Whether it’s a change of surface or training shoe, Ferris cautions to ease According to Michael Sandler, into it, rather than making an abrupt shift. a running coach and author who has Ourresources Website to Gail Fuller, a 10-time marathoner developed aPlease variety Visit of helpful on mindfulLocate running Classes (MindfulRunning. in your area.and certified running coach in Silver Spring, Maryland, believes that variety org), being present is paramount to is the spice of running. “I love to switch safer running on varied surfaces. “Enjoy www.yogaforvets.org music while running, but you have to be it up; I get bored easily. I’ll run on trails

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experiment,” says Roger Marshall, author of The Greenhouse Gardener’s Manual, in Jamestown, Rhode Island. “I grew olive trees from seed, but they were sterile, so I had to buy propagated trees. Like my fig tree, everything will eventually outgrow the space allotted for it.” The plants get nothing unless you provide it, adds Marshall. His two, 300-square-foot greenhouses use 100 gallons of water every three days, some collected in 55-gallon rain barrels. During winters, the unheated greenhouse protects leafy greens and root crops. Hydroponic lettuce and herbs share the propane-heated greenhouse with figs, lemon grass, ginger, galangal and nine citrus trees. He opines there’s nothing like fresh Key lime pie in January. In Alstead, New Hampshire, Celeste Longacre, author of Celeste’s Garden Delights, uses her home greenhouse to give seedlings a head start on spring.

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A greenhouse that creates a warm environment for plants during cold weather may also overheat. “Air circulation is vital; vents and fans are necessary to maintain the right temperature,” advises Longacre, explaining that plants can’t breathe in a damp house. She suggests, “Water only when absolutely necessary and at the soil line, not on the leaves. In hot climates, use shade cloth on the top and sides of the greenhouse.” There are destructive insects and beneficial insects, Longacre says. “Aphids will kill a crop. Ladybugs can eat 50 aphids a day, plus mites and larva. After the aphids are gone, ladybugs like parsley, dill and geraniums for lunch. That will keep them around in case aphids return.” Ladybugs can be ordered online; stick to local species. Some plants, like tomatoes, eggplant or winter fruits, need pollination that can be applied by hand, but it’s time-consuming. An easier solution is to use vibrating trays to shake pollen loose and fans that distribute it from plant-to-plant.

Southern Climes, Too

Even in warmer climates, a greenhouse has benefits. In Orlando, Florida, sisters Katherine and Jessica Grandey make good use of a 200-square-foot greenhouse of vertical aeroponic towers. No soil or additional watering

Benefits Beyond Veggies In Norwalk, Iowa, Master Gardener Richard Schreiber, membership director for the Hobby Greenhouse Association, collects succulents and cacti. He keeps his 500-square-foot greenhouse at 50 degrees during chilly months. “After experiments and mistakes, hobbyists find what works best for them. The resultant mix often includes both flowering and fruiting plants,” says Master Gardener Tom Karasek, the association’s president, in Longview, Washington. “All greenhouses have microclimates for more or less light or humidity and cooler or warmer temperatures.” For added value, greenhouse gardens act as insulation when situated on a rooftop to reduce heating and cooling costs, plus divert rainwater from drainage systems; the latter being especially valuable in urban zones. Whatever its size or scope, greenhouse gardening also shelters a sense of community. As gardeners trade vegetables for a fisherman’s excess catch or as a thank-you for the loan of tools, they share both lively fare and their love of discovery. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Creative Greenhouses by Avery Mack design, with more than 15,000 square feet of vertical glass and five stair-stepped roofs. Horizontal metal surfaces prevent weather damage (Tinyurl.com/JewelBoxGreenhouse). Washington State Environmental Chemist David Stone built a greenhouse using Ferrock, a carbonnegative material he invented as a cement substitute. Inside it, winter temperatures remain at 60 degrees, even though it’s near the Canadian border (Tinyurl.com/Eco-Greenhouse). In Mesa, Arizona, a swimming pool is home to tilapia and chickens, reenhouses can be elaborate or wheat and grapes, tomatoes and simple, bought or homemade sweet potatoes. The closed-loop from recycled storm windows and aquaponic farm is an almost entirely architectural scrap, designed with self-sustaining ecosystem (Tinyurl.com/ peaked roofs, hoops or geodesic domes. PoolGreenhouse). Some are set on a raised platform to photo courtesy of Roger Marshall

is used because plant roots receive a nutrient solution. The small space provides the same amount of greens as a one-acre plot of land while using a tenth of the water, maturing from seed to table-ready produce in five to seven weeks. The siblings donate a portion of their chemical-free crop to GrowGreen4Women, a nonprofit group that supports cancer patients.

stay above snow and flood levels. Kits at home improvement stores come in many sizes; Ikea even has a minigreenhouse suitable for a windowsill. Sustainable passive solar models are the latest twist. Add a hammock or lounge chair for a tranquil getaway spot. A whimsical greenhouse built on a platform allows for deep Canadian snows. Recycled 1800s windows comprise both walls and roof with colorfully painted decorations safeguarding birds as they fly nearby (Tinyurl.com/Window-Greenhouse). Built in 1936, the art deco-styled Jewel Box, in St. Louis, Missouri, is an outstanding example of greenhouse

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EPA: A Muzzled Watchdog E.G. Vallianatos Seeks to Put Bite Back into the Agency by Randy Kambic

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the problem? It has to do with laboratories that test for human health and environmental effects of chemicals used by farmers and drug manufacturers. Adrian Gross, at the EPA, accidentally discovered the greatest fraud [in this field], committed by a massive laboratory outside Chicago named Industrial Bio-Test that was confirmed by inspector colleagues at the Food and Drug Administration and eventually the EPA. It was being paid by the industry to test their chemicals, and instead of doing an honest accounting of chemicals registered with and approved by the government, they would fix the numbers to secure approval for the drugs or chemicals. The EPA shut down this laboratory in 1983, yet continues to outsource much of its responsibilities. Despite this and other illegal and criminal activities, the government still allows the chemical industry to test its own chemicals. It casts tremendous doubt on the reliability and credibility of the process. It’s the Achilles heel of the regulatory system. Science has been the greatest victim of this manipulation. Industry should be forbidden to test its own products and we need to establish truly independent laboratories. photo by Sonja Stump

.G. Vallianatos firmly believes that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is failing to adequately protect us. His deeply rooted conviction springs from 25 years of working for the agency. His latest book, Poison Spring: The Secret History of Pollution and the EPA, co-authored with environmental journalist McKay Jenkins, chronicles what he attests are numerous cases of lack of enforcement, corruption and misuse of science and public trust that have transformed it into a “polluter’s protection agency.” He especially documents the dangers of chemicals that enter our air, soil and water every day that are either approved—or sometimes ignored—by the agency. He’s the author of four previous books, including Harvest of Devastation and This Land is Their Land: How Corporate Farms Threaten the World, and blogs for The Huffington Post. Vallianatos, who transitioned from championing integrity from inside the EPA in 2004, recommends ways to change how the agency operates. Key needs include improved site selection for garbage dumps, oil refineries and manufacturers; and strong support for organic, sustainable and small-scale farming.

In Poison Spring, what do you mean by, “Women have long been getting the brunt of global pollution”? In 1977, a former colleague testified to

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Congress on the discovery of DDT and other chemicals in mother’s milk. Today, we find it includes many more widely used chemicals such as Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate. Breast milk has been contaminated by what mothers eat, breathe and drink. Even beyond milk, they have no option not to pass on what’s in their bodies to their newborn. We have forced women to put the next generation at risk. If anyone wants to know the biggest factor on why the healthcare system is failing, this is it.

Fracking is the latest crisis of which the EPA is, in your words, “once again looking the other way.” How can we halt it? Fracking sends tremendous volumes of water mixed with more than 100 toxic chemicals deep into the Earth using intense pressure, smashing bedrock and other sediments to release gas and perhaps petroleum. Fracking not only contaminates groundwater, escaping methane gas is entering the atmosphere and warming the planet. It also causes lots of earthquakes. People can demand a ban of fracking in their neighborhoods. States and communities are beginning to do so.

Is it possible that the EPA can become truly independent, and how can we move forward together toward integrity? As more people are affected by the way industry is poisoning our environment, they’ll face the reality that we need the EPA to be much more strongly protective and isolated from the political corruption that’s been tying its hands. I love that the EPA employs many vitally important and capable scientists. Criticisms stem from its overall corruption by the political system. We need to have a Supreme Court-like EPA with an overall administrator appointing deputies, people with integrity that are open-minded as to what must be done if this country is to be healthy. Randy Kambic is a freelance writer and editor in Southwest Florida who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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EARLY PUBERTY The New Normal?

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The Environmental Working Group reports that these foods are the most heavily contaminated with pesticides, so look for organic versions and prioritize them on the family grocery list. by Kathleen Barnes 1. Apples 2. Peaches 3. Nectarines 21st-century girls are reaching puberty at dramatically earlier ages than 4. Strawberries 5. Grapes their mothers and grandmothers. 6. Celery any American girls today 7. Spinach Burgers, Fries and are experiencing budding 8. Sweet bell peppers Sodas to Blame Miriam Steinberg, PhD breasts and pubic hair before 9. Cucumbers Theoption rise in childhood obesity is theand Jungian 1 they are 7 years old, according to the Holistic Psychology 10. Cherry tomatoes major culprit in today’s lower ages of government’s National Health and Body/Soul & Subtle/Body Work puberty, according to the 2011 study’s 11. Snap peas (imported) Nutrition Examination Survey. The Hypnotherapy lead researcher, Dr. Frank Biro, director threshold age has been steadily falling 12. Potatoes of adolescent medicine at Cincinnati for decades, with the most dramatic Ph: 305-793-8213 P.O.Box 403374 Children’s Hospital MedicalMiriammiami18@gmail.com Center. He decrease Miami Beach, FL 33140 explains, “Body mass index [BMI] is the between 1997 and 2011. Deardorff is a clinical psychologist overwhelmingly predominant factor in A pivotal 2011 study from the researching pubertal development at the age at which a girl reaches puberty. University of Cincinnati showed that the University of California, Berkeley. U.S. Caucasian girls on average entered It’s become more important than race or They cite one foundational study ethnicity. Heavy white girls and heavy puberty at 9.7 years old, three to four from the 1980s that showed for every black girls are all maturing earlier.” months younger than the average BMI point increase, the age of first Science has long shown that fat age reported by University of North menstruation option 2 Miriam Steinberg, PhD dropped by about one tissue produces hormones, including Carolina scientists 14 years earlier month. estrogen, that can accelerate the Holistic and Jungian Psychology and much younger than data from the early 1960s. Girls of other ethnicities are also process of puberty, especially Body/Soul & Subtle/Body Work Toxic Soup breast development, according to entering puberty at earlier ages, but at Hypnotherapy Ubiquitous hormone-disrupting chemiDr. Louise Greenspan and Julianna less dramatic rates. 403374 culprit in the Deardorff, Ph.D., authors ofPh: The305-793-8213cals are undoubtedly aP.O.Box A 2009 Danish study also Miriammiami18@gmail.com Miami Beach, 33140of early puberty epidemic, says FL Doctor New Puberty. Greenspan specializes showed that their country’s girls were Naturopathy Michael Murray, of Phoedeveloping breasts a full year earlier in pediatric endocrinology at San nix, Arizona, who publishes widely on than those born 15 years earlier. Francisco’s Kaiser Permanente Hospital;

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Signs to Watch for in Boys Scant information exists charting puberty trends in boys, although medical researcher Dr. Frank Biro’s findings show that unlike overweight girls, some obese boys tend to reach puberty later than average. Professionals at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, in Columbus, Ohio, suggest talking with a doctor if the topic of natural medicine. Endocrine disruptors that trigger the body to produce excess amounts of estrogen include chemicals in clothing, especially children’s sleepwear, furniture and carpets, anything plastic, personal care products, cleaning solvents, glues, dry cleaning chemicals, pesticides, herbicides and non-organic meat and milk. Collectively, they trigger puberty before its natural time. “There’s certainly a link between these persistent pollutants and obesity,” Murray observes. Antibiotics contained in commercial meat and dairy products may be a greater risk than the added hormones, says Greenspan. “Chronic, low-dose antibiotic exposure could affect the body’s microbiome [the microorganism colony in the digestive tract], which can lead to obesity and may also influence puberty.”

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“Considerable research now supports the notion that excessive stress early in life can affect the timing of puberty,” says Greenspan. Stressors can range from sexual or child abuse to stressful

a boy starts experiencing any of the following before reaching age 9: 4 Growth of testicles or penis 4 Growth of pubic, underarm or facial hair 4 Rapid height changes 4 Voice deepening 4 Acne 4 Adult body odor

family relationships, low emotional investment on the part of parents or a depressed mother. “Girls that grow up in homes without their biological fathers are twice as likely to experience early menarche as girls that grow up with both parents,” advises Deardorff. Biro points out that stress is associated with higher levels of cortisol and obesity. Cortisol, the stress hormone, has been directly related to belly fat in numerous studies.

rapidly developing breast tissue to environmental toxins.” Framingham Heart Study results published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism support earlier studies that found menstruating before age 12 may contribute to a 23 percent greater risk of developing heart disease and 28 percent higher risk of dying from heart attack or stroke.

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These experts all agree that a clean diet is one of the most powerful strategies to protect young girls. Murray recommends reviewing the Environmental Working Group’s list at Tinyurl.com/EWGDirtyDozen. He says, “If you buy these foods organic, you’ll both avoid hormone-disrupting pesticides and herbicides and give children the protection of antioxidants that can help protect against other toxins.” Kathleen Barnes is author of numerous natural health books, including Food Is Medicine. Connect at Kathleen Barnes.com.

Added Risks

“Early puberty also increases social risks,” says Deardorff. “Girls that develop ahead of their peers have more anxiety, a higher incidence of depression, poorer body image and more eating disorders.” Research from St. Thomas’ Hospital, in London, reports that reaching puberty early may also increase risks for diabetes and breast cancer later in life, says Biro, the latter “possibly due to greater lifetime exposure to female hormones and the susceptibility of

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Heaven Within by Wayne Dyer

eaven is a state of mind, not a location, since Spirit is everywhere and in everything. You can begin making a conscious decision to look for the unfolding of Spirit in everything and everyone that you encounter. I personally do this by making an effort to look upon my world as if I were observing it through lenses that filter out the form and all of the material aspects of what I’m seeing, and I can only view the spiritual energy that allows what I’m noticing to exist. Try putting on these imaginary magical lenses and see how different everything appears. I now see spiritual energy in everyone I encounter. When I’m tempted to judge anyone, I remind myself to view them through my special lenses. When I can do so, all negative judgment dissolves. I feel more peaceful knowing that I’m not just this body that I’m destined to discard. I also feel the life-giving Spirit within me on a daily basis, and it’s exhilarating! Being more balanced spiritually and physically gives me the 40

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he wrote 42 books, 21 of which became New York Times bestsellers, created numerous audio programs and videos and appeared on thousands of television and radio shows. This wide readership earned him the affectionate nickname of “the father of motivation” among his fans. Dr. Dyer’s message reached across all markets, generations, and cultures. Even though the self-help industry has seen many new thought leaders emerge in recent years, Dr. Dyer continued to be a pioneer in this ever-expanding field up until his passing. “Wayne and I spoke on the phone every day,” said Reid Tracy, President and CEO of Hay House, Inc. “I will forever cherish our conversations. We began as publisher and author, and that relationship blossomed into a great friendship. That’s no surprise, since Wayne was always ready to connect on a deeper level with everyone he met. Hay House would not have become what it is today without Dr. Wayne Dyer, and we are forever grateful and proud to be the stewards of his legacy. We will do everything we can to share his work with the people who can most benefit from it. That’s what he would have wanted most.” “I realize I was this little kid that was just born into the situation that I was born into,” Dr. Dyer said while reflecting on the publication of his 2014 book I Can See Clearly Now. “But as I look back on all of these things and all of these books that have come out of it and the movies that we’ve done and the millions of millions of people who’ve been touched all over the world, I look back and I see that I was in some kind of training since I was a little boy. It’s like these experiences are all gifts, and that’s how you have to look at it.” Just before his passing, Dr. Dyer had returned from Australia and New Zealand, where he lectured in front of thousands of people. As a father to eight children and grandfather of nine grandchildren, he was back home in Maui looking forward to spending time with his family, while gearing up for the launch of his upcoming book, Memories of Heaven: Children’s Astounding Recollections of the Time Before They Came to Earth.

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Amp Up Your Body and Mind Outdoors

t’s no secret that spending time outdoors is good for your health and well-being. From taking in fresh air during a walk through the park to taking advantage of the outdoor recreation facilities in your community, getting outside does a body good. In the context of the nation’s obesity epidemic, parks and recreation spaces provide outlets for Americans to have much-needed physical activity with swimming pools, bike trails and various sports fields. Some communities even feature parks with amenities to encourage year-round use, such as plazas that offer walking trails. Beyond the mental health benefits associated with physical activity, spending time outdoors is good for the body, as well. Countless studies show the health benefits of nature when people who have been suffering from stress, sickness, or a trauma can spend quiet contemplative time in gardens or take to the mountains or woods to heal. In some communities, particularly in urban and low-income areas, playgrounds afford the only interaction many children have with nature. People who live in communities that are walkable, have access to bike trails, and are near parks and green space have higher levels of health than those in communities lacking those amenities, according to Dr. Richard J. Jackson, former director of the National Center for Environmental Health and star of the PBS series “Designing Healthy Communities.” 42

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What you may not realize is that significant work and planning goes into creating outdoor spaces that promote physical and mental well-being. Landscape architects help communities maximize opportunities for daily exercise like walking and biking, as well as places that optimize mental and physical restoration, such as therapeutic gardens. Consider these tips to make the most of the active living designs, such as parks and plazas, in your community:

• Mix up your routine so you take advantage of fresh scenery. Choose the path lined with trees shimmering their autumn colors or take a route that lets you appreciate the late season blooms in a manicured flower bed. • Get fit by exploring. The park closest to home may be most convenient, but venturing out to discover new outdoor recreation areas is a great way to keep active while enjoying a daily dose of nature. • Blend education and activity. Learning about the animals, such as birds, and all the vegetation that inhabit your favorite park makes it rewarding to enrich the body and the mind. • Think outside the box – box building, that is. Many parks and community centers offer outdoor versions of classes traditionally held inside. Yoga, aerobics, swimming, even group walks are possibilities worth exploring. • Remember to practice smart hydration: protect the environment by carrying a refillable water bottle that lets you keep thirst at bay and your body temperature in check. Source: American Society of Landscape Architects. To learn more about how landscape architects design the environment to work for you and our environment, visit asla.org/design.

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prompted them to put together this book, which includes the most interesting and illuminating of these stories in which boys and girls speak about their remembrances from the time before they were born. Children share their dialogues with God, talk about longdeceased family members they knew while in the dimension of Spirit, verify past-life recollections, give evidence that they themselves had a hand in picking their own parents and the timing of their sojourn to Earth, and speak eloquently and accurately of a kind of Divine love that exists beyond this physical realm. This fascinating book encourages all of us, not just parents, to take a much more active role in communicating with our planet’s new arrivals . . . and to realize that there is far more to this earthly experience than what we perceive with our five senses. As a mother of two small children, this newest book from Dr. Dyer (on-sale this month) struck a particular chord with me. In this fascinating book, Dyer and Garnes have collected astonishing real-life stories of children who vividly remember heaven…from the time before they were born. I hope you will find it as joyful as I did! Source: Lindsay McGinty, Senior Publicist, Hay House, Inc., 760.918.1115, www.HayHouse.com®, www.HayHouseRadio.com®, www.HealYourLife.com. Like their authors? Follow them on Twitter @HayHousePR!

Memories of Heaven: Children’s Astounding Recollections Of The Time Before They Came To Earth By #1 New York Times best-selling author, Dr. Wayne W. Dyer, and Dee Garnes

oet William Wordsworth expressed the idea that we gradually lose our intimate knowledge of heaven as we grow up, observing that “our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting” of our previous existence in Spirit. Dr. Wayne W. Dyer and co-author Dee Garnes had often talked about how the ones who know the most about God are those who have just recently been wrapped in the arms of the Divine: our infants and toddlers. In fact, Dee had an interaction with her own young son that convinced her of his acquaintance with our Source of being. Curious about this phenomenon, Wayne and Dee decided to issue an invitation to parents all over the globe to share their experiences. The overwhelming response they received natural awakenings

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self-concept, recuperated far quicker from their romantic misfortune than the ones who did not perform those tasks. And this confirms our own theory on people who seem to never overcome a romantic failure. We also think the elusive search for true love has a lot to do with basic misconceptions that we’ve learned to associate with relationships. It’s high time that we debunk these relationships myths and misconceptions and expose the illogical thinking behind them. The next time you hit a bump in the relationship roadway (or maybe experienced a real crash-and-burn defeat), steer away from these four pieces of misguided advice. Otherwise, you may end up down another dead-end street.

1. Opposites attract

5 Tips to Steer Clear of Relationship Roadblocks By Mario P. Cloutier and Diane Sawaya Cloutier

et’s face it: Romantic relationships occupy a lot of prime real estate in most people’s lives. And rightfully so! A great majority of us long for stable, fulfilling relationships with a partner we can share our lives with. So why does the quest to find a true life’s companion seem like Mission Impossible for so many? There is certainly no such thing as a “one size fits all” answer to that question but a recent study by the University of Arizona and Northwestern University sheds more light on the contributing factors to an effective path to recovery. Researchers demonstrated that the trial group that spent time assessing their romantic misfortunes recuperated far more quickly than the group that didn’t reflect on their breakups. This confirms our own theory that people need to unpack what caused a relationship to fail if they wish to move forward on their journey to romantic revival. To put it bluntly: Don’t look for new love until you’ve looked hard at yourself. Otherwise, you’re likely to repeat the same painful patterns. We all know that the scars of a broken heart can not only leave most of us severely wounded; they can also be lethal from an emotional point of view. Who hasn’t experienced or witnessed a close friend literally agonize through a sentimental breakup? An emotional torment that made the word “recovery” looked like an unattainable planet in a faraway galaxy. Well, another recent study championed by the Department of Psychology of the University of Arizona tends to prove that such sentimental turmoil is real, but that there is an effective path to recovery. In short, the researchers demonstrated that the subjects who went within and reassessed their personal

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Think about this: If you’re a natural introvert, why would you choose a partner who’s the life of the party and always wants to be in the limelight? Or, if you’re outdoorsy and prefer the natural settings over the manmade environments, why would you go out with someone who prefers wandering through malls more than remote trails? Looking for someone who’s preferences and lifestyle are 180-degrees the opposite of yours is a recipe for disaster. Do you sincerely think you can build a harmonious, lifelong relationship with someone you have next to no compatibility with? What’s more likely is that, once the infatuation is over, those opposite tendencies will turn out to be exactly what make the relationship fail. Instead, as you search for your soul mate, your odds for success will be higher if you seek out someone with similar qualities and common interests.

2. Love at First Sight We’ve seen this so frequently on the silver screen that we like to refer to it as the “Hollywood Syndrome.” You meet up with a friend who excitedly shares how the guy she just met is the one. She gushes about how “the instant I saw him, it was love at first sight.” Then she goes on to describe how their eyes met across the room, how they were drawn to each other, and how the sparks flew for the rest of the night. Then, sure enough, a few weeks later when you meet up again, she either tells you it’s over, or that they’ve taken their foot off the accelerator. Okay, let’s be clear here. We’re not saying that love at first sight can’t ever work. We believe in connection, and chemistry, and all the alarms that go off when you’re attracted to someone. But, at some point early in the relationship, you’ll still need to assess what you truly value in a companion. You’ll need to listen to what your inner voice is telling you. What you see isn’t always what you get. The bottom line is, you’ll have to do the work if you want the relationship to last.

3. Sex By The Third Date Is The New Normal Nowadays it’s hard to know just what the expectation is around sex. Some expect it on the first date; some think each party should know by the third date if there’s a connection, and act on it. Frankly, there’s no such thing as a set timeline for having sexual encounters. Never feel pressured by what others say is the “normal” timeframe. It’s your own decision, based on what feels right for you. And, it’s important to remember that anything of value is worth waiting for. Keep in mind that whatever a relationship is built upon determines how well it holds up. In other words,

if you build a strong foundation based on friendship, respect and trust, you’ll know if the structure will crumble or hold up when you weigh sex.

4. It’s Better To Get Back On The Horse We’ve all lived through scenes like this at least once in our lives: You’re getting a haircut, and the guy in the chair next to you is spilling his guts about the girl who just dumped him. (Yes! Men talk about their relationships at the salon, too!) Meanwhile, the barber is listening and carrying on with his haircut until someone blurts out, “You’d better get back on that horse right away.” We hear this advice so often that it’s become like doctrine. But we stand to differ. Every romantic setback is an opportunity for a life-changing comeback. But this can only happen when you take time to step back and truly examine who you are, what you bring to a relationship and, importantly, what you truly want.

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hen Donathan Price, a registered nurse based in Dallas, began to struggle with chronic tendonitis and arthritis, he looked to his own background to help alleviate his pain. In partnership with orthopedic surgeon and colleague, Dr. Jeff Zhao, Price discovered that many conditions are directly linked to an unbalanced pH level in the body. In particular they studied the benefits of aloe vera, which is a natural antioxidant in helping the body to heal outside and inside. Price found relief from his pain with aloe. Correcting the pH level is critical to balancing the body. In fact, joint pain, acne, diabetes and acid reflux are among the most common ailments. We invited Mr. Price to share his findings and understandings on the benefits of Aloe.

Relieve Joint Pain Benefits Of Aloe By Donathan Price

or centuries, the Aloe plant has been used as herbal medicine. Most commonly, the extraction from the plant has been used on the skin, but did you know that it is also effective on the internal organs as well? In recent years, science has highlighted several reasons why the revered Aloe plant may possess all of these healing properties. There are many ways Aloe can benefit, maintain and improve an indi-

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eat, your breathing and even the types of creams and lotions you use on your skin. The greatness of Aloe is that it contains so many minerals and works for numerous ailments. In a gelatin form, Aloe helps with digestion problems. Gelatin is rich in glycine, which moves through intestines and helps heal the damaged lining, while absorbing toxins and releasing them through your colon detoxifying your body. A poor digestive system can cause symptoms such as constipation, headache, bloating, stomach cramps, fatigue and more. Due to the toxins in our bodies, the digestive system is in a constant state of high distress. Your digestive system is lined with epithelial cells that protect your intestines from unwanted bacteria. Aloe has the ability to support your epithelial membrane, which will lead to regular bowel movement without discomfort. With a change of diet and a supplement intake of aloe, the digestive system gets a clear flow. Maintaining an Aloe intake can also assist in a proper pH level. Your pH level should be around 7 (Ideal 7-7.5) on a scale of 1-14. If your pH is on the lower side of the scale you are acidic, on the higher side of the scale you are alkaline, so keep that mind! It is very important to stay neutral (7), as an imbalanced pH level enables a higher risk for diseases and chronicle illnesses. The Aloe intake also alkalizes the body and reduces inflammation, which is something we all need some help with. Supplements like pHAlo™, Aloe Gloe water, or simply Aloe Vera juice will help to keep your pH in balance and your body in optimum health. My own use of Aloe began years ago when I was facing health issues related to arthritis due to an imbalanced pH level. For years, my arthritis was getting the best of me, and the pain worsened over time. I started asking questions and did some research to help stop or at least minimize the pain I was experiencing. What I found out was that I had an extremely high amount of acid intake within my diet. The effect of having too much acid in my body put me in danger of low pH levels, which can be tested through the bodily fluids, saliva and urine. Now, years later, my joints are healthier than I would have ever hoped!

Upon discovering the root of my arthritis could stem from my low pH levels, I knew I had to make some drastic changes. The extra cellular fluids that had built up in my body because of my pH imbalance dramatically affected my joints and ligaments, contributing to my pain. My discovery of aloe stemmed from my desire to make some changes in my diet. By increasing my mineral intake and using a high quality aloe product, I discovered that I was able to maintain a pH balanced diet.

The Danger of pH Imbalances and The Use of Aloe Life on this planet requires a balanced pH. Too much or too little acid can harm or even kill a living organism. Even, light imbalances can have a negative effect on an individual. Most occurrences of disease are associated with a low pH because most of the imbalances tend to be from too much acid in the body. Your body may not develop all you need to stay healthy. Low pH levels interfere with the way cells communicate. Thus, a sup-

pressed immune system may predispose the body to an increase in viral and bacterial infections and may also show an increase in autoimmune responses. With the use of Aloe, your immune system can get a boost from glyco-nutrients, which are sugars that your body needs to maintain a strong working immune system. It also contains mannose, which helps fight against bacteria, fungus and parasites. On a daily basis you will face different challenges and stress to the body, so keeping your immune system strong to fight stressful symptoms is a must.

Raise Your pH Acid-causing foods are prevalent in the western diet. Avoiding certain foods and adding aloe to your daily diet is a tremendous step forward in improving your pH level. Highly processed foods have a major negative impact on your pH. Foods like bread, tortilla chips, and other grains are all highly acidic. Green leafy vegetables and most fruits are alkaline and, therefore, good for you. It is easy to find food lists

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sensitivity to, it triggers an immune response. The immune system regulates inflammation in the body. If you are sensitive to a food you are eating regularly, even in small quantities, you are going to continually trigger an immune response that can result in chronic inflammation. Research shows that inflammation makes it harder to lose weight and perpetuates the cycle of obesity. There are many other factors that contribute to inflammation and weight gain. Everyone is different. It is important to work with a licensed healthcare provider to develop an individualized approach to address all factors affecting your ability to reach your ideal weight.

Are Food Sensitivities Common or Just Trendy? by Staci Shacter MS RD LDN

t seems as if everyone today claims to have a food sensitivity. Why is that? Skeptics think it is nothing more than the latest fad diet, which will be cast aside next season. That may be the case for some individuals, but there are two other categories of people. There are of course people with known food sensitivities. When they stop eating certain foods, their symptoms or health issues significantly improve and sometimes even resolve completely. The second group consists of individuals who may start eliminating certain foods because they hear certain foods are “bad” for you. Once they eliminate the food, they notice a rash they had forever has now disappeared, or they are no longer constipated, or their energy and sleep has improved, or they have lost weight when nothing else has seemed to work. Do these results mean that the person has food sensitivities?, maybe or maybe not. You have to look at what foods were eliminated and which foods were added to determine that. Food Sensitivities and Weight Loss Most diets are designed solely for weight loss. The practice of holistic and integrative medicine is, by definition, treating the patient by looking at the whole individual–big picture. If you try to lose weight without addressing underlying contributing factors, you may be unsuccessful. Consuming foods that you are unaware you have a sensitivity to will make it very hard to lose weight. This is because any time you are eating foods you have

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Food Sensitivities and Health Issues Many people do not realize that they have a food sensitivity that is contributing to their health issues. Some of the most common health issues linked to food sensitivities include: seasonal allergies, sinus issues, asthma, digestive issues (such as gas, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, heartburn, acid reflux), arthritis, all autoimmune conditions, most skin issues, chronic fatigue, brain fog, ADD/ ADHD, learning disabilities, and many other neurological conditions. Eliminating food sensitivities may make a huge difference for these individuals. However, our bodies are very complex and it is not always that simple. Working with a licensed healthcare professional specializing in integrative approaches for supporting these conditions may be needed to help you work through these issues. How do you determine if you have food sensitivity? There are many labs today that run tests for food sensitivities. However, some labs seem to be more accurate than others. Since this test often is not covered by insurance, it is especially important for you to be working with a doctor who has done his or her homework to determine if the lab they are using is reliable. These tests commonly check levels of IgG and IgA antibodies for each food. If you have immune issues, you may not be producing enough antibodies. This can result in false negatives when testing food sensitivities. Your doctor can test total IgG and total IgA to determine if you are a good candidate for food-sensitivity testing. This preliminary test usually is covered by insurance. It is advisable to make sure that your levels are in the upper two thirds of the normal range (the bottom 1/3 of normal is still too low) before doing food-sensitivity testing. Accurate food-sensitivity testing can save a lot of time and energy. However, if you think there is a food to which you may have a sensitivity, try eliminating it completely for 30-90 days. Then see if you feel a difference. Staci Shacter MS RD LDN is a nutritionist specializing in integrative anti-inflammatory approaches for disease prevention and weight loss. She practices at Integrative Health with Dr. Sandra Molocznik, specializing in integrative, functional and anti-aging medicine. Integrative Health is located at 3363 N.E. 163rd Street, Suite 809 in North Miami Beach. For more information call 786-345-1516, or visit www.integrativehealth.us. See ad, page 39.

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Green Community Sandra Glover Cover artist Sandra Glover’s artwork, Green Community, celebrates working together for a sustainable world, this month’s theme. Her watercolor portrays a healthy, happy town where neighbors garden together, the wind powers homes and businesses and streets are bike-friendly. A self-taught painter, illustrator and sculptor, Glover lives in Malibu, California, yet the piece was inspired in part by the row houses of Baltimore, where she lived for 10 years. “Living there, I always dreamed of rooftop gardening,” says Glover. “I have always wanted to live in a friendly community like this, where people are out in the streets talking to each other.” Her love of nature and work as a naturalist and animal shelter volunteer informs and inspires her paintings, which are created at home at her outdoor “studio” or on location in the Santa Monica Mountains that surround her home. Glover has illustrated numerous books and publications and exhibited at several galleries in the Los Angeles area. Her work also includes natural history exhibits and murals on display in parks in Baltimore and Malibu. Glover is an active member of the Allied Artists of the Santa Monica Mountains and Seashore.

he Miami Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired has grown since her days of being a small bungalow on the corner of S.W. 6th Street and 8th Avenue. Founded in 1931 it has developed into a state-of-the-art facility where the blind or visually impaired receive rehabilitation, low vision services, Braille literacy, computer and digital technology instruction, math laboratory and other kinds of vision rehabilitation services that enable blind and visually impaired people to achieve independence. Included in their services is their groundbreaking music production program, which provides professional training to blind and visually impaired young performers, composers and sound engineers. UPCOMING EVENT: Sponsored by Florida blue, Miami marlins and others, join the Lighthouse on Thursday, October 15th for White Cane Day Walk. Miami Lighthouse has planned a fun-filled day of entertainment and education with Miami Lighthouse clients and supporters promoting awareness about blindness and the White Cane Law, which protects blind and visually impaired pedestrians. Join NBC 6 Chief Meteorologist John Morales, Billy the Marlin, one of this year’s grand marshals, and others as they celebrate White Cane Day. You won’t want to miss their keynote speaker Penny Shaffer, Market President of Florida Blue, on how to navigate the healthcare system. Enjoy breakfast sponsored by Avison Young as they celebrate their global day of service, and a special luncheon sponsored by Burger King where prizes will be awarded to the participants who collect the most funds. There will also be raffling off many great items! The event will takes place at the Miami Lighthouse for the Blind, 601 S.W. 8th Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. $5 suggested contribution for the visually impaired, $20 for all other participants. For more information and news on the Lighthouse call (786) 362-7514 or email Rita at rfanego@miamilighthouse.org. Visit miamilighthouse.org and read or listen to Lantern, their agency newsletter.

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B-vitamin combination (B6, B12 and folate) and other nutritional supports, and have found overall that dietary changes can help. To keep it simple, I would suggest following a low-fat, plant-based diet rich in fruits and vegetables, along with a vitamin B12 supplement.

What other factors besides food help maintain good cognitive function?

Lace up your sneakers. University of Illinois researchers found that a brisk, 40-minute walk three times a week reversed brain shrinkage and improved memory. It also pays to get adequate sleep; when the clock strikes 10 p.m., turn out the light.

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Dr. Neal Barnard on Diet, Lifestyle and Brain Health by Sandy Pukel

r. Neal Barnard is the founder of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine and author of 17 books on nutrition and health. An adjunct associate professor of medicine at George Washington University, in Washington, D.C., he has led research studies in diabetes, obesity and other serious health issues. Barnard’s latest interest in brain health is the focus of his book Power Foods for the Brain.

How has your family history influenced your interest in brain health? All of my grandparents suffered from various kinds of dementia, as did my father and, to a lesser extent, my mother. It’s an epidemic. Alzheimer’s disease now attacks about half of Americans by their mid-80s, according to the Alzheimer’s Association, which publishes an annual Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures.

If both parents have had Alzheimer’s, is a child destined to have it, too? There are genes, particularly as the APOE e4 allele, that increase Alzheimer’s risk. But genes are not destiny. A recent Scandinavian study is among those suggesting that people that follow healthful diets can dramatically improve their odds of retaining brain health—even if they carry this gene (International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry).

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Throw out the animal products and build your menu from vegetables, fruits, whole grains and beans. This simple step eliminates animal fats, cuts cholesterol and boosts antioxidant intake, all of which are likely good for the brain according to neurology studies published by the American Medical Association. And be sure take vitamin B12; this is important for anyone over 50, and essential for people on vegan diets. The adult recommended daily allowance is 2.4 micrograms, and all common supplements contain more than that.

What effect do dietary fats and metals have on the development of Alzheimer’s? The Chicago Health and Aging Project showed that saturated fats (think chicken fat, cheese and bacon grease) and trans fats (think doughnuts) increase Alzheimer’s risk, probably because of their cholesterol-raising effect. Excess copper (in shellfish and liver) and iron (in meat and liver) are linked to Alzheimer’s, too, according to American Medical Association publications. Aluminum is more controversial, but I recommend avoiding it. You’ll find it in some antacids, baking powder, some processed cheeses, pizzas and of course, aluminum cookware and antiperspirants. It pays to read labels and choose aluminum-free alternatives.

What are some of the best power foods for brain health? Emphasize green leafy vegetables, almonds and seeds for vitamin E, plus sweet potatoes, a staple in Okinawa, home to an extraordinary number of healthy centenarians. Add a handful of blueberries to morning oatmeal or make them a mid-morning snack.

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Why Breast Thermography? by Jennifer Kaufman

ccording to the National Breast Cancer Foundation 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It is the second leading cause of death among women and the most commonly diagnosed. Men are not exempt. Although rare, an estimated 2,150 men are diagnosed with breast cancer and approximately 410 die each year. Approved by the FDA in 1982 as an adjunct breast screening to mammography, thermography is an increasingly popular screening test that works by imaging thermal patterns on the skin. It is a completely safe, free of radiation and painless screening procedure By performing thermography years before the recommended NBCF guidelines, of yearly mammograms starting at age 40, a person at risk can be monitored more carefully. Screening younger women with this safe technology establishes a breast baseline. This gives women an opportunity to change their lifestyle and explore non-invasive treatments to improve their health. “Thermography doesn’t do the same thing as mammography,” explains Jennifer Kaufman, CCT a certified thermographer in South Dade. “Mammography, breast ultrasound, and MRI’s are all tests of the anatomy

of the breast, which look for structures. Thermography is a test of physiology or how the breast tissue is functioning. In medicine, abnormalities of function almost always precede abnormalities of structure. In other words before a tumor is even formed, the cells will have been multiplying for many years. Thermography can detect theses changes at the cellular level. Mammography cannot detect a tumor until after it has been

growing for years and reaches a certain size. Thermography can detect the possibility of breast cancer up to 8 to 10 years earlier, because it can image the early stages of increased blood supply to cancer cells, which occurs before they grow into a detectable size tumor.” Thermographic results are independent of breast density. Breast thermography is not promoted as a replacement of mammography, but rather an option for women and men looking to implement preventive care. Candidates include all women 18 and over, if a lump was found during home self-examinations, if history of breast cancer exist in the family, women with dense breast tissue or breast implants, woman that have undergone a mastectomy or a lumpectomy, women with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ DCIS, or who find breast clamping painful, women with breast cancer who want to monitor their healing or who do not want to subject themselves to harmful ionizing radiation. It’s also an excellent choice for disabled women who find other screening methods distressing or men with breast problems. Jennifer Kaufman, CCT is a certified thermographer of the American Academy of Clinical Thermology who practices in South Dade. For more information call 305 527-2639 or visit Thermographyofmiami.com. See ad, page 46.

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o practice mindfulness means to become aware of your thoughts, physical sensations, and surroundings through breath and awareness. Largely responsible for mindfulness gaining traction in the US, Jon KabatZinn, is an MIT-trained scientist who’s been practicing mindfulness for 47 years. Back in 1979, he started teaching mindfulness through meditation to people suffering from chronic pain and illness. That program is now used in more than 700 hospitals worldwide. He was quoted as saying that “the mind is like the Pacific Ocean, it has waves. And mindfulness has been shown to drop underneath the waves. If you drop underneath the agitation in the mind, into your breath deep enough you find calmness and gentle undulations.” Jon Kabat-Zinn took traditional meditation practice developed in eastern cultures, removed any spiritual references and isolated the practice of breathing and focusing. By doing scientific observations, he affirmed what many Hindus, Buddhist and others have known for thousands of years: Meditation changes your life by improving health and bringing peace and clarity to your mind. An 8-week mindfulness mediation program done in Harvard University found measurable changes in brain regions associated with memory, sense of self, empathy and stress. Among other benefits found are reduction in levels of anxiety, depression and stress, greater brain function, improved ability to focus, perception and memory. Other changes include development of intelligence as well as will power, lowered blood pressure, decreased cigarette, alcohol and drug abuse, improved relations at work, and increased productivity. Margarita Borda and Dr. Eric Torres are offering Mindful Meditation programs in Miami. These seminars have multiple benefits and focus on areas of stress reduction, safe driving and parenting skills that assist in mastering life through breath and awareness. Their Next Mindfulness Workshop begins on October 19th and runs, every Monday from 6 - 8:00 pm, concluding on Saturday, December 5th from 9 am – 1 pm. Margarita Borda LMHC is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida, who offers psychological services to English and Spanish speakers. Since 1982 she has provided counseling services in a variety of settings, including universities, career centers community organizations, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and clinical programs serving the department of Children and Family. Presently, Borda provides therapy and coaching services for adults, families and veterans. She is also a certified as a Nurturing Parenting Trainer, Conflict Resolution Coach and EMDR therapist. Borda treats anxiety, depression and PTSD as well as other psychological difficulties. Her office accepts Tricare and Cigna Insurance among others. Borda’s practice is located at 260 Palermo Avenue, #12 in Coral Gables. For more information about the upcoming workshops call 305 898-6607or visit www.margaritaborda.com. You can also watch a video on Mindfulness by visiting Anderson Cooper 60 MINUTES through www.cbsnews.com/news/mindfulness-anderson-cooper60-minutes. See ads, page 58 abd 61.

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OCTOBER 1 - 11 Oktoberfest - A 10 day Beer-Food-and Music Festival to celebrate the tradition of Oktoberfest. 11ammidnight, daily. Live entertaiment by bands from Austria and Germany. Beer bars and wine gardens. Traditional Bavarian food. Yodel contest, Bratwursteating contest and raffles. FREE admission. Located at the Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables. 305-774-1883

Bioneuroemocion Conference Miami, Paz del Real comes from Spain. Mentored by Enric Corbera, she is an expert in NLP and PsychoGenealogy. Info: (786) 282-5041. Free. Spanish

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho –– 7:00pm – Instituto Cristovao Brilho – 2811 Coral Way – 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00pm

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Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho –– 5:00pm – Instituto Cristovao Brilho – 2811 Coral Way – 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00pm

Breast Cancer & Your Genes 6-8 pm. Certified genetic counselor Jessica Ordoñez will discuss the role of genetics as an important aspect of health and cancer treatment planning. Open to the general public. Simultaneous interpreting to Spanish offered with advanced request. Call 305668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

OCTOBER 3 & 17 Free group classes for those with Parkinson’s disease or other neuro-motor degenerative diseases. 4-5:30 pm Participants may bring one caregiver with them. Contact us to reserve your spot. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.,

OCTOBER 4 - 31 Little Farm Pumpkin Patch - Visit Little Farm in Homestead for a gorgeous pumpkin patch, pony rides, a petting farm, scarecrow kits and harvest decorations. Mon-Fri: 3-7pm & Sat-Sun: 10am-7pm. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 Street. 305-258-3186.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5 The 4Kscore: New Biomarker for Prostate Cancer Detection 6-8 pm. Urologic oncologist Dr. Sanoj Punnen will discuss the role of a 4K score in determining the wide range of treatment options for prostate cancer. Open to the general public. Call 305-6685900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Love and Heal Your Body with Ayurveda with Yamuna Devi 2:30 - 5:30pm Learn the practical tools and guidance to help you connect to your body’s wisdom. Investment $75, Just OM Yoga Studio, 7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, South Miami. RSVP (305) 665-4982

OCTOBER 10 – 11 Introduction to Ayurveda: Explore the origins of Ayurveda and learn how you can use Ayurvedic diet guidelines and daily routines to create balance and health. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave, Coconut Grove. Tuition: $295. 1-305-4419441

SUNDAY - OCTOBER 11 The blessings of Ascended Master Turyan 10am - 7pm - Don’t miss this Unique Opportunity

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 Networking - Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 6:30 8:30 PM. Free to attend. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 786-390-1722

OCTOBER 13 & 27 Tibetan Institute and Library members will study “Beyond Religion” by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama., from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., at South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305-2712772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15 Shen Yun Symphony Orchestra blends East and West in perfect harmony – one night only. Adrienne Arsht Center, Miami, 8:00 p.m. Tickets from $39-$125. Contact: Arshtcenter.org; 877949-6722; 305-949-6722.

markyourcalendar SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 20 Anniversary Susan G. Komen Miami/ Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® 7:3011:00 AM. Ready to make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer? Sign up today to participate in the Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Pre-event fee: $35-$40. Race Day: $40-$45. To register or for information: www.komenmiaftl.org. th

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17 Stress and the Gut/Brain Connection 3:304:30pm Dr. George Samuel DC focuses on the causes and solutions of controlling everyday stressors and making healthy lifestyle choices to avoid or manage chronic diseases. Free. Zenzations 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami 33143 Tel 305-740-7800

MONDAY, OCTOBER 19 Mindful Meditation for Stress Alleviation - 8 weeks 6 to 8 pm - Mindful Meditation Seminar and Practice - $280, 260 Palermo Ave, Coral Gables FL 33134 305 898-6607

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21 PATH October Meeting In New Location! 7pm - What Every Woman should to know to detect ovarian cancer in time about ovarian cancer with Susan Casado and Why & How To Protect Your Lymphatic System with Laura Pfeffer . Beth David. 2625 SW 3rd Ave, Miami, FL 33129. 305275-3958.

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OCTOBER 22 - 25 Awakening The Illuminated Heart - 4 day Merkaba Meditation Workshop.By Drunvalo Melchizedek, facilitator Tatiana Haggerty at Four AmbassadorMiami 33131. $333, Call 305-8788663 for more information.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24 ZEN Salsa Party! Open House. 5:00-9:00pm - Zenzations, Just Om Yoga Studio and Kevin O’Brien Wellness are celebrating with healthy food & refreshments and fun activities, including a salsa contest. Free. 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami 33143 RSVP 305-740-7800 or 305665-4982 Regression and Progression through Relaxation. 3:00 - 4:30 p.m. Dr. Lata Sonpal explains Regression and Progression using Relaxation to facilitate releasing of the past traumas/ problems.. South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33242. Ph. 305-667-6121, 305271-2772. Free and open to Public. All welcome.

OCTOBER 24 - 25 Zoo Boo!- 11am-4pm. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street. 305-328-8811.

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contest. Sponsored by The Pet Chamber of Commerce. Pinecrest Gardens $5 (Children under 2 years, free). Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 S. Red Rd. Miami, FL 33156 305-669-6990

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Holistic Business Panel - Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts its monthly signature event with a panel of experts. 6:00 - 8:00 PM. $5.00 for members, $10 for non-members in advance. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 786-390-1722

OCTOBER 9 - 11 Third Annual Downtown Key Largo Songfest The weekend music festival is to include three live venues of more than a dozen entertainers playing simultaneously over two nights; transportation between venues is to be available. From 6-10 p.m., performers are to liven the stage at Pilot House, Bayside Grill and Key Largo Fisheries Backyard Cafe. Headliners include Nashville hit songwriters, Jon Nite, Jimmy Robbins and Greg Barnhill; Mark Stephen Jones; Billy Livesay and more. Contact: Robert DiGiorgio 305-619-0172

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MindHolistic Community Event. Free. “Holistic Psychology Demystified” 12 noon, For more info and to RSVP 800-232-5037

Underwater Pumpkin Carving - Divers become underwater artists as they turn pumpkins into Halloween masterpieces beneath the sea in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Prizes awarded the most creative jack-o-lantern. 305-451-3595

floridakeys OCTOBER 4 & 18 Visit the Family-Friendly Sheriff’s Animal Farm - Open between 1 - 3 p.m., the Sheriff’s Animal Farm invites you to bring the family and visit the animals at the farm, including horses, a cow, pigs, goats, bunnies, alligators, tropical birds, a Kinkajou, Sloths, a Lemur, Kramer the Emu, a family of Patagonian Cavys, tortoises and turtles, snakes and many more. It is free of charge (donations are welcome). The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters complex. every second and fourth Sundays of the month. Farmer Jeanne Selander 305-293-7300

Howl-o-ween- 12 – 5pm. Your pooch is invited to Fairchild for a day of four-legged fun. There will be fun, dog-related activities and even a costume

OCTOBER 23 - 25

Goombay Festival - Marking the beginning of Fantasy Fest, this exuberant street party showcases island arts and crafts, music and food in the heart of Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood. Purchase African arts and crafts, sample foods and delicacies from a variety of cultures and countries, and enjoy live musical entertainment ranging from gospel to reggae. (305) 296-1817

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35th Annual Fantasy Fest - This outrageous 10day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant costume competitions including one for pets, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island bands and lavish floats. More than 40 masquerade contests, themed parties, parades and other spectacles are to challenge the creativity of mask and costume designers. 305-296-1817

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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only.

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

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Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878

Meditation and ethical discussion - 6:15 - 7:45 Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami. 7701 SW 76 Ave. Miami 305-546-1556. Donation

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

Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777

Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651.

Yoga and Meditation Class- 6:30-7:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-5959500.

Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free. 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 Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:15-8:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

wednesday Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables. Free Meditation - 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. You must check in at the front desk. For more information please call 305-595-9500 Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

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Kripalu Yoga & Meditation for Beginners. 7:008:30pm - $20 or discount pkg. First class Free. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143 Tel 305-788-0777 Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186. Free Children’s Art Camp - Ages 6 and up, in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 10 am-1 pm. Call 305673-7256 to register. Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387. Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

Contact Nimia 305 -261-3190 or Mercedes 786200-8410

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

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

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

Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/ counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

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.

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

Intermediate Iyengar Series 8:30am to 10:30am. Experienced practitioners only, with Katrin Loveland. $29 per class. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812.

Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826 Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616

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.

Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143

Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-662-8106.

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

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

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

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.

thursday A Course In Miracles (In Spanish) at 8 pm. Free Study Group at 7855 S.W. 24 St. (Coral Way).

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

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

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

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.

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.

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Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618. Lincoln Road Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month. 7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278. Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406. Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000. Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.

floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1. Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622.

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

Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.

Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.

Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6. Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

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Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.

Buddhist Study Group - 7:30-8:30pm at Key Largo Yoga. Everyone welcome. Free, but donations to Keys To Peace welcome. Key Largo Yoga, Suite #9, 99198 Overseas Hwy.

Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.

Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348

wednesday

Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.

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

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

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

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

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811. Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

thursday The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795 Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

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

saturday Family Hour- For children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595. Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am. Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156. Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573. Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-853-1003

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