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pril is a great time in South Florida. It signals the end of winter’s chill (when we have it of course), Daylight Savings time brings more light for outdoor activities, and the buzz of Springtime rejuvenation stirs the senses and practically insists that we go outside and play. Birds, bees and butterflies are out and about, pollinating budding flowers and food plants, bringing not only benefits for them and us, (after all, bees account for 1/3 of every bite of food we eat), but such beauty and joy to the landscape. I know one of the things I love about Spring is the symphony of Birdsong in the air against a bright blue Miami sky.

Miami and the Florida Keys have beautiful places and unlimited ways to enjoy the majesty of our natural environment. And without the early sunset shut-in of winter, there is no excuse for missing out on what nature has to offer this Spring. With that enjoyment of course, comes great responsibility to treat our natural environment with respect. Things like not littering, limiting (or best yet, eliminating) our use of toxic pesticides, and considering our wildlife (like manatees when boating); allow us to be good stewards while still having fun.

Our Green Living April issue helps you celebrate Earth Day with helpful tips on how to save money while living greener and healthier (p. 22), how to keep a home clean with natural products (p 28), to getting the kids interested and involved in the beauty of the great outdoors by creating a backyard wildlife habitat (p.30); this month’s issue of Natural Awakenings has it all. And of course, because we love to have fun with our fitness, relaxing outdoors with some meditative Qigong ((p. 38).

Our monthly Green Living column and Global briefs shed light on ways to live more eco-consciously as well as informing us what’s taking place beyond our own neighborhoods. Witnessing the ever-increasing ‘Green’ and Organic product lines and services in the marketplace demonstrates that an informed citizenry ‘voting’ with their dollars is getting notice, proving that enjoying our natural resources and being mindful of our impact on them are not mutually exclusive.

I’m so proud to be a part of Natural Awakenings, now in our 13th year, where we strive to bring our readers the latest information on how they can improve not only their own lives, but the environment around them. So this Spring, get outside, enjoy nature, feel the earth and sand beneath your feet and the sun on your face in our incredible city, and give thanks for our beautiful Earth and Her generous abundance.

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olistic healer, coach and hypnotist, Catherine Patrick is excited to introduce her brand new healing workshop, Pranic Healing Hypnosis.

“Pranic Healing Hypnosis combines guided imagery, Pranic healing and hypnosis to cleanse negative emotions, release energetic blocks, and balance the chakras,” explains Patrick. “Healing occurs on the mental, emotional and energetic levels so that you will leave feeling cleansed, uplifted and with a renewed feeling of inner peace.”

Join Catherine Patrick at The Standard Hotel on April 10th and 24th at 7:00pm, or call her at (786) 277-9835 for a free one-on-one consultation to discuss how she can “help you transform your life to one of deep peace and joy.” The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Way, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Res: 305-673-1717. For more information visit www.catherinepatrickcoaching.com, or email catherinepatrickcoaching@gmail.com.

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Lumalight Color & Geometry Course Illuminates Coral Gables

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ulianne Bien, developer/owner of Spectrahue Light & Sound Inc., and local Lumalight Specialist and acupuncture student Vanessa Cisneros are offering a revolutionary two-day experience.

The course includes advanced Spectrahue Color Harmonics teachings which give the student the opportunity to experience sacred geometry with color light acupuncture techniques described in Bien’s books, Golden Light a Journey with Advanced Colorworks, and Vibration and Thought: Blueprints of Life.

“I was inspired to develop a professional color therapy system in the 90s for professional and home use, which led to the creation of the Lumalight light set and its educational component, The Spectrahue Color Harmonics System™,” Bien explains. “During the workshop, you will discover the scientific foundation of my work, the spiritual benefits of color light applications, and experience my latest discoveries of color and geometry protocols, activations and meditations. Acupuncturists, Massage Therapists, Aromatherapists, Energy workers, Wellness Spas, and Holistic Animal Care Specialists worldwide have benefited from the Lumalight.”

ver 3,100 people attended The First Annual West Kendall Earth Day Festival! Now don’t miss the second! This FREE family-friendly event will have live entertainment, free children’s activities, local crafts, food, art and products, green car show and local government organizations that educate on how to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Be Local & Live Green is this year’s theme,” explains Claudia Lascano, Chief Community Builder and organizer of this event. “The main stage will be buzzing with live entertainment, family friendly performances and our Annual Environmental Hero Award Ceremony.

The children’s area will invite your little ones to a myriad of kid’s activities which include a bounce house, mini golf, and story time, and local businesses will feature products and services tailored just for them. The event will include local food, crafts, products and services from green companies as well as organizations which promote and educate on how to reduce, reuse and recycle.

Our Green Car Show will feature various electric and hybrid vehicles and their technology. Earth Day shall serve to educate and inspire our local community to grow more conscious of their daily habits, for a better common future.”

Everyone is welcome from 11am to 4pm on Sunday April 20th. It will take place at the Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum is located on the historic property of the Zoo Miami, use the Zoo Miami’s main entrance. For more information or vendor booth reservations call Claudia Lascano (786) 759-1249, or email clascano@wkearthday.com.

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The course will take place May 3rd and 4th from 9:30am to 5pm at Gables Optimal Health, 195 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables. Julianne Bien is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork as a continuing education Approved Provider. For more information or to register call Julianne’s office at (416) 340 0882 or Vanessa at 305-467-8024, or visit www.spectrahue.com. Limited group size. Advance registration only. See ad, page 47. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Artist Vesna Vera’s “Meditations” Series

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he Artisan Lounge, a new and innovative artists’ studio community located in Downtown Miami, presents the works of painter Vesna Vera from March 7th through April 30th. A special evening event is planned for Friday, April 4, from 6-10 p.m., to coincide with the monthly Downtown Miami First Friday Art Walk.

The exhibit features a dozen timeless and classically inspired paintings. Works of art such as Rising Star and The Hour Glass, which visually transport viewers into a state of internal reflection, comprise the theme of this open-to-the-public exhibition. Through the medium of oil on canvas, Vera’s aptly named “Meditations” series uses bold colors to convey mysterious yet ethereal notions of spiritual transcendence.

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, Vera studied art extensively both in her native country, as well as in Miami, New York and Italy. Based in Miami, the mid-career artist has displayed at countless galleries and fairs throughout Florida, New York and overseas over the course of the past two decades. She has been featured in such notable publications as The Miami Herald and El Universal, and was also interviewed by Univision several times. She also holds the honor of being named “Distinguished Artist” by the city of Miami in 1988.

The Artisan Lounge is located at 500 N.E. 1st Avenue in Miami, FL 33132. For more information call 305- 209-4278 or visit theartisanlounge.com. Regular hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 10am - 5pm.

YogaFest at Huizenga Plaza

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ogaFox Studios, Delray Beach and The Yoga Joint invite you to South Florida’s annual premier event featuring famous local yoga teachers and musicians. Teachers and musicians include Jiwan Kaur, Juliana Trejo, and Keynote Speaker Swami Jaya Devi, and musicians Keith Fox, Jaime Triana and Rajesh Bhandari, among others. Behind the information tent, hosted by Connected Warriors and the Yoga 101 Clinic, will be 15 minute classes. Sponsors, like Whole Foods, will provide free samples and snacks, and Ocean Yoga will provide free one-on-one demos on their Yoga Ocean Boards.

Everyone is invited to shop the many vendors, including apparel and jewelry, wellness services such as chiropractic and massage, and enjoy healthy foods, juices, and smoothies. There is also a Kids’ Zone, which will feature face painting and an Easter egg hunt.

YogaFest takes place April 19th, from 9am to 10pm, at the beautiful outdoor Huizenga Plaza, One East Las Olas Boulevard, FT. Lauderdale. Tickets are $20 at YogaFestFL.com; children under 12 free. Proceeds from YogaFest will benefit The MahaShakti Foundation, a local 501(c)(3), bringing yoga, music, meditation and the arts to the community. For sponsorship opportunities call 561-703-1236 or Keith@ YogaFox.com. See ad, page 39.

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Hands of Light® Workshop

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he Barbara Brennan School of Healing (BBSH) announces a twoday Hands of Light® Workshop, presented by Laurie Keene, BBSH School Dean, on April 5–6, 2014, at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Miami.

This is a dynamic, heart-centered weekend workshop for personal transformation and energy healing, created and authorized by Dr. Barbara Brennan, President and Founder of BBSH. During the two day workshop, participants will explore the 4 dimensions of humankind, practice perceiving with High Sense Perception, practice giving and receiving healings, and learn how Brennan Healing Science® is a path of personal transformation. The workshop presenter, Laurie Keene, is an international speaker and teacher, spiritual channel, and healer with 21+ years of experience. This is a weekend workshop that can change your life for, as Dr. Brennan herself tells us, “all healing is coming home to the self.”

The cost for this workshop is $275.00, which will run on Saturday, April 5, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm and Sunday, April 6, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm. For more information and to register, please contact the BBSH Office at 561-620-8767 or email bbsh.office@ barbarabrennan.com. You may also register online at our website, www. barbarabrennan.com. See ad, page 54.

Local Food Enterprise Summit A Financial Permaculture Convergence

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arth Learning and the Financial Permaculture Institute will host community investment/ financial experts, Permaculture designers and sustainability entrepreneurs for this dynamic gathering and integrative learning experience to begin building resiliency in our community.

In this five day intensive design summit, participants will learn hands-on alongside leaders and practitioners in various fields how to design regenerative business models that work for community resiliency. Presenters will include; Judy Wicks, local food entrepreneur extraordinaire, founder of White Dog Café, speaker and mentor working to build a more compassionate, environmentally sustainable and locally based economy.

Michael Shuman, celebrated author and speaker, economist, attorney, author, and entrepreneur, and Director of Community Portals for Mission Markets in New York City; Fellow at Cutting Edge Capital and Post-Carbon Institute, and founding board member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE). Eric Toensmeier, edible and useful plant explorer, author of several seminal works, promoter of carbon sequestration via perennial farming systems. And, Wesley Roe, Permaculture connector extraordinaire, social entrepreneur, and Board Member of the Permaculture Credit Union.

This 5th Annual Event will take place from May 31st to June 4th, at The Church, 7610 Biscayne Blvd . This is the only gathering of its kind that applies the power of Permaculture Design to finance and social enterprise. Participants will return home empowered to design local food enterprises of their own. You can attend the entire week or various portions. For details, costs, registration and more information, visit http://2014.financialpermaculture.com.

Sources: earthlearning.com, financialpermaculture.com

Retreats for Couples

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ichard & Diana Daffner, authors of Tantric Sex for Busy Couples, have announced their upcoming schedule of Intimacy Retreats in Florida. “Just as a garden needs attention to support growth, so too does a relationship require specific and ongoing attention.” says Diana Daffner. “Without intentional care, relationships, like plants, tend to wither.” Couples attend an Intimacy Retreat to deepen and bring sustainability to their connection, and to refine or rediscover their erotic sense of togetherness.

This is the 17th year that the Daffners have led retreats for couples. The structure of their workshops includes group sessions where couples learn and experience various ways of intimate relating, through touch, communication and the movements of Tantra Tai Chi. (There is no nudity or sexual activity in group sessions.) Focus throughout is on the sacred energy that intimate relationships can generate, creating a renewed sense of wholeness and joyful oneness.

The weekend workshop fee is $695/couple and the week in Mexico is $1345/ couple. Weekend workshops will be held April 11-13, May 2-4, May 23-25, June 6-8, June 27-29, July 18-20, August 8-10 and August 29-September 1. Registration is also open for a week long Intimacy Retreat to be held in Mexico, January 24-31, 2015. A “Level 2” week will follow. A free brochure is available by visiting www.

IntimacyRetreats.com or calling 941 349-6804. See ad, page 14.

Everglades University offers Renewable Energy Degree

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s our modern-day society seeks to be more responsible with our natural resources and less dependent on unsustainable sources of energy, the need for competent professionals with an alternative and energy management degree is growing. Experts in the field of green energy contribute to the availability of energy-efficient goods and services for both individual consumers and companies while also helping to contribute to a healthier and cleaner world.

Everglades University offers on-campus and online Alternative Energy Degrees, which will prepare students for careers within a wide range of industries in both the private and public sectors. With courses in Solar and Photovoltaic Energy and the Environment; Alternative Energy Safety; Nuclear, Wind, Geothermal and Hydroelectric Energy, as well as Managing an Alternative Energy Project, students are provided with the communication and management skills, global awareness, critical thinking, codes, standards and regulations requirements to be prepared for the growing Alternative Energy industry.

To receive a Bachelor’s of Science Degree with a major in Alternative and Renewable Energy Management, students must complete 123 credit hours, with the IDS courses allowing credit for appropriate prior learning, usually from such fields as Construction, Business Administration, Management, Accounting, Macroeconomics, Finance, MIS, International Business, and Human Resource Management. .

For information on all three of their campus and courses, call toll-free (888) 772-6077 or (561) 912-1211.

For their Online Division, call toll-free (855) 723-9087 or (561) 912-2166.

Visit www.evergladesuniversity.edu/ holistic-education.asp. See ad, page 11.

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newsbriefs Walking Partners Offers Friendship and Exercise

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omenWalking is a community of women who like to walk with walking partners. “It’s fun to meet up for a walk, stepoutside to stretch your legs and have a real conversation, something women instinctively do,” says Joy Regan, WomenWalking founder. “Walking is energizing, relaxing and steps us into a healthier, more balanced and joyful life, walking with women is familiar, comforting and feels great.”

A single parent for many years, Joy spent a lot of time busy–working and raising her children–often missing peer companionship and a sense of connection with her community. “It’s a perfect way to get yourself outside for a walk to meet and connect with the women in our communities.” Women 18 and over can join WomenWalking to search for walking partners whether in the same town or a different state. Walking partners help motivate each other to get outside while providing companionship, friendship, community, inspiration and networking resources. Women simply chat online to network and coordinate walk schedules.

WomenWalking is a small company owned and run by women who believe that many of life’s challenges and stresses can be reduced, reframed and reshaped when women take a walk together. To join, or for more information call 707-347-9255, email contact@womenwalking.net, or visit www.womenwalking.net.

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Zoo Miami’s Earth Day Celebration Party for the Planet

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he Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. The Party for the Planet event will include fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses and more.

Admission is FREE during this event when guests turn in a cellphone as part of their ECO-CELL phone recycling program, which also helps save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world’s endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo’s out-of-control coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bush-meat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan and help protect the gorillas.

Zoo Miami is located at 12400 S.W. 152nd Street in Miami. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax. Open 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Home Renovations Aggravate Childhood Asthma

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ew research suggests that renovation planning should involve more than just picking the right colors and styles; doing it right may help prevent childhood respiratory conditions. Researchers from St. Louis University, in Missouri, linked home renovations with increased wheezing, asthma and chronic coughing among children living in the home. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, followed 31,049 children between the ages of 2 and 14 years old from seven Chinese cities over a two-year period.

Previous research has also reached a similar conclusion, identifying some specific materials responsible for increased childhood respiratory disorders. A Russian study of 5,951 children ages 8 to 12 found that increased asthma and wheezing were related to recently completed painting, as well as the installation of new linoleum flooring, synthetic carpets, particleboard and wall coverings.

That study, published in the same journal states, “Exposure levels are the highest during and shortly after painting, but low levels of exposure may remain for several months. Wooden furniture, as well as painted or varnished and new furniture, is likely to emit chemical substances.”

A 2002 study of New York children published in the Journal of Urban Health found similar results.

Ventilation and Cleaning Hinder Indoor Pollutants

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roperly ventilating and frequently cleaning our homes and offices are both important to our health, concludes a new European study published in the Journal of Environmental Science and Health. Researchers analyzed bacterial and fungal counts and suspended particulate matter in indoor air samples of 40 homes and offices. They determined that 45 percent had indoor pollution levels greater than that recommended by the current European Concerted Action Report on air quality standards.

An analysis of a Canadian government Health Measures Survey discovered 47 different indoor volatile organic compounds (VOC) among more than half of the 3,857 households surveyed throughout Canada. Most of the VOCs identified there have also been present in separate European and U.S. studies.

According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), VOCs are carbon chemical compounds that can evaporate under normal indoor atmospheric conditions. The concern with indoor VOCs is their potential to react with indoor ozone to produce harmful byproducts that may be associated with adverse health effects in sensitive populations.

Benzene, trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and xylene top the list of common VOCs inside U.S. households, according to an EPA report. Typical sources comprise common household chemicals, furnishings and décor, as well as indoor activities such as unventilated cooking, heating and smoking.

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Orange Oil Calms Kids in Dental Chairs

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or centuries, aromatherapy using orange oil has been heralded in traditional herbalism for its ability to alleviate anxiety. Research published in the journal Advanced Biomedical Research now finds that aromatherapy using the same ingredient can significantly reduce a child’s anxiety at the dentist’s office.

The study, conducted at Iran’s Isfahan University of Medical Sciences and published in the peer-reviewed journal Advanced Biomedical Research, tested 10 boys and 20 girls between 6 and 9 years old. In this crossover design study, participants were assigned randomly into two groups. Half the children were treated with water instead of any essential oil (control) initially and received orange aroma in the second session (intervention). Another 15 children received treatment under orange aroma in the first encounter (intervention) and were treated without any aroma the second time (control). When the children were given orange oil aromatherapy, they experienced significantly reduced heart rates and lower salivary cortisol levels compared with those not receiving it.

The results corroborate findings from a 2000 study from the University of Vienna, in Austria, published in Physiology and Behavior.

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Tomatoes Prevent and Even Treat Liver Disease

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omatoes are widely known for their outstanding antioxidant content, anti-inflammatory and cancerfighting properties, plus benefits to heart health. Now, research from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Human Nutrition Research Center, at Tufts University, in Boston, Massachusetts, has found that consuming tomatoes—particularly their lycopene content—can also help prevent and even treat both liver disease and cancer of the liver.

The researchers combed through 241 studies and scientific papers to connect the dots. They report that lycopene up regulates the sirtuin 1 (SIRT1) protein, meaning it increases the number of receptors on cell surfaces, thereby increasing cellular response to it. SIRT1 activation is recognized to protect against obesity-induced inflammation and degeneration of the liver, explain the study’s authors. Lycopene was found to protect against fatty liver disease, liver fibrosis and the formation of cancer in the liver and lungs.

Multiple studies have shown cooked tomatoes and tomato sauce offer increased bioavailability of healthful lycopene.

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live leaf may provide nature’s answer to diabetes treatment.

A recent study from the University of Auckland, in New Zealand, suggests that olive leaf extract can help reduce insulin resistance and increase insulin production by beta cells in the pancreas.

The researchers tested 46 middle-aged, obese adults at risk for developing metabolic syndrome-related Type 2 diabetes. In the double-blind, placebo-controlled study, olive leaf extract outperformed the diabetes drug metformin and “significantly improved insulin sensitivity and pancreatic beta-cell secretory capacity,” according to the researchers. Insulin helps escort glucose into the body’s cells.

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n a Frost & Sullivan study report authored by Christopher Shanahan and Robert de Lorimier, Ph.D., the use of dietary supplements, including B vitamins, phytosterols and dietary fiber, could reduce the cost of treating coronary artery disease in the U.S. by nearly $50 billion over the next seven years. In addition, healthcare costs related to diabetes, vision problems and osteoporosis could be reduced by nearly $20 billion collectively with the use of certain supplements.

The projections were based on cost-benefit analysis comparing a series of scenarios to assess the effect on overall disease management costs if an identified high-risk population were to avoid costly medical events by increasing their intake of dietary supplements purchased out-of-pocket versus no supplement usage.

“The healthcare system spends a tremendous amount of money treating chronic disease, but has failed to focus on ways to reduce those costs through prevention,” says Steve Mister, president of the Council for Responsible Nutrition Foundation. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, only 3 percent of U.S. healthcare costs are spent on the prevention of chronic diseases.

Air Conditioning Cleans Up Indoor Air

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ir conditioning does more than keep us cool. A study of 300 adults and homes concludes that central air conditioning removes significant levels of volatile organic compounds and pollution particulates from indoor air.

The research, published in the journal Science of the Total Environment, finds that using air conditioning with windows closed reduced indoor air pollution the most. One caveat, however, is that the research was conducted in Taipei, China—notable for its extreme outdoor pollution.

Another recent study published in Environmental Science confirms the general premise. A research team in Zhejiang, China, found that air conditioning reduced the presence of potent atmospheric pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAC) by 23 percent. PACs contain compounds that are carcinogenic, mutagenic and teratogenic (damaging to fetuses).

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A Healthier Lunch Break

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ibiscus Tea should definitely become the usual alternative to any drink during lunch breaks. Hibiscus tea, Karkade or Jamaican flower tea is dried flowers of hibiscus. Its curative properties are unrivaled!

It strengthens capillaries, reduces cholesterol level, has antibacterial effect, protects from the toxic effects of alcohol and has antiallergenic activity. It is also an excellent natural light diuretic and urinary tract disinfectant. Hibiscus extinguishes heartburn, helps with chronic constipation and has antispasmodic effect, due to anthocyanins, contributing to its bright red color. But because of sourish taste people with gastritis should not drink Hibiscus tea.

This tea is recommended for people of all ages, because it quenches thirst, regulates appetite and improves digestion. It is noticed that the cold drink decreases blood pressure while the hot increase it. In Hibiscus there are no incentive components, so you can give this drink to your little ones at any time of the day and in any reasonable quantity. Hibiscus is also an excellent beverage for athletes. You can take a lightly sweetened with honey cool drink with you on training. Or add a little pinch of salt to restore the salt balance For more information or to procure the organic Hibiscus tea by ounces visit American Apothecary of Kendall, 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami FL 33186 or call them at 305 598-2822 or 305 2567636. Refer to their ad on page ?

Transform your life with a profound healing technique Marma Therapy workshop April 26 – 27, 2014 9-6pm

Weekend workshop cost: $200.00 With optional organic fresh vegetarian meals and Sunday Satsang $250.00 Saturday 26th: Head, Face, Chest (theory & practicum) Sunday 27th: Upper and Lower Extremities (theory & practicum)

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

Food Charter

United Nations Blueprints Sustainability Goals A new publication, Trade and Environment Review: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development, declares that transformative changes are needed in current food, agriculture and trade systems to increase diversity on farms, reduce use of fertilizer and other inputs, support small-scale farmers and create strong local food systems.

Key indicators of needed transformation in agriculture include increased soil carbon content and better integration between crop and livestock production; more incorporation of agroforestry and wild vegetation; reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of livestock production; reduction of GHG through sustainable peatland, forest and grassland management; optimization of organic and inorganic fertilizer use; reduction of waste throughout the food chains; changing dietary patterns toward climate-friendly food consumption; and reform of the international trade regime for food and agriculture.

The report includes contributions from more than 60 international experts, including a commentary from the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy.

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Pick-Me-Up Books

Mailbox Libraries Gain Worldwide Alice Mills smiles as she looks at the box that sits on her lawn in Hutchinson, Kansas, an act of kindness for neighbors and the community. Inside the box is a miniature library. Books sit on two shelves; the bottom with short stories for children and the top with novels for adults. After her children grew up and moved away from home, they took the books they wanted with them.

The rest sat on a bookshelf collecting dust. “If they’re here, they’re not being read,” Mills says.

The concept for the Little Free Library began in 2009 to promote literacy and the love of reading, as well as to build a sense of community, according to LittleFreeLibrary.org. They are now popping up around the world in the United States, Bulgaria, Germany, Italy, Pakistan, Spain, Turkey and the Congo.

A recent Pew Internet & American Life Project survey shows that Americans strongly value the role of public libraries in their communities, both for providing access to materials and resources and for promoting literacy and improving the overall quality of life. More than half used a public library in a one-year period, and 72 percent say they live in a “library household”. Most Americans say they have only had positive experiences at public libraries and value a range of library resources and services. National Library Week begins April 13.

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Grassroots Initiative Tackles New Childhood Epidemics

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besity and diabetes, autism and neuro-developmental delays, digestive and allergic diseases: all these chronic illnesses were rare a generation ago, but today they are impacting our children in epidemic numbers. “Paradoxically, the most affluent, medically advanced societies in the modern world also have the highest rates of chronic childhood illness,” says Beth Lambert, founder and director of Epidemic Answers, a nonprofit educational organization based in West Simsbury, Conn.

“Our children are the canaries in the coal mine of national health. It’s critical that we take action now.”

That sense of urgency is behind the nonprofit’s innovative Canary Kids Project, which this year will follow the journeys of 14 American children as a medically-led team uses integrative therapies to help them heal from chronic illness, including autism, ADHD, asthma, juvenile rheumatoid arthritis, mood disorders, obesity/type II diabetes and atopic disease/eczema.

“There is much anecdotal evidence indicating that individuals with chronic conditions, even autism, can fully recover,” Lambert says. “This project will use rigorous scientific methodology to test and explore the underpinnings of these anecdotal successes.”The project will be documented in a full-length film, Canary Kids,spreading the message that recoveryis possible.

Make a tax-deductible donation to CanaryKidsMovie.com/donate or Epidemic Answers, PO Box 191, West Simsbury, CT 06092. For more info, visit CanaryKidsMovie.com.

CO2-Correct Food

Menus Minimize Greenhouse Gases Experts at the Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health, at Aberdeen University, in Scotland, have created a new menu plan that is healthy and nutritious, as well as good for the environment. The researchers compiled a shopping list of 52 foods arranged in categories according to how much climate-changing greenhouse gases are produced to make and transport them (Tinyurl.com/ScottishDiet).

They then devised a weekly weight allowance for each food, which when followed, would reduce the use of greenhouse gases by about a third. Surprisingly, the list features foods such as chocolate, ice cream and red meat, but anyone wanting to reduce their carbon footprint must only eat them in relatively tiny quantities.

Some food groups, such as dairy products and meat, produce much bigger emissions of greenhouse gases such as carbon dioxide than others because of the way they are manufactured and brought to market. The production of fruit, vegetables and legumes is much less likely to produce such high emissions.

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GMO Go-Ahead

Feds Give Dangerous Green Light The U.S. Department of Agriculture has issued a draft statement essentially giving the green light to the marketing, sale and planting of Dow Chemical’s genetically modified (GM, GMO, GE) corn and soybeans resistant to 2,4-D, which will trigger a huge increase in the use of the toxic herbicide.

The determination under the Plant Pest Act comes despite intense opposition over the past two years from farmers, more than 400,000 other individuals and some 150 farm, fishery, public health, consumer and environmental groups and private businesses.

Meanwhile, the Grocery Manufacturers Association has issued talking points against GMO labeling laws for food industry lobbyists that claim the laws are unconstitutional, violating the First Amendment, although other legal experts say the assertion is baseless.

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Albatross Advance

Other Endangered Animals Continue to Decline The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has updated its “red list” of threatened species, upgrading two kinds of albatross. However, the okapi, or “forest giraffe”, has taken a turn for the worse in Africa; the species is now listed as endangered and its numbers are dwindling, say IUCN officials.

Among species that saw an increase in population are the black-browed albatross, which was promoted from endangered to near threatened, and the black-footed albatross, which went from vulnerable to near threatened.

With stripes on its legs similar to those on zebras, the okapi is revered in its native habitat within the Democratic Republic of the Congo and even appears on the country’s currency. Protecting the species has been difficult amid political turbulence because armed rebels, elephant poachers and illegal miners encroach on parts of the okapi’s range, say conservationists.

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Cheaper Solar Panels Spur Job Growth Solar industry jobs are up nearly 20 percent in the 14 months through November 2013 as cheaper panels and rising electricity rates spurred people to turn to solar, according to a report by the nonprofit Solar Foundation research group.

At latest count, solar companies employ nearly 143,000 solar workers, up more than 23,000 from September 2012—a job growth rate that’s 10 times faster than the national average and is helping local economies, according to the foundation. The industry is expected to create 22,000 new jobs in 2014, although at a slower pace than 2013. Cuts of 8,500 positions are projected in the sector that generates electricity from fossil fuels.

Solar firms surveyed in the report said that more than 50 percent of their business and homeowner customers turned to solar to save money, while nearly 23 percent said they invested in panels because costs are now comparable with utility rates. The report noted that the cost of solar equipment has fallen about 50 percent since the beginning of 2010, motivating more people to go green.

Porous Pavement

Widespread Use Awaits Cleaning Machines Rainwater flows through porous pavement, allowing it to quickly reach soil, which helps keep pavement clearer from ice and snow in the winter and reduces the amount of pollutants that rain washes off of streets and into bodies of surface water.

“It works about 50 percent of the time,” says David Drullinger, an environmental quality professional with the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality. He explains that dirt, sand and other debris get stuck inside the pavement; for it to be effective again, it must be cleaned. More machines capable of unclogging these road surfaces are needed before widespread installation is viable.

As more contractors gain experience working with the new material, the more effective it may become. Several communities in Michigan already are adopting the use of porous pavement for its benefits.

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Trees are Trying Forests Have Limited Powers to Save Us

Forests have a finite capacity to soak up atmospheric carbon dioxide, according to a recent study from Northern Arizona University. Results published in the online journal New Phytologist illustrate how today’s rising atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) might alter the carbon and nitrogen content of ecosystems.

In contrast to expectations, research over an 11-year period showed that ecosystem carbon uptake was not significantly increased by high CO2.

While plants did contain more carbon in the presence of higher CO2 levels, the soil lost carbon content due to microbial decomposition. These factors essentially canceled each other out, signifying that nature cannot entirely self-correct against climate change.

Marine Maneuvers Harnessing the Ocean’s Power Potential

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $16 million on 17 tidal and wave projects to sustainably and efficiently capture energy from waves, tides and currents. The projects will also help gather crucial data on how these devices interact with the surrounding environment.

The DOE will also spend $13.5 million on eight projects to help U.S. companies build durable, efficient wave and tidal devices that reduce overall costs and maximize the amount of energy captured. Specifically, the projects will focus on developing new components and software that predicts ocean conditions and adjusts device settings accordingly to optimize power production.

Source: Ecoseed.org

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A Fresh Look at Furnishings that Last Why not expand on the spring tradition of home cleaning by appraising existing home furnishings and décor to see how rearrangements can freshen the whole presentation? Employing a few basic creative strategies will yield long-lasting beauty, cost savings, health benefits and utility, all adding up to enhanced sustainability.

Secondhand items readily spruce up interiors when they are thoughtfully selected. Look for gently used, new-to-you items—ranging from furniture and lamps to accent pieces like pottery and wall art—at antique and thrift shops, yard and estate sales or via online forums such as CraigsList.com and Freecycle.org.

Seeking out fair trade items helps support a fair wage for artisans around the world.

Plants enliven and beautify any space while cleaning indoor air, according to a recent study by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Associated Landscape Contractors of America. Plants cited as especially effective in removing formaldehyde, benzene and carbon monoxide from the air include bamboo palm, Chinese evergreen, English ivy, gerbera (African) daisy, chrysanthemum and peace lily. Pot them in used jars or other repurposed containers to conserve materials and add character and more personality to home décor.

Overall balance is key. “An imbalanced room has large furniture grouped together at one end and lightweight furniture and bare walls at the other,” says professional designer Norma Lehmeier Hartie, author of Harmonious Environment: Beautify, Detoxify & Energize Your Life, Your Home & Your Planet. “The effect is like being on a tilting boat in a storm.”

Furniture arrangements are best when they allow light to flow through spaces with ample allowance for moving about the room. The ideal setup facilitates worktable projects and small-group conversations. Round tables help make everyone feel like they belong, according to green living expert Annie Bond.

Sustainable kitchen wares are often the classiest. Sturdy pots, pans and kettles, like Le Creuset and Picquot Ware, may offer replacement parts and lifetime guarantees; Bialetti and Bodum coffee makers and Littala glassware are durable and long-lasting. While some may cost more upfront, their longevity saves money over time. Then there’s always grandma’s iron skillet.

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Earth Day Celebration at The Barnacle Historic State Park - 9:00am to 4:00pm - Celebrate Earth with volunteer projects, nature walks, live music, kids’ activities, & displays by environmental groups & businesses. (305) 442-6866, 3485 Main Hwy.,Coconut Grove,FL, 33133

SUNDAY April 20 West Kendall Earth Day Festival: 11am to 4pm FREE family-friendly event with live entertainment, free bike valet, children’s activities, local crafts, food, products & services and much more. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, FL (786) 759-1249

Reduce, Reuse and Recycle to Renew the Health of Our Planet

hether already an activist or still struggling to sort recyclables, we all have a prime opportunity during the week of April 22 to renew our individual and collective pledge to tread more lightly on the planet.

“Environmentalism touches every part of our lives, from what we eat to what we wear to what we breathe,” says Earth Day Network President Kathleen Rogers. “Learning about where our food comes from or how a product is made can be fun,” she continues, “and awareness is the foundation for action.”

More than a billion citizens have already registered their acts of green through the organization’s website; this year, the campaign seeks to engage a billion more. Suggestions range from the personal, such as pledging to stop using disposable plastic, to the political, in calling our congressional representatives to reestablish a tax credit program for renewable energy.

With an estimated two out of every three people on Earth expected to be living in cities by 2050—straining water, energy and transportation systems—Earth Day Network has chosen Green Cities as this year’s theme.

Advocates are calling upon cities to invest in smart grids, overhaul outdated building codes and increase public transportation options.

U.S. success stories helping to lead the way include Chicago’s Solar Express program, using incentives to drive solar installations, and New York City’s pedestrian plazas, designed to replace

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urban gridlock with open space. Denver’s low-income South Lincoln neighborhood is also getting a makeover with its green public housing community that boasts a platinum-certified Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design building. Its energy efficiency and water reuse systems are reducing resource consumption by up to 40 percent. Plus, bicycle lanes in roads and expanded access to city bus and tram systems decrease traffic-related pollution.

Visit EarthDay.org to pledge a personal act of green, find a volunteer opportunity or learn more about the re-greening of urban communities around the world. Help Natural Awakenings Miami celebrate its progress toward sustainability at these local Earth Day 2014 events.

SATURDAY, April 5 Sunrise, Florida Earth Day Festival - 10-4 Sunrise will celebrate green living with a free, family-friendly Earth Day Festival at Sawgrass Sanctuary Park for a day of outdoor fun. Admission is FREE, and the first 1,000 people through the gates will receive a reusable shopping tote and a BPA-free water bottle. The bottles can be refilled throughout the day at the City’s complimentary water station.

The City’s annual Earth Day celebration features live music; a Kids’ Korner with children’s activities, bounce houses, face painting, arts and crafts and more; handcrafted goods; fantastic food and beverage vendors; non-profit exhibitors, and an EcoChic Fashion Show presented by the Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, the Aveda Institute South Florida and Goodwill South Florida. 237 North New River Circle, Sunrise 33326)

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Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration Party for the Planet - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m - There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses, a cell-phone exchange & more. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax. Children under two and zoo members enter free; parking is free.

SUNDAY, April 27 Earth Day Festival at Historical Pinecrest Gardens - 11-4 - Pinecrest Gardens is going green at our annual Earth Day Festival. Celebrate the beauty of our planet, with eco-friendly activities for the family.

It is a full fun-filled day of entertainment on stage in our outdoor amphitheater, informative workshops and demonstrations on a variety of relevant ecological topics, interactive and environmental educational opportunities, garden tours, delicious food, music, yoga, massages, and so much more!

Don’t miss this festival for the whole family in the lush surroundings of South Florida’s most beautiful botanical garden. 11000 Red Road, Pinecrest, FL 33156, 305-669-6990

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Bahia Honda State Park Earth Day celebration - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Bahia Honda State Park is having its 19th Annual Earth Day Celebration on April 12, 2014 from 9AM - 2PM. There will be live music, food and activities including: face painting, fish printing and a sand sculpture contest. We’ll also have environmental exhibits and booths, a marine life touch tank and children’s activities Free with park admission, (305) 872-9807, located in the Florida Keys 12 miles south of Marathon on U.S. Highway 1 at Mile Marker 36.8, ocean side Key West Earth Day 5K Run/Walk – 8pm - The 18th Annual Earth Day 5K benefits FAVOR (Friends And Volunteers Of Refuges), a 501c3 dedicated to protecting our 4 Florida Keys National Wildlife Refuges. McCoy Indigenous Park & White Street Pier1801 White Street Key West , FL 33040. $15 for adults, $10 for youth, $5 extra on day of race.

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Securing a much smaller dwelling than what we originally had designs on can lead to a lifetime of savings.

With less space to furnish, heat, cool, light, clean and maintain, we can enjoy greater financial freedom, less stress and more time for fun.

2. Deciding Where to Live

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SAVE BIG Five Eco-Friendly Life Decisions that Can Actually Save Us Money

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very pivotal life decision, from choosing where we live to eating healthier, can support our best interests environmentally, as well. The good news is that it is possible to afford a sustainable way of life. Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food— generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

1. Buying a Home

When considering a move to a new place, we often find out how much house we can manage and then proceed to invest to the hilt. But if hitting our spending limit will leave a deficit in the amount of green and healthy home features and furnishings we can achieve, we could end up with a residence that makes neither financial nor ecological sense, and isn’t good for our 22

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health. A solution is to scale back on costly square footage. Spending 25 to 40 percent less than we think we can on a smaller home provides more possibilities when planning the renovation budget, enabling us to create a home that is more deeply satisfying.

Nicole Alvarez, an architectural designer with Ellen Cassilly Architect, in Durham, North Carolina, who blogs at IntentionallySmall.com, says that if we value quality over quantity, place over space and living more intentionally in every aspect of our lives, we are ready for a small home. Occupying less space has profoundly influenced her daily life and happiness.

Alvarez has found, “When space is limited, everything has a function and a purpose. Everything has to be intentional. Over time, as you grow in the home, you make small modifications to personalize it more to adjust to your routine. You grow a strong bond with your home.”

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Urban, suburban or rural, where we live incurs long-term repercussions on the natural environment. Choosing an established community within or close to an urban center tends to be more protective of air, water and land quality than living in a distant, car-dependent suburb, yet many families feel either drawn to or resigned to the suburbs for the lower housing prices.

But as Ilana Preuss, vice president at Washington, D.C.-based Smart Growth America, explains, “There is more to housing affordability than how much rent or mortgage we pay. Transportation costs are the second-biggest budget item for most families. In locations with access to few transportation choices, the combined cost of housing and transportation can be more than 60 percent of the total household budget.

For families with access to a range of transportation choices, the combined cost can be less than 40 percent.”

In most suburbs, where the only practical transportation choice is a personal vehicle, dependency on a car takes a toll on us financially and physically. Driving a personal vehicle 15,000 miles a year can cost about $9,122 annually in ownership and operating expenses, according to AAA’s 2013 Your Driving Costs report, and hours spent daily sitting behind the wheel being sedentary is eroding our health.

Lack of transportation options is a leading detriment to the nation’s collective wellness, according to the federal agency Healthy People.

Sustainable cities provide many transportation options, including public buses and trains, car-sharing services and all forms of ride sharing; and perhaps most importantly, they are bike- and pedestrian-friendly. Choosing communities that make it possible to reduce driving and even go car-free much of the time can save us money, reduce stress and improve our health.

Eco-friendly choices for housing, vehicles and food—generally perceived as expensive for the average individual or family—often are not only attainable when pursued in a thoughtful way, but can actually save us money compared to maintaining the status quo.

3. Choosing a Car

We know two primary facts about cars: They are expensive and those with internal combustion engines pollute during operation. Still, many of us need one.

Reducing the total impact and burden of owning a car can be as simple as prioritizing fuel efficiency. It helps that fuel-sippers now come in more sizes than just small, yet small subcompacts remain a good place to start our research because of their budget-friendly prices and high fuel economy.

A subcompact that averages 32 miles per gallon (mpg) and has a sticker price below $15,000 can save us so much money compared with a top-selling compact SUV—upwards of $16,000 over five years, according to Edmunds.com—that if we need a larger vehicle on occasion, we can more easily afford to rent one.

Hybrid electric vehicles (HEV), both small and midsized, can be an even better choice, averaging 41 mpg. Cost comparisons show that an HEV can save a heavily travelling city driver nearly $1,000 in fuel costs annually versus a comparably sized conventional gasoline-powered car. Although a 2014 midsized HEV has an average suggested retail price of $28,431, the category has been around long enough to create a market in previously owned vehicles. A used hybrid that is just two years old can cost up to 25 percent less than a new one.

4. Buying American

collect, clean, sort, recondition, refurbish, remanufacture, update, refinish, reupholster, repair, tailor, distribute and sell used parts, materials and finished goods.

Sarah Baird, director of outreach and communications of the Center for a New American Dream, an organization working to shift consumption away from wasteful trends, loves the history of used items. She says, “An item that has already lived one life has a story to tell, and is infinitely more interesting than anything newly manufactured.” Another reward is the big savings afforded by previously owned durable goods; not even America’s big-box discount retailers can beat these genuine bargains.

Of course, not everything is available in the used marketplace, but when it makes sense, we can proudly know that our purchases support American ingenuity and workers.

5. Getting Healthy

According to Consumer Reports, many shoppers prefer to buy products made in the USA, but with more than 60 percent of all consumer goods now produced overseas, finding American goods is not always easy.

The good news is that buying American doesn’t mean only buying American made. We back the U.S. economy and jobs when we purchase used items that have been renewed or repurposed by enterprising citizens. Creative reuse supports new and existing businesses that

Going green is healthy in innumerable ways. In addition to driving less, banning toxic products from our household cupboards and dinner plates is another solid place to start on the road to improved well-being for ourselves and the planet.

Toxic consumer products pollute the planet, from manufacture through use and disposal. They aren’t doing us any favors. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that the average human body now contains an estimated 700 industrial compounds, pollutants

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The newest hybrids have been around for more than a decade, and the batteries have held up extremely well, lasting 150,000 to 200,000 miles in some cases. ~ CNN.com and other chemicals due to exposure to toxic consumer products and industrial chemicals. After researching proper local disposal of such hazards, replace them on future shopping forays with safer choices. It’s an investment in our health that can save untold pain and money and pay off big time in avoiding health problems ranging from cancer, asthma and chronic diseases to impaired fertility, birth defects and learning disabilities according to the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families Coalition.

To reduce exposure to the toxins that are commonly sprayed on conventional crops, select sustainable and organic versions of foods to prepare at home whenever possible. Such choices help keep both our bodies and the environment healthy and can be surprisingly affordable compared with eating out and consuming prepackaged convenience foods.

By substituting whole foods for prepared foods, cooking more meals at home and practicing good eating habits—like eating less meat and downsizing portions—the average person can enjoy high-quality food for $7 to $11 per day. This matches or falls below what the average American daily spends on food, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Considering that diet-related diseases can cost afflicted families thousands of dollars a year, better food choices can make us not only healthier, but wealthier, too.

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Green Housing Yields Social and Security Benefits n Large-home inhabitants may go all day without seeing one another and communication and togetherness can suffer. Family members living in small homes can more easily cultivate strong communications and cohesion. n Dense neighborhoods encourage interaction and cooperation among neighbors, nurturing a cohesive community that can reward us with social connections, collective responsibility and assistance when needed. n Urban homes give vandals and thieves fewer opportunities because neighbors are close by and passersby may be more readily noticed. n Small homes can encourage disconnecting from technology and getting outside. When the TV can be heard throughout the house, parents are more likely to urge outdoor playtime for kids. n The footprint of a small dwelling uses a fraction of the buildable lot, leaving more outdoor space for planting gardens that can nourish bodies and souls.

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AWAKENING AMERICA

Wilderness in Sidewalk Cracks

Natural Awakenings

Small Nature Reaches Out to City Kids

by Greg Hanscom

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ity kids are often taught that nature is out there beyond the city limits, but one science educator and photographer shows how everyday nature has the power to transform.

You can take Molly Steinwald out of the city, but you’ll never get the city out of her. Growing up as a free-schoollunch kid on the outskirts of Manchester, New Hampshire, she notes, “I didn’t do the skiing and mountain climbing thing.”

Instead, she found solace watching ants parade across the sidewalk or tracing the intricate lines on a leaf. Yet when she graduated from high school, Steinwald traveled as far as she could from those city streets, earning a degree in biology, and then a master’s degree in ecology researching kangaroo rats in Arizona’s Chiricahua Mountains.

Still, the city always tugged at her.

“I was really excited about big nature,” Steinwald says. “But I kept coming back to small-scale, mundane nature that I knew as a kid. I felt I needed to get back to help people who never see this stuff.”

Today, Steinwald is doing just that.

She is now pursuing a Ph.D. researching human interactions with nature in built environments. As director of science education and research at the Phipps Conservatory, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, she has been charged with reimagining urban environmental education and reaching out to at-risk youth. Her basic assumption is: One doesn’t have to go to a national park, or even a city park, to connect with the natural world. It’s crawling past us on

the sidewalk or drifting through the air right under our nose.

That, she says, is where city kids can forge a lasting connection with nature—if they’re paying attention. As one of the many ways to get kids to tune in, Steinwald directs programs that arm them with digital cameras and challenges them to take pictures of the fragments of nature they find on the streets. The approach is a departure from the belief held by some that “nature” is defined as parks or green spaces—places apart from our everyday lives.

Lisa Graumlich, dean of the University of Washington School of the Environment, in Seattle, Washington, says Steinwald is making waves in environmental education circles: “She was an urban kid.

She brings the voice of someone from a different economic class to the table.”

Graumlich says it makes intuitive sense that connecting with street-level nature will help build a lasting bond with the natural world. The next challenge is figuring out how to provide kids with more of these experiences: “It may be as simple as a mom walking home from the bus stop with bags of groceries and two children in tow, feeling like she has time to look at a sidewalk crack with them.”

“A lot of nature in the city is really small,” Steinwald observes. “I want to show these kids that even if their nature is small, it’s still darned good nature.”

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Good Riddance to Bad Vibes

Escaping Electromagnetic Exposure

by Priscilla Goudreau-Santos

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e crackle with “Just because activity. “The institute energy. Natural usually finds that when a someone isn’t electromagnetic patient doesn’t respond fields within us regulate feeling symptoms to treatment by an energy how our bodies work. healer, it’s because of from exposure the environment. I try Plus, we continually encounter many outside to neutralize its effect to to electronic energy fields from Wi-Fi, help the body regulate technology, that properly,” Traver says. cell phones and towers, power lines, microwave While protection in doesn’t mean ovens, computers, TVs, highly occupied famthat it’s not having ily areas is important, security devices and radar. A growing number an effect on DNA.” providing protection in of experts see these surbedrooms is especially rounding frequencies as vital, due to the amount ~ Camilla Rees an increasing danger to of time we spend there our well-being. for rest and restoration. Traver’s diag Applying modalities like acupunc- noses sometimes suggest remediation ture, Reiki, Touch for Health and Eden measures that involve an electrician Energy Medicine can help us maintain grounding currents and adding selective a healthy energy balance internally. shielding materials to block frequencies They work to harmonize the body flowing from electronic devices. “Magto protect against stress, trauma and netic fields from outside the house are associated illness. hard to control, but 98 percent of what

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stunning,” Mollner says. “The detector’s measurements went off the charts in the bedroom. It wasn’t the flat screen TV at the foot of my bed, but how the room’s wiring was done. The electrician installed a relay so I can switch off the power on that side of the house at night. Now, I sleep six or seven hours,” which he characterizes as “a profound change.” He also suggests turning off and moving cell phones away from beds. Mollner then hardwired the computers in his home, eliminated Wi-Fi and rearranged the electronic equipment in his home office.

Kim Cook, an energy practitioner in Mission Viejo, California, specializes in Eden Energy Medicine and Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT). Cook decided not to buy a house she was initially interested in because it was in a hot spot. When Cook used her meter to chart frequencies at home, it also prompted her to move her bedroom clock radio to a different bureau. “It’s no longer sitting right at our heads,” she notes. Plus, “I don’t put my cell phone on my body and it bothers me that my son puts his in his pocket.”

An overarching observation from Cook’s professional practice is that increasing numbers of people in pain are interested in energy medicine because they’re so frustrated with Western medicine. She observes, “Pain is blocked energy, and people are learning how to unblock it naturally.”

The World Health Organization (WHO) launched the International EMF Project in 1996 because of rising public health concerns due to the surge in EMF sources. After reviewing extensive research and thousands of articles, the organization can’t confirm—or deny—the existence of health consequences from exposure to low-level EMFs.

But in 2011, the WHO International Agency for Research on Cancer classified the electromagnetic radiation from cell phones as possibly carcinogenic to humans, based on increased risk for glioma, a malignant brain cancer. Lloyd Morgan, a senior researcher with the nonprofit Environmental Health Trust and lead author of the internationally endorsed report, Cellphones and Brain Tumors, goes

further, unequivocally stating, “Cell phone radiation is a carcinogen.”

In our own environment, we can regulate EMF, says Iowan Camilla Rees, founder of the educational petition website ElectromagneticHealth.org and Campaign for Radiation Free Schools on Facebook; she is the co-author of Public Health SOS: The Shadow Side of the Wireless Revolution and Morgan’s

cell phone report.

Says Rees, “You can buy a meter,

avoid using cordless phones and baby monitors, and change your cell phone behavior. The harmful effects of cell phones decrease with distance; just by holding the cell phone six inches from your head, there is a 10,000-fold reduction of risk.”

Priscilla Goudreau-Santos is a freelance writer and owner of Priscilla Goudreau Public Relations & Marketing, in Charlotte, NC.

Ways to Reduce Risk Although electromagnetic field (EMF) activity vibrates all around us, there are simple ways to reduce adverse health effects in daily indoor environments.

Computers 4 Hardwire all Internet connections instead of using Wi-Fi. 4 Power a laptop using a three-prong grounded plug and then plug in a separate, hardwired keyboard (this minimizes both the exposure to wireless radiation and the effects from the laptop battery’s magnetic field).

4 Use a grounding mouse pad to minimize effects of the electric field from the computer.

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4 Turn off all wireless devices before bedtime and generally minimize usage at other times.

Phones 4 Replace cordless phones with corded landlines or use cordless phones only when needed; otherwise, unplug them.

4 Never hold the cell phone directly against the head or body. Use the speaker phone function, other hands-free device or another device that meets the Environmental Health Trust guidelines at Tinyurl.com/CellPhoneUsageTips.

4 Protect children, pregnant women and men that want to become fathers.

Sperm are especially vulnerable. Children absorb twice as much radiation as adults.

4 Be wary of a weak signal. Phones work harder and emit more radiation when the signal is weak or blocked.

4 Don’t sleep with a cell phone nearby. Place it several feet away from the bed or across the room, turn it off or put it in airplane mode.

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Washing soda, a caustic chemical cousin of baking soda, softens water and removes stains. Bond advises, “It’s a heavy duty cleaner as powerful as any toxic solvent,” so wear gloves.

HOMEMADE ECO-CLEANERS DIY Recipes Keep Your Home Naturally Clean

by Lane Vail

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mericans use 35 million pounds of toxic household cleaning products annually. According to the Children’s Health Environmental Coalition, in Los Angeles, traces of cleaning chemicals can be found throughout the human body within seconds of exposure, posing risks like asthma, allergies, cancer, reproductive toxicity, hormone disruption, neurotoxicity and death.

Equally sobering is the decades of research suggesting a relationship between the overuse of powerful disinfectants and the rise of antibiotic-resistant super bacteria like methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), as well as concerns over these toxins entering water supplies and wildlife food chains.

Cleaning product labels lack transparency, says Johanna Congleton, Ph.D., a senior scientist for the Environmental Working Group, because “manufacturers aren’t required to specify ingredients.”

One approach to assure safe ingredients is do-it-yourself (DIY) products.

For Matt and Betsy Jabs, the authors of DIY Natural Household Cleaners who blog at DIYNatural.com, creating homemade cleaners is a rewarding exercise in sustainability and simplicity.

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Matt. Affordability is another benefit: The Jabs’ homemade laundry detergent costs five cents per load, compared with 21 cents for a store brand.

Annie B. Bond, a bestselling author and pioneering editor of the award-winning Green Guide, dispels a DIY myth: “What’s time-consuming isn’t making the cleaners; it’s making the decision to switch and figuring it all out,” she says.

Nine Basics

Find these multitasking ingredients in local groceries and health stores or online.

White vinegar effectively cleans, deodorizes, cuts grease and disinfects against bacteria, viruses and mold.

Castile soap in liquid or bar form serves as a biodegradable, vegetable-based surfactant and all-around cleaner (avoid mixing with vinegar, which neutralizes its cleansing properties).

Hydrogen peroxide is considered an effective disinfectant and bleach alternative by the Environmental Protection Agency.

Use it to whiten grout and remove stains.

Essential oils derived from plants infuse cleaners with fragrance and boost germ-fighting power. Tea tree, eucalyptus and lavender oils all boast antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties. The Jabs advise that although they can be pricy, “The investment will pay for itself many times over.”

Lemon juice or citric acid cuts through grease, removes mold and bacteria and leaves dishes streak-free.

Coarse kosher salt helps soften dishwasher water and acts as a scouring agent.

Home Formulas

All-purpose cleaner: Homemade Cleaners: Quick-and-Easy Toxin-Free Recipes, by Mandy O’Brien and Dionna Ford, suggests combining one cup of vinegar, one cup of water and 15 drops of lemon oil in a spray bottle. Use it anywhere, including glass and mirrors.

For serious disinfecting, follow with a hydrogen peroxide spray.

Foaming hand/dish soap: Shake one cup of water, a quarter-cup of castile soap and 15 drops of essential oil in a foaming dispenser. Use in bathrooms and kitchens.

Baking soda cleans, whitens, neutralizes odors and softens water. It’s an excellent scrubbing agent for bathrooms, refrigerators and ovens.

Dishwashing detergent: DIYNatural recommends mixing one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda, a half-cup of citric acid and a half-cup of coarse kosher salt. Leave it uncovered for several days, stirring often to prevent clumping.

Cover and refrigerate. Use one tablespoon per load with a half-cup of citric acid in the rinse to combat streaks.

Borax, a natural mineral, improves the effectiveness of laundry soap. Although classified (as is salt) as a low-level health hazard that should be kept away from children and animals, borax is non-carci-

Laundry detergent: Combine one cup of borax, one cup of washing soda and one 14-ounce bar of grated castile soap.

Use one tablespoon per load, adding a half-cup of lemon juice to the rinse

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More than 95 percent of “green” products manipulate labels by providing irrelevant information (declaring a product is free of an already illegal chemical), being vague (masking poisons as natural ingredients), outright lying (claiming false endorsements) and other maneuvers. ~ TerraChoice Group cycle. Prior to washing, use hydrogen peroxide as a stain remover (test first; it may lift color).

Bathroom soft scrub: Bond recommends creating a thick paste with liquid castile soap and a half-cup of baking soda. Scour tubs, showers and stainless steel surfaces with a sponge, and then rinse.

Toilet bowl cleaner: Sprinkle one cup of borax into the toilet at bedtime and then clean the loosened grime with a brush the next morning, advises Bond.

Wipe outer surfaces with the all-purpose spray.

Cloth Tools Replace Paper

by Lane Vail Americans, comprising less than 5 percent of the world’s population, use 30 percent of the world’s paper, according to the Worldwatch Institute. Some 13 billion pounds of this comes from paper towels, mostly landfilled because grime-soaked paper is non-recyclable.

Ecological and economical alternatives include cloth dishrags, towels, napkins, wipes and handkerchiefs plus washable diapers and menstrual pads.

Jean Calleja, co-owner of the Eco Laundry Company, in New York City, suggests customers buy recycled, organic, unbleached cloths and local products when possible.

In the kitchen: Use washcloths or repurpose cotton T-shirts into 10-by10-inch squares to use regularly with a homemade all-purpose cleaner on surfaces. Replace paper towels with cloth towels for drying hands.

At the table: Cloth napkins enhance mealtime. Buy or make plain napkins (by hemming cotton fabric squares) for everyday use and celebrate holidays with fancypatterned fabric rolled into napkin rings.

In the bathroom: Substitute chlorineladen disinfecting wipes with homemade reusable ones. DIYNatural.com recommends mixing three-quarters of a cup of white vinegar, three-quarters of a cup of water and 25 drops of essential oil in a glass mason jar. Stuff five to seven washcloths into the jar, seal with a lid and shake, so the solution is absorbed into each wipe. Pull out a ready-made disinfecting wipe for a quick clean.

Laundering linens: Change cleaning rags often, hang-drying them thoroughly before adding to the laundry basket. Wash kitchen and bathroom rags (added to the bathroom towel load) separately each week. According to Calleja, “Presoaking rags overnight in a non-toxic, chlorine-free, whitening solution can make a huge difference in getting them clean.” Combine a halfcup of hydrogen peroxide with two to three gallons of water, spot-testing every fabric first for colorfastness.

Calleja also likes using a white vinegar and eucalyptus oil rinse aid to dissolve soap residue, soften fabric and leave a fresh scent.

Wood polish: Bond recommends mixing a quarter-cup of vinegar or lemon juice with a few drops of olive and lemon oil.

Hard floor cleaner: Environmental Working Group’s DIY Cleaning Guide suggests combining a half-gallon of hot water with one cup of white vinegar in a bucket to mop.

Carpet cleaner: Freshen rugs by sprinkling baking soda at night and vacuuming in the morning, suggests Bond.

For deeper cleaning, combine one cup of vinegar and two-and-a-half gallons of water in a steam cleaner.

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Backyard Birds and Butterflies Native Habitats Draw Critters and Delight Kids

by Avery Mack

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reating a backyard wildlife habitat provides valuable teaching moments. With planning and care, birds, bats, butterflies and bunnies can view yards as safe havens and sources for food, water and shelter, providing endless fascination.

Josh Stasik, a father of Hummingbird three and owner of SweetNectar Recipe Seed.com, in Syracuse, New York, sees firsthand Measure one part how feeding winged wonordinary white sugar ders can be an inexpensive to four parts water (no way to start a new family unhealthy red activity. “My mom taught dye needed). Boil me about flowers and bird the water first, and feeders. I hope my kids will then mix the nectar someday pass the informawhile the water is tion along to their chilhot; the sugar will dren,” he says. easily dissolve.

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native bugs that are eaten by native birds and bats,” observes Stasik, noting that staff at extension services and garden centers can provide helpful advice.

Based on his own research, Stasik knows, “Bird species have definite tastes in food. Bluebirds love mealworms. Hummingbirds like floral nectars. Orioles look for citrus fruit. Butterflies are eclectic sippers of both floral and citrus.”

Hummingbirds pose particular appeal for kids and adults because they appear always on the move. Hummingbirds.net/ map.html follows their migration sites.

Videographer Tom Hoebbel, owner of TH Photography, outside Ithaca, New York, builds birdhouses and nesting boxes with his

kids. They also participate in the annual Christmas bird count for the Audubon Society (Birds.Audubon.org/Christmas-birdcount). The Great Backyard Bird Count, a joint project between nonprofits Audubon and the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, follows in February (gbbc.BirdCount. org).

“In our yard, bird photos courtesy of Susan we have five nesting Gottlieb, of Venice, California boxes made from reused wood. Once or twice a week, we check to see who lives there and how many eggs there are,” says Hoebbel. “So far, we’ve seen bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens.”

He laments the rapid decline of bats in the Northeast due to pesticides killing bugs, the main course for birds and bats. “In the winter, bats live in caves, so we put one-by-one-foot boxes in the yard for their summer homes.” Warm evenings on the patio are more enjoyable when bats clean up the mosquito population; a single bat can eat as many as 1,000 in an hour.

The monarch butterfly population is another favorite species in decline, with the spectacular annual migration on the verge of disappearing due to illegal deforestation, climate change, expansion of crop acreage and imposition of genetically modified plants that reduce the growth of native species.

“You can help them by planting perennial milkweed in your garden,” advises Brande Plotnick, founder of Tomato Envy, in Jenkintown, Pennsylvania.

Milkweed is the food of choice because it makes the caterpillars and butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. Also consider planting garden phlox, coneflower and lantana. Migrating monarchs live about nine months and fly up to 30 miles per hour.

Plotnick also suggests planting an herb garden that includes parsley.

January 2014 “Swallowtail butterflies will lay eggs on parsley, caterpillars hatch and feed on it, and eventually create a chrysalis,” she says. “You’ll be able to see the entire butterfly life cycle.”

Rabbits add another dimension to backyard wildlife. Just as birds and butterflies need trees, bushes and plants to land on and hide in, bunnies need ground cover. The Virginia Department of Game and Fisheries counsels that brush piles should start with a base of large limbs, logs or stones to raise the floor above ground and create tunnels and escape routes, plus a home base.

Top with smaller branches and maybe a recycled Christmas tree or dead plants.

Encourage structural density and permanence with live vines. The resulting brush pile should be igloo-shaped and about six to eight feet tall and wide.

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City ordinances or subdivision regulations might prohibit brush piles in ordinary yards. Find out how to gain certification as a wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation at Tinyurl.com/CertifiedWildlifeHabitat.

Rabbits can have as many as seven babies per litter, depending on the species. Make sure their space is sufficient.

Before attracting bunnies to the yard, be aware of local predators—hawks, owls, coyote, dogs and stray cats. The brush pile may also attract other animals like skunks, raccoons and reptiles.

A wildlife habitat is a fun, ongoing

learning experience. It calls on math skills for bird counts, geography to follow migration maps and woodworking to build homesites and feeding spots. It becomes a lesson in local ecology and the roles of native plants and animals. When children comprehend they can help save wildlife, it’s also a lesson in hope.

Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.

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4 Determine the most desirable species to attract and learn their specific needs.

4 Evaluate current yard habitat conditions for missing elements.

4 Develop a plant list; select for wildlife value, emphasizing native plants suitable for the region.

4 Realize that habitat will grow larger and mature.

4 Certify the family’s backyard wildlife habitat through the National Wildlife Federation.

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ushrooms have played a remarkable role in human history. Egyptian hieroglyphics dating back 4,500 years linked mushrooms to immortality. The famous 5,300-yearold “iceman” found frozen in 1991

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in the Tyrolean Alps carried a sachet containing the mushroom species Piptoporus betulinus—the birch polypore.

Greek writings of Hippocrates, Pliny, Dioscorides, Galen and others regarded the mushroom Fomitopsis officinalis

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(agarikon) as a panacea.

While enthusiasm later waned in Europe, with John Farley characterizing mushrooms in his 1784 book, The London Art of Cookery, as “treacherous gratifications,” Native American Indians used varieties such as puffballs (Calvatia and Lycoperdon species) for rheumatism, congested organs and other diseased conditions. Yet, modern-day culinary connoisseurs owe the recent surge in interest in fungal delicacies more to Japanese and Chinese traditions, which have consistently advanced mushrooms’ nutritional and medicinal uses. Ancient Chinese medical texts, including the Hanshu (82 CE) even refer to the famed reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum) as the “mushroom of immortality”.

Today, fungi cuisine in the West is typically limited to Agaracus bisporus—the relatively mild button mushroom, which matures into the acclaimed portobello. But digging deeper into available options reveals chanterelle (Cantharellus sp.), oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus), morel (Morchella sp.) and shiitake (Lentinula edodes) species. These culinary mushrooms provide a virtuosity of delicate flavors harboring nutritional and medicinal benefits, according to those that study them.

University of California-Berkeley

research scientist and Mycologist Christopher Hobbs, Ph.D., explains that shiitake and oyster mushrooms follow the button as the most widely cultivated around the world. “They come in many colors, varieties and species and are typically the most easily digested and utilized of all mushrooms,” he notes.

“Mushrooms are an amazing health food,” says Hobbs. “Most edible fungi are high in fiber, good-quality protein, key vitamins, micronutrients, phosphorous and potassium, and low in fat and calories. It’s one of nature’s perfect diet foods.”

As protein powerhouses, portobello and other button mushrooms, shiitake and oyster varieties all deliver between 30 and 35 percent protein by weight.

The fiber content can range from 20 grams per 100 grams (about 3.5 ounces) in the case of portobello to a lofty 48 grams per 100 grams in the Phoenix oyster mushroom.

Mushrooms also supply potent B vitamins. One hundred grams (about 3.5 ounces) of portobello contains more than four milligrams (mg) of riboflavin (B2), 69 mg niacin (B3) and 12 mg pantothenic acid (B5). Shiitake’s comparable numbers are three, 106 and 17 while pink oyster delivers 2.45, 66 and 33 mg of the three nutrients. Thus, they deliver significantly more than recommended daily allowances (RDA)—for example, niacin’s adult RDA ranges from 14 to 16 mg and riboflavin’s is just 1.1 to 1.3 mg.

Mushrooms also present one of the few food sources of vitamin D— primarily D2—but some also contain small amounts of vitamin D3, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture research. Also, their D2 levels spike dramatically when sun-dried sporeside-up, confirmed in research by internationally recognized Mycologist Paul Stamets.

Mushrooms contain important minerals, too. Portobello contains 4,500 mg, oyster 4,500 mg and shiitake 2,700 mg of potassium per 100 grams, all with low sodium levels. Plus, they deliver usable amounts of copper, zinc and selenium.

Beyond the nutrient numbers lies mushrooms’ bonus round: They contain special complex polysaccharides—long-chain molecules within cell walls—that have been the subject of intense research at leading institutions around the world, including Harvard, Yale and the University of California. Mushrooms’ (1-3)-betaglucan complexes have been shown to inhibit many cancers and suggest potential solutions for diabetes, heart disease and immune-related conditions.

Stamets explains that mushrooms also contain sterols, shown to benefit cardiovascular health. “Shiitake and other mushrooms like reishi have cholesterol-normalizing effects,” adds Hobbs.

Can we take these benefits back to the kitchen? “Most mushrooms have to

be cooked to release their health-giving benefits,” explains Hobbs.

Stamets concurs: “Cooking liberates mushroom nutrients from their matrix of cells. They are tenderized upon heating, making their nutrients bioavailable for digestion.”

Thankfully, finding these tasty superfood delicacies has become easier as entrepreneurial fresh-mushroom growers have emerged throughout the United States in recent years.

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Healing Nourishment

Mushrooms are so versatile we can eat them for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

They add a note of delicious creativity to diverse dishes. Plus they deliver protein, vitamins and protective compounds. Fresh is always best and just-picked is better, although dried can work in a pinch.

¼ cup sesame seeds 1 cup corn 1 chopped sweet pepper (add hot peppers if desired) 1 small handful of chopped olives 4 shakes of soy sauce 1 Tbsp spiced hot chocolate 2 Tbsp chili powder 1 Tbsp ground cumin ¼ cup nutritional yeast 2 cloves of chopped garlic 1 cup broth or water Sauté mushrooms, protein and onions until crispy (uncrowded in the pan).

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1-2 cups of chopped stropharia, shiitake or maitake mushrooms 1 cup crumbled tempeh or other healthful protein source ¼ cup chopped onions ½ cup sunflower seeds or chopped almonds

This rare mushroom has a unique firmness reminiscent of noodles and can be soaked and rinsed to clean, and then cut into cauliflower-like chunks. Slow cook overnight for best results.

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by Andrew Lenzer Present a perfect appetizer for dinner with friends. The savory quality of mushrooms—what the Japanese call umami—make them a welcome alternative to meat-based pâtés.

Approx 4 cups whole fresh shiitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) Approx 4 cups whole fresh maitake mushrooms (2 cups after chopping) 12 oz cream cheese or rice-based cream cheese substitute 2 cloves garlic 2 cups dry roasted hazelnuts 2 sprigs parsley Soy sauce Olive oil Sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Finely chop the hazelnuts in a food processor and set aside.

Coarsely chop the shiitake (including the stems) and maitake mushrooms in a food processor.

Coat the surface of a wok in olive oil and sauté mushrooms in 1-cup batches over medium-high-to-high heat, adding soy sauce as needed to keep the mixture from burning, for approximately 10 minutes per batch. Add a touch of sesame oil just before removing each batch.

Place hazelnuts, mushrooms, cream cheese, garlic, salt and pepper in the food processor and blend until smooth but still slightly grainy. Add parsley and blend until parsley is finely chopped and evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

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by Christine MacDonald

N

ational Geographic photographer James Balog says he was skeptical about climate change until he saw it happening firsthand.

Watching once-towering glaciers falling into the sea inspired his most challenging assignment in a storied 30-year career—finding a way to photograph climate change.

In exploring Balog’s Extreme Ice Survey, a breathtaking photographic record of vanishing glaciers, and his award-winning documentary, Chasing Ice, Natural Awakenings asked about the challenges he faced to bring this dramatic evidence of climate change to a world audience.

How did seeing glaciers shrink “before your eyes” move

you to endure sometimes life-threatening conditions to get these images on record?

I fell in love with ice decades ago as a young mountaineer and scientist. I loved to get up before dawn and hike out on a glacier in Mount Rainier or one in the Alps, watch the light come up and hear the crunch of the frozen ice underfoot.

On a trip to Iceland early in the project, I was looking at these little diamonds of ice that were left behind on the beach after the glaciers broke up. The surf had polished them into incredible shapes and textures. Walking the beach, you’d realize each one was a unique natural sculpture that existed only for that moment before the return of high tide stole it away. Nobody

would ever see it again. That was an amazing aesthetic and metaphysical experience.

I realized that I wanted people to share this experience, to see the glaciers disappearing. This visual manifestation and evidence of climate change is here, happening right before our eyes. It is undeniable.

Why do these photos and videos help us grasp the scale of Planet Earth’s climate changes already underway?

When people encounter Extreme Ice Survey images, their response is typically immediate and dramatic. It is the first step toward caring about a distant landscape most will never experience in person, enabling them to connect the dots between what happens far away and the rising sea levels, extreme weather events and other climaterelated issues closer to home.

What can an everyday person do to help underscore the global scientific consensus and urgency of addressing global warming?

Lobbyists and pundits seek confusion and controversy, because ignorance seeks to hide within a noise cloud of false information. As long as the public thinks climate change isn’t real or that science is still debating it, fossil fuel industries protect their profits. Without social clarity, the political leaders financially beholden to fossil fuel

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Science and art seek clarity and vision. Clear perception is the key to changing the impact we’re having on our home planet. With social clarity, the policy, economic and technological solutions to wise energy use and countering climate change can be widely implemented. The path forward is being traveled by individuals committed to improving their own lives and communities; by school children who can’t stand the inaction of their elders; by innovative entrepreneurs and corporations eager to make or save money; by military generals seeking to protect their country and their soldiers; and by political leaders of courage and vision. We are all complicit with action or skeptical inaction; we can all participate in solutions to climate change.

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About Yoga For Vets

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

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

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

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About Yoga For Vets

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

The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or more free classes to war veterans. Most locations offer four free class but

by Meredith Montgomery some offer more (ask them when you call or stop in).

Qigong Steps Up Vitality and Serenity

A proven practice for supporting health and self-healing, qigong has For Vets’ been usedPresently, in China Yoga for millennia to maintain and improve physical, mission is straightforward: mental and emotional well-being.

allow veterans to see the benefits of yoga with four i”free (pronounced refersfuture, to the practice as a moving meditation. classes.chee) In the the life force or vital energy however, Yoga For Vets Qigong teacher Judith Forsyth, present in all things throughout in Mobile, Alabama, says, “It’s often hopes to support veteransdescribed as the mother of tai chi. When the universe while “gong” means dediyoga practice by offering schol-the quiet, internal energy art of qigong cated effort in or steady of a skill. arships for teacher Qigong is the art of working intensely train-mixed with the powerful external martial ingscultivating and workshops. with this energy, life force. arts, it developed into tai chi.” She em-

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Acupuncture physician and qigong phasizes that the focus of qigong is less Supporting our troops instructor Walter Hayley, in Bonita on its physical mechanics and more on with free yoga classes Springs, Florida,four became passionate understanding how the vital force moves in their community about qigong while working as a stockthrough the body and can be used to broker in need of stress relief. He comenhance health and longevity. pares qigong’s movement of energy in the Inside the body, there’s an intebody to water running through a hose: grated network of subtle energy centers “Qi is concentrated in channels throughthat international Qigong Master Robert out the body. Think of the qi as water and Peng believes are connected to the those channels as a garden hose branchcapacity for genuine happiness. The ing out to every aspect of the individual. goal is to awaken and pack these cenStress, whether physical or emotional, ters with qi. “By repeating slow, gentle can kink the hose. Qigong helps get the movements over and over, you can kinks out,” he explains. “It relaxes the develop the body’s capacity to draw qi body, letting energy flow more efficiently, from the universe. It can be stored in Visititself.”

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He focuses on three of the body’s big energy portals: the “third eye”, located between the eyebrows; the “heart center”, at the center of the chest on the sternum and the “sea of qi”, just below the navel. The idea is that when energy is accessed in these three centers, specific spiritual qualities are accessed: wisdom, love and vitality (respectively).

Harmonizing all three is ideal.

Peng advises that when these essential elements are woven together in balance, dynamic happiness is possible.

“You begin to project more wisdom, love, vitality, inspiration and peacefulness. Conversations flow more smoothly.

Your life becomes more productive, meaningful and serene,” he says. “Whatever the challenges encountered, you’ll be better equipped to deal with them, while remaining inwardly content.”

Forsyth was first guided to qigong when the prescribed rest, drugs, exercise and physical therapy following an accident left her with lingering neck and back problems. She recalls, “After eight weeks of practice, I experienced significant physical improvement, not only where I had considerable pain, but in my overall energy level, ability

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By adding qigong to their daily routines, children learn to channel energy and enhance concentration; office workers reduce stress; seniors enhance balance and quality of life; and caregivers and midwives advance abilities to help others. ~ The National Qigong Association to sleep and the condition of my skin and hair. The peace and harmonizing meditation benefits of qigong were also affecting me positively in other ways. I became less worried, less of a perfectionist, less stressed out and began to experience more joyfulness.”

While all styles benefit overall health, specific qigong exercises may be prescribed for specialized needs, from

athletic conditioning to management of chronic conditions such as arthritis, hypertension or cancer. The gentle movements can be performed by almost anyone at any age and ability level, even those confined to a chair or bed. “Qigong speaks to the body and the body then addresses the condition,” Hayley remarks.

The experts advise that qigong is best practiced every day, even if for just five minutes. “A group class offers a synergy that a home practice lacks, but the more important practice is at home,” observes Hayley. Some personal instruction is ideal so the practitioner receives feedback, but books and videos make qigong accessible to everyone, everywhere.

Hayley reminds newbies, “Just be patient. If one form doesn’t suit you, remember there are thousands of different forms to try.”

Peng’s advice to beginners is, “Be happy! Think of the exercise as lighthearted play and remember to smile as you move.”

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They’re spotted at home improvement stores, happy hours, drive-through restaurants and workplaces, in addition to their usual hangouts. To get Sparky invited into even more people places, he must have good manners.

“Just like with kids, not every venue is appropriate for dogs,” advises Eileen Proctor, a pet lifestyle expert in Denver, Colorado. “Some dogs are more introverted and want a quiet spot to relax.

Others love a party. Know your dog and socialize him accordingly; never force him into an uncomfortable situation.”

Instead, help him acclimate to new locales gradually, from a distance; stop when he shows signs of stress. A yawn, averted eyes, hiding behind his owner or nervous pacing are clues that a fourlegged pal has had enough.

“Good manners at home might not translate to public manners,” Proctor notes. “Take practice runs to see how your dog handles distractions.” Day care or play dates with other dogs help hone canine social skills, while basic obedience—leave it, sit, stay, down, off, an effective recall and walking nicely on a leash—form the basis for good

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manners. Reward good behavior with praise, treats or a favorite activity.

Eating Out

Amy Burkert, the on-the-road owner of GoPetFriendly.com, says, “After a long day at the office or a ‘ruff’ week at work, it’s nice to include your dog when eating out. Pet-friendly restaurants with outdoor seating areas where the dog can join you are becoming more common, but always ask first.

“Dogs in dining areas should lie quietly under your table or by your chair,” she continues. “This is not the time to socialize. Diners may find it unappealing to be approached by your dog while they’re eating. Choose a table where your dog can be out of the way of customers and the wait staff.”

It will take practice. “If he acts up, apologize, leave and know that you’ll do better next time,” says Burkert.

A good process for teaching good restaurant manners begins with sitting quietly with the dog when there are few people around, and then moving on. The next time, order an appetizer.

Increase the amount of time the pet is expected to wait quietly, as well as the number of distractions.

Traveling Together

Christina Mendel, an international business coach with offices in Germany and Italy, adds that dogs need a safe and secure retreat from excessive activity. Her Chihuahua mix, Balu, is small enough to fit into a carry bag. He can take a nap, people watch or have a snack without fear of human interference. “The carry bag helps when I take clients to dinner, drive or fly to onsite appointments,” she says. “Many of my clients are dog owners, so we bond because he’s well behaved and knows tricks.”

Flying presents its own challenges because airlines limit the number of pets on each flight. Check the company’s rules for pet size, weight and type of crate required. Dogs ride as cargo unless they are small enough to fit in a carrier under the seat. Other passengers might be fearful or allergic, so respect their boundaries.

In the car, a dog needs to be calm and wear a special seat belt, be crated or otherwise restrained to keep him safe, not distract the driver and prevent lunging out the window.

Find tips for walking dogs in crowded urban areas at Tinyurl.com/ RulesOfTheDoggyRoad.

At Work

Dogs may be welcome in the workplace. Alexandra Blackstone, design director for Killer Infographics, in Seattle, Washington, takes her corgi puppy, Buster, to the office. “He was good when he was the only dog at work,”

explains Blackstone. “When an older dog and another puppy were there, he barked and tried to herd them.”

He didn’t read other dogs well, so to further Buster’s dog-to-dog communication skills, Blackstone enrolled him in doggie day care twice a week.

She advises first introducing dogs outside of the office setting. “Communicate with coworkers as to what your dog is working on, so everyone is consistent in their behavior toward him,” Blackstone advises. “Be clear how to correct any inappropriate behavior if someone else shares responsibility for walking him.” She reports that with positive training techniques, Buster is learning to respond well and now splits his time between day care and the office.

“It’s your responsibility to make taking the dog along a good experience for all,” counsels Proctor. “That includes using a leash and always picking up after him, every time.”

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Acupressure for Pets First Aid Acupressure Points for Pets

To Calm, Decrease Fear and Relieve Pain: Kidney 27

by Ann Kerr Romberg

On a dog or cat, Kidney 27 is located between the breast bone and the first rib on the chest.

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et owners should know that there are several simple animal acupressure points that calm and relieve pain and that anyone can perform. This article describes how to find these points and how to apply pressure to provide relief.

To Relieve Pain: Bladder 60

Remember, acupressure is not an alternative to proper medical care. If your pet is ill or injured, call a veterinarian immediately.

To Reduce Vomiting: Conception Vessel Meridian

Wikipedia defines acupressure as “an alternative medicine technique similar in principle to acupuncture. It is based on the concept of life energy which flows through ‘meridians’ in the body. In treatment, physical pressure is applied to trigger points with the aim of clearing blockages in these meridians. ” To apply pressure to an acupressure point, use your thumb or middle finger and apply gentle pressure, about what you would apply comfortably to your own eyelid.

Hold or gently massage the point until the animal no longer wants it or you see the symptoms decrease.

Do not force the animal. Offer the pressure gently and let the animal “tell” you what it wants.

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On a dog or cat, Bladder 60 is located on the outside of the hind leg, just above the ankle joint and on the back of the bone.

Gently stroke from the bottom on the lower lip down the throat and stomach (front to back). Vomiting is caused by the chi, or energy, moving in the wrong direction. Stroking will start the chi moving in the proper direction.

For more information, see Tallgrass Animal Acupressure Institute (AnimalAcupressure.com) or visit a local animal acupressure specialist.

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Color Light Illuminates My Inner World

By Julianne Bien

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he world around us is constantly illuminated by light. It’s what enables us to see color and perceive our world as lively and fascinating. Not only is color made up of various shades, tones and pigments, it is the essential energy that is basic to all life. Carried in sunlight, color is a true and honest sensation that playfully stimulates our senses and affects our psychological and physical state of being.

Color light therapy has existed and evolved throughout history. The ancient Egyptians used light and prisms to heal people. Heliotherapy, the act of curing sickness by sun exposure, was born in ancient Greece. Color light therapy helps to heal the body, mind and soul. Within all living organisms, information is communicated through color-coded broadcasts of faint light energy. All of us emit these broadcasts

beneath our skin, which help maintain our natural and active state of rhythm. Studies have shown that light is an essential ingredient to a healthy metabolism in all-living creatures on Earth.

Today, color light therapy continues to help the healing process, and acupuncturists, massage therapists, bodyworkers, aromatherapists and sound therapists who incorporate energy-based modalities are at the forefront of guiding people into a state of self-healing and rejuvenation by a multitude of disciplines. On the leading edge of current color therapy methods include color harmonics, which both utilizes a color light illuminator that enables energy carried in light to efficiently support the body’s own healing potential.

When used in an energy-based practice, color harmonics can have a significant effect on the recipient by sending messages throughout the body as a “call to action.” While acupuncture points and reflex zones are being addressed, color can help release old memories that are trapped in the body tissue.

Lumalight Specialist and acupuncture student, Vanessa Cisneros, of Miami, has used color light in conjunction with tuning forks to enhance results in her sound healing sessions.

She introduces this energy-based modality with a color illuminator, and simply clips on a color filter to the penlight, shining it two to eight inches away from the body.

According to Cisneros, “Application of color is used to balance the aura of an individual and to stimulate a selfhealing process, as well as boost energy, creating a more powerful life force.”

Cisneros introduces color light sessions to her clients and explains how incorporating the method can enhance the experience. Once the client is comfortable, she begins a dialogue. “This allows them to be more aware of their body, and allows me to have a better feeling of their current state,” she says.

“From there,” Cisneros continues, “I consider their situation and choose the color that would be of help to them. For example, I would use shades of blue if discomfort and pain, such as headache or backache exist. This would help cool and calm the energy in the meridians. If energy is needed, I would choose a color, such as red for stimulation, as color’s energy travels at the speed of light and will go where it is needed. It’s all about using the colors to meet the recipient’s needs.”

Understanding and experiencing the benefits of color light therapies enhances the reassuring feeling of peacefulness, and also provides the body with vital information that color light offers.

Julianne Bien, founder of Spectrahue Light & Sound, developed the Lumalight Color & Geometry System and its training materials. Bien presents her theories at conferences and nationally accredited certification courses throughout the U.S. and Canada. For more information or to register for upcoming courses, including upcoming local Coral Gables course on May 3rd and 4th from 9:30am to 5pm at Gables Optimal Health, 195 Giralda Avenue, Coral Gables, visit Spectrahue. com , or call Canada (416) 340-0882, 9-6pm. © 2014. See ad, page 47. natural awakenings

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Tips for grilling tofu Even seasoned masters of the flame can use some tips for properly preparing tofu. Use these tricks to make your grilling experience a success: • Weigh it down - Use firm or extra-firm tofu and always press it well before grilling to get extra moisture out.

Simply place it between several layers of paper towels, place a plate on top and then weigh down the plate.

• Clean and coat - To keep tofu from sticking to the grates of your grill, make sure the grates are clean and coat them with cooking spray or oil.

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Arroz con…Tofu This is my vegetarian version of arroz con pollo. It is based on the arroz con pollo recipe at El Boricua. If you have prepared your sofrito in advance, this is a very easy recipe to prepare, and it is delicious. I usually make a double recipe for my family.

Ingredients: 2-3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 cup sofrito 1 small can tomato sauce 3 tbsp sliced Spanish olives 1 heaping tablespoon capers 1-2 teaspoons salt, or to taste 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pound extra-firm pressed tofu* (squeeze extra water out, pat dry, and cut into chunks) 2 cups uncooked brown rice 3-4 cups boiling water

for about five minutes over medium heat. Add the tofu and rice to the pot and stir. Add the boiling water. Water should be about 1 inch above the level of the rice. Simmer the rice, uncovered, over medium-high heat, until the water is mostly absorbed. Stir once, then cover the caldero, turn the heat to low, and continue to cook for another 30 minutes or so, until the rice is tender. Before serving, stir the rice and tofu, and be sure to incorporate the “pegao” (the rice that sticks to the bottom of the pot that is slightly browned and crispy) into the mixture.

Important: Do not stir the rice while it is cooking. It will end up sticky. *This is something of a specialty item. It is not the ordinary tofu you find at chain grocery stores, the kind where a brick of tofu is floating in a bunch of water. The pressed tofu is very dense, so it works better as a substitute for chicken, and it comes almost shrink-wrapped with very little water in the package. I buy Twin Oaks tofu, which is available at a couple of local health food stores.

In a medium-large caldero, combine the olive oil, sofrito, tomato sauce, olives, capers, salt, and pepper. Stir and cook

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Power in the Pause

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or 40 hours (or more) each week, we pack up mind, body and spirit, grab our coffee and show up at work.

Like it or not, all three parts are right there with us in the cubicle, on the shop floor or in the big office with the best view. Our minds are engaged, our body sits or stands and moves comfortably in our workspace and our spirit feels content as we do our “work worth doing.” Or not.

Career wellness plays a role in the mind/body/spirit equation. When things aren’t well at work, it affects how we perceive the level of wellness in our lives overall. We bring the stress from our work back home and into our relationships.

We carry it in our bodies and it affects our health.

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In its simplest form, mindfulness is turning our intention and attention to the present moment without judgment.

Think of it as a focused and compassionate pause. The secret is that there is so much power in that tiny pause.

When we are mindful, we witness our thoughts and feelings as a true observer. It is from this vantage point that we are better able to choose our actions consciously, from a place of awareness and emotional intelligence. When we are mindful, we notice our foot tapping faster and faster during a meeting that is cutting into our lunch hour. We pause. We notice. We accept. We choose our action.

When we act from this place of present-moment awareness, we may not like the situation, but we can take power from the pause and make better decisions than if we act from a place of frustration, anger and anxiety. Notice the stress and the anxiety. Acknowledge it. Once acknowledged, we can choose to give it power or not. Being mindful at work doesn’t mean being tolerant of challenging or negative situations. It means addressing those situations from a more focused place to increase your chances of a healthy outcome.

The scientific evidence on the effectiveness of mindfulness has grown in recent years and supports and spearheads the growing trend toward mindfulness in the workplace.

WorkWithMindfulness.com is a site that provides an overarching summary of what the science of mindfulness is saying. In quoting from studies from various peer-reviewed journal papers, the site summarizes evidence that mindfulness: • Reduces reactivity, helping us let go of unhelpful habits and make wise choices • Helps regulate our nervous systems and reduces stress hormones • Allows us to feel more connected with others and engage in more empathetic interactions • And, studies show that mindfulness may help sharpen our cognitive performance; including concentration and working memory Often, work stress comes from a sense of feeling like we are powerless in our job. Mindfulness reminds us that we are never powerless. There is power in each and every moment. Focusing attention on the here and now stops us from handing our power over to others. “My foot is tapping? Oh, why look at that, yes it is! I’m so glad I noticed that. Now I can take a deep breath, or three, and return to this typicallyannoying situation with a sense of power over how I react to it.”

If only it were that simple. Here is one way to introduce the practice of being mindful: • First, become aware of the practice of mindfulness.

(Pause. Notice. Accept. Act.) • Next, practice the practice of mindfulness.

• Finally, keep practicing the practice of mindfulness.

When we begin the journey of being mindful, it is often easier to begin outside of the area that is causing the most stress.

Instead of trying to be instantly mindful in the middle of a volatile boardroom setting, begin the practice in a more benevolent setting: while taking a walk, petting the dog, mowing the lawn or making dinner. The more we become accustomed to pausing in tranquil moments, the more naturally we will find ourselves doing it in challenging situations.

So, tomorrow morning, when we grab our coffee and head to work with mind, body and spirit in tow, let’s pause. Find the power in that pause. Notice the texture of the coffee cup, notice the aroma and the steam; notice our body’s reaction to it. Be grateful for the way it warms our hands.

And let’s start the work day by being well in that moment.

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businesshighlight an average of 26-degrees in people with restricted shoulder mobility. Physical therapy averaged only a 12-degree improvement.

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

FOR rent Treatment Room in Coral Gables Available - Well-established Pilates studio in downtown Coral Gables has a treatment room available to lease. The room is 13 feet by 8 feet with a new wood floor and two windows. Our suite includes a waiting & reception area. Great opportunity for a health & wellness practitioner. Must be seen to appreciate. Please contact Francine Williams, Be-Pilates, 305-775-4141 or francinehwilliams@yahoo.com.

help wanted Part-Time: Phone Sales/Appointment Setter. Natural Awakenings Miami/ Florida Keys is seeking positive professionals who enjoy talking on the phone and would like to earn extra income. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working independently.

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High Commission income based on actual ad sales.

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Tuesday, April 1 Guided Meditation for Beginners - 1:00 pm 2:00 pm, This class provides busy adults with not only an opportunity to unplug for 60 minutes but the tools to practice this valuable stress relieving skill in their daily lives. Atlantis Natural Grand/ Marriott Plaza, 1717 N Bayshore Drive, Ste 218, Miami, FL 33132, $10, 305-279-2722

Thursday, April 3 Mommy & Me Yoga Class - 4:00 pm - 05:00 pm - Mommy and me will strengthen your body and the bond between you and your baby. You will strengthen your core, improve your posture, build confidence and relax using inspirational postures and breathing techniques. Ideal for babies three months to crawling. Please bring blankets for your baby and any supplies to make your baby comfortable on the floor. Synergy Yoga Center, 435 Espanola Way, 305 538 7073, $14, 305 538 7073

SUNDAY, April 6 Walk Now for Autism - Speaks is a fun-filled, family friendly event and is our single most powerful force to fund vital research that will lead us to the answers we need. Experience the power of thousands united by a single cause by joining Walk Now for Autism Speaks. Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disorder in the U.S Registration and Resource Fair: 8:00am Walk begins: 10:00am, 3000 NW 87th Ave, Doral, FL JC Bermudez Park

MONDAY, April 7 Conquer Your Calendar: Reclaim 5-15 Hours for YOU Every Week w/ Tina Dietz - Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents this monthly meeting and networking event for holistic professionals with featured speaker Tina Dietz. 7:00PM. $18.00 for members, $20.00 for non-members. Educating Hands, 3883 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33137. More information contact Chapter President Marbeth Dunn, 305-968-8348.

THURSDAY, April 10 Pranic Healing Hypnosis - 7:00pm - a powerful & cleansing healing group session w/Catherine Patrick, combining guided imagery, Pranic Healing & hypnosis. $30 inc. indoor baths The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach 305 673-1717

FRIDAY, April 11

Over 40 Females Chapter launch Social Groove - 6:00 pm - 09:00 pm - Come join a community of likeminded inspiring women for the launch of Over 40 Females Miami Chapter with Author, Lifestyle Design & Community Arts Consultant Cheri Shanti of Wild & Wise and other guests TBA.Moonchine Asian Bistro, Lounge & Bar, 7100 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, Florida 33138, $25, 720-234-0921

APRIL 11 - 13 Miami Beach Gay Pride Festival – 101 - 7. Free. A celebration of the extraordinary strength, beauty and contributions of South Florida’s LGBT community, and an exciting all-day event featuring a parade, a festival and an Expo with LGBT-friendly vendors and businesses, refreshments & food, and a familyfriendly playzone on Ocean Drive, Miami Beach..

1-863-272-9859

SATURDAY, April 12 Training in Concentration ~ Buddhist meditation techniques for attaining Tranquil Abiding: 10am4:30pm w/ modern Buddhist monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. Followed by a silent retreat in Sarasota in June. $35 includes vegetarian lunch. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137

TUESDAY, April 15 Complimentary Full Moon Yoga Class – 7:458:45pm with Luca Richards and Esther Stansu. Bala Vinyasa Yoga and Metropolis Fitness join forces for a full moon yoga class on the rooftop of Metropolis 1430 Madruga Ave. Coral Gables, FL 33146. Complimentary. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

SATURDAY, April 19 Adventure into Sound Workshop – 1:00-3:30pm Eben Oroz. Flow with harmony frequency and vibration and explore the energy of sound with movement and mediation. $25. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

YogaFest - 9am-10pm $20 Yoga, Music, Food, shopping all day. Huizenga Plaza. 561-7031236, One East Las Olas Blvd., Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

SUNDAY April 20

Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info. 941-349-6804.

West Kendall Earth Day Festival: 11am to 4pm FREE family-friendly event with live entertainment, free bike valet, children’s activities, local crafts, food, products & services and much more. Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 12450 S.W. 152nd Street, Miami, FL (786) 759-1249

Can this man change your life in 30 minutes or less? – 2 near-death experiences, thousands healed & transformed through his touch. Meet Mas Sajady. Free with registration. Hibiscus Island, Chakra Samvara Center. Call - 1-619-508-6527.

Zoo Miami welcomes “Creatures of Habitat - a gazillion-piece animal adventure” all made of LEGO® bricks. 10:00am - 05:00pm Zoo Miami is proud to present this most exciting, educational, and fun exhibit from January 29 – June 22 daily,

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at Dr. Wilde’s World (DWW). The exhibit will be displayed both in DWW’s air-conditioned museum space as well as on its outdoor plaza.: Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177, 305-2510400. Free with zoo admission Join Divine Life Temple for our School of Wisdom. 11:30 am - 01:00 pm School of Wisdom is an open lecture on metaphysics, meditation and fellowship. Join us this and every Sunday. 1350 Peri Street Opa Locka, FL , Free, 305-735-9940

THURSDAY, April 24 Pranic Healing Hypnosis - 7:00pm - a powerful & cleansing healing group session w/Catherine Patrick, combining guided imagery, Pranic Healing & hypnosis $30 inc. indoor baths The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave, Miami Beach 305 673-1717

SATURDAY, April 26 The Elements of Floating Workshop – 2:004:00pm with Hanna Riley. Join Hanna to practice the balance between strength and softness, focus and flow. Learn to find your core and float through your practice with ease. $40. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

APRIL 26 - 27 Zoo Miami’s Earth Day celebration Party for the Planet - 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.- The Tropical Flowering Tree Society will be hosting the world’s largest flowering tree annual plant show and sale. There will also be fun “green” activities and entertainment for the entire family as well as animal enrichment with recycled items and/or natural materials like newspapers, cardboard tubes, bamboo, old tires, fire hoses & more. During Party for the Planet, guests can come in free of charge if they turn in a cellphone as part of our ECO-CELL phone recycling program. Not only will each person donating a cellphone enter the zoo for free on these two days, but they will also help save gorillas! Cell phones include coltan, a mineral extracted in the deep forests of Congo in central Africa, home to the world’s endangered lowland gorillas. Fueled by the worldwide cell phone boom, Congo’s out-ofcontrol coltan mining business has in recent years led to a dramatic reduction of animal habitat and the rampant slaughter of great apes for the illegal bushmeat trade. By turning in your cell phone, we can hopefully reduce the need for additional coltan … and help protect the gorillas. Zoo Miami is located at 12400 SW 152 Street, Miami, FL 33177. General zoo admission is $15.95 per adult and $11.95 per child (3-12), plus tax. Children under two and zoo members enter free; parking is free.

SUNDAY, April 27 AIDS Walk Miami- A 5K (3.1 mile) walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource, South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS organization. No fee to join. Registration begins at 8am, race begins at 9am.

Miami Beach Convention Center, 1901 Convention Center Drive. Contact 305-576-1234.

Complimentary Book Club: Ram Das, How Can I help – 6:30-7:45pm with Eben Oroz & Morgan Soumah. Deepen your yoga practice by delving into the wisdom of modern and traditional yoga literature with your BV community. You do not need to have read the book prior to the meeting. Complimentary.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

MONDAY, April 28 Improving Sleep: A Key Step to Health & Wellbeing 6-8 pm. Sleep medicine psychologist Marcy Wasman, Ph.D. will discuss the importance of sleep and things that can interfere with this important aspect of health. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

Register at 305-668-5900.

WEDNESDAY, April 30 Exercise Can Be Medicine: Promoting Wellness for Cancer Survivors 6-8 pm. Exercise physiologist Stacy Cutrono will present the latest research findings on the effects and benefits of exercise in cancer survivorship. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

Register at 305-668-5900.

MAY 3 - 4 An Experiential Workshop w/Julianne Bien – Unlock the Body’s Self-Healing Potential with Lumalight Color Therapy in Coral Gables . Vanessa Cisneros 305-467-8024.

floridakeys Tuesday, April 8 Zumba - Outdoor, waterfront Zumba class Fun and exhilarating! holiday isle resort mm 84.5 Islamorada Fla., $15 or 2 for $25 walk-in, 1-305747-2908

APRIL 1 – 26 Sculpture Key West – This stunning annual art exhibit showcases the work of leading contemporary sculptors on the grounds of West Martello Tower, home of the Key West Garden Club, and the surrounding Higgs Beach.

Contemporary sculptures in a wide variety of traditional and experimental media enhance the land and seascapes. Contact: 305-295-2800 or Visit website for more information.

MONDAY, April 14 Taste of Key West - 6-9pm. More than 50 local restaurants and 100 wineries and vineyards will be on hand to provide culinary delights and fine wine tastes. Admission is free, food and wine tickets cost $1 each with tastes ranging from $3 -$8. Truman Waterfront, at the end of Southard St. Free Entrance.

Benefits AIDS. Contact 305-296-6196.

APRIL 18 - 27 Conch Republic Independence Celebration With activities ranging from wacky bed race to a lighthearted sea battle featuring tall ships, the Conch Republic’s 10-day birthday party showcases the independent and eccentric spirit that characterizes the Florida Keys. 305-296-0213

APRIL 20 - 27 Key Largo Conch Republic Days - An independence celebration presented by Upper Keys Business Group, the week-long family fun event is to showcase the unique historical and cultural characteristics of Key Largo. Visit web site for schedule of events. 305394-0205

SATURDAY, April 26 Free Outdoor Pops-in-the-Park, Young Musicians Concert - A free concert at the Capital Bank Amphitheater at Islamorada’s Founders Park, Bayside, MM 87, Plantation Key. Performances are outdoors; no chairs provided, bring blankets.

Starts at 4 p.m. Admission free for all concerts.

Presented by Keys Community Concert Band Contact: 305-853-7294

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sunday Buddhist Meditation Class w/ Prayers for World Peace ~ 10:30am-noon, $10. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137 Power Vinyasa All Levels – 10:30-12:00pm with Luca Richards, Certified Baptiste Teacher, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables.

786-953-7709.

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

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

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

305-667-1651.

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

Buddhist Meditation Class ~ 7:30-9pm, $10. / With monk Gen Kelsang Norbu. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137 Power Yoga Basics – 7:00-8:15pm with Salvatore Talarico, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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

tuesday Power Vinyasa All Levels – 8:00-9:00pm with Eben Oroz, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Babywearing Yoga at Dante Fascell Park, 9:30am - 88th St and Red Rd., $10 intro special, 305-299-7826 Yoga For Mature Bodies –$18/class or package.

10:30 AM. Better Health Care Center, 7520 Red Rd. South Miami. 305-788-0777 Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696.

Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10.

7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786282-3000.

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

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

Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30am- Free.

Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.

Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2 donation.

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

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

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

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.

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

Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm.

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

Emei Qigong’s Moving Meditation - Free - 9 a.m.

- 10 a.m. at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Avenue, Miami FL. 305-335-7618

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

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

Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For resBoost your immune system during this ervations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of winter’s and Court, flu Season byFL getting Kendall 12232 cold SW 132 Miami 33186.

MELT Roller Series: 5:30-6:45 pm - Reduce joint pain and muscle tension. 5 classes for $90 or $22/ class for drop-ins. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

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

Yoga For Busy Professionals –$18/class or packLearn how Better you can participate in 7520 age.

6:30 PM. Health Care Center, Red Rd. South 305-788-0777 yourMiami. own self-healing.

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Power Vinyasa All Levels – 6:30-7:30am with Julianne Arhee, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Farmer’s Market – Vendors selling fresh and local produce, herbs, cheeses, plants and pastries in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden (2000 Convention Center Drive) from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free!

305-673-7256 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.

SUP Discount for Combat Veterans – All Combat Vets get 20% off Stand Up Paddling with Lubo, on Key Biscayne, 786-301-3557. Call to schedule an outing 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.

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

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

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

786-662-8106.

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

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

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

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

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thursday Power Vinyasa All Levels – 8:00-9:00am with Julianne Arhee, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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.

Meet the Doctor. The Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center: Miami Lakes location, free orientations.

Insurance accepted. Call now, (786) 888-1609.

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

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

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

Yoga For Mature Bodies – $18/class or package.

10:30 AM. Better Health Care Center, 7520 Red Rd. South Miami. 305-788-0777 Yoga with Drishti- 6:30pm at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616 Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143 Hatha Yoga Class - 5:30 - 7:00pm at Sai Ayurvedic College, $15 -9000 SW 137 Ave, Suite 220, Miami 33186, 305-380-0652

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

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

saturday Metaphysical Bible Study & Meditation – 8–9am am Gables Optimal Health, 195 Giralda Ave, Coral Gables 305-567-1973 By donation

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Kids Yoga (4-8 Years) – 9:30-10:30am with Sophie Phillip, RYT. $10 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Power Vinyasa All Levels – 9:00-10:15am with Virginia Ansaldi, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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.

Meditation Classes in Spanish Sanacion Shakti - 5:00-6:00pm. Call today to reserve your spot.

Call 786.275.4783 for more information and reservations.

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

Meet the Doctor. The Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center: Pinecrest location, Free orientations. Insurance accepted. Call now, (786)888-1609.

Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Meditation Classes

1273 Coral Way, Miami 786-529-7137

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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,

Therapeutic Yoga – 11:00am-12:00pm with Luca Richards, Certified Baptiste Teacher, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables.

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Power Vinyasa All Levels – 10:30-11:30am with Crystal Long, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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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.

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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.

sunday

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

1-305-292-7700.

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

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

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

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

wednesday

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

saturday Family Hour- Special programs 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.

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

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

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

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My practice focuses on mediation and collaborative family law to best preserve family relationships and conserve finances through respectful and effective divorce resolutions. Other areas: Prenuptial agreements and cooperative divorce.

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DROLMA KADAMPA BUDDHIST CENTER

1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145 (786) 529-7137 MeditationInMiami.org

Meditation classes, study programs, and events designed to help you transform your mind through a modern presentation of Buddhist thought, philosophy, and way of life. See ad, page 59.

COACHING Transformation Thru Divorce

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

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ENERGY HEALING REGINA F. ZELONKER, P.A.

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

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Ayurvedic Facials using natural oils and elements closest to nature without using harsh chemical products that can cause more harm than good.

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Leslye Jacobs conducts healing for her clients globally. An I/O Psychologist since ‘96 with roots in regression/hypnotherapy - she has worked with healers from around the world. Her futuristic style of DNA/ energy healing accelerates vibrational frequency resulting in substantial shifts in clients health, wellbeing and relationships.

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Regain energy and balance your chakras with quantum hypnosis to reduce stress and anxiety and bring healing and awareness to the 5th dimension of your spirit.

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Heal your Self and create an extraordinary life with coaching, hypnosis, Pranic healing & guided imagery. Release stress, negative emotions, energetic blocks & behaviors to feel free, cleansed & uplifted. See ad, page 36.

HOLISTIC HEALTH COACH GIOCONDA (YOKO) BAGNARIOL, CHHC, AADP

3828 SW 79 Ave. #107 305-728-9022 www.yokobagnariol.com

Transform your life by changing the way you eat and looking deeper into the emotions that could be sabotaging your efforts. Get a holistic nutrition counseling session to guide you step by step into the most introspective and fascinating healing experience of your life.

HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY MINSU HEALING OASIS

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

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

Holistic Psychology COUNSELING Daniel R. Mesch, L.M.H.C.

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

Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 27.

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Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 19.

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