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he dual themes for the March issue of Natural Awakenings are animals and food – two of my FAVORITE subjects! We’ve always had cats in my family, and I have 2 now (both rescues of course). I love dogs and really all animals, but I’m what you’d call ‘a cat person’. I love the fact that I can read great content in Natural Awakenings every month on how to holistically care for my pets, and this month, it’s even better, because there is a lot of great information on Animal Rescue and Welfare. As a cat person, in particular, I’m concerned about the overpopulation of stray/feral cats due to lack of adequate spaying and neutering, and we provide some great methods on how to get involved to solve some of these problems, both in our Feature Article (p. 22) and Natural Pet column (p. 40). As those of you who are friends with us on Facebook know, we LOVE animals, so anything we can do to help we try to do. The other feature topic of the month is Food, particularly Healthy Cuisine. As a person who loves all kinds of food, but who has a palate for the ‘bad stuff’ like fried and fast foods and sweets, I’m always striving to eat better and healthier. A common thread in food editorial nowadays is the heavy emphasis on ‘Greens’, and in particular kale. In our Healing Ways column ‘Love Your Greens’ (p. 28), we have some tasty ideas to ‘get more greens’, from smoothies to salads and in between, health has never tasted better. Another aspect of food that is important to me and getting increased attention is where our food COMES FROM. As more and more people wonder if their fruits and vegetables are safe, (as well as wanting to limit landfill waste) they are starting their own organic gardens and composting their waste, a win-win, since it also creates very nutritious soil. This months’ Green Living article ‘A Practical Guide to Composting’ (p. 30) gives helpful tips on how to increase your OWN control over your food supply and who knows, might even reduce your garbage bill. Month after month I’m ever-reminded how fortunate I am to not only have access to such wonderful content for my own personal wellness, but to be blessed to work for a magazine that is able to distribute this information to our community in Dade County and the Keys. It’s always gratifying to get that call either asking about ‘that article on such and such to pass on to a friend’ or to have someone tearfully say how a particular article changed their life (as happened with a Forgiveness article we ran). Yes, in March and every month, I’m proud to be a part of Natural Awakenings Magazine and to continue to share with you all how to continue to grow and be our best selves. And of course, being Irish, I would be remiss not to mention St. Patrick’s Day, so Sla’inte.

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he Natural Awakenings healthy living, healthy planet lifestyle app has been upgraded with a brand-new look and updated features. The free app, already downloaded by more than 40,000 iPhone users, is now available on the Android platform. Natural Awakenings makes staying in touch with the best choices for a green and healthy lifestyle easier than ever. Find products, practitioners and services dedicated to healthy living, plus articles on the latest practical, natural approaches to nutrition, fitness, creative expression, personal growth and sustainable living by national experts with fresh perspectives and inspired ideas. New features include signing up for promotions, updates and newsletters, as well as convenient links to the Natural Awakenings website and webstore. Find a local magazine; a national directory of healthy, green businesses, resources and services, complete with directions; updated national monthly magazine content; archives of hundreds of previously published articles that are searchable by key words; and an archive of articles in Spanish. “These upgrades and expanded accessibility will empower people to enjoy healthier, happier and longer lives wherever they are more easily than ever before,” notes Natural Awakenings founder Sharon Bruckman. “Offering free access to Natural Awakenings’ powerful network of healthy living resources through this exclusive app is another way we can serve our users.” To download the free app, search for Natural Awakenings on Google Play or the Apple app store or visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.

GMO Labeling Needs Citizen Action

ore than one million Americans have called on the FDA to label GMOs. According to a news release from U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, a bill to label genetically engineered foods has been reintroduced in the U.S. Congress. Sens. Barbara Boxer, D-Calif., and Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., and U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., reintroduced the Genetically Engineered Food Right-to-Know Act, first introduced in 2013, on Feb. 12 of this year. “We cannot continue to keep Americans in the dark about the food they eat,” DeFazio said in the release. “More than 60 other countries make it easy for consumers to choose. Why should the U.S. be any different? If food manufacturers stand by their product and the technology they use to make it, they should have no problem disclosing that information to consumers.” The bill would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require genetically engineered food and foods that contains genetically engineered ingredients to be labeled. If we don’t want to be kept in the dark about what we’re eating, Congress needs to protect our right to know if food contains genetically modified organisms (GMO). While grassroots efforts to require labeling of GMO are gaining momentum, Big Agriculture and biotech companies like Monsanto are trying to block our right to know what’s in our food. The issue is critical and time-sensitive, so action needs to be taken now to contact Congress. Act Now! Find specific legislators by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-2243121 or visiting House.gov. Sign petitions at Tinyurl.com/SignStopDarkAct. Also visit righttoknow-gmo.org/states/florida or join the conversation at www.facebook.com/ GMOFreeFL. natural awakenings

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ew beginnings means, a new space for My Vida  Spa. On Thursday March 26th, My Vida Spa is host ing a moving ceremony at its new fully renovated and  beautifully designed location in South Miami. Join their celebration by visiting their boutique spa with top of the  line equipment and organic products and treatments.  Enjoy some music, hors d’oeuvres, drinks, chair massages, henna tattoo and an introduction to the spa’s  expanded services. The spa offers clinical skin care  and 100% organic treatments. Services include facials, massages, body sculpting, holistic treatments, aroma therapy, acupuncture, hypnotherapy, astrological readings, and now also manicure Gentle Dentistry with a Holistic Approach and pedicure services. My Vida Spa gift bags filled with gift certificates, raffles and Safe Mercury Removal, Implants, Invisalign product samples from all of their sponsors and vendors will be given to all visitors ssure A Smile has a new location.  while supplies last. Nestled at the midpoint between Coral Gables and South Miami, the  The event runs from 6-9pm. Their new location is at 5901 S.W. 74th Street, Suite new dental office is just as convenient  411, South Miami. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 305as it Herrmann, is comfortable. But 274-0047 comfort –and Theodore DMD, PA – (305) www.AssureASmile 663-1402 or visit www.myvidaspa.com. See ad, page 31. convenience are not the only reasons  why patients travel  from throughout   South Florida to visit  Dr. Herrmann.   “We inspire our patients to live a healthier and more informed lifestyle,” explains Dr. Herrmann. abbi Yael Levy, named one of “America’s Most Inspiring Rabbis” by The Jewish “Every aspect of patient interaction is Daily Forward, will be Temple Israel of Greater Miami’s guest rabbi-in-residence designed to help patients understand March 20-21 as part of the congregation’s how to care for their teeth, eat well, health and wellness initiative. Levy will avoid toxins, and build long term lead an Experience Shabbat, bringing to the holistic health.” Miami community her expertise in Jewish According to Dr. Herrmann, Asmindfulness practices. All are welcome to sure A Smile’s commitment to holistic participate in this Shabbaton, which will take health awareness resonates with paus from an introduction to the concepts of tients who want more than a dentist Jewish mindfulness to a hands-on workshop who simply drills and fills teeth. Their to gain deeper understanding and experience. patients learn the root cause of their On Friday, March 20th, Levy shares a unique dental conditions so they guided meditation at the temple’s 6:30 p.m. can more effectively be treated and “Service of the Heart,” followed by a 7:30 prevented. p.m. Kabbalat Shabbat Service where she Since 1989, Assure A Smile has introduces the concepts, benefits and practice been the premier provider of holistic of Jewish mindfulness. Saturday, March 21st is dental care for patients of all ages in a full “Day of Practice” as Levy joins in a 9:15 the Miami area. With the new statea.m. guided meditation, 9:30 a.m. Shabbat of-the-art office, Dr. Herrmann and morning service and Torah reading, and 11 the Assure A Smile team continue a.m. “Joseph’s Table” Torah study and interactive discussion, concluding at 12:30 more than 25 years of safe, non-toxic, p.m. with a reception offering light refreshments. At 1 p.m., the rabbi leads a threeand minimally invasive dentistry that hour workshop and practical demonstration of “What is Jewish Mindfulness and creates healthy teeth and gums for How Does One Practice It?” The afternoon features free children’s programming, life. including yoga, during the adult workshop. The new office is located at 9220 Advance registration for the Saturday afternoon workshop is required. Cost is $25 or S.W. 72nd Street, Suite 205, Miami FL $18 for Temple Israel members. For more information, email info@templeisrael.net, 33173. To learn more about Assure A or call 305-573-5900. Temple Israel is located at 137 N.E. 19th Street, Miami. See Smile contact them at 305-274-0047. ad, page 37. See ad, page 35.

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eveloped by Swiss Jungian Analyst and therapist Dora Kalff during the 1950s and 60s, Sandplay is a recognized therapeutic modality that gives both child and adult the opportunity to portray, rather than verbalize, feelings and experiences often inaccessible and/or difficult to express in words. Local Art Therapist Sharon FitzGerald, M.A., ART, shares the goal of Art Therapy as a method to improve or restore a clientâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s functioning and his or her sense of personal well-being. Is an effective treatment for developmental, social or psychological impairment. It helps those who have survived trauma resulting from combat, abuse, and natural disaster; persons with adverse physical health conditions such as cancer, traumatic brain injury, and other health impairments; and persons with autism, dementia, depression, and behavioral issues. Art therapy helps people resolve conflicts, improve interpersonal skills, manage problematic behaviors, reduce negative stress, and achieve personal insight. Art therapy also provides an opportunity to enjoy the lifeaffirming pleasures of art making! The sandplayer is provided with a tray of sand, water and miniatures from all aspects of reality, fantasy, myth, and nature, and is invited to create a scene of their choosing while the trained therapist observes without judgment or interpretation. This goal is to tap into the unconscious and facilitate psychological healing and transformation. Located at 2000 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 104, Coconut Grove, FitzGerald offers Sandplay workshops. For more information, call 786-859-0357 or visit www.arttherapyconsulting.com. natural awakenings

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newsbriefs Florida Storytelling Festival

ear stories that soar beyond your wildest imagination and venture deep within your heart at the 31st annual Florida Storytelling Festival, being held March 5 to 8, 2015, at historic Lakeside Inn in Mount Dora, Florida. Attendees will enjoy storytelling concerts, workshops, story swaps, and a storytelling cruise. Younger audiences will listen, learn and tell in the Youthful Voices Family Fun Tent. It is a festival for those who want to be entertained and those who would learn how to participate in an art form that has spanned the ages. Highlights of the festival include storytelling concerts Thursday through Saturday evening and Sunday morning; Tell and Talk sessions on Friday and Saturday offer a chance to interact with the featured performers; and the Swapping Grounds Competition offers a chance to present your story during the Saturday night concert. In the Family Fun Tent, kids can make puppets and masks, learn how to face-paint, and participate in workshops and swaps to explore their own storytelling voice. Featured performers this year include Appalachian storyteller Sheila Kay Adams; master storyteller and face painter, Christopher Agostino; Natural Awakenings publisher and Cajun storyteller, Cheryl Floyd; The Cracker Cowboy Poet, Hank Mattson; and Caribbean dancer, drummer, singer and storyteller, Lucrece Louisdhon-Louinis. For more information see FlStory.com or call 800-327-1796.

A 28-Day Journey

hristelle Chopard, Founder of the Vortex of Energy Meditation, combines Qigong, Native American traditions, meditation, specific breathing techniques and Sacred Geometry during the Vortex of Energy Meditation, which works to clear your magnetic field, and align the five bodies– physical, energetic, emotional, mental, and spiritual. Chopard explains that The Vortex of Energy Meditation is an active meditation that enhances your energy. When you enter in the experience, it leads you towards a state of harmony and bliss. “This 28-day Journey is designed to clarify the mind, release stress, uplift energy, balance the chakras, clear toxins, and bring emotional harmony. It supports us with harmony, mindfulness, and clarity as we navigate life transitions.” The photos below (taken with GDV photography) show alignment of the chakras before and after experiencing The Vortex of Energy Meditation: The program takes place over one complete moon cycle – 28 days. You will experience a strong grounding sensation, learn to direct energy with intention, and expand vibration in the seven directions. This series of 12 Vortex of Energy Meditation classes happens monthly at the DHARMI® Institute, 601 N.E. 23rd Street, Miami. The next Journey begins on Sunday, March 8th. For information or to register, call 1-786-529-5588, email Chopard at info@dharmi.com, or visit www.vortex-of-energy.com. 12

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Move with the House of Movement

ast month two families united to inaugurate the “House of Movement” in Brickell. Pilates practitioner and Vice President and Operations Manager at Ibiley Manufacturing Gladys Valdes, and Spain Born Dalia Benito, who began dancing Classical Ballet and Flamenco when she was only 4 years old, have come together to open the most innovative wellness studio imaginable. As describe on their site, the House of Movement (HOM) – housed in a 2 story 1950’s beautiful and spacious home – is a Pilates, Yoga, Dance, Functional CrossFit Studio and Wellness Center offering group and private classes in a spacious and tranquil environment, along with a menu of spa services designed to help you relax and rejuvenate. Their mission is to help their clients create a mindful way of life through movement. Owner Gladys Valdes is quoted as describing their venture; “What sets us apart is that we are vested into this mind, body and soul connection..We truly feel that a day without movement is a day without life.” The studio is located at 1900 Brickell Avenue, Miami. For more information call 305-200-5911 or visit www.1900moves.com.

Health Coach Points the Way

esigned to help you meet your goals for health and well-being, The Body Concierge (TBC - a local Key West Health Coaching Company) unveils its brand new Group Coaching Program! Meetings will held at 5:45pm on the first, third and (if applicable) the fifth Monday of each month starting in March! Not your average group setup, The six-month curriculum starts with a one-on-one consultation, identifying individual goals. Subsequent meetings bring members face-to-face with alternative foods, exercise and local natural health practitioners. During meetings members will dine at a vegan café while discussing alternative types of dieting, explore the therapeutic benefits of massage and acupuncture at a spa and much more at many other locations! “I want TBC group goers to be happier, more satisfied, more health conscious people,” says club founder Eric Elloie. “My goal is to awaken a paradigm shift where people strive for better health rather than thinking of aches, pains, and problem as a normal natural part of the aging process and this group will kick start the movement!” For more information or to enroll, contact TBC by phone at (305) 842-1320 or by web at TheBodyConcierge.com. Find more information on health and wellness at Facebook.com/TheBodyConcierge. See ad, page 60.

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n Monday, March 16th Zack Polsfuss will be presenting a live and free* demonstration of Dr. Michael Cotton’s Higher Brain Living® system. According to Dr. Michael Cotton, founder of Higher Brain Living® we can now change the physiology of our brain. His system creates a clear channel and powerful energy surge to the higher brain that opens a gateway to true, lasting, limitless and expansive higher living, like no other psychological, spiritual or physical healing modality. Demonstration will be from 6:30-8:30pm at the Bahia Mar–a DoubleTree by Hilton–located at 801 Seabreeze Boulevard in Fort Lauderdale. *Event is free with pre-registration otherwise you pay $97 at the door. For more information or to reserve your spot visit HigherBrainLivingEvents.com/ florida. See ad, page 56.

Be Green at the Irish Festival!

veryone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! Spend the day with family and friends and enjoy a taste of Irish culture with Irish music, dance and food, along with the arts. There will be great corned beef and cabbage, shepherd’s pie, authentic soda bread, and whiskey cake. Kids will enjoy Irish crafts and face painting, and have fun at the playground, sliding down a giant slide, rock climbing and riding the merry go round. For mom and dad, a full service bar where they can whet their whistle with Irish and American beers, spirits, soda and juice. Entertainment will include Miss Colleen Pageant, Peter Fuchs on keyboard, Irish Step Dancers from Breffni School of Irish Dance, Cool Ol’ Dudes Band, The Patty Kelleghan Band, St. Andrews Pipe & Drum Band, and Singer/harpist Tricianne Garrihy with Avalon Band.

Held each year, The Annual St. Patrick’s Festival will be on March 14 at Fred B. Hartnett Park which is 4 blocks south of Coral Way in the center of Ponce de Leon Boulevard. Don’t forget to wear your green! For more information call 305-949-8400, or email stpatrickssf@gmail.com.

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esearchers from Germany’s University of Tübingen’s Center for Medicine tested the Ginkgo biloba extract EGb761 on 20 children diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in a clinical trial. The children were given up to 240 milligrams (mg) of the extract for between three and five weeks. Before, during and after the treatment, the scientists evaluated the children by testing the brain’s electrical activity, along with other ADHD-related tests. Those that had received the extract exhibited significant improvement in ADHD symptoms. A study from Liberty University, in Virginia, previously examined 262 adults ages 60 and over with normal memory and mental performance and found that the same Ginkgo biloba extract improved their cognitive scores. Half of the study participants were given 180 mg of the extract daily and half were given a placebo. Standardized tests and a subjective, self-reporting questionnaire found the Ginkgo resulted in significant cognitive improvements among the older adults.

BUGS LINKED TO FACTORY FARM ANTIBIOTICS

he bacteria E. coli now causes 75 to 95 percent of all urinary tract infections, and research from Iowa State University has confirmed that such occurrences are linked to factory farms that use antibiotics. The findings support a study previously completed by scientists from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and George Washington University that shows a strain of antibiotic-resistant E. coli called ExPEC, an extra-intestinal pathogen, was genetically traceable to factory-farmed animals receiving certain antibiotics. The National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System reports that 75 percent of chicken and turkey, 59 percent of ground beef and 40 percent of pork meats tested were contaminated with E. coli, and that the strains were predominantly multi-drug resistant.

Meditation Minimizes Migraines

esearchers from the Wake Forest School of Medicine found that mindfulness meditation significantly reduced the number and duration of migraines among 19 episodic migraine patients. Ten were given eight weeks of mindfulness classes with instructions for adding personal meditation in-between sessions. The other nine received typical migraine care. Those in the meditation group experienced an average of 1.4 fewer migraines per month, which averaged nearly three hours less than the ones experienced by those in the control group. Pain levels of the headaches reported by those in the meditation group averaged 1.3 points lower on a scale of one to 10. 14

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ontrary to the hypothesis that moderate drinking can be heart-healthy, a new study published in the British Medical Journal indicates that even light to moderate drinking increases the risk of heart disease. In a large, randomized meta-study, researchers examined patient data from 261,991 European adults derived from 56 studies. Participants were classified as non-drinkers, light drinkers, moderate drinkers or heavy drinkers. The researchers also used a gene variation to determine alcohol intake—a genetic marker that indicates low alcohol consumption of less than 10 milliliters (about a third of an ounce) per week. They found that those with the gene variation—and thus are virtually non-drinkers—had a significantly lower risk of heart disease, including stroke and hypertension, and that even light drinking significantly increased heart disease risk. The researchers concluded: “These findings suggest that reductions of alcohol consumption, even for light to moderate drinkers, may be beneficial for cardiovascular health.”

esearch from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health has determined that handling cash register receipts, common in credit card transactions, can increase exposure of the hormone disruptor Bisphenol A (BPA), but that exposure is well within limits considered safe when the receipts are handled under normal conditions. The researchers tested 121 people exposed to the synthetic chemical through their skin and found their average BPA urinary excretion levels averaged 2.6 micrograms (mcg) per liter. The researchers then had test subjects handle thermal paper three times every five minutes, simulating a store cashier’s handling of receipts. The researchers found those that handled the thermal paper during the simulation test had an average increase in their BPA urinary excretions of just under 0.2 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight. The researchers noted that this was still 25 times lower than the European Food Safety Authority’s proposed temporary tolerable daily intake of 5 mcg per liter per kilogram of body weight per day. Primary sources of BPA exposure are plastics used in water bottles and many other consumer goods.

WILD THYME KILLS BREAST CANCER CELLS

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study published in the Nutrition and Cancer Journal reveals that the herb thyme is more than a cooking spice. Scientists tested a methanol extract of Thymus serphyllum—also referred to as wild thyme—on two types of breast cancer cells and found that it was able to kill them in laboratory testing. The testing also found the extract to be safe for healthy normal breast cells. The researchers state that wild thyme may provide the means for a promising natural cancer treatment.

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Seaweed May Be the New Lettuce Food items such as kelp, dulse, alaria and laver may be unfamiliar now, but likely not for long, as these and other varieties of edible seaweed and sea vegetables appear on more shopping lists and restaurant menus. These ingredients are already favored by cooks for the jolt of salty goodness they bring to soups and salads and by health food advocates that appreciate their high levels of essential minerals. Goodies in the pipeline include seaweed-filled bagels, ice cream and chips. The trend toward farming seaweed instead of harvesting in the wild is making news. Working waterfronts often go dormant in the winter as lobstermen that work during warmer months move inland out of season for part-time jobs. Seaweed is a winter crop that can keep boats out on the water, providing year-round aquaculture employment. Entrepreneur Matthew Moretti, who operates Bangs Island Mussels, a shellfish and kelp farm in Casco Bay, near Portland, Maine, explains, “Mussels are monoculture,” so he has been growing sugar kelp between mussel rafts to create a more ecological model. Source: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Center for a Livable Future

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Wind Turbines a Kill Zone for European Bats Bats are vital natural pest controllers, saving the use of millions of pounds of pesticides by eating insects, but many species are declining across Europe, despite being protected, because wind turbines are seriously harming their populations. “It’s most common in migratory species, with around 300,000 bats affected every year in Europe alone. Bats are found dead at the bottom of these turbines. One option is to reduce turbine activity during times of peak migration,” says Richard Holland. Ph.D., of Queen’s University Belfast, co-author of a study published in Nature Communications that sheds light on the problem. Scientists have discovered the first known example of a mammal to use polarization patterns in the sky to navigate in the greater mouse-eared bat. The study demonstrates that the bats use the way sunlight is scattered in the atmosphere at sunset to calibrate the internal magnetic compass that helps them to fly in the right direction. Holland says, “Bees have specially adapted photoreceptors in their eyes, and birds, fish, amphibians and reptiles all have cone cell structures in their eyes which may help them to detect polarization, but we don’t know which structure these bats might be using. Anything we can do to understand how they get about, how they move and navigate will be a step forward in helping to protect them.” Source: Natural Environment Research Council (nerc.ac.uk)

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UN Lauds Small-Scale, Sustainable Agriculture A recent publication from the United Nations Commission on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Trade and Environment Review 2013: Wake Up Before it is Too Late, includes contributions from more than 60 experts around the world. They are calling for transformative changes in 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. The report includes in-depth sections on the shift toward more sustainable, resilient agriculture; livestock production and climate change; the importance of research and extension; plus the roles of both land use and reform of global trade rules. The report’s findings contrast starkly to the accelerated push for new free trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and the U.S./EU Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), which will strengthen the hold of multinational corporate and financial firms on the global economy. Neither global climate talks nor other global food security forums reflect the urgency expressed in the UNCTAD report to transform agriculture. Source: Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (iatp.org)

Cultivating Youth Farming Seeks to Recruit a New Generation With an aging population of farmers, it’s clear that agriculture needs to attract more young people, because half the farmers in the U.S. are 55 or older. But for much of the world’s youth, agriculture isn’t seen as being cool or attractive—only as backbreaking labor without an economic payoff and with little room for career advancement. However, with some effort, young farmers can explore contemporary career options in permaculture design, biodynamic farming, communication technologies, forecasting, marketing, logistics, quality assurance, urban agriculture projects, food preparation, environmental sciences and advanced technologies. “Increased access to education and new forms of agriculture-based enterprises means that young people can be a vital force for innovation in family farming, increasing incomes and well-being for both farmers and local communities,” says Mark Holderness, executive secretary of the Global Forum for Agricultural Research. The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project (nesfp.org), in Massachusetts, trains young farmers in how to run a small farm operation, from business planning to specialized advanced workshops in livestock and healthy food. Likewise, the Southeastern New England Young Farmer Network (YoungFarmerNetwork.org) hosts free social and educational events that bring together farmers of all ages and experience levels to network and collaborate.

Drilling Poisons Both Water and Air Major concerns about hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, as a means of extracting natural gas have centered on how toxic fracking fluids and methane injected into the ground can pollute water supplies. Now a new study published in the Journal of Environmental Health attests how fracking adversely impacts air quality, too. Lead author David Carpenter, director of the Institute for Health and the Environment at New York’s University at Albany, is concerned that fracking sites show potential to develop cancer clusters in years to come. The study found eight different poisonous chemicals in groundwater near wells and fracking sites throughout Arkansas, Colorado, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wyoming at levels that exceeded federal limits, including levels of benzene and formaldehyde, both known carcinogens. Approximately half of the air samples Carpenter analyzed exceeded federally recommended limits. Benzene levels were 35 to 770,000 times higher; hydrogen sulfide levels were 90 to 60,000 times higher; and formaldehyde levels were 30 to 240 times above a theoretically safe threshold. “Cancer has a long latency, so you’re not seeing an elevation in cancer in these communities [yet],” says Carpenter. “But five, 10, 15 or more years from now, elevation in cancer incidence is almost certain to happen.” Source: Grist.org

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ecotip Stop Drops How to Find and Fix Leaking Pipes While municipal water main breaks make news, it’s just as important to be watchful at home. According to the Alliance for Water Efficiency, a typical home annually loses more than 2,000 gallons of water due to leakage. SNL Financial, an industry analysis firm in Charlottesville, Virginia, recently reported that water leaks cause $9.1 billion in annual homeowner policy property losses. Sensing a less-than-stellar water flow or seeing a leak from a faucet or mold or damp spots on walls and ceilings can indicate possible water pipe problems. Copper water lines can develop tiny leaks over time when the water supply is too acidic. Also, clogs can develop, regardless what lines are made of, from lime and rust accumulations, stressing sections and especially fittings. Particularly vulnerable are 45-to-65-year-old homes, the length of time corrosion-resistant coatings on interior and exterior pipes generally last (OldHouseWeb.com). Fortunately, if repairs are needed, most builders group water lines in predictable places; bathrooms are often stacked one atop

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infusion into the pet’s testicles causes them to atrophy. It’s less invasive, with a lower chance of infection and less pain, and reduces testosterone. For feral cat populations where traps haven’t worked, megestrol acetate, derived from progesterone, added to food acts as birth control to slow or stop colony growth.” Treatment of laboratory animals has also improved. “There have been three significant changes since 1984,” says Cathy Liss, president of the nonprofit Animal Welfare Institute, in Washington, D.C., founded in 1951 (awionline.org). “General housing conditions are better, the number of government-owned chimpanzees has decreased and laboratories no longer obtain dogs and cats from random sources, so no stolen pets end up in labs.”

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very creature in the animal kingdom has an essential purpose, yet through human interference, animal life overall has become so imbalanced as to signal a tipping point for Earth. Extreme care for the rapidly growing population of a relative handful of pet breeds stands in stark contrast to trending extinction of dozens of other species. Fortunately, in addition to the efforts of dedicated volunteers, conservationists and supportive lawmakers, every one of us can make a real difference.

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get the larger mixes, including pit bulls and Rottweilers.” Currently, the facility continues to expand its services, working with pet foster homes; providing medical care for severely abused animals in need of rehabilitation and socialization; and managing visits to prisons, mental health facilities and schools. “We take in who we can help. To see a dog triumph over tremendous odds gives people hope,” says Skow. Recently, volunteers pulled 70 dogs from Los Angeles shelters, fostered them for a month and then transported them east to adoption facilities where conditions were less crowded. Spay/neuter is the best solution to pet overpopulation, says Ruth Steinberger, national founder of Spay First, headquartered in Oklahoma City (SpayFirst.org). From 20 years of experience, she explains that in locations and situations in which surgery is impractical, “We’ve had great results using calcium chloride in ethyl alcohol, done under sedation. A slow

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She reports that animals now are subject to only one experiment, retired for adoption instead of being euthanized, and furnished with natural living conditions on-site—vertical space, an enriched environment with mental and physical stimulation, interaction with other animals and appropriate food and bedding. “Most lab animals are rats and mice,” says Liss. “Any animal has the capacity to suffer. It’s up to us to treat them humanely.”

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“Animals become ambassadors,” says Gene Baur, president and co-founder of Farm Sanctuary’s three locations in New York’s Finger Lakes region, Los Angeles and northern California (FarmSanctuary.org) and author of Farm Sanctuary: Changing Hearts and Minds About Animals and Food. “People are distanced from food sources. Once you learn that sheep love to be petted and pigs like belly rubs, you know an animal as an individual. The best way to help is to share information, farm animal videos and plantbased recipes, so people can see that going meatless is about far more than just eating produce.”

Musician Sir Paul McCartney, author of The Meat Free Monday Cookbook, took the message to schools in 2012. Now students around the world participate in meat-free lunch programs. The adult initiative of going meatless for one or more days extends to 35 countries on six continents. Pigs, cows, horses, peacocks and an alpaca live in harmony at local nonprofit Cracker Box Palace Farm Animal Haven, in Alton, New York (CrackerBox Palace.org), which spurs recovery from illness, neglect or abuse. “People get animals without doing research on their care or habits. That’s how we got the peacocks—they have a bloodcurdling scream,” says Farm Manager Cheri Roloson, who rents out their goats as nature’s landscapers to clear brush. Mistreated animals also provide therapy for returning military veterans and abused children at Ranch Hand Rescue, in Argyle, Texas (RanchHand Rescue.org). Kids find it easier to talk about their experiences with an animal that has also endured cruel treatment, like Spirit, a horse that received precedent-setting surgery to repair a leg that had improperly healed after being broken by a baseball bat. Conscious chicken farms, too, are making an impact. “Chickens can be well-treated and have a healthy, decent life,” says Jason Urena, marketing manager with NestFresh, which operates 20 small farms and five processing plants, concentrated in Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Texas to reduce its carbon footprint (NestFresh.com). Starting with cage-free hens, the Denver company grew based on nationwide customer requests for certified cage-free, free-range, organic, pastureraised and nonGMO (genetically modified) eggs. “We’re the first in the country to offer certified non-GMO eggs,” attests Urena. He explains that in the process for certification, feed is inspected at every step, from planting seed (usually corn

“Pets are considered property, and until that changes, it’s harder to make a difference. Farm animals have no rights at all. Animals are sentient beings with rights commensurate with the ability to feel pain and even be valued members of the family. They deserve far more than a property classification.” ~Diane Sullivan, assistant dean and professor, Massachusetts School of Law

or soy) to storage in silos and mill grinding, to allow traceability for potential problems and avoid cross-contamination.

Wildlife Habitat Preservation There are few places on Earth that humans haven’t impacted fragile ecosystems. Loss of habitat and lack of food sources are critical issues. Bats are a bellwether for the impact on wildlife from human-induced diseases. The Wildlife Conservation Society studies the loons in New York’s Adirondack Mountains to monitor their exposure to disease and pollution. The mission of the National Wildlife Federation (NWF) is to use conservation and education to protect present and future wildlife. Of the 410-plus species of mammals in the United States, 80 are on the endangered species list, reminiscent of the bison that used to number in the millions,

but now mostly exist in small bands on private and public lands. NWF aims to build on the bison restoration efforts achieved to date (now numbering tens of thousands) by reintroducing them onto more public lands, reservations and protected habitats, and likewise build up populations of other wild threatened and endangered animals. Its programs feature green corridors to give native species a home and migrating species a rest stop. “The important message is not how many species have gone off the list, but how many didn’t go extinct,” says David Mizejewski, a celebrity n a t - uralist for NWF. “It’s important to understand species require different ecosystems. When we quit draining swamps and rerouting rivers and leave them alone in a proper habitat, alligators will come back. Eagles have fewer young, so it’s not easy for them to recover.” The success in restoring populations of the bald eagle, our national symbol, during the second half of the last century was significant. Measures

What You Can Do 4 Volunteer to walk a dog, foster a cat, make phone calls or help with shelter paperwork. 4 Spay/neuter pets and consider adopting before shopping at a pet store. 4 Donate to support rehabilitation of an abused animal. 4 Pick up litter, especially harmful in and near waterways. 4 Be a conscious consumer and don’t let factory farm prices influence decisions. 4 Tell companies what is accept able or not via purchases, emails and phone calls. 4 Lobby politicians to support worthy animal causes.

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that included banning the poisonous DDT pesticide that contaminated their food and affected reproduction, improving native habitats and prohibiting hunting of the bird allowed its removal from the endangered list in 2007. They are still protected by the 1918 Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Another raptor, the peregrine falcon, has adapted to urban living in order to survive. Nests adorn tops of buildings and pigeons are a plentiful food supply. Bears, mountain lions and wolves have been dwindling, hunted as dangerous, a nuisance or for sport. With fewer of these natural predators, whitetailed deer can overpopulate their habitat and starve. Deer and other displaced animals may migrate into suburban areas in search of food, prompting hurtful human reactions to reduce their numbers. The American Bear Association provides safe, seasonal habitats for black bears (AmericanBear.org). Located near Orr, Minne-

The 1966 Animal Welfare Act improved the lives of many commercial animals, but more laws are needed. See SustainableTable.org/ 274/animal-welfare. sota, the 360-acre sanctuary also hosts white-tailed deer, bald eagles, beavers, mink, pine martens, fishers, timber wolves, red squirrels, bobcats, blue jays, owls, ducks, songbirds and ravens. Among movements to protect smaller endangered and threatened animals, the American Tortoise Rescue lobbies for legislation to ban the importation of non-native species (Tortoise. com). “Turtles and bullfrogs are imported as pets or as food, and many end up

Did You Know… n San Francisco’s SPCA is one of many organizations that offer free or low-cost spay/neuter for specific breeds most frequently seen in shelters, like pit bulls, and special programs offer free surgeries. Find locations at Tinyurl.com/SpayNeuterServices. n One female dog can produce litters of up to 10 pups twice a year; cats can have three litters a year of up to five kittens each. n An estimated 2.7 million healthy shelter pets remain unadopted each year, yet only about 30 percent of pets in homes come from shelters or rescues, according to The Humane Society of the United States. n Factory farms account for 99 percent of farm animals, yet less than 1 percent of donated money directly assists them, reports Animal Charity Evaluators, in San Diego. The highly rated Mercy for Animals, dedicated to prevention of cruelty to farmed animals, reports, “Despite the fact that these are the most abused animals in the United States, they actually have the fewest number of advocates.” n Sandra, a 29-year-old Sumatran orangutan at the Buenos Aires Zoo, was recognized as a “non-human person” unlawfully deprived of her freedom by Argentine courts. “This opens the way not only for other great apes, but also for other sentient beings that are unfairly and arbitrarily deprived of their liberty,” says Paul Buompadre, an attorney with the Association of Officials and Lawyers for Animal Rights. “The question is not ‘Can they reason?’ or ‘Can they talk?’ but ‘Can they suffer?’” says Barry MacKay, director of the Animal Alliance of Canada. “That to me is the ultimate question.” 24

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in streams or lakes, where they kill native species,” says co-founder Susan M. Tellem, in Malibu, California. “They can carry salmonella, parasites and tuberculosis,” she explains. Unfortunately, a California law passed to limit importation was revoked within weeks due to claims of cultural bias by politicians lobbying for Asian food markets that sell live turtles and bullfrogs. As the only Association of Zoos and Aquariums-certified wolf facility in the world, The Endangered Wolf Center, in Eureka, Missouri, has been breeding and reintroducing wolves into the wild for 40 years (EndangeredWolfCenter. org). Founded by zoologist and television host Marlin Perkins and his wife, Carol, they helped increase both the Mexican gray wolf population from nine to 235 in managed care, plus at least 75 in the wild, and the red wolf population from 14 to 160 in managed care, with more than 100 in the wild. Every pack of Mexican gray wolves roaming the Southwest and 70 percent of North Carolina red wolves can be traced back to the center. Wildlife protection laws vary by state. Key conservation successes typically begin with local and regional initiatives promoted by farsighted individuals that care enough to get the ball rolling and back it up with supportive legislation. Christian Samper, Ph.D., CEO of the Wildlife Conservation Society, observes, “Zoos and aquariums help the public better understand the natural systems that make all life possible. The hope is that what people understand, they will appreciate and what they appreciate, they will work to protect.” One person’s care can make a difference. For an animal, it can mean life itself. Sandra Murphy is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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atie Newell, a blogging Kansas City mother of two who fights inflammation from several autoimmune diseases, is rigorous about the fresh, unprocessed food she buys. After noticing adverse symptoms from dining at a restaurant, Newell initially thought that eating out was no longer an option for her. Today, she happily ventures out

for the occasional restaurant meal, knowing that the healthy food landscape is changing. “I look to restaurants owned by local chefs that use local and sustainable ingredients and prepare everything from scratch,” she says. From higher-end dining to fast-food joints, food trucks and vending machines, we now have even more choices for fresh, seasonal, organic, local, sustain-

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London’s celebrated Chef Yotam Ottolenghi, founder of several restaurants and takeout emporia and author of bestselling cookbooks Plenty and Jerusalem, says that “healthy” can happen simply by putting the spotlight on plants. Ottolenghi’s cuisine is known for celebrating vegetables, fruits and herbs. He says, “That attitude, I think, is a very healthy attitude to eating.” At Gracias Madre, a plant-based vegan Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles and San Francisco, high style doesn’t mean chandeliers and rich cream sauces. The brainchild of Executive Chef Chandra Gilbert, also director of operations for the Bay Area’s vegan Café Gratitude, it serves organic, local and sustainable fruits and vegetables and bold flavor without excessive calories. She says, “I’m inspired by what I want to eat that tastes good and makes me feel good, and I want to affect this planet—to create health and vibrancy all the way around.” True Food Kitchen, a partnership between Dr. Andrew Weil and restaurateur Sam Fox, offers “honest food that tastes really good” at Atlanta, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, Phoenix and Washington, D.C., locations. For lunch, diners might sip sea buckthorn, pomegranate, cranberry or black tea along with their quinoa burger or organic spaghetti squash casserole. Newell and her family gravitate towards SPIN! Neapolitan Pizza, touting recipes developed by James Beard Awardwinning Chefs Michael Smith and Debbie Gold, who partnered with entrepreneur Gail Lozoff to create the first healthy, high-style pizzeria in 2005. Today it offers traditional and gluten-free pizza topped with fresh and organic (whenever possible) ingredients at locations in Dallas, Omaha, the Kansas City metro area and Orange County, California. Even at fast-food restaurants, healthy choices are increasingly available. “Unforked, Panera Bread and Chipotle do a great job being transparent about what’s in their food,” says

Newell. Before venturing out, she often checks the company’s website for specific nutrition information.

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A burgeoning fleet of creatively conceived food trucks takes healthy eating to local customers in U.S. cities. In addition to preparing organic, plantbased foods, The Green Food Truck, in Culver City and San Diego, California, recycles used vegetable oil, composts produce scraps and offers recyclable servingware. Josh Winnecour, founder of the Fuel Food Truck, in Asheville, North Carolina, cites losing 50 unwanted pounds as his incentive for serving nutrient-dense, made-from-scratch food to his clientele.

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Most hospitals, universities, schools and corporations appear to espouse healthy eating—until the offerings in their vending machines reveal the opposite. Ethan Boyd, a student at Michigan State University, noted this disconnect. “While dining halls strive to serve healthy options,” he says, “there are 40 vending

machines on MSU’s campus that spit out junk food.” Sean Kelly, CEO of HUMAN Healthy Vending (Helping Unite Mankind and Nutrition), had a similar, “Oh, no,” moment at his New York City gym when he was a university student. Today, Kelly’s franchise model allows local operators to supply individual machines with better options from organic fresh fruit to hot soup. “Our vision is to make healthy food more convenient than junk food,” he says. Entrepreneurs Ryan Wing and Aaron Prater, who also have culinary training, recently opened Sundry Market & Kitchen, in Kansas City, Missouri. In their update on a neighborhood market, they sell takeout foods like red lentil falafel and citrus beet soup. “I think people want to eat local food and better food, but they want it to be convenient,” observes Wing. “The bottom line is we want to make it simple to eat good food.”

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and 60 percent of the calcium in cruciferous leafy green vegetables like kale and turnip greens.” Tasty and versatile, greens can add interest and value to every meal. Here’s how. Smoothies and juices. Spinach tastes so mild in smoothies and juices that we barely know it’s there. Kale and collards add a mild greens flavor. A big handful or two of spinach or one or two good-size kale or collard leaves per serving is about right. Greens blend well with bananas, apples, berries and pears. A high-speed blender is needed to break down kale and collards; a regular blender is sufficient for spinach. An online search for “green smoothies” will turn up many recipes. Use “massaged” raw kale in salads. Rinse and spin-dry curly kale leaves stripped from their stems, and then chop into bite-sized pieces. Thinly slice the stems to add to another salad or lightly cooked vegetable dishes or simply discard. Place the cut kale in a serving bowl. Rub a little olive oil onto both palms and massage the kale for 45 to 60 seconds; it’ll soften up and turn bright green. Add other desired veggies and fruits and dress the mixture.

A favorite recipe entails tossing massaged kale with dried cranberries, toasted or raw cashew pieces, vegan mayonnaise and a little lemon juice. Massaged kale also goes well with avocados, apples, pears, Napa or red cabbage, carrots, pumpkin seeds and walnuts. It can alternatively be dressed in ordinary vinaigrette, sesame-ginger or tahini dressing. Add hardy greens to stir-fries. The best stir-fry greens are lacinato kale, collards or chard. Rinse and dry the leaves, and then strip them from the stems. Stack a few leaves and roll them up snugly from the narrow end. Slice thinly to make long, thin ribbons and then cut them once or twice across to shorten; adding thinly sliced stems is optional. Add the strips to the stir-fry toward the end of cooking. They blend well with broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, celery, bok choy, asparagus and green beans. Soy sauce, tamari and ginger add flavor. Use leafy spring greens in salads. Look beyond lettuce to create invigorating warm-weather salads. Use lots of peppery watercress (a nutritional superstar), baby bok choy, tender dandelion greens, tatsoi and mizuna (Japanese greens are increasingly available from farm markets). Combine with baby greens and sprouts, plus favorite salad veggies and fruits for a clean-tasting and cleansing repast. Learn to love bitter greens. Add variety to the meal repertoire with escarole, broccoli rabe and mustard greens. These mellow considerably with gentle braising or incorporation into soups and stews. Heat a little olive oil in a large, deep skillet or stir-fry pan; sauté chopped garlic and/or shallots to taste. Add washed and chopped greens, stir quickly to coat with the oil, and then add about a quarter cup of water or vegetable stock. Cover and cook until tender and wilted, about five minutes. Traditional additions include raisins and toasted pine nuts, salt and pepper and a little apple cider vinegar. Nava Atlas is the author of the recent book, Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life with More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes, from which this was adapted. Visit VegKitchen.com.

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ealth foodies can step it up a bit by discovering how to make delicious raw kale salads—sometimes referred to as massaged kale salads. Literally massaging this hardy green with olive oil, salad dressing or mashed avocado softens it for easier chewing, brightens the color and improves its flavor. A favorite kind of kale for salads is curly green kale. Lacinato kale works well, too, as long as it isn’t too large and tough prior to massaging. Even when kale isn’t the main leafy green in a salad, adding a few prepared leaves can up the nutrient value of any kind of green, grain or pasta salad. For each of the following recipes, start with a medium bunch of kale (about eight ounces), or more or less to taste. Finish each salad with sea salt and freshly ground pepper, if preferred.

Southwestern-Flavored Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized fresh ripe tomatoes, a peeled and diced avocado, one to two cups cooked or raw fresh corn kernels, some red bell pepper strips and optional chopped green or black olives. Flavor with freshly squeezed or bottled lime juice, a little olive oil and some chopped cilantro. To up the protein for a main dish, add some cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, black or pinto beans and then sprinkle pumpkin seeds over the top.

Mediterranean Kale Salad

To the massaged kale, add two or three medium-sized chopped fresh ripe tomatoes, strips of sun-dried tomato, plenty of bell pepper strips and chopped or whole cured black olives. For protein, add a cup or two of cooked or canned, drained and rinsed, chickpeas. Top with thinly sliced fresh basil leaves.

Kale and Avocado Salad

Add a peeled and diced avocado, plus thinly sliced red cabbage to taste, sliced carrots, diced yellow squash, halved red and/or yellow fresh grape tomatoes and sunflower or pumpkin seeds. Optionally, add a little more olive oil in addition to that used for massaging and some freshly squeezed or bottled lemon or lime juice.

Asian-Flavored Kale Salad

Massage the kale with dark sesame oil instead of olive oil as an option. Add a medium-sized red bell pepper, cut into narrow slices, three stalks of bok choy with leaves, sliced (or one sliced baby bok choy) plus one or two thinly sliced scallions. Dress with a sesame-ginger dressing. Optional additions include some crushed toasted peanuts or cashews, steamed or boiled and chilled corn kernels and about four ounces of baked tofu, cut into narrow strips. All recipes courtesy of Nava Atlas, author of Plant Power: Transform Your Kitchen, Plate, and Life With More Than 150 Fresh and Flavorful Vegan Recipes; used with permission.

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Holding Bin

Good for: People that want a low-maintenance option that’s more attractive than a pile; average to large households with yard waste. Make a bin out of wood or buy a plastic holding bin, which can contain up to 75 gallons. One with insulated sides may allow decomposing to continue in colder weather.

Tumbling Barrel

Good for: People that want quick results and can compost in smaller batches; small to average households with yard waste. These barrel-shaped containers are turned with a hand crank, making aerating and speeding up decomposition a breeze. Some manufacturers promise results in as little as two weeks. Due to the barrel’s relatively smaller size and capacity, getting the balance between brown and green waste right is critical for optimal results, and users will need to wait for one batch of compost to finish before adding more organic waste.

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WHAT TO COMPOST Do compost: 4 Fruit and vegetable scraps 4 Grass clippings, twigs, leaves and wood chips 4 Eggshells (broken into small pieces) 4 Coffee grounds and tea bags 4 Unbleached coffee filters, paper and cardboard Don’t compost: 4 Pet waste 4 Meat and dairy (except in Green Cone device)

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or bin; average to large households with yard waste. Multi-tiered composters are a series of stacked boxes with removable panels to allow the organic waste to move downward throughout the decomposition cycle. Finished compost comes out of a door at the bottom. Because the boxes are smaller than a large pile or bin, compost will “cook” faster; some users report their first batch took just four to six months. Collectively, stacked boxes are often comparable in size to a large holding bin, so they can compost a large amount of waste.

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Good for: People that want to compost indoors; apartment dwellers and small households that don’t generate yard waste.

For everyone that has wanted to compost, but had insufficient outdoor space, a five-or-10-gallon bucket and some red worms could be the answer. Worm composting, or vermicomposting, is so compact that a worm bin can fit under most kitchen sinks. Because red worms are so efficient—each pound of them will process half a pound of food scraps daily—a worm bin doesn’t need aeration and won’t smell or attract pests. Note that worms won’t process brown waste, meat, dairy or fatty foods.

Good for: People that just want to dump their kitchen waste and be done with it; those that want to compost fish or meat; households that don’t generate yard waste. Solarcone Inc.’s Green Cone system will handle up to two pounds of kitchen waste daily, including meat, fish and dairy products. It won’t compost brown waste. Users bury the bottom basket in the yard, and then simply put green waste together with an “accelerator powder” into a cone hole in the top. According to Solarcone, most of the waste turns into water. Every few years, users need to dig a small amount of residue out of the bottom that can be added to a garden.

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ummer is a perfect time for teens to broaden their horizons—mentally, emotionally, socially and literally—through foreign travel, and now is a good time to sign up. Programs enable young adults to explore different cultures and careers, learn to work effectively in multicultural arenas, serve communities in need and see the value of conserving resources, all while enjoying safe adventures away from home. “Teens can have fun, gain new perspectives and get out of their comfort zones in a supportive environment,” says Theresa Higgs, vice president of global operations for United Planet (UnitedPlanet.org). The Boston nonprofit annually places more than 300 youths in 35 countries in programs ranging from environmental conservation to teaching English. “We’ve had alumni return to start their own nonprofit organizations, change majors or even just change daily habits like turning off the water when they brush their teeth after learning about water scarcity issues,” says Higgs. Programs range from language immersion, in which students are matched with host families, to studies aboard ships where they engage in marine conservation activities. Whatever the activity, teens are sure to be challenged and inspired in ways they couldn’t have envisioned before venturing forth. The most unexpected part is often the expansive thrill of exploring a foreign culture.

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“On a normal day, after a delicious Indian breakfast, my host’s siblings and I would ride the bus to school. There, we learned Indian dance, art, cooking and many other aspects of the culture,” says 16-year-old Genna Alperin, who traveled to India with Greenheart Travel in 2014 (GreenheartTravel.org). “I learned how to communicate, share my lunch and be a good friend. When I returned, I wanted to be like the amazing people I had met.” The Chicago organization facilitates language camps, service trips and study abroad programs for high school students.

Learn to Speak Like a Local Immersion can be both the fastest and most fun way to learn a language. Language study abroad programs steep students in foreign tongues in memorable settings that help accelerate learning, whether practicing Spanish in the coffee-growing highlands of Costa Rica or Mandarin in China’s bustling city of Beijing. Many programs place students with host families where they can practice the language informally and deepen their understanding of local idioms, complementing classroom lessons from native teachers. Homestays also offer students an insider’s view of the regional culture, from cuisine to family life. Students can elect to learn an entirely new language with no prior exposure or build on beginner-level proficiency. Some programs even enable high school students to earn college credits.

Study Earth’s Underwater Vastness Action Quest, in Sarasota, Florida, takes teens on seafaring voyages from the Florida Keys to the Caribbean, where they can learn to sail or scuba dive, study marine life and engage in projects to help restore coral reefs and protect sea turtle habitats (ActionQuest.com). Participants gain a deeper appreciation for the ocean’s fragile and complex ecosystems and knowledge of winds and tides. Acting as crew members, teens also learn teamwork and confidence-building skills.

Explore Careers as an Intern Internships offer teens a chance to test potential career paths, gain resume-worthy work experience and strengthen college applications. While many internships target college students, an increasing number are open to high school students with companies, nonprofit organizations and government agencies nationwide and abroad. Fields can range from accounting, law and engineering to nonprofit work. AIESEC (aiesec.org), an international, student-run organization headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, works with partners ranging from multinational companies to local nonprofits to offer opportunities in 126 countries for youths interested in interning abroad.

Serve Community, Discover Culture Whether headed to a destination in Africa, Asia or the Americas, community service trips help teens gain enlightened perspectives and become responsible global citizens. Students can volunteer to teach English, build wells, restore historic sites or rebuild homes destroyed by natural disasters. Most service trips also include fun outings and options for learning about the host culture, such as learning traditional African dance or Thai cooking, or hiking the Inca Trail to the sacred site of Machu Picchu. Witnessing the challenges faced by developing communities to access basic needs like clean water and health care can be transformative. Being a small part of a solution can awaken young people to their power to change the world. Helpful clearinghouse sites for teen travel programs include TeenInk.com/summer and TransitionsAbroad.com/listings/ study/teen. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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iana Werner-Gray, an Australian-born beauty queen, actress and environmentalist, lectures worldwide on healthy eating and is supported by a corps of nutrition coaches. Her book, The Earth Diet, describes a nature-based eating and lifestyle plan that has helped thousands realize greater vitality, harmony and peace.

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How did you discover the Earth Diet? Six years ago, I was completely addicted to junk food and chronically sick, tired, bloated and miserable. It wasn’t until I was diagnosed with a golf-ball-sized precancerous tumor that I decided to take a serious look at my life and make a change. I began to blog about my journey into self-healing through natural foods and my readers held me accountable to sticking with it. I also started creating healthy recipes that delivered my favorite junk food flavors so I didn’t feel deprived. Slowly, I stopped craving artificial junk foods and started craving natural versions of those flavors. Within three months, the tumor disappeared. I had demonstrated that I could undo the damage of toxic junk food by restoring proper nutrition into my cells and knew that by going back to nature, I could experience healing. Now people from around the world have testified that The Earth Diet has helped them heal ailments from A to Z. 34

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Everyone on the planet is on a diet; it’s just a matter of which one. Are you on a junk food diet or a disorderly eating diet? Most people deprive themselves at some point and end up binging later. Having a name for the lifestyle I wanted to live helped me commit to it. When you’re lost and disconnected from nature and your body, you need rules and guidelines. Day one, eat this; day two, eat that. The Earth Diet’s rules and guidelines helped me to break a disempowering addiction to junk food. After following the guidelines for a while, the whole lifestyle becomes natural and choices become easy.

How can busy people prepare and eat fresh foods more frequently? Try making a huge batch of smoothies or vegetable juice on a Sunday; put a few servings in the fridge and the rest in the freezer. Then, take one to work each day. Fresh is best, but a thawed frozen juice is better than nothing. Also, simplify eating. I grew up in Australia’s Outback, alongside aboriginal people that ate “mono foods”—singular, whole, raw foods sourced directly from nature, and they had slim, resilient and healthy bodies. Eating mono foods gives the digestive system a break; we feel energized because the body doesn’t have

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to break down a complicated meal. Try, for example, eating a watermelon for lunch or an avocado for dinner.

Name some foods we’d be surprised to read about in The Earth Diet. My readers especially enjoy the chicken nuggets, burgers, gluten-free cookie dough, cashew cheesecake and vegan ice cream. The raw chocolate balls are popular, made with just three ingredients: almonds or sunflower seeds ground into flour, cacao powder and a favorite natural sweetener like maple syrup, honey or dates. Sometimes I add salt, mint, coconut or vanilla. I make a batch in 10 minutes and keep them in the freezer so I can have chocolate whenever I crave it.

Transforming the way we eat can be overwhelming; what are some simple first steps for the novice? Lemon water is incredibly powerful. It’s high in vitamin C, so it boosts the immune system, and it’s energizing, alkalizing and detoxifying. Just squeeze the juice of a lemon into two cups of water first thing in the morning and drink. I also recommend eating a whole, raw, mono food in its natural state every day, like a banana, orange or strawberries. Eat something that hasn’t been sliced, diced, processed and packaged. Lastly, practice eating only when hungry and eat what you’re craving in the most natural way possible (for example, upgrading from conventional pizza to organic store-bought brands to raw homemade pizza). On Sunday I woke up and made a big brunch for friends; we had organic eggs, salsa, herbal tea and organic cookies. For dinner, I ate an avocado. That’s all I was craving, and it ended up balancing out my day. If you’re craving chocolate, there’s a reason. If you’re craving a smoothie for dinner, have one. You can both fulfill cravings and nourish and love your body at the same time. Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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Leslie Perry Duffy is a FIRM workout program master instructor and entrepreneur in Columbia, SC, who contributes to Life. Gaiam.com from which this was adapted.

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Illegal wildlife trading and loss of habitat are huge and escalating problems wild animals face every day. Small repopulation success stories exist, but progress is slow. Here are some of the most urgent and dramatic perils topping the lengthy endangered species list. Elephants are hunted for their ivory tusks. “China is the largest consumer of ivory, but the United States is second,” says Jeff Flocken, J.D., North American regional director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW), headquartered in Yarmouth Port, Massachusetts (ifaw.org).

“Every year, 35,000 elephants are killed; an average of one every 15 minutes.” Northern white rhinos once freely roamed East and Central Africa south of the Sahara. Until 1960, there were more than 2,000; today, only five exist—one in the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park, one in a Czech Republic zoo and three at a wildlife conservancy in Kenya. Imported as pets or show attractions, “There are between 10,000 and 20,000 big cats in private hands in America at facilities/businesses not accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums,” says Carson Barylak, with IFAW’s Washington, D.C., office. “There are more tigers in private possession in the U.S. than in the wild.” Pangolins eat ants and termites. Hunted for meat and their scales (used in Asian medicines), they are one of the world’s most endangered mammals (see Tinyurl.com/SavePangolins). Thirty years ago, the world population of lowland gorillas numbered 240. Thanks to the Mountain Gorilla Veterinary Project, in Rwanda, Uganda, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the population has grown to an estimated 880 (GorillaDoctors.org is

supported by SaveAGorilla.org). Led by Ruth Keesling, the project has shown the inestimable value of the species. “Once you’ve looked into the eyes of a gorilla, you’re forever changed,” says her son Frank, in Denver, Colorado.

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Make saving animals a priority. Contact legislators. Be a law-abiding consumer—don’t buy ivory or other endangered-animal products. Support conservancy groups. Share information. Donate time and money. “IFAW is working to advance legislation to prohibit private ownership of big cats in the U.S. The bill received bipartisan support and we hope to see it become law,” says Barylak. “We’ve asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture to ban direct contact with big cats. It’s harmful to the animals and the people that handle them.” Annual running events with participants donning gorilla costumes raise funds and awareness. Following the Austin, Texas, event in January, runs will be held in Cincinnati, Ohio, on March 29 and in Denver, Colorado, on November 1. “Another way

to help gorillas is to recycle cell phone and computer batteries. Coltan [tantalite] is used to make batteries—13 percent of the world’s supply of coltan is in the park area of the Congo,” says Frank Keesling. Barriers to improving the lives of animals can be overcome and banished when we believe it’s possible and everyone helps. The animals are counting on us. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Chocolate Avocado Mouse 4 Avocados ¼ cup coconut milk 1/3 cup maple syrup ½ cup melted chocolate chips 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ cup coco powder Melt chocolate chips over double boiler and set aside. Cut open avocados and place all pulp in bowl and mash. Next add coconut milk and maple syrup. Now fold in melted chocolate then vanilla then salt. If a deeper and darker chocolate taste is desired add coco powder. You can serve immediately or chill for 2-3 hours for a firmer texture.

Cream of Butternut Squash Soup 2 tablespoons coconut oil 1 leek 1 teaspoon each cumin, coriander, turmeric 1 parsley root, diced 1 celery root- peeled and cubed 1 butternut squash, peeled and cubed 4 cups coconut milk ¼ cup fresh dill S/P to taste Heat soup pot for 1 minute and then add oil. Once oil is hot (2 min), add leek. Next, add spices and stir to coat leek. Next add both parsley and celery roots. Stir for 2 minutes and then add squash to pot. Stir to coat everything. Then add enough coconut milk to cover vegetables. Bring to a slow boil and then turn heat to low-medium. Cook until vegetables break up easily. Add dill and puree using an emersion blender. If you don’t have one, you can put soup mixture into a blender or food processor in small batches. Finally, season with salt and pepper to taste and stir one last time. Enjoy.

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While peppers are in oven: In medium size sauce pan heat 1 tablespoon coconut oil. When oil is hot add half of diced onion. Cook for 3-5 minutes. Add 1-2 teaspoons Indian spices. Cook for one minute. Next add shredded coconut and quinoa. Thoroughly coat in oil mixture and then immediately add coconut milk. Cook for 20 minutes or until quinoa is no longer crunchy.

½ pound Cashews 1 Zucchini 1 Red Pepper 1 Tablespoon Nutritional Yeast 1 Teaspoon White Pepper 1 Teaspoon Oregano 1 Teaspoon Thyme ½ Teaspoon salt 1 Bunch Fresh Basil Olive oil to coat

While quinoa is cooking: Heat sauté pan with 1 teaspoon coconut oil. Add ½ teaspoon Indian spice and cook for 30 seconds. Next add zucchini and cook 7-10 minutes. Set aside. Once quinoa mixture is cooked add zucchini and mix. Next heat 1 teaspoon oil in sauté pan, once hot add remaining onion, cook for 5 minutes or until onions begin to be translucent. Add dried herbs and cook for 2 minutes. Next add kale. Cook for 3-5 minutes. You want the green color to be bright. Be sure to not overcook. Set aside. Once everything is cooked, stuff quinoa mixture into the peppers. Place in oven for 15 minutes to heat through. Serve pepper on top on kale and enjoy!

The night before making this dish, soak cashews overnight. Heat oven to 350. Place pepper in oven. Cut zucchini lengthwise as thin as you can. Lay on baking sheet and lightly coat with olive oil. Bake until zucchini is limp but not mushy (about 20 minutes). Remove both zucchini and pepper from oven. Once pepper is cook cut into long lengthwise pieces. While veggies are cooking in oven, place soaked cashews into food processor and blend. Add nutritional yeast, white pepper, oregano, thyme, and salt. Blend fully until you get a smooth consistency. Next place one piece of zucchini on plate, top it with a layer of cashew cheese, then a piece of pepper, followed by another zucchini, and lastly a basil leaf on top.

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• Substitute. Various ancient grain alternatives exist for those following a gluten-free diet, including sorghum. Used in a variety of foods, white food-grade sorghum is used in cookies, cakes, breads, pastas and more. For those who love to bake, sorghum flour is a wonderful alternative to create sweet treats minus the gluten. Whole grain sorghum can be popped as a nutritious, whole grain snack. Just add a little oil in a heavy pan along with whole grain sorghum for a healthy popped treat. For lunch or dinner entrees, complement freshly prepared meats and steamed vegetables by boiling this adaptable food as a grain, just as you would prepare rice or barley. • Opt for natural. When choosing a menu, foods that are gluten-free by nature are always a safe bet. Some examples include sorghum, fresh vegetables, fresh fruit, beans and potatoes.

Adding Ancient Grains to Your Diet

ringing ancient grains to the family dinner table is easier today than it has ever been. Incorporating these grains into your diet has a number of proven health benefits and they are a great, gluten-free alternative to traditional breads, cereals and pastas as well.

What are ancient grains? Some of the more popular grains appearing in the humanfood sector recently are sorghum, quinoa, amaranth, millet and chia. While these grains may sound unfamiliar to the everyday consumer, they are actually used in many foods on the shelves at the local grocery store. Products using ancient grains range from flour and cereals to pastas, healthy snack foods and more.

Eat your vitamins It is important to remember ancient grains are not empty calories. Ancient grains have many health benefits. Many of them are high in protein, vitamins and antioxidants. Sorghum in particular is a great option because it is a great source of antioxidants, magnesium, iron and zinc. Another added bonus, sorghum is grown domestically and is drought tolerant, so it supports American farmers and saves water.

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• Plan ahead. When eating out, it is essential to ask the right questions to ensure your food is safely prepared. Check your local grocery store for ancient grains. If they don’t have what you’re looking for, ask them if they will get it for you. If not, a vast assortment is available online. • Look for labeling. Be aware of what is on the label and look for the gluten-free certification. • Be aware of cross-contamination. Remnants of foods that contain gluten can still be present on the utensils, cookware and various kitchen tools used to prepare foods. For families with extreme gluten sensitivity, be sure to have separate utensils for cooking, baking and serving those individuals. Ancient grains are healthy and a great addition to any families’ diet. For recipes, nutritional information and more on cooking with sorghum, visit www.organicfacts.net/healthbenefits/cereal/sorghum.html. Source: Family Features.com

petperspectives movers and helpers to keep the door shut. • Other advice: try to keep your cat’s daily routine as stable as possible; stick closely to his regular schedule for feeding, play and attention. A feeder with a timer can be helpful to make sure your cat eats at the same time each day; feed your cat a very small breakfast on moving day to reduce stomach upset; if your cat is easily stressed, ask your vet about using anti-anxiety medication to make the move easier.

Acclimating Your Pet to a New Home by Suzi Harkola

f you have a cat in your family, you already know that they don’t like change. Moving to a new home, whether across the country or across town, can be very stressful, even for the most laid-back of kitties. Making the transition as stress-free as possible for both you and your feline companion can have big benefits, including reducing the risk of fear-based house soiling, excessive meowing and crying, hiding, escape attempts and aggression. Several years ago, my husband and I moved from Nebraska to Florida. The day the movers arrived, we had emptied one of the bedrooms and put Rodney, our senior cat, there to keep him out of the commotion. I spent most of my time with him but left briefly, and someone opened the bedroom door. He ran out to the backyard, where the new owners were already putting in dog runs. After much ado, I was able to grab him and put him in a carrier for the car trip south. It was a three-day trip, and Rodney was okay with most of it. He got used to the car after about an hour of meowing. We got to the new house before

the movers arrived, and he was able to explore all the rooms and the lanai and pool. By the time the movers arrived, he was content to sit on the lanai and watch the action unfold. Rodney was an old cat. He died at 23 years of age after living in his new home for many years. We made another move a couple of years ago, this time a short drive between old and new. Now, with two cats, Mojo and Luke, the trip was a double dose of preparation. Here’s what worked for me:

Once at the new house, be sure that the window screens are secure and that there is no poison used to kill bugs, mice or other pests. I did not let Mojo and Luke out of their carriers until the movers had left, then I let them explore the new place. (It is much smaller than their previous home; if we were moving to a larger place, I would have kept them in one room for a few days and then gradually let them explore other areas of the house.) Seeing familiar furniture and having their scent available in litter boxes and food put them relatively at ease. They were never outdoor kitties, and never will be. They have their place on the lanai, now called the “Catio,” where they can watch the world unfold safely. Suzi Harkola is the managing Editor of Natural Awakenings Sarasota/Manatee and Peace River editions and a life-long lover of cats.

• I put the carriers out in the middle of the family room with the doors open and soft towels and treats inside. You may want to try feeding them in the carriers for a couple of weeks. This did not work for me, as Mojo and Luke were too smart to take the bait. • I started packing boxes a couple weeks before the move. Although they were curious, they did not seem too stressed by the boxes. • When the big day came, I kept Mojo and Luke closed in a bathroom, away from the activity and noise. A sign on the door asked the natural awakenings

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Conscious End-of-Life Care for Our Pets Support and Guidance During Transition By Nicole Miale

n 1998, Dr. Kathryn Marocchino of Vallejo, CA founded Nikki Hospice Foundation for Pets, the nation’s first nonprofit devoted to home care of terminally ill companion animals. This is how the foundation defined animal hospice: “Animal hospice means seeing through the veil and viewing death not as an enemy to be feared but as a doorway to other states of being. Animal hospice means accepting that we have done our best with what we have been given during a specific moment in time but never feeling regret. Animal hospice means being willing to give death a chance without allowing fear, apprehension of our own discomfort to guide our decisions. Animal hospice means accepting death as a moment of grace and coming to realize that we are still learning, every step of the way. Animal hospice means allowing our animals to teach us what they know about death – far more than we can ever hope to know.” 48

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For many people, most veterinarians included, this flies in the face of conventional wisdom; if an animal is terminally ill and begins to fail, euthanasia is commonly thought to be the next step. A growing number of determined veterinarians and animal caretakers are working to shift the conventional paradigm toward conscious end-of-life care for companion animals. These individuals are raising awareness about the availability of palliative care for dying animals and focusing their practices on end-of-life care to more actively provide supportive care for devoted caretakers and pets during the transitional period. Stamford veterinarian Mary Craig began her mobile veterinary practice Gentle Goodbye three years ago specifically to serve the needs of families and animals nearing the end of the journey together. “Many vets don’t believe in hospice care for pets because they think they should euthanize the animal if suffering is occurring,” she says. “I don’t think the two are mutually exclusive or the same thing.” She refers to the hospice or palliative care phase as the time “when we don’t necessarily have to euthanize, but we have to do something to maintain some quality of life for the animal. In many ways, it’s the gap in time between when the animal is ready and the owner is ready.” The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has issued guidelines on veterinary hospice care, defining it as care “that will allow a terminally ill animal to live comfortably at home or in a facility, and [AVMA] does not believe that such care precludes euthanasia. The comfort of the animal must always be considered when veterinary hospice care is provided. As in the case in human hospice programs, patients must have a terminal illness with a short life expectancy.” The International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC) was founded in 2009 by a small group of veterinarians concerned with the lack of preparation veterinarians are given to deal with death and the dying process. The group’s focus is on educating veterinarians and gathering research to help support the creation of better training in veterinary schools for this subspecialty. The association holds an annual meeting once per year and draws increasing numbers of curious vets each year to discuss end-of-life topics which may not be taken seriously by the majority of the profession. As the number of vets around the country who provide hospice care and at home euthanasia continues to grow, pet owners find comfort in these kinds of services. Hospice care includes pain medication and other palliative care; while at home euthanasia is perform by a vet in any room of the pet owner’s home. This relieves them of any guilt, while giving them an emotional tie to their pet’s death. Pets and family can experience this transition together while supporting each other. “They’re in their own environment, not only the pet but the owners,” said Dr. Mary Gardner, co-founder of Lap of Love, a Florida-based company that is one of the leaders in a small but growing market. “They’re allowed to have other animals present, other cats or dogs present, other children,” added Dr. Gardner, who refers to a pet’s owner as its “mom” or “dad,” and has since relocated her own practice to Los Angeles. “I’ve been to some homes where they had barbe-

cues for that dog, and invited me and the neighbors, and the dog was the man of the hour.” In addition to medication, the following adjunctive modalities may help: Acupuncture - Acupuncture is a painfree process and gently provides relief for a variety of issues and conditions in animals of all ages and sizes. Massage and Energy Healing - Gentle, soothing touch can be calming and soothing for a sick animal. However, an animal’s tolerance for touch may decrease depending on the illness; pay close attention to body cues – flinching or flickering indicate sensitivity – or sounds the animal may make while providing hands-on touch. For some animals toward the end, it may be too painful for firmer touch, but light touch may still be tolerated and/or comforting. At these later stages, more subtle forms of energy healing such as Reiki or Therapeutic Touch may be appreciated by the pet more than actual massage; every animal is unique. Sound/Music Therapy - The Pet Acoustics “Pet Tunes” box is a mobile Bluetooth Personal speaker pre-loaded with special frequency modulated music clinically tested and proven to reduce stress and calm anxiety for dogs, cats, horses or

birds. Company founder Janet Marlow is the composer and researcher who has developed the species-specific music loaded in the box.

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Nicole Miale is Publisher and Executive Editor of Natural Awakenings Fairfield County. Article edited for relative content and space.

Resources: • Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice in South Florida: 954-778-8908, SouthFL@ LapofLove.com • The International Association of Animal Hospice and Palliative Care (IAAHPC): www.iaahpc.org • The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) www.AVMA.orgp • www.aspca.org/pet-care/ end-life-care-faq • www.catvets.com/guidelines/position-statements/ hospice-care-cats

Like The Wild Alicia VanNoy Call Cover artist Alicia VanNoy Call uses bright, whimsical colors to capture the spirit of the animals she portrays in her paintings, such as with the untamed mane on the horse in Like The Wild. “Every time I put brush to canvas, I explore our connection to nature and the animal kingdom. Nature has the power to transform our lives, and pets connect us to that power through their innocence, beauty and character. People adore their pets, and I attempt to capture that connection and joy through my artwork,” says VanNoy Call. The artist also takes the colorful inspiration for her acrylic paintings from the deserts of the Southwest. She started her business, DawgArt, as a self-taught artist living in Gilbert, Arizona. Since then, she has gained a decade of painting experience and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from Utah Valley University. VanNoy Call lives in Tempe, Arizona, with her family and their rescued dog, Toby, a German and Australian shepherd mix. She works with rescue and shelter groups promoting awareness and direct care for animals by donating artwork to their fundraising auctions. Her commissioned works can be found in private collections around the world. View the artist’s portfolio at DawgArt.blogspot.com.

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antibodies. These kinds of allergies cause what are called “acute hypersensitivity reactions.” It is the presence of IgE antibodies to things that are being tested for when most doctors do blood tests or skin patch testing for allergies. If no IgE antibodies are detectable by those methods, it simply means the person does not have that type of allergy. It does NOT mean they have no allergies or sensitivities of any kind, although it is frequently interpreted that way. There are other types of allergies or sensitivities that are caused by antibodies other than IgE. This type of allergy, which can be caused by a variety of foods, even foods commonly viewed as being healthy and/or natural, can cause symptoms such as fatigue, joint pain, headache, weight gain, difficulty concentrating, hyperactivity, hypertension, sinusitis, ear or throat infections, and many other symptoms, which are

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goes on in the gut is key to how our immune system functions. Sometimes IgE allergies or sensitivities can be managed by doing diet rotation, i.e. if one likes the food and if it is nutritious, then sometimes the person can “get away with” having small to moderate amounts no more frequently than once every four days. However, some food allergens, if they are not nutritious and are more toxic, may be best avoided altogether or only eaten very rarely. Once the person finds out which foods are sensitivities to them, they can then make an informed decision as to how often, if ever, to incorporate them into their

diet. However, if they are unaware of what their food sensitivities really are, then they lose out on an opportunity to greatly improve their health by controlling their diet in the way that is best for their own immune system. Hepsharat Amadi, M.D. primarily does quantum biofeedback assessment and treatment (a form of energy medicine), lifestyle and nutritional counseling, along with herbal and nutritional supplements and homeopathic remedies. Her office is located at 10189 West Sample Road, Coral Springs. For more information and to make an appointment, call 954-757-0064.

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THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Florida Storytelling Festival – 8pm. Kick-off Story Concert, Festival runs through Sunday March 8. Nightly concerts, storytelling workshops, swappin’ grounds, Family fun tent, Story cruise on Lake Dora, story store. Lakeside Inn, 100 Alexander St, Mount Dora. 352-383-4101. For schedule, tickets and more information: 800-327-1796, ext 1 or visit: FlStory.com.

MARCH 6 - 15 Miami International Film Festival - Over 100 films are screened at this annual festival, hosted by Miami Dade College, at several Miami locations. Hundreds of filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, actors, and industry representatives gather from around the world for screenings as well as for business, educational and social functions. 305-237-FILM.

Special YOGA Class for Kids with Down Syndrome. 3:30-5:00 pm. Bring your Down syndrome child to a Special free JOYS Yoga Class, Ages 8 to 15, $5 for siblings. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, South Miami. Info (305) 665-4982

MARCH 7 - 8 Two Special MELT workshops: Intro to MELT on Saturday, and MELT Away Back Pain on Sunday. $35/each. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Carnaval on the Mile- A fusion of jazz and artincluding 3 stages presenting 30 musical groups, fine cuisine and children’s entertainment. Experience a mile of art, photography, crafts and jewelry. Free. Fri: Kick-off concert 7pm-12am. Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables. Sat: 10am-midnight & Sun: 10am-8pm in Miracle Mile. 305-644-8888.

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

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Family Fun Fest - SpongeBob at Biscayne National Park - 1 - 4 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Biscayne National Park is home to lots of sponges, but most of them don’t wear pants, sing or dance! We salute another kids TV and movie classic while designing plankton, attending the Bikini Bottom Job Fair, and getting the inside scoop on Bob and all his buddies. 9700 SW 328 Street, Homestead, Florida 33033

FRIDAY, MARCH 13 Barnacle Under the Moonlight: Casual concert held on the 2nd Friday night of the month. Gates open at 6pm. Music from 7-9pm. $7 for ages 10 & up, $3 for ages 6-9; and those under 6 are free. Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866.

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FRIDAY MARCH 13 & 27 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, other dates & locations, brochure. 941-349-6804

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Miami Beach Garden Tour—Explore private gardens in Miami Beach by biking or driving to six hidden oases near the Miami Beach Botanical Gar-

den from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-day activities inside the Garden include a farmers market, food trucks, live music and a rummage sale. Tickets $25-30. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139. For info and tickets or call 305-673-7256.

SUNDAY, MARCH 15 Calle Ocho- 11am-7pm. A free Cuban - American street party in Little Havana. Blocks and blocks full of musical stages with top Latin performers, ethnic food kiosks and children’s activities. Come join in on part of the largest Hispanic festival in the nation. 305-644-8888. AYURVEDA Spring Cleanse WorkShop, 2:305:00 pm. An afternoon of yoga, Ayurveda, and diet cleanse, led by Kristin Vivó. $25 Until March 14, $35 at the Event. Just OM Yoga Studio, 7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, South Miami. Info (305) 665-4982

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18 Conversations about Gynecological Cancers 6-8 pm. Gynecologic oncology Dr. Brian M. Slomovitz, M.D., will discuss various treatments for gynecological cancers based on patient’s overall health & medical history, the extent of the disease, and other individual factors. Come learn about Dr. Slomovitz work and get your questions answered. Call 305668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

MARCH 20 - 29 Women’s International Film & Arts Festival- a unique, cultural event featuring films, visual and performance arts and other artistic expressions by women. Gusman Center For the Performing Arts, Bill Cosford Cinema-University of Miami, Byron Carlyle & Colony Theater - Miami Beach, Cinema Paradiso, Fontainebleau Hotel, Joseph Caleb Auditorium. Contact 954.990.8088

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Society is to showcase colorful, original watercolor pieces by local artists at the Marathon Community Theater, located in the main gallery during the production of “The Producers.” 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 · (305) 743-0288

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

MARCH 14 - 15 Marathon Seafood Festival- Fresh local seafood, vendors, entertainment, children’s area, and boat show. Marathon Community Park 200 36th St. Contact 1-800-262-7284.

THURSDAY, MARCH 19

Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival- 10am-5pm. Free. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more! Village Green, 455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne. 561-746-6615

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Japanese Spring Festival — A family-friendly day of free Japanese-themed activities, food, and taiko drumming performances by Fushu Daiko. Release your own “koi” fish in the Japanese Garden pond, arrange a zen garden, taste some fresh sushi and more! Free! Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139. 305-673-7256.

Woofstock- A Day of Peace, Paws & Music! An all day musical mutt mingle to celebrate and educate animal advocacy. A super adoption will take place with local rescues and shelters participating. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome! Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway (MM87) in Islamorada.

SUNDAY, MARCH 29 Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay11am-6pm. Enjoy South Florida’s freshest seafood, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, boat rides and a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone. Adults $15, children 4-14 $5 and under 4 is free admission. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. 305-235-1668 ext. 263.

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Third Thursday Art Walk - :Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m. Free. Contact Daniela Woody 305-664-9100.

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SATURDAY, APRIL 4 Ocean Festival and Waterfront Craft Show - Located at the Eco-Discovery Center, 32 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront Old Town, the festival is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages and celebrates the Keys’ marine environment. It is a fundraiser for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Restoration Programs. Highlights include kids’ activities, a fishing seminar for kids -- the first 100 kids under age 12 who are registered online receive a free rod -- live entertainment all day, more than 70 arts, crafts, food vendors & exhibitors as well as a silent auction. Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band are to headline the day of fun. Roberta 305-292-7963; Jason 305-393-6022

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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only. Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878 Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541. Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355. Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516.

monday Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-444-3942

Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902. Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778. Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777 Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696. Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616. Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500. Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:158:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OR RENT AT OUR MULTI-SPECIALTY HOLISTIC CENTER IN SOUTH MIAMI. Ideal for acupuncturist, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Send your information to holistichealthmiami@gmail.com FRANCHISE FOR SALE- Miami-Dade and Florida Keys (English and Spanish) Magazine is for Sale. Owner retiring after 12 successful years! Established, well organized and run business with lots of potential for further growth. Call 305-5983315 and schedule a phone interview.

FOR SALE MASSAGE TABLE WITH HEAD REST: $500 OBO. Like New. Only used a handful of times for Reiki. Call Natural Awakenings 305-598-3315, leave email and we’ll send you a picture/details. FARMHOUSE TABLES & BENCHES CUSTOM BUILT–call or text 305-972-0038.

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

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EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN OR RENT AT OUR MULTI-specialty holistic center in South Miami. Ideal for acupuncturist, chiropractic, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Yoga teachers also needed. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Please reply to holistichealthmiami@gmail.com

Free Meditation - 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. You must check in at the front desk. For more information please call 305-595-9500

NEEDED PASSIONATE HERBALIST/AROMATHERAPIST for retail location in Doral Miami. contact aspirants@mixaroma.com

Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2donation. 7-9:30pm. (lessons from 7:30-8) St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 SW 72 St. For more info: 305-667-7715.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387. Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577. 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.

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

friday Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143. Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699. Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578. Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305598-2822

thursday Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800.

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saturday Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation. Intermediate Iyengar Series 8:30am to 10:30am. Experienced practitioners only, with Katrin Loveland. $29 per class. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812. Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-3357618.

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Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982. Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.

tuesday Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534. Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m. Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.

Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6. Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519. Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.

wednesday 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.

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. 1-305-8531003.

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

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

Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits Of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best. Some Health Plans accepted.

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DENISE TORRES

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Denise, a certified Chopra Center Instructor of Meditation and Bach Flower Practitioner can partner with you in reaching all your wellness goals. Reduce worry and anxiety, gain confidence, find direction and clarity in life, navigate difficult life transitions, and more.

HOLISTIC WOMEN CARE

Emmanuala Wollock, MD FACOG 1801 NE 123 rd Street, Suite 415 Ph: 305-935-8775 - North Miami www.holisticwomencare.com

Obstetrics and Gynecology. Bioidentical Anti Aging Hormone treatments. Also treatments with natural, plant-based supplements. See ad, page 33.

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Insightful Coaching for Personal Growth & Spiritual Healing, as well as Mind-Body & Energy Healing Approaches for: Allergies, Chronic Pain & Dis-Ease, Smoking Cessation, Stress, & Weight Loss for Vibrant Well Being & Wellness. See ad, page 26.

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OM Holistic Wellness offers acupuncture, herbal therapy, food therapy, auriculotherapy, acupuncture injection therapy, homeopathy, essential oil therapy and other holistic healing modalities to help you regain and maintain wellness.

THOMAS D. PETERSON, M.D.

Miami-Dade/Florida Keys www.namiami.com North Miami, Fl 33181

to individual needs. See ad, page 18.

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

The southeast’s leading center for Ayurvedic study, practice, treatment and research, incorporating the principles of Ayurveda, upon which many natural healing systems are based. See ad, page 37.

HEALTH COACH ERIC ELLOIE, THE BODY CONCIERGE

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

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

HOLISTIC BEAUTY NERIUM AGE-DEFYING BEAUTY

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

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

HOLISTIC CENTER ZENZATIONS HOLISTIC CENTER

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

Heal, relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through diverse alternative therapies. Holistic chiropractic, therapeutic massages, facials, detox and more. Call or visit us today to find about our specials. See ad, page 9.

HOLISTIC HEALING HYPNOSIS CATHERINE PATRICK

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

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

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REGINA GUREVICH, MD

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

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

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 30.

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

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

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

HOLISTIC WELLNESS LIFECOACH KEVIN O’BRIEN WELLNESS

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

Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 14.

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Behavior modification using www.miamitherapy.com guided visualization/diaphrag- 305-461-2459-Miami Shores matic breathing exercises. Learn Dr. Munhall brings her extensive to navigate stress in your life. experience of psychoanalysis, Unblock self-limiting beliefs. psychotherapy, and couple Quit smoking/Lose weight protherapy to you also as a Certified gram. Goal oriented. Sex Therapist. Sex therapy may restore the connectedness in your relationship, with an emphasis on love and understanding as couples MEDITATION explore issues such as a lack of desire, trust issues, effects from aging, past sexual abuse, among other problems. MEDITATION AND REIKI MIAMI

Peggy Gaines, RN BSN 305 609 4433 www.meditationandreiki.com

Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep. See ad, page 11.

OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY EMMANUELA WOLLOCH, MD, FACOG

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

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

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Dr Wolloch has been a Gynecologist for over 25 years, and specializes in customized Holistic and natural treatments for Peri – Menopause and Menopausal women, she offers Nutraceuticals, IV Nutrient Therapy, Weight Loss programs and Sexual health support in her private North Miami office. See ad page 33.

WORKSHOPS HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPS Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com/Events

Developed by Louise Hay from her best selling books, these powerful workshops guide you to insightful inner healing experiences. Linda Greenfield, Workshop Leader, is a certified & licensed Heal Your Life Teacher. See ad, page 26.

YOGA JUST OM YOGA STUDIO

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New & unique studio offering various yoga styles, including Therapeutic and Suspension, for all ages and experience levels. The intimate, inviting setting is combined with kind & highly qualified yoga teachers committed to your personal physical improvement and spiritual growth. FREE Parking + Mat + Towel + Tea See ad. page 61.

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