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Contents 18 YOUTHS STEP UP TO THE GLOBAL CHALLENGE

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Fresh Hope for a Troubled Planet

21 DONNA KARAN

Contraception

on Fashioning Healthful Change

Menopause

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Bio-Identical Hormones

Integrative Approaches Enhance Healing

CHIROPRACTIC

24 REBOOTING LIBIDO

Vulvovaginal Disorders

Exercise Rekindles Desire

Sexual Health

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26 ‘LESS MEAT’

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30 THE RISE OF

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32 HEALING OUR KIDS

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34 FAREWELL TO A BELOVED PET

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38 Why You Can’t Lose Weight

40 Back to School, Back to Homework

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42 Building Personalized Connections After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

44 ABCs of Autoimmunity 45 Is Acupuncture Treatment Right for You?

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MIAMI / FLORIDA KEYS EDITION

Living is Key

ife is too short, as everyone knows. Understanding this powerful reality will help us realize that life is meant to be lived. Instead of immersing ourselves in stress, anxiety and fear, let’s move outside our comfort zone and embrace life-say YES to it. I recognize that there are goals to achieve and things to do. But stepping out for some fresh air only serves to empower you.

Autumn is here, nighttime arrives earlier and the average monthly rainfall and temperatures begin to drop giving us the ideal setting to change the status quo. Ever hear of an old Chinese proverb that says “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago.

The second best time is now.” There is huge amount of wisdom in these lines. But simply put, it means that it’s never too late to accomplish or begin the things you want to change or do in your life. October in Miami offers you a huge opportunity to create that new you.

It is BOGO month. The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau organizes Miami Attraction month during October. That’s when Miami’s best known and most family-friendly attractions providing buy-one, get-one Free admissions, special offers, hotel packages and other unique experiences. Some participants include the Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Zoo Miami and many more.

Known as the most artistic month of the year, October in Miami also celebrate wonderful festivals, events and holidays like 2018 Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdaled More Than Pink Walk (Oct. 13th), a fundraiser to support the fight against breast cancer. Columbus Day Regatta (Oct. 6-8) at Elliot Key, one of the largest boating events in South Florida. The Miami-Broward Carnival, Parade and Concert (Oct. 7th) one of the most colorful and vivacious events featuring Caribbean culture. SOBE Seafood Week (Oct. 16-20th), when Miami kicks off stone crab season (www.sobeseafoodfest.com). The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival (Oct. 20-21st), featuring deliciously prepared seafood, cooking workshops, family fun zone, live music and a small art’s fair (Miami Marine Stadium, 3501 Rickenbacker Causeway, Key Biscayne), and so many more.

And of course, let’s not forget the goblins, ghosts, costume parties and trick-ortreaters on Halloween. Young and old, there’s a lot to do, like the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival (Oct 13-14th), Spooky Zoo Night at Zoo Miami, Children’s Halloween Parade at Lummus Park. Ghost Tours and Spookover at Deering Estates, Nightmare on the Beach also at Lummus Park, Zoo Miami Monster Masquerade, Wynwood Fear Factory, and so many others.

Healthy Living is not just about what we eat. So if you’re sitting around wondering how to get started, remember this, Life is too short to waste time on things that don’t make you happy. Take your journey by the horns and forge wonderful new paths of adventures. Step out for some fresh air and enjoy what life has to offer TODAY! Life is definitively too short not to.

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Everglades University - NEW Miami Campus

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verglades University-NEW Miami Campus is now enrolling students for the Alternative Medicine Bachelors of Science program and Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration-concentrations in Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) or Functional Nutrition.

The Alternative Medicine Bachelor of Science program allows students to gain knowledge necessary to work in the alternative medicine environment and learn how to incorporate a holistic approach to their career and life! Classes to include but not limited to: Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Dietary Influences on Health and Disease, Chinese Medicine, Herbology and Botany, Nutrition and Aging, Ayurvedic Medicine, Body Awareness and Physical Movement, Detoxification and Healing, and so many more!

The Master’s Degree in Public Health Administration provides an administrative emphasis as well as alternative approaches in Complex Health Issues. Classes to include Healthcare Systems, Epidemiology, Influencing Healthcare Policy, Alternative Medicine Approaches to Disease control in the Urban Environment, Whole Foods-Healing Foods, Evidence Based Nutrition, and so many more!

To all like-minded alternative approach thinkers, reach out to learn more! Call 833-352-3685 or email cpurtlebaugh@evergladesuniversity.edu. See ad, page 3.

Alleviating a Different Kind of Stress We’ve all hear the constant chatter on stress. Professional dowser Jeanie Pasquale explains another type which goes overlooked —geopathic stress.

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ccording to Pasquale, geopathic stress describes the negative energies emanating from the earth that cause discomfort and disease to those living above them. “The most common form of geopathic stress is caused by structures being built above underground water flows. The flowing water causes a magnetic shift that disrupts energy flow causing vibrational disturbances in the buildings above,” she explains. “These disruptions affect those that live, work and sleep in these environments and can lead to negative effects including disrupted sleep, insomnia, nightmares, leg cramps, backaches, depression, aggression, mood swings, a compromised immune system, difficult work relations and more.”

“As a professional dowser, I can help you address the cumulative negative effects of geopathic stress and ascertain whether the cause of your energetic disturbance is an underground water flow, and if so, use metal rods or other tools to subtly change and correct the magnetic composition of the site. You most likely will feel an immediate shift in energy of your home or office once the rods are in place,” shares Pasquale.

To learn more, call 845-709 5245 or visit HouseHarmony.org or Facebook at HouseHarmonyBlauvelt. Not local? Dowsing also can be done at a distance.

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Bridging the Gap through Faith

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n the current environment of political, social and religious discord, it’s only natural to seek safety and comfort with those of your “tribe”. Whether that is a political party, a religion, race, class, sex or any combination thereof, these identifiers also serve to divide people from their neighbors. It becomes us (the tribe) vs. them and all that comes with it. Surrounded by only those of like-mind, division increases and barriers reinforced.

As the chasm between tribes has widened, religion remains one of our greatest tribal identifiers. In the gap that has formed, organizations like One World Family Interfaith Council have stepped in to bridge the divide. Dedicated to contributing to stronger communities here in South Florida, this organization is led by a diverse group of faith leaders, including Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu. Through organizing community building events such as panel discussions, prayer gatherings and workshops, One World Family works to celebrate commonalities, educate and build a bridge of inter-connection.

Join the panel discussion on how religious extremism is affecting our daily lives and the lives of those around the world. Be part of opening up the dialogue here in South Florida on how we can begin to tackle this challenging and dangerous trend within our religious traditions. For more information, call 954-578-9000 or visit owfic.org. Sunday October 21st, 1pm – Hosted by Center for Spiritual Living Fort Lauderdale, 4849 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334

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oin the 2018 More Than Pink Walk Miami/Ft. Lauderdale on Saturday, October 13, 2018. This annual event raises important funds for the breast cancer movement.

Susan G. Komen has evolved from Race for the Cure, premiering the More Than Pink Walk this year with the purpose of reestablishing a connection beyond breast cancer. “We want to build a community for those among us who are living with breast cancer – including metastatic breast cancer – and to engage the public in helping us get closer to our goal of reducing breast cancer by 50% by 2026,” says Sherri Martens-Curtis, Executive Director. Susan G. Komen Miami/Fort Lauderdale is also grateful for the over 50 companies, organizations, and healthcare providers that help make this annual signature fundraising event possible. “We are grateful for the support our community partners are giving us. Their SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13sponsorship and fundraising allows us to provide education, mammogram screenings, BAYFRONT PARK | MIAMI, FL diagnostic testing, chemotherapy, and support services for over 10,000 people annually in our community,” Martens-Curtis continues. From research to care, to community to action, the fund-raising from organizations like Komen allow women to better detect, prevent and treat all breast cancers, improve access to quality breast health services for all, create communities for survivors and patients, and advocate Call 954-909-0454 | info@komenmiaftl.org | www.komenmiaftl.org for further research.

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Rabelo also operates an Integrative Wellness Education company known as Soma Educational Group. SEG host Integrative Wellness Seminars with world-renown practitioners from all over the globe. SEG’s primary goal is to bring forth the most valuable information/training that exists within the health and wellness industry, via workshops, seminars, and fellowship programs. Seminars provided through Soma Educational Group include but are not limited to Manual Osteopathic Program, ELDOA Certification Courses, Detox and Nutrition seminars, where Rabelo hand selects content and practitioners.

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Celebrate Acupuncture Oriental Medicine Day

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ctober 24th is Acupuncture Oriental Medicine (AOM) Day. In an effort to increase awareness of the benefits of acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine’s (ATOM) Intern Clinic is offering free Tongue and Pulse Diagnosis from October 24th through November 17th.

Acupuncture is based on the movement of Qi. Qi is the life-giving energy that circulates throughout the entire body and enables it to function properly.

Although well known in the U.S. for treating pain, acupuncture is effective for a wide variety of problems, including Neurological and Musculoskeletal Disorders: Headaches, migraines, arthritis, fibromyalgia, back, neck and shoulder pain. Respiratory Disorders: Asthma, bronchitis, sinusitis, cold and flu. Stomach and Intestinal Disorders: Acid Reflux, heartburn, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome. Gynecological Disorders: Infertility, menopause, PMS. Dermatological Disorders: Acne, eczema, shingles.

This is a representation of some of the health issues that can be addressed. Discover firsthand how acupuncture and Oriental Medicine can help improve your health and quality of life. The event is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., daily. New patient treatments cost $20 (Saving 50% ) and current ATOM patients receive $10 off their next visit (valid 10/24-11/17/18, herbs not included). Location: 100 E. Broward Blvd., Ste. 100, Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-763-9840 ext. 213.

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Source & Synchronicities weekend course will be held on November 10 and 11 at the Miami Airport Marriott, where participants may access the Power of Source and the Power of Consciousness in three important life zones—healing, love and wealth.

Preethaji, an enlightened sage and founder of O&O Academy, along with her faculty, will be teaching this course via webcast from India. Her wisdom is a perfect convergence of two worlds, the worldly and the spiritual; and the scientific and transcendental. Preethaji says, “Life today can be challenging. Change is a constant. From what perspective do you approach life? Is it from anxiety and lack or from confidence and abundance? Learn how to transform your restlessness into a state of inner peace and inspiration. Imagine feeling so connected that you’re in the flow, regardless of changing circumstances.”

Location: 1201 NW LeJeune Rd., Miami. Register at ooacademyusa. org/course/source-synchronicities. For more information, call Juan Carlos at305-215-5333 or Max at 305-987-3429. See ad, page 11.

Canoe Tours

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oral Gables Museum is offering a leisure canoeing experience led by EcoAdventure and Coral Gables Museum staff that encompasses both nature and history in a delightful blend of unique natural vistas and historic landmarks.

The Coral Gables Waterway is a man-made system of canals that added 40 miles of waterfront to the City from Biscayne Bay through the residential section to the grand golf course at the Biltmore Hotel.

This program is roughly 3.5 miles long and lasts 2.5 hours including transportation time, except from November 15 through April 30th during manatee breeding season. Alternate route is roughly 2.5 miles long and lasts 2.5 hours including transportation time.

Tours are on the last Sunday of every month, 9:30am.

Required: water, sun block, hat, sunglasses, bathing suit or shorts, a change of clothing, towel and closed toe shoes. $40 per person, Rain or shine. Please review rules and restrictions at coralgablesmuseum.org/portfolio-item/waterway-canoetours. Advance registration required. Call 305-603-8067. Guests may also catch a 1:00 pm guided tour of the exhibit after the canoe tour. Fees included.

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iami Beach’s hidden Garden is at it again. Join the Oktoberfest Botanical Biergarten, a beer lover’s paradise under the stars at Miami Beach’s magical venue, the Botanical Garden.

Chef Noah is busy preparing a delicious Bavarian inspired menu for the event featuring South Florida’s finest craft breweries.

The menu includes Grilled Bratwurst on a Sausage Roll, Mustard and Curry Ketchup, Braised Red Cabbage, German Pickles, Potato Salad (Vegetarian), Pretzels with Dipping Sauces, Mustard, Honey Mustard, Cheddar Cheese, Fall Harvest Salad with Roasted Pear, Butternut Squash, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Gorgonzola and a Pomegranate Vinaigrette, Savory Mushroom Strudel (Vegetarian), and Warmed Apple Pie with Maple Whipped Cream. Performing Old Time, Early Country and Blues, The Tall Boys with their all-acoustic instrumentation and a tight, authentic string band sound.

The Miami Beach Botanical Garden is a 2.6 acre urban oasis featuring subtropical plants from all around the world, unusual palms and South Florida native plants. They offer frequent tours, events (like the Botanical Biergarten) and educational programs.

Regular Schedule Admission is free!

Guests’ admission for the Botanical Biergarten will be $45 per person, including a sampling glass and beer. (You must be 21 to attend). Event date and time: October 5th from 7:00pm to 11:00pm. Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Dr., Miami Beach, 305-673-7256, www.mbgarden.org, email: GrowWithUs@mbgarden.org.

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Researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles, have found that receiving music therapy can significantly lessen a patient’s need for opioids and other painkillers after invasive surgery. The researchers tested 161 patients; 49 in the music group and 112 in a control group. After their surgery, both groups were offered painkillers intravenously at doses requested by the patient. Of those engaged in music therapy, 86 percent avoided the painkillers, compared to only 26 percent of the control group.

Knitting Releases the Blues Knitting can alleviate the blues, slow the onset of dementia and distract from chronic pain, according to a survey published in The British Journal of Occupational Therapy.

Eighty-one percent of respondents described feeling happier after a session of needlework. In another study, researchers at the Benson-Henry Institute for Mind-Body Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital found that the act of knitting lowers heart rates by an average of 11 beats per minute, eliciting a state of relaxation similar to that of yoga.

A Mayo Clinic study found that crafts like knitting and crocheting also reduce the chance of developing mild cognitive impairment by 28 percent. In a University of British Columbia study, 74 percent of 38 women with the eating disorder anorexia reported that it lessened the intensity of their fears and thoughts and cleared their minds of eating disorder preoccupations. In a survey of 1,000 members of the British group Knit for Peace, one in five respondents reported that knitting reduced their arthritic pain.

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Music Lessons Make Kids Smarter Structured music lessons significantly enhance children’s cognitive abilities, including language-based reasoning, short-term memory and planning, while reducing inhibition, leading to improved academic performance, report researchers from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam.

In the study, 147 Dutch 6-year-olds were divided into music, visual arts and control groups, and monitored for two-and-a-half years. The children in the music group sang, listened to music and played an instrument of their choice one to two hours a week during regular classroom time. Compared to the control group, they demonstrated improved verbal IQ and reasoning skills, and a greater ability to plan, organize and complete tasks, as well as improved academic achievement. Children given structured visual arts lessons showed improvements in visual and spatial memory compared to the control group.

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Tocotrienols are a natural form of vitamin E found in a number of foods, including wheat, barley, corn, rice and palm fruit. A recent meta-review of clinical research finds that tocotrienols can decrease heartrelated health risks in seniors such as diabetes, high cholesterol and high blood pressure.

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Acupuncture Soothes Dental Anxiety Dental anxiety, which can produce dizziness, nausea and breathing difficulties in 4 to 30 percent of patients worldwide, may be relieved by acupuncture, according to research from the University of York, in the UK. Analyzing six studies of 800 patients, researchers found that acupuncture reduced anxiety by an average of eight points on an 80-point scale, a level considered clinically significant.

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Vitamin D Supplements Ease Irritable Bowels Oncology researchers from the University of Sheffield, in the UK, report that people with irritable bowel syndrome tend to be low in vitamin D. In a review of research, they found that supplemental vitamin D tends to ease associated symptoms such as bloating, stomach cramps and constipation, and improve quality of life.

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Calorie Restriction Slows Aging Thirty-seven healthy, non-obese adults between 21 and 50 years old put on a calorie restriction diet for two years showed reduced systemic oxidative stress, indicating greater protection against age-related neurological diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, as well as cancer and diabetes. Participants in this research, conducted by Pennington Biomedical Research, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, cut their calories by 15 percent and lost an average of 20 pounds without experiencing anemia, excessive bone loss or menstrual disorders. Their metabolism also slowed, indicating that they burned energy more efficiently, a factor that may be linked to longevity.

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Food Finder

Software Tracks Farm to Fork Supply Chain

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Creating Food from Carbon Dioxide

By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to hit 10 billion, and food production will need to increase by 70 percent. Traditional farming won’t be able to keep up.

Lisa Dyson, who holds three degrees in physics, including a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, in Boston, knows the reason: ubiquitous carbon dioxide. This byproduct of burning fossil fuels is a known culprit in the pace of climate change.

Dyson is revolutionizing the way protein is made.

Several years ago, she and colleague John Reed came across NASA reports from the 1960s and ’70s that discussed using microbes to recycle carbon dioxide aboard spacecraft. “We were fascinated by their research. We wondered if we could develop a similar technology that would enable us to recycle carbon dioxide into valuable products here on Earth,” Dyson says.

Their startup, Kiverdi, uses microbes to transform carbon into bio-based products in special bio-reactors similar to the giant urns used to brew beer. This year, they’re commercializing a new process to transform CO2 into protein powder. The end product, Planet+Protein, is packed with essential amino acids, vitamins and minerals.

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Ivory Outlawed

UK Banning Both Legal and Illegal Trade

The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs is in the process of implementing a neartotal ivory ban. It can’t happen soon enough because elephant populations continue to dramatically decline.

As recognized by the parties to the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species last September, “Countries with domestic ivory markets that contribute to elephant poaching or the illegal ivory trade should take all necessary legislative, regulatory and enforcement measures to close such markets as a matter of urgency.”

Any legal ivory market leads to a parallel illegal market because ivory from recently killed elephants can be made to look like old ivory, which is legal in many countries, through processes like chipping, staining and cracking.

The UK has long played a role in the international ivory trade. During the colonial era, more than a million elephants were killed to feed British demand for everything from ivory ornaments and piano keys to billiard balls and cutlery. Much of that material remains in the UK today, fueling the market. Trade data indicates that the UK is still the world’s largest exporter of legal ivory, most of which goes to Asian destinations like China and Hong Kong.

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Serious concerns have surfaced about food transparency, and people are asking questions. Documentaries like Rotten urge consumers to think twice about the origins and ingredients of their food, but answers are not always readily available.

In addition to environmental concerns like long-distance transportation, people are worried about food recalls and safety. FoodLogiQ’s software solution creates “farm to fork traceability”, welcoming companies across the industry to participate, with approximately 7,000 having registered so far in some 100 countries—including Whole Foods, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Carl’s Jr., Subway, Buffalo Wild Wings and the Panda Restaurant Group.

Information provides useful details such as where the food was harvested, whether pesticides were used, where the food traveled and how it was processed.

FoodLogiQ Chief Marketing Officer Katy Jones suggests this is an important moment of change in the food industry, saying, “Food companies are embracing global standards to increase efficiencies and build a foundation for traceability and supply chain visibility.”

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Corporate Conscience

Leading Food Companies Aim to Slash Energy Footprints

McDonald’s plans to reduce greenhouse emissions from their restaurants, corporate offices and supply chain by more than 30 percent by 2030. They’re the first restaurant chain with goals backed by the Science Based Targets initiative. The company expects to decrease its total emissions by more than 150 million tons.

AB InBev, the parent company of Anheuser-Busch and Budweiser beer, has ambitious plans to purchase electricity only from renewable sources for its worldwide operations in seven years. The first step includes Bud Light. The goal is for all operations in the company’s 12 Budweiser breweries across the U.S. to be powered by renewable energy.

Budweiser plants outside the U.S. will also switch to all-renewable energy, with all products planned to transition by 2025. The new status will be denoted by the label “100% Renewable Energy”.

Saudi Solar

Oil Giant to Invest in Renewable Energies Project

Saudi Arabia intends to host the world’s largest solar project. “It’s a huge step in human history,” says Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman. “It’s bold, risky and we hope we succeed in doing that.”

Solar power is a logical choice for the country. Its capital, Riyadh, averages 8.9 hours of sunshine a day. The nation is also projected to be severely impacted if climate change raises global temperatures 1.5 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels. According to Climate Action Tracker, if the global temperature rises 3 to 4 degrees Celsius, 75 percent of the country would be excessively arid by the end of the century.

According to the most recent data available from the U.S. Energy Information Administration, Saudi Arabia produces 13 percent of the world’s oil and currently obtains 60 percent of its electric energy from petroleum.

Debris Drop-Off

Turtle Turnaround Hatchlings Return to Mumbai Beach After 20 Years

At Versova Beach, in the Indian coastal city of Mumbai, local volunteers have stepped up to finally clean up a shore covered in ankledeep trash and waste. The United Nations described the transformation as the world’s largest beach cleanup project ever, and the work has been rewarded with serious environmental progress.

For the first time in 20 years, Olive Ridley sea turtles have hatched at Versova. The turtle is currently classified as vulnerable by the International Union for Conservation of Nature because of environmental pollution. They’re the smallest and most common sea turtle, but all species are threatened by human encroachment and pollution.

Lawyer and conservationist Afroz Shah says, “I had tears in my eyes when I saw them walking towards the ocean.” Local ecologists say it’s possible the Olive Ridley turtles have been nesting on the beach without anyone noticing, but capturing this momentous occasion is a huge boon to the volunteers, which have encountered some resistance via harassment and bureaucracy.

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Plastic Bag Deterrents Working in European Waters

A new study shows that there are significantly fewer plastic bags on the seafloor since a number of European countries introduced fees on them, according to a 25-year study from the UK government’s Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS).

Researchers saw an estimated 30 percent drop in the number of plastic bags in waters around Norway, Germany, northern France and Ireland. “It is encouraging to see that efforts by all of society, whether the public, industry, non-government organizations or government, to reduce plastic bags are having an effect,” says Thomas Maes, a marine litter scientist at CEFAS. “We also observed sharp declines in the percentage of plastic bags captured by fishing nets trawling the seafloor around the UK compared to 2010, and this research suggests that by working together, we can reduce, reuse and recycle to tackle the marine litter problem.”

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SusieQ Wood, artist, advocate, entrepreneur, and publisher of Natural Awakenings in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. As an environmental fine artist she uses her artwork as one tool to get clarity on her vision and purpose As the magazine evolved over time to feature more eco-conscious information her landscapes evolved to focus more on sea level areas.

From her beachfront condo, she scoured streets and parking lots collecting rusted items including bottle caps, and then began a larger foray onto the beaches, picking up the endless plastic items found there.

She cleaned, sorted and stored the collections until she was moved to lovingly repurpose them into magic on canvas, creating a mixed media series with a strong eco-message.

Her works of art inspire action and self-responsibility and she brings this to the fore through community projects and presentations.

She encourages mindful disposal and reducing or eliminating onetime-use plastic items. Trash is a metaphor for the unloved and discarded parts of ourselves. Bringing these items into the artwork transforms them from trash to treasure, just as loving all parts of ourselves, including the unwanted shadows, helps us to integrate, unify and become more whole.

For information on her art, upcoming events or to receive your FREE TRASHformation Artwork, visit www. susieqwood.com/trashformation.

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Last Straw

Groups Work to Make U.S. Go Strawless

About 500 million plastic straws are discarded daily in America, reports the U.S. National Park Service. Plastic that reaches waterways is ingested by marine life and our food chain. Individuals and municipalities are taking action to support options, including going strawless. n The Last Plastic Straw (TheLastPlasticStraw.org), a project of the Plastic Pollution Coalition, has a worldwide map locator that pinpoints restaurants that have ceased using plastic straws. n Milo Cress, who launched the Be Straw Free (BeStrawFree.org) campaign in 2011 when he was 9, is again speaking to school students this fall, primarily via Skype. “It’s exciting to inspire them to know that they can do something in their community,” says the senior high school student in Shelburne, Vermont. n Strawfree.org, a Southern California volunteer-driven organization, offers kits that include bamboo straws, carrying holders and cleaning brushes. n McDonald’s has announced it will transition from plastic to paper straws in its U.S., UK and Ireland restaurants beginning this year, and subsequently expand the switch to other countries. n In May, New York City lawmakers introduced a bill banning plastic straws in all bars and restaurants in the Big Apple, and Seattle has banned the use of single-use plastic straws, thanks to the Strawless in Seattle movement. EcoCycle, Inc. (EcoCycle.org) and the Inland Ocean Coalition, both in Boulder, Colorado, are asking restaurants citywide not to use them. In July, Starbucks announced plans to eliminate straw use globally by 2020. n StrawlessOcean.org offers straw alternatives made of paper by Aardvark, steel and silicone by Klean Kanteen, metal by Steelys Drinkware and bamboo

by StrawFree. n EcoWatch.com suggests, “Unlike metal or glass, soft and bendable silicone straws don’t clink your teeth, making them ideal for kids and straw-biters” and that such products made by Softy Straws work with hot drinks and withstand dishwashers. It also recommends wheat stems, corn bioplastic and bucatini pasta, a spaghetti-like noodle with a hole in the middle.

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Running for Governor

Ethan Sonneborn, 13, has a comprehensive policy platform and a spot on the 2018 Democratic gubernatorial primary ballot in Vermont. In an early campaign speech, the Bristol resident and Mt. Abraham Union Middle/High School student smiled at the crowd’s applause for his message:

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ecognizing that it might be too late by the time they are older, many young people are already acting collectively and across partisan aisles on everything from climate change and the environment to gun control, gender equality, social justice, education and politics.

Initiatives include creating solutions for the global water crisis, serving as global ambassadors, training for public speaking and leadership, organizing youth summits, marching for causes, planting a trillion trees, participating in United Nations (UN) programs, inventing a new educational system, lobbying legislators and seeking political office.

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Girl Up!

Angie Jiang, a 2018 graduate of Madison West High School, in Wisconsin, is a first-year student at Columbia University, in New York. Deploying her social impact and debating skills, this Chinese-American woman articulates her opinions on sustainability, environmental awareness, immigration and gender issues in public radio interviews and lobbies for policy changes in Washington, D.C.

She’s one of 80,000 girls in some 100 countries that have been trained by the UN Foundation’s Girl Up initiative to help lead the movement for gender equality; Jiang currently serves as its 2017-2018 teen advisor.

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“To everyone here today, know this. We are America’s future… So let’s not be afraid to shape it… We must be the voices of a generation, leaders for others and advocates for ourselves. Why shouldn’t we be the ones to end worldwide hunger, to make a breakthrough in medical science, to protect world peace or to put people on another planet? We are the generation that will do all these things. Why not start now?”

In addressing environmental issues, Sonneborn supports a tax on carbon emissions, Vermont’s commitment to uphold the standards of the Paris climate agreement and renewable energy incentives.

In Kansas, where six teenagers are running for governor, Tyler Ruzich’s campaign theme is, “A Republican for the Next Generation.” This Shawnee Mission North

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High School senior has serious concerns and ideas to make his state a better place to live, learn and work.

A well-prepared orator committed to public service, Ruzich is reaching younger voters on issues of voter registration, school funding, taxation, guns, immigration, agriculture, equal rights and job growth. On the Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien syndicated TV show, Ruzich said he believes his campaign is stimulating 18-to-25-yearolds to get involved in mid-term elections, which typically draw fewer voters.

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global youth to engage with sustainability issues. Today, the New Jersey resident serves as its president, and is passionate about why investing in the education of children is significant. As just one example, “Amazonian children are teaching their parents about how deforestation impacts climate change,” says Patel.

A degree in environmental law and policy at Vermont Law School, in South Royalton, and expertise in environmental education, curriculum development, field research and community outreach has helped Patel to assist in developing lesson plans for ECI Water Schools. Community groups and schools are mobilized to evaluate the health of rivers and provide basic training in good health habits.

Brandi Kneip’s family in Stuart, Florida, didn’t object when the 18-year-old decided to spend her college savings establishing a JAR dry goods store that fosters reusing and recycling materials to decrease or eliminate trash. Customers can buy what they need by dispensing pasta, herbs, spices, flour and other products into their own reusable jars or purchase glass containers to take home. JAR also carries eco-friendly household items.

“I want my impact on this Earth to be like footprints in the sand. For a second, the Earth knows you are there, and when you move along, the waves wash them out or the wind blows them away.

I’m so thankful for this big, green-blue planet, and I’ll strive every day to make more people notice the beauty it holds,” says Kneip.

Earth Child Institute

Arati Patel was just 24 when she began serving as an intern with Earth Child Institute (ECI), a nonprofit that empowers

Felix Finkbeiner, a German student, started Plant-for-the-Planet in 2007, when he was only 9. “It’s an amazing organization run by young people,” says Patel. Inspired by the late Nobel Peace Prize laureate Wangari Maathai, founder of the Green Belt Movement, Finkbeiner expanded Maathai’s original concept of a billion plantings to the Trillion Tree Campaign. To date, it’s seen 15 billion new trees in 190 countries under the guidance of the U.N. Environment Programme.

Speaking at an Environmental Systems Research Institute Conference, Finkbeiner said that beyond planting trees, children involved in the initiative have delivered presentations in schools and rotary clubs, and engineered sit-down meetings with mayors, local government officials and even presidents of countries. Several have spoken

before the UN General Assembly and national parliaments, urging them to address the climate crisis.

A Revolution in Education

After graduating from Beijing University Affiliated High School, Jason Wang, 18, postponed college for a year and visited the U.S. and Europe looking for the best practices in education. When he returned, he was in no hurry to enter college, but rather to develop the curriculum for Beijing’s Moonshot Academy, which opened in January with 30 students from 14 to 16 years old.

Turning traditional methods of education on its ear, Moonshot Academy students are accepted based on their learning ability, independent thinking skills and capacity to turn ideas into action, rather than standardized test scores. Students learn through personalized experiences that enable them to practice and demonstrate core competencies to face the challenges of the future.

“Research shows that by the age of 39, today’s average high school graduate will have had nine different jobs, half of which have not been invented yet. Artificial intelligence has changed the playing field. We can’t keep educating kids in the same way,” says Nancy Riehle, executive director of the Creative Academic Network Scholastic Foundation that supports the academy.

Time’s Up

Inspired by the January 2017 Women’s March, Jamie Margolin, a 16-year-old student at Seattle’s Holy Names Academy, launched Zero Hour, a movement for October 2018

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If not us, then who; if not me and you Right now, it’s time for us to do something. ~Do Something by Matthew West, singer/songwriter Maryland; Zanagee Artis, 18, a logistics director from Clinton, Connecticut; and Kibiriti Majuto, 20, of Charlottesville, Virginia, originally from the Democratic

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Republic of the Congo. They jointly developed the organization’s platform.

“It’s our generation that is going to be impacted the most by the effects of accelerated climate change that we are causing.

This march is a launch. We’re not done,” says Margolin.

At a pivotal time in which many theorize that our nation lacks the ability to coalesce around a great enterprise to solve existing problems, it appears that those doing the calculating have not factored in the millions of motivated young people as critical decision makers. It may be that their imagination, energetic drive, passionate self-confidence and “no borders” cooperation paves the way to a brighter future for all.

Not waiting for the torch to be passed, young people are seizing it and acting now, no longer naively thinking that there will always be enough time tomorrow.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at LindaSechrist.com.

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youth rights and action on climate change.

Margolin and her teammates have formed a nationwide coalition that inspires and mobilizes students throughout the U.S. and in London, England. They took to the streets on July 21 to march for environmental justice as social justice.

Zero Hour activities supporting the Washington, D.C., march included meeting with nearly 40 federal lawmakers and presenting a manifesto of demands.

It calls for governments and companies to take action on all climate change and environmental issues, including divesting from fossil fuels; increasing investment in renewable energy; legislating strict carbon reduction targets; encouraging plant-based lifestyles; schooling youth on the importance of reducing our carbon footprint; reducing excessive use of single-use plastic; ending rainforest deforestation; halting all animal cruelty; and preventing loss of biodiversity and species extinctions.

Margolin and other Zero Hour members agree, including Nadia Nazar, 16, an art director from Baltimore,

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s a style icon, humanitarian and pioneer of conscious consumerism, Donna Karan has elevated fashion to a platform for change throughout her career, using her celebrity status to raise funds for AIDS research in the 1990s and more recently venturing into alternative health care.

Karan’s first collection under her signature label DKNY, which debuted in 1985, aimed to dress women in comfortable, professional clothes that embraced and flattered the female form. The brand was built on women’s strengths, rather than insecurities; her iconic 1992 “In Women We Trust” ad campaign depicted the inauguration of a female president.

Her latest multidimensional Urban Zen project (UZIT) supports cultural preservation, compassionate health care and education. The affiliated brand integrates luxury and sustainability with multicultural traditions and modern trends in a multifaceted line of clothing, accessories and beauty care products.

UZIT fuses Eastern healing techniques and Western medicine in a patientcentric model intended to foster calm in the midst of the stress and chaos of illness.

The complementary therapies program was born out of Karan’s challenging period serving as a caregiver during her late husband’s struggle with lung cancer.

Karan is a member of the Coty Hall of Fame and recipient of the Council of Fashion Designers of America’s Lifetime

Achievement Award and Glamour’s Woman of the Year award.

How has your fashion style and philosophy changed over the course of your career?

For me, fashion has always been about “dressing and addressing.” It all started when the AIDS epidemic broke out in the late 1980s, and the fashion community came together to launch Seventh on Sale to raise funds and awareness for the disease that was taking the lives of so many talented designers. Now more than ever, we must address such issues.

My philosophy and purpose has always been inspired by cultures, creators and artisans from all corners of the world, connecting past, present and future. I launched the nonprofit organization Urban Zen to create a community of change through philanthropy and commerce. I want consumers to be aware that their purchases provide the power to help others in need.

How is the UZIT program enhancing health and well-being?

UZIT came about after witnessing the ones I loved suffer and going through their experiences by their sides. Launched in partnership with yoga instructor Rodney Yee, the program has trained members of collaborating healthcare and yoga

communities in the healing modalities of yoga therapy, reiki, essential oil therapy, nutrition and contemplative care.

The goal is to change the healthcare system by bringing care back into health care. Rather than just treat the disease, we need to treat patients, their loved ones and their caregivers. We also must express care for the doctors and nurses that are part of the story; they need gentle care every bit as much. We are all on this journey together.

Therapists at centers such as the University of California, Los Angeles, rehabilitation unit have seen results with patients suffering from stress, claustrophobia, headaches and back pain through these techniques. Many patients report feeling more relaxed, sleeping better and experiencing less pain and anxiety than they had ever experienced with medication.

Do you see some positive trends in fashion today?

More people are paying attention to sustainability in fashion today than ever before, and more designers are using materials and fabrics that respect people and the planet; for example, by using quality materials that endure. Recycling fabrics and materials is one way to contribute to sustainability. We work with the Apparent Project, which recycles cereal boxes to make beautiful necklaces, as well as with Paula Coles, who makes bags out of T-shirts.

Can fashion effect social change in the world?

I view fashion, design and style all as platforms for conscious change. I use fashion to raise awareness and inspire change in the areas of well-being, conscious consumerism and integrative education.

Today, there is a greater emphasis on preserving our world cultures and maintaining the authenticity that comes from traditional artisans and artists. A collaborative mentality of “we” is far healthier than one of “me”.

Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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odern chiropractors are often seen primarily as pain specialists, yet their care can encompass much more. While the common focus is better health through spinal manipulation, the origins of chiropractic are manifold. Typical approaches for structural issues and injuries include spinal adjustments, therapeutic ultrasound and heat therapy, but some practitioners also embrace nutrition.

Training requirements for chiropractors vary by state. “Here in Oregon, chiropractic physicians—both legally and through our training—are taught to be primary care physicians,” says Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Herb, of the Absolute Wellness Center, in Eugene, Oregon. “We must complete extensive training not only on the musculoskeletal system, but also on managing various internal medical pathologies such as those related to the cardiovascular system, genitourinary conditions,

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Chiropractor Tom Hyland Robertson, of Whole Chiropractic Healthcare, in Odenton, Maryland, notes, “To limit chiropractic to two categories of traditional and integrative isn’t accurate.

There are almost as many specialists among doctors of chiropractic (DC) as among medical doctors (M.D.). There are chiropractors that specialize in pediatrics, veterinary, orthopedics, internal medicine, neurology, radiology and other areas. Integrative chiropractic uses as many tools as possible from the realm of each doctor’s training.”

Integrative Well-Being The world of chiropractic is diverse and growing to meet patient needs. Many chiropractors offer several healing modalities in-house that are geared to take whole-person care to an integrated harmonious level.

“Research shows that patient outcomes are far better with a multidisciplinary approach to healthcare needs,” says Herb.

“Offering a variety of specialties like physical therapy, sports medicine, nutrition and natural pain relief in my practice means patients receive the care and amount of time they need.

They are not limited by what I personally can offer or have time to provide.”

Many chiropractic facilities nationwide employ acupuncturists and therapeutic massage therapists, offering diverse treatment options like functional medicine and cryotherapy—ice therapy— versus traditional heat therapy.

Robertson provides complementary treatments ranging from nutrition to physical therapy and yoga because he has found it is important to incorporate multiple treatment philosophies, examining the same problem from different angles, saying, “Chiropractic integrates many safe modalities found to be more effective than opioids, for instance.” He notes that early chiropractic was actually integrative, with its founder, Daniel David Palmer, promoting a healthy diet and calmer lifestyle a century ago.

Collaborative Options Progressive chiropractic now includes innovative approaches to treat the nervous system. The cutting-edge field of functional (or chiropractic) neurology, which reactivates partially nonfunctional neural pathways, is employed in cases like concussions, vertigo, migraines, pain syndromes, neuropathy and attentiondeficit disorders.

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Massage modalities, combined with chiropractic, are widely recognized to significantly increase circulation and improve range of motion. Acupuncture, when used in conjunction with chiropractic treatment, enhances muscle relaxation and fosters easier adjustments.

Chiropractor Kody R. Johnson, of the Johnson Chiropractic and Holistic Health Center, in Columbia, Missouri, is board certified in acupuncture and employs dry needling to target trigger points in tight muscles. He also specializes in functional medicine. Hormone balance, nutritional inadequacies, the presence of heavy metals and genetic markers for disease are all considered in determining a patient’s overall health.

“Chiropractic treatment addresses results of physical stress. Functional medicine looks at emotional and biochemical stress,” says Johnson. “The chiropractic paradigm is based on the premise that the body has an inborn ability to heal itself. If the only method a provider has to offer is chiropractic adjustments, then they’ll have cases where the patient’s condition doesn’t fully improve because there might be other factors at play, including nutritional deficiencies, toxicities and emotional stress. When we address other relevant issues, we find that patients ‘hold’ their adjustments longer.”

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ecause exercise delivers so many benefits, it’s not surprising that one of them is increased libido. A low sex drive can affect either gender at any age, and contributing factors include hormonal changes, daily stressors and certain prescription drugs.

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, shortduration bursts of exercise work to increase circulation and heart rate, thus amping up physiological arousal in women. Sexual performance is enhanced in men by exercising three to five times a week, according to a study published in the Archives of Sexual Behavior.

“Eating right and being committed to a daily exercise regimen that includes strength, cardiovascular and flexibility training is key to maintaining a great libido and continual excellence in sexual function,” affirms Dr. Jeffry Life, author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body and owner of The Life Center for Healthy Aging, in Charleston, West Virginia.

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Exercise increases testosterone, endorphins and adrenal hormones, all of which are essential to a satisfying sex life. Studies from the University of Texas at Austin show premenopausal women experience increased sexual response with exercise, including individuals with diminished sex drives due to the use of antidepressants.

“Stress is one of the biggest libidokillers in women, and endorphins released during exercise can reduce stress, improve libido and increase arousal,” maintains Stephanie Mansour, fitness expert and CEO of Step It Up with Steph, in Chicago, Illinois. “Adding 30 minutes of exercise a few times a week can increase endorphins, blood flow and testosterone.”

Aging Passionately

The inevitable hormonal changes of menopause and beyond can dampen a woman’s sex life, but it doesn’t have to become a way of life. “Women can experience side effects of shifting hormonal levels which cause libido to vanish and the vagina to become dry, making us feel

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Erectile dysfunction (ED) is a problem for many men, and can result from sedentary lifestyles, certain medications and cardiovascular issues. “ED is a huge problem worldwide, and vascular disease is one of the major causes,” says Life. “This can be avoided by eating properly and making exercise an essential part of everyday life, which can also reduce the need for prescription drugs that are another major cause of the problem.”

Strength Training and Yoga

Testosterone—a hormone that plays a significant role in lighting our “fire” and keeping it lit—can be enhanced by adding workouts with weights. “Strength training can boost testosterone, which may boost sex drive in both women and men. For men, I recommend lifting weights and doing push-ups. However, it’s important to note that too much intense exercise or strength training may have the opposite effect, and actually reduce the desire to have sex,” says Mansour.

In addition to a daily exercise program that includes cardio and flexibility exercises, Life concurs, “Thirty to 60 minutes of strength training three to four times a week is ideal.”

According to a review published in the Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, yoga may increase both male endurance and female response. “Yoga turns off our sympathetic nervous system, the part that keeps us in ‘fight-or-flight’ response. Inversions like the shoulder stand help to harmonize hormones, supporting a well-balanced sex drive,” explains Pam Medina, owner of The Yoga Lily, in Clifton Park, New York. “We need to feel attractive, and yoga can help us to accept the body as a sacred vehicle for the soul.”

No matter the age or condition of the body, a more satisfying sex life and better self-image is possible through feeling fit. Life reminds us, “Check with your doctor before taking up an exercise regimen, and know that maintaining a healthy body can give us essential ingredients for a great sex life well into our 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.”

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spinoff vegetarian cookbooks, has witnessed monumental changes since the early 1970s. Younger cooks at Moosewood have also brought passionate innovations to the establishment. “Millennials are incredibly creative, especially with plant-based and gluten-free dishes. They’re committed to animal rights and issues that affect the health of the planet,” observes Stein.

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lant-based lifestyles, once considered by some as a fad that would fade, are on the rise worldwide.

According to a Harris Interactive poll commissioned by the Vegetarian Resource Group, 6 million to 8 million Americans have completely eliminated meat, including seafood, from their plates. With a 600 percent increase of people going vegan domestically in the past three years and companies like Nestlé devising vegan-tailored product launches, plant-based eating is creating unprecedented demand.

“I’ve definitely seen plant-based eating become more mainstream. Many restaurants now provide plant-based options to keep their customers happy, and more food startups are creating nut- and soy-based cheeses, milks and yogurts,” says Lisa Stollman, a plant-based nutritionist in New York City. Vegan lunch options are even making their way into the Los Angeles public school system.

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Millennials Lead the Way

GlobalData, a data and analytics company, reports, “Seventy percent of the world population is either reducing meat consumption or leaving meat off the table altogether,” with Millennials at the forefront.

“The environment has been the Millennial generation’s primary concern.

Health is of less importance than interest in making the Earth a better place to live,” says Gene Stone, a plant-based diet expert in Hudson, New York, and author of the bestselling Forks Over Knives: The PlantBased Way to Health.

Stollman concurs, saying, “The majority of my vegan clients are in their 20s and 30s, and their concern for animal treatment relates to sustainability. Sustainability helps to reduce methane emissions from industrial farms.”

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Since the American Medical Association’s recent suggestion that hospitals consider providing plant-based meals for patients, perceptions are shifting. Holistic Cardiologist Joel Kahn, in Ferndale, Michigan, began teaching plant-based diets to heart patients in 1990, and has subsequently seen hundreds of them avoid invasive and surgical procedures, as well as show less evidence of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, obesity and hypertension. “Many of my patients have decreased or eliminated the otherwise lifelong ‘jail’ of prescription drugs. They learned that disease reversal, not management, is the goal,” says Kahn.

Supermarkets across the country are stocking meatless products like plant-based burgers. Many athletes and bodybuilders that have switched away from eating meat attest to improved results by tapping into plant power. People of all walks of life, including seniors, have embraced this paradigm. “There is increased interest in health as Baby Boomers age and start to realize the benefits of a plant-based diet, much of it due to myriad new research,” says Stone.

According to the Harvard School of Public Health, a diet rich in vegetables and fruits lowers blood pressure. The American Diabetes Association supports a nutrientdense vegetarian diet that can decrease the risk of certain diseases.

For Stollman’s vegan clients aged 50 and older, “Health plays a strong role in their interest in plant-based eating. The science has become clear, and based on the evidence, I continue to teach my clients the importance of including plant-based meals in their daily diets,” she says.

Looking Forward

The surge of people changing their diet has

a multilevel impact. “I feel deeply grateful to have been able to help spread the word about plant-based diets. Health, the environment and animal protection are great concerns of mine,” says Stone.

Stein appreciates how the positive change in diet benefiting people and the planet is coming full circle. “We’re still amazed and honored to know that our cookbooks have helped to create a sea change. Folks visiting from all over the world tell us how our recipes have influenced several generations of their families.”

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“Add more years to your life and more life to your years,” says Nick Buettner, vice president at Blue Zones LLC, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the founder’s brother who spoke with us. “The people around you, the places where you work, live and play, and the social norms in your community have an impact on your health.”

The original U.S. pilot project in 2009, in Albert Lea, Minnesota, is a prime example. Instead of widening a main thoroughfare and raising the speed limit, the city widened the sidewalk and created a path around nearby Fountain Lake, offering safe exercise for bikers, joggers and walkers. The Hy-Vee grocery increased its health market section from two to seven aisles, leading to a 130 percent rise in related sales, and added a Blue Zones checkout lane for healthy grab-and-go options. City workplaces now offer quiet rooms and fruit instead of candy; one business converted a garage to a pickleball court.

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The five original Blue Zones are Ikaria, Greece; Loma Linda, California; Nicoya Peninsula, Costa Rica; Okinawa, Japan; and Sardinia, Italy.

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Move Naturally – Even at work, get up and move at least once every 20 minutes.

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they have a reason to get out of bed in the morning tend to live seven years longer than those who just go through the motions,” says Buettner. A strong sense of purpose defines quality of life.

Eat Healthy – Enjoy the benefits of a plant-based diet. One cup of beans a day adds three to four years in life expectancy.

Plant a garden to grow fresher, pesticidefree food. Eat meat an average of five times a month and in small-portioned stir-fry, soups and pasta. Consume fewer calories.

Drink wine in moderation. Check out BlueZones.com/recipes.

Maintain Relationships – “If you have fewer than three friends, it’s the equivalent of smoking for 20 years,” Buettner maintains.

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“Growing old in place and staying at home instead of a retirement or nursing home is easier to accomplish when you have a social network.” Meet regularly with friends.

Have Faith – A faith-based life taps into a larger resource far greater than oneself and enhances a sense of purpose, social network and calm content.

Prioritize Family – Amid the busyness of life, make the most enjoyable family time and nurturing activities each day’s first choice.

“Over the last four years in Florida, our sponsor, NCH Healthcare System, has helped to build well-being infrastructure and sustainability for approximately 400,000 people; that swells to nearly 1.2 million during high season from January to April,” says Deb Logan, executive director of Blue Zones Project-SWFL (Southwest Florida). “We have 33 Blue Zone-approved restaurants that collectively make an additional 176 plant-based menu items available locally; the first half of this year, they sold 130,000 Blue Zones-inspired dishes.”

The healthful community philosophy was vital in Hawaii, when the Kīlauea Volcano spewed lava, sulfur dioxide and acid rain. First-responders staffed checkpoint stations around the clock to protect the public from dangerous areas, exposing themselves to combined sun and volcanic heat. The Hawaiian Blue Zone team delivered smoothies, beverages and paletas—healthy popsicles made with real fruit—to help workers stay cooler. They also delivered them to volunteers and public service groups, including Hope Services Hawaii, which built tiny houses for families displaced by volcanic activity.

“We don’t come into an area and say, ‘This is what you must do.’ We say, ‘This is what you can do.’ The readiness must come from the city level, businesses, schools and nonprofits,” Buettner says. “The right leadership must be committed and prepared to follow through on multiple years of initiatives.”

He remarks, “In the end, my hope for the future lies in the fact that communities care about their health. Blue Zones isn’t about the quantity of years, but the quality of life, and often that adds years, too.”

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“It’s literally an epidemic of chronic childhood disease,” says Beth Lambert, of Charlotte, North Carolina, author of A Compromised Generation: The Epidemic of Chronic Illness in America’s Children and executive director of the nonprofit EpidemicAnswers.org. “Our children, with their little bodies and immature immune systems, can’t tolerate the toxic environments we’re all exposed to. They’re the canaries in the coal mine that show us that the way we are living today is not sustainable.”

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As scientists pinpoint the causes of conditions, parents, researchers and healthcare practitioners are discovering, Lambert says, that many of the youngsters’ chronic illnesses share a “perfect storm” of factors, including pharmaceutical overuse, toxic or nutritionally poor diets, exposure to toxins and other environmental stressors.

“Many factors contribute to these chronic disorders; one size or one treatment doesn’t fit all,” says Dr. Kenneth Bock, of Red Hook, New York, an integrative medicine practitioner who has helped more than 3,000 chronically ill children and authored Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies. “But if children with one or more of the disorders are treated with a fully integrative medicine approach, the vast majority show some improvement, many significantly, and increasing numbers may recover to a point where they even lose their diagnosis.” Effective integrative applications often change the child’s

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diet to nutrient-dense, additive-free foods and supplements for gut and brain health; employ allergy testing and elimination, detoxification and behavioral and physical therapies; vet household contaminants; target medications like antifungals and anti-inflammatories; and use homeopathy and acupuncture.

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Maria O’Neil’s firstborn son, Connor, had a perfect Apgar score (newborn health status) at birth and appeared healthy to everyone until after immunization at 15 months, when he became withdrawn and vacant, with head-banging and hand-flapping. A pediatrician diagnosed moderately severe autism and advised, “Accept your new normal. Your son was born this way.”

O’Neil exclaimed, “I will not let this disease take my child!”

After she replaced processed foods, sugar, dairy and gluten with organics in his diet, he became calmer and “more here”.

Tests by another pediatrician, Dr. Bob Sears, showed Connor had gut damage, mitochondrial issues, a high viral load, a low white cell count and a deficiency in basic vitamins and minerals. “Now I had a game plan,” says O’Neil, of Joshua Tree, California.

Connor was given fish oil, B12 shots, juices, targeted herbs, Epsom salt baths, hyperbaric oxygen, a mitochondrial cocktail of nutraceuticals, medication with the antifungal fluconazole (Diflucan), the antiviral valacyclovir (Valtrex) and the immunity-enhancing naltrexone (Revia), plus acupuncture, homeopathy and chiropractic. Over time, Connor’s eyes brightened, his language “burst forth” and he became social and loving.

By age 5, educators took him off his individualized learning program because he had no relevant symptoms. Today, at 9, he’s a popular fourth-grade kid that loves swimming, soccer and art, and wants to become a scientist or engineer. “The future is limitless for Connor,” O’Neil reports.

“He can do anything he sets his mind to.”

Brighter Future

“Once you have addressed the root causes, you can optimize healing by using the

More Help for Healing EWG.org – the go-to website of the Environmental Working Group for information about toxicity in food, products and the environment Why It Matters – video accounts from doctors; parents and recovered children; DocumentingHope.com additional integrative modalities to help prevent chronic illnesses now and in years to come,” explains family physician Madiha Saeed, of Naperville, Illinois, author of The Holistic Rx: Your Guide to Healing Chronic Inflammation and Disease.

The multipronged integrative approach is supported by studies that link poor gastrointestinal health to childhood diseases, notes Lambert. Italian researchers found a greater prevalence of “bad” gut bacteria in autistic children. In New Zealand, it was shown that those with ADHD have gut bacteria that reduces dopamine, a neurotransmitter that controls the brain’s reward center.

At EpidemicAnswers.org, medical professionals and parents have created a comprehensive database of resources, studies, strategies and health coaches to help realize a child’s full potential. It plans to follow 14 children with chronic conditions through 18 months of healing and recovery therapeutic services to be documented in a film titled Canary Kids.

“We want to show parents that there’s hope—because then they can take the next step and move forward,” says Lambert.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based freelance health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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he American Pet Products Association estimates Americans collectively spent $69.5 million on our 235 million mammal, avian and reptile pets, as well as 158 million pet fish, in 2017. It’s not surprising that end-of-life planning for a devoted family companion is a solemn endeavor.

Burial in a box or blanket in the backyard used to be the predominant way to deal with pet remains. As people and pet populations have grown, many municipalities now have ordinances against the practice. Instead, good options exist that protect and preserve the planet these animals so enjoyed.

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Kay Winters, a blogger at PawsAndPines. com, in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, mothers a dog, Clover, and two cats, Chuckie and Mittens. “When they pass away, I plan to bury them in biodegradable mushroom bags,” she says. “It has mushroom and other organisms infused into it to help with natural decomposition, cleanse any environmental toxins in the body and nourish the nearby soil.”

Another biodegradable container is a pod that contains nutrient-rich soil, a seed and the pet’s ashes to nourish the resulting plant, tree or shrub. It’s a lovely way to remember the pet and replenish Earth’s greenspace.

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Veterinary offices commonly arrange for the pet’s body to be sent to a crematorium, with ashes returned several days later. Using temperatures from 1,400 to 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit, these facilities impose a larger carbon footprint than other options.

At-home euthanasia may be beneficial for terminal pets. The animal can remain calm in familiar surroundings with family present. The veterinarian allows time for goodbyes, and when the family is ready, removes the body. “We always place the pets on nice stretchers with a blanket over the body and encourage the family to place toys or flowers with their pet. There’s no handing out brochures with photos of urns or upselling. It’s respectful of the pet’s life,” says Veterinarian Mary Gardner, of Yorba Linda, California, co-founder and chief technology officer at Lap of Love Veterinary Hospice, a national network of veterinarians dedicated to end-of-life care.

Gardner is also building an aquamation (alkaline hydrolysis) facility in Boynton Beach, Florida. This alternative to cremation has a far smaller environmental impact because the resulting alkaline water is safe to drain, containing no chemicals or DNA.

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Cornerstone Funeral Services and Cremation, in Boring, Oregon, where she periodically receives inquiries about pets. “I’ve received calls over the years for horses, donkeys, sheep and dogs.

One family called me for their alpaca. I explained my funeral home was a humanonly funeral parlor, but I’d be more than happy to help with a referral,” Fournier says. She offered a choice of flame or water. “They liked the water method because Spunky the Alpaca loved the rain and could drink more water than most of her pasture mates,” she says.

The family let all the other animals at home come by to give Spunky a sniff and a goodbye, and then took her body for bio-cremation. “They took her ashes home in a ceramic pig cookie jar,” says Fournier.

“It’s my favorite story.”

“The zero-emission aquamation process creates one-tenth the carbon footprint of traditional, flame-based cremation and enables 20 percent more ashes to be returned to the family, allowing for a lasting contribution to be made to the Earth in honor of a beloved pet,” says Christie Cornelius, the founding doctor of veterinary medicine at Last Wishes Compassionate Comfort Care for Pets, in Houston, Texas.

Eternal Reefs, Inc., in Sarasota, Florida, mixes environmentally friendly concrete with cremains to form a gigantic reef ball, which is then placed on the ocean floor to replenish naturally diminishing reef systems and provide a permanent underwater memorial. Originally designed for human use, some owners have asked for pets to be included. To reduce costs, families are encouraged to hold their pet’s cremated remains for the appropriate time when they are memorializing a human loved one. Recorded GPS coordinates facilitate future visits to the area.

Whether using earth, fire or water, there are many ways to honor a pet’s lifelong devotion and lessen its final carbon footprint to protect Earth’s natural health and beauty.

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Shingles and Homeopathic Treatment

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hingles or herpes zoster occurs when the dormant chickenpox virus, varicella zoster, is reactivated in nerve tissues. The rash can be accompanied by itching, burning and/or deep pain. Early signs of shingles include tingling and localized pain. The rash quickly develops fluid filled blisters similar to chicken pox, most common on the torso and face.

Shingles itself is not contagious however varicella-zoster virus will remain in the nerve tissue for the rest of one’s life in an inactive state. If the person’s immune system can’t contain the virus, the virus could then activate again years later. This could cause the person to develop shingles.

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effectively neutralized.

Additionally, with the homeopathic approach, the recurrence of the illness is also diminished.

One homeopathic remedy worth mentioning, as it tends to be helpful in a large number of shingles cases, is rhus toxicodendron (made from poison ivy). This remedy clearly demonstrates the main homeopathic principle of “like cures like”. If you are sensitive to poison ivy and have ever brushed against it, you are familiar with the painful blistering rash it can cause. This rash remarkably resembles the shingles rash. If poison ivy can cause this type of rash, it can alsocure the same when made into homeopathic dilution. Homeopathy can help at every stage of shingles as well as its complications. Homeopathic remedies are also excellent for curing many skin conditions and symptoms, including psoriasis, eczema and rosacea.

Dr. Iqbal Nazir is a specialist homeopath. He has over 35 years of experience as a homeopath, clinical, and pharmaceutical expert with a proven track record of having successfully treated hundreds of patients around the world. Homeopathy, natural remedies and herbal treatments were part of his everyday culture and lifestyle while growing up in India. As a result, Dr. Nazir studied here in the US and abroad to become a specialist in this field. With degrees in physiology, chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacy in addition to clinical chemistry licensing and certification, Dr. Nazir has worked for leading medical institutions like Jackson Memorial Hospital and New York Presbyterian Hospital.

He is affiliated with University of Miami School of Medicine and the Ivy League universities Columbia and Cornell. His office is located at 12900 N.W. 6th Street in Pembroke Pines.

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When the cell membrane is fixed, inflammation is reduced, only then you can get the toxins out and get the good stuff in.

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any people try different diets and detoxes and still can’t lose weight and keep it off. This is due to cellular inflammation which is caused by toxins. Or in plain English due to hormone problems that lead to weight resistance.

What exactly does this mean? Let’s start from the beginning. The body is made up of many cells. Every cell has millions or more receptors. When taking a vitamin, for example, it has to attach itself to a receptor on the cell. Then it has to enter the cell and communicate in order for it to do what it has to do. When a vitamin can’t enter the cell that’s when problems happen. When we talk about hormone problems, we are talking about certain hormones such as Thyroid (T3), Insulin and Leptin that facilitate weight resistance due to inability of entering the cell.

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brings its message to the cell, you get good energy and it is an efficient fat burner, and you feel good. When this does not happen, you don’t feel good and have no energy.

Today the solution is to give more thyroid hormone, but when the thyroid hormone can’t connect its message into the cell, that’s a real problem.

Insulin – Type 2 Diabetes is not a problem of needing more insulin, there is plenty of it. The problem is that the cell can’t hear the insulin, and therefore people are not getting enough glucose in the cell and then their energy drops, they don’t feel well and a lot of bad things happen.

Leptin – this hormone tells your brain to burn your stored fat for energy. When these hormones get in contact with the cell receptors, they bring a message into the cell. When they bring a message to your DNA and then your nucleus, the DNA starts making hormones and other chemicals that we need to feel well. Imagine if the hormone is blocked from getting its

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Here is a real problem – cellular inflammation. We hear that the inflammation is the cause of diabetes, thyroid issues, cancer and many more sicknesses. Inflammation is the root cause of the problem.

When this happens, it is called systemic inflammation. This systemic inflammation blocks the receptors from hearing the message from thyroid, insulin and leptin hormones. By giving these hormones, it will definitely help in the beginning and will get the message across but eventually the cell becomes less and less receptive and loses the ability to hear the message. This is not a long-term answer. In order to make the cell listen again, we have to reduce the inflammation. Inflammation can be reduced by changing your diet in order to control glucose and correct insulin resistance and get rid of toxins that accumulate in and around the cell which prevent the hormones from communicating with the cell.

When the cell membrane is fixed, inflammation is reduced, only then you can get the toxins out and get the good stuff in.

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Back to School, Back to Homework 25 Tips to Help Your Student Succeed This Year

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ransitioning from a summer of sleeping in, playing all day and staying up late, to a strict school regime with homework and tests is tough for anyone. Factor in things like ADHD, multiple extracurricular activities and a new teacher (and, sometimes, a new school!), and you’ve got the recipe for homework struggles.

So what’s a parent to do? Before you get resigned to another year of tutoring, stimulant medications for ADHD, or late-night homework marathons, consider these 25 tips to help your student succeed.

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Have a study buddy. Having a friend or sibling to do homework with can help students stay focused and accountable. Just make sure you monitor progress to make sure the work isn’t being replaced with play (or talking).

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But regular occurrences may signal a deeper problem. Create an end-of-day checklist for them to review at school if the problem is memory. If it’s intentional, you’ll need to address the reasons behind it.

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Don’t let their brains go on vacation. The Summer Slide is a real thing, as is the loss of knowledge that occurs over the long holiday break and Spring Break. Keep your student learning by encouraging reading, writing and brain games over long breaks.

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Building Personalized Connections After Breast Cancer Diagnosis

by Sheila Julson

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hen confronted with a breast cancer diagnosis, connecting with those who have been through similar experiences can provide whole-person emotional and spiritual support. Since 1999, Milwaukee-based After Breast Cancer Diagnosis (ABCD) has offered comfort and encouragement through a nationwide network of mentors—all of whom are breast cancer survivors or caregivers—that provide customized peer support via phone, text and email communication.

Executive Director Ellen Friebert Schupper says ABCD was founded by the late Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, a longtime Milwaukee TV journalist. When Wilson Oldenburg was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, she shared her story with the public. “She believed that nobody should feel alone when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer,” Friebert Schupper says. “What she discovered by sharing information about herself on public TV was that she started getting calls from people that wanted to share their own stories about breast cancer. She realized that she could help create a one-to-one support network connecting people with similar stories.”

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ABCD was founded by the late Melodie Wilson Oldenburg, a longtime Milwaukee TV journalist. When Wilson Oldenburg was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1992, she shared her story with the public.

“She believed that nobody should feel alone when they’re diagnosed with breast cancer treatment may volunteer after going through a 12-hour training program. ABCD’s pool of 285 mentors, representing every type of breast cancer, is based throughout the country. The mentors range in age from 30 to 90; come from all religions, walks of life and socioeconomic backgrounds; and have gone through traditional, holistic or integrative treatments.

As a nonprofit, all services provided by ABCD are free and begin with a phone call or email. “We make it easy. We’re not about adding another meeting or another appointment to someone’s life. People call us and tell us a bit about themselves so we can then create a powerful connection with one of our trained mentors who is ready to give back and help someone else in need of support.”

ABCD is dedicated to closely pairing their callers to a mentor, and have a cross-section of people so that they can find as close a match as possible. “Those close connections can have a strong impact on someone going through breast cancer. We match people based on who they are as a person, in addition to their specific breast cancer diagnosis and treatment,” Friebert Schupper says. “We connect a 45 year-old working mom who has just been diagnosed with breast cancer with a woman who is a survivor, also 45 and a busy working mom. We meet each caller at the place where they’re at.”

They also get calls from family members that need help supporting their loved ones, such as a recent call from a father. His young daughter had been diagnosed with metastasized breast cancer, and he needed help in talking to her. While they weren’t able to connect him to another father, they matched him to a mentor whose age, place in life and diagnosis was very similar. It’s been a powerful match, Friebert Schupper reports. “The person who seeks out our service gains tremendous value, but it’s also good for the mentors. The power of these connections is important to their overall health as well, by keeping them connected and engaged which results in better health outcomes. It helps them pay attention to their own self-care.”

In addition to the mentorship connections, ABCD has a health care liaison program where they focus on raising awareness about their services throughout Southeastern Wisconsin. “We are working very deliberately to deepen relationships with health facilities within all major medical institutions in our hometown community,” Friebert Schupper explains. “Our information is

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Despite the body’s innate intelligence, our systems can become confused, dysfunctional and diseased.

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utoimmunity, simply put, is the process of the immune system attacking one’s own body. There are over 100 autoimmune conditions including thyroid diseases such as Hashimoto’s and Graves’ disease, rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. While each condition is unique in its presentation, all are characterized by a dysfunction of the immune system.

Our immune systems are necessary to ward off harmful pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, however numerous causes can make this process go astray. When this happens, healthy body tissues become targets and get attacked, leading to chronic autoimmune diseases. Many factors lead into this including infections, chronic inflammation, digestive health and diet.

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Acute and chronic infections can contribute to the development of autoimmune conditions. Cytomegalovirus (CMV), EpsteinBarr virus (EBV) and Lyme disease are of the more familiar infections known to cause long-term complications. There are many ways in which this can happen, with the following explanations being just the tip of the iceberg.

When the body encounters an infection, it naturally creates an immune reaction to eliminate the pathogen. This is the normal response, and is necessary for survival. However, sometimes this innocent process can trigger more widespread and chronic inflammation. When this happens, the immune system can become confused and start attacking our own body.

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patient’s unique makeup and help discover the causes of his or her disease. appearance to our own body. Under these circumstances, the immune system starts to attack both the pathogen and our normal tissue. This is known as molecular mimicry and can be the start or the final straw in the development of autoimmunity. This phenomenon, for example, is responsible for the condition reactive arthritis, in which a person gets joint pain following a bacterial infection from another body location.

Chronic low grade or silent infections are also major sources of immune system dysfunction. People are often unaware of having such infections, hence the term “silent infection”. One way in which this feeds into autoimmunity is through the formation of immune complexes, which are molecules formed from the tight binding of a pathogen and its associated antibodies. These large molecules are hard to clear from our bloodstream, especially when the infection is ongoing. Because of this, the immune complexes can deposit in locations such as joints or skin. This process is partially to blame for rashes seen with Lupus and joint pain seen with rheumatoid arthritis.

Digestive Health and Diet

Our digestive system also plays a large part in regulating our immune systems. When functioning correctly and our immune system is healthy, we digest food well, inflammation is low and we feel better overall.

The opposite is true when out of balance. Intestinal permeability, commonly referred to as leaky gut, is one condition that can feed into chronic inflammation and autoimmune conditions.

Our digestive tract is a primary regulator of what we let in or keep out

of our body. You can think of it as a wall of defense, letting in nutrients and keeping out harmful substances. This wall can become disrupted and lose its ability to selectively sort out good from bad. When this happens, molecules that should be blocked are allowed to sneak into the body. Because the immune system is usually protected from such substances, an immune reaction takes place, creating inflammation. This immune hyperactivity can lead to normal tissue becoming attacked.

The material that seeps through is typically from food that hasn’t yet been fully digested. The premature absorption to the immune system is a cause for the development of food allergies or intolerances.

This is typically the case when a person has reactions to numerous foods.

Certain foods can also be the source of inflammation even if the digestive system is healthy. In these cases, consuming a particular food can cause the immune system to be alerted as if there was a threat. This can trigger the immune activation against the body. This can be seen from consuming foods that an individual is allergic to, but has also been correlated with general inflammatory foods such as gluten, dairy, eggs and nightshade vegetables.

Overall Support

Our bodies and immune systems are complex and inseparable. Despite the body’s innate intelligence, our systems can become confused, dysfunctional and diseased. While there are many common causes for autoimmunity, dealing with such conditions is always a multi-factorial picture. The goal as a healthcare provider is to acknowledge each patient’s unique makeup and help discover the causes of his or her disease. Silent infections, digestive health and diet are a few areas that are important to assess and optimize. Fully addressing each patient’s unique makeup not only lessens the strain on the body at that point in time, but also is key for prevention.

Dr. Tonya Pasternak is a licensed naturopathic physician. For information call 860-533-0179.

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cupuncture is a 5,000-year-old tradition that requires keen observational, diagnostic and treatment skills. Not all acupuncture styles are alike. For example, a Five Element Acupuncturist is looking beyond your symptoms. The health of the body, mind and heart are key aspects to wellbeing. The goal is to understand and treat the underlying cause of disease.

FIVE ELEMENTS

The Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water are a part of all living things.

Around the time of birth one of the elements falls out of balance with the others. This element becomes the foundation of our constitution: The Causative Factor. The Causative Factor is the root problem or element that is out of balance. The assessment of the Causative Factor is based upon objective observation of color, sound, odor and emotion. The skill required to accurately see, hear, feel and perceive is considerable, and takes years of practice and guidance to develop. Cookie cutter approaches are most useful in baking. No two patients are alike. In Five Element Acupuncture, each patient’s treatment is individually tailored.

THE VISIT

If you’re worried about needles, you are in good company. However, acupuncture needles are not hypodermic needles. Acupuncture needles have an average diameter of 0.00325 inches. That’s like a strand of hair. People typically feel a slight sting or ache when the needle is first inserted. This quickly shifts to warmth and tingling as the blocked energy is freed up to circulate. This is the simple elegance of acupuncture.

Many people arrive with the jitters. It takes courage to try something new as well as to expose your struggles and challenges to a health practitioner. An initial consultation offers you a chance to ask questions, share concerns and learn about your practitioner’s approach and sensibility. Your sense of comfort and of being cared for is essential aspects Continued to page 46.

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to the healing process. The first treatment begins with an interview during which you are asked to share many aspects of your history and your current challenges.

A noninvasive physical examination, which includes Chinese pulses, palpation of points on the body for tenderness, and assessment of your movement and posture is performed.

You do have to set aside time to receive treatment. The first visit will last for 90 - 120 minutes and subsequent visits are 50 - 60 minutes each. While you are receiving acupuncture you will be resting comfortably on a massage table. Treatment first begins with the removal of energetic blocks. This is followed with special support for your unique constitution. In Five Element Acupuncture, each patient’s treatment is individually tailored.

FREQUENCY

How often should you receive treatment?

It’s generally a good idea to start with weekly sessions. Over time the schedule can be tapered to biweekly and eventually monthly treatments.

RESULTS

People ask, how long will it take until I see results? Chronic problems can take several weeks to several months to shift. While this is a significant commitment of both time and money, acupuncture recruits the body’s own ability to heal itself. Whenever it’s possible, it’s desirable to tap into the body’s innate wisdom. In contrast, medications are chemicals that often mask symptoms and miss the underlying causes of disease. Additionally, medications can have both short term and long term side effects.

Surgical interventions are not always successful, create scar tissue and can result in adverse changes to health.

Acupuncture is an incredibly profound and gentle way to treat illness. Freed up energy stimulates healing and this is the simple elegance of acupuncture. David Frome is a Physical Therapist, Advanced Rolfer and Five Element Acupuncturist. He is a recognized leader in the field of holistic therapies in New Jersey. Call 973-509-8464 or visit www.fromept.com.

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Mind your veggies. Nearly everyone knows veggies are a vital part of any healthy diet. They are high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals, and pack loads of fiber, but not everyone knows what health benefits you get from specific vegetables.

For example, Brussels sprouts are packed with vitamin C to support your immune health and dried figs are known for lowering blood pressure and optimizing digestion.

Just add lemon. Water with lemon can aid in digestion and boost your immune system due to its high vitamin C content, so adding it to water is one way to reap these benefits. While including lemons in

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Salad: 1/2 cup hazelnuts, lightly crushed olive oil, to taste rosemary, to taste salt, to taste pepper, to taste 4 cups shaved Brussels sprouts 1/2 cup dried figs, chopped 1/3 cup finely sliced red onion 4 tablespoons Lemon Dressing 1 grapefruit, segmented 1/3 cup shredded pecorino cheese Heat oven to 375 F. To make Lemon Dressing: mix olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.

your diet has its perks, it’s also important to know they are acidic in nature and eating highly acidic foods can impact your oral health.

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Say hello to healthy fats. Nuts carry healthy unsaturated fats and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for cardiovascular health, mental health and cholesterol, so they can be a natural component for a healthy diet. Fat can be your friend, but stay mindful about not going overboard, as the calories can add up fast.

health and weight, and can have a negative effect on our teeth. Sugar is often a sneaky ingredient that can be found in condiments and salad dressings. Avoid added sugar by making homemade dressings using lemon juice, oil and herbs, or checking labels to make sure you avoid added sugar whenever possible.

Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Pecorino and Hazelnuts

On lined baking sheet, toss hazelnuts with olive oil, rosemary, salt and pepper, to taste.

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How Family Patterns Influence Our Parenting Techniques to Change Dysfunctional Habits

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s we go through our day-to-day lives, we don’t often think about the impact of our family’s behavior on how we act today. The truth is, our family behavior patterns often dictate how we navigate through our lives. We learn from our family-mostly our parents-how to parent and manage stress. Without our conscious awareness, what we learned in our families influences our thinking patterns, as well as how we respond to a variety of stimuli.

Family patterns of behavior are often handed down from one generation to the next. For example, if our mother cried over little things and was easily stressed, we are more likely to experience the same kind of behavior. On the flipside, if our grandfather modeled how to not stress over little things, we may be more likely to display a 48

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We have learned a lot about the impact of family behavioral patterns through family systems theory, which draws on systems thinking in its view of the family as an emotional unit, with each part having an interplay. There are generational influences on family and individual behavior and relational patterns that unconsciously replay in all families.

When it comes to parenting, we may find ourselves disciplining our children in the same way we were disciplined. For some of us, we pass down the same good parenting we’ve learned from our parents; for others, we may feel stuck repeating the same negative parenting patterns our parents used. Understanding family behavior issues or family patterns is an important step in finding effective ways to deal with

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everyday or difficult family situations.

While each family style of behavioral control is different, there are four basic types: rigid, flexible, laissez-faire and chaotic. Based on what is and what is not acceptable within each family system, families develop standards of behavior.

Through regular, day-to-day interaction, these standards may be reinforced or extinguished. Depending on family need, behaviors may adapt or change. More flexible families are better able to change as the demand arises and have healthier communication. In contrast, rigid families not only have more difficulty in adjusting to stressful family situations but are more likely to have family conflict as a result of the change. When family behavior patterns are good, then communication is good, and the family tends to be happier and vice versa.

While parents may feel limited in our ability to break the cycle—and are heavily influenced by what we have learned from our family—it doesn’t mean we have to stagnate and can’t change. Change is always possible if we want that change. As parents, hopefully we are capable of evolving, taking from our parent’s positive experiences while also adapting to what our unique children need.

There are several techniques to begin the process of changing dysfunctional parenting patterns and breaking family behavioral patterns that influence parenting.

Mindfulness

To evolve and change, we need to be introspective, mindful, and attentive to patterns of behavior that influence parenting and trigger those behaviors. When we pay attention to those thoughts and behaviors, we open our subconscious and gain conscious control, rather than letting our ingrained family behavioral patterns limit us.

Ask If This is How We Want to Parent

Does our parenting feel authentic? If it doesn’t, then there’s work to be done. That doesn’t mean parenting is all roses and sunshine, but good family communication typically reflects good parenting.

Identify Functional and Dysfunctional Patterns in Our Lives

Without attending to the underlying patterns of behavior that create, and therefore drive, our lives and our experience, we can end up constantly repeating patterns. Not all family behavioral patterns are bad. Take and use what makes sense to you or adapt to new ways to behave.

Stop Limiting Beliefs and Negative Self-talk

We are often our own worst enemies; how we view ourselves and our negative thinking can limit our capacity for change.

One of the first things to do is to identify negative thoughts that interfere with our behaviors. Next, when we find ourselves in that situation, we can challenge ourselves to think differently. With repeated repetition and practice, we can learn to break that constant negative inner chatter.

or know how to address. These behaviors can be a real trigger for our own childhood traumas or issues. The good news is going to therapy can often be helpful. We can learn to break family behavior patterns, as well as learn new or adaptive parenting strategies and coping skills.

Family Therapy

When family communication has broken down, family therapy can help. By having a mediator to support families’ communication and behavioral patterns, families can learn to adapt and be more flexible. Having explicit guidance can put us on the right track, and help to make everyone feel supported.

Parent Coaching

Working with a therapist who can coach a parent on how to change communications

and behaviors can save a lot of time and frustration. In a family system, there is an interplay between all the parts; if one part is having more difficulty than the rest of the family system is as well. Children who are struggling or with special needs can often disrupt the family system. Parents without explicit coaching aren’t sure on how to deal with the behavior so learning ways to address specific behaviors can be empowering.

Recognizing how family behavioral patterns impact parenting is the first step toward positive change.

Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge of Dr. Roseann & Associates offers non-medication alternatives for healing mental health conditions. Connect at 203-438-4848, Info@ DrRoseann.com and DrRoseann.com.

Create a List of Alternative Behaviors

Start with one alternative behavior and practice. This is often the hardest part, as we can typically see the problem but feel stuck in taking that first step toward change. The problem didn’t happen overnight, and it will likely take time to change it, so have patience with the process.

Change will happen if you commit to it.

Learn Coping Strategies

What we think is a stressor is just as important as what actually is a stressor. If we view a car accident as no big deal, and another person views the fact that their favorite show isn’t on tonight as the worst thing in the whole world, then the latter individual is always going to experience a higher level of stress. Having a coping skills toolkit to pull from when stressors occur is key to managing stress.

Recognize Triggers

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Oktoberfest - A Beer-Food-and Music Festival to celebrate the tradition of Oktoberfest. 11ammidnight, daily. Live entertaiment by bands from Austria and Germany. Beer bars and wine gardens.

Traditional Bavarian food. Yodel contest, Bratwursteating contest and raffles. FREE admission. Located at the Plaza in front of Fritz & Franz Bierhaus at 60 Merrick Way, Coral Gables. 305-774-1883

Little Farm Pumpkin Patch - Visit Little Farm in Homestead for a gorgeous pumpkin patch, pony rides, a petting farm, scarecrow kits and harvest decorations. Mon-Fri: 3-7pm & Sat-Sun: 10am7pm. The Little Farm, 13401 SW 224 Street.

305-258-3186.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10 Introduction to Ayurveda workshop with Amba Greene - 2:30-5:30 pm - Learn how the ancient science of Ayurveda can support your health, strengthen your constitution, and help you find your life’s purpose. $265. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

OCTOBER 11 & 18 Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders - 1-2 p.m - to increase balance, strength, and well-being.

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save the date SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Source & Synchronicities Course – November 10-11. Participants may access the Power of Source and the Power of Consciousness in 3 important life zones: healing, love and wealth. Preethaji, an enlightened sage and founder of O&O Academy, along with her faculty, will be teaching via webcast from India. Miami Airport Marriott, 1201 NW LeJeune Rd, Miami. More info, Juan Carlos: 305-215-5333 or Max: 305-987-3429.

Register: ooacademyusa.org/course/sourcesynchronicities.

Participants may bring one caregiver. Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited; for times and preregistration, email Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Free Gentle Stretch and Restore yoga therapy class - 9:45-11 a.m. - Increase flexibility, decrease muscle tension, and develop core strength. Suitable for beginners as well as athletes and advanced yoga practitioners. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

save the date SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure® 7:30-11:00 AM. Ready to make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer? Sign up today to participate in the Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Pre-event fee: $35-$40. Race Day: $40-$45. Go online to register or for information: www.komenmiaftl.org.

Free yoga therapy classes for Parkinson’s and other neuro-motor degenerative disorders 3:30-4:30 p.m - to increase balance, strength, and well-being. Participants may bring one caregiver.

Sponsored by a community grant from the Parkinson’s Foundation. Space is limited; for times and preregistration, email Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305441-9441.

Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure - 7:30-11:00 AM. Ready to make a lifesaving difference in the fight against breast cancer? Sign up today to participate in the Race for the Cure® at Bayfront Park, 301 Biscayne Blvd., Miami. Pre-event fee: $35-$40. Race Day: $40-$45.

Go online to register or for information

OCTOBER 13 & 20 Miami Springs Farmer’s Market 10:00am 2:00pm - Along the 100 block of Curtiss Pkwy Miami Springs.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Ascended Master Turyan by Cristovao Brilho 10am to 6pm - Courtyard Marriott of Coral Gables, 2051 S. Le Jeune Rd. – Miami – free parking, call 786-295-8665, make your reservation now!

OCTOBER 18 & 25 Free yoga therapy classes for Releasing Shoulder Tension - 11:30 a.m.-12:45 p.m - Build strength and reduce chronic tightness and discomfort in one of the body’s most frequently used structures. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Free class on Yoga Therapy for Bone Health and Osteoporosis - 9:45-11 a.m. - Learn a sequence of postures designed to promote bone health and reverse bone loss. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Introduction to Ayurveda workshop with Amba Greene - 8:30-5:30 pm - Learn how the ancient science of Ayurveda can support your health, strengthen your constitution, and help you find your life’s purpose. $265. Preregistration required. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441.

OCTOBER 27 - 28 Bird & Wildlife Weekend at Fairchild – 10:30 – 5:30 - Learn to identify birds, about birding hotspots, and the rich avifauna found right here in the Garden. Vendors and expert advice will be on hand to help you become an expert birder as well as to help you make your own yard into a bird and wildlife paradise. Also includes a photo contest.

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, 10901 Old Cutler Road Coral Gables, FL 33156, 305-6671651.

Zoo Boo!- 10am-4pm. Included with zoo admission, families and kids ages 12 and under are invited to trick-or-treat in costumes, participate in costume contests, watch special performances, make Halloween crafts, see our wild animals get their Halloween goodies, and more! Music and games with fun prizes will be provided by Radio Disney AM 990 and The Coast 97.3 FM. Zoo Miami, 12400 SW 152 Street. 305-328-8811.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 Howl-o-ween - 12 – 5pm. Your pooch is invited to Fairchild for a day of four-legged fun. There will be fun, dog-related activities and even a costume contest. Sponsored by The Pet Chamber of Commerce. Pinecrest Gardens $5 (Children under 2 years, free). Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 S. Red Rd. Miami, FL 33156 305-669-6990.

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Free Seminar - Getting to the Bottom of the Hidden Cause of Your Auto Immune Disorder – 7 – 8pm - at the Curtiss Mansion 500 Deer Run , Miami Springs, FL 33166.

floridakeys SATURDAY, OCTOBER 7 Underwater Pumpkin Carving - Divers become underwater artists as they turn pumpkins into Halloween masterpieces beneath the sea in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Prizes awarded the most creative jack-o-lantern. Contact - 305451-3595

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OCTOBER 19 – 20 Goombay Festival - Held in Key West’s historic Bahama Village neighborhood, the lively Goombay is known for its island-style food, arts and crafts, nonstop live entertainment and dancing in the streets. Visitors can experience sights, sounds and flavors recalling Key West’s Bahamian heritage.

FREE event, noon to midnight both days.

OCTOBER 19 - 28 Key West Fantasy Fest - This outrageous 10-day costuming and masking celebration features flamboyant costume competitions including one for pets, promenades, street fairs and a grand parade that stars marching groups, island bands and lavish floats. More than 40 masquerade contests, themed parties, parades and other spectacles are to challenge the creativity of mask and costume designers.

305-296-1817.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Celebrate 75 Years of Aviation at Marathon Airport! - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. - Fly or drive to the celebration! This free-admission event is to commemorate 75 years of aviation in the heart of the Florida Keys. Discover the Aviation Museum, see historic aircraft and enjoy discovery flights. Fun for all ages. 305-289-6060. Florida Keys/Marathon Airport MM 52. Marathon, FL 33050

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OCTOBER 14 & 28 Visit the Family - Friendly Sheriff’s Animal Farm - Open between 1 - 3 p.m., the Sheriff’s Animal Farm invites you to bring the family and visit the animals at the farm, including horses, a cow, pigs, goats, bunnies, alligators, tropical birds, a Kinkajou, Sloths, a Lemur, Kramer the Emu, a family of Patagonian Cavys, tortoises and turtles, snakes and many more. It is free of charge (donations are welcome). The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters complex. every second and fourth Sundays of the month. Farmer Jeanne Selander 305-293-7300

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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 10-11:30 -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

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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. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.

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

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

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

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

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

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American Buddhist Inspired Meditation – 6 7:45pm – Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 7701 SW 76th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33637. Bob - 305-234-0610 Support group for Anxiety and Depression -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

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

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

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

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

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

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

786-662-8106.

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

Kids Yoga & Mind Body Yoga - 4:30pm - Synergy Yoga South Beach, call 305-538-7073, 844 Alton Rd Fl 2, Miami Beach, FL 33139.

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

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

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Healing meditation for aromatherapy workshop at 7:30pm at American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 CT, Miami Fl 33186, 305 598-2822 (calls & texts)

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SW Community Farmers’ Market- in Tropical Park, 7900 Bird Rd. Every Saturday, 9:00am3:00pm. 305- 663- 0917. EBT/SNAP welcome.

Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. donation The Village Square, MM81 Bayside. 1-305-853-1003.

Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

Afterlife Discussion Group - 2nd Sat. Monthly.

1-3pm Free Public Library 9445 Coral Way 1.888.627.6008 Donna Miami Like An Angel: Fashion Model Workout For All Women 10am & 6pm. South Pointe Park South Beach $25 Victoria’s Secret PT. Text/Call 305-800-0608

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

Ayurvedic Sessions - Call to set up appointments -Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Monthly Yoga Class for Special Needs Teens Limited Space Call to Reserve - Just OM Yoga Studio, 7227 SW 57th Ct, South Miami. (305)665-4982 Overeathers Anonymous - 7:30 pm (South, Steps/ Traditions) Don’t Eat No Matter What Group. St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 10700 SW 56 St, Miami, 33165, Room 9. Michael (305-815-2733) Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143.

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.

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. .

wednesday

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

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811.

Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West.

1-305-292-3595.

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

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

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

friday

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.

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

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

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

1-305-292-7700.

saturday

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.

monday

Healing Yoga/Meditation – 9am. $10 Islander Resort, MM82.1 Oceanside. 1-305-664-2031

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.

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

Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.

Family Hour- For children of all ages. Free. 1pm.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West.

1-305-292-3595.

Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am.

Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.

Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573

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We offer natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family. Dr. Theodore Hermann, 20 SW 72nd Street, Suite 205, Miami, FL 33173 DMD, PA, is a ho305-274-0047 W: AssureASmile.com listic dentist who has ATTORNEYS been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years and offers ANGIE ANGELIS LAW natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family See Attorney at Law ads, page 63.

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Foreclosure protection/defense, loan modifications, short sales, real estate contracts, buyer/seller representation, title closing agent, wills, probate, real estate litigation, consumer law, traffic matters, disputes, debt settlement. See ad page 64.

BRICKELL AVENUE COSMETIC, HOLISTIC DENTISTRY FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Abraham Jaskiel DMD. PA 1865 Brickell Avenue, Suite A207 305-653-2231 Brickellplacedentist.com

EILEEN R. YASBIN

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Practicing in the area of Probate, Guardianship, Social Security, Wills and Trust, and Real Estate.

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On Brickell since 2001, Dr. Jaskiel doesn’t see a large number of patients for good reason. “I like to give everybody their set time, on time.”

Free parking & Valet parking.

Office open Monday-Thursday, 11:30 a.m. until 8 p.m. All Major insurance accepted. See ad, pag 13.

2925 Aventura Blvd. #201 Aventura, FL 33180 305-933-3350 www.aventurasedation.com

Dentistry with a Woman’s Touch. General, Cosmetic, Holistic & Sedation. See ad, page 7.

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JEANIE PASQUALE, PROFESSIONAL DOWSER Dowsing@househarmony.org 845-709-5245 HouseHarmony.org

Energy is everything! Are you experiencing unexplained health issues, sleeplessness, trouble selling your home or attracting business? The problem may be disturbed energy. Call to learn how dowsing can help.

ESSENTIAL OILS AMERICAN APOTHECARY OF KENDALL 12232 SW 132 CT Miami Fl 33186 305 598-2822 (calls & texts)

Essential Oils 100% pure; Natural Products and classes. Aromatherapy workshop every Wednesday at 7:30pm Creating the path of essential wellbeing using aromatherapy

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Whole Foods Market is an Ecominded chain with natural & organic grocery items, housewares & other products (most sell wine).

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Dr. Theodore Her3173 mann, DMD, PA, is a holistic dentist who has been practicing dentistry in South Florida for over 20 years and offers natural & holistic dentistry for the entire family See ad, page 63.

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JUDY KAPLAN ARNP CNM

Functional and Integrative Medicine 140 NE 119th St, 33161 www.judithcare.com

Treat the Root-Causes of Chronic infections, HPV, CIN, Hormone imbalances, PCOS, Weight, Infertility, Adrenal / Thyroid and more. Avoid LEEP. No time?

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