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his month’s theme is Kids Education. It’s not uncommon, when I read articles about kid’s education, to reflect back on my own education as a child. How different things are today compared to when I attended school. I started off the first 3 years at Catholic school, which, not surprisingly, provided a very good ‘foundation for the basics, such as reading, math, and so on. In 4th grade, I transferred to a public school, which now has earned the recognition of being a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. As a result I can say that I’ve had a good continuance of my education. I learned the basics of STEM (an acronym referring to the academic disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), as well as art, music and physical education. I even attended cool programs like arts and crafts and cake decorating. I still have one of the Christmas tree decorations I made from a hollowed out egg. As an avid reader and a very curious youngster, for me school was great. Not to say that all was peachy, as I was shy by nature, which proved to be an added challenge when switching environments. Furthermore, like any other child, I had my share of teachers I didn’t like. But for the most part in looking back, I’m grateful to have attended that school. In considering the subject of education and learning, I often wonder what my biggest influence was. And I really think it comes down to my father. He was a brilliant man whose own classical, public school education was exceptional. Don’t get me wrong, as I’ve previously shared, he could be difficult at times, but boy was he SMART!! There are a lot of really smart people on both sides of my family, but he was my dad, and I was Daddy’s little Girl. He had a great influence on my education, which, as it turns out, it was much like his. It seems so straightforward to me. If it worked for one generation it should work for all subsequent generations. After all 2 + 2 always equal 4. So when did it get so complicated? What’s the discussion now- a-days? I believe that while learning should be thought-provoking, it shouldn’t produce anxiety in children, so perhaps there should be more learning and less testing. I’m glad to see all the alternatives available out there. From Montessori to Home-Schooling, these all provide parents some choices. I understand that any issue provokes debate and pros and cons. My only hope is that at the end of the discussion, we can get back to a system where our kids learn and are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills that will make them well-rounded and productive individuals in the future. And that they are inspired to keep on learning and expanding. And speaking about discussion, I’m sending out a very Happy Birthday to Gladys (our publisher’s mom) who calls me ‘her beautiful red-headed angel’, and I can’t argue with that! She’s so sweet and loving that I don’t mind sharing my birthday month with her. Happy Birthday Gladys! Lots of love!

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

HEALING TOUCH

A Holistic Complimentary Integrative Energy Therapy by Aleida Drozdowicz MSN, RN

20 LEARNING THAT

TRANSFORMS HEARTS AND MINDS

Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

24 SCHOOLS THAT ROCK

Innovators Blaze Creative Paths

by Sandra Murphy

26 SUMMER MINIGETAWAYS

Green Travelers Recharge at Spas, Parks and Vineyards

by April Thompson

28 DAY CARE GOES GREEN What’s Good for Kids is Good for the World

by Avery Mack

30 SUPER-IMMUNITY FOR KIDS

Simple Ways to Boost a Child’s Long-Term Health

by Lisa Turner

34 SAFE & SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD

Navigate Today’s Best Choices Using Updated Guides

by Judith Fertig

36 CURES IN THE KITCHEN Dr. Mark Hyman is Fed Up with Our National Health Crisis

by Judith Fertig

38 RUNNER’S HI

Women and Social Media Revolutionize the Sport

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40 WATER DOGGIES

Given a Pool or Lake, Canines Dive Into Action

by Sandra Murphy

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SAI AYURVEDIC COLLAGE

Opens New Vistas Of Learning

PREVENT HEALTH & FITNESS SABOTAGE

Have a Plan for Family and Friends Who Undermine Your Efforts to Improve

by Jennifer Trimmier

CONSCIOUS PARENTING: Our Children as Our Awakeners by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

ESSENTIAL OILS FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH by Jeffery Rutstein

THE MIRACLE OF MUSIC

Soundings of the planet’s music supports wounded soldiers and marines returning from Iraq and Afghanistan

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Welcome to The Keiser University Back to Prayer Project Pledge School Open House

xplore new career paths at Keiser University’s Back-to-School Open House from 6 to 8 p.m., August 13. The academically centered event at the Miami Campus will focus on specific employment opportunities for which students are trained in more than 90 university degree programs. Keiser University’s hands-on approach to learning helps individuals gain a competitive advantage as they further their education. The open house will showcase the school’s resources and invite prospective students to learn about degree programs in career fields such as health care, business, culinary arts, and information technology. Learning tools include interactive classroom activities and lab demonstrations with students and faculty and alumni. Keiser University, with more than 16 campuses throughout Florida, plus online enrollment, continually monitors workplace trends to assist students with job placement. Its educational foundation is focused on providing the critical training skills and quality academic education students need to gain employment after graduation. Location: 2101 NW 117th Ave. Miami, FL 33172. For more information, visit KUOpenHouse.com or call 1-888-844-8404. Also visit KeiserUniversity.edu See ad, page 5.

Support and Hope for Children and Teens with Cancer

he word “your child has cancer” forever changes a family. Fortunately for countless families across Miami, they do not have to go through their cancer journey alone. For twelve years, Cancer Support Community Greater Miami (CSCGM) has provided free programs of education and psychosocial support to thousands of adults diagnosed with cancer and their families. And now, through a grant presented by Carnival Foundation, CSCGM is offering a unique program of support to children and teens diagnosed with cancer and their families. “Through on-site and hospital programming, families will receive support and learn vital tools to help cope with the changes in family dynamics caused by a child’s cancer diagnosis and treatment,” explains Amparo Alvarez, Education and Outreach Director. “Children and teens will be engaged in fun and developmentally appropriate activities, facilitated by mental health professionals trained to work with children with cancer and their siblings.” Cancer Support Community Greater Miami is committed to helping families, who have a child or teen with cancer, cope, survive and thrive through their cancer experience. CSCGM offers a plethora of workshops and classes such as Muscle Relaxation, Pilates and Yoga. They also offer Meditation and Tai-Chi in Spanish. CSCGM also offers special educational programs such as Lymphedema today, Ask You Pharmacy, and many other support programs. For a complete schedule of events visit site listed below. Cancer Support Community Greater Miami is located at 8609 South Dixie Highway in Miami. For more information, please visit www.cancersupportcommunitymiami. org, or call 305-668-5900. 8

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hese days, with so much turmoil around the world, prayers are welcomed and even encouraged. Parmahansa Jagadish, the leader behind The Prayer Project, advocates 3 minutes of intentional, joyful cleansing prayer 3 times a day to help usher in the transformation to a more peaceful, just and ecologically balanced world. “Remember to “pray with your feet” as well as with your mouth or your mind,” American born, Parmahansa Jagadish explains. “What do I mean by this? Prayer is a living thing, not just words on a printed page or hymns we share in a church. To truly change our world, our prayer must transform our lives as well as the lives of others. That means praying with your feet, by doing good deeds and moving the prayer chain forward!” Parmahansa Jagadish holds a Bachelor’s Degree in transpersonal psychology from Sonoma State University and completed graduate work at The Transpersonal Center of Holistic Integration in California. He is an author and teacher, with more than four and a half decades of deep and concentrated spiritual practice rooted in Eastern Yogic, Tibetan Buddhist and Hawaiian traditions. His latest book The Prayer Project, is a tool-box of hundreds of prayers from around the world. “Do what I call concentrated prayers and wish-filled visualizations of compassion, joy, health and happiness filling the world and every being in it!” he encourages. Visit www.stewardshipofthesoul.com and click on The Prayer Project to sign the pledge and even become a Prayer Ambassador when you share with others.

Nurturing the Senses and the Soul

outh Florida is known for having incredible sites where a myriad of businesses offer their enlightening therapies and/or courses to support your journey. One such place is the Pamuya Healing Sanctuary, which sits in a beautiful setting surrounded by Botanical Gardens. On Friday, August 8th, Pamuya Healing Sanctuary is offering an evening of connection and an opportunity to embrace optimal living while achieving one’s full evolutionary potential. There will be live music and performances, sound healing meditation, mind-body healing sessions, educational presentations, an art exhibit, a silent auction, organic food and wine, and community networking. The soiree will promote optimal living and sustainability via aesthetic culture; wholistic health, wellness, and wellbeing; conservation, sustainability, and green community; and ecospiritual consciousness development. Proceeds will support the Culture of Sustainability Outreach Project. The outreach project integrates research, education, social activism, and community partnerships as a form of ecosystem engineering to re-establish sustainable, reciprocal relationship with the internal/external environment (i.e., mind-body, home, work, community) and the Earth. Sustainable Life Design eco-retreats; onsite and webbased programs and services; as well as individual/community support and resources including co-operative microgrants are provided to assist in local and global community restoration, particularly in areas of poverty, trauma, tragedy, and natural disaster. Pamuya Healing Sanctuary is located at 298 N.E. 87th Street in Miami. The event is from 7:00-10:00 pm. The silent auction is from 7:00-9:00 pm. For more information or to donate to the silent auction call 305-458-2647. Tickets ($30) are only available online at www.cultureofsustainability.org/events.html.

New Approach to Skin Care

e’ve all heard the word “Holistic” which refers to not just one part of the body but the interconnection between the mind and the whole body. And experts explain how reducing stress and following a simple diet of unprocessed foods, colored fruits, deep green vegetables and beta carotene will help to maintain and repair the skin. Amalia Lacayo, Licensed Aesthetician and Homeopath Consultant and owner of Holistic Kin Care, is combining all the different elements of holistic and nutrition to offer alternatives for addressing skin conditions. She explains that her treatments, suitable for both men and women, are designed with natural ingredients, such us Aloe Vera, Peptides, Raspberry Peach Enzymes, Plant Stem Cells, and Lavender Aromas that will lift the spirit and calm the mind. “Holistic Skin Care approaches the body as an integrated unit in which every function works together to achieve harmony and balance,” explains Lacayo. “Putting organic products or potent antioxidants on the surface of the skin will not address the causes of Acne, Rosacea, Anti-Aging, and Hyperpigmentation. It’s so important to go through the client’s history and go over their diet, stress, exercise, emotional, or other health concerns. This allows the aesthetician to recommend a holistic approach to the current condition of the skin. My goal is to address the cause of the skin condition and to treat and correct the imbalances internally and externally. Treating the skin in a holistic manner, from the inside out produces more effective results.” For more information visit www.amalialacayo.com, or call 305-299-5576. She is also available via skype.

Wynwood Second Saturdays - Art in August

ike its counterpart at the Miami Design District, Wynwood is an emerging neighborhood in a decaying part of town that has been revitalized and is transforming the art scene in Miami, but this is where the likeness stops. Wynwood is best known for its street art and splashy murals and over 70 galleries and counting, Retail Stores, Antique Shops, Eclectic Bars, and one of the largest open-air street-art installations in the world. Since 2002 and the arrival of the Art Basel Fair, Wynwood has seen some unexpected growth in a relatively short period of time as it gets more and more attention by the locals as the go-to place for an alternative and more cultural nightlife in the City of Miami. With the introduction of Second Saturdays, the place is on overdrive, crowds come to enjoy their art and their food trucks. This is a must for street art lovers. But if you are not into crowds it’s definitely not for you. The event is Free and takes place from 6:00pm to 11:00 pm, between Biscayne Boulevard and I-95 and NW 36th Street and NW 20th Street. Please exercise caution when getting there and returning. For more information, visit their website www.wynwoodmiami.com. natural awakenings

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he Miami Dade Parks is conducting a nesting and release program aiming to educate the public about the plight of the sea turtles. Our beaches are one of the largest nesting grounds for sea turtles every year. Nesting and hatching season is from May through October, when the parks are actively being used by the community and the parks are engaged in protecting them. The Sea Turtle awareness program consists of a 45 minutes PowerPoint presentation wherein you learn about their activities, the different species, their life-cycle and the threats they face. Then you come face to face with the hatchlings by the beach as they quickly dash across the sand and into the ocean as they are released Participation is mainly Friday, Saturdays and Sundays, through mid-September from 8:30 pm to 10:00 pm at Crandon Park Visitors and Nature Center and Haulover Park, and is $10 per participant. Reservations are MANDATORY. Due to all sea turtles being protected by the Endangered Species Act no one besides the permitted staff are allowed to handle the hatchlings. For more information, call 305-361-6767 ext. 121, or visit http://www.miamidade. gov/ecoadventures/seaturtle_program.asp. Don’t forget to ask about the other sea turtle programs available.

New Skanda Yoga Teacher’s Training

ounders of emerging yoga style Skanda Yoga, Ken von Roenn III and Lina Vallejo, will lead a 200 hour Skanda Yoga teacher’s training in Miami starting September 13th December 21. Skanda Yoga embraces techniques from many traditions. It is a breath-inspired alignmentbased power vinyasa style that sets a physical and spiritual intention based on the daily oracle of the 13-Moon Natural Time calendar. “Our system presents a new paradigm for the practice of yoga by merging modern scientific stretching techniques with traditional poses,” said von Roenn. “It is amazing to watch the change that takes place in people when they get to dedicate themselves to their practice” Vallejo added. In January 2015 they also plan to unveil a new 300 hour advanced Skanda Yoga teacher’s training for students that already have the 200 hour certification. Skanda Yoga Studio is located at 1800 S.W. 1st Avenue, Suite 102 in Miami. For more information call (786) 567-8124, email info@skandayoga.com, or visit www.skandayoga.com. See ad, page 41. www.namiami.com

new september Yoga, Tai-Chi and Meditation Are the Weapons One Organization is Using to Boost Youth Self-Esteem

igh-stakes testing, rampant school campus violence, horrific incidents of bullying and sexual victimization by adults are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to challenges facing children today. The psychological ramifications of peer pressure and families struggling to make ends meet can be overwhelming for children. One South Florida organization is teaching children to combat the psychological and emotional stress that often manifests as anger, bitterness, lack of concern and in some cases defiance and disrespect. Dreamcatchers for the Soul Foundation, founded by Pamella Reid, is designed to give children holistic tools to develop self-esteem and exemplify excellence in all areas of their lives. “We help children and their families to understand the role that holistic wellness practices, such as mindfulness, play with stress reduction and how to use simple yet powerful approaches to living healthy lives - mind, body and soul,” Reid explained. The Foundation will host a one-day event chock full of interactive workshops, classes and more, all designed to help children learn skills to de-stress, improve mental focus, effectively manage anger and live healthier lives. The Children of the Lotus Workshop, will take place Saturday, August 2, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Miami Dade College North Campus’ Science Complex. Reid says youth will be exposed to yoga, tai-chi, and meditation – all known for creating optimal relaxation, focusing, and balancing of emotion. There will also be healthy cooking classes, juicing classes and organic gardening tips. Reid and DreamCatchers may be on to something. In fact, the parental advocacy group, Raising Troubled Kids blogged that, “Yoga has also been shown to help children and teens with serious mental and behavioral disorders. It is currently being taught in schools for special needs children (e.g. Pioneer School in Portland, Oregon).” The Columbus Dispatch (May 25, 2014) also reports that yoga breathing techniques and poses are often used in mind mapping therapy geared towards children who have been severally physically, sexually or emotionally abused. The event will also include a roundtable discussion by homeopathic doctors, Teen Empowering sessions conducted by a Debbie Ford trained integral coach, as well as music and entertainment. Aside from the workshops, Dreamcatchers hosts seaside meditation sessions for parents and children every second Saturday of the month. When asked who should attend the workshop, Reid responded, “Parents who want to make healthier choices for their families; children who are being bullied or are diagnosed with learning disorders; educators; social workers; and mental health professionals. It promises to be pretty spectacular.”

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Tough Family Life Linked to Chromosome Aging

hen Princeton University researchers analyzed data from a representative sample of 40 African-American boys enrolled in the Fragile Families and Child Wellbeing Study that followed children born in major U.S. cities between 1998 and 2000, they determined that those that lived through 9 years of age with less-stable families, such as parents with multiple partners and harsh or hostile parenting styles, had a higher probability of having shorter telomeres compared with other children. Telomeres were, on average, 40 percent longer among children from stable families. Telomeres are the segments of DNA at either end of a chromosome that protect the ends from deterioration or fusion with neighboring chromosomes. Shorter telomeres can decrease life expectancy by reducing the number of times our cells can divide, and scientists are discovering that a person’s living environment may lead to the condition. Using large cohort (age group) study data from the Netherlands Study of Depression and Anxiety, another group of researchers from Amsterdam’s Vrije University found significantly shorter telomere length among those with higher stress markers; the shorter length was also associated with aging approximately 10 years faster. In addition, the scientists observed significantly shorter telomere length among people with depressive symptoms lasting longer than four years; the shorter length correlated with both longer and more severe depression.

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Parents’ Smoking Linked to Artery Damage in Children

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esearchers from Australia’s University of Tasmania have found that children exposed to the secondhand smoke of their parents will likely face abnormally thickened carotid arteries later in life. The finding, published in the European Heart Journal, followed 3,776 children that participated in the Cardiovascular Risk in Young Finns Study and the Childhood Determinants of Adult Health Study. The children were divided into groups according to whether neither parent smoked, one parent smoked or both parents smoked. Questionnaire results were combined with ultrasound testing to correlate exposure during childhood with the health of carotid arteries, and researchers concluded that the effects are pervasive even 25 years later. Those exposed to two parental smokers as children had significantly greater thickness of inner carotid artery walls than did children with non-smoking parents. Their arteries also showed signs of premature aging of more than three years compared to children of nonsmokers. The researchers wrote, “There must be continued efforts to reduce smoking among adults to protect young people and to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease across the population.”

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Pine Bark Extract Reduces Perimenopausal Symptoms

esearch published in the Journal of Reproductive Medicine confirms that pine bark extract can significantly reduce symptoms of menopause and perimenopause, including restless legs syndrome and hot flashes. For three months, 170 perimenopausal women were given 30 milligrams of Pycnogenol patented pine bark extract or a placebo twice a day. Although a placebo effect was noted, the supplement significantly improved all but two symptoms and was especially effective in improving vasomotor and insomnia/ sleep patterns. The severity of symptoms among the Pycnogenol group, as measured by the Kupperman Index, decreased 56 percent more than for the placebo group. In another study, scientists from Italy’s Pescara University gave 70 perimenopausal women a placebo or 100 milligrams of Pycnogenol daily for two months. The supplement group experienced fewer menopausal symptoms and showed improvements with symptoms that include fatigue, insomnia, reduced concentration, memory problems, dizziness, depression and irritability.

Flaxseed Lowers Blood Pressure

ating flaxseed reduces blood pressure, according to researchers from Canada’s St. Boniface Hospital Research Center. They attribute the effect to its omega-3 fatty acids, lignans and fiber. The researchers examined the effects of flaxseed on systolic and diastolic blood pressure in patients with peripheral artery disease, a condition typically marked by hypertension. Patients consumed a variety of foods that collectively contained 30 grams of milled flaxseed or a placebo each day for six months. The flaxseed group experienced significantly increased plasma levels of certain omega-3 fatty acids and lower average systolic blood pressure (by 10 mmHg) and diastolic blood pressure (by 7 mm Hg). Those in the flaxseed group with initial systolic blood pressure levels over 140 mmHg saw reductions averaging 15 mmHg.

Heelless Shoes May Help Prevent Runners’ Injuries

British study published in Footwear Science analyzed the effects of running in experimental heelless footwear compared with conventional running shoes with reinforced heels. The objective was to see if the heelless footwear would reduce the risk of chronic injury related to the habitual rear-foot strike pattern associated with conventional heeled shoes. Using eight cameras with optoelectric running motion capture technology,12 male runners were tracked at four meters per second. The heelless running shoe resulted in less impact, greater plantar flexion and greater ankle eversion (rolling outward). The researchers concluded that the heelless shoes decreased the risk of chronic running foot injuries linked to excessive impact forces, but concede they may increase injury potential associated with excessive ankle eversion.

Medicinal Mushrooms Boost Athletic Performance

esearch from Italy’s Pavia University found two medicinal mushroom species—cordyceps (Cordyceps sinensis) and reishi (Ganoderma lucidum)—significantly improve race performances and recovery times among competitive cyclists. The researchers studied seven male cyclists that had competitively raced for more than 10 years. For one month, they were given placebo supplements, after which the researchers tested their performance and recovery during races and workouts. Then, for the next three months, the cyclists daily used medicinal mushroom supplementation. The researchers found the mushrooms significantly increased performance and recovery in both workouts and races compared with the placebo period. The two types of mushrooms both boosted testosterone levels and reduced post-workout cortisol levels. The mushroom supplementation also increased their antioxidant status, reducing their risk of exhaustion.

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Fitness Update

Healthiest U.S. Metro Areas in 2014 The American College of Sports Medicine’s (ACSM) seventh annual American Fitness Index (AFI) ranks Washington, D.C., at the top with a score of 77.3 (out of 100), followed by Minneapolis-St. Paul (73.5), Portland, Oregon (72.1) Denver (71.7) and San Francisco (71). Overall, metro areas in 25 states scored 50 or above; the two lowest-ranking hovered near 25 points. “The AFI data report is a snapshot of the state of health in the community and an evaluation of the infrastructure, community assets and policies that encourage healthy and fit lifestyles. These measures directly affect quality of life in our country’s urban areas,” says Walter Thompson, Ph.D., chair of the AFI advisory board.

True Grit

Why Persistence Counts

Margo Pellegrino, a homemaker, mother of two and healthy oceans advocate from Medford Lakes, New Jersey, will begin a 1,600-mile journey from nearby Trenton to Chicago, Illinois, by outrigger canoe on August 13 as part of Blue Frontier Campaign’s ocean explorers project. During her two-month trip, she’ll meet with local environmental groups and the media to raise awareness of the urgent need to clean America’s waterways. “All water and everything in it ends up in the ocean,” Pellegrino says. “Plastics and chemicals are particular problems, but soil runoff during floods and heavy rains also impact the ocean and marine life.” During previous paddles, Pellegrino saw firsthand the effects of dumped industrial waste in the waterways she traversed. She notes that nationally, oil rig operators have federal permits to dump 9 billion gallons of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, waste into the ocean each year. On Pellegrino’s first trip in 2007, she paddled nearly 2,000 miles up the Atlantic Coast, from Miami, Florida, to Maine. In 2009, she partnered with the Natural Resources Defense Council to go from Miami to New Orleans, Louisiana, to build support for a Healthy Oceans Act (OnEarth.org/author/healthyoceanspaddle). In 2010, she canoed along the Pacific coastline from Seattle, Washington, to San Diego, California. Next summer, Pellegrino plans to paddle down the Mississippi River.

Some educators believe that improvements in instruction, curriculum and school environments are not enough to raise the achievement levels of all students, especially disadvantaged children. Also necessary is a quality called “grit”, loosely defined as persistence over time to overcome challenges and accomplish big goals. Grit comprises a suite of traits and behaviors that include goal-directedness (knowing where to go and how to get there); motivation (having a strong will to achieve identified goals); self-control (avoiding distractions and focusing on the task at hand); and a positive mindset (embracing challenges and viewing failure as a learning opportunity). A meta-study of 25 years of research by John Hattie and Helen Timperley, professors at the University of Aukland, New Zealand, has shown that giving students challenging goals encourages greater effort and persistence than providing vague or no direction. Students aren’t hardwired for these qualities, but grit can be developed through an emerging battery of evidence-based techniques that give educators a powerful new set of tools to support student success. A famous example of the power of self-regulation was observed when preschoolers that were able to withstand the temptation of eating a marshmallow for 15 minutes to receive a second one were more successful in high school and scored about 210 points higher on their SATs later in life than those with less willpower (Tinyurl.com/Stanford MarshallowStudy).

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The Prescribe-a-Bike program (Tinyurl.com/Prescription Bikes) allows doctors at Boston Medical Center, in Massachusetts, to write low-income patients prescriptions for a one-year membership to Hubway, the city’s bike-sharing system, for $5, which is $80 less than the regular charge. A free helmet is part of the deal. According to The Boston Globe, one in four Boston residents is obese, and Kate Walsh, chief executive of Boston Medical Center, believes the program can help. “Regular exercise is key to combating this [obesity] trend, and Prescribea-Bike,” she says, “is one important way our caregivers can help patients get the exercise they need to be healthy.”

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Airports Establish Bee-Friendly Acres The Common Acre is a nonprofit partnering with the airport serving Seattle, Washington, and the Urban Bee Company (UrbanBee.com) to reclaim 50 acres of vacant land to plant native wildflowers as pollinator habitat for hummingbirds, butterflies and disease-resistant bee colonies. A GMO-free (no genetic modification) wildflower seed farm is also in the works. Bees present no threat to air traffic and the hives discourage birds that do pose a danger to planes. Beekeeper Jim Robins, of Robins Apiaries, in St. Louis, Missouri, rents an area with a plentiful supply of white Dutch clover, and Lambert Airport views his enterprise as part of its sustainability program. O’Hare Airport, in Chicago, the first in the U.S. to install hives, is rebuilding to its full complement of 50 hives after losing about half of them to 2014’s extreme winter. It’s a project that could be a model for airports everywhere—using inaccessible scrubland to do something revolutionary, like supporting a local food system. One hundred foods make up 90 percent of a human diet, and bees pollinate 71 of them. Learn more at CommonAcre.org.

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Simple Device Provides Safe Water in Africa The WarkaWater tower is providing an innovative new way to harvest safe drinking water, normally an onerous task in Ethiopia and many other parts of Africa. Obtaining water via repeated trips to the nearest source is extremely time-consuming and what’s collected is often highly contaminated and harmful to drink. Also, this task is commonly carried out by females, putting them in danger of sexual harassment or worse enroute. The towers, inspired by the native warka tree, are a vertical bamboo system that harvests potable, clean water from the air through condensation, using a fog-harvesting fabric that can collect up to 25 gallons of safe drinking water per day. Each tower costs about $550, and can be built in a few days by village residents using locally available materials.

Gas Pipeline Pumps Radioactive Radon into Homes In New York City, the Spectra gas pipeline that went online in 2013 is delivering more than just energy-efficient, clean-burning natural gas from Pennsylvania’s Marcellus Shale. It’s also piping radioactive radon gas that’s contaminating commercial and residential boilers, ovens, stoves, dryers and water heaters at 30 to 80 times baseline levels—well above the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency safe level for radiation exposure. According to Dr. Sheila BushkinBedient, with the University of Albany, New York, “While it may be possible to remove other components of raw natural gas such as ethane, propane, butane and pentanes at natural gas processing centers, it’s not possible to remove radioactive substances such as radon. Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among nonsmokers and the second-leading cause among smokers and indirect (secondhand) smokers.” The Spectra conduit is one of hundreds of pipelines and fossil fuel infrastructure projects across the country being quickly approved by the Federal Energy and Regulatory Commission. Citizens should demand that elected officials connect the dots and halt the uncontrolled rush to drill new sites regardless of safety concerns and let them know people are alarmed by the possibility of radioactive gas entering their communities. To learn more, visit MariasFarmCountry Kitchen.com/radon-gas.

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Families preparing for the coming school year will welcome easy ways to stretch the budget while protecting the environment our kids are growing up in. n Buying new clothes can be expensive, and most of today’s synthetic fibers are petroleum-based, while toxic pesticides are commonly used to grow cotton. For healthier alternatives, check labels for clothes made from organic, low-impact or recycled materials such as organic cotton, hemp, bamboo or recycled fibers. Inexpensive options are found in Salvation Army and other thrift store locations, as well as repurposing hand-medowns among siblings. n Avoid buying all new school supplies. Gently used binders and book bags can last years. Sturdy, simple backpacks skip the cost of faddish brand-name and celebrity products. For supplies that must be replenished, like paper, seek out post-consumer-recycled options. n For lunch boxes, food containers and utensils, look for retro metal, a cloth bag and other alternatives to plastic (which can contain harmful chemicals) and glass (which can break). Beth Terry, in her book, Plastic-Free: How I Kicked the Plastic Habit and How You Can Too (MyPlasticFreeLife.com), suggests searching MightyNest.com and LifeWithoutPlastic.com, makers of stainless steel, naturally lacquered wood and other non-plastic, durable children’s bowls, cups, plates and utensils. n Healthy afterschool extracurricular activities today typically require driving commutes. Look into carpooling with nearby families to save time and gas, cut vehicle emissions and expand friendships. n Check the school’s eco-practices. Encourage local administrators to conduct recycling programs and to email documents to parents instead of using regular mail.

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BENEFITS OF HEALING TOUCH

Healing Touch A Holistic Complimentary Integrative Energy Therapy By: Aleida Drozdowicz MSN, RN

ealing Touch is a holistic, complimentary and integrative energy–based therapy that supports the body’s natural healing process. It is accomplished when a Healing Touch Provider consciously uses their hands with a light and nearbody touch to clear, balance and energize the human energy system in an effort to promote healing for the whole person; body, mind and spirit. The goal of Healing Touch is to restore harmony and balance the energy system, placing the client in a position to self-heal. These non-invasive techniques use the hands to clear, energize, and balance the human and environmental energy fields, thus affecting physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. It is based on a heart-centered, caring relationship in which the practitioner and client come together energetically to facilitate the client’s health and healing. HOW ENERGY HEALING WORKS-Energy therapies focus on removing energy congestion that forms in our energy fields (aura) and energy centers (chakras). It re-establishes healthy energy flow through opening, connecting and balancing the human energy system. All healing is self-healing. For example, a physician can set two bone fragments in place, but the body itself finally heals the split. In the same way, Healing Touch facilitates the healing process as well, but from an energy perspective rather than a physical perspective. Heal18

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Healing Touch influences the whole person on all levels and is an effective treatment for: • Pain control • Anxiety reduction • Relaxation • Surgery support • Neck and Back problems • Headaches & Migraines • Premature infants • Chronic fatigue syndrome • Create a sense of well-being • Wound & fracture Healing • Labor and Childbirth Support • Grief management • Spiritual enhancement/deepening Spiritual connection • Hypertension • Strengthen immune system • Supportive care for Cancer patients during chemotherapy, radiation therapy • Reducing stress • Enhancing recovery from post-surgery • Easing acute and chronic conditions • Support for end of life process ing Touch supports and works well with all forms of health and wellness care. It is safe for all ages. Healing Touch is not intended to replace medical or therapeutic care, but rather complement the care. BENEFITS OF HEALING TOUCH- Healing Touch is a NON INVASIVE therapy. Its EFFECT, research shows, facilitates the relaxation response and enhances the healing process. Healing Touch is NON TOXIC, restoring balance and harmony to our natural biofield without the use of pharmaceutical. LEARNING HEALING TOUCH-Healing Touch classes and the The Healing Touch Program™ Healing Touch Certification Program (HTP) is open to anyone who has a desire to offer comfort and relief to others. Janet Mentgen, a nurse and the founder of Healing Touch Program, believed that anyone could learn how to facilitate healing in others. HTP is an international, multi-level educational program in energy based medicine therapy. As a professionally accredited program, its curriculum progresses from beginning to advanced practice and encompass increasing levels of practice and techniques, code of ethics and scope

of practice. The program is also accredited as a provider of continuing nursing education by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s COA. In addition, HTP became the first Energy Medicine profession to achieve accreditation through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), and the accrediting body of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). HTC is joining an elite group of certifying bodies dedicated to public protection and excellence in certification. Furthermore, HTP is endorsed by American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and by the Canadian Holistic Nurses Association (CHNA). HTP is also approved by National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (#150588-00). For more information on Healing Touch contact Aleida A. Drozdowicz MSN, RN, AHN-BC, HTCP/HTCI, at 305-5056646 (cell), email Adrozdowicz@aol.com, or visit www. healingtouchprogram.com. Leslie Yoham, HT class coordinator can be contacted via email at healingtouchmiami@gmail. com. Aleida Drozdowicz has been a Registered Nurse for over 30 years. She is passionate about holistic care and incorporates holistic nursing principles and integrative healthcare concepts into her nursing practice. She is board certified as an Advanced Holistic Nurse (AHN-BC) through the American Holistic Nurses Association (AHNA) and is a certified Healing Touch practitioner and an instructor through the Healing Touch Program.

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Learning that Transforms Hearts and Minds Rethinking How We See Our World Changes Everything by Linda Sechrist

n the 30 years since Harrison Owen introduced Open Space Technology (OST), it has been used hundreds of thousands of times by three-quarters of the world’s countries. Whether a few people gather in a circle to share ideas and brainstorm personal issues or thousands discuss a bulletin board of topics around tables, OST is a safe, informal venue for transformative learning. Guided by purpose-based, shared leadership, it allows individuals focused on a specific task to freely speak their thoughts and be heard. It also encourages breakout groups to mine for more information—learning individually, as well as collectively, and self-organizing in order to concentrate on more complex topics. “Boeing engineers used OST to learn how to redesign airplane doors and young Egyptians used it to strategize for their Arab Spring,” as examples, comments Owen.

Circle Principle

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Juanita Brown, cofounder of The World Café, learning is transformation, the keystone of life, and the essence of meaningful education. “The circle principle contains the predictability of fresh, emerging thoughts and learning that never occurred previously,” explains Owen. He points to an experiment regarding children’s capacity for self-learning initiated by Sugata Mitra, Ph.D., the former science director of an educational technology firm in India. On the outside wall of the building where he worked, Mitra installed a computer facing a New Delhi slum where most children were unschooled and illiterate and had never seen a computer. He turned it on and told children they could play with it. Via a noninvasive video camera, he watched 7-to-13-year-olds discover how to use the computer and teach each other how to play music and games and draw using Microsoft’s Paint program. Repetition of the experiment in other impoverished sections of India yielded similar results. Wherever he established an Internet connection, children that could not read English, the Internet’s default language, taught themselves

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how to use the Web to obtain information through their interactions with each other and the computer. “I agree with what Mitra surmised from his experiment—learning is emergent, which is another word for self-organizing,” remarks Owen. Like Freire, Owen likens traditional education to the “banking” method of learning, whereby the teacher passes information to students that become dependent on someone else rather than learning how to think on their own. Suzanne Daigle, a Sarasota, Florida-based consultant with a Canadian multidisciplinary consulting firm, explains how the OST learning environment changed her life: “My personal transformation began in 2009, when I volunteered to assist another OST facilitator. I was a perfectionist who judged myself harshly and struggled with the question, ‘Who am I to think I can help hold space for leaders to transform themselves through their learning when I have so little experience?’” She notes, “Before such experiences, even though I was a leader in my corporate career, I doubted myself and often believed that what others had to say was more significant and interesting than what I could express.” Now she says she has shed her people-pleasing tendencies and former attempts to control other people’s agendas and discovered the freedom and courage of her own voice. “As an OST facilitator, my life work now occurs in the moments I am collaboratively learning and listening for opportunities to enter into meaningful conversations that can lead to actions,” says Daigle. “I invite others to do the same.”

Co-Learning

In a compulsory two-year Theory of Learning class for an International Baccalaureate degree at California’s Granadas Hill Charter High School, math and science educator Anais Arteaga helps students apply two major elements of transformative learning: self-reflection to critique one’s own assumptions and discourse through which they question or validate their judgments. She focuses on the roles that perception, language, reason and emotion play in a student’s learning and decision-making abilities. “Questions and lively discussions

are the basis of the class,” Arteaga says. “We begin with a question and explore what we know, how we know it and any conclusions drawn from the process.” Using a democratic model in which the teacher welcomes critical discussion, Arteaga and her students have mutually discovered that knowledge is not static, but has a history and changes over time. “When we first started the class, it was challenging to accept that in many situations there is no right or wrong, just relativity and a matter of perception. We don’t really know anything for certain,” she remarks.

Worldview Explorations

Katia Petersen, Ph.D., is the executive director of education at the Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS), headquartered in Petaluma, California. She co-developed the tools, practices and 22 lessons in the pioneering organization’s Worldview Explorations (WE) project. Founded on 40 years of IONS research, WE engages everyone in age-appropriate ways in reflecting upon long-held assumptions and how beliefs create the lens they see through, ultimately improving how they understand and respond to the world. “When individuals understand the power of offering their story and are open to the worldview stories of others, they no longer focus attention on differences and limitations,” says Petersen. “They realize that everyone has their own truth.”

viduals, rather than stuffing heads with “There is no such thing ideas and perspectives, which serves as a neutral education them well as they embody and apply process. Education either these tools and practices in their daily functions as an instrument lives,” notes Petersen. She cites a particularly powerful which is used to facilitate moment for a group of young people she the integration of genera- worked with. “A student was killed in a drive-by shooting two weeks before their tions into the logic of the certification. The transformative moment present system and bring came when they said that their new and capacity for compassion about conformity to it, or awareness and understanding would not allow them it becomes the practice to seek revenge. Instead, they chose to of freedom, the means by save lives in their communities using their new skills.” which men and women deal critically with reality Mycelium School Ashley Cooper and Matt Abrams, coand discover how to partici- founders of the Mycelium School, in pate in the transformation Asheville, North Carolina, re-imagined a learning environment for aspiring of their world.” entrepreneurs and social change agents

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Through small groups and conversations, participants unpack how the program has influenced them by answering questions that explore what inspired, surprised and changed the way they perceive the world. “WE’s transformative learning experiences draw from the heart and soul of indi-

committed to activating their potential and realizing solutions to today’s challenges. A 12-week learning journey allows individuals to become increasingly adept at learning from and helping each other learn. The curriculum offers minimum structure, significant support and collaboration with others. “In the learning community, individuals are dedicated to a project or life question of their choice,” explains Cooper. Participants’ goals include changing careers, determining the next steps after retirement or how to pursue true passions to make a differ-

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ence in the world. Cheri Torres, Ph.D., founder of the Asheville-based Innovation Partners International SE, was one of the earliest participants in the Mycelium Learning experience. She says that she obtained an expanded understanding of the approach that she uses in her work. “The whole systems approach I use with organizational and community leaders enables them to shift from a top-down management model to one that engages everyone and uses the collective intelligence and collaborative efforts of all for the collective good. My own learning journey transformed the level of awareness I bring to my work and the understanding of who I am,” advises Torres. “My original guiding question was, ‘How can I get so clear about my work that I can explain it in plain language?’ Ultimately, my question shifted to what would it be like for me to live and work from a place of wholeness. Through conversations with Ashley and self-reflection, I realized I was not walking my talk within my own mind-body-spirit system. My journey helped me understand that my most effective role in my own life, as well as with clients, is to

create the conditions for collective intelligence and collaboration to emerge in service to the whole,” says Torres.

World Café

Like OST, the World Café, co-created by Brown and David Isaacs, of Burnsville, North Carolina, creates a transformative learning environment for individuals of all ages. Its primary principles are: set the context, create hospitable space, explore questions that matter, encourage everyone’s contributions, connect diverse perspectives, listen together for patterns and insights and share collective discoveries. Webs of conversation created around actual or occasionally virtual tables resemble those found in coffeehouses. “Conversation is a core meaningmaking process, and people get to experience how the collective intelligence of a small or large group can become apparent,” says Brown. After several rounds of conversation on one or more topics, participants offer their harvest of key insights, learning and opportunities for action with the full group gathered to reflect together on their discoveries. “World Café provides an environ-

ment in which you are comfortably drawn forward by the questions you are asking together. When enough diversity is present, varied perspectives are offered and people feel listened to and free to make their contribution,” observes Brown. What participants learn in this setting creates the climate of conditions that support the kinds of transformations that can change lives. Brown remarks, “When it happens to me, I feel like my brain cells have been rearranged. I know something in the collective, as well as the individual, has been evoked, so that something never before imagined becomes present and available.” Transformative learning has been compared to a sea journey without landmarks. Adventurous individuals that are open to traversing its highly engaging processes can emerge as autonomous thinkers, capable of contributing fresh, new ideas that just might transform the world we live in. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for the recorded interviews.

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Be Happy Now Simple Ways to Quickly Lift Your Spirits by April Thompson

inger-songwriter Pharrell Williams, whose infectious hit song, “Happy,” has spread joy worldwide, seems to know the secret to happiness. More than 1,500 people from 140-plus countries have posted their own happy video spinoffs at WeAreHappyFrom.com, inspired by his daylong music video featuring Los Angeles residents from all walks of life dancing and lip-syncing to the tune. Can happiness really be just a finger snap away? It depends on our unit of measurement—a moment versus a lifetime. Research by such authorities

as Psychologist Martin Seligman, Ph.D., director of the University of Pennsylvania Positive Psychology Center, suggests that several basic ingredients are keys to long-term happiness, including a sense of purpose, engaging activities, quality relationships and achievable goals. Ultimately, happiness is a subjective state, gauged only by personal perception. Still, there are quick, simple things we can do to shift our mood into a higher gear, according to Jonathan Robinson, author of Find Happiness Now: 50 Shortcuts for Bringing More Love, Balance, and Joy Into Your Life. “Broadly, happiness

This fall, the University of California-Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center will host the first public online course on the Science of Happiness. According to Dacher Keltner, Ph.D., professor of psychology and founding director of the center, the university’s meta-analysis of research indicates that 50 percent of our happiness level is tied to genetics, while only 10 percent stems from our environment. “Therefore, about 40 percent of your happiness is up to you,” remarks Keltner. Students will learn practical, scientifically tested strategies for nurturing their own happiness and tracking progress. Sign up to audit the free course, which has already attracted 40,000 registrants, at Tinyurl.com/UCLA-Happiness.

shortcuts fall into two categories—those that help in letting go of negative emotions and those that help in tuning into or expanding positive feelings,” says Robinson. “The end result is the same.” Practice gratitude. When the day’s affronts seem excessive, we can reframe them by counting our blessings mentally or in a journal. Review the day with an eye to everything that went right. “Soon, you’ll start to see everything as a gift,” observes Robinson. Pencil it in. Take a few moments at the start of each week to block out a little time every day for happy activities. Pay it forward. It doesn’t take much to make someone’s day, advises Robinson. Give someone a compliment or a piece of chocolate and watch their attitude instantly change, which in turn lifts you into their happy cloud. Sing and dance. Williams applies this secret: Moving our bodies and vibrating our vocal chords helps shake us out of our mental cages. “It’s hard to feel bad when you sing. It’s a choice: You can stay angry for four hours or sing for 15 seconds,” Robinson notes. Don’t underestimate the power of a simple jumpstart to happiness. Research from the University of Arizona shows that as little as a forced smile not only releases stress-fighting neuropeptides and mood-lifting serotonin in the brain, it activates a chain reaction of happiness around us. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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Children at Wisconsin’s Montessori School of Waukesha learn to baste; spoon beans or rice from bowls; cut paper, draw, paint or paste cutouts; and sew or embroider using a three-finger grip. It strengthens the muscles they will need later to practice writing skills. Waldorf

Schools that Rock Innovators Blaze Creative Paths by Sandra Murphy

Creative educational initiatives offer more flexible programs of study than traditional institutions. First introduced into the United States in the latter part of the 20th century, today there are thousands of such facilities operating according to their own lights. Yet many share certain distinguishing characteristics including emphasis on close studentteacher relationships, diverse experiential learning and development of student decision-making skills aided by peer and parental support. All aim to prepare and equip students for future success both inside and outside the classroom.

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At age 3, kids at the Baltimore Montessori Public Charter School, in Maryland, are gaining early math and motor skills, plus an appreciation for healthy foods, in unique and innovative ways. “The children roll out a long mat containing 1,000 beads that they use to learn to count by twos, fours and 10s,” says Jenny Smolen, development coordinator and grant writer for the school. “When it’s time for multiplication and division, they’re prepared.” The school is located in a food desert—fresh, unprocessed food isn’t readily available—so the kids plant 24

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seeds to grow in pots until it’s time to transplant them to the garden. “Before the seed-to-table program, the kids didn’t know what fresh tasted like. Now they go home and ask for vegetables for dinner,” says Smolen. The school also has six chickens that supply fresh eggs, and two beehives produced 100 pounds of honey last year that was sold to raise funds. The school is free of charge to Baltimore city students chosen by lottery. Currently, 330 students from diverse backgrounds ages 3 through 13 attend, with 1,000 names on the waiting list.

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Waldorf School alumna Jocelyn Miller, an account manager at Matter Communications, drives 45 minutes from Newburyport, Massachusetts, to take her three children to the The Waldorf School at Moraine Farms, in Beverly. “On bad weather days, I wonder why I make the drive, but the smiles when we arrive are worth it,” she says. There, her children spend time outdoors regardless of the weather. Indoors, they draw illustrations to bolster lessons on history and geography. Second-graders work in three-hour blocks of time, rather than the traditional 45 minutes. Fifth-grade students recently spent three weeks studying Greek mythology. Older students play in an orchestra and learn German and Spanish. They also knit; the craft builds manual dexterity and helps children learn to plan, correct mistakes, be creative, visualize the finished product and mindfully create something useful or decorative. Middle school and high school students at the Waldorf School of Garden City, in New York, universally participate in seasonal sports—baseball, softball, basketball and soccer. The emphasis on the values of teamwork and sportsmanship complement development of skills. The school’s policy is, “You don’t have to be a superstar to get playing time,” noting that the quality of athletic teams is consistently strong. The school also brings some green into the city with a horticultural program that fully cultivates a quarteracre field. Its steady harvest of fruits,

vegetables, herbs and grains includes lettuce, beans, spinach, broccoli, kale, corn, oregano, thyme, rosemary, strawberries, blueberries and raspberries. A new greenhouse keeps produce growing through winter months. Students at Conservatory Prep High School, in Davie, Florida, were tasked with finding a way to walk on water in order to explore principles of flotation and buoyancy. After researching and experimenting with each of a series of materials, they analyzed what went wrong, worked to fix it and then tried again. “We did the testing at our onsite pool,” says Wendy Weiner, Ed.D., the school’s founder and principal and a Waldorf alumna. “We saw some pretty funny results, but they eventually invented a pair of shoes that worked. Of course, they were pretty big shoes.”

Homeschooling

Homeschooling provides another option. Parents don’t need to know all about a subject with organizations like Bridgeway Academy’s homeschool curricula at hand. This Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, institution provides easy access to tools and support for families nationwide. “We’re a kindergarten-

to-12th-grade provider,” says Jessica Parnell, academy president. “Teachers in a school setting have to teach standardized subjects, in certain ways, to the whole class. We use customized learning to inspire and excite children individually. We help parents discover their child’s learning style, personality and ideal learning environment.” Materials provided include instructor guides, user-friendly websites and interactive games and other activities. “It gives kids the freedom to explore, learn and discover,” Parnell adds. “This is how you grow a lifelong learner.”

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Un-schooling, another pioneering approach, is a method of homeschooling in which children pursue areas that interest them, eat foods they enjoy, rest when needed, choose friends of all ages or none at all and engage their world in unique, powerful and self-directed ways. Suzanne Strisower, a life and career coach in Oroville, California, has written a commoncore, standards-based curriculum for un-schoolers. “It’s a yearlong program for ages 15 and up designed to enable a student to realize his career path and life’s purpose,” she says.

Standout Schools Help Inner-City Kids Shine New York City students participating in The Young Women’s Leadership of East Harlem School are motivated to think about where, not if, they will attend college. The first three all-girl graduating classes boasted 100 percent college enrollment with the help of the Young Women’s Leadership College Bound Initiative, which funds a full-time college counselor at several of the city’s public high schools. The majority of the students are the first in their families to attend college. Harlem Village Academy Charter School, in Manhattan, ranks highest among all public, non-selective high schools in New York City in terms of college enrollment. Because many

children enter it as fifth-graders with a first grade reading ability, they typically receive extracurricular, phonics-based reading instruction, attend a homework club and have access to outside tutors. Performance generally improves throughout middle school, and 90 percent of the students stay in the Harlem Village Academies (HVA) network through high school. The class of 2012 had a 100 percent graduation rate compared with a 60 percent average for the city’s high schools. Nationally, only 8 percent of low-income students graduate from college, but 88 percent of all HVA high school graduates starting with its first senior class in 2011 have remain enrolled in college classes.

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“There’s an explosion in online learning, too,” observes Bob Bowdon, executive director of nonprofit Choice Media, an education news service at ChoiceMedia.tv, produced in New York City. School kids in some states are able to opt out of a class at school if they feel the teaching style is holding them back, instead tapping online teachers available in a virtual school setting. Louisiana’s Department of Education’s Jump Start program partners high schools and local companies to offer students one-day-a-week internships apprenticing in trades. “It’s real-world, on-the-job training,” says Bowdon. Thanks to such innovative approaches to school curricula and technology, parents and children have more options than ever before for learning. Instead of memorizing information until the next test and then forgetting it, more learning is customized and hands-on, because children that learn by doing, remember. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouis FreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.

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arving out time from crammed calendars for a week or more away from home can pose such a hurdle that more than half of all American workers forfeit hard-earned vacation days every year. Sometimes a long weekend in an inspiring locale is all we need to recharge our batteries. Short vacations invite welcome rest and relaxation and are often more sustainable, according to Gary Diedrichs, publisher of the online Green Traveler Guides (GreenTravelerGuides.com). “Airplanes pollute more than any other form of travel. When you take shorter trips by other means, whether bicycle or a hybrid rental car, you’re way ahead environmentally,” says Diedrichs, whose family enjoys road-tripping in an old Mercedes converted to run on recycled vegetable oil. For families, short, sweet trips are also easier to do with the kids in tow. “It’s also an opportunity for parents to reinforce that living sustainably isn’t just something you do at home,” notes Diedrichs. 26

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We can prescribe—and reward— ourselves with one of the following minivacations, whether it’s a trip to a green spa if we’re stressed or a hike in a park or the woods if we’ve been sedentary. Travel on tracks to trails. Leave behind stressful traffic and uninspiring highway views by hopping a train to a nearby state or national park. Riders can venture through a variety of terrains without leaving their seats. Amtrak reaches more than 237 national parks and monuments (AmtrakToParks.com), many of which offer stunning backdrops for outdoor music festivals. A rail-to-park adventure can rekindle old friendships with faraway, but not forgotten friends. Draw a circle encompassing everyone’s location and pick a park within the perimeter as the meet-up spot, distributing the travel burden equally. Agree beforehand which friends bring which essential camping equipment, food and other provisions so that everyone travels light. Traversing trails is a fun, bonding experience.

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Renew your spirit. Reconnect with your faith or explore a new spiritual calling with a short stay at a retreat center. Some furnish structured guided sessions, such as vipassanã Buddhism’s silent retreats, at which participants sit in meditation eight hours a day without access to media or other distractions. Other centers assist guests in creating self-directed retreats tailored to personal goals. Grounds often feature sacred spaces like labyrinths or meditation gardens, providing an inspiring environment to contemplate one’s spiritual journey. RetreatFinder.com supplies a comprehensive listing of possibilities conducive to every spiritual persuasion, from Anglican to Zen, across the country and worldwide. Taste the terroir. A long weekend amidst vineyards can be a refreshing way to simultaneously explore the countryside and refine our wine

palate. Along with tastings, some vintners provide tours of their vineyards and cellars, including insights into the characteristics of local terroirs that give each vintage its distinctive taste. Some also have bed and breakfast inns onsite, eliminating the need for a designated driver. The site WineriesByState.com lists domestic wineries in all 50 states; KennUncorked.com provides information about biodynamic and organic winemakers. pamper your body. Visiting a green destination spa is a soothing way to detox from stress while indulging in corporeal treats like a hot stone massage, aromatherapy treatment or rose petal bath. Green spas use natural products such as unbleached organic linens and botanically derived oils, which are gentler on skin. Most practice sustainability in other areas as well, such as water management, energy use and waste reduction. Search for the perfect getaway treat at GreenSpaNetwork.org. Numerous farms, spas, parks and vineyards are waiting to be explored; many nearby that we may overlook draw visitors from around the world. “Local travel gives us a chance to dig more deeply into the places that surround us,” says Diedrichs. “We can have fun playing tourists in our own backyards and support sustainable, local businesses we discover along the way.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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ith children especially susceptible to germs, chemical sensitivities and allergens, it makes sense to ensure that the child-friendliness of day care facilities extends to their ecological integrity. When Denise Adusei, of New York City, was unable to find a preschool that included all the criteria she sought, she decided to create and direct Peartree Preschool, a year-round day care facility for 2-to-5-year-olds. “An eco-friendly day care environment is more than nontoxic paint, organic food and unscented soaps. It’s what you don’t see, as well,” says Adusei. “We first looked for a building with lots of natural light near Central Park. Manhattan has a high rate of allergens, so we went ahead with a thorough environmental inspection on what looked like an ideal building,” recalls Adusei. Inspectors pulled tiles from the floor, opened walls to check for mold and collected samples. “When they discovered signs of an old oil spill in the basement, we knew it was an unsafe place for children. We kept looking until we found the right building with large windows, near the park and environmentally safe,” she says, noting that her own kids now attend Peartree. Workplace coach Paul E. McGinniss, who also blogs at NewYorkGreenAdvocate.com, says, “Creating a garden onsite and connecting with local farmers or CSAs [community supported agriculture] to provide healthy, fresh foods is a great way to educate kids via a learning activity. New York’s Hudson Valley, where I live, has a farm to school movement. Everyone should know where their food comes from,” he says, echoing another day care cornerstone. 28

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In Madison, Connecticut, Tina Pascoe, a registered nurse, attorney and health consultant, co-founded Nurses for Day Care, a nationwide program. The staff finds that many children are sensitive to dye additives in mustard or ketchup, certain oils in soap, paint or cleaning fumes and fire-retardant chemicals embedded in new rugs and carpeting. “We push for the whole school to go green, not just the classroom, with the sensitive or allergic child in mind,” she says. “We’re willing to do whatever it takes, like providing special menus, banning perfumes and smoking, and only using disinfectant wipes or bleach during nighttime cleaning.” Pascoe personally works with about 80 facilities throughout the state. The Cottages at Michaels Learning Center, in Sarasota, is Florida’s first school to earn a Level Three Green School and green infant care certification from the National Green School Coalition and operates the city’s only certified green infant care program. Children from 6 weeks through kindergarten benefit. The school even conducts regular radon testing. Owner and Director Michelle Ireland assesses, “It’s cause and effect. One of the things we teach the children is how our actions have an impact on the world.” Mark Stedelbauer, vice president of marketing at eWater Advantage, in Raleigh, North Carolina, strives to inform day care administrators about the value of using electrolyzed water instead of cleansers. An electrical current that runs through a blend of ordinary tap water and minerals changes the basic nature of water. A lower pH creates a disinfecting solution; a higher pH results in a degreaser. Both solutions clean and kill germs without fumes, residue or allergy triggers. “Often, the combined cost of the electricity, water and mineral supplements used is less than what would be spent on multiple cleaning products,” Stedelbauer points out. It can be created by the half-gallon in a toaster-sized unit onsite and has been approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Department of Agriculture (for use on meat) and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (for use on produce). Also, electrolyzed water won’t harm skin or clothing. Creative Minds Learning Centers’ six locations are recognized by the Oregon Program of Quality as among the top 25 schools in the state. They buy renewable energy from wind, solar and biomass sources. At the school, they compost, plant sustainable gardens, collect rainwater and recycle. Nature preschools in the U.S., nearly 30 sites and growing, use a community nature center as a regular part of their learning program (Tinyurl.com/NaturePreschools). Generally, the children are outdoors for 45 to 90 minutes per day, weather permitting, and flexible activities allow them to investigate their own interests safely. Daily explorations build valuable skills like observation, sorting and experimentation. Children experiencing green day care see firsthand how healthy, environmentally sound choices can help make their present and future safe. Telling their parents about their school experiences is a natural bonus. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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Food allergies and sensitivities can suppress the immune system by increasing inflammation in the body and call for consultation with a health specialist. “Whenever there is extra inflammation, the body has less available energy to keep the immune system functioning as well as it should,” says Dr. Fred Pescatore, a New York author of The Allergy & Asthma Cure. “It’s like putting the wrong type of gasoline in the car; it hinders your performance.”

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Probiotics can enhance immune function in children by stimulating white blood cells and reducing inflammation, says Gary B. Huffnagle, Ph.D., a University of Michigan Medical School immunology research professor and author of The Probiotics Revolution. They are especially protective against allergies, diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Start with yogurt: Serve with cereal; mix with mashed bananas and freeze in ice cube trays for a cool treat; or make smoothies with unsweetened, non-dairy yogurt and frozen berries. Or consider a

Lactobacillus acidophilus supplement; aim for 5 billion CFUs per day of Lactobacillus or bifidobacterium. Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), an ayurvedic herb, boosts immunity by supporting and balancing adrenal function, says Dr. John Douillard, Ph.D., a Boulder, Colorado, chiropractor, ayurvedic physician and author of Perfect Health for Kids. The adrenal glands produce cortisol, and overproduction of this “fight-or-flight” hormone can dampen immunity. Ashwagandha is particularly helpful for preventing

colds and can also be used when kids are stressed or tired. For children ages 6 to 12, give 500 milligrams per day with breakfast; children over 12 can take 1,000 mg a day.

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Tell kids they’ll get sick, and chances are it’ll happen. Instead, nurture an attitude of wellness and help them learn they have control over their own health. to hormonal influences, any hormonal imbalance will affect overall immunity.” Shames recommends selenium—a potent antioxidant and general immune booster—to help balance hormones. For children ages 8 to 18, aim for 100 mg per day.

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“Once a child has been exposed to dirt and germs, the immune system responds by trying to expel those bacteria from the body, which strengthens immunity,” counsels Jane Sheppard, owner of HealthyChild.com and founding executive director of the Holistic Pediatric Association. Avoid antibacterial soaps, cleansers and gels; most contain the chemical triclosan, which some researchers suspect of contributing to development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Instead, use a natural antibacterial gel or make one, by combining witch hazel or alcohol, tea tree oil and lavender essential oil.

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“The sun is our primary source of vitamin D, which has broad effects on the immune system,” Fuhrman says. “Depending on your skin tone and the local climate, about 15 minutes of full sun exposure a day will lead to natural production of sufficient amounts of vitamin D.” If kids have dark skin or live in a cloudy region, they may need vitamin D supplements—at least 200 IU per day.

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“You can give your kids the best food and nutrition, but if they have underlying sadness, their immune system will suffer,” remarks Sheppard. “When you’re happy and when you laugh, your brain releases chemicals that increase immunity.” Lisa Turner is a Colorado-based health writer.

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Nurture yourself: Medical studies have shown that Meditation, Deep Breathing and Supplements are beneficial to the body and mind. Resume or start a fun exercise routine: Mix it up! Do a different type of activity at least 3 days a week. Challenge yourself to try something new and always keep walking! Improve your diet: Get back to the basics with lots of Organic Veggies. Ask your Physician if a specialized diet, Detox program or IV nutrition therapy is right for you. Clean out your kitchen cabinets: No sugary and unwholesome items on board leads to no temptations! Be sure to do most of your shopping on the “outer edges” of the market. This is where the healthier choices are usually located Get enough sleep: Rejuvenate your mind and body. Consider natural remedies and supplements to address root causes of not getting enough rest. Laugh Often: Release feel good endorphins. Have a comedy movie night with your friends! Book appointments with your Dentist and Gynecologist: Make sure you are on track for optimal health, or get professional guidance.

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An outstanding resource for choosing well-managed caught or farmed seafood in environmentally responsible ways is Seafood Watch, provided through California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium. Information on the most sustainable varieties of seafood is available in a printed guide, updated twice a year. The pocket guide or smartphone app provides instant information at the seafood counter and restaurant table. Online information at SeafoodWatch.org and via the app is regularly updated.

The truth is that no one fish can be seen as a sustainability darling, because if it is, it’s sure to be overfished. ~ DailyFinance.com The Blue Ocean Institute, led by MacArthur Fellow and ecologist Carl Safina, Ph.D., supports ocean conservation, community economics and global peace by steering consumers and businesses toward sustainably fished seafood. It maintains a data base on 140 wild-caught fish and shellfish choices at BlueOcean.org. Hoki, for instance, might have a green fish icon for “relatively abundant” and a blue icon for “sustainable and well-managed fisheries,” but also be red-flagged for containing levels of mercury or PCBs that can pose a health risk for children. As species become overfished, rebound or experience fluctuating levels of contaminants, their annual ratings can change.

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To help make choosing easier, Seafood Watch has now joined with the Harvard School of Public Health to also advise what’s currently safe to eat. Entries on their list of “green” fish, which can shift annually, are low in mercury, good sources of long-chain omega-3 fatty acids and caught or farmed responsibly. If the top-listed fish and shellfish aren’t locally available, look for the Seafood Safe label, started by EcoFish company founder and President Henry

Lovejoy, which furnishes at-a-glance consumption recommendations based upon tests for contaminants. Labels display a number that indicates how many four-ounce servings of the species a woman of childbearing age can safely eat per month. (Find consumption recommendations for other demographics at SeafoodSafe.com.) Expert-reviewed independent testing of random samples of the fish currently monitors mercury and PCB levels. Lovejoy advises that other toxins will be added to the testing platform in the future. “My dream is to have all seafood sold in the U.S. qualify to bear the Seafood Safe label, because consumers deserve to know what they’re eating,” says Lovejoy. “We need to be a lot more careful in how we use toxic chemicals and where we put them.”

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Some retailers also provide details on their seafood sourcing. Whole Foods, for example, offers complete traceability of the fish and shellfish they carry, from fishery or farm to stores. Their fish, wild-caught or farmed, frozen or fresh, meet strict quality guidelines in regard to exposure to antibiotics, preservatives and hormones. They also display Seafood Watch and Blue Ocean Institute ratings at the seafood counter. Wise seafood choices feed and sustain our families, foster a healthier seafood industry, support responsible local fisheries and keep Earth’s water resources viable. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

SUPERB SEAFOOD According to Seafood Watch and the Harvard School of Public Health, the Super “Green” list includes seafood with low levels of mercury (below 216 parts per billion [ppb]) and at least 250 milligrams per day (mg/d) of the recommended daily consumption of omega-3 essential fatty acids. It also must be classified as a Best Choice for being caught or farmed in environmentally responsible ways at SeafoodWatch.org.

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n the groundbreaking new documentary film, Fed Up, Dr. Mark Hyman prescribes a major overhaul of the diets of all family members in communities across America to prevent far-reaching unwanted consequences. Hyman practices functional medicine, which takes a whole-system approach to treating chronic illnesses by identifying and addressing their root causes, starting with poor diet. He is also the bestselling author of a series of books based on The Blood Sugar Solution.

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Sugar calories drive food addiction, storage of belly fat, inflammation and fatty liver (now the number one reason for liver transplants). They also disrupt appetite control, increasing hunger and promoting overeating, and are biologically addictive. Sugar calories are the major contributor to heart attacks, strokes, cancer, dementia and Type 2 diabetes. Sugar is a root cause behind the tripling of obesity rates in children since the 1970s. As just one example illustrating government policy culprits, although poor people are disproportionately affected by obesity, the food industry vigorously opposes any efforts to limit the use of food stamps for soda. Every year, the U.S. government pays for $4 billion in soda purchases by the poor (10 billion servings annually) on the front end, and then pays billions more on the back end through Medicaid and Medicare to treat related health consequences that include obesity and diabetes.

What are the consequences if we don’t attack the problem of poor diet now?

I got the whole family cooking, washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and touching real food—onions, garlic, carrots, sweet potatoes, cucumbers, tomatoes, salad greens, even asparagus. After 12 months, the mother had lost 100 pounds and was off of blood pressure medication, and because the father had lost 45 pounds, he finally qualified for a kidney transplant. The son originally lost 40 pounds, but because he was stuck in a toxic food environment at school and only able to get a job at a fast-food eatery, he gained much of it back. I’m happy to report that he is now working to get back on track.

The costs of a poor diet are staggering: At the present rate, by 2040, 100 percent of the nation’s federal budget will go for Medicare and Medicaid. The federal debt soars as our unhealthy kids fall heir to an achievement gap that limits America’s capacity to compete in the global marketplace. At the same time, having 70 percent of young people unfit for military service weakens national security. In a detailed scientific analysis published in The New England Journal of Medicine, a group of respected scientists reviewing all the data affecting projected life spans concluded that today’s children are the first generation of Americans ever that will live sicker and die younger than their parents. Health issues due to poor diet comprise a national crisis. They threaten our future, not just for those fat and sick among us, but all of us.

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As a finisher of two Tough Mudders (an intense obstacle course challenge), Chertok can personally testify to the benefits of camaraderie. “It’s just like if a married couple got stuck in a storm and had to brave the elements; the act of doing something challenging together is very bonding.” Simply joining a recreational running group—also increasingly popular and often social media-driven—can bolster success. “When a bunch of individuals work together to pursue a common goal, they are incentivized by the group,” Chertok remarks. “You’ll run at a faster clip or go a longer distance if you are with a group, because each runner values the group and doesn’t want to let members down.”

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the American College of Sports Medicine. As for injury prevention, everybody, regardless of sport, needs to cross-train, advises Mindy Caplan, a wellness coach in Albuquerque, New Mexico. “In any sport that you engage in, you end up working certain muscles the same way all the time. Then those tighter muscles start to pull on the joints and without stretching, you end up with problems.” Moving the body in different ways helps, and working on stretching and flexibility can elongate muscles and protect tendons and joints. “The new runner of this second running boom has much more information about training, health and fitness, and injury prevention,” says Lamppa, who occasionally cross-trains by biking and includes some yoga-related stretching as part of his regular routine. “You have to have balance in your running as in your life. If you can get to that point, you will get a very positive response from your body and mind.” Freelance journalist Debra Melani writes about health care and fitness from Lyons, CO. Connect at Debra Melani.com or DMelani@msn.com.

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A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness by Dr. Brett Osborn, neurological surgeon

sborn, an avid bodybuilder, shatters some of our misconceptions and excuses for our lack of exercise in his new book Get Serious, A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness”. In very simple language and with common sense, he takes the reader to school in order to help them learn the truth behind all the health industries hype. Osborn, a New York University-trained, boardcertified neurological surgeon with a secondary certification in anti-aging and regenerative medicine specializing in scientifically based nutrition and exercise, means to help the reader achieve optimal health while preventing disease with his new no nonsense approach. “The Centers for Disease Control recently estimated that only 20 percent of us get the recommended amount of daily exercise,” says Dr. Osborn. He begins by clearly showing that health is OUR CHOICE and that we must stop blaming our genes and simply get off the proverbial couch. He includes tips on exercising our brain, an organ often overlooked as part of our efforts to achieve health and fitness. Additionally he includes the 101 of supplements; how we can keep track of our health and progress at home; and so much more, including demystifying our hormones, a challenge many of us have and don’t understand. If you’ve fallen of the proverbial New Years commitment to health wagon, this easy-to-read book will inspire you to jump back on. From the basics of exercise and lifting, nutrition, and dietary supplements, to genetics, hormones and an in-depth explanation of Metabolic Syndrome, the leading reason for many of our problems, he covers it all. This is the kind of reference guide, for men and women of all ages, that no one should be without. Dr. Brett Osborn is a walking example for his program. He lives and breathes the lifestyle he professes and, unlike most physicians, embraces natural health alternatives. For more information, visit www.drbrettosborn.com. Review by Linda Palmer, editor and publisher Natural Awakenings Magazine – Miami & Florida Keys Edition.

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A Girl’s Best Friend Richard Laycock Many of cover artist Richard Laycock’s paintings depict the beautiful coastline, farmland and forest around his adopted home of Hillsboro, Oregon, a landscape “strikingly similar to the Yorkshire countryside of my English youth,” he says. “There are endless vignettes to capture in the everchanging conditions of western Oregon.” Since art school, the pencil has been Laycock’s tool of choice. “I love the way a pencil reduces the subject to shape and light, which color often masks,” he notes. After selling his national company that provided representation for storyboard artists, Laycock decided to explore the challenge of pastels, and now “revels in a whole new world of color.” For A Girl’s Best Friend, the artist used pastels to depict his granddaughter, Bella, joyfully skipping along the beach with her dog, Harley. The painting is a happy family memory of the beloved, recently departed pet. Laycock studied design at the Huddersfield College of Art, in England, and has served as creative director for companies in London and Los Angeles. His work hangs in galleries and private collections across Oregon and elsewhere. He has also designed covers for the Territorial Seed Company’s catalog for more than 12 years. View the artist’s portfolio at RichardLaycockStudio.com.

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The Booklet Change your Mental Channel By Debra Cohen, LCSW

he booklet, “How to Stay Balanced During Stressful Situations” by Debbie Cohen, LCSW uses simple strategies including changing one’s perspective, effective breathing meditations, famous quotes and wisdom tips to help people deal with work stress, anger, sadness, relationship anxiety and life challenges. She is a licensed social worker and certified yoga teacher and says, “Remember it is much easier to nip something in the bud than to deal with stress after it flowers into physical symptoms or a bad mood. If you get into a funk sometimes it can last for days and it’s often hard to break free of it. When you can “catch” the negative moment beginning you have a great shot at stopping it from taking you down.” The booklet covers practical tips to help people, “change the mental channel”, break limiting habits and gain more peace in daily life. It is available at Outside-the-Box.net and

articles can be read at ToolsforStressRelief.com that discuss ways to catch one’s reactions as they arise. Cohen suggests the following: Identify and write down the mental tape loops that you find yourself repeating. By knowing what these are you can watch it instead of take it as your own identity. The more you “see” the dramas the less you react from within them. We all fall into our own melodramas and soap operas and taking a bird’s eye view can give us another perspective. It helps us to not “buy into” our own story. Our inner story is something we repeat to ourselves and others and gives us our identity. It’s good to step back and see which parts of it are beneficial and which are messages from the past, other people or our old identities. Just as a computer needs to have files deleted in order to operate more efficiently, so our minds need to have the extra “files” emptied out so we have room for new stories, dreams and aspirations. Ms. Cohen LCSW is a licensed social worker and a certified yoga instructor. Her focus is on assisting clients that deal with different levels of anxiety from mild agitation to overwhelming stress reactions anxiety and introduce simple breathing methods. She writes at ToolsforStressRelief.com and offers a home study course and teaches courses for psychotherapists and nurses for CEU credits. Contact her at 954 567-8442.

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• Afraid of Change? Change, in relationships, careers, lifestyles, is scary! When something rocks the boat, we tend to react negatively or defiantly. Friends or family may worry that the improvements you are making will change the way you feel about them. This is actually a natural reaction to change. Finding ways to proactively and positively address these feelings is important for both the saboteur and sabotaged. • Selfish? Your loved ones most likely enjoy spending time with you. When you devote more time to gym/workout/ fitness, they may feel that you’re taking something away from the relationship they share with you. As you can see, sabotage most often happens when friends and loved ones are focused on themselves – not on you.

Dealing with Sabotage Your job is learning to recognize sabotage and being ready to respond when it happens. Here are some ways to address and overcome sabotage, which is key to reaching your health and fitness goals.

Prevent Health & Fitness Sabotage Have a Plan for Family and Friends Who Undermine Your Efforts to Improve

by Jennifer Trimmier

hen you decide to commit to a new fitness and wellness program, you need the support of family and loved ones. Achieving new health and fitness goals is hard work, and we need all the encouragement and support we can get! But what happens when your support system feels more like sabotage? Maybe your best friend buys you multiple calorie-laden drinks at happy hour even though you’ve said you didn’t intend to drink that night. Or your husband brings home pizza and unhealthy takeout a few nights a week “to give you a break” from cooking duties. Yes, sabotage happens. Understanding why it happens and how to overcome it is just as important as sticking to your training regimen.

Why friends and loved ones sabotage • Jealousy? When friends start to see you change and reap the rewards of a new healthy lifestyle, they may wonder why they aren’t able to do the same. This can put more focus on their own need to make improvements. Instead of making their own positive changes, they become jealous and and start to derail your efforts. 50

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• Create a support system. Ask friends and family with similar goals to join you and stick together. This will help you feel better and help you find new ways to cope when you feel like those closest to you aren’t being supportive. • Communicate; share you feelings. Let them know how you feel. Communicate what he or she can do to support you. For example, if your husband brings home unhealthy takeout, ask him to instead buy dinner from a healthy eating restaurant or to help you prepare the healthy meal you planned to cook. Remember, it’s possible that they don’t realize that what they’re doing is undermining your efforts. Therefore, awareness can change the behavior immediately. • Be encouraging. Because sabotage often emerges from feelings of fear or inadequacy, be a source of positive energy and encouragement. When people receive encouragement for their pursuits, whether career or hobby or new fitness goal, their attention naturally shifts away from trying to change you. A wonderful thing about human nature is we tend to get what we give, so giving more support and encouragement to others will bring more our way. Finally, remember why you started your journey. Stick to your plan, no matter what! When others see that you aren’t swaying from original intentions, they’re less likely to unintentionally derail you. Stubbornness often wins the day, and your perseverance and positive results are sure to inspire others. Jennifer Trimmier, owner of Strong Body San Antonio Fitness & Wellness Coaching is an ACE-certified personal. To learn more, visit www.strongbodysa.com or call 210-445-0448.

Conscious Parenting: Our Children as Our Awakeners submitted by Dr. Shefali Tsabary

n the book The Conscious Parent, author Dr. Shefali Tsabary explains that to parent consciously is to become aware that the parenting process evokes for us many issues from our own childhood. In fact, she says, our children come into our lives to trigger these issues, functioning as a mirror of our own unresolved past. By parenting consciously, we see ourselves reflected through our children’s ways of behaving and the conflicts we experience as parent and child. Our children may be small and powerless in terms of living independent lives, but they are mighty in their potential to be our life’s greatest awakeners. “Awakeners” is a term the author likes because it speaks directly to our children’s potential to raise our consciousness to new levels. When we begin to notice exactly how they do this, we are in awe. When Tsabary speaks of becoming “conscious” as parents, she’s not talking about a sudden epiphany of an extraordinary kind. Rather, it’s in the most ordinary of moments, and often the most humbling situations, that our children’s capacity for kindling our consciousness is revealed. Everyday routines can become a window into the ways in which, as parents, we have yet to grow up. It’s usually in situations involving conflict that we tend to glimpse aspects of our behavior that are originating

from a lack of awareness. This is why, instead of shying away from conflict, perhaps even denying that there is conflict,The Conscious Parent encourages parents to accept the inevitability of conflict, then use the insights that can emerge from such situations to awaken themselves to the growth that still needs to take place in them. The reason we don’t tend to see the opportunities for growth that are children afford us is that we have a tendency to blame our children for the things that aren’t working in our relationship with them, Tsabary explains. We then resort to dictating to them, trying to control them, attempting to set them straight. The last thing we are expecting is for such moments to offer us an opportunity for our own spiritual development. Yet if we are willing to open our eyes, our children constantly reflect back to us things about ourselves that need to change. Take, for example, the mother who complains that she loses her temper with her children when it’s time to get ready for school because they “never listen,” and consequently arrive late for class. It might seem that such a parent needs to teach her children to pay attention—and in some cases this may be true. But what if the mother were to explore her own behavior, for instance examining whether she herself is disorganized and tends to be tardy, particularly in the mornings? Perhaps she’s not naturally a “morning

person.” The conscious approach to parenting shifts the focus away from what our children need to change, to aspects of ourselves that may need to be addressed. A conscious way of parenting begins with asking ourselves, “Do I need to revisit the way I operate? Are there ways I need to restructure my life so I can be more organized for my children?” Where a certain level of disorganization may have been acceptable before we became a parent, we now realize that such chaos is simply too confusing for a child. Being more organized may seem like such a small thing. Surely this can’t be the answer to why our children are late? Yet, it’s precisely these “small” things that have the potential to create many a dysfunctional pattern in a family. The Conscious Parent promises that our children have the ability to awaken us to our tardiness, our obsessiveness, our anxiety, our need for perfection, our desire for control, our inability to say “yes” or “no” and mean it, our neediness, our marital troubles, and even our addictions. Perhaps one of the biggest lessons we can learn from our children is how to simply be “still,” which is something many of us have a hard time with. Along with this goes the ability to engage with full-on presence, to be intuitive, and especially to be authentic. We can even learn what it is to be open, spontaneous and playful. “The list of opportunities for growth that our children bring into our lives is almost endless,” Tsabary says. “If our eyes are open, we will see our unconsciousness at work in how they act and react to us, as well as in how we act and react to them.” It comes down to awakening to the fact that parenting isn’t so much about the raising of our children, but beginning to act like real parents by first raising ourselves. Dr. Shefali Tsabary is a clinical psychologist with a private practice in New York. Her specialty is in the integration of Eastern philosophy and Western psychology. Namaste Publishing, her publisher, has now released her second book, Out of Control: Why Disciplining Your Child Doesn’t Work and What Will.

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Essential Oils for Women’s Health by Jeffery Rutstein

he way that we support our health and that of our children and families involves deliberate choice. One natural and powerful way to support and enhance one’s health is with the selective use of essential oils, which include many uses that focus specifically on women’s health problems. Essential oils are the distilled, concentrated oils from a plant, fruit or flower. Numerous scientific studies have shown that certain essential oils can relieve pain, help calm anxiety, reduce stress, ease depression and increase energy. Here are some of the top oils to have on hand for optimum women’s health. Clary sage. Massaged on the abdomen, it helps reduce the discomfort of menstrual cramps. Diffused in the air— especially when in combination with lavender and/or Roman chamomile— clary sage can reduce anxiety and pain levels for mothers in labor and delivery. Lavender. Studies have shown that it has a calming and relaxing effect, can help reduce discomfort from menstrual cramps and reduce feelings of low mood. When applied topically to the

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skin, lavender can help with dry skin cracking that can occur on the fingers during winter. Roman chamomile. In addition to being helpful and supportive to the health of skin, it has been shown to calm crying children, soothe tummy aches and even help with colic and teething pain.

are just a few researched combinations of oils for women’s health issues. n For fibrocystic breasts, mix 5 drops of juniper and 5 drops of cypress with a carrier oil such as evening primrose to yield a total amount of 5 milliliters. Apply mixture to breasts twice daily.

Peppermint. Two drops placed on the palms, then rubbed together and inhaled can help bring a sense of refreshed energy and uplift spirits.

n For PMS, mix 3 drops of geranium oil, 3 drops of clary sage oil, and 4 drops of lavender oil with some evening primrose oil to yield a total amount of 5 milliliters. Apply to the lower back and abdomen every 4-6 hours, as needed.

Wild orange. Studies have shown that this oil has powerful antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects. When used alone or in combination with peppermint— for added uplift—or with lavender—for enhanced calming—it is a potent and natural means for shifting a low mood or low energy.

n To make a menopause spritzer, mix 10 drops clary sage, 10 drops geranium, and 5 drops of lavender with distilled water and a drop or two of rubbing alcohol to yield a total amount of 60 milliliters. With eyes closed, spritz face and body as needed.

Geranium. This oil has been said to improve emotional imbalance for adolescent girls experiencing PMS, and for mood swings that accompany menopause.Essential oils can be a safe, effective, all-natural way to enhance health and well-being. The following

Jeffrey Rutstein is a clinical psychologist specializing in bodycentered psychotherapy, mindfulness and neurofeedback, with offices in Lambertville and Skillman, NJ. Connect with him at 609-426-4144 or DrJeffreyRutstein.com.

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military hospital in Washington, DC and the first stateside treatment center receiving wounded from the combat zones. After trying several departments, we finally reached the head chaplain, Major John Kallerson, who as it turned out, was already familiar with our music, having used it for his own personal healing process. As a result we established a strong communication and he began purchasing our music to hand out to the wounded and their families.

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or 30 years, the Dean and Dudley Evensons’ independent music label, Soundings of the Planet, has embraced the mission of spreading Health Through Music. Their relaxing music has been used by massage therapists and mainstream healthcare practitioners worldwide. This focus continues as the Evenson’s turn their attention to the individuals who are trying to put their lives back together after combat. Many returning soldiers suffer from physical wounds and loss of limbs. Many more also suffer from the effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) which may cause them years, and even a lifetime of emotional suffering. A few years ago, the Evenson’s began to offer musical presentations and workshops for the wounded, their families and hospital staff at Walter Reed. In addition to sharing their music of flute and harp, they offered tools and techniques to aid in relaxation and rehabilitation. Natural Awakenings Miami had the opportunity to speak with Dudley Evenson about their program. Here’s what she had to share.

In the early days after the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq had begun, a friend, who is a clinical psychologist, found herself treating a number of combat veterans who were returning from the wars with traumatic head injuries and extreme cases of PTSD. We were concerned to hear these reports which hadn’t yet reached the mainstream media and somehow felt our music could be helpful to these individuals. We asked her how we could help and she recommended we reach out to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, the main

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While attending a psychotherapy conference in DC, Chaplain Kallerson arranged for us to visit Walter Reed. We performed our music and shared information about how music can support the healing process. What we were really teaching was the Yoga of Sound, although we didn’t call it that. In the background we played video featuring eagles on a wild river, which Dean was working on. Our presentation was videotaped and transmitted throughout the hospital, a huge complex with a staff of 5,000, not counting patients and family. “We need more of that,” commented one of the doctors as he watched the peaceful images, which could be helpful for those suffering from PTSD, he added. We later developed the video into the Eagle River DVD we have today. This was also made available to the hospital. As a result, we also put together a manual called Relaxation

Basic Training, outlining how to use the music, breath, toning and affirmations to learn to relax. The language and copy was approved by the legal team at Walter Reed. A few years later, a new chaplain, trained as a music therapist, invited us back to offer a series of presentations in various departments. We had the opportunity to teach other chaplains, nurses, and patients in the lock down psych ward how to use music, vocal toning and mantra to relax and overcome the negative images that were haunting them. One of the patients shared that our presentation was the best thing he had received at Walter Reed

As more wounded arrive, how do you see the Healing through Music program growing in the future? Our hope is that more and more people in the medical profession, veterans and individuals suffering from PTSD will discover the healing benefits of music and sound. Returning soldiers often find themselves in great need of personal space and the music can be a help in creating sanctuary. “The music is a great support in helping to unwind after the extreme stresses of combat.” Dean adds.

Are you working on expanding the program onto other military or non-military hospitals? Our music is constantly expanding through hospitals and clinics as it continues to be used for wounded soldiers and marines to support their healing process when returning from Iraq and Afghanistan.

When you began Healing Through Music, did you know it was going to impact so many lives? When one begins a creative process, one never knows how it will turn out. Our initial impetus for creating our peaceful music with natural sounds back in 1979 was to let our recordings be a voice of the planet, a message from the earth. We soon began to receive feedback that the music we were creating was helpful in the healing process. Of course massage therapists were the first to recognize this concept and have used our music from the beginning. But we also heard from people dealing with chronic pain, or cancer care centers for children, and others dealing with important life transitions from birth to even the dying process. Our music has now reached around the world and touched millions of people who have benefited from it. Walter Reed Army Medical Center is in the news a lot lately, specifically because of its unsuitable care and lengthy waits to receive care. How do you think your Healing Through Music program survives such a controversial storm. With so much in the news these days about the shortcomings of medical treatment for veterans, it is important to let people know that there are simple things one can do to overcome the negative imagery and horrors of war. That is why we created the Relaxation Basic Training manual, to share some simple yet helpful things individuals can do to improve their own situations.

What is next for Soundings of the Planet? After 35 years of producing music and

“As the wounded soldiers and marines arrive every week at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, it is nice to have your music as part of our care plan to meet their need to relax and rest while they recuperate from their injuries. The music also helps our patients focus on their healing and not the chronic pain they endure constantly. The soothing music of Healing Sanctuary and Healing Dreams provides a needed respite from the dreams and flashbacks of the terrors that our wounded have seen and experienced. It is helpful for them to relax and not dwell on the bad dreams or images that they can see… Some find them very helpful to get to sleep.” Major JOHN L. KALLERSON, US Army Senior Chaplain, WRAMC, shares. videos, we continue to create the music that comes from our hearts. As long as we are breathing, we shall be sharing our Peace through Music and Health through Music albums and videos. We are honored to collaborate with outstanding musicians from around the world and are especially appreciative to get the feedback that our music is being helpful to people suffering from illness or traumatic events. The ‘Relaxation Basic Training minimanual’ to help guide returning soldiers in their healing process is FREE and available for download at http:// soundings.com/relaxation-basictraining-manual. Their Eagle River DVD was created to support the relaxation process. It is an hour video of beautiful eagles in their own natural habitat and the wild river near Evenson’s home in the Pacific Northwest. It’s accompanied by a soothing soundtrack of guitar, flute and harp music. The DVD also has three Guided Relaxation Bonus Features dealing with Breath, Muscle Relaxation and Affirmations. For more information, please visit www. soundings.com or call 800/937-3223. PO Box 4472, Bellingham, WA 98227. Like them on Facebook - www.facebook.com/SoundingsofthePlanet.

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AUgUST 1 - SEpTEMbER 30 Miami Spice Restaurant Month - sponsored by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, occurs during select months each year. During Miami Spice Restaurant Months, more than 100 of Miami’s top restaurants offer three-course meals featuring signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs. Prices for meals are $22 for lunch and $35 for dinner. Visit website for list of participating restaurants.

AUgUST 1 - 31 Miami Spa Month - Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that rank among the “Best Spas in America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world. Indulge in the highest standards of pampering and relaxation during the seventh annual Miami Spa Month throughout August. Enjoy rejuvenating special treatments for as low as $99 at Miami’s premier spas. Check for local participants

SATURDAY, AUgUST 2 Dreamcatchers for the Soul Foundation, Inc 2nd Annual Back to School Children of the Lotus Workshop - 9-5 PM. Children will be taught Yoga, Qi-gong, Mindfulness, Visualization, Journaling, Organic Gardening, juicing and healthy cooking classes, as well as an Integrative Practitioner round table discussion. Free Miami Dade College NorthScience Complex, 11380 NW 27th Ave, Miami, FL 33167. 954-558-0632

AUgUST 2 – 3 Back to School Splash at The Falls - 12-5pm. South Florida Parenting presents its 8th Annual Back to School Splash; a FREE event for families with kids 12 and under. The event draws thousands of families who enjoy a “splash of summer fun” while shopping for their back-to-school needs (Tax-Free Weekend) at The Falls. Features an outdoor activity area with family-friendly exhibitors, providing free kids’ activities, give-aways and information on their products and services. Located off of US1 and SW 136 St.

AUgUST 5 & 19 Tibetan Institute and Library - Upon completing His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s “Cultivating a Daily Meditation” will begin studying “Essence of the Heart Sutra” by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama translated by Geshe Thupten Jinpa - 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. at South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL , Ph. # 305-667-6121, & 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public. All are welcome. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

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AUgUST 9 – 10 Introduction to Acupressure and Yoga Level 1 - Credits with Yoga Alliance for Continue Education. 4:15pm to7:15pm $160 Advance or $185 at The Door at Synergy Yoga Center 435 Espanola Way, Miami Beach Fl 33139 305.538.7073.

MONDAY, AUgUST 11 “Mindset Secrets: 3 Mistakes Spiritual Healers and Entrepreneurs Make That Keep Them From Generating 6 Figure Profits” - Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce presents an evening of networking, connecting and education with an engaging discussion with transformational speaker and teacher Harrison Klein. 7:00PM. $5.00 for members in advance, $10.00 for nonmembers in advance. For more information contact Chapter President Marbeth Dunn, 305968-8348.

WEDNESDAY AUgUST 13 ABC’s of Yoga: An Introduction to Yoga. – 6:00-7:30pm with Cassie Kitcoff. Perfect for first-time students of all fitness levels. Students will gain a strong foundation and understanding through a careful step-by-step breakdown of poses and alignment with the opportunity to ask any and all questions. $10. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786953-7709.

THURSDAY AUgUST 14 Hips, Hamstrings, Hanuman, and You! – 5:157:15pm with Salvatore Talarico. Join Salvatore for a powerful flow focusing on ways to create space in your hips & hamstrings through asana and partner work and learn the story of Hanuman’s (the mythical Hindu monkey god) famous leap to the island of Sri Lanka for which this split, Hanumanasana, is named. $30. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Hyperbarics of South Florida alternative treatment information event. - 6 PM-9 PM partnering with “United for Care” advocates of Medical Marijuana. The first 20 people to arrive will receive a free B-12 injection. Wine and appetizers will be served. Our staff will be on hand to answer any questions and to explain our services in depth. 8337 NW 12 ST suite 101 Miami, FL 33126. 305-594-1246

THURSDAY, August 21 Lymphedema after Breast Cancer Treatment 6-8 pm. Baptist Health Lymphatic Specialists will discuss risk, prevention and treatment of lymphedema in the arm, breast and chest. Free and open to the public. Call to register, 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

500 blocks of Key West’s famed Duval Street. A free concert featuring local and regional bands is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m. 305-744-9804

SUNDAY, August 10 & 24

Seven Weeks To Reboot Your Life: 7pm - Using guided imagery, pranic healing, coaching exercises and hypnosis, to bring healing, balance and harmony to each area of your life. The Standard Hotel, 40 Island Ave, Miami a Beach, Tel (305) 673-1717

Visit the Family-Friendly Sheriff’s Animal Farm - Bring the family and come visit the animals at the farm, including horses, a steer, pigs, goats, sheep, bunnies, alligators, tropical birds, kinkajous, Sloths, a Lemur, Kramer the Emu, a family of Patagonian Cavys, tortoises and turtles, snakes and many more. It is free of charge and donations are appreciated. The farm is located just off of College Road, on Stock Island, at the Sheriff’s Office Headquarters complex. Contact: Farmer Jeanne Selander 305-293-7300

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SATURDAY, August 16

New Moon Sound Healing Bath w/Vic - Be bathed in the divine and harmonizing sound vibrations of Tibetan Singing Bowls and Koshi Chimes, while being guided in a journey of self-healing. 7 pm. CitiZEN Yoga,1040 Biscayne Blvd., Suite 4002, Miami, FL 33132. Rsvp via txt 305.588.3521.

Anything that Floats Regatta Race - Grab your oars and anything that floats and enjoy this family-fun festival - an on-the-water race of vessels crafted from items around the house - on Blackwater Sound, mile marker 104 bayside. A captains party is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 15. Saturday is race day, with team check-in beginning at 2 p.m. Race events begin at 3 p.m. and are free to enter and watch. Waterfront bars and restaurants offer excellent viewing areas for observing the race and enjoying a Keys sunset, with live music and more fun to follow. Contact: 305-451-4502

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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 Ask Your Pharmacist 6-8 pm. UM Sylvester Pharmacist will discuss all aspects of chemotherapy medications from dose preparation and safety checks to educating patients about side effects. Free and open to the public. Call to register, 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

SUNDAY, August 31 Divine Life Temple School of Wisdom - an open lecture on metaphysics, meditation and fellowship. 11:30 AM - 01:00 pm. 1350 Peri Street, Opa Locka, FL, Free 305-735-9940

floridakeys August 1 - September 30 Key West Art & Historical Society presents: Key West or Bust, A History of Tourism - The Florida Keys have historically been an alluring travel destination for travelers around the world. With the onset of the Great Depression in the 1930s, tourism in Key West was the lynchpin in warding off bankruptcy. This exhibit explores the history of tourism in the Florida Keys from the 1920s until the 1980s while focusing specifically on transportation, accommodation, travel brochures and postcards. Custom House Museum is located at 281 Front Street, and open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: 305-295-6616

AUGUST 7 - 10 Key West Lobsterfest- Events include the Duval Crawl on Friday night, a street fair and free concert Saturday, and a spectacular Sunday brunch. Saturday’s street fair features lobster-inspired culinary creations ranging from appetizers to full dinners with traditional trimmings. Local restaurants and arts and craft vendors are expected to participate. The festive feast takes place in the 100 through

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THURSDAY, August 21 Morada Way Third Thursday Art Walk Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82 - formerly named Industrial Road as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m. In addition to individual artists, participating galleries include the Redbone Gallery, Gallery Morada, Pasta Pantaleo Signature Gallery and Bluewater Potters. Free admission. Art Walk is held the third Thursday of each month. Contact: Daniela Woody 305-6649100 FL Keys 100 Fish ID Challenge: Identifying 100+ Fish Species on 1 Dive - Join Keys-based underwater photographers Carlos and Allison Estape in the quest to become a Century Club Diver, and identify 100+ species on 1 dive! Lecture will discuss fish biodiversity in the Florida Keys, how to do a Century Dive, the top fish biodiversity dive sites in the Upper Keys for a Century Dive, and a thorough dive briefing on how to do a Century Dive on Alligator Ledge. Free and open to the public, from 7-8:30 p.m. at REEF headquarters, in the median at MM 98.3.

help wanted Part Time Advertising Sales Position. - Natural Awakenings Miami/Florida Keys is seeking positive professionals who enjoy working with people and would like to earn extra income. Ideal candidate will be selfmotivated and enjoy working independently. Phone and outbound sales. MUST have sales experience. Must have, own computer with internet access and phone. This is a unique opportunity for those looking to align with the fastest growing healthy lifestyle magazine in the region and the country. High Commission income based on actual ad sales. Call to find out more: 305-598-3315.

MISCELLANEOUS The answer is YES, walking works! Get motivated today by joining a diverse membership of women walkers. Find a walking partner near you. www.womenwalking.net PartnershipInCommunity.

August 29 – September 1 Heroes Salute - Each fall, Hawks Cay Resort on Duck Key hosts an annual Heroes Salute program to honor military, fire and rescue, law enforcement and medical personnel; a special Labor Day Weekend event is planned to include an All-American barbecue, heroes tribute, country music concert and fireworks show. Contact: 1-877-484-9342

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sunday Buddhist Meditation Class w/ Prayers for World Peace ~ 10:30am-noon, $10. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center Miami, 1273 Coral Way, Miami 33145; 786.529.7137 Power Vinyasa All Levels – 10:30-12:00pm with Luca Richards, Certified Baptiste Teacher, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541. Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm. Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305-667-1651. Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355. Sunday Services at SouL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-221-6516. emei Qigong’s Moving Meditation - Free - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. at A.D. Barnes Park, 3401 SW 72 Avenue, Miami FL. 305-335-7618

monday Power Yoga Basics – 11:00-12:15pm with Virginia Ansaldi, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. MeLT Roller Series: 5:30-6:45 pm - Reduce joint pain and muscle tension. 5 classes for $90 or $22/ class for drop-ins. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441. expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach. Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-4443942

Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2 donation. 7-9:30pm. (lessons from 7:30-8) St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 SW 72 St. For more info: 305-667-7715. Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190. 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. 305-6661778. Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

tuesday Power Vinyasa All Levels – 6:00-7:00am with Nikki McGowan, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Power Vinyasa All Levels – 5:15-6:15pm with Cristina Ramirez, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

wednesday Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186. Power Vinyasa Vibes – 9:00-10:00pm with Eben Oroz, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Free Children’s Art Camp - Ages 6 and up, in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 10 am-1 pm. Call 305673-7256 to register. garden Hatha Yoga – with Terra-Nova, RYT in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 12:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 305-673-7256 Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-8561387. Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778. Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

Kids Yoga (4-8 Years) – 5:15-6:15pm with Morgan Soumah, RYT. $10 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709. Babywearing Yoga at Dante Fascell Park, 9:30am - 88th St and Red Rd., $10 intro special, 305-299-7826 Are you a VeT living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696. Yoga at earth ‘N us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000. Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.

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Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500. Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:158:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

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

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

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

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.

Course in Miracles (Spanish) - 8:00 p.m. FREE. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes (786) 2008410 or Nimia (305) 261-3190

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143, Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699. Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.

floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1. Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622. Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005. Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.

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

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

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

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 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, trolly transportation. WITH ACUPRESSURE, 305-299-7826

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

Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Power Vinyasa All Levels – 12:00-1:00pm with Salvatore Talarico, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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Yoga For Mature Bodies – $18/class or package. Boost your immune system during this 10:30 AM. Better Health Carewinter’s Center,cold 7520 andRed ﬂu Season by getting Rd. South Miami. 305-788-0777

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Yoga with Drishti- 6:30pm at Biscayne Park Learn how you can participate in Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month. Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335Lincoln Road your own self-healing. 7618. 7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in Call now for your first treatment - FREE South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278. AM, North Shore Center 501CAMT, 72nd Specializing Street, Gil Youth Melendez, LMT, In Acupressure Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616 North Miami Beach, (305) 302-1852

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

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Florida Supreme Court Certiﬁ ed Family Mediator & Collaborative Divorce debbie Martinez, M.a. 305-984-5121 debbie@thepowerofdivorcecoach.com www.thepowerofdivorcecoach.com

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

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

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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.

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

Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon. Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519. Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

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

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

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saturday Family Hour- Special programs for children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

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

Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am. Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.

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

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

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.

Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-8531003.

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Traditional Chinese acupuncture by doctor graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We provide supportive therapies: Natural Herbs, Massage therapy, Reflexology. Auto accident, workers’ comp and some health insurance accepted.

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

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

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

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

AYURVEDA SUSHILA DEVI

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Ayurvedic Facials using natural oils and elements closest to nature without using harsh chemical products that can cause more harm than good. CEU’s available. FB-9712922

ANGEL READINGS WITH DEBBIE

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Turn to your angels for wisdom and guidance. Debbie is a certified Angel Messenger Practitioner who will help you get the messages you need from your angels. She is also a Reiki Master and Akashic Record reader. Follow her on Twitter: Angelinpocket

ATTORNEYS

COACHINg TRANSFORMATION THRU DIVORCE

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Specializing in divorce, family matters, life-changing events, and women’s issues. Reiki Master. See ad, page 60.

ANGIE ANGELIS P.A.

Attorney at Law 305-598-2540, Miami Areas of Practice:

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 29.

Miami-Dade/Florida Keys

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com

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

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

HOLISTIC bEAUTY NERIUM AGE-DEFYING BEAUTY

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

Nerium Age-Defying products are rooted in nature with ingredients clinically proven to quickly help the skin appear more youthful and tight (33% more improvement for most clients in less than a month) - less wrinkles, sagging skin, cellulite, age spots, pimples, etc) See ad, page 27.

HOLISTIC HEALINg HYpNOSIS CATHERINE PATRICK

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

Heal your Self and create an extraordinary life with coaching, hypnosis, Pranic healing & guided imagery. Release stress, negative emotions, energetic blocks & behaviors to feel free, cleansed & uplifted. See ad, page 35.

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

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

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

HOLISTIC pHYSICAL THERApY MINSU HEALING OASIS

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

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

HOLISTIC pSYCHOLOgY COUNSELINg DANIEL R. MESCH, L.M.H.C.

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

Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 12.

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

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

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

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

11110 SW N.Kendall Drive Ste 200 305-582-6347 acmk.hypnosis@yahoo.com

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

305-461-2459-Miami Shores

Behavior modification using guided visualization/diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Learn to navigate stress in your life. Unblock self-limiting beliefs. Quit smoking/Lose weight program. Goal oriented.

INTUITIVE HEALER

Dr. Munhall brings her extensive experience of psychoanalysis, psychotherapy, and couple therapy to you also as a Certified Sex Therapist. Sex therapy may restore the connectedness in your relationship, with an emphasis on love and understanding as couples explore issues such as a lack of desire, trust issues, effects from aging, past sexual abuse, among other problems.

WORKSHOpS

DEIRDRE ABRAMI

Delray Beach, Fl 561-READING (732-3464) www.deirdreAbrami.com

HEAL YOUR LIFE WORKSHOPS

A 6th Generation Intuitive, Deirdre offers in-person & telephone private intuitive readings, Weekly Intuitive Development class series, Certified Angel & Mediumship Workshops & Mind, Body & Soul Conferences. Visit her site for details, www.DeirdreAbrami.com

MEDITATION

Linda Greenfield BS MS AP 305-969-4748 www.VibranceMatters.com/Events

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

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MEDITATION AND REIKI MIAMI

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

BALA VINYASA YOGA

Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep.See ad, page 48.

786-953-7709 1430 S. Dixie Highway, Suite 116 Coral Gables, 33146 bvyoga.com

A 5,500 sq ft Baptiste Yoga Affiliate studio and 200Hr / 500Hr RYS (Registered Yoga School) offering daily classes for all levels, workshops, private sessions and massage therapy. BV Boutique offers yoga clothing and props. See ad, page 2.

pAST-LIFE REgRESSION LATA SONPAL, PH. D., FCHT., PA

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

Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 11.

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