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COMMUNITIES WE LOVE Good for People and the Planet
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22 ALL-NATURAL BEAUTY Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry
24 RUNNING WITH THE KIDS Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit
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Moon Walk and Dinner Buffet
Waimea Valley’s Moon Walk is back for its 35th year. On the full moon, come down to Waimea Valley after dark to experience it like never before. The coming dates are May 31, June 29, July 27, August 30, September 29 and October 27. For these special nights, the Proud Peacock will reopen with a dinner buffet of fresh local ingredients by Ke Nui Kitchen. The buffet is from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., $34.95 for adults and $17.50 for children 4-12 years old. The buffet price includes admission to Moon Walk (the Walk without the buffet is $10). Admission times for the Walk are 8 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Each session begins with an ‘oli (chant) and brief Waimea Valley overview. You must exit the Valley no later than 10 p.m. For your safety and to make your trip enjoyable, please review our FAQ section on WaimeaValley.net.
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aimea Valley hosts many community events throughout the year. Summer is a special time for families and friends to gather and enjoy this botanical garden gem. It’s always enjoyable to just stroll through the Valley and marvel at the natural settings, including the spectacular waterfall at the Valley’s head. Various other activities are scheduled for some summer fun as well. Every Thursday, Waimea Valley hosts the Haleiwa Farmer’s Market from 2-6 p.m. at the Pikake Pavilion. Come and enjoy the selection of local food, produce, crafts on display, and a beer and wine bar. Parking is free!
Screen on the Green
Starting May 31, Waimea Valley kicks off the Thursday evening, outdoor summer movie series, Screen on the Green. After the Farmers Market, the free screenings are on the main lawn and are open to the public. Families can bring blankets and pillows, or low chairs (no high beach chairs, please), to enjoy this special weekly series. Be sure to come a bit early to grab some food and drinks from the Farmers Market. The movie starts at 7:15 p.m. each Thursday, with the last showing on July 19. Visit WaimeaValley.net for the schedule of movies.
Father’s Day BBQ Buffet
On Sunday, June 17, appreciate Dad by taking him to the Father’s Day BBQ Buffet by Ke Nui Kitchen, in the Pikake Pavillion at 11:00 a.m. Buffet purchase includes free general admission to the Valley. For more information and reservations, check WaimeaValley.net.
Summer Concert Series
The 6th Annual Summer Concert Series, Ho’i Hou Mai I Waimea, “Return to the Valley,” starts on Saturday, June 30 from 3–6:30 p.m. Held on the main lawn the last Saturday of June, July and August, this annual showcase of local artists and performers celebrates Hawaiian music and dance. Before June 27, tickets can be purchased for the entire three-concert series for $38 for adults, $30 for children 4-12, and seniors 62+. Single concert tickets purchased in advance are $15 for adults, and $12 for children and seniors. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $19 for adults and $16 for children and seniors. Gates open at 2:30 p.m. You must check in at Will Call (at the Visitor’s Center) to get wrist bands for the show. Tickets can be purchased by calling 808-638-7766, at WaimeaValley.net, or by visiting the Valley’s giftshop. Small
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onolulu Neuroscience is pleased to announce that Dr. Mark Woodward will be joining the office starting in July. Dr. Woodward is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology with a clinical interest in electromyography, traumatic brain injury and mild cognitive impairment. Dr. Woodward most recently served as an attending neurologist specializing in traumatic brain injury at Honolulu’s Tripler Army Medical Center. He received his medical degree at Hahnemann University School of Medicine (now Drexel University) in Philadelphia, PA, with a certificate of distinction in neurology and certificate of honor in neuroanatomy and neurosurgery. He completed his medical internship at Crozer-Chester Medical Center in Upland, PA, and his residency in neurology at the Affiliated Hospitals Training Program in Neurology with Boston University School of Medicine. He has held several academic positions on the east coast prior to joining Tripler in 2009. Anyone that wants help with a neurological issue can contact Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic at 808-294-3332 to arrange a consultation. Three Locations: 250 Ward Ave., Ste. 170, Honolulu; 1335 Kalanianaole Ave., Hilo; West Hawaii Community Health Center Kealakehe, 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr., Kailua-Kona. For more information, call 808-294-3332, or email Admin@HawaiiPacificDEEG. com. Also visit HawaiiSleepNeurologist.com. See ads, pages 5 and 32. June 2018
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he next Nutritional Healing (NH) Consultant program at Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health starts on July 24. The program consists of 60 classroom hours of the NH-Level 1 and 200 course/clinic hours of NH-Level 2 to earn a Nutritional Healing Consultant Diploma. The Diploma qualifies a student to earn the title Holistic Health Practitioner through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. This program offers direct experience with the preparation of nutritional sources that can decrease inflammation, eliminate toxins and heal the whole body. Students will learn about healing foods that can facilitate a total health transformation, as well as coaching methods to use with their clients. Cooking classes and hands-on practice in helping clients relieve pain, heal faster, and enjoy a greater overall well-being are also included. Anyone interested in learning more about the program should contact Karen “Lucky” Thornton, founder of Quantum, for more information. Location: 931 University Ave., Ste. 208, Honolulu. For more information or to register, call or text Karen “Lucky” Thornton at 808988-4440 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 31.
annabidiol (CBD) gets a lot of attention for its anti-seizure, anti-inflammatory and anti-tumor properties. What is perhaps less known is that the non-psychoactive cannabinoid can also be used as a topical treatment to potentially improve the health and appearance of skin, hair and nails. Naturally abundant in plants like hemp, CBD can be extracted and infused into topical body care products like balms, salves, lotions, and oils. The antioxidant properties of CBD can protect the skin from free radicals like ultraviolet light, smoke, and environmental pollutants that can lead to wrinkles and fine lines. CBD can also interact with the skin’s cannabinoid receptors to encourage homeostasis and healing. Studies show that CBD can also help treat various skin conditions such as eczema and acne. Because topicals are applied directly to the problem, CBD oil can work right where it’s needed most. Mr. Hemp CBD offers Receptra Targeted Topical, which is specifically designed for people with demanding lifestyles. Receptra contains 400+ mg of CBD per 1.25 ounces of non-toxic, non-addictive and non-psychoactive product. It protects and strengthens skin and serves as a natural defense against muscle and joint irritation. Anyone interested in acquiring CBD products can contact Mr. Hemp CBD for more information. Location: 286 N. School St., Ste. B, Honolulu. For more information, call 808-526-2465 or visit MrHempCBD.com. See ad, page 23.
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he verdict is in: Certain chemicals in sunscreen are dangerous to our coral reefs. The chemicals that are currently in the news are oxybenzone and octinoxate. However, ingredients that are also environmentally dangerous include avobenzone, butylparaben, homosalate, and 4-methylbenzylidine camphor. Thankfully, Life Extension has alternatives that won’t harm the environment and work to avoid sun damage to our skin. They have both oral and topical products that address the harm caused by ultraviolet (UV) light radiation that damages cellular DNA and inhibits the body’s normal DNA repair process.
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Life Extension offers an SPF 30, paraben-free, broad-spectrum topical sunscreen lotion. It has an active formula of 6% titanium dioxide and 6% zinc oxide in combination with botanical extracts from oats, green tea, licorice root, milk thistle, and more—all designed to nourish and moisturize the skin and promote cellular DNA repair.
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This supplement works to support healthy skin, before, during and after spending time outdoors. It uses three unique ingredients to support the body’s natural immune response to UV exposure: nicotinamide, polypodium leucotomos extract and red orange complex. Shade Factor – Oral promotes healthy DNA function and encourages the production of adenosine triphosphate, a complex organic chemical necessary for intracellular energy transfer. For prolonged UV exposure, a topical sunscreen should be used in combination with it. Ronda Pitcher, owner of Healthy Lives Naturally, is a Life Extension representative residing on the North Shore of Oahu. Ronda has Life Extension products available at Waialua Fresh, 67-071 Nauahi St, in Waialua, or they can be ordered directly from her. To receive a 15% discount on products, mention Natural Awakenings Hawaii. For more information or to order, call 808-348-5454, email HealthyLivesNaturally@gmail.com or visit tinyurl.com/HLNaturally. See ad, page 35.
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o many women are seeking out safe and alternative ways to deal with hormone-related symptoms of menopause and peri-menopause (the time before menopause). Complaints like water retention, menstrual irregularities, pre-menstrual fatigue and skin changes can show up more than 10 years before menopause. With the plethora of endocrine-disrupting compounds in our environment today, even women in their 20s are experiencing menopause-like issues including infertility, mood swings and premature ovarian failure. Hormone-related symptoms ranging from annoying to debilitating have been normalized as inevitable and unchangeable. The truth is that these symptoms, whether minor or extreme, indicate an imbalance in the body. A Naturopathic Physician or trained functional medicine Doctor will look for why these symptoms are occurring in the first place. Many women don’t realize that what they are putting in or on their bodies daily is directly causing their suffering. Toxic burden, chronic infections, adrenal dysfunction and thyroid issues may underly problems like excessive menstrual bleeding, pain, fatigue, night sweats and cyclic headaches. Dr. Gandre takes an individualized approach and risk assessment with each patient. Interventions with diet, exercise, botanical medicine and nutritional supplements are prescribed to treat and prevent hormone-related concerns. The Endocrine Society Clinical Practice Guidelines state that hormone therapy is the most effective treatment for symptoms of menopause and that benefits may exceed risks for symptomatic women. Dr. Gandre is trained in assessing for and prescribing bio-identical hormone therapy (BHT). BHT are plant-derived compounds made into hormones that are biochemically identical to our own hormones. BHT is advantageous because it does not contain the multiple animal-derived, unrecognizable forms of estrogen or synthetic progestins. BHT can be dosed individually instead of being locked into a standardized “one size fits all” dosage. Also, BHT can be compounded without dyes, fillers, certain preservatives or any sensitive ingredient. Dr. Gandre has offices in Honolulu and Kailua. Women experiencing symptoms of hormone dysregulation can contact her for a consultation. Locations: 1141 Koko Head, Ste, 201, Honolulu, and 970 N. Kalaheo, Ste A111, Kailua. For more information or to make an appointment, call 808-421-7753 or visit HINaturalHealing.com. See ad, page 39. June 2018
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TIME 4 CHANGE Building People from the Inside Out By Karen Charron
Project THINK gained momentum throughout the communities, but HPD decided to end the program. Taylor and Don decided, at that point, to create Time4Change Hawaii, a character and leadership development company. Their focus was to continue Project THINK, as well as provide leadership and team-building workshops for local businesses and communities throughout Oahu. Their motto was to produce successful results and change lives “One Heart at a Time.” Their fun and interactive workshops take participants through active problem-solving exercises that instill a deeper understanding of self while requiring teamwork, collaboration and communication. They teach things that can’t be learned through books or lectures, but instead are developed through personal experiences. Members learn to appreciate the contributions of each individual and to decrease interpersonal conflict through improved open communication and problem-solving skills. The outcome of these workshops is that participants have a better understanding of themselves and each other, as well as greater compassion and commitment.
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aylor Hoopii and Don Faumuina are two self-professed “local boys” from Kalihi who found their passion for serving their communities through their work in the Honolulu Police Department. At one point in their law enforcement careers, Don and Taylor worked together as Community Police Officers in the Downtown/ Chinatown areas. One of their monthly duties was to conduct truancy operations and they noticed a pattern of catching the same 12 to 16 students during “truancy sweeps.” Believing that there had to be a way to help these students, Don and Taylor created a four-week youth mentoring program called Project THINK—To Help Inspire Neighborhood Kids. The project focused on reducing youth crimes in high-risk neighborhoods by partnering with
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Effective communication is more than just speaking. Members of the workshops learn how to listen
to each other both in words and social clues. Learning to listen is an integral social skill that is not being reinforced in much of our daily interactions. Today’s technology is creating a world where people often communicate through digital messages and may not actually “hear” what the other person is saying. Effective communication also involves being able
to express one’s own ideas without tearing down the other person’s thoughts. This requires self-confidence, which the workshops build by creating a safe environment for all participants to express themselves. When people see that their ideas are valued and respected, they feel more confident and it encourages participation from even the shyest members of the group.
Talk Story is used to build deeper and a more effective relationships. The workshops often include
They have conducted workshops with teachers, faculty and 6th grade students from various elementary schools such as Hau’ula, Pearl Harbor, Waiphau, Aikahi and Mokapu. They’ve worked alongside several colleges, such as the University of Hawaii West Oahu and Windward Community College. They were also recently added to the City and County of Honolulu’s curriculum development series as trainers. They now conduct several training workshops for City and County employees, including HPD.
talk story sessions where participants are encouraged to share details about themselves to reach a deeper understanding of where each of them is coming from. Hearing another person’s thoughts, goals, fears and favorite things establishes common grounds for understanding and creates bonds between members.
Next summer, Time 4 Change HI will be launching their first Youth Leadership Camp as a step toward their ultimate goal which is to create a learning place called PONO
Participants learn how to solve problems in teams and reach common goals. One of the
techniques used in the workshops is asking the group to solve various problems. This requires working together creatively as a team and it also helps develop communication skills and respect for different opinions. As an example, an exercise can be as simple as blindfolding all but one of the participants in the group and having the group figure out a way to cross the room.
Time 4 Change HI has served many businesses, such as the Polynesian Cultural Center, the Hawaii Convention Center, Hawaii Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union and Aloha Pacific Federal Credit Union, just to name a few.
(Place Offering New Opportunities) Academy, which will be available to all youth to develop life skills through personal development courses that will ultimately enable them to become business owners. A 25% workshop discount is being offered to any organization that mentions this article. To learn more about Time4Change or to schedule them for a workshop, call 808-221-9943, email Info@ Time4ChangeHI.com; also visit Tinyurl.com/Time4ChangeHI. They can be found on Facebook by searching Time4ChangeHI. See ad, page 27. Karen Charron is a freelance writer living on Oahu and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawai`i. June 2018
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Exercise Boosts Good Gut Bacteria
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Mangoes Carry Health Benefits Mangoes contain potent antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and anticancer properties that may prove useful in treating gastrointestinal disease, cognitive decline and diabetes, report scientists at the University of Palermo, in Italy. Also, Texas A&M researchers have found that 300 people with Crohn’s disease that ate 200 to 400 grams of commercially available frozen mangoes daily for eight weeks had fewer digestive symptoms, improved inflammation biomarkers and less colon cancer-linked molecules in their digestive tracts.
Energy Drinks Hurt Youth Health More than half of teens and young adults that have slaked their thirst with energy drinks report consequently suffering negative health consequences, reports a new study from Canada’s University of Waterloo. Of 2,055 Canadian participants between ages 12 and 24, 55.4 percent said they had negative health events afterwards. Of these, 26.5 percent trembled and felt jittery, 24.7 percent had faster heartbeats and 22.5 percent noted “jolt and crash” episodes— a spell of alertness followed by a sudden drop in energy. Another 5.1 percent experienced nausea or diarrhea and 0.2 percent, seizures. Most respondents said they drank only one or two energy drinks at a time. 12
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Cardiovascular exercise improves a person’s healthy gut microbes even without making dietary changes, University of Illinois researchers report. In a study of 32 people, 30 to 60 minutes of exercise three times a week for six weeks boosted levels of healthy intestinal bacteria, especially for lean subjects, and less so for the obese. The healthy bacteria produced shortchain fatty acids that reduce the risk of colon cancer. “The bottom line is that there are clear differences in how the microbiome of somebody who is obese versus somebody who is lean responds to exercise,” says Jeffrey Woods, Ph.D., a kinesiology professor at the university.
Seek 15 Minutes of Device-Free Time When we’re feeling angry, stressed or overexcited, just 15 minutes of being alone without a device can put us into a more peaceful state, reports a University of Rochester study. Young adults, sitting in a comfortable chair away from their devices, were given something to read, told to think about something specific or not given any instruction. Some were asked to sit alone for 15 minutes a day for a week and keep a diary. In all cases, such solo time away from devices helped reduce intense emotions afterward.
Preterm Births Down After Coal Plant Shutdown After a polluting coal-fired power plant in Pennsylvania was shut down in 2014 by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulatory action, the chances of women living 30 miles downwind having a preterm birth fell by about 28 percent, report Lehigh University researchers. While the plant was operating, women in affluent New Jersey communities downwind had a 17 percent greater risk of having babies of very low birth weights—less than 5.5 pounds—than did women in other similar affluent areas.
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This summer, consider the convenience and relaxation of watching the world go by outside a panoramic side window instead of focusing on driving the road ahead. Train travel is also more cost-effective, affordable and eco-friendly than flying. SmarterTravel.com highlights railroad discounts for children, seniors, students, AAA members, military personnel and other demographics. Additional advantages include accessible central city terminals, a generous luggage policy and less time waiting until departures. If a station has an unattended parking lot, arrange to be dropped off. Amtrak (Amtrak.com) encompasses 300 daily trains on more than 21,000 miles of track to more than 500 destinations. Particularly scenic routes include the California Zephyr that winds through the Rocky and Sierra Nevada mountains between San Francisco and Chicago; and the Adirondack train between New York City and Montreal, Canada, offering spectacular views of both its namesake national park and the historic Hudson River Valley. Amtrak’s 75 vacation packages (AmtrakVacations.com) range from three days to two weeks. Sights include the Grand Canyon and Glacier, Yellowstone and Yosemite national parks. Most long-distance routes provide sleeping accommodations with passenger amenities for day and night.
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Advanced technology electric locomotives began enhancing Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor runs in 2016. Designed for maximum energy efficiency with a regenerative braking system that feeds back into the power grid, this innovation saves electricity and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. Amtrak’s partnership with CarbonFund.org allows passengers to offset the carbon emissions footprint from their rail travel. Custom contributions can be made via the Rail Calculator or short- or long-distance traveler or Amtrak Trainiac preset options on Amtrak’s website. Many travelers also enjoy narrow-gauge, short-rail junkets. Popular options include Colorado’s Durango & Silverton Railroad (DurangoTrain.com), a nostalgic trip back to the mining days of the Old West; the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad (CumbresToltec.com), a 45-mile ride along the New Mexico/ Colorado border; and the Conway Scenic Railroad (ConwayScenic.com) in New Hampshire, within two hours of both Portland, Maine, and Boston, Massachusetts. Neighboring Canada affords many scenic trains including trips connecting Toronto with Vancouver and Calgary. Visit RockyMountaineer. com and ViaRail.ca.
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Healthy Oils Improve Good Cholesterol
People that Don’t Slight Sleep Eat Better
A spate of recent worldwide studies reveal several cholesterol-healthy alternatives to olive oil. Ingesting 15 milliliters a day of virgin coconut oil for eight weeks increased high-density lipoprotein (HDL) “good cholesterol” levels in 32 young adults by an average of 5.72 milligrams/deciliter, researchers at Thailand’s Chiang Mai University found. Walnut oil slashed heart disease risk in 100 Type 2 diabetes patients that swallowed capsules containing a total of 15 milliliters of walnut oil a week—the amount of oil obtained from 4 to 5 servings of the nuts. They experienced significant drops in total cholesterol, low-density (LDL) “bad cholesterol” and triglycerides after 90 days, reported Iranian researchers at the Shiraz University of Medical Sciences. Camelina oil from the Camelina sativa plant, also called false flax, lowered LDL levels in 79 men with prediabetic symptoms, whereas diets high in either high- or lowfatty fish did not, according to the University of Eastern Finland. The men consumed 30 milliliters of the oil for 90 days.
Those that sleep more than seven hours a night are likely to eat better the following day, according to researchers from King’s College London. In the study, 21 people known to typically sleep fewer than seven hours increased their sleep time by 47 minutes after receiving tips on sleep hygiene such as drinking less caffeine and going to bed neither too hungry nor too full. The following day, they consumed almost 10 fewer grams of sugar in food and drinks on average and also consumed less fat and fewer carbohydrates than a control group.
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Cincinnati has contracted with the energy company Dynegy to purchase 100 percent renewable energy to operate most of its municipal facilities through at least 2021. The green energy will power police and fire stations, health clinics, recreation centers and most administrative buildings, including city hall. The city’s greenhouse gas emissions will be cut by more than 9 percent and its utility rates by more than $100,000 annually. The deal will bring the city closer to its goal of running on 100 percent renewable energy by 2035.
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Simple Eco-Houses on the Upswing
A new Ukrainian homebuilding startup called Passivdom uses a 3-D printing robot to produce parts for tiny houses. The machine can print the walls, roof and floor of the company’s 380-square-foot model in about eight hours. The windows, doors and self-contained plumbing, sewage and self-electrical systems are then added by a human worker. Solar energy is stored in a battery. Filtered water collects from humidity in the air. Prices start at $64,000 per house (Passivedom). M.A.DI., in Italy, produces prefabricated A-frame houses in five sizes that can be set up anywhere. The basic model is rated an energy class B, but can be upgraded with an option of adding solar panels to make the structures energy-independent. Homes made by Lifehaus blend low-cost, off-grid appeal with holistic living and luxurious details. The Lebanon company is pioneering energy-neutral dwellings made from locally sourced and recycled materials. Green home dwellers will also be able to generate electricity and grow their own food.
Independent Action Mayors Worldwide Sign Climate Charter
At the North American Climate Summit in Chicago last December, more than 50 mayors from around the globe signed the Chicago Climate Charter, intended to guide cities toward reaching greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals similar to the Paris climate accord. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says each mayor will pursue a customized plan, noting, “We’re all going to get to the same destination in our own way.” President Trump’s intended exit from the Paris agreement has sparked an uproar from leaders worldwide, especially mayors in cities long committed to reducing emissions. Dozens of cities are committed to 100 percent clean and renewable energy goals and pledged to promote clean transit through using zero-emissions buses. Emanuel believes, “Climate change can be solved by human action.” Cities’ actions now may well pay off in the long run.
Deadly Cargo Oil Spill Threatens Ocean Ecology
Experts are warning that the Iranian tanker Sanchi oil spill in January in the East China Sea could potentially be one of the worst in decades. Scientists from the UK National Oceanography Centre and the University of Southampton are monitoring the disaster, believing it could 16
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severely impact important reefs, fishing grounds and protected marine areas in Japan. They are also concerned by the toxic nature of the ultra-light, highly flammable oil and unknown impacts. Simon Boxall, with the centre, notes, “It’s not like crude, which does break down under natural microbial action. This stuff actually kills the microbes that break the oil down.”
Eco-Villains
Cleanup Cites Worst Plastic Polluters
A week-long beach cleanup and audit at Freedom Island in the Philippines last September exposed the companies most responsible for plastic pollution in the critical wetland habitat. The Greenpeace Philippines and #breakfreefromplastic movement audit, the first of its kind in the country, revealed that Nestlé, Unilever and the Indonesian company PT Torabika Mayora are the top three contributors of plastic waste discovered in the area, contributing to the more than 2 million tons of mismanaged plastic waste in the Philippines, the third-biggest source of plastic ocean pollution per year. See the whole list at Tinyurl.com/TopTenPolluters.
Boston Ban
Plastic Bags Get the Boot
Boston will join 59 other Massachusetts municipalities and hundreds of others across the nation, including Seattle, Washington, and Washington, D.C., in banning single-use plastic shopping bags by the end of this year. Instead, Boston shoppers must bring their own totes or pay store owners five cents or more for a thicker, compostable plastic bag or a larger paper bag with handles. “This new ordinance protects the health of our neighborhoods and environment, while at the same time easing the burden on taxpayers and saving local retailers millions,” says Kirstie Pecci, director of the Conservation Law Foundation’s Zero Waste Project.
Click on a Campsite Website Opens Up Private Land to Campers
A Portland startup online at LandApart. com is expanding the share-economy Airbnb-model concept to private landowners and campers. People that want to camp or rent a cabin in a beautiful area can pay a private landowner for access. CEO Ven Gist says the move is in part a response to sometimes crowded public lands that often cannot be reserved. He says, “We’re basically collaborating with landowners to open up new wild spaces that people can find and book for truly secluded, unique outdoor experiences.” Prices average between $30 and $40 per night. Find an introductory video at Gust.com/companies/landapart.
Green Team Seattle Mariners Win Eco-Award
CenturyLink Field and Safeco Field, homes of the National Football League Seahawks and Major League Baseball (MLB) Mariners, respectively, introduced a Strawless in Seattle campaign last September. More than 100 local businesses joined with the Lonely Whale Foundation to help eliminate plastic waste. Safeco Field is the most sustainable baseball facility today, recycling 96 percent of all waste generated last season. As a result, the Mariners earned MLB’s Green Glove Award for 2017. Every food service item is recyclable or compostable, and cleaning crews manually separate waste items from recyclables after every game. The Mariners have been playing under energy-efficient LED lights since 2014, the first MLB ball club to do so. The team also added a 450-square-foot urban garden before the 2016 season that provides fresh vegetables and herbs for the concession stands.
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LIVABLE COMMUNITIES WE LOVE Good for People and the Planet by John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist
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any people define a livable city as one that is easy to get around in by foot, bike or public transportation. Many also prioritize ready access to fresh, local, organic food via farmers’ markets and community gardens. Others champion affordable housing and cost of living factors, safe neighborhoods with a diversity of people, careful stewardship of clean air and water, and plentiful amenities, including considerable open space and natural settings. Many work to preserve and enhance a sense of place suited to the locale. Partners for Livable Communities, a national nonprofit in Washington, D.C., that renews and restores communities, maintains, “Livability is the sum of the factors that add up to a community’s quality of life, including the built and natural environments, economic prosperity, social stability and equity, educational opportunity and cultural, entertainment and recreation possibilities.” The American Association of Retired Persons considers livable communities as age-friendly for young and old alike. 18
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Along with economic opportunities, a leading stimulus in moving to urban centers is, “More people are looking for a sociable environment where they can walk out of their door to the shops or transit and be among others they recognize who also recognize them,” observes Suzanne Lennard, director of the International Making Cities Livable Conferences, LLC, in Portland, Oregon. “People who have traveled abroad, especially to Europe, and tasted the quality of life possible in a truly livable, walkable, beautiful and sociable city, often want to find such a place to live themselves.” Following are a few examples of America’s many livable cities. More are transitioning and evolving as city planners, government officials, businesses and nonprofit community organizations strive to make their hometowns both people- and planet-friendly, often through public and private partnerships.
Street-Scene Renaissance
In Pittsburgh, revitalization is transforming 10,000 parcels of vacant or abandoned land—some where steel mills formerly
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operated—into greenspace, bike lanes and other enticing and productive public areas. “Biking and our food scene have exploded,” says Chris Sandvig, director of policy with the Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group, which advocates for equitable urban revitalization through their Vacant Property Working Group, helping communities access blighted areas for pennies on the dollar. “We’re now one of the top 10 bicycling commuter cities in the country. People also come here as food tourists due to vibrant local agricultural activity.” “A related ideal is to create compact, human-scale, mixed-use urban centers in the suburbs that are less expensive to construct— and thus remain more affordable—while placing shops, schools, parks, services, workplaces and public transit within walking and biking distance,” Lennard notes. “This ensures a healthy, affordable and high quality of life for all; suburban, as well as urban.” Fast-growing Carmel, Indiana, just north of Indianapolis, is following suit. “After years of watching the suburbs sprawl into subdivisions with large lawns, privacy fences and cul-de-sacs, we created a vibrant central core with apartments, townhomes, condos and new options for smaller homes—all within walking distance or a short bike ride to new places to work, shop and dine,” explains Mayor James Brainard. The design efforts serve people instead of cars. “Carmel has spent the last 20-plus years building more than 900 miles of trails and multi-use pathways, enabling residents to commute by bicycle to work and enjoy easy access to a growing number of parks and recreational areas,” says Brainard. To facilitate traffic flow, some 100 roundabouts replaced stoplights and four-way stops. “Reducing traffic congestion has improved our air quality, and saved gasoline and lives.” A new, mixed-use downtown Arts and Design District includes a Center for the Performing Arts with a Center Green that hosts a farmers’ market in summer and an outdoor Christkindlmarkt and outdoor skating rink in winter. “The old way of doing things in which cities and towns sat back and let the market dictate how a community should be grown must come to an end,” remarks Brainard, advocating the benefits of local governance.
Smart City Advantages
Key elements of smart cities—sensors, cameras, data analytics and powerful networks that capture and relay vital information— help them become more energy-efficient or quicker to respond to environmental and residential issues. Such products highlighted the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas. Reducing traffic can also contribute to safer highways and shorter commutes with decreased greenhouse gas emissions. “Citizens are using apps to monitor issues and alert city managers, improving the livability of their communities,” explains Steve Koenig, senior director of market research with the Consumer Technology Association. In Boston, the app BOS:311 allows residents to instantaneously notify government departments of pollution concerns, like blocked drains and other environmental or community needs, feeding the information directly into the city’s work order system via their mobile phone. This real-time collaboration results in a cleaner, safer and healthier city. The Envision Charlotte project encompasses interactive kiosks in 64 businesses and government buildings citywide, gathering energy usage data for office buildings to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. So far, energy consumption has dropped 19 percent, saving companies about $26 million. The program has strengthened economic competitiveness and environmental sustainability.
Nature in the City
Some cities have focused on the natural environment for improving local livability while mitigating contributions to climate change. Forested open spaces, wetlands and protected watersheds improve air quality, protect drinking water and buffer intense storms. Such areas also connect more people with nature and engage them in communal and healthy outdoor recreation. Portland, Oregon, boasts more than 10,000 acres of parks, plus an innovative Biketown sharing program that has facilitated 160,000 bike trips since its launch in 2016. The city’s Bike Bill requires all new streets to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians by design. Portland also embraces urban gardens and allows residents to raise chickens, bees, goats or rabbits in their backyards.
No one wants to live where pollution runs unchecked or water is unsafe to drink. Philadelphia’s Green City, Clean Waters program works to keep stormwater out of sewers and reduce rainwater runoff through decentralized soil-based and plant-based systems, including pervious pavement, green roofs and rain gardens. Begun in 2011, its goal is to reduce rainwater runoff by 85 percent by 2036. Rainwater has become a valuable community resource. The program is just one of many ways that the City of Brotherly Love is transforming itself into one of the greenest in the United States. Overseen by the city’s Office of Sustainability, Greenworks Philadelphia devises long-term sustainability strategies that encompass eight facets, including clean and efficient energy, carbon-neutrality and zero waste. Preparations are already underway to cope with a hotter, wetter future.
Preserving a Sense of Place
Making communities livable goes beyond infrastructure. Actions usually involve preserving, protecting and enhancing what appeals to residents. Santa Fe, New Mexico, is one example of many where livability priorities are guided by the values of its residents and its sense of place. “From our historic public square and marketplaces to outdoor cafes, farmers’ markets and community festivals; from human-scale architecture and balanced transportation to pedestrian and bicycle networks, this place represents shared values,” says Mayor Javier M. Gonzales. “Santa Fe is also full of public art. The city is designed to be safe, creative and inspiring for young and old, families of all kinds and everyone else that comes to see us.”
Good Life as Kids See It
Ultimately, making cities more livable for children can make them highly livable for all. “Children need the same things from a city that we all need, but their needs are greater than ours,” says Lennard. “The environment a child grows up in shapes their health and their mental and social development for the rest of their lives. Our modern, unwalkable suburban environments are contributing to childhood obesity, which has been widely linked to
chronic diseases that in the past were only associated with old age.” She notes, “Children need the exercise of walking or biking to school. They need safe streets so they can become independent and explore their neighborhoods; sidewalks and other outdoor areas where they can play, meet friends and interact with adults in the community; easy access to nature; beauty in their environment; and intriguing architecture, works of art and other places to stimulate their affection and imagination. As they become teenagers, they need access by foot or bike to a wide variety of resources to broaden their horizons. Don’t we all need these things?” John D. Ivanko and Lisa Kivirist, co-authors of ECOpreneuring, operate the Inn Serendipity, wholly powered by renewable energy, in Browntown, WI.
LIVABLE COMMUNITIES TOOLBOX International Making Cities Livable hosts conferences in the U.S. and Europe. LivableCities.org Consumer Technology Association’s Smart Cities, an overview of the latest technology in making cities more smart and livable. Tinyurl.com/SmartCitiesTechnology AARP Livable Communities fact sheets, helpful for communities looking to become more livable. Tinyurl.com/LivableCommunityFacts AARP Livability Index, a livability rating of U.S. localities according to housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity. LivabilityIndex.aarp.org Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments, by Mark Roseland. The fourth edition offers a comprehensive guidebook for creating vibrant, healthy, equitable and economically viable places. June 2018
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of the candy, fast food, and other impulse purchase items that customers are often faced with.
Faith-Based Organizations – The “belong to live long”
principle of Blue Zones is a natural fit for faith-based organizations.
Other Organizations – Clubs, civic organizations and
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he Blue Zones Project of Wahiawa is working with community leaders to inspire positive and sustainable actions that support healthy living. The policies that a community has in place play a significant role in determining the choices people have —healthy or otherwise. They can influence access to healthy food sources, determine how residents move about naturally with sidewalks and bike lanes, and connect socially through gardens and other features. The Blue Zones Project is also working with schools, worksites, restaurants, grocery stores, faith-based and other organizations to promote healthy choices. Programs are designed to inspire, encourage, and promote well-being. Here’s a summary of how it helps the groups they work with.
Schools - Blue Zones helps schools teach students how to lead longer and happier lives by encouraging better eating habits, increasing physical activity and implementing tobacco-free policies. Worksites – Any worksite in a Blue Zones Project community
can benefit from pledging to make healthy choices available at the work place. Healthier employees miss less work, are more connected to their colleagues, make better contributions and have lower healthcare costs.
Restaurants – By putting well-being on the menu, restaurants can improve customer satisfaction and increase traffic. Tips from the Blue Zones Project can help restaurants offer even more healthy choices to keep and attract customers. Grocery Stores – It helps grocery stores increase the demand for healthier options by educating customers on how to improve their family’s nutrition. For example, it recommends setting up a special checkout lane that displays only healthy items, instead
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groups are other places that people gather and can join the Blue Zones Project. There’s an application process to join the Blue Zones Project, followed by an evaluation and approval period. There are several businesses, organizations and schools that are part of the Project in Wahiawa. Foodland is Wahiawa’s first Blue Zones Approved Grocery The following have been named Blue Zones Project Participating Organizations: Rotary Club of Wahiawa-Waialua Wahiawa Rainbow Seniors Wahiawa Lions Club Wahiawa Community Based Development Organization (dba: Wahiawa Fresh!) Natural Awakenings Hawaii Refer to the calendar in this issue for the various events the Wahiawa Blue Zones Project will be conducting in the coming weeks. For more information on Blue Zones Project in Hawaii or to learn how to participate, visit Hawaii.BlueZonesProject.com. Follow Wahiawa’s activities on Facebook or Instagram @ BZPWahiawa, or via email at BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@sharecare.com.
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eter Gros, co-host of the original Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom TV show, wildlife expert and environmental conservationist, now educates groups of young people that spend more time on their handheld devices than they do outdoors. His message impresses upon the next generation the importance of wildlife and open spaces as they gift us with heartfelt awe and balance, and engage us with nature to offset manmade lives. His 30 years of field experiences include serving as a wildlife lecturer and licensed U.S. Department of Agriculture exhibitor. An active member of the American Zoo and Aquariums Association and the Zoological Association of America, Gros is also on the board of directors of the Suisun Marsh Natural History Association and a trustee for the Cheetah Conservation Fund. He lives in Seattle and spends time in national forests when not speaking to groups.
Which animals are most often displaced by development so that we now share space with them? Deer, raccoons, alligators and coyotes are common neighbors, depending on where you live. The deer population used to be controlled by natural predators like wolves; without wolves, deer can overpopulate. The best thing to remember is that animals go where there’s a food supply. Gardens attract deer; cat or dog food left out
brings raccoons. Coyotes and alligators must lose their fear of humans in order to eat. Don’t feed, tease or interact with them. Take photos from a distance. Call your local government animal agency for help or referral to a licensed animal rehabber before “rescuing” an abandoned baby; mothers often spend periods of time away hunting for food.
Why are some animals in danger of being killed on sight? We react to snakes, wolves and bats from a place of unfounded fears: snakes don’t have facial expressions, are seen as cold or slimy and move quickly; wolves are dangerous; bats can tangle in your hair. These are all tall tales. Animals want to avoid us. We’ve reacted to our own fears with needless snake roundups, bounties on wolves and panic when a tiny bat swoops by. Historically, there have been no attacks on humans by wolves, and reintroducing them into Yellowstone National Park has restored a natural balance. Snakes keep disease-carrying rodents away. Bats use their radar to steer clear. We need to understand each animal’s purpose and place in nature. Feeding wildlife corrupts natural behaviors and removes their fear of humans. When we deem them a nuisance or inconvenient, we treat them like they’re disposable and have no value. It’s better for everyone to enjoy the fact that animals are there and keep our distance.
Who else is working to educate people about the importance of wildlife and habitat? Zoos used to be concrete-enclosed collections of animals. Now they are education centers, offering enrichment programs and improved natural habitats to keep the animals active and interested. Waterfalls, swimming pools, trees, puzzles and toys that prompt animals to mimic hunting behaviors help keep a resident animal’s mind and body active. Breeding programs help maintain endangered species. We’re able to study and learn about a species while caring for them. One breeding program I worked with focused on spotted and striped big cats: the leopards and tigers. In another, we used incubators to hatch eggs among a threatened ostrich population. In Big Sur, California, condors have been raised with puppets so they wouldn’t imprint on humans before being released. Nature and science centers across the country are also teaching people about the importance of animals.
What makes you hopeful for the future? Each of us can make a daily difference in preserving our natural world. I’ve been fortunate in being able to showcase wild animals, help endangered or protected species and share what I’ve learned in educational forums. Good news includes sighting of the black-footed ferret, once thought to be extinct. Mountain lions are recovering. We are learning from past mistakes. A big lesson is that what nature provides isn’t in endless supply, so we must be wise and frugal with all of our natural resources.
What are you most passionate about? No one should have a wild or exotic animal as a pet. The animals I show to audiences were bottle-raised or rescued. They can’t be released and so have become animal ambassadors. When people see them, they better understand the importance of nature and wildlife to people and the planet. I’m passionate about preserving wildlife and open spaces. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com. June 2018
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understand that the skincare/makeup landscape is changing,” advises Behnke. “Traditional brands are no longer attracting younger consumers that are demanding organic, clinically validated products.” Denno concurs, stating, “The spotlight on clean products comes from the growing acknowledgement that we can and must do all we can to lower our overall toxic load.”
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Health Concerns Revolutionize the Cosmetics Industry by Marlaina Donato
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rom red carpets to Teen Vogue magazine, the natural beauty trend has taken the industry by storm. Consumer whims may have sparked its beginnings more than a decade ago, but demand is now spiking profits into the billions. “Consumer need is influencing retailers to offer cleaner formulas reflecting firm ecovalues,” says Karen Behnke, the pioneering entrepreneur who founded Juice Beauty, in San Rafael, California. Behnke aimed to create meaningful change in the industry when she assembled her dream team 13 years ago. The company now owns a trailblazing patent and sets the standard for clinical organics. “We’re excited that traditional department stores such as Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Holt Renfrew are adding our products to their beauty departments,” says Behnke, who attributes Juice Beauty’s tremendous growth in recent years to a surge of interest in chemical-free, luxury alternatives.
Natural Replaces Toxic A recent Green Beauty Barometer online survey revealed that more than half of women want their skincare products to be all-natural, a result likely driven by the scientific information age (see KariGran.com/ 22
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pages/greenbeauty for details). Reputable scientific studies revealing parabens in breast cancer biopsies have demonstrated that everything applied to the skin also enters the bloodstream, hence the effectiveness of dermal nicotine and birth control patches. Thus, it can be alarming to realize that the average woman will unknowingly consume seven pounds of lipstick containing petroleum-based emollients, synthetic preservatives and artificial dyes during a lifetime, undoubtedly another reason consumers are switching to natural options. Katey Denno, a Los Angeles makeup artist to the stars, noticed cosmetic red flags early in her career. “The first time I turned over a palette that most makeup artists carry and saw specific colors that couldn’t be used on eyes or lips, I was confused; if something isn’t safe for lips or eyes, how can it be good for any part of us?” queries Denno, who switched from social work to makeup artistry 11 years ago. “The change in the industry has been substantial. Now green is mainstream, and most artists have included some green beauty brands in their kits.” Millennials continue to drive consumer demand for higher standards. “Retailers
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Women are fueling the natural beauty movement, yet more men than ever are also seeking healthy alternatives. Grooming products with unisex packaging and fragrances are among top sellers. Informed teen and 20-something buyers are inclined to choose people- and eco-friendly brands that are also cruelty-free. A wide selection of aluminum-free, natural, personal care products including underarm deodorants are showing up in supermarkets. Women are ditching toxic hair dyes and going silver to avoid thinning hair and allergies, and unwittingly, creating a new fashion statement. Plus, there’s growing interest in DIY cosmetics using everyday good-for-you ingredients found in the kitchen. Artisan perfumes are gaining popularity among women that want the mystery and allure of fragrance without the side effects of manmade, chemical-based brands. “Some new customers are frustrated by commercial products giving them headaches, while others say that they just don’t like perfume, when what they actually don’t like is synthetic fragrance chemicals,” says Ananda Wilson, a botanical perfumer and owner of Gather Perfume, in South Hadley, Massachusetts.
Find a guide to toxic personal care products at Tinyurl.com/ CosmeticIngredientsGuide. ~Vibrant Wellness Journal “It’s inspiring when they smell real plant scents and see how their world lights up! The molecules in natural perfumes are active and interact with personal chemistry, so they unfold differently on each wearer, creating a unique signature and experience.”
Wilson ventured into botanical blends when both awareness and supplies of appropriate ingredients were scarce. “Perfume history is largely rooted in natural materials, but until recently, there was a mass blackout of this precious lineage. When I started, there was barely anything available, and only through a handful of aromatherapy companies,” she explains. Now, Wilson bases her products on botanical infusions from plants she’s grown or collected, including wild beach roses, clover and spring poplar buds. It only takes a whiff to dispel the myth that natural perfumes lack sophistication or tenacity. “Naturals have a breadth of possibilities—opulent white florals, fresh and clean, or dirty and smoky,” expounds Wilson. Eco-beauty is emerging from conscious lifestyle choices and creating the next era of cosmetics. “It’s fun to be called a pioneer in organic beauty,” muses Behnke. “Our products, employees and happy customers comprise an encouraging accomplishment.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
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“The important thing is to show up. It’s about participation, not breaking personal bests,” Pullen continues. Kids can play a game while running, such as silently counting steps, trees or other runners.” Mindfulness can also include sharing how it feels to run and meeting challenges along the way. Bloom suggests tuning in to nature. “Being in beautiful surroundings or watching for animals can promote mindfulness,” he says. “It can be spiritual.”
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RUNNING WITH THE KIDS Strengthens Body, Mind and Family Spirit
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ombining regular exercise with quality family time can be an enjoyable and fun way to realize a healthier lifestyle. Running together in fresh air, preferably in natural settings, allows children as young as 5 to safely join in.
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Families and coaches agree that running benefits both body and psyche. “Running as a family is an incredibly bonding experience, putting aside some of the usual conflicts and perceived hierarchies and just coming together,” says William Pullen, a London, England, psychotherapist and author of Running with Mindfulness: Dynamic Running Therapy (DRT) to Improve Low-mood, Anxiety, Stress, and Depression. “Running also gives us a place where we can develop skills like building confidence and competency.” Marc Bloom, of Princeton, New Jersey, author of Young Runners: The Complete Guide to Healthy Running for Kids From 5 to 18 and The Runner’s Bible, concurs, stating, “Running as a family can give parents the opportunity to be good role models by instilling values of health, fitness and togetherness.” Experts emphasize the fun factor. Pullen encourages both parents and kids to get out of their heads and into their bodies. “Concentrating on breath, posture, sensation and location all help make running mindful,” he suggests. 24
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For beginners, experts recommend approaching running as a desirable pastime and adopting a slow, easy pace. “Always make running fun, not a chore,” encourages Bloom. “Frame it as being outside, playing and sharing with friends and family. Make a game of it as much as possible.” Whether a family chooses to run in the park or in a community race, experts stress the importance of not setting goals. “Make it pleasurable. Don’t worry about time and distance. Start with short distances, maybe a block or two for novice runners or very young children,” advises running coach Jeremy Sanders, from Winchester, Virginia. “Be patient. Some days, the kids will get cramps. They may whine or get moody. Other days, they will be happy and content. Don’t let one bad run ruin the opportunity to try again another time.” Running coaches and seasoned runners agree that it is wise to tailor runs according to age and fitness levels. “Kids can begin at school age, 5 or 6; but start them with a few minutes and then add more, up to 15 minutes to a half an hour or so a few days a week. Always mix in sprints for short attention spans. Keep it simple. No fancy running shoes are needed when starting, just regular sneakers,” advises Bloom. “For teens, 30 to 45 minutes at a time a few times a week is fine, provided that they have bona fide running shoes.”
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Finding inspiration as a family can include running for worthy causes; most communities host charity runs. “This can become a focal point for getting in shape, raising money and running for the greater good, not just yourself,” says Bloom. Mindful running presents regular opportunities to explore new places, focus on details that often go unnoticed and make exercise an active meditation for all involved. “Show kids how to notice what is going on around them when they run,” suggests Pullen. “You can read up and educate yourselves on trees, geology or the change of seasons so they feel a powerful sense of connection and freedom.” Whether running as a family is motivated by a desire to stay fit, get someplace or simply share more quality time, being in the present moment is most important. “Life is not about striving all the time,” exhorts Pullen. “Take the kids out. Keep it fun and make it into an adventure.” Marlaina Donato is a freelance writer, author and multimedia artist. Connect at MarlainaDonato.com.
Breathing While Running William Pullen: “Mindful breathing is simply making the observation of one’s breath being the priority over thoughts. Each time the mind interrupts, gently return to the breath. Learning how to do that gently is what it’s all about—it means letting go of forcing, wishing and striving—and just gently doing.” Marc Bloom: “I’m not a fan of instructing young kids how to breathe while running because thinking about a must-do task can spoil the fun, and also seem like homework. Runners breathe naturally through their mouths, with an occasional deep breath through the nose. You can get technical with this, but not for kids. Be aware if breathing gets labored. If kids feel out of breath they’re probably running too fast. Kids love to start off fast, often too fast. Also, normal breathing might feel ‘out of breath’ and wrong to them because they’re not accustomed to it. Explain this to newbies beforehand by telling them what to expect.” Jeremy Sanders: “Everyone is different. Your breathing changes with effort and the more you run, the more you learn what works for you. You can experiment by breathing through only your nose or only your mouth, or in combination, in through the nose and out through the mouth. You can also alter the number of steps between each breath to get a comfortable rhythm going.”
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etting enough sleep—or not—has a trickle-down effect. A study in the Journal of Obesity shows that good quality shut-eye helps us reduce stress, lose weight and function better. Research also shows that most Americans would be healthier, happier and safer going about their daily activities if they slept 60 to 90 more minutes each night, according to the American Psychological Association. A consistent sleep routine helps enable a good night’s rest, with activities like going to bed at the same time whenever possible; shutting down the Internet, email and text messaging at least an hour before bedtime; and limiting intake of caffeine and alcohol. Another best practice is eating foods that help us relax, fall and stay asleep. Four primary sleep-promoting vitamins and minerals naturally found in foods are tryptophan, magnesium, calcium and vitamin B6. Some of these help the body produce melatonin, the hormone responsible for regulating the body’s sleep/wake patterns called circadian rhythms. Others enhance serotonin, which carries nerve signals and relays messages in the brain related to mood and sleep.
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Kiwi. Full of vitamins C and E, serotonin and folate, kiwi can help us sleep longer. In a study at Taipei Medical University, in Taiwan, researchers had participants eat two kiwifruits one hour before bedtime for four weeks. Total sleep time improved by 13.4 percent.
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Soy. In a Japanese study published in the Nutrition Journal, researchers surveyed 1,076 participants between 20 and 78 on how often they ate soy products, which are rich in sleep-enhancing isoflavones. Those that ate the most soy foods enjoyed deeper, more sustained sleep. Researchers concluded that soy’s isoflavones help regulate the sleep/wake cycle.
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Tart cherry juice. A study by the University of Rochester, in New York, found that older adults drinking two, eight-ounce servings of tart red cherry juice daily, one in the morning and one at night for two weeks, enjoyed moderate sleep improvement, comparable to taking the herb valerian and melatonin.
Research found that men that ate two bananas at a time for a week had a rise in melatonin that reached a peak two hours later; pineapple juice and orange juice also raised those levels.
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Fiber-rich foods. Choices such as chia seeds, nuts and whole grains help promote restorative “slow-wave” sleep, according to the Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine.
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Calcium-fortified yogurt. According to Dr. William Sears, a pediatrician in Pasadena, California, and author of The Baby Sleep Book: The Complete Guide to a Good Night’s Rest for the Whole Family, “Calcium helps the brain use the amino acid tryptophan to manufacture the sleep-inducing substance melatonin. This explains why dairy products, which contain both tryptophan and calcium, are some of the top sleep-inducing foods.”
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Dark leafy greens. Kale, spinach and collard greens are among the magnesiumrich greens that can help us de-stress and go to sleep, says Dr. Raj Dasgupta, a professor of pulmonary and sleep medicine at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles.
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hat deeply matters to people is reflected in the world around them. Research is finding that the values a person holds can be an important predictor of success, happiness, and even physical health. In our most intimate relationships, values can also be a key indicator of long-term relationship success or failure. “We all have values—beliefs that we hold as important,” explains relationship coach and master hypnotist Beverly Craddock, owner of Hawaii Relationship Coaching and Hawaii Hypnosis Center. “Because we often avoid talking about things that are deeply personal, many people don’t actually understand their own values until those beliefs come into conflict with another person.” Beverly works with relationship clients to help them understand their own values. Some values are easily understood, for example, spirituality. “We generally know what we believe about our own spirituality, whether we are Christian, agnostic, Buddhist, Hindu, or something else,” she says. “Even if people are unsure about what they believe about the spiritual world, that uncertainty in itself can be a value decision.”
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Many relationship experts believe that values need to match. Beverly says this is not necessarily true. “Every relationship is different,” she explains. “And each of our values are different. One partner may strongly value their religious faith and that would need to be matched by their partner. However, we’ve worked with clients where one partner was Catholic and the other was Jewish. They were fine with that difference, though other value differences were more problematic in that relationship.” Studies in cultural communication and family dynamics are showing that holding different values can actually benefit couples. Couples often find balance, exploration, and intellectual challenge in dealing with value differences. The key seems to be how value differences are managed in the relationship. “Marital researcher John Gottman found that arguing over values isn’t fatal to a relationship, but when the argument becomes personal, there are problems ahead,” Beverly explains. “It isn’t the fact that people disagree that’s a red flag, rather it’s when people attack the other person instead of the issue on which they disagree.”
“It isn’t just new relationships where understanding values is important" ~Beverly Hampton Because values change over time, Beverly works with clients to help them understand their current values. “A person can talk to their partner about their political, marital, or spiritual beliefs when they begin dating, but then find that those values have completely shifted after 15 years in a relationship,” she adds. “If we aren’t talking about what we believe, these shifts may be even unknown to us until it leads to a conflict. Imagine how hard it is to know your partner’s values when you don’t really realize that your own values have shifted slowly over time.” One of the assignments that Beverly uses in her work with couples is to have them work together to understand each other’s values in more than 25 areas. Values discussed can include big topics like spirituality, politics, and sex, but can also include the partners’ values for environmentalism, adventure, or cleanliness. “It isn’t just new relationships where understanding values is important,” Beverly concludes. “Sure, a dating couple should talk about values to find tolerance points. However, even long-term couples should find the time to talk about values together. While value shifts that go unseen can lead to conflict, discussing values together has actually been shown to increase understanding and intimacy in couples. After all, wasn’t it those amazing conversations that seemed so good in the early years of the relationship? Bringing that back can do wonders.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 8.
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something without a purpose”. Here are a few tips to reclaim the art of be-ing over do-ing.
Create a “do nothing” ritual. Set aside a special time and make it known. It can start the morning or wind down an evening. It may be meditating a few minutes or enjoying a bit of aromatherapy, wherever the heart leads. Relax into the moment. Acknowledge
guilty feelings when they arise, but don’t heed them. It takes time to undo mental programming and learn to quiet the voice urging, “Don’t just stand there, do something!”
you’ll get a benefit even if it doesn’t feel like you’re doing it right or perfectly,” advises Long. It looks different for different people. “Before I had kids, my ‘nothing time’ might be just being out in nature or simply doing one thing mindfully at a time, like washing dishes. Now I incorporate the principle into family time. One day a week, I shut off the phone, get on the floor with my kids and just let life get messy.” Connect with April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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BELONGING Why It’s Important and How to Make It Happen by Karen Charron
Belonging to something bigger than ourselves is a basic human need. It helps us to see the value in life. Whether we belong to a group of only a few people or a large organization, having a connection helps to relieve loneliness and pain, and improves motivation and happiness.
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have troubles, and that can be comforting knowing that we’re not alone in our struggles. Communities are a safe place where people can share a passion for something bigger than themselves. Belonging doesn’t just happen, it requires an active approach. It’s easy to feel disconnected by focusing on how we’re different from others. By focusing instead on finding similarities, we can improve our odds of feeling connected. Finding the common bond with people, while accepting and appreciating the differences, is a great way to build a community.
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It’s one thing to want to join a group and another thing altogether to join in the activities. A dozen excuses about why not to attend an event may crop up. Put them aside and jump in. Being together creates a bond. Let go and enjoy the experience; be present for all that happens.
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strengths each person brings to the group and honor the differences. Honoring and accepting diversity doesn’t necessarily mean agreement, just respectful acceptance.
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Feeling overly sensitive in public situations can hinder a feeling of belonging. Focusing on how we might not fit in takes the focus off from enjoying the experience. Let it go and just be present. Secret is, most people are more concerned about what others think about them. If we remember that, we can avoid being overly sensitive about ourselves in public situations. With less emotional sensitivity, people are more likely to share their story. Shared stories build commonality of experience and a stronger community bond. We’re fortunate in Hawaii to have many ways to belong. The following are just some examples of groups and organizations that offer opportunities to participate. Anyone looking to join a community of likeminded-individuals can reach out to these groups:
Kahumana Farm 86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd. Waianae 808-696-2655 information@asi-hawaii.org Kahumana.org
Blue Zones Project Wahiawa P.O. Box 12229 Honolulu BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@sharecare.com hawaii.bluezonesproject.com Blue Zones Project is a community-wide, well-being improvement initiative to help make healthy choices easier in Hawaii. The Hawaii Medical Service Association has brought the Blue Zones Project to Hawaii to transform our state into an even better place to live, work, and play. One of the precepts of Blue Zones is “belong to live long,” that the people we surround ourselves with, even friends of friends, strongly influence our health. Residents and business owners can join the Blue Zones Project by taking the Blue Zones Pledge. The Wahiawa Blue Zones Project is ramping up their program to work with schools, worksites, restaurants, grocery stores and faith-based organizations in the Wahiawa area. Check out their calendar of events and get involved in this dynamic community organization. Girlfriends 808-393-5527 OneExperience.Guru/Girlfriends Brandi Kiana-Jo had a vision to empower women and strengthen sisterhood, so she launched Girlfriends in 2017. Girlfriends offers monthly events for women entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders that focus on developing meaningful relationships. These events go beyond networking by inspiring creativity and self-reflection, and enhancing personal and professional growth. Women can join one event or attend them all by registering on the website.
Sitting on more than 50 acres in the beautiful Lualualei Valley on the sunny west side of O’ahu, Kahumana Farm helps support homeless families, people with disabilities and youth. They offer volunteer opportunities, learning centers, farmers markets, tours, festivals and a café. They’re committed to assisting vulnerable members of our society through programs that are person-centered, holistic, strength-based, work-focused and community driven.
Kokua Market Co-op 2643 South King Street Honolulu 808- 941-1922 Marketing@Kokua.Coop KokuaMarket.com Kokua Market Co-op focuses on providing fresh, local and organic products. A co-op is a business jointly owned by people with a shared vision and values. Becoming an owner of Kokua Market is an investment in the community’s access to healthy and sustainable food. Their more than 4,000 owners have a say in what they sell and how they operate. While it is a co-op, anyone can shop at Kokua Market. Owner’s receive a discount, and can volunteer, vote and participate in the organization. Lifetime membership is a one-time $160 investment (or a $10/ month payment plan).
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Recent meetings have sought citizen input for updates in managing sturgeon stock. In Athens County, Ohio, Michelle Shively, in Trimble, is Sunday Creek’s watershed coordinator. “Every minute, 850 to 1,000 gallons of polluted water from an underground mine pool flows into the creek, turning the water orange from iron waste. Once the iron is removed, you need to do something with it,” she says. Guy Riefler, Ph.D., an associate professor of civil engineering, and John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of a painting and drawing program, both with Ohio Cleanup Success Stories “The Fox River’s been our treasure since Na- University, in Athens, found a way to wash, tive Americans paddled there,” says Barbara dry and pulverize recovered iron. It will be Smits, part-owner of Old Northwest Frontier sold to Gamblin Artists Colors to make oil paints for artists in mustardy ochre, rusty Tours, provider of self-guided auto, bicycle red and violet tones. Not yet widely availand walking tours via eBook, in De Pere, Wisconsin. “To see people sail, boat, ice fish able, 500 sample tubes of Reclaimed Earth or sightsee here again is a joy.” The Fox River Violet were featured at an initial fundraiser. Cleanup Project, a multi-year effort cover“Cleaning water is expensive, but now we’ve ing 13 miles that began in 2009, reduces the turned the problem into a method to fund more work,” says Shively. health and environmental risks from polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) in the sediment. Throughout history, river dams have Lake Winnebago, source of the lower been built to provide power or irrigation, Fox River, is currently stewarded under prevent flooding and provide municipal the 2000 Lake Sturgeon Management Plan. water needs. Of approximately 80,000
reeks, streams and rivers flow into ponds, lakes and oceans, carrying pollution. Keeping large bodies of water clean starts with local waterways. As awareness of this need rises, some rivers in Africa, India, New Zealand and elsewhere are being protected and recognized as living entities, with rights, values and the legal status of people. While court cases brought by commercial interests are challenging such decisions, progress continues on many fronts.
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three-foot-tall or higher U.S. dams, only about 2,500 produce hydropower. Removal of old dams no longer serving their original function can restore entire watershed ecosystems, provide habitat for fish and wildlife, add jobs, improve water quality, reinstate natural sediment and nutrient flow, and save taxpayer dollars. Built in 1929 and abandoned after World War II, demolition of an Eklutna River dam, in Alaska, began in 2016. Curtis McQueen, an Eklutna tribal leader and CEO of Eklutna Inc., which now owns the dam, reported that 300,000 cubic yards of sediment had amassed there, along with junked cars, TVs and other trash. The tribe is the first in the nation to be involved in such a massive project, intended to restore its historic salmon population. In 2017, dams were removed in Alaska, California, Connecticut, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Vermont, Washington and Wisconsin. A map at Tinyurl.com/DamRemovals shows dams taken down since 1916.
“The good news is that in meetings like the St. Louis River Summit, in Superior, Wisconsin, in March, clean water wasn’t viewed only in a strictly scientific sense, but added the human factor to produce more diverse solutions,” says Wallace J. Nichols, Ph.D., the Monterey Bay, California, author of Blue Mind: The Surprising Science That Shows How Being Near, In, On, or Under Water Can Make You Happier, Healthier, More Connected, and Better at What You Do. “The bad news is that most projects are funded, directly or indirectly, by the federal government. Cuts add challenges and stress to looking for solutions.” Cities like Pittsburgh, Superior and Duluth are among many that are protecting, restoring and rejuvenating riverfronts with increased public access, thus rekindling residents’ love for and recognition of the mental and physical benefits provided by their waterways. “We’re in a period of big ideas,” says Nichols. Two can be easily implemented. First, he explains, don’t build right on the water; instead, sit in the “second row”. Second, gain perspective by experiencing changes in waterways. “One way to do this is to spend an hour a day, or even an hour a week, in, on or near the water. Take someone new with you each time,” suggests Nichols. “You’ll see how best to value, promote and defend our right to clean water.” Then teach the kids. Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.
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or herbal tea or coconut water. She might also add fresh mint, ginger or other natural flavorings (BabyFoode.com). Heather Dessinger, a mom of three and blogger of recipes and natural mothering tips from Santa Fe, Tennessee, makes a drink based on coconut water with lime juice, raw honey and sea salt for older kids that play soccer or other warm-weather sports. Dessinger describes herself as a researcher and healthy living DIY fan (Mommypotamus.com). With homemade drinks, we know exactly what is—and what isn’t—in them. They can be made in batches and kept in the refrigerator. Dessinger relates, “I’ve found that when I make a batch with honey, which is naturally antimicrobial, and store it in the coldest part of the fridge, my homemade sports drink lasts for at least a week.”
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Judith Fertig writes cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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Clued-in Professionals “As a sports nutritionist and mother of active kids, I know there’s a lot of misinformation out there, and I get all kinds of questions from parents about what drinks are best for kids,” says Jackie Berning, Ph.D., a registered dietitian, sports nutrition consultant and professor of health science at the University of Colorado, in Colorado Springs. “Parents need to know that all beverages are not created equal when it comes to hydrating them. The best [healthful] beverages taste good when your child is active, so encourage their drinking more of them,” she says. According to the National Alliance for Youth Sports, the recommended beverage 36
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contents for active kids during sports and other activities should contain at least 100 milligrams (mg) of sodium and at least 28 mg of potassium per eight ounces. It should be noncarbonated. We asked two moms keen on nutrition how they include these elements in drinks that kids will like.
Mom Picks Michele Olivier, the mother of daughters Elliette and Parker, views herself as both a lover of food and a control freak. The Denver, Colorado, recipe blogger started off making food for her baby and toddler. As her kids grew and their nutritional needs changed, she created new recipes, including healthy sports drinks that both balance electrolytes and hydrate. While Elliette loves water and has no trouble staying hydrated, Parker loves juice, so Mom had to “make something that looks like juice, but is healthy,” says Olivier. Four main ingredients are a little frozen fruit left over from breakfast smoothies, a bit of honey for sweetening, a dash of Himalayan sea salt and water,
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RECIPES Blackberry + Lemon + Mint Electrolyte Drink Yields: 4 cups 4 blackberries, fresh or frozen ½ lemon, juiced 1 mint leaf 1 Tbsp honey ⅛ tsp Himalayan pink salt 4 cups water, herbal iced tea or coconut water Place all ingredients in a blender and set on high for 45 to 60 seconds or until fruit is completely puréed. Add ice to a water bottle and pour electrolyte water on top to serve. Courtesy of Michele Olivier, Tinyurl.com/4SportsDrinks4Kids.
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Yields: about 4½ cups of bolder taste for older kids 3 cups coconut water 1 cup water or more, based on preference in strength of flavor ½ cup freshly squeezed lime juice (lemon is also delicious) ¼ tsp Celtic sea salt or other unrefined sea salt with trace minerals 2 Tbsp raw honey or maple syrup (or more to taste) Few drops of Concentrace mineral drops (optional) Mix all ingredients to-
gether and store in a sealed glass container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Adapted from a recipe courtesy of Heather Dessinger, Tinyurl.com/MoreSports Drinks4Kids.
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and we visit the Pawbar at Pussy & Pooch, a pet lifestyle boutique, to mingle and sample treats. Food is the fastest way to make a dog comfortable in just about any setting.” Irvine and Carlsbad, California, and Portland, Maine, are among the first cities to ban use of toxic pesticides in public areas and homes, following pressure from local groups. Being closer to the ground and smaller in size, pets suffer adverse reactions faster than humans. Contact local environmental groups to help ban harmful insecticides and herbicides in public areas. In Pasco County, Florida, Epperson Community homes exemplify eco- and pet-friendly planning, with open spaces and solar power-lit trails for jogging and walking. Birdhouses throughout the property welcome wild feathered friends. A centerpiece lagoon enhances scenic walks and uses less water and energy than a traditional pool or golf course. Separate paths allocated for bikes and driverless cars keep dog walkers safe. Colony Cove, in Ellenton, Florida, is a 55-plus retirement community that allows multiple pets, including some breeds banned elsewhere. It maintains a large dog park, and at summer’s end, dogs are welcome to take a dip in the pool. Further,
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calendar of events SUNDAY, JUNE 3 Wahiawa Bon Dance Season – 2-3:30pm. Get moving and connect with people. Practice the Power 9 of moving naturally during Bon Dance season! Dance practice at the Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission is open to the community. It’s a great Blue Zones activity to exercise and socialize. There’s a thirty-minute session for children that want to learn and participate before the regular session. Bring your entire family! Children are welcome at all sessions. 1067 California Ave, Wahiawa. For more information, call Cynthia Au at 808-367-3471 or email BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@Sharecare.com. See article, page 20.
MONDAY, JUNE 4 – WEDNESDAY, JUNE 20 Prenatal/Postpartum/Infant Massage – Mondays and Wednesdays, 5:30-9:30pm, 24 hrs total. Join instructor Kathryn Julia for this pre-natal massage class that introduces massage therapy for pregnant woman in three segments: the first, second and third trimesters. Learn the physiology at the different stages and safe approaches to massage therapy, offering increased circulation, relaxation, and relief from discomfort from the physical and emotional changes taking place. This course also teaches how to do post-partum and infant massages. $475+tax. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. To register, call 808-988-4440. For more information, visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31.
THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Wahiawa Blue Zones Dinner – 6:30–8pm. Hear the Blue Zones Story and fellowship over Blue Zone inspired dishes. Hosted by the Wahiawa SeventhDay Adventist Church; dinner prepared by the Wahiawa Hongwanji and event sponsored by HMSA. Learn how people are living the longest. Dinner is free, reservation is required. Check-in begins at 6pm, 1313 California Ave, Wahiawa. Parking off California Avenue. For more information and to RSVP by June 5, contact Cynthia Au at 808367-3471 or email BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@ Sharecare.com. See article, page 20.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 Stop Whining…It’s Friday! A Wahiawa Wine @5 Event – 5-7:30pm. Featuring wine, sake and vinegar tastings with Blue Zones inspired pupus. $25 per person with alcohol, $18 per person for non-alcohol drinkers. Dot’s Pineapple Showroom, hosted in partnership with Wahiawa Fresh! 130 Mango St, Wahiawa. For more information, contact Cynthia Au at 808-367-3471 or email BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@Sharecare.com. See article, page 20.
FRIDAY, JUNE 8 – SATURDAY, JUNE 16 Quantum Brain – Fridays, 5:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9am-3pm; 20 hrs total. Instructor Lucky Thornton delves into the quantum mechanics of thought and creation, neuroplasticity, and how “brain programming” operates. Students will understand the healing power of the mind and how
thought and health are interrelated. The science behind the placebo effect will be examined. Also, students will be introduced to the law of attraction and the power of manifestation. This course prepares students to create more positive, life-affirming habits, which unlocks the brain’s true potential to live with a greater sense of hope and fulfillment. $395+tax. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. To register, call 808-988-4440. For more information, visit QuantumInstituteIntl. org. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31.
SATURDAY, JUNE 9 Schools Out for Summer Kick Off – 10am-2pm. Come kick-off the Blue Zones Project in Wahiawa with a day of fun filled activities for all ages. Featuring educational booths, cooking and gardening demos, BZ inspired food, performances, field activities and games. Check out how Blue Zones is inspiring health and wellness in Wahiawa. Looking for volunteers, vendors, and clubs/groups to participate. Ka’ala Elementary School, 130 California Ave, Wahiawa. Hosted by the Wahiawa Blue Zones Project sectors and community groups. For more information, call Cynthia Au at 808-367-3471 or email BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@Sharecare.com. See article, page 20.
SUNDAY, JUNE 10 Wahiawa Bon Dance Season – 2-3:30pm. Get moving and connect with people. Practice the Power 9 of moving naturally during Bon Dance season! Dance practice at the Wahiawa Hongwanji Mission is open to the community. It’s a great Blue Zones activity to exercise and socialize. There’s a thirty-minute session for children that want to learn and participate before the regular session. Bring your entire family! Children are welcome at all sessions. 1067 California Ave, Wahiawa. For more information, call Cynthia Au at 808-367-3471 or email BlueZonesProjectWahiawa@Sharecare.com. See article, page 20.
SUNDAY, JUNE 17 Father’s Day BBQ Buffet – 11am. Appreciate Dad by taking him to the Father’s Day BBQ Buffet by Ke Nui Kitchen, in Waimea Valley’s Pikake Pavillion. Buffet purchase includes free general admission to the Valley. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information and reservations, check WaimeaValley.net. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13.
FRIDAY, JUNE 22 – SATURDAY, JUNE 30
SATURDAY, JUNE 23 Girlfriends! A Soulful Networking Experience – 2-4pm. Learn the secrets to good networking and how it can help you develop personally and professionally, no matter what field you’re in. Join us for soulful networking activities at Girlfriends! Led by Ryan Charaba, Love and Relationship Coach, and Brandi Kiana-Jo, Holistic Coach and Experiential Event Producer. $55 admission also includes group discussion, networking activities, all supplies, locally-sourced pupus, gifts and refreshments. Eating House 1849, 4450 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei. Free parking. Registration required. Call 808-3935527 or visit OneExperience.Guru/Girlfriends. See ad, page 23.
FRIDAY, JUNE 29 Moon Walk and Dinner Buffet – 6pm, Dinner; 8 & 8:30pm, Moon Walk. On the full moon, come down to Waimea Valley after dark to experience it like never before. For this special night, the Proud Peacock reopens with a dinner buffet of fresh local ingredients by Ke Nui Kitchen. $34.95/ adults, $17.50/children 4-12 years old. Buffet price includes admission to Moon Walk (Walk without buffet $10). Admission times for Walk are 8pm and 8:30pm. Each session begins with an ‘oli (chant) and brief Waimea Valley overview. Exit the Valley no later than 10pm. For safety and to make trip enjoyable, review FAQ section on WaimeaValley.net. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. Tickets can be purchased by calling 808-638-776 or at WaimeaValley.net. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13.
SATURDAY, JUNE 30 Summer Concert – 3-6:30pm. The 6th Annual Summer Concert Series, Ho’i Hou Mai I Waimea, “Return to the Valley,” starts on Saturday, June 30. Held on the Waimea Valley main lawn the last Saturday of June, July and August, this annual showcase of local artists and performers celebrates Hawaiian music and dance. Before June 27, tickets can be purchased for the entire three-concert series for $38/adults, $30/children 4-12 and seniors 62+. Single concert tickets purchased in advance are $15/adults, $12/children and seniors. If purchased at the gate, tickets are $19/adults and $16/children and seniors. Gates open at 2:30pm. Check in at Will Call (at Visitor’s Center) to get wrist bands for the show. Small coolers, LOW beach chairs, and blankets are allowed. No outside alcoholic beverages or umbrellas allowed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 808-638-7766, at WaimeaValley.net or by visiting the giftshop. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13.
Aromatherapy 1– Fridays, 5:30-9:30pm; Saturdays, 9am-3pm; 20 hrs total. Lucky Thornton teaches about essential oils and their safe, therapeutic use. The effects of essential oils on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being will be explored. A through hands-on experience, students will understand the therapeutic effects and delivery methods of essential oils. This course prepares students to use essential oils with their families or in conjunction with their healing practice. $395+tax. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. To register, call 808-988-4440. For more information, visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31.
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sunday Kundalini Gong Bliss Class – 10:15-11:15am. Join Soraya Faris Applegate, of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, every Sunday for Kundalini Gong Bliss. Experience this dynamic form of yoga to awaken awareness and stimulate energy flow. Breath, movement, meditation and focus help energize and support the body. Appropriate for all abilities. This class will also be taught with the gong and end with a gong relaxation. $18 (drop-in single class, packages available). Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Studio, 3106 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. For more information or to register, visit YogaOpenSpace. com. See ad, page 35. Student Massage – Noon, 1:30, 3, 4:30 and 6pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. Individuals can now book massages, lomilomi, reflexology and Reiki directly on MassageBook.com. For more information, call 808-988-4440. MAE-3065. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31. Yoga Gong Bliss – 6-7:15pm. Yoga Gong Bliss classes with Soraya Faris Applegate. New on the windward side! $10. Aloha Yoga Kula, Aikahi Studio, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua. See ad, page 35.
tuesday Student Massage – 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. Individuals can now book massages, lomilomi, reflexology and Reiki directly on MassageBook.com. For more information, call 808988-4440. MAE-3065. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31. Kaʻiwi Scenic Shoreline Cleanup – 4-6pm. Join 808 Cleanups to clean up debris along the beach. Invasive plant and fishing line removal is also tackled as time permits. All cleanup supplies will be provided. Wear sturdy, fully enclosed shoes to protect your feet. Meet in the Kaʻiwi parking lot by 4pm (past Sandy Beach, before Makapu’u Lighthouse). For more information, call Michael Loftin at 808-892-3464. If you haven’t already, please fill out an insurance waiver form before attending this event at 808Cleanups.org/volunteer-info-form. Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first Tues of the month. Learn how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. For more information, call 808-262-3838 or visit Down ToEarth.org/events.
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Keiki Day – 9am-5pm. Waimea Valley hosts Keiki Day with free admission for kama`aina keiki 12 years old and younger. Special activities include Hawaiian games, keiki hikes and crafts, music, art and more. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information, call 808-638-7766 or visit WaimeaValley.net. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13.
Free Breakfast at Ryoin on Eames – 10am-1:30pm. Join Julia Estrella and the folks at Ryoin on Eames for a free breakfast every Sat. After breakfast, the group will have the opportunity to hear about healthy farming techniques that go beyond organic practices. Learn more about this community outreach group and see how you can participate. Free. 1777 Eames St, Wahiawa. For more information, call 808-852-1892.
Yoga Gong Bliss – 6:45-8pm. Yoga Gong Bliss classes with Soraya Faris Applegate. New on the windward side! $10. Aloha Yoga Kula, Aikahi Studio, 38 Kaneohe Bay Drive, Kailua. See ad, page 35.
Waimanalo Hobbit House: Vegetarian Feast, Yoga Philosophy and Kirtan – 4-7pm. Visit this storybook wonderland replete with meticulously landscaped waterfalls, koi ponds, arched bridges, fruit trees and other exotic botanicals. Step inside the amazing Hobbit House and hear a talk on the ancient philosophy of yoga by a Vedic scholar, Narahari; experience kirtan (chanting of holy mantras); and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. This gathering is scheduled at least one Sat each month. For dates and more information, call Narahari at 808-225-2425 or email Narahari@HaleKrishna.com. Also visit HaleKrishna.com and click on tabs “Peek Inside” and “Meet Narahari.” Call for specific dates this month. Private tours and meetings available.
thursday Tao Healing Session – 9:45-11am. Join Quantum Institute International Director Lucky Thornton for a unique class of movement and energy awareness. Mixing elements of tapping, yoga, and movement meditation, the session energizes, renews and refreshes mind, body, and spirit. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. $7 donation requested. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-988-4440. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31. Tasty Thursdays – 5-7pm. Sample the items from all departments and see why our products are so special. Whole Foods Kailua, 629 Kailua Rd, Ste 100, Kailua. For more information, call 808-263-6800 or visit WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/Kailua.
Doctor Health – Radio’s Original Health News Magazine, KHNR AM 690 – 9-11am live (9-11pm re-broadcast). Join host David Snow to hear the latest on medicine, fitness, nutrition and wellness from national medical experts, best-selling authors and Hollywood health celebrities; plus hear from local guest experts on ways to keep healthy! For more information, call 808-875-1115 or visit DoctorHealthRadio.com. See ad, page 33.
Haleiwa Farmers Market – 2-6pm. Every Thursday, Waimea Valley hosts the Haleiwa Farmer’s Market the Pikake Pavilion. Come and enjoy the selection of local food, produce, crafts on display, and a beer and wine bar. Parking is free! 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13. Screen on the Green – 7:15pm. Enjoy the Waimea Valley Thursday evening outdoor summer movie series, Screen on the Green. After the Haleiwa Farmers Market, the free screenings are on the main lawn and are open to the public. Families can bring blankets and pillows, or low chairs (no high beach chairs, please), to enjoy this special weekly series. Be sure to come a bit early to grab some food and drinks from the Farmers Market. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. Visit WaimeaValley.net for the schedule of movies. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 13.
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Hawaii Natural Healing Center Honolulu – 1141 Koko Head, Ste 201 Kailua – 970 N Kalaheo, Ste A111 808-421-7753 HINaturalHealing.com Dr. Allison Gandre is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who received her doctorate from Bastyr University, an internationally renowned integrative naturo-pathic medical school in Seattle, Washington. She has two locations on Oahu where she treats patients who have a wide range of conditions ranging from allergies and immune dysfunction to hormone imbalance and digestive disorders. Dr. Allison offers complementary cancer care, including high-dose vitamin C IVs according to University of Kansas Hospital protocol. See therapy brief, page 9, and ad, page 39.
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PO Box 8811, Honolulu, HI 96830 808-639-1845 (text only) greenmaxpro@gmail.com GreenMaxPro.com We are bombarded by chemicals that wreak havoc on our lives. Jeani learned that the hard way, facing near death from the toxins she was exposed to. Through prayer, Jeani was given the formula for GreenMaxPro. This amazing organic cleaner will replace all the cleaners you currently have. It can be purchased online, by email or by contacting Jeani for locations and events island wide and mainland. See ad, page 37.
DAY SPA - WOMEN’S HEALTH YONI STEAM HONOLULU 619 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 204 Honolulu 808-853-0959 YoniSteamHonolulu.com
Enter the tranquil setting of your own private linen room and embrace all that is feminine. Yoni Steam provides a hand-blended organic herb mixture, chosen just for you, to create a unique, empowering experience that will purify the core and release energy and emotions that are no longer beneficial. See ad, page 29.
COACHING SERVICES HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING SERVICES 808-393-5527 BrandiKianajo.com
Brandi provides holistic health coaching on diet and nutrition, relationships and communication, and career and spirituality. Her methods include intuitive counseling, guided meditation, writing exercises and art therapy. Her coaching is individually tailored to achieve results. Call for a consultation or sign up online. See ad, page 23.
DENTISTRY LANDMARK DENTAL GROUP Dr. Dennis Nagata, DDS 1888 Kalakaua Ave, Ste C-311, Honolulu 808-526-0670 LandmarkDentalHawaii.com
Dr. Dennis Nagata, DDS, is a member of the newly formed Landmark Dental Group. They have a brand new dental office featuring the newest technology and easy parking. Free valet parking is available during peak hours. Call for more information or to schedule a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 3.
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DIVINE PURPOSE COACHING SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com
Ready to get crystal clear, wake up to your calling, make a bigger impact doing what you love and live out your life’s purpose? Spiritual Solutions’ owner Yoshie Miakoda Chihara, an awardholding medium and certified high-performance coach, will guide you to trust your spiritual guidance, step into your calling, and live a spirit-inspired, purposeful life. Wake up to your calling and release confusion forever. See ad, page 35.
EDUCATION QUANTUM INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH 2636 Pamoa Rd, Honolulu 808-626-5087 QuantumInstituteIntl.org
SOULISTIC HOLISTICS HAWAII
45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 Soraya@SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya.PrimeMyBody.com
Optimize your mind and body with the highest-quality Hemp Oil. Prime My Body nanoenhanced Hemp oil uses a unique pharmaceutical-grade liposomal cannabidiol delivery system. This ensures 97-100% absorption of CBD into your system within minutes. Each measured dose contains 16mg of CBD from European Industrial Hemp, making it the most effective Hemp nutritional supplement available. For more information, to purchase, or to become a customer or an affiliate, please contact Soraya. See ad, page 35.
HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER
The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 31.
HEALTH COACH HEALTHY LIVES NATURALLY Ronda Pitcher Waialua, 808-348-5454 HealthyLivesNaturally@gmail.com tinyurl.com/HLNaturally
Ronda provides consulting services to help individuals achieve optimal health. She seeks to understand each individual’s lifestyle, family history and test results to create a health profile. She then works with a team of consultants at Life Extension to determine the precise protocol that will best support improved health and wellbeing. See therapy brief, page 9, and ad, page 35.
765 Amana St, Ste 503 808-221-7353 HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com
Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and wellbeing by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 28, and ad, page 8.
LIFE COACH CREATING YOUR CALLING Lani Kwon, MA Honolulu 808-594-7950 CreatingYOURCalling.com Lani@coPOWERment.com
Lani Kwon is a Newfield Network Graduate Life Coach, published author and professional keynote speaker. She can help bring clarity to your life goals and provide step-by-step guidance on fulfilling your dreams. See ad, page 37.
HEMP-CBD MR HEMP CBD
286 N School St, Ste B Honolulu - Inside Mr. Ink Plus 808-526-2465 MrHempCBD.com Mr. Hemp CBD believes in natural treatments using Cannabidiol (CBD). Their vision is to offer quality-infused products that are safe, effective alternatives to painkillers and other toxic drugs for patients looking for a natural remedy. Mr. Hemp’s CBD product line is continuously expanding with over-the-counter products that are carefully selected from distributors that manufacture in a ISO6 Clean Room using allnatural ingredients, and the purest and richest form of Cannabidiol, ensuring their customers the Highest-Quality CBD products on the market. See therapy brief, page 8, and ad, page 23.
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808-386-2834 CoachRoanne@GoalFocusedResults.com GoalFocusedResults.com Life Coach Roanne Abe is a Strategic Intervention Coach who is devoted to empowering clients to take action each day or week to achieve the life they want. Take the first step toward your goals and sign up for your free clarity session today. See ad, page 23.
NATURAL FOODS ABUNDANT LIFE NATURAL FOODS 292 Kamehameha Ave, Hilo 808-935-7411 Info@AbundantLifeNaturalfoods.com AbundantLifeNaturalFoods.com
Abundant Life Natural Foods, in the heart of Hilo, offers a wide selection of the highestquality natural and organic foods, dietary supplements, natural herbs, and homeopathic remedies.Their kitchen features fresh selections daily. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS
66-443 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-637-6729 Facebook.com/CelestialNaturalFoods Great health food store in the heart of Haleiwa that offers organic produce, natural foods, supplements, natural body and personal care, organic bulk foods and bulk herbs, environmentally friendly household products, and more! Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi here on North Shore.
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FOODLAND
Foodland.com You will find lots of local fresh produce, baked goods and deli selections at your local Foodland. You can pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi at the courtesy counter at these convenient Foodland locations near you.
59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 820 Hind Drive, Honolulu 808-373-2222 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974 823 California Ave, Wahiawa 808-621-7411
HEALTHWAYS II
Parker Ranch Center 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ste F-137 Kamuela 808-885-6775 KonaNaturalFoods.net
H e a l t h w a y s II provides the Waimea community with the finest-quality fresh, natural and organic whole foods, nutritional supplements, body care products, and health information. They offer sandwiches, salads and smoothies as well as specials. Ask about kamaʻaina and senior discounts. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1481 S King St, Ste 501, Honolulu 808-955-9556 DrKevinGibson.com
Dr. Kevin Gibson is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist and Registered Environmental Specialist with 32 years of public health/medical experience. His specialties are cancer care, gastrointestinal illness, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chronic fatigue. See ad, page 4.
KOKUA MARKET
2643 S King St, Honolulu 808-941-1922 KokuaMarket.com Established in 1971, Kokua Market is the first natural foods cooperative in Hawaii and the only one in Honolulu! They have high standards for what they carry, with a focus on fresh, local and organic products. Become a member of their community cooperative and receive additional benefits. However, all are welcome to shop at Kokua Market and enjoy the selections they have. While there, pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi.
THE SOURCE
32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604 TheSourceNatural.com Owners Damian & Karen share 43 years in the natural foods industry. Be sure to stop in and see their store when you are in Kailua. They are a wealth of info and will gladly share it with you. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
WAIMANALO MARKET CO-OP
41-1029 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo 808-690-7607 WaimanaloMarket.com The Waimanalo Market Co-op is a community owned non-profit cooperative. Their mission is to provide increased markets for and access to healthy foods and local products to support Waimanalo business and increase community, social, and economic well-being. They currently engage over 80 local farmers and value-added producers, have a cold-certified kitchen and receive EBT! Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
PAIN RELIEF AND PREVENTION MIKE QUIRK, DO
1150 S King St, Ste 906, Honolulu 808-468-2461 FeelGoodOahu.com Dr. Mike Quirk, DO, is a family practitioner that specializes in treating pain and other medical conditions. His approach is complementary and holistic, and his work supports mainstream treatments. The focus of his treatment plans includes Osteopathic manipulation, nutrition, herbs and exercise. He specializes in resolving long-term conditions and pain; he has especially good results with back, pelvic, bone and joint pain issues. See ad, page 4.
PAIN RELIEF – PROLOTHERAPY DR. ALLISON GANDRE, ND
Hawaii Natural Healing Center Honolulu – 1141 Koko Head, Ste 201 Kailua – 970 N Kalaheo, Ste A111 808-421-7753 HINaturalHealing.com Dr. Allison Gandre is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who received her doctorate from Bastyr University, an internationally renowned integrative naturopathic medical school in Seattle, Washington. She has two locations on Oahu where she treats patients that have a wide range of conditions ranging from allergies and immune system dysfunctions to hormonal imbalances and digestive disorders. She has a special emphasis in resolving pain conditions using neural prolotherapy and nutritional protocols. See therapy brief, page 9, and ad, page 39.
REAL ESTATE AGENT ANGELA POHAKUOLA STUDER Lic # RS-79822 Coldwell Banker, Pacific Properties 808-551-0900 Angela.Pohakuola@cbPacific.com
Angela Pohakuola brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate in Hawai’i, and is eager to serve you. She knows the west side of Oahu inside and out and will work with you to find the right home at the right price. If you are selling your home, she is the right person to advertise it, show it to prospective buyers, negotiate the purchase contract, arrange financing, oversee the inspections, handle all necessary paperwork, and supervise the closing. See ad, page 23.
RED LIGHT THERAPY RED LIGHT KAILUA
1090 Keolu Dr, #110, Kailua 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, #110, Honolulu 808-425-4080 Kailua 808-260-9795 Honolulu RedLightHealing.com Red light therapy is an affordable and non-invasive way to dramatically heal and improve your body. It has been shown to increase blood circulation which helps to reduce inflammation and blood pressure. It has also been shown to drastically reduce body aches and pains by helping to repair the underlying conditions of nerve damage, torn muscles, built up scar tissue or arthritis. Call for your first session and mention Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi. See ad, page 48.
REHABILITATION & PHYSICAL THERAPY ELAM SPORTS OAHU 91-1027 Shangrila Street Building 1867, Kapolei 808-674-9595 ElamSportsOahu.com
Elam Sports' mission is to serve active families in Hawai`i by providing extraordinary care in the areas of Physical Therapy, Athletic Training and Sports Medicine, Physical Fitness and Wellness and Strength and Conditioning. Their facility is fully equiped and the staff is excellent. See ad, page 15.
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RELATIONSHIP COACHING
SLEEP MEDICINE
HAWAII RELATIONSHIP COACHING
HONOLULU NEUROSCIENCE CLINIC
765 Amana St, Ste 503, Honolulu 808-202-7727 HawaiiRelationshipCoach@gmail.com HawaiiRelationshipCoach.com
Randy Hampton and Beverly Craddock are the married team behind Hawaii Relationship Coaching and the renowned Hawaii Hypnosis Center. Hawaii Relationship Coaching offers affordable sessions and works with partners separately to avoid the “hesaid, she-said” mediation style of traditional relationship counseling. By applying the concepts outlined in their e-book, The Heart and The Head, they are helping couples rediscover the reasons they got together in the first place. Visit their website for a copy of their e-book. See article, page 28, and ad, page 8.
REPLACEMENT WINDOWS DIAMOND HEAD WINDOWS
Neal "Diamond" Roggenkamp 99-1093 Iwaena Street, Bay G - Aiea 808-838-9082 DiamondHeadWindows.com Neal "Diamond" Roggenkamp has 30 years of window experience. He wants everyone to fully understand the options available to them for replacement windows before they make a decision. Contact him for a free consultation. Lic. # C32605. See ad, page 25.
SHOPPING CENTERS KOKO MARINA CENTER 7192 Kalanianaole Hwy Honolulu 808-395-4737 kokomarinacenter.com
Shopping center with boutiques, restaurants, water sports, a movie theater & more. Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi available in several shops.
MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu 808-955-7377 McCullySC.com
Conveniently located in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood between Pumehana and McCully streets, this shopping center has what you are looking for. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi in the center’s handy outdoor rack.
Michael B. Russo, MD Honolulu - 250 Ward Ave, Ste 170 Hilo - 1335 Kalanianaole Ave Kailua-Kona - West Hawaii Community Health Center, 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr 808-294-3332 Admin@HawaiiPacificDeeg.com HawaiiSleepNeurologist.com
Dr. Michael Russo is a graduate of Princeton University and Chicago Medical School, with a prestigious career in the military. He is a neurologist who is an expert in fixing sleep problems. He specializes in the treatment of snoring, memory problems, excess sleepiness, insomnia, nightmares and sleep walking. See news brief, page 7, and ads, pages 5 and 32.
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com
There are four con-venient, well-stocked locations of the Vitamin Shoppe on Oahu. Stop in and talk with them about what you’re looking for; they will be very helpful. While you’re there, pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi.
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 1305, Honolulu 808-944-3711 4480 Kapolei Pkwy, Unit 601, Kapolei 808-674-9629 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea 808-487-6180 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-235-8705
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES SPIRIT COMMUNICATION SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS HAWAIʻI PSYCHIC MEDIUM 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com
Yoshie Miakoda, an awardholding, tested and certified medium, helps people find joy and transform their lives through hypnosis, evidential mediumship and spiritual healing. Experience the spiritual journey to renewed happiness. See ad, page 35.
TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
WAIMEA VALLEY
59-864 Kamehameha Hwy Haleʻiwa 808-638-7766 volunteers@waimeavalley.net WaimeaValley.net The Waimea Valley is a committed and active partner in the conservation and management of natural resources and provides a sanctuary of human, cultural and natural resources. In addition to being a destination for family outings amid the beautiful North Shore valley, Waimea Valley offers a multitude of volunteer opportunities and cultural events. See news brief, page 7 and ad, page 13.
TIME 4 CHANGE HI
Taylor Hoopii and Don Faumuina Honolulu 808-221-9943 Info@Time4ChangeHI.com Tinyurl.com/Time4ChangeHI Time 4 Change HI offers interactive workshops to help youth and businesses develop teamwork, improve communication and achieve more effective problem-solving skills. Any school, university or business interested in developing strong leadership skills and improving communication can learn more by reaching out to Taylor Hoopii and Don Faumuina to discuss what Time 4 Change can do to help. See Community Spotlight, page 10, and ad, page 27.
Did You Know?
Daytime Sleepiness May be a Sign of Health Problems Call 808-294-3332 to Learn More!
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Red Light Therapy -a MIRACLE sweeping the island! Red Light Therapy is an affordable, non-invasive way to dramatically heal and improve their bodies. Red Light, or the red part of the color spectrum, penetrates 3-4mm under the surface of the skin where it stimulates the body’s natural healing process. The more exposure to red light, the more you stimulate this process, and in turn the more you heal.
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