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Contents

SUMMER MOVES

GARY GRIGGS

Life Coach Roanne Has a 10-Step Plan on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts

22 ORGANIC FARMERS: GROWING AMERICA’S HEALTH Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops

26 BETTER OPTIONS THAN OPIOIDS Natural Ways to Reduce Pain

EXERCISE TO SLEEP BY

Quell Insomnia and Nighttime Anxiety

10 ANTIINFLAMMATORY FOODS

Flavorful Ways to Lower Disease Risk

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FOUR STEPS TO AUTHENTIC LIVING

How to Live a Deeply Joyful Life

34 ART THAT INSPIRES ACTION

Artists Work to Save Nature’s Beauty

THE JOY OF DIRT

Gardening Connects Kids to Nature

38 WHY MORE PETS ARE GETTING CANCER GMO Toxins Permeate Pet Foods

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his month’s edition about organic farming reminds us of how lucky we are to live in Hawaii where farmer’s markets happen all year long. Yes, there’s some seasonality to the crops, but overall, we can enjoy locally-grown food year-round. The continuity of climate that we have helps us in a subtler way as well — you may not have thought much about it, but we avoid longing for the next season like folks in less favorable climates might do. It’s a simple thing, but to folks that come from places where winter means hibernation, longing for the next summer can make it real challenging to be happy with the cold and slush. Wishing and focusing on the next thing in anticipation of upcoming events — or even looking fondly at the past and wishing we could return — both rob us of the current moment, the now, that we are living in. All sights, sounds and smells exist in the now, yet the allure of the past and future have a powerful draw. Living in the now takes some deliberate resolve. The benefits of being in the present are remarkable — an appreciation for what is real, a connection with people and a feeling of belonging. That doesn’t mean ignoring important lessons from the past or having no plans about where the future will lead. It simply means that living in the present is where we experience the joy of being alive. Some thoughts on the matter include… Be Mindful –Take extra care to be aware of the little things in the surrounding area. Take Breaks from Technology – Reality is not messages, snaps, tweets and memes. Think about how much time is spent in social media and cut back if it’s obviously too much. There’s even an app to help with that! (Just kidding. But no, really, there are apps to help cut back on social media time.) Breathe to Reconnect – When feeling disconnected from the present or stressed, consciously breathe and focus on the rhythm. Slowly become aware of surroundings and appreciate what they are. Let Go of Past Pain – Become free of the burden of hard feelings and hurt. To live in the present, let go of pain from the past. Learn to Love Life – Think of things that need to be done as a choice rather than a burden. This may take an attitude adjustment. If they seem like a bother or an imposition, the present time will be an annoyance. Is there some way to make what needs to be done more enjoyable? Like listen to music while doing it? Or find a friend to do it with? Learn to love what routinely happens to make it more enjoyable to live in the present. This month’s article, Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health - Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops, explains that what we put into our foods makes a tremendous difference in our health. There’s also an article about Better Options than Opioids, describing natural alternatives to addictive substances that mask pain. The Healthy Kids department has tips for appreciating the Joy of Dirt and Inspiration has an article outlining the Four Steps to Authentic Living. Be sure to check out Coach Roanne’s Ten-Step Plan for Summer Moves and the calendar of events. Please enjoy these and the rest of the July edition.

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workshops and healing sessions. She also facilitates training about the enriching benefits of labyrinths. Reiki Instruction: Angela has taught USUI Reiki since 1998. She has provided reiki instruction to specialized caregivers in the medical field, seniors, hospice volunteers, parents, teachers, prenatal care, special needs children and cancer survivors throughout these 20 years. Hidden Oahu Experience: The serene and beautiful sites of Oahu are often overshadowed by the hustle and bustle of Waikiki. Angela’s passion is to honor the quiet, sacred side of Oahu by providing small and intimate guided experiences, often accompanied by an ocean cleanse and aka chord cutting.

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Kahu Angela Pohakuola Offers Insight

ahu Angela Pohakuola’s Native American heritage carries the memories of her father’s family and their relationship with nature and the healing pohaku (stones). From her early childhood to now, the pohaku have openly given her intuitive impressions, healing and inspirational guidance. Her realization that this gift was different came about in the 1990s when she made stone pendants that were offered at art exhibitions. People asked, “How do you know things? How can you hear the stones? In 2009, Angela began a healing journey through cancer that brought about a natural evolution of self-empowerment. “So many miracles, visitations from angels, reiki and affirmations that ultimately led to invitations to facilitate motivational workshops with many diverse organizations,” she recalls. Since then, living in Hawaii has opened up additional pathways for helping and healing others. In 2013, she was inducted into a sacred Hawaiian halau as kahu, bringing more depth to a ministry of spiritual service. Her journey continues today with aloha nui loa (so much love). The following describes the range of teachings and experiences that she is currently honored to share. Talking to Stones Workshops: Angela’s special connection with the pohaku enables her to offer workshops where people learn to listen to the whispers of nature and the pohaku for inspiration on their healing journeys. Participants meet with like-minded individuals and are gifted with a stone/crystal of their choice. Ho’omana Healing Labyrinth: With a calling to connect with the healing Āina, Angela has a special relationship with the sacred geometry of the labyrinth. Her home in Waianae is the site of the Ho’omana Healing Labyrinth where she holds ceremonies,

Home Blessings and Real Estate: Angela is a realtor associate for Coldwell Banker Pacific Properties (RS-79822) in Kapolei Commons and can help select the perfect home or sell a home in Hawaii. She also offers home blessings and clearings. Weddings: Angela is a licensed wedding officiant registered with the State of Hawai’i. She can perform marriages on the beach or in a chapel on any of the beautiful islands of Hawai’i. Vow renewals, commitment ceremonies and celebrations of life are also offered. In July, Angela is offering four special events that will be enlightening: July 7 What Is a Labyrinth July 14 Working with a Traditional Labyrinth Template July 21 Talking to Stones July 28 Aka Cord Cutting Individual sessions can also be arranged. See the Calendar of Events listed in the magazine to see how to register for one of these events. Location: Waianae, Oahu. For more information, call 808-551-0900, TalkingtoStones@aol.com or visit TalkingtoStones.com. See ad, page 33. Juy 2018

beverages are replaced with healthier options and fresh produce. And if you’re unsure of what to make, there are plant-based recipes available at the front entrance. Foodland Wahiawa is located at 823 California Ave, Wahiawa. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii while you’re there.

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Wahiawa Blue Zones Project Update Foodland Wahiawa Celebrates Blue Zones Approval June 1st

Wahiawa Blue Zones Kickoff Celebration June 9th The Wahiawa Blue Zones Kickoff Celebration held at the Kaala Elementary School was open to the community and very well attended. The atmosphere was festive with prizes, entertainment, food and booths featuring fun and educational games.

elebrating milestones is an important rite of passage. June 1 marked the official celebration of Foodland Wahiawa becoming a Blue Zones Project Approved Grocery Store. Local residents attended to learn about the Blue Zones Project, explore the store’s changes and enjoy tasty plant-based food. Grocery stores can play a key role in our daily lives by influencing the selection of healthier choices during our grocery shopping. Foodland is making a significant contribution to the community by making it easier for people to make these selections. Their commitment across the state to team up with Blue Zones Project is important step in improving our wellbeing.

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Autologous Adipose Stem Cell Therapy Offered at Hawaii Center for Regenerative Medicine

he medical field is a buzz with promising reports and research on stem cell therapy. Stem cells have the potential to regenerate into any type of body tissue. Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD, founder of Hawaii Center for Regenerative Medicine, uses stem cell therapy in the treatment of musculoskeletal injuries and disorders. This includes treatment of knees, shoulders, spine and more. Autologous adipose stem cell therapy uses a person’s own healing cells from fat and blood (alone or in various combinations). They are injected into the area that has a cellular deficiency

to stimulate cell regeneration and repair. The advantages of adipose stem cell therapy (compared to other sources of regenerative cells) are that adipose cells yield more stem cells than other sources and patients receive their own cells, so there is no risk of immune rejection. The procedure is also minimally invasive with little to no downtime. Dr. Smigel has found that stem cell therapy is greatly enhanced when used in conjunction with Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy for certain types of injuries. PRP contains a several of substances that stimulate healing including: Platelet-Derived Growth Factor which attracts immune system cells to the area and stimulates them to proliferate. This is particularly helpful in ligament and tendon healing. Transforming Growth Factor-8 which is secreted by all major cell types involved in healing. Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor helps new blood vessel formation, thereby increasing vascularity in injured areas. Fibroblast Growth Factor promotes the growth of the cells involved in collagen and cartilage formation. The total procedure time is approximately two hours. The following outlines the basic sequence of events: Harvest: 100-200cc of adipose tissue is harvested from the patient using a liposuction procedure. Separate: Adult stem cells are separated from the fat cells using advanced protocols. Activate: The isolated adult stem cells are added in the person’s own platelet rich plasma. Administer: The activated stem cells are administered directly into injured structures. Dr. Smigel’s goal with all forms of therapy is to get the patients back to doing the things they want to do without pain. Anyone interested in learning more can schedule a consultation with Dr. Smigel. Locations: 928 Nuuanu Ave. #210, Honolulu, and 136A Uluani St, Hilo. For more information, call 808-933-3444 or visit ProloHawaii.com. See ad, page 10.

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hen people are overcoming an injury or recovering from surgery they are often sent to physical therapy to regain strength and dexterity. However, there are times when people seeking recovery are not able to participate in traditional land-based therapy due to balance, strength or flexibility problems. That’s where therapy in a pool offers a wonderful alternative to help people regain optimum functionality. Water provides a natural, gentle resistance that aides in muscle strengthening while providing a buoyancy that reduces the effects of gravity on injured or aching joints and muscles. Elam Sports O`ahu offers pool therapy at their Kapolei facility in addition to other physical therapy services. Water-based therapy is an excellent way to achieve progress in the reduced gravity of the pool and then transition to other land-based therapies. Some of the other advantages of pool therapy are: Early, pain-free, range of motion accomplished while submerged.

Decreased weight bearing stress while standing and moving. Enhanced range of motion due to improved body/muscle awareness. Increased ability to endure a higher conditioning exercise routine. Decreased pain sensitivity due to higher temperature water and hydrostatic compression. Anyone wanting to improve natural and functional mobility, whether recovering from an illness, surgery or other difficulty, can contact Elam Sports O`ahu for more information about their facility and the programs offered. If you need to select a physical therapy facility for rehabilitation, Elam also encourages contacting them for a tour of their facility to explore the different ways they can help you get back to having fun and enjoying life. Location: 91-1027 Shangrila Street, Building 1867, Kapolei. For more information, call 808-674-9595, email kap@ElamSportsOahu. com or visit ElamSportsOahu.com. See ad, page 29.

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finds inspiration from her underwater encounters often at Shark’s Cove or Three Tables on North Shore. She credits her artist mother for being a creative inspiration and encouraging her to explore her mind’s eye. Currently, Jehan is working on her ocean and land creatures, as well as her brave avocados and friend’s series. Her art is on display at Hale’iwa Art Gallery, 66-252 Kamehameha Hwy.

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un, animated, colorful and full of whimsy. That’s our cover art of Brave Avocado by Jehan Valiente, from the North Shore on Oahu. Just as she views the world, her art is inspirational and playful. She paints with acrylic on canvas and wood panels using vibrant colors, heavy texture and mixed media, and has sold paintings to some of Hollywood’s most elite including Josh Duhamel and David Duchovny. The object of much of her art is an imaginative avocado character that comes to life in Jehan’s creations. One of her fondest memories as a child was playing under a massive avocado tree in the family yard. Under the shade of the big green leaves and surrounded by the beautiful green fruit her imagination came to life. It was here that she felt her most brave and determined, hence the name, Brave Avocado. Jehan spent her childhood in Miami, Florida, surrounded by sea, sand and marine life, exploring tide pools and shorelines. She’s an avid SCUBA diver and

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air. Walking in the neighborhood and waving at the neighbors is also a way to feel connected. It’s like getting a double whammy of healthy!

Pair it with something to love!

Doing something not enjoyable is obviously hard. That’s why pairing it up with something that is enjoyable certainly helps. Experiment and find what’s right. Some people like to play and would enjoy joining a basketball or a volleyball team. Pairing exercise with something social makes it feel like it’s not just exercise. Dance is exercise too! Pair it with romance!

Clarify what to achieve.

Summer Moves Life Coach Roanne Has a 10-Step Plan

oanne Abe, founder of Goal Focused Results, is a strategic intervention coach who is devoted to helping her clients achieve the life they want. One key aspect she includes in her practice is focusing on the need to get some exercise. “There are so many great benefits that exercise brings—better health, more mobility, feeling better—just to name a few,” she says. Her advice for our readers is “Move It, Move It!” Summer is a great time to start since there are so many options to try, not to mention the weather is great. Here are 10 steps she recommends to start moving today.

Perhaps the goal is to lose weight, de-stress, build strength, improve a golf game, or rebuild knees. Get inspiration and determination by choosing an activity that will help achieve those goals. If uncertain about what to do, hire a professional trainer. They have the education and skills to help and can be hired for one session to create a plan, for a few sessions to show how to train properly, or long term to build success.

Make an appointment for exercise.

Schedule it into the day. If it’s on the schedule, time will be available and there will be a reminder to do it.

Make time…no matter how busy…make the time!

We think we don’t have the time, but we actually do. Many people find that the more time they make to move their body, the more time they have in the day. Funny how that works! It could be that moving creates more energy and increases the feel-good endorphins. The simple truth is, the more one moves, the more active one becomes!

Find something to love to do!

There must be something that inspires action. It doesn’t really matter what it is, as long as action takes place. Roanne loves to strength train and run. She describes it as a thrill to

Get more out of a shorter amount of time.

That’s the principle of high intensity interval training (HIIT). The idea is to start out slowly and build up to intense bursts of effort. Bill Phillips, noted author of Body for Life, recommends doing a 5/25—two minutes walking, two minutes jogging and then run as fast and hard as possible for one minute. Repeat this five times for a 25-minute intense workout. When bored with that, then do one minute pedaling slowly, one minute pedaling fast for about 15 times. Get creative; it can be varied in many ways. Tests have shown that this works for reducing body fat levels. Try a few HIIT classes and see what types of routines work and are enjoyable.

Do some homework and know why moving is good!

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Working out on a regular basis helps avoid illness. Exercise helps prevent heart disease, diabetes, cancer, depression, osteoporosis and arthritis (just to name a few). Exercise makes people smarter, leaner and healthier. If that isn’t enough, exercise improves energy!

Make sure the children are shaking their booty!

Studies show that children perform better academically if they get regular exercise. Not just a little bit, but significantly! (Read Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain, by John Ratey, M.D.) Moving as a family is a great way to increase activity.

Look for a mentor!

There are many people that have been successful at increasing activity levels. These are the folks to find for encouragement and support. They’re usually very willing to show others how to do it. The secret is to learn from someone that is already achieving the desired activity.

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This... What Did You Expect? by Randy Hampton

here’s nothing like a vacation to take the stress off the craziness of day-to-day life. Of course, vacations aren’t always relaxing. Sometimes they’re full of activities and people will even say, “I had to come back to work to get some rest.” Some people like the jam-packed, do everything agendas and some people prefer lazy days with late breakfasts. Since everyone has a different expectation, vacations can, unfortunately, be a source of relationship stress. Rita and Larry (not their real names of course) were a typical mid-relationship couple. They had good careers and two teenage children in high school. For their 20th wedding anniversary, Rita and Larry decided to leave the kids at home in the care of an auntie and go to Nashville. Rita made the airline reservations and Larry said he would handle getting the hotel. When they arrived in Nashville, Rita was excited to see the lively bars where country stars can be found belting out tunes late into the night. The “hotel” however was about an hour northeast of town and was actually just a cabin on Old Hickory Lake. “Isn’t this great?” Larry asked when they pulled up. Rita was … unimpressed. Their anniversary vacation became another source of friction in the relationship. They were still arguing about it when they arrived for relationship coaching three weeks after coming home. “It was a very typical case of unspoken expectations,” Beverly Craddock with Hawaii Relationship Coaching explains. “Larry’s intention was good — he wanted a quiet, romantic week away from everything. Rita had great intentions too. She hoped to rekindle their relationship with their mutual enjoyment of country music and their pre-children party lifestyle.” Neither Rita nor Larry could see the other’s perspective. The disagreement had become a disagreement over bigger issues that stewed beneath the surface of their relationship. “Most things in life come with underlying expectations,” Beverly explains. “When Rita’s expectations of adventure went 14

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unspoken, Larry met his own expectations with the remote cabin. Something as simple as a vacation became a trap because the couple each assumed that the other person wanted the same things.” Subconsciously we all have a different way of experiencing fun and relaxation. Yet even long-time partners lose track of the other partner’s expectations. So much of what is expected goes unspoken. “An unspoken expectation is rarely fully met,” Beverly adds. “Couples have to constantly be focused on making sure that the other partner is clear on the expectations. It’s easier to have an argument before something happens than have a full-blown disagreement when things have already gone bad. Unfortunately, couples will often seek to avoid conflict and merely hope that things will work out.”

“Most things in life come with underlying expectations” ~Beverly Hampton

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Beverly says the expectation problem is generally a problem of communication. She advises couples to ask the simple question: “What does that look like for you?” Even something like a visit from one spouse’s family should be proceeded by this kind of discussion. “Find the land mines early,” Beverly recommends. “If you know that your spouse is expecting certain things, you can help avoid the big problems. It doesn’t guarantee perfect lives, but it keeps both partners focused on the same goal.” For Rita and Larry, the lessons were invaluable — even beyond their own relationship.

“An unspoken expectation is rarely fully met” ~Beverly Hampton “We recently went on a college tour on the Mainland with our oldest son,” Rita later wrote in an email. “We asked our son about his expectations and knowing those allowed us to make sure that he got the right look at the two campuses we visited. Larry and I are also doing better about compromising on most stuff.” Beverly recommends that couples sit down at every opportunity and discuss expected outcomes. By making a habit of under-

standing one another, couples can work toward mutual goals. “Goals are conscious,” Beverly concludes. “They are thought out. Expectations are emotion laden and can get us into situations which lack flexibility.” As a relationship coach, Beverly spends time with couples helping them understand each other and themselves. “Love’s easy,” she says. “It’s an emotion and everybody feels it. Relationships, well, those are harder and it’s important to have solid help available when trouble hits. Coaches aren’t therapists, but most couples don’t need therapy, they just need someone that can help each partner rediscover the foundations of the relationship.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 13.

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Warming Planet Will Worsen Sleep As Earthâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s climate becomes warmer, sleepless nights will increase for many, predicts a study from the University of California, San Diego. The research links sleep data on 765,000 Americans collected by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention with climate models that predict warming trends. Rising temperatures could cause six additional nights of poor sleep per 100 people by 2050 and 14 by 2099. Seniors, which have difficulty regulating body temperature, and low-income people without air conditioning, are likely to be the most affected.

Exercise Benefits Cancer Survivors Moderate-to-vigorous physical activity increases cognitive function and reduces fatigue in breast cancer survivors, concludes a University of Illinois at Urbana-Champagne study. The 299 participants that had undergone chemotherapy an average of eight years earlier wore an accelerometer for a week to measure their average daily minutes of exercise and completed a set of questionnaires and neuropsychological tests. The findings suggest that those regularly performing this level of exercise benefit through improved attention, memory and multitasking abilities. Also, in a recent Portuguese study of 15 women being treated for advanced breast cancer, eight women performed two, one-hour sessions a week of aerobic, strength-training and arm exercises. After 12 weeks, they experienced significantly less fatigue and pain, improved cardiovascular fitness, better emotional well-being and a greater ability to perform daily tasks, compared to the control group. 16

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Pesticides Lower Birth Weights The danger of pesticide exposure for expectant mothers has been confirmed by a study of half a million people in the San Joaquin Valley of California, a heavypesticide region in which more than one-third of U.S. vegetables and two-thirds of our fruits and nuts are grown. Studying birth records, researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara, found that the top 5 percent of women with the highest exposure had negative effects for all birth outcomes, including low birth weight, gestational length, preterm birth and birth abnormalities.

Eating Apples and Tomatoes Repairs Lungs Eating lots of fresh tomatoes and fruit, especially apples, helps heal damaged lungs of ex-smokers, reports Johns Hopkins University research published in the European Respiratory Journal. The study, which followed more than 650 people between 2002 and 2012, also found that those that ate more than two tomatoes or more than three portions of fresh fruit daily experienced markedly less of the natural decline of lung function that typically occurs after age 30.

Steam Baths Ease Allergies Researchers from Thailand had 64 people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) experience halfhour steam baths three times a week for four weeks. Half received baths without herbs; the other halfâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s baths were enhanced with herbs such as lemongrass and ginger. The two treatments equally lowered symptoms such as sneezing, nasal itching and nasal congestion, but those taking the herbal baths reported greater satisfaction with their treatment.

Bee Venom Is Powerful Lyme Disease Remedy Bee venom and its toxic component, melittin, can reduce the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi that causes Lyme disease more effectively than standard therapy using antibiotics such as doxycycline, cefoperazone and daptomycin. The laboratory findings come from the Lyme Disease Research Group at the University of New Haven, in Connecticut.

Walking Speed May Predict Dementia A recent study published in Neurology suggests there is a link between walking speed and the onset of dementia in older adults. Using a stopwatch, tape and an 18-foot-long hallway to measure the walking speed of 175 adults aged 70 to 79, University of Pittsburgh researchers found that in the course of 14 years, those that slowed down by 0.1 second or more per year were 47 percent more likely to develop cognitive decline. The slowing walkers also experienced shrinkage in the right hippocampus, associated with complex learning and memory. The results held true even after realizing that a slowing gait could be due to muscle weakness, knee pain or another disease. Similarly, a study published in Neurology of 93 adults 70 and older found that slow walkers were nine times more likely to develop non-memory-related mild cognitive decline than moderate-to-fast walkers. Walking speed was monitored using infrared sensors in their homes over a three-year period; participants regularly took memory and thinking tests.

Only One in 10 U.S. Adults Eats Healthy Just 9 percent of U.S. adults eat enough vegetables and only 12 percent eat enough fruit every day, concludes a recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. National guidelines for adults recommend at least one-and-a-half to two cups per day of fruit and two to three cups of vegetables. Consumption is lowest among men, young adults and adults living in poverty.

Air Pollution Affects Teen Menstruation Polluted air raises the chances of irregular menstrual cycles among teenage girls, a new Boston University School of Medicine study reports. Studying the records of 34,832 women and linking that information with levels of pollutants when the women were 14 to 18 years old, researchers concluded that teenage girls in polluted areas have a slightly greater likelihood of menstrual irregularity and take longer to achieve regularity in high school and early adulthood. It may also put them at long-term risk of other hormone-related problems, researchers warned.

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Meat Menace

Animal Product Emissions Rival Oil

According to data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, three of the world’s largest meat producers, JBS, Cargill and Tyson, emitted more greenhouse gas last year than all of France and nearly as much as the biggest oil companies, such as Exxon, British Petroleum and Shell. Carbon dioxide emissions from raising farmed animals make up about 15 percent of global human-induced emissions, with the biggest offenders being beef and milk production. The nonprofit environmental organization EcoWatch claims that a pound of beef requires 13 percent more fossil fuel and 15 times more water to produce than a pound of soy. It notes, “There is no such thing as sustainable meat, and plant-based alternatives to meat, dairy and eggs take a mere fraction of the resources to produce as their animal-based counterparts.” A vegan diet is not just good for the planet, either; it also spares animals misery at factory farms. “Pigs, cows, chickens and other farmed animals suffer horribly. These innocent animals face unthinkable horrors: cruel caged confinement, brutal mutilations and bloody, merciless deaths,” says Joe Loria, communications and content manager at the humanitarian group Mercy for Animals.

In Vitro Corals

Scientists Help Repropagate Vanishing Reefs

Warming seawater and increasing ocean acidity are damaging reef ecosystems around the world, and some scientists and environmentalists fear a worldwide collapse by 2050. Coral reefs are colonies of millions of tiny animals. In a single night, the corals join in casting a fog of sperm and eggs into the water to either fertilize and make baby coral larvae or settle back onto the reef, fostering growth. Dirk Petersen, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Sexual Coral Reproduction, in Hilliard, Ohio, gathers sperm and eggs from corals, fertilizes them in a lab and returns the baby corals to the wild. “A bunch of us coral reef managers were just so sick of just watching things die,” says Laurie Raymundo, a biologist at the University of Guam. This kind of in vitro fertilization provides at least a glimmer of hope for the future.

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Fast Food Giants Finally Address Plastic Pollution

In a win for the health of the world’s oceans, McDonald’s says it will end the use of harmful polystyrene foam packaging globally by year’s end. Rarely recycled, the material used in beverage cups and takeout containers is a frequent component of beach litter, degrading into indigestible pellets that marine animals mistake for food, resulting in injury or death. The company says, “The environmental impact of our packaging is a top priority.” The International Agency for Research on Cancer has determined that styrene, used in the production of polystyrene, is also a possible human carcinogen. Dunkin’ Donuts is also phasing out its polystyrene foam cups in favor of paper cups. A planned worldwide project completion by 2020 will prevent nearly 1 billion foam cups from entering the waste stream each year. Customers may still opt for the restaurant’s mugs or bring their own thermos. The foam cups will be replaced with doublewalled paper cups made with paperboard certified to Sustainable Forestry Initiative standards.

Algae Alchemy

Dutch Turn Seaweed into 3-D Household Items

Dutch designers Eric Klarenbeek and Maartje Dros have been cultivating live algae and processing it into material that can be used for 3-D printing. This algae polymer can be turned into everyday items from shampoo bottles to bowls and trash bins. They hope it could replace petroleum-based plastics to help alleviate our unsustainable consumption of fossil fuels. They have also experimented with other biopolymers such as mycelium (fungi), potato starch and cocoa bean shells. The pair now operate a research and algae production lab at the Luma Foundation, in Arles, France. They point out that their creations do more than just replace plastic—algae can also suck up carbon dioxide, a greenhouse gas driver of global climate change. They explain, “The algae grow by absorbing the carbon and producing a starch that can be used as a raw material for bioplastics or binding agents. The waste product is oxygen—clean air.”

Pooch Patrol

Smart Vest Could Increase Neighborhood Safety

Thailand is the home of a new “smart vest” that could turn stray dogs into personal guardians. Equipped with a hidden video camera, vest sensors transmit live streaming videos when the dog barks, showing what it sees via a smartphone app. Pakornkrit Khantaprap, on the creative team at Samsung, says, “It’ll make people feel that stray dogs can become night-watches for communities.” More tests are needed before the vest can be introduced into additional communities for trial runs.

Man-Made Meat

Laboratory Food to Hit Pet Food Market

As we race toward a future full of high-tech, lab-grown meats in place of the environmentally unsound animal protein industry, a new startup wants to extend this offering to our furry friends, too. Aiming to make the most sustainable, transparent and organic product possible, Rich Kelleman, owner of Bond Pet Foods, started growing it in a petri dish from animal cells, free of the environmental and ethical dilemmas caused by traditional animal farming. Lab-grown meat slashes land use by 99 percent, produces 90 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions and may be a more economically viable way to feed the growing global population. “Pet food has always been quick to follow human food trends,” says pet food industry consultant Ryan Yamka, who is working with the startup. “If you walked down the aisles this year at the trade shows, you already saw people talking about humanely raised and sustainable pet food.”

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Conservation Project Protects Part of Amazon The Amazon Region Protected Areas Program (ARPA), a joint venture between the World Wildlife Fund and the Brazilian Ministry of the Environment, has reached the goal of protecting a network of conservation units comprising more than 231,000 square miles in the Amazon River basin, or about 15 percent of the biome’s territory in Brazil. The program is now present in 117 conservation units—including in national and state parks, ecological stations, and biological and sustainable development reserves in the states of Amapá, Amazonas, Maranhão, Mato Grosso, Pará, Rondônia, Roraima and Tocantins—that are home to more than 8,800 species. ARPA works with local communities to create, expand, strengthen and maintain these units by ensuring resources and promoting sustainable development in the regions. They benefit from goods, projects and service contracts, such as the establishment of councils, management plans, land surveys and inspection, reaching 30 protected areas so far. ARPA is the largest strategy in place on the planet for conservation and sustainable use of tropical forests.

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Those spending time in their traditional home swimming pool this summer or taking the plunge to install a natural pool have healthy and cost-saving options. Saltwater pools are far better for skin, hair and lungs. Their use of sodium chloride reduces possible side effects from long-term exposure to the chlorine in traditional pools. Natural swimming pools may employ alternative materials instead of concrete or fiberglass, plus aquatic plants, rather than harmful chemicals and completely mechanical filtering systems. They require no chemicals to maintain because they are self-cleaning, mini-ecosystems. According to Mother Earth News, the plants enrich the pool with oxygen, support beneficial bacteria that consume debris and potentially harmful organisms, and provide habitat for fish, frogs, dragonflies and other waterborne life. Some owners separate plants from main swimming areas; others integrate them, creating a pond-like aesthetic. Ecohome, a Canadian sustainable housing resources firm in Quebec, attests, “No further landscaping is required, as with a traditional pool, which can make the total finished cost of natural pools even more competitive. Moving water and the natural predators of mosquito larvae that will inhabit chlorine-free water will make natural swimming pools practically mosquito-free.” Whole Water Systems LLC, in Idaho, concurs that natural pools deploy “systems that have lower maintenance costs than conventional pools.” For a traditional pool, an oxidation system using a generator powered either by traditional electricity or ultraviolet light-capturing solar panels is a chemical-free way to keep water sanitized, reports Care2.com. For greater sustainability and cost savings for traditional pools, the UK’s Poolcare Leisure Limited suggests monitoring for leaks; using a cover over overnight and during extended periods of inactivity to reduce water loss due to evaporation; and utilizing recycled glass in the water-filtering system to save 30 percent in energy costs. According to the Sierra Club, covers also prevent pools from becoming a death trap for pets and wildlife and keep pool water cleaner to reduce pumping needs.

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Gary Griggs on What We Must Do to Save Our Coasts by Randy Kambic

hile Gary Griggs has lived near the coast of California most of his life, visits to the coasts of 46 nations helped shape his latest book, Coasts in Crisis: A Global Challenge. The distinguished professor of Earth sciences at the University of California, Santa Cruz, writes on how coral reefs provide shelter, food and breeding grounds for about one-third of the world’s species of marine fish, as well as coastal protection from major weather events. Most coral reefs are now besieged by pollution, overfishing, sedimentation, coastal construction, tourism and global warming. Approximately 3 billion people— nearly half our planet’s total population— live in coastal areas. He cites that hurricanes have caused more U.S. fatalities than any other natural hazard, and the driving forces behind rising sea levels will increase future vulnerabilities unless effective actions are taken now. Griggs, who also wrote Introduction to California’s Beaches and Coast and Living with the Changing California Coast and co-wrote The Edge, today recaps the history and assesses the current status of coasts worldwide. He suggests ways in which current negative trends might be reversed or improved.

How can we better deal with rising sea levels? There are now about 200 million people living within three feet of high tide. Both mitigation and adaptation will be required.

We need to do everything possible to cut back on greenhouse gas emissions, but that’s not going to stop rising sea levels anytime soon. We need to start adapting right away. We can elevate structures, but that’s limited. Historically, we’ve used armoring, including seawalls, levees and rock revetments, which work for awhile, but have endpoints. Ultimately, it’s going to take relocation, or what we call “planned retreat”, moving back when the sea nears our front yard. The more we reduce or mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases, the less adaptation will be needed to cope with climate change.

Why are coral reefs so vital to the global ecosystem?

In the tropical latitudes, coral reef ecosystems have formed the basic biological, geological, economic and cultural framework of area coastlines and island nations for centuries. Today, fisheries and tourism anchor those economies. Millions of people depend on these local ecosystems for their protein supply. About 50 percent of coral reefs are in poor or fair condition, and most are in decline. Whether from pollution, dredging, filling or overfishing, virtually all of those reefs are under significant threat.

Have researchers seen any overfished species rebound?

A 2013 report by the Natural Resources Defense Council found that about twothirds of U.S. commercial fish species that

had been seriously depleted had made significant recoveries—28 of 44 fish stocks, including Atlantic bluefish, flounder and black sea bass—primarily due to better management practices. We now have fisheries restrictions and marine-protected areas in place. To realize some long-term success, we need to limit fisheries in certain areas and for certain species. California’s Monterey Bay Aquarium publishes a Seafood Watch Consumer Guide card specific to regions; it color codes which species are safe to eat and which ones no longer can provide a sustainable harvest, so we know which ones to ask for at grocers and restaurants.

What might mitigate the environmental impact of what you term “coastal megacities”? Eight of the largest metropolitan areas worldwide—Shanghai, Mumbai, Karachi, Tokyo, Dhaka, Jakarta, New York/New Jersey and Los Angeles—are along shorelines. Coasts in Crisis looks at the hazards of hurricanes, cyclones, typhoons and tsunamis that their residents are exposed to—along with long-term sea level rise. These incredible concentrations of people not only fish heavily, they discharge large volumes of waste and wastewater. You can’t put 10 million people on a shoreline and not expect impacts. We need to get all of these discharges cleaned up and under control. Shorelines are very delicate biological environments. We also must get global population under control to make a much softer footprint on the planet. It would take four planet Earths to support the present global population if everyone indulged in America’s current consumption habits (FootprintNetwork.org). Sustainability is what we must work toward, whether it’s food, water or energy. Currently, we’re mining the planet for all its resources, which can’t go on for much longer. We need to recognize this and return to equilibrium with what the planet can supply. Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings. Juy 2018

Organic Farmers: Growing America’s Health Restoring the Nutritional Value of Crops by Melinda Hemmelgarn

hen we think of scientists as men and women in lab coats peering into microscopes, what’s missing is farmers. Our society doesn’t tend to equate the two, yet farmers are active field scientists. How they choose to grow and produce food greatly impacts our shared environment of soil, water and air quality, as well as the nutritional content of food, and therefore, public health. The best field- and lab-based scientists share key traits: they’re curious, keen observers and systems thinkers that learn by trial and error. Both formulate and test hypotheses, collect data, take measurements, assess results and draw conclusions.

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Diana Dyer, a registered dietitian and organic garlic farmer outside of Ann Arbor, Michigan, explains, “I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming—all aspects of which revolve around observations, goals, planning, 22

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implementation, intervention and analysis of results—then careful replanning based on those results.”

“I like to help people see the similarities between the scientific process and good, careful farming"

~Diana Dyer Dyer and her husband, Dick, started farming after long careers in traditional health care, where the focus was on treating people after they got sick. Through their farm work, they wanted to focus on prevention. “Growing healthy food in healthy soil, our goal was to create and nourish a healthy community from the ground up. Communicating the multiple benefits of healthy soils and ecosystems has been at the core of our vision and responsibility from day one,” she says. The Dyers believe that flavor is key to eating and enjoying truly nourishing foods, and based on their professional health back-

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grounds and farming experience, they connect healthy soil with higher-quality, better-tasting food. In Havre, Montana, Doug Crabtree, and his wife, Anna, manage Vilicus Farms, featured in the book Lentil Underground: Renegade Farmers and the Future of Food in America, by Liz Carlisle. The Crabtrees grow organic heirloom and specialty grains, pulses and oilseed crops such as emmer, kamut, black beluga lentils and flax. Asked if he considers himself a scientist, Crabtree first defines the term as “a person who is studying or has expert knowledge of one or more of the natural or physical sciences.” Then he replies, “Given this definition, how could any farmer not be a scientist? An organic farmer is a lifelong student of nature, seeking to emulate her wisdom and processes as we refine our production systems. Organic production isn’t just growing food without toxic chemical

inputs, it’s a system that requires conscientiously improving soil, water and associated resources while producing safe and healthy food for America’s growing population of informed consumers.”

Healthy Soil, Food and People

At the Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Andrew Smith directs the new Vegetable Systems Trial, a longterm, side-by-side comparison of both biologically organic and chemically based conventional vegetable production. An organic farmer with a Ph.D. in molecular ecology from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, Smith studies how soil quality and crop-growing conditions influence the nutrient density and health-protecting properties of specific vegetables. “Over the past 70 years, there’s been a decline in the nutritional value of our foods,” reports Smith. “During this time, industrial agriculture, with its pesticides and synthetic fertilizers, increased yields and size of crops, but the tradeoff was a decline in nutrient content, known as the ‘dilution effect’.” In addition, Smith explains, greater levels of nitrogen fertilizer, typical of conventional production

methods, may also increase a plant’s susceptibility to insects and disease. Smith’s research will give fellow farmers, healthcare providers and consumers a better understanding of how crop production practices influence soil quality and therefore, food quality. For example, research of organic crops shows higher levels of vitamin C; higher-quality protein; plus more disease-fighting compounds called secondary plant metabolites such as lycopene, polyphenols and anthocyanin, the plant pigment responsible for the red, blue and purple colors in fruits and vegetables, as reported in a meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Nutrition. The Rodale Institute has formed partnerships with nutrition and medical researchers at Pennsylvania State University, in University Park. Of particular interest, for example, are extracts from purple potatoes that show promise in helping to kill colon cancer cells. Smith looks forward to identifying growing methods that boost levels of anthocyanin, as well as other healthprotecting compounds in crops. The new Regenerative Health Institute, a global research and education center linking soil health to human health,

Quality Food Science Resources Allegheny Mountain Institute: AlleghenyMountainInstitute.org Beyond Pesticides Annual Forum presentations: BeyondPesticides.org Food Sleuth Radio current interviews with Andrew Smith and Sue Erhardt: prx.org/series/32432-food-sleuth-radio Food Sleuth Radio past interviews with Jim Riddle and David Montgomery: beta.prx.org/stories/214702; beta.prx.org/stories/220278 Grassmilk: Tinyurl.com/FattyAcidsCowsMilkStudy History of soil and human health: Tinyurl.com/WilliamAlbrechtPapers Midwest Organic and Sustainable Education Service: MosesOrganic.org; Tinyurl.com/HealthySeedTechniques Regenerative Health Institute: Tinyurl.com/RHIVideo Rodale Institute: RodaleInstitute.org “Sustaining Life: From Soil Microbiota to Gut Microbiome,” by David Montgomery: Tinyurl.com/HealthySoilSustainsLife U.S. Food Sovereignty Alliance: USFoodSovereigntyAlliance.org Vilicus Farms: VilicusFarms.com

will also be housed at the Rodale Institute. It’s a collaboration between Rodale staff and the Plantrician Project, a nonprofit organization in New Canaan, Connecticut, that promotes whole food and plant-based nutrition, and helps healthcare providers embrace food as medicine as the foundation of their practices. Jeff Moyer, a renowned international authority in organic agriculture and executive director of the Rodale Institute, explains, “It’s not only what you eat that’s important, but how what you eat was produced. Ultimately, our personal health is linked to the health of the soil.” David Montgomery, a professor of geomorphology at the University of Washington, in Seattle, has visited farms worldwide, witnessing how farmers use regenerative farming practices to bring degraded soil back to life. He learned that grazing animals, cover-cropping and no-till farming free of synthetic chemical fertilizers and pesticides protects and enriches the soil microbiome, which contributes to the nutrient density of plants and human health.

We Are What We and Our Animals Eat

Along with our well-being, livestock farming methods impact our environment, too. A growing body of research including a new study published in Food Science & Nutrition shows that meat and dairy products from animals raised mostly on grass or pasture—as nature intended—contain significantly higher levels of conjugated linoleic acid and omega-3 fatty acids compared to grainfed animals. These naturally occurring fats help protect us from inflammation, heart disease and cancer. Important in brain, eye and nerve development, omega-3 fatty acids are especially critical for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their infants. Organic farmers, by law, must provide their ruminant animals with significant time on pasture and may not feed them genetically engineered feed or feed produced with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. Further, they can’t use synthetic hormones or antibiotics Juy 2018

to promote weight gain. In these ways, organic farmers help protect our food, water, and environment from contamination, and reduce the growing global threat of antibiotic resistance. Randolph Center, Vermont, dairy farmers Regina and Brent Beidler diligently study and question changes they witness in their immediate environment. They monitor what grows in their pasture, watch what their cows choose to eat and count the numbers and activities of insects, bees, worms, birds and wildlife. They understand that careful land and animal stewardship is key to soil, plant, animal and human health.

Healing Communities

More hospitals nationwide are investing in farms and farmers’ markets to boost

patient, employee and community health by increasing access to nutrient-dense, fresh, healthful food. One exceptional

example is the new partnership between Virginia’s Allegheny Mountain Institute (AMI) and Augusta Health, an independent, community-owned nonprofit hospital in Augusta County, Virginia. The AMI Fellowship program prepares individuals to become farmers, teachers and ambassadors for healthpromoting food systems. “Both AMI and Augusta Health believe that access to excellent health care includes access to healthy food,” explains Sue Erhardt, the institute’s executive director. The AMI Farm at Augusta Health initiative will create an onsite production farm and a community venue for food, nutrition and gardening education. Their goal is to tackle three major local health issues: poor nutrition, low physical activity and overweight; diabetes; and mental health. A Food Farmacy program for those with or at risk for Type 2 diabetes will provide

fresh produce prescriptions at an onsite farmstand, as well as cooking classes. Erhardt recalls her life-changing experience as a teen, hearing American labor leader Cesar Chavez speak about farm worker exposure to pesticides and related cancer clusters. She’s proud to say, “The farm project will exemplify sustainable practices for growing vegetables, including organic four-season crops and companion planting, while promoting soil health. “We believe this project will promote a better quality of life for staff, patients and community members.” That’s the power of farming when it’s dedicated to optimum health. Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian, writer and Food Sleuth Radio host with KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. Connect at FoodSleuth@gmail.com.

Know your food, know your farmers, and know your kitchen. ~Joel Salatin

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Organic Food Sources 2018 DIRECTORY

asically, organic foods do not contain genetically modified organisms and have been grown without synthetic weed killers (like Roundup) or pesticides being used. Listed are farms that follow organic practices that you can buy produce directly from through the Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. Enroll to pick up a box of fresh produce (selection varies) weekly or bi-weekly. Call for details on how to join. (Note: They may not have pursued formal USDA Organic Certification due to the time and costs involved.) Also listed are farmers markets at various locations around the island. If they offer organic produce, ask them about the practices used in growing them.

FARMS Kahumana Farm

86-660 Lualualei Homestead Road Wai'anae 808-696-2655 Information@Asi-Hawaii.org Kahumana.org

MA‘O Organic Farms

86-148 Puhawai Rd. Waianae 808-696-5569 Info@MaoOrganicFarms.org MaoOrganicFarms.org

Punalu`u Ahupua`a Farms

Note: Pickup at Keneke’s Grill, Punalu`u 53-138 Kamehameha Hwy, Hauula Enroll through Aloha Fresh: 916 Kaaahi Place, Honolulu 808-476-7550 Info@OahuFresh.com OahuFresh.com/Punaluu

Waihuena Farm

59-414 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa (Across from Pipeline) 808-551-8132 Info@WaihuenaFarm.com WaihuenaFarm.com

FARMERS MARKETS Kakaako Farmers' Market 333 Ward Ave, Honolulu Saturday 8am to noon

KCC Farmer’s Market

4303 Diamond Head Rd, Honolulu Saturday, 7:30am to 11am Tuesday 4pm to 7pm hfbf.org/markets/markets/kcc/

Hyatt Farmers Market

2424 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Thursday 4pm to 8pm waikiki.hyatt.com/en/hotel/activities/ hotel-activities/farmers-market.html

Pearlridge Farmers Market

98-130 Pali Momi St, Aiea Saturday 8am to noon yelp.com/biz/pearlridge-farmers-market-aiea

Mililani Farmers Market

95-1200 Meheula Pkwy, Mililani Millilani High School Sunday 8am to 11am yelp.com/biz/mililani-farmers-market-mililani

Ka Makana Ali'i Farmers Market

91-5431 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei Wednesday 4pm to 8pm Sunday 9:30am to 1:30pm kamakanaalii.com/news/farmers-market /2129998387/

Waianae Farmers Market

86-120 Farrington Hwy, Waianae Waianae Mall Saturday 8am to 11am waianaefarmersmarket.org/

Kailua Town Farmers Market

315 Kuulei Road, Kailua Kailua Elementary Sunday 8:30am to noon alamoanafarmersmarket.com/kailua.html

Haleiwa Farmers Market

3. Kaka'ako

500 Keawe Street 808-465-2512

4. Kapolei

4460 Kapolei Parkway 808-675-2300

5. Pearlridge

98-129 Kaonohi Street 808-488-1375

Kokua Market

2643 S. King St, Honolulu 808-941-1922

The Source Natural Foods 32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604

Waimanalo Market Co-Op

41-1029 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo 808-690-7607

Whole Foods Market (3):

59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa Waimea Valley Thursday 3pm to 7pm WaimeaValley.net

1. Honolulu

BYU Hawaii Farmers Market

629 Kailua Road, Suite 100 808-263-6800

55-220 Kulanui St., Laie Aloha Center Mall, Room 155/165 Every Other Friday10:30am to 2 pm foodservices.byuh.edu/farmersmarket

STORES

4211 Wai'alae Avenue 808-738-0820

2. Kailua

3. Queen (Ward Village)

388 Kamakee Street, Ste 100 808-379-1800

Celestial Natural Foods

In addition, the following stores have a variety of organic items at many locations around the island.

Down to Earth (5):

Foodland Safeway Times Supermarkets Costco

66-443 Kamehameha Hwy Haleiwa 808-637-6729

1. Honolulu

2525 S King St 808-947-7678

2. Kailua

201 Hamakua Drive 808-262-3838

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hronic pain affects 100 million Americans, with annual treatment costs reaching $635 billion, according to the Institute of Medicine. Worse, opiate-derived pain medications, conventional medicine’s go-to treatment for chronic pain, are addictive and deadly. The Annals of Internal Medicine reports that an estimated 2 million Americans suffered from opioid use disorder involving prescription drugs as of 2016 while 12 million admitted to misusing them. Legal and illegal opioids killed 64,070 Americans in 2016, 21 percent more than the previous year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Some opioid addiction stems from use of illegal recreational drugs like heroin and cocaine, but the National Institute of Drug Abuse testified to the U.S. Senate that as of 2014 more than four times as many Americans were addicted to prescription opioids (2.1 million) than heroin (467,000). Natural approaches, less harmful in relieving pain and thereby preventing drug addictions, are addressing and ameliorating long-term back or neck, nerve and

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even cancer pain, and saving lives. The first step in preventing dependency is to avoid opioids completely, says Fadel Zeidan, Ph.D., assistant professor of neurobiology and anatomy at the Wake Forest School of Medicine, in WinstonSalem, North Carolina: “Opioids don’t work for chronic pain. They may be effective for acute pain, such as right after an injury or surgery, but they are ineffective and addictive in the long run.” Here are several better ways to feel better. Mindfulness meditation: Zeidan recommends mindfulness meditation and cites a University of Massachusetts study of people with chronic pain in which pain lessened by at least 65 percent after 10 weeks of this practice. “Mindfulness meditation is about discipline and regulating one’s attention. It appears to shut down the thalamus, the brain’s gatekeeper, and the brain’s ability to register pain,” explains Zeidan. Yoga: Strongly positive effects have been reported in several studies, including one

To enroll in a new study on mindfulness meditation and chronic back pain, email ZeidanLab@WakeHealth.edu. For information on ongoing studies, visit ZeidanLab.com. on 150 veterans with chronic low back pain from the Veterans Administration San Diego Healthcare System. It showed that 12 weeks of yoga classes reduced pain and opioid use, and improved functionality of participants; many of them had suffered back pain for more than 15 years. Acupuncture: The ancient Chinese modality that’s been used to treat all types of pain for millennia has become such a mainstream treatment that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration recommends that healthcare providers learn more about it to help patients avoid prescription opioids. “All pain starts with imbalance,” says Terri Evans, a doctor of Oriental medicine in Naples, Florida. “Acupuncture is about creating balance in the body and in releasing the fascia, where pain patterns get locked.” Marijuana: All forms of marijuana, or cannabis, are illegal on the federal level, but medical marijuana is now legal in 29 states and the District of Columbia. In a study

Drumming Out Drugs Music, specifically drumming, stimulates the release of endorphins, the body’s own morphine-like painkillers. Group drumming can help people withdrawing from addictive drugs, especially those having particular difficulty in conventional addiction programs, reports a University of Arizona at Tempe study published in the American Journal of Public Health. Other supportive studies are listed at ShamanicDrumming.com/drumtherapy. html.

from San Francisco General Hospital published in the journal Neurology, researchers found that smoking the first cannabis cigarette reduced pain by 72 percent in a group of patients with painful neuropathy. The body’s endocannabinoid system, found in the brain, organs, connective tissues and immune cells, is one of its natural pain-coping mechanisms, and is most affected by cannabis. Mitch Earleywine, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the State University of New York at Albany, author of Understanding Marijuana: A New Look at the Scientific Evidence and a member of the advisory board of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, is an advocate of medical marijuana. While regarding it as helpful for chronic pain with little risk of addiction, he concludes it’s “great for a small handful of conditions, but it’s not the cure-all that some are suggesting.” CBD oil: Dr. Hyla Cass, of Marina del Rey, California, an integrative physician expert in psychiatry and addiction recovery, and author of The Addicted Brain and How to Break Free, is more comfortable with CBD (cannabidiol) oil. It’s a hemp product legal in 45 states, provided it qualifies in non-addictive levels of THC, the component of cannabis that induces euphoria (see TheCannabis Industry.org/state-marijuana-policies-map). Some CBD oils contain trace amounts of THC, not enough to induce a “high” or contribute to addiction, but there are also products that contain no

Let the Sunshine In Just getting a little natural sunlight can have a strong effect on chronic pain, according to a study published in the journal Psychosomatic Medicine. Hospital patients fortunate enough to have beds on the sunny side of the building cut their need for opioid-based pain meds by 22 percent just one hour after spine surgery. THC at all. By definition, hemp’s THC content is less than 0.3 percent versus marijuana’s 5 to 35 percent. “CBD oil won’t make you high,” says Cass. “In and of itself, CBD oil is very potent. You don’t need the THC for pain relief. There’s no need to go down the slippery slope of using an illegal substance.” In addition to CBD oil’s pain-relieving effects on the endocannabinoid system, says Cass, it’s a powerful anti-inflammatory, which contributes to its effectiveness in addressing the underlying causes of chronic pain, confirmed by University of South Carolina research. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, including Food is Medicine. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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nsomnia plagues millions of Americans, and finding a solution can be difficult when the condition is chronic. Prolonged lack of quality sleep compromises health and sets the stage for depression, high blood pressure, obesity, inflammation, poor memory and even serious risk of heart attack. The good news is that natural alternatives, especially regular exercise, offer relief. Northwestern University research published in the journal Sleep Medicine even confirms better results from exercise than other natural approaches.

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Circadian rhythm, the body’s internal clock, governs physiological patterns involving sleep and hunger, and is cued by temperature and sunlight, so timing our exercise is important. Other studies at Northwestern reveal that workouts earlier in the day yield better results because muscles also have their own rhythm (internal clocks) that help them perform more efficiently due to the presence of daylight, and function optimally then. According to the National Sleep Foundation, a decrease in body temperature after an initial increase during physical activity initiates sleep, which also suggests that exercising later in the day, but not before bed, is helpful, as well. Research from Princeton University further shows that exercise can help the brain process stress, helping to minimize anxiety which often accompanies or fosters insomnia. Long Beach, California, holistic podiatrist Don Kim, creator of The Walking Cure Program, affirms, “The first thing to address is the circadian rhythm—what I call the body’s highest peak and lowest valley. The entire system needs to get used to slowing down.” Kim’s life changed for the better, including his struggles

with insomnia, when he made walking a priority after an incapacitating back injury. “Walking is synchronized motion and induces meditative brain waves,” says Kim, who teaches others how to walk for better physical and mental health.

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The more oxygen the brain receives, the lower the levels of cortisol that trigger racing thoughts. Other forms of moderate aerobic exercise involving cardio machines, spinning, cross-country skiing, swimming and dancing are also beneficial ways to increase oxygen intake. Chicago fitness expert Stephanie Mansour explains, “Improving circulation helps to increase the body’s energy during the day and helps you wind down at night.” It’s a common misconception that rushing through the day is the same as engaging in exercise. Mansour elaborates: “Exercising is different than just being busy or working outside, because it’s a time where you connect your mind, body and breath. You’re forced to be present. It’s difficult to think about your to-do list when you’re physically engaged.” According to Sleep.org, just 10 minutes of regular aerobic activity anytime improves sleep quality significantly. Plus, it abates the likelihood of sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome that sedentary lifestyles can cause or exacerbate.

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“Many experimental studies have shown that components of foods or beverages may have anti-inflammatory effects,” says Dr. Frank Hu, also a Ph.D. and professor of nutrition and epidemiology in the department of nutrition at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. “A healthy diet is beneficial not only for reducing the risk of chronic diseases, but also for improving mood and overall quality of life.”

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Hu, Josh Axe, a chiropractor and doctor of natural medicine, in Nashville, Tennessee, and Dr. Andrew Weil, director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, promote anti-inflammatory foods, backed by recent studies, on their websites. “Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to,” writes Axe. “So rather than emptying your pantry and sailing off to the Mediterranean, you can pursue an anti-inflammatory diet one step at a time.”

“Small, gradual changes are typically more sustainable and easier for the body to adapt to”

That’s what Andrea Adams Britt did. A professional wedding cake baker from Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Britt experienced bewildering symptoms, including digestion issues, depression, migraines, weight gain and skin irritation. In 2015, she eliminated flour and sugar from her diet, and then added more organic leafy green vegetables, coconut oil and wild-caught salmon. Her

symptoms went away one at a time, and by last January, she had also lost 100 pounds. The solution for her was to create flavorful dishes that she enjoyed eating, so she did not feel deprived. Weil advises, “The best foods are those that offer disease-preventive benefits such as anti-inflammatory effects and delectable flavor. When I eat such foods, I feel as though I’ve hit a grand slam homerun—the sensory pleasure is heightened by the fact that each bite contributes to my overall well-being.” His take on an Anti-Inflammatory Food Pyramid at Tinyurl. com/Andrew-Weil-Food-Pyramid offers a broad sample of these foods in an easy, downloadable graphic. Reducing inflammation in her body has also led to better mental and emotional health for Britt. “I am a happier person,” Britt says. “I can control my emotions, focus my thoughts and am more at peace.”

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Green leafy vegetables such as Swiss chard contain natural anti-inflammatories such as vitamins K, D and C, says Axe.

Tomatoes are an easy-to-use and a tasty anti-inflammatory food, says Axe. He notes, “They are a rich source of lycopene, betacarotene, folate, potassium, vitamin C, flavonoids and vitamin E.”

Bok choy has potent anti-inflammatory and anti-cancer effects, as well as a higher concentration of betacarotene and vitamin A, than any other variety of cabbage, according to Weil.

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Black cod, also known as butterfish or sablefish, has even more omega-3 fatty acids than salmon, notes Weil.

Walnuts, rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids, help protect against metabolic syndrome, cardiovascular disease and Type 2 diabetes, says Axe. Judith Fertig writes award-winning cookbooks plus foodie fiction from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

Beets have a natural antioxidant, betalain, an anti-inflammatory compound that inhibits the activity of enzymes the body uses to trigger inflammation, advises Axe.

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Sea buckthorn berry juice (known as olivello juice) is one of the most concentrated natural sources of vitamin C, says Weil. Ginger is a potent anti-inflammatory food that also helps reduce intestinal gas and prevent nausea, advises Weil.

Green tea is best enjoyed hot with a little squeeze of lemon; it may reduce cholesterol levels, ultimately assisting in lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, per Weil.

Virgin coconut oil has anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties, according to a study published in Pharmaceutical Biology. Britt eats a total of one-and-a-half tablespoons a day in hot drinks, salads or soups.

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We must banish every misconception and lie we tell about ourselves. Falsehoods define us just like the things that are true. Take a good, long look in the mirror and ask, “Who is this person? What has made me who I am today? What experiences have created this unique divine work? Are my eyes alight or dim? What am I feeling? Am I weighed down by burdens, exhausted by current choices?” Simply ask the questions; don’t look for answers, but be wary of the ego’s vote for falsehoods.

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Schramers started building their fantasy worlds in 1987. They’ve authored three books to spark the imagination, Fairy House: How to Make Amazing Fairy Furniture, Miniatures, and More from Natural Materials, Fairy Village and F is For Fairy: A Forest Friends Alphabet Primer board book. At 14, Canadian Evan Sharma, of Kingston, Ontario, is already an active entrepreneur—his artwork now appears on sneakers and clothes. He calls his company RBLB for Right Brain/Left Brain, saying, “To be a whole person, you have to use both the creative side and the analytical side of your brain.” His passion for the environment is particularly expressed in a painting he donated to support the Olympic team. Painted at an elevation of 7,000 feet on Sun Peaks, in British Columbia, he finished with snow for authenticity and texture. This year, he spoke on creativity at the 6 Under 16 program, in Montreal. “Eco-art makes an impact on the world,” says John Sabraw, professor of art and chair of painting and drawing at Ohio University, in Athens. “Right now, my paintings are round. People say they see a long view of the planet or what’s seen through a microscope. Every painting evokes a different emotional response from the viewer.” All Sabraw’s paintings use pigments processed out of polluted streams, often mixed with other standard artist colors. Sabraw has helped develop several ways for artists to adopt sustainable practices. See his TedxTalk at Tinyurl.com/SustainableArtist. He points out that whatever form eco-art takes, its purpose is to show a problem, provoke a response and ask the viewer, “What if…?” Connect with the freelance writer via AveryMack@mindspring.com.

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hildren benefit from a close connection with nature, and there’s no better place to learn about plants and soil than a garden. Families don’t need lots of space, as even a small collection of potted plants holds fascination for youngsters. The first step is to understand a garden as seen by a child that may be more interested in creative play than in making things grow. Whitney Cohen, education director at Life Lab, a nonprofit that promotes garden-based education in Santa Cruz, California, thinks kids benefit most from what she calls “dirt time”—spent outdoors interacting with plants, animals, soil and everything else. “When a child plants a seed, tends it over time and ultimately pulls a carrot out of the soil and eats it, they begin to know down in their bones that food comes from plants; that healthy food is delicious; and that we are part of a vast and beautiful web of life,” Cohen says. This learning process may not match a parent’s idea of a lovely garden. “Children don’t make neat rows. They water leaves and flower petals rather than the roots. They accidentally step on young seedlings. 36

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“Playing in mud fully engages the senses, and there are studies that show it can benefit the immune system and make us happier”

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Top Tools for Kids Small children notice things close to the ground, which become even more interesting when seen through a magnifying glass. Sturdy kids’ versions in bright colors are easy to find if they get misplaced outdoors. Curious children love getting a closeup look at worms and other critters in the worm bin or compost pile, or the structures inside flowers. “But when we just let the children explore, they’ll find loads of intriguing objects we may never have thought of, like water caught on the fuzzy underside of a leaf, a sparkly rock or rough tree bark,” Cohen says. Children love to water plants, especially during hot summer weather. Small watering cans that hold only a little water are easy for kids to handle and limit overdoing it. Waterfilled spray bottles also encourage exploration while keeping kids cool. Digging to discover what’s underground comes naturally to kids, and preschoolers do best with toy-size tools with short handles. Older kids can control child-size spades and rakes better than heavier adult tools.

Keeping Outdoor Space Safe Remove the worry from gardening with kids by minimizing safety risks. Replace poisonous or prickly plants with vegetables, herbs or edible flowers and teach kids of all ages not to eat plants unless they have first been checked by an adult. Insects can be both interesting and threatening, and flying insects often are attracted to bright colors. Dress kids in light, neutral colors to avoid unwanted attention from bugs. Avoid chemical fertilizers and sprays, and opt for organic solutions.

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n the late 1990s, the nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, “animal doctor” Michael Fox received many letters about dogs and cats with diarrhea, itchy skin and other persistent disorders. He advised all inquirers to immediately remove foods that contain genetically modified organisms (GMO). Dozens of follow-up thank-you notes verified that his recommendation worked. “One of the main reasons I came to the conclusion of blaming GMOs in pet foods for this cluster of health problems is that essentially, nothing else in the health background of these animals had been changing,” says Fox. Many vets have also reported a rise in pet obesity, skin conditions, inflammation, degenerative disk disease, cancer and even shorter lifespans since late 1996, when GMOs and associated poisons entered America’s food supply. For example, most GMOs like soy, corn and canola are designed by Monsanto to tolerate high doses of its Roundup herbicide. Corn is also engineered to produce an insect-killing poison called Bt-toxin.

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Together with pesticides sprayed on or produced inside GMO crops, the side effects from genetic engineering create dangers. Monsanto’s “Roundup-ready” corn has higher levels of putrescine and cadaverine, compounds responsible for dead body odor. They promote bad breath and also can enhance the risk of allergic reactions and cancer.

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Cancer rates among our country’s 185 million pets are skyrocketing, especially among dogs. Canines have the highest cancer rate of all mammals; in America, about half are struck with the disease. In 2015, the World Health Organization classified Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, as a “probable human carcinogen.” Insufficient human studies exist, but a goodly number of animal studies confirm that it causes cancer. Preliminary tests commissioned by the Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT), an educational nonprofit, on the dangers of GMOs, revealed that six popular dog and cat foods contained more glyphosate residues than most human foods.

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Numerous veterinarians see good results when pets switch to non-GMO food that’s free of synthetic pesticides. Veterinarian Barbara Royal, owner of The Royal Treatment Veterinary Center, in Chicago and author of The Royal Treatment: A Natural Approach to Wildly Healthy Pets, says, “Allergies, gastrointestinal problems, autoimmune diseases, behavioral problems [and other conditions] improve when we take the animals off of these GMO-laden, glyphosate-ridden foods, and put them on something that’s more organic and natural. It’s a dramatic change.” In a survey conducted by IRT, 3,256 people that adopted a non-GMO and largely

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root cause of most disease is inflammation; and that inflammation is coming from the leaky gut.”

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GMOs are not the only crops drenched with Roundup. It’s also sprayed on other foods to dry them, often just a few days before harvest, including wheat, oats, barley and other cereals. It’s also used on lentils, citrus orchards, sunflowers, potato fields and vineyards. Organic growers and processors are not allowed to use GMOs, Roundup or other synthetic toxins. It’s safest to choose organic; if unavailable, at least buy verified non-GMO. Jeffrey M. Smith is founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology and its campaign, Protect Pets from GMOs and Pesticides, at PetsAndGMOs.com. Author of the bestseller Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating and Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods, his upcoming film, Secret Ingredients, interviews many that recovered from disease after switching to organic food. Also visit NonGMOsImproveHealth.com.

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Reasons to Advertise in Pr int M edia

Magazines engage and inspire their readers. A report from the Henley Centre shows that magazines play several different roles in engaging readers. • As a trusted friend • As a bridge to interaction and participation in comunities of interest • As a spur to inspiration • Guidance and life management Magazines open your mind a little bit more than other media, because you're thinking about the ideas – and if you find an article really interesting, you'll ask yourself quesques tions while reading it.

Magazines are an actively consumed medium that can capture the mood of their readers. There are two key aspects that contribute to how different media channels work: • Control: the extent to which an audience can choose to pay attention to the advertising. • Mood: the mindset with which an audience approaches the media. Magazines are actively consumed by readers (unlike TV, which is usally more passively consumed) and are approached with an active and goal–seeking mindset. This means that readers engage with magazine advertising in a highly receptive way and with a less distracted frame of mine.

Magazines advertising gets consumers to act. Two separate sources show that more than half (56%) act on magazine ads. In adddition, action taking has increased and advertising recall has grown. Actions taken based on readers' recall of specific ads is also strong according to Affinity's VISTA Print Effectiveness Rating Service. Two separate sources show that more than 50% of readers recall magazine ads and nearly 60% of those consumers act on the ads. Magazines advertising is considered valuable content. Starcom found that when readers were asked to pull 10 pages that best demonstrate the essence of their favorite magazines, three out of 10 of the pages pulled were ads. Its findings reinforced the Northwestern University Magazine Reader Exerience Study's results, in which advertis advertising–related experiences increased magazine usage. Magazines spur web traffic and search. BIGresearch findings show that magazines lead other media in influencing consumers to start a search for merchandise online, ranking at or near the top by gender as well as across all age groups. In addition, magazine ads boost web trafffic, and magazine readers are more likely than nonreaders to buy online. Magazines excel in driving web searches across various demographics and perform best overall at influencing consumers to start a search for merchandise online – ahead of online media and word of mouth. What's more, magazines are the only medium to fall within the top three media across all age groups and both genders.

Magazines play a role in increasing purchases. Recent U.S. research cited by the Magazine Publishers Association shows the best campaign results were achieved when using media synergistically and when including magazines in the mix. Magazines were the most consistent performers throughout the purchase funnel producing positive results in the most ccampaigns. Factors that may have contributed to magazines' stong performance include targeting niche magazine audiences, engagement, audience quality, and good creative content.

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calendar of events SATURDAY, JULY 7 What Is a Labyrinth? – 11am-noon. Join Kumu Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, for a special talk about the power of labyrinths. Suggested $10 love donation appreciated. Come early for the free breakfast. Ryoin on Eames, 1777 Eames Street, Wahiawa. For more information, call or text 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See Community Spotlight, page 7 and ad, page 33.

MONDAY, JULY 9 American Heart Association CPR/BLS (Basic Life Support) – 5:30-8:30pm. This certification course for Healthcare Providers is provided by Hawaii CPR Training Services, LLC. The certification lasts for 2 years. This course is easy, fun, affordable and high quality. $65 (compare at prices of $85100). Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. To register, call 808-988-4440. For more information, visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 15.

TUESDAY, JULY 10 Smoking Cessation Info Night –5:30-6:30pm. Want to stop smoking, but find yourself struggling to do so? RSVP today to attend an information night to learn more about using hypnosis to overcome the habit. $10 (your guest is free). If you decide to sign up for the program, you’ll save 10% off your session. Only those attending this special event will save. RSVP at least 2 days in advance as seats are limited; first-come, first-serve. Hawaii Hypnosis Center, 765 Amana St #503, Honolulu. For more information and to RSVP, call 808-221-7353 or visit HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com. See article, page 14, and ad, page 13.

SATURDAY, JULY 14 Working with A Traditional Labyrinth Template – Noon-2pm. The labyrinth experience with Pohakuola begins with stepping out of the logical, analytical and critical mind into self, heart, and intuition through prayer and meditation. Participants will learn how to draw a labyrinth from a seed pattern. They will also learn to leave behind the concept of a right or wrong way to experience movement through a labyrinth and to trust their own heart and intuition. Pohakuola will facilitate the intention of inviting healing while expanding one’s intuitive gifts by listening to inner guidance. $22. Ryoin on Eames, 1777 Eames Street, Wahiawa. For more information call or text 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See Community Spotlight, page 7 and ad, page 33. Momona Mornings – 9-11am. Waimanalo Market Co-op is inviting everyone to their community mornings every second Saturday of the month. Come enjoy the local vendors, foods, crafts, music and more. Free for vendors and public admission. Waimanalo Food Coop, 41-1029 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo. For more information, call 808-6907607, email info@WaimanaloMarket.com or visit WaimanaloMarket.com.

SATURDAY, JULY 21 Talking to Stones – 2-5pm. Join Kumu Pohakuola for channeled inspiration and share ongoing selfempowerment from Pohakuola’s personal healing journey. Participants will learn the protocol for “picking” stones and will receive free a stone/ crystal and its inspirational messages. This session provides the opportunity to experience vibrational healing energy to clear energy centers and discover a deeper self-empowerment through the power of gratitude while building intuition/psychic abilities. The workshop offers a unique chance to experience Deirdre Berg’s divine collection of stones and the opportunity to purchase your special stone if desired. Potluck. $65, previous attendees $35. Pearl City. For more information and to obtain the address, call or text 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See Community Spotlight, page 7 and ad, page 33.

TUESDAY, JULY 24 – SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 Nutritional Healing Basic Course ‒ Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays 6-9pm, and Saturdays 9am-3pm, 60 hrs total. This course will be held at the Monoa Campus. Students will learn about using healing foods as a tool that launches a total health transformation. The vibrational healing properties of foods will be explored. This course offers direct experience with the preparation of nutritional sources that can decrease inflammation, alkalize the body by balancing pH, eliminate toxins, and heal and nurture the whole body. It prepares students to choose and prepare foods for optimal health. $995+tax. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, 2636 Pamoa Road, Honolulu. To register, call 808-988-4440. For more information, visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 15.

Summer Concert – 3-6:30pm. The 6th Annual Summer Concert Series, Ho’i Hou Mai I Waimea, “Return to the Valley,” for July features Ekolu, Amy Hanaialii, Keauhou, Na Waiho’Olu’u and Kumu Hula Hiwa Vaughan & Halau Kalehua Tuahine. Held on the Waimea Valley main lawn, this annual showcase of local artists and performers celebrates Hawaiian music and dance. 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. 59864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. See ad, page 35. Learn Self-Hypnosis – 4-5:30pm. Learn how the mind works and how you can gain more control over your life. Learn a mind-body-spirit approach that combines the benefits of meditation with the power of self-hypnosis to help make positive changes in your life. Imagine freeing yourself from the stress, negative programming and painful emotions of the past. Imagine living in the moment and never overreacting again by getting too angry, frustrated or sad. Imagine being able to “program” yourself for success! $125 (includes workbook and 2 sessions). Hawaii Hypnosis Center, 765 Amana St, Ste 503, Honolulu. For more information and to register, call 808-221-7353 or email HawaiiHypnosisCenter@ gmail.com, or visit HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com. See article, page 14, and ad, page 13

SATURDAY, JULY 28 AKA Cord Cutting – 10am-1pm. Join Kumu Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, for this small group session. Release, renew and celebrate with a fire ceremony, aka cord cutting ceremony at the Ho’omana Healing Labyrinth. Learn other clearing techniques such as sound healing and toning for self-maintenance. Let go of that which no longer serves you, forgive yourself and cleanse. Free your energy field and refill with inspiration, light, grace, strength, and divine guidance. $55. Waianae. For more information and to obtain the address, call or text 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See Community Spotlight, page 7 and ad, page 33. Girlfriends – 2-5pm. Embrace new opportunities and step out of your comfort zone with something new. Tarah Long, Lee Yen Anderson and Brandi Kiana-Jo will use art to help you network with others and make authentic connections. Join for great conversations and healthy pupus. Special gifts including hair products by Monat, essential oils and free coaching sessions for personal and professional development for every guest! RSVP by Thursday, July 26. $55. Eating House 1849, 4450 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei. Free parking. Registration required. Call 808-393-5527 or visit OneExperience.Guru/ Girlfriends. See ad, page 33.

I don’t go by the rule book... I lead from the heart, not the head. ~Princess Diana

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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 27. 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 ad, page 15. 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 27.

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 ad, page 15. 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 ad, page 35.

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, page27.

thursday 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. 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 ad, page 35. Screen on the Green – 7:15pm, Waimea Valley has 3 movies remaining in the outdoor summer movie series, Screen on the Green. July 5: Mary Poppins, July 12: Pete’s Dragon and July 19: Sing. The screenings are on the Main Lawn. Bring a blanket, low chairs, or some pillows and enjoy this special treat for the whole family. Stop by the farmers market before the show for some food and drinks. Free and Open to the public. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information call 808-638-776 or visit WaimeaValley.net. 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. 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 35.

friday Student Massage – 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm. 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 808-9884440. MAE-3065. See ad, page 15.

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ACUPUNCTURE/ NATUROPATHIC SOULISTIC HOLISTICS HAWAII

45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 Soraya@SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya Faris Applegate, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, offers a wide range of holistic therapies, including Oriental Medicine and Quantum Biofeedback Therapy. Her treatments focus on the prevention of illness, treating acute and chronic health challenges, and promoting longevity and vitality. Soraya gives each patient personal one-to-one care and is committed to empowering you to reach your health and happiness goals. Call for a consultation. See ad, page 27.

CANCER SUPPORT – IV THERAPY 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

BRAIN DIAGNOSIS & HEALING

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 ad, page 37.

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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 military career. He is a neurologist who uses the most sophisticated and technologically advanced neurodiagnostic equipment available to determine a correct diagnosis. He then supports the body’s own ability to heal. He helps people that suffer from a wide range of brain ailments, including traumatic brain injury and concussions, military PTSD, memory problems, dementia, headaches, seizures, ADHD and sleep disorders. Natural medications, herbal supplements and the power of vitamins are administered where appropriate. Adjunctive pharmaceuticals will only be used when called for. See ads, pages 5 and 34.

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 33.

CLEANING PRODUCTS JEANI’S GREENMAXPRO

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 13.

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 33.

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 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 24.

EDUCATION QUANTUM INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH 2636 Pamoa Rd, Honolulu 808-626-5087 QuantumInstituteIntl.org

SOULISTIC HOLISTICS HAWAII

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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 ad, page 15.

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 ad, page 13.

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 14, and ad, page 13.

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 15.

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 all-natural ingredients, and the purest and richest form of Cannabidiol, ensuring their customers the Highest-Quality CBD products on the market. See ad, page 37.

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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 article, page 12, and ad, page 37.

MEDICAL DOCTOR & PROLOTHERAPY HAWAII CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD, LLC Hilo: 136A Ululani St Honolulu: 928 Nuuanu Ave, Ste 210 808-933-3444 ProloHawaii.com Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as Physiaty. She practices patientcentered medicine that focuses on illness from the patient’s perspective to help them improve their quality of life. She will find relief for your chronic pain through nonsurgical approaches while restoring health and function. She has a special interest in Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell and Perineural Injection Therapies — natural regenerative processes that jumpstart your body to heal naturally. She is an expert in diagnosing neurological conditions with nerve conduction velocity studies and electromyelogram and MSK and nerve ultrasound diagnostics. See therapy brief, page 9, and ad, page 10.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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 ad, page 37.

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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 therapy brief, page 10 and ad, page 29.

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RELATIONSHIP COACHING HAWAII RELATIONSHIP COACHING 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 14, and ad, page 13.

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.

SLEEP MEDICINE HONOLULU NEUROSCIENCE CLINIC 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 ads, pages 5 and 34.

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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 24.

SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE TALKING TO STONES

808-551-0900 TalkingtoStones@aol.com TalkingtoStones.com Join Kahu Angela Pohakuola for a reading or workshop to clarify thoughts or achieve enlightenment on the way to making a decision. Angela's sessions will take the journey to a new and heightened level. If you are called to listen, contact Angela for a reading, workshop, guided sacred experience, house blessing and more. See community spotlight, page 7, and ad, page 33.

TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT 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 ad, page 31.

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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 WAIMEA VALLEY

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