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PARENTING
Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
16 KID COOKERY
They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig
18 RAISING EMOTIONALLY STRONG CHILDREN
by Randy Hampton
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he theme of this month’s edition is parenting. Our three children are all grown up now. We’ve been through the stages of infancy, childhood, teen years and fledgling adults. By no means do we claim to have the answers on successful parenting, but we have had the experiences times three. Keeping a sense of humor has come in handy, as well as knowing that each day brings a new opportunity to refine our parenting skills. There is no magic answer, and there really is no particular right way. Every parent-child relationship is unique and ever changing as the years go by. It certainly has been and will continue to be that way with our kids. Even though they are now grown, we know our journey continues with new things to look forward to. This month’s “Enlightened Parenting” article provides some excellent suggestions for establishing values and helping children learn to make good choices on their own. The tips in “10 Steps to Family Happiness” also point out some things to help create a happy experience while parenting. There’s also an article on helping children understand how to properly deal with their emotions. Of course, it’s easy to handle the happy things in life, but it’s important to know how to handle the things that will cause sadness or anger, too. Instilling good eating habits in our kids is also an essential part of parenting. Teaching them how to cook healthy meals is an important skill they will use throughout their lives, so we have included a helpful article about teaching children how to cook, which includes some recipes for tasty and healthy snacks that they can make. Please enjoy this month’s articles and recommendations, and hopefully you will also get the chance to participate in some of the events listed in the calendar. Be sure to check us out online on our Facebook site at Facebook.com/ NaturalAwakeningsHawaii and our website at NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com. The website calendar and directory listings are searchable, and all of the content from past editions is available. While you’re there, be sure to enter our Awesome August contest. We continue to strive to be your go-to resource for natural health and wellness, and to help support you and your loved ones in experiencing long, healthy and happy lives. Have an awesome August. In gratitude,
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Being Local in Hawaii
From Wahiawa to Prague, Bratislava and Budapest Traveling with a Mission
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ulia Estrella, author of Being Local in Hawaii, has just returned from her trip to Prague, Bratislava and Budapest, which included visits to medieval towns, castles and concentration camps. Julia also visited organic farms and markets where she shared her samples of doTERRA essential oils, much to the delight of the locals. The most important aspect of the trip, however, was getting to know the people in the communities, as well as those in her tour group. She Julia Estrella had the opportunity to share her book through “talk story” time and learn from the people along the way. Julia will feature her trip in her Traveling with a Mission talks. The first in this series will be held at the Central Union Church, 1660 S. Beretania St. (at the corner of Beretania and Punahou), in Honolulu, on Sunday, August 2, at 10 a.m. For more information, call Julia Estrella at 808-852-1892 or visit BeingLocalIn Hawaii.com.
Dr. Dennis Nagata Joins Academy of Laser Dentistry
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he Academy of Laser Dentistry (ALD) is an international professional membership association of dental practitioners and supporting organizations dedicated to improving the health and well-being of patients through the proper use of laser technology. The Academy actively supports education and research Dr. Dennis Nagata through its certification programs, publications, meetings and additional activities. The Academy fosters dialogue and seeks to build a strong community among its member and dental organizations, educational institutions, researchers, industry representatives and others that share this mission. ALD was founded in 1993, with the merging of three precursor organizations: the International Academy of Laser Dentistry, the North American Academy of Laser Dentistry and the American Academy of Laser Dentistry. Dr. Dennis Nagata’s membership in the ALD is a demonstration of his dedication to improved patient care and his commitment to continuing education. He is the founder and director of the Hawaii Center for Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry, in Honolulu. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has determined that lasers—which have been used in dentistry since the 1990s—provide safe and effective treatment of a wide range of applications. Lasers may be utilized in daily patient care for various types of periodontal therapy; removal of tooth decay and cavity preparation; and soft tissue applications, such as tissue re-contouring, crown and bridge procedures, some endodontic procedures, uncovering partially erupted teeth, release of a tongue tie, and treating mouth sores and lesions. Lasers usually allow for bloodless surgical procedures and can destroy bacteria during tissue removal. For many patients, lasers may reduce postoperative pain, swelling and the need for numerous postoperative appointments. For more information, contact Dr. Dennis Nagata at the Hawaii Center for Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry, 1520 Liliha St., Ste. 703, Honolulu, at 808-526-0670 or visit SmilePower.net. See ads, pages 2 and 3. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
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Still Sharing Life and Health ean Galloway, owner of Nature’s Sunshine Hawaii, in Honolulu, has made a long, personal journey through natural healing that included facing a terminal cancer diagnosis many Jean Galloway years ago and living to tell about it. Her lifelong experiences have provided her with a valuable perspective on natural healing that she is eager to share with others. Her passion for life guides her in selecting the products she offers in her store and enables her to face each day with a healthy and happy outlook. She looks forward to sharing stories and insights about being healthy with every person that comes to her store. Nature’s Sunshine Hawaii carries a wide variety of goods, ranging from Nature’s Sunshine herbs and vitamins to doTERRA essential oils to the organic, non-GMO, vegan Purium health products to Chi machines to water filtration systems. Even though these are tools for healthy living, Jean makes it clear that she is not practicing medicine. “We never say, ‘Get off doctors’ medication.’” Two other products featured at the store are by Richway—the AlkalLife Water Ionizer, which transforms tap water into alkaline water, and the Biomat. According to Richway, alkaline water is a powerful antioxidant that is more easily absorbed by the body than regular water and helps to neutralize free radicals, which cause us to age faster and are responsible for many diseases. The Biomat infuses the body with healing far infrared rays and energizing negative ions. It is a healing pad that helps stimulate healing and regeneration of nerves and muscle tissue layers, and deepens cleansing processes. Location: Kukui Plaza at 50 S. Beretania St., Ste. C110, Honolulu. For more information, call Jean Galloway at 808-5332011 or visit NaturesSunshineHawaii.com.
Working to Bridge the Generation Gap anoa resident Alvin Wong was named the Happiest Man in America, in 2011. Since then, he has been conducting talks at various events regarding what it means to be happy. These speaking engagements have taken him into schools and senior facilities, as well as major conventions and business offices. While talking with our island’s elderly population at various senior facilities, he found people that had so much history and life to share but described their lives as sad and lonely. During conversations, the topic of the teens of today often came up. Alvin was surprised to hear these senior citizens defending disrespectful youth with the excuse that they may not have been taught how to be respectful. This started Alvin thinking that there was an opportunity to bring youth and seniors together. He talked with management at Hawaii Kai Senior Living, in Honolulu, and they were interested in a way to provide the residents with more social interaction. Alvin’s daughter, Shaaroni Wong, who teaches 7th grade social studies at Punahou School, encouraged her dad to talk with Chaplain Joshua Hayashi, of Punahou, about creating a program for the students. After many weeks of discussions, a plan came together where 20 students in the graduating class of 2016 that were in the social issues program would each interview a person from Hawaii Kai Senior Living and write a story about him/her for his/her class. Alvin knew it wouldn’t be a good idea to just bring the youth and elders together without preparing them for what would take place. A model for how to approach the project had to be designed. To do so, Alvin talked with the elders about what they wanted to get out of the experience. He also spent time with the students to make sure they each had a plan for what they wanted to learn from the interaction and a list of interview questions for the writing assignment. After nearly a year of planning and creating the model, the interviews took place. Alvin says the teens and the elders both benefited from the interaction. The elders got to open up and tell their stories and the teens learned interviewing skills, but more than that, they had the chance to hear about life from elders that wanted to bridge the gap. Alvin is looking for ways to make this model available for people to use in their own families and communities. For more information or to invite Alvin Wong to speak at a school, facility or group, call 808-294-4740, email AlvinWong.HappiestMan@gmail.com, or visit Alvin-Wong.com.
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Call for Worldwide Protection from Wi-Fi Radiation
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n May, 190 scientists from 39 nations appealed to the World Health Organization (WHO) to “exert strong leadership in fostering the development of more protective EMF guidelines…” The letter was developed by a committee that included professors from Columbia University, Trent University, the University of Washington and the University of California, Berkeley. It was then signed by a host of university professors and researchers from around the world. The directive cited several key studies that have shown that radiation from electromagnetic fields—even low-frequency radiation—is a possible cause of cancer. The WHO adopted a classification for extremely low-frequency electromagnetic radiation in 2002 and in 2011 classified radiofrequency (RF) radiation within its Group 2B—a “possible human carcinogen.” The letter points out that while WHO has accepted these classifications, there have been no guidelines or standards created by the agency or in conjunction with other agencies. It recommends a convening of the United Nations Environmental Programme and the funding of an independent committee to explore practical means of regulating the widespread and uncontrolled expansion of wireless technologies throughout our environment. The appeal also calls for the protection specifically of children and pregnant women and a strengthening of regulations placed on technology manufacturers. Berkeley, California, set a precedent on May 12 by acknowledging the health risk posed by RF radiation and adopting the Right to Know Ordinance, requiring electronics retailers to warn customers about the potential health risks associated with it. It reads, “If you carry or use your phone in a pants or shirt pocket or tucked into a bra when the phone is on and connected to a wireless network, you may exceed the federal guidelines for exposure to RF radiation.” The ordinance requires that the notice be displayed in stores that sell mobile phones.
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Solar Timeshare
News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
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Carbon Dioxide Levels Go Through the Roof The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) notes that as of March, the global monthly average for carbon dioxide, the most prevalent heat-trapping gas, crossed a threshold of more than 400 parts per million (ppm), the highest in about 2 million years. “It’s both disturbing and daunting from the standpoint of how hard it is to slow this down,” says NOAA chief greenhouse gas scientist Pieter Tans. “Carbon dioxide isn’t just higher, it’s increasing at a record pace, 100 times faster than natural rises in the past.” In pre-human times, it took about 6,000 years for carbon dioxide to rise 80 ppm, versus 61 ppm in the last 35 years, Tans says. Global carbon dioxide is now 18 percent higher than it was in 1980, when NOAA first calculated a worldwide average.
Crayon Kicks
Not Just for Kids Any More Secret Garden and Enchanted Forest, by Johanna Basford, are two of the most popular titles on sale at Amazon.com—and both are coloring books for adults. Featuring detailed blackand-white drawings of the flora and fauna that surround illustrator Basford’s Scottish home, Secret Garden has sold nearly 1.5 million copies. Fans include Hollywood celebrities such as Zooey Deschanel, and when National Public Radio asked listeners for feedback, many indicated, “I thought I was alone.” The consensus is that adults are seeking to get in touch with their inner child. Beyond the nostalgic charm of coloring books, it’s also a good way for grownups to unwind and reflect. “So many people have told me that they used to do secret coloring when their kids were in bed,” says Basford. “Now it is socially acceptable, it’s a category of its own.” For a sample coloring gallery, visit JohannaBasford.com.
Fracking Halt
Earthquakes Derail Dutch Gas Production Gas production by fracking in the Loppersum, Netherlands, area of the Groningen natural gas field, Europe’s largest, was suspended by a Dutch court after a home was damaged by earthquakes linked to the operation. Nette Kruzenga, co-founder of Groningen Centraal, one of two groups seeking an immediate halt in Groningen gas production, says, “It is clear the judge said that the situation around Loppersum is dangerous.” The actions of Dutch officials are different than in the U.S., where many people acknowledge the same problem while others deny its existence. States that tend to cite the danger are those that have experienced damaging earthquakes, including Arkansas, Oklahoma, Ohio and Virginia. Deniers include big-fracking states such as California, Colorado and Texas. In states that have reduced new injections and scaled back current operations, earthquakes have abated. 10
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ataliya Peck grew up in rural northwestern Russia in a region where people have managed to preserve their ancient close bond with nature. When original Slavic practices eventually blended with Christian ones, it became a place where people would go to gather medicinal herbs in the woods and then take them to church to be blessed. It was a place where natural healers were revered as much as medical doctors. Nataliya’s grandmother, Tamara, was a healer who had a psychic gift and an uncanny ability to communicate with plants and animals. When Nataliya was growing up, her grandmother treated her with herbs instead of conventional medicine and taught her that things found in nature can be used to heal. It was this lesson that led to Nataliya’s passion for aromatherapy. Nataliya’s official start as a healer began in 2003 when she completely healed her body of chronic bronchitis, inflamed intestines, weak kidneys, malfunctioning ovaries and eczema. But she has always felt a call to be a healer and knew how lucky she was to have inherited her grandmother’s gift of healing hands. Ever since she was a young girl, Nataliya has had a profound interest in energy work. As a teenager, she read countless books on the subject and
took every healing class she could find. In 2004, she immigrated to the U.S. and began studying Reiki. A year later, she enrolled at the California Healing Arts College where she became trained in the art of massage. In 2010, Nataliya moved to Oahu and immediately got her Hawaiian massage license. For income, she began working for spas and hotels as a massage therapist but spent all of her free time building her dream practice. Four years later, she and her husband, James—who is also a massage therapist and energy worker—opened Unique Bodyworks, in Kapolei, and Nataliya was finally free to dedicate all her time and energy to healing people. A client’s treatment begins the second he/she walks in the door. “My mind automatically goes to work in assessing their posture, facial expression and the air they have about them,” shares Nataliya. “As we shake hands, I notice the quality of the shake, the temperature of their skin, and the ease or unease of the gesture. During our initial conversation, I watch my client’s movements and sense their energy flow. By the time they are on my table, I have a pretty good idea of what might need my attention.” Nataliya has a unique approach when it comes to helping people; she draws from a wide variety of massage techniques and a vast array of different types of energy. Every treatment is specifically customized for each patient at each session. “I use lots of channeling—moving energy in waves through the recipient’s body and energy field,” Nataliya explains. “I use meditation to listen, to sense what is blocked and needs attention, and I use visualizations to bring transformation to the troubled areas.” When it comes to the massage part of the session, Nataliya uses aromatherapy and a customized combination of massage techniques in which she was trained, including deep tissue, Swedish, Thai-yoga, sports, shiatsu, oscillation, herbal ball, prenatal, lomi-lomi and hot stones. For example, says Nataliya: “An expectant mother with swollen feet and an achy lower back needs more of a relaxing and flowing style; a tense construction worker with lower back pain will benefit more from deeper work with stretching and pressure points; and a fibromyalgia sufferer with a flair in their lower back can only tolerate light touch, and the best way to relax their body is soothing oscillation and gentle strokes. To sum it up, I would say my approach is always dictated by the specific needs of a client. Regardless of the style of massage employed, I always listen to the body, trying to follow the tension to the root of it and not just rubbing out the sore spot.” For more information or to schedule a treatment, visit UniqueBodyworkshi.com or call 808-673-8276. Unique Bodyworks is located in office 26 of the Holomua Professional Center at 2176 Lauwiliwili St., Kapolei. See ad, page 8. Blake Lefkoe is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawaii and runs Aloha Editing from her home on the North Shore. Contact her at Aloha.Editing@yahoo.com. natural awakenings
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ENLIGHTENED PARENTING Tips for Raising Confident and Loving Kids by Meredith Montgomery
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ueled by unconditional love, parenting with presence embraces all potential connections between parents and their children.
students around the country. In growing up, he’s seen firsthand, “If you have a connection with your kids, you can have a lot more influence on them.” Noting that sometimes children Establishing Values feel like their parents love them, but Shelly Lefkoe, co-author don’t necessarily like My dad always of Chicken Soup for the them, Martin emphatold me it was my sizes finding ways Soul: Guide to Effective Parenting, believes that identify with their school, my choice, to children learn what we interests. “I love cars, my grades, my life. and my dad used to model as important values. She tells her daughme on test drives It made me want to invite ters they should treat her when I was a kid. Both take responsibility. of my parents took with dignity and respect both because she’s their time to connect with ~Casey Martin mother and, “That’s how me, which had a huge you treat people and that’s how I treat impact on our relationship.” them.” Honesty is also a high priority in Christine Carter, Ph.D., a socitheir household. ologist with the University of Cali Minneapolis college student fornia Greater Good Science Center, recognizes the importance of talking Casey Martin often joins his father, explicitly about values. When we see Kirk, in presenting Calm Parenting kids doing something we value, ask workshops for parents, teachers and 12
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them how it made them feel, she advises. “Teens don’t necessarily know that their parents value character over grades,” Carter says, “particularly if parents tend to monitor grades more than aspects of a child’s character. What do you talk about more— their achievements or their character? If it’s the former, consider that you unintentionally might be sending the wrong message.”
Hummingbird Parenting
Overprotection of children by what’s termed helicopter parenting, can cause a disabling sense of entitlement where kids begin to believe, possibly unconsciously, that they are entitled to a difficulty-free life, Carter observes. “There’s an epidemic of cheating because students don’t want to try hard, and they expect to be rescued,” she says. “Although it’s terrifying to let our kids fail, when we don’t let them experience difficulty, they see mistakes as being so awful they must be avoided at any cost. To gain mastery in any arena, we must challenge ourselves, even if that means making mistakes.” “We lose sight that we’re not raising children, we’re raising adults,” says Malibu, California, marriage, family and child therapist Susan Stiffelman, author of Parenting with Presence: Practices for Raising Conscious, Confident, Caring Kids. “Empower them to cope with ups and downs. Help them know and trust themselves by not legislating their opinions and by allowing them to experiment.” Children often struggle with transitions, especially when things don’t go as planned. Martin recommends, “When kids throw tantrums or argue to get out of a challenging situation that’s causing them anxiety, help them work through it. Tell them that you know they’re feeling anxious, that you’ve felt that way before, too, and then help by giving them something specific to do or focus on.” Independent outdoor play has been proven to help kids learn to exert self-control. America’s children aren’t allowed to roam freely outside to experience nature as previous generations did. In Last Child in the Woods, author
Richard Louv cautions If you can’t explain tunity to prove that they can. If they succeed, it’s against being limited by something to a a confidence builder. If modern factors such as not, it allows them to restrictive subdivision 5-year-old, you see for themselves that covenants and mediadon’t really they’re not ready yet.” induced fear. “There are risks outdoors, but understand it; Disciplined there are huge psychoCommunication they make you logical, physical and The first eight years of spiritual risks in raising think about a child’s life are the future generations under most formative, effectwhat you know. protective house arrest,” ing personal beliefs that he says. ~Armin Brott will shape the adult that Louv prefers they’ll become, includwhat’s called a huming impediments to fruitful self-expresmingbird approach: “Hummingbird sion. A healthy conversational relationparents don’t hover over their kids with ship can foster connection and security nature flash cards; they stand back while respectfully teaching children and make space for exploration and right from wrong. problem solving through independent Lefkoe suggests managing parental play, while remaining nearby, ready to expectations while considering what zoom in at a moment’s notice if safety serves the child best in the moment. becomes an issue.” When a child tries to tell Mom some Armin Brott, host of San Francisthing when she’s distracted, the child co’s Positive Parenting radio program, may conclude that what they say is reminds parents to increase opportuniunimportant. Instead, the mother can ties for independence as youngsters acknowledge the importance of what grow. “Test a child’s ability to handle the child has to say and how she looks more freedom by providing the oppor-
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forward to listening once she’s freed up before eventually giving the child her full attention. Parents can serve as a safe haven for kids. Stiffelman says, “Allow them to speak the truth without being corrected or shamed. If they tell you they’d like to do something you don’t approve of, resist the urge to react with immediate advice and talk to them about their decision-making process. Be present enough for them to let them hear themselves think out loud.” “Children need affection, attention, acknowledgment and unconditional love, not discipline. When you punish kids, they feel absolved: ‘I did something bad, I got punished, now we’re even,’” says Lefkoe. When they get caught doing something they shouldn’t be doing, she recommends (with children as young as 5) asking them, “What are the consequences of your actions? Do you want to live with them? Your goal with this conversation should be that your child walks away feeling like they made a mistake, but it was a great learning opportunity.” As kids mature and are faced with potentially dangerous scenarios, “You don’t want them worrying about what their friends will think; you want them thinking about the consequences,” says Lefkoe.
Navigating the Teen Years
The intense journey of adolescence is about discovering oneself and how to reach full potential. Carter says, “I had to constantly remind myself that this is their journey, not mine, and that it’s going to sometimes be dark and difficult.” “The more power you give kids, the
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Conscious Parenting Resources The Body Book for Boys by Rebecca Paley, Grace Norwich and Jonathan Mar The Care and Keeping of You: the Body Book for Younger Girls by Valorie Schaefer The Care and Keeping of You 2: The Body Book for Older Girls by Cara Natterson Father for Life: A Journey of Joy, Challenge and Change by Armin Brott Holistic Mom’s Network HolisticMoms.org
less they feel the need to test the universe,” says Lefkoe, who reminds parents that while it’s relatively easy to control young children, rebellious teenagers are harder to handle when they feel they have something to prove to an overbearing parent. Offering calculated risk-taking opportunities that don’t involve drugs and alcohol is beneficial in the teen years. “You want them to know how to handle freedom and be responsible once they are on their own,” she says. “When I got my driver’s license, I always came home before curfew,” says Martin. “I learned that if I could control myself, my parents didn’t feel the need to control me, which gave me a ton of power in my life.” Brott observes that as the parenting role changes, “We can offer to help, but it’s equally important to learn to let go and admire the young
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adults they’re becoming.” Teens desperately want to not feel like a kid, adds Stiffelman. “They may tell you to back off, but stay present and engaged—like wallpaper. The more you ask their opinion or invite them to teach you something, the more they’ll feel your support.” With sex education, the authors of The New Puberty, Pediatric Endocrinologist Dr. Louise Greenspan and Adolescent Psychologist Julianna Deardorff, Ph.D., emphasize the importance of being approachable from a young age, so kids naturally turn to their parents when sensitive questions arise. “It shouldn’t be about having ‘the talk’; it’s about maintaining an ongoing conversation,” says Greenspan. “Body odor is a good starting point in talking about body issues because it’s not intimidating and can be comfort-
ably addressed by either parent.” Avoid rushing into subjects they’re not ready for by focusing on answering the questions that are posed, while offering a glimpse into the near future. Deardorff says, “Pubertal changes happen over time, so be patient. Parents have a lot of anxiety and anticipation about puberty. When you start to see the first signs, you don’t have to communicate everything all at once.” Consider throwing a puberty party or a health workshop for a son or daughter and their friends. Invite a parent that is comfortable with the subject matter—a nurse, physician or teacher—to get the conversation started. “Fight the urge to emotionally or physically withdraw,” counsels Deardorff. “Sharing activities is a form of communication, too.”
Kids as Teachers
“By paying attention, we can learn a lot of skills from our kids,” says Brott. Generally, youngsters have a greater tolerance for other people’s mistakes and opinions than adults, and tend to be more laid back. They regularly teach spiritual lessons about giving and receiving love and happiness in ways we never imagined. Through all the inevitable challenges, Stiffelman notes, “When parenting with presence, we orient ourselves with whatever good, bad or difficult moment is unfolding and bring more of our self—our heart, consciousness, understanding and compassion— to hold steady as the seas get rocky. Children offer us opportunities to confront the dark and dusty corners of our minds and hearts, creating conditions to call forth the kind of learning that can liberate us from old paradigms.” It all allows us to lead more expansive and fulfilling lives as we open ourselves to more of the love, learning and joy that the adventure of parenting can bring. When we embrace the healing and transformation that is being offered through parenting with presence, the rewards can be limitless. Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
10 STEPS TO FAMILY HAPPINESS by Christine Carter
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appier kids are more likely to become successful, accomplished adults. Looking at the science can show what works in raising naturally healthy, happy kids.
feelings are okay, even though bad behavior isn’t.
Put on Your Own Oxygen Mask First. How happy parents are dramatically affects how happy and successful their kids are.
Teach Self-Discipline. Self-discipline in kids is more predictive of future success than intelligence or most anything else good. Start teaching it by helping kids learn ways to distract themselves from temptation.
Build a Village. The breadth and depth of our positive relationships with other people is the strongest predictor of human happiness. Expect Effort and Enjoyment, Not Perfection. Parents that overemphasize achievement are more likely to have kids with higher levels of depression, anxiety and substance abuse compared to others. Praise effort, not natural ability. Choose Gratitude, Forgiveness and Optimism. Optimism is so closely related to happiness that the two are practically interchangeable. Teach preteens to look on the bright side. Raise their Emotional Intelligence. It’s a skill, not an inborn trait. Parents can help by empathizing with children facing difficult emotions and helping them identify and label what they are feeling. Let them know that all
Form Happiness Habits. Turn these happiness skills, plus the positive skills parents already have, into habits.
Enjoy the Present Moment. We can be super-busy and deeply happy at the same time by deeply experiencing the present moment. Rig their Environment for Happiness. Monitor a child’s surroundings so that the family’s deliberate happiness efforts have maximum effect. Eat Dinner Together. This simple tradition helps mold better kids and makes them happier, too. Christine Carter, Ph.D., is the author of Raising Happiness: 10 Simple Steps for More Joyful Kids and Happier Parents and The Sweet Spot: How to Find Your Groove at Home and Work. She is a senior fellow at the University of California, Berkeley’s Greater Good Science Center. Learn more at ChristineCarter.com.
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They Love Healthy Food They Make Themselves by Judith Fertig
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n less than a generation, childhood obesity has risen substantially, most notably in the United States, according to the article “Child and Adolescent Obesity: Part of a Bigger Picture,” in a recent issue of The Lancet. The authors attest that modern culture’s promotion of junk food encourages weight gain and can exacerbate risk factors for chronic disease in our kids. When concerned parents have a picky child bent on eating only French fries, they could enroll them in healthy cooking classes that offer tastings and related hands-on experiences for youths from preschoolers through teens. Here, children are encouraged to try more foods, eat healthier and learn about meal preparation, plus sharpen some math, geography and social skills. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Leah Smith, the mother of two elementary school children, founded Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas, in 2011. She offers classes for chefs (ages 3 to 6), junior chefs
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(5 to 11) and senior chefs (11 to 14). Kids learn how to make dishes such as yogurt parfait popsicles with healthy grains clusters or roasted tomato soup with homemade croutons. “I’m a firm believer that teaching kids about which foods are good for us, and why, will positively influence their lifelong eating habits,” says Smith. “Start right, stay right.” Elena Marre, also the mother of two elementary school children, faced the challenge of a picky eater in her family. In 2007, she started The Kids’ Table, in Chicago, and solved her own problem along the way. Says Marre, “It’s amazing how often I hear a child complain about not liking red peppers, dark leafy greens or onions at the beginning of a class. It’s so rewarding when that same child is devouring a dish made with those three ingredients at the end.” Healthy kids cooking classes provide a fresh way to combat poverty, according to the Children’s Aid Society, in New York City. The group NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
started Go!Chefs in 2006 at community schools and centers throughout the city and knows how to make it fun with Iron Chef-style competitions. “When offered a choice between an apple and a candy on two consecutive occasions and with most having chosen the candy the first time, 57 percent of students in the Go!Kids health and fitness program chose the apple the second time, compared to 33 percent in the control group,” says Stefania Patinella, director of the society’s food and nutrition programs. In Minnesota’s Twin Cities region, “We do a lot of outreach with Head Start, community schools and organizations like scout troops,” says Chef Ani Loizzo, Whole Foods Market’s culinary instructor at the Whole Kids Club Kitchen Camp, in Lake Calhoun. “We have many kids that know about organic and biodynamic farming and we talk about that in class. We might focus on a healthy ingredient like tomatoes in a one-hour class or explore the culture of Greece or Mexico through food in a longer session.” Loizzo loves the natural curiosity that kids bring to cooking classes. “Sparking an interest in exploring ingredients and flavors can also lead to learning how to grow a garden and interest in the environment,” she says. For children in areas where such cooking classes aren’t yet offered, there are still fun ways to involve them in healthy meal preparation. Maggie LaBarbera of San Mateo, California, started her Web-based company NourishInteractive.com in 2005 after witnessing the harmful effects of teenage obesity when she was an intensive care nurse. It offers educational articles for parents and free downloadable activities that engage children with healthy foods. “Every positive change, no matter how small, is a step to creating a healthier child,” says LaBarbera. “Together, we can give children the knowledge, facts and skills to develop healthy habits for a lifetime.” Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
Starter Recipes for Kids
Yogurt Parfait Ice Pops with Healthy Grains Clusters Yields: 4 servings
4 ice pop molds 1 cup granola (use non-GMO, gluten-free Kind bars) in small pieces 1 cup organic fresh fruit such as raspberries, kiwi, mango and strawberries cut into small pieces 2 (6-oz) cartons organic dairy or non-dairy yogurt
Put dates into a medium bowl, cover with lukewarm purified water and set aside to soak for 10 minutes. Drain dates and reserve soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée dates with 3 to 4 tablespoons of the soaking liquid, honey, oil, vanilla and cinnamon until smooth. (Discard the remaining liquid.) Add bananas and purée again until almost smooth. Transfer to a stainless steel bowl and stir in peanuts and cacao nibs. Cover and freeze, stirring occasionally, until almost solid—4 to 6 hours. Let ice cream soften a bit at room temperature before serving.
Adapted from a recipe by Leah Smith for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas
Raw Banana Ice Cream Yields: about 1 quart
20 pitted dates, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp raw honey 2 Tbsp extra-virgin coconut oil 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 /8 tsp ground cinnamon 4 cups sliced very ripe organic bananas ½ cup raw peanuts, coarsely chopped, optional 2 Tbsp cacao nibs
Cheesy Lasagna Rolls Yields: 4 to 6 servings
Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market, Lake Calhoun, Minnesota
photo by Stephen Blancett
Layer ingredients in each ice pop mold like a parfait. Put a sprinkle of granola in first, and then layer yogurt and fresh cut fruit. Add another spoonful of granola to top it all off and freeze the pops for at least 4 to 6 hours.
Nut Butter Granola Bars Yields: 8 bars
2¼ cups rolled oats ¼ cup shredded coconut (without added sugar) ½ cup applesauce 1 /3 cup nut butter (almond or peanut) ¼ tsp baking soda ½ cup raw honey or maple syrup 1 Tbsp milk or almond milk 3 Tbsp chocolate chips Preheat the oven to 350° F. Mix all dry ingredients in one bowl. Mix wet ingredients into a separate bowl; it may help to heat the nut butter a little first. Combine the wet and dry contents.
Adapted from a recipe by Kensey Goebel for Kids Kitchen and Chefs Club, in Austin, Texas
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Courtesy of TxKidsKitchen.com
ere’s a sampling of healthy snack food recipes that kids love to make—and eat—in class and at home.
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Line a 9-by-13-inch pan with parchment paper. Bake for about 25 minutes. Let them cool completely before cutting. Store in a plastic container separated by parchment paper. They should keep for about two weeks and may be refrigerated.
Sea salt ½ lb (8 to 10) uncooked lasagna noodles Organic olive or coconut oil 1 cup ricotta cheese 1½ cups prepared marinara sauce 1½ cups packed baby spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella Preheat oven to 400° F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, add noodles and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well and gently transfer to a clean surface. Oil the inside of a small roasting pan or casserole dish and set it aside. Working with one noodle at a time, spread with about 2 tablespoons each of the ricotta and marinara, then top with spinach. Starting at one end, roll up the noodle snugly, and then arrange it in the pan either seam-side down or with the rolls close enough to hold each other closed. Pour the remaining marinara over assembled rolls, sprinkle with mozzarella and bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Adapted from a recipe from Whole Foods Market
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Raising Emotionally Strong Children by Randy Hampton
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he last thing any parent wants is to raise a “messed up” kid. Unfortunately, children don’t come with instruction manuals and most of us are parenting from our own messy, busy lives. We take the stuff we think our parents did that worked, pour in a little magazine article guidance, and maybe even adopt a strategy we saw some other parent using in the waiting room at the pediatrician’s office. Then we have to wait years to see if we “did it right.” Sure, we can get a sense of their manners along the way, but we know that they’ll probably make mistakes—like
most of us did. The ultimate judgment of parenting comes down to how they’ll make it through the tough times. It’s a perpetual wait to find out if our kids will make friends, do well in school, graduate, go to college, get a good job, find someone to share life with, raise kids of their own, keep their relationship going … and suddenly, we are old ourselves, having become mostly exhausted from riding along on our children’s roller coasters through life. It’s easy to be happy when they’re successful. It’s also easy to be unhappy when they fail to act or live
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as we might hope. It’s easy to take their personal success or failure as a reflection of the job we did as a mom or dad. And so parents wonder: “Am I doing this right?” The best thing a parent can do along the way is teach their children how to properly deal with emotions. It’s a great human skill to learn how to be happy but also how to handle the things in life that will undoubtedly come along and make us angry or sad. “When a child is 3 years old and a balloon gets out of their grip and flies away, they will be sad,” explains Beverly Craddock, master hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center. “If a parent tells the child to ‘stop crying,’ like there is an on-off switch for emotion, it can leave a child feeling that there is something wrong inside of them that they haven’t figured out.” In so many scenarios, parents are teaching their children to suppress their emotions—to limit or block them. Over time, a child will develop a belief that there are “bad emotions” and “good emotions.” Things like sadness and anger become suppressed, and anything short of total happiness, which is totally unrealistic, is an emotional disappointment. Children will build their drive and energy around seeking out external things that bring them feelings of happiness or achievement. “If we lose touch with the purpose of unpleasant emotions, we are likely to find them bubbling up in other areas of our lives,” Beverly says. “People who aren’t able to deal with sadness may experience anxiety, panic attacks, insecurity, relationship difficulties, or even depression. We help many clients like this at Hawaii Hypnosis Center undo this damage that shows up later in life.” Beverly adds that parents often see their own children entering into the parents’ cycle of anger, sadness or anxiousness. “To break that cycle, parents are coming in to get help with processing their own emotions in order to be a better parent. Children are very intuitive, and they learn from watching you. One of the biggest legacies you can leave your children is to stop those family cycles repeating generation after generation.”
If we fast forward 25 years into the future, too often we find the emotionally suppressed child becoming a person unable to properly balance the natural emotions of life. The child may find him/herself in a boring job, an unhappy marriage, and feeling very neutral and unmotivated. The child begins to feel that he/she has no passion or purpose. Too often this leads to the child going to the doctor, where the child is told that he/she needs a pill—a pill that will only help the child care less about that purposeless, emotionally empty life. So, what’s a parent to do? No parent wants that life for his/her child. Quite the opposite; we want our children to be secure with a desire to make a difference. Beverly recommends that we let our children understand their own emotions. “The lost balloon is an opportunity to let the child explore the feeling of sadness. Instead of telling them to stop being sad, let them know that it’s okay to experience sadness. Help them get over the lost balloon. Help them understand that things come and go from our lives. Help them talk about why they liked the balloon and why the loss is sad. By talking about and working through the emotions they experience as a child, they’ll be more emotionally balanced as teens and adults.” Emotions can propel a person— inspire a person. They can definitely communicate what a person should or should not be doing. They can also help a child learn who he/she really is on the inside. Parents are often best served by working on their own issues so they model emotional mastery for their children. The end result can be children that are confident and more successful. Beverly says children that are emotionally competent find most everything else in life—school, relationships and careers— much easier to navigate. “When we understand that sadness and anger serve a purpose, we’re able to deal with them more quickly and we spend more time being happy and confident.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 24. natural awakenings
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Speaking with Strangers The Simple Pleasures of Connecting by Violet Decker
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echnology tends to isolate us from others, but science points to the real value in reaching out. On average, we come into contact with more than 100 people a day, but often may not make any real connection with them. On a typical college campus, it’s rare to see a student not plugged in while walking from class to class. Saying “Hi” to an acquaintance or complimenting someone in passing is nearly impossible. These little day-to-day interactions could provide a steady source of simple pleasures for all if we regularly made the most of such opportunities. Part of the reason we intentionally isolate ourselves might be the false belief that we’ll be happier by doing so, according to a recent University of Chicago study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology. When subway riders were asked how they thought they would feel if they spoke to a stranger, nearly all of them predicted that the ride would be “less pleasant” than if they kept to themselves. After the ride, however, the results were unanimous: Those that spoke to another person reported having a more positive experience than those that sat in silence. Parents teach children not to talk to strangers, but as adults, we miss a lot if we don’t. Even small talk can make a big difference in the quality of our day. It’s easy to try it to see if we don’t end up with a smile on our face. It’s ironic that young people spend hours each day on social networking sites, texting others and making plans with friends so they won’t sit alone at night, yet are getting worse at making such connections face-to-face. Even seated at the same table, conversational eye contact is becoming a lost art, another casualty of technology. Talking with others correlates with better communication skills, too. A 20-year study from Stanford University concluded that its most successful MBA graduates were those that showed the highest interests and skills in talking with others. So, instead of shying away from chatting with a fellow commuter or asking a cashier how her day is going, say “Hello.” It’s bound to make everyone’s day better. Violet Decker is a freelance writer in New York City. Connect at VDecker95@gmail.com.
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Can the News Adversely Affect Health? by Marsha R. Sakamaki
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any Americans believe that paying attention to both local and worldwide news is an obligation of citizenship. How do we vote fairly if we are unaware of events? Nobody needs to tell us that news coverage can be downright depressing and anxiety provoking. The philosophy that controls many media organizations has been quoted for decades. Namely, “If it bleeds, it leads.” The idea is to draw in readers, listeners and viewers with disturbing and shocking headlines, sound bites and footage that generate emotional reactions. The May issue of Mind, Mood & Memory from Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)— Harvard Medical School’s premier teaching hospital—features an article about the effects of this type of skewed news reporting. Can keeping up with local, national and international events take
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a psychological toll? According to the article, the answer is yes. It recommends ways to recognize when news coverage is causing distress and suggests making it a habit of walking away. A doctor of psychotherapy research at MGH notes, “Modern news coverage sometimes focuses on violent, shocking or disturbing content that is intended to attract attention and generate an emotional reaction in the audience.” Research suggests that this disturbing coverage can cause tension and anxiety for many news consumers. In a large study conducted by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation last year, one-quarter of the 825 respondents that reported experiencing a great deal of stress in the past month said that reading, watching or listening to the news was one of their biggest daily stressors. Another study was done after the NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Boston bombing concerning newsrelated stress. The conclusion was that “people who exposed themselves to six or more hours of media daily actually reported more symptoms than people who were directly exposed to the bombings.” The article notes that news coverage is designed to be more exciting than informative. It also incites fear, anxiety and cynicism. Most news editors and producers are judged by their ratings or circulation. The issue is often whether they are providing an evenhanded view of reality. Other research has tied heavy news consumption to greater risk for feelings of hopelessness, frustration, anger, depression, anxiety and pessimism. The research doctor at MGH suggests that we: • Lead a well-balanced life; get our news from a variety of sources. • Focus on things we can control. • Walk away from news topics that are upsetting. • Utilize Internet sources that focus on upbeat news. • Learn relaxation techniques to reduce stress levels. • Look for large-circulation national newspapers and magazines that do in-depth reporting. Life provides us with many stressors that are beyond our control, but we can control news consumption. We can be conscious of when news is causing us stress, and choose to stop and do something else. The Wellness Center Hawaii, in Honolulu, offers the latest in cuttingedge and innovative energy-based techniques, applications and products that support one’s journey to optimal health. Its vision is to walk with clients on the road toward achieving clients’ desired goals. Marsha R. Sakamaki is the developer of The Wellness Center Hawaii. For more information, call 808-732-5363, email MRSakamaki@hotmail.com or visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 13.
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Brave New World In less than 10 years, we’ll see a universal translator for communicating with dogs and cats, predicts Con Slobodchikoff, Ph.D., professor emeritus of biological sciences at Northern Arizona University, in Flagstaff. Just like language apps change, for example, a French phrase into English, the device would translate barks into “Put on Animal Planet,” or meows to “Feed me tuna.” Computers will foster better understanding between humans and animals. David Roberts, a computer science assistant professor, and his team at North Carolina State University, in Raleigh, have received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a collar to send wireless instructions to dogs via vibrations. Multiple sensors return information about the dog’s heart rate and more, which is especially helpful for service dogs taught not to show stress or distress. Even without such technology, we can all enjoy improved relationships with animals, domestic and wild, by learning to listen. Veterinarian Linda Bender, an animal advocate in Charleston, South Carolina, and author of Animal Wisdom, says, “We all have the ability to understand animals. It gets trained out of us around age 7. It’s not about doing, it’s about being, a connection through the heart.” Meditation quiets the mind from daily concerns, allowing us to stay open, listen and be aware.
that they do understand. Perhaps there is a language which is not made of words and everything understands it. Perhaps there is a soul hidden in everything and it can always speak, without even making a sound, to another soul.” In Portland, Oregon, intuitive Melissa Mattern relates examples supporting Burnett’s premise from her own experiences. “My newest cat, Rocket, beat up my other cats and ran amok. Nothing helped until I took a class in animal communication.” She asked her other cats what to do. “They were clear that I should have consulted them before bringing Rocket into the house,” she says. “I asked Rocket if he would like another home and the picture of a chef’s hat popped into my mind. When we found the perfect home for Rocket, the man was a chef whose only other pet is a turtle that lets Rocket sleep with him. Everyone is happy with the results.” Charli, a 14-year-old pointer, travels the world with her family. Her owner, Cynthia Bowman, shares one of her favorite stories: “As we planned our move to Spain, Charli got ill. I explained, ‘We want you to go too, but if you can’t, tell me.’ A picture of a smoked ham popped into my head. I didn’t understand, but Charli got well and went along,” she says. “In our new Gipuzkoa neighborhood, a deli sells hams, just like I pictured. I can’t explain how Charli knew.” It becomes a matter of trust. “Thoughts or mind pictures can be easy to dismiss or mistrust as imagination,” she comments. “Every species has something they do best. With humans, it’s problem solving and advanced thinking. We’ve separated ourselves from nature. We need to remember we’re all interconnected,” Bender says. “When we learn to tune into ourselves, be heart-centric and radiate compassionate energy, it makes us irresistible to other creatures.”
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Wild animals communicate with David Llewellyn. As a writer of outdoor/nature blogs, he’s traveled full time in a 30-foot RV since 2002. “They don’t understand words, but go by what’s in your soul. I’ve picked berries with black bears and met a mountain lion and her two cubs along a trail without ever being harmed,” he says. “Often, hikers are told, ‘Make yourself look big and scream.’ I say ‘Hello,’ comment on the day and thank them for letting me share their space.” Staying calm is vital. Bender agrees. Grabbed by an orangutan at a wild animal trafficking rescue project, “She twisted my arm and could have easily broken it,” Bender recalls. “Fear is picked up as a threat so I tried to radiate calm. It was intense, but she gradually let go. With animals, you attract what you give. Better communication means better understanding leading to improved behavior on everyone’s part.” Communication and understanding among human, domestic and wild animals not only makes life more interesting, it can save lives.
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For greeting cards, scrapbooking or mixed media, paper provides background, texture, pattern and color. Tree-free paper uses agricultural residue or fibers from bananas, coffee and tobacco, and EcoPaper.com researchers anticipate similar future use of pineapples, oranges and palm hearts. Labels can be misleading. White paper has been bleached. Processed chlorine-free (PCF) means no bleaching occurred during this incarnation of the paper. Totally chlorine-free (TCF) papers are as advertised. Paper is called recycled if it’s 100 percent postconsumer-recovered fiber—anything less is recycled content.
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to list heavy metals, toxic preservatives or petroleum-based ingredients, even when they’re labeled “non-toxic”. User- and environment-friendly alternatives may be difficult to locate, but are worth the effort. After working with paint, glue, chalk and modeling dough, children may lick their fingers and be reluctant to wash hands thoroughly. Retirees with newfound time for hobbies may also have weakened immune systems at risk to chemical exposure. Everyone benefits from minimizing exposure to toxins.
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For most projects, purchased glues are more convenient, longer lasting and easier to use than homemade. White glue and white paste, called “library paste”, are best with porous items like wood, paper, plastic and cloth. It takes longer to dry and needs to be held in place, but there are no fumes. “Jewelry is wearable art, so for mine, I primarily use water-based, non-toxic glues and sealers that simply wash off my hands,” advises Nancy Kanter, owner and designer of Sparkling Vine Design, in Thousand Oaks, California. Examples include Elmer’s Washable and Mod Podge. Airplane glue, rubber cement, spray adhesive and epoxy all emit toxic fumes. Instant glue (cyanoacrylate) likewise bonds fast to fingers; toxic, foul-smelling acetate (used in nail polish remover) is needed to remedy the situation.
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Water-based tempera paint is easy to use; Chroma brand tempera removes some of the hazardous ingredients. “I use water-based, non-toxic acrylic paints and wine to paint recycled wine corks for my designs,” says Kanter. “This avoids harsh fumes and chemicals.” Note that acrylic paint can contain ammonia or formaldehyde. Oil paint produces fumes and requires turpentine, a petroleum-based product, to clean brushes. Aerosol spray paint is easily inhaled unless protective equipment is used.
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“Give kids great supplies and they’ll make great art,” maintains Harris. “They’ll also be respectful of how much they use.” Go for unscented, water-based markers, especially for younger children that are as apt to draw on themselves as on paper. Soy crayons are made from sustainable soybean oil, while retaining bright colors. Dustless chalk is preferred by some. Colored eco-pencils are another option.
If paint, glue, chalk or markers have a strong odor or the label says, “Use in a well-ventilated area,” it’s toxic. Beware of conventional dry erase markers, which contain the neurotoxin xylene; permanent markers emit fumes. Wax crayons are made with paraffin, a petroleum-based product.
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For knit or crochet projects, choose recycled silk and cotton or bamboo, soy silk from tofu byproducts, or natural, sustainable corn silk. Sheep’s wool, organic cotton or alpaca fibers, raw or hand-dyed with natural colors, are environmentally friendly. Rayon is recycled wood pulp treated with caustic soda, ammonia, acetone and sulfuric acid. Nylon, made from petroleum products, may have a harmful finish.
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ostonian avid open-water swimmer Kate Radville is delighted that water constitutes 70 percent of the Earth’s surface. “The controlled environment of a swimming pool is convenient,” she says, “but splashing around outside in the beautiful summer sunshine is undeniably liberating.” Enthusiasts are both attracted by the rugged beauty of wild water and humbled by its power, but without proper skill or knowledge, swimming in natural settings can be risky. “Millions of dollars are annually spent on advertising, tourism and beach restoration projects to bring people to water,” says Dave Benjamin, executive director of the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project, “yet, the American Red Cross finds that 54 percent of Americans lack basic water emergency lifesaving skills.” Maximize enjoyment and safety in the open water by heeding basic guidelines. Be Weather Wise. Check the forecast before heading out and be conscious of any sudden climate changes. Leave the water or the area in the event of thunder or lightning. Tall buildings or mountains may block the view of the sky, and storms can pop up quickly, so Benjamin recommends using a battery-powered portable radio or smartphone app for weather updates. Wind and atmospheric pressure shifts can stir up waves for hours, so hesitate before returning to the water after a storm. Glean Information. “I can’t think of a time I’ve jumped into water I knew nothing about,” says Radville. “Some research prior to swimming is definitely advisable.” Renowned coach Steven Munatones, founder of the World Open Water Swimming Association, suggests walking along the beach to look for caution signs, surf conditions boards, flags, buoys, rope lines and available rescue equipment, plus emergency callboxes that pinpoint one’s location if cell phone service is weak. Even seemingly pristine waters
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can be contaminated by harmful bacteria, algal blooms or runoff pollutants after rain. “Chat with local beach-goers, swimmers, boaters or fishermen about current swimming conditions in designated areas,” counsels Munatones, and check social media sites like Facebook and area online swimming forums. Steer Clear. Be mindful of hidden underwater hazards, ranging from sharp objects to submerged construction, which can create turbulent water and strong undercurrents. Swim in lifeguard-protected areas away from windsurfers, jet skiers and boaters that may not hear or see swimmers, adds Munatones. Respect Marine Life. Munatones advises giving marine life, however beautiful, a wide berth. “I’ve swum around the world with all sorts of intriguing sea life,” he says, “and these are wild animals, not the friendly ones you see in marine parks.” Stop swimming and watch the animal until it’s moved on. Be Water Wise. Water temperature, depth and movement, which fluctuate with rain, tides and wind, can also make conditions unpredictable, so research a destination beforehand. Pockets of cold water within an otherwise tepid mountain lake could induce a gasp response or hyperventilation, says Munatones, and prolonged immersion increases risk of muscle impairment and hypothermia. Likewise, an unexpected drop in the water floor may provoke panic. “Physically, someone capable of swimming in three feet of water can also swim in 300 feet,” says Munatones. “But mentally, deep water can feel spooky.” Rip currents are powerful streams that flow along the surface away from the shoreline. They may be easily spotted from the beach, but often go unnoticed by swimmers. “A potentially fatal mistake is allowing a ‘fight-or-flight’ response to kick in and trying to swim against the current, because rips are treadmills that will exhaust your energy,” cautions Benjamin. Instead, flip, float and follow the safest path out of the water, a technique that conserves energy and alleviates stress and panic, he says. Watch for Waves. Swim facing oncoming waves and dive under the powerful white foam, coaches Munatones. “Feel the swell wash over you before coming up to the surface.” If knocked off balance by a wave, relax, hold your breath and wait for the tumbling to cease. Swim toward the light if disoriented under the water, and make sure your head is above any froth before inhaling. “Your lungs are your personal flotation device that keep the body buoyant,” says Benjamin. “Lay back and focus on your breathing.” While Coast Guard-approved flotation devices should be worn by children at all times, they are not substitutes for supervision, says Rob Rogerson, a lifeguard and ocean rescue training officer in Palm Beach County, Florida. “Parents must watch swimming and non-swimming children vigilantly.” “The power of the open water is immense,” says Munatones. “Be respectful, always.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Being Local in Hawaii – 10am. Author Julia Estrella will give a talk, titled Traveling with a Mission, from Wahiawa to Prague, Bratislava and Budapest. Julia has recently returned from a trip to these locales, where she had speaking engagements on her latest book, Being Local in Hawaii. Free, with plenty of parking. Central Union Church. Corner of Beretania and Punahou streets, Honolulu. 808-852-1892. BeingLocalInHawaii.com. See ad, page 6.
Poi Dogs Canine CPR/First Aid Class – 10am– 1pm. Learn to respond to emergencies! Don’t wait for a pet to get hurt; take preventative action and reduce the severity of injuries prior to veterinary action. Our Red Cross certified instructors will teach the basics in first aid and CPR response for canines. The course is $85 and comes with a certificate of completion, as well as a course book and DVD for review during the class. 942 Kawaiahao St, Kakaako. Call 808-5DOGGIE (536-4443) to speak with an instructor and reserve your spot. PoiDogs. com. See ad, page 13.
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Unique Bodyworks Wellness Picnic – 10am1pm. Nataliya and James Peck, owners of Unique Bodyworks Hawaii, are hosting a Wellness Picnic with stretching and guided meditation, followed by a potluck picnic in a laid-back atmosphere. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring a folding chair, a blanket or yoga mat, and drinks and snacks to share with others. Free. Kapolei Regional Park, Manawai Street, Kapolei. RSVP with name, phone number and the number of participants attending by emailing UniqueBodyworkshi@gmail. com or by texting 808-673-8276. Places are limited. Visit UniqueBodyworkshi.com. See ad, page 8. Poi Dogs Anniversary Event – 10am-2pm. Get to know the staff at Poi Dogs Day Care & Boarding and take a tour of the facility at the second anniversary celebration. This event features food, entertainment, a silent auction, raffle, entertainment and various pet vendors. Birthday specials will be offered to attending guests and gift bags for the first lucky few through the door. Pets on leashes are welcome. Free. 942 Kawaiahao St, Kakaako. For more information, call 808-5DOGGIE (536-4443) or visit PoiDogs.com. See ad, page 13.
FRIDAY – SUNDAY, AUGUST 21-23 Made in Hawaii Showcase – Friday & Saturday, 10am-9pm, and Sunday, 10am-5pm. Come to this showcase of Made in Hawaii products, including food, books, art, gifts, fashions, plants, crafts, produce, cooking demonstrations and ongoing entertainment. $5 (children under 6, free). Neal S. Blaisdell Exhibition Hall and Arena, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu. For more information, visit MadeInHawaiiFestival.com.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 29 Simple Stress Solutions – 11am-noon. Join Halekulani’s resident lifestyle coach, Kamala Skipper, to understand the different forms of stress and the importance of learning how to best manage the types that are unhealthy. She will discuss ways to reduce stress, as well as practical steps and strategies for turning off your physiological stress response. Receive a $25 gift certificate for future spa services. $25. Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. 808-931-5322. Halekulani.com/livingwell-lecture-series. Creating Intention Workshop – 6-7:30pm. Keoki Tavares, creator of Aloha Elixir intention candles, is hosting an opportunity to experience an interactive, vibration-shifting exercise to clear blockages. Participate in a grounding meditation and learn how to manifest intentions and create a unique personal affirmation. Sedona Hawaii, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu. Space is limited, so call 808-591-8010 to reserve your spot. See ad, page 18.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 30 Meet and Greet with Keoki – 1:30-3pm. Keoki Tavares, creator of Aloha Elixir intention candles, will explain what makes the candles so special. He will show how to make them part of a daily routine and how to combine intention candles for specific purposes. He will be happy to assist in selecting the perfect intention candle for each individual’s needs. Free gift with purchase at event only. Free. Where Crystals Rock, 98-025 Hekaha St, Bldg 4, Unit 10, Aiea. 808-426-3585. See ad, page 18.
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Aikido and Internal Power Conditioning – 9amnoon. The Aikido Sangenkai is a nonprofit volunteer aikido group in Honolulu. All are welcome. Training combines unarmed fighting techniques with internal power conditioning and traditional Japanese weapons in a system designed to further personal and societal development. Free. The Aikido Ohana, Ala Moana Beach Park (See website for locations), Honolulu. Chris Li; 808-221-8656. AikidoSangenkai.org.
Zen Run – 9-10am. Food, Movement, and Breathing Coach Devin Nogaki, CSCS, owner of Kaizen Personal Training Inc., is helping individuals and athletes develop combined strength, flexibility and core function. His Zen Run Method focuses on the specific biomechanical needs of running while addressing what’s often overlooked: flexibility and breathing. Fort Ruger “Triangle” Park - Diamond Head, 521 Paiku St, Honolulu. 808-681-9617. YouTu.be/BljU2MTUaSE.
Farm-to-Table Experience – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Tour the fabulous grounds of Sunset Ranch and partake in an exquisite four-course dining experience in this unique and authentic Hawaiian setting. $149/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@SunsetRanchHawaii.com.
Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun, enjoy art along the fence at the zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578.
Ultimate Hike – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Enjoy exclusive access to newly cleared trails and lookouts, and learn about the history of Sunset Ranch and Waimea Valley on a unique hike on Sundays and Tuesdays. A locally sourced lunch and Hawaiian storytelling are included. $59/pp. Sunset Ranch, 59777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@ SunsetRanchHawaii.com.
Holistic Energy Yoga and Meditation – 8-9pm. Experience light stretching and energy circulation exercises followed by a guided meditation. Learn how to gather energy and use it to heal yourself and more. Kapiolani Beach Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu. 407-435-0797.
The Perfect Picnic at Sunset Ranch – 10am, noon, 2pm & 4pm. Reserve a time to visit the ranch on Sundays and Tuesdays for a unique picnic experience. Couples are provided with exclusive access to Sunset Ranch to learn about the history of the property, land conservation and to sit down for a divine, locally sourced picnic at one of six predesignated locations around the property. $49/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@SunsetRanchHawaii.com.
Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first and fourth Tues of the month. Learn from Mama T, in Kailua, how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. 808-262-3838. DownToEarth.org/events.
Belly Dance Lessons – 11am-noon. Malia Delapenia has designed an exciting lesson format. She fuses all styles of belly dance techniques into one, creating a unique style that will keep people coming back for more. Her classes are welcoming, supporting and nurturing as participants learn about their body and how it moves within the different body planes and beyond. $15. Location: 1221 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 400, Honolulu. 808-234-1006. MaliaDelapenia.com. Ultimate Hike – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Enjoy exclusive access to newly cleared trails and lookouts, and learn about the history of Sunset Ranch and Waimea Valley on a unique hike on Sundays and Tuesdays. A locally sourced lunch and Hawaiian storytelling are included. $59/pp. Sunset Ranch, 59777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@ SunsetRanchHawaii.com.
monday Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 2-6pm. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Monday afternoon is the perfect time to bring children. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@ WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com.
Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Every Tues. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room. Many of the other services of The Wellness Center will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (a regular $350 cost). Please call to reserve your seat. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. 808-732-5363. TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 13.
wednesday Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 9am-noon. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com. Holistic Energy Yoga –10:45am. Classes in Holistic Energy Yoga. Free. Waiau District Park, 98-1650 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City. 808-381-4376. Bring Health and Happiness to Your Life – 7-8:30pm. Learn a simple and effective healing practice that enables you to heal, boost energy, prevent illness and transform your life, including relationships and finances. $5-$10. Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Ste. 205, Kailua. 808-247-6884. Kailua.Shambhala.org.
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. 808-263-6800. WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/Kailua.
friday Eat the Street – 4-9pm, last Fri of month. A gathering of more than 40 of Hawaii’s favorite food trucks and street vendors, offering local delights from shrimp to tropical popsicles and all your favorite snacks in between. 555 South St, Kaka’ako, just west of Waikiki. 808-772-3020. EatTheStreetHawaii.com.
saturday Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun, enjoy art along the fence at the zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578.
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communityresourceguide To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com for details. ACUPUNCTURE/ NATUROPATHIC ACTIVE HEALING
62-203 Loko’ea Pl, Haleiwa 808-218-4014 • HaleiwaActiveHealing.com Jenna Murad, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers natural choices for health and wellbeing. Active Healing is for anyone who has pain, lack of vitality or a chronic degenerative disease.
BRAIN DIAGNOSIS & HEALING HAWAII PACIFIC DEEG
320 Ward Ave, Ste 101, Honolulu 808-294-3332 HawaiiPacificDEEG.com Dr. Michael B. Russo, neurologist, offers the only Dense-Array EEG (DEEG) in Hawaii. The DEEG may be used to detect, characterize and localize conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). DEEG can identify damage in cognitive processing systems that was not seen previously using the most sophisticated currently available neuroimaging techniques. It’s not only used for diagnosis, it is used for therapy as well. Dr. Russo has offices in Honolulu and Hilo. See ad, page 25.
DENTISTRY HAWAII CENTER FOR COSMETIC & LASER DENTISTRY 1520 Liliha St, Ste 703, Honolulu 808-526-0670 • SmilePower.net
Dr. Dennis Nagata specializes in the safe removal of silver amalgam fillings using specialized technology and equipment to ensure the best result for your overall health. Call for more info or to schedule a complimentary consultation. See ads, pages 2 and 3.
EDUCATION QUANTUM INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH 2636 Pamoa Rd, Honolulu 808-626-5087 QuantumInstituteIntl.org
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 19.
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ESSENTIAL OILS DŌTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS
808-852-1892 • ThatdoTerraGal.com You can address your pain, diabetes, ADHD, arthritis & migraines. Call Julia Estrella to obtain dōTerra Essential Oils. See ad, page 6.
HOLISTIC HEALTH HALE LAMALAMA KA’ILI
(House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) 1335 Kalanianaole St, Hilo 808-339-7192 • HiloHealthyHouse.com Hilo’s Healthy Bed and Breakfast Spa. Hale Lamalama Ka‘ili (House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) is a bed and breakfast spa founded by brain injury specialist Michael B. Russo, M.D., and dedicated to sustaining and improving physical and spiritual health. See ad, page 9.
DR. JON HO, DC CENTER FOR HOLISTIC LIVING 4747 Kilauea Ave, Ste 107, Honolulu 808-734-8706 • DrJonHo.com
The belief at the Center for Holistic Living is that health is the expression of nature’s design. People are born to live healthy, vibrant, productive and creative lives. This has enabled the Center to witness the miraculous ability that the body has to repair and rejuvenate itself. This holistic approach recognizes that the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical elements of each person comprise an integrated system. The Center uses energy healing and clinical nutrition to revitalize, integrate mind and body, and restore wellness. See ad, page 28.
NATURE’S SUNSHINE HAWAII
50 S Beretania St, Ste C110, Honolulu 808-533-2011 • NaturesSunshineHawaii.com If you are anywhere near Kukui Plaza, stop in and visit with Jean Galloway. She is a 32-year cancer survivor whose wit and heart are pure. She provides an analysis of your health and recommends products to help improve your condition. Nature’s Sunshine Hawaii offers a full range of vitamins and herbs along with super food PURIUM (90-day results in 10 days), undiluted doTERRA Essential Oils, infrared bio mats, chi machines and water filtration units, and other products for your health and well-being. Distributors welcome.
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THE WELLNESS CENTER HAWAII 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-732-5363 TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com
The Wellness Center Hawaii offers a comprehensive array of services that will put you on the path to health both mentally and physically. Each of the 21stcentury tools used at the Wellness Center has been thoroughly tested by scientists and researchers for their efficacy and safety. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and starts you on the road to better health. Call today to register for the free Tuesday evening seminar. See article on page 22 and ad on page 13.
HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER 765 Amana St, Ste 205 808-221-7353 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 well-being 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 on page 18 and ad on page 24.
INSPIRATION ALOHA ELIXIR AlohaElixir.com
Aloha Elixir offers Hawaiian soy intention candles handcrafted with Aloha on the island of Oahu. Aloha Elixir’s products are created with the intention of encouraging selfhealing to ease emotional and physical ailments. These powerful tools are charged with more than 12 hours of mantras and positive affirmations, infused with quartz crystals essence, semi-precious stones and sacred waters, and scented with essential and natural botanical oils. See ad, page 18.
Available at: Sedona, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, 808-591-8010 Where Crystals Rock, 98-025 Hekaha St, Bldg 4, Unit 10, Aiea, 808-426-3585 Soul Authority School of Intuitive Arts, SoulAuthority.net Sanctuary Salon, 415 Kapahulu Ave, Apt 1, Honolulu/Kaimuki, 808-735-4247 Amita Holistic Spa, 563 Farrington Hwy, #202, Kapolei, 808-391-0056
BEING LOCAL IN HAWAII
808-852-1892 • BeingLocalInHawaii.com Julia Estrella is a multicult woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawai’i. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, the Okinawan Cultural Center and the Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop as well as online at her website, where you can also learn more about Julia. See ad, page 6.
LIFE COACH LIFE COACH DAVID 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com
The Law of Attraction is working in everyone’s life. Isn’t it time we started attracting what we want and not what we don’t want? Learn how with certified Law of Attraction Life Coach David Bartky. David is the author of two books, available on Amazon, Vibratize Your Life! and Magnetize Your Life!, and has taken extensive training to help maximize an individual’s potential. Contact him today to schedule a free first phone consultation. See ad, page 7.
MASSAGE THERAPY UNIQUE BODYWORKS LLC
808-673-8276 Holomua Professional Center 2176 Lauwiliwili Street, Ste 26, Kapolei UniqueBodyworksHI.com Unique Bodyworks LLC is a concept that was created by James and Nataliya Peck. They are experienced and dedicated Healers/Licensed Massage Therapists, who are passionate about overall wellness and integrating massage therapy and energy healing into health care. They would like to share their UNIQUE styles of healing and become part of your wellness routine. Gift Certificates are also available. See ad, page 8.
The greatest gifts you can give your children are the roots of responsibility and the wings of independence.
~Denis Waitley
NATURAL FOODS
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR
CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS
PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE
66-443 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-637-6729 Facebook.com/CelestialNaturalFoods Great health food store in the heart of Haleiwa. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii here on the North Shore.
FOODLAND
Foodland.com You will find lots of local fresh produce, baked goods and deli selections at your local Foodland. You can pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the courtesy counter at these convenient Foodland locations near you.
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 21.
PET SERVICES POI DOGS
59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 91-1401 Ft. Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach 808-685-3811 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974
942 Kawaiahao St, Honolulu 808-536-4443 (5DOGGIE) PoiDogs.com
THE SOURCE
32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604 TheSourceNatural.com Owners Damian & Karen share 43 years in the natural foods industry. Be sure to stop in and see their store when you are in Kailua. They are a wealth of info and will gladly share it with you. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii while you are there.
UMEKE MARKET NATURAL FOODS & DELI
1001 Bishop St, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-522-7377 • UmekeMarket.com Pick up Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the Umeke Market. If you’re looking for a local alternative to get natural and organic vitamins and supplements that happens to be a café, you’ve come to the right place.
NATURAL PRODUCTS NATURAL ALOHA Kaneohe 808-282-5617 Natural-Aloha.com
All of the products are items that Dina Marie Kaniho created herself, out of necessity, so you know that they are natural and chemical-free! All products are close to her heart and give her the chance to continue to help heal people! See ad, page 21.
A full-service facility in Kaka’Ako offering doggie day care, grooming and boarding as well as informational workshops and dog training. Poi Dogs’ goal is to socialize, stimulate and educate Oahu’s dog community by offering programs and services that strengthen your bond with your pet. See ad, page 13.
SHOPPING CENTER 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 Hawaii in the center ’s handy outdoor rack.
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com
There are four convenient, well-stocked locations of the Vitamin Shoppe on Oahu. Stop in and talk with them about what you’re looking for; they will be very helpful. While you’re there, pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii.
1555 Kapiolani Blvd, Bldg 1509, Honolulu 808-949-5424 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
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