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LIFE STORY Create Your Own Hero’s Journey by Kim Schneiderman

18 FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities by Kathleen Barnes

22 THUMBS-UP ON FATS Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig

24 HOLISTIC EYE CARE Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist

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letterfrompublishers Turn Dreams into Reality by Taking Action

ife does seem to speed up as we get older. When we were children, days seemed to last forever. Adults would say, “Don’t try to hurry it. Just wait, you’ll see, time will go faster than you think.” Then it happened and time started passing more quickly. Here we are already into the third month of 2017. Because time is speeding along at such a furious clip, we thought we would take a moment to stress how important it is to slow down and define our own reality. There was a song when we were kids—Swinging on a Star—that talked about what we’d rather do: “Would you like to swing on a star? Carry moonbeams home in a jar? And be better off than you are?” These lyrics encouraged us to dream about what we would like to be. Childhood should be full of dreams. Even as adults, it’s important to have dreams, but equally important is the need to figure out what action steps are necessary to turn them into reality. Without taking those vital steps, all of the wants, dreams, desires, ideas and plans just stir around in our heads and never materialize. Pause for a few moments to think about the dreams that have persisted throughout your life. Which ones have lasted since childhood? Most probably, some dreams have fallen by the wayside, but others are still there just waiting to come true. Make a list of your top dreams and decide what steps need to be taken to realize them. With continued action, before you know it, you will be living your dreams. This month’s issue contains a thought-provoking write-up about the effects of sunscreen chemicals on our coral reefs, including what you can do to avoid them. There’s also a piece that sheds light on options available for PV rooftop solar, and our Pono Moment feature describes a number of things you can do in your yard to be more pono. Enjoy this month’s edition. Pick up a copy for a friend. As always, we love hearing from you. Give us a call or send us a note. Remember, “The distance between dreams and reality is called action.” ~ Unknown In gratitude,

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newsbriefs Triple Your Holistic Business in 2017 Don’t Stay Stuck – Get Help Now

piritual Solutions International owner Yoshie Miakoda Chihara, an award-holding spiritual medium and certified highperformance coach, has learned many techniques that she has used to create a strong and vibrant business. She wants to share these techniques to empower healers, spiritual teachers and holistic business owners that want to increase their effectiveness in running their own businesses. Yoshie knows the mistakes that cause businesses to get stuck and have bank accounts that get drained instead of filled. She also knows the techniques and solutions, gained from her own challenges, to turn this around and create a business that fully supports the passion that started the business in the first place. She has created a coaching program called The Spiritual Business Breakthrough that will cover effective and proven ways to end the sleepless nights and stop the worry about where the next dollar will come from. She will lead the way through the process of creating an abundant flow of ideal clients that appreciate the services being offered. Anyone that is a holistic and wellness business owner that wants to learn the effective and proven ways to build a strong, flourishing, heartcentered business without burning out or compromising your integrity, should reach out to Yoshie to learn more. For more information, visit Spiritual SolutionsHawaii.com. See ad, page 17. 6

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Schedule a Session with Kahu Angela Pohakuola

ach individual in this world is on a personal journey—consisting of experiences, thoughts and decisions—that will take them to places and expose them to things that will shape their life. Angela Pohakuola has experienced miracles and powerful visualizations that have enabled her to facilitate workshops and speak with many diverse organizations. She has had the honor and privilege of being inducted as Kahu Pohakuola of Kapuaokalani, a Hawaiian halau, bringing more depth to a committed ministry of spiritual service. Angela’s Native American heritage carries the memories of her father’s family and their relationship with nature and the healing pohaku (stones). The pohaku have openly given intuitive impressions, healing, inspirational guidance, and constant companionship from the time of her childhood to now. Angela offers workshops and individual intuitive sessions for anyone that is seeking to enhance their personal journey. She is trained in lomilomi and is a Reiki master teacher. She also channels messages along with individualized healings called Spirit Waves Sessions that include listening to angels and guides, crystal grid healing and sound toning. Whether looking to clarify thoughts or achieve enlightenment on the way to making a decision, experiencing a session with Angela will take the journey to a new and heightened level. Angela regularly lists her workshops in the Natural Awakenings Hawai ʻi calendar and is also available for individual experiences. For more information or to schedule a session, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com and fill out contact information. See ad, page 25.

Body Mind Spirit Expo Returns to Honolulu May 6-7 at the Blaisdell Center

he Body Mind Spirit Expo (BMSE)— which offers presentations highlighting the latest thoughts and advances in alternative health, wellness and spiritual enlightenment—always brings refreshed energy to the holistic movement. This year’s theme is Shine Your Truth to encourage individuals to step up to the next level of their being. The cost of admission for the entire weekend is only $12 ($10 if using the coupon on page 38 at the door). Expo goers will be able to browse wonderful exhibits and attend a multitude of free presentations. The enhanced BMSE website provides the ability to build a custom program guide that highlights the lectures and exhibits of particular interest. Tickets to the event can be purchased at the door or on the website. Location: 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For more information, visit bmse.net. See ad, page 38. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Guru Kirin Khalsa

The Path of Tantra for Sacred Relationships

Weekend Certification Program with Guru Kirin Khalsa and Soraya Faris Applegate

ouldn’t it be wonderful if all relationships were blissful? Wouldn’t we all love to be able to relate to the divine in ourselves and in others? This weekend Tantra Love Coaching certification program—to be held on Oahu, March 10 to 12, and on the Big Island, March 17 to 19— will provide participants with the tools and experience to be able to have those blissful, divine relationships! This fun, interactive and experiential program teaches tools to help heal one’s relationship with oneself and with others. People can come by themselves or with a friend, family member or partner. There will be a great mix of learning and playing. The Oahu weekend event will be held in a beautiful private house, with a pool and hot tub for use by participants. Through specific kundalini yoga and tantra yoga practices, the teachings will explain how to uplift all relationships. The program will teach: • How to be a love coach for heart-centered, win-win relationships. • The numerology of relationships, working with soul, karma, gift, path and destiny numbers.

Kirin Khalsa, also known as Guru Kirin, studied kundalini yoga at the feet of the Mahan Tantric and master of kundalini yoga himself, Yogi Bhajan. She is the co-founder of KRIYA (Kundalini Rising International Yoga Academy), which presents yogic trainings, including kundalini yoga teacher trainings and tantra yoga courses, such as Nonviolent Compassionate Communication, Tantric Numerology, Meditation and the Mind, Navigating the 10 Dimensions, and Thriving in the Aquarian Age. Kirin is an intuitive healer who uses her skills and intuitive visions to clear the way for people to live their destiny. She supports people with past-life readings, tantric numerology, and aura readings, and helps resolve karma and samskaras (patterns) that are currently affecting this lifetime.

Soraya Faris Applegate, LAc Soraya is a certified kundalini and hatha yoga teacher. She did her kundalini teacher training in 2010 with Guru Kirin on the Big Island, and subsequently manifested a move to Hawai‘i. Soraya has taught yoga classes, retreats and workshops in many countries, including England, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Hong Kong and the United States; she currently teaches at Open Space Yoga Studio, in Honolulu. Soraya is a graduate of World Medicine Institute and 9 Gates Mystery School. She believes in and practices the magical, mystical healing arts. She is a licensed acupuncturist and owner of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, with a clinic in Kaneohe. For more information about Soraya’s yoga and sound healing events, including the Tantra Love Coach program, visit her Facebook group page: Kundalini Gong Bliss.

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Participants will also: • Obtain love coach certification. • Be eligible to register 25 continuing education units (CEU) with Yoga Alliance.

This will be a fun, active, blissful, insightful, life-changing weekend! For more information and to register, call Soraya Faris Applegate at 808-721-3083 or visit SoulisticHolisticsHawaii. com. Also visit her Facebook group page: Kundalini Gong Bliss. See ad, page 25.

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Plants Make a Pono Yard

hether a home has a big yard or small lanai, there are many opportunities to practice pono living by cultivating healthy plants to grow food and support our struggling ecosystem. Following are some suggestions on what to grow, along with sources of information on how to get started. Help Pollinators Flourish: Pesticides have presented a huge threat to pollinators. Bee colonies have collapsed and their populations are disappearing. Growing pollinator-friendly native plants without the use of pesticides will help pollinator populations establish themselves again. To read a University of Hawaii article, titled “Pollinator Friendly Gardens in Hawaii,” visit www.ctahr.Hawaii.edu/UHMG/ news/V3-Villalobos-bees.pdf. Install Raised Beds: When growing food at home, building raised beds provides many benefits. They are great space savers, if having enough room is a concern; they can be filled with organic soil; and they have better drainage. Family members with mobility issues can also benefit from having a raised planting bed. No Spray Hawaii offers instructions on building a raised bed on its website (NoSprayHawaii. com/education/how-to/step-by-stephow-to-make-a-proper-raised-bed). If it’s preferred to have someone else do the work, Pono Home installs 4x4 organic raised garden beds. They are designed using permaculture techniques and customized for each customer. Each installation includes a garden plan with tips for harvesting and ongoing maintenance.

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Compost Leftover Foods: There are many methods available for home composting. Not only will food waste be reduced but plants fertilized with compost will be healthier. Sustain Hawaii offers instructions on building a composting bin on its website (SustainHawaii.org/palaka-moon-farm/ home-compost). Create a Water Catchment System: Whether setting up a rain barrel or designing a full-roof catchment system, rain collection is a great way to save water and keep plants healthy. It’s important to set up catchment systems properly so they don’t become breeding grounds for mosquitos. The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources Hawai`i Rainwater Catchment Systems Program has links to the regulations surrounding water catchment as well as some tips on setting up systems at www.ctahr.Hawaii.edu/ hawaiirain.

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Build an Aquaponics Garden: Establishing an aquaponics system that turns fish waste into fertilizer is a great way to garden naturally. Aquaponics systems feature a fish tank or outdoor pond and a soil-free bed for plants. In 2011, the University of Hawaii published a comprehensive article about aquaponics gardening. This article is still relevant today and can be viewed at Hawaii.edu/malamalama/2011/04/ aquaponics. Pono Home shares these tips to enable each of us to learn how to live greener and healthier lives. They also provide home assessments that will help create a more pono lifestyle. Anyone that wants to become more pono can contact them to learn more. For more information on how to save money by becoming more energy efficient or to sign up for services, call 844-GO-PONO-1 (467-6661) or visit PonoHome.com. See ad, page 23.

Rooftop PV Solar

The Rules Have Changed for Hawai ʻi Installations What Has Happened to Rooftop PV Solar? Major changes have occurred to the HECO and Public Utilities Commission rules and regulations for rooftop photovoltaic (PV) systems that affect what can be installed. On October 14, 2015, HECO terminated the Net Energy Metering (NEM) program, which enabled users to sell their unused energy back into the electrical grid for the same price that HECO charged customers. The NEM program resulted in some amazingly low electrical bills for some customers—less than $20 per month! However, that program is over for new installations. What Now? The only HECO program currently available that replaces the NEM program is the Grid-Supply and SelfSupply options, both of which are rooftop PV systems that are interconnected to the electrical grid. Grid Supply: This is a PV system without battery backup tied to the grid. Excess power that the system produces can be sold back to HECO. However, HECO will only credit 15.07 cents of the current 28 cents per kilowatt hour rate they are charging customers. In order to participate in the program, the addition of a customer’s system must not exceed HECO’s limit on the total amount of rooftop PV power that can be put back into the area’s grid circuit. Plus, HECO’s approval process to install a system could take several

months—possibly more than a year. Self-Supply: This is a PV system with battery backup tied to the grid. However, since the program started in October 2015, HECO has received more than 350 applications for selfsupply rooftop systems, but only a few have been allowed to be turned on. There’s Another Option A non-interconnected, off-the-grid rooftop PV system with battery storage enables customers to generate power independently, thereby saving the full 28 cents per kilowatt hour rate that HECO charges. Plus, it avoids the delays associated with the HECO program. Mercury Solar (license #C-12984) is the only licensed contractor that has been reviewed by the regulatory bodies of the state of Hawaiʻi, the Department of Planning and Permitting, and HECO, that can install non-interconnected, off-the-grid, battery-based PV systems without review or registration with HECO. Tax Credits, Financing and Incentives Are Available There are still solar tax credits available that can pay for up to 65 percent of the cost of a system. The federal tax credit will pay 30 percent of the cost and the

Hawaiʻi state solar tax credit will pay 35 percent. Tax credits are a dollar-fordollar credit against federal and state income taxes that are owed. Mercury Solar offers an exclusive no interest, no payments for 18 months financing program that enables homeowners to purchase a system without using any upfront money of their own. There’s also an extra cash benefit incentive program available for participating in Mercury Solar’s exclusive marketing program. Participants can receive thousands of dollars to help pay for their system. For more information, call Michael Gold at 808-228-2660 or email SolarProMike@Hawaii.rr.com. Michael has been a Hawaiʻi energy savings and solar system design consultant since 1978, with 39 years of experience. He’s a specialist working with Mercury Solar in providing off-the-grid rooftop PV systems with battery storage. Mercury Solar has been providing solar energy solutions for Hawaiʻi homeowners and businesses since 1979. It’s a kamaʻaina company celebrating 38 years of serving Hawaiʻi, with thousands of systems installed. See ad, page 19.

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No Benefit to Cutting Fat in Cheese

nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest meta-study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels. The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit. An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its esearchers from the Harveracity. Four different food items vard School of Public were tested, including watermelon, Health, in Boston, used data bread and butter, plain bread and from previous studies to gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, discern the association between dairy and animal fats ceramic tile, wood and carpet. Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and comand cardiovascular disease pletely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one (CVD) in American adults. The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measuredata using validated food-frequency questionnaires from ments were taken and analyzed for contamination. more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three The results proved that longer contact time resulted in different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the fiveof CVD, close to 7 percent of the total. second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring sigvegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s nificantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. wood floors exhibited varied results. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent. colnihko/Shutterstock.com

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Eye Health Nutrients Also Aid the Brain

utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs. Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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study from Dijon, France, found that a specific nutrient combination supplement can help reduce feelings of anxiety and tiredness. Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month. Researchers measured the subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjectsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

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DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

esearchers from Tianjin Medical University, in China, have discovered that regularly taking docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) improves brain function in older adults with mild cognitive impairment. A total of 219 adults over the age of 65 participated in the randomized, double-blind, 12-month trial. Half of the subjects were given two grams of this omega-3 fatty acid daily, while the others received a placebo. The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disease.

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Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried. The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle. Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in pracical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.” Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate. Source: News.iastate.edu

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results. The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California. Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program. Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day. Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

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Junior Achievement Take the Kids to Work

The Take Our Daughters and Sons to Work Foundation (TODASTW) is holding its annual national event on April 27, offering new toolkits and activity guides based on this year’s theme of Dependability at DaughtersAndSonsToWork. org. The group assists businesses, families, schools and organizations throughout the year initiate their own special work day for children and mentees. Each year, more than 3.5 million American workplaces open their doors to about 39 million employees and their children on TODASTW Day. “Human resources and marketing professionals are typically responsible for creating this day within their companies,” says Carolyn McKeucen, the foundation’s executive director. “We provide templates and automated planning elements to save them time while ensuring success for planners and participants.”

A Gallup poll last year reported that 64 percent of U.S. adult coffee lovers consume one or more cups daily and the average number of cups quaffed each day is 2.7. We can express our affection for both java and the Earth by following these eco-tips. 4 Forego the convenience of single-cup, plastic pod makers like Keurig. As Mother Jones magazine recently reported, only 5 percent of current pods are made with recyclable plastic, and even those, having hard-to-remove aluminum tops, pose recycling challenges. Keurig plans to make all of its pods recyclable by 2020. 4 Many other simpler coffee-making devices maximize energy use by facilitating more servings and reducing waste. Treehugger.com recommends the Moka Pot, a pressure-driven aluminum stovetop brewer; the Chemex Coffeemaker, a funnel-shaped glass unit with a wooden collar; the Canadian wood product Aeropress; an old-fashioned vacuum pot with two glass chambers connected by a thin neck; and a traditional non-electric stovetop percolator. 4 Some coffee farms exploit their workers, paying subsistence wages, damage rainforests and use unsustainable farming practices. Jake Carney, co-founder of TheAlternativeDaily.com, founded Lucy’s Bru, an organic whole-bean coffee that’s exclusively shade-grown under fair trade conditions, sustainably farmed and free of harsh fertilizers and pesticides. 4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent. 4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee. com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press. 4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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Coral reefs are a vital part of the ecosystem. Marine life depends on them for food and habitat, and they help protect our shorelines from erosion. Hawai`i’s coral reefs have been impacted by coral bleaching, which is threatening marine species not found anywhere else in the world. Studies show that oxybenzone and other chemicals (see sidebar) used in sunscreens are causing the bleaching. Concentrations of oxybenzone have been found at more than 30 times the level considered safe for coral in some Hawaiian waters. People are also faced with skin and hormonal effects of using oxybenzone.

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On a Personal Level – Further deterioration of our reefs can be prevented by limiting the sale of sunscreens with oxybenzone. Sunscreen is important to protect skin from damaging radiation, and we’re not suggesting that people stop using sunscreen. We are asking that people use coral-safe alternatives. Some safe options that are readily available are zinc oxide- and titanium dioxide-based sunscreens. Harmful UV (ultraviolet) rays can also be blocked with rash guards and wetsuits. Individuals can also help by reading product labels and not buying sunscreens containing oxybenzone. On a Community Level – Speak out to stop the use of coral-damaging sunscreens. Just like Hawai`i has worked to protect the environment through a ban on plastic bags, we can take action to prohibit these chemicals from being used in Hawai`i. Other communities with reefs, like Mexico and the Caribbean, are taking steps to ban such sunscreens. As a community, we need to protect our reefs and give them a chance to recover and thrive.

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awaii Medicinal was founded by Kiki Pu Chung to help bring ancient healing to everyday life. Her mission is to connect people to natural medicines and organic healing products that are environmentally conscious and safe for our island, the ocean and the world. When Kiki was a little girl, she played in the forest, grinding up leaves and berries to make pretend plant medicine. At the time, she didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize that those same flowers and plants were truly medicinal. She has since come to realize that the connection she always felt to the earth is ingrained in us from birth. She found plant medicine when Western medicine had no answers for her ailments. Her doctor admitted that he was scared for her and that, since he had no answers, maybe she should see a naturopath. She began healing from her first visit with the naturopath, who treated her whole personâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;mind, body and spirit. The natural remedies he introduced her to and the people she met along her path provided her with knowledge that has brought her to where she is today. In her studies of Hawaiian plant medicine (la`au lapa`au), she has grown and gathered herbs, and made natural remedies for her family and friends. She has now 16

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launched a business with products available for purchase. The creation of remedies always seemed to miraculously coincide with a need that would present itself. Whether it was a sick child or her own ailments, the right plants became known to her when the need arose. Living in the sea and sun, she was faced with the tragic damage being done to our reefs by exposure to most commercial sun blocks. Learning that Hawaiians have traditionally used naupaka leaf as a natural sunscreen, she made an all-organic sunscreen using naupaka leaf-infused coconut oil and other natural SPF (sun protection factor) oils, like raspberry seed and carrot seed. Her products expanded to include a treatment for reef cuts using laukahi leaf to draw out infection and toxins, and comfrey leaf to seal the wound. She has also developed an after-sun balm and a salve to heal chafed skin. Her process is to collect each leaf by hand with love, respect and intention. The leaves are then mixed with only the purest organic ingredients. Every salve, stick, balm, powder and tea is handmade with love here in Kailua. Anyone interested in protecting our environment and using all-natural products should learn more about Hawaii Medicinal. For more information, visit HawaiiMedicinal.com. See ad, page 24.

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very life unfolds as a uniquely dynamic, purposeful and potentially heroic story that is open to interpretation, especially our own. We are the star and spin doctor of this work-in-progress, with the power to tell our stories as triumphs, tragedies or something in-between. Our life story is filled with suspense: Big and little decisions affect our storyline, including the relationships we choose, our goals, how we live and the ways we nourish ourself physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones. Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character. Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy. In every myth, the protagonist has a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives

as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice. Thinking of ourself as the main character in our story can help us shift to novel perspectives on situations we repeatedly face. Instead of staying stuck in the same old storyline, try asking: If I were a character in a novel or movieâ&#x20AC;Ś n What would I hope the hero would do when faced with these circumstances? n What actions or outcomes would I prefer as the observer of this story? n What might this situation be teaching the star? n How might the protagonist maximize this situation, perhaps becoming a more compassionate, caring, creative or stronger person? n Why would a benevolent author place this character in a particular situation? With imagination and well-directed self-inquiry, we can step out of our story, check out the landscape and determine whether to stay on our current path or go in a different direction. We can then transform obstacles into opportunities to break bad habits and improve character to become the real hero of our own living, evolving story. Kim Schneiderman is a New York City psychotherapist and author of Step Out of Your Story: Writing Exercises to Reframe and Transform Your Life. Visit StepOutOfYourStory.com.

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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet. Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports. Many experts agree on at least

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days. “These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wide-ranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening. For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them. Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases. Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone. Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy

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products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods. Most interesting, he believes, is the discovery that glyphosate, the active ingredient in Monsanto’s weed killer Roundup used on genetically modified (GMO) corn and soy crops, contributes to dysbiosis, as verified by Massachusetts Institute of Technology scientists in a study published in Interdisciplinary Toxicology. They concluded with a plea to world governments to reconsider policies regarding the safety of glyphosate residues in foods. GMOs: While this issue has been less widely analyzed, a 1996 study published in the Journal of Applied Microbiology found that the Bacillus thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s GMO corn crops to kill pests is not destroyed during human digestion. Danish researchers at the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University suggested it may damage cells of the intestinal lining. Gluten: “Gluten causes leaky gut,” says Port Jefferson, New York, naturopathic doctor Doni Wilson, author of The Stress Remedy, voicing one side of the controversy based on her review of scientific literature. She’s concluded, “Whether you are sensitive to it or not, gluten increases the production of zonulin, which can result in damage to intestinal walls and cause the cells on the outside of the intes-

tines to set off an immune response to anything that passes through. In this condition, what we’re eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is leaking through the gut lining, triggering an immune response and potentially creating multiple food sensitivities.” Wilson also notes that in her clinical experience, only about half of her patients with gluten sensitivities complain of digestive issues. “I’ve found that gluten causes the immune cells on the outside of the small intestine to affect the nervous system, causing headaches, anxiety, depression and insomnia,” she says. Her findings are backed by research from the Massachusetts General Hospital Center for Celiac Research and Italy’s University of Catania. The same researchers confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivity or intolerance can also foster depression; a University of Cincinnati study published in the journal Headache links gluten and headaches. Other proteins in wheat can be problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a study presented at the annual European Gastroenterology Conference, in Vienna, last October. The report showed that a family of proteins called amylase trypsin inhibitors can lead to the development of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group. Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota. Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin. Simply avoid the food of concern completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog and the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu. Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves

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feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her three-week diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners. “When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin. “You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.” Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of non-gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of gluten-containing products. For example, instead of two pieces of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. ~Fiona McCulloch Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch. Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of

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allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan. Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes. Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics. They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health. Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin. Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing. Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again. 10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger. You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds. Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds. Source: The Virgin Diet, by JJ Virgin natural awakenings NaturalAwakenings_GoWashYourNose_8.30.16.indd 1

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Thumbs-Up on Fats Good Fat Doesn’t Make Us Fat by Judith Fertig

n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information. Today’s turnaround in nutritional thinking acknowledges natural fats as being vital to heart health and weight loss.

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A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians,

concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain

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a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy. The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the low-fat diet was born. In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

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Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking. “Eating fat can make you lean. Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also increase fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes. Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats

to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts. Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds. “Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter, is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes. Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

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Taking the Whole Body into Account by Linda Sechrist

he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems. “The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor

of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.” Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental fac-

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tors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision. Board-Certified Ophthalmologist and Homeopathic Doctor Edward Kondrot’s practice at Healing The Eye & Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease. Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope. According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses. Common eye conditions generally develop so slowly that they may not present noticeable symptoms until deterioration has become severe. “Many factors can affect our eyesight, including other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle

may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot. Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent. In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes. Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss. Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important. “A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stressrelated condition.” The best strategy for healthy eyes is to have regular eye examinations. Early detection and prompt treatment can prevent significant vision loss. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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ment that can be customized for every individual. “The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas. “The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf. While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.” Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and high-intensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says. Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.” The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home. “My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.” Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

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Silencing Cyberbullies How to Defuse Bad Actors by April Thompson

hether it’s a damaging rumor posted on Facebook, a humiliating photo shared on Instagram or a threatening text, cyberbullying is increasing among today’s youth. A 2015 Cyberbullying Research Center study of middle school students found that 43 percent had been targeted, while 15 percent admitted to being online bullies. Meanwhile, students, parents and teachers are combating cyber-aggression with initiatives to make the phenomenon socially unacceptable in schools.

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Tyler Gregory, 23, attended a small, insular high school in rural Ohio where bullying was problematic. As a senior with younger siblings approaching their high school years, he aimed to change the local culture to make bullying uncool. 28

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Gregory decided to make a movie to submit to the NO BULL Challenge, a national organization that provides students a platform to develop and disseminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production. “I appealed to classmates by asking, ‘How do you want to be remembered? Why not choose to be viewed positively, as leaders?’” says Gregory, who later became a spokesperson for NO BULL Challenge. To date, the challenge has received 600 submissions, garnering 23 million impressions through digital and social media, the vehicles of cyberbullies. A recent NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

graduate of Dayton, Ohio’s Wright State University, Gregory has spoken to about 45,000 students in 27 states in school assemblies. Nancy Willard, director of Embrace Civility in the Digital Age, headquartered in Creswell, Oregon, believes that such initiatives, which shift schools from punitive approaches to making bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values. Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

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Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that nonheterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted. Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.” Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’ ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

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Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee. Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends. While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.” Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil. * Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. * Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action. * Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. * Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action. Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying. Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/AppsBlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/cyberbullying.

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Why Are Eating Habits so Difficult to Change? by Randy Hampton

hether it’s body-image eating disorders or dislike of a certain kind of food, one of the most common questions is “Why is it so hard to change how I eat?” Master Hypnotist Beverly Craddock, of Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu, says the problem is that food is deeply ingrained in our culture and upbringing. “Almost every social event a child experiences involves food,” she explains. “From birthday cakes to pizza parties and from beach barbecues to shave ice on a hot summer day, food is everywhere in the happy occasions of childhood.” This complex connection to food stays with people and creates a belief that food is somehow the source of childhood happiness. Later in life, when someone has a tough day, the mind can create an urge for sweets or unhealthy foods to help them feel better. “The bad foods weren’t actually responsible for the joy we experienced as a kid,” Beverly adds. “Yet the young mind can often develop these erroneous beliefs around something as 30

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important as food, especially when the belief is reinforced event after event in childhood. When the joy of companionship and celebration is attached to food, it can seriously undermine efforts to eat healthy later in life.” Even more challenging can be when a traumatic event occurs around food in childhood, such as choking, vomiting, food poisoning, or a food allergy. Beverly says those events can create an anxiety-inducing relationship with food. She says that several clients have come to Hawaii Hypnosis Center because they were experiencing a fear or phobia related to food. “Some can’t eat certain kinds of foods. Others may be fearful of allergic reactions or frightened of eating out after a food-borne illness scare, such as when a local sushi chain was linked to a hepatitis outbreak on Oahu last year.” These complex fears around food can be challenging to address without proper access to the underlying subconscious mind. “There are many people who are impacted by an anxiety that prevents NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

them from eating in restaurants or eating with other people,” Beverly adds. “Hypnosis can be useful to locate and resolve the origins of the fear.” It isn’t just childhood positive and negative experiences with food that lead to challenges. In the teen years, Beverly says that the relationship with food becomes even more complex, especially for young women. “When we begin to emerge into our dating years, we become much more aware of our body image,” she says. “Powerful and ever-present advertising images often tell young people how they should look.” Eating problems in teens can be serious, even life-threatening. Beverly urges parents to seek appropriate and professional help. “There are therapists, counselors and treatment centers that specialize in eating disorders. Getting help is critical. As hypnotists, we work on referral from these experts to help sufferers realign the underlying emotional relationship with food and body image. It’s a complex and layered process, for sure.” While girls have traditionally been more likely to experience food-related body image issues, more and more young men are turning to illegal or risky health supplements to try and achieve the perfect beach body. Beverly says parents play a key role in how teens develop their entire food lives. “The most important thing a parent can do is teach children that food is fuel and not a distractor to avoid dealing with issues. They can also make sure social events are about the atmosphere of being with friends and family and to take the focus off of the food aspect of the event.” She also encourages parents to place the family emphasis on health, not weight or beauty. By starting with healthy conversations early in childhood, food can take on its proper role as a source of energy and nutrition. When built properly in the early years, a healthy relationship with food can last a lifetime. Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 20.

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a board-certified family physician for more than 30 years. His educational website, Mercola. com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness? One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter). 32

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In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now? I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water. Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play? Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel. One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts. Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make? Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits. It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin. The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect. Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health? Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic. At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University. The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

calendarofevents WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1 Beyond Om Sound Meditation – 6:15-7:45pm. Deepen your spiritual connection through a sacred mantra meditation that uses pranayama (breathing techniques) and a guided meditation with beautiful magical crystal singing bowls. Come with an open mind and create your own intention. Receive a FREE oracle card for deeper insights by Emma Kupu Mitchell. Space is limited. $30. Amita Holistic Spa, 563 Farrington Hwy, Unit 202, Kapolei. To reserve a space, call 808-693-8882 or 808-6938900, or visit AmitaHolisticSpa.com (under the tab Events). See ad, page 27.

SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS, MARCH 4-26 15th Annual Honolulu Jewish Film Festival – This year’s Jewish Film Festival will be presented at Temple Emanu-El in memory of Kirk Cashmere and is being co-sponsored by the Honolulu Museum of Art. Previous festivals have received rave reviews, and this year’s films will prove to be just as entertaining, moving and thought provoking. Films will be shown on Saturdays and Sundays from March 4 to the 26. Tickets can be purchased through Doris Duke Theatre at Temple Emanu-El, 2550 Pali Hwy, Honolulu. For more information, visit shaloha.com/the-honolulu-jewish-film-festival.html.

SUNDAY, MARCH 5 Labyrinth Workshop – 1-4pm. Angela Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, will facilitate this workshop where participants will learn how to easily draw a labyrinth from a seed pattern. Spend an afternoon walking, talking and drawing labyrinths. $55. (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25. Beginners and Intermediate Oil Painting Class – 1-4pm. Join Charlene deLory for an art class designed for students that want to take their painting to a new level while having fun. Take a journey with her and learn techniques to make painting easy and frame-able. The ongoing class starts on March 5 and meets for four consecutive Sundays. The first Sunday’s class is an orientation and starts at noon. At the end of four weeks, participants will have one to two paintings to enjoy. $150 includes four sessions, plus art supplies. Ben Franklin Crafts, Enchanted Lake, 1020 Keolu Dr, Ste C8, Kailua. To sign up for the class, call 808-261-4621. For more information about Charlene, visit CharlenedeLory. com. See ad, page 27.

MONDAY, MARCH 6 “Talk Story” with Julia Estrella – 1-2:30pm. Local author Julia Estrella (Keiko Matsui Higa) will “Talk Story” from her book, Being Local in Hawaiʻi. Talking story is a term that means not just telling stories but telling stories that will enrich our lives, enlighten us, make us wiser and better people, and call upon us to do more to make the world a better place. Julia has devoted her life to service, including participating in civil actions for various

justice movements. She will share the causes that are important to her, from the scariest situations affecting our planet today to her belief in the need to reinvent health care and the signs of hope she sees all around her. Come hear about her extraordinary life and her vision of being healthy in mind, body and spirit in order to live to be 128 years old! Free with advance registration and on a space available basis. Osher Lifelong Institute, Krauss Hall 111, UH Manoa, 2500 Dole St, Honolulu. To reserve a space, call 808-956-8224 or email Carole Mandryk at Mandryk@Hawaii.edu. See ad, page 21.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 11 Talking to Stones INTENSIVE Workshop – 1-6pm. Kahu Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, will facilitate this class that begins with learning how to listen to the messages of your crystal/stone, the stone selected through spiritual guidance. This will be followed by a Beginner Wire Wrapping Class that will include teaching you how to make a crystal/stone into a pendant. All materials are provided and include sterling silver materials with a black rubber cord for you to wear immediately. The class will end with a sunset ceremony blessing of you with your crystal/stone from class. Small group, so reserve early. $175. (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 or text. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 2017 Ho’omaka New Beginnings FULL MOON Ceremony – 2-6:30pm. Angela Pohakuola will take you through a cord-cutting ceremony that releases that which no longer serves you. The cord cutting will be followed by a labyrinth meditation walk, ocean cleanse ceremony, and sunset ceremony with blowing of pu (conch shell). Reservations are required for this small group experience. $55. (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Learn Self-Hypnosis – 5:30-7pm. Learn how the mind works and how you can gain more control

over your life. A Mind-Body-Spirit approach that combines the benefits of meditation with the power of self-hypnosis to help you make positive changes in your life. Imagine freeing yourself from all of the stress, negative programming and painful emotions from 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. What if that were possible? Seating is limited. RSVP Today via email. $125; workbook provided. Hawaii Hypnosis Center, 765 Amana St, Ste 503, Honolulu. To RSVP, email HawaiiHypnosisCenter@gmail.com. See article, page 30, and ad, page 20.

SATURDAY, MARCH 18 Meet Linda Rose Herman – 8-10am. Linda Rose Herman will be at the kickoff of the American Diabetes Association Step-Out Walk to Stop Diabetes. Teams participating have registered to raise funds to support stopping diabetes. The community is invited to enjoy refreshments and live local entertainment, as well as participate in activities throughout the park. Drop by to meet Linda Rose at the Hawaiian Memorial Park booth if you have the chance. Donations welcome. Kapiolani Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu. See ad, page 12. 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 the illustrious scholar Narahari; experience kirtan (chanting of holy mantras); and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. For more information, call Narahari at 808-225-2425 or email Narahari@ HaleKrishna.com. Also visit HaleKrishna.com and click on the Peek Inside and Meet Narahari tabs.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MARCH 18-19 Usui Ryoho, Reiki I Certification – 10am-4pm. Learn Reiki I taught in the traditional oral manner by Angela M. Studer, experienced Reiki master teacher since 1996. All materials are supplied. $222 for new students, $111 for those that wish to retake it (must bring previous certification). (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot (reservations required by March 15), call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25.

SUNDAY, MARCH 19 Blue Moon Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. Psychic readings offered by intuitive counselors using the tools of clairvoyance, astrology, numerology, Reiki, color energy balancing, tarot and more. People often find insights into how to become unstuck in life areas such as relationships, careers, health and personal development. $30 for 15-minute reading. Maunakea Marketplace, 2nd floor, Chinatown, at 1120 Maunakea St. Free street parking on Sundays. To pre-book a reading, email Patiey Tompkins at PatieyTompkins@ yahoo.com or call her at 808-735-1708. Walk-ins on the day of the fair are always welcome.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Channeling with Crystals – 1-4pm. Kumu Angela Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, will facilitate. Bring your notebook to write messages flowing from the crystal experience. Participants will have the opportunity to open themselves up to the loving inspiration and wisdom from the akashic records of the crystals as they bring enlightenment, spiritual inspiration and healing energies. Everyone attending will receive a personalized reading in a small group setting. $44. (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 New Moon HO’OMANA (New Beginnings) Fire Burning/aka Cord-Cutting Ceremony – 5-9pm. Takes place within the Vortex of Ho’omana Healing Labyrinth. Release that which no longer serves you. Manifest that which is for your highest good! Includes Tibetan Bowl Ceremony and spiritual messages from the crystals as channeled through Angela Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer. $55. (Westside Oahu address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25

planahead FRIDAY, APRIL 21 Setting Intention, Choosing Priorities and Visualizing Goals – 6-8pm. Do you want a clearer sense of your priorities and how to make them happen? Are your goals being given the attention they deserve? This workshop, facilitated by Lani Kwon, incorporates a priorities exploration, vision collage, and other inspiring and fun activities in an interactive, small group session to transform your life. $50. Sedona, Ward Village, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 420, Honolulu. Lani has more than two decades of experience in supporting people worldwide to achieve their highest potentials, and she has been a transitions life coach and professional keynote speaker for more than 10 years. She has trained with international coaching school Newfield Network (2011-2012) and Dr. Robert Holden’s Coach Camp (2016) and has been a member of the International Coach Federation since 2006. Lani supports people worldwide in achieving their highest potentials, specializing in transformation and life redesign. To register, call 808-591-8010 or email Lani@coPOWERment.com. See ad, page 25.

ongoingevents thursday sunday Kundalini Gong Bliss Class – 10-11:15am. 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 news brief, page 7, and ad, page 25

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.

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 23. 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. 808-262-3838. Down ToEarth.org/events.

wednesday Meet Ling for Tea – 2pm. Join Ling for tea. Donations welcome. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Ling at 808-392-8857. See ad, page 25.

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Business Networking International Meeting – Ewa Beach – 8:30-10am. Join Linda Rose Herman for a Business Networking International (BNI) meeting in Ewa Beach. Meet other business professionals that help each other build their professional network of contacts. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Linda at 808-864-3505. See ad, page 12. Tao Healing Session – 9:45-11am. Join this group healing session and enhance self-healing through a mind/body training activity that enhances selfhealing through meridian exercises, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Participants leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Love donations. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 23. Automatic Writing with Nita – 2pm. Nita will host an automatic writing session. Donations welcome. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811. See ad, page 25. 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 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 808988-4440. MAE-3065. See ad, page 23.

saturday Free Breakfast at Ryoin on Eames – 10am1:30pm. Join Julia Estrella and the folks at Ryoin on Eames for a free breakfast every Saturday. 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. See ad, page 21. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge – 1-5pm. Join the Saturday festivities at Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge. Starting at 1pm, Messages from Nita’s Spirits. At 2pm, Ling will channel messages from loved ones that have passed. At 3:30pm Grant Ito will channel messages and answers from trance. $15 per person/reading. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information or to make an appointment, call 808-397-3174. See ad, page 25.

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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 news brief, page 7, and ad, page 25.

Dr. Allison Gandre is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who received her doctorate from Bastyr University, an internationally renowned integrative naturopathic medical school in Seattle, Wa s h i n g t o n . S h e h a s t w o 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 10.

BRAIN TRAINING AND COACHING BY THE WAVES – BRAIN TRAINING FOR WELLNESS Dr. Melba Stetz, Ph.D., BCN, BCB 808-347-4626 BytheWaves.net Dr. Melba Stetz provides brain mapping and neuro- and biofeedback training to overcome anxiety, improve sleep, reduce frustration and increase focus. Excellent for those suffering from ADHD, PTSD, chronic headaches and more, as well as to achieve increased productivity. Call Dr. Stetz to discuss how she can help you reach your maximum potential. See ad, page 23.

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CHANNELING CHANNELING WITH GRANT & LING

Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge 3424 Waialae Ave (Between 8th & 9th) Honolulu Grant: 808-383-3832 Ling: 808-392-8857 Facebook/Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge Join Grant Ito and Ling on Saturdays in a group setting. At 2pm, Ling offers messages from loved ones that have passed. At 3:30pm, Grant provides answers and profound messages from a trance. $15 per person, per reading. Also available for private readings. Call for additional information. See ad, page 25.

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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 m e t h o d s i n c lu d e in tu itiv e counseling, guided meditation, writing exercises and art therapy. Her coaching is individually tailored to achieve results. Call for a free consultation or sign up online. See ad, page 22.

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 ad, page 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 23.

HEALTH DEVICES QUANTUM LIFE VITASET GENERATOR - VSG Dr. John Char - Aiea 808-387-2298 Mediteckhealing@me.com

The Spiritual Business Breakthrough Business Coaching Services 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com Spiritual Solutions owner Yoshie Miakoda Chihara, an award-holding spiritual medium and Certified High Performance Coach, will teach you how to triple your spiritual business through her coaching program called The Spiritual Business Breakthrough. This program will outline the effective and proven ways to magnetize an abundant flow of ideal clients that say yes to investing in your spiritual service without compromising your integrity. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 17.

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HEALTHY, HAPPY, HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE SOULISTIC HOLISTICS HAWAII

45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya@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 news brief, page 7, and ad, page 25.

HOLISTIC HEALING AND MASSAGE AMITA HOLISTIC SPA

563 Farrington Hwy, Unit 202 Kapolei • 808-693-8900 AmitaHolisticSpa.com Amita Holistic Spa offers massage and holistic healing in an atmosphere of quiet, candlelit space filled with relaxing aroma and soothing sounds. Call to schedule a time to relax the mind, revive the body and rejuvenate the soul. Begin your journey to renewed health with an outstanding healing session. See ad, page 27.

HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES SUNSHINE HAWAII

Kukui Plaza 50 S Beretania St, Ste C110, Honolulu 808-533-2011 JHGalloway@Hawaiiantel.net If you are anywhere near Kukui Plaza, stop in and visit with Jean Galloway, a 33-year cancer survivor. Natures Sunshine Hawaii offers a full range of vitamins and herbs and is featuring Super Lutein, a broads pectrum multi-carotenoid nutritional supplement specially designed for eye and overall health (Over 30 Million Bottles Sold!). Also Available: doTERRA essential oils, infrared bio mats, chi machines and water filtrations units, including Izumio Hydrogenized Water. Basic Iridology reading available.

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HOME EFFICIENCY & MAINTENANCE PONO HOME

844-GO-PONO-1 (844-467-6661) PonoHome.com Info@PonoHome.com Pono Home provides comprehensive home diagnosis and remediation services to improve energy efficiency and save money. Contact them today for a free estimate and get started on your path to healthier and greener living. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 23.

HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER 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 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, page 30, and ad, page 20.

INSPIRATION BEING LOCAL IN HAWAIʻI 808-852-1892

Julia Estrella is a multicultural woman who tells an inspirational story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawaiʻi. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, and the Okinawan Cultural Center as well as online at Book Baby. com. See ad, page 21.

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 25.

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MARKETING & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TERRI FUNAKOSHI

Founder/President Hawai’i Culture and Retail Association hcra.info 808-347-5409 • Terri@IslandConnection.com Terri Funakoshi is an accomplished retail and marketing executive who loves sharing the spirit of her Hawaiʻi birthplace. With a degree in Merchandising from University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa and extensive experience in the travel retail industry, she started Marketing HI, a specialty marketing and product development company. She also founded the Hawaiʻi Culture and Retail Association, where she mentors artists and entrepreneurs of Hawaiʻi. Connect with Terri at Terri@IslandConnection.com.

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 Physiatry. She practices patientcentered medicine that focuses on illness from the patient’s perspective to help him/her improve his/her quality of life. She will find relief of 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. Dr. Maniquis-Smigel is an expert in diagnosing neurological conditions with nerve conduction velocity studies and electromyelogram and MSK and nerve Ultrasound Diagnostics. See ad, page 13.

NATURAL FOODS CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS

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 Hawaiʻi here on the North Shore.

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Foodland.com You will find lots of local fresh produce, baked goods and deli selections at your local Foodland. You can pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi at the courtesy counter at these convenient Foodland locations near you.

59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974

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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.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KUSHNER WELLNESS

Dr. Rachel Kushner, ND 250 Ward Ave, Ste 170, Honolulu 808-445-8121 DrRachelKushner.com Dr. Rachel Kushner is a licensed naturopathic physician and member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Kushner focuses on treating the underlying cause of disease instead of simply treating symptoms. She combines the latest medical information along with natural therapeutics to provide individualized treatment plans for the whole family. Dr. Kushner sees a wide range of conditions and has specialties in chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune diseases, allergies, women’s health, pediatrics and ADHD. See ad, page 29.

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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 26.

PAIN RELIEF – PROLOTHERAPY DR. ALLISON GANDRE, ND

Kailua Office - 436 Uluniu St, Cottage B Honolulu Office - 1141 Koko Head, Ste 201 808-421-7753 DrAllisonGandre.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 10.

PORTRAITS SMART PORTRAITS

Charlene deLory Art Honolulu 818-222-2796 CharlenedeLory.com CharlenedeLory1@gmail.com Charlene deLory, creator of S M A RT p o r t r a i t s , h a s developed a way to get a group portrait where everyone likes the way they look. Social Media ART (SMART) portraits take each person’s favorite picture or social media post and combines them into a unified portrait. Nostalgic or special occasion backgrounds can also be added. You won’t need to schedule everyone to get together, just send the individual pictures to Charlene. Contact her to discuss your portrait possibilities. See ad, page 27.

Linda Rose Herman has more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families plan for their final journey in life. When a person doesn’t plan in advance, the family is left making many challenging decisions. This can take days, or even weeks. At such a time, you want your family to be brought together with peace and a clear frame of mind rather than being stressed about choosing between all the options. Linda serves all that wish to be buried on Oahu. Call her to discuss what preplanning can do to create peace of mind. See ad, page 12.

PV SOLAR MECURY SOLAR

License #C-12984 Michael Gold, PV Specialist 808-228-2660 Mercury-Solar.com Before signing up for any solar solution, call Solar Pro Mike first to be sure you’re not paying too much for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar system. Mercury Solar offers the lowest cost per watt for a battery storage PV system. They are the only licensed contractor that has been reviewed by the regulatory bodies of the State of Hawai ʻi, the Dept. of Planning and Permitting and HECO, and are allowed to install nonparallel (off-the-grid) PV battery-based systems without review or registration with HECO. Schedule a personal in-home seminar to learn everything you need to know about PV solar and battery storage. Michael can also help navigate the tax credit and financing programs available. See news brief, page 9, and ad, page 19.

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 Hawai ʻ i in the center ’s handy outdoor rack.

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SKIN CARE PRODUCTS HAWAII MEDICINAL Kiki Pu Chung Kailua HawaiiMedicinal.com

Hawaii Medicinal brings ancient healing to everyday life by connecting people to natural medicines and organic healing products that are environmentally conscious and safe for our island, the ocean and the world. Check out their reef-safe, oxybenzone-free sunscreen products online. See therapy brief, page 16, and ad, page 24.

SPIRIT COMMUNICATION SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS HAWAIʻI PSYCHIC MEDIUM 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com

Yoshie Miakoda, an awardholding, tested and certified medium, helps people find joy and transform their lives through hypnosis, evidential mediumship and spiritual healing. Experience the spiritual journey to renewed happiness. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 17.

SPIRITUAL TOURS SLEEP MEDICINE DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE HAWAII 1520 Liliha St, Ste 703, Honolulu 808-526-0670 DentalSleepMedicineHawaii.com

Dr. Dennis Nagata has extensive training in treating sleep breathing disorders such as sleep apnea. He uses noninvasive treatments such as laser therapy and custom-fitted dental appliances that have proven to be effective in treating chronic snoring and sleep apnea symptoms. Contact Dr. Nagata’s office for a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 2.

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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 Hawaiʻi.

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

Join Kahu Angela Pohakuola and go to places that won’t be found on other tours. Learn how to visit the sacred places of the island with respect. Experience the spirit of Aloha and receive energy renewal. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 25.

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