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here is a proverb regarding April we learned growing up that goes “April showers bring forth May flowers.” While on the surface, the rhyme doesn’t seem to apply to the weather in heavenly Hawaii, it is a reminder that a period of discomfort can provide the basis for a period of happiness and joy. It’s about giving hope to those living through a dark time by looking forward to a brighter time to come. While we are fortunate to live where flowers bloom year round, the weather stays warm and butterflies continually dart across the sky, we still all need hope. Because we aren’t fixated on hoping for good weather, we are afforded the opportunity to have our own hopes and dreams drive us. Hope is a very powerful emotion. It’s a belief that something good can come out of a time that is dreary. There’s a quote from the late, great Maya Angelou that is fitting for us living in Hawaii: “God puts rainbows in the clouds so that each of us—in the dreariest and most dreaded moments—can see a possibility of hope.” With all the rainbows across our beautiful state, we have a reminder to hope each day. If we can wish one thing for each of our readers this month, it is that your hopes and dreams take flight. This month’s edition is focused on sustainability. With Earth Day in April, we are including dates and times for taking recyclables to centers for processing and some of the Earth Day festivities taking place on Oahu. We also have articles about sustaining our youth. The article in our Inspiration section about getting in touch with Mother Earth is short but poignant; it advises each of us to breathe and be one with the moment. This lesson is so important in our world where we are always planning for the next thing on our list. We recently had an opportunity to get together with many of our sponsors and distributors in appreciation of the support they bestow on us each month. It was so lovely to join together in celebration of Natural Awakenings Hawaii. We also want to thank our readers for picking the magazine up each month. We cherish being a part of this community that is working together for living healthy and green. We continue to strive to be your go-to resource for natural health and wellness, and to help support you and your loved ones in experiencing long, healthy and happy lives. Make April Amazing,

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Angel Angelite: Instills peacefulness, compassion and understanding. Provides relaxation, calming and protection. Amethyst: Excellent for meditation, spiritual growth and communication. Pearl: Provides nurturing and courage. Instills purity, charitable feelings and provides protection. Additional: Mother of Pearl, Salt, Glitter, Gold and Silver Sand.

Aloha Elixir Candles Come with Semi-Precious Gemstones

eoki Tavares, founder of Aloha Elixir soy intention candles, has made an exciting announcement: Each handmade intention candle now includes semi-precious gemstone pieces. Gemstones, by nature, carry a pure and high vibration. They also absorb the prayers and mantras that go into their making. That means the candles and gemstones become supercharged. After burning the candle, these semiprecious gemstone pieces can be collected or released back into nature, depending on the person’s wishes. Here is the list of candles and stones that are in them. It shows the thoughtChildren’s and Dentistry of Hawai’i care that goes into the creation of these very special elixirs.

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Abundant Future Green Aventurine: Brings prosperity, abundance, new opportunities and money. Citrine: Attracts abundance, prosperity and wealth. Excellent for achieving goals and business success. Quartz Crystal: Provides positive energy, balance and clarity. Additional: Blue Goldstone, Goldstone and Loadstone. Harmonious Home Blue Lace Agate: Brings peace, serenity and happiness into the home. Provides calming relaxation and relieves stress. Amazonite: Brings joy, happiness and can uplift emotions. Quartz Crystal: Provides positive energy, balance and clarity. Repels and purifies negative energy. Additional: Hawaiian Salt, Amethyst and Selenite. Letting Go Amethyst: Clears negative patterns and addiction. Obsidian: Dissolves energy blocks and negative effects of past trauma. Eliminates bad habits and negative patterns. Relieves grief and sadness derived from loss or trauma. Can remove creative blocks. Amazonite: Brings joy, hope and uplifts the overall emotional state of being. Provides creative inspiration. Millionaire Garnet: Brings business success and new opportunities. Increases productivity, courage and passion. Carnelian: Provides motivation, courage, passion and selfconfidence. Citrine: Helps achieve goals, business success, and provides emotional and mental clarity. Additional: Goldstone, Magnets, Copper and Gold. Now Unakite: Increases personal power. Helps people find their goals and succeed in them. Helps fulfill personal expectations by making the most of strengths. Bloodstone: Brings success, victory, strength and power. Garnet: Self-empowerment, success and strength.

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Road Opener Goldstone/Copper: Removes barriers, and increases optimism, motivation and independence. Amazonite: Brings joy, happiness and can uplift emotions. Additional: Blue Goldstone. Romantic Rose Rhodochrosite: Draws love into a person’s life and attracts his/her soul mate. Rhodonite: Encourages one to be able to love oneself, and achieve greater potential in love and friendship. Rose Quartz: Attracts true love, romance and friendship into life. Additional: Honey, Jade, Jasper and Ruby. Moon Moonstone: A tangible connection to the magic of the moon—an amulet of protection for travelers, a gift of lovers for passion, a channel for prophecy, and a path to wisdom. Our ties to the moon are strong. As it waxes and wanes in cyclic perfection, it creates the tides and rhythms of our mother, Earth, and influences our behaviors, emotions and spiritual growth. Moonstone calms and encourages, teaching us the natural rhythms of life. Fertility Amazonite: Brings joy, happiness and can uplift emotions. Clear Quartz: Assists the higher chakras to emanate white light and aids connection with spirit. Has a positive effect on all chakras, as it protects the aura and expands the human energy field. Profitable Labor Amazonite: Brings joy, hope and uplifts the overall emotional state of being. Provides creative inspiration. Citrine: Helps achieve goals, business success, and provides emotional and mental clarity. Clear Quartz: Assists the higher chakras to emanate white light and aids connection with spirit. Has a positive effect on all chakras, as it protects the aura and expands the human energy field. Unconditional Love Rose Quartz: Attracts true love, romance and friendship into life. Also encourages deep connection to the universal energy of love and complete self-acceptance. For more information, visit AlohaElixir.com or the company’s blog at AlohaElixirBlog.com. See ad, page 17.

Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation—– Empowering Keiki to Become Lifelong Stewards of the Earth

he Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation believes our keiki are the seeds of change for protecting our beautiful islands. The foundation is a nonprofit organization that supports environmental education in the schools and communities of Hawaiʻi. Its mission is to help the keiki become lifelong stewards of the Earth through hands-on experiences that will enhance their appreciation for and understanding of their environment. The Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation’s programs—ĀINA In Schools, Plastic Free Hawaiʻi and 3R’s School Recycling—focus on schools on O‘ahu, and the Kōkua Hawai’i Foundation’s Field Trip Grants and Mini-grants are available to schools statewide. ĀINA In Schools encourages schools to use locally grown fruits and vegetables in school snacks and meals and provides a nutrition, garden and compost curriculum that covers growing food, making wise food choices and reducing waste. The program provides field trips, cooking demonstrations and other opportunities for families and community members. Plastic Free Hawai‘i helps coordinate beach cleanups and provides tools and training to educate students, business partners and community members about the environmental and health benefits of going plastic-free to minimize single-use plastics on our islands. 3R’s School Recycling provides resources and training to support on-campus recycling and hosts Aloha Āina Recycling Drives at select 3R’s participating schools across O‘ahu. The goal of the program is to empower students to engage their school community in the 3R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle). The waste stream audit toolkit helps students conduct classroom, cafeteria or schoolwide waste audits that combine science and math with real world problem-based learning. Students follow a waste audit plan to examine the amount of waste generated and then determine ways to reduce, reuse and recycle it. School groups can also plan outreach events that support the program’s campus goals, including film screenings, beach cleanups, recycled art exhibits, greening school events and more. The Aloha Āina Recycling Drives are the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items, such as computers and electronics, magazines, telephone books, paper and cardboard, and more. These drives also help raise funds for local schools. Mark your calendars for these upcoming drives: • April 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at ‘Aikahi Elementary School, in Kailua • April 23, from 9 a.m. to noon, at Moanalua Elementary School, in Honolulu For more information about the Kōkua Hawai ‘i Foundation, visit KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org or email to Info@KokuaHawaii Foundation.org. natural awakenings

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Getting Students Physically Fit

he Honolulu District Health and Physical Education Resource Teacher Denise DarvalChang and school physical education teachers have spent the past year preparing fifth-graders to improve their fitness, both academically and physically, by learning the health benefits of maintaining a healthy body and mind through regular physical activity and mindful nutrition. The goals for this health-related fitness program, which is part of the overall physical education curriculum for the year, are to: • Promote health and wellness among students • Align fitness performance and goals to a national standardized assessment program • Provide an environment of health and fitness among participants • Inspire students to participate in physical activity • Create an environment of sportsmanship and positive social interaction among participants The program starts in the fall when the fifth-graders are pretested and given an individual FitnessGram report. These reports show measurements of cardiorespiratory, flexibility, muscular strength, endurance and body composition, as the health-related components of fitness. Sharing their specific measurements helps students understand the results of the testing and outlines the importance of maintaining a healthy body to live a quality life. These students are the perfect age to understand the importance of healthy living and to start training their bodies to improve their fitness. The program culminates in the spring with fitness meets that take place at local high schools. The students move in groups through various stations where they perform the same tasks they did in the fall with the goal of improving their scores. Taking the students to their future high schools gives them an opportunity to interact with the high school volunteers at the event and to feel a part of the schools that they will eventually attend. For more information or to volunteer, call Honolulu District Health and Physical Education Resource Teacher Denise Darval-Chang at 808-733-4749.

Julia Estrella Recently Reached Out to Hawaii’s Youth

ulia Estrella (born Keiko Matsui Higa), author of Being Local in Hawai ‘i, visited with high school students on Molokai recently to “talk story.” She shared her vision of being healthy in mind, body and spirit to live to be 128 years old. Her eighth-grade teacher at Leilehua High School taught her to do 100 jumping jacks every day as a way of maintaining her health and vigor and avoiding trips to the doctor. Julia has been diligently doing her jumping jacks for the last 50 years and asserts that her teacher was 99.9 percent correct! Julia is eager to talk story with junior high and high school students as well as college students on Oahu. The second edition of her book is now available at Na Mea Hawaii/Native Books at Ward Centers, in Honolulu, and focuses on her graduate studies in Claremont, California. To schedule Julia Estrella to speak at your school, call 808-941-0317. For more information about Julia, visit BeingLocalInHawaii.com. See ad, page 32.

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New Produce Stand on North Shore

upukea Gardens has been employing organic practices and providing premium produce to Oahu since 1998. It just recently opened a new produce stand at the noni farm at Paalaa and Haleiwa roads. The entrance is on Haleiwa Road, where visitors can pull right in and park on the property. At press time, the stand is open every Friday from about 2 to 6 p.m. Currently, what is available is baby lettuce mix, spicy mix, sprouts, baby kale, seasonal fruits, and wheatgrass trays, precut bags and shots. Pupukea Gardens is also offering bags of local Waialua coffee and Hawaii’s Special local dressings, popcorn and granola. Those at Pupukea Gardens hope to expand soon and offer a large variety of local, seasonal produce, noni shots and tea blends, fresh cut flowers, leis and more. Their goal is to provide the community with a convenient stop for produce, snacks and gifts. They are working on plans to create a fun country-style event for people to look forward to. Location: Paalaa and Haleiwa roads, with entrance on Haleiwa Road. For more information, search Facebook for Pupukea Gardens or email ToriLock.Art@gmail.com.

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globalbriefs News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.

Working Worms They Can Safely Biodegrade Plastic Waste Mealworms can safely and effectively biodegrade certain types of plastic waste, according to groundbreaking new research from Stanford University and China’s Beihang University. In two newly released companion studies, researchers reveal that microorganisms living in the mealworm’s gut effectively break down Styrofoam and plastic into biodegraded fragments that look similar to tiny rabbit droppings. Plastic waste takes notoriously long to biodegrade; a single water bottle is estimated to take 450 years to break down in a landfill. Due to poor waste management, plastic waste often ends up in the environment, and research reveals that 90 percent of all seabirds and up to 25 percent of fish sold in markets have plastic waste in their stomachs. Worms that dined regularly on plastic appeared to be as healthy as their non-plastic-eating companions, and researchers believe that the waste they produce could be safely repurposed in agriculture. Further research is needed before the worms can be widely deployed. It’s possible that worms could also biodegrade polypropylene, used in textiles, bioplastics and microbeads. Source: Discovery.com

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Five Dozen Countries Now Ban or Label GMO Crops New rules implemented by the European Union now allow individual member states to block farmers from using genetically modified organisms (GMO), even if the variety has been approved on an EU-wide basis. Scotland was the first to opt out and Germany is next, according to German Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt. Controversy concerning the safety and/or necessity of GMOs persists, but countries like these have decided not to idly sit by while the effects posed by long-term consumption of GMO foods are revealed. This move makes Germany one of between 64 and 74 countries that have instituted some type of ban or mandatory labeling requirements. Source: CollectivelyConscious.net

Down-to-Earth Climate Change Strategy The Center for Food Safety’s Cool Foods Campaign report Soil & Carbon: Soil Solutions to Climate Problems maintains that it’s possible to take atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) that fuels climate change and put it back into the soil, where much of it was once a solid mineral. There’s too much carbon in the atmosphere and the oceans, but not enough stable carbon in the ground supporting healthy soils. Cultivated soils globally have lost 50 to 70 percent of their original carbon content through paving, converting grasslands to cropland and agricultural practices that rob soil of organic matter and its ability to store carbon, making it more susceptible to flooding and erosion. Healthy soils—fed through organic agriculture practices like polycultures, cover crops and compost—give soil microbes the ability to store more CO2 and withstand drought and floods better, because revitalized soil structure allows it to act like a sponge. The report concludes, “Rebuilding soil carbon is a zero-risk, low-cost proposition. It has universal application and we already know how to do it.” Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CFS-Climate-Report.

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Tai Chi Eases Effects of Chronic Disease

review of research from the University of British Columbia tested the effects of tai chi exercise upon people with four chronic diseases: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart failure, osteoarthritis and cancer. Dr. Yi-Wen Chen and his team analyzed 33 studies of more than 1,500 people that participated in tai chi. The research also tested the effects of the practice on general health, including walking speed, muscle strength, speed in standing up from a sitting position, quality of life, symptoms of depression and knee strength. The heart disease patients among the subjects showed a reduction in depression symptoms, and all shared a reduction of muscle stiffness and pain, increased speeds in both walking and standing from a sitting position and improved well-being. “Given the fact that many middle-aged and older persons have more than one chronic condition, it’s important to examine the benefits of treatment/exercise interventions across several co-existing conditions,” says Chen.

Mercury Use Linked to Dentists’ Tremors

study of thousands of dentists found that the absorption of mercury is associated with an increased risk of tremors. Published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, the study followed 13,906 dentists for a 24-year period. The research tested the dentists’ urinary mercury levels to estimate their individual exposure. The incidence of tremors—the involuntary shaking of hands, arms and other parts of the body—among the dentists was then compared with their exposure to mercury. Higher exposures to mercury increased the risk of tremors among the entire population of dentists studied by 10 percent; the increased risk among the young dentists was 13 percent.

Nature’s Colors Aid Focus and Accuracy

esearchers from the University of Melbourne determined that taking a quick break and looking at natural colors can significantly increase attention, focus and job performance. The researchers tested 150 university students that were randomly selected to view one of two city scenes consisting of a building with and without a flowering meadow green roof. The two views were experienced as micro-breaks, a 30-second period that can be taken every 40 minutes. Both groups were tested before and after viewing the scene for sustained attention spans, along with a performance test upon completing a task. Subjects that looked at the scene with the verdant roof had significantly longer attention spans and fewer errors in doing their tasks. 10

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Fracking Fluids Found Toxic to Health

n analyzing 1,021 chemicals contained in fluids and wastewater used in hydraulic fracturing (fracking) for oil or natural gas, a Yale University study found that at least 157 of the chemicals—including arsenic, benzene, formaldehyde and mercury—are associated with either developmental toxicity, reproductive toxicity or both. Of the total identified chemicals, 925 were used in the hydraulic fracturing process, 132 in fracking wastewater and 36 were present in both. The scientists utilized the REPROTOX database in the Chemical Abstract Service registry and then reviewed the available research, including human and animal studies. Toxicity data wasn’t available for 781 of the chemicals used in fracking. Among the other 240 chemicals, 103 were reproductive toxins. An additional 95 were developmental toxins. Another 41 have been found to be both reproductive and developmental toxins. The researchers further suggested that at least 67 of the chemicals be prioritized in drinking water testing. Senior author and Professor of Public Health Nicole Deziel, Ph.D., adds, “This evaluation is a first step to prioritize the vast array of potential environmental contaminants from hydraulic fracturing for future exposure and health studies. Quantification of the potential exposure to these chemicals, such as by monitoring drinking water in people’s homes, is vital for understanding the [associated] public health impact.”

Kiwis Boost Heart Health actionalert

multi-center study from the University of Salamanca, in Spain, has found that consuming even one kiwi fruit (Actinidia deliciosa) per week will significantly boost cardiovascular health. The researchers tested 1,469 healthy people throughout Spain. The volunteers were given dietary questionnaires and underwent testing for cholesterol lipids and inflammatory markers for heart disease. The researchers determined that those that ate at least one kiwi fruit per week had significantly lower triglycerides and fibrinogen (a marker for inflammation), and higher HDL-cholesterol levels. Higher levels of HDL-cholesterol are associated with reduced incidence of atherosclerosis. The researchers concluded: “Consumption of at least one kiwi a week is associated with lower plasma concentrations of fibrinogen and improved plasma lipid profile in the context of a normal diet and regular exercise.”

The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Cancer-Causing Chemicals

cientists at the Environmental Working Group published a list of the 12 chemicals that have been most prevalently linked to cancer in numerous research studies. The list encompasses bisphenol A, atrazine, organophosphate pesticides, dibutyl phthalate, lead, mercury, per- or polyfluorochemicals (PFC), phthalates, diethlyhexyl phthalate, polybrominated diphenyl ethers, triclosan and nonylphenol. The scientists suggest that consumers can reduce their exposure to each of these chemicals by avoiding plastics marked with “PC” (polycarbonates) or the recycling number 7 mark, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastics in food packaging, PFC-treated wrappers on food and other products, lead paints, mercury-laden seafoods, phthalatescontaining fragrances and plastics, foam products made before 2005, foreign antibacterial soaps, and detergents and paints with nonylphenol. Other proactive measures include drinking only filtered water when in agricultural areas and purchasing organic foods. The researchers contend, “Given that we live in a sea of chemicals, it makes sense to begin reducing exposures to ones we know are bad actors.”

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While America will choose its next president this November, voters in Oregon may also vote on the right to local community self-government, enabling protection of citizens’ fundamental rights and prohibiting corporate activities that violate them. The Oregonians for Community Rights group, formed by the Community Environmental Legal Defense Fund (CELDF), submitted a constitutional amendment proposal to the secretary of state in January as a prelude to a larger signature-gathering effort to qualify the measure for the state ballot. Concurrently, the CELDF is supporting other community initiatives on various topics that may inspire other regions to also be active at the grassroots level. For example, Oregon’s Coos County Protection Council is currently finishing its signature gathering to place a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance on a special ballot in May. It would protect citizens’ rights to clean air and water and the production of sustainable, localized energy, instead of county approval of several potential non-green energy projects. Oregon’s Columbia County Sustainable Action for Green Energy is gathering signatures for a Right to a Sustainable Energy Future ordinance for its November ballot that would protect the county from fossil fuel projects like coal and oil trains and a proposed methanol plant, and close two natural gas power plants by 2025. Other state groups are seeking to have November ballots in Lane and Lincoln counties include bans on aerial pesticide spraying. A Lane County group has filed a local food system charter amendment that would ban GMO (genetically modified) crops locally. “Community rights are driven by the people in the community, not by any organization targeting potential activism,” says Kai Huschke, Northwest and Hawaii community organizer of the CELDF, which has supported 200-plus separate community initiatives. Particularly active states have included New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon and Pennsylvania. “Organizing typically comes about due to a localized threat. It means settling into a long-term battle to change the structure of government, having resolve and organizing beyond just a ballot vote.” Learn how to take local action at celdf.org. natural awakenings

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Sustaining Youth by Karen Charron

rought to life by a generous gift from the National Football League (NFL), the NFL Youth Education Town (YET) Hawaii, in Nanakuli, is not only a green, sustainable, technological marvel, it is a place for Oahu’s youth to learn and dream. The programs in the Nanakuli Clubhouse are run by the Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii and are open to all youth from ages 7 to 12. Older youth are able to attend the Nanakuli Teen Center until they are 17. Claudia Fernandez has been clubhouse director since 2010, and her passion for her job is reflected in the way all the youth, staff and volunteers take pride in their facility. Everyone cleans up after themselves, and remain positive, honest and respectful while having fun. The clubhouse’s mission is to inspire and help youth of all backgrounds develop the qualities and values needed to become responsible citizens and leaders by offering quality

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programs and services through a safe and caring environment. Kekoa Tupua, the clubhouse’s program director, explains that the various programs available are designed specifically to build character, develop careers and promote health and fitness for the youth that attend after school and on intersession breaks. Character-building programs help the children become responsible citizens and experience the democratic process. By participating in the Torch Club, the students have the opportunity to elect officers and work together on community service, education, health and fitness and social recreation. Daily Power Hour sessions provide tutoring, homework assistance and other academic-achievement activities. In addition, the staff and volunteers continually foster aspirations for the future through career exploration. Tupua describes how he continuously has the opportunity to NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

explore career opportunities with the students that he was not privy to in his youth. This provides the students with such a broad view of their potential and enables them to dream and plan. Staying active 60 minutes a day is core to the NFL Play 60 program and is an integral part of how the clubhouse promotes an active lifestyle to support health and fitness for these youth. In addition, the clubhouse addresses such critical issues as resisting violence, drug abuse, obesity and teenage pregnancy. Tupua explains that parents are informed of all program content so that they can discuss the topics at home. The members start each afternoon session with a rousing half-hour of HOPSports in the middle of the large clubhouse room, using a projection screen to lead them through a variety of physical activities, which not only promote fitness but also work out the excess energy that might be left over from school. They then go to other programs in different areas of the clubhouse, such as the art room, multimedia center, learning center and library. The members also learn about traditional Hawaiian practices and caring for the plants that are maintained on the 1.63 acres of Department of Hawaii Home Lands property. In order for the Boys & Girls Club programs to operate, volunteer and community involvement is essential. Tupua says that support from businesses and individuals is always welcome, and long-term and short-term opportunities are available. Two positions in particular where help is needed is someone that knows how to run the clubhouse’s kiln and someone to help with the clubhouse’s recording studio. To find out more, contact Tupua directly at the telephone number below. Location: 89-159 Mano Ave., in Nanakuli. For more information, call 808-668-9399 or visit bgch.com. For more information about volunteering, click on the website’s Donate tab, then click on the Volunteer tab on the dropdown menu. Karen Charron is a freelance writer living on Oahu and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawaii.

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nly about 100 buildings in Hawaii have been registered or certified in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system. The Nanakuli Youth Education Town (YET) is one of those buildings. LEED has five areas of focus: project site, water savings, energy, sustainable materials and indoor environmental quality. YET meets the LEED standards by incorporating these features: Public Transportation: Because the building is within a half mile of seven city bus stops, people coming to YET can reduce fuel consumption, causing less greenhouse gasses to enter the atmosphere by riding the bus.

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New Dietary Guidelines for Americans by Marsha R. Sakamaki

ew dietary guidelines issued by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture emphasize the need to focus on heathy eating practices throughout life—including consumption of adequate essential nutrients and a calorie intake that supports a healthy body weight—to reduce the risk of chronic disease. According to an article in the January 18 issue of New York Times, the new guidelines recommend diets with a rich variety of vegetables and fruits; whole grains; fat-free and low-fat dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese; and proteins that contain little or no saturated fats, including eggs, shellfish, lean meat and poultry, beans and peas, soy products, nuts and seeds. Surprisingly, the new guidelines don’t restrict total fat. It’s important, though, to understand the differences between the types of fats. Saturated fats, considered the bad group, are found in well-marbled meats, butter, whole milk, poultry fat (especially the skin), and coconut and palm oil. Unsaturated fats, the good group, have been repeatedly described as assisting in our goal of better health and longevity, and assist in weight management by reducing hunger between meals. They are found in olive oil, nuts, avocados and fatty fish. According to the Times, “It is now widely believed that the fear of fat promulgated decades ago inadvertently led to the current obesity crisis when people seeking low-fat foods turned to ones overloaded with carbohydrates, the so-called

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‘Snackwell’ effect now largely blamed for rising weights.” This effect is when dieters eat more low-calorie cookies, such as SnackWells, than normal cookies. The Times article goes further to say that countless large studies suggest that “much of what is produced on American farms ends up as food that can undermine health.” The greatest example is red meat, especially processed meats that are high in potentially health-robbing saturated fats and salt. They are associated with an increased risk of cancer and heart disease. The new guidelines were originally slated to recommend cutting back on such foods, but this advice was not included in the final version due to protests by industry trade groups. However, the guidelines do suggest that teenage boys and men eat less protein. For the first time since the 1980s, the guidelines specifically mention that moderate consumption of coffee, a couple of cups per day, can be part of a healthy eating pattern. If alcohol is consumed, it should be done in moderation—up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men, and only by adults of legal drinking age. The guidelines also suggest that at least half of the grains that we eat are whole ones, not refined and stripped of their essential nutrients. Refined grains are essentially empty calories that are not much better than eating straight sugar, which they quickly turn into when digested. Therefore, white rice and breads, cakes, cookies and pastries would be greatly reduced in a diet of someone following these guidelines. They also come down hard on salt and sugar. The current amount of salt in the American diet contributes to a gradual increase in blood pressure as people age and should be reduced. Most sugar is consumed in sodas and other sugar-sweetened drinks. It’s recommended that added sugars be limited to 10 percent of daily calories. To make it easier to accomplish that, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed new labeling changes to require that added sugar be listed separately from naturally occurring sugar. Added sugar is also found in ice cream, fruit drinks and the desserts and snack-foods we consume. Hopefully, these new guidelines will be seen as an opportunity to review diet choices. It does not mean never having a piece of birthday cake again; it just means that such things require moderation. The complete 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines report can be found at Health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/guidelines. The Wellness Center Hawaii, in Honolulu, offers the latest in cutting-edge and innovative energy-based techniques, applications and products that support one’s journey to optimal health. Its vision is to walk with clients on the road toward achieving clients’ desired goals. Marsha R. Sakamaki is the developer of The Wellness Center Hawaii. For more information, call 808-732-5363, email MarshaSakamaki@TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com or visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 31.

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EVERYDAY SUSTAINABILITY Practical Ways We Can Help Out the Planet by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko

or many Americans, living more sustainably has become a natural part of their daily routine as they consistently recycle, eat healthy and use energy more efficiently. It’s just what they normally do every day. Every one of them had to start somewhere, growing their efforts over time to the point that nearly every activity yields better results for themselves, their family, their community and the planet. It might begin with the way we eat and eventually expand to encompass the way we work.

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“The sustainability movement is large and growing in the U.S.,” says Todd Larsen, with Green America, a grassroots nonprofit organization harnessing economic forces to create a socially just and environmentally sustainable society. “Half a million people turned out in New York City to march for action on climate change. People also are working in their local communities 16

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to oppose fracking and pollution, and to support green building and clean energy. Many businesses now include sustainability as a core business practice, including the 3,000 certified members of Green America’s Green Business Network.” This month, Natural Awakenings profiles the experiences of representative individuals from around the country that are helping to both make the world more sustainable and their own lives richer and more meaningful. From growing and cooking family food and line-drying laundry to powering their business with renewable energy, their approaches are as varied as the places they call home.

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“Many people start with something small at home, particularly if they’re concerned about the impacts on their family’s health,” says Larsen. “More Americans are approaching sustainability first through food. It’s relatively easy to change spending habits to NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

incorporate more organic, fair trade and non-GMO [genetically modified] foods, and with the growth of farmers’ markets nationwide, people are able to buy local more easily.” A focus on food quality is how Wendy Brown and her husband and five children launched their eco-journey just outside of Portland, Maine. “We started thinking about where our food came from, how it was grown and raised and what we could do to ensure that it was better,” says Brown. “What we don’t grow or forage ourselves, we try to purchase from local farmers.” Living more simply during the past decade has helped the family cut debt and become more financially stable. “Our entry point to sustainable living was to grow tomatoes on the steps of an apartment that Kelly and I once called home years ago,” echoes Erik Knutzen, who, with his wife Kelly Coyne, have transformed their 960-square-foot Los Angeles bungalow into an oasis where they grow food, keep chickens and bees, brew, bake and house their bikes. Gabriele Marewski’s journey also started with what she ate. “I became a vegetarian at 14, after reading Diet for a Small Planet, by Frances Moore Lappé,” says Marewski, who in 1999 turned an avocado orchard in Homestead, Florida, into Paradise Farms. “Forty-seven years later, I’m still a strict vegetarian. I believe it’s the single most important statement we can make about saving the planet.” Marewski’s five-acre farm showcases certified organic micro greens, edible flowers, oyster mushrooms and a variety of tropical fruits marketed to Miami-area chefs. Her farm also offers Dinner in Paradise farm-to-table experiences to raise funds for local nonprofits providing food for underprivileged city residents, and bed-andbreakfast lodging. Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology offers a free online course, Sustainability in Everyday Life, based on five themes: energy, climate change, food, chemicals and globalization. “People can make a difference by making responsible choices in their everyday life,” says Anna Nyström Claesson, one of the three original teachers.

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“Every step toward sustainability is important and in the right direction,” explains Gina Miresse, with the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA), which will again host the world’s largest energy fair in June in Custer, Wisconsin. “It’s easy to start at home by adopting one new practice and sticking with it until it becomes a habit; then add a second practice and so on. This keeps people from getting overwhelmed.” We might, for example, switch to non-toxic home cleaning products when current products are used up. “There’s no need to throw everything in the trash and replace it all immediately—that would partially defeat the purpose of sustainability,” says Miresse. Green America, which suggests green alternatives to many products in online publications at GreenAmerica. org, recommends a congruent strategy. “We see people first change the way they purchase their food, move to reduce their purchases overall and green those they make, and then make their home more energy-efficient,” remarks Larsen. “Next, they consider walking and biking more.” Pamela Dixon explains, “On a day-to-day basis, it’s really about the products we use, like transferring to eco-friendly cleaners and yard maintenance, recycling electronic devices,

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Next Steps to Sustainability Green America GreenAmerica.org Midwest Renewable Energy Association MidwestRenew.org Browsing Nature’s Aisles by Eric and Wendy Brown ECOpreneuring by Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko Surviving the Apocalypse in the Suburbs by Wendy Brown The Urban Homestead and Making It by Kelly Coyne and Erik Knutzen paying bills electronically and receiving statements via email.” She and her husband, David Anderson, own Dave’s BrewFarm, in rural Wilson, Wisconsin, where they grow herbs, hops, raspberries and apples on 35 acres. “A 20-kilowatt wind generator supplies our electricity, and we use geothermal for heating and cooling,” adds Dixon. Due to career opportunities involving teaching principles of sustainability, the Wisconsin couple is

in the process of selling the BrewFarm to move to La Crosse. “At our new home, we’re replacing the windows and appliances with more energyefficient ones. We also chose our neighborhood so we can walk or bike to local grocery co-ops. We prefer to repair things when they break rather than buying something new, recycle everything the city will accept, compost food scraps and buy clothes at secondhand stores.” When the MREA Energy Fair began 27 years ago, the majority of attendees were interested in learning about first steps, such as recycling, relates Miresse. Today, sustainability basics ranging from fuel savings to water conservation are familiar, and they’re focused on revitalizing local economies. “Folks are now considering more ambitious practices such as sourcing food directly from local farmers, producing their own solar energy and incorporating energy storage, driving an electric vehicle or switching to more socially responsible investing.” The fair’s 250 workshops provide tools to help in taking their next steps on the journey to sustainability. Knutzen and Coyne’s passion has evolved from growing food into a larger DIY mode. “Cooking from scratch is something I prefer to do,” comments Knutzen. “I even grind my own flour.” Library books provide his

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primary source of inspiration. The Brown family likely echoes the thoughts of many American families. “We have many dreams, but the stark reality is that we live in a world that requires money,” says Wendy Brown. An electric car or solar electric system, for example, is a large investment. “The biggest barriers were mental blocks because we ‘gave up’ previous lifestyle norms,” she says. “Most people we know have a clothes dryer and can’t imagine living without one. Linedrying is just part of the bigger issue

of time management for us, because living sustainably and doing things by hand takes longer.”

Each Day Counts

“The biggest and most positive impact I have comes from my general nonwaste philosophy,” advises Brown. “I try to reuse something rather than throwing it away. I’ve made underwear out of old camisoles and pajama pants from old flannel sheets. I reuse elastic from worn-out clothing. My travel beverage cup is a sauce jar with a reusable

canning lid drilled with a hole for a reusable straw. Such examples show how we live every day.” Marewski’s love of travel doesn’t interfere with her sustainability quest. “When I travel, I like to walk or bicycle across countries,” she says. “It gives me a closer connection to the land and spontaneous contact with interesting people. I’m building a tiny home on wheels that’ll be completely self-sufficient, with solar, composting toilet and water catchment to reduce my footprint even further.” “Last August, I started a tenuretrack position in the school of business at Viterbo University,” says Dixon, who emphasizes how students can pursue sustainability in business and life. “I teach systems thinking, complex systems change and globally responsible leadership, all of which have a sustainability component.” She’s also faculty advisor to Enactus, a student organization focused on social entrepreneurship and making a positive impact on the community. “The best part of how we live is when my daughters make everyday eco-minded choices without even realizing it,” observes Brown. “I can see how remarkable it is, because I have the perspective of having lived differently. But for them, it’s just the way things are done. I think in that way, I’ve succeeded.” Lisa Kivirist and John Ivanko’s ecojourney is captured in their books, ECOpreneuring, Farmstead Chef, Homemade for Sale, Rural Renaissance and Soil Sisters. Every day, they eat from their organic gardens surrounding their farm powered by the wind and sun.

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Marie Kondo on the Joy of Tidying Up

Simplicity Invites Happiness into Our Lives by April Thompson

How can we begin to get and stay organized? It’s not about a set of rules, but acquiring the right mindset for becoming a tidy person. Think in concrete terms, so that you can picture what it would be

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like to live in a clutterfree space. Start by identifying your bigger goal. Ask yourself why you want this, repeating the question to get to the root of the answer. As you explore the reasons behind your ideal lifestyle, you’ll realize that the ultimate reason is to be happy. Then you are ready to begin. I recommend cleaning out and organizing your entire space in one go-around. When completed, the change is so profound that it inspires a strong aversion to your previously cluttered state. The key is to make the change so sudden that you experience a complete change of heart. By discarding the easy things first, you can gradually hone your decision-making skills, including knowing who else can use what you don’t need. I recommend starting with clothes, then move to books, documents, miscellaneous items and finally anything with sentimental value. photo by Ichigo Natsuno

apanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo helps us discover happiness through tidiness. Already perusing home and lifestyle magazines by age 5, she spent her childhood “tidying” up her surroundings rather than playing with toys. The organizing system Kondo went on to develop, the KonMari method, defies most long-held rules of organizing, such as installing clever storage solutions to accommodate stuff or de-cluttering one area at a time. Her New York Times bestseller, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, has been published in 30 countries, demonstrating that her methods speak to universal desires, including a hunger for order and simplicity. She’s now released a companion book, Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up. Kondo’s principles, including vertically stacking clothing and using special folding methods for socks, can seem quirky, yet her approach gets results. Kondo claims a nearly zero percent “clutter relapse” rate among clients because they’ve become surrounded only by things they love.

keep is to actually hold each item. As you do, ask yourself, “Does this spark joy?” When you touch something, your body reacts, and its response to each item is different. The process of assessing how you feel about the things you own—identifying those that have fulfilled their purpose, expressing your gratitude and bidding them farewell and good wishes for their onward journey—is a rite of passage to a new life.

Is it important to touch every single object in the decision process? At one point in my life, I was virtually a “disposal unit”, constantly on the lookout for superfluous things. One day, I realized that I had been so focused on what to discard that I had forgotten to cherish the things I loved. Through this experience, I concluded that the best way to choose what to

Mementoes are reminders of a time that gave us joy, yet truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the associated objects. By handling each sentimental item, you process your past. The space we live in should be for the person we are becoming now, not for the person we were in the past.

What do you recommend for organizing what remains after a purge? The secret to maintaining an uncluttered room is to pursue simplicity in storage, so that you can see at a glance what you have. My storage rules are simple: Store all items of the same type in one place and don’t scatter storage space.

How does this process change us and our relationship to things? Through it, you identify both what you love and need in your home and in your life. People have told me that decluttering has helped them achieve lifelong dreams, such as launching their own business; in other cases, it has helped them let go of negative attachments and unhappy relationships. Despite a drastic reduction in belongings, no one has ever regretted it, even those that ended up with a fifth of their earlier possessions. It’s a continuing strong reminder that they have been living all this time with things they didn’t need. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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attract potential new owners. Along with the healthy horses, the 3,000 ill or injured horses cared for by the alliance have been retrained, rehabbed and re-homed to participate in polo, show jumping, cart pulling and rodeos. “Race horses are intelligent, used to exercise and retire as early as 2 years old, so we find them a second career,” says Nancy Koch, executive director of CANTER USA. The nonprofit’s 13 U.S. affiliates work with 20 racetracks across the country. “I can’t emphasize enough the importance of volunteers. No one here receives a salary.” Collectively, they have placed more than 23,000 horses nationally since 1997.

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Horse Rescue Caring Homes Sought for Aging and Abandoned Horses by Sandra Murphy

n estimated 9 million horses in the U.S. are used for racing, show, informal competitions, breeding, recreation, work and other activities. Many need a new home when they start to slow down physically or when an owner’s finances become tight. Horses need space to run, require hoof care and when injured or ill, may require costly procedures.

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“We foster 50 horses right now,” says Jennifer Taylor Williams, Ph.D., president of the Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, in College Station, Texas, which has placed about 800 horses in the last decade. “We could have 10 times that many if we had more foster homes and space. There’s often a waiting list. We help law enforcement, animal control, and shelters with horses found through neglect or abuse cases.” Starved and too weak to stand, Tumbleweed was an emergency case when she arrived at the Humane Society of Missouri’s Longmeadow Rescue Ranch clinic on a sled. Having since regained her health, including gaining 200 pounds to reach the appropriate weight for her age and size, she illustrates the benefits of the facility’s status as one of the country’s leaders in providing equine rescue and rehabilitation. The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racers (CANTER USA) serves as an online matchmaker for racing horses. Volunteers take photos at tracks, obtain the horse’s bio from the owner or trainer and post them to 20

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The U.S. Bureau of Land Management calculates the appropriate management level (AML) for the number of wild horses. Excess numbers are captured and offered for adoption or sale. In December 2015, 47,000 horses were waiting in holding facilities at an annual cost of $49 million. The AML projects removal of an additional 31,000 horses from Western lands. As an example, although local wild species predate the park’s existence, horses in Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park are labeled “trespass livestock”, and subject to removal. Return to Freedom, a nonprofit wild horse rescue in Lompoc, California, recognizes the tightly bonded nature of these herd groups. Its American Wild Horse Sanctuary is the first to focus on entire family bands, providing a safe haven for about 200 horses and burros. The Wild Horse Rescue Center, in Mims, Florida, rescues, rehabilitates and finds homes for mustangs and burros, usually housing 30 horses at a time. With many needing medical care upon arrival, expenditures average $3,000 their first year and $1,700 annually once they’re healthy. Although the goal is adoption, equine fans also can sponsor a horse by donating $5 a day or purchasing a painting done by a horse. The center also provides public educational forums. Sponsored by the American Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), April 26 is Help a Horse Day, a nationwide grant competition. Last year, some 100 U.S. equine rescue groups held events to recruit volunteers, gather donated supplies and find homes for adoptable horses (Tinyurl.com/ASPCA-HelpAHorseDay).

The average lifespan of a horse is 30 years. It should have two acres of land for grazing. The minimum annual cost for basic food and veterinarian services is $2,000, not including equipment and boarding, which can be more expensive in urban areas and in or near racing meccas like Kentucky or Florida. Rescues budget $300 a month per horse.

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Although a U.S. law now bans slaughterhouses for domestic horses, each year 120,000 are sold at auction for as little as $1 each and transported to Canada and Mexico for slaughter, their meat destined for human consumption in Europe and Japan or for carnivores at zoos. Horses can legally be confined to a trailer for up to 24 hours without food or water during shipment. Two-thirds of all horse rescue operations are either at or approaching capacity. Almost 40 percent turn away animals because of lack of space or money. Many horses are ill, underweight or injured, which raises the cost of care. “We need foster homes and volunteers. We need the time and skills people can donate; not everything is handson, so those that like horses but don’t have handling skills can still help,” says Williams. “Bluebonnet, for example, has many volunteer jobs that can be done remotely. Office work, social media to spread the word, gathering donations—everything helps.” Rescue groups ask that concerned horse lovers donate time, money and land to help and lobby for legislation to ban the export of horses for meat markets.

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Farm-to-Hospital On-Site Farms Grow Organics for Patients by Judith Fertig

ost people would agree with the results of a 2011 study by the nonprofit Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine: Typical hospital food is full of the dietary fat, sodium, calories, cholesterol and sugar that contribute to the medical problems that land many in the hospital in the first place. The study’s dietitians further found that some hospitals house up to five fast-food outlets. Because studies from institutions such as the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the University of Maryland show that a poor diet contributes to a host of illnesses and longer recovery time after surgery—all

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of which increase healthcare costs—it befits hospitals to embrace healthier eating. Now, a dozen pioneering hospitals have their own on-site farms and others are partnering with local farms, embracing new ways to help us eat healthier, especially those that most need to heal. “In a paradigm shift, hospitals are realizing the value of producing fresh, local, organic food for their patients,” says Mark Smallwood, executive director of the nonprofit Rodale Institute, in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. It recently partnered with St. Luke’s University Hospital, in nearby Bethlehem, to help support operations of the hospital’s

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10-acre organic farm that yields 30 varieties of vegetables and fruits served in hospital meals to support patient recovery. New mothers are sent home with baskets of fresh produce to help instill healthy eating habits. “Organic fruits and vegetables offer many advantages over conventionally grown foods,” says Dr. Bonnie Coyle, director of community health for St. Luke’s University Health Network. She cites the higher amounts of vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids and antioxidants as contributing to a reduced incidence of heart disease and some cancers and a lowered risk for other common conditions such as allergies, and hyperactivity in children. Hospital farms also benefit the environment and facilitate other healing ways. Saint Joseph Mercy Health System Ann Arbor’s hospital farm, created in 2010 in Ypsilanti, Michigan, is a win-win-win solution. “We can model the connection between food and health to our patients, visitors, staff and community,” says hospital spokesperson Laura Blodgett. Their Health Care Without Harm pledge commits the hospital to providing local, nutritious and sustainable food. The farm repurposed some of the hospital’s 340-acre campus, eliminating considerable lawn mowing and chemicals. Today, its organic produce also supplies an on-site farmers’ market. Most recently, collaboration with a rehab hospital treating traumatic brain injuries resulted in a solar-heated greenhouse to continually produce organic food using raised beds and a Ferris-wheel-style planting system that enables patients to experience gar-

dening as agritherapy. “Patients love the hands-on healing of tending the garden,” says Blodgett. Another innovative hospital is Watertown Regional Medical Center, in rural Wisconsin. Its farm, located behind the 90-bed hospital, raises 60 pesticidefree crops a year, including vegetables, herbs and even edible flowers. “We believe that food is medicine,” says Executive Chef Justin Johnson. He also serves his healthier fare to the public via special dinners in the hospital’s café, celebrating spring and fall harvests. In Arcata, California, Mad River Community Hospital’s designated farmer, Isaiah Webb, tills six plots and two greenhouses to supply organic carrots, beets, tomatoes, basil, potatoes, sweet corn, artichokes, squash, pumpkins, lettuce, blueberries, apples and strawberries to patients and guests. An inhouse work/share program encourages hospital employees to volunteer gardening time for a share of the produce. A three-way partnership of the Vermont Youth Conservation Corps, Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center, all in the Burlington area, combines community supported agriculture (CSA) and physicians’ prescriptions for healthier eating. Diane Imrie, director of nutrition services at Fletcher Allen, comments, “If we want to have a ‘well’ community, they have to be well fed.” Paid student farmers from 15 to 21 years old grow and harvest eight acres of fruits and vegetables for selected doctorrecommended patients in the 12-weekgrowing season program. Patients gain an appreciation of healthy eating that remains with them, thus decreasing their need for acute medical care. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, farm-to-institution programs like these both provide healthy food to hospital patients and help develop sustainable regional food systems. We all benefit from such healing ripples in the healthcare pond. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks, including The Gardener and the Grill; she blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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past through food and flowers. “Heirloom seeds have remained intact and unexposed to commercial pesticides,” says Jere Gettle, owner of Baker Creek Seed Company, in Mansfield, Missouri. “They’re reliable—plants grown now will be the same next year; not so with hybrids.” This cleaner, tastier alternative to the status quo is typically packed with more good vitamins than good looks. Heirloom produce often also delivers a unique regional flavor, such as Vidalia onions or Hatch chile peppers.

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f the 7,500 varieties of apples in the world, 2,500 are grown in the U.S., but only 100 commercially. As of the 1990s, 70 percent were Red Delicious; more recently they’re being replaced with Gala, Granny Smith and Fuji types from taller, thinner trees that can be planted more compactly for easier harvesting,

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yet are more sensitive to disease and require trellis supports. Mass-produced fruits and vegetables have been modified over the years to make them look appealing and ship well, while sacrificing taste. Consumers in search of health-enhancing nutrients and robust flavor can find them by instead connecting with the

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Fine restaurants like to feature Yellow Wonder wild strawberries because they taste like cream. The fragrant Baron von Solemacher strawberry, an antique German Alpine variety, is small and sweet, red and full of flavor; it’s been around since the Stone Age. For pies and preserves, pair them with Victorian rhubarb, which dates back to 1856. Eat only the rhubarb stalks; the leaves contain poisonous oxalic acid. Aunt Molly’s ground cherry (husk tomato) hails from Poland. “It’s sweet, with a hint of tart, like pineappleapricot,” says Gettle. “The Amish and Germans use them in pies. Their high pectin content makes them good for preserves. Heirlooms send people in search of old recipes and they end up creating their own variations. It’s food as history.”

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Trending this year are purple veggies like the brilliantly colored Pusa Jamuni radish. Pair it with bright pink Pusa Gulabi radishes, high in carotenoids

and anthocyanins, atop a stunning salad with Amsterdam prickly-seeded spinach’s arrow-shaped leaves, a variety once grown by Thomas Jefferson. Add a fennel-like flavor with Pink Plume celery. Brighten salsas using the Buena Mulata hot pepper, a deep violet that ripens to a sweet red. Serve with pink pleated Mushroom Basket tomatoes or Lucid Gems, with their black/orange peel and striking yellow/orange flesh. Purple tomatillos are sweeter than green varieties and can be eaten right off the plant. “Purple sweet potatoes are found in Hawaii, but aren’t common on the mainland,” explains Gettle. “Molokai Purple sweet potatoes keep their deep purple color even when cooked, and are much higher in antioxidants than the orange variety.” To be novel, serve the Albino beet. Baker Creek’s customers use it raw in salads, roasted or fried and don’t let the greens go to waste. Monique Prince, a clinical social worker in Chester, New Hampshire, grows heirloom organic radishes, greens, herbs, tomatoes, peppers, squash, cucumbers and pumpkins in eight raised beds. She received Ganisisikuk pole beans (seventh-generation seeds) and Abnaki cranberry runner beans from a Native American client. Rather than eat the bounty, she’s accumulating the seeds to save the varieties.

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Thai basil loves summer heat. Make batches of pesto, then freeze it in ice cube trays for later. Christina Major, a nutritionist in Trevorton, Pennsylvania, grows heirloom herbs that include borage, with its edible flowers, and marshmallow, which is a decongestant when added to tea. Her 300-square-foot garden supplies summer veggies such as scarlet runner beans, more than 50 kinds of perennial herbs for year-round use and heirloom raspberries, gooseberries and blackberries “that are eaten as fast as they’re picked,” she says. Heirloom enthusiasts like to exchange seeds to try new varieties. “From December to March, traders swap seeds and plot their gardens,” says Major. “I got 20 kinds of tomatoes by connecting with other traders on Facebook.”

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The Non-GMO Project label on U.S. food products assures consumers they have no genetically modified ingredients. Now a few seed companies are starting to display the butterfly label, as well. “As demand for non-GMO choices continues to rise, farmers are seeking more non-GMO seed,” says Megan Westgate, executive director of the Non-GMO Project. “Similarly, smaller farms and home gardeners are choosing to plant more organic and non-GMO varieties.” High Mowing Organic Seeds, in Wolcott, Vermont, is the current leader, with 700 Non-GMO Projectverified seeds. Company President Tom Stearns explains, “We continue to hear about GMO concerns from our customers and while we are certified organic, that doesn’t say anything about GMO contamination.” His team helped develop a verification program for seeds because they wanted third-party verification of their claims. “We’d spent a huge amount of time implementing preventative measures and did GMO testing, but felt this wasn’t enough,” he notes. Stearns reports that there are many more genetically engineered plants than most people realize. “Some 40 GMO plant species include petunia and endive,” he says. Plus, “Contamination risks exist even when a GMO crop isn’t commercially approved, like when GMO wheat escapes field trials.”

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Heirlooms extend to trees and bushes. The droughtresistant Fourwing Saltbush has a deep root system and provides cover for songbirds in the West. ~BBB Seed

Of 400,000 flowering plants in the world, 20 percent are in danger of extinction. “Instead of marigolds and petunias, consider old-fashioned annuals. Trying new things is fun,” says Gettle. Four O’clocks, familiar to many Midwesterners, come in a several colors and are easily cultivated from their abundant seeds. The succulent Ice plant, with its white-pink flowers, looks like it was dipped in sugar; its edible leaves taste like spinach. Black Swan’s burgundy poppies have a frill-like edge, while Mother of Pearl poppies offer subtle watercolors. “Save seeds, share with neighbors and pass them on to the kids,” advises Gettle. “They’re evidence of our culture.”

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Homegrown Heirloom Cookery Salsa Morada Yields: Five cups (five 8-oz jars)

Vegan Tuscan Kale Soup Yields: 4 servings 1 /3 cup extra-virgin olive oil ½ cup finely chopped celery ½ cup finely chopped onion ½ cup finely chopped carrot ¼ cup finely chopped fresh purple basil leaf 1 lb ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded and finely chopped 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaf 1 lb waxy boiling potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch pieces 1 lb lacinato kale, washed and cut into ¼-inch-wide strips ½ cup dry cannellini beans, cooked until tender 2 qt vegetable stock Sea salt to taste Heat olive oil in a heavy soup pot over medium-high heat and sauté the celery, onion, carrot and basil until they’re almost soft, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until their liquid has almost cooked out, about 20 minutes more. Add in the thyme and boiling potatoes, sautéing them for another 5 minutes. Add kale and reduce heat to low, cooking until wilted, about 10 minutes. Add the stock and cooked beans, return heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for at least an hour. Serve with toasted slices of bread. Source: Adapted from Mediterranean Vegetables by Clifford Wright. 26

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1½ lb sweet green peppers, seeded and chopped 8 oz Violet Buena Mulata hot peppers, seeded and chopped 1 cup organic sugar 1½ Tbsp pickling salt 2 Tbsp powdered fair trade unsweetened chocolate 1½ cup vinegar (preferred variety) 2 tsp ground coriander 1 Tbsp ground hot chile pepper (optional) Place the green pepper, Buena Mulata, sugar, salt, chocolate, vinegar and coriander in a heavy preserving pan. Cover and boil gently for 20 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 2 to 3 hours or until the peppers are completely soft. Purée to a smooth creamy consistency using a blender. Reheat in a clean preserving pan and bring to a boil. Cook for 3 minutes, and then adjust the heat factor with additional pepper to taste. Pour into sterilized jars and seal. Source: Adapted from a recipe courtesy of William Woys Weaver.

¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper ¼ tsp cayenne pepper 1 tsp turmeric ½ cup filtered water 2 cup cooked chickpeas 1 lb fresh spinach, coarsely chopped 2 tsp sea salt ¼ cup chopped cilantro leaf 1 tsp garam masala Heat 6 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy pan. Add in the eggplant cubes and sauté until browned and cooked through. Remove from pan and set aside. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil to the pan and increase the heat to medium-high. Add the ginger, chiles and cumin, and fry until the cumin seeds have turned brown. Add the asafoetida and stir fry for another 15 seconds. Add in the tomatoes, coriander, paprika, black pepper, cayenne and turmeric.

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Reduce heat to low and add in the cooked eggplant cubes, chickpeas, chopped spinach and salt. Cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Before serving remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and garam masala. Serve warm with brown rice or naan flatbread. Source: Adapted from Lord Krishna’s Cuisine by Yamuna Devi.

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They Like Short, Social and Fun Workouts by Derek Flanzraich

illennials are a big deal. Most businesses view them as trendsetters for good reason: Born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, they make up 25 percent of the population and represent $200 billion in annual buying power. Like the baby boomers before them, they also have the power to profoundly influence other generations, both young and old. Millennials have largely rejected previous fitness trends and instead paved a new path to health and wellness. In doing so, they’ve transformed both the business of fitness and the idea of what it means to be healthy. They’ve created a more personalized approach that encompasses the values of their generation.

What They Are Millennials are a fast-paced, wellinformed group. They devour news and information as soon as it’s released and then share it with others, usually via social media. This quick turnover cycle has led to an “out with the old, in with the new” mentality in many aspects of life. For a generation that strives to be trailblazers, things quickly become outdated. Millennials are always seeking new ways to get fit and eat healthy,

even if it means creating something unique to them. The Internet has allowed these young adults to find more like-minded people than ever before. They grew up with constant connectivity, which has allowed them to build larger communities of friends online as well as locally, and keep everyone apprised of their fitness goals and progress. Millennials’ overscheduled lives mean they value shorter, quicker and more convenient options, especially in regard to workouts and healthy meals. They are more likely than any other age group to track their own health progress and use technologies such as health and fitness apps which monitor such data as steps, heart rate and caloric intake as a complement to their fitness routines. Being healthy means more than weight loss or looking good to them. For this pivotal generation, health is increasingly about living a happier life.

What They Like Millennials’ values and unique approach to health have fostered the growth of innovative fitness movements, health-focused stores and restaurants and alternative medicine.

Here are the three biggest trends making an impact on the wellness industry. What’s hot: Shorter, full-body workouts that are also fun. What’s not: Steady-state cardio exercises as a starting point for losing weight and improving health. It’s been increasingly shown that steady-state cardio workouts may be the most effective way to lose weight, but they also lack widespread appeal. Instead of sticking to a traditional treadmill, many millennials have flocked to workout regimens that regularly switch exercises or use high-intensity interval training, such as Zumba, SoulCycle and CrossFit. What’s hot: A more holistic approach to health. What’s not: Diets that emphasize rapid weight loss. Millennials don’t believe that weight is the major indicator of health as much as previous generations have. Instead, they increasingly think of weight as just one among many key components of a healthy lifestyle. A higher percentage define being healthy as having regular physical activity and good eating habits. What’s hot: Alternative workouts that are customizable, fun and social. What’s not: Inflexible gym memberships and daily attendance. Instead of hitting the gym, young adults tend to prefer new forms of fitness that can be personalized to their needs. They like obstacle races such as Tough Mudder, fun and distance runs like The Color Run, at-home fitness workouts like P90X, and bodyweight regimens. As a group, millennials are redefining wellness and changing how following generations will view health. Their preferences for fun, personalized workouts and holistic wellness have fueled trends with far-reaching implications for the food, tech and healthcare industries, and that’s just the start. Derek Flanzraich is an entrepreneur on a mission to help the world think about health in a healthier way. He is the founder and CEO of Greatist, a New York City-based media startup working to make healthy living cool.

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Sports of the Mind by Randy Hampton

ogi Berra, the famous New York Yankees player and manager, once said, “Baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical.” While his math was intentionally, and humorously, wrong, he made a key point—the mental side of sports is often more important than the physical side. As a sports performance specialist, I’ve worked with professional athletes that struggle with confidence, become angry after a loss, or have trouble bouncing back from an injury. Sports challenges like these can be even more significant for the majority of us that are only involved in sports for health, recreation and enjoyment. According to a recent Golf Magazine survey, the average golfer spends 71 minutes a week practicing, plays 46 rounds a year, and spends $2,776 a year on equipment and training. What’s interesting is that very few of these golfers spend any time or money on improving their mental performance. Ask any golfer what he/she does when standing over the ball, and you’ll quickly hear the number one problem most casual sports participants face. My clients all tell me similar stories: “I go through my mental routine … remembering what my swing coach said, making that adjustment to my wrist position that my cousin recommended. I scan the hole to make sure I’m not lined up with the water, and then I say a quick prayer that I don’t slice the tee shot out of bounds like last time.” This mental rundown of things to do and possible failures is the same for most people standing at the free throw line, batting in the company softball game, or bowling with friends in a Thursday night league.

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Frankly, we’re overthinking our sports. If you think about the times that you did really well in an event, you’re more likely to find the times when you got into a “flow,” a rhythm or “The Zone.” Understanding these hallowed zones, rhythms and flows can be really useful for everyone from the casual golfer to the professional field goal kicker. The first thing to understand about that state of flow is it doesn’t come from a good performance, rather it results in a good performance. Too often, we look back on a game and think that we hit a clutch shot and then found the zone. Sports performance research shows the opposite is likely true—we settled into a zone and our shots became more accurate because of it. If this is true, then the most important thing to improve your game is to find your mental flow. In this regard, mental training becomes more important than physical training. It’s also important to understand what that mental flow actually is. Being “in the zone” is an alpha brainwave state similar to daydreaming, meditation and hypnosis. Most athletes will tell you that their zone is a place where they don’t have to think about their sport, rather they just play. No thought, just flow. That alpha brainwave state is the minimization of conscious thought and the maximization of subconscious flow. The conscious mind can only handle about nine things at a time, so it can quickly be overwhelmed. The subconscious mind, on the other hand, handles millions of things at once. It’s the part of your mind that takes care of heartbeat, blinking, breathing and digestion. It makes sense that an athlete would be better served by the part of the mind that adjusts dozens of muscles at a time, accounts for thousands of possible opponent moves, or gauges the necessary swing speed. But when we are ready to serve, shoot or putt, and we think about what we have to do or what we don’t want to happen, we are engaging our limited conscious mind. As a hypnotist, my job is to help my sports performance clients stop using their conscious mind and start using their subconscious mind. “You’ll never think your way into better athletics,” I’ve told more than one client. When it comes to sports, from my perspective, thinking is the problem. One of my favorite athletes of all time, martial artist Bruce Lee, said: “A good martial artist does not become tense but ready. Not thinking yet not dreaming, ready for whatever may come … . When there is an opportunity, I do not hit, it hits all by itself.” What Lee was referencing was that alpha state—the famous zone that all athletes seek. What we do as hypnotists is help people train their mind to find it—not through thought but through focus. Because when you can find that spot between thought and dreaming that Lee references, you can sink long putts consistently, hit a curveball, serve an ace, surf the swell, or do anything else you want to do in life. Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 18.

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Mother Nature’s Rhythms Restore the Soul by Susan Andra Lion other Earth’s gentle hand is the secure cushion that warms us on long nights and sings comforting messages through endless days, protecting us even when things seem amiss. Take in her lovely presence. Embrace her consistent wisdom. Know that her dreams are ours and ours hers, connected by timely, comforting songs. It’s time to step away from the manicured lawns, concrete walks and well-planned gardens. An open door beckons us to the sparkling air out there to listen to the grasses breathe and murmur. Prairie grasses roll on and on through curvaceous hills and flat-edged fields, undeterred by human attempts to control their rippling arpeggios. We are asked to just listen. Be alone with the music of the grasses and be in harmony with the hum of the universe. Mother Earth’s apron is laden with flowers; simple, ever-present reminders that we are loved. She tempts us to take some time off, shed our shoes and settle into the lyrical realms of her strong body. The trees reach to the depths of the earth, deep into the mystery of lavender waters, and simultaneously throw their arms to the heavens, connecting all things living. The wind hears the prevailing songs that weave in and out of these lovely courtiers of the forest. In listening to their unerring stories, we let their siren songs sigh into our soul. It’s time to play in Earth’s garden and see her for who she is—today. Don’t hesitate. Go, play, linger, breathe and be one with the present moment.

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Every generation gets a chance to change the world. ~Paul David Hewson (Bono)

aby boomers inspired in their youth by Earth Day are now supporting a new generation’s enthusiasm for sustainability through educational and employment opportunities. A 2015 Nature Conservancy survey of 602 teens from 13 to 18 years

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increase in awareness since a 2010 Yale University Project on Climate Change Communication survey of 517 youths 13 to 17 years old showed that just 54 percent believed global warming was even happening. Launched as Teens for Safe Cosmetics in 2005 and renamed Teens Turning Green two years later, today’s expanded Turning Green (TG) nonprofit of Marin County, California, also informs and inspires college and graduate students to live and advocate for an eco-lifestyle (TurningGreen.org). TG’s first 30-day Project Green Challenge (PGC) in 2011 involved 2,600 students nationwide and internationally; last fall’s annual edition drew 4,000 students. “We’ve seen tremendous increases in sustainability offices and curriculums at universities nationwide,” notes Judi Shils, founder and executive director. “They have set an intention.” Reilly Reynolds, a senior at Ohio Wesleyan University, hopes to take up urban farming and eventually own a farm-to-table organic restaurant. The PGC finalist and TG student advisory board member says, “I strive to lead an environmentally friendly and socially responsible life, but there is always room for improvement.” Another PGC 2015 finalist, Matt Gal, a senior at the University of Arkansas, also aspires to be an organic farmer. He wants “to grow and give away as

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House of Milwaukee in the late 90s, he helped young people in schools and community centers learn how to build their own aquaponics system, plus other gardening skills. “We hit the marks as far as science guidelines,” he recalls. “Kids would see the entire seed-to-harvest cycle through after-school and summer camps. Teachers also embraced nature a little more and saw how they could infuse it in curriculums.” He notes that two young men that subsequently graduated from local colleges currently work for Neighborhood House and Growing Power. More recently, he’s worked with two local organizations, Next Door Foundation and Operation Dream, to teach youngsters agricultural skills and find recruits for related job training internships and employment. Green Team landscape technician Darius Smith, 25, of Milwaukee, will become a crew leader this spring. “You get a good feeling installing plants,” he says. “We’re a team, working in sync.” For the 13th year, the Agricultural

Fair Association of New Jersey (njagfairs.com) has selected a youth ambassador—Rebecca Carmeli-Peslak, 16, of Millstone Township, near Princeton—to visit 2016 fairs to promote agri-tourism and encourage youngsters to pursue agricultural careers. “It’s important for kids to know where food comes from,” says CarmeliPeslak, who is also in her second year as a local 4-H Club health and fitness ambassador, visiting Monmouth County libraries to speak on healthy eating and exercise. She’s training selected peers to speak in other counties; the club’s latest Look to You award recognizes her mentoring prowess. She says, “I want to be a large animal vet and own a farm.” “Young people are becoming well informed about environmental issues by traditional and social media,” observes Shils. “There’s exponential growth in their taking a stand and becoming more active.” Randy Kambic is an Estero, FL, freelance editor and writer who regularly contributes to Natural Awakenings.

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WATERS Our Precious Freshwater Supplies Are Shrinking by Linda Sechrist

irtually all water, atmospheric water vapor and soil moisture presently gracing the Earth has been perpetually recycled through billions of years of evaporation, condensation and precipitation. As all living things are composed of mostly water and thus a part of this cycle, we may be drinking the same water that a Tyrannosaurus Rex splashed in 68 million years ago, along with what was poured into Cleopatra’s bath. Perhaps this mythological sense of water’s endlessness or the National Aeronautics and Space Administration images from outer space of a blue planet nearly three-quarters covered by water makes us complacent. Yet only 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is not salt water and of sufficient quality to be consumable by humans, plants and animals. Vulnerable to the demands of humanity’s unprecedented population explosion, careless development and toxic pollution and other contamination, we must reexamine this precious resource. Sandra Postel, founder of the

Global Water Policy Project, who has studied freshwater issues for more than 30 years, says, “Communities, farmers and corporations are asking what we really need the water for, whether we can meet that need with less, and how water can be better managed [through] ingenuity and ecological intelligence, rather than big pumps, pipelines, dams and canals.” Seeking to reclaim lost ground in the protection of our water and wetland resources, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the 2015 Clean Water Rule. The new regulations are needed to restore the strength to the 1972 Clean Water Act that has been weakened by the courts and previous administrations. Notably, within hours of activating the regulation, the EPA was served with lawsuits from corporate polluters, and within weeks, more than 20 state attorneys general filed suit against it. Today the legal battle continues over whether the new regulation will be allowed to stay in force or not. “Every day, local, state and federal

Clean drinking water is rapidly being depleted all around the world.

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governments are granting permission to industries to pollute, deforest, degrade and despoil our environments, resulting in serious effects on our planet and our bodies,” says Maya K. van Rossum, a Delaware Riverkeeper and head of the four-state Delaware Riverkeeper Network. Under van Rossum’s leadership the network has created a national initiative called For the Generations advocating for the passage of constitutional protection for environmental rights at both the state and federal levels. It was inspired by a legal victory secured by van Rossum and her organization in 2013 in a case titled Robinson Township, Delaware Riverkeeper Network, et al. vs. the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, which used Pennsylvania’s Constitutional Environmental Rights Amendment to strike down significant portions of a pro-fracking piece of legislation as unconstitutional. Until this legal victory, Pennsylvania’s constitutional environmental rights amendment was dismissed as a mere statement of policy rather than a true legal protection. “Each individual process of fracking uses on the order of 5 million gallons of freshwater water mixed with chemicals for drilling and fracking operations, introducing highly contaminated wastewater into our environment,” explains van Rossum. “Every frack increases the chances of carcinogenic chemical leakage into the soil and water sources.” In the pioneering Pennsylvania case, the court’s ruling made clear that the environmental rights of citizens aren’t granted by law, but are inherent and rights that cannot be removed, annulled or overturned by government or law. “Even more significant, the court stated that these environmental rights belong to present generations living on Earth today and to future generations,” enthuses van Rossum. She also cites that although America’s Declaration of Independence includes several inalienable rights, our federal constitution and those of 48 states fail to provide protection for three basic needs required to enjoy them—the right to pure water, clean air and healthy environments.

Van Rossum’s audiences are shocked to learn that clean water isn’t enforced as a human right. Threatened by myriad environmental, political, economic and social forces, and contamination from carcinogenic pesticides, toxic herbicides, chemical warfare and rocket fuel research materials plus heavy metals like mercury and lead, an era of clean water scarcity already exists in parts of our own country and much of the world. Episodic tragedies like the 2015 Gold King Mine wastewater spill near Silverton, Colorado, and Flint, Michigan’s current lead-laced drinking water crisis raise public awareness. “The technologies and know-how exist to increase the productivity of every liter of water,” says Postel. “But citizens must first understand the issues and insist on policies, laws and institutions that promote the sustainable use and safety of clean water.” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

Freshwater Needs Spur Fresh Thinking United Nations World Water Development Report Tinyurl.com/UNWaterReport Food & Water Watch on Corporate Takeover of Water Tinyurl.com/CorporateWaterTakeover Public Citizen on How to Protect Our Public Right to Clean Water Tinyurl.com/WhyOpposeWater Privatization U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Roster of Contaminated Water Cleanup Sites epa.gov/superfund Clean Water Rule Call to Action epa.gov/cleanwaterrule

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calendarofevents SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Kapolei Keiki Wellness Day – 8am-noon. Come to obtain information about raising healthy kids. Free raffles, prizes and food. Free. Kapolei High School Football Field, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei. Relieving All Types of Pain – 10-11:30am. The Aiea Library is hosting a series of seminars on how to combat aging and the decline of the immune system as the cause of diseases. This informative 4-part series is being presented by Dr. John Char. In this third session, Dr. Char will describe how negative emotions and pain affect health and how to relieve pain. Free. 99-374 Pohai Pl, Aiea. For more information or to register, call 808-483-7333. Aloha Āina Recycling Drive Kailua – 9am-noon. The Kōkua Hawai‘i Foundation sponsors these events to help reduce, reuse and recycle. These drives are the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items and help raise funds for local schools. Aikahi Elementary, 281 Ilihau St, Kailua. For more information, email 3Rs@KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org or visit KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org.

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 Holistic Massage School Open House – 6-8pm. Learn about the unique program offered by Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health’s Holistic Massage School. FREE healing experience will be offered to attendees. Free. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 33.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Creating YOUR Calling with Lani Kwon, MA – 6-9pm. Have you gone through a major life change recently? Graduation? Career change? Retirement? Are you fulfilled in your work? Do you want better communication in your relationships? Would you like to discover and pursue your life purpose? Lani can guide you with her research into positive psychology studies that have a practical, real-life impact. Donations accepted. The Wellness Center, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Square, Honolulu. Register at Eventbrite.com/e/creating-your-calling-workshoptickets-21326135044. For more information, visit coPOWERment.com. See ad, page 23. 8th Annual YMCA Healthy Kids’ Day – 9am-2pm. Bring the whole family to the Bishop Museum and enjoy a fun day learning how to get healthy and fit in mind, spirit and body. Free for kamaaina and military families with a valid ID and also includes free entry into the Bishop Museum’s Hawaiian Hall and Pacific Hall exhibits, Richard T. Mamiya Science Adventure Center and Watumull Planetarium. 1525 Bernice St, Honolulu. For more information, call 808-531-YMCA (9622) or visit ymcaHonolulu.org. Bad Posture and Exercises for the Elderly – 1011:30am. The Aiea Library is hosting a series of seminars on how to combat aging and the decline of the immune system as the cause of diseases. This informative 4-part series is being presented by Dr. John Char. In this fourth session, Dr. Char will describe how bad posture can create disease. He

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will also demonstrate posture, balance and breathing techniques. Free. 99-374 Pohai Pl, Aiea. For more information or to register, call 808-483-7333.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room at The Wellness Center Hawaii. Many of The Center’s other services will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (regularly $350). 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. Call 808-732-5363 to reserve a seat. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii. com. See article, page 14, and ad, page 31.

SATURDAY, APRIL 16 Going Green in 2016 Aiea – 9am-noon. The General Contractors Association of Hawaii sponsors recycling events every month. Accepted items include scrap metal, one TV per car, 3 each fire extinguishers, propane tanks, heat pumps, computers, monitors, printers, scanners, cell phones, ink cartridges, all kinds of batteries, HI-5 beverage containers, used eyeglasses and hearing aids, incandescent light bulb (exchange for CFL), prom dresses, women’s business suits and accessories, pet food, towels and blankets, residential used cooking oil, clothing, and canned goods for the Hawaii Food Bank. The following items will not be accepted: tires, paint, microwave ovens, motor oil and hazardous fluids. Our Savior Lutheran School, 98-1098 Moanalua Rd, Aiea. For more information, call Rene Mansho at 808-291-6151, email ReneMansho@Hawaii.rr.com or visit Opala.org. 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.

SUNDAY, APRIL 17 Family Day, Honolulu Museum of Art – 11am3pm (museum open until 5pm). April’s Family Sunday at the Honolulu Museum of Art, on Beretania St, features art and music. There are also activities at the Plastic Fantastic? exhibit at the Spalding House, on Makiki Heights Dr. Free. Refill your own reusable water bottles at the Plastic Free Hawai‘ i water stations throughout the day (also bring utensils if you plan to eat lunch at the museum). With limited parking at Spalding House, a shuttle is offered to the Makiki location’s activities from the Beretania location. Shuttles come every 15 minutes. Honolulu Museum, 900 S Beretania St, Honolulu. Spalding House, 2411 Makiki Heights Dr, Honolulu. For more information, visit HonoluluMuseum.org.

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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 such life areas 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.

SATURDAY, APRIL 23 Talking to Stones - Level 1 – 1-5pm. Attend a self-empowerment series workshop facilitated by Kahu Angela Pohakuola Studer, stone whisperer. Participants will be gifted with a stone, will experience how stones whisper messages, will find out what their stone has to say, will learn about care and maintenance of all stones/rocks, and will have an introduction to crystal healing and stone layouts. This is a course for all levels from beginner to very experienced. $65. For more information or to register, call 808-551-0900 or visit TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 23. Mauka to Makai (Earth Day) – 9am-5pm. Hosted by the Department of Health-Clean Water Branch and City & County of Honolulu Environmental Services, this Earth Day event at the Waikiki Aquarium highlights the impact we make on water sources from Mauka to Makai. The Waikiki Aquarium and 15 other organizations provide educational activities for both children and adults on how to preserve and protect this diverse environment. 2777 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call 808-923-9741 or visit WaikikiAquarium.org. Earth Day Festival & Beach Cleanup – 9:30am2pm. Come help with the annual beach cleanup, from 9:30-noon, followed by the Ultimate Sand Sifter Competition, from noon-2pm, featuring live music, games and more (performance by Mike Love). Hosted by Sustainable Coastlines Hawai’i and Parley for the Oceans. Waimanalo Beach Park, 41 Kalanianaole Hwy, Waimanalo. For more information, visit KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org. Aloha Āina Recycling Drive Honolulu – 9amnoon. The Kokua Hawaii Foundation sponsors these events to help reduce, reuse and recycle. These events are the perfect opportunity to responsibly dispose of hard-to-recycle items and help raise funds for local schools. Moanalua Elementary, 1337 Mahiole St, Honolulu. For more information, contact 3Rs@KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org or visit KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org. Going Green in 2016 Kapolei – 8am-noon. The General Contractors Association of Hawaii sponsors recycling events every month. For a list of accepted items and ones that are not accepted, please refer to the previous listing for Going Green in 2016 Aiea on April 16. Kapolei High School, 91-5007 Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei. For more information, call Rene Mansho at 808-291-6151, email ReneMansho@Hawaii.rr.com or visit Opala.org.

SUNDAY, APRIL 24 Beach Cleanup at Magic Island – 9:30am-noon. The Honolulu Museum of Art with the Kokua Hawaii Foundation and its Plastic Free Hawai’i program are hosting a beach cleanup at Magic Island. Check in at 9:30am; cleanup from 10am to noon. Lunch is provided for all volunteers, and

all are welcome. 1201 Ala Moana Blvd, at the end of Ala Moana Beach Park, Honolulu. For more information, visit KokuaHawaiiFoundation.org. Canine First Aid/CPR – 10am-1pm. Poi Dogs Day Care & Boarding is offering this course on how to respond to emergencies with your dog. Don’t wait for your pet to get hurt, take preventative action and reduce the severity of injuries prior to veterinary action. Red Cross certified instructors will teach the basics in first aid and CPR for canines. $85 includes a certificate of completion, course book and DVD. 942 Kawaiahao St, Honolulu. Visit PoiDogs.com to sign-up for this class online or call 808-5DOGGIE (536-4443) to speak with an instructor.

TUESDAY, APRIL 26 Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room at The Wellness Center Hawaii. Many of The Center’s other services will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (regularly $350). 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. Call 808-732-5363 to reserve a seat. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii. com. See article, page 14, and ad, page 31.

SATURDAY, APRIL 30 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.

plan ahead MONDAYS MAY 16 – JULY 11 THURSDAYS MAY 12 – JUNE 30

Yoga for Healthy Aging—8-Week Series – Monday series meets Mondays May 16-July 11, from 9:3010:30am. Thursday series meets Thursdays May 12-June 30, from 9-10am. Rachel Finch, registered yoga teacher, is holding two 8-week series of classes in which participants will learn gentle, nonstrenuous movements that can be done lying down, standing up or seated. These classes are designed to increase flexibility, overall mobility and muscular strength. Participants will experience greater balance, coordination and focus while reducing stress and anxiety with basic breathing techniques and guided meditations. These classes are perfect for those new to yoga. Participants must be able to get up and down from the floor. Deadline for registration is May 4. $120 for one series (prepaid in full). Monday series meets at Mindful Matters, 407 Uluniu St, Ste 412, Kailua. Thursday series meets at First Unitarian Church, 2500 Pali Hwy, Honolulu. For more information or to register, contact Rachel at 808-469-0224 or RachelFinchYogaWellness@gmail.com. See ad, page 17.

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Belly Dance Lessons – 11am-noon. Malia Delapenia has designed an exciting lesson format. She fuses all styles of belly dance techniques into one, creating a unique style that will keep people coming back for more. Her classes are welcoming, supporting and nurturing as participants learn about their body and how it moves within the different body planes and beyond. $15. 1221 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 400, Honolulu. 808-234-1006. MaliaDelapenia.com.

iRest Nidra Yoga – 5-6pm. Come experience the integrative and restorative power of iRest yoga with instructor Jill Peterson. Learn to heal unresolved issues in the body and mind and recognize underlying peace of mind. Bring something comfortable to sleep on. $15/class + $2 parking (cash only). Quantum, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 33.

Student Massage – 1pm and 2:30pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35 + $2 Parking. Quantum, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-988-4440. See ad, page 33.

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.

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 Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first Tues of the month. Learn from Mama T, in Kailua, how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. 808-2623838. DownToEarth.org/events.

wednesday Waihuena Wellness Wednesdays on the Farm. 7:30am yoga; 9am garden service project, followed by a potluck farm-fresh lunch. Stay the whole time or any part. Feel free to stop by and shop our farm stand (located across Pipeline/Off the Wall). We have eggs, vibrant kale, chard, mixed salad greens with nasturtiums, bok choy, cilantro, tomatoes, lemons, limes and lilikoi; and can always harvest superfoods, such as moringa, noni and dandelion greens upon request. Waihuena Farm is located at 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information, visit WaihuenaFarm.com. Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 9am-noon. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com.

Come to the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge – 6-8pm. Every Thursday, the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge offers classes in astrology, chakra, Reiki I, II and III, mediumship and diabetes control. There is also an opportunity to experience Psychic Development & Beyond with Marilyn; Intermediate Mediumship with Grant; Natural Herbalist and Energy Healer with Sandy; and Unique Angel Tarot Readings with Nita. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811 or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 13.

friday Pupekea Gardens Produce Stand – 2-6pm. Pick up fresh produce grown with organic practices. Paalaa and Haleiwa roads, entrance on Haleiwa Road. Search Facebook for Pupekea Gardens. See News Brief, page 8. Eat the Street – 4-9pm, last Fri of month. A gathering of more than 40 of Hawaii’s favorite food trucks and street vendors, offering local delights from shrimp to tropical popsicles and all your favorite snacks in between. 555 South St, Kakaako, just west of Waikiki. 808-772-3020. EatTheStreetHawaii.com.

saturday Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun enjoy art along the fence at the Honolulu Zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578. Master Mind Group – 1-4:30pm. Come network with energy healers and mediums at the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-7410811 or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 13.

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communityresourceguide To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com or call 808-927-3435 for details.

ACUPUNCTURE/ NATUROPATHIC ACTIVE HEALING

62-203 Loko’ea Pl, Haleiwa 808-218-4014 • HaleiwaActiveHealing.com Jenna Murad, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers natural choices for health and wellbeing. Active Healing is for anyone who has pain, lack of vitality or a chronic degenerative disease.

BRA FITTING THE BRA WAHINE – KIANA 808-728-9895 TheBraWahine@gmail.com TheBraWahine.com

Kiana, owner of The Bra Wahine established in 2010 in Honolulu, is a professional certified fitter with extensive experience successfully helping many women find the right fit. The Bra Wahine offers more than 300 bra sizes—from an AA to an N cup, in measurements from a 26- to 52-inch ribcage. Call for a complimentary fitting. See ad, page 9.

CLEANING SERVICES SACRED SPACE CLEANING AND CLEARING 808-333-9996 SacredSpaceHI.com

Achieve health and harmony healing and clarity today. Sacred Space Cleaning offers conscious cleaning and energetic clearing for vacation rentals, homes and/or offices. They use Rainbow vacuum cleaners, providing the finest HEPA air quality standards, and highest grade ecofriendly cleaning products, essential oils and Reiki space clearing to revitalize any home or business on all levels. See ad, page 13.

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DENTISTRY BLUE WHALE CHILDREN’S DENTISTRY OF HAWAII

3660 Waialae Ave, Ste 201, Honolulu 808-735-BLUE (2583) BlueWhaleHawaii.com Dr. Gavin Uchida, DDS, offers a unique holistic approach to children’s dentistry. Located in Kaimuki, weekend and evening appointments are available. The office is calm and peaceful. All pediatric patients are welcome from infant through teenager. It is highly recommended that children visit before their first birthday. See ad, page 6.

HAWAII CENTER FOR COSMETIC & LASER DENTISTRY 1520 Liliha St, Ste 703, Honolulu 808-526-0670 • SmilePower.net

Dr. Dennis Nagata specializes in the safe removal of silver amalgam fillings using specialized technology and equipment to ensure the best result for your overall health. Call for more info or to schedule a complimentary consultation. See ads, pages 2 and 3.

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

The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See ad, page 33.

The more colorful the food, the better. I try to add color to my diet, which means vegetables and fruits. ~Misty May-Treanor 36

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FACIAL REJUVENATION CHARLENE DELORY

Hawaii Kai 818-222-2796 • YouthfulYou.com Discover the holistic approach to reverse the signs of aging with the most advanced technique in facial rejuvenation (microcurrent) that works to tone, lift and contour facial muscles; reduce wrinkles, lines, acne and scars; increase collagen and elastin; and stimulate blood flow and oxidation of cells. Charlene can help you restore health and vibrancy to your face. There are different treatments available to meet your specific needs and budget. Call today for your trial offer. You are going to love the results. See ad, page 21.

HOLISTIC HEALTH THE WELLNESS CENTER HAWAII 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-732-5363 TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com

The Wellness Center Hawaii offers a comprehensive array of services that will put you on the path to health both mentally and physically. Each of the 21stcentury tools used at the Wellness Center has been thoroughly tested by scientists and researchers for their efficacy and safety. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and starts you on the road to better health. Call today to register for the free Tuesday evening seminar. See article, page 14, and ad, page 31.

HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER 765 Amana St, Ste 205 808-221-7353 HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com

Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and wellbeing by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 28, and ad, page 18.

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Aloha Elixir offers Hawaiian soy intention candles handcrafted with Aloha on the island of Oahu. Aloha Elixir’s products are created with the intention of encouraging selfhealing to ease emotional and physical ailments. These powerful tools are charged with more than 12 hours of mantras and positive affirmations, infused with quartz crystals essence, semi-precious stones and sacred waters, and scented with essential and natural botanical oils. See News Brief, page 6, and ad, page 17.

The Law of Attraction is working in everyone’s life. Isn’t it time we started attracting what we want and not what we don’t want? Learn how with certified Law of Attraction Life Coach David Bartky. David is the author of two books, available on Amazon, Vibratize Your Life! and Magnetize Your Life!, and has taken extensive training to help maximize an individual’s potential. Contact him today to schedule a free first phone consultation. See ad, page 23.

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Available at: Sedona, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, 808-591-8010 Where Crystals Rock, 98-025 Hekaha St, Bldg 4, Unit 10, Aiea, 808-426-3585 Soul Authority School of Intuitive Arts, SoulAuthority.net Sanctuary Salon, 415 Kapahulu Ave, Apt 1, Honolulu/Kaimuki, 808-735-4247 Amita Holistic Spa, 563 Farrington Hwy, #202, Kapolei, 808-391-0056 Queen Emma Summer Palace Gift Shop, 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, 808-590-2293

BEING LOCAL IN HAWAII 808-852-1892 BeingLocalInHawaii.com

Julia Estrella is a multicultural woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawai’i. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, and the Okinawan Cultural Center as well as online at her website, where you can also learn more about Julia. See News Brief, page 8, and ad, page 32.

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 23.

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PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1481 S King St, Ste 501, Honolulu 808-955-9556 DrKevinGibson.com

Dr. Kevin Gibson is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist and Registered Environmental Specialist with 32 years of public health/medical experience. His specialties are cancer care, gastrointestinal illness, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chronic fatigue. See ad, page 29.

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CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS

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HAWAII CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE

Great health food store in the heart of Haleiwa. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii here on the North Shore.

FOODLAND

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

59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 91-1401 Ft. Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach 808-685-3811 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974

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. Smigel is an expert in diagnosing neurological conditions with nerve conduction velocity studies and electromyelogram and MSK and nerve Ultrasound Diagnostics. See ad, page 30.

THE SOURCE

32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604 TheSourceNatural.com Owners Damian & Karen share 43 years in the natural foods industry. Be sure to stop in and see their store when you are in Kailua. They are a wealth of info and will gladly share it with you. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii while you are there.

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PET SERVICES POI DOGS

942 Kawaiahao St, Honolulu 808-536-4443 (5DOGGIE) PoiDogs.com A full-service facility in Kaka’Ako offering doggie day care, grooming and boarding as well as informational workshops and dog training. Poi Dogs’ goal is to socialize, stimulate and educate Oahu’s dog community by offering programs and services that strengthen your bond with your pet. See ad, page 32.

SHOPPING CENTER MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu 808-955-7377 McCullySC.com Conveniently located in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood between Pumehana and McCully streets, this shopping center has what you are looking for. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii in the center ’s handy outdoor rack.

SPAS & SALONS

SPIRITUAL TOURS

NOEL SPA & SALON PROFESSIONAL TOTAL BEAUTY 1481 S King St, Ste 311 Honolulu 808-258-3020 TGrace787@gmail.com

Noel Spa & Salon offers complete skin rejuvenation treatments for the face and body, as well as hair regrowth treatments. Call to schedule a consultation or an appointment. See ad, page 29.

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

Yoshie Miakoda, an awardholding, tested and certified medium, helps people find joy and transform their lives through hypnosis, evidential mediumship and spiritual healing. Experience the spiritual journey to renewed happiness. See ad, page 22.

HIDDEN OAHU

808-551-0900 TalkingToStones@aol.com TalkingToStones.com 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 ad, page 23.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com

There are four convenient, well-stocked locations of the Vitamin Shoppe on Oahu. Stop in and talk with them about what you’re looking for; they will be very helpful. While you’re there, pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii.

1555 Kapiolani Blvd, Bldg 1509, Honolulu 808-949-5424 4480 Kapolei Pkwy, Unit 601, Kapolei 808-674-9629 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea 808-487-6180 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-235-8705

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Radiation

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Low-Sodium Diets

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Iodized Table Salt

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Bromine

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