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Women’s Health

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Spark Up Your Love Life Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Facial Fitness Reboot Your Eating Habits Christie Brinkley’s Secrets to Lasting Beauty

Picture Tips for Best StressedYourCreate Future Yard Sale Out Pets a Give Unwanted Calm Fear & Anxiety Vision Board

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1 2 healthbriefs

14 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE

1 3 ecotip

Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

20 healingways

20 SOLUTIONS FOR A

22 fitbody 24 naturalpet 26 consciouseating 27 inspiration

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SLUGGISH THYROID Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

22 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

26 HOW TO REBOOT

YOUR EATING HABITS Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds

28 TIPS FOR THE BEST

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30 SENIORS, TEENS AND TYKES

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32 CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

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letterfrompublishers

elcome to our May edition, which focuses on Women’s Health in honor of Mother’s Day. There’s a process in getting ready to write this letter that involves thinking about what the month means to us. This month, we were struck by the power of the word “may” and how it expresses both possibility and permission. May is used in expressions like, “That may come true” or “May I have that last piece of pie?” When thinking of it in these ways, the word may is really quite powerful for expressing opportunities. As children, we played a game called Mother May I, where the players needed permission from the leader to move forward. Many people look for permission in life to make a move. We would like to propose that the most powerful possibilities and potent permissions come from inside oneself. Until each of us accepts the possibility that we may do something to move forward, the likelihood is that it won’t happen. Giving ourselves permission to do it is like a magic potion that creates a new reality. So in this month of May, look to yourself and acknowledge that you may make that move you’ve been wanting to take. You can do those things you’ve been longing to do. The first step is accepting the possibility; the second and final step is giving yourself permission. You may in May! This month’s articles on women’s health include “Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid,” which zeros in on iodine deficiency; “Facial Fitness,” which provides exercises to tone the muscles in the face and neck; and “Spark Up Your Love Life,” which explains natural ways to boost libido. There’s also an interview with supermodel Christie Brinkley on how she keeps her mind and body healthy. While this edition is geared toward women, we believe it contains gems of wisdom that are universal and, as such, can help all people. The Conscious Eating piece, “How to Reboot Your Eating Habits,” is certainly a gender-neutral article that can benefit everyone. Our Community Spotlight, which recounts reiki master Bessie Estonactoc’s defining moment while caring for her mother, brings to focus how establishing priorities can transform how life is perceived. The article “Transitions,” by Randy Hampton, explores how to overcome the fears that may prevent moving forward in life. 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 May Magical,

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May 2016

newsbriefs Acupuncturists Without Borders Offers Free Community Healing Clinics

cupuncturists Without Borders’ (AWB) mission is to provide immediate relief and recovery acupuncture services to global communities that are in crisis from disaster or human conflict. AWB also seeks to provide training and services to global communities that promote and sustain local self-directed, selfsufficient, proactive and long-term recovery, rebuilding and trauma (including PTSD) resolution. Local acupuncturist Soraya Faris Applegate is a certified member of AWB and is working with a team providing free acupuncture for the Kaneohe Marine Corps community following the tragic helicopter accident in January off the north shore of Oahu. These acupuncture volunteers assist people that have suffered significant stress and trauma by administering group acupuncture following a protocol developed by the National Acupuncture Detox Association. This protocol uses just five needles in each ear, which are in points proven to reduce stress, increase relaxation, and reduce the need for medication or addictive drugs. Acupuncture administered in a group setting can provide simultaneous treatment of physical and emotional conditions. People experience immediate effects, including feeling less anxious and more relaxed. Because acupuncture does not require talking, patients don’t have to explain how they feel. They can just relax without risking losing control. Since the treatment is community based, there is an autonomic mechanism that takes effect uniting the community in healing. The benefit to the group is, therefore, larger than it would be if each client were treated individually. This is the second AWB service that Soraya has been involved in here in Hawaiʻi. In November 2014, AWB set up free acupuncture sessions for the Puna residents, on the Big Island of Hawaiʻi, to help the community deal with the trauma of the volcanic eruption. Soraya offers acupuncture and oriental medicine at Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, in Kaneohe. For more information about Acupuncture Without Borders, visit AcuWithoutBorders.org. For more information about Soraya Faris Applegate and how acupuncture treatments can help you deal with stress and other health challenges, visit SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com or call Soraya at 808721-3083. See ad, page 8. 6

Hawaiʻi Edition

Give the Gift of Youthful Rejuvenation

harlene deLory, of Youthful You, in Hawaiʻi Kai, is offering a 50 percent discount on her signature Dream Facial treatment in honor of Mother’s Day. This discount is available as a gift to all mothers, whether they are mothers in the traditional sense or mothers of fur babies. The Dream Facial is a unique combination of treatments that has two phases. Phase one is a transforming DiamondTome micro-exfoliation treatment that utilizes a diamondencrusted wand, which exfoliates the skin and vacuums away loose particles that can cause irritation. This gentle procedure reduces signs of aging, such as discoloration, lines and texture. Phase two provides skin repair and renewal with red light therapy, HydroWand and oxygen infusion with a special vitamin and mineral serum. This phase of the treatment enhances the skin’s own regenerative abilities through hydration, collagen stimulation and nourishment. Charlene has more than 25 years of experience in antiaging methods, and she always combines her treatments with personal counsel to assure the most effective and enjoyable personal experience. If you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift that will show love and appreciation, contact Charlene to get a Dream Facial gift certificate. For more information, call 818-222-2796 or visit YouthfulYou.com. See ad, page 7.

Law of Attraction Program Now Available David Scott Bartky, certified Law of Attraction life coach, has just released Discovering the Law of Attraction—a 21Day Self-Guided Coaching Program. This do-it-yourself program is great for those that want to find out how to use the Law of Attraction to attract what they want instead of what they don’t want. Available as an e-book, the program is written in an easy-to-follow, day-by-day format, so that all people can use it regardless of how much they know or don’t know about the Law of Attraction. Simply follow the coaching directions for the day, and by the time day 21 is reached, you’ll know how to keep attracting what you want for the rest of your life. For more information, visit LifeCoachDavid.com and click on the DIY Coaching Program tab. See ad, page 17.

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Quantum Institute International— A Community of Healers All Healing Is Self-Healing

aren “Lucky” Thornton, founder of the Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, with two locations in Honolulu, has established a community of healers. Not only do students come to Quantum to learn, many international healers come to share insights, knowledge and personal experiences from around the globe! Whether it’s the ancient art of qigong or healing with magnets, there is always a powerful abundance and variety of teachings to be shared. In addition to classes and workshops, Lucky routinely holds potluck dinners to gather people together to break bread and talk story. These dinners often consist of recipes shared and developed by the students and instructors of Quantum Institute’s Nutritional Healing Consultant program. She also plans field trips to various locations across Oahu that promote health and well-being. During these outings, her students learn about different healing modalities and cultures that abound in Hawaiʻi. Whether it’s a trip to Kahumana Organic Farm and Cafe, Chinatown or hosting a Full-Moon Healing Circle, Lucky brings a dynamic curriculum to all that are seeking to advance their knowledge and awareness. Given the belief that all healing is self-healing, Lucky offers Tao Healing Sessions (group healing) for free on Thursday mornings from 9:45 to 11 a.m. It’s a mind/body training activity that enhances self-healing through meridian exercises, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Participants leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Quantum also offers an energy healing session with one of the Quantum students from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sundays and Fridays. Those interested in expanding their knowledge can easily sign up for one of Quantum’s full-certification programs or just a class to enhance their current field of interest. Either way, it’s a great way to become part of this vibrant community of healers. Locations: 2636 Pamoa Rd. and 931 University Ave., in Honolulu. For more information, call 808-626-5087, email QuantumInstituteIntl@gmail.com or visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 23.

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May 2016

newsbriefs Can Women Really “Have it All”?

Tips to Balance Family, Work and Self-Care

SOULISTIC HOLISTICS ACUPUNCTURE, QUANTUM, BIO-FEEDBACK, YOGA hawaii

Find your path to radiant health & happiness Call Soraya for a consultation!

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Inquire about my Meditation Manifestation and Miracles Training Grace Christian Medical Intuitive

ani Kwon, MA, is a professional keynote speaker who offers presentations and workshops for small groups, companies and nonprofit organizations. She has more than two decades of experience in crisis counseling, teaching, public speaking and writing; and she combined these interests into a successful coaching practice, providing clients with stepby-step tools and resources for life transformation and redesign. She is the author of The Creating CoPOWERment Workbook and is currently writing Creating YOUR Calling: How to Discover Your Authentic Life Mission, due to be published next year. She is often asked, “How do you do it? How do you balance caring for a child, working outside the home, and spending time with family and friends?” She admits it is difficult to juggle her robust professional life with being the mom to a 7-year-old budding comedian who lives up to the meaning of his Hawaiʻian name, Noa, which means freedom. By living this struggle daily and coaching others on how to prioritize their own choices, she has concluded that women can have it all … just not all at the same time … and not without the support of their partners, family, friends and community. Here are her tips to help our readers balance priorities: Tips to Balance Family, Work and Self-Care: • Schedule self-care into your calendar: time for exercise, massage, naps or spending time in nature and doing things that give you joy. When you’re caring for yourself, you will be better able to care for others. • Discuss with family members what their priorities are. These will change periodically, and children and other relatives will have important input to consider when making plans that impact the ‘ohana. • Make time for a date day or night at least once a week with your partner. Give yourself the gift of time for reconnection and remembering why you fell in love in the first place. • Find areas of “wasted time” (e.g., too much time mindlessly watching TV or checking social media, etc.) to create time for consciously chosen activities that are actually more important to you. • Discuss with your boss and/or company their policies and expectations for taking care of family crises and emergencies before they occur. Plan ahead for who will take time away from work to care for a child or relative.

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• Vote! This election, more than any other, has drawn a line between the ways of the past and the future. Choose a candidate whose values align with your own regarding the value of women and their roles as both breadwinners and caregivers. For more information, contact Lani Kwon, MA, at 808-447-9747 or Lani@coPOWERment.com, or visit coPOWERment.com. See ad, page 23. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

communityspotlight

The Defining Moment that Brought About WiSH

ometimes, our paths are clear to us from the beginning; other times, they’re spurred by a lifechanging event. Bessie Estonactoc’s decision to start her own business, WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony), surely falls within the latter category. It was 2005, and Bessie’s aging mother, whose health began to decline, had just come to live with her and her family in Hawaiʻi. At first, things went smoothly—her mother was ecstatic to be living in “paradise,” surrounded by such beautiful landscapes—but this joy was shortlived. Indeed, as the years passed, times got tougher. As she entered her 80s, her mother’s health declined further, and tending to her needs became harder and harder. Bessie was stressed out and stretched thin between taking care of her and working at her full-time practice as a marriage and family therapist. When she had to cut her hours and her household income decreased, her

Bessie Estonactoc and her mom.

deepest fear—losing everything she and her husband had worked so hard for—seemed imminent. But then, a defining moment came to her one morning when her mother said, “Bess, I’m afraid to die.” Suddenly, her priorities became clear:

She confidently replied, “Mom, I will be with you until your last breath. Don’t worry.” When Bessie devoted herself to focus on her mother’s needs, a remarkable shift happened within her: She felt completely free from the worry and stress that had plagued her before, and instead felt more loving and compassionate than ever. She dug deep within her spirit, took lots of deep breaths and stayed focused on caring for her mom. During this time, a quote by French philosopher Pierre Teilhard de Chardin resonated with Bessie. “We are not physical beings having a spiritual experience,” he said. “We are spiritual beings having a physical experience.” Being an empath, Bessie has always believed that there is more to life than just the physical realm. She’s sensitive to energy; she’s very intuitive; and when taking care of her mom, she knew—on some level—that her angels, guides and ancestors were looking after her. Throughout her mother’s time of illness and transition, Bessie was able to share Reiki with her. Reiki is a Japanese healing technique discov-

ered by Mikao Usui. This safe, gentle technique, which can be done either hands-on or hands-off, is a holistic system for balancing, healing and harmonizing all aspects of the person—body, mind, emotions and spirit—and can be also used to encourage personal and spiritual awareness and growth. Bessie found that it helped to ease her mother’s fears during her transition. It was through this experience that Bessie decided to follow her own dream to teach others to live a more spiritual, mindful life. After her mother’s passing, Bessie went on to become a Reiki Master Teacher and learn shamanic tools to better understand how we are all energetically connected to the universal life force energy. Her study included an understanding of qi, the life force energy that flows through every living thing. Reiki allows qi to move blockages within. When the life force energy is low, or there is restriction to the flow, people are more susceptible to illness. Reiki is a special kind of qi that is spiritually guided and can only be channeled by someone that has been attuned to the energy. Bessie feels fortunate that she was able to use what she learned from her Reiki training to help ease her mom’s fears as she transitioned. This experience taught her that fear doesn’t have to be at the forefront of our lives; life is too precious for extraneous worries. Most importantly, it taught her that she had to follow her dreams of teaching others how to live a more spiritual, mindful life. Thus, WiSH was born. Bessie continues to love, enjoy and cherish each moment of her journey through life. Of course, life holds challenges and bumps on the road. But this is where we can best learn to practice mindful moments, so we can spend less time worrying and more time savoring life. To introduce people to what she offers, Bessie provides a 30-minute free clarity call to all that are inspired to learn more. For more information about WiSH or Bessie Estonactoc, visit wishHawaii. com. See ad, page 16.

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May 2016

globalbriefs

DARK Act Defeated Senate Vote Reflects Citizen Demands

Mm-mm Good

Campbell’s Endorses GMO Labeling Campbell Soup Company recently became the first major food corporation to support the mandatory labeling of genetically modified ingredients and will support the enactment of federal legislation to establish a single mandatory labeling standard for foods derived from genetically modified organisms (GMO). A company spokesperson says, “With 92 percent of Americans supporting the labeling of GMO foods, Campbell believes now is the time for the federal government to act quickly to implement a federal solution.” The company says that if a federal solution is not reached, it is prepared to label all of its U.S. products for the presence of ingredients derived from GMOs and seek guidance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and approval by the U. S. Department of Agriculture. The company also has pledged to remove artificial colors and flavors from nearly all of its North American products by July 2018. For more information, visit WhatsInMyFood.com.

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields

The Deny Americans the Right to Know, or DARK Act, was defeated in the U.S. Senate in March, representing a major victory for consumers. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group (EWG) spearheaded the large-scale citizen opposition to a bill that would have outlawed all state-level labeling laws of genetically modified (GMO) food ingredients nationwide; it was intended to keep consumers in the dark about the genetically engineered content of their food. Scott Faber, EWG senior vice president for government affairs, says, “Consumers have made their voices heard to their elected representatives in the Senate and they said clearly, ‘We want the right to know more about our food.’ We remain hopeful that congressional leaders can craft a national mandatory compromise that works for consumers and the food industry.” The development is evidence that the EWG Just Label It campaign is on the right track, and the group plans to support the recently introduced Biotechnology Food Labeling Uniformity Act targeting a national mandatory standard for GMO labeling. Jean Halloran, director of food policy initiatives for Consumers Union, explains, “This bill finds a way to set a national standard and avoid a patchwork of state labeling laws, while still giving consumers the information they want and deserve about what’s in their food.” Sources: Natural News, Environmental Working Group

In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system.

Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux.

Source: EWG.org

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Women Power

Feminists Redefine Senior Housing

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Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org

e are all held together by a network of connective tissues, tendons and ligaments that are prone to injury through lifting, pulling and pushing. The natural response to an injury is inflammation, which stimulates healing. There is a therapy available that stimulates the body’s own healing response called prolotherapy. Short for proliferation therapy, prolotherapy stimulates the proliferation and repair of injured tissue. Dating back to the 1930s, this therapy continues to be researched and advanced to successfully treat a number of chronic pain problems today. The Hawaiʻi Center for Regenerative Medicine, with offices in Hilo and Honolulu, offers several types of therapies for the treatment of chronic pain, including platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and prolotherapy. In PRP, the patient’s own blood is centrifuged to concentrate the growth factor-rich platelets. This PRP is injected into the patient, offering resolution of musculoskeletal pain by creating a low-grade inflammation at the injection site. This inflammation activates the body’s own natural healing process, repairing connective tissue and strengthening tendons and ligaments. Anyone that is suffering with pain or loss of range of motion can contact the Hawaiʻi Center for Regenerative Medicine to discuss how prolotherapy can help. For more information on the Hawaii Center for Regenerative Medicine, call 808933-3444 or visit ProloHawaii.com. See ad, page 29.

Yoga—It’s Not Just for the Young and Fit

ver the years, yoga has become increasingly popular and considered more mainstream. However, the idea of yoga can still be intimidating for some. People thinking about yoga may picture a young and fit 20-year-old doing a near-perfect handstand. Although inspiring and beautiful, this very image keeps so many from trying yoga firsthand. There are a variety of benefits that yoga can offer someone and people don’t have to bend like a pretzel to experience them. Registered Yoga Teacher Rachel Finch, who is also certified in chair yoga, holds ongoing, eight-week class series for baby boomers and seniors that focus on healthy aging. Classes concentrate on yoga poses that are done lying down, standing up and seated on a chair. Each class includes gentle stretching to help develop flexibility in the body, which is essential in maintaining range of motion as one ages. Classes emphasize slow, low-impact movements to help improve strength and balance, which are beneficial in preventing unwanted falls. They also focus on calming the mind and body with basic breathing techniques and guided meditations. This series is perfect for beginners or those new to yoga. For more information or to enroll in the Yoga for Healthy Aging series, contact Rachel Finch at 808-469-0224 or RachelFinchYogaWellness@gmail.com. Also see the Calendar section, page 33, and ad, page 20. natural awakenings

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Cotton Hygiene Items Contaminated with Monsanto’s Glyphosate

recent study by researchers at the University of La Plata, in Argentina, has found that most of the cotton hygiene products on the market contain the chemical glyphosate, widely used in agriculture as an herbicide. According to a recent World Health Organization statement, glyphosate is a probable carcinogen to humans. The researchers purchased samples of cotton gauze, swabs, wipes and feminine care products including tampons and sanitary pads from stores in the La Plata area. Dr. Damian Marino, the study’s lead researcher, recounts the results: “Eighty-five percent of all samples tested positive for glyphosate and 62 percent for aminomethylphosphonic acid (AMPA), which is the environmental metabolite, but in the case of cotton and sterile cotton gauze, the figure was 100 percent.” Marino adds, “In terms of concentrations, we saw that in raw cotton, AMPA dominates, with 39 parts per billion (PPB), followed by 13 PPB of glyphosate. While AMPA is absent in the gauze, the material contained glyphosate at 17 PPB.” The research was presented at the 2015 national Congress of Doctors of Fumigated Towns, in Buenos Aires.

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Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants. The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased. The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women. The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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Purpose and Meaning Help Seniors Live Longer

study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-and-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of wellbeing died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent lower incidence of earlier mortality. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

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Eco-Style the Momentous Event It’s summer wedding planning season, and couples can save money and conserve natural resources by planning a simpler, more ecological event. Instead of hosting the reception at a pricey hotel or restaurant, consider moving the ceremony and reception to a serene location like a beach, park or nature center. Local park and recreation departments may collaborate on making arrangements at public facilities, and nominal fees help support their ongoing operations. A natural setting at an eco-conscious hotel is equally well suited to serving healthy, organic food from a local or on-site health food restaurant, caterer or specialty grocer. Here are some more tips. Purchase organic flowers to avoid pesticides and artificial fragrances often containing toxic chemicals. Buying from local growers cuts transportation costs. Choose a wedding gown made of organic and sustainable fibers. ChasingGreen.org points out that organic farming reduces atmospheric carbon dioxide by using 37 percent fewer fossil fuels than conventional methods. While releasing butterflies or doves may constitute a symbol of love, it can be fatal, especially for the birds, which possess no survival skills in the wild. Also, tossing birdseed over the happy couple, for a time viewed as an improvement on throwing rice, is just as wasteful and messy. Instead, greet the newly hitched lovers by blowing bubbles—it’s inexpensive, childhood fun that won’t harm clothes, animals or the environment. Guests can recycle the wands and bottles, which are available in small sizes for weddings. Show care for other animals by abstaining from balloons. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service notes that balloons that end up in nearby waters or landfills can be mistaken for food and cause stomach blockages for whales, dolphins, turtles and birds. Rather than pay big bucks for a band that consumes electricity, go with one or two local, unplugged musicians such as an acoustic guitar player and flutist. Guests will relish hearing moving, personal renditions of love songs instead of clichéd tunes. natural awakenings

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a half-million men purchased in

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its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith.

Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories. If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.”

Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on the calendar, what you do with that time can still be

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Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormonebinding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND

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ootball has been in the news lately with stories about professional NFL players choosing early retirement, as young as 24. One all-pro player, age 30, is turning down $16 million per year to retire early. It’s believed these occurrences are due to the risk of CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy), which involves brain injury caused by physical contact; not only concussions but repetitive hits called sub-concussive where there are no immediate symptoms. Researchers from Boston University studied deceased NFL players. Of the 91 studied, 87 suffered from CTE, including a player that died at 27. Looking at what football players put their bodies and minds through is relevant to the general public because many of our youth love sports. In addition to the benefits of exercise and fun, talented players can get full college scholarships and realize the dream of signing a pro contract that pays more than $10 million per year. Parents are faced with a major decision, especially those whose children have sports talents. Should they allow them to play contact sports? If so, how early in life? And how do they balance the risk factors? NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Pop Warner, the nation’s largest youth football league, has settled a lawsuit with a family whose son started playing in the league at 11 years old and committed suicide at age 25. The son’s autopsy showed severe signs of CTE. The suit contended that the degenerative brain disease came from repetitive brain trauma. The parents sued the league for $5 million in damages, alleging negligence, including failure to train coaches properly and limit practice contact. The league settled for an undisclosed amount. This lawsuit may very well open the floodgates for more lawsuits. All contact sports organizations are now reviewing their rules, both those involving equipment and the extent of allowable contact. Some youth leagues are abandoning tackle football to focus on flag football. The Ivy League, which has played football since the 19th century, just announced that it is eliminating all full-contact hitting from practices during the regular season in an effort to limit exposure to head injury. The focus on practice is interesting. One recent TV interview involved the coach of a young women’s soccer team, a sport not noted for its contact. She described how they practice

“headers,” where players use their heads to direct the ball during play. She observed that during practice, players might experience headers 100 times in an hour. Based on current thinking, that may change. Hockey and lacrosse rules are now also being reviewed. Football players are interacting more with practice dummies and one university has even come up with a “mobile virtual player” to avoid playerto-player contact during practice. Boston University now has a Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy. It is clear that the future of contact sports may change dramatically, but in the meantime, parents have difficult choices to make and need to be provided enough information to understand the risks, particularly the additional risks of starting sports at a young age. The NFL has been accused by former players of hiding the dangers of head injuries. After decades of denial and accusations of cover-up, on March 15 a spokesman for the NFL came before Congress and stated, “There is a link between football and degenerative brain disorders like CTE.” The Third Circuit Court is currently involved in a potential settlement of cases previous to 2015. It’s possible that cases brought forward after 2015 will face the defense that players were put on notice that their decision to play football comes with acknowledged risk of degenerative brain disease. If pro football players are put on notice, then we need to consider the same notice for football played in college, high school and youth leagues and make appropriate choices. The Wellness Center Hawaii, in Honolulu, offers the latest in cuttingedge and innovative energy-based techniques, applications and products that support one’s journey to optimal health. Its vision is to walk with clients on the road toward achieving clients’ desired goals.

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n December of 1965, the number one song in America was Turn! Turn! Turn! by The Byrds. The band’s cover of the iconic Pete Seeger folk tune was virtually taken verbatim from the biblical book of Ecclesiastes. The song and the scripture remind us that for everything there is a season—a time for peace, a time for war, a time to be born and a time to die, and much more. The song came up on my music streaming service the other day as I was considering how to reply to an old friend that was asking for some advice. My friend is transitioning into retirement from a lifelong career of service to wildlife. As a biologist, he has spent a majority of his life advocating and caring for the wild animals that have no voice of their own. In the face of human population growth, energy development and changing climates, my friend found his purpose as a supporter of balance and wise planning. I hadn’t talked to him for some time, but he emailed a few weeks back and asked if I could offer any advice on his transition. He said, “I have this problem with commitment, and I can’t seem to let go.” He was finding it hard to give up the career identity for a life that he said was merely “getting old.” As millions of baby boomers make this same transition, the problem is becoming somewhat epidemic. In just a generation, the aura of retirement has gone from something everyone wants to achieve to becoming a feeling of “being put out to pasture.” Why has this become the new normal? If you study that question for a moment, it’s pretty easy to see that fear is the answer. We fear change. We fear loss. We fear different. We fear waking up one morning with the feeling that we no longer matter, no longer fit, and no

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longer have anything to achieve. We fear missing out on the conversations. We fear not having the routine of going to get coffee at 10 o’clock each morning and seeing the same people. We fear that retirement is where we go to die. “Fear is the great limiter,” explains Beverly Craddock, a consulting hypnotist and life coach who has helped numerous clients make big life changes. “Our mind has the job of keeping us safe and comfortable. It will always lean toward what it knows. Even if the job isn’t that great, the mind begins to believe that the known is safer than what we don’t know.” The strange part about this fear response is that it isn’t something new for humans. We’ve been dealing with fear for thousands of years. For the better part of human existence, we lived in a dangerous world. There was almost always something that was trying to kill us—wild beasts, enemy tribes, natural disasters without warning, and plagues or epidemics that ravaged entire civilizations. The human response to fear became “fight, flight or freeze.” Our response to fear is designed to keep us alive in a notoriously unsafe world. But the world isn’t all that unsafe anymore. Nowadays, stress is when the coffee maker doesn’t work, not when a saber-toothed tiger just clawed cousin Ug and is now running after us. These days, the scary stuff isn’t that scary when compared with the brutality of history. But our evolutionary response—with thousands of years of reinforcement—hasn’t changed. So when the day comes to consider what might happen next, our mind gets us acting like we aren’t going to do very well out there in the great unknown—retirement. And along comes the fear response. I told my friend to look beyond the fear. The fear response and doubt he was feeling were only there to protect him from history. If he has taken steps to plan for his retirement, then the fear is scarier than it needs to be. He should recognize the feeling as fear and merely a protective behavior. If he recognizes the reality of it, he can plan for the transition and step into retirement with the assurance that he has prepared. He’ll be okay no matter what the experience. Standing on the edge of life and looking into the abyss that is the unknown, Craddock’s advice is simple—jump. “Whether you’re thinking about retirement, eating at a new restaurant, taking another shot at love or starting your own business, my advice to clients is to do their homework and then go for it,” she says. “Is there a chance that things won’t go well? Sure. But there’s also a chance that something magical might happen. You’ll be stronger and more empowered as a person if you can realize the truth about the overblown, evolutionary fear response and go forward making bold choices.” Remember, that to everything there is a season. A time to laugh. A time to dance. Maybe that’s what retirement is supposed to be—our time to laugh and dance. Turn, turn, turn. To everything there is a season. Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 23.

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Solutions for a Sluggish Thyroid Keying in on Iodine by Kathleen Barnes

t seems that a common mineral supplement that costs just pennies per day can stimulate an underactive thyroid, restore metabolism to normal levels, curb excess appetite, banish fatigue and generally improve everyone’s health. Mounting scientific evidence shows that iodine may be an answer to many such health woes, especially for women.

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“The thyroid acts as a throttle, the gas pedal for all metabolic functions in the human body,” says Dr. Richard Shames, of San Rafael, California, author of Thyroid Mind Power. If the thyroid is a driving force of human physiology, then iodine is its key fuel, says Dr. Robert Thompson, of Soldotna, Alaska, author of What Doc-

tors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid. “Every single cell in your body depends on thyroid hormone, and the thyroid depends on iodine for proper functioning.” “Without sufficient thyroid hormone, we have low energy, slower metabolism, lower immunity to illness and impaired repair and maintenance of bones and joints,” explains Shames. After testing thousands of patients in his practice, Thompson estimates that 90 percent of North Americans are iodine deficient, citing what he calls “epidemic proportions” of hypothyroidism (low thyroid function) with symptoms comprising obesity, fatigue, brain fog, irregular or absent menstrual periods, hair loss and heat and cold intolerance.

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Estrogen: Hypothyroidism is overwhelmingly a women’s disease, with women five to eight times more likely to suffer from it than men, according to the American Thyroid Association. “Estrogen inhibits the body’s natural ability to absorb and utilize iodine,” says Dr. Jorge Flechas, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, who specializes in thyroid disorders. “We find three periods in life when women need more iodine: at puberty and during both pregnancy and perimenopause or menopause. It’s because estrogen levels tend to fluctuate wildly at those

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not extract these vital nutrients from the soil for us—including iodine—if those nutrients aren’t there in the first place,” says Thompson. If anything, he adds, U.S. soils have become even more sterile in the 80 years since the report and, “Factory farming and the use of genetically modified (GMO) crops, Roundup herbicide and synthetic chemical fertilizers have undoubtedly worsened the situation.”

Sources of Iodine

Thyroid Toxins to Avoid

It’s difficult to include sufficient natural iodine in our daily diet unless we follow a Japanese-style diet that includes lots of seaweed and saltwater fish, says Shames. Other food sources are shellfish, turkey, cheese, yogurt, milk, eggs, legumes, cranberries and strawberries. There is little agreement about the optimal levels of iodine people need. The U.S. Department of Agriculture maintains that we need 150 micrograms a day, but iodine advocates are quick to point out that a person eating a typical Japanese diet (where hypothyroidism, or low thyroid activity, is rare) ingests 12.5 milligrams of iodine each day—83 times the amount recommended by the government. Shames recommends getting an iodine lab test (available without a prescription at CanaryClub.org) to determine exact needs. Thompson recommends potassium iodide and sodium iodide supplements for thyroid health.

Fluorine/fluoride n Fluoridated toothpaste n Unfiltered municipal drinking water n Some bottled teas n Teflon pans n Mechanically deboned chicken

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Source: What Doctors Fail to Tell You About Iodine & Your Thyroid, by Dr. Robert Thompson.

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FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitness-for-beauty trend.

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“Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Caro-

lyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recommended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes

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tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily. Kathleen Barnes is author and publisher of many natural health books. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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Stressed-Out Pets Natural Ways to Calm Fear and Anxiety by Sandra Murphy

hile most American pets live on easy street, with meals, treats, exercise outings and affection provided, the good life also poses challenges— dogs and cats can get stressed. “Basic stress is fear-based. Separation or isolation anxiety requires in-depth training,” says JennaLee Gallicchio, a certified separation anxiety trainer who uses scientific and handsoff techniques at her All Stars Dog Training, in Bedminster, New Jersey. She authors a bestselling series that was launched with The Secret to Getting Your Dog to Do What You Want. A drug like Reconcile, the pet version of Prozac, looks like a quick fix, but can bring many harmful side effects. Laurel Braitman, Ph.D., of Sausalito, California, bestselling author of Animal Madness: How Anxious Dogs, Compulsive Parrots, and Elephants in Recovery Help Us Understand Ourselves, estimates that 70 million U.S. dogs are given the same drugs their humans use for anxiety or depression.

Considering the potential dangers, such drugs should only be used briefly as a last resort with veterinary supervision to ensure the proper dosage based on age, size and temperament. There are more natural and safer alternatives.

Common Stressors

Dogs hear sounds at four times the distance we do; cats hear even better. Thunderstorms, fireworks, traffic, TV, music and children can unnerve them. Add in a new home, baby, another pet or anticipation of car rides associated with fear of the veterinarian and even normally mellow pets can get upset. Irregular work hours undermine established routines. Pet or human health issues, plus household drama, add special reasons to fret. Pets separated from their litters too early can experience anxiety as adults.

Stress Less Strategies

“Let your dog have a space where he can retreat when he’s had enough,” advises Dr. Carol Osborne, owner of

Ohio’s Chagrin Falls Veterinary Center & Pet Clinic. She recommends Bach’s Five Flower Formula, diluted chamomile essential oil or a pet-safe tincture of the Chinese herb skullcap for additional relief. Dogs like routine. “Regular exercise helps, including two, 20-minute daily walks. A tired pet is a happy pet,” Osborne says. “Walks can eliminate stress and anxiety by 50 percent for you both.” “Cats need exercise that mimics hunting; cats stare and plan, stalk or chase, pounce and grab,” says Marci Koski, certified by the Animal Behavior Institute and owner of Feline Behavior Solutions, in Vancouver, Washington. “An indoor cat’s prey drive can be met with interactive toys.” A place to climb or hide and a window with a view will help as will periodic playtime catching moving toys; with nothing to catch, a laser pointer’s red dots are frustrating for a cat and a potential danger to its eyes. “Two of my large dogs were anxious during a three-day power outage,” says Kimberly Gauthier, a dog nutrition blogger at KeepTheTailWagging. com, in Marysville, Washington. “I add Ewegurt, a sheep’s milk yogurt, to their food to calm them when needed.” Clicker training rewards desired behaviors. “Ralphie, an Italian greyhound mix, was protective, but also fearful; before going outside, we’d practice sit, stay and come using a click/treat. Now he sees other dogs without reacting,” relates Katrina Wilhelm, a naturopathic physician and owner of DrKatrinaWilhelm.com, in Lake Oswego, Oregon. It works when someone knocks on the door, too.

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

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by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

Buying Behaviors

Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

Food Choices

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los 26

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of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grassfed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says, “and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot. com from Overland Park, KS.

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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris

ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie.

Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of ought-tos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement we’ll make toward our goals and the faster they’ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.

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Tips for the Best Yard Sale Ever How to Profitably Give Unwanted Stuff a New Life by Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist

ach American discards an average of 4.4 pounds of personal garbage a day according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Half of what we toss can be recycled. A yard sale can both clear out the clutter and keep reusable items in circulation.

Assemble Merchandise

In assembling merchandise from all around the house, make it a family affair, with everyone contributing things to consider together. Before

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putting any item in the “keep” pile, ask: How long have I lived with this? How often did I need it? How often will I use it now and in the future? Check with neighbors and friends to see if they want to join in a multifamily sale likely to draw more potential buyers.

Advertise

Getting the word out is essential. Place a yard sale listing in a local newspaper, either for free or a small fee. Free

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online posting is available at Craigslist. org and GarageSaleHunter.com. Also, post flyers (on recycled paper) seven to 10 days before the sale along busy streets in the community. On the event day, make sure that large, bright signs in the neighborhood lead buyers to the sale. Reuse cardboard from old boxes to save money and recycle signs and flyers afterwards. Cindy Skrzynecki, of Minneapolis, who has monitored the phenomenon, notes, “Shoppers tend to equate the size of a sign with the size of a sale, so a few large, well-placed signs may draw more people to you than several smaller signs.” Skrzynecki says that holiday weekends or weekends that coincide with popular local events are excellent because, “You’ll provide a fun activity for people that stay in town.”

Set Up

How items are displayed is important. Here’s how to make old stuff as attractive as possible to buyers. The cleaner the better. Make sure all items are presentable. Make items visible. Arrange a display that’s catchy and organized. Use tabletops and bookcases; even improvised surfaces can work, such as plywood atop buckets. Show clothing effectively. Hangers are better than folded piles that get messy. Does this thing work? Have an extension cord handy so people can test electrical devices, and provide a measuring tape for furniture and

other large items. Have batteries on hand for testing items like flashlights or electronic games. Label things that don’t work and price accordingly for those that know how to fix things or strip parts. Ensure the price is right. All items should be clearly priced via a small sticker; buyers quickly tire of asking and sellers may not recall earlier answers. For multiple sellers, use a different colored sticker for each, remove the stickers as items sell, and use the totals from the stickers to divide profits at day’s end. Use creative labeling. Provide buyers with uses for odd items. Sunny Wicka, author of Garage Sale Shopper, says, “Sales can be made solely by suggesting a novel use.” Also spark the shopper’s imagination by combining art supplies—like old magazines, papers, markers, paints and knickknacks—on a table labeled “Great for Art!” or group household items, crates and blankets labeled “Going Away to College?” Prepare for early birds. Yard sale pros arrive early to scour sales for the best deals. Be prepared to bargain or else make it clear that prices are fixed via a few friendly signs. After the initial rush, consider accepting bargain offers. During the final hour, consider cutting prices in half.

Ready, Set, Sell

Summer and early fall are good times for yard sales. Make it exceptional, a place where people will have fun and want to hang around (more browsing time often means more purchases). Play upbeat music, set up a children’s play area and maybe a kids’ lemonade stand as cool drinks help keep shoppers refreshed and cheerful. Consider sharing the fruits of family hobbies such as homemade items, plant cuttings or herbs in hand-painted clay pots and cut flowers. Shoppers appreciate such personal touches.

Arrange for the Aftermath

Arrange a charity donation pick-up beforehand to truck away leftover items. The Salvation Army and Vietnam Veterans of America regularly move still useful items into welcoming homes. For those that enjoy throwing yard sales, consider organizing charity yard sales in the community. Engage a local place of worship, neighborhood association or school to help people recycle their old stuff while also raising funds for worthy causes. Sarah Tarver-Wahlquist is a frequent contributor to Green American magazine (GreenAmerica.org), from which this was adapted. For more tips, visit YardSaleQueen.com/yardsale.htm.

Where to Unload the Unsold Electronics Industries Alliance Environment Consumer Education Initiative—Many organizations will refurbish and donate used electronics to charities and nonprofits that can use them. Those that recycle ancient or broken equipment can be found at ECyclingCentral.com. ExcessAccess.org—This service matches business and household item donations with the wish lists of nonprofits that provide pick-ups. Goodwill Industries—Check the yellow pages or Goodwill.org to find a nearby donation site and store; 85 percent of profits support employment services. The Salvation Army—Check the yellow pages or SalvationArmyUSA.org to find the organization’s nearest donation site (by zip code) or schedule a pickup (click Ways You Can Help); 100 percent of profits from sales fund its service programs. Vietnam Veterans of America—Pickups usually can be scheduled the same week; accepts a full range of household items for use by veterans’ families (PickUpPlease.org).

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Seniors, Teens and Tykes Enriching Programs Unite the Generations by Linda Sechrist

n intergenerational programs throughout the U.S. and in Europe, thousands of “youngers” and “elders” are building bridges that were forged naturally before family members spread out and many retirees departed for warmer climes. Based on a U.S. adult population of 41 million people 65 years and older and 74 million youths up to the age of 17, the current generation gap is already unprecedented. By 2030, those numbers will increase to 72 million and 80 million, respectively, according to the international nonprofit Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation. Along with Generation Waking Up, Wiser Together and others, it’s working to foster better social cohesion in ways that help individuals of all ages lead richer and more rewarding lives.

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Providing nurturing opportunities for individuals to look at life through the eyes of others with dissimilar experiences that have led them to different assumptions and perspectives on life can be helpful. Broadening everyone’s relationship scope to include “MayDecember” friendships creates the potential for the kind of life-changing possibilities experienced by a troubled young man named Harold when he struck up a surprising friendship with a life-loving woman as old as his grandmother in the film Harold and Maude. In real life, “I had the blessing of growing up in an intergenerational family,” says Yvette McGlasson, director of port revenue for the PPI Group, in Pompano, Florida. The 17-year NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

veteran of the cruise industry is a former Holland America cruise director whose career at sea launched her into work as a director of events for agerestricted (55-plus) gated communities such as Del Webb Lake Providence, near Nashville. “As a child, I was told I had to listen to my elders as a sign of respect. The many memorable times spent with my grandparents, my mother’s friends and a great aunt who lived to 101, soon turned my resignation into an active desire to spend time with my elders. Their experiences and wisdom were fascinating and I understood that their shared life lessons could prove invaluable to me,” says McGlasson. The experience inspired her to develop a multigenerational “grandparents at-large” partnership with an elementary school across the street from the Del Webb community. The school principal recognized that residents would be valuable mentors, able to fill an emotional void for the latchkey kids of working parents, plus foster a deeper appreciation for their elders among the children. “In this paradigm of mentorship, young people are mentoring their elders and elders are mentoring young people and together, we’re co-creating something new,” says Joshua Gorman, the founder of Generation Waking Up, based in Oakland, California.

Facilitating Connections

Since launching their first multigenerational initiative at the Shambhala Institute in 2004, partnering across age groups has been at the forefront of Juanita Brown and David Isaacs’ work as co-founders and hosts of the World Café global learning community. “We cultivate collaboration through conversations that matter in order to leverage the unique gifts of every generation in addressing humanity’s most

critical issues,” says Brown. Such conversations—in which elders and young people give up the cultural and societal norms and habits that shape so much of their thinking—offer both groups opportunities to discern the possibilities inherent in mutual insight, innovation and action. When a young Clarissa Tufts, program coordinator and family liaison for the SelfDesign Learning Community, in British Columbia, was working on her master’s degree from the SelfDesign Graduate Institute, she sought out mentor Anne Adams, a faculty member in her 70s who worked with Tufts for 18 months. “Anne’s earliest statements, ‘I’m here to support you in being the best you can be’ and ‘I get energized by talking with young people and hearing their ideas,’ felt good and let me know that we were both benefitting from our relationship and building something together,” says Tufts. Stimulating cooperation and collaboration among generations evokes the vibrancy, energy and productivity

that occur when people cross-pollinate ideas and perspectives. It can also provide a sense of purpose, improve confidence and social skills, create solutions to societal challenges, help resolve emotional and behavioral

problems and lift depression, all enhancing productive engagement in life. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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aving regular positive interactions with family and friends and being involved in several different social networks can help older adults be healthier, according to recent research published by the American Psychological Association. This fact inspired the intergenerational living model embodied by Cleveland’s Judson Manor retirement community. Resident students attending the Cleveland Institutes of Art and Music teach older residents how to use com-

puters for email, social media and Skype, with unlimited personal access included among the amenities associated with the affordable housing. These neighbors from different generations also join in art projects and attend movies together. This innovative approach helps solve the housing crisis faced by many cities while addressing social issues of isolation as the young people spontaneously converse with seniors about their studies, activities and other happenings in the outside world.

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Christie Brinkley Shares Her Secrets to Lasting Beauty Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet. 32

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career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume, limiting its effects on skin and overall health as well as weight.

How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Was it tougher to maintain your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and Because you also recognize tight schedules? the importance of treating After I first became a the body well from the outvegetarian kid living side as well as from the at home, I soon convinced my family to go inside, what other practices do you apply? vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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FRIDAY, MAY 13

The Power of Meditation – 6:30-8pm. Grace Christian will help you learn to meditate and understand the power of going deeply into the silence. $27 + tax. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. For more information, contact Grace at 808-445-4624 or Grace444Christian@gmail.com, or visit GraceChristianOnline.com. See ad, page 8.

An Evening of Spirit Communication – 7:158:15pm. Join the exciting and healing monthly event at Spiritual Solutions, in Honolulu. During each demonstration, Yoshie will connect with audience members’ loved ones in the spirit world. Depending on progress, all/most participants will receive a personal reading. Seating is limited to a maximum of 7 people. $45. Location: Hawaiʻi Kai. To reserve a seat, call 808-840-9135. For more information, visit YoshieMiakoda.com. See ad, page 21.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 4 The Truth About Cancer—Episode 6 – 6:308pm. The Wellness Center Hawaii is presenting this informative film series. Though sometimes controversial, it will raise awareness about cancer. There will be a short discussion at the end. Free. 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii. com. See ad, page 25.

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 23.

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SATURDAY, MAY 14

Being Local in Hawaiʻi – 6:30-8pm. Julia Estrella, author of Being Local in Hawaiʻi, will share from her second edition. Free. Kaimuki Library, 1041 Koko Head Ave, Honolulu. For more information about Julia, call her at 808-852-1892 or visit BeingLocalInHawaii.net. See ad, page 16.

Sound Healing Workshop and Symphonic Gong Bath Meditations with Soraya – 4-6:30pm. Learn how to tune up your health with tuning forks! This class will be an introduction to how playing tuning forks on the body not only feels super relaxing but can help in the healing of physical aches and pains. Soraya will bring tuning forks, but attendees should bring their own if they have them. There will be an opportunity to work on yourself and on partners. The workshop will lead into a blissful symphonic gong bath. $30 for full session; $25 for session without gong bath; $10 for gong bath only. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 23.

TUESDAY, MAY 10 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. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 25.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 11 The Truth About Cancer—Episode 7 – 6:308pm. The Wellness Center Hawaii is presenting this informative film series. Though sometimes controversial, it raises awareness of cancer treatments. There will be a short discussion at the end. Free. 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii. com. See ad, page 25.

THURSDAY, MAY 12 Experience Psychic Development and Beyond – 6:30-8pm. Marilyn will present an opportunity to explore psychic development and experience looking beyond. $50. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811 or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 24.

Creating YOUR Calling’s Creating CoPOWERment Workbook Signing – 9am-3pm. 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? Join Lani Kwon to learn more. Free and free parking. Location: Book and Health Wellness Weekend at Ke’ehi Lagoon Memorial Park (2685 N Nimitz Hwy, Honolulu). For more information, visit coPOWERment.com. See ad, page 23. Reiki Level I – 10:30am-3:30pm. Join WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony) to take that first step in trusting, following your passion, nurturing and strengthening the spirit to love and give back to others. This course covers the benefits and uses of Reiki, the history and instruction on using Reiki for oneself and others. Upon completion of the course, the student will receive a certificate as a Reiki Level I practitioner. Reiki attunement given during the course provides lifelong Reiki energy. $200, includes lunch. Noelani Hawaii, 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. Space is limited, so call Noelani Hawaii directly at 808-389-3709 to reserve your space with a $50 deposit (balance of $150 is due day of training). See ad, page 16.

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.

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 9:30-10:30am. Thursday series meets Thursdays May 12-June 30, from 9-10am and from 10:15-11:15am. Rachel Finch, registered yoga teacher, is holding three 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 9. $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 20.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 Bruno Groening Circle of Friends – 6:309:30pm. The session will start with an introduction to Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Meditation will follow. Free. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Lusana at 808-386-5683. See ad, page 25.

FRIDAY, MAY 20 Living to Be 128 – 6:30-8pm. Julia Estrella, author of Being Local in Hawaiʻi, will share her spiritual journey as well as share from a chapter in her second edition on Living to Be 128 Years Old. Free. National Baha’i Center, 3264 Allan Pl, in Nu’uanu Valley, Honolulu. For more information about Julia, call her at 808-852-1892 or visit BeingLocalInHawaii. net. See ad, page 16.

SATURDAY, MAY 21 4th Annual Kahumana Farm Festival – 11am7pm. Experience delicious and nutritious local food and produce along with workshops, live music and fun activities for the keiki. Families can learn about organic farming and healthy eating. Free. 86-660 Lualualei Homestead Rd, Waianae. For more information, call Shauntel at 808-696-2655 or visit Kahumana.org.

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SATURDAY, MAY 21 Waimanalo Hobbit House: Vegetarian Feast, Yoga Philosophy and Kirtan – 4-7pm. Visit this storybook wonderland replete with meticulously landscaped waterfalls, koi ponds and exotic botanicals. Hear a talk on the ancient philosophy of yoga and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. For more information, contact Narahari at 808-225-2425 or Narahari@HaleKrishna.com, or visit HaleKrishna.com. Intuitive Gathering—Forgiveness – 6:30-8:30pm. The Wellness Center Hawaii is hosting Reiki Master Maureen O’Shaughnessy for a fun, informal gathering to explore the topic Forgiveness. Participants will receive the wisdom of our collective higher selves and be uplifted, inspired and entertained in one short evening. $20. 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 25.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY MAY 21 & 22 Reach Your Goals Through Setting the Right Intention – Keoki Tavares, creator of Aloha Elixir, will be appearing at the Body Mind Spirit Expo. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet Keoki and attend a free workshop on how to reach their goals through setting the right intention. Blaisdell Center, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu. For program information, visit bmse.net. To learn more about Aloha Elixir, visit AlohaElixir.com. See ad, page 20.

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ence 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. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 25.

THURSDAY, MAY 26

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FRIDAY, MAY 27

Film Showing–Birth – Join Full Circle Midwifery for a free showing of Birth—A full Circle of Seasons in the Childbearing Year. This video collage takes the viewer on a journey from conception to baby in arms, a topic especially interesting for expectant couples! Locations: Wed, May 25, 4:306pm, Coffee Talk, 3601 Waialae Ave, Kaimuki. Thurs, May 26, 5-6:30pm, Morning Brew, 600 Kailua Rd, Ste 120, Kailua. For more information, call 808-799-9898 or visit HawaiiMidwives.com.

All About Channeling – 7-8:30pm. Come discover a down-to-earth, no-nonsense way to channel higher guidance so that you can live a spirit-inspired, fulfilling life! Through a combination of an overview of theory and mechanics of channeling/trance and experimental exercises, you will have the opportunity to unfold your spiritual gifts. You will be encouraged to move beyond your comfort zone and be inspired to work on your own inner sacred self in a safe, loving environment. $45. Location: Hawaiʻi Kai. To reserve a seat, call 808-840-9135. For more information, visit YoshieMiakoda.com. See ad, page 21.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 25

SATURDAY, MAY 28

The Truth About Cancer—Episode 8 – 6:308pm. The Wellness Center Hawaii is presenting this informative film series. Though sometimes controversial, it raises awareness of cancer treatments. There will be a short discussion at the end. Free. 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii. com. See ad, page 25.

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Reiki Level II – 10:30am-3:30pm. This course offered by WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony) includes learning and understanding the Reiki symbols on a deep level and how to do distance healing. The three sacred symbols will be presented, including their form, their sound and their meaning. Level II Reiki is considered a quantum leap forward on one’s spiritual path. Reiki Level II practitioner certificate will be provided. $200, includes lunch. Noelani Hawaii, 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. Space is limited, so call Noelani Hawaii directly at 808-389-3709 to reserve your space with a $50 deposit (balance of $150 is due day of training). See ad, page 16.

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Meditation and Manifestation – 6:30-8pm. Grace Christian will guide you through experiencing meditation and how to move from it to manifesting what you desire. $27 + tax. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. For more information, contact Grace at 808-445-4624 or Grace444Christian@gmail.com, or visit GraceChristianOnline.com. See ad, page 8.

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ongoingevents sunday Kundalini Gong Bliss Class – 10-11:15am. Join Soraya Faris Applegate, of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, every Sunday for Kundalini Gong Bliss. Experience this dynamic form of yoga to awaken awareness and stimulate energy flow. Breath, movement, meditation and focus help energize and support the body. Appropriate for all abilities. This class will also be taught with the gong and end with a gong relaxation. $18 (drop-in single class, packages available). Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Studio, 3106 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. For more information or to register, visit YogaOpenSpace. com. See ad, page 8. 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 23. Energy Healing Sessions – 1-4pm. Come to the Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health during this time to participate in energy healing sessions. Free + $2 parking. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 23.

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 Come to the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge – 4-6:30pm. Every Tuesday, the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge will offer Angel & Fairy Tarot Readings by Nita and Reiki Healings by John Hopp. Cost varies. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811 or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 24. 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. 808-638-0570. For more information, visit WaihuenaFarm.com. Come to the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge – 11am-4pm. Every Wednesday, the Crystal Cave and Kyanite Lounge will offer Intuitive Acupressure by Nita and Energy Movement by Raven. $25. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 24.

thursday Tao Healing Session – 9:45-11am. Join this group healing session and enhance self-healing through a mind/body training activity that includes meridian exercises, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Participants leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Free + $2 parking. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 23. 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 23. 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.

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. How to Control Diabetes – 1-1:30pm. May 14, 21 and 28. Join Nita to learn the methods that can be used to control diabetes. $50 includes 4 weeks of classes. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 24. Mastermind Group – 2-3pm. May 14, 21 and 28. Come network with energy healers and mediums at the Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 24.

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friday Energy Healing Sessions – 1-4pm. Come to the Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health during this time to participate in energy healing sessions. Free + $2 parking. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 23. 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. Eat the Street – 4-9pm, last Fri of month. A gathering of more than 40 of Hawaiʻi’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.

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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.

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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 19.

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The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See News Brief, page 7, and ad, page 23.

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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 News Brief, page 6, and ad, page 7.

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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 16, and ad, page 25.

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 18, and ad, page 23.

INSPIRATION

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973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com

Aloha Elixir offers Hawaiian soy intention candles handcrafted with Aloha on the island of Oahu. Aloha Elixir’s products are created with the intention of encouraging selfhealing to ease emotional and physical ailments. These powerful tools are charged with more than 12 hours of mantras and positive affirmations, infused with quartz crystals essence, semi-precious stones and sacred waters, and scented with essential and natural botanical oils. See ad, page 20.

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 News Brief, page 6, and ad, page 17.

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Available at: Sedona, 1200 Ala MoanaAttend Blvd, Honolulu, a two dayMEDICAL INTUITIVE 808-591-8010 GRACE CHRISTIAN, workshop Where Crystals Rock, 98-025 Hekaha St, with MEDICAL INTUITIVE Bldg 4, Unit 10, Aiea, 808-426-3585 Honolulu Soul Authority School of Intuitive Arts, 808-445-4624 SoulAuthority.net GraceChristianOnline.com Sanctuary Salon, 415 Kapahulu Ave, Apt 1, As a Medical Intuitive, Grace Honolulu/Kaimuki, 808-735-4247 provides intuitive sessions, for more Amita Holistic Spa, 563 Farrington Hwy, coaching and mentoring, as well #202, Kapolei, 808-391-0056 information as mediation. Her sessions often involve looking at the bigger Queen Emma Summer Palace Gift Shop, Call808-590-2293 or email picture and determining what is 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu,

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blocking the process of healing, growing, understanding, loving and evolving. See ad, page 8.

808-445-4624 BEING LOCAL IN HAWAIʻI

808-852-1892 grace444christian@gmail.com BeingLocalInHawaii.net NATURAL Julia Estrella is a multicultural woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawaiʻi. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, and the Okinawan Cultural Center as well as online at her website, where you can also learn more about Julia. See ad, page 16.

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 News Brief, page 8, and ad, page 23.

FOODS

Owners Damian & Karen share 43 years in the natural foods industry. Be sure to stop in and see their store when you are in Kailua. They are a wealth of info and will gladly share it with you. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.

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

Dr. Kevin Gibson is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist and Registered Environmental Specialist with 32 years of public health/medical experience. His specialties are cancer care, gastrointestinal illness, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chronic fatigue. See ad, page 7.

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CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS

66-443 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-637-6729 Facebook.com/CelestialNaturalFoods Great health food store in the heart of Haleiwa. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi here on the North Shore.

FOODLAND

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

59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 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

32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604 TheSourceNatural.com

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 Therapy Brief, page 11, and ad, page 29.

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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 25.

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

SOULFUL MENTOR WiSH—WOMEN IN SOULFUL HARMONY 808-753-5370 Bessie@wishHawaii.com wishHawaii.com

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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 21.

SPIRITUAL TOURS 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 17.

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com

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

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

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 19.

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