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16 NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life by Deborah Shouse
19 MILK MINUS THE MOO
Evaluating Alternatives to Dairy by Judith Fertig
20 TAKING OFF THe MASK
The Courage to Be Your Authentic Self
by Lani Kwon
2 1 A MOTHER’S DAY
GIFT TO SELF
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22 HEART-BASED Women Mobilize to Heal the World
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Staying Aware Avoids Problems by Aimee Hughes
25 WHEN WE SET OUT Let Spirit Steer Us by Mark Nepo
GRANDPARENTING How to Mindfully Love Little Ones
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his month’s edition is a tribute to women and how far they have come in our society. Several years ago, as Beckie’s mother was approaching 90, she was asked what she would have done differently with her life if she had it to do over. She said she would have been like Hillary Rodham Clinton, to which Beckie quickly responded, “You would have been married to the president?” Her mom said, “No, I would have been a lawyer.” Well, women born in 1917 really didn’t have much opportunity to go to law school; in fact, going to college was not something most women in that era even considered. Like many women of that period, Beckie’s mom was a homemaker. Fortunately, Beckie’s parents were strong advocates for equal rights, education and independence for all five of their children, of which four were girls. There have been so many advances in equality for women in our society. And this, in turn, has expanded the role that men play. As with many families today, there are no gender-specific responsibilities in our home. We both played equal roles in raising our children, and cooking and cleaning are done by whoever has the time to do it. This elimination of gender typing with regard to household responsibilities, including child care, has most certainly contributed to a shift in how people are more accepted as individuals in whatever role they take on in life. Female police officers; male airline stewards—these jobs were once considered gender specific. People are now able to perform jobs without that bias. There are areas of the world where women are still deprived of education and viewed as inferior to men. Organizations that are working to expand women’s rights are improving the overall quest for human rights in our world. For that we are most thankful. Enjoy this month’s edition. Pick up a copy for a friend and stop by to see us at the Body Mind Spirit Expo on May 6 and 7. As always, we love hearing from you. Give us a call or send us a note. And to all the mothers out there, Happy Mother’s Day! In gratitude,
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at Mierswa, MA, is returning to the Body Mind Spirit Expo in Honolulu on May 6 and 7. She is seeking people, women especially, that want to become engaged in obtaining their financial freedom. After years of working in the financial arena, Kat has found that some financial service providers create a feeling of helplessness by offering complex plans and transactions, making people afraid to take control of their financial lives. Anyone that can learn to drive a car can take control of their wealth creation. It starts from the inside out, which is why Kat’s degrees and experience in neuroscience, hypnosis, mesmerism and binaural beats support her clients in creating true change. She has had a roller coaster ride in her own financial journey, from being the youngest vice president in a Texas bank at age 26 to managing and training more than 65 financial advisers in four states to becoming a self-taught stock, options and futures trader. Yet in 2008, she went from a sixfigure income to standing in the unemployment line in Punchbowl, unable to get any kind of financial job, even one paying $300 a week. It has taken many years to clean up her credit and create a sustained level of financial freedom. Out of those circumstances has come empathy and a determination to achieve the life of her dreams as well as the desire to help others create their own financial freedom. She is also very passionate about managing PS We Love You, a nonprofit dedicated to educating children in Bali, Tijuana and Hawaiʻi. People attending the Body Mind Spirit Expo should head over to booth 107 and check out the information available, including a complimentary e-book to anyone that can give the Hebrew term for abracadabra. Location: Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites, 777 Ward Ave., Honolulu. For more information, text 808-375-3605 (Tuesday-Saturday, from 10 a.m.-8 p.m.) or email Kat@HeartMindLiving.com. See ad, page 22.
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ur body, mind and spirit are meant to work in harmony. When any one element is out of alignment, there is a direct detrimental impact on the quality of life. Too often, people wait until they see the effects of the misalignment before seeking help. Amita Holitstic Spa, in Kapolei, has designed a program to avoid experiencing the negative effects of misalignment. Through the Ohana Membership program, individuals return to the Amita Holistic Spa each month to clear their system and achieve realignment. Upon entering this sacred healing sanctuary, every detail of the visit is exquisitely directed toward aligning the flow of energy and clearing the system to invoke the body’s own healing response and restore vitality and promote wellness. Joining the Ohana Membership program will ensure that all systems work in harmony, resulting in an improvement in the overall quality of life. Contact Amita Holistic Spa to discuss the details of adding Ohana Membership to your wellness routine. Location: 563 Farrington Hwy., Unit 202, Kapolei. For more information, call 808693-8882 or 808-693-8900, or visit AmitaHolisticSpa.com. See ad, page 11. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Adopting Energy Efficiency Can Become a Passion
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eing energy efficient doesn’t just happen, it requires knowledge and desire. Adopting greener routines is something our world is demanding of us; however, people often struggle to make the change to more ecofriendly living because of a lack of understanding. Thankfully, our schools and media are spreading the word, helping to make conserving energy second nature for our youth. For the rest of us that grew up in a world where energy use was untethered, we will need to look for ways to get excited about improving our planet. Discovering ways to reduce our carbon footprint should be a fun adventure. Here are a few tips and tricks that can be implemented quite easily. Buy Green - Large appliances, such as dishwashers, washing machines and dryers, now come with an energy rating to help consumers select the most energy efficient. You can feel proud that these appliances are saving energy. Strategically Place Landscaping - Placing plants to provide shade can keep a house cooler in the heat of the day, decreasing the need for as many fans or air conditioning.
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Improve Lighting - Letting in more natural light is a great way to be more energy efficient. Investing in a skylight or new windows that let in more daylight can greatly reduce the need for electric lights during the day. Assessing current lightbulb usage and switching to LED bulbs can also reduce electricity usage and is a quick fix. Reduce Water Usage - Using less water not only saves water, it also reduces electricity and/or gas when the water is heated. On a larger scale, when more
people use less water, the overall electricity usage of our island is reduced because less water needs to be moved around and treated. To learn more about how much electricity is used to move water, visit Home-Water-Works.org/energy-water. We hope these suggestions take some of the mystery out of becoming green and help you see how adopting changes can be rewarding. The importance of each of us doing our part cannot be overstated. Any green techniques that you adopt helps contribute to a big change for our planet. Pono Home shares techniques that enable each of us to learn how to live greener and healthier lives. They can also provide a home assessment that will help create a more pono lifestyle. Anyone that wants to become more pono can contact them to learn more. For more information on how to help the planet and save money by becoming more energy efficient, or to sign up for services, call 844-GO-PONO-1 (467-6661) or visit PonoHome.com. See ad, page 29.
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ichael Gold, of Mercury Solar, wants everyone to know that there is still an opportunity to get an Off-Grid PV Solar System with Battery Storage installed right away, without having to deal with HECO. This means no more HECO delays. Because Mercury’s system design does not require registration or approval from HECO, you can apply for your permit immediately, and as soon as the permit is issued, installation can start immediately. Not only that, but Mercury’s offgrid system with battery storage costs less than a Self-Supply system with battery storage that has to meet HECO requirements! There are still financial incentives from the federal and Hawaiʻi state solar tax credit that can be applied to the installation. There’s even an exclusive no interest no/payment financing program
that Mercury Solar offers. This means a homeowner can purchase a system without using any upfront money of their own. SolarPro Mike will explain all of the details in an individual household solar workshop. Call to learn all about how to make PV solar power a reality for your home. Mercury Solar (license #C-12984) is the only licensed contractor that has been reviewed by the regulatory bodies of the state of Hawai ʻi, the Depart-
ment of Planning and Permits, and HECO, and is allowed to install non-interconnected, off-grid PV battery-based systems without review or registration with HECO. Mercury Solar has been providing solar energy solutions for Hawai ʻi homeowners and businesses since 1979. It’s a kamaʻaina company celebrating 38 years of serving Hawai ʻi, with thousands of systems installed. For more information, call Michael Gold at 808-228-2660 or email SolarProMike@Hawaii. rr.com. Michael has been a Hawai ʻi energy savings and solar system design consultant since 1978, with 39 years of experience. He’s a specialist working with Mercury Solar in providing off-grid rooftop PV systems with battery storage. See ad, page 7.
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Several other Natural Awakenings sponsors will have information available in the booth, so be sure to stop in. The cost of admission for the entire weekend is only $12 ($10 if using the coupon on page 29 at the door). Tickets to the event can be purchased at the door or on the bmse.net website.
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rom 6 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, May 27, spiritual coach and creative director Brandi Kiana-Jo is introducing a new event called Girlfriends. As an entrepreneur, Brandi knows very well how keeping girlfriends can be hard to do when always on the go building a business and meeting new people. This event is great for busy women that want to take a break, celebrate being a woman and make new friends. Held in an intimate setting (room for just 25 women) in a 1960s vintage-style penthouse at boutique Surfjack Hotel, in Waikiki, Brandi hopes to share this space as a platform for women to help strengthen their career, relationships and spiritual endeavors. With a rotation of special guests throughout the year, attendees will always walk away with newfound knowledge and inspiration. Take a short break from a busy month and join in this fun three-hour event, made to uplift and unite women in a fruitful way. Brandi plans on keeping Girlfriends fun and spontaneous by adding a variety of activities, including creating art, dancing, yoga, meditations and more. Attendees can also expect to be a part of Girl Talk, a presentation or group discussion about beauty, style, career, health, spirituality and relationships. Dinner is also included. Women ages 21 and older are welcome. Sorry, no children or partners allowed. Cost: $75-$90. Space is limited, so register today. Location: 412 Lewers St., Honolulu. For more information, call 808-393-5527 or visit BrandiKianaJo. com/girlfriends. See ad, page 15.
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r. Michael Russo graduated from Princeton University and Chicago Medical School. He trained at many prestigious hospitals around the world and at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research. He was awarded the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs’ of Staff Award for Excellence in Military Medicine. After 34 years in the Army and after receiving the most prestigious award in medicine the military offers, he could have retired to a quiet life of relaxation. Instead, he opened a neurology and sleep disorders medical practice with offices in Honolulu, Hilo and Kailua-Kona. He dedicated his “retirement” to helping people that suffer from a wide range of brain and sleep ailments, including traumatic brain injury and concussions, memory and concentration problems, strokes, headaches, seizures, brain tumors, sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness. His Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic has the most advanced neurodiagnostic equipment in Hawaiʻi. Dr. Russo does not believe in prescribing medicines in advance of making a correct diagnosis, nor does he believe in guessing or trying a laundry list of pharmaceuticals in the hope that one may eventually work.
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This stems from the belief that the body can heal itself if given the opportunity to do so. Natural medications, herbal supplements and the power of vitamins are administered where appropriate. Adjunctive pharmaceuticals will only be used when called for. Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic at 250 Ward Avenue is the newest and most technologically advanced neurodiagnostic clinic in Hawaiʻi. Whether at his Honolulu clinic or at his Hilo or Kailua-Kona clinics, Dr. Russo seeks to provide the correct diagnosis using the most sophisticated and technologically advanced neurodiagnostic equipment available, including:
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DEEG – Patients that know they are not the same after experiencing a brain injury have faced obstacles in identifying and treating their conditions. Traditional electroencephalogram (EEG) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) studies often produce results that indicate everything is normal. However, dense-array electroencephalography (DEEG) is a high-resolution functional neuroimaging system that can be used to detect and localize brain injuries missed by less-sensitive techniques. Dr. Russo has the only DEEG system in Hawaiʻi. This highly sophisticated brain scan uses 128 tiny microphones embedded into soft sponges that sit on your head to capture electrical brain waves as they emerge from the scalp. (A traditional EEG uses only 20 to 32 sensors.) These signals are evaluated through sophisticated software and displayed in multiple ways, including as a brain map, providing an accurate representation of thought processes as they occur. Using the images, Dr. Russo can detect subtle concussion and other injuries missed by less-sophisticated techniques. Dr. Russo can identify seizure activities missed by conventional equipment. 72-Hour Video-Ambulatory EEG – This is a conventional EEG in an unconventional location—your home. The sophisticated equipment comes to you, and watches your brain over a threeday and three-night period, enabling capture of seizure and other electrical brain waves that may emerge only at
night, or only rarely during the day. The video records the physical manifestation of the seizure event simultaneously with the EEG recording the brain waves. Advanced Brain Monitoring Sleep Profiler EEG – is like a wristwatch worn during sleep on your forehead that identifies patterns and sleep stages of the unconscious brain. Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic is the first and only medical center in Hawai ʻi to use this advanced brain monitoring methodology. Philips - Respironics At-Home Sleep Apnea Test – is worn overnight at your home to assess your breathing. Some people do not breathe well at night; they snore and awaken often. The oxygen levels in their blood—usually in the high 90 percent range—can drop into the 80 percent or even 70 percent range, starving their brains of necessary recharging and repair. The at-home apnea test helps Dr. Russo diagnose sleep-associated breathing disorders. Anyone that wants to assess or improve their brain function, or overcome a sleep disorder, can contact Honolulu Neuroscience Clinic at 808-NEURONS to arrange a consultation. Three Locations: 250 Ward Ave., Ste. 170, Honolulu; 1335 Kalanianaole Ave., Hilo; and West Hawaii Community Health Center Kealakehe, 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr., KailuaKona. For more information, call 808-294-3332 or 808-NEURONS, or email Admin@HawaiiPacificDEEG.com. Also visit HawaiiSleepNeurologist.com. See ads, this page, and page 14.
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News and resources to inspire concerned citizens to work together in building a healthier, stronger society that benefits all.
Planting Progress
California is the fourth state to pass a law making it legal to swap seeds and collect them in non-commercial libraries. That’s good, because the U.S. Department of Agriculture Federal Seed Act, in place for 80 years, mandates that any activity involving non-commercial distribution of seeds must be labeled, permitted and tested according to industrial regulations that would be both costly and burdensome to the hundreds of local seed libraries operating in 46 states. Nebraska, Illinois and Minnesota also recently passed laws protecting non-commercial seed activity from regulatory requirements. Free seed libraries, swaps and exchanges increase access to local food and can play a large role in expanding and preserving biodiversity. Neil Thapar, the food and farm attorney at the Sustainable Economies Law Center, says, “We wanted to create the legal framework for an alternative system that is not reliant on large companies to provide open-pollinated seed varieties. Seed sharing has a direct connection to building local economic resilience.” The center is taking action to try to get laws changed in all 50 states.
Turtle Turnaround
Record Hatchlings Give Hope Worldwide, six of the seven sea turtle species are threatened or endangered because of human activity. A ray of hope now shining from conservation efforts is that nesting sea turtles have posted record numbers of successful hatchlings in South Carolina the last three years, with Georgia and Florida reporting similar results. Decades of helpful efforts are paying off due to increased public awareness of turtlefriendly practices at seaside locations. Heed these rules:
If I had my life to live over again, I would ask that not a thing be changed, but that my eyes be opened wider. ~ Jules Renard
4 Keep lights off on beachfront property during nesting season.
Airbnb Battle
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Local governments and hotels are struggling to come to terms with the growing phenomenon of Airbnb room rentals, which help residents find short-term paying guests that often provide an economic lifeline to help them pay their bills, rent or mortgage. It’s an affordable, convenient and comfortable alternative for travelers. Critics claim the service removes affordable housing units and official hotel rooms from the market by turning suitable apartments into unofficial hotels. Consequently, proposed ordinances are in the works in several U.S. metropolitan areas where Airbnb entrepreneurs and industry groups are also active in trying to shape future laws. Other on-demand grassroots industries such as ride-hailing companies Uber and Lyft, which have flourished in unregulated “gray areas”, have learned they need to employ teams of lawyers and lobbyists to fight a stream of restrictive laws and lawsuits.
4 Keep beaches and oceans clean. Litter such as plastic bags and balloons can cause injury or death when sea turtles mistake them for jellyfish, a favorite food.
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4 Respect sea turtles by observing them from a distance. 4 Report dead or injured sea turtles and nest disturbances to 1-800-9225431. Learn more about sea turtle conservation and how to get involved at dnr.sc.gov/seaturtle. Find an introductory video at OceanToday.noaa. gov/endoceanseaturtles.
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esearchers from the United Kingdom’s University of Winchester have found that cycling improves brain function. The study tested the cognitive function of 17 physically active men in their 20s before and after two, 30-minute sessions on a stationary bike. The results showed significant cognitive improvements following each session. Biking to work is also a good way to reduce our carbon footprint, but breathing in exhaust fumes and other pollutants is a concern for street cyclists. Alexander Bigazzi, a transportation expert in the department of civil engineering and school of community and regional planning at the University of British Columbia, has studied the relationship between average-speed bicycle travel and inhalation of potentially harmful air. Using a U.S. Census-based computer model of 10,000 people, Bigazzi found that the ideal bicycling speed to inhale the minimum amount of pollution is between 7.5 to 12.5 miles per hour (mph), placing the lowest risk for women at nearly eight mph and for men at just over eight mph. “The faster you move, the harder you breathe and the more pollution you could potentially inhale, but you are also exposed to traffic for a shorter period of time. This analysis shows where the sweet spot is,” says Bigazzi.
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esearchers from Germany’s Goethe University, in Frankfurt, sought to determine the impact that the belief held by some that females are poor soccer players would have on their performance. The study had 36 teenage female soccer players engage in a ball-dribbling drill before and after reading a pertinent article. Half of the subjects read about the perceived incompetence of female soccer players and the other half read a piece about the growing popularity of the sport. The players that read the negative article needed significantly more time to complete the drill than those that read the positive article, possibly highlighting the impact that negative stereotyping has on women.
esearchers from the Copenhagen University Hospital, in Denmark, discovered expectant mothers that take omega-3 supplements while pregnant reduce the risk that their babies will develop asthma. Analyzing blood samples from 695 Danish women at 24 weeks of gestation and again one week after birth, the study tested the levels of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)—long-chain omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, fish oil and DHA-algae supplements—in the women’s blood. The health of the babies was monitored for five years and compared with the blood analysis. The children of the mothers given 2.4 grams of long-chain omega-3 supplements during their third trimester displayed an overall 31 percent reduced risk of developing asthma. “Asthma and wheezing disorders have more than doubled in Western countries in recent decades,” explains Professor Hans Bisgaard, of the Copenhagen Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood at the hospital. “We now have a preventative measure to help bring those numbers down.”
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kin, the body’s largest organ, is often subject to irritation and inflammation that seems unexplainable. As it turns out, the cause of irritation often stems from introducing molecules into the skin’s receptors that don’t fit. The skin is like a puzzle—the molecules that are placed on it need to align in order to penetrate and not create irritation. There’s even a science based on how these skin receptors work, called chiral science, which entails a very precise left and right “spin” alignment of the molecules. Without this alignment, products are either forced into the skin or rejected. The botanical ingredients in all Beyond Organics skin products are based on enduring chiral science. If the product is not “chirally” pure, it is merely forced into the skin where it will either be rejected, because it is not recognized by the cells, or it will link up improperly and will not give the best results, or even create an adverse reaction. Products that conform to chiral chemistry are superior in both purity and power. This skin care works on a DNA/molecular level and enables the product to penetrate deeper to provide state-of-the-art antiaging/antioxidant results that are safe for sensitive and health-challenged individuals. Beyond Organics offers their full line of skin care products and cosmetics on their website and even provides free shipping for Hawaiʻi customers. Their sunscreen, Made in the Shade, has been recognized by Queen’s Hospital Women’s Health Center. A clinical oncology-trained esthetician is available to answer questions at 808-691-8428. Representatives from Beyond Organics and Queen’s Hospital Women’s Center will be available at the Body Mind Spirit Expo on Saturday, May 6, at the Natural Awakenings Hawai ʻi booth from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to provide samples and answer any questions. For more information, call 808-691-8428 or visit beyond-organics.com. Also visit booth 103 at the Body Mind Spirit Expo on May 6 at the Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites, 777 Ward Ave., in Honolulu. See ad, page 9.
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NATURAL MOTHERHOOD Creating the Best Start for New Life by Deborah Shouse woman’s body is exquisitely designed to conceive, nurture and give birth,” says Dr. Carol J. Phillips, an Annapolis, Maryland, prenatal chiropractor, doula and author of Hands of Love: Seven Steps to the Miracle of Birth. Judith Lothian, Ph.D., associate editor of the Journal of Perinatal Education, professor of nursing at Seton Hall University, in South Orange, New Jersey, and a natural childbirth educator, knows the significance of women’s deep intuitive instinct. “Women who feel supported and encouraged can tap into their own wisdom and find deep satisfaction in giving birth naturally. The process itself perfectly prepares mother and baby to continue on their journey together.” Several gentle strategies help mothers-to-be prepare for the joys of natural pregnancy and childbirth.
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“Follow your urges,” counsels Peggy O’Mara, of Santa Fe, New Mexico, former editor of Mothering Magazine and author of Having a Baby, Naturally. “Eat when you’re hungry. Sleep when you’re weary. Go to the bathroom the moment nature calls. Practice this in pregnancy so you’ll be in the habit of listening to your instincts when you give birth.” This simple advice counters women’s common habit of attending to other people’s needs instead of their own. Along with eating organic whole foods, Kristy Wilson, of Las Vegas, a certified professional midwife, labor doula and placenta preparation specialist, recommends both a plant-based food supplement with iron and whole food prenatal supplement. Vitamin C is important for a strong amniotic sac; she suggests at least 500 milligrams daily. A high-strung mom can take magnesium chloride baths or sip a soothing cup of red raspberry leaf tea. “Women that are concerned about their diet can tune into the baby and ask what they need,” says Lori Bregman, of Santa Monica, California, a doula, birth coach and author of The Mindful Mom-to-Be. If craving a certain dish, she can research its benefits and healing qualities. The yearning for comfort foods like pizza, macaroni or ice cream may signal the need for more nurturing. Eyeing popcorn or chips could be a sign she’s stuffing down an emotion. She can ask herself, “What am I suppressing?” “Eat a lot of protein, including vitamin B-rich foods, during both pregnancy and breastfeeding,” advises O’Mara.
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“Nursing moms need to eat nutrient-dense foods frequently, along with getting adequate fluids,” says Wilson. She recommends foods that assist lactation called galatactagogues, like almonds, avocados, legumes, kale and spinach. To increase milk production, add fennel to meals or smoothies, or turn to capsules.
Keep Moving with Intention
Wilson recommends yoga, swimming, walking or light jogging three to five times a week, for 20 minutes a day. “Squatting like a child on your haunches is a great exercise for childbirth,” she says, noting that 20 squats daily will strengthen core muscles. Sitting on an exercise ball instead of a desk chair or couch also engages core muscles, while improving posture. “Regular exercise brings more energy, better sleep, reduced stress, higher spirits, better odds of an easy labor, faster post-delivery recovery and reduced risk of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure during pregnancy,” Bregman finds. She recommends a prenatal yoga practice that includes breathing and visualizations. This restorative form of yoga offers gentle
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stretching, promotes good circulation and naturally supports relief or healing of many possible pregnancy ailments. “To alleviate physical distress, try chiropractic prenatal care,” says Phillips. Light finger contact from an experienced practitioner helps realign bony segments and restores the body’s normal tone. “A prenatal expert can adjust so the mom’s body maintains its balance and the baby is free to move.” Craniosacral therapy reestablishes balance to the membranes that encapsulate the brain and spinal cord.
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“Just say, ‘No thanks,’ to friends who want to burden you with stories of their long, excruciating labors,” O’Mara advises. “Protect yourself from toxic people and their horror stories. Focus on maintaining your own good health and surround yourself with people that have experienced a normal birth. Plan to have uplifting support during the birthing process and in the postpartum period.” A woman easily influenced by others
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might ask her doula, midwife or spouse to be her advocate. A woman that needs to exercise control might seek such assistance for peace of mind, knowing that her wishes will be followed. “‘Pain’ is a fear-based word,” to be avoided in conversations about labor, Wilson explains. “Don’t fear the strength of contractions. They are doing exactly what your body needs to do to give birth.” As a midwife, she helps moms relax and embrace these intensely important sensations by focusing on what is going on in their body. Research published in the journal Cell Adhesion & Migration shows that the hormones released during labor enter into the baby’s immune system to also strengthen the child.
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We birth best where we feel safe. Evidence shows that birth can be safe in just about any setting. ~Peggy O’Mara have all the support I need.” Wilson recommends choosing two to four that resonate, repeating them every morning while gazing into the mirror, placing them on the refrigerator door and even having them pop up on a smartphone. “Meditation prepares you for childbirth and can also be soothing during labor by offering tools that push away fear,” says O‘Mara. She likes this mantra from Thich Nhat Hahn’s book, Being Peace: “Breathing in, I calm myself, breathing out, I smile.” To begin, sit comfortably in a quiet room with eyes closed. For women new to meditation, Wilson suggests lighting a scented or colored candle and noticing the colors and movement of the flame for something physical to focus on. “This calming practice is important because labor becomes like a meditation,” she says. The mother copes through the contraction, then uses her meditation skills to reset, refocus and ground herself before the next contraction. Wilson and Bregman both encourage expectant mothers to keep a journal during pregnancy. “Record thoughts and experiences. Sometimes dreams tell things about the child, who has a story too,” advises Wilson.
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Those that prefer a home birth can find a compatible midwife through a natural birthing community such as the National Association of Certified Professional Midwives, International Childbirth Education Association and La Leche League. For a hospital experience, look for low-Caesarean rates, a personally compatible doctor and a distinct birthing center. Either way, a doula or midwife can help craft the desired birth plan. Upon selecting a venue, the expectant mother may imagine the ideal birth environment and write positive statements, such as, “I want to move around freely. I want my husband and sister with me at all times.” “If a home birth is a mother’s first choice, design two plans; one for home and one for the hospital,” suggests Phillips. “If the mother needs hospital care during labor, the attendants will know her wishes.” Wilson encourages the spouse to be involved from the beginning. “The partner’s energy plays a role in how the birth progresses during labor. Plus, being part of the planning keeps him engaged and attuned to her wishes.”
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“The birthing mother needs continuous support from someone that can focus on her and her needs,” says Phillips. “The partner also needs to have access to experienced support. Both need to surround themselves with people that know how to enfold them in love.”’ A birthing team includes the medically trained attendant appointed to help deliver the baby; either a midwife or a doctor. Many women choose to have a trained doula collaborate, as well. She provides continuity of care and advocacy, lessens the need for medical intervention, stays with the mother, honors and includes the partner and supports the parents in making informed decisions. With home births, family members tend to invite themselves over. The mom needs to have control of her birthing atmosphere. “I encourage moms to be firm regarding who they want in the room when the baby is born,” Wilson says.
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“Giving birth is the first big unknown of parenting,” says Wilson. “You plan for it and then you have to trust and accept the outcome.” She encourages postpartum appointments for discussing the birth. “A breastfeeding mother’s nutrient requirements are actually higher postpartum,” Wilson says. To prevent deficiencies, she suggests moms nourish themselves during this period, delaying any focus on weight loss and regaining muscle tone. The birth team and other friends can deliver meals, do light housecleaning, run a load of laundry and bring groceries. The new parents will welcome this generous and loving help. Deborah Shouse is a mother, writer, speaker, editor and health advocate in Kansas City, MO. Her latest book, Connecting in the Land of Dementia: Creative Activities to Explore Together, focuses on life’s meaningful moments (DementiaJourney.org). 18
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According to Ted Kallmyer, author of Flexible Dieting, in Bend, Oregon, rice milk is the least likely alternative milk to trigger an allergy. One cup of Pacific Rice Milk has 130 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, two grams of fat and 37 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Rice Dream Organic Rice Drink has 120 calories, one gram of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, 2.5 grams of fat and 23 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Low in fat and protein, it’s also relatively high in carbohydrates. It has a less creamy texture than hemp, coconut or soy milks.
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hen dietary concerns, food sensitivities or curiosity prompt us to try alternative milks, it helps to know the basic facts about the leading types, to choose the best ones for us.
Almond Milk
Pro: Almond milk is low in fat and can be easily made at home, so ingredients are known. One cup of homemade almond milk has about 40 calories, one gram of protein, 6 percent of the daily value (DV) for calcium, three grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. As for store-bought options, one cup of Silk Organic Almond Original contains 60 calories, with one gram of protein, 10 percent DV for calcium, two-and-a-half grams of fat and eight grams of carbohydrates. Con: Almond milk is neither high in protein nor calcium; it’s not as nutritionally packed as other alternatives. Some might not care for the faint nutty flavor.
Coconut Milk
Pro: Dr. Josh Axe, a functional medicine physician who owns the popular natural health website, DrAxe.com, and the Exodus Health Center, near Nashville, Tennessee, points out, “High in medium-chain triglycerides, coconut milk is a very filling, fat-burning food.” One cup of homemade coconut milk has about 450 calories, six grams of protein and 64 grams of fat, plus trace miner-
als such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper. Canned coconut milk is similar: one cup of Native Forest Unsweetened Coconut Milk Classic contains 420 calories, three grams of protein and 45 grams of fat, plus trace minerals such as manganese, phosphorus, magnesium, iron and copper in each cup. Con: High in fat and calories, coconut milk may not be the best choice for drinking every day, but is delicious in Asian-style soups and curries.
Hemp Milk
Pro: Hemp milk, made from hulled hemp seeds, contains 10 essential amino acids, including key fats. “Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are vital for healthy functioning of the brain,” says Axe. Hemp milk works well for people with tree nut allergies. One cup of Pacific Hemp Original has 140 calories, three grams of protein, 50 percent DV for calcium, five grams of fat and 20 grams of carbohydrates. Living Harvest Tempt Hemp Milk has 80 calories per cup, two grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, eight grams of fat and one gram of carbohydrates. Con: Grassy-tasting hemp milk tends to separate in hot coffee.
Rice Milk
Pro: High in vitamins and calcium when fortified, rice milk made from brown rice is also high in vitamins.
Soy Milk
Pro: Soy milk provides more protein than other alternative milks. Look for a calcium-fortified, organic brand that doesn’t contain the thickening agent carrageenan, suggests Dr. Andrew Weil, founding director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, in Tucson. Different brands have different nutritional components. For example, one cup of Organic Valley Soy Original has 100 calories per cup, with seven grams of protein, 30 percent DV for calcium, three grams of fat and 11 grams of carbohydrates. One cup of Organic EdenSoy Extra Original Soymilk contains 130 calories, with 11 grams of protein, 20 percent DV for calcium, four grams of fat and 13 grams of carbohydrates. Con: Some people might not like the thick texture and soy aftertaste. Dr. Frank Lipman, founder and director of Eleven Eleven Wellness Center, in New York City, says that limiting soy is a good idea due to soy’s prevalent pesticide saturation and its researched links to thyroid, endocrine system and sex hormone dysfunction (Tinyurl.com/SoyDarksideStudies). If soy is eaten, “Choose certified organic, soy products—preferably fermented versions like miso, natto and tempeh—with the Non-GMO Project seal; and do so sparingly, no more than twice a week,” advises Lipman. Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).
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Taking off the Mask The Courage to Be Your Authentic Self by Lani Kwon
And the day came when the risk to remain tight in a bud was more painful than the risk it took to blossom. ~ Anaïs Nin
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here are times when it seems necessary to hide the person we really are behind a mask. This tendency often starts in childhood and is ignited by realizing that someone we trust or love isn’t “okay” with something about us. It is at this point that a choice, either conscious or subconscious, is made to hide that part of our self. The parts that are hidden often involve anger, fear and jealousy. We cover these up with a mask of perfectionism, bravado or selflessness. Another type of mask is one of entitlement and prestige. The accumulation of wealth provides, for some, an identity that is a way to cover up pain and vulnerability—a way to make themselves feel like winners, when inside they really feel lost. Numbness, apathy and sarcasm are other types of masks. The problem with masks is they can lead us into believing the lie that the self we actually are doesn’t really matter. Expectations placed on children to be polite, quiet and obedient can lead them to feel they have to hide who they really are or people won’t like them. Those of us raising children can find ways to show them the love we have for the person they really are by listening when the child is talking, turning off the distractions, so that we actually hear not only the words but the feelings in the words. This will help us avoid having a generation of adults that feel the need to hide behind masks for the approval of those around them. As we grow, we learn to remove the masks and accept the love of peo20
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Recognize surroundings. Is it safe to be “real” around these people in this place at this time? No one wants to be hurt. Is it safe to love and be loved in this situation, by these people? Are these surroundings bringing up memories? Is the pain we feel from the present or from the past? Be willing to seek trustworthy sources of support—a counselor, a coach, clergy, friends or family—who know the real you and can remind you of who you really are. Admit that it takes courage. Revealing what is real about you to the world is scary. People will judge you based on their own masks, their own wounds, their own preferences. None of it has anything to do with you, because remember, who you really are is Love. Accept and love yourself. Spend time learning who you are. What are the things you would do if you weren’t worried about people judging you? Learn what you believe in and stand for. Practice voicing your truth in safe places.
ple that see us when we are angry, sad or afraid. It is then that we are more free to voice concerns and opinions from our real self. It is through that maturity that we understand that our authentic self, sometimes called our Higher Self, thrives with love—both the love of others and self-love. When we are held in love and we are loving, we can take off our mask and be authentic. Here are some tips to help learn to take off the mask: Acknowledge it’s there. Pretending and “putting on a game face” is wearing a mask. Notice this without judging. We all do it from time to time. There may be a good reason for doing so. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Embrace and love others. Volunteer for a cause you care about. Connect with others that value you and whom you value. Find others that have taken off their masks and co-create a better future together. Love the differences and similarities. Be open to learning. By practicing these five affirmations over time, the mask(s) you wear will be able to be removed and your authentic “self” will get the chance to shine through more frequently. Lani Kwon, MA, supports people in achieving their highest potential, specializing in transformation and life redesign. She has served as a transformational life coach with Creating YOUR Calling LLC since 2005 and professional keynote speaker since 2013. Lani trained at the international coaching school Newfield Network (2011-2012) and at Dr. Robert Holden’s Coach Camp (2016), and has been a member of the International Coach Federation since 2006. For more information, call 808-5947950 or visit coPOWERment.com. See ad, page 27.
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aster Hypnotist Beverly Craddock has some interesting advice for women this Mother’s Day: Give yourself a gift of healing. “The little things that we do for ourselves tell us that we are worthy and have value,” Beverly says. “It can mean getting a massage or a pedicure, or it can mean seeking out something like hypnosis that helps heal old hurts or creates a sense of inner peace.” As a hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu, Beverly says women too frequently believe that sacrificing is just part of the life of a woman, wife or mother. She works with many clients to help them find an internal freedom. Beverly says the simple act of becoming more whole creates dramatic changes in all areas of life. “Traditionally, women are nurturers,” she explains. “It has been our responsibility to care for the children, care for the husband, and care for the home.” While these are important tasks, Beverly says that a busy life can lead many women to stop caring for themselves. “Anxiousness, sadness, even resentment, can be suppressed or ignored as women put the day-to-day needs of others first.” To address the issue, Beverly encourages women to learn to live and let live. “If you can run your own race, with your own understanding and taking responsibility for your own needs,
then even the rough patches seem more manageable,” she says. Her first recommendation is to recognize that our own experiences have shaped our lives. When we look at others with expectations, those expectations are based on our knowledge and experience. “The good and bad of our own lives has given us wisdom and experience,” she says. “We must embrace all that learning and be comfortable as others experience the learning
that comes with the hard things in their lives. This allows us to be more comfortable and less stressed about those we care about.” She also recommends that people consider the intention of actions versus the actions themselves. “Nobody wakes up with the express intention of ruining our day,” Beverly explains. “They generally are going through their own difficulty or learning experience. I saw this in my own life in my divorce years ago. My ex didn’t intend to ruin my life or the lives of our children with his addictions. Once I was able to accept that, I could deal with the divorce and the challenges in a better way. That knowledge also allowed me to find and maintain a healthier relationship in my current marriage.” Finally, Beverly recommends that each person recognize that the good things they need in life—joy, happiness, success and love—are internal emotions. “The good things aren’t something that we get from other people,” Beverly concludes. “A good healing process can let a person rediscover the internal emotions that they have suppressed. By putting our own joy or love in the hands of others, we are likely to be let down. It isn’t that they don’t care for us, it’s just that other people aren’t that capable, focused or nurturing of our needs. Understanding that our desires are internal, gives us a way to take charge of them and nurture them through our strength.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 26.
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Women Mobilize to Heal the World by Linda Sechrist
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he Heart to Lead: Women as Allies for the Greater Good, a documentary film directed and produced by Cheryl Gould, of Naples, Florida, explores the emerging paradigm of heart-based feminine leadership and how it is attuning women to their inner strengths, beliefs, each other and our Earth. “Women’s deeper unity of being is empowering them to take action and lead. Women who once longed for a culture that would reflect their highest priorities are now creating one in which they support each other and make a difference,” says Gould.
She notes that for centuries, a vast number of women have led and served as change agents. “Unfortunately, the majority of them never made it into the headlines or history books. A prime example—few individuals knew that 12 women ran for president before Hillary Clinton.” In a recent Yes! magazine article, Rucha Chitnis reports that women are rising up to push back against growing corporate power, land grabs, economic injustice, climate change and more. Women’s groups and networks offer a paradigm shift, she concludes, exposing links between unbridled capital-
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ism, violence, the erosion of human rights and destruction of the Earth. A woman’s style of leadership in America’s corporate boardrooms, activist-led movements or state and federal government may not be plainly evident. Feminine wisdom’s emerging solutions are compassionate, collaborative and consensus-building, and pursue universal outcomes and group cooperation. They contrast with conventional competitive strategies and solutions, according to The Legislative Effectiveness of Women in Congress study at Vanderbilt University’s Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, in Nashville. Jean Shinoda Bolen, a medical doctor, Jungian analyst in Mill Valley, California, and author of Artemis: The Indomitable Spirit in Everywoman, has been advocating since 2002 for a United Nations Fifth World Conference on Women (5WCW). “Empowered and equal women are the key to peace and sustainability. We need to rise up together and fulfill the Dalai Lama’s words at the Vancouver Peace Summit: ‘It will be up to Western women to bring about peace.’” Bolen’s 5WCW vision joins millennial women worldwide now entering their era of activism with the feminist movement spearheaded by a boomer generation of women that’s forwarded the equality and empowerment of women this far. To this end, she marched in Washington, D.C., on January 21 in the Million Women’s March that globally attracted 5 million participants. “To make human rights women’s rights, we need a
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united global women’s movement,” she states. Sande Hart, from Orange County, California, director of the Charter for Compassion International-Women and Girls sector and president of the women’s global interfaith organization Spiritual and Religious Alliance for Hope (SARAH), participated in the Los Angeles Women’s March with 750,000 others. “There’s a sense that we’ve had enough. We’re not angry. We are morally outraged and seeking peaceful solutions wrapped in compassion and based in justice for all. In nearly 15 years of women’s community building, I’m convinced that healing our communities with resilience and a regenerative spirit is our biological and innate imperative. I see women emerging in unprecedented ways to make this happen,” says Hart. The Rising Women Rising World organization provides tools and training to help women and men develop feminine wisdom and the qualities of potent compassion, deep listening, intuition and inclusivity. Hazel Hender-
Women Rising Resources Tinyurl.com/ WomensHeartToLeadFilm Vimeo.com/ondemand/ AsSheIs son, an evolutionary economist in St. Augustine, Florida, host of the Ethical Markets online TV show and researcher of The Love Economy shared in her book The Politics of the Solar Age: Alternatives to Economics, has mentored staff members of Rising Women Rising World. Henderson contends that to shape a future for the good of all, we must bring into balance the masculine and feminine energies and learn to value the long-marginalized qualities of feminine wisdom. Henderson’s Love Economy paradigm reflects the sharing and caring sector not presently reflected
in the nation’s gross domestic product. “Women’s unpaid work—raising children, taking care of households, serving on school boards, volunteering, caring for aging parents, etc.—constitutes 50 percent of all production in the U.S. and 70 percent of that in developing countries. This unvalued economic sector underlies and supports the public and private parts of the entire economy,” advises Henderson, who observes that competition cannot be the sole basis for an economy with any expectation of high quality of life on a small planet. In her film, As She Is, producer and director Megan McFeely, of Marin County, California, captures her own journey to understand the collective potential of the feminine and how to live true to its innate knowing. She queries: “Can you imagine what might happen if women here and around the world rose up together and used our power of longing to heal the Earth?” Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.
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began my personal training in the Non-Violent System (NVS) of self-defense with Grandmaster Verkerke in 1996,” says Eddie Rose, senior instructor of NVS Peace in the Midst of Non-Violence at Shangri-La Springs, in Bonita Springs, Florida. This aspect of the martial art form seicho jutsu was created by Canadian Daniel Verkerke, Ph.D., as a simple self-defense system to teach and perpetuate nonviolence; he continues to share it with the public, law enforcement, corporations and private security firms in the U.S. and internationally. Nonviolent self-defense is akin to the dynamics of bullfighting. “The matador never matches his strength with the enormous animal; rather, he redirects the energy of the bull with simple and precise movements—counterbalancing— and letting the bull’s energy move past him,” explains Rose. He’s trained everyday people of all ages and walks of life in this approach, in the U.S., UK, Puerto Rico and Jamaica. “As they train, students begin to feel more secure wherever they go, because they are learning how to be safe even in the midst of physical confrontation,” says Rose. “They wind up feeling more empowered as they learn how to neutralize aggression simply and effectively.” Practicing NVS increases balance, coordination, overall flexibility and joint mobility. Its soft, circular, martial arts movements, combined with slow-to-fast linear movements, also enhance cardiovascular health. “Mental and spiritual training includes the awareness and development of a state of being conscious of energy and mind. Everyone’s actions and reactions directly reflect the development of their mind,” says Rose. Another nonviolent form of self-defense is Shaolin five
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animal kung fu, a martial arts style that mimics the characteristics of five animals—the tiger, leopard, snake, crane and dragon. Instructor Lloyd Fridenburg owns Fitness with a Purpose, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, where he emphasizes the awareness and avoidance concept as the psychological heart of nonviolent self-defense. Fridenburg, founder and senior instructor of the Waterloo Kung Fu Academy, explains, “The concept emphasizes being constantly aware of your surroundings while avoiding obvious areas of potential danger.” He also stresses the importance of proper body language—being able to read that of others, as well as how to diffuse confrontation upfront in how we present ourself. “Martial arts are a two-sided coin,” he says. “There’s the martial aspect, which involves techniques that allow a person to defend him- or herself in a wide range of situations. Then there’s the art aspect, which encompasses a deeper study, encompassing forms of movement and mental, philosophical and meditative techniques.” “Overall health benefits are no different than one might expect of any disciplined fitness regimen,” notes Fridenburg. “However, the nature of a quality martial arts program forces practitioners to focus their entire attention on what they are doing. The mere act of staying grounded in the present moment dramatically reduces stress and sets martial arts practices apart from many other forms of movement.” Tai chi, an ancient, softer style of Chinese martial art, leverages relaxation, posture and energy work, rather than muscular tension. As a Taoist art, it embodies the way nature works, using minimal effort to accomplish a lot. “Demonstrating tai chi as a form of nonviolent selfdefense is much easier than describing it,” says Aaron D. Nitzkin, Ph.D., of New Orleans, a Tulane University professor, tai chi master and certified medical qigong instructor. “If someone attacks, you don’t resist; you can use tai chi principles to yield to their movements with a natural, circular, continuous motion, turning their own force against them. When you move aggressively against a master, it feels like you’ve just bounced off them and fallen down. In order to win at tai chi fighting, you need to remain completely calm and centered and most of all, listen to your opponent’s energy with your hands, so that you can yield to it and then redirect it.” It’s a profound lesson in interpersonal communication. “My students report stronger immune systems, greater clarity of mind, better sleep, less anxiety and depression, and greater emotional stability,” says Nitzkin. “Practitioners become much more sensitive to and conscious of the internal condition of their bodies, and even develop the ability to feel bioelectric fields.” Whichever form of nonviolent self-defense suits us, experts advise that students study with a certified and experienced instructor for optimum results and safe practice. Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and senior staff writer for Longevity Times online. Connect at Aimee@LongevityTimes.com.
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eaching me how to steer the 30-foot-long sailboat he built, my father would say, “It’s the sail that follows the wind, and the rudder that follows the sail.” The sail, by its nature, will catch the wind and lean into it. The rudder is for steering once we’ve set sail. Our soul is like a sail. Once hoisted, it’s filled by the wind of Spirit, which establishes our course and direction. Our will is our rudder; its job is to follow where the soul filled with Spirit leads, helping to steer our way. When we lean on will to make things happen, we can grow stubborn, confused or lost. Clear sailing comes when we’re being carried toward a vision greater than our
self, feeling wholly alive along the way. Scudding along the sea, my father was living once for all time, feeling the sensation of all life in that moment. We all yearn to live in these moments forever, yet even a taste of aliveness can fill, sustain and refresh us in the midst of daily tasks. We all face times beyond our control when life doesn’t follow our designs and we’re asked to work with life and not fight, curse or hide from it. When insisting on our way, we can get so tangled in our will that we can’t find or feel the wind of Spirit. During these times—when we fear there is no meaning and it seems there’s nothing
holding us up—our will can puff, snap and flap about in a desperate attempt to fill what looms as an empty life. But even setting out on the sea, it’s never easy. My father remarked, “It’s always harder to sail toward a fixed point, because you will inevitably have to cross the wind several times to get there.” By contrast, a boat moves its fastest and cleanest when it simply follows the wind. It’s the same when we listen for where life is taking us, instead of busily thinking about where we’re going. Devoting ourselves to experiencing the journey, rather than determining a destination, we discover our way. Like a sail, our life must be out in the open before the wind will show its face. Likewise, Spirit fills us when we can inhabit our true nature. We miss what awaits us if we hover too close to the shore of our past, our family, someone else’s dream for us, or an old identity. To feel the wind in our face, we must leave the shallows and harbors for the deep. Only then will the larger, timeless destination show itself and our soul be filled enough with Spirit that our smaller self will have no choice but to engage in steering us toward all that matters. Adapted excerpt from The One Life We’re Given: Finding the Wisdom that Waits in Your Heart, by Mark Nepo (Atria). Connect at MarkNepo.com and ThreeIntentions.com.
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eing a grandparent can be magical; an opportunity to create both lifelong memories and formative experiences for grandchildren. However, it can also pose challenges that need to be managed mindfully, say experts. For more than 25 years, Patricia Salem, of Louisville, Kentucky, a licensed and board-certified art therapist, has taught mindfulness practices and art therapy in such diverse settings as hospitals and schools. Aiming to help
kids and adults learn to harmoniously ease life’s challenges, her work across generations has led her to seek ways to support entire family systems on their individual and familial journey to more mindful living. Her classes focus on skills like cultivating awareness, communication, self-compassion and self-care. “Teaching mindfulness and stress reduction to children is a start; however, teaching parents and grandparents is important, too. Children need reinforcement at home for practices
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they are learning in order for them to take hold,” says Salem. Carolyn Tucker, a psychotherapist in Atlanta, started offering classes on mindful grandparenting six years ago after witnessing a rise in grandparents seeking therapy. “In working with new mothers, I’ve found that a common area of friction is too little or too much support from grandparents. I thought it wise to help prepare them,” says Tucker. She helps grandparents develop realistic expectations of their role. “It’s easy to revert to what you know—the parenting role—so it’s important to set mindful intentions,” she observes. Tucker encourages grandparents to make mindful memories during time spent with the grandchildren. “You can find joy by being still and marveling at a grandchild’s beautiful little hands and dimpled knees while registering how the air in the room feels to create a vivid mental snapshot of the moment. “Parents and kids can become too busy, and grandparents can help them slow down. Lie on the grass together and look at cloud shapes or blow a dandelion. To me, that is the romance of grandparenting, and mindfulness allows the romance to blossom,” she says. Susan Moon, a Berkeley, California, author and grandmother who has practiced Zen Buddhism for nearly 40 years, sees grandparenting as an opportunity to release expectations; this feat can be difficult for parents caught up in their youngsters’ identities. “It’s easier for grandparents to accept grandkids for who they are and just be
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joyful with them. They get to be in the moment with the kids without worrying about the day-to-day details of caregiving that can consume parents.” She explores such ideas in her book This is Getting Old: Zen Thoughts on Aging with Humor and Dignity. Being past their working years, grandparents are often more accepting and peaceful themselves, which can be inspiring for younger generations, adds Salem. For Moon, it’s vital to be mindful of the image of aging that’s projected; “I try to model that old age isn’t tragic, and show the joy in this stage of life,” she says. Yet grandparents also should be mindful of any physical limitations and set boundaries with grandkids as needed. “It’s okay to say, ‘I can’t hang on the jungle gym with you,’ and suggest an alternative,” says Moon. Good relationships with the grandkids begin with maintaining open relationships with their parents, experts note. To do this, consistently engage in compassionate listening. “It can be tempting for grandparents that know what may have worked in raising their own children to react or jump in, but it’s important to avoid giving unsolicited advice,” Salem cautions. At the same time, grandparents can notice aspects a harried parent may miss and, if handled carefully, can provide important insights. “I was known as the ‘fairy mom’, offering magic, art and imagination. I was grateful my own mother was there, too, because one child needed more structure and stability than I was providing,” says Tucker, a mother of four. “She gave me mindful feedback without making me feel like she was trying to usurp my role.” Moon suggests practicing “right speech”—messages that are positive, affirming and loving—with everyone. “It’s important to be humble and recognize the huge job of parents and all they juggle. Let them know that you are there to support them in whatever way you can.” Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Herbs that Beat the Heat Favorite Varieties that Flourish in Summer by Barbara Pleasant
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ome of the best plants to keep as summer companions are herbs that enrich life with their flavors, fragrances and beauty. It’s not too late to pot up a few herbs or plant them in the garden if we choose varieties that thrive in hot, summer weather.
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“I place basil as the number one herb in popularity, as well as heat tolerance,” says Cristina Spindler, owner of the Peconic River Herb Farm, in Calverton, New York. “Basil actually prefers heat.” There are many types, and greenleafed culinary varieties are easy to grow through the summer, provided they’re not allowed to dry out. Two particularly heat-hardy types are purpleleafed varieties such as red rubin and African blue, which debuted in 1983. “Purple basil is shockingly fragrant and beautiful on the plate. Plus, it’s 28
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easy to grow in a small space and produces quickly,” says Lisa Kessler, who for several years has co-owned with her husband, Ben, the White Hills Lavender and Herb Farm, in Dearing, Georgia. “The flowering tops are usable as herbs and as beautiful cut flowers, so don’t toss them away.” “African blue basil flourishes in summer heat and is an especially beneficial nectar plant for bees and other pollinators,” says Traci Anderson, who has been running Seminole Springs Herb Farm, in Eustis, Florida, in their family for more than 20 years. Vigorous and heavy-flowering, it can grow to over three feet tall, and usually persists as a perennial in Florida, Texas and other mild winter climates.
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can be grown as a perennial where soil doesn’t freeze hard in winter. “My top herb garden choice for the hot, humid conditions in the South is Tuscan blue rosemary, because it is beautiful, easy to grow and is wonderful in all kinds of foods and products,” Kessler says. “It blooms in several seasons and provides bees with off-season food.” Thyme is a top cooking herb, although too much summer rain can lead to mildew and leaf blight. This rarely happens with Summer savory, which has a punchy flavor that Spindler describes as “a peppery cross between oregano and thyme that’s perfect on all of the classic summer veggies—squash, green beans, tomatoes and corn.” Kessler recommends oregano as part of our summer planting list. “Let your kids or grandkids have the experience of putting it in the pasta sauce. It’s easy to grow in a small herb garden and will last through the winter in most parts of the South.” An unrelated tropical plant from Africa with strong oregano flavor, the leaves of variegated Cuban oregano are pretty enough to grow alongside flowers, and the plants thrive in humid heat. Cuban oregano readily grows through hot summers, and the plants produce more leaves each time leaf tips are harvested.
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In Central Florida, Anderson recommends culantro, aka Mexican coriander, as a summer herb different from the better-known cilantro. “Culantro equals the flavor of cilantro, but with no bitter or medicinal aftertaste.” A great long-term performer, it continues producing flavorful new leaves even after the plant starts blooming. Anderson also suggests growing West Indian lemongrass for its fragrant leaves and thick stalks. A vigorous, clump-forming grass, lemongrass can be grown in containers anywhere or served as an edible ornamental in landscapes where summers are hot. “Lemongrass enjoys a sunny and moist environment, so it benefits from being near an air conditioner drain or downspout,” she advises.
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Herbs always need watering in hot weather, and pouring from a watering can at the base is far better than bathing the leaves with a hose. Should containers become so dry that they refuse to take up water, place them in a broad dish or pail filled with three inches of water for 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots. Always grow herbs in pots with large drainage holes, so excess water can drain quickly. Make a habit of pinching off a few herbal leaves, crushing them between the fingers and inhaling their fresh aromas. For maximum benefit, repeat daily. Author Barbara Pleasant’s new book, Homegrown Pantry: A Gardener’s Guide to Selecting the Best Varieties & Planting the Perfect Amounts for What You Want to Eat Year Round, is now available (Storey Publishing). Connect at BarbaraPleasant.com.
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Taggart Siegel Seeks to Seed an Agricultural Revolution by April Thompson
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or more than 30 years, Taggart Siegel has produced award-winning films on little-known aspects of the natural and cultural world. His diverse documentaries range from the story of a Hmong shaman immigrant adjusting to American life to a Midwestern organic farmer that salvaged his family’s farm. Siegel’s latest film, Seed: The Untold Story, follows global seed keepers from Minnesota to India battling multinational agribusinesses in a quest to protect our agricultural heritage and food sources—ancient seeds passed down through untold generations. Interviews with farmers, ethnobotanists and activists explore the importance of the genetic material that these tiny time capsules carry. Siegel is the founder and executive director of Collective Eye Films, a nonprofit media company in Portland, Oregon. He co-directed and produced this latest offering with documentary filmmaker Jon Betz, with backing from Academy Award-winning actress Marisa Tomei.
Why does the colossal loss of food crop diversity during the past century matter? Up to 96 percent of seed varieties have been lost since 1903. During this period, we have destroyed the infrastructure of traditional agriculture: 10,000 years of seeds saved from families and farmers. It threatens our survival. We can’t rely on genetically modified 30
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seeds to see us through climate changes. We need non-genetically engineered seed varieties like the thousands of different types of rice grown in India to be able to adapt to extreme events like floods and droughts. Universal responsibility to save seeds began to dwindle in the 1920s, when hybrid corn crops came onto the market, promising higher yields; instead of growing crops from seeds saved, borrowed or shared with neighbors, farmers bought seeds from stores. In the 1990s, huge corporations bought up some 20,000 seed companies, and the number of cultivated seed varieties dropped precipitously. Ten agrichemical companies now control more than two-thirds of the global seed market.
How do hybrid seeds differ from open-pollinated seeds? You cannot save a hybrid seed; if you try to use it, the results are unreliable. Hybrids are engineered to be planted for one year only. With open-pollinated and heirloom seeds, you’re planting reliable seeds saved from year to year, generation to generation, bred for the consistency of their qualities. Indigenous people in Mexico’s Oaxaca Valley, for example, have successfully cultivated local seeds for at least 8,700 years, right up to today. Hybrids require high levels of chemical inputs to produce. Illustrating the contrast, Hopi corn, grown for thousands of years, requires little water NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
and contains much more protein than today’s commercial crops, without poisoning the land with heavy industrial inputs. The Hopi think of seeds as their children, intimately connected with their heritage and culture, so they protect them. Beyond big, strong crops, farming is a spiritual act.
Why do so many farmers voluntarily choose hybrid seeds, given the troubling issues involved? Most farmers just want streamlined labor and the biggest yield. Often, commodity crops using commercial seeds and chemical fertilizers have the biggest yield and make them the most money, even though severe downsides like the loss of flavor and nutrients mean it’s ultimately not the best result. In India, more than 250,000 farmers have committed suicide during the past 20 years to escape onerous debts accrued to purchase industrialized agricultural inputs. An Indian seed salesman interviewed for the film despairs, “The seeds we sell don’t taste good and require so many chemicals that many farmers kill themselves.”
What is the seed-saver movement achieving, and how can everyday gardeners and citizens take action? Seed libraries and banks are critically important because the seeds are adapted to the local environment. Seed libraries have multiplied from only a handful a few years ago to as many as 300 located in towns across America today. Public libraries check out seeds to plant in your garden, asking only that you return harvested seeds for others to enjoy. Farmers can now “back up” their seeds in local seed banks, which are also becoming important educational resources to teach students about these issues. To locate a screening or purchase a DVD of the film, visit SeedTheMovie.com. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, in Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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DECODING DOG BODY TALK Three Signals of Anxiety by Susan Briggs
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amily dogs frequently accompany us on errands and outings away from their familiar home environment and we want them to enjoy these expeditions, so understanding their view of the world is important. To a dog, every experience is either familiar or unfamiliar. The first time they encounter a new sound, place or person, they may feel anxious. We can help with the adjustment by introducing them slowly to each new experience and step aside to provide them distance or space to observe it first at their own pace. Knowing the “tells” that signal when a dog is comfortable or uncomfortable goes a long way to a harmonious experience. Allison Culver, assistant director of The Lightfoot Way holistic animal learning center, in Houston, remarks, “Knowing how to communicate with your animal can
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save a lot of heartache.” With a bit of applied attention, we can readily learn to understand the changes in canine body posture and behavior that communicate their emotional state. Start by observing the dog’s posture when they are relaxed at home. It’s likely that their weight is balanced on all four legs and their mouth is slightly open; movement is relaxed, loose and agile. When a dog feels happy or playful, notice how their ears may perk up or tilt slightly forward. Their tail might rise and wag, and they may emit a cheerful bark. Using their visual and audio demeanor as a baseline prepares us to be alert for three secret tells that signal a change in their emotion. Closing their mouth routinely occurs when a dog is unsure or anxious. When their mouth remains closed for a minute or more, it’s a sure clue that they NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
need more time to process information. Lip licking such as quick flicks of the tongue is meant to appease and may prevent an uncomfortable situation from escalating into anything resembling a confrontation. Dogs do it with each other and with us, too. A look away that avoids direct eye contact likewise signals that a dog is urgently processing their current environment. Norwegian dog trainer Turid Rugaas, author of On Talking Terms with Dogs: Calming Signals, identifies the lip licking and averting of the eyes as self-calming behaviors. She affirms, “When dogs are stressed by the environment, they start using calming signals to ease the stress.” When this happens, first try creating more space or distance between the dog and any perceived threat; this may return them to their body language norm. If not, consider using holistic calming aids like a properly mixed lavender essential oil spray or Bach Rescue Remedy Pet flower essences, keeping these well away from their face. Also try mentally engaging the dog with learned cues. A quick game of sit, down, sit plus high-five allows them to engage in a familiar activity while they adjust to a new environment. If the pet does not respond to normal cues and continues to display multiple stress signals for an extended period, leave the scene altogether. Their anxiety hasn’t been relieved. If it’s still important that the dog learns to enjoy the troubling environment, work with a professional trainer that uses positive reinforcement tools to aid the transition (see PetProfessionalGuild.com or apdt.com). The trainer will assist in creating a plan that allows the pet to adjust at a pace that allows them to remain comfortable. By observing a dog’s posture, we can be confident of choosing mutually good outings. Susan Briggs, of Houston, TX, is co-author of Off-Leash Dog Play: A Complete Guide to Safety & Fun, co-founder of The Dog Gurus and owner of Crystal Canine (CrystalCanine.com).
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SATURDAY, MAY 6 May Day Lei Day – 9am-5pm. Waimea Valley is once again hosting a celebration to honor Lei Day featuring a lei-making contest and entertainment. This annual event in the valley is always a great experience. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information, call 808-638-7766 or visit WaimeaValley.net. See ad, page 23. Waimea Valley Moon Walk – 8-10pm. Enjoy a walk through the Waimea Valley under the moonlight. Walks start between 8 and 9pm and must end by 10pm. Arrive early and enjoy a buffet dinner at the Proud Peacock with Moon Walk admission included. $10 walk only or $29.95 with dinner. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For dinner reservations, call 808-638-5864. For more information, visit WaimeaValley.net. See ad, page 23.
SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, MAY 6-7 Body Mind Spirit Expo – 10am-6pm Saturday and 11am-5pm Sunday. Experience the latest in new thought presentations, alternative health and spiritual well-being. With wonderful exhibits and free presentations, attendees will smile throughout the weekend. The enhanced BMSE website works as a gateway to enhancing the expo experience. A custom program guide can be created and tickets can be purchased in advance. Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu. For more information, visit bmse.net. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 29.
SUNDAY, MAY 7 How at Ease Are You with Abundance and Wealth? – Noon-1pm. Kat Mierswa is presenting a spiritual yet practical lecture about creating true abundance. There is much written about wealth and
abundance; however, the questions to be answered are: “How at ease are you with money? How confident and composed are you with the wealth of abundance in the universe? How easy is it for you to create the life you want?” This workshop will help participants discover some blocks to abundance and will provide actionable takeaways that can be applied immediately. Body Mind Spirit Expo, Blaisdell Center Hawaii Suites, 777 Ward Ave, Honolulu, Rm 3. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 22.
SATURDAY, MAY 13 Waimanalo Hobbit House: Vegetarian Feast, Yoga Philosophy and Kirtan – 4-7pm. Visit this storybook wonderland replete with meticulously landscaped waterfalls, koi ponds, arched bridges, fruit trees and other exotic botanicals. Step inside the amazing Hobbit House and hear a talk on the ancient philosophy of yoga by the illustrious scholar Narahari; experience kirtan (chanting of holy mantras); and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. For more information, call Narahari at 808-225-2425 or email Narahari@ HaleKrishna.com. Also visit HaleKrishna.com and click on the Peek Inside and Meet Narahari tabs.
SUNDAY, MAY 14 Mother’s Day Brunch – 10am and noon seating. Bring the family to brunch and enjoy free admission into the valley. There will be a wide variety of delicious foods at stations catered by Ke Nui Kitchen (see website for menu). Performance by Na Wahine o Ka Hula Mai Ka Pu`uwai provided throughout the pavilion. $42.95 per adult, $22.95 children 4-12. Reserve seats online. Waimea Valley, 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For reservations, call 808-638-5864. For more information, visit WaimeaValley.net. See ad, page 23.
SUNDAY, MAY 21 La `Ohana – Family Day – 9am-5pm. Every third Sun, Waimea Valley hosts half-price admissions for kama`aina and military. Adult and keiki events include cultural activities, artisans and practitioners, Hawaiian games and more. A botanical specialist provides a plant tour starting at 12:30pm. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information, call 808-638-7766 or visit WaimeaValley.net. See ad, page 23. Talking to Stones Workshop – 1-6pm. Kahu Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer, will facilitate this class, which begins with learning how to listen to the messages of your crystal/stone—the stone selected through spiritual guidance. The class will end with a sunset ceremony blessing of you with your crystal/stone from class. Small group, so reserve early. $65. Waianae (address provided upon paid registration). For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900 (or text) or visit TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 9.
THURSDAY, MAY 25 Anxiety Sucks – 6-7:30 pm. In today’s fastmoving, high-pressure world, people that are anxious can have a hard time dealing with career issues, addiction, relationship problems, and even trouble dealing with everyday things like going to a concert or the mall. If you or someone you know is anxious, consider attending a 60-minute seminar that will share some amazing quick tips on how to better experience life. Anxiety doesn’t have to ruin things. Don’t let the anxiety continue to grow. Hawaii Hypnosis Center, 765 Amana St, Ste 503, Honolulu. To RSVP, call 808-221-7353 or email HawaiiHypnosisCenter@gmail.com. See article, page 21, and ad, page 26.
FRIDAY, MAY 19 – SUNDAY, MAY 21 FRIDAY, MAY 26 Holistic Remedies for Medication Side Effects – 6-8pm Friday, and 1-6pm Saturday and Sunday. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health and the Community Health Outreach Work Project are hosting a special class that will provide holistic methods for dealing with the side effects of medications. Some of the side effects that benefit from these remedies are diarrhea, headaches, dizziness, fatigue and nausea/vomiting. Some of the holistic methods that will be covered are nutrition, energy, exercises, reflexology, acupressure, massage, essential oils, and aromatherapy. Free, $2 parking. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to register, call 808-988-4440 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl. org. See ad, page 15.
All About Channeling – Part 1 – 6:30-8:30pm. Come discover a down-to-earth, no-nonsense way to channel higher guidance so that it provides a way to live a spirit-inspired, fulfilling life! Through a combination of an overview of the theory and mechanics of channeling/trance and experimental exercises, attendees will have the opportunity to unfold their spiritual gifts. Individuals will be encouraged to move beyond their comfort zone and be inspired to work by their own inner sacred self in a safe and loving environment. $65. Spiritual Solutions, Hawaii Kai (address provided after registration). For more information and to register, visit SpiritualSolutionsHawaii.com. See ad, page 21.
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Girlfriends – 6-9pm. Brandi-Kiana-Jo, spiritual coach and creative director, is hosting an event perfect for busy women that want to take a break, celebrate being a woman and make new friends. The event is being held in an intimate setting (room for just 25 women) in a 1960s vintage-style penthouse at a boutique hotel in Waikiki. Dinner is also included. $75-$90. Space is limited. Age 21 and above. Surfjack Hotel, 412 Lewers St, Honolulu. For more information, call 808-393-5527 or reserve a seat today at BrandiKianaJo.com/girlfriends. See news brief, page 9, and ad, page 15.
Wine and Cheese on the Lanai – 2-4pm. Join Hana Hō`ola for a workshop designed to help you connect with the angels for healing and everyday help. Wehilani La`a Muller has created a meeting place for people to get together in a fun, inspiring and nurturing environment to get in touch with the universal life force energy. Relax and enjoy wine and cheese while learning how angels work in our everyday lives. $55. Seating is limited, call to reserve your spot. Manoa Valley location (address
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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 27.
Business Networking International Meeting – Ewa Beach – 8:30-10am. Join Linda Rose Herman for a Business Networking International (BNI) meeting in Ewa Beach. Meet other business professionals that help each other build their professional network of contacts. For more information or to reserve your spot, call Linda at 808-864-3505. See ad, page 9.
Free Breakfast at Ryoin on Eames – 10am1:30pm. Join Julia Estrella and the folks at Ryoin on Eames for a free breakfast every Saturday. After breakfast, the group will have the opportunity to hear about healthy farming techniques that go beyond organic practices. Learn more about this community outreach group and see how you can participate. Free. 1777 Eames St, Wahiawa. For more information, call 808-852-1892.
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. Meet Ling for Tea – 3-6pm. Join Ling for tea. Donations Welcome. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Ling at 808-392-8857. See ad, page 29.
tuesday Student Massage – 10am, 11:30am and 1pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. Individuals can now book massages, lomilomi, reflexology and Reiki directly on MassageBook.com. For more information, call 808988-4440. MAE-3065. See ad, page 15. Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first Tues of the month. Learn how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. 808-262-3838. Down ToEarth.org/events.
wednesday Keiki Day – 9am-5pm. Waimea Valley hosts Keiki Day with free admission for kama`aina keiki 12 years old and younger. Special activities include Hawaiian games, keiki hikes and crafts, music, art and more. 59-864 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information, call 808-638-7766 or visit WaimeaValley.net. See ad, page 23.
Tao Healing Session – 9:45-11am. Join this group healing session and enhance self-healing through a mind/body training activity that enhances selfhealing through meridian exercises, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Participants leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Love donations. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 15. Automatic Writing with Nita – 2pm. Nita will host an automatic writing session. Donations welcome. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811. See ad, page 29. Tasty Thursdays – 5-7pm. Sample the items from all departments and see why our products are so special. Whole Foods Kailua, 629 Kailua Rd, Ste 100, Kailua. 808-263-6800. WholeFoodsMarket. com/stores/Kailua.
friday Student Massage – 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35. Parking validated. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. Individuals can now book massages, lomilomi, reflexology and Reiki directly on MassageBook.com. For more information, call 808988-4440. MAE-3065. See ad, page 15. Pau Hana Healing – 7-8:30pm. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health is starting a regular series of classes on the 2nd and 4th Fri of the month (May 12 and 26). Pau Hana is the time after work that is considered a time for relaxation, informal socializing with friends and family, and enjoyment. Quantum is going to combine that with discussion of a variety of topics. $5, $2 parking. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For information about scheduled topics and to register, call 808-988-4440 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl. org. See ad, page 15.
Meet Ling for Tea – 1-5pm. Join Ling for tea. Donations Welcome. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Ling at 808-392-8857. See ad, page 29.
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Self-Healing – 10:30am-2pm. It’s vitally important that each person takes the time to focus on healing themselves. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health is starting a regular series of classes on the 1st and 3rd Sat of the month to discuss self-healing (May 6 only this month; due to an already scheduled program, there will be no session on May 20). A variety of discussion topics will be covered. $5, $2 parking. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information about scheduled topics and to register, call 808-988-4440 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl. org. See ad, page 15. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge – 1-5pm. Join the Saturday festivities at Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge. Starting at 1pm, Nita Jean will channel messages for Life Guidance. At 2pm, Ling will channel messages from loved ones that have passed. At 3:30pm, Grant Ito will channel messages and answers from trance. $15 per person/ reading. 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information or to make an appointment, call 808397-3174. See ad, page 29.
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45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya@SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya Faris Applegate, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, offers a wide range of holistic therapies, including Oriental Medicine and Quantum Biofeedback Therapy. Her treatments focus on the prevention of illness, treating acute and chronic health challenges, and promoting longevity and vitality. Soraya gives each patient personal one-to-one care and is committed to empowering you to reach your health and happiness goals. Call for a consultation. See ad, page 27.
BRAIN DIAGNOSIS & HEALING HONOLULU NEUROSCIENCE CLINIC Michael B. Russo, MD Honolulu - 250 Ward Ave, Ste 170 Hilo - 1335 Kalanianaole Ave Kailua-Kona - West Hawaii Community Health Center 74-5214 Keanalehu Dr 808-294-3332 Admin@HawaiiPacificDeeg.com HawaiiSleepNeurologist.com
Dr. Michael Russo is a graduate of Princeton University and Chicago Medical School, with a prestigious military career. He is a neurologist who uses the most sophisticated and technologically advanced neurodiagnostic equipment available to determine a correct diagnosis. He then supports the body’s own ability to heal. He helps people that suffer from a wide range of brain ailments, including traumatic brain injury and concussions, military PTSD, memory problems, dementia, headaches, seizures, ADHD and sleep disorders. Natural medications, herbal supplements and the power of vitamins are administered where appropriate. Adjunctive pharmaceuticals will only be used when called for. See community spotlight, page 10, and ads, pages 11 and 14.
BUSINESS COACHING SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS
The Spiritual Business Breakthrough Business Coaching Services 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com Spiritual Solutions owner Yoshie Miakoda Chihara, an award-holding spiritual medium and Certified High Performance Coach, will teach you how to triple your spiritual business through her coaching program called The Spiritual Business Breakthrough. This program will outline the effective and proven ways to magnetize an abundant flow of ideal clients that say yes to investing in your spiritual service without compromising your integrity. See ad, page 21.
CANCER SUPPORT – IV THERAPY DR. ALLISON GANDRE, ND
Kailua Office - 436 Uluniu St, Cottage B Honolulu Office - 1141 Koko Head, Ste 201 808-421-7753 DrAllisonGandre.com Dr. Allison Gandre is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who received her doctorate from Bastyr University, an internationally renowned integrative naturopathic medical school in Seattle, Washington. She has two locations on Oahu where she treats patients who have a wide range of conditions ranging from allergies and immune dysfunction to hormone imbalance and digestive disorders. Dr. Allison offers complementary cancer care, including high-dose vitamin C IVs according to University of Kansas Hospital protocol. See ad, page 17.
Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge 3424 Waialae Ave (Between 8th & 9th) Honolulu Grant: 808-383-3832 Ling: 808-392-8857 Facebook/Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge Join Grant Ito and Ling in a group setting. On Mondays, from 3-6pm; Tu e s d a y s , f r o m 1 - 5 p m ; Wednesdays, from 1-5pm; and Saturdays at 2pm, Ling offers messages from loved ones that have passed. On Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm, Grant provides answers and profound messages from a trance. $15 per person. Also available for private readings. Call for additional information. See ad, page 29.
COACHING SERVICES HOLISTIC HEALTH COACHING SERVICES 808-393-5527 BrandiKianajo.com
Brandi provides holistic health coaching on diet and nutrition, relationships and communication, and career and spirituality. Her m e t h o d s i n c lu d e in tu itiv e counseling, guided meditation, writing exercises and art therapy. Her coaching is individually tailored to achieve results. Call for a consultation or sign up online. See news brief, page 9, and ad, page 15.
DENTISTRY HAWAII CENTER FOR COSMETIC & LASER DENTISTRY 1520 Liliha St, Ste 703, Honolulu 808-526-0670 • SmilePower.net
Dr. Dennis Nagata specializes in the safe removal of silver amalgam fillings using specialized technology and equipment to ensure the best result for your overall health. Call for more info or to schedule a complimentary consultation. See ad, page 3.
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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 ad, page 15.
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ENERGY HEALING AND WORKSHOPS HANA HŌʻOLA Wehilani Laʻa Muller
808-450-8813 HanaHoola@gmail.com HanaHoola.com Wehilani Laʻa Muller’s goal in establishing Hana Hōʻola is to serve as a conduit for the universal life force energy, which permeates all things, to balance, harmonize and restore energy systems. Wehilani is a Reiki master who provides personalized individual counseling and rejuvenation sessions incorporating Reiki and angel medicine. She also offers a variety of workshops in a fun, inspiring and nurturing environment in the picturesque Manoa Valley. See therapy brief, page 15, and ad, page 13.
FINANCIAL EDUCATION HEART MIND LIVING
Kat Mierswa, MA 808-375-3605 Kat@HeartMindLiving.com HeartMindLiving.com Kat Mierswa is a life-long seeker of abundance, wealth, personal growth and spirituality. In addition to working on the senior level for 25 years in business banking, and working as a financial adviser (registered investment adviser), she is currently a profitable stock, options and futures trader. She coaches others to create wealth without getting in their way. “Wealth is not what ‘they’ say it is—it’s what your dreams say it is and how you act upon them that creates your wealth,” says Kat. Most of her clients have big money blocks and huge money leaks, so she provides proven, simple and highly effective tools to create their wealth. Can you say Abracadabra? Look up the Hebrew meaning and mention it to Kat and get a surprise! See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 22.
HEALTHY, HAPPY, HOLISTIC HEALTH CARE SOULISTIC HOLISTICS HAWAII
45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya@SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya Faris Applegate, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, offers a wide range of holistic therapies, including Oriental Medicine and Quantum Biofeedback Therapy. Her treatments focus on the preven-tion of illness, treating acute and chronic health challenges, and promoting longevity and vitality. Soraya gives each patient personal one-to-one care and is committed to empowering you to reach your health and happiness goals. Call for a consultation. See ad, page 27.
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HEALTH, WELLNESS & WEIGHT LOSS XERVEO
Honolulu decorten@gmail.com 808-358-0787 Offering health, nutritional and weight-loss solutions, including Xerveo, Café la Vie TRIM, Gano Balance and Motion. Business opportunities are also available. Send an email or call to learn more. See ad, page 9.
HOLISTIC HEALING AND MASSAGE AMITA HOLISTIC SPA
563 Farrington Hwy, Unit 202 Kapolei • 808-693-8900 AmitaHolisticSpa.com Amita Holistic Spa offers massage and holistic healing in an atmosphere of quiet, candlelit space filled with relaxing aroma and soothing sounds. Call to schedule a time to relax the mind, revive the body and rejuvenate the soul. Begin your journey to renewed health with an outstanding healing session. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 11.
HOLISTIC HEALTH NATURES SUNSHINE HAWAII
Kukui Plaza 50 S Beretania St, Ste C110, Honolulu 808-533-2011 JHGalloway@Hawaiiantel.net Jean Galloway, a 33-year cancer survivor, offers a full range of vitamins and herbs and is featuring Super Lutein, a broadspectrum multi-carotenoid nutritional supplement specially designed for eye and overall health (Over 30 Million Bottles Sold!). Also Available: Izumio Hydrogenized Water, doTERRA essential oils, infrared bio mats, chi machines and water filtrations units. Business opportunities offered.
HOME EFFICIENCY & MAINTENANCE PONO HOME
844-GO-PONO-1 (844-467-6661) PonoHome.com Info@PonoHome.com Pono Home provides comprehensive home diagnosis and remediation services to improve energy efficiency and save money. Contact them today for a free estimate and get started on your path to healthier and greener living. See news brief, page 7, and ad, page 29.
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HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER 765 Amana St, Ste 503 808-221-7353 HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com
Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and well-being by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 21, and ad, page 26.
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 article, page 20, and ad, page 27.
MEDICAL DOCTOR & PROLOTHERAPY HAWAII CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE MEDICINE
Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD, LLC Hilo: 136A Ululani St Honolulu: 928 Nuuanu Ave, Ste 210 808-933-3444 ProloHawaii.com Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as Physiatry. She practices patientcentered medicine that focuses on illness from the patient’s perspective to help him/her improve his/her quality of life. She will find relief of your chronic pain through nonsurgical approaches while restoring health and function. She has a special interest in Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell and Perineural Injection Therapies—natural regenerative processes that jumpstart your body to heal naturally. Dr. Maniquis-Smigel is an expert in diagnosing neurological conditions with nerve conduction velocity studies and electromyelogram and MSK and nerve Ultrasound Diagnostics. See ad, page 25.
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Abundant Life Natural Foods, in the heart of Hilo, offers a wide selection of the highestquality natural and organic foods, dietary supplements, natural herbs, and homeopathic remedies.Their kitchen features fresh selections daily. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
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 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974
HEALTHWAYS II
Parker Ranch Center 67-1185 Mamalahoa Hwy, Ste F-37 Kamuela 808-885-6775 KonaNaturalFoods.net Healthways II provides the Waimea community with the finest-quality fresh, natural and organic whole foods, nutritional supplements, body care products, and health information. They offer sandwiches, salads and smoothies as well as specials. Ask about kamaʻaina and senior discounts. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
ISLAND NATURALS
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR
Hilo - 1221 Kilauea Ave 808-935-5533 InHilo@IslandNaturals.com Kailua-Kona - 74-5487 Kaiwi St 808-326-1122 InKona@IslandNaturals.com Pahoa - 15-1870 Akeakamai Loop 808-965-8322 InPahoa@IslandNaturals.com
PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1481 S King St, Ste 501, Honolulu 808-955-9556 DrKevinGibson.com
Island Naturals offers an extensive selection of local and organic foods. Their natural, whole organic foods, deli and grocery items cover everything on your shopping list, whether you’re just getting lunch or stocking your pantry.
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 18.
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THE SOURCE
32 Kainehe St, Kailua 808-262-5604 TheSourceNatural.com
MIKE QUIRK, DO
Owners Damian & Karen share 43 years in the natural foods industry. Be sure to stop in and see their store when you are in Kailua. They are a wealth of info and will gladly share it with you. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaiʻi while you are there.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR KUSHNER WELLNESS
Dr. Rachel Kushner, ND 250 Ward Ave, Ste 170, Honolulu 808-445-8121 DrRachelKushner.com Dr. Rachel Kushner is a licensed naturopathic physician and member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians. Dr. Kushner focuses on treating the underlying cause of disease instead of simply treating symptoms. She combines the latest medical information along with natural therapeutics to provide individualized treatment plans for the whole family. Dr. Kushner sees a wide range of conditions and has specialties in chronic fatigue, gastrointestinal issues, autoimmune diseases, allergies, women’s health, pediatrics and ADHD. See ad, page 15.
Century Center – 1750 Kalakaua Ave Ste. 405, Honolulu 808-468-2461 FeelGoodOahu.com Dr. Mike Quirk, DO, is a family practitioner that specializes in treating pain and other medical conditions. His approach is complementary and holistic, and his work supports mainstream treatments. The focus of his treatment plans includes Osteopathic manipulation, nutrition, herbs and exercise. He specializes in resolving longterm conditions and pain; he has especially good results with back, pelvic, bone and joint pain issues. See ad, page 17.
PAIN RELIEF – PROLOTHERAPY DR. ALLISON GANDRE, ND
Kailua Office - 436 Uluniu St, Cottage B Honolulu Office - 1141 Koko Head, Ste 201 808-421-7753 DrAllisonGandre.com Dr. Allison Gandre is a licensed Naturopathic Physician who received her doctorate from Bastyr University, an internationally renowned integrative naturopathic medical school in Seattle, Washington. She has two locations on Oahu where she treats patients that have a wide range of conditions ranging from allergies and immune system dysfunctions to hormonal imbalances and digestive disorders. She has a special emphasis in resolving pain conditions using neural prolotherapy and nutritional protocols. See ad, page 17.
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PREPLANNING SERVICES LINDA ROSE HERMAN
Preplanning Adviser 808-864-3505 LindaRoseHerman@gmail.com LindaCares.net Linda Rose Herman has more than 30 years of experience helping individuals and families plan for their final journey in life. When a person doesn’t plan in advance, the family is left making many challenging decisions. This can take days, or even weeks. At such a time, you want your family to be brought together with peace and a clear frame of mind rather than being stressed about choosing between all the options. Linda serves all that wish to be buried on Oahu. Call her to discuss what preplanning can do to create peace of mind. See ad, page 9.
PV SOLAR MERCURY SOLAR
License #C-12984 Michael Gold, PV Specialist 808-228-2660 Mercury-Solar.com Before signing up for any solar solution, call Solar Pro Mike first to be sure you’re not paying too much for a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) solar system. Mercury Solar offers the lowest cost per watt for a battery storage PV system. They are the only licensed contractor that has been reviewed by the regulatory bodies of the State of Hawai ʻi, the Dept. of Planning and Permitting and HECO, and are allowed to install nonparallel (off-the-grid) PV battery-based systems without review or registration with HECO. Schedule a personal in-home seminar to learn everything you need to know about PV solar and battery storage. Michael can also help navigate the tax credit and financing programs available. See news brief, page 8, and ad, page 7.
SKIN CARE PRODUCTS BEYOND ORGANICS® MADE IN THE SHADE
SPF 30 Antioxidant Sunscreen Available at Queen’s Hospital Women’s Health Center 808-691-8428 info@beyond-organics.com beyond-organics.com Beyond just a sunscreen, Made in the Shade is a broadspectrum, non-greasy, unscented, all ZincClear formula loaded with extra protection, including L-Ergothioneine, red algae extract, vitamin E and kukui nut oil. It protects against free-radical damage caused by UV exposure from sources outside and inside the body by protecting mitochondrial DNA from stress. It’s perfect for sensitive, dry and eco-challenged skin, and the health challenged. It’s paraben-, gluten- and toxic-free! Available at Queen’s Hospital Women’s Health Center. Validated parking. Clinical oncology-trained esthetician available for consultation (808-691-8428). See therapy brief, page 14, and ad, page 9.
MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu 808-955-7377 McCullySC.com Conveniently located in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood between Pumehana and McCully streets, this shopping center has what you are looking for. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawai ʻ i in the center ’s handy outdoor rack.
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SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS HAWAIʻI PSYCHIC MEDIUM 808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com
Yoshie Miakoda, an awardholding, tested and certified medium, helps people find joy and transform their lives through hypnosis, evidential mediumship and spiritual healing. Experience the spiritual journey to renewed happiness. See ad, page 21.
SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCE 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 9.
HAWAII MEDICINAL Kiki Pu Chung Kailua HawaiiMedicinal.com
Hawaii Medicinal brings ancient healing to everyday life by connecting people to natural medicines and organic healing products that are environmentally conscious and safe for our island, the ocean and the world. Check out their reef-safe, oxybenzone-free sunscreen products online. See ad, page 27.
SLEEP MEDICINE DENTAL SLEEP MEDICINE HAWAII
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