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contents 6 newsbriefs

8 7 communitybrief 8 globalbrief 10 ecotip 10 1 1 healthbriefs 16 greenliving 20 wisewords 22 fitbody 24 consciouseating 11 27 healingways 28 calendar 30 resourceguide advertising & submissions HOW TO ADVERTISE To advertise with Natural Awakenings Hawaii or request a media kit, please contact us at 808-927-3435 or email Publisher@NaturalAwakenings Hawaii.com. Deadline for ads: 45 days prior to the month of publication.

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Hawaii Edition

Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue, you get cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Your local advertisers greatly appreciate your support.

12 FOOD DEMOCRACY

By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

15 GOING NUTS

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One of Nature’s Most Perfect and Healthful Foods

by Marsha R. Sakamaki

16 FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

by Avery Mack

18 FRICKIN’ FRACKING

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The Battle Over Geothermal Energy

by Blake Lefkoe

20 JEFFREY SMITH

WARNS AGAINST GMOS

by Linda Sechrist

22 SAVVY CYCLING

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Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

by Randy Kambic

24 VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

by Judith Fertig

24 26 HAWAII’S

RELATIONSHIP WITH FOOD

Food Is How We Love to Connect

by Randy Hampton

27 MANIFEST MIRACLES

Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibilities

by Deborah Shouse

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Here we are mid-summer and

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celebrations abound. With each get-together, there is food and more food.

Everyone has his/her favorite dish to bring for the buffet table. We find ourselves looking for new ways to make our favorite recipes healthier. This requires searching for new and interesting ingredients, and it’s rewarding when a dish is well received. Now, if only we can duplicate that recipe for the next time! You’ll find some fun, healthy recipes in the “Veggie Nation Revolution” article.

The article titled “Food Democracy” sheds light on how far our tables have

are eating. The article on “Food Gleaning” brings to focus the ways that our community can help by gathering food that would otherwise be wasted and distributmany agencies in Hawaii that actively gather food and distribute it; we’ve listed a couple and want to acknowledge all those that help with a huge Mahalo.

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newsbriefs

Unique Bodyworks Hosts Wellness Picnics

Feldenkrais Across the Nations

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va Geueke, Feldenkrais practitioner and qigong teacher, is traveling to Germany to conduct several weeklong Feldenkrais intensives over the summer. Geueke—who has a background in professional dance and martial arts, and has been teaching Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement lessons and practicing the Feldenkrais Functional Integration hands-on method for almost 30 years internationally and six years in Honolulu—is a sought-out teacher for other practitioners.

The Feldenkrais Method, which has been referred to as an “owner’s manual for the human body,” has proven to be very successful worldwide for a variety of issues, including improving performance in sports and the arts (i.e., musicians and dancers), injury prevention and recovery, trauma, neurological difficulties in adults and children (i.e., multiple sclerosis, stroke or children with special needs), overuse and arthritis. People of all ages and backgrounds discover new possibilities and range of motion, even after injury and trauma. When practicing it, one gently rediscovers healthy movement by reducing effort and restriction. Flexibility, coordination and increased well-being in body and life can be attained. Feldenkrais works for all ages, from children to the elderly.

Geueke offers classes in Feldenkrais at the Still and Moving Center, in Honolulu.

Location: 1024 Queen St., in the Kaka’ako area of Honolulu. For more information, call 808-397-7678, email Eva@ewahine.com or visit StillAndMovingCenter.com.

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ataliya and James Peck, of Unique Bodyworks, are hosting Wellness Picnics the third Sunday in July James and Nataliya Peck and August at Kapolei Regional Park, Kapolei, for those that want to participate in stretching and guided meditation and enjoy a potluck picnic in a laid-back atmosphere. The event is open to friends and family of any age (the park does not permit pets).

Participants are asked to wear comfortable clothes, bring a folding chair, a blanket or yoga mat, and drinks and snacks to share with others.

Beginning with a warm up at 10:30 a.m., the exercise and meditation will last for about an hour. Participants will be taken through gentle rotations for joint lubrication, shaking to promote lymphatic drainage and improve energy flow, light stretching for increased flexibility, and guided meditation to relax the mind and illuminate the spirit.

Everyone is asked to make sure their health permits these types of activities, and if in doubt, consult their physician.

The potluck picnic will start at 11:30 a.m., during which everyone can mingle, relax and share food and thoughts. Activities will wrap up at 1 p.m.; however, people can stay and enjoy the park.

The Pecks will provide a tent and a table; additional tents and tables are welcome. Though their business cards will be available for those interested in massage therapy and energy healing services, there won’t be a sales pitch to listen to. They also welcome any suggestions for activities. In case of bad weather, consider the event canceled.

Location: Kapolei Regional Park, Manawai Street, Kapolei. RSVP with name, phone number and the number of participants attending by emailing UniqueBodyworksHI@gmail.com or by texting 808-673-8276. Places are limited. For more information about Unique Bodyworks, visit UniqueBody worksHI.com. See ad, page 26.

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Natural Aloha Expanding Its Wellness Reach

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nce people become involved in bringing health and wellness to others, it’s addictive and new ways to help get discovered. This is what has been hapDina Kaniho pening with Dina Kaniho, the founder of Natural Aloha Body Care Products.

Natural Aloha is growing its wellness influence with a new venture called Natural Aloha Wellness, which provides consultation for those needing assistance navigating their health and wellness. It explores an individual’s needs and goals, and offers personalized guidance and support.

Natural Aloha Body Care Products is also expanding its reach and is now available at the Aina Haina Farmers’ Market—a new fresh market filled with quality vendors. The market is located in the parking lot of Holy Nativity School and runs every first and third Tuesday of the month.

People that seek wellness and proactive care, in lieu of reactive sickness care, should contact Dina Kaniho at NaturalAlohaWellness@gmail.com. For up-to-date fairs and markets in which Natural Aloha participates, visit Facebook.com/NaturalAloha and Instagram. com/naturalaloha. See ad, page 8.

communitybrief Kūkaniloko Birthstones in Continued Care of Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawā

There are many sacred places in Hawaii, and one that is highly revered is Kūkaniloko Birthstones, the birthplace of Hawaiian royalty. In the early 1970s, The Friends of Kūkaniloko, rooted in the Hawaiian Civic Club of Wahiawā (HCCW), was instrumental in ensuring that Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument was protected by international law and registered as a state and national historic site. In 2015, HCCW’s maintenance and care of Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument and site interpretation of the 36,000 acres of kalana Kūkaniloko continues.

The HCCW was established on November 10, 1960. The mission of its members for 55 years has been “to inspire, educate and encourage all things Hawaiian, seen and unseen.” Together they choose “to guard the kapu of Kūkaniloko because we love them for all time.” Second, third and fourth generation descendants of the original founding and charter members continue to support their forefathers as members today.

Visitors of Kūkaniloko Birthstones State Monument, or any sacred place, should show supreme respect at all times. The following reminders of what is expected when visiting a sacred site in Hawaii was provided by author Phyllis Coochie Cayan: • Noi aku (ask or seek permission) to enter the sacred place • Mahalo aku (give thanks) for the privilege of entering the sacred place 1. Know that all life forms seen and unseen are sacred.

2. Maintain an attitude of ʻihi (respect) with little or no talking. Silence is usually the best behavior to practice at sacred places.

3. Include in your silent prayers mahalo aku (before and after), and remember to apologize for any shortcomings you may have caused to the sacred place.

4. Hoʻokupu (offerings) or makana (gifts) are not required, as your pule (prayers), mele (songs), oli (chants) or hula are an offering in itself. Most hoʻokupu (offerings) are brought during more formalized ceremonies. If there is no kahu (caretaker) for the sacred place, the hoʻokupu (offerings) or makana (gifts) often accumulate and litter the site rather than be an enhancement of respect.

5. Do not sit, climb or stand on the stones or structures that are a part of sacred places.

6. Do not litter, damage or disturb any part of a sacred place. Do not leave money.

7. As a basic rule: If you are unsure, then please don’t do it.

Visitors should also remember to keep a watchful eye on their children, and only service animals are allowed.

If it came from a plant, EAT IT. If it was made in a plant, DON’T. -- Michael Pollan

Site interpretation for kalana Kūkaniloko is available by appointment for groups or families. Contact HCCW historian Jo-Lin Kalimapau at Kalimapau@hotmail.com if one’s halau, group or family is interested in learning the mo`olelo—traditional comprehension—of kalana Kūkaniloko.

Location of Kūkaniloko Birthstones is the intersection of Kamehameha Highway and Whitmore Avenue, Wahiawā. For more information, contact Kalimapau@ hotmail.com or visit HCCW on Facebook, search for: Hawaiian Civic Club Of Wahiawa Kūkaniloko. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs

Vermont’s Victory

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

In April, a federal court denied a request by powerful food industry groups to block Vermont’s landmark law requiring the labeling of genetically modified foods (GMO).The plaintiffs, including the Grocery Manufacturers Association, had sought a preliminary injunction to stop implementation of Act 120, which passed in May 2014 and will take effect a year from now.

U.S. District Court Judge Christina Reiss’ ruling said that the plaintiffs failed to show that they would suffer “irreparable harm” to warrant an injunction, and that the state had established that the act’s GMO disclosure requirement is constitutional.

“This important ruling affirms the constitutionality of genetically engineered food labeling, as well as the rights of Vermonters and U.S. citizens across the country,” states George Kimbrell, senior attorney for the Center for Food Safety and counsel in the case.

The ruling came shortly after an analysis by the Environmental Working Group found that industry groups spent $63.6 million last year—triple the amount spent in 2013— to defeat GMO-labeling measures. The general consensus is the Vermont case is likely to go to trial.

Bee Aware Lowe’s to Stop Selling Toxic Pesticides Lowe’s Home Improvement says it will begin to eliminate neonicotinoid pesticides, a leading contributor to global bee declines, from its stores. This public commitment is the most significant announcement so far for a retailer of its size.

Lisa Archer, a spokesperson for Friends of the Earth, says, “We are pleased Lowe’s is listening to consumer concerns and to the growing body of science telling us we need to move away from bee-toxic pesticides by taking steps to be part of the solution to the bee crisis.”

The retailer has pledged to phase out neonicotinoids as suitable alternatives become available, redouble existing integrated pest management practices for suppliers and provide additional materials for educating customers about pollinator health.

Court Rules GMO Labeling Constitutional

Fracking Fallout

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Waterways, Soils and Animals Poisoned with EPA Approval

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Surface disposal of water produced by oil and gas drilling is forbidden in the Eastern U.S., but allowed in arid Western states for purposes of agricultural or wildlife propagation. The result: Millions of gallons of water laced with toxic chemicals from oil and gas drilling rigs are pumped for consumption by wildlife and livestock with approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

The EPA is issuing permits at nearly a dozen oil fields on or abutting the Native American Wind River Reservation, in Wyoming, for surface application of drilling wastewater without even identifying the chemicals in fluids used for hydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, let alone setting effluent limits for the contaminants contained within them. Also, monitoring requirements allow water to be tested long after fracking outflow, or maintenance flushing, is completed. The EPA maintains Clean Water Act jurisdiction on tribal lands.

Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) Executive Director Jeff Ruch states, “Gushers of putrid, grayish water encrusted with chemical crystals flood through Wind River into nearby streams.” PEER is asking the EPA to rewrite the permits to regulate all the chemicals being discharged and to determine whether the produced water is potable for wildlife and livestock.

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Protests Needed

Being Local in Hawaii

Food Industry Fudges GMO Facts The U.S. Right to Know nonprofit has issued a report, Seedy Business: What Big Food Is Hiding with Its Slick PR Campaign on GMOs (usrtk.org/seedybusiness.pdf). It outlines the food industry’s campaign to manipulate the media, public opinion and politics with disreputable tactics, company-sponsored science and public relations spin.

Since 2012, the agrichemical and food industries have mounted a complex, multifaceted public relations, advertising, lobbying and political campaign in the U.S. spending more than $100 million per year to defend genetically engineered food and crops and the pesticides that accompany them, the authors report. The purpose is to deceive the public, deflect efforts to win the right to know what’s in our food via labeling that’s now required in 64 countries and ultimately, to extend their profit stream at any cost to the public for as long as possible.

Highlights include a history of the industry’s tactics to conceal information, ensure lack of government policy and testing for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), attack credible scientists and journalists and support untrustworthy advocates and political machinations.

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Food Supplies Increasingly Under Siege Three hundred farmers recently took over the building and interrupted a meeting where the Brazil National Biosafety Technical Commission was deciding whether or not to introduce genetically engineered (GE/GM/GMO) transgenic eucalyptus trees into their biosphere.

These activists and thousands more around the country have halted plans temporarily, but the assault continues by international corporations bent on patenting and controlling the environment itself.

At home, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has already approved the first corporate-sponsored, patented, genetically modified tree, ArborGen’s loblolly pine. Despite outspoken public opposition, the USDA approved it with no public oversight nor assessment of the environmental risks it poses.

Grass-fed beef farmers, supplying an alternative that many seek to avoid GMO feed grain, now have to cope with the advent of genetically modified grass.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, Monsanto’s exclusive consumer sales agent for RoundUp glyphosate weed killer, intends to conduct field trials at the homes of company employees absent government oversight, because no laws currently prohibit or limit the planting of GMO grass.

In February, the government approved the first genetically modified apple for commercial planting. The Arctic apple is part of a growing list of sanctioned GMO fresh produce, including papaya and sweet corn. A gene within the apple is altered so it resists browning and bruising.

Many people die or go blind from vitamin A deficiency, so the Gates Foundation has funded research by Australia’s Queensland University of Technology to create a vitamin-enhanced, GMO “super banana”. Testing on humans will take place in the U.S. over a six-week period and researchers aim to start growing the fruit in Uganda by 2020.

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ecotip Soil Savers

The Need to Protect Precious Native Topsoils American states salute their native identities and characteristics in many ways, including official birds and flowers. Home farmers, growers and gardeners can relish that soils also bear official state designations, including New York’s Honeoye, South Carolina’s Lynchburg, Alabama’s Bama, Iowa’s Tama and California’s San Joaquin. All these different types of earth are threatened by widespread use of pesticides, topsoil degradation and other factors that severely hamper their integrity.

The U.N. General Assembly declared 2015 as the International Year of Soils, saluting its many roles, including storing and filtering water, providing resilience to drought, participating in the carbon cycle and being the foundation for agriculture.

According to The Land Institute, the loss of topsoil is the greatest threat to our food supply. Planting perennial crops, agroforestry, intercropping and other agro-ecological practices can help conserve soils, preventing erosion and protecting water.

According to GreenLiving.com, these sustainable practices can help prevent soil erosion:

Reduce impervious surfaces.

Driveways, patios and lanais allow precipitation to flow freely over them, gaining momentum in the process, to

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Plant a rain garden. As a shallow depression in the yard, a rain garden collects precipitation washing over impervious surfaces, preventing soil erosion and facilitating growth of wetland plants.

Use a rain barrel. Placing a barrel underneath a downspout will collect and store water that runs off roofs, making it available for watering plants even when rain is sporadic. It supports both water and soil conservation efforts.

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Mindfulness Meditation Lowers Blood Pressure

Social Isolation Linked to Earlier Death

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ew research from Brigham Young University indicates that social interaction decreases the risk of premature death. Scientists conducted an analysis of actuarial health research from 1980 to 2014 that included more than 3 million people.

The study found living alone increased the risk of death by 32 percent, while perceptions of greater social isolation and elevated loneliness showed 29 percent and 26 percent increased risks of early mortality, respectively. The results were consistent among both men and women, but the impact of feelings of isolation or loneliness caused a higher degree of mortality risk for individuals under the age of 65.

The mortality rates among the lonely and isolated were comparable to those of individuals that smoked 15 cigarettes a day or were alcoholics. Lead researcher Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Ph.D., further noted, “The effect of this is comparable to that of obesity, something that public health takes very seriously.”

Eating Peanuts Early On Reduces Allergy Risk

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eanut allergies in Western countries have doubled during the past decade. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine may help reverse this trend.

Researchers found that introducing peanuts during early childhood can actually decrease the risk of developing a peanut allergy later in life.

The researchers followed 640 children with a high risk of food allergies, beginning when they were between 4 and 11 months old. Half the children were fed peanuts, while the other half were not given any. All were tested for sensitivities to peanuts prior to and at the end of the study period, which averaged five years.

The research found that nearly 14 percent of those that avoided peanuts had a peanut allergy at the end of five years; seven times more than the 2 percent of those that were fed peanuts and displayed subsequent sensitivity.

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The research included 15 men with high blood pressure and chronic kidney disease in a crossover study that tested each with 14 minutes of mindfulness meditation and compared that with 14 minutes of blood pressure education during two different treatment periods.

Results showed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduced systolic blood pressure, diastolic blood pressure, mean arterial pressure and heart rate among the patients.

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Flaxseed Oil Soothes Carpal Tunnel

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arpal tunnel syndrome is typically accompanied by pain, numbness and reduced mobility in the hands and wrists.

Research published by the Tehran (Iran) University of Medical Sciences in the DARU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences has determined that the application of external linseed oil—also referred to as flaxseed oil—can reduce pain and increase mobility for syndrome sufferers.

The research tested 100 patients with the condition in two groups—one rubbed placebo oil onto their wrists, while the other applied linseed oil daily over a four-week period. Both groups wore wrist splints at night.

After the treatment period, those that applied linseed oil experienced a significant drop in pain scores using the Boston Carpal Tunnel Questionnaire and Function Assessment. The same patients also reported an improvement in mobility and function.

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farm system from corporate agribusiness.” This way, “Everyone has the right to decide what is grown or raised in their community, whether animals are treated humanely, if family farmers and other food workers are paid a living wage and can collectively bargain and whether people have access to safe, healthy food—as well as the right to know what is in their food, how it is produced and where it comes from.”

Peck believes that if we want a cleaner environment, healthier people and more vibrant communities, “We need to be citizens that care about bringing democratic accountability, social justice and ecological integrity to all aspects of our food/farm system.”

Food Democracy By the People, for the People and Toward a Stronger Nation

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o more fully understand the concept of democracy, we can look to some past U.S. presidents. Abraham Lincoln defined it as “government of the people, by the people, for the people.” Thomas Jefferson said, “An informed citizenry is at the heart of a dynamic democracy.”

Harry S. Truman further recognized that “secrecy and a free, democratic government don’t mix.”

By extension, “food democracy” describes a fair and transparent food system in which people have informed choices and control in determining what and how they eat. It’s what happens when we view people as citizens, rather than consumers, and treat food as a human right, reports the Oakland, California-based Pesticide Action Network (PAN).

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from farm to plate, so that we can support the health and well-being of ourselves, the Earth and all organisms that inhabit the ecosystem.

Food Sovereignty Feeds Independence

A PAN report on food democracy describes food sovereignty as the international equivalent of the U.S. movement to re-localize control over our food and farming. It’s rooted in regenerating historically autonomous food systems with, for and by the people.

John Peck, Ph.D., executive director of Family Farm Defenders, in Madison, Wisconsin, explains that the term “food sovereignty” was coined about two decades ago by the globally active La Via Campesina, comprised of family farmers, farm workers, fishing folks, hunters, gatherers and indigenous communities around the world.

“At its most basic,” Peck says, “Food sovereignty is about reclaiming local democratic control over our food/ NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Local Food Strengthens Communities

In their report, Deepening Food Democracy, the Institute of Agriculture and Trade Policy (IATP), in Minneapolis, describes how U.S. food and farming has increasingly become concentrated, consolidated and controlled by the few. Local food enthusiasts want to take back their food system from industrial, corporate masters that lobby for legislation which denies citizens the right to know how their food is produced or if it contains genetically modified ingredients (GMO). The growing local food movement is as much about returning power to communities, food workers, farmers and farm workers as it is about producing and distributing healthy, sustainably grown food, reports IATP.

Anthony Flaccavento, an organic farmer in the Appalachian region of southwestern Virginia, has been working on national food and sustainable farming initiatives for nearly 30 years.

In a recent Food Sleuth Radio interview, he described the resulting tremendous, multiple positive impacts of strong local economies, noting that a strong local food system is usually at their center.

“Once you have vibrant, diverse local economies,” says Flaccavento, “you have better health, lower crime and incarceration rates—and more civic participation.” Basically, a more democratic food system could help fix many of the maladies ailing our nation

today. The steady growth of farmers’ markets, farm to school programs and food policy councils prove that Americans are hungry both for clean food and an enhanced sense of community.

While Flaccavento appreciates conscious consumers that support local food providers, he emphasizes, “Just acting locally isn’t enough. We need to re-engage with bigger social and political debates, as well.”

Growing Vegetables and Democracy

After Hurricane Katrina hit New Orleans, Jenga Mwendo knew she had to leave her high-powered job in New York City and return to her hometown in the devastated Lower Ninth Ward.

“My parents raised me to contribute,” Mwendo explains. “My first name means ‘to build’ and my last name means ‘always progressing’.”

In 2009, Mwendo founded the Backyard Gardeners Network (BGN), a local nonprofit organization that restores and strengthens what had once been a thriving, closely knit, self-reliant community, rich with backyard gardens and citizen engagement. Residents went to work, recognizing the potential of community gardens to revitalize their neighborhood and bring affordable healthful food to residents, many of them suffering from obesity, heart disease and diabetes. The BGN both revitalized a community garden and converted a blighted lot into a Guerrilla Garden, where people of all ages gather to grow food, share stories, embrace their cultural heritage and learn how to become responsible citizens.

“We bring people together and make decisions collectively,” says Mwendo. “The garden is for our community, by our community.”

Understanding the value of involving children and teens, she adds, “Kids know they will be loved here. This is a nurturing environment.”

Like Mwendo, Stephen Ritz, a top 10 finalist in the Varkey Foundation’s Global Teacher Prize, is reaching youth through food. Based in New York City’s South Bronx, one of the country’s poorest school districts, he and his students are growing vegetables in school, there-

by improving children’s diets, health, school performance and future potential.

“We are contributing to food democracy by making sure every child we touch, regardless of income, zip code and skin color, faith or nation of origin, has access to fresh, healthy, nutritious food that they help grow,” says Ritz.

So far, his Green Bronx Machine community has raised 30,000 pounds of vegetables. “We’re growing justice,” Ritz announced in his March 2015 TED Talk. “My favorite crop is organically grown citizens—graduates, voters and students who are eating [better] and living healthier lives!”

Kitchen Gardens Nourish the World

Roger Doiron is the founder and director of Kitchen Gardeners International (KGI), an online global community of some 30,000 people in 100 countries that are growing some of their own food. He spearheaded First Lady Michelle Obama’s White House Garden. Doiron’s campaign to bring a food garden back to the White House

(presidents John Adams, Jefferson and Jackson all had edible gardens) began in 2008, went viral, took root and the rest is history. Today, the first lady continues to champion garden-fresh food to improve children’s health.

From his own 1,500-square-foot garden in Scarborough, Maine, Doiron and his wife harvested 900 pounds of organic fruits and vegetables worth $2,200 in a single season. “Talented gardeners with more generous soils and climates are able to produce even more food in less space,” he says, “but maximizing production is not our only goal.

We’re also trying to maximize pleasure and health.”

Doiron believes, “Quality food is central to well-being and is one of the best ways to unite people of different countries and cultures around a common, positive agenda.” He’s convinced that kitchen gardens will play a critical role in feeding a growing population faced with climate challenges. On July 4, his organization celebrates Food Independence Day as a way to recognize the role of home and community gardens in achieving self-sufficiency.

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Saving Seeds, Saving Democracy

Jim Gerritsen operates Wood Prairie Farm with his family in Bridgewater, Maine. He’s dedicated to using organic farming methods to protect the environment and food quality, provide ample harvests and foster good jobs for the next generation of young farmers.

As president of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association, Gerritsen led a lawsuit against Monsanto in 2011, challenging the validity of seed patents. In a Food Sleuth Radio interview, he explains, “Patented seeds cannot be saved and replanted.

To take that right away from farmers was a terrible mistake on the part of the Supreme Court.” Seed ownership belongs to the people; our seed resource is part of our common heritage.

“Genetic engineering was an invention to take away from the commons the ownership of seeds,” he continues.

“Regaining control of the seed supply is one of the most pressing battles we have in agriculture.” Gerritsen encourages everyone to plant an organic garden using organic seeds and to advocate GMO labeling.

“Let’s let transparency reign, which is a hallmark of a democratic system,” he proclaims.

Food Independence Resources Bioscience Research Project BioscienceResource.org

National Farm to School Network FarmToSchool.org

Corporate Accountability International StopCorporateAbuse.org

The Seed Library Social Network SeedLibraries.org

Fair Food Network FairFoodNetwork.org

Seed Savers Exchange SeedSavers.org

Food Co-op Initiative FoodCoopInitiative.coop

Table of the Earth EatLocalSimpleSteps.com

Food First FoodFirst.org

GMO~Free Oahu Facebook.com/groups/GMOFreeOahu

Food Voices: Stories from the People Who Feed Us FoodVoices.org

Hawaii Public Seed Initiative kohalacenter.org/hpsi

Kitchen Gardeners International kgi.org

Hawaii SEED hawaiiseed.org

National Family Farm Coalition nffc.net

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ow is the time for all good men and women to become food citizens. Making the transition from being a mere consumer to community citizen requires addressing a set of questions geared to lead to food truth and justice for all. n Where does my food come from?

Melinda Hemmelgarn is a registered dietitian and award-winning writer and nationally syndicated radio host at KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO (Food Sleuth@gmail.com). She advocates for organic farmers at Enduring-Image. blogspot.com.

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n Who produced it? n Under what conditions was this food grown or produced; were workers treated fairly and animals humanely?

n What’s in or on my food; am I eating pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, genetically modified ingredients or additives? n What might be the unintended consequences of my food choices for farmers competing against big agribusiness and striving to do the right thing? n How might my choices affect the environment and future generations? n What local, state and national policies stand in the way of a fair and transparent food system?

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Going Nuts One of Nature’s Most Perfect and Healthful Foods

by Marsha R. Sakamaki

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any of us grew up with the belief that nuts were tasty but fattening. However, a number of recent studies contradict this. They find nuts to be a nutritional powerhouse.

A March New York Times article states that nuts, when consumed in reasonable quantities, are not fattening and can even help people lose weight and maintain the loss.

A Purdue University study in 2007 of large populations at home and abroad found that adults that eat nuts most often weigh less than nut avoiders. Children that ate peanuts usually had a lower body mass index than those that did not. Nuts provide a satiation result that can reduce snacking.

The calories in nuts, especially whole nuts, may be less absorbed because they resist breakdown by body enzymes.

In a 2013 study in The British Journal of Nutrition, the authors reported that consuming peanut butter or peanuts for breakfast helps to control hunger, stabilizing blood sugar and reducing the desire to eat for up to 8 to 12 hours.

Nuts are rich sources of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.

They are also rich sources of dietary fiber and may help prevent constipation. Other beneficial substances in nuts include vitamins, antioxidants and many phytochemicals.

The Nurses’ Health Study of more than 76,000 women and the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study of more than 42,000 men looked at the nutritional benefits of nuts. The conclusions were stunning. They found that the more nuts people consumed, the less likely they were to die at any given age, especially from heart disease.

The studies were almost entirely done among well-to-do, well-educated white individuals. Was it possible that it was these characteristics rather than the nutritional benefits of nuts that caused them to live longer?

In the March issue of JAMA Internal Medicine, researchers at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine may have answered that question. They looked at more than 200,000 men and women in the Southern United

States and Shanghai. They were from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and various ethnic groups, many of whom had serious risks for premature death caused by smoking, obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes. The conclusion was that the more nuts people consumed, the lower the death rates were from all causes, especially from heart disease and stroke.

Isn’t it true that more people today are allergic to nuts and to peanuts, in particular, than ever before? It is.

However, two recent studies have pointed to ways that may prevent children from developing a nut allergy. In 2014, a study in JAMA Pediatrics found that women that consumed the most nuts or peanuts during their pregnancies were least likely to have children with these allergies. Women that ate nuts at least five times a month had the greatest resulting reduction in risk.

The New England Journal of Medicine reported in February about a study from King’s college London.

The researchers introduced peanuts into the diets of infants 4 to 11 months old that were considered at high risk for developing the peanut allergy. It actually greatly reduced their risk of being allergic by age 5. The researchers suggested that the common practice of withholding peanuts from babies may have actually caused the recent rise in peanut allergy. However, babies should be given only ground nuts or nut butters, never whole nuts, which are a choking hazard.

Considering all the benefits, nuts are indeed a nutritional powerhouse.

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FOOD GLEANING Harvesting Leftovers Feeds the Hungry

by Avery Mack

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mericans annually discard more food than plastic—35 million tons in 2012—an amount that’s tripled since 1960, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Most of the waste is fruits and vegetables, seafood, grains, meat and milk.

Since waste starts in the fields before it compounds via restaurants, grocers and families, the easiest starting point to reverse this trend is with farmers.

“Farming’s a high-risk business.

Farmers can’t predict weather, sales or equipment problems, so extra is grown,” explains Laurie Caldwell, executive director of Boston Area Gleaners, in Waltham, Massachusetts. “Up to 20 percent of U.S.-grown food isn’t

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harvested.

Gleaners save what’s left behind for hungry people in need.”

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“Income disparity, economic vulnerability and lack of knowledge leads to unhealthy choices,” adds Caldwell. “The negative consequences become a community burden.”

Countering the problem, “We’ve seen a shift in priorities, with food pantries offering fresh, quality food and educating both staff and recipients,” she reports. In 2014, Boston Area Gleaners harvested 34 farms, contributing 177,000 pounds of primarily vegetables encompassing 60 varieties.

California’s fruit is abundant because of the state’s year-round growing

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season. Until the 1960s and the advent of Silicon Valley, this was the world’s largest fruit-producing region. Some of its current apple trees date back to the Gold Rush days. “We glean backyards and orchards here,” says Craig Diserens, executive director of Village Harvest, in San Jose. “Apples, pears, cherries, peaches, plums and apricots, plus citrus fruits—it’s ladderless picking, to protect both volunteers and trees.” Telescoping tools pluck out-ofreach fruit. The nonprofit gleans 15 to 20 times a month via volunteers ages 5 to 90. In 2013, its Harvesting for the Hungry program distributed 245,000 pounds of fruit.

The Feeding America West Michigan food bank, headquartered in Comstock, provides more than produce, with donations from manufacturers, wholesalers, restaurants and stores adding meat, dairy, frozen foods and bread. Volunteers repackage donations into usable sizes; do clerical work; pick produce; and sort, pack, store and deliver food.

While most of the nonprofit’s yield is distributed through 1,100 food pantries, shelters and soup kitchens, many can’t store perishables. Working with churches, schools and community centers, the organization’s mobile units deliver fresh food directly to recipients, often the same day it is donated. Each unit can carry food for 100 to 200 families. This local Feeding America outreach group serves an estimated 492,000 people each year.

The Society of St. Andrew often rescues the “ugly” produce—potatoes not well-shaped for chips, oversized peaches, too-long green beans, too-ripe

strawberries and apples that aren’t picture perfect. “Farmers get a tax benefit and people get fresh food,” says Bruce Oland, the Triangle Area coordinator in North Carolina. “Farmers let us know when they’ll harvest a crop and we have a few days to glean what’s left before they replant. We pick anything edible—kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cantaloupe and lots of sweet potatoes.” In a single harvested field, volunteers have gleaned seven tons of sweet potatoes.

The society’s gleaning and feeding ministry has regional offices in Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. Additional areas are located in Illinois, Indiana, Nebraska, Ohio and Pennsylvania (see EndHunger.org).

Jason Brown, a former St. Louis Rams’ center with a five-year, $37 million contract, traded his cleats for a tractor. Now in Louisburg, North Carolina, he calls First Fruits Farm home and plans to donate the first fruits of every harvest to food pantries. He learned about farming from YouTube videos, computer

searches and other farmers. The first crop on five acres yielded 100,000 pounds of sweet potatoes; Brown gave it all away.

With 1,000 acres to farm, he’s set to tackle hunger big time.

It doesn’t require a big time commitment to help feed the hungry. Backyard gardeners can start by planting an extra row (Tinyurl.com/PlantRow ForHungry). Since its inception in 1995, the Plant a Row program has collectively turned 20 million pounds of produce into 80 million meals.

Offer to pick a neighbor’s excess produce or herbs, and then check

with others nearby. Get the kids involved. Volunteer at or make a donation to a soup kitchen. Gather a group of friends, family, members of an organization or congregation to glean or repackage produce one day a month.

If a local food pantry can’t accept perishables, leverage social media to spread the word about which day free food will be available at a church or school. Everyone can help. No one should go to bed hungry.

Connect with freelance writer Avery Mack at AveryMack@mindspring.com.

Handy Resources Download a free gleaning guide and handbook at EndHunger.org/other.

Request free seeds to plant a First Fruits Garden at WisdomForLife.org/sow-a-seed-1.html.

Volunteer your time or make donations to local foodbanks that rescue quality donated food to feed the hungry of Hawaii. Call or visit for details: Hawaii Foodbank, 808-836-3600, HawaiiFoodBank.org Aloha Harvest, 808-537-6945, AlohaHarvest.org

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Frickin’ Fracking The Battle Over Geothermal Energy

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ydraulic fracturing, also known as fracking, is a technique used to extract oil and natural gas from shale rock. The process entails drilling down into the earth and injecting hydraulically pressurized water, sand and chemicals into shale beds. These highly pressurized liquids fracture the underground rocks and release the petroleum resources inside them.

In the past several years, fracking has been getting a lot of bad press. There are more and more studies indicating that this technique can cause earthquakes, deplete water sources, contaminate air and water with harmful chemicals, and pose a health and safety risk in the areas where it is being used. Germany, France, Bulgaria, Ireland, Vermont, New York and Hawaii County have all banned hydraulic fracturing. In addition, Canada, South Africa, the U.K., Tunisia and the Netherlands have all placed moratoriums on the practice (though some have been lifted). Controversies abound in virtually every place where fracking occurs, and our backyard is no exception.

The Big Island is home to the Puna Geothermal Venture (PGV), which uses a flash/binary system to produce

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electricity. PGV taps into underground reservoirs of water that are made hot by volcanic activity. The warm water heats an organic fluid, which then turns into a vapor, and acting like steam, powers a turbine. The now cold water and remaining fluid are injected back into the ground.

Many people, including Ormat, the company that owns PGV, argue that this is not considered fracking. However, some suspect that when cold water is injected back into the hot rocks underground it does fracture them, which in turn can lead to all of the same potential hazards caused by fracking. And even if PGV is not currently relying on it, there are plans to expand the plant (which might result in new owners) as well as serious talk of opening two more, one in West Hawaii and one on Maui. What technologies will they employ in both digging the wells and then operating them? To many, the new geothermal technology, called enhanced geothermal system, sounds like fracking in disguise.

Hawaii is in a unique situation. On the one hand, because geothermal reservoirs come from natural resources (that are naturally replenished), they are a sustainable energy source. The Big Island is sitting on top of an inordinate amount of geothermal energy that if used responsibly could help significantly lessen our dependence on foreign imports (such as coal and oil) and make Hawaii a much more sustainable and environmentally friendly place to live.

On the other hand, this energy does not come without the threat of hazards. Draft V-3 of the Geothermal Public Health Assessment states: “Risks from geothermal energy production in Puna exist. The actual extent and impacts of those risks remains unresolved. What is known is that hazardous chemicals come up and go back down PGV’s closed system. Some fluids inevitably escape to air, water, and/or at ground level.”

One of the biggest risks of PGV is the possibility of hydrogen sulfide being released into the atmosphere. In 1991, before commercial operations began, there was a leak from the plant. For 31 hours, toxic steam escaped from a pipe, and some Puna residents had to be evacuated as a

result. For the next 22 years, there were no major incidents. Then, on March 13, 2013, there was a huge storm. A blowout occurred during an automatic shutdown when one of the transmission lines to HELCO was down for repairs and the second one failed. Roughly six pounds of hydrogen sulfide was released into the PGV compound and neighboring community. And while no one was evacuated—the level of gas in the air did not warrant it—some people claim that the chemicals made them so sick that they tried to leave their homes but were forced back because of the storm.

Another area of concern is earthquakes. There are hundreds of studies showing almost irrefutable evidence that fracking causes earthquakes, but it seems as though most of them are too small to do much damage. The issue on the Big Island is that Puna is already rife with earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, and these hazards can threaten the safety of residents living near PGV by potentially cracking a pipe and causing the release of toxic gas.

The situation regarding PGV is a complex one, and unfortunately, there are no easy answers. Hawaii is currently the most oil-dependent state in the country, and our oil prices tend to be as much as four times as expensive as those on the mainland. Yet, as we pay through the nose to import oil (which releases tons of carbon dioxide into the air), the Big Island sits on enough geothermal heat to supply power to the entire state. But what techniques will have to be in place for that to happen? Will these new sites rely on some sort of fracking? Will we run the risk of having our drinking water contaminated or our air polluted? Will they cause earthquakes that can damage already established geothermal pipes? Will they deplete our water sources or pose a health and safety risk to the employees of the plants? And where exactly will the sites be placed? Because no one, not even the people that support geothermal development, want them in their backyard.

Blake Lefkoe is a regular contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawaii and runs Aloha Editing from her home on the North Shore. Contact her at Aloha.Editing@yahoo.com.

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Jeffrey Smith Warns Against GMOs

by Linda Sechrist

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effrey Smith is the founder and executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, author of Seeds of Deception and director of the documentary Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives. Smith and his organization’s Campaign for Healthier Eating in America are spearheading consumer rejection of genetically modified foods (GM/GMO) in order to force them off the market.

What basics should everyone know about GMOs? Genetic engineering is different from traditional crossbreeding. In engineering six major GMO crops—soy, corn, cotton, canola, sugar beets and alfalfa—a gene from a virus or bacteria was forced into the DNA of the plants.

Derivatives such as soy lecithin, soy protein, high-fructose corn syrup and sugar (unless labeled as cane sugar) are in the vast majority of processed foods.

How did GMO foods invade grocery shelves?

Many U.S. consumers mistakenly believe that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves GMO crops only after careful study. Instead, the agency claimed it wasn’t aware of any significant difference from other food crops and declared safety testing unnecessary. In reality, according to FDA documents later made public in a lawsuit, the consensus among FDA scientists was that GMOs were different and dangerous and needed rigor20

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ous, long-term testing to prevent allergies, toxins, new diseases and nutritional problems.

When the George W. Bush administration ordered the agency to promote biotechnology as a way to increase U.S. food exports, the FDA responded by creating a new position of Deputy Commissioner of Policy for Michael R. Taylor, a former Monsanto attorney. He later became a Monsanto vice president and is now back at the FDA as the U.S. food safety czar.

Why is Roundup, Monsanto’s weed killer for GMO crops, so toxic?

Monsanto portrays Roundup as a benevolent herbicide. This is a lie.

Glyphosate, its active patented ingredient, alters biochemical pathways in the body. Scientists such as Anthony Samsel and Stephanie Seneff have linked glyphosate to numerous diseases and disorders, including cancer, heart disease, diabetes, gluten sensitivity, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, depression, autism and reproductive disorders. In March, the World Health Organization declared it a probable carcinogen.

How can we avoid unlabeled GMO foods?

Eat organic foods, which are not allowed to contain GM ingredients, or products that are labeled non-GMO, or those that don’t contain derivatives of the current nine GMO food crops, NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

which now include some zucchini, yellow squash and papaya grown in Hawaii or China. Any packaged grocery product not labeled “Non-GMO” or “Organic” is likely to contain at least one GMO; this includes meat and dairy products, from animals that have eaten GM feed.

NonGMOShoppingGuide.com is a reliable resource that lists about 30,000 non-GMO products. A non-GMO diet is recommended by thousands of doctors, as well as the American Academy of Environmental Medicine.

What more can “we the people” do to eradicate GMOs? We are in control, not government agencies. I believe that promoting a stronger message—that GMOs are dangerous and should be avoided— would better serve consumers and the food-labeling movement. High-profile campaigns will continue educating consumers about the dangers of GMOs and the necessity of rejecting them in favor of healthier non-GMO choices, especially for children that are most at risk.

The desired result is that food companies will feel the loss of profits and remove GMOs as a liability. The tipping point in the U.S. is almost here. In 2013, the president of Whole Foods announced that when a product becomes verified as non-GMO, sales leap by 15 to 30 percent. Thousands of natural product brands were immediately enrolled for verification.

Now conventional brands such as Post Foods’ Grape Nuts, Target’s Simply Balanced brand, Ben & Jerry’s ice cream and Chipotle’s restaurant menu are GMO-free. General Mills stopped using GMO beet sugar in Cheerios.

When the rest of the food industry sees these non-GMO-labeled products increase in sales in conventional supermarkets, they will be forced to eliminate GMOs as well, to protect their market share.

Visit ResponsibleTechnology.org and GeneticRouletteMovie.com to educate everyone about the dangers of GMOs. Connect with writer Linda Sechrist at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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is too low,” he says, possibly leading to leg muscle strains.

“The legs should be almost, but not totally extended at the lowest point in the pedaling motion.”

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Savvy Cycling Keep the Hard Knocks Out of Biking

by Randy Kambic

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eople are biking more than ever. Recreational bicycling ranked second to running as the favorite outdoor activity among both youths (6 to 24 years old) and adults (25-plus) in a recent Outdoor Industry Association study. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) further reports that from 2000 to 2012 the number of Americans biking to work rose from 488,000 to 786,000.

This positive trend also means more crowded bike lanes and other pathways challenge the community infrastructure’s ability to keep up, raising safety concerns. Plus, we naturally want to avoid aches and pains while enjoying the myriad benefits of pedaling.

Find the Right Bike

“Having the right bike for one’s needs that’s properly fitted is crucial,” says Dan Moser, a founder and steering committee member of the BikeWalkLee community coalition and a traffic safety consultant in Fort Myers, Florida. “Use a local bike shop whose mechanics test and adjust the bikes they sell.”

A bike mechanic can determine the proper seat height and ideal distance from the handlebars to the seat tube.

Back, knee or hip pain may develop if a cyclist has to stretch their legs to get to the pedals, explains Tim Bustos, a bicycling consultant in Pensacola, Florida, and former bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Davis, California, which earned platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community status, along with Boulder, Colorado, and Portland, Oregon, from the League of American Bicyclists (LAB). On the other hand, “A biker doesn’t get proper leg extension if the seat 22

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The latest NHTSA study charted 49,000 bicycle accidents in 2012, 1,000 more than the year before. Biking only in daylight and avoiding alcohol could improve those numbers because 48 percent of biker fatalities occur beginning at 4 p.m. and 37 percent involve a driver or bicyclist that has been drinking.

Even well-marked bike lanes don’t guarantee safety, so caution is required. Some motorists are careless about entering bike lanes and don’t correctly stop at crosswalks or look behind before opening car doors. David Takemoto-Weerts, a bicycle program coordinator at the University of California, Davis, member of the city’s Bike Transportation Advisory Committee and LAB-certified instructor, suggests keeping at least five feet from the sides of cars to avoid being hit. Cyclists are wise not to weave in and out of traffic, to signal turns and watch out for runners, walkers and pedestrians as they abide by normal traffic rules and flow. Takemoto-Weerts says that bikers sometimes overlook using the stop signal (left arm extended downward) to alert bikers behind them.

Wearing a helmet should be a standard practice. The University of North Carolina’s Highway Safety Research Center, in Chapel Hill, reports that wearing a helmet reduces the overall risk of head injuries by 85 percent. “Cyclists are part of traffic, whether operating on a road, pathway or a combination,” says Moser. “Being acutely aware of one’s surroundings and minimizing distractions, following the rules of the road and pathway, and being prepared to deal with others’ mistakes are all vital.”

Fitness Factors

Dr. Kim Martin, a certified functional medicine practitioner and chiropractor with North Shore Health Solutions, in Northbrook, Illinois, says that recreational bikers have visited her for knee, hip and neck soreness or strains. In addition to ensuring they’re employing proper leg extension, she advises, “Pedal a little faster in a lower gear; ideally, 75 to 90 revolutions per minute, which is easier on the knees and lessens muscle fatigue than traveling slower in a higher gear.” She explains that the correct seat height facilitates proper alignment of hips and a full rotation; if not, energy is forced outward, stressing the hips.

Martin adds that the neck might experience strain from tilting the head up for long periods. “This can occur by wearing a helmet that is too low or forward in the front or poor-fitting eyewear that inches forward down the nose.” Right after a long ride, Martin suggests that riders gently bend downward over their crossed legs a few times, alternately switching legs, and also slowly bending the head up and down, sideways and then in a circular motion for a couple of minutes.

“Overall,” she says, “the key is to have fun.”

Freelance writer and editor Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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VEGGIE NATION REVOLUTION

Historically, political revolutions tend to be violently adversarial, but a food revolution can take a more nurturing and inclusive course. “The first step people can take is to change their own diet,” Nelson says. “The next step is to help others do the same. The third is to get involved in the movement.”

by Judith Fertig

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n 1776, the stirring phrase in the U.S. Declaration of Independence—life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness—became a rallying cry for American colonists seeking these inalienable rights of self-government.

In 2015, those seeking a new way of eating for personal wellness, a more vibrant local economy and a healthier environment are fomenting their own kind of rebellion.

“You have to make a conscious decision to change for your own wellbeing, that of your family and your country,” according to former President Bill Clinton. In early 2010, suffering from heart disease, Clinton chose to radically change his meat-lover’s diet to a more plant-based focus. “I wanted to live to be a grandfather, so I decided to pick the diet that I thought would maximize my chances of long-term survival,” he says.

Clinton is part of a growing leadership group that espouses a more vegetarian approach to eating, including a federally appointed panel of nutritionists. For the first time since its formation in 1983, the federal Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee this year elected to factor environmental sustainability into its recommendations, noting that a diet lower in animal-based foods is not only healthier, but has less of an environ-

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mental impact. The impetus toward plant-based foods is also stronger than in their last report in 2010.

Exciting Developments

A bold pioneer in the charge for plantbased eating is PlantPure Nation, a grassroots organization founded by Dr. T. Colin Campbell, Ph.D., the author of the bestselling The China Study, a book that helped persuade Clinton to make his own dietary change. Today, his son, Nelson Campbell, is at the forefront of this food revolution, most recently producing the independent documentary film PlantPure Nation, set to debut nationwide on July 4.

Those enticed by the delicious concept of better health for themselves and the planet can also turn to The PlantPure Nation Cookbook, with more than 150 plant-based recipes by Kim Campbell, Nelson’s wife, whom he names “the chef in the family.”

“No issue is bigger than the one of plant-based nutrition,” says Nelson. “It’s at the root of our healthcare crisis, affecting the lives of millions of Americans, the vitality of our economy and the solvency of our government.

The food we eat has enormous effects on climate, water and soil resources.

Our food choices also affect the way in which food is produced and distributed in this country, equitably or not.”

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A fun way to help ourselves and our friends and family consider making dietary changes is hosting a plantbased Fourth of July get-together. Kim’s recipes for a smoky “barbecue” sandwich, creamy potato salad and a zesty, colorful bean dish celebrate traditional picnic foods with a twist. They’re also perfect for potluck-style entertaining.

“We have often branded this idea of plant-based nutrition as such and such a ‘diet’, and then built these brands around personalities. But in order to make this a more mainstream idea, we need to frame it differently.

This concept of plant-based nutrition is a fact of nature; a simple idea that’s accessible to all,” says Nelson.

In a 2012 Gallup poll, just 5 percent of U.S. adults identified themselves as vegetarians, plus 2 percent as vegans. It’s a start, Nelson contends, and there are other promising signs.

“The local-food movement is blossoming, with farmers’ markets springing up all over the United States,” proclaims the National Geographic special publication The Future of Food (Food.

NationalGeographic.com). The number has increased dramatically in the past five years. The editors point to the demand for fresh produce and a desire to invest in local economies as driving this growth.

“I love the idea of a movement involving millions of people fixing a problem that industry and government have largely caused,” says Nelson.

“Our success may show a new way forward for solving other pressing social problems.”

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

PlantPure Nation Recipes BBQ Jackfruit

Yields: 4 to 6 servings Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 5 to 7 hours Green jackfruit, a native plant of Asia, is often termed the vegetarian’s meat. The hardest part of this recipe is finding canned green jackfruit (available in most Asian markets). Although fresh green jackfruit is occasionally available, it’s messy, sticky and difficult to cut.

Two 20-oz cans green jackfruit in water, drained 1½ cups barbecue sauce 1 onion, diced 1 green bell pepper, seeded and diced (medium pieces) Rinse the green jackfruit thoroughly.

Place all the ingredients in a slow cooker at medium heat for 4 to 5 hours. Jackfruit will soften, begin to fall apart and take on the consistency of pulled pork. Use a fork to pull apart the fruit and stir thoroughly.

Turn the slow cooker to low heat and cook for another 1 to 2 hours.

Kim’s hints: 4 Customize this recipe with a favorite barbecue sauce that has no added oils and a low sodium content.

4 This recipe gets better the longer it’s cooked. Leftovers are good.

4 Serve the barbecue on a whole-grain bun and top with coleslaw.

Creamy Potato Salad Yields: 6 servings Prep time: 20 minutes Cook time: 15 minutes

This traditional potato salad has the perfect blend of celery, onions and seasonings.

Thai Tofu Wraps Yields: 6 wraps Prep time: 15 minutes

The tofu filling for these wraps is full of Thai flavors, with the perfect combination of peanuts, lime and cilantro.

1 14-oz block extra-firm 2½ pounds red potatoes, tofu unpeeled ¼ cup natural peanut butter 4 organic celery stalks,

(100 percent peanuts) thinly sliced red onion, 1 Tbsp low-sodium soy

cut in half again sauce and julienned 1½ Tbsp lime juice 6 green onions, sliced ¼ tsp garlic powder ½ cup tofu cashew 2 tsp Sriracha hot sauce mayonnaise 1 /3 cup small diced red bell 4 tsp apple cider vinegar pepper 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard ¼ cup sliced green onion 1 tsp agave nectar ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ½ tsp sea salt 6 whole-wheat tortilla wraps ¼ tsp freshly ground black 2 cups sprouts pepper Cut the potatoes into half- to one-inch chunks.

Place potato pieces in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and boil 5 to 10 minutes; then turn down the heat to medium and cook until tender.

Rinse the cooked potatoes in a colander with cold water until they are room temperature. Place the potatoes in a large mixing bowl.

Add the remaining ingredients to the potatoes and gently stir thoroughly.

Drain the tofu and gently press between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture.

In a bowl, combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic powder and Sriracha.

Add the tofu, bell pepper, green onion and cilantro and stir with a fork until well mixed and the tofu is crumbly.

Place a portion of the tofu mixture in the center of a whole-wheat tortilla wrap, top with sprouts or favorite veggies and roll up the tortilla.

Kim’s hint: 4 The Thai tofu filling can also be served in a sandwich (e.g., on toasted wholewheat bread with fresh basil).

Caribbean Quinoa Bowl Yields: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes.

Cook time: 10 minutes

½ cup quinoa 1 cup water 4 cups chopped kale 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed and drained 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp chili powder ¼ tsp sea salt ¾ cup salsa (medium hot) ½ cup diced pineapple (fresh, canned or frozen) ¾ cup corn (fresh or frozen) ¾ cup diced avocado ¼ cup sliced green onions Rinse the quinoa thoroughly, which can have a bitter taste otherwise.

Add the quinoa and the water to a pot, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, and then reduce to a simmer.

Cover and cook until all liquid is absorbed. Transfer to a large mixing bowl.

Lightly steam the kale until bright green. Add to the bowl with quinoa.

Add the beans, cumin, chili powder, salt, salsa, pineapple and corn. Toss until the ingredients are well mixed.

Top with the avocado and green onions and serve immediately.

Source for all recipes: The PlantPure Nation Cookbook,

by Kim Campbell.

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Relationship with Food Food Is How We Love to Connect

by Randy Hampton

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s anyone that has tried to lose weigh can attest, there isn’t just one thing that will make a person successful. There is no “silver bullet,” magic pill or secret that only celebrities know. While there may be plenty of diets, smoothies, pills and exercise programs, to be successful, people must change the mind so that they use food in a healthy way.

“You’ve got to have motivation to eat healthy and to exercise, but more importantly, you’ve got to change your relationship with food,” explains Beverly Craddock, of Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu. “People looking to lose weight often go from diet to diet as if some formula alone will help them drop the weight. What they should be doing is reprogramming their mind to automatically choose foods that are healthy for them.”

Living in Hawaii complicates the weight-loss effort for some people.

While national surveys indicate that Hawaii has the second lowest obesity rate in the nation at 21.8 percent, the

obesity rate is climbing rapidly and has more than doubled since 1990. While Hawaii’s active lifestyle and near-perfect outdoor weather can help some people maintain a healthy weight, the social nature of eating here can be a bigger challenge, says Craddock.

“Let’s face it, from Ohana potlucks at the beach to weekend drinks and dinner with friends, food is how we love to connect with others,” explains Craddock.

“People tend to gather around food in Hawaii. Restrictive or fad diets tend to fail people in that kind of situation because it restricts their social activities too much. People feel punished if they cannot enjoy going to family gatherings and eating what is available.”

Craddock says hypnosis can benefit people trying to lose weight because it helps them change their relationship with the food at those gatherings versus skipping out due to restrictive diets. “When you automatically eat small portions and make healthier choices of what’s available,

you focus on enjoying the people, the music and the activity around you, without sabotaging your weight.”

As a hypnotist, Craddock encourages her clients to get out and enjoy family and friends but to use the power of the subconscious mind to stay on track with portion control and choosing the healthiest items. “Studies show that happiness and joy are key factors in overall health, well-being and in weight loss.

Use your mind to give you control over how much you eat while out enjoying friends and family. Bring a healthy dish to the potluck and help those you love make healthy choices, too.”

In addition to helping clients with weight-loss goals, Hawaii Hypnosis Center works with clients with a variety of food-related issues. Local psychologists and treatment centers often refer clients with eating disorders for hypnosis to help uncover unhealthy emotional connections between food and the mind. The center has also worked with clients that are very picky eaters and that are fearful of even trying new foods.

“Unlike alcohol, drugs or smoking, humans have a requirement for food,” Craddock concludes. “If the relationship with food is off in some way, people still have to eat to survive, so they’re constantly facing the reality of the dysfunctional relationship. It can be a struggle but definitely a winning one if the relationship between food and the mind is improved.”

Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 19.

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MANIFEST MIRACLES Tap Into the Field of Infinite Possibilities

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gain real spiritual growth, she needed to become more deliberate, so she designed a scientific framework, set a clear intention, imposed a deadline and noted the results. “The results were so convincing that I decided to see if my experiments would work for other people,” Grout says. Before long, friends and acquaintances were manifesting all kinds of amazing things, and she decided to write about her theories. Ten years later, after a steep learning curve in the publishing world, her work became globally acclaimed.

Tapping a Joyful Reality of Miracles

“Something amazingly awesome is going to happen to me today.”

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hese are the first words Pam Grout speaks when she rises every morning before dancing her way into the bathroom. She plays a favorite uplifting tune such as Pharrell William’s Happy or Abba’s Dancing Queen and creates a sassy choreography complete with fist pumps, joyous jumps and a little rhythmic strutting.

Her easy positive actions take no longer than it would to worry, “How will I get everything done today?” and then trudging into the bathroom feeling fatigued and overwhelmed. Plus, Grout’s playful attitude makes a big difference in the rest of the day’s outcomes.

Grout is the author of two internationally bestselling books, E-Squared and E-Cubed. Both offer readers multiple opportunities to experience a disarmingly simple outlook on life.

“There is an infinite force of potentiality in the universe that has our backs and wants to interact with us and guide us,” Grout believes. “There is no absolute reality; we create the reality that serves us and places our attention on what we most want.”

Letting Go of Doubt

Grout’s journey to a life filled with joy and miracles is ongoing. As a freelance writer, she initially struggled with self-doubt, wondering, “What do I, a kid from Kansas, have to offer a New York City editor?” and came face-to-face with fears about money.

Even though she was earning a decent living, she was recycling her parents’ anxieties about not having enough.

“I’m not good enough” was another party crasher.

When she began studying A Course in Miracles, Grout learned that consciousness creates the material world and the importance of self-compassion. She examined her staunch beliefs, questioning if they were true and letting go of the tiresome stories of inadequacy and worry. She began focusing on life’s blessings and noticed how concentrating on the good made life happier and more dynamic. Then she started to lay out simple intentions such as finding a good parking spot or uncovering a lost object. The results were immediate and intriguing.

This seeker of truth realized that to

“This little book will prove to you once and for all that your thoughts have power, and that a field of infinite possibilities awaits your claim,” the author writes in E-Squared. “It will help you rewrite the outdated thinking that drives your life.”

Nine easy energy experiments will prove that the “field of potentiality,” as Grout calls it, is dependable, predictable and available to all. She equates our connection with the field to plugging in a toaster. We know the energy field is there, but we need to consciously “plug in” to use it.

Grout details powerful spiritual principles that help us make everyday life richer, more meaningful and more fun.

Part of her “new curriculum” includes: n Reality is waves of possibility that we have “observed” into form. n We are an energy field, connected with everything and everyone in the universe. n Our universe connection provides accurate and unlimited guidance. n Whatever we focus on expands. n The universe is limitless, abundant and surprisingly accommodating.

“Believe in your bones that the universe is bountiful and supportive,” encourages Grout, asking us to first give the “field” 48 hours to send an unexpected gift. Don’t specify the gift, but just ask to receive and recognize the blessing. Set a deadline and then watch what unfolds.

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Making Dreams Come True Making our dreams a reality for us is not only possible, it’s probable.

The key is opening our hearts to the beneficent universe. “If you want to know what will happen in your life, listen to the words coming out of your mouth,” Grout advises.

If we are deluged with negative thoughts, stop and notice all that is right in our world. Ask the universe for help in shedding dark ruminations.

When we replace poor images with positive affirming thoughts, our lives become more magical and enjoyable.

Grout encourages her readers to invoke two words when life feels chaotic and out of control: “It’s okay,” which allows the loving flow of the universe to do the heavy lifting. Concentrating on living our joys equips us to help ourselves and others.

Grout queries, “Since we are creating our reality, why not create the possibilities that bring us closer to our life’s purpose and higher self?”

For more on Pam Grout’s work, follow her inspiring blog at PamGrout.com.

Deborah Shouse is the author of Love in the Land of Dementia: Finding Hope in the Caregiver’s Journey; she blogs at DementiaJourney.org.

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Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off – Household hazardous waste needs to be safely disposed of. Hazardous waste drop-off on Oahu takes place every other month. The next scheduled day is Saturday, July 11. Call 808-768-3201 no later than 1 week prior to schedule your appointment. Learn more about which types of products are hazardous and about ways to use less, use it up and use nonhazardous alternatives. The other dates for this year are Sept 12 and Nov 7. City and County of Honolulu - Department of Environmental Services, Oahu. 808-768-3201. Opala.org/solid_waste/ Household_Hazardous_Waste.html.

Food and Emotions – 11am-noon. Join Halekulani’s resident lifestyle coach, Kamala Skipper, to learn how to identify the different types of emotionally driven binge eating, late-night eating and overeating. We will then discuss ways to work through these challenges and explore practical ways to turn these challenges into opportunities for personal growth and food freedom. Receive a $25 gift certificate for future spa services. $25.

Halekulani, 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. 808-9315322. Halekulani.com/living-well-lecture-series.

SUNDAY, JULY 19 Unique Bodyworks Wellness Picnic – 10am-1pm.

Nataliya and James Peck, owners of Unique Bodyworks, are hosting a Wellness Picnic with stretching and guided meditation, followed by a potluck picnic in a laid-back atmosphere. Participants should wear comfortable clothes, bring a folding chair, a blanket or yoga mat, and drinks and snacks to share with others. Free. Location: Kapolei Regional Park, Manawai St, Kapolei. RSVP with name, phone number and the number of participants attending by emailing UniqueBodyworkshi@gmail.com or by texting 808-673-8276. Places are limited. For more information about Unique Bodyworks, visit UniqueBodyworksHI.com. See ad, page 26.

plan head SUNDAY, AUGUST 2 Being Local in Hawaii – 10am. Author Julia Estrella will give a talk, titled Being Local in Hawaii: from Wahiawa to Prague, Bratislava and Budapest - Traveling with a mission. Estrella has recently returned from a trip to these locales, where she had speaking engagements on her latest book, Being Local in Hawaii. Free, with plenty of parking. Central Union Church. Corner of Beretania and Punahou Streets, Honolulu. 808-852-1892.

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ongoingevents tuesday sunday Aikido and Internal Power Conditioning – 9amnoon. The Aikido Sangenkai is a nonprofit volunteer aikido group in Honolulu. All are welcome.

Training combines unarmed fighting techniques with internal power conditioning and traditional Japanese weapons in a system designed to further personal and societal development. Free. The Aikido Ohana, Ala Moana Beach Park (See website for locations), Honolulu. Chris Li; 808-221-8656.

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Zen Run – 9-10am. Food, Movement, and Breathing Coach Devin Nogaki, CSCS, owner of Kaizen Personal Training Inc., is helping individuals and athletes develop combined strength, flexibility and core function. His Zen Run Method focuses on the specific biomechanical needs of running while addressing what’s often overlooked: flexibility and breathing. Fort Ruger “Triangle” Park - Diamond Head, 521 Paiku St, Honolulu. 808-681-9617.

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Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun, enjoy art along the fence at the zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578.

The Perfect Picnic at Sunset Ranch – 10am, noon, 2pm & 4pm. Reserve a time to visit the ranch on Sundays and Tuesdays for a unique picnic experience. Couples are provided with exclusive access to Sunset Ranch to learn about the history of the property, land conservation and to sit down for a divine, locally sourced picnic at one of six predesignated locations around the property. $49/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa.

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The Perfect Picnic at Sunset Ranch – 10am, noon, 2pm & 4pm. Reserve a time to visit the ranch on Sundays and Tuesdays for a unique picnic experience. Couples are provided with exclusive access to Sunset Ranch to learn about the history of the property, land conservation and to sit down for a divine, locally sourced picnic at one of six predesignated locations around the property. $49/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa.

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

Ultimate Hike – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Enjoy exclusive access to newly cleared trails and lookouts, and learn about the history of Sunset Ranch and Waimea Valley on a unique hike on Sundays and Tuesdays. A locally sourced lunch and Hawaiian storytelling are included. $59/pp. Sunset Ranch, 59777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@ SunsetRanchHawaii.com.

Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first and fourth Tues of the month. Learn from Mama T, in Kailua, how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. 808-262-3838. DownToEarth.org/events.

Ultimate Hike – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Enjoy exclusive access to newly cleared trails and lookouts, and learn about the history of Sunset Ranch and Waimea Valley on a unique hike on Sundays and Tuesdays. A locally sourced lunch and Hawaiian storytelling are included. $59/pp. Sunset Ranch, 59777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@ SunsetRanchHawaii.com.

Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Every Tues. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room. Many of the other services of The Wellness Center will also be discussed.

Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (a regular $350 cost). Please call to reserve your seat.

The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. 808-732-5363.

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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.

Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 9am-noon. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com.

ing relationships and finances. $5-$10. Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Ste. 205, Kailua.

808-247-6884. Kailua.Shambhala.org.

thursday Farm-to-Table Experience – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm.

Tour the fabulous grounds of Sunset Ranch and partake in an exquisite four-course dining experience in this unique and authentic Hawaiian setting. $149/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa.

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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.

Holistic Energy Yoga and Meditation – 8-9pm.

Experience light stretching and energy circulation exercises followed by a guided meditation. Learn how to gather energy and use it to heal yourself and more. Kapiolani Beach Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu. 407-435-0797.

friday Eat the Street – 4-9pm, last Fri of month. A gathering of more than 40 of Hawaii’s favorite food trucks and street vendors, offering local delights from shrimp to tropical popsicles and all your favorite snacks in between. 555 South St, Kaka’ako, just west of Waikiki. 808-772-3020.

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saturday Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun, enjoy art along the fence at the zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the Honolulu Zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. Honolulu Zoo, 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578.

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62-203 Loko’ea Pl, Haleiwa 808-218-4014 HaleiwaActiveHealing.com Jenna Murad, Licensed Acupuncturist, serves the North Shore and surrounding areas with natural choices for health and well-being. Haleiwa Active Healing is for anyone who has pain, lack of vitality or a chronic degenerative disease.

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47-653 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-239-2992 SunshineArts.net A delightful art gallery along Kamehameha Highway, just outside Kaneohe. Laetitia is charming and will greet you with aloha when you come in the door. After a tour of the art at this shop, be sure to pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii.

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

See ads, pages 2 and 3.

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

The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See ad, page 13.

EQUESTRIAN THERAPY

HAWAII PACIFIC DEEG

H.E.A.R.T. HORSES

Dr. Michael B. Russo, neurologist, offers the only Dense-Array EEG (DEEG) in Hawaii. The DEEG may be used to detect, characterize and localize conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). DEEG can identify damage in cognitive processing systems that was not seen previously using the most sophisticated currently available neuroimaging techniques. It’s not only used for diagnosis, it is used for therapy as well. Dr. Russo has offices in Honolulu and Hilo. See ad, page 10.

Our mission is to provide healing and growth to people, in partnership with horses, while upholding high professional and ethical standards. Our practitioners are certified by Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA) and/or Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH International) to provide Equine Assisted Psychotherapy, Equine Assisted Learning and Therapeutic Horseback Riding.

320 Ward Ave, Ste 101, Honolulu 808-294-3332 HawaiiPacificDEEG.com

59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa 808-388-4974 • HeartHorses.org

ESSENTIAL OILS The very ingredients of our bodies are made up from the food you consume, which comes from the earth. When we honor and respect our planet, we honor and respect ourselves.

DŌTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS

808-852-1892 • ThatdoTerraGal.com You can address your pain, diabetes, ADHD, arthritis & migraines. Call Julia Estrella to obtain dōTerra Essential Oils.

See ad, page 9.

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HOLISTIC HEALTH HALE LAMALAMA KA’ILI

(House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) 1335 Kalanianaole St, Hilo 808-339-7192 HiloHealthyHouse.com Hilo’s Healthy Bed and Breakfast Spa. Hale Lamalama Ka‘ili (House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) is a bed and breakfast spa founded by brain injury specialist Michael B. Russo, M.D., and dedicated to sustaining and improving physical and spiritual health. See ad, page 18.

HAPPINESS HAWAII

315 Uluniu St, Ste 104, Kailua 808-343-1215 HappinessHawaii.com Happiness Hawaii offers Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field Therapy, Synchronicity Wave System Color and Light Therapy, dōTerra Essential Oil Aroma Therapy, and Sound Healing by Steven Halpern.

NATURE’S SUNSHINE PRODUCTS

50 S Beretania St, Ste C110, Honolulu 808-533-2011 If you are anywhere near Kukui Plaza, stop in and visit with Jean Galloway. She is a 32-year cancer survivor whose wit and heart are pure. She provides an analysis of your health and recommends products to help improve your condition. Nature’s Sunshine Products offer a full range of vitamins and herbs along with super food PURIUM (90-day results in 10 days), undiluted doTERRA Essential Oils, infrared bio mats, chi machines and water filtration units, and other products for your health and well-being. Distributors welcome.

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

The Wellness Center Hawaii offers a comprehensive array of services that will put you on the path to health both mentally and physically. Each of the 21stcentury tools used at the Wellness Center has been thoroughly tested by scientists and researchers for their efficacy and safety. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and starts you on the road to better health. Call today to register for the free Tuesday evening seminar. See article on page 15 and ad on page 17.

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

Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and well-being by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article on page 26 and ad on page 19.

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

Julia Estrella is a multicultural woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawai’i. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, the Okinawan Cultural Center and the Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop as well as online at her website, where you can also learn more about Julia. See ad, page 9.

MASSAGE THERAPY UNIQUE BODYWORKS LLC

808-673-8276 Holomua Professional Center 2176 Lauwiliwili Street, Ste 26, Kapolei UniqueBodyworksHI.com Unique Bodyworks LLC is a concept that was created by James and Nataliya Peck. They are experienced and dedicated Healers/Licensed Massage Therapists, who are passionate about overall wellness and integrating massage therapy and energy healing into health care. They would like to share their UNIQUE styles of healing and become part of your wellness routine. Gift Certificates are also available. See ad, page 26.

Body Mind Spirit Expo Fishbowl Drawing Winner for a 3 month ad is:

Health Coach Carrie Staiger healthcoachcarrie.com

Watch for her ad in the August Edition

NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR

NATURAL FOODS CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS

PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

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

FOODLAND

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

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

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

PET SERVICES POI DOGS

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

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

See ad, page 11.

THE SOURCE

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

Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii while you are there.

UMEKE MARKET NATURAL FOODS & DELI 1001 Bishop St, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-522-7377 UmekeMarket.com

Pick up Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the Umeke Market. If you’re looking for a local alternative to get natural and organic vitamins and supplements that happens to be a café, you’ve come to the right place.

NATURAL PRODUCTS NATURAL ALOHA Kaneohe 808-282-5617 Natural-Aloha.com

All of the products are items that Dina Marie Kaniho created herself, out of necessity, so you know that they are natural and chemical-free! All products are close to her heart and give her the chance to continue to help heal people! See ad, page 8.

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

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com

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

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

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