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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, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle. Your local advertisers greatly appreciate your support.

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1 7 ARE FOODS

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26 LOCAVORE LINGO

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28 MOM’S KITCHEN

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his month’s July Harvest theme may be about picking fruits and vegetables, but “harvest” can mean any act of gathering something or having a productive result. Life is a journey during which we’re continually faced with choices and opportunities requiring us to make decisions and work toward our goals and dreams. Along this journey, we harvest the results of our choices and can rejoice in the fruits of our labors. There are times, though, where we fail to harvest the rewards for all the work we’ve put into attaining a goal. For whatever reason, we just let the “fruit” lie there, unpicked. This can happen when we lose interest in the goal or get distracted by other things. Sometimes, it’s because we come to feel as if the reward no longer justifies completing what we worked on so hard. It could even be fear of what will come next once the goal is reached. There’s also the possibility that projects remain unfinished because we keep striving to perfect them. If we take away the pressure to be perfect, many more goals can be reached and we will have more bountiful harvests to enjoy. As you journey through July, examine the opportunities you can harvest along the way and enjoy the successes—big and small—which you’ll encounter every day. This month’s second theme is Independent Media. Natural Awakenings magazine is a prime example of media that is open and free to all points of view, untethered by big business, politics and special interest groups. Our advertisers, distributors and readers make our publication possible every month, and for that we are very grateful. We love hearing our readers tell us they love the magazine and read it from cover to cover; many people save their copies for looking up things later. We delight in hearing our advertisers report they have new clients that learned about them in our pages. We are honored and humbled to represent healthy and green interests here in Hawai’i. Enjoy your July Journey. In gratitude,

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newsbriefs Aloha Elixir Announces Crystal Clear

loha Elixir has launched a new line of clearing products called Crystal Clear. The line features an unscented intention candle with five types of quartz crystal; a salt for clearing, repairing and strengthening crystals and stones (it can also be used in the bath); a spray containing ti leaf, ‘olena (tumeric) and palo santo; and a smudge kit with three different kinds of sage and a stick of palo santo. Each of these items is super sound charged with prayers, mantras and blessings that remove lower energies from people’s auras and immediate energy fields, their spaces and their stones. As a Hawaiian brand, Aloha Elixir felt it was important to include traditional ceremonial elements, like ti, ‘olena and pa’akai (Hawaiian salt), which have a long tradition of being used for consecration, cleansing and protection.

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‘Olena carries the energy of the goddess Haumea, who is believed to represent the rising dawn that sheds its light upon the Earth to banish darkness. Ti has always been placed around homes and made into leis to impart blessings and protection. Hawaiian salt is used to remove negative energy and create a barrier to lower energies and entities from crossing into a ceremonial area. Local families will often wrap small handfuls of pa’akai in ti leaves and place them in the corners of the window to banish negativity from the home and prevent unwanted spirits from entering. Here’s how to use these elements: Salt – Place crystals and stones in need of cleansing and repair into the salt for up to three days. This removes and clears any lower energies that the crystals may have accumulated while doing their work for you. Use as often as necessary to cleanse and re-energize them after arduous healing work. This proprietary blend of salts will also help repair and heal crystals that have sustained minor damage. You can also prepare a cleansing bath for your crystals by adding Crystal Clear salt to water. There should be enough salt added that the mixture mimics clean ocean water. Crystal Clear can also be added to your personal bath water as a soak when you need re-energizing or wish to remove lower energies from your person and raise your vibration. Spray – Containing sacred ti leaf, ‘olena, palo santo and pa’akai, this convenient spray is the perfect solution for those that need a smokeless smudge option. The folks at Aloha Elixir like to say, “It’s like white light in a bottle.” Spritz this sacred mist into the air when you need to clear yourself or a space after energy or bodywork, during stressful situations, or for peace of mind and protection. Candle – Great for use in the home as an alternative to traditional smudging, the Crystal Clear candle contains five different kinds of quartz crystals. Pure and unscented, simply write your intention on the candle to program it with your request and create a clear and sacred space anywhere you choose. Smudge Kit – This special smudge kit contains one of Aloha Elixir’s most popular staples, palo santo, and three different kinds of sage, which each have a different purpose. Carefully light the end of one of the sticks and allow it to catch fire and burn for approximately 20 seconds. Blow the flame out and allow the stick to continue to smolder while you begin sweeping your space, always traveling to left. Pay special attention to the corners of the room, windows and doorways. Offer prayers of gratitude and ask that lower energies leave and invite higher energies to stay. Say what makes you feel comfortable but always offer thanks. When you have completed your sacred circle, open a window or door and allow the collected lower energies to leave. You can also use the sticks to bless and cleanse yourself and others. For more information, visit AlohaElixir.com or the company’s blog at AlohaElixirBlog.com. See ad, page 34.

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Sound Healing Therapy Body, Mind and Spirit Tune Up!

hen something vibrates in its natural and healthy state, it’s said to be in resonance. When something does not, it’s said to be in a state of disease. Sound vibration is a powerful tool to help recalibrate the body, mind and spirit, and bring one back to a state of resonance and health. Sound healing therapy has wonderful benefits beyond deep relaxation and bliss! Sound healing can help reduce stress and pain, lower blood pressure, increase mental clarity and lift depression. Sound healer Soraya Faris Applegate says: “Clients experience improved memory, vitality and more peaceful sleep. Stress is at the root of many of our illnesses, and it’s through relaxation of the body that balance, health and happiness can be restored.” Soraya is a licensed Acupuncturist and co-creator of Hawaii Healing Sound School. Soraya offers a variety of sound healing therapies and classes, including: Sound Vibration Treatments with Tuning Forks. Tuning fork therapy is a no-needle acupuncture technique. Using tuning forks on the meridians and acupuncture points in place of acupuncture needles, offers a gentler and more relaxing healing treatment. 8

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Sound Healing Therapy with Bowls. Tibetan and crystal bowl sound massage is profoundly relaxing. During the session, bowls are played on and around the body. When the bowls are played, they send waves of vibration throughout the body, harmonizing cells, calming the nervous system and traveling deep into the body to penetrate the bones. The beautiful sounds of the bowls also have a relaxing, hypnotic effect on the brain, slowing brain waves and inducing deep meditative states of healing bliss. Soraya incorporates sound healing with bowls into her treatments and therapies. Symphonic Gong Baths. To experience bliss, experience a symphonic gong bath! Gong sound healing is called a gong “bath” because the body is being bathed in the healing sound waves of the gong. Gong sound healing relieves stress and can have a profound, revitalizing effect on the immune and nervous systems. The sound waves are both heard with the ears and felt as a powerful vibration sweeping over and penetrating deeply into the body. A gong bath is cleansing, releasing, healing and harmonizing on all levels. Soraya plays the symphonic gong in all her yoga classes. There are many benefits to using sound vibrations for bringing back a NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

natural state of resonance and health. Here are a few of the major benefits: • Provides a deep state of relaxation and bliss • Improves mental clarity and brain functioning • Increases the level of physical energy and mental concentration • Relieves stress by drawing the body into a centered space • Enhances massage, acupressure, dream work and meditation • Brings the nervous system into balance • Integrates left and right brain thought patterns Soraya also offers the only BodySoundChaise therapy on the island. It’s a super comfortable reclining chair with built-in speakers. The vibration of the music or spoken meditation provides a deep state of relaxation and expansion as it vibrates along the chakra system. For more information on sound healing therapy and other services, call Soraya Faris Applegate at 808-7213083 or visit SoulisticHolisticsHawaii. com. See ad, page 13.

CLEAN IT UP

The Power of Purification in Health  by Dr. Ronald S. Carlson, DDS

nless we recognize our current mindset—our preconceptions based upon only our educational training and concept-influenced experiences—we are doomed to continue living in a manner contrary to true health. The characterization of physical signs and symptoms as “disease” is our way of being able to rationalize methods of a “cure.” When a definitive name is placed upon a condition based on a collection of signs and symptoms, we are then able to manage the condition as a disease by treating it with drugs, surgery, needles, etc. In a real sense, we box in the condition so we can effectively manage it as a disease, treating it as if the disease truly existed! We label the condition and thereby make

it something that takes on a life of its own, which is fraudulent. But what is a “condition”? What are the circumstances that have led the individual with a condition to go to the doctor seeking a cure? Who is responsible for this? Are we just victims in this life that must accept our fate? Have the

gods so ordained that we suffer with our condition, or are there threads that we may pull to unravel this dilemma so we may see our way more clearly? Perhaps we have more to say about our conditions in life than we are willing to admit. The realization that disease, or illness, is a construct of our conscious minds is so powerful that it may with proper diligent investigation revolutionize our current thinking about health.  A “cleansing phenomenon,” or purification, is not based upon theory, hypothesis or hyperbole but upon natural and correct observations. Given these insights, I lovingly suggest that you clean up your mouth. Get rid of your infected root canals, implants, and septic mercury silver fillings and metal crowns. You will do more for your health by beginning this process of purification than all your visits to your medical doctor or health club. For more information, call Dr. Ronald S. Carlson, DDS, at 808-735-0282 or visit CarlsonBiologicalDentistry.net. See ad, page 7.

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Osteopathy Alleviates Low Back Pain

ore than 600,000 people undergo surgery for back pain every year, yet back surgery is often unsuccessful. Safer manual therapies provide a viable alternative, according to recent research. A study of 455 people with low back pain found that osteopathic manipulation therapy (OMT) helped with their symptoms. The research, published in the Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, gave each patient six osteopathic manual therapy sessions or a placebo treatment over a two-month period. Patients were tested before and a month afterward to assess the success of the treatments, using pain severity and mobility as the main criteria. The research showed that those that started with higher disability scores of 17 or more prior to therapy had significantly less pain and more mobility. Patients with scores of seven or greater also improved, but not to the same degree. Lead researcher and Osteopath Dr. John Licciardone says, “Subgrouping patients according to chronic low back pain intensity and function appears to be a simple strategy for identifying patients that can attain substantial improvement with OMT. From a cost and safety perspective, it should be considered before progressing to more costly or invasive interventions.”

Colorful Produce Slows Cell Aging

new study published in the European Journal of Nutrition finds that an increased intake of carotenoids, powerful antioxidants found in plantbased foods, is associated with slower aging. The research tested 3,660 U.S. adults and measured blood levels of five common carotenoids: alphacarotene, beta-carotene, beta-cryptoxanthin, combined lutein/zeaxanthin and trans-lycopene. The researchers found that those with levels that were in the highest quarter had 5 percent to 8 percent longer telomeres compared to those with the lowest quartile of carotenoid levels. Telomeres are located at the ends of DNA chromosomes and get shorter as we age. Longer telomeres indicate greater longevity. Carotenoids are found in the yellow-to-red pigments in many yellow, red and orange foods. They are also contained in green foods where chlorophyll shields the yellow-red color. Alpha-carotenes are present in carrots, cantaloupes, mangoes, kale, spinach, broccoli and Brussels sprouts. Betacarotene is found in some of the same foods, and also tomatoes, apricots and watermelons. Beta-cryptoxanthin is found in papayas, apples and orange peels. Lutein and zeaxanthin are found in some of the same foods, along with kiwifruit, grapes, oranges, zucchini and squash. Some of the highest levels are in corn. Lycopene is in tomatoes, watermelons, papayas, apricots and other red-to-yellow foods. 10

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Neurotoxins Identified in Everyday Items

esearch published in the British medical journal The Lancet has newly identified six neurotoxins: manganese, fluoride, chlorpyrifos, dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), tetrachloroethylene (perchloroethylene or PERC) and polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDE). Manganese exposure is found in welding and high-octane gas fumes, among other sources; fluoride is used in many municipal water supplies, glass etching and chrome cleaners. Chlorpyrifos is an organophosphate contained in many pesticides, including Dursban and Lorsban. While DDT has been banned from insecticides within the U.S., it is still contained in other agents, including petroleum distillates. DDT is also still used in some areas to spray for mosquitoes. PERC has often been used in dry cleaning and for degreasing metals. PBDEs appear as flame retardants and to make electronics, household goods, building materials, polyurethane foams, plastics and more. The same researchers previously identified lead, methylmercury, polychlorinated biphenyls, arsenic and toluene as neurotoxins. The neurotoxin label means they affect the nervous system and can cause neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism, attention deficit disorders, dyslexia and others.

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Fish Fried

New Numbers Confirm Global Overfishing The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization has been collecting reports for decades on how many fish are caught in the oceans annually. However, those numbers don’t take into account small-scale, recreational and illegal fishing or the bycatch that’s discarded before boats return to harbors. A study published in Nature Communications increases the actual total world catch from 1950 to 2010 by 50 percent. Daniel Pauly, author of the University of British Columbia study, states, “The world is withdrawing from a joint bank account of fish without knowing what has been withdrawn or the remaining balance. Better estimates for the amount we’re taking out can help ensure there’s enough fish to sustain us in the future.” Based on official counts, global catches peaked in 1996 and have declined modestly each year. The decline isn’t due to less fishing or restrictions on certain fish, though. “It’s due to the countries fishing too much and having exhausted one fish after the other,” says Pauly. The findings also emphasize the value of fisheries to low-income people in developing countries. The next steps will require well-informed action to preserve this critical resource for people and for the planet. Source: Tinyurl.com/OverfishingReport

Scientists Increasingly Find It Dangerous According to a new metaanalysis of previous studies, Philippe Grandjean, of Harvard, and Richard Clapp, of the University of Massachusetts, concluded that DuPont Teflon, used for 50 years to make frictionless cookware, is much more dangerous than previously thought, causing cancer, birth defects and heart disease, and weakening the immune system. Teflon production was phased out in 2006, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found it in the blood of more than 99 percent of Americans studied, because it can be passed from mother to unborn child in the womb. The researchers say that the federal government’s recommended “safe” level, set in 2009, is as much as 1,000 times too high to fully protect people’s health. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has yet to set a legal allowable limit for its presence in drinking water. Source: EnvironmentalHealthNews.org

GMO-Free Pioneer

New Grain Transport to be Contaminant-Free Large food companies that are switching to non-GMO (genetically modified) soy and corn products must still worry about their ingredients picking up GMO contamination through conventional supply chains. Now, Captain Drake LLC, a North Dakota grain plant, has acquired its own million-bushel terminal with dedicated rail cars used exclusively for GMOfree grains. President Mark Anderson maintains, “We’ll be able to obtain the best non-GMO commodities from three regions: North Dakota, Minnesota and Manitoba, Canada.” In a 2015 Nielsen study of 30,000 consumers, 43 percent rank non-GMO as very important and 80 percent said they would pay more for foods that indicate a degree of healthfulness. Sales of non-GMO products exceeded $10 billion last year and are growing. Anderson explains, “The supply chain needs to be tightened up and moved domestically. We consider this to be another strategic asset for food and beverage clients seeking suppliers committed to guaranteeing the integrity and purity of non-GMO commodities.”

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Sustainable Ways to Enjoy Sand and Surf When eco-conscious families hit the beach this summer, there’s more to be aware of than just picking up trash like drink containers, wrappers and found litter. Here are some other ways we can enhance our beach and water experiences while upping fitness benefits. Rising water levels and severe weather events have damaged coastlines, so extra care is needed. When setting up a beach spot, stay away from sand dunes and pockets of beach grass that serve as natural defenses against beach erosion. Also watch out for marked-off turtle hatching spots; prime nesting season is May through October, according to the nonprofit Turtle Conservancy. Teach kids not to chase birds. Walk around shorebirds to cause minimal disturbance; it’s stressful dodging danger during meals and wastes precious energy stores. Walking on soft sand is like a weight-training workout, as detailed in Michael Sandler and Jessica Lee’s Barefoot Walking book. Polluting chemicals enter waterways via fertilizer and industry runoff and accidents like the BP Gulf oil spill; don’t contribute more by using sunscreen that contains oxybenzine, which reportedly alters hormone function. The Environmental Working Group (ewg.org) maintains an online guide of safe sunscreens. The Huffington Post also suggests that we can make our own by mixing zinc oxide (a sunblocking agent), coconut oil (soothes and conditions skin), beeswax (for waterproofing) and tea tree oil (soothes and repairs skin and smells good). The same care applies to chemical hair dyes, shampoos, conditioners and straighteners. Patronize clean, green salons that use natural hair treatments free of synthetic chemicals, ammonia or para-phenylenediamine (PPD). Or search “nontoxic hair care” online. Plan a visit to coincide with a public volunteer beach cleanup event. Check with national organizations like Keep America Beautiful (kab.org) and local or countywide groups, as well as social media sites for group activities.

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Touching Nature Talking to Stones Brings Clarity to Life

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ach of us is on a specific journey in life, looking for answers to questions we may not even know we have. Kahu Angela Pohakuola knew her journey would include a close relationship with nature when she was very young. Her native Cherokee heritage carries the memories of her father’s family and their relationship with nature and healing pohaku (stones). In her childhood, the pohaku began providing Angela wi th intuitive impressions and constant companionship. During the 1990s, when Angela began making personally designed pendants to show appreciation to her son’s special education teachers, her work with stones started to get noticed and she was asked to exhibit her work. Her journey with breast cancer in 2009 brought about a deep understanding of self-empowerment, which manifested in Angela conducting workshops, teaching Reiki and continuing her work with pohaku. In 2013, Angela’s spiritual journey was honored by her induction as a kahu in the sacred Hawaiian Kapuaokalani Halau Lomilomi with Kumu Karen Leialoha Carroll. Living on the west side of Oahu, Angela spends her time seeking guidance on her journey, creating channeled pendants, conducting weddings and vow renewal ceremonies, and teaching interactive workshops. She built a spiritual labyrinth in her yard overlooking the blessed mountains, where people can surrender to divine guidance in their own way. She also is called to introduce people

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REAL NEWS THAT MATTERS Independent Media Tell Us the Truth by Linda Sechrist

proof of the importance and power of independent media to furnish the public helpful and in-depth information on wide-ranging topics that mainstream broadcast media typically only cover in 30- to 60-second blurbs or not at all. Dr. Mark Hyman, chair of the Institute of Functional Medicine and director of the Cleveland Clinic Center for Functional Medicine, learned Brogan’s lesson early on. “Independent media have been crucial in disseminating my life’s work. Given the misinformation being spread by regular news and government channels about weight and health, we deserve to hear the truth about what’s in our food, toxins in our environment and how we can truly heal our bodies,” says Hyman, a nine-time bestselling author.

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n virtually all aspects of life, we are influenced consciously or subconsciously by mainstream media messages. Today, six media giants— Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, Twenty-First Century Fox, Time Warner, Viacom and DirecTV—control the vast majority of what we watch on TV and in movies, listen to on the radio and read in books, newspapers and magazines. According to Ben Bagdikian, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author of The New Media Monopoly, this handful of conglomerates form a cartel that wields enough influence to affect U.S. politics and define social values. Thirty years ago, before many mergers and acquisitions, 50 corporations owned nearly all of American media. Today’s infotainment and rhetoric, misrepresented as news, is leading millions to conclude that these colossal powers do not exist to objectively report the truth.

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media’s reporting of news fully, fairly and accurately, fair reporting was what HarperCollins, a prominent publisher, expected upon the 2016 release of New York City holistic psychiatrist Dr. Kelly Brogan’s A Mind of Your Own: The Truth About Depression and How Women Can Heal Their Bodies to Reclaim Their Lives. They were shocked when the book was boycotted. “The New York Times, Dr. Oz and Good Morning America refused to schedule author interviews or write book reviews. There wasn’t a whisper anywhere on mainstream media about my evidenced-based book on how women can holistically recover from depression without a single prescription. HarperCollins was baffled. I was their first credentialed author who spoke out against pharmaceuticals,” says Brogan. So Brogan turned to independent outlets, including print, online and social media, her own website, newsletter lists and word-of-mouth. Her work soon broke through into three of the top bestselling book lists: USA Today, Publisher’s Weekly and The New York Times. That example serves as clear NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Today’s independent media landscape shifts at warp speed. With 24/7 Internet access to websites, both groundbreaking journalism and grassroots perspectives appear in original articles and blogs. Outlets include independent online radio, TV shows, newspapers, filmmakers and “citizen journalists” armed with smart phones instantly transmitting images and updates via YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. From a growing recognition that such media play a vital role in shaping a more informed and engaged citizenry, more attention is again being paid to the need for real news that matters. Breaking the reign of junk food news generators is the mission of ProjectCensored.org, a media research program at California’s Sonoma State University. Billions of dollars are spent annually on webinars, podcasts and e-books exploring health and healing, self-help, spiritual enlightenment and creativity, indicating a reading audience with a hunger for deeper wisdom. Since 1973, New Dimensions Radio, co-founded and hosted by Justine Willis Toms, has featured many of the world’s most respected wisdom keepers. “Guests exclaim how refreshing it is to speak in-depth and at length. Mainstream, commercially based media consistently present sound bites on how things are breaking down and not working,

When we cover war and peace, we need media that are not brought to us by the weapons manufacturers. When we cover climate change, we are not brought to you by the oil, gas and nuclear companies. When we cover health care, we are not brought to you by the insurance industry or drug companies. We are brought to you by listeners, viewers and readers deeply committed to independent information—that’s what’s critical. ~Amy Goodman, host and co-founder, Democracy Now news hour without opening thought to constructive visions for a future that benefits all life and the planet,” says Toms. “Independent media have broken away from dependence on the moneyed interests holding tight reins on the news and information they publish. Because we’re listener-supported, public radio is free to explore a wide range of timely and timeless topics,” he says. Leaning away from one-sided views gives independent media space to expand people’s perspectives and positive expectations for the future. The seven-time Pulitzer Prize-winning Christian Science Monitor international news organization was established in Boston over a century ago to till human thought and thereby improve

human lives via an uplifted journalistic standard. “Its quiet insistence for human rights and against tyranny; for generosity and against selfishness; for intelligence, charity, courage, integrity and most of all, for progress and hope—surely that has helped,” remarks John Yemma, current columnist and former editor. “We work to uncover where progress is occurring, even though headlines proclaim the contrary. There are always two sides to a story,” says Susan Hackney, a senior director with the Monitor, which consistently resists the sensational in favor of the meaningful. Magazines such as Natural Awakenings, Mother Jones, The Optimist and Yes! are likewise stirring up

conversations on meaningful issues via larger perspectives with a focus on tangible solutions. They address such areas as the damaging health and environmental effects of genetically engineered food, championed by Jeffrey Smith, founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology. “Europe could kick genetically modified ingredients (GMO) out of their food supply because their mainstream media covered the health dangers, while U.S. mainstream media ignored them and kept Americans in the dark. Independent media in the U.S. enable democracy and consumerinspired transformations of all kinds. Knowledge has organizing power,” advises Smith.

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We need our media to be candid, fierce, raw and searingly truthful about the world in which we live, so that we might propel ourselves and humanity, into a brighter future for all. ~Lauren Walker, editor, Truth-out.org ance with the living Earth and where everyone’s inherent worth and dignity are recognized,” says Korten. Allan Savory, founder of the Savory Institute and originator of a holistic land management systems approach to recover and preserve sustainable resources, underscores the need for change leaders and independent thinkers. “As we ponder who they might be, we realize it’s not those that discover new, counterintuitive insights, but those that spread the knowledge. The groundbreakers are pioneers like writers, poets, artists, speakers and social networkers. After 50 years of trying to understand the intense institutional resistance to and ridiculing of my work

of managing complexity in a simple manner, holistic management is now quickly spreading globally. This is only due to social networking, independent writers and my TED talk that went viral,” observes Savory. Laurie McCammon, change leader and author of Enough! How to Liberate Yourself and Remake the World with Just One Word, contracted with independent publisher Red Wheel Weiser to get her message out. “It’s been building awareness of forbidden knowledge—that we each have unrealized potential to affect reality by changing our thoughts. We can nurture a shift in global culture away from an existing way of life that has bred fear,

lack and a belief in scarcity,” explains McCammon. She suggests that to preview a new vision of, “I am enough and have enough,” and, “We are enough and have enough,” we should look to the fertile fringes; small communities of intentional and conscious people actively reinventing society. “Look at what independent media are reporting on; as well as their unprecedented use of new terms such as organic, wellness, sustainability, permaculture, transition town, sharing economy, social responsibility, biomimicry and the butterfly effect,” says McCammon. The existing worldview, with all of its core assumptions and rules, aims to restrain awakening individual and collective consciousness. McCammon observes, “As long as the ‘old story’ was told repeatedly by mainstream media with conviction, it could command our attention and make us doubt our inner story. Trusting that the outer world had our own best interests in mind meant that there was no need to turn within. This is changing. Thanks to farseeing, courageous and strong enough independent media, there’s been an overturning to a more wholesome story of mind-body-spirit, abundance, innovation, collaboration and cooperation.” Mainstream and independent media coexist like two sides of a coin. Mainstream media’s talking heads tell us how to act and think while independent media invite us to engage, educate and think for ourselves, dig deeper and take action. Without independent media, we would know little about the benefits of the ever-evolving grassroots movement of holistic, alternative, complementary, integrative and functional medicine. Nor would we know the truth about climate change; the health advantages of plant-based diets and community gardens; food deserts and nutrition-related illnesses; the prevalence of environmental toxins; signs of spiritual progress; alternative education; and the benefits of eco-villages to people and the planet. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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Are Foods Labeled Healthy Really Healthy?

that sold fruit and nut bars that were labeled as healthy. The FDA said the company couldn’t make that claim because the almonds they contained had saturated fat in them, so the company changed its labeling and filed a petition with the FDA in December asking the agency to update labeling requirements. Currently, companies can use the term healthy if the food meets certain criteria for levels of fat, saturated fat, cholesterol, sodium and sugar. The FDA notified the snack company that it could continue to use the term healthy. The snack had saturated fat that was slightly higher than the old

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e all believe that our government and free press should inform us about issues that affect our lives and well-being, and that this information should come from independent sources, free from the influence of big business and politics. As is almost always the case, the devil is in the details. For example, consider the labeling of foods as “healthy.” What’s considered healthy food? What foods can be labeled healthy by the manufacturer? The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) provides oversight in this area. Its current regulations were crafted more than 20 years ago during the advent of the low-fat diet. It’s now believed by many that the concept that all fats are bad was one of the major causes of America’s rush toward obesity. As it turns out, not all fats are bad, and eliminating all fats and replacing them with high carbohydrates can be disastrous. On May 10, the FDA announced that it’s taking steps to update the term healthy as used on food labels. The old regulations allowed such products as fat-free puddings and sugary cereals to be labeled healthy. However, this label is not allowed for whole foods, such as nuts, avocados and salmon, which have come to be considered sources of nutritious fat. Nutritious fat? In February, The New York Times had an article on the subject. Saturated fats are bad. Unsaturated fats are good and assist in health and longevity, as well as weight management. These are found in olive oil, nuts, avocadoes and fatty fish and are

On May 10, the FDA announced that it’s taking steps to update the term healthy as used on food labels.

currently in the government’s recommended dietary guidelines. Obviously, decades of nutritious labeling guidelines are confusing at the very least. The FDA states, “In light of evolving nutrition research … we believe now is an opportune time to re-evaluate regulations concerning nutrition content claims, generally, including the term ‘healthy.’” A Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center director calls this effort “pretty huge.” He states: “They recognize that this is really a problem for public health nutrition. It was never intended to say, ‘Don’t eat almonds.’ That is effectively what it’s saying in this instance.” The director is referring to a warning the FDA sent to a snack company

rules allowed and it also had significant amounts of good, or nutritious, fat. The FDA is now considering that how healthy is defined is more than just words on a label. There is an evolving understanding in the U.S. that is more focused on overall health and well-being than specific nutrient levels. The Yale-Griffin director concludes: “The world of nutrition is increasingly saying, enough with nutrients, let’s talk about food. An avocado is extremely high in fat, but it’s a really nutritious food.” The Wellness Center Hawaii, in Honolulu, offers the latest in cuttingedge and innovative energy-based techniques, applications and products that support one’s journey to optimal health. Its vision is to walk with clients on the road toward achieving clients’ desired goals. Marsha R. Sakamaki is the developer of The Wellness Center Hawaii. For more information, call 808-732-5363, email MarshaSakamaki@TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com or visit TheWellness CenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 9.

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SOIL SISTERS Female Farmers Come of Age by Lisa Kivirist

ore women are becoming farmers, bringing with them a passion for producing organic and sustainably raised fare and transforming America’s food system. The U.S. Census of Agriculture reports that their numbers rose by more than 20 percent between 2002 and 2012, to 288,264.

Historic Roots

“Women have played an integral role in farming for centuries, but in the last 100 years they’ve started to self-orga-

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nize and be recognized for their important work,” says University of California garden historian Rose HaydenSmith, Ph.D., author of Sowing the Seeds of Victory: American Gardening Programs of World War I and editor of the UC Food Observer. “During that war, the Women’s Land Army of America, a female-led initiative, recruited nearly 20,000 mostly middleclass urban and suburban women to enter the agricultural sector as wage laborers at farms, dairies and canneries, often in rural areas, where farmers

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urgently needed help while the male labor force was off fighting.” Women also helped feed Americans during the Victory Garden era of World War II. “It’s also estimated that more than 40 percent of fruits and vegetables consumed on the American home front then were grown in school, home, community and workplace gardens,” says Hayden-Smith, possibly resulting in America’s highest period of produce consumption ever. When the commercial organic industry launched in the 1990s, women organized to provide overlooked and undervalued perspectives. The wakeup call for Denise O’Brien, an organic vegetable farmer and owner of Rolling Hills Acres, near Atlantic, Iowa, came during the farm economic crisis of the preceding decade. Although still considered “just” farm wives, “It was the women on the farms that had foreseen where things were heading, because they often kept the accounting books, though nobody took their voices seriously,” O’Brien recalls. This launched O’Brien’s agriculture activism: balancing farming, raising children and serving as a national advocate and spokeswoman for women in agriculture in an ecological and just food system. In 1997, she launched the Women, Food and Ag Network to collectively advocate for a stronger voice. “Throughout history, women in agriculture have been relegated to providing assistance, rather than making decisions,” O’Brien explains. “It’s up to us as women to collaboratively support each other while challenging the system.”

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For her 50th birthday, Paula Foreman gave her life a new chapter. She launched her midlife “second act” in 2007 with Encore Farm, a name that serves as a rallying mantra for her peers. “The name is a tribute declaring that fresh starts and new beginnings can happen at any age,” explains Foreman, now an urban farmer in St. Paul, Minnesota. Embodying this business moxie, she chose to specialize, producing one thing very well: organic dried beans. Relinda Walker, of Walker Organic Farms, outside Savannah, Georgia, represents a cadre of “boomerang” farmers; women that return to the land to continue a family farm with a commitment to organics. Like many farm kids, after college, Walker left to pursue a corporate career in the city. Then the 9/11 terror attack shifted her priorities. “All roads led me to coming back home and growing food,” she says. Launched in 2005, Walker’s farm was one of southern Georgia’s first organic operations, yielding specialty varieties like rainbow carrots in vivid shades of purple, orange and red.

Future Femme Power

Young women in their 20s and 30s are adding energy, diversity, vibrancy and fresh outlooks to the female farming movement. Lindsey Morris Carpenter runs Grassroots Farm, in Monroe, Wisconsin, a diversified operation of certified organic vegetables and pastured livestock, in partnership with her mother, Gail Carpenter. “A crucial key to farming happiness is being a good neighbor,” she shares. “I call around when I see livestock and pets outside of fences; maintain my fences; share my garlic and potato seed; and always invite neighbors to parties and events, even though they may not attend. Even if others’ personal lifestyle and farming philosophies are radical opposites, we still have our physical location and appreciation of nature in common, and that’s big.” “The women farmer movement is just a toddler,” sums up O’Brien. “We’ve come a long way, but we’re not there yet, especially with representation on the national leadership platform.” It’s easy to support female growers at local farmers’ markets. Cultivating change can be rewarding—and tasty. Lisa Kivirist is the author of the new book Soil Sisters: A Toolkit for Women Farmers and a senior fellow at the University of Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture. Her family runs the energy-independent Inn Serendipity Farm and B&B, in southwestern Wisconsin.

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Chilling Out Revives Body and Soul by April Thompson

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Headquartered in Yonkers, New York, with offices in Europe and Australia, The Energy Project has helped hundreds of businesses, including Fortune 500 companies, create healthier, happier and higher-performing workplaces. The company takes its cues from elite athletes that carefully build rest and recovery periods into their training schedules. “Just as your body needs sleep and food to function optimally, so does your mind and spirit,” says Annie Perrin, an executive vice president with the project. There’s a mounting body of neurological research to buttress the analogy. Important assimilation of learning and “meaning making” occurs in the resting brain, according to Mary Helen Immordino-Yang, Ed.D., associate professor of education, psychology and neuroscience at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, and author of Emotions, Learning, and the Brain. When our minds are allowed to wander, they engage a network of interacting brain regions that together are thought to play a key role in building our ability for inward reflection and recollection, known as the default mode network. Immordino-Yang’s research suggests that such activation during restful moments is positively associated with the recalling of memories, envisioning the future and even developing a moral foundation. “This network seems to be more engaged when we aren’t actively gathering information or working on an external goal,” remarks ImmordinoYang. Zoning out on TV or video games doesn’t produce the same brain benefit because, “It’s about looking inward rather than outward,” she says. The default network does engage when introspection occurs during nurturing social interaction, such as while enjoying a reflective conversation with friends or family. She recommends banning technology and other distractions during periods spent in activities that bring joy and meaning so that we are present in a mindful way. The Energy Project ushers clients through a comprehensive energy audit, using exercises to expose specific personal habits that lead to diminishing

returns in both work and play time. In one exercise, workers are asked to rank current incoming emails from one to five, with the highest number equating to, “I need to respond immediately.” Most rate nearly no fives, says Perrin, a realization that has helped many people change their email habits. While change can be hard, Perrin suggests creating new, healthy rituals through repetition, which taps into the brain’s desire for automaticity. For example, she advises workers to schedule “renewal breaks” every 90 minutes after completing a block of high-priority tasks. “If you’ve been sitting, move; if the mind has been active, do something to quiet it, like meditating or simply closing your eyes.” She also suggests finding workers to buddy up with and schedule mutual breaks to help support and hold each other accountable. Immordino-Yang suggests that another practice to maximize the value of downtime is to combine it with exercise. “A walk can be rejuvenating,” she says. “While the body is engaged, the mind is free to wander.” The Energy Project calls on managers to model these downtime activities for their employees. Some companies have instituted policies that limit sending email from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m., as well as during weekends and vacations, so staffers don’t feel compelled to read and respond to keep up with work. Setting limits is even more crucial for young people with minds and habits that are especially malleable. “I see teenagers taking their phones into the bathroom or bed to text in the middle of the night. Parents need to put a stop to this,” counsels Immordino-Yang. “The brain needs uninterrupted rest to work at its best.” Learning that being a productive employee or an emotionally available parent requires giving ourselves a break and gives us permission to rest. We find that downtime is not just good for ourselves, but also for our families and workplaces. Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

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Signs That You’ve Found Your Calling by Lissa Rankin

ou may think you’ve identified your calling, questioned it, become disillusioned, left it and then come back to it in a different form. The following clues let you know you’re on the right track. You realize you’ve been training for this since birth. Even the gritty things, the disappointments, regrets and screwups have all been preparation. Major life disruptions and failures were all just teaching essential lessons so that you can become who you’re called to be. You sense ease. In the face of obstacles—such as doors of suspected opportunity that are shut tight or relentless struggles impeding a course you thought was right—it can be hard to tell if your commitment is just being tested or you’ve veered off course. Such hurdles can be part of the growth process cultivating your “inner hero” necessary for the journey. Trust the sense of movement towards ease, which likely will include supportive synchronicities. Your health may improve. Cravings for unhealthy foods will lessen and you’ll feel more energetic. Old aches and pains might disappear; even chronic illness can fade when you’re focused on your life purpose. You feel strangely peaceful, despite reasons to be anxious. Your soul longs to express what you’re on Earth to express, and when you finally rise into alignment with your calling, your soul does a happy dance. Even if everything else seems to be falling apart and others consider you crazy, you’ll be centered in peace, relieved that you finally know what you’re called to do.

The universe rolls out the red carpet. When called to do what is needed for the highest good of all beings, the universe bends over backwards to hand you whatever you need. No request is too small. Unexpected money flows in and other resources appear just as you’re ready to give up. You’ll know you’re on track, even if it is not quite clear what you’re on track to do. People find you. Few can fulfill a calling alone. Most of us need a tribe to lift us up as we do brave, scary, world-changing things. When you’re aligned with your life purpose, the right people, including magicwielding mentors, will find you at the right time, if only you’re courageous enough to be vulnerable about what you’re being called to do. Dr. Lissa Rankin, founder of the Whole Health Medicine Institute, is the author of Mind Over Medicine, The Fear Cure and The Anatomy of a Calling (TheAnatomyOfACalling.com).

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Self-Hypnosis for Self-Improvement by Randy Hampton

ypnotists are frequently approached by regular people looking to deal with regular problems or deal with addictive behaviors—stop smoking, lose weight, be less anxious, conquer a fear or improve selfesteem. The mind is a powerful thing when a person can get it to move from being resistant to being supportive. The challenge of helping a person make a big life change is that the expert doing the helping may watch that same client go right back into the same environment where the bad habits were created. In these situations, professionals, such as hypnotists, may be asked for advice on how someone can avoid falling back into the same trouble. “Becoming emotionally strong is very much like becoming physically

strong,” explains Beverly Craddock, a master hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu. “If you got physically strong through being active, you’ve got to maintain that activity level to keep the strength. Emotional health must also be maintained once it is achieved.” Beverly recently completed an intensive program to teach an emerging system of self-hypnosis, which is billed as the first “antivirus program” for the human mind. “Self-hypnosis can give anyone the ability to make sure that the dayto-day operational manner of the mind is healthy,” she explains. “What better way than self-hypnosis to get the subconscious part of the mind to operate in harmony with the rest of the person?” Hypnosis (sometimes called “hypnotherapy”) is used to help a person make a big change. Self-hypnosis is focused on daily maintenance of the subconscious to prevent erroneous things from getting back into the mind and creating new problems. “Scientific study after study have shown that having a daily meditation practice or a daily yoga practice can vastly improve emotional well-being,”

Beverly says. “But many people lack the discipline to hold to those methods. Self-hypnosis can be easily learned and lead to even more powerful results because it is only focused on the desired subconscious change, not physical or mental elements of the body.” Beverly explains that while a meditation or yoga practice may require a participant to adhere to or acquire a new religious or philosophical perspective, self-hypnosis integrates directly with the beliefs of the participant. “Self-hypnosis done right doesn’t require that you clear your mind. In fact, the most powerful version of self-hypnosis I’ve encountered actually works best for the people who have really active minds,” Beverly says. “One person I worked with had amazing success in just a couple of weeks with being less scattered and anxious in thought.” Beverly says the man’s wife was amazed by the change with just a simple daily time for self-hypnosis. “I guess you really believe it can calm the mind when you watch someone become able to carry on a long conversation without looking at their smartphone every two minutes.” Self-hypnosis is not a philosophy but rather a daily practice to make positive personal change. More importantly, it is designed to reprogram the inner voice that often derails motivation and weakens inner resolve. “When your mind is quicker to tell you why you’ll fail than succeed, then you probably need to consider either full-scale hypnotherapy or learn selfhypnosis techniques,” Beverly explains. She encourages people to research self-hypnosis methods, such as 7th Path Self-Hypnosis, and to work with a reputable hypnosis center to receive proper training. “Just like getting a personal trainer at the gym or going to a yoga class taught by a certified teacher, working with a hypnotist for self-hypnosis training can be much more powerful,” Beverly says. “Self-hypnosis should be easy to learn, fun and affordable.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 26.

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pesticides and artificial flavors and colors are known to contain carcinogens, suspected hormone disruptors and neurotoxins. It is widely believed that even small doses of these common pesticides can have lasting negative effects on a child’s health. I believe that teaching our kids about the importance of fresh, organic food and the potential dangers of a conventionally processed diet helps set the stage for a lifetime of healthy choices.

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or many actresses, landing a role on the hit show Passions would be a career highlight. For Liza Huber, daughter of soap opera icon Susan Lucci, a successful acting career was one step en route to her calling as a mother, public speaker and entrepreneur. Her inspiration was to launch Sage Spoonfuls (SageSpoonfuls.com) to make it easier for parents to make homemade, organic food for their little ones. It’s all about enabling parents to provide a legacy of health, all wrapped up in love.

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I was raised on a diet of mostly fresh, homemade, food and knew it was something I wanted for my own children. At that point, I knew the basics; that it was healthier and tasted better than store-bought baby food. The more I learned, the more I became fascinated by how switching to an organic diet positively affects our health.

Why is it vital to introduce organic food during a youngster’s early development? America’s food supply is loaded with more chemicals and GMOs [genetically modified organisms] than ever before. I believe, as many others do, that the rapid rise of food allergies in children is a direct result. Many chemical NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

Store-bought baby food, organic or not, is processed to have a long shelf life of up to two years. So much of the nutrient content is lost during processing that most manufacturers artificially add it back in, but aren’t obligated to inform consumers. The added nutrients are synthetic and aren’t absorbed by the body the same way as naturally occurring nutrients. The taste, color and aroma of commercial baby food isn’t as appealing. By feeding your baby a steady tasty diet of fresh, homemade, organic baby food, you greatly reduce the risk they’ll grow into a picky eater. Plus, making your own baby food is three to five times less expensive than what is store-bought. Homemade food has a far smaller impact on the environment compared with commercial manufacturing, transportation and packaging. By the time a baby turns 1, they will have eaten from nearly 700 jars or pouches of store-bought baby food that generally end up in landfills, because little is recycled.

Which favorite foods do you love to make for your babies and why? I focus on whole foods. Great first foods include bananas, apples, butternut squash, pears, avocados, peas and sweet potatoes. Once a baby has successfully tried a couple of these, start mixing them together. Banana and avocado, apple and butternut squash, and peas and sweet potato are good combos. They’re loaded with nutrients and antioxidants, easy to make and

yummy. Avocados’ healthy fat is also essential to brain development.

What key lessons learned from your mother have you carried forward with your young family? Two lessons really stick with me: “Stay open and leave room for life to surprise you,” and “You can have it all… just not all at the same time.” In my teens and 20s, I was a meticulous planner, disappointed if things didn’t go exactly as I wanted. Amazing things happened after taking Mom’s advice to leave myself open to wonder. Growing up, I saw my mom have an amazing career, yet also be a fantastic wife and mother. Her secret, and now mine, is to prioritize and focus on one thing at a time, whether it’s work, kids or my husband. This way, everything in your life gets 100 percent of your attention some of the time, rather than trying to do everything at the same time, which rarely works.

What’s the best gift a mother can give her child? There’s nothing more important to a child’s overall health and well-being than being raised in a loving, warm environment where they feel safe, loved and important. My deep love for my children guides every decision I make for them. A mother’s intuition is a superpower. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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ocally grown foods are more likely to have been bred for flavor and nutrition than durability and a long shelf life, says Emily Akins, outreach director for the Kansas City Food Circle, a cooperative that links residents with farmers that grow and raise organic and free-range food. An added benefit is getting to know the farmer and being able to ask the questions—and receive the answers—that are important to us.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that local food sales totaled $12 billion in 2014, up from $5 billion in 2008. They continue to grow.

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fied organic operations has jumped nearly 300 percent since 2002 to more than 21,700. Although a certified organic designation might be the preferred index of how foods are grown and raised, it is not always possible for certain foods in some climates. Sometimes there’s a tradeoff in buying organic foods in the carbon footprint of its transport to market. According to the Sweetwater Organic Community Farm, in Tampa, Florida, “Organic refers to a specific method of growing and processing foods, and is defined as produce grown, packaged and stored without synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or irradiation.” To be considered certified organic under the Code of Federal Regulations 7 CFR Part 205, products must meet these standards: n No harmful chemicals have been applied to the land for at least three years. n Farmers and processors are inspected annually by a certifying agency. n Farmers and processors must keep detailed records of practices. n Farmers are required to maintain a written organic management plan.

Certified Humane When we buy local cheese, poultry or meat at the farmers’ market, we sometimes see a certified humane notice. One such producer is Baetje Farms, outside St. Louis, Missouri. Their highly regarded goat cheeses offer traceability via a lot number, so

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buyers can know exactly which milking the cheese came from. In factory farming, which often involves penning or caging animals that never go outdoors, “certified humane” means that this producer meets Humane Farm Animal Care standards: n Fed a nutritious diet without antibiotics or hormones. n Provided proper shelter with resting areas and sufficient space. n Animals have the ability to behave naturally. Veronica Baetje says her farm’s goats receive organic mineral supplements and locally grown alfalfa hay in addition to pasture grass every day. She adds, “They are free to choose what they prefer to do, whether skip and run up a hill, lie under the shade of a tree, soak up some sunshine or play with their herd mates.”

Wild Food At times, farmers’ markets will offer foraged foods from the wild or wild game. Sources are listed online at EatWild.com. “Few of us will go back to foraging in the wild, but we can learn to forage in our supermarkets, farmers’ markets and from local farm-

ers to select the most nutritious and delicious foods available,” says founder Jo Robinson, in Vashon, Washington. For example, Dave and Sue Whittlesey, at High Wire Ranch, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, raise bison (buffalo) and elk that they sell both through local stores and at the Aspen Saturday Market. The wild game is 100 percent pasture-fed, non-GMO (no genetically modified feed), gluten-free and not given hormones or any antibiotics unless the animal is sick.

Trusted Sources The land, climate and growing season dictate the best natural farming practices for each area, often described along with their products on farm and farmers’ market websites. Wisconsin’s Dane County Farmers’ Market, in Madison, provides detailed descriptions of farm products and agricultural practices so customers can make informed choices. Sometimes, the type of farm makes a difference. “We are intentionally human scale,” says Virginia Goeke, of Sylvan Meadows Farm, in Viroqua, Wisconsin. “We choose to husband our land to promote harmony and synergy. We are creating a sustainable farm ecosys-

tem where herbal meadows, prairies, heirloom gardens, orchards, woodlands, and rare breeds of livestock and wildlife flourish.” Sometimes, we’d just like someone else to do the food curating for us. The Kansas City Food Circle requires member farmers to take a pledge to follow certain agricultural practices. “When you buy food from our members, you can rely on the co-op’s pledge that it’s been certified naturally grown or that the farmer has USDA Organic certification,” says Akins. Lancaster Farm Fresh Cooperative, the joint effort of 100 small-scale family farms providing fresh, organic, seasonal produce, in Leola, Pennsylvania, gives similar assurances. The USDA reports that 160,000 farmers nationwide are currently selling to their local markets via farmers’ markets, community supported agriculture organizations, restaurants, groceries and institutions, generating health, social, economic and environmental benefits for local communities. It keeps growing because we keep asking questions. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com.

Healthy Foods Lexicon Grass-fed—Beef or milk cows fed on grass. The benefit is leaner, betterflavored meat and more omega-3s, plus fuller flavors in milk, butter and other dairy products. Heirloom—Older, non-hybrid varieties of produce, including fruit trees, herbs and vegetables.

Pastured—Livestock raised on pastures instead of factory farms. Traceability—Precise tracking by a farmer that informs the consumer of which chicken hatched a specific clutch of eggs, which farm grew a cantaloupe and which mill boiled down and bottled the sorghum syrup.

Foraged—Native foods gathered from the wild, rather than cultivated. Examples: wild mushrooms, fiddlehead ferns, mulberries, native pecans, black walnuts and native persimmons.

Heritage breeds—Ancestral breeds of poultry and livestock that often take longer to reach market weight, but have more flavor.

Wild-caught—Fish that live and are caught in open lakes, streams or oceans.

Free range—Poultry raised outdoors where they are free to range over natural vegetation.

Local—Grown or raised within a threehour driving radius of the consumer’s purchase site.

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nvision walking the supermarket aisles and picking up a favorite pasta sauce and breakfast cereal, then adding favorite fruits and vegetables to the cart. When we think about the grocery brands we buy or our go-to recipes, they tend to begin with one common thread—the influence of our mothers—our first teachers about food and cooking. In their Project EAT study, University of Minnesota researchers found that Mom has the biggest impact on the family’s eating habits and continues to play a significant role in our food choices, brands and how we cook, even influencing our ideas about health itself by their example.

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cooking meals together. The idea of an at-home “kitchen counter cooking school” doesn’t focus on a hard and fast course on cooking; instead, it’s a place where family members gather around the counter and cook together. This almost guarantees that meals will be healthier and more fun, affording a sense of ongoing adventure where kids can explore ingredients from around the U.S. and even the world. Consider creating a “United States of My Plate” project by preparing a recipe from each state during the summer, and then rating the recipes based on taste and flavor (startup tools are at ChooseMyPlate.gov). Our senses are engaged during food preparation activities. While chopping red peppers for a recipe, we are noting their appearance, feeling their texture, smelling their fragrance, hearing the sounds of preparation and likely tasting some on the spot. Involv-

ing more of our senses as we explore our food makes the whole activity more enticing. It helps to adopt Julia Child’s motto: “Learn how to cook, try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless and above all, have fun.”

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The freshest ingredients come from our own gardens and produce the most delicious meals. Gardening as a family can change the way everyone looks at food through the simple act of planting, growing and harvesting. Knowing where everything on the plate comes from makes us more mindful of the energy it takes to grow food, and kids will naturally eat what they help grow. Moms can change the world— right in their own yard or patio—with the power of a traditional or urban garden. Just one square foot of organic gardening space can yield half a pound of fresh fruits and vegetables. A 300-square-foot garden can produce 150 pounds each summer; plus it provides a good workout. In 2011, I started a teaching garden at our local supermarket as a means of showing kids how to grow their own food, with the hope that it would also inspire their families. The goal was to plant the seeds for healthier habits that would last a lifetime. During its first four years, 52 percent of the students’ parents noted a more positive attitude about fruits and vegetables exhibited by their own children. After participating in the program, one mother shared her young daughter’s noteworthy query, “Mom, could you go to the store and get me some Swiss chard?” By planting gardens and creating kitchen counter cooking schools at home throughout America, our country could become victorious in ensuring that families are healthier. They will be eating healthier foods, working out in the garden and learning about food in a whole new way, all while connecting in a family activity. Jen Haugen, a registered and licensed dietitian and certified master gardener, is the author of The Mom’s Guide to a Nourishing Garden. She blogs at JenHaugen.com.

Voices of Experience Tips from Registered Dietitian Moms “It’s not going to be a Norman Rockwell-like experience. It’s going to be messy, and everything associated with it might take 10 times longer than anticipated. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the journey. “Allow your children to participate in the cooking process by giving them age-appropriate duties in the kitchen. We’re talking about rinsing produce in the colander, ‘looking’ at cookbooks, stirring, scooping, squeezing and setting the table. As they grow older, give them more to do.” ~Robin Plotkin, Dallas “Every other Wednesday, each child had to cook dinner. I gave them a piece of paper with fill-in-the-blanks. Every Sunday, they had to turn in their menu so I could go grocery shopping. Now, both my kids cook really healthy meals.” ~Chere Bork, near Minneapolis-St. Paul “Have kids look through kid-friendly cookbooks and scroll through their favorite recipe app. My girls regularly pick out recipes they would like to try for our next meal.” ~Suzanne Farrell, Denver “Giving them choices makes them feel like they’re contributing, and lets them put their own twist on a recipe.” ~Naomi May, Charleston, South Carolina

“Teaching someone else solidifies your own knowledge; I knew if her brothers taught my 8-year-old daughter, it would boost their own confidence, too. I always start by teaching about some food they are excited to make on their own. Then I start asking them to help with meal prep. Pretty soon, they have an arsenal of skills and can prepare a meal by themselves.” ~Niki Strealy, Portland, Oregon “Let your kids experiment in the kitchen. My first couple dozen creations didn’t taste good, but I eventually developed a sense of what did and didn’t work. Giving this freedom nurtures a sense of creativity in the kitchen. It’s much easier when spatulas and rolling pins are childsize, like those at CuriousChef.com.” ~Amy Gorin, near New York City “We watch videos together that demonstrate proper techniques. Everyone is designated an ‘official taste tester’.” ~ Jillian O’Neil, New York City Primary Source: Adapted from JenHaugen.com.

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Angeles practice. “Proper nutrition is critical—not only to the foods we feed, but to the treats we give.” Twelve years ago, Rick Woodford’s Belgian Malinois/Labrador mix, Jackson, was diagnosed with lymphoma. In order to keep him eating, Woodford shared his own food. Jackson lived an additional four years, in part due to improved nutrition. “Portion control is important,” he says. “What’s right for an 80-pound dog is way too much for a 30-pounder.” Woodford, the author of Feed Your Best Friend Better and Chow, lives near Portland, Oregon. Frosty Paws is a lower lactose version of ice cream for dogs and discriminating cats. Recipes for homemade versions can be found online. The basics are one ripe, mashed banana, 32 ounces of plain or vanilla yogurt and two tablespoons of honey, all mixed in a blender and frozen in small ice cube trays. Variations may substitute goat’s milk yogurt or add a quarter-cup of strawberries, cranberries or blueberries for antioxidants in lieu of the honey. Frozen vegetable broth, primed with added bits of cooked chopped spinach, broccoli, carrots or a small cheese cube, is a hit with dogs. Cats like theirs with tidbits of chicken, turkey or a few shreds of cheese. Using a bone-shaped ice cube tray lets humans know it’s the pet’s treat. “When I was developing frozen treat recipes, my husband came in from the yard one hot afternoon and went straight to the freezer,” says Paris Permenter about John Bigley, co-authors of The Healthy Hound Cookbook, in Cedar Park, Texas, who live with mixed breeds Irie and Tiki. “I watched him eat two helpings of the dog ice cream and then told him what it was. We often share our food with our dogs. It was nice for them to share their goodies with us!” The bottom line for the best summertime treats is to go healthy, be creative, use fresh ingredients, don’t overindulge and stay cool. Connect with freelance writer Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@ mindspring.com.

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Low-calorie watermelon is high in potassium and magnesium plus vitamins A and C; filled with fluid, it helps prevent dehydration. Blackstrap molasses has less sugar and more minerals than other sweeteners.

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4 cups water 1 Tbsp blackstrap molasses (optional) 1 cup fresh fruit (no grapes or raisins), chopped Wash and core all fruit. Blueberries and strawberries are popular with most dogs, while others enjoy melons, peaches and apples. Chop fruit into bite-sized pieces. Mix fruit with water and molasses. Freeze the mix in ice cube trays, small tubs or Popsicle molds. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

2 cups cubed watermelon, seeds removed ½ cup strawberries 1 Tbsp. blackstrap molasses ½ cup coconut water 1 cup ice Combine all ingredients in a blender and mix. Serve in a bowl as a slushie treat or pour into ice cube trays and freeze. Or share a slice of fun. Many dogs love plain watermelon slices. Be sure the animal doesn’t eat the seeds or rind. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

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One batch makes enough cubes to treat both a large- and medium-size dog. (10-lb dog: 1 to 2 cubes; 20-lb dog: 3 to 4 cubes; 40-lb dog: 4 to 5 cubes; 60-lb dog: 5 to 6 cubes; 80-lb dog: 6 to 7 cubes; 100-lb dog: 7 to 8 cubes) 6 plums, washed and pitted 1 Tbsp filtered water, to begin 1 apple, peeled, cored and cut into ¼-inch cubes (no seeds) Purée the plums and water in a blender or food processor. Add another 1 or 2 tablespoons of water if needed. Spread the apples in the ice cube tray and spoon the plum purée on top. Don’t pack, or it will become a denser cube. Freeze for 4 hours. Serve the cubes one by one (outdoors may be best) or in a big bowl. Source: Chow, by Rick Woodford

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2 ripe mangos, peeled Juice of 1 orange Juice of 1 lime ½ cup unsweetened almond milk Add all ingredients to a blender and purée. Pour mixture into ice cube trays and freeze overnight. Transfer frozen cubes to a zip-top plastic bag; stores up to 2 months in the freezer. Source: The Healthy Hound Cookbook, by Paris Permenter and John Bigley

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their current students, and, as such, is extending a gracious invitation to individuals interested in healing arts or that want to experience this magnificent, rejuvenating retreat atmosphere. To make this opportunity even more attractive, they have packaged the program in sections to make it possible for people to come for as few as one day or as many as all seven. Dr. Chang Yi Hsiang, Ph.D., Taoist master and founder of WMI, is delighted to share the extraordinary Kapoho retreat with local practitioners and guests, where Taoist methods and Chinese medicinal practices will be taught while immersed in nature’s beautiful creations. The program is tailored along six paths, and the retreat’s website (KapohoHawaii.net) provides complete itineraries for each program. Here’s a brief summary: The Kapoho Intensive is a seven-day course that provides individualized instruction for self-use as well as how to teach Taoist practices and secrets to others. Important principles of feng shui will be presented to enhance good fortune and destiny, along with instruction on using the unseen life force to extend potential, talents and chakras. July 30-August 6. The Chinese Herbal Medicine course is offered in both a three-day and fiveday program, each offering a certificate at the end. August 8–10 (3-day) and August 8-12 (5-day).

The Lomi Lomi Body Mind Spirit five-day certification course includes instruction from special guest instructor Kapono Aluli Souza, who has more than 20 years of experience as a practitioner and professional therapist, and is one of the most innovative martial bodyworkers today in Hawai’i. His instruction includes the philosophy, theory, history, strategies, therapeutics and processes of lomi lomi; and he offers both demonstrations and hands-on instruction. August 6-10. The Chinese Hawaiian Herbal Medicine three-day certification course outlines the similarities between the Chinese and Hawaiian systems, with attention paid to the functions and meanings of the herbs, methods of cutting them, herbal dosages and contraindications. August 12-14. The Longevity, Beauty and Good Fortune two-day weekend course is for individuals to learn how to collect qi (life force) to nourish their organs, face, hair and skin, along with principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and to learn how to detoxify hollow organs based on their astrology. August 6-7. The Health and Wellness Retreat is a one-day program that offers a therapeutic massage, personal astrology reading and nutritional assessment. August 7, 8 or 12. For more information about World Medicine Institute and what they offer, visit wmi.edu. For further details about the retreat and to register, visit KapohoHawaii.net. See ad, page 25. Terri Funakoshi is an accomplished retail and marketing executive who loves sharing the spirit of her Hawai’i birthplace. With a degree in Merchandising and Marketing from University of Hawai’i at Manoa and more than 30 years’ experience in the travel retail industry she started Marketing HI, a specialty marketing and product development company. She also founded the Hawai’i Culture and Retail Association, where she mentors young artists and entrepreneurs of Hawai’i. Connect with Terri at Terri@IslandConnection.com.

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Talking Story with Micronesian Women – 6-8pm. Julia Estrella will conduct a talk on the latest edition of her book, Being Local in Hawai’i. Free. Kuhio Park Terrace, 1485 Linapuni St, Bldg B, Rm 105, Honolulu. Contact Julia at 808-852-1892 or visit BookBaby.com to purchase her book.

Talking to Stones Workshop – Noon-5pm. Attend a self-empowerment workshop facilitated by Kumu Angela Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer. Participants will be gifted with a stone, experience how stones whisper messages, receive an additional message from Kumu, and learn the care and maintenance of crystals. Includes bonus introduction for upcoming classes on healing with crystals and crystal-grid layouts. Meet like-minded individuals and enjoy a healthy potluck snack. For all levels of crystal lovers. $65. (Private address provided upon paid registration.) For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900, or purchase tickets on the Store Page on TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 19.

FRIDAY, JULY 8 Introduction to Reiki, Level 1 – 6:30-8pm. Join Maureen O’Shaughnessy to learn more about what Reiki is, its benefits and application. Have your questions answered and receive a hands-on demonstration to experience Reiki for yourself. Free. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call Maureen at 808-256-8620. For more information, email Maureen@Reiki-Hawaii.com or visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 9.

SATURDAY, JULY 9 Sugar Blues – How to Kick Sugar Cravings – 9-10am. Join Dr. Elena Maganto, PhD, AADP, and nutrition health coach, to learn how to kick sugar cravings. Free. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 16. Lomi Lomi Field Trip – 10am-5pm. The public is invited to accompany the students from Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health on a trip to Pu’u O Mahuka Heiau, in Waimea Valley. This experience will be facilitated by LiAnn Lilinoe Uyeda, healer, teacher, author of Cooking in Pono and founder of Aloha Lomilomi. $80. The group will meet at University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 16. Waimanalo Hobbit House: Vegetarian Feast, Yoga Philosophy and Kirtan – 4-7pm. Visit this storybook wonderland replete with meticulously landscaped waterfalls, koi ponds, arched bridges, fruit trees and other exotic botanicals. Step inside the amazing Hobbit House and hear a talk on the ancient philosophy of yoga by the illustrious scholar Narahari, experience kirtan (chanting of holy mantras) and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. For more information, contact Narahari at 808-225-2425 or Narahari@HaleKrishna.com. Check out “Peek Inside” and “Meet Narahari” on HaleKrishna.com. Accessing Your Higher Wisdom by Maureen O’Shaughnessy – 6:30-8:30pm. This enlightening session is an opportunity to share insights, receive the wisdom of our collective higher selves and be uplifted, inspired and entertained in one short evening. Free. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat or for more information, call Maureen at 808-256-8620. Also visit InJoyingLife. com for more information.

Metaphysical Meets Physical - Exploring the Healing Vibrations of Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. Increase harmonization of the body and mind with a Sacred Gong Bath. Bring something comfortable to lay on and please arrive early to get settled in. $15 suggested donation. Bodhi Tree Dharma Center, 654A Judd St, Honolulu. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook.com/SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room at The Wellness Center Hawaii. Many of The Center’s other services will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (regularly $350). 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 9.

THURSDAY, JULY 14 Synergistic Healing with Crystals and Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. Meet the Ego with Jody Rose and SuperNova Sarah. Part 1 of 3. Learn about the ego and how to evolve into a life of freedom and peace. $11. VibeTribe Community Sanctuary, 2197 10th Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook.com/ SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

SATURDAY, JULY 16 Reiki Level 1 – 9am-2pm. Join Kathryn Julia and learn the history of Reiki, practice the hand placements and receive an attunement to enhance the flow of qi. The focus will be self-healing and to support you as a bodyworker. $100. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-375-3465 or email JulTouch.kj@gmail.com. See ad, page 16. Reiki Level 1 – 10:30am-3:30pm. Join WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony) to take that first step in trusting, following your passion, nurturing and strengthening the spirit to love and give back to others. This course covers the benefits and uses of Reiki, the history and instruction on using Reiki for oneself and others. Upon completion of the

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course, the student will receive a certificate as a Reiki Level 1 practitioner. Reiki attunement given during the course provides lifelong Reiki energy. $200, includes lunch. Space is limited. Location: Mililani (address available upon registration). To reserve your space, call Bessie at 808-753-5370 or visit wishHawaii.com. See ad, page 19.

SuperNova Sarah. Part 2 of 3. Learn how to accept and deprogram the ego and evolve into a life of freedom and peace. $11. VibeTribe Community Sanctuary, 2197 10th Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook.com/SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

son, children 18 and under free. Neal S Blaisdell Park, 98-319 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook.com/SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

Full Moon Sacred Sound Journey – 7-8:30pm. Let go of what is no longer serving you and celebrate what is! Bring something comfortable to lay on. Arrive a few minutes early. $25. Sun Yoga Hawaii, 820 W Hind Dr, Honolulu. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook. com/SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

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Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room at The Wellness Center Hawaii. Many of The Center’s other services will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (regularly $350). 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 9.

SUNDAY, JULY 17 Labyrinth Workshop – 9am-3pm. This is a beginner, self-rediscovery, labyrinth workshop that reveals ways to experience, construct and create a labyrinth by learning to draw temporary ones with seed patterns. Outdoors. Bring a sunhat; cool, comfortable shoes; and sunscreen. $114. (Private address provided upon paid registration.) Potluck. Purchase tickets on the Store Page on TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 19. VibeTribe Presents: AudiOasis – 6-7pm, vegan/ vegetarian potluck; 7-9pm, spiritual gathering of like-minded, like-hearted people! Healing sanctuary, free store, water blessing and more! Donations honored. Location TBA. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook. com/hiVibeTribe/events. See ad, page 11.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20 Bruno Groening Circle of Friends – 6:309:30pm. The session will start with an introduction to Bruno Groening Circle of Friends. Meditation will follow. Free. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a seat, call Lusana at 808-386-5683. See ad, page 9.

THURSDAY, JULY 21 Synergistic Healing with Crystals and Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. Ego Release with Jody Rose and

Couples Workshop – Noon-4pm. Join WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony) for a couples workshop to learn some tips and tools on how to effectively communicate with your significant other with less frustration and more compassion. Bessie teaches committed couples how to hold the energetic space and intentionally connect and communicate to build a more loving relationship with one another. Relationships can be challenging, but through those challenges are opportunities for growth. If you and your partner are experiencing roadblocks in your relationship, please don’t give up hope! Space is limited. $35. Noelani Hawaii, 66-437 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. For more information or to reserve a space, call 808-3893709. See ad page, 19.

SATURDAY, JULY 23 – SUNDAY, JULY 24 Reiki 1– 10am-4pm. This two-day Usui Shiko Ryoho Reiki class is taught by Angela Pohakuola. Angela has been a master teacher since 1996; has taught at accredited massage schools; and has initiated hospice volunteers, caregivers, teachers and private individuals. This two-day certification class is limited in size and will be instructed in the oral tradition. $224. For more information, call 808-551-0900. To register, visit the Store Page on TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 19.

SUNDAY, JULY 24 Water Appreciation Day – 4-8pm. This is a worldwide celebration with sound healing, world music, and a water blessing honoring our past and celebrating our future. Bring a picnic for dinner and something comfortable to lay on. $11 per per-

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THURSDAY, JULY 28 Synergistic Healing with Crystals and Sound – 6:30-8:30pm. From Separation to Wholeness with Jody Rose and SuperNova Sarah. Part 3 of 3. Learn how to accept and deprogram the ego and evolve into a life of freedom and peace. $11. VibeTribe Community Sanctuary, 2197 10th Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Sarah Daigle at 808-226-5868 or visit Facebook.com/SuperNovaEnergetics/events. See ad, page 11.

SATURDAY, JULY 30 Reiki Level 2 – 10:30am-3:30pm. This course offered by WiSH (Women in Soulful Harmony) includes learning and understanding the Reiki symbols on a deep level and how to do distance healing. The three sacred symbols will be presented, including their form, sound and meaning. Level 2 Reiki is considered a quantum leap forward on one’s spiritual path. A Reiki Level 2 practitioner certificate will be provided. $200, includes lunch. Space is limited. Location: Mililani (address available upon registration). To reserve your space, call Bessie at 808-753-5370 or visit wishHawaii.com. See ad, page 19. Waimanalo Hobbit House: Vegetarian Feast, Yoga Philosophy and Kirtan – 4-7pm. Visit this storybook wonderland replete with meticulously landscaped waterfalls, koi ponds, arched bridges, fruit trees and other exotic botanicals. Step inside the amazing Hobbit House and hear a talk on the ancient philosophy of yoga by the illustrious scholar Narahari, experience kirtan (chanting of holy mantras) and enjoy a celestial vegetarian feast. $10 donation suggested. For more information, contact Narahari at 808-225-2425 or Narahari@ HaleKrishna.com. Check out “Peek Inside” and “Meet Narahari” on HaleKrishna.com. Kwan Yin Crystal Oracle – 6-9pm. Come experience an evening of inspiration and wisdom in a small group setting, which includes meditation and labyrinth work, facilitated by Angela Pohakuola, Stone Whisperer. Crystals will be provided, but you are invited to bring your own. It’s recommended that you bring a notebook or journal to write messages. Limited to 8 participants. $44. Ho’omana Healing Heart Labyrinth, Waianae (private address available upon registration). For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-551-0900, or purchase tickets on the Store Page on TalkingToStones.com. See ad, page 19.

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Blue Moon Psychic Fair Every 3rd Sunday (July 17) – 10am-3pm. Psychic readings offered by intuitive counselors using the tools of clairvoyance, astrology, numerology, Reiki, color energy balancing, tarot and more. People often find insights into how to become unstuck in such life areas as relationships, careers, health and personal development. $30 for 15-minute reading. Maunakea Marketplace, 2nd floor, Chinatown, at 1120 Maunakea St. Free street parking on Sundays. To pre-book a reading, email Patiey Tompkins at PatieyTompkins@yahoo. com or call her at 808-735-1708. Walk-ins on the day of the fair are always welcome.

Tao Healing Session – 9:45-11am. Join this group healing session and enhance self-healing through a mind/body training activity that enhances self-healing through meridian exercises, breathing, relaxation and meditation. Bring a yoga mat if you have one. Participants leave feeling refreshed and invigorated. Free + $2 parking. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 207, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 16.

Kundalini Gong Bliss Class – 10-11:15am. Join Soraya Faris Applegate, of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, every Sunday for Kundalini Gong Bliss. Experience this dynamic form of yoga to awaken awareness and stimulate energy flow. Breath, movement, meditation and focus help energize and support the body. Appropriate for all abilities. This class will also be taught with the gong and end with a gong relaxation. $18 (drop-in single class, packages available). Open Space Yoga, Diamond Head Studio, 3106 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. For more information or to register, visit YogaOpenSpace. com. See ad, page 13.

monday Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 2-6pm. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Monday afternoon is the perfect time to bring children. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@ WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com.

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

wednesday How to Control Diabetes – 1-1:30pm. Join Nita to learn about the causes and effects of diabetes and methods to manage the disease, including nutrition, body movement, medicine and motivation. $50 includes 4 weeks of classes. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811or visit CrystalCaveHI.com. See ad, page 29.

Tasty Thursdays – 5-7pm. Sample the items from all departments and see why our products are so special. Whole Foods Kailua, 629 Kailua Rd, Ste 100, Kailua. 808-263-6800. WholeFoodsMarket. com/stores/Kailua.

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Student Massage – 2pm, 3:30pm and 5pm. Come experience a massage by one of the Quantum Massage School students. $35 + $2 parking. Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 16. Pupekea Gardens Produce Stand – 2-6pm. Pick up fresh produce grown with organic practices. Paalaa and Haleiwa roads, entrance on Haleiwa Road. Search Facebook for Pupekea Gardens.

saturday Readings at Crystal Cave – 1-4:30pm. Reiki Master John will conduct medical intuitive assessments and alignments from 1-2pm. Medium Ling will provide channeled messages and answers to questions from loved ones passed from 2-2:30pm, and Grant Ito will also provide channeled messages and answers to questions from 3:30-4:30pm. $15 each session. Crystal Cave & Kyanite Lounge, 3424 Waialae Ave, Honolulu. For more information, call Nita at 808-741-0811. See ad, page 29. The Truth About Cancer – 2-4pm. The Wellness Center Hawaii is presenting this informative film series every Saturday. Though sometimes controversial, it will raise awareness about cancer. A different episode will be shown each week: 7/2-Ep 3, 7/9-Ep 4, 7/16-Ep 5, 7/23-Ep 6, 7/30-Ep 7. There will be a short discussion at the end of each showing. Free. 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. To reserve a seat, call 808-732-5363. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 9.

UPSTAIRS MASTER BEDROOM WITH PRIVATE SHOWER. Queen-size memory foam mattress, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, local TV, Wi-Fi, washer & dryer. Backyard view of mountains, ocean 1 mile away. $89/day M-Th, $99/day F-Sun, $1,100/month, 1-2 people only, no additional guests. Smoke-free (outside OK). Includes coffee/tea with light breakfast, fresh towels, linens, shampoo, soap. On-street parking in family neighborhood, Maili, 808-551-0900.

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The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See ad, page 16.

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Join Grant in a group setting where he provides answers to individual questions and gives additional profound messages from trance. $15 per person. Also available for private readings. Call for additional information. See ad, page 29.

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45-696 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-721-3083 SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya@SoulisticHolisticsHawaii.com Soraya Faris Applegate, licensed acupuncturist and owner of Soulistic Holistics Hawaii, offers a wide range of holistic therapies, including Oriental Medicine and Quantum Biofeedback Therapy. Her treatments focus on the prevention of illness, treating acute promoting longevity and vitality. Soraya gives each patient personal one-to-one care and is committed to empowering you to reach your health and happiness goals. Call for a consultation. See therapy brief, page 8, and ad, page 13.

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

The Wellness Center Hawaii offers a comprehensive array of services that will put you on the path to health both mentally and physically. Each of the 21stcentury tools used at the Wellness Center has been thoroughly tested by scientists and researchers for their efficacy and safety. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and starts you on the road to better health. Call today to register for the free Tuesday evening seminar. See article, page 17, and ad, page 9.

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Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and wellbeing by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 22 and ad, page 26.

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Aloha Elixir offers Hawaiian soy intention candles handcrafted with Aloha on the island of Oahu. Aloha Elixir’s products are created with the intention of encouraging selfhealing to ease emotional and physical ailments. These powerful tools are charged with more than 12 hours of mantras and positive affirmations, infused with quartz crystals essence, semi-precious stones and sacred waters, and scented with essential and natural botanical oils. See news brief, page 6, and ad, page 34.

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Julia Estrella is a multicultural woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawaiʻi. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, and the Okinawan Cultural Center as well as online at BookBaby.com. See ad, page 13.

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Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel, MD, LLC Hilo: 136A Ululani St Honolulu: 928 Nuuanu Ave, Ste 210 808-933-3444 ProloHawaii.com Dr. Liza Maniquis-Smigel specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation, also known as Physiatry. She practices patientcentered medicine that focuses on illness from the patient’s perspective to help him/her improve his/her quality of life. She will find relief of your chronic pain through nonsurgical approaches while restoring health and function. She has a special interest in Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cell and Perineural Injection Therapies—natural regenerative processes that jumpstart your body to heal naturally. Dr. Smigel is an expert in diagnosing neurological conditions with nerve conduction velocity studies and electromyelogram and MSK and nerve Ultrasound Diagnostics. See ad, page 15.

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

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July 2016

NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE

SOULFUL MENTOR

TOOTH REPLACEMENT

WiSH—WOMEN IN SOULFUL HARMONY

CARLSON BRIDGE TECHNOLOGIES DR. RONALD CARLSON

808-753-5370 Bessie@wishHawaii.com wishHawaii.com

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

Dr. Kevin Gibson is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist and Registered Environmental Specialist with 32 years of public health/medical experience. His specialties are cancer care, gastrointestinal illness, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chronic fatigue. See ad, page 12.

PET SERVICES

Every person deserves to live more in peace and harmony and less in worry and fear. Bessie Estonactoc can show you how to find the peace and harmony that elude you. Instead of dwelling on the past or worrying about the future, Bessie can show you how to live joyously in the present. Call to set up your consultation. See ad, page 19.

4211 Waialae Ave, Ste 400, Kahala 808-735-0282 CarlsonBiologicalDentistry.net

Dr. Carlson offers a revolutionarily innovative method for tooth replacement that can, in most cases, be done in one appointment without tooth mutilation. This tooth-replacement technology uses space-age composites of exceptionally high strengths, durability and beauty. Take time exploring this method on the website or on YouTube. Call for a consultation. See therapy brief, page 9, and ad, page 7.

SPIRIT COMMUNICATION

POI DOGS

SPIRITUAL SOLUTIONS HAWAII PSYCHIC MEDIUM

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 19.

808-840-9135 YoshieMiakoda.com

Yoshie Miakoda, an awardholding, tested and certified medium, helps people find joy and transform their lives through hypnosis, evidential mediumship and spiritual healing. Experience the spiritual journey to renewed happiness. See ad, page 18.

SPIRITUAL TOURS

SHOPPING CENTER

HIDDEN OAHU

MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER

808-551-0900 TalkingToStones@aol.com TalkingToStones.com

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

VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com

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

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

Join Kahu Angela Pohakuola and go to places that won’t be found on other tours. Learn how to visit the sacred places of the island with respect. Experience the spirit of Aloha and receive energy renewal. See community spotlight, page 13, and ad, page 19.

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