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PINT-SIZED GIVERS Teaching Kids How to Care and Share by Jennifer Jacobson
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22 HOLIDAY STRESS SURVIVAL GUIDE
Be Mindful of the Important Things by Randy Hampton
24 SWEETLY VEGAN No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating by Judith Fertig
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s we approach the holiday season and the end of the year, we often find ourselves reflecting on what’s truly important, namely family, friends and health. This month’s theme of Prayer and Meditation describes ways to be in touch with the myriad feelings, both good and bad, that come bubbling up to the surface this time of year and be mindful of how they permeate our entire being. Taking the much-needed time to put these emotions in proper perspective can help bring peace and calm to what otherwise can be a very stressful and hectic period. The gift-buying frenzy often fuels this hectic pace. In an effort to ease your gift-giving dilemmas, we have highlighted the providers in our Community Resource Guide that have unique gift offerings. We would also propose that thinking outside the “gift box” may be another way to ease tensions. Giving the gift of time, especially to children, will make memories that will delight and be remembered forever. Our society places such an emphasis on material possessions, it is hard to imagine gift giving in any other way. Some suggestions would be membership to a museum or other venue; scheduling a visit to a waterfall or an art museum; or going horseback riding. These are all places where fond memories can be made. Constructing a coupon book with activities to be done together, like baking cookies or creating an art project, is another way to package up future memories. Think about the people you plan to give gifts to this season and see what you can come up with that’s outside the “box.” We love to hear from readers; it is heartwarming and fulfilling when people tell us they love the magazine and look forward to the next edition. We are eager to hear what unique holiday plans you’ve made. Send us an email to Publisher@ NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com or comment on Facebook at Facebook.com/ NaturalAwakeningsHawaii. We continue to strive to be your go-to resource for natural health and wellness, and to help support you and your loved ones in experiencing long, healthy and happy lives. Have a delightful December. In gratitude, and blessings for a Merry Christmas.
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newsbriefs Majoring in Anxiety Students May Need Help During Holidays
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recent article in Psychology Today magazine (“Crisis U,” September 2015) cites study data showing that 22 percent of college students seek mental health counseling each year. The article paints a bleak picture when it comes to the outside-the-classroom challenges faced by today’s college students. “Students from Hawaii may be even more at risk,” says Beverly Craddock, master hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu. “For many kids from the islands, going to school on the mainland can be filled with stressors. They may feel isolated from family on top of the usual pressure to compete at a collegiate level.” Beverly encourages parents and students to use the resources available through university health or mental health centers. Beyond those resources, hypnosis can help students with stress reduction, self-adequacy and control of emotions. The Psychology Today article says almost half of all students seeking counseling services are reporting significant anxiety. “Couple the typical college anxieties with the stress of relationship issues and students often return home during Christmas break feeling pretty overwhelmed,” Beverly explains. Parents may find their once stellar student coming home with a lessthan-stellar outlook on college and life. Parents should turn first to the family physician and trusted counselors. For those that only have a week or two to get back on track, hypnosis can offer big returns in a short time frame. “Hypnosis can provide that sense of stability and stress relief that can make a difference in getting students feeling more solid and optimistic, with resources they can use to get them through the upcoming semester,” Beverly says.
ocal music legend John Cruz saw Michael Tanenbaum and Nick Gertsson performing at a Kailua coffee shop and Lucie Lynch described their sound as “the perfect wave.” The name stuck, and when the duo invited Lucie Lynch onstage to improvise some lyrical flow to their textured guitar soundscapes, a new sound was born. Lucie & The Perfect Wave is a fusion of slack-key guitar, electric guitar and Lucie’s powerful vocals, resulting in an original sound that transports audiences to cosmic dimensions. Featuring slack-key guitarist Michael, tender metal guitarist Nick and vocalist Lucie, this Honolulu-based band produces something that sounds like the musical lovechild of Joan Baez and Joe Satriani. Lucie has opened for international cult band Marillion, in Canada, and is a regular in Kaimuki on Oahu. Nick has played with some of the world’s greatest metal guitarists, and Michael’s slack-key compositions have been featured in several documentary films. The band’s next show is on December 4 in Kaimuki, from 7 to 9:30 p.m.
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Digital ‘Blue Light’ Reading Disrupts Sleep Rhythms
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ecent findings from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, in Boston, has determined that reading from a light-emitting tablet or computer before bedtime will disturb sleep and may change the circadian rhythms that govern the body’s clock. The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, tested 12 people for two weeks. On five nights during one week, the subjects read ebooks on an iPad for four hours before bedtime. Another week, they read from printed books for the same duration. During the five days of iPad reading, the participants fell asleep later and spent less time in rapid eye movement (REM)-stage sleep. The light-emitting tablet altered the circadian rhythm, changing the body’s natural sleeping pattern. The researchers also tested other blue-light emitting devices, including laptops, tablets, other eReaders, cell phones and LED monitors. “We found the body’s natural circadian rhythms were interrupted by the short-wavelength enriched light, otherwise known as blue light, from these electronic devices,” says neuroscientist Anne-Marie Chang, Ph.D., one of the study authors. Dr. Charles Czeisler, Ph.D., a leading sleep researcher, remarks, “In the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality. Since more people are choosing electronic devices for reading, communication and entertainment, particularly children and adolescents who already experience significant sleep loss, epidemiological research evaluating the long-term consequences of these devices on health and safety is urgently needed.”
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esearch from the Environmental Working Group’s Action Fund has determined that some popular children’s toys contain a chemical that previous research has linked to lung disease and lung cancers. The researchers tested 28 boxes of crayons and 21 crime-themed toys at the Scientific Analytical Institute in Greensboro, North Carolina. They found that four of the crayon brands and two of the crime-scene toys contained asbestos. All of the asbestos-containing toys were manufactured in China. The products included the Disney Mickey Mouse Clubhouse and Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle brands of crayons, the EduScience Deluxe Forensics Lab Kit and the Inside Intelligence Secret Spy Kit. The latter two brands contained asbestos within the fingerprint powders. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, asbestos from all sources is responsible for up to 15,000 U.S. deaths each year. 8
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ccording to a new review of research published in the journal Cancer, a strong religious or spiritual belief system may improve a cancer patient’s prognosis physically, emotionally and mentally. Researchers from Florida’s H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute and North Carolina’s Wake Forest School of Medicine reviewed clinical studies that included more than 44,000 cancer patients. The first review focused on physical symptoms and found that patients with stronger religious and spiritual beliefs reported fewer cancer symptoms and better physical health. They also showed enhanced capabilities in managing their daily lives. “These relationships were particularly strong in patients that experienced greater emotional aspects of religion and spirituality, including a sense of meaning and purpose in life, as well as a connection to a source larger than oneself,” states Heather Jim, lead author of the first review. The second review focused on mental health and found reductions in anxiety, depression and distress among those with greater spirituality. Lead author Dr. John Salsman comments, “Also, greater levels of spiritual distress and a sense of disconnectedness from God or a religious community were associated with greater psychological distress or poorer emotional well-being.” In the third review, the researchers found that patients with a stronger spiritual well-being reported better social health, as well.
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Fungus Among Us
Mushrooms Offer Pesticide-Free Insect Control Paul Stamets, one of the world’s leading mycologists, invented a fungus (mushroom)-based pesticide in 2006. An industry executive states, “This patent represents the most disruptive technology we have ever witnessed.” This “smart” pesticide provides a safe and nearly permanent solution for controlling more than 200,000 species of insects. Entomopathogenic (insect-destroying) fungi are altered so they don’t produce spores. This actually attracts the insects, which then eat them and turn into fungi from the inside-out. The invention has the potential to revolutionize the way humans grow crops. Source: Earth. We Are One. View the patent at Tinyurl.com/FungusPesticidePatent.
Greener Globe
World Powers Vow Cuts in Emissions This year’s G7 Summit of the U.S., UK, Canada, France, Germany, Italy and Japan, plus the European Union, has agreed in principle that the global economy must be completely fossil fuel-free by the end of this century to curb destructive climate change. To that end, the nations agreed to work toward cutting emissions between 40 and 70 percent by 2050. German Chancellor Angela Merkel also announced that the G7 countries would raise $100 billion from public and private sources by 2020 to help poorer nations adapt. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace praised the action. In a statement, the Sierra Club called it “the first time that the leaders of the world have made clear with one voice that we must get off fossil fuels completely.” Two hundred countries are expected to commit in writing to specific plans for greening their economies at the United Nations Climate Change Conference this month in Paris. Source: TheHill.com
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3M Requires Paper Sources to Meet Sustainable Standards A new sustainability policy by the 3M Corporation, maker of Post-it notes, has drawn support for its goal of making a minimal impact on forests, wildlife and human rights. 3M paper-based products and packaging require pulp and paper from sources around the world. Working in collaboration with ForestEthics and Greenpeace, the company launched a comprehensive review of all of its pulp and paper procurement expectations to ensure the materials are produced from sustainably logged timber. 3M will now hold paper and pulp suppliers accountable to one of the highest standards in the industry for environmental protection and respect of human rights, including tracing origins and obtaining consent of indigenous peoples and local communities before logging operations occur. The company intends to publish semiannual updates of its progress online. Source: ForestEthics.org
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Uncommon Devotion Religion in America Shows Resilience On any given Sabbath, four of 10 Americans travel to a place of worship, a number that hasn’t fluctuated dramatically in the past half-century. Gallup polls report that more than 81 percent say they identify with a specific religion or denomination; 78 percent say it’s an important part of their lives; and 57 percent believe that religion is able to solve today’s problems. While recent attendance may be off, Americans are no less likely to attend services today than they were in the 1940s and early ’50s, just prior to the ultrareligious following decade. The reason, says Gallup’s Frank Newport, is that U.S. religious worship is cyclical. Today’s practicing religious communities “tend to consist of the seriously committed, not just those swept along by obligation,” reports Christian Smith, director of the Center for the Study of Religion and Society at the University of Notre Dame and co-principal investigator of the National Study of Youth and Religion. Those that worship regularly are more likely to be older, female and Southern; they also are better educated and stronger financially than those that don’t, according to Newport. At the same time, Mitchell Marcus, a University of Pennsylvania professor, characterizes his Ph.D. students as religiously curious, often devout and eager to talk about their beliefs.
Interactive Government
White House Responds to Online Petitions
The New Zealand Animal Welfare Amendment Bill that passed into law this year states that animals, like humans, are sentient beings. Dr. Virginia Williams, chair of the National Animal Ethics Advisory Committee, says this acknowledges, “Animals can experience both positive and negative emotions, including pain and distress.” The bill thus bans the use of animals for testing cosmetics. Williams says the legal recognition of animal sentience provides a stronger underpinning of the requirements of the existing Animal Welfare Act. The bill also provides for penalties to enable low-to-medium-level offenders to be punished more effectively and gives animal welfare inspectors the power to issue compliance notices, among other measures.
President Obama has made it a priority to open a direct channel for people to be heard via online petitions. Jason Goldman, chief digital officer at the White House, says that his staff has responded to dozens of requests to take action on a variety of issues in recent months. “We want to make sure those responses aren’t the final page, but rather the start of an ongoing conversation,” he says. Change.org has chosen to integrate with the We the People platform, meaning the future signatures of its 100 million users will count toward the threshold of 100,000 for getting an official response from the administration. “The process of hearing from us about your petition is going to look a little different,” says Goldman. “We’ve assembled a team of people responsible for taking your questions and requests and bringing them to the right people, whether within the White House or in an agency within the administration that may be in a position to say something about your request.”
Find a link to the legislation at Tinyurl.com/NewZealandSentienceBill.
Visit Petitions.WhiteHouse.gov.
Source: The Christian Science Monitor
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New Zealand Enacts Bill Recognizing Animal Intelligence
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Living Foods Challenge Start the Year Living Healthy by Karen Charron
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he last two months of the year bring holiday parties and too many indulgences, but the start of the New Year will once again bring the onset of resolutions for a healthier lifestyle and is the perfect time to start a program that will provide education and support for health and nutrition throughout 2016. Ryan and Beccy Hailstones recognize that it is difficult to make changes necessary to develop strong habits for healthy living without support. That’s why three years ago they hosted their first 28-Day Living Foods Challenge (LFC). This highly interactive program teaches how to put away the packaged and convenience foods and eat living, mostly organic, farm-fresh foods for 28 days. In addition to five workshops, participants will have access to private nutritional consultation, plus daily one-on-
one and community support. Workshops will be held every Sunday for five weeks at various locations starting January 3 (for the complete schedule, visit the program’s website, LivingFoodsChallenge.com). These hands-on workshops will discuss health, food choices, food systems, cooking and recipes, organic gardening and farming. Special guest speaker Drew Wilkinson will discuss permaculture gardening and edible landscapes, making it feasible to grow food in limited space. Participants will be given a health test before and after the challenge, showing weight, body mass index, body fat, muscle percentage, resting metabolism, body age, visceral fat and antioxidant levels. Individual dietary needs, work schedule and budget are taken into consideration and worked with during the program.
Past challengers have made remarkable transformations. The program provides the opportunity to meet like-minded individuals that are passionate about improving their health. It has a closed Facebook group that provides continual access to support throughout the month. After the program ends, participants will be added to the alumni group. This robust forum of health-minded individuals continues to plan activities to learn new, innovative ways to stay healthy. Not only will the program reveal the best places to get healthy food, a sponsorship relationship has been established with some of the best farms and health food stores in the area to give discounts off of their highly nutritious fares. One of the workshops will be held at Kokua Market, the first natural food cooperative in Hawaii. Kokua has been serving Oahu for more than 42 years and has more than 4,000 cooperative owners. Their goal is to serve all members of the Honolulu community, and they particularly enjoy seeing people that have found the correlation between how they feed themselves and the health they experience. This is the third year that Kokua Market has sponsored LFC, and Lynette Larson, manager at Kokua Market, says that she loves working with Ryan and Beccy because she can tell that they “walk their talk.” LFC participants will be given a 15 percent discount at Kokua Market. Jason Coleman, from Leahi Health, is also a returning sponsor. Leahi Health is a plant-based health bar with locations in Kailua and Honolulu. They sell great-tasting food and drinks and are known for their kale salads and green smoothies. LFC participants will receive a 10 percent discount off the menu. The full set of five workshops, testing and consultation is only $150. Space is limited. For more information or to sign up, call 808-681-2258, email LivingFoods Challenge@gmail.com or visit LivingFoodsChallenge.com. See ad, page 10. Karen Charron is a freelance writer living in Oahu and a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawaii.
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Aloha Elixir Create Change Through Intention by Blake Lefkoe
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ave you ever wanted to find love, possess more money or simply cleanse the energy in your home? Perhaps you’ve felt stuck and yearned for a new road to travel on. Maybe you’ve lacked physical energy or struggled with self-doubt. No matter what issues you face, taking the time to set a specific intention, in addition to making a commitment to consistently revisit it, can be a powerful first step in achieving what you desire. Keoki Tavares is an intuitive consultant/reader and healer whose primary goal “is to facilitate positive change and transformation for people.” He is also the owner of Aloha Elixir, a Hawaiian brand of salves, soy candles, balms and other apothecary products. He created Fire Elixir intention candles as a tangible tool for his clients to help them overcome whatever issues they are facing. When people light these candles, they are consciously choosing to take a few minutes out of their busy lives to sit down and focus on what it is that they really want or give thanks for what it is they already have. Using the candles is simple. Keoki encourages people to write down their intention. “If the space in the intention box on the candle is too small, write it down on a piece of paper and set it underneath,” he instructs. “Make sure the intention is written in the present tense and is always for the highest good.” Compose a carefully worded positive affirmation to either invite or remove any spiritual, emotional or physical blocks. He suggests that people burn the candle daily for a set amount of time, ideally no less than 45minutes. “After lighting it, close your eyes and give it a minute or two. Reaffirm your intention/affirmation and
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Each candle has a unique fragrance to enhance its intention. then clean your house, get ready for work or just go about your daily business. You don’t need to sit in front of it the whole time.” These Fire Elixirs are not simply regular old soy candles; rather, they are an authentic product, handcrafted with love and aloha on Oahu. In addition to being infused with semiprecious stone essences, essential oils and crystals, every intention candle is specially charged with mantras and positive affirmations. Says Keoki, “As far as I know, I am the only person in Hawaii that makes them.” NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
There are currently 12 Fire Elixir intention candles on the market. Each one has a specific purpose and a unique fragrance blend that has been carefully chosen to enhance the intention of the candle. For example, the Road Opener is made from soy, eucalyptus mint fragrance oil, road opener essential oil blend and locally grown white patchouli flower infusion. It is used to “clear the way for creativity and prosperity,” to “help overcome obstacles and facilitate breakthroughs,” and to “unlock your creativity and create new opportunities on your journey.” The Harmonious Home intention candle is made from soy, lavender and rosemary fragrance oil, frankincense and myrrh oil, Hawaiian sea salt and Palo Santo oil infusion. Use it to “bless, purify and release” and to “clear stagnant energy and raise the vibration of a person or space. Light this Fire Elixir to help bless your environment with positive energy.” The rest of the Aloha Elixir line of Fire Elixir candles consists of Abundant Future, Millionaire, Now, Angel, Letting Go, Profitable Labor, Fertility, Romantic Rose, Mercury and Moon. Just in case a dozen choices aren’t enough, Aloha Elixir is offering an exclusive, limited edition Gratitude candle for the holiday season. Keoki is only making one batch and says that once they sell out, they’re gone until this time next year. The purpose of this intention candle is to help people really take some time to reflect on their year and give thanks for everything they experienced during it. “Prepare for 2016 by getting in touch with every last drop of gratitude you have for 2015.” Aloha Elixir Fire Elixir candles are sold at Sedona Hawaii, Where Crystals Rock, Amita Holistic Spa and Sanctuary Salon. They can also be purchased online at Etsy.com. For more information, visit AlohaElixir.com or the company’s blog at AlohaElixirBlog.com. See ad, page 32. Blake Lefkoe is a frequent contributor to Natural Awakenings Hawaii and runs Aloha Editing from her home on the North Shore. Contact her at Aloha. Editing@yahoo.com.
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LISTENING TO SPIRIT Prayer and Meditation Heal and Free Us by Richard Davenport
By its intimate connection with divine love, Spirit infuses human experience with qualities of amazing grace—unexpected clarity, vision, wisdom, peace, compassion, emotional release, inspirational epiphanies, deep understanding and comprehensive healing of mind, body and soul.
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hile society abounds with scientific research, products and practices that promise to enhance our mind or body and the mind-body connection, without Spirit in the mix, neither rises to its full potential. A heart open to a higher power exponentially multiplies the effects of this crucial connection. “Just as a candle spreads light in a darkened room, people who are living in-Spirit give off a higher energy that can bring light to our hearts and minds. In other words, we can be inspired just by being in their presence,” according to renowned bestselling author Wayne Dyer, Ph.D. Experiential, non-verbal and lifechanging encounters with the unbounded power and presence of Spirit 14
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in prayer and meditation are difficult to analyze in the same way as mind-body science. However, Dyer points to the works and outcomes of Spirit as visible evidence of how it lifts us up. We see individuals with rapturous hearts sending out signals that they love the world and everyone in it. Those that live in Spirit tend to see the world as a friendly place, are at peace with themselves, appear to be open and accepting rather than judgmental and harsh, and often report being healed of all sorts of diseases, relationship challenges, career fluctuations and questions of purpose and direction. They attest to how Spirit shines a triumphant light in the midst of dark nights of the soul, redefining the essence of life itself and declaring us worthy in our innermost reaches. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Personal Healing
When a 19-year-old woman entered basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, in San Antonio, Texas, and was undergoing initial medical and psychological screening, she was identified as having body and mind issues that would require her to be separated from the service. These problems included organ failures and spinal misalignment, as well as severe consequences of an emotionally abusive upbringing. It was determined that she could not handle the physical and mental demands of military life. Because the policy was to not treat such problems if identified upon entering the service, authorities allowed her to remain in training until her separation from the Air Force could be processed. The woman was impressed and also distressed by the finality of the verdict and assessment tools used by mind and body experts among the medical staff. In talking with a chaplain on the base, she came to understand that she could choose to appeal her case to another jurisdiction, a “higher” court of Spirit. Focusing on the voice of divine love, she grew to see Spirit as more than a higher power. She saw Spirit as a higher authority. She surrendered to divine love’s authority as ultimate law, supremely qualified to reorder her whole being. She trusted that aligning with spiritual power could change her view of her identity and the seemingly inescapable consequences of genetics, environment and human history denying her desire to serve her country in this way. Listening to a higher witness testifying on her behalf and identifying her authentic being as the magnificent expression of the magnificent Creator, she felt encouraged to the point that her mind and body stopped arresting her progress and became more effective servants, responding with greater freedom and joy. One limitation after another fell away, and the military and medical authorities seemed pleased with her progress as she neared completion of training. Finally, performing a mile-and-a-half run within a required time remained the only obstacle to graduation, and she was still 45 seconds too slow.
Through conscious listening we discover that our true nature—as witnessed by Spirit—though sometimes obscured from view, is never altered from its original beauty and wholeness. ~Helen Mathis This helpful passage from the Hebrew prophet Isaiah became central to her prayer and meditation as she approached her last running attempt: Young people will get tired; strapping young men will stumble and fall. But those who trust in the Eternal One will regain their strength. They will soar on wings as eagles. They will run—never winded, never weary. They will walk—never tired, never faint. ~Isaiah 40: 30-31 (The Voice) She passed her final attempt with 18 seconds to spare, running on eagles’ wings. So, how can we all discern such a divine witness to our original authentic being amidst loud testimony of all the voices and labels shouting in our head and body, including those imposed by others?
Prayer and Meditation
There are two approaches to listening to the voice within, whether we name it God, higher power, Spirit, grace, Eternal One, or divine love or Love. Complementary, rather than mutually exclusive, both approaches require a capacity, gained through patient practice, of quieting the inner and outer chatter and learning to hear that which calls us to be more than what human experience suggests is possible. It’s who we are in the eyes of grace. Sanford C. Wilder, of Grafton, Illinois, author of Listening to Grace, offers personal growth and development natural awakenings
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programs through EducareUnlearning. com that encourage prayer and meditation that emphasize listening. He practices both approaches and makes distinctions between them. “When I pray, I am directing my thoughts toward God, listening and often affirming what I know to be divinely true. I am yearning to surrender my will and affections
in conscious connection with the divine such that I or another receives a blessing,” shares Wilder. In such prayerful listening, he hopes to gain something, often a new insight and corresponding manifestation. “When I meditate, my intention is to sacrifice every thought, concept, image and feeling to God, the only consciousness. I trust that listening and
FIVE WAYS TO PRAY FROM THE HEART by Richard Davenport
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rayer from a heart willing to surrender, change, learn, grow and bless others works to keep us centered on pure motives like wellness, wholeheartedness and compassion. Such prayer can help us progress spiritually. These five forms of prayer, found in the Bible, have a universal application to any spiritual practice. Although differing in their approach, all share the purpose of creating a fuller mindfulness of our true identity and relationship to the divine, while enhancing our capacity to bless all creation. If we are not feeling the desired breakthroughs using one form, perhaps the one most familiar or comfortable to us, we might do well to explore others. Praise – a posture of adoration, honoring and surrender to a power, vision, and authority greater than our own. Thanksgiving – or better yet, for its consistency and permeating of our whole self, thanks-living. The garden
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of our spirit is enriched by embracing a gratitude attitude in all we do. Petition – a relational posture that opens our heart as we learn to ask for help, to seek perspective beyond a limited self, beyond a smaller, ego-driven orientation. Intercession – praying for others; blessing, honoring and cherishing them as God sees them. When we feel burdened and blocked by our own trials, expressing empathy and compassion for others can unlock our heart and mind. We can lovingly witness the true nature of those that are seemingly tangled in forces blocking or opposing their higher good. Affirmation – release and rest in divine authority, acknowledging the uni-verse as literally one song reflecting the singular harmony that Spirit knows and is unfolding in every moment to meet our need in forms we can see and feel right now.
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observing with nonattachment helps me release conscious and unconscious conditioned thought patterns permeated by a human sense of self.” Through meditative listening, he hopes to release everything rather than receive anything, accepting that everyone is equipped and able to be open to, witness and experience nonstop blessings. Helen Mathis has been an educator in the Philippines and Swaziland as well as the U.S., including an instructor of religion at Principia College, near St. Louis; she is now part of a Centering Prayer Circle in Stockton, California. She explains that centering prayer may be seen as a hybrid that embraces both prayer and meditation, nourishing what’s beneath the preoccupied self to awaken a deeper and vastly more authentic self. Mathis appreciates what Cynthia Bourgeault explores in her book Centering Prayer and Inner Awakening, that, “This confusion between small self and the larger Self… [the] ‘True Self,’ ‘Essential Self’ or ‘Real I’—is the core illusion of the human condition, and penetrating this illusion is what awakening is all about.” Like Bourgeault, Mathis believes that it’s not about the absence of thoughts so much as detaching from our thoughts, trusting that we can let go and be safe, consent to surrender human will and forgo personal agendas. Only then can spiritual sense come into play. “The goal is to awaken to, open to and get in touch with our innermost being and Spirit,” Mathis affirms. “Clearly, centering prayer assumes we each have a spiritual
awareness of the divine within us that acts, as Bourgeault puts it, as ‘a kind of interior compass whose magnetic north is always fixed on God.’”
Core Shift
We often approach a Spirit dimension with the attitude of “what it can do for me.” The higher practice that mystics and other deep thinkers of various faith traditions ultimately arrive at instead centers on transforming our whole self to align with Spirit’s purpose for us, which changes everything. Reverend Dr. Michael Beckwith, founder of the New Thought Agape Spiritual Center, in Los Angeles, and a spiritual mentor to Oprah Winfrey, believes, “The relationship we have with the infinite is more about how we are to serve it than it is to serve us.” Beckwith describes three primary stages of realizing the power and purpose of divine Spirit expressed as our spirit. The first is that of a victim (feeling powerless, unable to effect change). The second is when an individual learns the existence of universal law that responds to our thinking, emotions and attitude; we learn how to use it to stabilize life structures and demonstrate health and well-being. “Ultimately, in stage three, we become a vehicle of life in service to life. Instead of using the law, the law uses us. Life fulfills its own nature through us,” he says. “All of life is conspiring for our freedom, liberation, wholeness and health.” He urges us not to stop and stagnate at stage two, using divine laws only to manifest personal conveniences, stuff and even people for our use; this can hijack views of abundance into materialism and consumerism. He quips, “We are not here to go shopping.”
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Grace and Spirit work in us, through us and between us, yet we can’t simply summon them up or outline their outcomes. To feel Spirit’s presence, we must surrender our own sense of how it will work, its timeline and the impact on our ego or status quo. As with anything worthwhile, conscientious practice is essential. Life, defined by Spirit, gives fresh strength and impetus to mind and body. All three are vital elements of the dance of life. Richard Davenport is a spiritual life educator (HigherGroundForLife.com) and the founding executive director of an inclusive nationwide Bible and spiritual life community (BibleAndSpiritualLife.org). Now based in St. Louis, MO, he is a retired Air Force chaplain, having served at Lackland and other U.S. Air Force bases on three continents.
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Sharon Salzberg on Mindfulness Simple Ways to Be in the Present Moment by April Thompson
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ality and pushing away what’s happening.
Is it possible to be mindful without having an established meditation practice? Yes, theoretically, but I suspect it’s hard. I honor my own meditation practice for making mindfulness highly accessible for me. It doesn’t take many hours of prep work and is open to everyone. It’s really a practice, like strength training—you have to exercise the mindfulness muscle to reap the benefits. photo by Fabio Fiippi
ew York Cityborn Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood full of loss and upheaval, losing her parents and living in five different household configurations. In college, she discovered the power of meditation to transform suffering and cope with life’s neverending changes. Born into a Jewish family, Salzberg first encountered Buddhism in 1969 in an Asian philosophy class, inspiring her to undertake an independent study program in India, where she was initiated into the practice via an intense 10-day retreat. “It was very difficult and painful. I sometimes doubted that I’d succeed, yet I never doubted that there was truth there,” she says. Upon her return home, Salzburg dedicated herself to the path of vipassana- (insight) meditation, becoming a renowned teacher and co-founding the Insight Meditation Society, in Barre, Massachusetts. Today she teaches and speaks to diverse audiences worldwide about the power of mindfulness. Salzberg has authored nine books, including the New York Times bestseller Real Happiness, Real Happiness at Work and Lovingkindness.
What’s the best way to arrange time for meditation, and what can motivate us to practice regularly? Having a sense of structure has helped me the most. I believe strongly in the value of a daily practice, however simple or short. We can ritualize certain practices to help remember to pause and be mindful. For example, every time the phone rings, let it ring three times and use that as a trigger to breathe. When you’ve finished writing an email, take a few conscious moments before sending it. There are lots of ways to cut through the momentum of the busyness and craziness of our lives to return to mindfulness. Make a commitment to practice for a certain period of daily time for a month or two, and then reassess. Look for changes during the active course of NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
daily life and query: How am I speaking to myself or to others? Am I more present? Am I more at ease in letting go? It’s important to look for these subtle changes rather than to set unrealistic expectations for ourselves such as being mindful all day.
Do you have other enabling practices for people new to the state of living mindfully? Movement meditation is a good place to start; if you’re walking somewhere, try to be more present and feel your feet against the ground. Also, just focus on one thing at a time; instead of multitasking, just drink the cup of tea. We can also use breath to focus concentration. The breath is a tremendous tool, it’s always with us. If you’re in a contentious meeting and tempers flare, you don’t have to pull out a meditation cushion and sit in a funny position; you can work with your breath right where you are.
How can meditation help to ease suffering? Sometimes, we think we can ease suffering by only having pleasant feelings and beautiful thoughts. Rather, we can ease suffering by changing the way we relate to our thoughts and feelings. If something unpleasant is happening, most of us flip into an internal monologue about how, “Bad things always happen to me,” or “This is my fault,” or “I shouldn’t feel this.” We compound our suffering by adding judgment and by pushing away discomfort. Instead, we can learn to observe our reactions and release them. We also tend not to feel pleasure fully or think that something else or more should be happening instead of simply enjoying the moment. We wait for some sense of intensity in order to feel alive, rather than experiencing the ordinary to the utmost. Meditation trains us to be present with pleasant, unpleasant and neutral experiences and stay connected, no matter what’s going on. Reach freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.
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Generous Pint-Sized Givers Teaching Kids How to Care and Share by Jennifer Jacobson
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mong a parent’s greatest rewards is seeing their children grow up to be productive, contributing members of society, including knowing how to give back and enrich the communities in which they live. Children can start participating in the giving process as toddlers. Having them observe regular charitable acts can make a strong impression and catalyze later independent initiatives. Learning how to give and developing the associated skill set is a lifelong journey. Giving becomes a way of life—of looking at the world and determining how to help the causes they feel passionate about. Here’s how to take those crucial first steps. Ask kids how they’d like to help. If giving to a cause is new to the household, explain that the family has many opportunities. Then engage children in a conversation about the general areas they may feel strongly about supporting—perhaps individuals or families in need, animals or wildlife habitat—and start a list of those that the family is interested in. Next, start researching related local organizations, facilities and institutions, and matching them to the topics on the list. Ideas may include food kitchens, pet shelters and animal
rescues, nature parks, senior citizens’ residences, camps for low-income or physically or mentally challenged children, zoos, museums, aquariums and local libraries. Make a game plan. Get creative about how to actually help the selected causes. Talk it through together, map out activities—like visiting, donating funds or materials or participating in fundraising efforts—and post the results somewhere at home that is highly visible. “Gamify” it to some degree with tasks that turn into goals that turn into accomplishments that result in chits. Quick tasks can make a big difference. Clear the clutter. Every six to 12 months, launch an all-family household closet cleaning day that includes the toy chest and maybe the garage. Add nonperishable healthy food items they’ve picked out while grocery shopping. Make a “donate box” positioned where kids can add to it and deliver the donations often, even if it’s small. Find ways to raise money for donations. Organize a family or neighborhood yard sale or organic bake sale that involves kids at all stages of the project, and give all or a portion of the proceeds to a selected charity. Associate getting with giving. For birthdays and holidays, include a handwritten “certificate of giving” that specifies the
amount of money available for them to gift to their favorite charity. Take the child to the charity site to make the monetary donation in person, if possible. For non-local organizations, write a check and have the child include a letter with their thoughts and mail it. Volunteer to do community service. Public gardens need weeding, historic buildings need painting and food banks need hands. Find goodwill tasks that are age-appropriate and engaging. Grow the mindset. Tell real-life stories about kids or groups of kids that have found creative ways to give back. Encourage empathy by sharing appropriate stories of struggle. Ask kids, “How would you want people to help you in this situation?” Explain the action the family is taking and the resulting benefit to the recipient. The conversation might be, “We don’t need to store all this stuff when someone else could really use it.” Or, “I bet there is a kid out there who would really like playing with this toy. I know you used to love it, but how about if you pass it along to someone else so they can enjoy it as much as you have?” Keep the focus on the people in need and your child’s ability to share an experience through an item. Establishing an impermanent connection to material things can help kids understand the importance of nurturing relationships over acquiring goods. Develop a language of giving in the household by creating opportunities to incorporate it into regular conversation. Appropriate comments could share concepts such as seeing ourselves as stewards of the planet and the things we think we own; it’s our duty to help those in need when we have abundance; and if there is ever a time when we are without, we hope that others will think of us and help us. Teaching children how their thoughts, words and actions impact those around them is a lesson that bears repeating. Jennifer Jacobson lives in Seattle and has served on the boards of several influential nonprofits and other organizations focused on conservation, education and community.
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Calf Stretch
Airplane Yoga Six Easy Stretches Ease the Journey
Upper Body Stretch
by Cynthia Bowman
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he majority of the symptoms we can experience during flying—stiffness, poor circulation and swollen feet—are due to lack of movement rather than the altitude or pressurized cabin air. Knowing this can make healthy flying easier. Drinking lots of water and moving about and stretching every two to three hours on long flights is key; trips to the bathroom naturally help fulfill this. We also can keep blood from collecting in our lower extremities by finding a way to elevate our legs and feet periodically. Wiggle all 10 toes, shift positions and go for these six discreet airplane yoga stretches. Etiquette tip: Do the first two stretches at the back of the plane with adequate space and a wall to lean on. Don’t do these in the aisle; hanging on to someone’s seat back rocks it and can be annoying. A quad stretch involves the shoulders, upper legs, calves and ankles, while elevating each foot and getting the blood moving. Hang on to a wall, grab an ankle and bring the heel as close to the butt as possible. Then rotate the ankle in a circular motion. Do this as long as it feels worth doing, and then switch arms and legs. A calf stretch is a simple way to target calf and hamstring muscles, as well as ankles. Stand facing a wall, placing both hands at shoulder height on the wall for balance, elbows bent. Take one foot forward and rest it on its heel, with toes pointing up and resting Quad Stretch
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on the wall. Lean forward to the point of feeling a good stretch in the calf. Stretch 30 seconds per foot, gradually going deeper into the pose after a few breaths. Etiquette tip: The next four stretches can be done in an airplane seat or in the back of the plane. The upper body stretch targets wrists, hands, arms, shoulders, back and the upper body in general. Sit upright with feet firmly planted on the floor. Lift arms up and interlace fingers before turning palms to face the ceiling. Relax the shoulders and neck. The arms shouldn’t be covering the ears and can be adjusted by moving them a few inches forward or back. Tall individuals may need to bend their elbows, which still allows for stretching of the upper body. Neck stretches release tension and stiffness by tilting the head from side-to-side. Don’t make circular motions, as they can cause neck and spine compression. If holding the head to assist a deeper stretch, be considerate of neighbors by pointing the raised elbow forward to cradle the neck instead of resting it on a seatmate. Twisting the torso benefits both the spine and back muscles. Yogis believe that twisting motions also massage internal organs. While twisting, hang on to the armrest with both hands and sit as upright as possible, with legs together and feet firmly planted. Don’t bounce into the pose or shift or lift buttocks off the seat, but make slow, fluid movements. Bending forward while seated gives the back, neck and legs a good, deep stretch. All of these movements work well while we’re in the air and are equally useful on road trips, in the office or whenever we need a break. Cynthia Bowman is a freelance writer in Los Angeles, CA, who specializes in travel, culture and lifestyle topics. Visit JoyJournist.com.
STOPPING SMOKING
How Cognitive Dissonance May Get in the Way by Marsha R. Sakamaki
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ognitive dissonance is a common psychological problem involving human nature. It happens when people’s beliefs conflict with their behavior. We often adjust our beliefs and attitudes rather than our behavior. It’s easier. It may also be deadly. The issue came up recently in a small study involving cigarette smokers. Last November, Medicare decided to cover annual lung cancer screening for current and former smokers until age 75. Sounds like a great idea, doesn’t it? A study reported in the July issue of JAMA Internal Medicine notes that Medicare and other insurers could be spending billions of dollars on the approach. After a low-dose computerized tomography chest scan, participants were interviewed in-depth about their smoking-related health beliefs. For about half of those in whom cancer was not found, cognitive dissonance struck. “Wonderful news” was a common statement made by this group. “Since I show no symptoms, I can continue to smoke.” Many expressed the belief that screenings provide the
same health benefits as quitting. This was true even when precancerous lung modules were detected. The study noted that “screening often lowered their motivation for cessation.” Why they felt this way may be obvious. Compared to stopping smoking, which is very difficult, annual screenings are easy. Therefore, they believed that a clean screening told them that they had “dodged a bullet” and that screening could catch cancer early before it would threaten their lives. The participants focused only on lung cancer, ignoring the other effects that smoking can have, according to the researchers. Many participants discussed their existing health problems, including chronic pulmonary disease, peripheral artery disease and previous heart attacks—all conditions related to smoking. Nevertheless, there was little concern about how continuing to smoke would affect these or other future ailments. Another doctor in a commentary accompanying the study notes that “nearly every participant described misperceptions about smoking that
were exacerbated by screening.” “Stopping smoking would have huge benefits for the individual and society way beyond people not dying from lung cancer, which causes almost 160,000 deaths a year, 90 percent of them from smoking.” “At best,” he says, “screening might reduce lung cancer deaths by 8,000 a year. But in the year 2000 alone, cessation reduced lung cancer deaths by 70,000.” A Stanford psychologist says, “Smokers think, ‘I know smoking is bad for me, but I can’t change my behavior because I’m addicted.’” They take the easy way out and are kidding themselves. Of course, it’s known that smoking causes other cancers. In a February report from the American Cancer Society, 11 kinds are linked to smoking, and breast cancer and prostate cancer are now also linked. The U.S. Surgeon General estimates that smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths a year from 21 diseases. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that “smoking harms nearly every organ in the body.” Smokers always have a reason—it helps them cope with stress, for example. Is the risk of an agonizing death worth it? The study suggests that rather than Medicare and others paying for screening, they should spend those billions on cessation and prevention. The health effects of smoking are so much clearer today than they were a few generations ago. The answer to the health risks used to be smoke-filtered cigarettes. Now the answer is to stop. 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 MRSakamaki@hotmail.com or visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 33.
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Holiday Stress Survival Guide
Be Mindful of the Important Things by Randy Hampton
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ith Halloween and Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, the malls and stores across the islands have traded out those costume and pilgrim displays for Santa, elves and snowmen. While many people look forward to the holidays— especially retailers—there’s another element of people that begin to dread the stress and pressure that are packed into December. “Just hearing ‘Happy Holidays’ or ‘Mele Kalikimaka’ can put pressure on people to feel like they’ve got to be joyful or something is wrong with them,” explains Beverly Craddock, master hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu. “Realize that it’s natural to be stressed, sad, or even angry during the holidays. You can’t turn off your emotions because the calendar or society says so.” Hawaii Hypnosis Center hears from many people that are seeking relief from the things they are feeling this time of year. Instead of trying to “power through” or overcome the feelings, the NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
center recommends that people recognize that the emotions are indicators of something that needs attention. “If you’re feeling sad, it may be because you’re missing someone during the holidays—and that’s an okay emotion to feel,” Beverly explains. “The same is true with anger—if you feel angry, try to figure out why and address it in a satisfying way without ignoring it. You don’t have to live this way forever. If you can’t figure it out on your own, don’t be afraid to seek help. We find that clients who are ready to live without those blocks can work through them in just a few weeks.” Here are some other tips to help navigate the season without so much pressure: If the holidays are stressful, break up the patterns that you’ve developed. Don’t do what you’ve always done or you’ll get what you always got. If you know that last-minute shopping is stressful, get the shopping done early. If having the holiday meal at your house is stressful, think now about a different
place for the meal. Don’t just meaninglessly execute the standard plan; instead, use time now to consider ways to do things differently or to ask others for help. Allow yourself to experience the good moments of the holidays. Take time to enjoy the Honolulu City Lights Parade or spend a few minutes enjoying the flavors of the holiday meal you helped prepare. Give yourself the gift of enjoying the moments of the holidays and being fully present. If 80 percent of the stuff around the holidays makes you crazy, focus more on the 20 percent that matters. Make it your mission to spend your energy on making that 20 percent into an even larger share of your holiday. Be a mindful gift giver. Instead of filling your gift list with more “stuff,” focus on the person when you’re contemplating on what to give. The most meaningful gifts are the ones that touch the heart, not the biggest or most expensive. Get meaningful gift ideas by remembering the things that you and that person experienced during the past year or remembering what that person means to you.
Don’t project the bad things. Let’s face it, a lot of worry comes from stuff we imagine in the future that never comes to pass. Just because last Christmas had a glitch doesn’t mean that the same things will occur. If you focus on the things that could go wrong, you will subconsciously steer toward those things. The way you act will prompt others to act certain ways, too. So project the kind of holiday you want to have, not the one you’ve had in the past. Set the expectations right now. Let everyone know what the rules are for get-togethers and for gift giving. If money is tight, let people know now so that you aren’t pressured to buy things you can’t afford. If your job is stressful and you can’t make the amazing gingerbread house this year, say so now so no one gets disappointed. If you can’t make it to someone’s party because you’re sad about losing someone this year, just let that person know. It’s okay to feel stressed, broke, angry or sad. The wrong thing to do is to wait for the pressure valve to blow and for everyone to be surprised.
Focus on the season, not the noise. Recognize that there are a lot of distractions and everyone is going to be under pressure. Kids get cranky from the constant amped-up excitement and parents get edgy, too. Understand that everyone is experiencing the challenges. Give other people room to decompress. Forgive someone that has a short fuse. Remember to be the kind of person that you want to be around. If the pressure is building, find YOUR way to relax. Whether you use hypnosis or get a massage, make some time to do something for yourself so that you can handle things when the pressure does rise. “Somewhere along the line, too many of us got to a place where commercialism and family tension replaced the holiday spirit,” Beverly says. “Rediscovering yourself and the meaning of the holidays is the best gift you can give or receive. Practice being mindful of the important things and oftentimes the other stuff will fade away.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 6.
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No-Bake Festive Vegan Desserts
SWEETLY VEGAN No-Bake Holiday Treats Worth Celebrating “
by Judith Fertig
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isions of sugar plums” have been part of holiday mindsets since the advent of Clement Moore’s classic 19th-century poem commonly known as ’Twas the Night Before Christmas. We love to give and receive special treats and our tastes are evolving. Instead of yesteryear’s sugary bonbons loaded with calories that we’ve come to regret, today’s preferred confections focus more on naturally sweet dried fruits, bestquality chocolate, healthful coconut and crunchy nuts. Vegan, gluten-free delicacies from chefs and culinary experts the world over help us celebrate the season in a deliciously healthy way, including those we highlight this month. “Christmas isn’t Christmas without a traditional pudding,” says Chef Teresa Cutter, author of Purely Delicious. Cutter is founder and director of The Healthy Chef company, in Sydney, Australia, which creates functional foods for taste and optimal health. Her no-bake desserts such as miniature Christmas puddings and carrot cake take only minutes to make.
Emily Holmes, a Queensland, Australia, wellness coach who blogs at Conscious-Foodie.com, says her favorite is Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes. She serves them with a pot of peppermint tea. Houston-based Joshua Weissman is the author of The Slim Palate Paleo Cookbook and blogs at SlimPalate. com. He shares his philosophy on holiday treats: “My first thought is that I don’t want to feel guilty after eating it. My second is that I still want it to taste and look good.” His Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles fit the festive bill. In New York City, noted vegan cookbook author and Pastry Chef Fran Costigan is an expert in all things chocolate, including her Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles. “When you make something really delicious with real ingredients, your mouth knows it, your brain knows it, your body knows it. You feel satisfied,” she says. Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFood AndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.
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Teresa Cutter’s Healthy Christmas Puddings Yields: 6 to 8 small puddings 8 oz fresh pitted dates—approximately 10 to 15 dates, depending on their size Zest from 1 orange 9 oz dried apricots, chopped 1½ cups almond meal/ground almonds 1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 to 2 Tbsp orange juice 3 oz white chocolate, melted, for decoration (optional) Combine dates, orange zest, apricots, vanilla, ground almonds, cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger in a food processor. Process until mixture is combined and looks like fine crumbs. Spoon the mixture into a large bowl. Add the orange juice, and then mix again. Pudding mix should come together when lightly hand-squeezed. Divide into 6 small puddings. Line the base of 6 small decorative molds with plastic wrap and firmly press the puddings into them.
Once firmly packed in the mold, invert the pudding and remove the plastic wrap. Melt white chocolate in a small bowl set over a simmering pot of water. Spoon a little white chocolate over the tops of the puddings if desired and garnish with goji berries, fresh cherries or another fanciful topper. Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Serve puddings with chilled mango coconut custard. Mango Coconut Custard 1 mango, chopped ½ cup coconut milk Juice from ½ orange Combine all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. Serve chilled with the puddings.
Combine walnuts, flaxseed, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, orange zest and sea salt into a food processor and run it until mixed and finely chopped. Add dates and apricots. Process again until thoroughly mixed. Add grated raw carrot and vanilla and then process again until combined. The mix should now form a nice dough. Spoon into a bowl. Add and kneed oats through the raw carrot cake mixture. Press cake firmly into a 6-inch round baking dish lined with parchment paper. Refrigerate until ready to serve, allowing at least 2 hours for the cake to rest. It will keep in the refrigerator for about a week. Enjoy as is or garnish with macadamia nut cream, a drizzle of honey and walnuts. Note: Other raw nuts can substitute for walnuts—try pecans, almonds or macadamia nuts. Macadamia Nut Cream Combine 1 cup of raw cashew nuts or macadamia nuts with ½ cup of orange juice or coconut water and a little vanilla. Blend in a high-speed blender like a Vitamix until smooth and creamy.
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Coating (vanilla bean white chocolate) 2 oz food grade (not for skin care) cacao butter broken up into small pieces for melting ¼-½ vanilla bean pod, cut in half lengthwise to scrape out the interior, or 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 20 drops stevia (like Sweetleaf Steviaclear drops) In a medium-sized bowl, combine everything for the filling, including pumpkin purée, almond butter, cream cheese, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, coconut flour and stevia. Mix thoroughly until smoothly incorporated and no cream cheese chunks are left. Chill by refrigerating the mixture for 10 to 20 minutes or freezing it for 2 to 5 minutes. Roll chilled filling mixture into mediumto-small-sized balls a little less than an inch in diameter and place them on a small baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place balls back into the refrigerator for 10 minutes or the freezer for 5 minutes so the balls harden enough to allow dipping.
Yields: 16 servings 2½ cups (9½ oz) shelled walnuts 1 Tbsp ground flaxseed or whole chia seeds ½ cup (2 oz) rolled oats (or gluten-free almond meal) 1 tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp ground ginger ¼ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp sea salt 1 cup (6½ oz) of 12 large fresh dates, pitted ½ cup (3 oz) dried chopped apricots or pineapple (sulfur-free) 2 large raw carrots, grated Zest from 1 orange 2 tsp vanilla bean paste
Filling ¼ cup canned pumpkin purée (not pie filling) ¼ cup almond butter ¼ cup vegan cream cheese ¼ tsp cinnamon ¼-½ tsp nutmeg ½ tsp fresh grated ginger 1 Tbsp coconut flour 2 packets stevia (like Sweetleaf packets)
Heat a double boiler or small pot that fits into a medium pot of gently boiling water over medium-to-low heat.
Joshua Weissman’s Almond Butter Pumpkin Pie Truffles Yields: About 12 to 16 (1½-inch) truffles Warm winter spices mix with fragrant pumpkin and almond butter to make seasonal truffles hand dipped in fresh vanilla bean-infused white chocolate.
Scrape out the vanilla bean pod, conserving vanilla beans for adding once the cacao butter is melted. Place cacao butter in the top of a double boiler and melt and add stevia. Then add vanilla beans and mix well. Turn the heat to low to keep warm and melted. Pull out the hardened filling shaped into balls and one at a time drop them into the white chocolate mixture and roll them around until
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they’re fully covered with mixture using fingers or a small spoon. Carefully spoon out each truffle using a spoon, gently tapping the spoon on the inside of the saucepan to slough off excess cacao butter that may pool on it. Take special care not to drop the truffle. Gently place each treat back onto the tray. Repeat the whole process until all the coated balls are on the tray.
Press the mixture into the bottom parts of a 24-cup mini muffin pan. Refrigerate while preparing the filling.
Mix the orange zest and juice and agave in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat just to a boil.
Process filling ingredients in a food processor until well combined. Spoon the filling onto the cupcake base in the muffin cups and then top with melted dark chocolate.
Reduce the heat to low and add the tahini, whisking vigorously. The mixture will thicken immediately. Don’t be concerned if it looks broken or curdled; it’ll smooth out with whisking.
Place into the refrigerator to set, where it also stores well until served.
Simmer the mixture for 30 seconds until it’s shiny and smooth. Remove from heat and wait about 30 seconds until it’s no longer steaming and then pour it over the chocolate.
Let them cool at room temperature and serve immediately or place them in the refrigerator to harden and serve later. Chilled, truffles will keep for 3 to 5 days.
Cover the bowl with a plate. Wait 1 minute and then stir until the chocolate is completely melted. Note: The ganache will not be perfectly smooth.
Emily Holmes’ Chocolate Cherry Mini-Cupcakes Yields: 2 dozen mini-cupcakes Cake 1 cup raw, shelled, skinned nuts (such as almonds) 1 /3 cup cacao powder 4 fresh dates, pitted Filling 2 cup shredded coconut 1 cup dried cherries 6 fresh dates, pitted ¼ cup coconut cream ¼ tsp vanilla powder Pinch of sea salt Topping 3½ oz melted dark chocolate Process nuts and cacao powder in a food processor until the nuts are finely ground and the mixture is fully combined. Slowly add the dates until the mixture sticks together. 26
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Cool to room temperature, stirring a few times using a silicone spatula.
Fran Costigan’s Chocolate Orange Sesame Truffles Yields: 20 to 24 (1-inch) truffles This creamy chocolate truffle has a slightly chewy texture with a coating for color and crunch. Raw tahini is sweeter than when its roasted and either kind is good. Truffle Ganache 4 oz dark fair trade chocolate (70 to 72 percent), finely chopped Finely minced zest of half a medium orange 3 Tbsp orange juice ¼ cup agave syrup 1 Tbsp raw or roasted tahini, stirred 1½ Tbsp white sesame seeds, lightly toasted 1½ Tbsp black sesame seeds, lightly toasted Place the chocolate in a small heatproof bowl. NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Spoon into a small shallow container and refrigerate uncovered about 2 hours until the ganache is firm. The ganache can be covered and refrigerated at this point for up to 1 week. Shape Truffle Centers Remove the ganache from the refrigerator. Use one spoon to scoop out 1-inch pieces of ganache and another to push it off the spoon into the container. When half the ganache has been used, roll into logs about 1-inch long, washing and drying hands as needed. (If at any time the ganache becomes too soft to shape, refrigerate until cold before proceeding.) Cover and refrigerate the truffle centers 15 to 25 minutes to set, before final shaping and finishing with the sesame seed coating. Truffle Coating Mix the sesame seeds in a small bowl. Sprinkle about 2 tablespoons on the bottom of a shallow container. Put a few logs at a time into the bowl of sesame seeds and roll until lightly coated. Pinch the ends to form the oval quenelle (football) shape. Place the finished truffles in the refrigerator to set for 35 to 45 minutes. Adapted from Vegan Chocolate, by Fran Costigan, used with permission.
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How to Make Your Own Natural Oil Fragrances by Kathleen Barnes
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whiff of sweetness can communicate a personal signature of tranquility, alertness or romance, or it can cause a bout of miserable sneezing, wheezing or nausea for those in the vicinity and even the unwitting wearer.
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“Opting for natural scents from organic essential oils not only offers a toxin-free alternative, the oils’ aromatherapy benefits have time-proven therapeutic value,” suggests Dorene Petersen, president and founder of the American College of Healthcare Sciences, in Portland, Oregon. Recent research from the Pontificia Universidade Catolica, in Brazil, confirms that lavender oil has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and pain-relieving properties similar to those of a mild-dose narcotic. Plus, it smells heavenly, says botanical perfumer Roxana Villa, of Woodland Hills, a California-based spokesperson for the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy. “Considering the part of the plant used will give you an idea of its therapeutic value,” says Villa. “A root base will be good for grounding. Since bark is like skin, oils such as birch will benefit skin and muscles. Oils from flowers are excellent for anything related to the head and mind.” Oregano and cinnamon oils have powerful antifungal properties, even against Candida-type fungi resistant to prescription drugs, according to Brazilian research from Universidade Federal. A groundbreaking study from the Slovak University of Technology, in Slovakia, even suggests that rosemary oil can kill cancer cells. These are all scents that can be the foundations of doit-yourself perfumes.
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“It’s fun to experiment with organic essential oils and create that unique blend that becomes a personal signature,” says Charlynn Avery, an aromatherapist with Aura Cacia, in Norway, Iowa. She explains that essential oils have three basic “notes” and blending them correctly will result in a fragrance suited to last throughout the day. “The base note is heavier and lasts the longest. Patchouli, vetiver, sandalwood, cedarwood and jasmine hang around longer in the atmosphere and on the wearer,” she explains. Blending the base with a slightly lighter middle note like lavender, rosemary or clary sage and a light and
“When you see ‘fragrance’ on a personal care product label, read it as ‘hidden chemicals,’” warns the Washington, D.C.based nonprofit watchdog Environmental Working Group (EWG). “A major loophole in the [U.S.] Food and Drug Administration’s federal law lets manufacturers of products like shampoo, lotion and body wash include nearly any ingredient under the term fragrance without actually listing the chemical.” Companies that manufacture personal care products are required by law to list the ingredients they use, but fragrances and tradesecret formulas are exempt. Base Notes Middle Notes Top Notes What’s known as a dirty little sandalwood lavender orange secret in the fragrance industry is the jasmine bergamot lemon unlabeled presence of toxic chemimyrrh geranium grapefruit cals not only in perfumes, but in any vetiver rosemary eucalyptus personal care product that includes a patchouli tea tree lime scent. Lab tests commissioned by the cedarwood clary sage peppermint Campaign for Safe Cosmetics and analyzed by the EWG confirm the presA general ratio of 50 percent base note oils to ence of parabens that interfere with 30 percent middle notes and 20 percent top notes hormone production, cancer-causing is recommended. phthalates, and synthetic musks that have been linked to hormone disrupSource: courtesy of AuraCacia.com tion, among many other ills.
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short-lasting top note like orange, lime or peppermint will create a complex and pleasing blend. “That’s the beauty of the art of it,” says Avery. “You can create synergistic blends that harmonize and complement the attributes of each to such an extent that you may not be able to detect the scents of the individual oils.” There are no hard and fast rules, but our experts offer a few guidelines for creating our own unique blends that will be wellreceived as holiday gifts. Use a base of oil like jojoba or sweet almond to create a perfumed oil. Note that oils undiluted by a carrier can burn the skin. For oil-based blends, use a ratio of 50 drops of bottom note oil, 30 drops of a middle note and 20 drops of a top note in two ounces of carrier oil. Another option is to use an alcohol base of either isopropyl rubbing alcohol or 85-proof vodka to make a spray perfume; the alcohol will evaporate quickly. Alcohol-based blends generally last longer, especially with fragile citrus oils. A usual ratio is 10 to 20 drops of essential oil per ounce of alcohol-based carrier. Oil-based blends are ready to use almost immediately. Alcohol-based blends should age a week or two at least and will become more strongly scented in time. Store fragrances in bottles in a dark, cool place. Bottles with tiny roll-on caps are commercially available. “It’s very much trial and error to arrive at a preferred scent, so be creative and keep careful notes of experiments and improve on them as you gain experience,” counsels Avery. “If you crinkle your nose at patchouli, you probably won’t like an oil blend with it, either. Choose scents you like.”
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Eat, Bark and Be Merry Healthy Holiday Treats for Our Pets by Sandra Murphy
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s with families everywhere, special taste treats are on the menu for many dogs, cats and wild birds during the holiday season. Owners are cautioned not to share rich, unfamiliar foods from the table that can be detrimental to an animal’s health. Better fare are homemade treats of organic, safe and tasty ingredients— true gifts from the heart.
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Homemade assures the quality of ingredients, avoids unhealthy additives and allows the giver to adjust for individual taste or food sensitivities. Most healthy recipes can be made from readily available ingredients.
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Organic catnip, fresh or dried and baked into a crunchy treat, will bring kitty running. In recipes, avoid canned tuna because of bisphenol A (BPA) concerns; also minimize the frequency and portion of tuna and salmon treats due to mercury accumulation in the fish. Unseasoned tuna or salmon packed in water in a pouch is a better choice. Many recipes labeled for dogs can be converted for cats by making them into smaller bites.
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“When possible, I put organic and local foods, non-GMO, hormone-and antibiotic-free, grass-fed and humanely raised properties at the top of my list. A healthier dog means fewer vet visits and more years together,” says Tonya Wilhelm, a dog trainer in Toledo, Ohio. “Buy in bulk from a co-op or farmer and maybe share with friends to get the best price.” NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com
Dehydrating removes moisture from food while retaining nutrients, and comprises a distinct cooking method. Stephanie Raya, resident chef at Excalibur Dehydrator, in Sacramento, California, recommends, “For safe chicken and pork, pre-cook before dehydrating. Beef can be dehydrated from a raw state. My Boston terriers also love dehydrated, sweet potato chips.” A number of commercial dehydrated meat and fish jerkies have been recalled (search DogFoodAdvisor. com/?s=treats). Homemade treats offer superior control of ingredients. “When I make my pets’ treats, I know what’s in their food, including the herbs used for flavor,” says Raya. After she’s ensured that the food is thoroughly dried, she packs it in vacuum bags and stores them away from light. She notes that dehydrating takes longer than baking, but is cost-effective at 25 to 50 cents an hour. Veggie options include dehydrated zucchini chips, butternut squash chips, cherry tomato bites, matchstick carrots or peach or other fruit slices.
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A cat’s sense of smell is 10 to 15 times better than ours, but is still modest compared to dogs that out-sniff us by a factor of 30 to 60 times; that’s why putting wrapped treats under a holiday tree or in a stocking is a bad idea. Store them securely and then bring them out when it’s time to open gifts. Use blue tissue paper for easy-to-open Hanukkah gifts, red or green for Christmas (bows, yes; ribbons, no). For dogs that love puzzles, placing treats inside a wrapped box adds to the fun. Remember that rich or unfamiliar foods can make pets sick. Instead, gift them with their own healthy, safe treats from known ingredients so that everyone has a happy holiday. Connect with Sandra Murphy at StLouisFreelanceWriter@mindspring.com.
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Special Holiday Pet Recipes Chicken Bites Yields: Approximately 24 cookies 1 cup filtered water 10 oz chicken breast, boneless and skinless, cut into 2-in cubes ½ cup brown rice, dry 1 cup coconut flour 1 Tbsp ground flax seed
Coconut Bites Yields: Approximately 20 cookies 1 orange, peeled, seeded, chopped into bite-size pieces 1 banana, peeled, chopped into bite-size pieces ½ cup coconut flour Lemon zest Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Put the orange and banana into a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Combine blended fruit and coconut flour. Mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Lightly sprinkle lemon zest on the uncooked treats. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Tip: Keep a few treats in an air-tight container and freeze the remainder for later. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm
Place water, chicken and rice in a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer covered, for one hour. Strain and let cool. Preheat oven to 275° F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Place cooled chicken and rice mixture in a food processor or blender. Purée until smooth. Place the purée in a large bowl. Add the coconut flour and flax seed; mix well. Form into 3-inch flat discs and place on a lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until golden on the bottom. Remove cookies and place them on a rack to cool. Recipe courtesy of Tonya Wilhelm
Cheesy Crunchies 2 cups whole wheat flour ¼ cup cornmeal ½ cup cheese (any grated cheese) 1 egg 1¾ cup filtered water ½ cup fine-grated Parmesan cheese Mix all ingredients except Parmesan. Knead dough until thoroughly mixed.
Natural Awakenings recommends using organic and non-GMO (genetically modified) ingredients whenever possible.
Roll dough into shapes (like sticks or squares) or use cookie cutter. Roll shapes in the Parmesan. Dehydrate in a dehydrator at 155° F approximately 4 to 6 hours or until dry. For cats, make much smaller shapes. Recipe courtesy of Chef Stephanie Raya, Excalibur Dehydrator
Peanut Butter Sweet Potato Dog Biscuits Yields: 36 biscuits 1 sweet potato, boiled or baked ¼ cup peanut butter, low in fat, sugar and salt 1 egg 2 cups whole wheat flour 1 Tbsp coconut oil 1 tsp cinnamon, ground 1½ cups organic old-fashioned oats (aka rolled oats) Boil or bake sweet potato. Allow to cool before removing the peel if baked. Heat oven to 350° F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Use a mixer to blend all ingredients together except the oatmeal. Once combined, fold in oats with a spoon. If dough is too wet, add more flour. Roll out cookie dough to ¼-inch-thick sheet and cut with any shaped cookie cutter. Fill cookie sheets. Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until biscuits are hard to the touch. Cool and place in an airtight container. Recipe courtesy of Livia J. Washburn, Trick or Deadly Treat
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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Castle Medical Center – 6:15-8pm. The 31 st annual Christmas celebration will include colorful decorations, holiday music, trolley rides and Santa. FREE healing experience will be offered to attendees. Free. 640 Ulukahiki St, Kailua. For more information, call 808-263-5500 or visit CastleMed.org.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Lucie & The Perfect Wave – 7-9:30pm. Come experience Lucie & The Perfect Wave. This Honolulu-based band transports audiences to cosmic dimensions with its unique sound—a fusion of
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SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Introduction to Aromatherapy – 9am-1pm. Join Emma Kupu Mitchell, certified aromatherapist and licensed massage therapist, to learn about essential oils and their safe, therapeutic use. The effects of essential oils on physical, mental, emotional and spiritual well-being will be explored. Through hands-on experience, students will understand the therapeutic effects and delivery methods of essential oils. $88. Quantum Institute, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 15. Honolulu City Lights – 4-8pm. The opening night festivities annually attract thousands of visitors and residents. Mayor Kirk Caldwell will kick off the holiday season with the official tree lighting ceremony, featuring a 50-foot holiday tree, on the lawn at Honolulu Hale. Food booths and keiki rides open at 4pm, Tree Lighting at 6pm. The Electric Light Parade leaves Aala Park, proceeds down King Street through Chinatown and ends at Honolulu Hale. Free. 530 S King St, Honolulu. For more information, call 808-768-3392 or visit HonoluluCityLights.org.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 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
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fee of $100 (regularly $350). 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. Call 808-7325363 to reserve a seat. For more information, visit TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 33.
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10 Women Who Make a Difference – 8:30am4:30pm. In this dynamic workshop led by Brodi Goshi, women entrepreneurs will describe their successes and challenges. Anyone that owns a business or is thinking of starting a business will benefit from the insights that will be revealed. $30. Argosy University, 1001 Bishop St, Honolulu. Call 808-533-6708 to reserve a seat or visit MeetUp. com/iConnectUHI for more information.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11 Holistic Massage School Open House – 6-8pm. Learn about the unique program offered by Quantum Institute International for Holistic Health’s Holistic Massage School. FREE healing experience will be offered to attendees. Free. University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. For more information or to reserve a spot, call 808-626-5087. See ad, page 15.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 Blue Moon Psychic Fair – 10am-3pm. Psychic readings offered by intuitive counselors using the tools of clairvoyance, astrology, numerology, Reiki, color energy balancing, tarot and more. People often find insights into how to become unstuck in life areas such as relationships, careers, health and personal development. $30 for 15-minute reading. Maunakea Marketplace, 2nd floor, Chinatown, at 1120 Maunakea St. Free street parking on Sundays. To pre-book a reading, email Patiey Tompkins at PatieyTompkins@yahoo.com or call her at 808-735-1708. Walk-ins on the day of the fair are always welcome.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26 Movement for Optimal Health – 11am-noon. Join Halekulani’s resident lifestyle coach, Kamala Skipper, to understand why regular movement is essential to your health and learn why that doesn’t necessarily mean you need to spend hours in the gym. We will explore different types of physical activity and learn how to determine what might be best for your unique body and lifestyle. Receive a $25 gift certificate for future spa services. $25. 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. 808-931-5322. Halekulani. com/living-well-lecture-series.
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Belly Dance Lessons – 11am-noon. Malia Delapenia has designed an exciting lesson format. She fuses all styles of belly dance techniques into one, creating a unique style that will keep people coming back for more. Her classes are welcoming, supporting and nurturing as participants learn about their body and how it moves within the different body planes and beyond. $15. 1221 Kapiolani Blvd, Ste 400, Honolulu. 808-234-1006. MaliaDelapenia.com.
Vegetarian Cooking Class – 4:30-5:30pm, first and fourth Tues of the month. Learn from Mama T, in Kailua, how to prepare easy and delicious vegetarian meals. Down to Earth, 201 Hamakua Dr, Kailua. 808-262-3838. DownToEarth.org/events.
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Volunteer at Waihuena Farm – 9am-noon. Get your hands dirty and learn about organic farming at Waihuena Farm on North Shore. There’s always lots to learn and work to do. Email to let them know you will be coming. Free. 59-414 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa. 808-638-0570. Info@WaihuenaFarm.com, WaihuenaFarm.com.
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.
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thursday Tasty Thursdays – 5-7pm. Sample the items from all departments and see why our products are so special. Whole Foods Kailua, 629 Kailua Rd, Ste 100, Kailua. 808-263-6800. WholeFoodsMarket.com/stores/Kailua.
Holistic Energy Yoga and Meditation – 8-9pm. Experience light stretching and energy circulation exercises followed by a guided meditation. Learn how to gather energy and use it to heal yourself and more. Kapiolani Beach Park, 3840 Paki Ave, Honolulu. 407-435-0797.
friday Eat the Street – 4-9pm, last Fri of month. A gathering of more than 40 of Hawaii’s favorite food trucks and street vendors, offering local delights from shrimp to tropical popsicles and all your favorite snacks in between. 555 South St, Kakaako, just west of Waikiki. 808-772-3020. EatTheStreetHawaii.com.
saturday Art at the Zoo Fence – 9am-4pm. Every Sat & Sun enjoy art along the fence at the Honolulu Zoo and meet the artists. Located on Monsarrat Ave at the Diamond Head end of Waikiki along the zoo fence. Free street parking along Monsarrat Ave and in the parking lots across the street at Kapiolani Park. 2760 Monsarrat Ave, Honolulu. 808-372-9578.
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communityresourceguide To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide, visit NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com for details. ACUPUNCTURE/ NATUROPATHIC ACTIVE HEALING
62-203 Loko’ea Pl, Haleiwa 808-218-4014 • HaleiwaActiveHealing.com Jenna Murad, Licensed Acupuncturist, offers natural choices for health and wellbeing. Active Healing is for anyone who has pain, lack of vitality or a chronic degenerative disease.
BRAIN DIAGNOSIS & HEALING HAWAII PACIFIC DEEG
320 Ward Ave, Ste 101, Honolulu 808-294-3332 HawaiiPacificDEEG.com Dr. Michael B. Russo, neurologist, offers the only Dense-Array EEG (DEEG) in Hawaii. The DEEG may be used to detect, characterize and localize conditions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI). DEEG can identify damage in cognitive processing systems that was not seen previously using the most sophisticated currently available neuroimaging techniques. It’s not only used for diagnosis, it is used for therapy as well. Dr. Russo has offices in Honolulu and Hilo. See ad, page 23.
DENTISTRY HAWAII CENTER FOR COSMETIC & LASER DENTISTRY 1520 Liliha St, Ste 703, Honolulu 808-526-0670 • SmilePower.net
Dr. Dennis Nagata specializes in the safe removal of silver amalgam fillings using specialized technology and equipment to ensure the best result for your overall health. Call for more info or to schedule a complimentary consultation. See ads, pages 2 and 3.
EDUCATION QUANTUM INSTITUTE INTERNATIONAL FOR HOLISTIC HEALTH 2636 Pamoa Rd, Honolulu 808-626-5087 QuantumInstituteIntl.org
The Quantum School of Holistic Health offers a robust series of classes designed to teach students a full-range of holistic healing information, tools and skills. See ad, page 15.
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ESSENTIAL OILS DŌTERRA ESSENTIAL OILS
808-852-1892 • ThatdoTerraGal.com You can address your pain, diabetes, ADHD, arthritis & migraines. Call Julia Estrella to obtain dōTerra Essential Oils. See ad, page 22.
HOLISTIC HEALTH HALE LAMALAMA KA’ILI
(House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) 1335 Kalanianaole St, Hilo 808-339-7192 • HiloHealthyHouse.com Hilo’s Healthy Bed and Breakfast Spa. Hale Lamalama Ka‘ili (House of the Radiant Spirit of Health) is a bed and breakfast spa founded by brain injury specialist Michael B. Russo, M.D., and dedicated to sustaining and improving physical and spiritual health. See ad, page 7.
NATURE’S SUNSHINE HAWAII
50 S Beretania St, Ste C110, Honolulu 808-533-2011 • NaturesSunshineHawaii.com If you are anywhere near Kukui Plaza, stop in and visit with Jean Galloway. She is a 32-year cancer survivor whose wit and heart are pure. She provides an analysis of your health and recommends products to help improve your condition. Nature’s Sunshine Hawaii offers a full range of vitamins and herbs along with super food PURIUM (90-day results in 10 days), undiluted doTERRA Essential Oils, infrared bio mats, chi machines and water filtration units, and other products for your health and well-being. Distributors welcome.
THE WELLNESS CENTER HAWAII 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-732-5363 TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com
The Wellness Center Hawaii offers a comprehensive array of services that will put you on the path to health both mentally and physically. Each of the 21stcentury tools used at the Wellness Center has been thoroughly tested by scientists and researchers for their efficacy and safety. Together, we’ll create a plan that fits your needs and starts you on the road to better health. Call today to register for the free Tuesday evening seminar. See article, page 21, and ad, page 33.
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HYPNOTHERAPY HAWAII HYPNOSIS CENTER 765 Amana St, Ste 205 808-221-7353 HawaiiHypnosisCenter.com
Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and wellbeing by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 22, and ad, page 6.
INSPIRATION ALOHA ELIXIR AlohaElixir.com
Aloha Elixir offers Hawaiian soy intention candles handcrafted with Aloha on the island of Oahu. Aloha Elixir’s products are created with the intention of encouraging selfhealing to ease emotional and physical ailments. These powerful tools are charged with more than 12 hours of mantras and positive affirmations, infused with quartz crystals essence, semi-precious stones and sacred waters, and scented with essential and natural botanical oils. See ad, page 32.
Available at: Sedona, 1200 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, 808-591-8010 Where Crystals Rock, 98-025 Hekaha St, Bldg 4, Unit 10, Aiea, 808-426-3585 Soul Authority School of Intuitive Arts, SoulAuthority.net Sanctuary Salon, 415 Kapahulu Ave, Apt 1, Honolulu/Kaimuki, 808-735-4247 Amita Holistic Spa, 563 Farrington Hwy, #202, Kapolei, 808-391-0056 Queen Emma Summer Palace Gift Shop, 2913 Pali Hwy, Honolulu, 808-590-2293
BEING LOCAL IN HAWAII 808-852-1892 BeingLocalInHawaii.com
Julia Estrella is a multicult woman who tells a fascinating story about her diverse life in Being Local in Hawai’i. Her book is available at Native Books, the Ward Center, the Okinawan Cultural Center and the Japanese Cultural Center Gift Shop as well as online at her website, where you can also learn more about Julia. See ad, page 22.
LIFE COACH LIFE COACH DAVID 973-444-7301 LifeCoachDavid.com
The Law of Attraction is working in everyone’s life. Isn’t it time we started attracting what we want and not what we don’t want? Learn how with certified Law of Attraction Life Coach David Bartky. David is the author of two books, available on Amazon, Vibratize Your Life! and Magnetize Your Life!, and has taken extensive training to help maximize an individual’s potential. Contact him today to schedule a free first phone consultation. See ad, page 9.
MASSAGE THERAPY UNIQUE BODYWORKS LLC
808-673-8276 Holomua Professional Center 2176 Lauwiliwili Street, Ste 26, Kapolei UniqueBodyworksHI.com Unique Bodyworks LLC is a concept that was created by James and Nataliya Peck. They are experienced and dedicated Healers/Licensed Massage Therapists, who are passionate about overall wellness and integrating massage therapy and energy healing into health care. They would like to share their UNIQUE styles of healing and become part of your wellness routine. Gift Certificates are also available. See ad, page 32.
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NATURAL FOODS CELESTIAL NATURAL FOODS
66-443 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-637-6729 Facebook.com/CelestialNaturalFoods Great health food store in the heart of Haleiwa. Pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii here on the North Shore.
FOODLAND
Foodland.com You will find lots of local fresh produce, baked goods and deli selections at your local Foodland. You can pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the courtesy counter at these convenient Foodland locations near you.
59-720 Kamehameha Hwy, Haleiwa 808-638-8081 91-1401 Ft. Weaver Rd, Ewa Beach 808-685-3811 55-510 Kamehameha Hwy, Laie 808-293-4443 95-221 Kipapa Dr, Mililani 808-623-3974
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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 Hawaii while you are there.
UMEKE MARKET NATURAL FOODS & DELI
1001 Bishop St, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-522-7377 • UmekeMarket.com Pick up Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the Umeke Market. If you’re looking for a local alternative to get natural and organic vitamins and supplements that happens to be a café, you’ve come to the right place.
NATURAL PRODUCTS NATURAL ALOHA Kaneohe 808-282-5617 Natural-Aloha.com
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All of the products are items that Dina Marie Kaniho created herself, out of necessity, so you know that they are natural and chemical-free! All products are close to her heart and give her the chance to continue to help heal people! See ad, page 17.
NATUROPATHIC MEDICAL DOCTOR PACIFIC INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE 1481 S King St, Ste 501, Honolulu 808-955-9556 DrKevinGibson.com
Dr. Kevin Gibson is a licensed Naturopathic Physician, Acupuncturist and Registered Environmental Specialist with 32 years of public health/medical experience. His specialties are cancer care, gastrointestinal illness, cardiovascular disease, sports medicine, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and chronic fatigue. See ad, page 17.
PET SERVICES POI DOGS
942 Kawaiahao St, Honolulu 808-536-4443 (5DOGGIE) PoiDogs.com A full-service facility in Kaka’Ako offering doggie day care, grooming and boarding as well as informational workshops and dog training. Poi Dogs’ goal is to socialize, stimulate and educate Oahu’s dog community by offering programs and services that strengthen your bond with your pet. See ad, page 30.
SHOPPING CENTER MCCULLY SHOPPING CENTER 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu 808-955-7377 McCullySC.com Conveniently located in the McCully-Moiliili neighborhood between Pumehana and McCully streets, this shopping center has what you are looking for. Pick up your copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii in the center ’s handy outdoor rack.
VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS THE VITAMIN SHOPPE VitaminShoppe.com
There are four convenient, well-stocked locations of the Vitamin Shoppe on Oahu. Stop in and talk with them about what you’re looking for; they will be very helpful. While you’re there, pick up a copy of Natural Awakenings Hawaii.
1555 Kapiolani Blvd, Bldg 1509, Honolulu 808-949-5424 4480 Kapolei Pkwy, Unit 601, Kapolei 808-674-9629 98-199 Kamehameha Hwy, Aiea 808-487-6180 46-047 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe 808-235-8705
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