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

9 THE BIG FIX

Tackling Feral Cat Overpopulation

6 8 globalbriefs 8 healthbrief 12 IS YOUR INNER A CROOK, 10 readerspotlight VOICE CON ARTIST OR CHAMPION? 19 wisewords 20 healingways 14 AGELESS BEING 7 22 healthykids Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit 24 fitbody 26 naturalpet 19 ALEXANDRA PAUL ON VEGAN ACTIVISM 28 calendar Her Kind Lifestyle 8 30 resourceguide Honors All Living Things 19 by Blake Lefkoe

by Randy Hampton

by Gerry Strauss

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20 CHOOSE HAPPINESS

Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

21 TALKING TO YOURSELF MAY BE GOOD FOR YOU by Marsha R. Sakamaki

22 WHOLE CHILD 22 SPORTS

Free Play Earns the Winning Score by Luis Fernando Llosa

24 YOGA ENTERS THE

MEDICAL MAINSTREAM Research Proves its Health Benefits

by Meredith Montgomery

26 EYE HEALTH FOR DOGS 10 Foods to Keep Canine Vision Sharp by Audi Donamor

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life. Months turn into years and years turn into decades, and each of us gets older. The question arises as to what it really means to “grow older.” Some people seem to defy aging. Some people say that age is a state of mind. This month’s theme is Agelessness, and the article “Ageless Being” provides tips on how to stay vibrant in mind, body and spirit. A big part of staying vibrant is choosing to be happy, and the article “Choose Happiness” describes ways to find more joy in life. Two components of finding joy are described as gratitude and love. Our “reader spotlight” segment on Paul Leo Klink personifies how gratitude and love can overcome life’s heartaches and bring joy and renewed health. We continue to be overwhelmed and grateful for the reader support that we

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newsbriefs Beach Cleanup Planned for Westside Oahu

he third annual International Coastal Cleanup will be held on the west side of Oahu from Saturday, September 19, at 9:30 a.m., to Sunday, September 20, at 4 p.m. The beach cleanup is hosted by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Na Kama Kai, and Surfrider Foundation. The main location for checkin is Makua Beach. From there, the cleanup will take place from Keawa’ula Bay/Ka’ena Point to Kea’au Beach Park. Debris is littering this fragile and important coastline, and the goal is to inspire more coastal stewardship for the area. In addition to cleaning the beaches, the aim is to educate participants about reducing the use of plastics and being more responsible in everyday consumption behaviors, and inspire people to clean up after every beach visit. Volunteers are asked to check-in at Makua Beach at 9:30 a.m. on either day. There will be a plastic-free lunch on Saturday after the cleanup with live music and games for the kids and other giveaways. For more information, email Info@SustainableCoastlinesHawaii.org or visit Facebook.com/events/448272068692827.

Quantum Institute Holistic Massage School Open House

uantum Institute International for Holistic Health’s Holistic Massage School is offering an open house at its University Plaza location, in Honolulu, on the first Friday of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. This new and unique massage program prepares students to become a Licensed Massage Therapist by providing comprehensive hands-on training courses, apprenticeship activities, and preparation for taking the Hawaii State Licensing Exam. Students may also become a Holistic Health Massage Therapist by combining their Massage License with Quantum’s Holistic Health Practioner program. The Quantum School of Holistic Health is licensed by the state Department of Education and accredited by the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Flexible schedules for working adults are available. Those interested in exploring their options in holistic healing should plan on attending an open house to meet the experienced faculty and staff and experience free healing, which is only offered during the open house events. Location: 931 University Ave., Ste. 208, Honolulu. For more information, call Lucky Thornton at 808-626-5087 or visit QuantumInstituteIntl.org. See ad, page 11. 6

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Blue Moon Psychic Fair Returns from Summer Break

he Blue Moon Psychic Fair (BMPF) has been on summer break but will once again grace the Maunakea Marketplace, in Honolulu’s Chinatown, on September 20 and will return the third Sunday every month. This fair was started by renowned psychic Susan Aiu in the 1980s and was turned over to her longtime friend Patiey Tompkins in 2010. Patiey continues to honor Susan’s vision of reaching out and helping as many people as possible by offering valuable insights into their everyday lives. The fair is also still filled with Susan’s lively, humble, gentle and loving energy. BMPF offers a wonderful way to meet intuitive counselors in a comfortable environment and provides enlightening entertainment for the entire family. The intuitive counselors can help people tap into their own intuition using tools of clairvoyance, astrology, numerology, Reiki, color energy balancing, tarot and more. People often find insights into how to become unstuck in such life areas as relationships, careers, health and personal development. Every 15-minute reading is $30. Free street parking is available on Sundays. Location: 1120 Maunakea St., Honolulu. To pre-book a reading, email Patiey Tompkins at PatieyTompkins@yahoo. com or call 808-735-1708. Walk-ins on the day of the fair are welcome, too.

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Dark Act

Happy Eco-Birthday!

Protect Truth and Transparency in GMO Food Labeling On July 23, the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, known by supporters as the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and dubbed the “Deny Americans the Right to Know (DARK) Act” by opponents. The bill removes the requirement that foods containing genetically modified organisms (GMO) be labeled as such, preventing consumers from the right to know whether or not the foods they purchase contain potentially harmful ingredients. If it becomes law, H.R. 1599 will preempt state labeling requirements, including the pioneering Vermont GMO labeling law scheduled to take effect next year. First, a companion bill will have to clear the Senate. No date is set yet for this and the time to let our senators know that we want to protect truth and transparency on food labels and encourage them to oppose the DARK Act starts now. Make the people’s voice heard by contacting local state senators, call 202-224-3121 and visit Tinyurl.com/ ContactYourSenatorToday.

The body is your temple. Keep it pure and clean for the soul to reside in. ~B.K.S. Iyengar

Parties that Celebrate Life and the Planet The most memorable birthday parties make us feel good, and going green makes them feel even better.

Youngsters Location matters. Consider a park or beach as a setting to promote exercise and time outdoors. Children’s museums and wildlife centers frequently host kids’ birthday parties. Other “experience parties”, as suggested at Tinyurl.com/GreenChildPartyTips, include pottery making, tie-dyeing organic T-shirts or touring a local fire station. Forgo traditional trappings. Rather than using paper materials, consider decorating an old sheet as a festive tablecloth, utilize recycled computer or other repurposed paper to print custom placemats, and personalize cloth napkins found at estate sales or made from old clothes with guest names written with fabric pens for a unique and reusable party favor. Find details on these and other tips at Tinyurl.com/PBS-Green-Party-Ideas. Sustainable gifts. PlanToys makes its toys from rubberwood, a sustainable byproduct of latex harvesting, and non-formaldehyde glues. For preteens, gift a subscription to the National Wildlife Federation’s Ranger Rick magazine or a birdhouse or bird feeder. Make a maestro. Presenting a gift card for introductory music lessons can launch a young musician. A recent study by the National Association for Music Education notes that early exposure to music develops language, reading, math and memorization skills; improves hand-eye coordination; builds confidence and a sense of achievement; and promotes social interaction and teamwork when performing with others. Or, give tickets to introduce a child to classical, pops or jazz concert-going.

Adults Healthy drinks and eats. Serve or bring organic, locally made beer and wine and pure fruit juices. Have the party catered by a health food restaurant or store, or order organic takeout. Do-good gifts. Antique and consignment shops are filled with items rich in culture and history. Museums, art centers and specialty gift shops offer fair trade creations handmade by overseas workers that all purchases assist. Family ties. Work beforehand with a partner or family member of the birthday celebrant to showcase family photos at the party and spark sharing of nostalgic stories among guests.

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

Bottomless Well

De-Salting Water Could Help Drought-Stricken Areas A team from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Jain Irrigation Systems has devised a method of turning brackish water into drinking water using renewable energy. This solar-powered machine is able to pull salt out of water and disinfect it with ultraviolet rays, making it suitable for both irrigation and drinking. Electrodialysis works by passing a stream of water between two electrodes with opposite charges. Because the salt dissolved in water consists of positive and negative ions, the electrodes pull the ions out of the water, leaving fresher water at the center of the flow. A series of membranes separate the freshwater stream from increasingly salty ones. The photovoltaic-powered electrodialysis reversal system recently won the top $140,000 Desal Prize from the U.S. Department of Interior. “This technology has the potential to bring agriculture to vast barren lands using brackish water,” says Richard Restuccia, Jain’s vice president of landscape solutions. The prize was developed to supply catalytic funding to capture and support innovative ideas and new technologies that could have a significant impact on resolving global water demand. Among 13 desalination projects under consideration along the California coast, the Carlsbad Desalination Project will be the largest in the Western Hemisphere once it is completed in the fall. Source: EcoWatch.com

Support Groups Keep Artery Patients Mobile

esearch published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has determined that when peripheral artery disease patients engage in behavioral support groups that encourage exercise, they realize increased mobility. The researchers from Northwestern University followed 194 patients for a year, testing subjects at six months and again at 12 months. The patients were divided into two groups; one attended weekly intervention group meetings, while the control group attended weekly lectures. After six months, the researchers found that only 6.3 percent of those that attended the support group meetings experienced mobility loss, compared to 26.5 percent of those that didn’t attend the meetings. After one year, the support group attendees again showed positive results. The control group had 18.5 percent loss in mobility, while only 5.2 percent of the support group attendees did. 8

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Chamomile Tea Helps Us Live Longer

n a study of 1,677 Mexican-American men and women over the age of 65 from the Southwestern U.S., researchers have found that drinking chamomile tea decreases the risk of earlier mortality by an average of 29 percent. Researchers from the University of Texas Medical Branch followed the study population for seven years. Among those tested, 14 percent drank chamomile tea regularly. These were primarily women, and those women that drank chamomile tea experienced a 33 percent reduced mortality during the study period. The small group of men that drank the chamomile tea regularly did not register a significant difference in mortality. Chamomile also has a long history of use in folk medicine and is primarily used to settle digestion and calm the mind. It is a leading natural herbal tea in many countries and contains no caffeine. While various species may be used, chamomile tea is traditionally made by infusing the flowers of either German chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla) or Roman chamomile (Chamaemelum nobile) into hot water. In Spanish-speaking regions, chamomile tea is often referred to as manzanilla tea—consumed in Mexico and other Spanish cultures for centuries.

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BIG FIX

Tackling Feral Cat Overpopulation by Blake Lefkoe

ahu has a serious feral cat problem. They are everywhere. The animals were initially brought to the Hawaiian Islands on some of the earliest exploration and colonization ships; it was their job to kill the rodents onboard. When the cats arrived in Hawaii, native families adopted them and called them “popoki.” Before long, the cat population on the islands began to rapidly increase. As soon as the cats arrived on the islands, they began to decimate the local bird population. Now, there are more than 300,000 feral cats, and they are killing species to the point of extinction. In addition, they carry diseases, such as toxoplasmosis, which can infect and kill endangered birds and other wildlife and cause serious complications in humans with weakened immune systems. Many are sickly, skinny and flea ridden, but the females continue to reproduce nonetheless. Hawaii’s year-round warm weather, lack of natural predators and abundance of prey allow feral cats to thrive in the wild. It doesn’t help that female cats can start giving birth to kittens when they are as young as 5 or 6 months old and can have up to two litters a year. These factors allow for the furry creatures to reproduce at an alarming rate. It is common for people to feel sorry for feral cats, and it’s estimated that some 45,000 households are feeding them. Unfortunately, this is only contributing to the problem. In addition, because Oahu has such a transient population, many cats end up simply being abandoned on the side of the road. Many people don’t bring their pets, or strays, to the Humane Society because of the $25 drop-off fee or the fear of euthanasia.

Sadly, the overpopulation issue has gotten so out of control that euthanasia is a common solution. Many people argue that there are simply too many cats; however, there is a humane alternative: sterilization. The best way to deal with the overpopulation issue is for everyone to just fix their cats, or one or two of their local strays (especially if they are feeding them). While this sounds like an easy answer, many people have had a difficult time actually accomplishing it. Money is the biggest reason pet owners don’t spay or neuter their cats. Sterilization can be costly and many people simply can’t afford the surgery. In addition, some of the more rural residents of the island don’t own a vehicle that can transport them all the way to a veterinarian. Fortunately, there are organizations dedicated to reducing the number of Hawaii’s feral and pet cats. Poi Dogs & Popoki (PDP) is one of these. It is a nonprofit that believes, “Sterilization is the single-most effective strategy to reducing pet overpopulation and ending euthanasia—a humane and compassionate solution.” In an effort to be a part of the solution, it runs the Big Fix, “a fullyequipped surgical unit that provides affordable spay and neuter services [and] travels to communities across Oahu.” The nonprofit realizes that “many of the most serious overpopulation and animal health crises arise in neighborhoods with limited access to veterinary care and pet wellness resources, [so it brings] subsidized spay/neuter services directly to communities that need the most help.” Its website, PoiDogsAndPopoki.org, has a monthly calendar that lists where the mobile unit will be located and the date it will be there. People can make appointments by email, and the process and payment is simple. One flat rate includes surgery, pain medication and a microchip. PDP works with its clientele to make sure that people in every socioeconomic class can utilize its services. PDP will set up payment plans for pet owners with multiple cats and work out deals with caregivers and rescue groups. In addition, it offers an extremely reduced rate for feral cats and is very accommodating to people interested in its TrapNeuter-Return program. When the Big Fix arrives at a location, it opens its doors to a great number of people with cats in traps. These good Samaritans catch their local strays and pay out of their own pocket to have them fixed. They drop them off at the unit in the morning, pick them up in the afternoon and then return them to where they came from. While there are many people on the island that think that the cat overpopulation problem is a lost cause, there are plenty of organizations working to rectify the situation. PDP is one group that is actively making a difference. With the help of pet owners and helpful citizens, it is working toward a solution one fix at a time. For more information, visit PoiDogsAndPopoki.org or email Alicia@PoiDogsAndPopoki.org. 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. natural awakenings

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Being a New Dad at Age 50 Meet Paul Leo Klink, Author of the Phrase “Live Aloha” by Karen Charron

aul Leo Klink has found a fountain of youth in the form of having a baby daughter at the age of 50. Paul has a son, Leo, who is now 20 and attending college in California, but nothing prepared him for the burst of energy and vitality that he has experienced through fatherhood at 50. Paul and his late wife, Hiroyo, became parents in the mid-‘90s, when Paul was able to work from home during the Internet craze, allowing him to be a “stay-at-home dad” to Leo. Paul describes himself then as resembling the “Mr. Mom” in the 1983 movie and stresses how much the world has changed since then, especially with regard to technology. “The experiences that felt terrifying with a first child and sparked countless calls to the pediatrician, my mom, family, friends with children, etc., are already answered from experience,” says Paul. He also points out that Google didn’t exist when Leo was a baby. Now, there are many credible resources available online that he admits to

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relying on for advice. The couple had discussed and prepared for what they thought would be Paul’s early demise due to a severe congenital heart condition that is responsible for all the male members of his paternal lineage dying before the age of 40. His genetic arterial sclerosis, which has resulted in several heart attacks and overall heart failure, requires him to carry an oxygen tank and spend immeasurable time in hospitals and clinics. In frequent discussions, they talked about what they would want for the one left behind. They agreed that they wanted the other to continue on, be happy, and even have another life partner. Paul never imagined that it would be him who would be left to carry on without her. In fact, after Hiroyo passed away two years ago, he was faced with a sense of doom and lack of will to go on. Paul describes Hiroyo as a beautiful and incredible woman who was NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

born to be a mom to Leo and a life partner to him. And he refers to Leo as an amazing person that he feels privileged and blessed to call his son. “Losing Hiroyo in early 2013 was the most heartbreaking experience of our lives, and persevering this unthinkable loss has also been the most characterbuilding experience of my life,” shares Paul. He feels certain, however, that Leo is prepared to take on the world in his unique “Leo style” while being an exemplary gentleman on his journey. Though Paul admits he cannot pretend to know how Leo is feeling, he does have insights since his own father, Charles Lawrence Klink, passed away in Paul’s arms when he was only 14. With that experience to guide him, Paul extends his respect to Leo and remains available to him with open arms and unconditional and non-judgmental love. While Paul struggled immensely for a time after losing his beloved Hiroyo, he has had the good fortune to have experienced some wonderful, life-transforming events since then— most importantly of which include his life partnership to the new love of his life, Echo, and the birth of their baby girl, Legacy Klink. Their committed relationship, which began in late 2013, evolved out of a business relationship and friendship of more than seven years. Even though Hiroyo had been clear in her wishes, Paul took the opportunity to look to the heavens and ask her if it was okay to propose to Echo on the evening of his birthday in 2013. His answer came in the form of three intersecting shooting stars. Taking that as a clear sign, he proposed and they started their life together in Makiki. Shortly after, they found out that Echo was pregnant, and they were overjoyed to share the news with family and friends. The outpouring of support the couple has received has been a blessing that they are thankful for each and every day. Echo’s parents came from Suzhou, China, for the birth and stayed for more than five months to help care for the new family. Echo has returned to work in her position as director of catering and events at a prominent

hotel in Waikiki, and Paul is once again a stay-at-home dad for this next little Klink. He has found that his health is responding with a renewed spirit of vigor and strength brought about by the happy, smiling, cooing little bundle of joy that is Legacy. The combination of having Echo and Legacy to live for, combined with an indomitable spirit, has led Paul to a newfound hope for life and approach to health. He has committed himself to a healthy diet of traditional Chinese food, which Echo’s father taught him to cook, and has eliminated the sugars that had taken his hemoglobin into the double digits (it is now below 10). Though he still suffers continual pain from his condition, he has converted his perception of pain to be a validation of life. “It may seem strange, but my attitude is, if I’m feeling pain, I know I’m alive.” Not everyone will have an opportunity to start a new family when he/she is 50, but every person can recommit him or herself to life, no matter what his/her condition. Finding joy and gratitude for life each day can turn around even the most dire situation and create a life for which to be thankful. Paul is a classic entrepreneur and the author of the phrase “Live Aloha.” Learn more by watching his TEDxHonolulu City 2.0 Live Aloha talk via LiveAloha.org. His many activities include being a Neighborhood Board Member District 10, City and County of Honolulu; Chief Volunteer Officer and host of LUX VIP Events; a Rotary Club of Honolulu member; Disaster Action Team Captain for the American Red Cross; and the Chief Executive Officer, founder and Chairman Emeritus of KLiNK Inc. natural awakenings

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Is Your Inner Voice a Crook, Con Artist or Champion? by Randy Hampton

oser. Idiot. Ugly. Fat. Shameful. Disgusting. Babyish. Weak. What’s the worst thing you say about yourself? Do fear, hesitation and doubt shout you down every time you have to do something important? If you’ve been met with internal resistance to your success, you probably have an inner voice that is a crook or a con artist. How is it that our own inner voice is such a downer? If it’s our inner voice—our own mind/our own thoughts—shouldn’t it get on the same page and be helping us, not holding us back with all of its worry, negativity, blame, hate and doubt? If it’s our mind, how can it be so cranky and negative about our own potential? “The key is to remember that your subconscious mind has the mission of protecting you,” explains Beverly Craddock, a master hypnotist at Hawaii Hypnosis Center, in Honolulu. “Whatever you’re feeling—stress, fear, even anxiety—it is something that your mind is creating to protect you.” When we set out to do something new, meet new people, speak to a group, or even enter a busy environment where people might judge us, the subconscious mind can create a physiological response, such as shortness of breath, sweaty palms and a racing heart, because it wants us to be alert to the danger it perceives. This is a great thing if we’re walking into a jungle filled with man-eating dinosaurs, but it isn’t a very effective response when trying to talk to someone or give a presentation. The mind believes we are facing a danger because we have previously been harmed or felt judged in

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one of these situations. It is only able to remind us of these previous hurts or harms by using our body’s system to protect us. If we ignore the initial warnings, or try to gut through it, we’re likely to just end up making the situation even worse because our subconscious mind will need to ramp up the warnings. Ignoring the mind’s warning system means that the warnings will need to be more severe in order to get our attention. “Instead of fighting with your mind, it’s best to pay attention to it,” Craddock adds. “Something as simple as looking around and assessing the environment for any actual danger can be enough to quiet the reactions. The mind is using anxiety to alert you, so you can learn to thank it and send it away.” Unfortunately, the subconscious mind is a notoriously bad interpreter NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

of events. It often lies to us or blows things out of proportion based on the age we were during previous experiences. The anxiety experienced during a poor speaking performance in high school is stored in the subconscious. Even though the individual has grown since then and consciously knows that the old event is in the distant past, the subconscious is trying to protect him/ her from a repeat of the pain, hurt or humiliation that the individual faced while young. “People constantly try to shut off the protective voice, but your mind will never stop trying to protect you,” Craddock says. “If you want to change the subconscious response, you’ve got to alter the subconscious understanding of past events through a process such as hypnosis. You will never consciously out-argue your subconscious mind.” The subconscious mind is the center of all of our feelings. Even when we say things like, “There’s nothing to be afraid of, I’ve done this many times,” our subconscious mind can still create anxiety, stress or fear. The reason that we can consciously know that something shouldn’t be frightening but are still able to feel afraid is that our subconscious feelings have learned that our conscious thoughts can be deceptive. Even though our conscious mind knows the facts of the situation, the subconscious doesn’t trust those facts because they conflict with what it has experienced in the past. Because our thoughts have “lied” to our feelings before, we’ve created two parts of our mind that don’t trust each other. In that predicament, we’ve got to find a way to get subconscious and conscious to agree. “Hypnosis is effective for helping get the two parts of your own mind on the same page,” Craddock concludes. “You can’t consciously argue your way out of a feeling any more than you can feel your way out of a thought. The two come from separate parts of the human mind and they need an interpreter— and that’s what good hypnotists do.” Randy Hampton is a writer, social scientist, hypnotist and blogger living in Honolulu. See ad, page 22.

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AGELESS BEING Staying Vibrant in Mind, Body and Spirit by Kathleen Barnes

Agelessness: Engaging in and experiencing life without fear of falling, failing or falling apart.

n a nutshell, that’s the philosophy of visionary women’s health expert Dr. Christiane Northrup, of Yarmouth, Maine, as explored in her latest book, Goddesses Never Age. “We’re long overdue for a paradigm shift about how we feel about growing older,” says Northrup. “You can change your future by adopting a new, ageless attitude that will help you flourish physically, emotionally, mentally and spiritually. We don’t have to buy into modern medicine’s promotion of the idea of the pathology of aging.” One of Northrup’s primary admonitions: “Don’t tell anyone how old you are. Another birthday means nothing.”

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frail and mentally feeble at a certain age. “When my mother turned 50, her mailbox suddenly filled with ads for adult diapers, walkers and longterm care insurance,” Northrup quips. The point is well taken. Think vibrant, healthy, gorgeous and yes, sexy Sandra Bullock, Johnny Depp, Chris Rock and Brooke Shields—all 50 or older—as the targets of ads for Depend. We’re living and working longer, and many of us are feeling, looking and staying young longer. So is 60 the new 40? Yes, say State University of New York at Stony Brook researchers, and further note that we’re generally leading longer and healthier lives. Centenarians are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. population. In the 2010 census, 53,364 people had surpassed their 100th year, an increase NaturalAwakeningsHawaii.com

of 40 percent over the 1980 census, and more than 80 percent of them are women. The National Institute on Aging projects that this number could increase tenfold or more by 2050. What we think of as “old” has changed. Many baby boomers refuse to buy into the mythology of aging, bristle at being called senior citizens and especially dislike being called elderly. Their position is backed by science. Stem cell biologist Bruce Lipton, Ph.D., author of Biology of Belief and currently a visiting professor at the New Zealand College of Chiropractic, in Auckland, is best known for promoting the concept that DNA can be changed by belief, for good or ill. Lipton explains that we all have billions of stem cells designed to repair or replace damaged—and aging—tissues and organs. “[These cells] are profoundly influenced by our thoughts and perceptions about the environment,” Lipton explains. “Hence our beliefs about aging can either interfere with or enhance stem cell function, causing our physiological regeneration or decline.” “Yes, we are destined to grow older, but decrepitude and what we call aging is an optional state,” Northrup adds. “Our genes, nutrition and environment are under our control far more than we may have thought.” More, she says, “Words are powerful. Don’t talk yourself into believing your brain is turning to mush just because you are over 40.”

Take Control of the Body

“Manage the four horsemen of the aging apocalypse,” encourages nutrition and longevity expert Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., a Los Angeles board-certified nutritionist and author of The Most Effective Ways to Live Longer. He says the aging process, including disease, loss of physical or mental function and the general breakdown of systems, is caused by one or more of four factors: oxidative damage (literally rusty cells); inflammation; glycation (excess sugar, metabolic syndrome); and stress. “Collectively, they damage cells and DNA, wear down organs and systems, deeply damage the vascular

pathways that deliver blood and oxygen to the entire body, and even shrink brain size,” explains Bowden. While it may seem like a tall order to make lifestyle changes that vanquish these four horsemen, Bowden says they can be broken into manageable elements by employing an arsenal of healthful weapons: whole foods, nutrients, stress-reduction techniques, exercise, detoxification and relationship improvement. “All of these actually do double duty, battling more than one of the four processes that can effectively shorten your life,” he reports, based on his 25 years of study.

Oxidative Damage

Consider what rust does to metal. That’s what free radical oxygen molecules do to cells. Over time, they damage them and cause aging from within. “Oxidative damage plays a major role in virtually every degenerative disease of aging, from Alzheimer’s to cancer to heart disease and diabetes, even immune dysfunction,” says Bowden. His recommended key to destroying free radicals is a diet rich in antioxidants, including lots of fresh fruits and vegetables and healthy fats, nuts, grass-fed meats and organic

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Inflammation

Long-term inflammation is a silent killer because it operates beneath the radar, often unnoticed, damaging blood vessel walls. Like oxidative damage, inflammation is a factor in all the degenerative diseases associated with aging, says Bowden. His suggestion: First, get a Creactive protein (CRP) test to determine the levels of inflammation in our body. A CRP level over 3 milligrams/ liter indicates a high risk of a heart attack. Anti-inflammatory foods like

Compute Your Real Age Lifestyle choices can make our bodies older, or younger, than our number of orbits around the sun, according to Michael Roizen, a doctor of internal medicine and author of This is Your Do-Over: The 7 Secrets of Losing Weight, Living Longer, and Getting a Second Chance at the Life You Want. “Seventy percent of aging is in the simple things you do or don’t do,” he maintains.

n An unresolved major life stressor, such as a divorce, being sued, the death of a close relative or other traumatic events, can add up to 32 years to chronological age. Managing the stress adds a relatively insignificant two years. n Swap out saturated fats (cheese and meat) for monounsaturated fats (olive oil, nuts and avocados). Subtract 2.5 years from chronological age. n Get up out of the chair every 15 minutes and also take a 10-minute walk every two hours. Subtract 2.1 years from chronological age.

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This is the result of excessive sugar that glues itself to protein or fat molecules, leaving a sticky mess that creates advanced glycation end (AGE) products that damage all body systems and are acknowledged culprits in the dreaded diseases associated with aging. Bowden’s basic answer is to minimize intake of sugar and simple carbs; anything made with white flour or white rice. Also avoid fried dishes and any foods cooked at high temperatures that actually skip the glycation production in the body and deliver harmful AGEs directly from the food. He advises taking 1,000 mg of carnosine (available in health food stores) daily to prevent glycation.

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The long-term effects of physical, mental or emotional stress are tremendously damaging to the human physiology. Sustained exposure to the stress hormone cortisol can shrink parts of the brain, damage blood vessels, increase blood sugar levels, heart rate and blood pressure and contribute to chronic inflammation, according to well-established science recorded in the U.S. National Library of Medicine. Bowden warns, “Stress management is not a luxury.” In its many forms, including prayer, meditation and breathing exercises, it should be part of any agelessness program. Deep, restful

sleep is as vital a component as ending toxic relationships, having a nurturing circle of friends and doing familiar, gentle exercise such as yoga or tai chi. Overall, Bowden adds, “Rather than thinking of such endeavors as anti-aging, I strive to embody the concept of age independence. I admire former Supreme Court Associate Justice John Paul Stevens, who resigned from the court when he reached age 90 because he wanted to play more tennis.” Bowden recommends embracing the concept of “squaring the curve”, meaning that instead of anticipating and experiencing a long downhill slope of poor health leading to death,

“I look at a long plateau of health, with a steep drop-off at the end.” Wellness guru Dr. Michael Roizen, chair of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, contends that although our chronological age can’t be changed, “Your ‘real age’ [calculated from data he collected from 60 million people] is the result of a wide variety of factors that are within your control. Dietary choices alone can make you 13 years younger or older than your actual age.” Roizen adds uncontrolled portion sizes, tobacco use and physical inactivity to the list of life-shortening lifestyle options.

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pecially designed movements performed to music can dramatically improve memory, as well as slow the process of physical aging, according to Denise Medved, of Hendersonville, North Carolina, the founder of Ageless Grace. Medved’s foundational physical and mental exercise classes involve 21 exercises that promote brain plasticity by activating all five functions of the brain: analytic, strategic, kinesthetic learning, memory/recall and creativity and imagination. Find videos of Ageless Grace exercises by searching YouTube, including this one: n While sitting in a chair (all exercises are taught in this position to develop core strength), make a circle with the right lower arm. n Add a triangular motion with the left foot. n Next, add a horizontal movement with the left hand. n Finally, do the entire series in reverse. Classes are available in all 50 states and in 12 countries. To find a teacher nearby, visit AgelessGrace.com.

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“If you don’t have some kind of spiritual foundation, literally, God help you,” says Northrup. “God isn’t confined to a book or a church, mosque or synagogue. Divinity is the creative loving, vital flow of life force that we’re all part of and connected to. Our bodies are exquisite expressions meant to embody, not deny our spirits.” Touch, pleasure and sex can be part of it, too. Individuals that have the most fulfilling sex lives live the longest, according to researchers conducting the University of California, Riverside’s Longevity Project. “Pleasure comes in infinite forms,” says Northrup. “It can mean the exquisite taste of a pear or the sound of an angelic symphony, the kiss of sun on skin, the laughter of a child, spending time with friends or creating a pastel landscape. When you experience pleasure, God comes through and you become aware of your divine nature. You’ll find that joy comes in ways that are unique to you.” Connection with the natural world is an essential element of age-

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to paraphrase Abraham Hicks, of The Law of Attraction fame, “Wouldn’t you rather have your life end something like this: ‘Happy-healthy, happyhealthy, happy-healthy, dead.’ Isn’t that a lot better than suffering sickness, decrepitude and frailty for years?” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous books on natural health, her latest being Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.

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What is your philosophy of life? Be kind. Being kind is different from being nice. I spent my teens and 20s anxious to be nice, and all it gave me was a boatload of acquaintances and an inauthentic self. Nice aims to be popular. Kindness is about doing the right thing: justice, fairness, patience, respect. Kindness is at the heart of why I’m a vegan, and why I’ve been arrested 16 times for civil disobedience supporting peace, equal rights and the environment. Being kind to myself inspires me to exercise and live healthfully.

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asking him to stop pollution. As a dedicated citizen, my mom boycotted companies that acted against her ethics. Growing up with such a role model, trying to make the world better came naturally. Walking my talk is a challenge I face daily as I choose what to buy, what to eat and how to be, and I also think it is the most effective way to encourage change in others.

What drives your commitment to a vegan diet? I became a vegetarian when I was 14, after reading Frances Moore Lappé’s Diet for a Small Planet, which taught me how eating meat was destructive to the planet. A couple of years later, I did a book report on Peter Singer’s Animal Liberation and learned the ethical reasons against eating animals. I stopped using cosmetics tested on animals when I was a teen and stopped wearing leather, wool and silk in my 20s. I finally gave up eating dairy in my late 40s, and I wish I’d done it earlier. Although I did it to benefit animals, being vegan has enriched my life and changed the way I look at the world. The only way there will be enough food and water for Earth’s expected 10 billion people in 35 years

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Choose Happiness Four Tips to Flip the Joy Switch by Linda Joy

recent Harris Interactive poll indicates that only one in three Americans are happy. Success, education and increases in annual household income create only marginally more happiness. So what will it take to go the distance? Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness endeavors to discover just that. Its collection of intimate stories from more than two dozen women reveals telling insights— most profoundly, that happiness is a choice that anyone can make, regardless of their history or circumstances. Four tips from contributors to the book show how we all can rise up out of our troubles to the other side, shining.

Let Go of ‘Supposed To’

Family, friends and society exert pressure on us to achieve certain goals or impose their definition of success. When our soul doesn’t fit the mold, exciting things can happen. Happiness strategist Kristi Ling seemed to have it all: a high-powered job in Hollywood, significant income and the envy of all her friends—but her success felt empty. She writes from her home in Los Angeles, “Each morning

I’d get up thinking about who I needed to please, and then prepare myself to exist for another day. I looked and felt exhausted just about all the time. The worst part was that I thought I was doing everything right!” After a middle-of-the-night epiphany, Ling left her job and set out to discover what her heart wanted. She began following a completely different life path as a coach and healer, in which success means manifesting joy.

Be Grateful Now

While we’re striving to change our life or wishing things could have been different, we often forget to pay attention to what we have right now. Boni Lonnsburry, a conscious creation expert and founder/CEO of Inner Art, Inc., in Boulder, Colorado, writes about the morning she decided to choose happiness, despite the enormous challenges she was facing, including divorce, foreclosure, bankruptcy and possible homelessness. “I thought to myself, ‘Yes, my life could be better, but it also could be a hell of a lot worse. I’m healthy and smart—why, I even have some wisdom. Why am I focusing on how terrible everything is?’” Using the power of her choice to be happy right now, Lonnsburry not only found joy amidst the adversity, but created love and success beyond her wildest dreams.

Let Love In

We all want to feel loved, but when we’re afraid of getting hurt, we put up barriers to protect ourselves, even against the love we want. Certified Relationship Coach Stacey Martino, of Yardley, Pennsylvania,

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writes, “From the first day we met, I’d been waiting for [my boyfriend] Paul to end our relationship. I begged him for another chance—not for our relationship, but to be my authentic self—to figure out who I am and show up in our relationship as the real me.” Fourteen years later, Martino and her boyfriend, now husband, are still exploring the depths of their love for one another. For them, the choice to be vulnerable was the gateway to happiness.

Look Inward Instead of to Others

If we can’t own our pain, how can we create our joy? Choosing happiness means taking full responsibility for our state of mind, with no excuses. Lisa Marie Rosati, of Kings Park, New York, who today helps other women catalyze their own transformation, writes: “I didn’t want to accept what was going on inside [me], so I looked outside for a way to make things better. I depended on intimate relationships to complete me, and on friends and acquaintances for entertainment. My self-esteem floated on incoming compliments and I absolutely never wanted to spend a minute alone with my own thoughts, lest they erode whatever happiness I possessed at the moment. I was exhausted, frustrated and quite frankly, pissed off.” It took a flash of insight to set Rosati free of her patterns of blame— and then realizing she could create her own fulfillment was all it took to catapult her into a place of empowerment. Look out, world! As Los Angeles happiness expert and Positive Psychology Coach Lisa Cypers Kamen says, “Happiness is an inside job.” Joy, love and inspired living are ours for the taking—all we must do is choose. Linda Joy is the heart of Inspired Living Publishing and Aspire magazine. Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Choosing Happiness is her third in a series of bestselling anthologies. Next up is Inspiration for a Woman’s Soul: Cultivating Joy. Learn more at Inspired LivingPublishing.com.

Talking to Yourself May Be Good for You by Marsha R. Sakamaki

he June issue of Psychology Today has a long article discussing the subject of self-talk, which most of us do. A psychologist at the University of Michigan decided to find out whether self-talk amounted to much and whether the chosen words even matter. His conclusion is that how people conduct their inner monologues has an enormous effect on their success in life. Here’s an example of two ways in which a person can ask him or herself a question: “Why did I just do that?” or “Sally Smith (his/her name), why did you just do that?” Apparently, how someone addresses him or herself is critical. In a series of groundbreaking experiments, it was found that self-talk with the pronoun “I” results in a person being flustered and performing poorly in stressful circumstances. However, using one’s given name results in succeeding in a host of tasks, from speech making to other issues in business and in life. When talking to oneself in very specific ways at specific times, it frees the brain to perform at its best.

The reason stems from whether we address ourselves in first person or third. This flips a switch in the cerebral cortex (the center of thought) and another in the amygdala (the seat of fear). Gaining psychological distance enables self-control, allowing a person to think clearly and perform competently. Calling oneself by name or the word “you,” rather than “I,” is one of the most effective, least-utilized tools available to master the psyche and foster success. In one experiment, a group was assigned to give a speech as to why group members were qualified for a dream job. They had only five minutes to prepare. One-half had to use only pronouns to describe themselves, while the other half had to use their given name. The pronoun group, using a phrase like, “Five minutes, I can do it,” was apt to see the task as impossible. The other group, saying something like, “You can do it, Sally (given name),” felt highly confident. Those using their name performed better on the speech when judged by independent evalu-

ators. By using their first names, they distanced themselves from themselves and it helped them perform better. When doing something that is feared (like flying), a switch in approach from “I can do it” to “Sally, you can do it,” changes the brain. Brain scans showed a difference between those that used “I” verses their own name. The latter resembled those of people in the act of giving advice to friends. The former group did not. Everyone engages in self-talk. It turns out to be important to a broad array of mental processes. Self-distancing can bring clarity in thinking about social conflicts, whether in business or romance. The science of self-talk is just getting underway. There may be other words, aside from names, that can take people higher, faster and further that are yet to be identified. Self-talk has the power to affect the most primitive parts of the brain, and this study shows that people can be taught to self-talk effectively. 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 17.

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Whole Child Sports Free Play Earns the Winning Score by Luis Fernando Llosa

any parents concerned that their children are getting engulfed by social media often turn to sports to spark physical activity. They scramble to sign their toddlers up for swimming and tennis lessons, T-ball and soccer practice, hoping these activities will teach their kids about motivation and leadership, while getting them off the couch and out the door. They hope that sports will be a conduit for their kids to learn what it takes to strive, drive toward a goal and succeed in later life. As a result, more than 40 million kids across America are engaged in organized play. But youth sports are

not a panacea; while parental intentions are good, they sometimes don’t realize the potential for negative consequences. Those that have studied the phenomenon believe that youth sports—which on the surface, appear to provide a perfect environment for children to learn life lessons and develop critical social and physical skills—might hamper our children’s healthy physical, social, psychic and creative development.

Too Much Too Soon

It seems that many young kids playing on teams today are over-coached by

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controlling, command-oriented adults. As Jenny Levy, head coach of the University of North Carolina’s 2013 NCAA champion women’s lacrosse team at Chapel Hill puts it, “Kids are kind of like overbred dogs, mimicking the drills we run in practice. They aren’t wired to think creatively. They do what they know. What’s safe.” This kind of behavior can start at an early age, when kids should be engaging in free play with minimal adult supervision in unstructured settings. Parenting expert Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting and The Soul of Discipline, says, “Parents are giving in to enormous societal pressure to push kids into high-performance sports settings several times a week. It’s an ‘arms race’ of sorts, with the clear victims being the kids themselves that are robbed of their childhoods.” There’s a much more holistic way kids can experience play, including sports. An American Academy of Pediatrics study attests that free and unstructured play is healthy and essential for helping children reach important social, emotional and cognitive developmental milestones, plus managing

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stress and becoming resilient. Payne observes, “In free play, children have to actively problem solve and take one another’s feelings into account if the play is to be successful. In sports, the social problem solving is largely extrinsic, facilitated by coaches, referees or parents. During a child’s formative stages, between the ages of 5 and 12, having the freedom to develop, create and innovate is critical.” Creativity isn’t limited to only younger children. How sports are taught in this country at all levels, right up through college, often inhibits athletic creativity and problem solving— as Levy has noticed year after year in the freshmen players she trains—rather than fostering these attributes.

A Better Alternative

It’s crucial to consider the whole child, not just the budding athlete. To revive a child’s imagination and create better conditions for developing creativity, resiliency and flexibility, contemplate the option of taking a child out of organized youth sports for a while to provide the time, space and

No matter what happens on the field or in the pool, your first four words to your kids afterward should be, “I loved watching you.” That is all. That’s all your kids really want to hear. ~Luis Fernando Llosa

opportunity to rediscover childhood play and games. Then support them in re-entering organized athletics when they’re a bit older and more physically and emotionally ready. Also, some kids that get heavily involved in highly structured youth sports too early may be prone to behavioral problems and serious physical injuries. The best thing a parent can do for a young child that is active and interested in sports is roll up their sleeves and join in unscripted backyard or playground family play. Kids thrive

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Yoga Enters the Medical Mainstream Research Proves its Health Benefits by Meredith Montgomery

fter practicing internal medicine for 10 years in Boston, Dr. Timothy McCall became a full-time writer, exploring the health benefits of yoga. As the medical editor of Yoga Journal and the author of Yoga as Medicine: The Yogic Prescription for Health and Healing, he says, “In the late 90s, the conveyor belt of patient care continued to speed up and I got frustrated. There was less time to form

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relationships with patients, which is essential to providing quality care without excessive tests and drugs.” Initially, McCall found that most of the documented research on yoga was from India, and notes it was low in quality from a Western perspective (though it is now excellent). In the West, the first notable scientific yoga article was published in 1973 in The Lancet on combining yoga and

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biofeedback to manage hypertension. According to the International Journal of Yoga, the surge in yoga’s popularity here finally gained academic interest in 2007, and there are now more than 2,000 yoga titles in the National Institutes of Health PubMed.gov database, with 200 added annually. Initially, yoga teacher and economist Rajan Narayanan, Ph.D., founded the nonprofit Life in Yoga Foundation and Institute to offer free teacher training. Within a couple of years, the foundation’s focus shifted to integrating yoga into the mainstream healthcare system. “We realized that to make a real difference, we needed to teach doctors about yoga and its scientifically proven effects,” he says. Medical providers can earn credits to keep their licenses current by attending courses by Life in Yoga, the only yoga institution independently certified by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education. Currently, even if physicians don’t practice yoga, it’s likely that many of their patients do. “You now see it everywhere from major medical centers to mainstream advertising,” says McCall, who notes an increase in doctors, nurses and therapists attending the Yoga as Medicine seminars he and his wife Eliana teach internationally and from their Simply Yoga Institute studio, in Summit, New Jersey.

Mounting Evidence

“Yoga may help prevent diseases across the board because the root cause of 70 to 90 percent of all disorders is stress,” says Narayanan. Yoga increases the body’s ability to successfully respond to

stress by activating the paraing doctors to use yoga Any physical sympathetic nervous system, therapy like there are exercise done for pharmaceuticals,” which slows the heart and lowers blood pressure. That remarks Narayanan, and with breath in turn suppresses sympauntil yoga is funded by awareness thetic activity, reducing the health insurance, it will amount of stress hormones becomes yoga; be challenging to gain in the body. full acceptance in mainanything done stream medicine. Studies collected on PubMed.gov demonstrate Another barrier is without the that yoga has been found certification standards. breath is just a The International Assoto help manage hypertension, osteoporosis, body physical practice. ciation of Yoga Therapists weight, physical fitness, (iayt.org) and the Council anxiety, depression, ~Rajan Narayaran for Yoga Accreditation diabetes, reproductive International (cyai.org) functions and pregnancy, among other are both beginning to offer certificaissues. Studies at California’s Preventions for therapy training programs and tive Medicine Research Institute have therapists. Narayanan is hopeful that tracked amelioration of heart disease. certification could lead to yoga being A growing body of research is validatcovered by insurance. ing yoga’s benefits for cancer patients, Medical school curricula have including at the University of Texas started shifting to embrace compleM.D. Anderson Cancer Center. A small mentary approaches to wellness, study at Norway’s University of Oslo with many textbooks now including suggests that yoga even alters gene information on mind/body therapies. expression, indicating it may induce The Principles and Practices of Yoga health benefits on a molecular level. in Healthcare, co-edited by Sat Bir Khalsa, Lorenzo Cohen, McCall and Shirley Telles and due out in 2016, is Cultural Challenges the first professional-level, medical “For yoga to be effective, a regular textbook on yoga therapy. practice must be implemented, which “Yoga has been proven to treat is challenging in a culture where many conditions, yet yoga teachers people can’t sit for long without an don’t treat conditions, we treat indielectronic device. It’s more than just viduals,” says McCall. “Yoga therapy popping pills,” says Narayanan. is not a one-size-fits-all prescription McCall says, “Even if people can because different bodies and minds, commit to just a few minutes of yoga with different abilities and weaknesses, practice a day, if they keep it up the benefits can be enormous.” require individualized approaches.” “There are no sales reps tell While medical research is working to grant yoga more legitimacy among doctors, policymakers and the public, McCall says, “I believe these September studies are systematically underestiis National mating how powerful yoga can be. Yoga Month Science may tell us that it decreases systolic blood pressure and cortisol secretion and increases lung capacity and serotonin levels, but that doesn’t begin to capture the totality of what yoga is.”

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ey colorful foods, packed with nutrients, protect against eye problems ranging from progressive retinal atrophy and uveitis to cataracts and glaucoma. Here are 10 foods that are highly regarded in helping prevent and defend against vision problems. Their eye-worthy nutrients include anthocyanins, beta-carotene, carotenoids, glutathione, lycopene, omega-3 essential fatty acids, phytonutrients—and the special partnership of lutein and zeaxanthin, sometimes referred to as “sunscreen for the eyes”. An easy way to serve these power-packed foods is as a mash. Simply combine a few cups of fruits and vegetables in a food processor with a half-cup of filtered water and blend as a raw pet meal topper. For a cooked topper, chop the fruits and vegetables and place in a medium sized sauce pan with the filtered water and a couple tablespoons of firstpressed olive oil. Simmer gently, cool and serve. Maybe top it all off with a fish or egg. Blueberries contain two eye-healthy carotenoids: lutein and zeaxanthin. They also deliver anthocyanins, eye-nourishing phytonutrients known to support night vision, according to a study published in the Journal of Biomedicine and Biotechnology. University of Oklahoma research suggests that flavonoids like the rutin, resveratrol and quercetin in blueberries may help prevent retinal atrophy. Their selenium and zinc components also support vision, according to a study from the National Eye Institute. Eating blueberries has even been associated with the reduction of eye fatigue, according to The Journal of Agriculture and Food Chemistry. Broccoli’s anti-cancer benefits are well known, but it’s also recognized as one of the best vegetables for eye health. A good source of lutein and zeaxanthin, it’s also packed with beta-carotene. Don’t leave the leaves behind, because they contain even more beta-carotene than the stems and florets. Researchers at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine have found that broccoli and broccoli sprouts protect the retina from free radical damage, which may be due to a compound called sulphoraphane

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that boosts the body’s defense against free radicals. Carrots come in 100 varieties, from deep purple and white to brilliant orange. Each is a storehouse of nutrient power, providing vitamin A, beta-carotene, vitamins C, D, E and K, and riboflavin, niacin, calcium, potassium, phosphorus, sodium, iron, magnesium, manganese, sulphur, copper and iodine. The adage that carrots are good for the eyes is true. They even contain lycopene and lutein, phytonutrients that protect from UVB radiation and free radical damage. Cold-water fish such as salmon, tuna, cod, haddock and sardines are rich in omega-3s, especially EPA and DHA, which are widely known to be important to cellular health. DHA makes up 30 percent of the fatty acids that comprise the retina. The particularly high levels of omega3s in sardines add further protection to retinal health, according to researchers at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Eggs are rich in cysteine and sulphur, two components of glutathione. Cataract Health News reports that sulphurcontaining compounds have been found to protect eyes from cataract formation. Egg yolks contain lutein, and a University of Massachusetts study has found that eating an egg a day raised levels of lutein and zeaxanthin in the blood; at the same time, blood serum lipids and lipoprotein cholesterol concentrations remained stable. Garlic. Researchers at the University of Oregon suggest that sulphur-rich garlic is important for the production of glutathione, a protein that acts as an antioxidant for the eye’s lens, and can be instrumental in the prevention of some visual problems. Kale is an excellent source of lutein and zeaxanthin. The American Optometric Association says these special antioxidants act like “internal sunglasses.” Add betacarotene to the mix and kale serves as a preferred foil to oxidative stress. Pumpkin’s orange color is a sure sign that it’s packed with carotenoids like beta-carotene, which help neutralize free radicals. Its lutein and zeaxanthin generally promote eye health and further protect against retinal degeneration. Even pumpkin seeds carry several benefits, including omega-3s, zinc and phytosterols to enhance a dog’s immune response. Sweet potatoes are loaded with both beta-carotene and anthocyanins, the latter high in antioxidant and antiinflammatory properties. Tomatoes are famous for their lycopene, a carotenoid and phytonutrient found in red produce. This powerful antioxidant helps protect against sun damage and retinal degeneration and has been well documented as effective in cancer prevention. Processed tomato products contain higher levels of lycopene than the raw fruit. Audi Donamor regularly contributes to Animal Wellness Magazine (Animal WellnessMagazine.com), from which this was adapted and used with permission.

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FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 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. Holistic Massage School, University Plaza, 931 University Ave, Ste 208, Honolulu. Call 808-626-5087 with questions and to reserve your spot. See ad, page 11.

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5-6 33rd Annual Okinawan Festival – 9am-5pm. The Hawaii United Okinawa Association presents the largest ethnic festival in the state of Hawaii to be held at Kapiolani Park, in Waikiki. The festival, which celebrates Okinawan culture with food, entertainment, arts, crafts and cultural activities, kicks off with a mini procession featuring a taiko drum performance. 2805 Monsarrat Ave. For more information, visit Facebook.com/OkinawanFestival or OkinawanFestival.com.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 Keiki in the Kitchen: Food, Fitness & Fun – noon. People looking for a family-friendly event during the Hawaii Food & Wine Festival should check out Keiki in the Kitchen at the Honolulu Zoo. Families will be able to interact with celebrity chefs and learn how to live a healthy and active lifestyle. Interactive celebrity chef cooking demonstrations will promote easy-to-make meals. Enjoy fitness activities, too. Regular zoo admission plus $5. 151 Kapahulu Ave. For more information, email Aya Nishihara at Aya@HawaiiFoodAndWineFestival. com or visit HFWF.me. Waikalua Loko Fishpond Hike – 8am-noon. This interactive hike and talk story is part of the Hawaiian Islands Land Trust: Talk Story on the Land series. This walk will be led by Oahu Island Director Christina Aiu. Meet at the parking area next to the fishpond. Waikalua Loko Fishpond, Waikalua Rd, Kaneohe. For more information, call Aiu at 808-498-8385, email her at Christina@hilt. org or visit hilt.org.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Being Local in Hawaii – 9:15am. Author Julia Estrella will give a talk, titled Being Local in Hawaii: from Wahiawa to Prague, Bratislava and Budapest - Traveling with a mission. Estrella has recently returned from a trip to these locales, where she had speaking engagements on her latest book, Being Local in Hawaii. Free. Moili’ili Community Center, 2535 S. King Street, Honolulu. 808-8521892. BeingLocalInHawaii.com. See ad, page 15.

SATURDAY – SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 19-20 Westside Oahu Beach Cleanup – 9:30am, Sept 19, to 4pm, Sept 20. Check-in at 9:30am either day at Makua Beach for cleanup from Keawa’ula Bay/Ka’ena Point to Kea’au Beach Park. Hosted by Sustainable Coastlines Hawaii, Na Kama Kai, and Surfrider Foundation. There will be a plasticfree lunch on Saturday after the cleanup with live music and games for the kids and other giveaways. Makua Beach Park, 93 Farrington Hwy (part of Ka’ena Point State Park). For more information, email Info@SustainableCoastlinesHawaii.org or visit Facebook.com/Events/448272068692827.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMER 19 Aloha Festivals: 2015 Waikiki Hoolaulea – 7-10pm. The Royal Court will arrive to kick off the celebration of this festival’s 63rd year. There will be multiple stages of entertainment, lots of food, lei vendors and Hawaiian crafters spread along the world-famous Kalakaua Avenue, in Honolulu. Free. Between Lewers and Kapahulua avenues. For more information, call the Waikiki Improvement Association at 808-483-0730, email Aloha.Festivals@WaikikiImprovement.com or visit AlohaFestivals.com.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 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 such life areas as relationships, careers, health and personal development. $30 for 15-minute reading. Maunakea Marketplace, 2nd floor, Chinatown, at 1120 Maunakea St. Free street parking on Sundays. To pre-book a reading, email Patiey Tompkins at PatieyTompkins@yahoo.com or call her at 808735-1708. Walk-ins on the day of the fair are always welcome, too.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 Mindful Eating – 11am-noon. Join Halekulani’s resident lifestyle coach, Kamala Skipper, to learn about the concept of “mindful eating” and discover the many benefits it has to offer. Discover the practice of engaging in mindful eating, and how to use this practice to improve food relationships. Receive a $25 gift certificate for future spa services. $25. 2199 Kalia Rd, Honolulu. 808-931-5322. Halekulani.com/living-well-lecture-series.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 First Annual Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Festival “Windward Style”– noon-6pm. This year celebrates the 185-year anniversary of the slack key guitar, and the festival will feature at least 15 artists from the genre during a six-hour showcase. Local food, festival merchandise and prizes will also be offered. Whole Foods Parking Lot, 629 Kailua Rd, Kailua. For more information, call Milton Lau at 808-226-2697, email KihoaluFoundationInc9@ gmail.com or SlackKeyFestival.com. Creating Intention for Prosperity and Abundance – noon-1:30pm. Keoki Tavares, of Aloha Elixir, will show you how to clear and remove blocks to abundance through an in-depth discussion and guided meditation. Use tools like Aloha Elixir intention candles, crystals, plants and feng shui cures to amplify the powerful and personal affirmations that you will create in class. Participants will receive an exclusive intention candle as part of the workshop enrollment fee. For more information, including location, and to register, visit SoulAuthority.net. See ad, page 17.

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Aikido and Internal Power Conditioning – 9amnoon. The Aikido Sangenkai is a nonprofit volunteer aikido group in Honolulu. All are welcome. Training combines unarmed fighting techniques with internal power conditioning and traditional Japanese weapons in a system designed to further personal and societal development. Free. The Aikido Ohana, Ala Moana Beach Park (See website for locations), Honolulu. Chris Li; 808-221-8656. AikidoSangenkai.org.

Zen Run – 9-10am. Food, Movement, and Breathing Coach Devin Nogaki, CSCS, owner of Kaizen Personal Training Inc., is helping individuals and athletes develop combined strength, flexibility and core function. His Zen Run Method focuses on the specific biomechanical needs of running while addressing what’s often overlooked: flexibility and breathing. Fort Ruger “Triangle” Park - Diamond Head, 521 Paiku St, Honolulu. 808-681-9617. YouTu.be/BljU2MTUaSE.

Farm-to-Table Experience – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Tour the fabulous grounds of Sunset Ranch and partake in an exquisite four-course dining experience in this unique and authentic Hawaiian setting. $149/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@SunsetRanchHawaii.com.

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

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

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.

The Perfect Picnic at Sunset Ranch – 10am, noon, 2pm & 4pm. Reserve a time to visit the ranch on Sundays and Tuesdays for a unique picnic experience. Couples are provided with exclusive access to Sunset Ranch to learn about the history of the property, land conservation and to sit down for a divine, locally sourced picnic at one of six predesignated locations around the property. $49/ pp. Sunset Ranch, 59-777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@SunsetRanchHawaii.com.

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

Belly Dance Lessons – 11am-noon. Malia Delapenia has designed an exciting lesson format. She fuses all styles of belly dance techniques into one, creating a unique style that will keep people coming back for more. Her classes are welcoming, supporting and nurturing as participants learn about their body and how it moves within the different body planes and beyond. $15. Location: 1221 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 400, Honolulu. 808-234-1006. MaliaDelapenia.com. Ultimate Hike – 11am-2pm or 3-6pm. Enjoy exclusive access to newly cleared trails and lookouts, and learn about the history of Sunset Ranch and Waimea Valley on a unique hike on Sundays and Tuesdays. A locally sourced lunch and Hawaiian storytelling are included. $59/pp. Sunset Ranch, 59777 Pupukea Rd, Haleiwa. 808-638-8333. Admin@ SunsetRanchHawaii.com.

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

Experience the Synchronicity Wave Room – 6-7:15pm. Every Tues. Relax in comfortable seats and experience the healing capabilities of the Synchronicity Wave Room. Many of the other services of The Wellness Center will also be discussed. Seminar attendees will be offered a special opportunity to schedule a health assessment scan and an hour-plus consultation for a nominal fee of $100 (a regular $350 cost). Please call to reserve your seat. The Wellness Center Hawaii, 1016 Kapahulu Ave, Ste 110, Kilohana Sq, Honolulu. 808-732-5363. TheWellnessCenterHawaii.com. See ad, page 17.

wednesday 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. Holistic Energy Yoga –10:45am. Classes in Holistic Energy Yoga. Free. Waiau District Park, 98-1650 Kaahumanu St, Pearl City. 808-381-4376. Bring Health and Happiness to Your Life – 7-8:30pm. Learn a simple and effective healing practice that enables you to heal, boost energy, prevent illness and transform your life, including relationships and finances. $5-$10. Kailua Shambhala Meditation Center, Aikahi Park Shopping Center, 25 Kaneohe Bay Dr, Ste. 205, Kailua. 808-247-6884. Kailua.Shambhala.org.

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

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

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

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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 11.

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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 15.

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 27.

DR. JON HO, DC CENTER FOR HOLISTIC LIVING 4747 Kilauea Ave, Ste 107, Honolulu 808-734-8706 • DrJonHo.com

The belief at the Center for Holistic Living is that health is the expression of nature’s design. People are born to live healthy, vibrant, productive and creative lives. This has enabled the Center to witness the miraculous ability that the body has to repair and rejuvenate itself. This holistic approach recognizes that the emotional, mental, spiritual and physical elements of each person comprise an integrated system. The Center uses energy healing and clinical nutrition to revitalize, integrate mind and body, and restore wellness. See ad, page 16.

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.

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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 17.

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

Since 2006, the Hawaii Hypnosis Center has helped thousands of people make positive changes in their lives through personalized one-on-one hypnosis sessions to stop smoking, lose weight, increase confidence, improve sales success and finances, enhance sports performance, and improve overall health and well-being by eliminating bad habits, addictions, stress, fears, anxiety and phobias. Call for a free phone consultation. Also available for group presentations and motivational seminars. See article, page 12 and ad, page 22.

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 17.

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

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 15.

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 7.

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 28.

Yoga is the fountain of

youth. You’re only as young as your spine is flexible. ~Bob Harper

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

THE SOURCE

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

UMEKE MARKET NATURAL FOODS & DELI

1001 Bishop St, Ste 110, Honolulu 808-522-7377 • UmekeMarket.com Pick up Natural Awakenings Hawaii at the Umeke Market. If you’re looking for a local alternative to get natural and organic vitamins and supplements that happens to be a café, you’ve come to the right place.

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

All of the products are items that Dina Marie Kaniho created herself, out of necessity, so you know that they are natural and chemical-free! All products are close to her heart and give her the chance to continue to help heal people! See ad, page 26.

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 26.

PET SERVICES POI DOGS

942 Kawaiahao St, Honolulu 808-536-4443 (5DOGGIE) PoiDogs.com A full-service facility in Kaka’Ako offering doggie day care, grooming and boarding as well as informational workshops and dog training. Poi Dogs’ goal is to socialize, stimulate and educate Oahu’s dog community by offering programs and services that strengthen your bond with your pet. See ad, page 25.

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