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contents Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.
24 DYNAMIC DUO
Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health
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26 NEW CANCER
TEST FOR DOGS
Detects Illness in Time for Effective Treatment by Shawn Messonnier
28 SUSTAINABLE CITYSCAPES
Urban America is Going Green in a Big Way
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by Christine MacDonald
32 THE SUN’S
ELECTRIFYING FUTURE Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine by Linda Sechrist
34 AIRWAVES ACTIVIST
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ome out, come out, wherever you are. It fascinates me to see how a bout of cooler fall air adds to the excitement surrounding our seasonal festivities and inspires Northwest Floridians to come out again. With football season in full swing and plenty of art events, harvest fests and outdoor activities, fall becomes a time to take pride in our community, and all that are working together toward the things that make it a happier place to live. This month’s feature article, “Sustainable Cityscapes,” offers us many concepts. It’s packed with Daralyn and Scott ideas about how simple changes are affecting communiChase ties across the nation that are finding better ways to make a healthier planet a happier life. It seems what we do for the Earth gives us the same sense of contentment as does doing for others. The biggest concern we generally think about when considering sustainability is energy, and the progressive path toward solar energy is powerful in this month’s article, “The Sun’s Electrifying Future.” Also, Public Radio’s Steve Curwood shares his insights on the changes in the environmental movement so far and the change in his listeners after almost 15 years of discussing environmental issues. This month’s variety of news and articles do not fall short for lack of inspiration in embracing the change of seasons with A+ Apple recipes and healthier Trick-or-Treat ideas for the family. Join us this month in celebrating Chiropractic Health Month and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Day, as well, as we look at the benefits of integrating both practices. Take a deep breath and find out why on page 36, “Breath-Taking Wisdom”, enjoy the cooler fresh air while you join us in moving our community toward a happier, healthier state with conscious changes in so many ways. Happy fall,
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Mahabhuta Yoga Festival: Year of the Wood Horse
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he third annual Mahabhuta Yoga Festival, to be held from November 21 to 23 at the Sanders Beach Community Center, will be hosting more than 20 Gulf Coast regional yoga presenters in an amazing facility with gorgeous views overlooking Pensacola Bay. Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band offer kirtan on Friday evening, and Wah will perform on Sanders Beach Saturday evening. This year will feature live music at a majority of the 16 yoga workshops, suitable for beginners to seasoned practitioners with the “Horse” room suitable for 300 yogis and the “Wood” room suitable for 75 yogis. The outdoor space is free, to encourage families to explore, connect and be inspired by our Gulf Coast yoga community. Participants will experience the Galactic Child Yoga tent, Circus Arts, the Colum bia Marionette Show with Cinderella, henna artists, organic food and yoga-inspired artists in the vendor village. Outdoor workshop include aerial swing yoga, slackline yoga, acroyoga, Thai yoga bodywork, massage, reflexology, aromatherapy and more. Purchase a discounted weekend pass online at Mahabhuta.eventbrite.com/?disc ount=NaturalAwakenings14 or type in the discount code Natural Awakenings14 to receive the weekend pass for $200. Location: 913 S. I St., Pensacola. For more information, visit MahabhutaYogaFestival.com. See ad, page 51.
Get Medieval at the Renaissance Faire
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he 14th annual Mobile Renaissance Faire will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., November 1 and 2, at Medieval Village. located at Osprey Lane and Highway 64, near the I-10 Wilcox Road Exit, in Alabama. Performers in Renaissance dress participate in royal parades and patrons are encouraged to do the same. Strolling re-enactors relate a bit of knowledge about the character they portray or the historical relevance of their costume or character. Others share stories, fairytales and myths. The festival features the Knights of Valour from History Channel TV Show Full Metal Jousting, with full combat-armored knights jousting daily. Meet the king and queen, see wizards, jesters, jugglers, a blacksmith, fire breathers, gypsy dancers, swordfighters, musical minstrels, falconry and more entertainment. Feast on delicious food and drink, browse craft merchants with thousands of wares to sell and participate in games of skill such as archery, axe throw and more. Admission is $10/adult, $5/child, 4 and under/free. For more information, call 850572-1407 or visit gcrf.us. See ad, page 39.
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Joining to Form a Healthy Eating Class Certified Herbalist, Kathy Hubbard, and Certified Holistic Coach, Betsy LeGallais, have joined forces with an exciting new program, Cook Up a New You, which promotes healthier eating habits through planning and preparing meals with real food. The eight-week course will meet from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evenings beginning January 13 at SoGourmet in Pensacola. Participants can get away from prepackaged products with unpronounceable ingredients and additives. Plus, learn to reduce the sodium and sugar content of meals through easy recipes and preparation methods of real food. Hubbard says, “Together we will demonstrate how easy it is to make healthier food and meal choices to promote healthier lifestyle habits.” Early bird pricing now available. Location: 407 S. Palafox, Penacola. For details, call 850-748-3149 or visit Kathy HubbardHerbalist.com or SagacityWell ness.com. See ad, page 16.
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AWAKENING AMERICA
Natural Awakenings Celebrates 20 Years of Conscious Living
Read What People Are Saying About Natural Awakenings Natural Awakenings provides helpful information on natural health and environmental issues with a consistently positive perspective and tone, which is not always easy considering how serious and intimidating some of these topics are. It’s a rarity. ~ Sayer Ji, founder, GreenMedInfo.com
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ast of Eden Retreat and Spa has opened in Santa Rosa Beach. East of Eden creator Dr. Eric Scheufler is a prominent oral and maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Miramar Beach, Florida. He has assembled a talented team of massage therapists, skin care professionals, stylists, naturopaths, acupuncturists and holistic life coaches to provide a luxurious range of spa services. In addition, East of Eden Retreat and Spa offers a spectrum of integrative rejuvenation treatments, including anti-aging laser treatments, dermal fillers and unwanted hair reduction. Spa services are complemented by a Finnish sauna, Vichy steam shower and access to the saltwater pool and hot tub. The spa offers a daily schedule of yoga classes in their Yoga Dome, where color-changing lights are used in combination with complementary poses that assist in releasing blockages that may be limiting restorative life energy from circulating throughout the body. Three uniquely appointed residences are available for those seeking a peaceful spa getaway or private alternative to the typical resort. This tranquil environment and modern, eco-friendly design distinguish East of Eden among all Gulf Coast spa and resort options. Location: 234 Dog Hobble Lane, Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459. For more information, call 850-797-4754 or visit EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com. See ad, back cover.
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linical Hypnotherapist Maia Rizzi, CCHt, practitioners and therapists Bill St. Cyr and Sue Scavo, an archetypal dream-work teacher, will make a presentation on Archetypal Dream Work from 6 to 8 p.m., October 30, in Pensacola. Scavo states, “Dreams tell the story of what is really going on deep inside us, in our sub-conscious minds. By re-enacting the dream using string to illustrate our relationships to people , we experience almost a 3-D image of what is going on in that deep place; we begin to understand ourselves better—we grow.” Cost is $10 advance/$15 at the door. Location: 105 E. DeSoto St. Register via email to lkhuber1@aol.com. For more information, visit suescavo.com.
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Lower Breast Cancer Risk by Eating Colorful Veggies
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esearch published in the British Journal of Nutrition discovered that the risk of breast cancer decreases with increased consumption of specific dietary carotenoids, the pigments in some vegetables and fruits. The research was based on five years of tracking 1,122 women in Guangdong, China; half of them had been diagnosed with breast cancer and the other half were healthy. Dietary intake information was collected through face-to-face interviews. The women that consumed more beta-carotene in their diet showed a 46 percent lower risk of breast cancer, while those that consumed more alpha-carotene had a 39 percent reduced incidence. The individuals that consumed more foods containing beta-cryptoxanthin had a 62 percent reduced risk; those with diets higher in luteins and zeaxanthins had a 51 percent reduction in breast cancer risk. The scientists found the protective element of increased carotenoid consumption more evident among pre-menopausal women and those exposed to secondhand smoke. Dark green leafy vegetables such as kale, spinach and dandelion greens top the list of sources rich in luteins and zeaxanthins, which also includes watercress, basil, parsley, arugula and peas. The highest levels of beta-carotene are found in sweet potatoes, grape leaves, carrots, kale, spinach, collard and other leafy greens. Carrots, red peppers, pumpkin, winter squash, green beans and leafy greens contain alpha-carotene. Red peppers, butternut squash, pumpkin persimmons and tangerines are high in beta-cryptoxanthin.
Energy Efficiency Improves Family Health
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esearch from Columbia, Maryland’s National Center for Healthy Housing suggests that adding insulation and more efficient heating systems can significantly increase the health of household residents. The researchers studied 248 households in New York City, Boston and Chicago that underwent energy conservation improvements by trained energy efficiency professionals, including installing insulation and heating equipment and improving ventilation. After the improvements, subjects reported reductions in sinusitis (5 percent), hypertension (14 percent) and obesity (11 percent). Although a 20 percent reduction in asthma medication use was reported, two measures of asthma severity worsened; the scientists called for further study of the asthma-related outcomes. A similar study from New Zealand’s University of Otago examined 409 households that installed energy-efficient heating systems. Children in these homes experienced fewer illnesses, better sleep, better allergy and wheezing symptoms and fewer overall sick days. In examining 1,350 older homes where insulation was installed, the research also found improvements in health among family residents. 14
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n extensive review of research from the UK’s University of Kent has concluded that fluoridation of municipal water supplies may be more harmful than helpful, because the reduction in dental cavities from fluoride is due primarily from its topical application instead of ingestion. Published in the Scientific World Journal earlier this year, the review, which covered 92 studies and scientific papers, concludes that early research showing a reduction of children’s tooth decay from municipal water fluoridation may have been flawed and hadn’t adequately measured the potential harm from higher fluoride consumption. The researchers note that total fluoride intake from most municipalities can significantly exceed the daily recommended intake of four milligrams per day, and that overconsumption is associated with cognitive impairment, thyroid issues, higher fracture risk, dental fluorosis (mottling of enamel) and enzyme disruption. The researchers also found clear evidence for increased risk of uterine and bladder cancers in areas where municipal water was fluoridated.
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Acupuncture Lowers Meth Withdrawal Symptoms
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esearch from China published earlier this year in the journal Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion suggests that electro-acupuncture and auricular acupuncture—also called ear acupuncture—can alleviate symptoms of withdrawal from methamphetamine addiction. For four weeks, 90 patients attempting to withdraw from methamphetamine use received either electro-acupuncture, ear acupuncture or no treatment. Compared with the no-treatment group, those given electro-acupuncture and ear acupuncture treatments showed significant reductions in anxiety, depression and withdrawal symptoms. Between the two acupuncture treatments, the electro-acupuncture group did better during withdrawals than the auricular group.
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YOGA PRACTICE PUMPS UP DETOXIFYING ANTIOXIDANTS
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ndian researchers recruited 64 physically fit males from the Indian Air Force Academy for a three-month study of yoga’s effect on detoxification. For three months, 34 of the volunteers practiced hatha yoga with pranayama (breathing exercises) and meditation. The other 30 volunteers underwent physical training exercises. At the end of the study, blood tests found significantly higher levels of antioxidants, including vitamin C and vitamin E, among subjects in the yoga group. These participants also showed lower levels of oxidized glutathione and increased levels of two important antioxidant enzymes, superoxide dismutase and glutathione reductase, all indicating better detoxification. Meanwhile, the exercise-only group showed no changes in these parameters.
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healthbriefs MAPPING DNA SEQUENCE LEADS TO NEW GENOMIC HEALTH SOLUTIONS
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tsik Pe'er, associate professor of computer science at Columbia Engineering Pe'er, who is also a co-chair of the Health Analytics Center at Columbia's Institute for Data Sciences and Engineering, as well as a member of its Foundations of Data Science Center, founded The Ashkenazi Genome Consortium (TAGC) in September 201, with Todd Lencz, an investigator at The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, director of the Laboratory of Analytic Genomics at the Zucker Hillside Hospital, and associate professor of molecular medicine and psychiatry at the Hofstra North Shore – LIJ School of Medicine. Pe'er and his TAGC colleagues have been working to sequence the genome of Ashkenazi Jews, specific group of humans that tend to intermarry and thus create a relatively stable genetic profile. They study specific diseases in the Ashkenazi population, including schizophrenia, Parkinson's, Crohn's, diabetes and cancer, as well as other inherited traits such as longevity. They are also working with additional collaborators, including the New York Genome Center, to sequence approximately 500 more Ashkenazi genomes to make the catalog of mutations even more comprehensive. Before the TAGC study, data was available for a limited number of DNA markers (only approximately one in every 3,000 letters of DNA) that are mostly common in Europeans. The TAGC researchers performed high-depth sequencing of 128 complete genomes of Ashkenazi Jewish healthy individuals. They compared their data to European samples, and found that Ashkenazi Jewish genomes had significantly more mutations that had not yet been mapped. Pe'er and his team analyzed the raw data and created a comprehensive catalog of mutations present in the Ashkenazi Jewish population. Pe'er states, “With this comprehensive catalog of mutations present in the Ashkenazi Jewish population, we will be able to more effectively map disease genes onto the genome and thus gain a better understanding of common disorders. What's especially gratifying is the idea that our work will pave the way for personalized genomics in other populations as well." Source: Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science
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States Move Against Toxic Chemicals in Everyday Products This year, at least 33 states are taking steps to address the untested and toxic chemicals in everyday products. Many toys, clothes, bedding items and baby shampoos contain chemicals toxic to the brain and body. The federal 1976 Toxic Substances Control Act has become outdated, allowing untested chemicals and known carcinogens, hormone disruptors, heavy metals and other toxins to be ingredients in commonly used products. Wise new policies would change labeling and disclosure rules for manufacturers so that concerned consumers know what chemicals products contain and/or completely phase out the use of chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) in infant formula cans, food packaging and receipt paper; formaldehyde in children’s personal care products; chlorinated tris (hydroxymethylaminomethane) in toxic flame retardants and other consumer products; phthalates, lead and/or cadmium in children’s products; and mercury. View the entire report at Tinyurl.com/State-By-State-Action-List.
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A Greener Future for National Parks National parks have an undeniable environmental impact on the very lands they seek to preserve. Yellowstone’s managers have been working on ambitious management goals to elevate it to be a world leader in environmental stewardship and become one of the greenest parks in the world by 2016. The Yellowstone Environmental Stewardship Initiative goals (against a 2003 baseline) are to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent (50 percent by 2025); reduce both electricity and water consumption by 15 percent; reduce fossil fuel consumption by 18 percent; and divert all municipal solid waste from landfills. Source: Environmental News Network natural awakenings
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Engineers Detail a Clean Energy Future Stanford University researchers, led by civil engineer Mark Jacobson, have developed detailed plans for each U.S. state to attain 100 percent wind, water and solar power by 2050 using currently available technology. The plan, presented at the 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) conference in Chicago, also forms the basis for the Solutions Project nonprofit. “The greatest barriers to a conversion are neither technical nor economic. They are social and political,” the AAAS paper concludes. The proposal is to eliminate dirty and inefficient fossil fuel combustion as an energy source. All vehicles would be powered by electric batteries or by hydrogen produced by electrolysis, rather than natural gas. High-temperature industrial processes would also use electricity or hydrogen combustion. Transmission lines carrying energy between states or countries will prove one of the greatest challenges. With natural energy sources, electricity needs to be more mobile, so that when there’s no sun or wind, a city or country can import the energy it needs. The biggest problem is which companies should pay to build and maintain the lines. Source: SingularityHub.com
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Renewables Gain Ground Worldwide Excess heat from London subway tunnels and an electric substation will soon be funneled into British homes, slashing energy costs and lowering pollution, according to the Islington Council. Germany’s renewable energy industry has broken a solar power record, prompting utility company RWE to close fossil fuel power plants that are no longer competitive. RWE says 3.1 gigawatts of generating capacity, or 6 percent of its total capacity, will be taken offline as it shuts down some of its gas- and coal-fired power stations. In China, wind power is leaving nuclear behind. Electricity output from China’s wind farms exceeded that from its nuclear plants for the first time in 2012 and out-produced it again last year, generating 135 terawatt-hours (1 million megawatts)—nearly enough to power New York state. While it takes about six years to build a nuclear plant, a wind farm can be completed in a matter of months. China also employs a recycling-for-payment program in Beijing subway stations that accept plastic bottles as payment. Passengers receive credit ranging from the equivalent of five to 15 cents per bottle, which is applied toward rechargeable subway cards. In the U.S., a newly installed working prototype of a pioneering Solar Road project has raised more than than double its $1 million crowd-funding goal to seed the manufacturing process (Indiegogo.com/projects/solar-roadways). Watch a video at Tinyurl.com/NewSolarRoadways. Primary Source: Earth Policy Institute
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Endangered Caribbean Reef Solutions With only about one-sixth of their original coral cover remaining, most Caribbean coral reefs may disappear in the next 20 years, primarily due to the loss of two main grazers in the region, according to the latest report, Status and Trends of Caribbean Coral Reefs: 1970-2012. It’s published by the Global Coral Reef Monitoring Network, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and the United Nations Environment Programme. The report—involving 90 experts and an analysis of 35,000-plus surveys at 90 locations since 1970—included studies of corals, seaweeds, grazing sea urchins and fish. Climate change has long been thought to be the main culprit by making oceans more acidic and causing coral bleaching. Now, the loss of parrotfish and sea urchins is seen as the main factor; their demise has broken the delicate balance of coral ecosystems, allowing the algae upon which they feed to smother the reefs. Restoring positive populations, plus protection from overfishing and excessive coastal pollution, could help the reefs recover and make them more resilient to future climate change impacts. Download the report at Tinyurl.com/CoralReefReport
Coastal Caretaking
Zoning Tropical Waters Like Land Resources In the journal Marine Pollution Bulletin, 24 scientists from Canada, the U.S., the UK, China, Australia, New Caledonia, Sweden and Kenya affirm that one-fifth of humanity lives within 60 miles of a tropical coastline, primarily in developing countries. They warn that growing populations and the increasing impact of climate change ensure that pressures on these coastal waters will only grow. Most locations are lacking in holistic, regional management approaches to balance the growing demands from fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, oil, gas and mineral extraction, energy production, residential development, tourism and conservation. Lead author Peter Sale, of the United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health, states, “We zone land for development, farms, parks, industry and other human needs. We need a comparable degree of care and planning for coastal ocean waters. We subject [the sea], particularly along tropical shores, to levels of human activity as intense as those on land. The result is widespread overfishing, pollution and habitat degradation.” According to the paper, solutions must address a larger geographic scale over a longer period of time; focus on multiple issues (conservation, fisheries enhancement and land-based pollution); and originate from a local jurisdiction to gain traction with each community.
Fracking Flub
Methane Dangers May Be Three Times the Estimate Results of a meta-analysis of 20 years worth of scientific studies published in Science magazine conclude that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has underestimated the natural gas industry’s climate impact by 25 to 75 percent by not including methane leakage from fracking, gas drilling operations and pipelines. Methane, the main component of natural gas, is a potent greenhouse gas. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researcher Gabrielle Petron voices concern with the discrepancies because, “Emission estimates, or ‘inventories’, are the primary tool that policy makers and regulators use to evaluate air quality and climate impacts.” For a paper published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, researchers flew aircraft over a heavily fracked region in northeastern Colorado and concluded that emissions from drilling operations were nearly three times higher than an hourly emission estimate published by the EPA.
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Enrich Garden Soil Naturally Homeowners with gardens have many natural, organic and sustainable options for mulching, which enriches soils with nutrients, helps retain moisture and controls weeds. In most regions, many types of trees can provide ingredients. In northern areas, ridding the yard of fall leaves yields a natural mulch. Apply ground-up leaves, especially from mineral-rich oak and hickory trees, so they biodegrade by growing season. OrganicLandCare.net suggests choosing from doubleground and composted brush and yard trimmings; hemlock, pine, fir and Canadian cedar; and ground recycled wood. Using a lawnmower with a high blade height or switching to a serrated-edged mulching blade can chop leaves into tiny fragments caught in an attached bag. The National Turfgrass Federation notes, “A regular mower may not shred and recirculate leaves as well as a mulching blade.” Shredded leaves also can filter through grass and stifle springtime dandelions and crabgrass, according to Michigan State University research studies. John Sibley, former chapter president of the Florida Native Plant Society (fnps.org) and owner of All Native Garden Center, Nursery and Landscapes, in Fort Myers, Florida, says that mulching during the summer and fall is particularly beneficial in southern areas. “It’ll decompose more due to heavy rains and intense humidity and provide more composition to help acidic sandy or clay soils retain nutrients,” he advises. “Applying it in winter will retain more moisture, which is helpful during the dry season.” Sibley suggests avoiding cypress-based mulch. “It’s endangered, a critical component of U.S. native habitat and can act like a sponge, keeping moisture from plants.” He recommends eucalyptus mulch because the tree is more prevalent, and melaleuca, an invasive exotic that can kill termites and won’t float in heavy rains. Also consider pine straw, which is plentiful in the South. Ground-up parts of many other plants can also provide natural mulch in their native regions. AudubonMagazine. org cites cottonseed hulls and peanut shells in the Deep South, cranberry vines on Cape Cod and in Wisconsin bogs, Midwest corncobs, and pecan shells in South Carolina.
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ulf Coast resident William L. Mikulas, Ph.D., is the author of numerous books and articles on interfacing Western psychology and Eastern wisdom and health traditions, and delivers lectures and workshops around the world. As a professor at the University of West Florida, he has earned many awards for teaching, research and service and became professor emeritus in 2009. He has just written a new book, Taming The Drunken Monkey: The Path to Mindfulness, Meditation and Increased Concentration.
Can you tell us a bit about the title? In yogic and Buddhist psychologies, the untamed mind is often described as a wild or drunken monkey, running around largely out of control. I have found that people can easily relate to this metaphor and I can then use it in many instructive ways, such as the monkey tricks to keep one from taming the mind.
What inspired you to write this book and how long have you been working on it? I have been practicing, teaching, and researching the basic practices for many decades. I have been field-testing the best way to learn the practices in college courses, community programs and professional workshops. I finally felt that I could put it all together into a useable manual.
How is this book different than your previous books? Two of my previous books were written for the lay reader, and the other six were textbooks for college courses and professionals. This book serves both groups. Although it is written and primarily intended for lay readers, it is also being well-received by the professional community. It will be used in college courses and workshops, and it is being recommended by many counselors to their clients.
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What do you hope people will gain from reading this book? Just reading the book will have limited usefulness. But for people who do the practices, I know they will acquire powerful skills that will significantly improve the health of body, mind and spirit. Of course, different people will profit in different ways from different practices. Some will profit most from the breathwork, others from getting control of their thoughts, others from reducing attachments, others from opening the heart, etc.
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Your book emphasizes approaching our life journey’s with kindness, patience and “playful curiosity” for us to move at our own rate. What is the importance of this approach? People add an unnecessary heaviness to their life journey, particularly people seriously on a path of awakening. Yes, awakening is very important, and yes, these practices are life-changing. But just get on with it and lighten up. Have fun and make friends with yourself. If things are not generally getting lighter and more fun in your life, you are missing the point.
Can you tell us a bit about the Unity event on October 19? At first, I will summarize some of the key points everyone should know about the world’s best practices for improving the health of body/mind/spirit. Then, most of the time will be devoted to a workshop experience based on some of the practices in the book. This part will be facilitated with my friend and colleague Dr. Michael DeMaria, whose live music will be a center point for our exercises. We will finish with a very powerful group lovingkindness meditation. DeMaria is a psychologist, author, sound healing artist and four-time Grammy nominee and will accompany Mikulas at the Unity event. With more than 25 years of experience, he offers life guidance to many people in our local area, applying his unique integrative psychology. In addition to his mindful music, he provides local weekly classes and special workshops throughout the year at Sanders Beach Community Center, in Pensacola, that apply a combination of sound therapy, meditation and yoga with healing and personal growth. Find out more about him and his work at MichaelDeMaria.com. Taming The Drunken Monkey can be found at all major book stores and online outlets and will be available at the Unity event.
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What is the most important piece of advice you can give regarding cultivating mindfulness and meditation in their lives? Stop trying to accomplish something! One will have many good reasons to practice meditation and/or cultivate mindfulness. But when you are doing the practices, don’t try to accomplish anything. Simply do the practices in the here-and-now with full awareness. Switch from doing to being.
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ur bodies are designed to work effortlessly within the force of gravity. When our bodies are aligned vertically correctly, then the body functions effectively. When we lose our alignment due to myofascial restrictions, then we may have pain, limited mobility, decreased breathing mechanics and fatigue. Fascia is a tough connective tissue that spreads throughout the body in a three-dimensional web. The fascial system surrounds, infuses with and has the potential to profoundly influence every muscle, bone, nerve, blood vessel, organ and cell of the body, according to John F. Barnes, physical therapist and creator of the John Barnes method of Myofascial Release. Restrictions of the fascial network may create pain and faulty movement patterns. These restrictions can cause symptoms that seem unrelated. Functional and biomechanically correct
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movement comes from properly distributed fascia. Imbalances almost always shortens the body and increases energy expenditure which causes fatigue. Barbara Bruni, owner of Pilates Core Training, in Pensacola, specializes in releasing myofascial restrictions to bring the body back to equilibrium. She is an advanced practitioner of myofascial release (MFR) and certified in the Rolf Method of Structural Integration (SI). She also is a certified Pilates and Gyrotonic instructor. These methods are effective whole body approaches reducing myofascial dysfunctions. Bruni states that just about everyone has restrictions. “As kids, we took falls and tumbles. For example, a hard fall on your tailbone may seem to clear up, but show up later as an adult as an unbalanced pelvis, back pain or migraines. Since we are either right- or left-handed, we favor one side, and therefore have stronger muscles on
“As kids, we took falls and tumbles. For example, a hard fall on your tailbone may seem to clear up, but show up later as an adult as an unbalanced pelvis, back pain or migraines. one side of the body. Also sports and dance will create imbalances, as well as accidents, overuse injuries, repetitive job duties and emotional stress. Once the body has been injured, the neuromuscular system reroutes movement into compensating patterns and guards the initial injury with muscle bracing and fascial restrictions. This may take on the appearance of a limp or a faulty running gait, for example. The body eventually fatigues from the bracing pattern. The injury never went away— the body has pressed the mute button. Mute buttons don't stay muted forever.” Gains in mobility through MFR ad SI can be maintained and enhanced by the movement therapy and therapeutic exercises of Pilates and Gyrotonic. Symptoms may recur if a person releases their fascial restrictions, yet continues with inefficient movement patterns and weak core musculature. Efficient treatment of muscle imbalances require both reducing tightness and strengthening weaknesses. This results in increased flexibility strength, balance, coordination, improved posture, improved sports performance with less chance of injury, as well as ease of activities of daily living. Once the imbalances are removed from the body, the breathing mechanics are freed, which allow a greater expansion of the ribcage and therefore more potential for increased oxygen. Bruni also has a Pilates Instructor school, Barbara Bruni's Pilates and Beyond. She teaches a 450-hour comprehensive program and her school is on the Pilates Method Alliance National Registry of Schools.
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the mechanical problem and opens the way for acupuncture to stimulate healing,” Similarly, a chiropractic adjustment removes obstructions and opens acupuncture meridians to facilitate quick healing, “sometimes even immediately,” says Campbell. “Instead of having the needles in for 20 to 30 minutes, I can actually use a microcurrent device to access the meridians in the ears or on the hands and get the same results in five to 10 seconds.” He notes that relief can be both fast and permanent because the healing energy currents are able to circulate freely throughout the body.
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DYNAMIC DUO Combining Chiropractic and Acupuncture Energizes Health
by Kathleen Barnes hiropractic manipulation of the spine has long been a remedy for structural malfunctions such as aching backs and recurring headaches. Today, chiropractors are also treating neck pain from stress, plus tight shoulders and numb fingers from long hours of computer use. An increasing number of them are now incorporating acupuncture into their arsenal against disorders once treated by chiropractic alone, with great success. “What if you had a nail in your foot? You can do anything to try to heal it, but until you pull the nail out of your foot, you’ll still have a recurring problem,” explains Dr. James Campbell, owner of Campbell Chiropractic Center, in East Brunswick, New Jersey, a certified diplomate and incoming president of the American Board of Chiropractic Acupuncture (ABCA). “Like removing the nail, chiropractic removes
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Combining the two modalities has been practiced for more than 40 years, although awareness of the enhanced effectiveness of doing so has been primarily realized in the eastern half of the U.S. The dual therapy is the brainchild of the late Dr. Richard Yennie, who initially became a Kansas City chiropractor after acupuncture healed a back injury shortly after World War II. An acupuncturist smuggled prohibited needles into Yennie’s Japanese hospital room in the sleeve of his kimono for treatments that ended with Yennie’s hospital discharge marked, “GOK,” meaning in the doctor’s opinion, “God only knows” how the intense back pain was healed. While Yennie went on to teach judo and establish five judo-karate schools, his greatest achievement was bringing the two sciences together in the U.S. He founded both the Acupuncture Society of America and the ABCA, affiliated with the American Chiropractic Association. Certification as a diplomate requires 2,300 hours of training in the combined modalities.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Michael Kleker, of Aspen Wellness Center, in Fort Collins, Colorado, is also a state-licensed acupuncturist. “I can tailor treatments to whatever the individual needs,” he says. For patients experiencing pain after spinal fusion surgery, with no possibility of any movement in their spine, Kleker finds that acupuncture helps manage the pain. “We can commonly get the person out of the chronic pain loop,” he says. He also finds the combination helpful in treating chronic migraines, tennis elbow and other chronic pain conditions. “When I started my practice in 1981, few chiropractors knew anything about acupuncture, let alone used it. Now there are more and more of us,” observes Kleker.
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Both Kleker and Campbell are seeing increasing numbers of patients with problems related to high use of technology, facilitating greater challenges for chiropractors and new ways that adding acupuncture can be valuable. Notebook computers and iPads have both upsides and downsides, Campbell remarks. Users can find relief from repetitive motion injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome by utilizing portable devices. However, he is treating more patients for vertigo due to looking down at screens or neck pain from lying in bed looking up while using the devices. “Blackberry thumb”, which refers to pain caused by texting, responds especially well to a combination of chiropractic manipulation of the thumb to free up the joint and microcurrent or acupuncture needles to enhance energy flow in the area,” advises Campbell. Prevention is the best cure for these problems, says Kleker. He routinely informs patients about proper ergonomic positions for using traditional computers and mobile devices. He also suggests exercises to minimize or eliminate the structural challenges that accompany actively leveraging today’s technological world. In addition to chiropractors that are increasingly adding acupuncture to their own credentials, an increasing number of chiropractors have added acupuncturists to their practices. Therapy combining chiropractic and acupuncture has yet to be widely researched, but one study published in the Journal of Chiropractic Medicine in 2012 reports the results of two acupuncture treatments followed by three chiropractic/acupuncture treatments for a women suffering from long-term migraine headaches. The migraines disappeared and had not returned a year later. Other studies show the combination therapy offers significant improvements in neck pain and tennis elbow. Campbell relates a story of the power of chiropractic combined with acupuncture, when his young son that was able to walk only with great difficulty received a two-minute treatment from Yennie. Afterward, “My son got up and ran down the hall,” he recalls.
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et owners often ask if there’s an accurate, inexpensive way to test dogs for cancer before they develop clinical signs of it. A diagnosis early in the course of the disease is crucial for beginning effective treatment and better outcomes. Until recently, the answer to their question was no. As a result, most owners have remained unaware of the problem until the cancer was well advanced and had spread throughout the pet’s body. While chemotherapy can help some pets, the treatment is unable to heal most of them due to the advanced stage of most diagnosed cancers, which typically already have been active for six to 12 months or longer. Early diagnosis would allow both traditional and natural therapies to be more effective. In some cases, chemotherapy might not even be needed,
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because natural medicines such as astragalus, essential fatty acids, mushroom extracts, ginseng and green tea may be able to reverse the cancer at its earliest stages. Fortunately, dog owners can now secure an accurate early diagnosis using a new blood panel costing less than $200, including lab processing, that enables veterinarians to detect cancer and other inflammatory diseases before a pet becomes ill. The tests provide valuable information about the dog’s health before overt signs of disease are observed, damage occurs and treatment options become more limited and expensive. Early detection tests for cancer in cats will be available soon. The tests measure several aspects of cell irregularity, including abnormal cell division and systemic inflammatory activity, by detecting any increased lev-
els of thymidine kinase and C-reactive protein in the pet’s body. A study by California’s Veterinary Diagnostics Institute’s VDI Laboratory applying the new blood panel tests to 360 dogs followed their incidences of cancer and other serious diseases for up to a year. The researchers found that nearly all of the cancers that occurred were detected four to six months prior to the pet showing outward signs. Because the cancers were detected early and treated before the pet became overtly ill, costs to the pet owner were greatly reduced and the effectiveness of cancer treatment improved. The new cancer screening tests, which are designed to be part of a routine wellness plan, constitute the most comprehensive single blood diagnosis available in monitoring overall canine health. It’s just as important to check the vitamin D status of canine patients. Low levels contribute to increased incidence of cancer and infectious diseases, according to a study published in the journal Veterinary and Comparative Oncology. Supplementing vitamin D levels is easy and inexpensive and may help reduce the incidence of serious disease later in life. While the new blood panel tests have been shown to be highly accurate in early cancer detection, any test can miss it if the number of cancer cells is too small. Therefore, pets with negative test results should be retested every six months, while positive results prompt further diagnostic tests and initial treatment. Pets with cancer also benefit from these tests because they allow the vet to fine-tune a treatment plan and determine when a cancer may be coming out of remission. The screening is recommended for all dogs 5 years of age and older. Only a small amount of blood is needed and results are available within a few weeks. Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally.com.
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oday, buzzwords like “sustainability” and “green building” dominate discussions on how to overcome the unhealthful effects of climate change, extreme local weather events and pervasive pollution. Now, a growing body of research indicates an unexpected upside of living greener; it not only makes us healthier, but happier, too. It’s all helping to spread the “green neighborhood” idea across the U.S., from pioneering metropolises like New York, San Francisco and Portland, Oregon, to urban centers like Cincinnati, Detroit and Oakland, California.
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The concept of home is undergoing a radical makeover. From villages of “smallest houses” (usually no bigger than 350 square feet), to low-income urban housing complexes, people interested in smaller, more self-sufficient homes represent a fast-growing, increasingly influential segment of today’s housing market, according to experts such as Sarah Susanka, author of The Not So Big House. Google reports that Internet searches for information on “tiny houses” has spiked recently. Economic freedom is one factor motivating many to radically downsize, according to Bloomberg News (Tinyurl. com/TinyHouseDemand). Cities nationwide have overhauled their building codes. Cincinnati, for example, has moved to the forefront of the eco-redevelopment trend with its emphasis on revamping instead of demolishing existing buildings. Private sector leaders are on board as well; a transition to buildings as sustainable ecosystems keeps gaining ground through certification programs such as Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), and the “living building” movement begun by Seattle’s Cascadia Green Building Council has gone international.
cities, developers also are striving to replace hard-luck industrial pasts and turn problems such as depopulated urban cores into opportunities for fresh approaches. “We are having a major rethink about urban development,” says Rob Bennett, founding CEO of EcoDistricts (EcoDistricts.org), a Portland-based nonprofit skilled in developing protocols for establishing modern and sustainable city neighborhoods. The group has recently extended help to seven other cities, including Boston, Denver and Los Angeles, applying innovations to everything from streetscapes to stormwater infrastructure. “The failures of the old, decaying urban and suburban models are evident,” says Bennett. “We’re now learning how to do it well and create environmentally sustainable, peoplecentered districts.”
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Walkability is “in” these days, along with bike paths, locavore shopping and dining and expansion of public destinations, all of which draw residents out to meet their neighbors. This “new urbanism” is evident in places like Albuquerque’s emerging Mesa del Sol community and Florida’s proposed Babcock Ranch solar-powered city. While public and private sectors are involved, residents are the catalysts for much of the current metamorphoses. Whether it’s a guerrilla gardener movement—volunteers turning vacant lots and other eyesores into flowering oases—creative bartering services or nanny shares, people-helping-people approaches are gaining momentum. The Public School, an adult education exchange that began in Los Angeles in 2007 and has since spread to a dozen cities worldwide, the Seattle Free School, the Free University of New York
New York City residents taking an urban walking tour rated the experience better and more exciting when it included an urban garden.
City, and Washington, D.C.’s Knowledge Commons all have taken the doit-yourself movement into the realm of adult education. The latter offers more than 180 courses a year, most as free classes offered by and for local residents encompassing all neighborhoods, with topics ranging from urban foraging and vegan cooking to the workings of the criminal justice system.
Upgraded Transportation With America’s roads increasingly clogged with pollution-spewing vehicles, urban planners in most larger U.S. cities are overseeing the expansion of subway and light rail systems, revamped street car systems and even ferry and water taxi services in some places. Meanwhile, electric vehicles (EV) got a boost from four New England states, plus Maryland, New York, Texas and Oregon, which have joined California in building networks of EV charging stations, funding fleets of no- or low-emission government cars and making green options clearer for consumers. If all goes as planned, the nine states estimate that 3.3 million plug-in automobiles could hit the streets by 2025.
~ Charles Montgomery, Happy City Mass transit, biking and walking are often quicker and cheaper ways to get around in densely populated urban centers. Car sharing, bike taxis and online app-centric taxi services are popular with increasingly car-free urban youth. Boston’s Hubway bike-sharing program addresses affordability with a $5 annual membership for low-income residents. One common denominator of the new urbanism is an amplification of what’s considered to be in the public welfare. Through partnerships among public and private sectors and com-
munity groups, organizations like EcoDistricts are developing ways to help communities in the aftermath of natural disasters like hurricanes and tornadoes, seasonal flooding and water shortages. Coastal cities, for example, are grappling with ways to safeguard public transit and other vulnerable infrastructure. Designing for better public health is a central tenet of sustainability, as well. Active Design Guidelines for promoting physical activity, which first gained traction in New York City before becoming a national trend, intend to get us moving. Banishing the core bank of elevators from central locations, architects substitute invitingly light and airy stairwells. Evolving cityscapes make it easier for commuters to walk and bike. Tyson’s Corner, outside of Washington, D.C., has made sidewalk construction integral to the overhaul of its automobile-centric downtown area. Memphis recently added two lanes for bikes and pedestrians along Riverside Drive overlooking the Mississippi River, while Detroit’s HealthPark initiative has many of the city’s public parks serving as sites for farm stands, mobile health clinics and free exercise classes.
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The benefits of urban agriculture are not limited to the provision of food, with many advocates citing community empowerment, environmental justice, public health, and education and training as primary goals.
Clean Energy The ways we make and use energy are currently being re-envisioned on both large and small scales. Solar cooperatives have neighbors banding together to purchase solar panels at wholesale prices. Startup companies using computer algorithms map the solar production potential of virtually every rooftop in the country. However, while solar panels and wind turbines are rapidly becoming part of the new normal, they are only part of the energy revolution just getting started. In the past several years, microgrids have proliferated at hospitals, military bases and universities from Fort Bragg, in North Carolina, to the University of California at San Diego. These electrical systems can operate in tandem with utility companies or as self-sufficient electrical islands that protect against power outages and increase energy efficiency, sometimes even generating revenue by selling unused electricity to the grid. While still costly and complicated to install, “Those barriers are likely to fall as more companies, communities and institutions adopt microgrids,” says Ryan Franks, technical program manager with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
~ Columbia University a kind of farmers’ market on wheels, and an explosion of urban gardens and city farms. Ohio City Farm (OhioCity.org) grows food for in-need residents on six acres overlooking the Cleveland skyline. In Greenville, South Carolina, the Judson Community Garden is one of more than 100 gardens in the downtown area, notes Andrew Ratchford, who helped establish it in a neighborhood four miles from the nearest supermarket. Giving residents an alternative to unhealthy convenience store fare is just one of the garden’s benefits, Ratchford says. “We’re seeing neighbors reestablish that relationship just by gardening together.”
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While cities nationwide have long been working to augment their recycling and find more markets for residents’ castoffs, many are becoming more sophisticated in repurposing what was formerly consid-
What started with a few farmers’ markets feeding urban foodies has given way to a growing local food movement that’s beginning to also reach into low-income neighborhoods through mobile markets,
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ered trash. Reclaimed wood flooring in new homes and urban compost-sharing services are just two examples characterizing the evolution in how we dispose of and even think about waste. We may still be far from a world in which waste equals food, as described by environmental innovators William McDonough and Michael Braungart in their groundbreaking book, Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things. Nevertheless, projects certified as cradle-to-cradle are cutting manufacturing costs and reducing pollution. For example, carpet maker Shaw Industries Group, in Dalton, Georgia, reports savings of $2.5 million in water and energy costs since 2012, when it improved energy efficiency and began using more renewable material in its carpet tiles. Shaw is spending $17 million this year to expand its recycling program. Stormwater runoff is a pervasive issue facing older cities. Many are now taking a green approach to supplementing—if not totally supplanting —old-fashioned underground sewage systems. Along with creating new parks and public spaces, current public spaces are often reconfigured and required to do more. Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Portland, among others, are instituting carefully planned and built green spaces to soak up rainwater and cut down on runoff into sewer drains—taking motor oil and other pollutants with it. Using revamped sidewalk, parking lot and roof designs, plus rain gardens designed to filter rainwater back into the ground, municipalities are even successfully reducing the need for costly underground sewer system overhauls. The proliferation of rooftop gardens in places including Chicago, Brooklyn and Washington, D.C., and new green roof incentives in many cities nationwide further exemplify how what’s considered livable space is expanding. Altogether, eco-cities’ new green infrastructure is saving cities billions of dollars and improving the quality of life for residents by adding and enhancing public parklands and open spaces, a happy benefit for everyone. Christine MacDonald is a freelance journalist in Washington, D.C., whose specialties include health and science. Visit ChristineMacDonald.info.
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The Sun’s Electrifying Future Solar Power is a Worldwide Eco-Goldmine
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“I’d put my money on the sun and solar energy. What a source of power! I hope we don’t have to wait until oil and coal run out before we tackle that.” ~ Thomas Alva Edison in 1931
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Humankind has sought for centuries to harness the sun because the cumulative energy of 15 minutes of its rays shining on Earth could power the world for a year. Following the invention of the solar collector in 1767, a slow, yet steady evolution of other breakthroughs in the quest have included the photovoltaic (PV) effect, observed in 1839, invention of the first solar cell in 1954 and a solar-powered communications satellite in 1958. Solar summits in 1973 and 1977 led to the inception of the Solar Energy Research Institute (now the National Renewable Energy Laboratory), part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Organization Act signed by then-President Jimmy Carter. Making the most of the “alchemy of sunlight” that Pulitzer Prize-winning author Daniel Yergin writes about in The Quest: Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World, has required a global village of inventors,
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visionaries, scientists and engineers. Pioneering companies have produced technological advancements and reduced manufacturing costs that expand the sun’s services to the world. Today, thanks to solar power, many of the remotest villages in developing countries have electricity. “Without solar photovoltaics on satellites and those powering the uplink transmitters, downlink receivers and associated equipment on the ground, the isolated residents of developing countries can’t join the modern world,” explains Neville Williams, author of the recently released book, Sun Power: How the Energy from the Sun is Changing Lives Around the World, Empowering America, and Saving the Planet. As founder of the guerilla nonprofit Solar Electric Light Fund (SELF.org), Williams led the charge for electrifying households in 12 developing countries for 17 years, beginning in 1990, using solar panels and systems funded by
grants. “While we were cost-effective and decisive, the results were due to the honest, hardworking and dedicated people we found there,” he advises. Williams initiated his pioneering advocacy of solar energy as a media specialist with the DOE during the Carter administration and served as the national media director for Greenpeace, in Washington, D.C. In 1997, he co-founded the solar installation company SELCO-India, which has supplied solar home systems to more than 150,000 families in India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Vietnam and South Africa. In 2005, he founded the solar solutions supplier Standard Solar Inc., of Rockville, Maryland.
Economic Engine
The U.S. currently has an operating capacity of 13,000-plus megawatts of cumulative solar electricity—enough to power more than 2.2 million average American homes. As the industry grows, so does its impact. The Solar Foundation’s Solar Job Census 2013
reported nearly 143,000 solar workers in the U.S.—a 20 percent increase over 2012—at 6,100 businesses in 7,800 locations encompassing every state. According to Yergin and Williams, the increasing value of nationwide solar installations has “electrified” the U.S. economy. In 2013, domestic solar electric installations were valued at $13.7 billion, compared to $11.5 billion in 2012 and $8.6 billion in 2011. The top 10 states for annual additions of photovoltaic capacity in residential and commercial applications are California, Arizona, New Jersey, North Carolina, Nevada, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Colorado, New York and New Mexico. Currently, there are more than 550 major solar projects underway nationally. Under the Obama administration, 16 of these have been permitted on federal lands and will provide 6,058 megawatts of generating capacity. The two experts expect solar energy to be a major catalyst of global political and economic change. Williams contends that now is the time to fully access
this cheapest form of unlimited energy. “If millions of poor families in developing countries can get their electricity from the sun, why can’t Americans do the same?” he queries. In a 2002 National Public Radio Planet Money podcast, Yergin, president of Cambridge Energy Research Associates, in Massachusetts, addressed the concerns of everyone that sees the common sense of relying on solar energy. “Technology will be central to solutions for our energy challenges,” he says. “What needs to be done is very, very large, as are the risks and challenges. What we have going for us is the greatest resource of all—human creativity—and for the first time in history, we are going to see it employed on a global scale.” To learn more, visit SunPowerBook.com and DanielYergin.com. Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Visit ItsAllAbout We.com for Neville Williams’ recorded interview.
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conomics, rather than technological concerns, are now driving the adoption of clean, safe, solar electricity to preserve the environment. During this transition to a new energy paradigm, we can choose to embrace the solar imperative now, rather than later, and prepare for a post-carbon lifestyle without sacrificing our present quality of life. Many hurdles have been overcome in the shift away from fossil fuels during the past two decades. Challenges still exist, but the hope is that we are on our way toward a brighter future with solar electricity made universally available. n The cost of solar photovoltaics has dropped 75 percent in the past four years, thanks to China. n Solar electricity is now the least expensive energy source in many markets,
overcoming for the first time the economic argument that it’s too expensive. n Innovative partnerships like that formed by green energy provider Viridian with large, full-service solar provider SolarCity lease solar panels to homeowners and businesses that significantly reduce upfront costs. Installation costs, which once averaged more than $20,000, can now amount to just hundreds of dollars.
storage, which allows the use of sun power at night, well-financed new “smart grid” technologies are rapidly emerging.
n Solar is disrupting the century-old central power generation model, and the challenge is to get the utility industry to change and adopt distributed solar. Utility companies that previously ignored solar energy now fear it might threaten their bottom line if they don’t get with the program.
n The impending showdown will be between corporate power and people power, comprised of homeowners and businesses producing their own electricity. The politics of energy is central to our national future. The question is, Can we change?
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Public Radio’s Steve Curwood Empowers Listeners to Aid Planet Earth by Randy Kambic
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s creator, executive producer and host of Living on Earth, the weekly environmental news program broadcast since 1990, first distributed by National Public Radio and more recently by Public Radio International, Steve Curwood keeps millions of people informed on leading environmental topics. Broadcast on more than 250 public radio stations nationwide, the program has garnered a host of accolades, including three from the Society of Environmental Journalists and two Radio and Television News Directors Association Edward R. Murrow awards. In-depth interviews and onsite tapings bring subjects to life for listeners. Movers and shakers, innovators and grassroots organizers explain complex issues in understandable terms. Updates of previously aired segments sometime point to what has changed since a piece first aired. Here, Curwood reflects on his own key learnings.
What do you believe is the most important environmental challenge we currently face? Hands down, global warming and the associated disruption of Earth’s oper-
ating systems is the biggest risk that we run right now. If we continue to get this wrong— and right now we’re not getting it right—it’s going to destroy the ability of our civilization to proceed as it has been. Everything else operates within the envelope of the environment. There’s no food, economy, family or anything else good if we don’t have a habitable planet.
As Living on Earth approaches its silver anniversary, what stands out to you as having changed the most over the years? One thing that is new and important is an understanding of the power of coal to disrupt the climate. Massachusetts Institute of Technology research shows that using natural gas energy has about three-quarters of the impact of coal over its lifetime, and work at other universities and government agencies supports that finding. Another way to put this is that coal shoots at the environment with four bullets while natural gas does it with three. It also raises serious questions about whether we should be making massive infrastructure changes
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to use natural gas when we already have that infrastructure for coal, and why we shouldn’t instead be moving to clean and renewable energy sources that don’t destroy the climate system.
Can you cite the single highest-impact segment enabling NPR to tangibly help forward changes benefiting the environment? I believe that in 1992 we were the first national news organization to do environmental profiles of presidential candidates, prompting follow-up by ABC News, The Wall Street Journal and others. That signaled the greatest impact—that other news organizations felt it was important. A number of media picked up on the idea and started doing those kinds of profiles... not always, not everywhere, but frequently. Presidential candidates can now expect to be asked questions about their positions on the environment.
How much does listener feedback and interaction influence your selection of topics? When we launched the program, surveys showed that only 14 percent of the public cared about the question of global warming, which means 86 percent didn’t care, but we thought the story was important and stuck with it. People do care about their health, so we pay a lot of attention to environmental health stories, particularly eco-systems that support healthy living, from clean water to the vital roles of forests to the toxic risks we run from certain manmade chemicals. That’s really important to people, and listeners are quite vocal on such subjects. There’s a phrase, “You don’t know what you don’t know.” If we just relied on listeners to tell us what we should tell them, we wouldn’t be educating them. On the other hand, it’s equally important to cover what listeners are curious about, because they can also educate us. It’s a two-way street. Randy Kambic, in Estero, FL, is a freelance writer, editor and contributor to Natural Awakenings.
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Live Your True Self Four Tools Guide Us on Our Life Journey
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tarting today, we can experience life as a naturally unfolding expression of our vision and realize the contribution we are here to make. Living a truly good and purposeful life becomes as natural as breathing as we shift into a new paradigm based on the four tools of connect, listen, trust and act. In most people’s current paradigm, the limited and limiting human mind will shape and drive our day-to-day actions whenever we allow it to. When we buy into it, it becomes our automatic truth, organizing our energy around fears for survival. Everything changes when we stop focusing primarily on what we need to do in order to function and survive. Instead, by realizing that our essence is energy, we gain powerful access to our ability to separate the human mind’s chatter from our higher consciousness, shifting us into a new relationship with who we are. That’s where we can now go for the answers that are unique to us and aligned with our true journey and purpose. Connect. The initiating step of seeing our real self as an eternal energetic force of higher consciousness activates our alignment with the universal vibrational force of all creation. This energy frequency becomes real and available to us. Listen. By learning to distinguish between the mind’s busyness and intuited messages of our true self, we come to more consistently align our actions with our highest being. As a result, we naturally walk a path of honoring both our highest self and others. Trust. The inner guidance we discern often defies logic, but we begin to trust that it knows best. The beauty is that because everything is in relationship with everything else, when one piece of our life changes or moves forward it shifts the entire energy and relationship with everything else, allowing for a new
relationship and a new result. Such trust goes deep, activating our inner knowing of who we are; not from the basis of a thought or concept, but as our new reality. We are listening to and heeding our most authentic self. Act. Be aware that when we honor our higher self, transcending the human mind’s control, the ego will fight for its survival. It may argue for doing something else, not doing it fully or create circumstances that make it tough to act from an authentic place. Now we can release such mind suggestions and choose what supports our true journey. We are here to experience our own magnificence as we walk our journey on Earth. In acting, we are saying, “I am not my mind; I am a wellspring of divine truth.” We are claiming our eternal identity.
My aim is to achieve sustainable change, not just make a cute little makeover. ~Jamie Oliver
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bottom expanding completely around the waistline. Pause momentarily and exhale through the nose or mouth for three seconds, gently contracting the abdomen to help expel the air. Practice this whenever needed to ease stress or for five minutes daily to establish a slower, deeper breathing pattern.
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Breath-Taking Wisdom Six Ways to Inhale Energy and Exhale Stress by Lane Vail
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e draw an astounding 22,000 breaths daily, but because breathing is involuntary, we often take it for granted. Transforming breathing into a conscious activity can provide amazing energy, awareness and control, and dramatically improve our mental, physical and creative performances, according to Al Lee, co-author of Perfect Breathing: Transform Your Life One Breath at a Time. That’s 22,000 opportunities to choose health and wisdom every single day.
Everyday Ease
Lee paints a picture of perfect breathing: “Watch a baby breathe; it looks like there’s a balloon in the stomach that inflates and falls back down. This is belly breathing—pleasant, enjoyable and natural.” During inhalation, the diaphragm pulls down under the lungs, allowing them to expand with air and displace space in the abdomen. However, “Breathing can fall victim to the same movement dysfunction as any other skill, like running or walking,” says Nick Winkelman, director of movement and education at EXOS, an elite athletic training facility in Phoenix, 36
Arizona. He points to “shoulder breathing”, characterized by a lifting of the shoulders with each shallow sip of air, as a common dysfunction perpetuated by too much sitting. “Hunching over the laptop or sitting in the car binds up the abdominal region and reduces the possibility of expansion there, so the breath moves higher into the chest cavity,” Lee explains. Replacing shoulder breathing with belly breathing “creates a cascade of positive effects,” says Lee, including lowering blood pressure and boosting the immune system. Deep breathing also clarifies the mind and is used in nearly every spiritual tradition to achieve deeper states of prayer, meditation and contemplation, he notes. Try these six healing techniques.
Six-Second Breath
Lee’s six-second breath is a simple prescription for stress that can be used anytime, anywhere. Relax the abdominal muscles and inhale for three seconds, breathing through the nose to “disinfect, filter, condition and moisturize the air before it reaches the lungs,” says Lee. Visualize the breath filling the body like a bell, with the flared
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The yoga breath ujjayi, or oceansounding breath, is achieved by slightly constricting the throat muscles and gently lifting the glottis, so that a soothing hiss is produced when the breath is drawn in through the nose. Dr. Richard Brown, an integrative psychiatrist, associate professor at New York’s Columbia University and co-author of The Healing Power of the Breath, explains the benefits. “Ujjayi creates resistance to air flow, triggering receptors deep within the lungs’ alveoli, which allows more oxygen to be delivered to the cells. It also stimulates the vagus nerve input to the brain, which promotes calmness and clear thinking.”
Target Breathing
A recent study from the journal Pain Medicine found that deep, slow breathing, combined with relaxation, effectively diminishes pain. “The nervous system represents a physical or emotional trauma in an unregulated pattern of signals,” says Brown. “But the mind and breath can wash away and rewire that pattern.” Practice target breathing, a technique derived from qigong, by inhaling deeply into the belly and visualizing the breath as a ball of energy which upon exhaling can flow to the place in the body needing healing, advises Lee.
Bellows Breath
Brown has co-authored a review in the Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine describing the neurophysiological basis and clinical benefits of yogic breathing on depression and post-traumatic stress. Bhastrika, or bellows breath, is a mood-lifting technique wherein one inhales vigorously through the nose while raising the arms above the head, fingers extended, and then forcibly exhales through the nose while pulling the elbows down alongside the
An Athlete’s Advantage
ribs with fingers closing gently. Avoid overdoing it, instructs Brown; three rounds of 15 to 20 breaths are sufficient for healthy individuals.
4-2-10 Breathing
Anxiety attacks often generate feelings of breathlessness, and fixating on each inadequate inhalation reinforces panic. Winkelman recommends 4-2-10 breathing, a technique that emphasizes elongating exhalations. Inhale through the nose for four seconds, hold for two, and then slowly release the breath for up to 10 seconds. Lee explains that after several breaths, the brain will start to shift from reactive emotional thinking to rational problem solving. “Concentrating on the breath makes it hard to think about the future or rummage around in the past,” says Lee. “It keeps you in the moment, intimately in touch with the mind, body and emotions.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina. Connect at WriterLane.com.
by Lane Vail “Many disciplines, from Eastern arts to performing arts and athletics, rely on breathing as the foundation for eliciting the most from the mind and body,” says fitness writer Al Lee. Effective breathing optimizes the delivery of air into the lungs and extraction of oxygen into the bloodstream, both critical for improving athletic efforts. Deep breathing also enhances and balances the autonomic nervous system, inducing a “relaxed state of readiness,” adds Arizona fitness consultant Al Winkelman. When an athlete breathes into the belly, the shoulders remain relaxed, the spine neutral and the ribs positioned over the hips. “This is a great biomechanical position to move and take an impact,” says Winkelman, adding that a shallow breather, with lifted shoulders and arched back, not only
recovers oxygenation slower, but also increases vulnerability to injury. For rhythmic sports like running, cycling and swimming, Winkelman recommends relaxing into the synchronization of breath and movement. “Tension restricts muscles’ ability to shorten or lengthen, but relaxation allows them to naturally release stored energy. Correct breathing is one of the most important mechanisms by which athletes can unlock tension and relax.” For sports that require striking a ball or exerting a kick or punch, like tennis, soccer, martial arts and golf, the athlete inhales during the wind-up and momentarily holds the breath as the wind-up peaks. “The exhalation happens during the transition and upon impact, the breath is held again, muscles are tensed up and force is delivered,” says Winkelman. “Breathe in, hold, release, hold.”
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Age-Perfect Parties
TRICK & TREAT Host a Halloween that’s Natural, Healthy and Cost-Conscious by Avery Mack
Slipping masks, sagging costumes and sugar hits can all contribute to cranky kids at Halloween. Healthier, greener and safer options will up the ongoing fun factor. Neat Costumes
Hooray! Princesses and superheroes are more popular than witches and devils these days. With encouragement from parents, kids can enjoy a greener Halloween with tiaras, wands and capes made from recycled cardboard and hobby shop items. Thrift stores offer up hats and jewelry for added bling. The Internet overflows with inspiration. Also, many public libraries host costume swaps this month; find other swap locations at Tinyurl.com/CostumeSwaps.
Colorful Disguises
Consider inexpensive temporary hair coloring instead of wigs. Mix three packets of sugar-free drink mix or one box of sugar-free gelatin dessert mix (because sugar makes hair sticky), a few drops of both water and a conditioner into a paste. Apply cocoa butter at the hairline to prevent color from running down the face. Use a paintbrush to apply it to the hair, topped 38
by a shower cap for a steeping period of as long as youthful patience allows before shampooing. Homemade face paint is a fun and healthy alternative to sweaty masks. (Commercial face paint can contain lead and other undesirables.) A moisturizer with sunscreen, unscented lotion or cocoa butter acts as the base. “UVA/ UVB rays are present year-round,” says Dermatologist Michael Taylor, in Portland, Maine. “Use zinc- or titaniumbased products, free from fragrance, para-aminobenzoic acid, parabens, bisphenol A, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.” Natural food coloring, spices or other pantry items provide colorants. Turmeric makes a bright yellow; raspberry, blackberry or beet juice yields pink or red; mashed avocado and spirulina show up green; blueberry juice is naturally purple; and cocoa powder makes a great brown, according to Greenne.com.
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For the youngest treaters, hold an afternoon party with games and an outdoor wildlife/leaf hunt. “Plan a scavenger hunt or arrange stuffed toys to be knocked over with balls,” suggests Pamela Layton McMurtry, author of A Harvest and Halloween Handbook, and mother of seven in Kaysville, Utah. “Older kids will love a block party. Solar twinkle lights can mark the perimeters. Plan for a potluck and emphasize healthy choices. Games with prizes like wooden toys, juices, raisins or glutenfree crispy rice cakes take the focus off of candy. Tweens like progressive parties: appetizers at one house, dessert at another and music or scary movies at a third.” “Disguise healthy snacks as scary, gross foods,” suggests Rosie Pope, a parenting style leader and former reality TV personality in Ridgewood, New Jersey. “Homemade grape or orange juice popsicles with a small gummy worm inside are popular.” Pope likes to decorate cucumber and apple slices with raisins, dried cranberries, blueberries and pretzels adhered with organic peanut butter to mimic crawly creatures. Black spaghetti colored with squid ink can simulate boiled witch’s hair. Spinach linguini masquerades as swamp grass. Look for gluten-free varieties. Prepare peeled grapes for green eyeballs. “Cover party tables with a patchwork of fabric remnants,” advises McMurtry. She also suggests a DIY taco area or cat-and-scarecrow-shaped pizzas. Use sliced olive or cherry tomato eyes, shredded cheese hair and a red pepper smile. Prepare a cheesy fondue with whole-grain bread. Individually wrapped popcorn balls studded with bits of fruit can be great take-home desserts for guests.
Harvest Décor In addition to the usual farmers’ market gourds, Indian corn and pumpkins, “Oranges, tangerines and apples covered with cloth and tied with orange or black yarn or ribbon hung as miniature ghosts in the kitchen and doorways add a spooky touch,” adds Pope. “After the holiday, the fruit returns to the table as a snack.” Pope’s children also like to
Parents that shop for costumes spend an average of $66, while those that make their own spend just $28. ~ Forbes
draw Halloween murals on windows using waterbased markers. Traditional tricks and treats are easily improved upon with mindful shopping and imagination. The calorie counts are lower, environmental impacts are lighter and the feel-good fun factor soars. Avery Mack is a freelance writer in St. Louis, MO. Connect via AveryMack@ mindspring.com.
More Eco-Treat Tips 4 Keep kids’ hair dry after applying temporary coloring to keep ingredients from running. 4 Mix cornstarch and beet juice to make “blood”. 4 Post a door notice that this family is giving out healthy snacks. Search out organic, fair trade, GMO-, gluten-, nut- and sugar-free treats in recyclable packaging (or no packaging at all). Avoid artificial preservatives and high-fructose corn syrup. 4 After gutting the pumpkin, roast the seeds for a snack and purée the pumpkin to add fiber and flavor to recipes. 4 Post-Halloween, compost the jack-o’-lanterns and gourds and add any corn stalks to foliage recycling. Find more tips at Tinyurl. com/co-Halloween. Contributing sources: Green Halloween.org, SafeCosmetics.org
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Bake for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove to stove top and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Return to oven for 1 to 2 minutes. Remove, spread with sauce. Raise the oven heat to 375° F. Begin with the proteins, then layer the vegetables and special ingredients and top with a layer of cheese.
2 Tbsp olive oil, divided 8 bagels evenly split, English muffins or prepared pizza rounds 1 garlic clove, peeled and split lengthwise 2 Tbsp Parmesan cheese, finely grated 1 cup organic pizza or marinara sauce One protein, such as lean ground beef or soy crumbles (browned and drained); sliced vegetarian pepperoni; turkey or vegetarian bacon (fried, drained and broken into pieces); or peeled and deveined shrimp, cut into bite-sized pieces Red, yellow or green bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and cherry tomatoes, sliced or diced black or green olives, drained pineapple bits, garlic cloves, drained and roasted 1 to 1½ cups shredded mozzarella or vegan mozzarella cheese
Return the rounds to the hot oven and bake until the cheese melts. Cool slightly and serve.
Preheat oven to 350° F. Lightly oil two cookie sheets and set aside. Open and arrange bagels or muffins on the sheets. If using prepared pizza rounds, place on sheets whole.
Dissolve yeast and sugar in the warm water. Stir gently, let yeast rise until frothy foam covers surface. Mix dough by hand with a dough hook or using an electric mixer.
Rub each piece of bread lightly with cut garlic. Brush each round with olive oil.
Add 2 cups all-purpose flour, salt and olive oil and mix well.
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French Bread Pizza Dough 2 Tbsp active dry yeast 2 cups very warm water 2 Tbsp natural granulated sugar 3 cups organic unbleached all-purpose or bread flour, divided 2-to-1 2 tsp salt 2 Tbsp olive oil 3 cups whole wheat flour, divided 2-to-1 Preheat oven to 400° F. Lightly grease baking pans.
Add 2 cups whole wheat flour (grind just before using for maximum nutrition). Gradually add the additional flour until a smooth dough forms. Depending on altitude and humidity, more or less may be needed. Mix until dough is smooth. Remove to flour-dusted bread board. Shape and roll out to about ½-inch thick, top with marinara sauce, cheese and desired toppings. Bake at 400° F for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden around the edges.
sheet. Bake at 350° F for 1 hour or until cheeses melt. During the last half-hour of cooking, toast bread cubes. Remove bread from foil and place on a serving tray. Encircle with vegetables and toasted croutons. Toasted Croutons for Fondue Dipping Cut one 16-oz baguette of sourdough bread into ½-inch pieces and add the cubed bread from hollowing the sourdough loaf. Add ½ cup of melted butter. Toss bread gently to coat it. Place in oven during the last half-hour the fondue is baking. Remove when crisp, not hard. Crudités for Fondue Dipping Plan 4 servings per pound of vegetables of broccoli, zucchini, celery, cauliflower, green cauliflower, cucumber, mushrooms and red, yellow, orange and green bell pepper strips. Also consider serving grapes, orange slices and melons as refreshing bites after the cheesy fondue.
Aunt Judy’s Taco Stacks Spicy Cheese Fondue with Crudités and Croutons 1 24-oz round of unsliced sourdough bread 3 cups (12 oz) organic sharp cheddar cheese, grated 12 oz organic Neufchâtel cheese, softened 1 cup organic sour cream 1 cup green onions, chopped 2 (7-oz) cans green chilies, diced ½ tsp salt Directions for bread bowl Preheat oven to 350° F. Cut off and reserve the top of the sourdough bread round. Hollow the inside with a small knife, leaving a ¾-inch shell. Cut remaining bread into 1½-inch cubes for croutons. Directions for fondue Mix together the cheeses, sour cream, onions, chilies and salt. Spoon the mix into the bread bowl, replace the reserved top. Wrap tightly with several layers of foil and place on baking
1½ cups organic shredded cheddar, Mexican blend or vegan cheese 1 (15½-oz) can black olives, drained and sliced 1 (8-oz) container of regular or vegan sour cream 1 small head Romaine lettuce, roughly chopped 1 (1-lb) bag organic blue corn, whole grain, artisan, white or yellow corn or gluten-free baked tortilla chips Add 1 Tbsp oil to an 8-to-10-inch skillet and heat over medium-high heat until the oil just begins to simmer. Add chopped onion and stir. Sweat for 3 to 4 minutes.
Yields 6 generous servings This one-dish treat contains all of the major food groups. Prepare favorite taco ingredients and stack them on organic blue-corn chips or a bed of torn lettuce. Homemade salsa adds more veggies and zing. Use a recipe like one at AllRecipes. com/recipe/fresh-salsa-2. For a flavor twist, add diced avocado sprinkled with lemon juice to keep the bright green color; red, green, orange or yellow peppers; and fruit like mangos or peaches. 1 to 2 Tbsp olive oil (if needed) 1¼ lb naturally raised lean ground meat or meat substitute 1 small onion, 2-in or less in diameter, chopped 1 (8-oz) can organic tomato sauce 1 tsp chili powder ¾ tsp ground cumin Natural salt and pepper to taste 2 (15½-oz) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 3 tomatoes, seeded and chopped in ¼-inch pieces 1 bunch cilantro leaves, stems removed
Add the ground meat or meat substitute. If needed, add oil. Stir to break up large clumps and cook until browned. Remove from skillet and drain the meat. Return to skillet, and then add tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Stir to blend and simmer over medium heat until the sauce begins to thicken. Add salt and pepper to taste. Keep warm. Place beans, tomatoes, cilantro, cheese, olives and sour cream in separate bowls. On a serving plate, put Romaine lettuce, taco chips or a combination of the two. Add toppings and salsa as desired. Optional substitution: Use one 8-oz can of tomatoes with green chiles instead of the tomato sauce, chili powder and cumin. Source: Recipes courtesy of Pamela Layton McMurtry
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It’s a Top-Ranked Superstar Fruit by Tania Melkonian
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utrient density—an acknowledged characteristic of apples— is considered the most significant qualification for a superfood. “It’s one of the healthiest foods,” advises Case Adams, from Morro Bay, California, a naturopathic doctor with a Ph.D. in natural health sciences. Apples’ antioxidant power alone could elevate it to status as a superior superfood. Eating apples could help ward off America’s most pressing yet preventable, chronic illnesses, which the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services cites as heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
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Morwenna Given, a medical herbalist and Canadian member of the American Herbalists Guild, from Toronto, explains why and shares an analogy, “The normal metabolic processes of oxidation produce reactive oxygen species (free radicals) with unpaired electrons that hunt and steal partner electrons from the body’s cells. Imagine an electrical plug wherein the grounding wire has been eliminated or compromised. There is nothing to prevent a surge or fire.” This is comparable to what happens to a body impacted by a poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and illness; its healthy grounding is compromised. When the overall damage to cell structure overwhelms the body’s innate antioxidation defenses, conditions are ripe for disease and accelerated aging. Foods high in antioxidants, like the 42
Note that conventionally grown apples top the Environmental Working Group’s list of 48 fruits and vegetables tested for pesticide residue (ewg.org/ foodnews/list.php). That’s yet another sound reason, along with better taste and nutrition, to go organic.
apple, help to neutralize the damage and heal bodily tissues. Flavonoids—like the quercetin just beneath the peel—are another of the apple’s powerful nutrient partners, notes Adams in his book, The Ancestors Diet. So, even when making applesauce, including the peel is vital. With the exception of vitamin C, all other nutrient compounds remain intact when the fruit is cooked. Subtle differences in polyphenol levels exist among apple varieties, according to Linus Pauling Institute testing. Polyphenol compounds ultimately activate the fruit’s antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Northern spy, Fuji and especially red delicious varieties are the richest in antioxidants; empire and golden delicious harbor relatively low levels. “Some older varieties that had lost popularity with large-scale commercial farmers are now being grafted again, thanks to a return to organic practices,” remarks Meredith Hayes, schools and student nutrition senior manager at FoodShare, a leading North American food security organization.
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“The purpose of any seed is to replicate the species,” explains Given. “The pulp around the seed protects and feeds the seed until it’s burrowed into the soil and germinates. Older species evolved to be protective of their seeds to survive against pests and other insults. Commercially grown produce, however, has generally bred out the secondary metabolites that house so many of a plant’s nutrients.” It helps to know that imperfectlooking food has potentially synthesized more sugars and nutrients in response to stress in order to survive, making blemishes or irregular shapes more appealing as consumers discover the core value of non-homogenized fruit. In 2012, Hayes worked with Tom O’Neill, general manager of Canada’s Norfolk Fruit Growers Association, to repackage smaller “unacceptable” apples into an ideal bag weight and size for a second-grader to carry and share in school meal and snack programs. Previously, these “too-small” apples were being tilled back into soil or sold in Europe because there was no market for them here,” says Hayes. “So, we looked for ways to honor imperfect fruit.” Other beneficial movements against food waste that are also making produce more affordable include France’s Intermarché supermarket’s popular inglorious fruits and vegetables campaign, with the tagline, “As good, but 30 percent cheaper,” and Portugal’s ugly fruit program. Such initiatives are raising happy awareness of so-called imperfect, and often organically grown, food. By recognizing and appreciating the apple during this season’s harvest, we honor its versatility, affordability, broad availability and culinary flexibility. Tania Melkonian is a certified nutritionist and healthy culinary arts educator in Southwest Florida. Connect at EATomology.com.
Apples in the Kitchen Creamy Curried Apple Soup
(Empire, Golden Delicious)
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Apple Pie Smoothie
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Yields 6 large servings
1 cup unsweetened almond milk 1 cup unsweetened applesauce or stewed apples ½ cup raw, unsalted cashews, soaked in water for 1 hour 2 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2 chopped, pitted dates, soaked in water for ½ hour or 2 Tbsp maple syrup (use dates if using a high-speed blender, otherwise use maple syrup) 1 cup ice cubes Place all ingredients in a blender and purée until smooth, 30 to 60 seconds.
2 Tbsp mild curry spice mix 1 Tbsp olive or coconut oil 1 medium onion, diced 1 head broccoli, stems peeled and separated from florets, all chopped roughly 2 medium apples, cored and chopped* 3 cups vegetable or chicken stock 3 /4 cup unfiltered apple juice ¼ cup apple cider vinegar 1 sprig Thai basil for garnish
Add onions and half of the apples, stirring the mixture until onions and apples soften. Add broccoli, stock and juice. Stir and reduce heat. Cover and cook on low for 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from heat and use a blender to purée the soup in batches. Return to pot; add vinegar and the rest of apples. Stir and heat gently before serving.
*During preparation, keep apples in a large bowl of ice water with one Tbsp of vinegar or lemon juice to prevent browning.
This soup can be kept in the refrigerator for up to seven days or the puréed soup can be frozen for several months. Defrost and add diced, raw apples before heating and serving.
Heat a large pot on medium heat. When pot is warm, add spice mix until aroma is released. Add oil and stir for a minute.
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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Fermented Vegetables - Pro-biotic Foods – 122pm. Learn about pro-biotic rich foods you can create at home on a very small budget. Learn to how make Sauerkraut or Kimchi and why it benefits your health. $20 pp. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Facebook.com/ EsthersGardenOfHealing.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10 Balanced Body Teacher Training – Through Apr 2015. Internationally respected, comprehensive instructor certification course. Full program covers: Mat I & II, Reformer I, II, & III, Apparatus I, II, & III. Register for individual Mat, Reformer or Comprehensive Training. Cost dependent on training module. See website for details. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 11 Southwestern Grain Free Cooking Class – 122:30pm. Satisfy southwestern fare cravings with this seasonal menu of sauted Mexican Tilapia coupled with red bBeans and millet followed by a delightful chocolate Ganache Banana Cream Pie. $30. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com. Facebook.com/ EsthersGardenOfHealing. Unbounded Peace: Meditations – 3-5pm. Dr DeMaria’s workshop includes an introduction to lying-down meditation and tools for releasing attachments and self-aversion; guided meditation to explore and heal stuck places in body, mind, heart and soul through relaxation and self-inquiry. DeMaria is an integrative psychologist and yoga/ meditation instructor. $25/advance, $30/day of. Navarre Living Yoga, 8162 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-346-3577. NavarreLivingYoga@gmail.com. NavarreLivingYoga.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 Anti-Inflammatory Healing and Prevention – 6-7pm. Guided meditation with Alice McCall to address and heal two sources of inflammation in the body – our buried inflamed emotions and the food we eat. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@earthlink.net. HealingPath.info. Living Pro-biotics – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn how easy and inexpensive it can be to make your own water and dairy kefir, Kombucha, and apple cider
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 12 Unlimited Horizons: Dr Becky Jones – 2:30-5:15. Dr Jones talks about homeopathic remedies for first aid and pain relief. Get a head start on creating a healthier life. $10. Gulf Breeze Community Center, 800 Shoreline Dr, Gulf Breeze. 850-710-0728. Info@ unlimitedhorizons.org. UnlimitededHorizons.org.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 Starting a Business – 9am-12pm. The Small Business Development Center at the UWF presents Starting a Business. Learn the essentials for getting started in business including: idea evaluation, legal business structures, regulations and licensing, taxation, finding capital, etc. $35. Preregistration recommended. FSBDC at UWF, 9999 University Pkwy, Pensacola. Register: 850-474-2528. SBDC@ uwf.edu. SBDC.uwf.edu.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18 Soap Making Basics – 12-1:30pm. Learn the difference between hot and cold process soap, the kinds of lye and fats that can be used, and why soap nuts are a great laundry alternative. Make hot process liquid Castile soap and a bar soap you get to take home. $25. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 Best Practices for Health of Body, Mind and Spirit – 1-3:30pm. Dynamic, practical workshop introducing Dr. Mikulas’ Taming the Drunken Monkey: The Path to Mindfulness, Meditation and Increased Concentration, an instruction manual for the mind; a synthesis of effective practices that improve health, psychological effectiveness and personal/spiritual growth. Assisted by Dr. Michail DeMaria. Free, donation to church an option. Unity of Pensacola, 716 N 9th Ave, Pensacola. 850-4382277. MDeMaria@ontos.org. UnityPns.org.
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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21 Make Natural Body and Hair Care Products – 6:30-8:30pm. No reason to settle for mass produced shampoo with preservatives that can harm you. Learn how quick and easy it can be to make your own shampoo, facial toner, facial cleanser and much more using common herbs you may already have on hand. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23 Solar Eclipse with Alice McCall – 6-7:30pm. Refocus your manifestation abilities by becoming aligned with this astrological event’s powerful energies. Helpful in creating the life you want in the present moment. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 25 Reflexology Workshop – 7:45am-5pm. Learn therapeutic Ingham Foot Reflexology taught by Laurie Azzarella, International Institute of Reflexology instructor. Use on family, friends or professional clients. 16 CEUS for therapists. $375, includes text book, workshop outline and IIR registration. Ochsner Foundation Hospital, 1516 Jefferson Hwy, Jefferson. 850-380-4943. LaurieAzzarella@gmail. com. Reflexology-USA.net. Women’s Health through Herbalism and Aromatherapy – 1-3pm. Detailing remedies beginning in the puberty years for unbalanced hormones and ending with those difficult menopause years, this class – a must for every female – will discuss the world of herbs and herbal remedies. $20. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-6843230. EsthersGardenOfHealing@live.com.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28 Record Keeping in Small Business – Oct 28 & 30, & Nov 4 & 6. 9am-12pm. The Small Business Development Center at UWF presents Record Keeping in Small Business. During these 4 morning sessions attendees will learn how to keep records, develop financial statements, asset depreciation schedules, understand tax records and plan for business continuity. Bring a calculator. $55/series. Please preregister. FSBDC at UWF, 9999 University Pkwy, Pensacola. Register: 850-474-2528. SBDC@ uwf.edu. SBDC.uwf.edu.
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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4 Chakra Cleanse – 6-7pm. Transform your heart and throat chakras in this advanced, guided work. Your chakras need to be maintained regularly to ensure optimum energy, wisdom, health, intuition. Teleconference with Alice McCall. Reservations: 850-585-5496. AliceMcCall@ earthlink.net. HealingPath.info.
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Cooking to Decrease Inflammation – 6:30pm8:30pm. Get your vitality back and say good-bye to brain fog and feeling sluggish. Class shows how a diet regimen can lead to inflammatory illnesses such as thyroid, heart disease and fibromyalgia. $25. Esther’s Garden of Healing, 8184 Navarre Pkwy, Navarre. 850-684-3230. EsthersGardenOf Healing@live.com.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7 Yoga Retreat with Aaron King – Nov 7-8. A twoday marathon of rock-n-roll vinyasa flow. Aaron’s distinctive yoga style fuses his unique mix of music and empowering instruction. Experience hours of heartfelt vinyasa flow and relaxing saunas, steam room, refreshments, pool, jacuzzi, chair massage and an evening by the pool with other yogis. $150. East of Eden Retreat and Spa, 234 Dog Hobble Ln, Santa Rosa Beach. 850-797-4754. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa@gmail.com. EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com
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ing Discover the Power Within You. This is an open class with books available for use. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-9323076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org. Spiritual Living Discussion – 6:30-8:30pm. Learn spiritual living tools to transform your personal life and help make the world a better place. Love offering. Carolyn & Jim Vary’s home, 2385 Burr Oak Drive, Cantonment. 850-637-4488. JJVary@ gmail.com. SpiritualLivingPensacola.blogspot.com.
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monday Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. Monday/ Wednesday/Friday. Use of reformers, towers and wunda chairs. Call for new location of classes; limited to 4 participants per class. $30/drop in, $25/ account. Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. 850-2875836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Pilates Equipment Classes – Mon, 9 & 5:30pm; Tues, 8am, 11:30am, 6pm; Wed, 9am; Thurs, 8am, 11:30am, 6:00pm; Fri, 9am, Sat, 10am. $28/drop in, $22/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Yoga Classes – Mon, Vinyasa Flow 9:30am; Tues, Basics 8:30am, YogaFusion 5:30pm; Wed, Vinyasa Flow 5:30pm; Thurs, Basics 8:30am. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Advanced Mat Class – 5:15-6:15pm. Pilates Core Training will strengthen your core and protect your spine; give body strength and flexibility; help proper joint alignment; improve balance, coordination and breathing. $15 drop-in; $10 account basis. $15/dropin, $10/account basis. URU Yoga, 12th, Pensacola. Barre Classes – Mon, 5:30pm; Wed, 7am; Thurs, 6pm. $12/drop in, $10/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com In The Flow Yoga – 5:30-6:30pm. For beginners and advanced practitioners, flow from rhythmic movement and laughter to flowing yogic postures and meditative stillness, all accompanied by live music. Bring a yoga mat. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-436-5198. MDeMaria@ontos.org. ontos.org.
tuesday TRX and Aerial Movement Classes – Come hang from the ceiling and strengthen your core, tone your arms and legs, and decompress your spine. TRX Tue, 7am & Thur, 7am; Aerial Movement Fri, 8am. $28/drop in, $22/account. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. PurePilatesPensacola.com.
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Basic Yoga Classes – 8:30am. See schedule online for additional classes and times. $12/drop in, $10/ with a package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. Info@purepilatespensacola.com. PurePilatesPensacola.com. Tuesday Mat Day: Pilates Core Training – 8:3010:45am. 8:30am, advanced mat; 9:45am, beginning mat. $15/drop-in, $10/ account. Running Wild, 3012 E Cervantes. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com. Meditation – 6pm. 1st Tues. Guided meditation led by Reverend Jamie Sanders. Love offering. Unity of Pensacola, 716 North 9th Ave, Pens. 850-438-2277. Meditation and Pranic Healing Clinic – 7:158:30pm. Meditaton promoting general wellness, stress reduction, planetary peace. Pranic healing follows. Free; bring canned food for manna. Everman’s Community Room, 315 W Garden St, Pensacola. 850-433-2042. PranicHealingOasis@gmail.com. PranicHealingCentralGulfCoast.com.
Tai Chi Exercises for Health – 9-10am. The ancient practice of Tai Chi improves vigor, flexibilityand balance, and has beneficial impact on heart, bones, nerves, muscles and immune system. And it’s fun to do. $5.00. Perdido Bay Community Center, 13660 Innerarity Point Rd, Pensacola. 8504924451. TaiChiCheryl@cox.net Healing Meditation – 6:45pm. 3rd Thurs. Experience meditation, music and healing prayer, with an opportunity to receive a brief reiki treatment, oneness blessing, or personal healing prayer. Love offering. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org. Vinyasa Flow Yoga – 7pm. Lighthearted class anyone can do, combined with gentle encouragement in challenging yourself. This class is therapy for the body, heart and spirit. Allegria Center for Well Being, 327 E Romana St Pensacola. Shawna Guheen, LMT. 850-332-5662. AllegriaMassage.com.
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Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. See Mon listing. $30/drop in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
Equipment Classes – 8:30-9:30am. See Mon listing. $30/drop in, $25/account. Pilates Core Training, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
TRX and Aerial Movement Classes – See Tuesday listing. $28 drop in fee, $22 with a class package. Pure Pilates, 221 Gulf Breeze Parkway, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3424. info@purepilatespensacola.com. purepilatespensacola.com.
Health Consultations – 9:30am- 6pm. Oneon-one with Herbalist Thomas Easley RH. A variety of assessment techniques used to identify the root cause of health issues. Appt req. Pace Wellness Center, 4958 Hwy 90. 850-994-5656. PaceWellnessCenter.com.
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Gyrokinesis Class – 2-3pm. Work your entire body through spinal movements including gentle joint and rhythmic muscle undulation. $15/drop-in, $10/ account. Pilates Core Training, URU Yoga, 12th, Pensacola. 850-287-5836. PilatesCoreTraining.com.
Kundalini Yoga – 9-10:30am. Gentle Kundalini yoga, breathwork and meditation with Diana Waglis. $6/drop in, $20/4 classes. Unity of Gulf Breeze, 913 Gulf Breeze Parkway, #26, Harbourtown Village, Gulf Breeze. 850-932-3076. UnityOfGulfBreeze.org.
Peace Within Healing Meditation – 5:30-6:30pm. Guided healing meditation with sound healing makes this a unique experience. Bring mat, cover, pillow for a lying down meditation proven to help with PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain and many other challenges. $10. Sanders Beach Community Center, 913 South I St, Pensacola. 850-4365198. MDeMaria@ontos.org.
Herbal Certification Course – 9am-1pm. Five week course starts Sept 6. Take charge of your health through herbal healing. Learn techniques to easily integrate herbs into a daily lifestyle practice. $425. Old Thyme Remedies, 2475 E Nine Mile Rd, #E, Pensacola. 850-748-3149. Kathy@KathyHubbardHerbalist.com. KathyHubbardHerbalist.com.
Metaphysical Book Study – 6:30-8pm. A discusssion of important metaphysical texts. Currently us-
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Eat Fresh Buy Local Treat your locavore palate. Know where your food comes from and how it is grown or raised. Join a CSA, food co-op, or buing club, visit area farms and meet the farmers, dine in resturants that serve local, organic, nonGMO produce and discover locally raised and handcrafted food items.
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We are dedicated to community & environmental Stewardship. Offering heirloom and organic gardening & sprouting seeds and permaculture design. Visit us at Seaside Farmers Market, we ship.
315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • Everman.org
We offer a large variety of natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, environmentally friendly products, and hot, wholesome lunches from the deli. Mon-Sat. 7am-9pm, Sun 10am-7pm.
OFF THE VINE ORGANIC PRODUCE 850-374-2181 • OffTheVine.org
We are the original Organic Box Program. All organic – all the time! 100% Guaranteed. We bring the Farmer’s Market to you. Simply check our weekly list every Friday. Mixed Fruit and Vegetable shares, All Fruit shares and Juicing shares. Local pick up locations or delivery available.
DINING & JUICE BARS GOLDEN ALMOND HEALTH FOOD STORE 339 Racetrack Rd NW, Ste 3 850-863-5811 •GoldenAlmond.com Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 p.m.; Sat. 10 am-4 pm Natural, organic and gluten-free foods plus the largest selection of herbs and supplements in the area. Enjoy our new fresh juice bar (Mon-Fri, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) while shopping for your health needs with the help of our knowledgeable and personable staff.
SYNERGY ORGANIC JUICE BAR AND CAFÉ
120 Miraclestrip Pkwy SE, FW 850-865-4919 SynergyOrganicCafeFWB.com Juice Bar and Café offers farm-to-table meals prepared with regionally sourced organic produce and pantry items; gluten-free, dairy-free. Whole food cooking, juicing, gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and raw food classes are available.
WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827
Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foods-Pure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach.
FARMERS’ MARKETS 30A FARMERS’ MARKET @ ROSEMARY BEACH
Rosemary Beach Town Center Sunday, Year Round 9am-1pm Thursday, 9am-1pm. Memorial DayLabor Day. Rain or Shine!
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Serene, beautiful, distinctive and exclusive, is the best way to describe the setting for the Grand Boulevard Farmers’ Market. A charming farmers’ market, with specialty vendors set-up around beautiful green lawns, wide covered walkways, shade trees, park benches, all surrounding the stunning water feature that creates an inviting market environment.
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ESSENTIAL OILS LAURIE AZZARELLA, LMT, CRR
Young Living Educator, Sponsor #327923 850-380-4943 LaurieAzzarella@gmail.com WellnessPurposeAbundance.com/YL/123
Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Community Resource Guide email Advertising@NWFNaturally.com to request our media kit or visit our Advertise web page at NWFNaturally.com.
ACUPUNCTURE
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INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE
AUSTIN HEALING ARTS
Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace
Carole A Austin, RN, LMT, Lic 18275 101 Clematis St, Pensacola 850-470-0420
Physician applied acupuncture. A safe and effective treatment for general and specific conditions including pain management from neck, shoulder and back conditions, and as an alternative to pain medications. See ad, page 25.
DR SHERYL ROE
Is your body a toxic waste site? Cleanse your entire large bowel of toxicity, harmful bacteria and accumulated waste. Safe, sanitary, refreshing. Massage and far-infrared sauna available. See ad, this page.
PENSACOLA WELLNESS CENTER, LLC
Acupuncture Physician Navarree • FWB • Destin 850-225-3460 • DrSRoe.com Acupuncture works! Learn how it can work for you at the Navarre, Destin or Mary Esther. Treating all types of pain, addiction, sleep disorders, stress, fibromyalgia, PTSD. Feel better soon. See ad, page 14.
Beverly North, LMT, CT 945 W. Michigan Ave., 6C, Pensacola 850.449.5572 MA 56835 MM24149
Wellness requires a state of b a l a n c e . We o f f e r c o l o n h y d r o t h e r a p y, r e f l e x o l o g y, massage therapy and other alternative modalities to help you achieve/maintain your wellness model. See ad, page 15.
BARRE Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 South Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com
Dr. Samantha Graber, DC 850-677-8070 35 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze RoxoWellness@gmail.com RoxoWellness.com ROXO wellness was created to simplify fitness for busy people. ROXO is a studio where you can learn tools to move well, eat well and live well. Our studio incorporates the best in fitness technology to help our clients build stronger, more stable bodies with a personal trainer by their side every session. See ad, page 31.
FOODS & SUPPLEMENTS 8184 Navarre Pkwy • Navarre 850-499-3670 Esthersgardenofhealing@live.com
DR DAYTON HART, DMD
IAOMT Protocol 225 W Laurel Ave, Foley, AL 36535 251-943-2471 • DrDaytonHart.com
Come strengthen and stretch with Pure Pilates’ Barre class. Barre is a body changing workout set to music and designed to be fun without stressing or straining the body. See ad, page 9 & 15.
FITNESS ROXO WELLNESS
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Experience the healing, uplifting and detoxifying benefits of therapeuticgrade essential oils and supplements. Contact us for personal consultations, inhome classes, household products, health supplements, diffusers, group presentations and business training. See ad, page 13.
Free book: Mercury Free Dentistry. Ozone, laser no-suture gum surgery, test for compatible materials, cavitycausing bacteria. Examine for gum disease bacteria. Laser cavity diagnoses, saliva, ph check, oral galvanic screening; no fluoride. See ad, page 21.
A unique establishment specializing in 150+ bulk herbs, 40+ loose teas, homeopathic remedies and our herbal skincare line. Find us on Facebook for an updated schedule of our weekly workshops. See ad, page 37.
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EVER’MAN COOPERATIVE GROCERY & CAFE 315 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-438-0402 • EverMan.org
Natural and certified organic products, vitamin supplements, local and organic produce, whole-some baked goods, hot deli lunches, environmentally friendly products, and educational classes and events. Mon-Sat, 7am-9pm; Sun, 10am-7pm. See ad, page 23.
KANNAWAY BRAND AMBASSADOR
Katonya Wakefield 850-384-1075 MYOHO-KV@cox.net Store.Kannaway.com/Kannaway/member_ new/store/?1846850 Join the Hemp lifestyle focusing on nutritional wellness! Featuring CBD rich hemp oil. Business opportunities available. See ad, page 25.
PACE WELLNESS CENTER
Katie Lastinger, Owner 850-994-5656 • PaceWellnessCenter.com Facebook/The-Wellness-Center Offers supplement/herbal wellness; assessment practices: iridology, tongue/fingernail/pulse analysis, glandular body typing. Healing therapies: ionic footbath, hot house, chi machine, and massage therapy.
PENSACOLA NATURAL FOODS, INC 916 W Michigan Ave, Unit C, Pensacola 850-433-8583 PensacolaNaturalFoods.com
1 5 % o ff v i t a m i n s , h e r b s , homeopathics. 10% off groceries for military. Natural and organic groceries; wheat-, dairy-, glutenfree foods; nitrate-free meats, poultry; low-carb foods; organic wine, beer; locally-made jewelry, soaps, candles. Bulk discounts. See ad, page 48.
WILD ROOTS MINDFUL EATING RESTAURANT AND MARKET 5 Via Deluna, Pensacola Beach 888-935-8827
Clean, Organic, Vegan, Paleo, Gluten Free and Dairy Free foodsPure, Fresh, Simple. Mindful, health-conscious eating on Pensacola Beach. Organic menu and Market Salads, Wraps, Sandwiches. See ad, page 13.
GARDEN SUPPLIES
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Organic & All Natural Fertilizer 903-571-1787 NaturesFluid.com NaturesFluid@gmail.com
Hypnosis and Life Coaching CCH, CNLP 850-261-3596 Deana@deanacooperchapman.com
All purpose, all natural Nutrient fertilizer solution for all types of plants, Ornamental, Flowers, Vegetables and Fruit. You can’t over use Nature’s Fluid. Great for hydroponic systems. See ad, page 29.
The mind is the most powerful gift we have. Using Hypnosis, NLP and Life Coaching you can improve, change or accept anything you truly desire. Reach your full potential. Two locations: Navarre Healing Arts & 8th Element Wellness FWB.
MAIA RIZZI, CCHT
HEALING ARTS MICHAEL BRANT DEMARIA, PHD
Psychologist, Yoga/Meditation Teacher Sound Healing Artist, Speaker, Author, Info@ontos.org • MichaelDemaria.com Free meditation series at Youtube. com/MBDemaria; upcoming events at PeaceWithinNow.com. Ongoing meditation/yoga classes at Sanders Beach Community Center. 850-436-5198. Healing music available on iTunes, Amazon.com, CDbaby.com. See ad, page 24.
Graduate of State Licensed School Clinical Hypnotherapist Pensacola • 850-291-8041 maiarizzi33@gmail.com
Life is often challenging.. Experience Hypnosis, dreamwork, regressions, inner personality dynamics, spiritual counseling to reduce stress/ anxiety; re-establish self empowerment . Monthly articles in Bella Magazine; Monthly presentations at Everman’s. Call for free consultation. See ad, page 12.
INTUITIVE ARTS
HEALING PATH, ALICE MCCALL
Transformational Energy Healer/Counselor BS Psychology, MBA, Hypnotherapist 850-585-5496 • HealingPath.info Phone sessions to heal serious health issues, unwanted patterns, and more. Authored Wellness Wisdom on natural health and healing; inspired by her journey with cancer.
HERBALIST CLASSES
TERESA BROWN
3 W Garden St, Pensacola 850-206-1853 TeresaBrown.net Experienced intuitive medium, public speaker, and author. Find peace, healing and renewal of energy through energetic clearing, past life regression and spiritual counseling. Consultations in person or phone.
MYOFASCIAL RELEASE
KATHY HUBBARD, HERBALIST
BARBARA BRUNI
KathyHubbardHerbalist.com Pensacola 850-748-3149
Herbal education with classes taught throughout the area. Join the empowering journey to health and wellness through the world of herbs. Check website for class listings. See ad, page 16.
HOLISTIC MEDICINE INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace
Pilates Core Training 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • BarbaraBruni.com Myofascial release treats the entire myofascial mind/body complex, eliminating the pressure of the restricted myofascial system (the straight-jacket) that causes painful symptoms. LMT # MA64267. See ad, page 3.
PILATES PILATES CORE TRAINING
A holistic, caring physician combining traditional medicine with Oriental medicine; orthopedic medicine; holistic p a i n r e h a b i l i t a t i o n . We understand the patient’s physical, mental and financial difficulties and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 25.
Barbara Bruni, Owner 2130 Summit Blvd, Pensacola 850-287-5836 • PilatesCoreTraining.com Mat, yoga, cycle, gyrokensis and equipment classes, or private sessions for a personalized experience. Website lists instructors, class schedule and prices. See ad, page 3.
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PURE PILATES
Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 South Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com Join us at Pure to experience the largest Pilates studio on t h e C o a s t . Va r i e t y o f Equipment and Mat classes are offered 6 days a week. Tone your core with PURE. See ad, page 9 & 15.
SKIN CARE KANNAWAY BRAND AMBASSADOR
Katonya Wakefield 850-384-1075 MYOHO-KV@cox.net Store.Kannaway.com/Kannaway/member_ new/store/?1846850 Join the Hemp lifestyle focusing on nutritional wellness! Featuring CBD rich hemp oil. Business opportunities available. See ad, page 25.
PROLOTHERAPY INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace
Prolotherapy is the missing link in treating chronic pain by repairing traumatized ligaments throughout the body. We offer a variety of treatments, minimally invasive pain management. See ad, page 25.
RETREATS EAST OF EDEN RETREAT AND SPA 234 Dog Hobble Ln Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459 850.797.4754 EastOfEdenRetreatAndSpa.com
Spend few days of decompression, away from the noise of the daily life. Explore our three comfortable short-term rental accommodations on our website. Complementary sauna, wet steam room, salt-water pool. Discounted spa services & daily yoga classes are available to our retreat guests. See ad, back cover.
ROLFING SHARALEE HOELSCHER, RCST
SPIRITUAL CENTERS UNITY OF GULF BREEZE
913 Gulf Breeze Pkwy HarbourTownVillage 850-932-3076 • UnityOfGulfBreeze.org Sunday Service 10:30am. Guilt free, Open Minded, Positive Practical Christianity in a relaxed spiritual atmosphere. Honoring and empowering the Divine in you, as you.
UNITY OF PENSACOLA
Jamie Sanders, Minister 716 N 9th, Pensacola 850-438-2277 • UnityPNS.com Unity of Pensacola offers spiritual teachings that empower abundant and meaningful living. We provide philosophy that is spiritual, not religious, and love-based, not fear-based.
VETERINARIAN CHRIS LEWIS DVM, CVA
Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist 2101 N Palafox St, 850-433-2812 LewisDVM09@gmail.com Specialized in acupuncture for animals to treat issues involving pain management, Arthritis, Anxiety, Hip Dysplasia, skin and other conditions not responding to conventional Veterinarian medicine as well as providing traditional Veterinarian medical support. See ad, page 26.
Certified Rolfer (MA34039) Registered Craniosacral Therapist 850-450-8508 HealingWithBodywork.com
Get out of pain once and for all. Treat the source, not the symptom. Enjoy moving freely in a more organized, comfortable and balanced body. See ad, page 16.
WATER EMERALD COAST CULLIGAN
Serving Florida Panhandle from Pensacola to Panama City 888-320-5531 • EmeraldCoastCulligan.com Your complete resource for questions, concerns, water testing needs. Treating water on the Gulf Coast for more than 60 years. Providing soft, conditioned water to the highest quality drinking water. See ad, page 30.
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WEIGHT-MANAGEMENT INDUSTRIAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE Sheila Mohammed, MD, MSPH, PhD Board Certified • 850-736-8401 4542 Alba St, Pace
Providing a holistic approach to weight loss by combining Eastern and Western Medicine to achieve a balanced program. We understand the physical, mental and financial difficulties of patients and offer focused approaches to healthcare. See ad, page 25.
ROXO WELLNESS
Dr. Sam Graber, DC 850-677-8070 35 Gulf Breeze Pkwy Gulf Breeze RoxoWellness@gmail.com RoxoWellness.com ROXO wellness was created to simplify healthy eating for busy people. Our “eat well” programs stack the deck in your favor by focusing on your needs, no “one size fits all” programs here! You have a personal coach to help you navigate your way to better health, which leads to better body composition every time. See ad, page 31.
SACRED HEART WEIGHT MANAGEMENT AND NUTRITION Dr Anthony V Huynh Pensacola • 850-416-2884 SacredHeartMedicalGroup.org/ WeightManagement
Dr. Huynh offers personalized weight-loss treatment plans and resting-metabolic-rate testing to help patients achieve healthy weight loss through long-term lifestyle changes. Office visits are covered by most insurance plans. See ad, page 8.
YOGA STUDIOS PURE PILATES
Gulf Breeze Proper 221 Gulf Breeze Pkwy • 850-932-3424 Downtown Pensacola 426 South Palafox • 850-607-2772 PurePilatesPensacola.com We have yoga for everyone at Pure. Basic, Flow and Fusion will leave you feeling stretched and centered to take on the rest of your day. Inquire about variety and times. See ad, page 9 & 15.
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