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Cheers to Consistency Is it January, or is June? Mother Nature doesn’t have it quite figured out; these warm temperatures have everyone embracing their spring wardrobe while enjoying the great outdoors. Here’s one sure sign of the season: We’re talking about health and wellness this month, as we do at the start of every new year. It’s almost as if we all go to pot when summer ends, and by January we need to get it together with new resolutions. Unfortunately, those resolutions never quite stick. Why is it so difficult to find a fitness path that works year-round—not part of the year, not for a month or two, but all year long? What makes us start strong and then tank, only to have to start from the beginning, over and over again? I find that putting too many restrictions on myself never really works in the long run. Minor adjustments made throughout the year seem to be more realistic, with better staying power. Here’s a good rule of thumb: Any fitness program that contains the word crash is doomed to fail, although what does ring true is the “crash” at the end, when you haven’t been able to keep up with the restrictions. We’ve all danced around the rosemary bush plenty of times, trying to find what works for us. If you’ve found the magic grail, shout it out! If you haven’t, read our feature article, “Health in the New Year,” for guidance. It shares some encouraging news, including the fact that some good has occurred from Covid. From telemedicine to virtual coaching, the art of caring for ourselves has morphed into lasting technological advances. Now there are more ways than ever to get involved in communities of likeminded people all wanting similar outcomes. Virtual exercise classes are the trend right now, and I cannot live without them. My favorite thing is logging on at 9:30 a.m. and seeing other gym members onscreen, sweating together while the instructor gives us a shout-out! I love it so much that I have no aspirations of going back in person—there’s just no need. When I can squeeze in my workout without worrying about traffic, not only do I feel more productive, but I love that I’m not wasting time traveling. Even if you’re not into group workouts, there is an abundance of meditation, fitness and healthful-eating apps to keep you in balance. We have no excuse not to stay healthy. Maybe it’s time to toss the word resolution from our vocabulary and think about being consistent instead. As they say, slow and steady wins the race. The more consistent we are, the more new beginnings we can experience. I, for one, am going to approach the new year with a broader lens, an open mind and maybe a few more enjoyable calories! Happy 2022!

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DEPARTMENTS 8 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 oral health brief 16 global briefs 18 product brief 20 local insights 24 local inspiration 26 feature 30 conscious eating 32 healing ways 34 fit body 36 wise words 38 natural pet 40 resources 43 calendars 44 classifieds

26 Health in the New Year

10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

30 A Better Morning Jolt

34 Whole -Person Fitness

Current Trends in Wellness Tools

36 Peter Russell

Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

on the Healing Power of Letting Go

High Times for the Cannabis Industry

Pet-Pleasing Food Trends

Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat

What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year

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Brooklyn Bridge Lane Attracts New Cyclists The first full month after a protected two-way bike lane opened on the Brooklyn Bridge last fall, the number of cycling trips over the East River crossing was nearly double the number from a comparable period the previous year. A report released by the New York City Department of Transportation shows that 4,206 cyclists made a trip across the bridge in October 2021, up from 2,239 in October 2020. Also significant is the fact that the number of cycling trips across the nearby Williamsburg and Manhattan bridges didn’t change, indicating that the increased trips across the Brooklyn Bridge reflects an uptick in bicycle ridership overall.

Ornithology Jazz Club Opens in Brooklyn Ornithology Jazz Club opened in Brooklyn’s eclectic Bushwick neighborhood last month, serving up an appropriately eclectic mix: live music, vegan food, cocktails and no cover. The centerpiece of the bohemian performance space is a Bechstein grand piano. Guests can enjoy live jazz every night, as well as a daily happy hour from 6 to 8 p.m. The menu features a variety of classic and signature cocktails, including toddies, and four “vegan bites”: tomato or mushroom tortizza, Chinatown fried rice and chana masala (Indian-style chickpea curry).

Location: 6 Suydam St., Brooklyn, NY. For more information, call 917-2314766, email mamajamavista@gmail. com or visit OrnithologyJazzClub.com.

According to DOT Commissioner Hank Gutman, “We have reclaimed space from cars to make cycling over the Brooklyn Bridge safer and easier, while making the pedestrian experience better than ever—and it has been a great success.”

For more information about cycling in New York City, visit www1.nyc.gov.

LifeThyme Helped Expand Organic Movement in Greenwich Village True, organic foods were around long before artificial and prepackaged ones. Yet when LifeThyme All-Natural Market opened in Greenwich Village 20 years ago, most people thought of “organic” as being a bit odd. Funny how times change. LifeThyme was offering organic foods before there was widespread demand from the public and health officials to eliminate additives, pesticides and other unhealthy substances from consumables. Over the years, the store has steadily expanded to include a full complement of natural health and body items; household products; fresh produce; and perishable, nonperishable and frozen foods. “We look at it this way: We care about our customers, and we want them to be around for a long time,” the owners of LifeThyme Market explain on its website. “Sometimes we wonder why so many other companies don’t seem to share our belief and commitment to only make or sell products that start from a better place and are made from only natural ingredients. You’ll notice we stamp everything we package with a Made On date. This tells you when we made and packaged this creation. That’s what we know; that’s what you can trust.”

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Long Island Networking Leader Launches Business Coaching Program Carol Leitner, who for many years has led two large holistic networking groups on Long Island, is rolling out a new program to help members of the natural wellness industry—from holistic doctors and practitioners to vendors of healthy products and services—take their practice or business to the next level. “This is a very comprehensive approach, dealing with each participant individually,” Leitner says. “It will include education on effective marketing, sales, networking and social media. And it will also include holistic health presentations and coaching by me and my panel of experts. The healthier a person becomes, the healthier their businesses and practices are.”

instructor. She runs her holistic networking groups under the Wellness and Entrepreneurs Exchange and Holistic Living on Long Island Meetups.

Starting in February, a one-month package will include four brainstorming and networking meetings, where Leitner and her team of experts will provide marketing, sales and holistic health coaching and spiritual counseling; an article written by the participant to be published in the print and digital editions of Natural Awakenings, as well as its website; an article about the participant’s business or practice to be published in Leitner’s Meetup groups, which reach a combined 4,600 people; and weekly sessions with Leitner in Gentle Stretch and Strengthening with Breathwork, Chair Yoga and Thai Massage, or Holistic/Spiritual Coaching.

The program’s holistic experts will present on a variety of topics, such as properly valuating and charging for services; connecting to the higher self; clearing emotional blocks; accessing intuition to make good business and personal decisions; and mastering the Law of Attraction.

For more information or to register, email carolleitner1@ gmail.com or call 516-242-8270.

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Prepping a Critical Part of Detox Therapy Many people use the New Year as an opportunity to detoxify with therapies like infrared sauna, lymphatic drainage and colon cleansing. To get the best results, proper preparation is important, according to Cleansing Concepts, which offers these and other detox therapies at its locations in Garden City and Smithtown, New York, and Red Bank, New Jersey. For example, hydration helps offset electrolytes lost through sweat during an infrared sauna, so it’s critical to drink plenty of water ahead of time. Many people also choose to bring water with them to drink during a session. And because skin needs to be able to breathe, it’s advisable to shower prior to the session, and don’t apply lotion, makeup or deodorant. Lymphatic drainage is another therapy designed to flush out toxins, so the same basic preparation protocols apply: good hydration and no lotion, makeup or deodorant.

vegetables, soups and salads. They offer their own natural products that can be taken before a cleanse to help with prep. Cleansing Concepts also offers FIT Bodywrap and ionic footbath sessions for detoxification.

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For a colon cleansing session, start preparing 24 to 48 hours ahead of time by eating as few solid foods as possible. Cleansing Concepts recommends doing a juice or smoothie cleanse, or at the very least eating a light diet of fruits,

Jenny Lu Offers Stress-Reduction Program, Workshop Jenny Lu, who teaches a variety of mindbody techniques, including yoga, meditation, qigong and tai chi, is offering both an eightweek program and a 90-minute workshop designed to help people manage and release stress.

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She developed her eight-week Roadmap to Best Self program for overwhelmed professionals who want to “show up as the best version of themselves for their families, careers and communities.” Her 90-minute workshop, Breathing and Meditation to Reduce Stress, teaches techniques anyone can use to calm and center themselves.

“Increasing demands from work, life and family are taking a toll on our physical, mental and emotional health,” she says. “Participants will learn tools and techniques to feel more energized and grounded so that they can be more present in life areas that mean the most to them.” When Lu had her son more than 16 years ago, she says, “I went from a full10

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time workaholic to a frazzled full-time mom. Body & Brain Yoga helped me to be happier, stronger and more centered. I was inspired to learn more healing practices to heal myself and help others too. My calling is to share all the healing modalities I have learned so more people can become better versions of themselves to brighten our family, community and world.” In addition to teaching yoga and other mind-body techniques in private sessions, she offers group coaching, corporate wellness programs and energy healing. All can be done in person or online.

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New Trends in Holistic Pediatric Dentistry Does your child grind or clench their teeth? Do they suffer from breathing or airway issues, or enlarged tonsils and/or adenoids? Do they keep you awake because they have sleep apnea or acid reflux/GERD issues? Acidic juices in a bottle can cause your baby’s teeth to decay, but even breastmilk can be acidic if the mother has low pH. Traditional dentists avoid treating these conditions, but when the body’s physiological response is to grind away teeth needed for chewing, nutrition and speech, ask yourself what’s more important than that. Think in terms of natural and holistic solutions. The answer is healthy breathing habits, alkaline hydration and an analysis of the sleep environment. Lack of each of these will harm facial development and interpersonal connection (speech). Unless there’s acute pathology or trauma, most pediatric dental diseases are preventable, but you must be treated by a holistically trained specialist who will seek to review your family’s diet and lifestyle. If you’re a parent, you can use litmus paper to pH-test your child’s saliva for The Holistic Dental five days upon their waking. Visually Practice Philosophy examine your child’s tonsils to see if they • Never using mercury or BPA are swollen or have funky smell, which fillings. may be a bacterial infection. Pay atten• Provide alternatives to root tion to your child’s sleep habits, includcanal. ing snoring, and look for chapped lips and dark circles under their eyes. Is your • Practice non-extraction child overactive during the day (wired functional orthodontics. but tired)? That’s usually misdiagnosed • Use preventative nutritional as ADHD, but more often it’s caused by therapies. poor sleep, airway issues or poor diet. • Promote remineralization of We advocate that parents build a team incipient decay. of holistic practitioners: pediatricians,

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Ultraviolet (UV) light in various forms has been used widely in the last century to disinfect water, air and surfaces, but its use in public spaces is increasingly common since the COVID-19 pandemic. In a new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, University of Colorado researchers report finding the sweet spot in the UV spectrum that is both extremely effective at killing the virus and also safer for human exposure, allowing airports and entertainment venues to disinfect even when people are present. The researchers found that while the virus was quite susceptible to UV light in general, a specific wavelength of far-ultraviolet C at 222 nanometers was particularly effective, while remaining safe for human skin and eyes. The highest disinfection rate was from krypton chloride (KrCl) excimers, a low-pressure, mercury-vapor lamp. “Of almost every pathogen we have ever studied, this virus is one of the easiest, by far, to kill with UV light,” says senior author Karl Linden, professor of environmental engineering. Also, researchers at the United Kingdom’s Addenbrooke Hospital, in Cambridge, studied the use of portable high-energy particulate air (HEPA) filters in crowded COVID-19 wards. They found that the relatively inexpensive machines effectively removed COVID-19 particles from the air—the first such evidence in a realworld setting. Researchers noted the HEPA filters also removed detectable amounts of other pathogens that cause infections in hospitals, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Streptococcus pyogenes— a surprising finding because these pathogens are not typically considered to be airborne.

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Allergic rhinitis—the sneezing, runny nose and red eyes commonly called hay fever— affects one in 12 American adults and 10 to 30 percent of people worldwide. The usual treatment of antihistamines, decongestants or steroids can come with unwelcome side effects, but a simple alternative approach of ear acupressure may be as effective, suggests a new Chinese study. Researchers analyzed 11 random controlled studies that included 1,094 people with allergies. Small cow soapwort seeds or stainless steel pellets corresponding to Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians were placed with adhesive on their ears for several days. The study in Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine concluded that ear acupressure reduced allergy symptoms more effectively than an antihistamine, conventional medicine, herbs or regular acupuncture.

Eat More Fiber to Avoid Liver Fat

In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers at Seattle’s Children’s Hospital tested 1,682 adults from multiple ethnic groups and compared their diets to their levels of liver fat, which is linked to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. They found those that ate more red meat and saturated fat, and drank more coffee had higher levels of liver fat, while those that ate more fiber and produce containing vitamins C and E had lower levels of liver fat.

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Gingivitis Treatment Reduces Risk of Preterm Birth An Australian study suggests that pregnant women with gingivitis (gum inflammation) can reduce their risk of premature delivery and increase their baby’s birth weight by receiving treatment for the oral infection. Joerg Eberhard, chair of Lifespan Oral Health at the University of Sydney School of Dentistry and Charles Perkins Centre, where the study was conducted, noted in a press release that hormonal changes make pregnant women particularly susceptible to gingivitis. He said between 60 and 75 percent of pregnant women have the condition, with potential negative consequences. “Oral infection can have systemic effects in the body,” Eberhard said. “Gingivitis releases inflammatory markers and bacteria into the systemic blood stream, which may reach the placenta and induce poor pregnancy outcomes such as preterm delivery.”

The study, which was published in Oral Health & Preventive Dentistry, concluded that if a pregnant woman with gum inflammation receives treatment, her risk of delivering a pre-term baby is reduced by half.

Information sourced by Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD, owner of Cariodontal, located at 310 E. Shore Rd., Ste. 101, Great Neck, NY (516-2820310 / Cariodontal.com), and Manhattan Oasis Dentistry, 525 West End Ave., Ste. 1G, New York, NY (212-8742880 / ManhattanOasisDentistry. com). See ad, page See ad, page 38 and back cover. Jonathan Richter, DDS, FAGD

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From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City The Problem They come into my office every day, all with different health complaints and suffering in their own special way. No two are exactly the same. Most have been suffering for years and tried everything—almost everything, that is—to get well. While many of those treatments and medicines helped and offered hope, at least for a while, they ultimately failed to stop the never-ending discomfort and pain. All these patients have been told by doctors that they have this condition or that disease—they show the entire range of classic symptoms, don’t they? So then why didn’t the prescribed treatments work? The answer is that the true, underlying cause was missed or ignored. Ignored because it wasn’t recognized as the real “felon,” the real reason for their problem.

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Poachers Upsetting Ecological Balance

Approximately 90 percent of the elephants in the present-day Gorongosa National Park, called one of the “last wild places” by National Geographic, were poached for ivory to finance the civil war in Mozambique from 1977 to 1992. Before the conflict, less than one-fifth of females were born without tusks. Now the number is closer to 50 percent. A study published in Science Friday reveals “smoking-gun evidence for genetic changes,” according to University of Victoria (Canada) conservation scientist Chris Darimont. He believes the study helps us understand how humans can have a major influence on evolution. The same phenomenon has also been observed in Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya after periods of intense poaching. Although female and male elephants can be born with tusks, tusklessness occurs at around 2 percent in a well-protected population. Study co-author and Princeton evolutionary biologist Robert Pringle thinks the changes are reversible as the population recovers, saying, “There’s such a blizzard of depressing news about biodiversity and humans in the environment, and I think it’s important to emphasize that there are some bright spots in that picture.”

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A new report from the advocacy group Beyond Plastics has found that emissions from the plastic industry may be greater than those from coal-fired power plants by 2029. Founder Judith Enck, a former U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regional administrator, says, “Plastic is intimately connected to the climate crisis. Plastic is the new coal.” The report details ways plastic contributes to global warming, beginning with its manu16

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In a paper published in Biological Conservation, researchers from the University of Adelaide and an international team of experts have concluded that illegal global wildlife trade impacts species, ecosystems and society in unsustainable ways. Co-author Dr. Oliver Stringham states, “The trade in wild vertebrates alone is estimated to involve a quarter of terrestrial species, while the trade in ocean life, invertebrates, plants and fungi remains considerably overlooked and poorly documented. As a threat to targeted species, the trade represents one of the five major drivers of biodiversity loss and extinction at global scale.” The incidental effects of wildlife harvesting include disrupted interactions between species and ecosystem structure, altering species composition, functioning and services such as seed dispersal, pollination and carbon storage. Other secondary effects are decreases in eco-tourism and increases in pandemics that originate in wildlife. Co-author and Ph.D. candidate Adam Toomes notes, “A large diversity of species are not protected by international regulation and are traded without any formal documentation process, making it incredibly difficult to evaluate the associated costs and benefits.” Tools available to curb the trade include bans, quotas, protected areas, certification, captive breeding and propagation, education and awareness. facture as petroleum products. Some of the issues are related to fracking, pipelines, toxic chemical byproducts, carcinogenic smoke, atmospheric hydrofluorocarbons and waste disposal on land and sea. The Beyond Plastics report estimates that U.S. production of plastic in 2020 caused about 210 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions, or the equivalent of 116 medium-sized, coal-fired power plants. Aarthi Ananthanarayanan, senior fellow at the Ocean Conservancy Plastics Initiative, says the report highlights the need for policymakers to better regulate petrochemical producers, saying, “We have to start considering plastics as part of the fossil fuel industry.”

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Honeybees Dodge Parasites with Social Distancing A study by University College London and the University of Sassari (Italy) published in Science Advances shows that honeybee colonies respond to infestation from harmful mites by varying space and interaction in the hive to increase social distance between the younger and older insects. Co-author Dr. Alessandro Cini says, “Honeybees are a social animal, as they benefit from dividing up responsibilities and interactions such as mutual grooming, but when those social activities can increase the risk of infection, the bees appear to have evolved to balance the risks and benefits by adopting social distancing.” The study assessed the presence of the ectoparasite mite Varroa destructor, which causes harmful effects at the colony level, including virus transmission. Lead

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For more than 20 years, a large part of the tropical North Atlantic Ocean has been warmer than usual, causing more moisture to evaporate and fueling strong hurricanes. The amount of vapor in the atmosphere has increased about 4 percent since the 1990s, and a wetter atmosphere provides extra energy and moisture for storms of all kinds. According to data from the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society, midlatitude storms are feeding on the atmosphere’s extra vapor too, creating more precipitation. Although carbon dioxide is the more recognized problem, water vapor is a more impactful greenhouse gas by far because it absorbs a greater amount of the infrared energy radiated off the planet’s surface than other greenhouse gases, thus trapping more heat. A doubling of atmospheric carbon dioxide concentrations alone would warm the globe approximately one degree Celsius, but feedback loops make the temperature rise twice as much. Even though disappearing sea ice may be dramatic, the extra vapor causes evaporation, which traps heat and creates even more warming, representing the strongest feedback loop in the climate system. We can reduce the effect indirectly by reducing the warming caused by emissions of carbon dioxide and methane, as well as propagating trees that absorb carbon from the air.

A review published in Frontiers in Plant Science outlines the vulnerability of coffee quality to environmental shifts. Researchers from the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University and Montana State University looked at the effects of 10 prevalent environmental factors and management conditions associated with climate change and adaptation as detailed in 73 published articles to form this analysis. Their findings have implications for farmers’ livelihoods and consumer experiences. Coffee is grown on 12.5 million mostly small farms comprising more than 27 million acres in more than 50 countries. Some of these regions are feeling the impact of climate change, which leads to consequences for coffee’s taste, aroma, nutritional quality, yield and sustainability. Farms at higher altitudes were associated with better coffee flavor and aroma, while too much light exposure correlated with a decrease in overall quality. Coffee quality is also susceptible to changes due to water stress and increased temperatures and carbon dioxide, although more research on these specific factors is needed. Current efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change include shade management to control light exposure, selection and maintenance of climate-resilient wild coffee plants, and pest management, but innovative solutions to support bean growth at all elevations still need to be devised.

author Dr. Michelina Pusceddu says, “Their ability to adapt their social structure and reduce contact between individuals in response to a disease threat allows them to maximize the benefits of social interactions where possible and to minimize the risk of infectious disease when needed. Honeybee colonies provide an ideal model for studying social distancing and for fully understanding the value and effectiveness of this behavior.” January 2022

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Adjusting to a New Year Chiropractic offers natural ways to manage pain and stress in 2022 For many of us, the New Year is an opportunity to renew our commitment to good health. Gina Marino, DC, owner of the Center for the Alignment of Body, Mind and Spirit, in Wantagh, says regular chiropractic care can help us stay healthy and avoid aches and pains. In fact, chiropractic can ease recovery from the holidays themselves. “Enjoyable as they may be, holiday activities can strain your joints, muscles, ligaments and tendons,” she says. Gina Marino, DC

Even seemingly harmless activities, like putting away decorations or shoveling snow, can leave us in pain. Marino says these symptoms may be related to misalignments or subluxations of the bones that make up the spine, and chiropractic treatments facilitate recovery from these injuries. “Subluxations happen when the vertebrae become misaligned,” she says. “They may be caused by falls, poor posture, car accidents, poor lifting technique, sitting for long periods, and even mental and emotional stress. When you're feeling stressed, the muscles in your neck and back tend to become tight. If your muscles remain tense for a long period of time, the tension can pull your spine out of alignment.” Spinal adjustments, one of the hands-on treatments offered by a chiropractor, ease the vertebrae back into alignment, she says. The goal is to relieve pain, reduce nerve tension, loosen tight muscles, improve mobility, and increase range of motion. Marino lists seven ways receiving chiropractic care throughout the year can make for a better 2022: Fewer aches and pains: It’s always easier to prevent problems than it is to treat them, and aches and pains are no exception. “With periodic visits, your chiropractor can identify subluxations and correct them before they trigger pain, inflammation, nerve dysfunction and muscle tension,” Marino says. “Regular appointments help keep your spine aligned and your muscles and joints limber.” Quicker healing: Chiropractic treatments like spinal manipulation improve nerve and blood flow to injured areas, speed healing, reduce muscle spasms and promote healing, she says. Less stress: “Spinal adjustments provide a gentle way to treat stress naturally,” Marino says. “If your life is hectic, add regular chiropractic visits to your calendar. Treatments decrease the production of the stress hormone cortisol while triggering the body to release serotonin and endorphins, natural chemicals that promote feelings of relaxation and happiness.”

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Better sleep: About 30 percent of Americans struggle with insomnia, according to the American Sleep Association. Luckily, sleeping pills aren’t the only solution. “Chiropractic offers a completely natural way to relieve pain and stress, both of which can make it hard to fall or stay asleep,” Marino says. Better control of chronic conditions: Regular chiropractic care may make it easier to avoid flare-ups of arthritis, sciatica, migraines, fibromyalgia and other painful conditions—and even manage chronic conditions like asthma, Marino says. “Improving spinal alignment gives your lungs more room to expand and also decreases pressure on nerves, improving the function of the nerves that serve the lungs,” she explains. Less pain medication—or none at all: Marino notes that pain medication provides only temporary relief, and even over-thecounter pain meds can have unpleasant side effects. “Chiropractic care treats the source of pain and helps the body heal naturally,” she says.

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The Powerful Energy of 2022 A Numerology Perspective by Greer Jonas

We have entered the global year 2022. We will never have the vibration of three 2s in our lifetime again. What does it all mean? When a number contains two of the same digits, it’s called a master number. When it contains three of the same digits, the energy has triple the power and mastery. In numerology, 2 represents love and relationships of all kinds—our interaction with partners, friends and family, and how we deal with business associates. The Global Year of the 6 Adding those digits together (2 + 2 + 2) gives us the global year of the 6, with its tender energy of compassion, love, support, family and community. Most importantly this year, we must find a loving, unjudgmental and empowering union within ourselves. Along with the power of the three 2s, we might predict a time of additional understanding, acceptance and healing—rising up to fight injustice and unrest. We could see more marriages, births, reunions and new business partnerships. To every number there is a shadow, which is often necessary in order to move forward rather than stagnating. With the 2s and 6, we may find conflict of all kinds in the shadow—in communications, in social unrest that leads to more violence, and in political discord of views and power. The shadow of every number gives us a lesson and an opportunity to shift and change. If we ignore that lesson, we can continue on a path of mediocrity and lack of personal, mental and spiritual growth.

Find Your Personal Year in 2022 What will happen for us in the global year of connection and relationships is different for each of us, depending on our birthday and our outlook on life. In numerology, your personal year reflects the theme that’s specific to you. To calculate it, add the digits in your birth month and day to those in the current year. Then reduce the sum by adding the digits in that number until you get a number with a single digit. (The exceptions are numerology’s master numbers—11, 22 and 33—which should not be reduced.) The calculation should look like this: Find Your Personal Year in 2022 Birthday: April 28 The formula would work like this: 4+2+8+2+0+2+2=20 which reduces to a "2" You are in a 2 personal year If the sum adds to a master number such as 11 or 22 do not reduce Birthday: April 1 4+1+2+0+2+2=11 You are in an 11 personal year Once you’ve calculated your personal year, read the brief description of its theme, below. How will you enhance your relationships with this theme in mind? Personal Year Themes for 2022 q A year of new beginnings, leadership, taking action and inspiring others

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A year of creative expression and uniqueness in all forms (art, music, writing, dancing, speaking)

A year of building something new, of organization, perseverance and skill

A year of embracing freedom and change as you share yourself with people and seek new opportunities

A year of compassion, birth and support for your loved ones and community

A year of bonding with the inner you, a spiritual and intuitive period to seek the unknown with fascination

A year of charismatic leadership, abundance and empowerment

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Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Young People by David Pollack, DC Over the years, I’ve helped many young adults and kids overcome severe digestive problems such as irritable bowel syndrome. Many tell me their IBS seemed to come out of nowhere. Others have had milder symptoms that were mostly ignored for years. Young people don’t always feel discomfort or pain the way adults do. Sometimes these new feelings of discomfort can be interpreted as anxiety or even a pulled muscle. Sometimes the anxiety or even that pulled muscle is actually part of the problem. I tend to find three common factors in young adults and kids with IBS. Stress People in their early teens and twenties are experiencing an abundance of new stress. Between school, social situations, and learning a bit more about what’s happening in the world, it can be overwhelming. In many kids, stress manifests as anxiety. In others, it shows up as extreme study or sports habits. Obsessive behaviors are common as well. Stress is a major component of many, if not most, IBS situations. Simply put, what looks or feels like chronic stress is the emotional manifestation of hormone imbalances, primarily involving adrenal gland hormones such as cortisol, which is our natural cortisone/prednisone. Cortisol helps us overcome health issues that are inflammatory in nature, such as IBS. If we are chronically stressed or anxious, our cortisol level rises and our immune response suffers. We know that yoga and various therapies can help mitigate stress. From the perspective of cause, we want to improve the adrenal gland’s ability to balance hormones like cortisol, so the negative experiences of stress are minimized or eliminated. Prior trauma The second major factor I find in virtually all IBS sufferers is a history of physical injury or trauma. It can be obvious, such as a labral tear to the hip or a severe sprain of the lumbar spine. Or it can be subtle, or perhaps even hidden, such as repetitive stress to and inflammation of the spine, hips, knees or ankles. Why these areas? Because the nerve roots that control the bowel also control the physical aspect of the lumbar spine all the way down the legs. Injuries in these areas put bandwidth pressure on our lower nervous system, creating spillover from the motor (muscle) control nerves to the autonomic (organ ) control nerves. I’ve also seen the same mechanism in reverse—for example, lumbar scoliosis that resolved after bowel function was repaired. The injury or trauma can have various causes, from poor posture resulting from being on the phone for hours on end, to youth sports, which are often traumatic on the body. Unlike professional athletes, who have regular therapeutic and physical care, our kids just build up injuries and live with them. These injuries may not seem relevant at first, but for many young people, they are a piece of the puzzle as to why IBS sets in “out of nowhere.” 22

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Upper digestive tract issues While the symptoms of IBS affect the bowel movements, the true digestive root of this condition is actually the other side of the digestive tract. Most cases I help seem to have insidious and almost invisible upper digestive tract dysfunction. This can be in the form of silent reflux (GERD), gall bladder dysfunction or stasis, or small intestines motility issues (SIBO/candida). Most kids with these issues aren’t aware of the problem, although some have had overt symptoms dismissed by their general practitioner. But if digestion is compromised in its early stages—in the stomach and/or beginning of the small intestines—then the bowels can’t function normally. Attention must be given to the upper digestive tract to make sure primary digestion is optimized. Nine out of 10 IBS patients I help never need direct intervention targeting the bowel. The treatments often target stress, physical injuries from the low back down, and the upper digestive tract. These treatments can include emotional-release strategies, physical-type therapies, nutraceutical supplementation, acupuncture and other Chinese Medicine therapies. They are among the many safe, natural alternatives that have helped millions of people overcome health challenges.

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Words To Live By in 2022 New Year’s Wisdom and Inspiration from Natural Awakenings Readers Positive change begins with inspiration and motivation. Whether you’re working to improve yourself, your community or your world, we hope these words from fellow New York City–Long Island Natural Awakenings readers will uplift you through 2022.

Wade Belfon Owner, strength and conditioning practice

https://tinyurl.com/Wade-Belfon Life’s mission: Having recovered from a serious injury through exercise, my mission is to empower others to realize their highest fitness potential and to trust their own bodies. I encourage my tribe of fitness participants to set goals, practice good form and maintain a healthy diet. Favorite quote: “Don’t underestimate yourself. You are capable of more than you can ever imagine.” —Less Brown

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Life’s mission: My mission in life is to help people in any way I can, bringing happiness, laughter, love, kindness, empathy and compassion together to create a better tomorrow. I lead with truthful transparency in my life to be able to create an environment that everyone can feel comfortable in. I am still learning and evolving as I go. Favorite quote: “Be your own reason.” Levi’s used it back in the ’90s in an ad that stuck with me all these years. Every time I question anything, that quote pops into my head and helps me clarify my thoughts.

Jennifer Fragale Website creator, digital strategist

https://tinyurl.com/Jennifer-Fragale Life’s mission: My mission is to live an authentic life by making decisions with the greater good in mind, not compromising my values, and leading by example. Favorite quote: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” —Maya Angelou

Phenix Hall Retired

https://tinyurl.com/Phenix-Hall Life’s mission: My life’s mission is to be open to new experiences and to catch myself when I say things such as “I don’t like this,” or “I’m not sure I can do this,” or “I’m scared,” and go deep within and ask myself why—and then challenge myself to try it. Instead of thinking about what can go wrong, I choose to think about what can go right. Favorite quote: “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” —Rumi

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https://tinyurl.com/Selmin-Karatas Life’s mission: My father and I started a family business called Kazani Hair Care, clean beauty products made from age-old recipes and plant-based ingredients. My mission is to enhance women’s and men’s self-confidence and create sustainability for future generations as we donate part of our proceeds to the International Union for Conservation of Nature. I am dedicated to the preservation of plants around the world. Favorite quote: “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” —Albert Einstein

Karina Klein

https://tinyurl.com/Jenny-Lu Life’s mission: My mission is to help people get healthier, happier and more peaceful through teaching and sharing healing energy. Favorite quote: “When each of us learns to love and accept ourselves without judging, this world will be a place full of love and compassion for generations to come.”

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Life’s mission: As a personal development junkie, I’m constantly striving for improvement while being open to express my true authenticity. I continually seek out various modalities of learning about the mind, body and spirit. I also enjoy pouring into people and helping them discover their authentic selves. Favorite quote: “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be." —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Favorite quote: “Our deepest challenge is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure.” —Marianne Williamson

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Life’s mission: To spread the beneficial impact of selfhealth and plant-based nutrition by means of music, comedy, theater and personal interactions.

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Health in the New Year 10 Top Wellness Trends for 2022

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very new year marks the convergence of endings and beginnings—an opportunity to assess where we’ve been and anticipate where we’re going. As this dynamic relates to our health, this year promises an intensification in the development and adoption of several trends that have been years in the making.

Plant-Based Foods Take Center Stage The consensus among researchers is that filling our plates with colorful vegetables and fruits improves health and reduces our risk of developing a number of chronic degenerative diseases. “This approach, along with eating less meat and avoiding sugar, is wonderful to control blood sugar, lower uric acid and nurture your microbiome, which is fundamentally important to reduce in26

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flammation, increase your body’s production of antioxidants and vitamins and help maintain the integrity of the gut lining so that you don’t get leaky gut and, therefore, inflammation,” says boardcertified neurologist David Perlmutter, author of Grain Brain and four other New York Times bestsellers. Awareness of the devastating effects of industrialized meat production is also accelerating. “Avoiding animal products is probably the first and most important ethical choice one can make,” says Princeton University bioethics professor Peter Singer, author of the seminal Animal Liberation. “That’s going to dramatically lower your carbon footprint. You will no longer be complicit in the suffering of tens of billions of factory-farmed animals, and you won’t be contributing to the increasing risks of viruses being bred in factory farms.”

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According to market off, we are going to see peranalysis firm CB Insights, “Core concepts like being present in the moment or sisting use of telemedicine taking in the other person in an empathetic way are in situations that involve “As COVID-19 spread across the globe, shifting basic communication with rippling out into so many aspects of life.” consumer behavior and a patient,” says Perlmutter, –Leslie Davenport citing compelling attributes virus outbreaks in factories such as cost savings, convenience and a lower carbon footprint has dealt major blows to the meat supply chain, with the beef because people don’t have to commute to a doctor’s office. industry alone facing an estimated $13.6 billion in losses.” Several U.S. meat processing plants were forced to close their doors. In response, a growing inventory of plant-based alternative Wearable Devices and proteins is emerging, offering new products that seek to mimic Home Testing Empower Patients the experience of eating a juicy hamburger (Beyond Meat and Perlmutter also anticipates an amplification of the use of wearable Impossible Foods) or crispy chicken nugget (Simulate). Banza devices and home testing to provide biometric data that informs makes high-protein pasta from chickpeas. Retail sales of plantpeople about their health status and inspires them to modify based meals in the U.S. have grown by 25.5 percent over the lifestyle choices. The Oura Ring records the time it takes to get to past two years, and other manufacturers joining the field are sleep, how many times the wearer awakens during the night and Plantible Foods, Rebellyous Foods, Livekindly and InnovoPro. how much time they spend in REM and deep sleep. This informaA recent survey found that 36 percent of consumers intend to tion enables people to modify day-to-day activities to improve the increase their consumption of alternative protein sources in the quality and quantity of sleep. near future. Apple Watch aficionados are increasingly relying on the Perlmutter cautions, “Just because they’re plant-based doesn’t device’s biofeedback features, including its newest metric, blood give them full sanction. They may contain unfermented soy, oxygenation, while diabetics and non-diabetics alike employ which may not be non-GMO or organic, and per an article in continuous glucose monitoring systems to pinpoint how lifestyle the New York Times, their carbon footprint may be a lot higher choices like food, exercise and sleep affect blood sugar levels. in production of these products than we have been led to be“That is not only trending now, but will increase quite dralieve. Do a little research on these manufactured foods and go matically as consumers push to learn more about themselves,” for plant-based options that aren’t processed. Shop the periphPerlmutter predicts. “No longer is this information going to be ery of the grocery store.” siloed in the doctor’s office. People are becoming more and more empowered to learn this data about themselves and act on it.”

Telemedicine Will Continue After the Pandemic

According to management consultants McKinsey and Company, when COVID-19 began, the level of telemedicine increased in America 78-fold, peaking in April 2020. Although it has been declining since then, the use of telemedicine is still at a 38-fold increase compared to pre-pandemic times. “While it has leveled

Learning to Improve Genetic Expression “Our evolving understanding of epigenetics—how we can change our gene expression—is bringing more people on board to the idea that our lifestyle choices matter,” Perlmutter says. “When I went to medical school, we thought our DNA was locked in a glass case and that it would determine everything about us. Nowa-

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days, we know that the expression of more than 70 percent of our DNA that codes for health and longevity is under our control and influenced by our lifestyle choices. The food we eat, whether or not we slept well last night, the stress in our lives, whether or not we spent time in nature—all of these things, moment-to-moment, change our gene expression. Holy Toledo! We now know that certain lifestyle choices are good for you because they favorably change gene expression. They teach it in med school now. It’s a breathtaking reality.”

Harnessing the Power of Low-Level Stress Life hackers and high-performance junkies are looking to leverage something called hormesis, which involves introducing low-level stress to the body for a positive outcome, so that when the body repairs itself from that condition, it doesn’t just repair back to the previous level, but to a new one with an advantage. This includes exposing the body to a hot sauna or cold exposure through cryotherapy, as well as intermittent fasting or time-restricted eating. “People are starting to see how good things happen when we engage in things that push us in places that are perhaps a little bit uncomfortable, activating mechanisms that help with metabolic health, immunity, cognitive function and even the growth of new brain cells,” Perlmutter explains.

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A Surge in Coaching According to Davenport, “In addition to therapy becoming more acceptable, I’ve seen coaching become more common as another option in which people don’t have to examine their past and can

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When U.S. gymnast Simone Biles dropped out of the 2021 Summer Olympic Games citing mental health challenges, she created an opening for other people to speak up. If a world champion could reveal her vulnerability on the global stage when the stakes

were so high, certainly so could they. Her compelling story is emblematic of an emerging trend: Mental health is gradually becoming destigmatized. “It’s becoming acceptable to talk about our feelings and ask for help, and this trend is shattering unhealthy cultural myths, like the erroneous assumption that if we talk about our emotions we’re going to fall into a pit of despair and sadness,” says Licensed Integrative Psychotherapist Leslie Davenport, the author of Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change. “There’s a boldness among younger generations that are challenging the status quo and demanding to be accepted as they are. Tucking away anything that might not be socially acceptable is a part of the past. Kids want their families and adults to accept and love them exactly as they are.” On Twitter, Instagram and Facebook, #itsoknottobeok is a popular hashtag. Mental health surveys show that eco-anxiety in particular is prevalent among the young. Late last year, scientists at the University of Bath, in England, interviewed 10,000 youth between the ages of 16 and 25 across 10 continents. In the U.S., 68 percent said that the future was frightening. Almost half admitted that they had distressing feelings related to climate change on a daily basis, 42 percent believed that the things they valued most would be destroyed and 35 percent feared that their family security would be threatened.

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instead look forward. A coach can help them make sense of their life, set goals and hold them accountable.”

Mindfulness Becomes Ubiquitous In a few decades, mindfulness practices have catapulted from Buddhist monasteries to corporate boardrooms and have become a billion-dollar industry in the U.S. with an 11 percent annual growth rate. “Mindfulness has been emerging for a while, but at this point, it’s a household word,” Davenport says. “People are talking about mindful eating or mindful conversations. Core concepts like being present in the moment or taking in the other person in an empathetic way are rippling out into so many aspects of life.”

Therapy and Meditation Apps Abound Redefining the conventional, in-person therapy session that is 50 minutes in a quiet room, therapy apps allow people to have short phone calls, video chats or text exchanges with a therapist for a low monthly fee. Notable therapy apps include BetterHelp.com, OnlineTherapy.com, BrightSide.com and Calmerry.com. For meditation, Calm.com, InsightTimer.com and HeadSpace.com are dominating the field.

Virtual Experiences Are Here to Stay Many people that were devastated by isolation and loneliness during the pandemic sought social engagement via streaming and app-enabled webinars, exercise routines or art classes. Suddenly, virtual conferences attracted participants from all over the world. Davenport relishes the fact that she was able to take tap dancing classes from a renowned New York City teacher, even though she lives in Washington State. “In a surprising silver lining, we’ve come to appreciate the convenience of these virtual experiences, which we likely wouldn’t have attended in person before the pandemic.” Sandra Yeyati is a professional writer and editor. Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com. January 2022

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Healthy Coffee Alternatives and Hacks

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ost Americans enjoy a daily dose of coffee, and an increasing body of research indicates it’s not a bad habit to have. Meanwhile, a growing number of people are adapting their morning drink rituals to incorporate ingredients ranging from matcha to mushrooms in search of additional health benefits. “After many years of research, we have concluded that coffee can be a fantastic additive to the diet. Coffee consumption is associated with a decrease in all-cause mortality, risk of cardiovascular death and stroke,” says Claudia Hleap, a registered dietician nutritionist in Philadelphia. Regular coffee consumption is also correlated with a decreased risk of Type 2 diabetes, potentially due to its naturally containing polyphenols, which are plant compounds with protective antioxidant properties. The caffeine in coffee, as well as in tea and cocoa, can also boost short-term metabolism and brain function. As with most things in life, moderation is key; overconsumption of coffee can result in insomnia, irritability, gastrointestinal

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issues and other short-lived side effects. “Caffeine intake may negatively impact sleep duration and quality, which is essential for optimal health,” says Hleap. “Coffee can also serve as a vessel for added sugars and unhealthy fats in the diet if you are adding sweeteners and artificial creamers.” Many java drinkers today are experimenting with healthy alternatives and add-ons to shake up their routine morning pickme-up. Chicory-based drinks, made from roasted ground chicory root, are a favorite for Lauren O’Connor, a Los Angeles registered dietitian nutritionist and author of Healthy Cooking for One. “Chicory is caffeine-free, acid-free and a gut-friendly alternative to coffee,” she says. “It also has a robust, roasted taste that can satisfy those who desire more than an herbal tea. Date ‘coffee’, made from date seed, also has a deep, rich flavor.” Some chicory tea blends also incorporate roasted dandelion root, which has been used by herbalists for centuries to enhance the body’s detoxifying functions, particularly of the liver. Golden milk, a traditional Indian beverage associated with Ayurvedic

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Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices.

A Better Bean Rather than swap out coffee altogether, some java lovers are bettering their beloved beans with healthy add-ons such as powdered mushrooms, ghee and spices. “A healthy addition to coffee can include coconut oil, collagen or butter. These can add some fat and protein content, which will provide more energy while also jumpstarting your metabolism at the beginning of the day,” says holistic health coach Virginia Gruhler. Ghee, a clarified butter that originated in ancient India, has been touted as a “keto-friendly” way to help neutralize the acidity of coffee while adding healthy fats and nutrients. Spices like cinnamon and cardamom have been added to coffee and black tea for centuries in the Middle East and Asia to enhance both flavor and health. Cinnamon, for example, may help lower blood sugar, in addition to having antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Mushroom coffee is another popular “coffee-plus” beverage which combines the flavor and energy boost of java with the benefits of medicinal fungi like turkey tail, lion’s mane and chaga, boosting the immune system and potentially warding off serious health conditions like dementia and cancer. Because caffeine can stay in the bloodstream for up to 10 hours, staying clear of all caffeinated drinks in the later hours of the day will help ensure a better night’s sleep. When a mid-afternoon slump hits, a brisk walk followed by a cup of a flavorful herbal tea like Rooibos or lemongrass can wake up the body and the brain naturally. Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

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medicine, is another flavorful alternative with numerous health benefits. Recipes vary, but golden milk is typically prepared by heating milk or a plant-based milk alternative along with turmeric, black pepper, ginger, cinnamon, honey, vanilla and/or cardamom. “These warming spices go above a simple caffeine replacement to provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits,” says Trista Best, a registered dietitian in Dalton, Georgia. Best also recommends matcha, a traditional Japanese drink made from powdered, young, green tea leaves whisked in water as a coffee alternative with less caffeine and other added benefits. Because the tea leaves are essentially consumed in powder form rather than just steeped in water, matcha contains more catechins, an important antioxidant, than a typical preparation of green tea. “The L-theanine, an amino acid, in matcha is known to improve brain health, which shows itself through improved memory, attention and reaction time,” notes Best.

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High Times for the Cannabis Industry Emerging Trends with a COVID-19 Caveat by Jim Motavalli

t’s fair to say that the cannabis industry has arrived. Recreational marijuana has now been approved in 17 states, and 37 have allowed marijuana for medical purposes. “We have CBD!” proclaim store signs selling the buzz-free cannabidiol. In 2020, more than 240,000 people worked in cannabis-related jobs. The Brightfield Group says the medical cannabis industry will reach $16 billion in annual U.S. sales by 2025. Cannabis market research firm Headset predicts this will be “a year of positive growth” for the industry. Legalization and expansion are strongly in line with public sentiment: Two-thirds of Americans believe marijuana should be legal, says the Pew Research Center. Opposition has fallen from 52 percent in 2010 to just 32 percent by the end of 2019. “Dispensaries and cannabis cafés are as commonplace as Starbucks, and ordering edibles is as easy as getting pizza,” reports

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marketing firm Grassfed Media. The National Retail Federation noted a 700 percent increase in the demand for CBD-based products in 2019. One caveat, however, is COVID-19. Ron Newman, a sustainable development analyst with Lee Enterprises Consulting, says the hemp/CBD business was flat during 2020 because of the pandemic. “With the economic situation, people were buying only essentials,” he says. “But we’re seeing the business start to come back now.” With COVID-19 recovery, more growth is certain, and here are some upcoming trends. Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the active ingredient in marijuana that gets the user high. The natural compound CBD—said to have healing and pain/anxiety relief properties—is being heavily marketed in the form of oils, edibles (including gummy bears and lollipops), oral sprays, creams and pills. The third-most

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popular food-related Google search term in 2018 was “CBD gummies”. CBD dietary supplements are the biggest category, followed by topical applications and third, food and beverage additives. THC is still illegal in many parts of the U.S., but CBD cultivation and sales were legalized by the 2018 Farm Bill. California offers a model for the states in regulating cannabis. Both medicinal cannabis and adult recreational use are legal, but the industry is strictly regulated by the Department of Cannabis Control to ensure that businesses operate safely and that products are free from contamination, properly labeled and kept away from children. Research into cannabis is an emerging field, with 23,000 papers published since 2010, and Grassfed believes that some future products will be based on “other cannabinoids and terpenes such as CBN, CBG, THCA and THCV.” In addition, strains labeled indica, sativa or hybrid, or with names like Gorilla Glue and Wedding Crasher, may increasingly be replaced by a scientifically supported classification system. Bar & Restaurant magazine wants its bartenders to know there might be THC-free CBD cocktails on their future bar menus. It reports that these drinks are “a legal grey area; federally they’re illegal, but some states have their own CBD-related laws.” The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says flatly, “It is currently illegal to market CBD by adding it to a food or labeling it as a dietary supplement,” but the agency has said it is considering relaxing this prohibition. There’s a Wild West quality to the CBD/hemp industry today. An FDA study found many CBD products to be mislabeled, with either more or less CBD than indicated. A significant number contained THC. And then there are the laws, with federal prohibitions and state regulations, that can be quite different. For instance, New York bans CBD products with more than 0.3 percent THC, and bans CBD from any alcohol or tobacco product. So determining whether any specific product is “legal” or not in different locations is complex. But marketing benefits are plain. Wynk alcohol-free seltzer says it has “2.5 milligrams of THC and 2.5 milligrams of CBD in every can.” However, Wynk is not widely available. Casey Coughlin, Wynk brand manager, says, “We only sell Wynk through the dispensary channel, which is highly regulated on a state-by-state basis. So, although CBD and THC beverages are not federally legal, they are at the state level under regulation.” Jody McGinness, executive director of the Hemp Industries Association, says the FDA doesn’t actually have strong enforcement powers, and that the worst thing CBD/THC legal violators can expect from the agency is a warning letter posted on the FDA website. Gregg Sturz, co-founder of Florida-based CBD Hemp Experts, a leading wholesale provider of cannabis-derived products, says he expects the FDA to eventually approve CBD for use in dietary supplements. “I don’t think they’re trying to shut the industry down, just come up with some clear guidelines,” he says. The legal status of THC is such a question mark that, according to Investopedia’s Marijuana Investing Guide, large banks “are currently afraid of money-laundering charges they may face if they work with these businesses … The American Bankers’ Association

has been pushing for more legal clarity.” Newman, who studies the medicinal uses of CBD, notes that in some cases it’s being marketed as a topical analgesic for pain relief, when actually the other proven ingredients in analgesics—including methanol and camphor—are doing the heavy lifting. This situation has also produced FDA warning letters, because if CBD is claimed to relieve pain, then it is required to go through a new drug application process for efficacy. In 2018, the FDA approved Epidiolex, an oral solution with CBD as an active ingredient, used for the treatment of rare and severe forms of epilepsy. While it’s the only approved product so far, studies suggest CBD might be useful for anxiety, insomnia, skin protection and addiction. McGinness sees the major growth area for cannabis-related products not in CBD, but in industrial hemp fiber. As hemp growers gear up in the Midwest after decades of federal bans, they’re likely to expand beyond cottage clothing companies into such areas as auto and industrial parts and building materials, he says. “Hemp products made in a green way create fewer emissions,” McGinness says. “And the bioplastics made from hemp are lighter-weight, which increases fuel efficiency. I expect we’ll see heartland industrial hemp grow so much it will make CBD look like a niche.” Jim Motavalli is a Connecticut-based journalist who writes about the environment, cars and music. He can be contacted via JimMotavalli.com.

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nsiders agree that the idea of fitness is changing, and this means an exciting wave of trackers and apps that go beyond achieving the ultimate six-pack abs. “So many of us want a nice exterior, but now more than ever, we realize how important it is that the interior match that exterior,” says Dominic Kennedy, a Los Angeles trainer and founder of the Dominic Effect, an app that provides fitness workouts, customized meal plans and mind-body tools like meditation, yoga and affirmations. The industry of wearable technology has been expanding since the advent of the FitBit Tracker in 2014, and the trend is not slowing down. Current fitness wearables even include rings that offer more detailed biometric data including blood pressure, heart rate, sleep and calories burned. With some smartwatches now priced under $50, it’s clear why the business marketing firm Grandview Research predicts significant annual growth for such products for the next six years.

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For this year, fitness and wellness choices will focus more on practical effectiveness within the new normal. “I see that most don’t want to spend hours in the gym. The way life is now, we do things differently: home gyms, home office, home childcare,” notes Kennedy. The world of fitness is extending beyond the gym, taking inventory of all the aspects that factor into maintaining wellness. “This year, fitness is all about making workouts work for you and your lifestyle. Whether it be wearable technology, customized online personal training apps

or mindset workouts that work on getting your mind in gear, 2022 has me excited,” says Stephanie Mansour, a Chicago-based fitness coach and host of the national PBS fitness and wellness show Step it Up with Steph. “I think we’re going to be focusing on habits and other areas of life like food, sleep and mindset that contribute to the effectiveness of workouts.” She also foresees people picking up inspiration from hardcore fitness devotees that share more of their personal daily habits such as journaling, affirmations and how they stay committed to investing in health. Bringing a water bottle to a yoga class or slipping on activewear is becoming digitalized, making it easier to target overall health. Staying hydrated based on individual needs is effortless using a Thermos app-connected hydration bottle with a smart lid that tracks daily intake. Mansour’s favorite fitness ally is clothing inlaid with resistance bands. “You can actually get in a workout while doing everyday activities with this resistance apparel. I love how resistance bands are built into these pants so my daily walk, yoga session or washing dishes and doing laundry turns into a workout because my muscles engage and work harder,” she says.

the reason, you can now seek out alternative options that may cause less pressure,” she says. To stay accountable without mental anguish, she suggests using a multisport watch that offers the perk of real-time audio coaching. Kennedy concurs, saying, “The point is not to cause any more anxiety and to create a safe space. We should not be obsessing about weight and putting ourselves down, but finding a space that will lift our spirits.”

Despite the benefits of the latest technology and extras, Mansour reminds us to adhere to “tried and true methodologies like regular workouts that you enjoy, eating nutritious foods and taking care of your mental health through meditation, stress-reduction techniques and getting adequate sleep.” Maya Whitman writes about natural health and living a more beautiful life. Connect at Ekstasis28@gmail.com.

More Support, Less Pressure Kennedy sees a sense of community taking root since the start of pandemic, especially via online forums and groups centered on health and fitness. “We spend so much time on the internet and social media, and during the pandemic, it was a huge outreach that will continue to grow since you can do it right from your computer or phone.” New Jersey-based fitness trainer Nadia Murdock sees a trend of prioritizing ourselves without all-too-common feelings of guilt. The founder of Core Program, designed to help entrepreneurial mothers take charge of their health and fitness, she warns about the possible trigger effect of digital trackers that use pop-up screens or reminders about daily steps. “I would suggest asking yourself why you want to use a tracker. Once you have identified January 2022

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Peter Russell on the Healing Power of Letting Go

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While the thought-provoking title suggests that individuals might be asked to let go of a situation, possessions or a relationship, the fundamental theme running through the book is not the letting go of things themselves, but rather letting go the things that only exist in the mind—thoughts, interpretations, fixed beliefs, points of view, expectations of the future, attachments to possessions and relationships, judgements, grievances, assumptions about how things should or should not be. These things in the mind are the lens through which the things of the world are experienced. For example, looking at things through blue-tinted spectacles gives everything a blueish tinge. But the lens itself is not part of the world you see. In a similar way, the lens through which we see our world is not another thing we see. In this sense, we are letting go of the “non-things” that color our view of the world.

What led to your understanding of this? The questions “Is there another way of seeing this?” and “Could there, just possibly, be another way of seeing this?” occurred spontaneously, without an effort on my

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What benefits have you experienced from letting go? I’m more in touch with my intuition and my feelings and less consumed by my thoughts. I feel better, experience more peace and am content. Discontent is largely self-created by thinking how things should or should not be. When discontent drops away, contentment becomes more prevalent. No one walks around wonderfully enlightened all the time. Letting go is a lifetime process. Noticing where I get caught up, pausing, coming back to the present, to what is, has a feeling of “Ahhh.” It’s a sense of coming home to my inner home. The world pulls us outward, taking us out of ourselves. When we step back from it and let go for a while, it’s like coming home to our self.

How can we better savor each moment? In just pausing and noticing what is in the present moment of experience, you’ll simply be stopping and withdrawing your interest from the thoughts that showed up when you paused. If you notice that your attention relaxes and if there is a sense of ease, a gentle sense of happiness or joy or a quality of spaciousness and clarity, savor it. Later, when it occurs to you, pause again and again. But don’t let the practice of pausing become routine or a ritual. Instead, make each pause a fresh inquiry into the moment and be curious about what it feels like, as if it were the first time, because it is the first and only time you will savor “this” moment. Linda Sechrist is the Natural Awakenings senior staff writer. Connect at Linda Sechrist.com.

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Pet-Pleasing Food Trends What Dogs and Cats Will Eat This Year by Ronica O’Hara

og and cat food is becoming ever more humanized in the U.S. Market researchers and veterinarians report that consumers are increasingly demanding for their pets what they want for themselves: high-quality, sustainably sourced

ingredients that are free of questionable byproducts. “Organic, gluten-free and even vegan are now mainstream when it comes to Fido and Fluffy,” says integrative veterinarian Carol Osborne, of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. “Fancy foods, gourmet treats, even personal pet chefs have become the norm.” In a turnabout on animal testing, some companies advertise that their pet food products are tested on humans. It’s the logical outcome of an evolution in how pets are regarded, say psychologists. Only a few decades ago, most dogs slept in doghouses rather than in bedrooms, and most cats were free-range explorers of the outdoors. Today, two in three American households have a pet, and the animals are increasingly part of the family—sometimes even more beloved than human family members. One study, for example, found young children more likely to confide in a pet than in a sibling. A mattress company survey found that 71 percent of pet owners sleep with their furry friends. The forced togetherness of the pandemic drew pets and owners even closer. “Today, pet owners

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Custom Tailoring According to market analyst firm Mintel, three in five U.S. pet owners are willing to pay more for foods that are customized to their pet’s specific dietary needs, a trend being eagerly met by more than 700 brands and 10,000 products. Today, a dizzying array of foods are tailored to pets’ ages, breeds and physical and emotional conditions. Obese dogs can chomp down on highprotein, low-fat foods; anxious pups can mellow out with foods that contain hemp and CBD oil; and dogs prone to kidney stones may find relief on a renal-support formula. Consumers unable to purchase pricey, specialized formulas are making kibble less boring by adding flavorful mix-ins and toppers such as shredded tuna and lamb liver flakes.

Going Plant-Based The slow but sure rise in the number of Americans that eat natural, plant-based diets has its parallel in animal diets. Organic pet food free of pesticides, antibiotics and chemicals constitute a robust, $22-billion-a-year business in the U.S., and vegan pet food sales are predicted to grow globally by 12 percent a year. Ancient grains like amaranth, quinoa, buckwheat and millet are included in gluten-free formulas to satisfy a small but growing market. To make plant-based chow more appealing, pet food makers are adding savory flavors and substituting chemical enhancers with kitchen ingredients like vinegar.

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