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What a difficult time we are in. Fear of coronavirus is normal. The rational and irrational responses to the threat are real. This will be a very bumpy road, with a beginning, a middle and an end, but we will get through it.

Michael and I have lived through HIV, SARS, Ebola and H1N1. Our boys are living through their first invisible enemy that they’re old enough to understand. Someday they will tell their children what this pandemic was like—their school and sports disrupted, only seeing their friends online.

Fear is contagious. A lack of accurate information provides more range for our emotions to go off track. Since coronavirus is so unpredictable, we go to extremes to try and control a situation that is largely out of our control. We can’t help what we feel, and we become anxious by what we see and read.

But we can take charge of the spread of this virus by adhering to doctors’ recommendations about social distancing and lots of hand washing. This is the time for us to bond with family and appreciate the health that we have. My uncle used to say, “Your health is your wealth.” This statement could not ring truer than it does now.

Our community mission has never been more important to us than it is now. As the ground shifts beneath our feet, we will respond by giving you the best local generated information we can.

This month several area practitioners—Ayurvedic and naturopathic doctor Somesh Kaushik (page 11), clinical nutritionist Michael Biamonte (page 11) and holistic dentist Dr. Lewis Gross (page 16)— as well as our resident naturalist, Roger Dubin, (page 33) stepped up to provide health tips and encouraging words for us to share with you. Please don’t miss what they have to say.

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26 11 UNPACKING A MEDICAL CHALLENGE How the Immune System Fights a Virus and Why COVID-19 is Different from the Others

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World Peace Earth Day Celebration to Stream Live from NYC Planet Heart’s 13th annual World Peace Earth Day Celebration will be livestreamed from 6 to 9 p.m. ET on April 22—the 50th anniversary of Earth Day— via web link at PlanetHeart.org. Andrew Kaen, who is producing the online celebration in association with We, The World, says this global event will serve as “a conscious community gathering in unity, to honor Mother Earth.”

The event will be hosted by Mitchel Rabin, the longtime host and producer of New York City-based cable TV show A Better World. The Earth Day event will include inspirational talks, live music and indigenous, environmental and peace leaders.

Among the featured guests and performers are ordained minister Angelica Cubides; Rick Ulfik, founder of We, The World; energy healer Envita Rose; meditation and qigong expert Kathryn Annette Davis; Lisa Roma, aka Electrik Goddess Orquestra; composer and multi-instrumentalist Premik Russell Tubbs; and Andrew Kaen, aka ReAwakennd.

For more information, visit PlanetHeart.org.

Chinese Coronavirus Doctor to Lead Eastover Training Eastover Estate & Eco-Village, in Lenox, Massachusetts, will host a Forest Chan Meditation and Chinese medicine training from April 28 to May 3. The training will be led by Dr. Tan, a practitioner of Chinese medicine and acupuncture who in February organized a team of fellow practitioners to treat coronavirus patients in the Chinese province of Hubei.

“Dr. Tan let go all of his workshops in China and organized nine other doctors to go to Hubei on February 11 to help and cure coronavirus,” says Eastover co-founder Yingxing Wang. “Then on February 22, they joined a hospital in Hubei. He said the Chinese medicine and acupuncture has been very effective, curing not only patients but also doctors who are affected. Within three days of taking Chinese medicine herbal tea, patients become stable and start to recover. Their way of achieving zero casualties is through promoting the yang energy of the patients and helping raise their immune systems.”

Wang says he gave her the names of three herbs that have good preventive qualities and he suggested drinking tea to increase immunity.

Tan was born into a family of practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine and an acupuncture technique known as the Xu Family needling method. He’s a monk in the Forest Buddhist Tradition and is experienced in White Skeleton Meditation.

Location: 430 East St., Lenox, MA. For more information, call 866-264-5139 or visit Eastover.com. See ad, page 35.

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Open Center Takes Holistic Thought and Learning Online The Open Center is the longestrunning urban holistic center and a home for spiritual practice in New York City. Since 1984, its pioneering programs have helped seed global interest in spiritual inquiry, healing arts, personal growth, bodywork and movement.

While the Open Center has temporarily suspended in-person programs and events to support community efforts to contain the coronavirus, its commitment to holistic thought and learning will continue online, says CEO Ross Guttler.

“The beauty of spiritual practice and holistic living is that it can be done anywhere,” Guttler says.

“While the Open Center’s physical space at 30th and Madison may be temporarily closed to the public for the health and safety of our community, we are now offering a host of online programs, so you can continue your work while at home.

“Whether it be a webinar on learning xi breathing to awaken your inner power and activate wisdom, love and vitality with author and qigong expert Robert Peng; or delving into the traditional Chinese healing arts; or teaching executive coaches and health and wellness practitioners how to build a thriving and profitable practice, the New York Open Center offers a wide variety of programs, led by teachers of wisdom, passion and skill.”

For the most up-to-date listing of upcoming online programs, visit OpenCenter.org/onlineprograms, and check out their blog for helpful tips and resources to stay healthy, centered and connected.

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Unpacking a Medical Challenge How the immune system fights a virus— and why COVID-19 is different from the others

By Michael Biamonte COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, is a new pathogen the human body has never encountered, which makes the immune system respond abnormally, with a cytokine storm that can be lethal.

Cytokines are the immune system’s initial defense mechanism. They don’t identify a specific target; their job is to kill—like a SWAT team storming a building and destroying everything in sight. This extreme inflammatory response is somewhat similar to a severe pharmaceutical drug reaction, the type that killed actor and martial artist Bruce Lee. When the body has encountered a particular pathogen before, it produces a targeted immune response designed to kill the virus but not the host. Memory B cells are the part of the immune system that “tags” a pathogen, like detectives going onto a crime scene and tagging the evidence. So when they see that pathogen again, they know what it is and how to kill it.

NO SELF-DEFENSE Because humans had never encountered COVID-19 before this outbreak, they have no memory B cells to target it. As a result, the human body can’t quickly produce the necessary antibodies to defend itself, and the coronavirus can duplicate viciously.

It’s also important to understand that a virus can change to protect itself. It can mutate, grow, replicate and so forth, creating multiple “motifs” in order to cloak itself from recognition and targeting by the immune system.

When the immune system is fighting a virus, it typically produces multiple types of antibodies to fight against different motifs. That works better with some viruses than others. An extremely potent virus, like H1N1, has familiar motifs that our memory B cells remember and can target, but also new motifs that our immune system doesn’t recognize and can’t kill. We’ve seen that when there are even a few new motifs in those viruses, many people have died. This time, it’s likely that all the motifs of the coronavirus are new. Fighting it will be challenging.

The good news is that as the coronavirus continues to spread, there are incredible doctors researching and testing drugs and herbs that will help prevent and treat this virus. In fact, CNN just reported that Chinese Medicine has been used successfully to treat infected patients in China.

To read my full article on preventing and treating coronavirus, visit Health-Truth. com/articles-news/.

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Ayurveda Offers Time-Tested Anti-Viral Strategy While COVID-19 is new to humans, we’ve been dealing with pandemics for a thousand years. Ayurveda, a traditional Indian medicine system, has been around longer than that. So we asked Somesh Kaushik, ND, an Ayurvedic and naturopathic physician with an office in Murray Hill, for time-tested tips for keeping viruses at bay.

Kaushik’s first advice involves temperature: Because heat destroys pathogens, we should keep our bodies warm (he suggests warm foot baths) and eat our food warm too.

“Food from restaurants should be well cooked—nothing cold or raw,” he says.

“You don’t want to consume anything pre-cut and touched by so many people if it isn’t cooked. Avoid cold or raw foods, even at home.” Anything from a food bar, which Kaushik generally warns against, should be reheated before it’s eaten.

What should we consume? “Take hot soups cooked with ginger and turmeric every day,” Kaushik says. He also recommends Ayurvedic herbal remedies to boost immunity, like vasa plex, immunity plex, amla juice, giloy and chyawanprash, taken twice a day, and 2000 mg of vitamin C taken three times a day.

Other Ayurvedic immune boosters include swedana therapy (steam with ozone) and pranayama and other yoga asanas. And then there’s the ultimate natural remedy: good night’s sleep.

“Take care of your other health conditions, since the physical and mental stress of being sick suppresses the body’s ability to fight disease,” Kaushik says. “And contact your healthcare provider immediately if you are not feeling well.”

Location: 26 E. 36th St. For more information, call 646-670-6725, email DrKaushik@ DrKaushik.com or visit DrKaushik.com. See ad, page 15.

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Air pollution has long been linked to lung cancer, stroke and respiratory disease, and now research has found that it can lead to osteoporosis, as well.

Researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health studied the bone mass and density of 3,717 people living in villages near Hyderabad, India. These were compared to fine particulate air pollution levels, which averaged more than three times the recommendations of the World Health Organization. The researchers also surveyed in-home cooking over wood, coal and other biomass sources. The results showed that exposure to ambient air pollution was associated with lower levels of bone mass, and that cooking over fires did not have that effect. “Inhalation of polluting particles could lead to bone mass loss through the oxidative stress and inflammation caused by air pollution,” says lead author Otavio T. Ranzani.

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Grape seed extract, an antioxidant-rich supplement that is a byproduct of the wine and juice industry, significantly improves both total and LDL cholesterol levels and triglyceride levels, and lowers markers of inflammation, concludes a metareview of 15 randomized trials in the journal Phytotherapy Research.

Researchers from Iran, Canada and Croatia concluded that the popular extract also improves fasting glucose levels, but has little effect on HbA1c or HDL cholesterol levels.

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Eat Better to Cut Healthcare Costs Poor eating habits are not only diseaseproducing, they are also costly, the latest research shows. “Suboptimal eating” incurs approximately $300 in healthcare costs annually per person, and $481 for older people on Medicare, adding up to $50 billion a year nationally—84 percent of which goes to acute care, say Harvard-associated Brigham and Women’s Hospital researchers. This means that poor diets account for almost 20 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes costs in the U.S. Researchers studied the impact of 10 dietary factors, including fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds, processed meats, sugary drinks and salt, and found that the top three risks were overconsuming processed meats and underconsuming nuts/seeds and omega-3-rich seafood.

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Biodegradable Cooler Keeps Food Cold and Dry

The ice chests we haul to picnics are typically made of Styrofoam, Dow Chemical’s trademarked name for extruded polystyrene, but it is a highly flammable source of greenhouse gases that animals can mistake for food and won’t degrade for hundreds of years, leading thousands of landfills to ban it. Now, Igloo, the top global cooler maker, has introduced a new, less-destructive alternative made out of paraffin wax and recycled tree pulp called Recool. The 16-quart, waterresistant cooler, sold at REI and other stores, keeps 75 pounds of contents ice-cold for up to 12 hours and goes up to five days without leaking water. The coolers can be stored and reused many times and then recycled, composted or used as a dry storage container. It’s also less likely to break or chip than Styrofoam.

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Plastics Adios

A new law bans popular plastic bags in the Mexican capital, and grocery stores are poised to sell reusable synthetic fiber bags. The same law will ban handing out plastic straws, spoons, coffee capsules and other single-use items by 2021. Claudia Hernández, the city’s director of environmental awareness, says, “We are finding that people are returning to baskets, to cucuruchos [cone-shaped rolls of paper].” The old ways are present in other aspects, too. Many residents still use wheeled, folding shopping baskets and some vendors still measure out bulk goods in discarded sardine cans. Grocery stores that give out plastic bags will be fined, so most will opt for reusable shopping bags made of thick plastic fiber for about 75 cents. For hygienic reasons, the law leaves the door open to using plastic bags for such items as perishable deli meats or cheese.

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Temperature changes, water shortages and rising sea levels will impact some of the world’s most populous cities during the next 30 years. Apartment rental hub Nestpick.com commissioned researchers to comb through data and determine how the ongoing climate shift could impact specific cities to help people choose where to live and add to the debate about procedures that can be put in place to ensure the longevity and livability of cities. Bangkok faces the highest risk of flooding from rising sea levels and a projected temperature increase of 3° F. Nairobi may move from a temperate humid warm summer climate to a tropical-type savanna wet summer climate due to rising temperatures. The demand for water is projected to be double the supply in Melbourne. Ho Chi Minh City and Amsterdam are also very high on the list.

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Between 2005 and 2016, the shutdown of coal-fired plants in the U.S. saved an estimated 26,610 lives and the equivalent of around 570 million bushels of corn, soybeans and wheat, reports a new University of California at San Diego (UCSD) study published in Nature Sustainability. The coal plants were typically decommissioned as utilities transitioned from coal to natural gas for electric power generation, thus reducing particulate matter and ozone in the lower atmosphere.

“When a coal-fired unit shuts down, local pollution [including particulate matter] levels drop, mortality rates drop and crop yields of major staple crops rise,” writes study author and UCSD associate professor Jennifer Ann Burney.

The newer, naturalgas and coal-fired units that have supplanted them are not entirely benign and deserve further study, she notes.

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Closing Plants Saves Lives and Crops

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Organic Standards Clarified for Hydroponics The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has clarified its standards regarding organic crop container systems such as hydroponics and aquaponics, requiring that those operations stop using synthetic chemicals not approved for organic crop production in the soil underneath, as well as in containers, for three years prior to achieving certification. The clarification arose after soilbased farmers reported that hydroponics operations were spraying the soil to clear weeds with Monsanto’s glyphosate shortly before building a greenhouse and applying for quick organic certification. The World Health Organization classified glyphosate as a Group 2A carcinogen, and it is absolutely prohibited on organic farms. The Real Organic Project, a family farmer-driven organization, is lobbying for an addon label to USDA Certified Organic to provide more transparency on whether organic crops are grown in soil or hydroponic greenhouses.

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Widespread Drinking Water Contamination Found

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) has found contamination of U.S. drinking water with manmade “forever chemicals” to be much worse than estimated. Miami, Philadelphia and New Orleans have some of the highest levels. Perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are resistant to breaking down in the environment and some have been linked to cancer, liver damage, low birth weight and other health problems. David Andrews, a senior scientist at EWG and co-author of the report, says, “It’s nearly impossible to avoid contaminated drinking water from these chemicals.” Sources include products like Teflon, Scotchguard and firefighting foam.

Only one location in the country, Meridian, Mississippi, which has 700-footdeep wells, had no detectable PFAS, while Seattle and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, had levels below 1 part per trillion, the limit EWG recommends. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has known since at least 2001 about the problem of PFAS in drinking water, but has so far failed to set an enforceable, nationwide legal limit. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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THE BASICS OF SAFE LOVE DURING AN EPIDEMIC

Love in the Time of Corona Let’s not forget a little humor to improve our state of mind. – Dr. Lewis Gross

By Lewis Gross As our community works together to combat the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), Dr. Lewis Gross, a holistic dentist in Tribeca, offers these tips for understanding the disease, recognizing symptoms and staying safe, which is one of the best ways we can show love for our family, friends and neighbors right now. He also shares his holistic approach for building a strong personal defense against the virus—by cultivating a healthy body and a healthy attitude.

Some patients recently asked me if it’s safe to kiss during this epidemic. Social distancing and hand washing are considered the new Universal Precaution, but how do you apply it to your loved ones? Familiarity with another is our usual parameter for safe interaction, but with this virus there is no way to know if your partner was inadvertently exposed.

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1. If you have a runny nose, you have a common cold and probably not COVID-19. But you are still contagious, so wait at least five days to kiss your partner, especially if you’ve been exposed to the outside public.

2. Coronavirus pneumonia is a dry cough with no runny nose, but respiratory symptoms can take five days to appear, so if you have a sore throat or are wheezing, quarantine yourself from your family.

3. Wash your hands frequently with an antibacterial soap.

Avoid face-to-face exposure within six feet, and don’t share toothbrushes.

4. Stress-reduction techniques, such as meditation and at-home partner yoga, improve the immune system.

Practice patience and positive thinking during your quarantine.

5. Drinking warm alkaline water is a good prevention strategy for all viruses. Stay well hydrated.

6. Alcohol and smoking dehydrate the throat. Avoid excessive alcohol and any form of smoking or vaping, which can irritate the throat and lower immunity.

7. You should gurgle (gargle deeply, emitting a low sound as you exhale) and irrigate your sinuses frequently after exposure as a preventive measure, especially after flying. Gargling reduces the viral load and soothes the throat. The virus resides in the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity for three to five days before it enters the lungs. Anecdotal evidence has shown that gargling with diluted baking soda, salt or vinegar works well for the flu by altering the topical pH; however, vinegar causes acidic erosion to teeth. The best way to balance the oral microbiome is with a five-day alkaline oral cleanse with a product made for that purpose, like Alka-White, a portable effervescent tablet that you dissolve in warm water.

8. If you have a high fever, difficulty breathing or a feeling like you’re drowning, it’s imperative that you seek immediate medical attention.

Dr. Lewis Gross is director and general dentist at Tribeca Center for Integrative Holistic Dentistry. For more information, visit Holistic-Dentists.com and AlkaWhite.com.

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The Bee&You business model promotes sustainability and fair economic practices through its unique “Contract-Based Beekeeping Model,” which protects bees and beekeepers’ rights and safety. Bee&You has also displayed the early profitability typical of FoodTech500 companies, which represent the startup and scale-up stories shaping the future of food.

Bee&You has quickly grown into a global business, selling in 3,500 retail outlets in the United States and exporting to South Korea, Germany, France, Austria, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Turkey, the UK, Qatar, Dubai and Cyprus.

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SUPPORT LUNG HEALTH THROUGH BETTER BREATHING All infection in the lungs stems from pockets of dead air.

ByJean McClelland

One of the pioneers in the field of pulmonology wasn’t a pulmonologist—in fact he wasn’t a physician at all. Carl Stough was a singing and choral conductor in New York, but he changed the way medical science understood the diaphragm. He developed a breathing method that pulmonologists adopted in the late 1950s to help bedridden emphysema patients expand their lung capacity.

Jean McClelland, a faculty member at the Columbia University School of the Arts, studied extensively at the Carl Stough Institute for Breathing Coordination and is one of fewer than a dozen people he personally selected to teach his work.

She was reminded of Stough’s words as Americans began to grasp the threat represented by COVID-19, which can kill by ravaging the lungs.

Stough, who worked closely with pulmonologists at a Veterans Administration hospital in West Haven, Connecticut, once quoted them as saying, “All infection in the lungs stems from pockets of dead air.”

SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? Our diaphragm cleanses our lungs of carbon dioxide when we exhale, so that revitalizing oxygen can enter our lungs when we inhale, McClelland says. A strong diaphragm can rise high up in the chest, pushing on the lungs so they expel more carbon dioxide and more oxygen can enter. A weak diaphragm can’t rise very high, if at all. When a lot of carbon dioxide—dead air—is left sitting in the lungs, the result is constricted breathing, a strained voice, fatigue, anxiety, digestive problems and, more seriously, lung infections. People with asthma usually have a weak diaphragm.

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Treatments are given in the Zen Lounge in zero-gravity chairs with soothing music so they are relaxed and comfortable. Many patients fall asleep during their treatments—even those who come to be treated for insomnia!

Arata explains, “I had been looking for a next step after corporate America for quite some time. Some friends had become interested and involved with Modern Acupuncture and they told me about the opportunity. When I took a look at what Modern Acupuncture was offering and building, I decided it was a perfect opportunity for me. I have been a long-time fan of acupuncture and have had acupuncture to treat many different ailments over many years.

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Patient Testimonial: How Removing My Root Canals Changed My Life!

Years of bladder issues — gone Interview by Massiel with Donna, a patient of Dr. Yolanda Cintron

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assiel: Hi Donna, so tell me exactly what medical issues you were experiencing before Dr. Cintron treated you.

Donna: A year prior to seeing Dr. Cintron, in September of 2018, I wound up with a urinary tract infection (UTI) and I took a round of antibiotics. In November of 2018, I had another one, more antibiotics. Then, in August of 2019, I had the third UTI. Other than the UTI, the frequency of having to use the restroom was astronomical; I counted I had used the restroom 14 times, almost every day.

I couldn’t sleep through the night; I used the restroom about three to four times in the night. I was praying about my bladder healing and praying for a miracle.

One day, sitting home, I decided to put Netflix on; I love documentaries so I put on the Root Cause movie and this was in January 2019. I highly recommend anyone with teeth to watch it. It is even funny at times. I knew immediately that the Lord was showing me something that had to do with my health. I knew that God wanted me to do something about the root canals in my mouth. I didn’t know that it was my bladder being affected by the root canals, but I immediately went to the computer and Dr. Cintron came up; I made an appointment for that same month. When I finally decided to make it in, it was August 27, and that’s when I was on natural supplements and probiotics to get rid of the third UTI and I did (but it never helped my frequency of using the restroom 14 to 15 times a day). On the day of the appointment,

all the information Dr. Cintron shared with me made absolute sense. I accepted treatment and got it done; I wish I did it before in January and spared myself from pain and suffering.

Now we’re post-op five months since the removal of the two teeth. About a month after the teeth were removed, I noticed a significant improvement. I have no frequency; I sleep through the night. I went to a dance party the other night and danced the whole night. I go to the bathroom like a normal person; I can shop now without having to find the nearest bathroom. Now, I know in hindsight, God showed me that video to take care of these two root canal teeth that were directly connected to my bladder.

Massiel: All teeth are connected to different organs. The teeth we removed are the two lower front teeth #24 and #25 and they are on the meridians of the kidney and the bladder, urinary tract and ovaries and on men it is the prostate.

Donna: When I asked for a healing of my bladder, I got it by taking out the infected root canal teeth. I didn’t know too much about the meridians but now I’m more than sure that my UTIs and the frequency had to do with the teeth we removed. I’m so thankful. As far as the bladder goes, I’m so happy to say that I’m 100 percent cured. I can’t thank Dr. Cintron enough. This has totally changed my life.

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PLANET RESCUE Grassroots Strategies Combat Climate Crisis

by Julie Marshall I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions. –Elan Strait

Like most kids, Azalea Morgan loves polar bears. “They’re fluffy and cute,” the 8-year-old says, and after watching a documentary on how climate change is affecting these Arctic apex predators, she badly wanted to help. Her mom, Molly Morgan, suggested she do something big, because the problem of global warming is monumental.

For nearly three weeks last September, Azalea pedaled her bike alongside her mom and 9-year-old sister, Ember, setting out from their hometown of Andover, New Hampshire, en route to New York City to attend the United Nations (UN) Climate Action Summit, where Greta Thunberg and other global youth leaders marched for change. The trip was a fundraiser to put solar panels on their school and for future projects under KidsCare4PolarBears, a Facebook page that documents their ongoing efforts.

While not everyone has the time or inclination to ride 250 miles and camp—some of it in the rain—or as Thunberg did, sail across the Atlantic in a zero-emissions yacht, there are steps individuals can take to combat climate change on a grassroots level, experts say, because the crisis is undeniable, as seen most recently in the catastrophic bushfires across Australia.

There are peaceful protests taking place worldwide scheduled throughout 2020 at FridaysForFuture.org and other organizations, but a growing number of individuals that want to do more are using their imaginations and creative endeavors, inspiring others to take unique action.

Reversing course may seem insurmountable, but individuals have a lot of power, says Dan Shepard, UN global communications officer: “The choices we make, the things we do, collectively matter and can have a huge impact on the world.”

STEPPING UP FOR BIODIVERSITY “I wanted to inspire other kids,” Ember says of her bicycle trek for polar bears. “I love animals and they deserve to not die.”

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Students at a school in Spain wrote and performed a play and illustrated a book to raise climate change awareness, while a teen from California used her artistic skills to raise thousands of dollars for wildlife. On March 28, people around the world participated in the World Wildlife Fund’s Earth Hour by collectively turning off lights at 8:30 p.m. while holding eco-events, and others are joining in the global tree-planting campaign of The Nature Conservancy (TNC).

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According to a 2019 UN Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, more than 1 million species are threatened with extinction, and one of the main reasons is climate change, say experts, including Nikhil Advani, director of Climate Communities and Wildlife at the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Protecting large predators is one key to enriching biodiversity, Advani says. “The top of the food chain has a significant impact on prey species and the ecosystem.”

But predators are suffering because of humans that are feeling the impacts of climate change, Advani says.

Long droughts have forced many Kenyan pastoralists to enter protected parks and compete with wildlife for water and grazing land, resulting in lion deaths as retaliation for killing livestock. In the Himalayas, as the Earth warms, snow leopard habitat is being encroached for pastureland. In Zimbabwe, farmers have turned to chopping down trees for wood as an alternative economic opportunity. “Everybody is stressed and competing for resources,” Advani says. “It is a very severe result of climate change.”

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Advani and researchers are working in tandem with local societies in 30 countries across Africa, Central America and Asia to fund novel projects under the Wildlife Adaptation Innovation Fund. For instance, they are piloting a rainwater harvesting project to help farmers get through the dry seasons and are constructing concrete and mudbrick nests to help albatross breed better in Tasmania. These special projects are based on available levels of donations that are sometimes crowd-sourced.

Raising funds for innovative projects, as well as increasing awareness of what’s happening, is an important grassroots strategy, says Elan Strait, WWF director of U.S. climate campaigns. It can be as simple as sharing updates, tagging social media influencers and instigating a rallying cry. WWF has its own program called Panda Ambassadors in which conservation activists of all ages can get tips and tools to promote specific projects they feel most passionate about.

“I love to see what young people are doing, because if we collectively use our voice to amplify the facts about climate change, we can work to find solutions,” Strait says. “And we need facts to get out there because, at least in the U.S., some people think climate change is still a controversy and are afraid to talk about it, but we should have that conversation with friends and family so we can find solutions.”

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Getting involved in grassroots-level strategies is empowering not only for kids, but for adults that need their resiliency and inspiration, says Janet Stringer, manager of donor relations at Polar Bears International, in Bozeman, Montana. “In my work, I hear from so many people who are feeling deep despair about the climate crisis.

I draw hope from the children who write to us, sharing stories and pictures about their dreams for a future that

One of her favorite examples comes from students at the Daina-Isard school, in Olesa de Montserrat, Spain, and their climate-driven projects with teacher Connie Da r il e k , w h o as ke d th e Aq ua r i u m of Barcelona to help them grow plankton, an organism threatened by warming seas.

“They gave us plankton and jellyfish, and it was really amazing for the students to learn the [Arctic] food chain and how serious it would be losing the polar bear on top,” Darilek says. Students recently published the book Nanuc , a story about a polar bear that they also illustrated, now in its second printing.

Josie Martin, 13, of Solana Beach, California, has raised $8,700 for conservation of rhinos, elephants, pangolins, gorillas and polar bears by giving watercolor paintings to those that donate to charities through her PayPal Giving page at Chuffed.org/project/ peace-love-hope-for-rhinos. “Each year, I think I’m getting a little bit better at creating art which sends a strong message,” she says.

“The message I try to express is that some of our best-known wild animals might in my lifetime no longer be on the planet. I think the difference I make through art is that I am helping to raise awareness for important animal conservation work.”

EVERY ACTION COUNTS There’s no one solution to climate change, says Catherine Macdonald, TNC director of natural climate solutions for North America.

“We really have to try, all of us. It’s important that everyone feel they can contribute, because everything does make a difference, and no action is too small.”

For those that are not art-inclined, one of the best things people can do is to plant trees, Macdonald says, whether it’s replanting forests or increasing their numbers in urban areas. According to a 2018 study by TNC published in Science Advances , naturedriven land management could sequester 21 percent of America’s annual greenhouse gas pollution—the equivalent of emissions from

all cars and trucks on the roads today.

Planting trees emerged in the study as the most significant among 21 strategies to mitigate global warming. One good way to get started is join the TNC Plant a Billion Trees program, Macdonald says; details are at Tinyurl.com/TNCPlantABillionTrees.

“Climate change is definitely a growing concern that we are facing, and as more people understand there is a problem and what the solutions are, the more influence we can have on the big decision-makers, whether that’s government or corporations that make our products,” she says.

“And being aware informs voters to advance climate action.”

While Josie, Ember, Azalea and the students at Daina-Isard aren’t old enough to vote, their message is strong. “I’m worried about the impact climate change will have on our future,” Josie says. “I think people should protest peacefully for the things they believe in and that more people should exercise their right to vote for leaders who care about the youth in our world and the generations to come. I also think people should try to spend a little bit of their time taking action for what they want to see changed in our world.”

Julie Marshall is a Colorado-based writer and author of Making Burros Fly: Cleveland Amory, Animal Rescue Pioneer. Connect with her at FlyingBurros@gmail.com.

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includes polar bears,” says Stringer. “I think we owe it to the next generation to work as hard as we can to come together and make the necessary changes to ensure that polar bears—and all wildlife—are not a species we learn about in the pages of a book, but a wild species that we can see with our own eyes, reminding us of how special our planet is and why it deserves our respect.”

Getting Started Climate Action Opportunities Fridays For Future – This is a global movement sparked by Greta Thunberg, with a map for climate strikes around the world (FridaysForFuture.org).

The United Nations – Consider supporting several campaigns for climate change with grassroots strategies, including Climate Neutral Now, ACT Now and Good Life Goals (UN.org).

Moms Clean Air Force – Parents protecting children from climate-driven pollution, offering strategies to get kids involved (MomsCleanAirForce.org).

Earth Hour 2020 – Read about the global effort to dramatize environmental

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concerns that occurred on March 28 when lights were turned off for an hour around the world (EarthHour.org).

Panda Ambassadors – World Wildlife Fund engages activists of all ages with a toolkit and inspirational stories (WorldWildlife.org).

Plant a Billion Trees – Join in the massive reforestation project by supporting the Nature Conservancy and planting trees (Nature.org).

Polar Bears International – Get involved and inspired through creative projects for polar bears (PolarBearsInternational.org).

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Climate Warriors Unite A Call to Action

by Sandra Yeyati I want you to act as if the house is on fire, because it is.–Greta Thunberg 2019 World | Economic Forum

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On December 14, 2018, Villaseñor began her own Friday vigils outside the U.N.—sometimes alone, other times with friends she’s inspired to take action; she also helped organize the 2019 Global Climate Strike in New York City, attended by more than 300,000 people, and founded Earth Uprising, a nonprofit global youth movement. She’s one of 16 youngsters, along with Thunberg, that filed a legal complaint with the U.N. demanding that France, Germany, Brazil, Argentina and Turkey curb their carbon emissions.

In November 2018, one of the worst fires in California history overtook the town of Paradise and surrounding communities, killing 88 people and destroying more than 18,000 buildings.

Alexandria Villaseñor, who was visiting family 100 miles away in her hometown of Davis, experienced the suffocating effects of the smoke: Every breath was difficult for the asthmatic teen who is now 14 and lives in New York City.

The fire changed Villaseñor’s life. “I was very upset, and I wanted to understand why these fires were happening,” she says. “I started to research climate change and wildfires, and began to see the scientific connection between the two.”

Awakened by personal concerns and ignited by emerging role models, activists of all ages are learning how to become effective climate warriors. Watching Greta Thunberg speak soon after the California disaster to world leaders at COP 24, the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Poland, empowered Villaseñor to take to the streets and protest.

“Greta gave permission to students all around the world to make their voices heard,” she says of the Swedish teenager whose school strike initiative—Fridays for Future—has become a worldwide phenomenon.

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“There are so many ways that young people can get involved,” says Villaseñor. “They can give presentations about climate change in their classes and communities. Go out with a sign and protest, or lobby politicians. Have clear demands of what you want your city or town to do. I’ve seen local action influence action nationally and internationally.”

Dianne Rhodes, 76, of Saskatoon, Canada, began her activism in 2006 after seeing Al Gore’s documentary An Inconvenient Truth.

“It was shocking what we were doing to the environment, our home, our planet. It hit me like a freight train, and I saw the urgency,” she says.

Rhodes trained with Gore, enabling herself to give up-to-date, truthful and science-based slide presentations. Her talks vary in subject and audience, from composting instructions for a group of pre-K kids to in-depth climate science for business professionals.

“Activism is a way of letting people know what’s happening. It’s so important to get that awareness, to give people hope and then to show them how they can make a difference,” she explains.

Rhodes recommends both grassroots and “grass-top” action, including protest marches, working directly with city planners and

changing personal behavior and choices at home. She’s excited about a new initiative in Canada: “We’re doing town hall meetings all across the country based on the Green New Deal … where people talk about how to get a city’s carbon emissions down—what we can do in our neighborhoods, and how we can go after our city governments to get them behind this as fast as possible.”

Solemi Hernandez, 41, a Venezuelan immigrant raising two sons in Naples, Florida, quit her job and took out a loan so she could dedicate all her time to environmental activism.

“Ecosystems are about to collapse and we don’t know the exact tipping point. I don’t see a healthy future for my kids,” she says.

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its southeast regional coordinator. “We’re going to create and elect new decision-makers instead of trying to change those leaders that are not representing us.”

In 2019, Hernandez attended COP 25 in Spain and saw Thunberg up close speaking to thousands of cheering activists. “Greta is an inspiration, but it’s not on her shoulders to solve the issues,” she says. “It’s on us to organize in our communities, see what can we do personally and not look to her to be the savior. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for.”

Sandra Yeyati is a contributor to Natural Awakenings and past president of the Naples, Florida, Press Club. Connect at SandraYeyati@gmail.com. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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FLOWER POWER Botanical Libations Pack Healthy Punch

by April Thompson Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen. –Cassie Winslow Flowers and other budding botanical elements this spring aren’t just eye candy to dress the table; they can bless an everyday beverage with intoxicating new scents, flavors and colors.

“It’s such a joy to see a beautiful flower or plant, smell it and then add it to a delightful beverage or meal. Plants have so much medicine to share, and it’s fun to play with that,” says Myra Sinnott, an aromatherapist and owner of Essential Botany, in Washington, D.C.

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Many beverage favorites can be given a floral twist with little effort, says Cassie Winslow, author of Floral Libations: 41 Drinks + Ingredients and founder of the blog DecoTartelette. com, in Santa Cruz, California. Winslow’s goto drinks include lavender-infused lemonade and rose petal almond milk, which can be served hot or cold. “I also love an iced lavender café au lait. If I’m feeling extra fancy, I’ll use fresh flower ice cubes, too.” Dried hibiscus is another favorite of Winslow’s, as even a few petals of the concentrated dark magenta flower will brighten and beautify any beverage—even a yogurt-based drink.

While many botanical drink recipes call for simple sugar syrup, Winslow suggests honey with a splash of water as a substitute. Other drinks are naturally sweet, like jasmine tea steeped in apple cider.

Sinnott likes to fuse the power of flowers with other botanical elements such as rose petals in a light raspberry drink. “I also use rosewater in a warm elixir with a base of reishi mushroom tea, goji berries, turmeric, cinnamon and ginger, cacao, pearl powder and honey. Rose is a heart-opener and vitalizes the body with the immune-boosting reishi and the other tonifying ingredients,” says Sinnott.

Winslow stresses the importance of buying organic ingredients, as many flowers are sprayed with toxic pesticides—or better yet, homegrown. She suggests the tea aisle of natural food stores is a good place for procuring organic floral ingredients such as chamomile and jasmine, which often come unblended in whole form.

Dried flowers are easier to source and are often more potent than fresh, she says. “Fresh is pretty, but can be more subtle in flavor.”

Her rose salt recipe, which can be used to rim drinks or seasonal dishes, calls for dried roses, which have a longer shelf life and won’t clump up like fresh petals.

Marie Viljoen, Brooklyn-based author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine, suggests using cold infusions rather than heat or boiling flowers to retain their flavors and aromas.

She also recommends picking flowers early in the morning or late afternoon, when their scent peaks.

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Some of Viljoen’s seasonal foraged favorites include the fragrant elderflower, honeysuckle and common milkweed flower. “I like to capture milkweed’s fragrance and deep pink color in a wild soda or a sweet cordial.”

For newbie foragers, drink ingredients can be sourced as easily as herbs from a window box, like the antiviral thyme, which makes for a delicious wild soda made from a handful of herbs, sweetener and water left on the countertop a few days to lightly ferment and fizz. Another spring favorite, tender young spruce tips, has a sour flavor that ferments well with strawberries and rhubarb, says Viljoen.

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The same recipe can also be used to make vinegar, a longer process resulting in a more enduring product with great botanical properties. “You can create a sipping vinegar, which is good to mix with seltzer or slow-cook with,” says Viljoen.

Whether botanical ingredients are foraged, bought or brought from the backyard garden to be put in a hot tea, a cocktail or a cold brew, the magic is in the making. “Flowers are endless fun to experiment with, especially when added to everyday drinks and dishes. It brings life to the kitchen,” says Winslow.

April Thompson, a freelance writer in Washington, D.C., can be reached at AprilWrites.com. nycnaturalawakenings.com

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MOVING THROUGH CHRONIC PAIN How Exercise Can Heal What Hurts

by Julie Peterson

When our body keeps hurting, especially if it’s been that way for a long time, it’s natural to want to snuggle into pillows with a good movie and move as little as possible. And for many years, that’s the kind of rest that doctors recommended for the 20 percent of American adults suffering from chronic pain. But with a plethora of studies showing that exercise can reduce pain severity, enable better physical functioning and boost morale with virtually no adverse side effects, that advice is fast changing. “Exercise helps to release endorphins, which are the body’s natural painkiller chemicals,” explains Rumki Banerjee, M.D., medical director of Apex MD, in Glen Allen, Virginia.

For those suffering from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia and low back pain, the thought of moving may be uncomfortable, and even the sight of stairs may trigger pain signals. But walking up just one step can give the brain new information. “If it’s

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possible to do a movement one time without pain, the brain starts to change, the door to movement reopens and we begin to end the chronic pain cycle,” says Annie Forest, a fitness trainer who specializes in the neurology of pain at Forest Coaching Studios, in Madison, Wisconsin.

A good first step is to consult an expert. “If your doctor approves, take advantage of the knowledge and expertise of a movement expert. Physical therapists, occupational

It’s best—and probably the only thing possible for those in chronic pain—to start slow. “Walking is one exercise that gets your body moving, blood and fluids circulating, and if done outdoors, can take you out into nature to offset the amount of time spent indoors,” says physical therapist Karena Wu, owner of ActiveCare Physical Therapy, in New York City and Mumbai.

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The muscle pain that occurs in everyone starting a new exercise regime—known as delayed onset muscle soreness—typically lasts only a day or two, and is a sign the body is slowly gathering strength, say physical therapists.

Tai chi, an ancient Chinese practice that involves breath control combined with slow, fluid movements, has been shown to benefit people with osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and tension headaches, among other chronic conditions. In a study in the New England Journal of Medicine, people with fibromyalgia taking tai chi classes twice a week for 12 weeks reported less pain and depression and better sleep than another group taking wellness classes and stretching sessions. Chi kung (qigong), another slow-moving, mind-body exercise, supplies similar benefits, concluded a February study published in the journal Holistic Nursing Practice.

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Slow stretching, especially if it involves holding positions up to one minute, and gentle versions of yoga, including chair yoga, have also proven helpful. A study of 228 people with chronic back pain published in the Internal Archives of Medicine found that both approaches reduced symptoms within 12 weeks and lowered the use of pain medications, and that results lasted at least six months.

Compared to aerobics, especially for older people with lower back pain, “Pilates may be more effective for pain and disability because exercises are more targeted to the muscles of the pelvis and trunk,” concludes a recent Brazilian study.

Aqua therapy, also known as water aerobics, reduces pressure on aching joints while still providing enough gentle resistance to build strength, plus a heated pool can relax the whole body. Swimming was shown in a 2013 study in Clinical Rehabilitation to ease the lingering pain of cancer survivors better than land exercises; studies of arthritis and fibromyalgia patients showed similar results.

It’s also key to have goals—even as simple as cooking a meal without pain. “I ask people to envision a pain-free life and imagine what that would look like, what they would do if they didn’t hurt,” says Forest. “If you say, ‘I’m a softball player and a mom who picks up her kids,’ then your brain wants to head in that direction. Having a target is really important.”

Julie Peterson writes from rural Wisconsin. Reach her at JuliePeterson2222@gmail.com.

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therapists, Pilates trainers and yoga teachers are trained to help others move safely and more effectively,” says Peter Abaci, M.D., medical director of the Bay Area Pain and Wellness Center, in Los Gatos, California, and author of Conquer Your Chronic Pain: A LifeChanging Drug-Free Approach for Relief, Recovery, and Restoration.

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by Ronica O’Hara

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HEALTHY HOME, HEALTHY KIDS

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A healthy home for kids looks much like what’s needed for a healthy planet: clean air, clean water and clean food, all of which create a space in which our children can be well and thrive. This means taking active steps to eliminate everyday contaminants that can harm their developing organs and brains. “Children are not mini-adults. Their bodies cannot filter out toxins and chemicals as effectively as a full-grown adult body can,” says Kimberly Button, author of The Everything Guide to a Healthy Home: All You Need to Know to Protect You and Your Family from Hidden Dangers. Here are some practical steps to take.

adults, even low levels of contaminants can impact their IQ and behavior.

Check with the local health department to see if it offers free test kits, buy one at a hardware store or find a local lab by calling the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 800-426-4791.

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CLEAN “GREEN”. The chemicals in popular disinfectants alter children’s gut microbes and heavy use leads to higher body mass index by age 3, reports Canadian researchers; eco-friendly cleaning agents do not harm kids’ health, they found. A solution of one part white vinegar to three parts water can be used to clean counters, floors and toilets. The acetic acid in vinegar can deactivate even the flu and tuberculosis viruses, recent studies have shown.

GET RID OF MOLD. Mold, especially if it’s black, is highly toxic to children: a Polish study found it lowered IQs in children under 6.

“When the mycotoxins in mold affect children’s developing nervous systems we may see fatigue, difficulty learning, and attention issues,” says naturopath Jill Crista of Janesville, Wisconsin, author of Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health. She recommends mixing in a glass (not plastic) spray bottle essential oils, such as rosemary, holy basil, tea tree or eucalyptus, spraying the mold, and using a disposable cloth to wipe it off. The essential oils “not only kill mold, but neutralize the toxins,” she says. “It won’t fix mold on porous surfaces, which require professional remediation.”

BAN SMOKING. Children that breathe secondhand smoke are more prone to ear infections, coughs and colds, tooth decay and respiratory problems like asthma and pneumonia, and they miss more days of school, reports the American Academy of Pediatrics. Even smoke residue that clings to clothes, furniture, bedding and other surfaces can harm a child when this third-hand smoke is inhaled, absorbed or ingested.

CLEAN WATER GET A WATER TEST. Because children drink more water per pound than

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PURIFY IT. Several types of water purification systems, including tapmounted, under-sink and pitchers, are effective and affordable, ranging from $20 to $300. Seek filters certified by the National Sanitation Foundation testing agency that address contaminants identified by the water test.

BUY ORGANIC WHEN POSSIBLE. “Swapping to mostly organic foods is a good way to reduce your child’s daily toxic burden and reduce their risk of developing gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and food sensitivities and allergies,” says Caitlin Self, a licensed dietitian and functional nutritionist in Baltimore who blogs at FrugalNutrition.com. Using the list of the Dirty Dozen pesticide-laden produce compiled by the Environmental Working Group (ewg.org/foodnews) as well as its recommended Clean 15 makes shopping organic easier.

CLEAN PRODUCE OF PESTICIDES. Simply rinsing produce under cold water for 30 seconds reduces pesticide residues for nine of 12 pesticides, a study by the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station found.

Saltwater or vinegar rinses also remove pesticides effectively, and in a recent Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry study, soaking apples in one ounce of baking soda to 100 ounces of water for 15 minutes removed 80 and 96 percent of two pesticides, respectively, even under the skin of the fruit.

STOCK UP ON HEALTHY SNACKS. After-school munchies are not only natural, but healthy. “Kids’ little tummies tend to need more frequent feedings than fully formed adults to ensure they have stable blood sugar,” says Self. Rather than highly processed crackers, pudding and most granola bars, offer combos like grapes with cheese, celery with peanut butter or hummus on whole-wheat bread. “Some parents will need to rely on some more packaged snacks to get through,” says Self, who recommends trail mix, fresh fruit or crispy chickpeas.

Ronica A. O’Hara is a Denver-based health writer. Connect at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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NATURE: The Antidote That’s Always There

By Roger Dubin You won’t get coronavirus from contact with plants, dirt, rocks and animals.

What you will get is a break from the stress and risk that come from being with other people in confined spaces.

My 27-year-old daughter, Tara, who lives on Maui, texted me in mid-March: Dad I miss you.

How’s it going back on the continent? Of course this text arrived overnight because of the time difference.

My text back: What a wonderful way to start the day, with a loving text from my daughter.

I was doing fine till I checked the news reports about the virus.

Tara: Oh Dad, rookie mistake. You have to stay away from the news, particularly in these times.

Dad: I get that, but where I am I can’t always close myself off from what’s going on around me. Sure, for me that’s relatively easy, I just go out into the woods. But I can’t stay in the woods forever. Sometimes I have to come back into town.

And then it hit me. While I can’t go into the woods forever, I can go there whenever I want.

So my answer to this pandemic is the same as my answer to many of life’s trials and tribulations: Get outside in nature—take a hike.

it. You can get as close as you want. Feel CDC guidelines speak to the importance of not spreading the disease. How does the the energy transferring from the leaves disease spread? When one person who has it comes into contact with another person touching the sky to the roots reaching into who doesn’t. So we went from not having gatherings of 500 or more, down to 200, then the earth.

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My antidote to the coronavirus? Take a hike And what should we do when we do have to be with other people? Practice and get out into nature. Nature is always social distancing. there, and it always provides. Be safe, and Social distancing is very easy out in nature. Simply walk a safe distance from any of the happy spring. people you happen to be hiking with. Or go it alone.

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REDISCOVERING NATURE

Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me. It happens when many people get interested in a specific species because everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

by April Thompson

What makes bees distinct from other kinds of insects?

Bees have been a portal to the natural world for me … everything is interconnected, and you start to notice the whole web of life.

Bees go out specifically to collect pollen and nectar to feed their larvae; other insects eat pollen and are important pollinators, but don’t collect it for their young. They also tend to visit the same flower species again and again, which other pollinators don’t always do.

Bee advocate, wildlife gardener and naturalist Brigit Strawbridge Howard was alarmed the moment she realized she knew more about the French Revolution than the native trees around her. Howard’s realization that she had lost touch with the natural world led her on a journey deep into the fascinating world of honeybees, bumblebees, and the often unsung superpollinator solitary bees, chronicled in her book Dancing with Bees: A Journey Back to Nature. Howard writes, speaks and campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of native wild bees and other pollinating insects. She lives in North Dorset, England, with her husband, Rob, where they love to bee-watch in their backyard garden.

What first piqued your interest in bees?

Initially, apocalyptic headlines about bee decline and colony collapse with female worker bees leaving hives and not coming back alarmed me from a human food chain perspective.

It happened to be around the time I realized I had completely lost touch with the natural world I so loved as a child. I started looking for bees and became completely immersed in their world; the more I watched them, the more I lost track of time and the more questions I had. I also began to more worry about the bees themselves than about their decline’s effect on us.

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How has your study of bees affected you personally?

I dropped out of school as a teenager. Bees are the only thing I’ve truly ever studied; I am self-taught in insect biology and ecology. I have read scientific papers that I would have never thought were for the likes of me in my quest to understand more about bees.

Also, when I feel overwhelmed with life, because of my interest in bees I have something else to focus on. I can lose hours and hours walking in the woods and totally

forget my problems. I have learned to tune into the tiny things, the fungi and miniscule plants I would have otherwise walked past.

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What is one of the most interesting aspects of bee behavior?

Some years ago, I remember vividly a day on my patio listening to bees with my eyes closed and seeing if I could recognize them by their buzzes. Bumblebees have a deep booming buzz, for example, and I recognized this, but suddenly it changed to a high-pitched sound like a dental drill.

I opened my eyes, and it was a bumblebee going round and round the sides of a Welsh poppy, sounding really frantic and having a pollen bath. As it turns out, she was sonicating, otherwise known as buzz foraging.

This is how bees pollinate tomatoes. A lot of flowers don’t give up pollen easily, but the bumblebee knows exactly what to do.

It grasps the flower and continues to vibrate without moving its wings. This produces high-frequency vibrations that trigger the tomato flower to open and explodes pollen out onto the bee.

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What are a few ways that we can help support bee populations?

Maintain gardens, backyards and balconies with a variety of nectar-rich plants and create habitat for bees to nest in. Plant flowers that will bloom in succession. Stop using pesticides, insecticides and other chemicals, because the bees are taking that cocktail of chemicals back to the hive or nest, and collectively they are more dangerous than the sum of their parts. Also, dare to be less tidy in your garden; grow wildflowers and let flowering weeds like clover and dandelions be. Watch and see what comes. It won’t just be the bees: If we get it right for the bees, it spirals out to other species.

It’s never too late to reconnect and find the curiosity and awe that you experienced as a child. It was bees that captured my attention and imagination; for someone else it may be something else, but if you make time to stop, sit and look around you, you will find the wonder in nature.

April Thompson is a freelance writer in Washington, D.C . Connect at AprilWrites.com.

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A Home That Heals Creating a Nurturing Space

by Marlaina Donato

also reported weight gain and digestive disorders,” says Saraka. “It’s best to use colors that reflect light, especially for homes in locations where winter is long and days are short.”

Disruptive clutter is another key player in eliciting discontent, especially for children that are sensitive to environmental stimulus. “A space that is cluttered can cause emotional distress, resulting in less-than-desirable behaviors,” says Saraka. “Something as simple as the lines of the furniture can feel sharp, creating anxiety. It all matters.”

CULTIVATING COMFORT Soul-inspiring visuals, satisfying textures and natural, delightful scents are all desirable domestic companions. A small, ambient lamp in a bathroom or a spring-colored sheer in a window can invite the benediction of light.

BRINGING THE OUTDOORS IN

Home, whether a humble studio apartment or a dream house, is a critical facet of well-being, a spiritual headquarters from which good health springs. Everyone in the family, including two- and four-legged children, can benefit from an environment that feels like a sacred space. Creating nourishing corners, along with more open areas that feed the senses and a system of functional ease, can be a deep and rewarding act of self-care.

“Our home is by far one of the most significant investments we’ll ever make. Our spaces are not meant to be stagnant, but to evolve through each stage of our lives,” says feng shui expert Bridget Saraka, of Saskatoon, Canada.

Ali English, owner of Eldrum Interiors, in Lincolnshire, England, concurs, “We all need a safe holt to return to, that space where we can be utterly ourselves, utterly at peace.”

SANCTUARY AND MENTAL HEALTH Investing in harmony does not require a high price tag. “It’s important to have a mental vision of what this means, and for me, there are three major components: peace, order and beauty,” says Texas-based designer Rachel Anne Ridge, who blogs at HomeSanctuary.com.

Incorporating organic elements can boost the vitality of any living space. “House plants are a wonderful way to bring the green world into our homes. Go for organic ones if possible, and if you’re worried you may forget to water them, consider plants like scented leaf pelargoniums; for example, Royal Oak. They thrive on neglect and can also provide some wonderful room fragrances,” says English. She also suggests including natural or quality faux branches and blooms in the home as ways of decorating—berries to provide splashes of rich orange, pine cones dabbed with metallic paint, or even long stems of ivy leaves twisted into garlands.

Having live plants in the home also benefits physical health. “Adding a few real plants to a space can help reduce environmental toxins found in paints and manmade products, as well as electromagnetic frequencies—by-products of electronics.”

Ridge concurs, “Cacti can be a charming alternative for those of us who don’t have a green thumb, but still want to enjoy a living plant indoors.”

Like water and wind, harmony within the home should also flow. “Listening to the energies in your home and taking the time to move furniture around until you have a placement that makes your head feel calm is really important,” says English.

In the end, a place of sanctuary comes from a place of love. English sums it up best: “If you pour that sense of love into your home, you will, over time, find that mirrored back at you, and you’ll feel it whenever you go through your front door.”

Feng shui—the ancient Chinese system of creating harmony in personal and professional spaces—prioritizes color psychology. “More times than I can count, I’ve had clients report loss of motivation after painting their homes taupe. They’ve

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“Step outside the room and then come back in as a guest,” suggests Ridge. “What do you notice with your newcomer’s eyes? What does the room feel like? What smells are you aware of? Do you need to move a cat litter box to another area of the house? Would an area rug soften the hard sounds of foot traffic? Pause on each of your senses and make notes.”

“I’m always SO TIRED!” Chronic Fatigue Syndrome From the Desk of Dr. Howard Robins at The Healing Center in New York City You’re so tired at night that you go to sleep early most every day. You sleep 8 to 12 or more hours and still wake up tired or even exhausted.

This is not the way it always was, but it’s been this way for a while and has lasted for many months. It already has begun to affect your work or school and even you social activity. Something is really wrong.

You may have even gone to the doctor, who did lots of tests, but they came back with nothing unusual to report. At least that’s what the doctor said. Clinical depression, eating disorders, drug abuse and side effects from medication were ruled out, along with diabetes, hypoglycemia, low thyroid, hormonal issues and just about everything else that might commonly cause it. But something is definitely not right. It’s just not normal to be this tired.

Well, while almost everyone experiences fatigue from time to time, this is not like anything you’ve ever experienced before. You most likely have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS).

The CDC says that more than one million American women, men and children suffer from it, with the numbers constantly growing!

This could be you or someone you know.

The diagnosis: Does this sound like you?

Have you felt generally “unwell” for three months or longer?

Can you still do most or all of the physical and mental activities you did before you began feeling unwell?

Has your illness had a major impact on work, social and/or educational activities, to the extent that you have had to make adjustments in your lifestyle in an effort to avoid relapsing or becoming more ill?

Do you have at least four (4) of the following eight (8) symptoms?

•Weakness and exhaustion, lasting more than 24 hours, following mental or physical activity • Un-refreshing sleep •Substantial impairment of short-term memory or concentration • Muscle pain • Pain in the joints, without swelling or redness • Headaches of a new type, pattern or severity • Tender or swollen armpit and/or neck lymph nodes • Sore throat Did your feelings of un-wellness begin suddenly, within a period of hours, or a couple of days?

More about the symptoms Along with un-refreshing sleep, in addition to the aforementioned symptoms, the most common symptoms may be problems focusing or brain “cloudiness or fog”; generalized muscle pain (possibly diagnosed as fibromyalgia); and a feeling of malaise.

Other common symptoms may include irritable bowel (diarrhea or constipation); depression or other psychological problems; chills and night sweats; visual problems; fainting; or new food, odor or chemical sensitivities.

What’s causing it?

While the CDC and traditional doctors say the cause(s) are unknown, alternative physicians have directly linked it to the Epstein-Barr virus (mononucleosis), herpes 6 virus, candidiasis, Lyme disease and cytomegalovirus.

So, what’s the answer—how can I fix it?

Well, please don’t give up hope! For those of you that are still suffering, the answer is Intravenous Medical Ozone Therapy.

You may be surprised to know that this proven, safe, but unusual, medical treatment has been used worldwide in more than 50 countries for many years (70), by over 45,000 physicians and therapists to successfully treat this and many other diseases and illnesses.

So, why haven’t you heard about it and why doesn’t your doctor know anything about it?

Medical ozone is a gas that’s made by a medical ozone machine at the moment it’s needed (it can neither be stored, bottled nor put in capsules). So, it’s not patentable, so the drug companies can’t make money from it. They, along with the FDA, have successfully suppressed its use and have kept word of this treatment from spreading.

More information about this amazing, safe and effective treatment is available at OzoneUniversity.com and on a fabulous DVD documentary with more than 40 patient testimonials called Ozone Therapy: The Miracle Medicine by Gary Null, Ph.D., available from GaryNull. com. Ed McCabe’s book Flood Your Body with Oxygen is also a good source of information about the history of medical ozone and its many uses, with 11 references on CFS. If you have questions about this amazing therapy, you may contact Dr. Howard Robins at 212581-0101, considered the foremost clinical expert on the use of medical ozone in North America.

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