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20 FEARLESS EATING

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Finney’s sea-saving, star-breaching odyssey is a glorious adventure and mystical fantasy for the whole family. The film will debut across the country on World Oceans Day in 2017.

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White Dove Circle of Light and Love, a non-profit (501c3) corporation, opened the center for Healing and Spiritual Growth in February as one of its many outreach programs to benefit the Dayton area and surrounding communities.

This unique center will also be home to White Dove Wellness Clinic, a free clinic for the less-advantaged, and White Dove Center for Higher Learning where students can receive certification as a life coach, wellness advocate, or spiritual counselor, as well as a gift shop to purchase items that assist in maintaining health and well-being.

More and more, people are looking for natural ways to heal and maintain health and well-being. White Dove Circle has been helping people to heal the mind and body and grow spiritually since February 2009. They are currently offering approximately 200 different classes on health and healing, integrated healing, creativity and well-being, intuitive development, mindfulness and meditation, self-improvement, metaphysics, sacred teachings and movement exercises, such as yoga, Pilates, and QiGong.

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In many large commercial chicken farms, the animals are fed antibiotics to keep them healthy and fight off infections. But due to consumer demand, McDonald’s has eliminated antibiotics used in human medicine from its entire restaurant chicken supply.

Meanwhile, a farm in Pennsylvania owned by Scott Sechler is among the first to rely solely on a mix of oregano oil and cinnamon in the treatment and care of its chickens. In addition to being completely natural, oregano oil supplies the chickens with health advantages, producing a much higher quality of natural chicken in a far more humane method than that attained using antibiotics. Like antibiotics, the oil assists the chickens in battling any infections, reducing the number of birds lost to disease.

Bob Ruth, president of another Pennsylvania farming business, has been testing oregano on his pigs for six months to see if it can outperform prescription antibiotics. Related problems arise when animals live in dirty conditions, making them more susceptible to infections and viruses, which can also be triggered by insufficient cleansing of slaughterhouses that must be hosed down and completely sanitized after each act of butchery. He thinks that drugs should not be a requirement if the farmers keep things tidy.

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A Veggie Leather Alternative Researchers from Iowa State University have developed a new form of synthetic leather using cellulose fibers taken from kombucha tea, along with vinegar and sugar, made in shallow plastic tanks. When a colony of bacteria and yeast is added, the material grows on the top of the liquid’s surface, where it can be harvested and dried.

The researchers have successfully used the material to make prototype garments, including shoes and a vest. It’s 100 percent biodegradable, so when the fabric gets wet, it softens and becomes less durable; in very low temperatures, it can become brittle.

Young-A Lee, Ph.D., associate professor of apparel, merchandising and design at Iowa State University, in Ames, says, “Fashion, to most people, is an ephemeral expression of culture, art and technology, manifesting itself in practical form. Fashion companies keep producing new materials and clothing, from season to season, year to year, to fulfill consumers’ desires and needs. Think about where these items eventually go. They will take up tremendous underground spaces of the Earth, like other trash.”

Spanish designer Carmen Hijosa has created Piñatex, another faux-leather product made from pineapple leaf fibers as a more sustainable and cruelty-free alternative. She acted after seeing how leather tanneries operate.

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Oil Wastewater Irrigating California Fields In the nation’s produce basket, some California water districts are knowingly selling oilfield wastewater to farmers, putting a huge portion of our fruits and vegetables at risk of contamination. Watchdog group Water Defense uncovered one district buying oilfield wastewater to include in the water it sells to farmers to irrigate crops in California’s Central Valley. This year, Food & Water Watch uncovered another district buying this potentially toxic wastewater and selling it to farmers.

A threat to California’s agriculture is a threat to the entire country’s food supply. Some staples of which California is the primary U.S. producer include 99 percent of olives, 99 percent of almonds, 98 percent of garlic, 96 percent of broccoli, 95 percent of celery, 91 percent of strawberries, 91 percent of lemons and 83 percent of fresh carrots.

The government is allowing oil companies to sell their wastewater for use on crops. Citizens must call on their elected representatives to fix this broken system and protect our food supply.

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Laundry Machines Boost School Attendance Kids in middle schools with attendance problems may simply lack clean clothes to wear. An experiment by the Whirlpool company has taken on the issue with significant results.

The Whirlpool Care Counts Program donated 17 pairs of washers and dryers to school districts in St. Louis and Fairfield, California.

Kids with attendance problems were asked to bring their laundry to be cleaned while they were in class. Each student had approximately 50 loads of laundry done at school during the year, and more than 90 percent increased their attendance, with at-risk students attending almost two more weeks in class. Whirlpool is now expanding the program.

Compared to factors such as economic opportunity, unemployment and institutional racism, laundry might seem inconsequential, but for a 10-year-old facing stacked odds, having nothing clean to wear could be the deciding factor in whether or not they want to face their classmates that day.

Seventh-grade teacher Alison Guernsey, in Fairfield, says, “One of my students had more or less withdrawn from school completely. After we started the program, he was more excited about coming and started to actively engage in class. He didn’t feel like an outsider anymore.”

California’s ongoing ban on single-use plastic carryout bags, approved by 52 percent of voters, is setting a notable precedent for other states. A coalition of environmental groups, grocers and others are collaborating, and Mark Murray, of Californians Against Waste, welcomes elimination of the 25 million plastic bags that pollute California every day, threatening wildlife.

In 2007, San Francisco first banned plastic shopping bags, setting off a movement that led nearly half the state, including its biggest cities, to do the same. Although the legislature passed a statewide ban on plastic bags two years ago, paper bags are still for sale at grocery stores and other outlets for a nominal fee.

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nyone that has struggled to reduce their intake of low-density lipoprotein (LDL or “bad” cholesterol) may have considered avoiding saturated fat in their diets, although the latest metastudy published in the Annals of Internal Medicine now refutes this. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen, in Denmark, conducted a test to determine if consuming low-fat versus regular cheeses impacts LDL cholesterol levels.

The study divided 139 people into three groups. One ate regular fat cheese, one consumed reduced-fat cheese and one didn’t eat any cheese at all for 12 weeks. Both LDL and high-density lipoprotein (HDL or “good” cholesterol) levels were tested at the beginning and end of the period. Researchers found no significant difference in the LDL levels of any of the groups and no difference between the HDL levels of the reduced-fat and regular cheese groups, suggesting that consuming low-fat versions has no measurable metabolic benefit.

An increase in HDL levels among those that abstained from eating cheese altogether was noted.

The Five-Second Rule Debunked

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he five-second rule is a belief that food that falls to the floor can be safely eaten as long as it’s picked up quickly. Researchers from Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, sought to test its veracity.

Four different food items were tested, including watermelon, bread and butter, plain bread and gummy candy, using four different surfaces—stainless steel, ceramic tile, wood and carpet.

Each surface was contaminated by bacteria and completely dry before the scientists dropped each item for one second, five, 30 and 300 seconds. A total of 128 separate scenarios were repeated 20 times each and 2,560 measurements were taken and analyzed for contamination.

The results proved that longer contact time resulted in more bacterial contamination, but there were also cases of instantaneous contamination, which disproves the five-second rule. The wet surface of a watermelon yielded the most contamination and gummy candy the least. The surface tests yielded surprising results, with carpet transferring significantly fewer bacteria than tile and stainless steel, while wood floors exhibited varied results.

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esearchers in Singapore studied the relationship between eczema and wheezing in babies and food allergies in toddlers. They collected data from 849 children that had completed skin prick testing for inhalant and food allergies, including eggs, peanuts and cow’s milk at 18 months and 36 months of age. The resulting data were compared to information obtained from questionnaires administered to the children’s mothers at several intervals throughout their first three years of life to determine the prevalence of allergic diseases such as eczema and rhinitis, along with wheezing.

The researchers found children that experienced eczema or wheezing within their first 18 months were more likely to have an allergy at 36 months. Occurrences of eczema or wheezing after youngsters were 18 months old appeared to have no notable impact on the later allergy skin test results.

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new study from King’s College London has found that children’s use of electronic devices close to bedtime can reduce their chances of a good night’s sleep. Researchers examined 20 existing studies encompassing 125,000 children between the ages of 6 and 19. They found that youngsters using a device within 90 minutes of falling asleep had an increased likelihood of poor and inadequate sleep quality and excessive daytime sleepiness.

Study author Ben Carter, Ph.D., says, “Sleep is an often undervalued, but important part of children’s development, with a regular lack of sleep causing a variety of health problems.”

These can include obesity, sedentary lifestyle, reduced immune function and poor diet. Poor food choices and excessive eating can start young, as illustrated in a study from Colorado University, in Boulder, which found a link between sleep deprivation and poor diet choices in preschool children.

The Colorado study followed five girls and five boys, ages 3 and 4, that were regular afternoon nappers. They were deprived of their naps for one day, during which their food and beverage consumption was monitored and compared with their choices on a day when their sleep routine remained intact. During the sleep-deprived day, the children ate 20 percent more calories than usual and their diet consisted of 25 percent more sugar and 26 percent more carbohydrates.

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Researchers studied 242 subjects between the ages of 18 and 70 that complained of stress and fatigue. Each was given a supplement containing magnesium, probiotics, vitamins and minerals to take for one month.

Researchers measured the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels before commencing the test period and again one month later. They found a 22 percent reduction in psychological stress and a 45 percent reduction in fatigue. Thirty days after the supplementation was discontinued, the subjects’ stress and fatigue levels remained reduced.

DHA Boosts Elder Brain Function

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The researchers measured cognitive function, including a full-scale intelligence quotient (IQ) test and two IQ subtests which serve as indicators of both short and long-term memory. The tests were administered after six months and again after 12 months. The DHA group showed a 10 percent higher IQ than the placebo group. There were also significant increases in both IQ subtests and brain hippocampus volume in the DHA group. Decreased hippocampus volume is a primary indicator of Alzheimer’s disease.

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esearchers from the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston, used data from previous studies to discern the association between dairy and animal fats and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in American adults.

The study reviewed dairy fat and other fat consumption data using validated food-frequency questionnaires from more than 43,000 men and 175,000 women during three different studies, each spanning at least 20 consecutive years. Of the subjects studied, 14,815 developed some form of CVD, close to 7 percent of the total.

The researchers found that replacing dairy foods with foods containing polyunsaturated fats—primarily found in vegetables, nuts and fish—in just 5 percent of a subject’s diet reduced the risk of CVD by an average of 24 percent. But replacing the same percentage of dairy fats with other animal fats increased the incidence of CVD by 6 percent.

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utein and zeaxanthin are known key carotenoids for eye health, filtering out harmful high-energy blue wavelengths of light and helping to protect and maintain cells comprising the eye. The human body does not make enough of either nutrient, so we must get them from supplements or food sources such as kale, spinach, collard greens, turnip greens, corn, green peas, broccoli, romaine lettuce, green beans and eggs.

Researchers from the University of Georgia, in Athens, investigated the relationship between levels of lutein and zeaxanthin and cognitive function. They measured the levels of each nutrient in the retinas of 43 older adults with a mean age of 72 and asked that the subjects learn and recall pairs of unrelated words. The study found that those with higher levels of both nutrients did better on the test, suggesting that the enhanced neural efficiency that comes from consuming these nutrients leads to better brain function.

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Realizing these problems were very common in many women, she began thinking about ways she could help. Says Hogrefe, “I asked many women who had these issues how they were handling them, and almost without exception, they had been prescribed antidepressants, sleeping aids or anti-anxiety medications.” She knew from her own health history that using BHRT could help many of these women. She continues, “With my 30year experience as an educator, I felt I could educate women to the truth about their bodies so they would have options other than medications to cover their symptoms.”

In August 2009, Hogrefe opened the Happy Hormone Cottage, hanging out a sign reading, “I talk with women!”

Today she has four Happy Hormone Cottages located in Mason, Kettering, Vandalia and Piqua. Her idea has grown from just an educational facility to include medical facilities. Hogrefe relates, “We have an on-staff nurse practitioner, Dr. Kathy Nelson; and our own medical director, Dr. David Ellison. We also own the Piqua Compounding Pharmacy, so our women patients can go full circle from getting cutting edge dried urine strip hormone testing to having our nurse practitioner to develop a hormone strategy for them.”

The strategy they work with at the Happy Hormone Cottage also includes adrenal and thyroid health, and the women can get their customized BHRT prescriptions filled at the Piqua compounding pharmacy. Says Hogrefe, “We deal with many different problems affecting women including irregular periods, infertility, perimenopause, early onset of menopause due to surgery, menopause and healthy aging.

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4 Reuse steel and aluminum coffee cans. ChasingGreen.org details how they can make effective dehumidifiers for damp basements when filled with salt; soak paint brushes in thinner solutions; store items in a garage or work space; and serve as a spot lawn or garden seeder after punching holes in the bottom. The website also lists ways that coffee grounds can be used as a beauty, cleaning, deodorizer and dying agent.

4 Use better filters at home. Instead of paper, single-use filters, INeedCoffee. com suggests reusable or unbleached, biodegradable alternatives such as the Medelco cone permanent filter and a French press.

4 For to-go drinkers, many coffee shops and restaurants will pour fresh brew into mugs that patrons bring in. Keeping a clean spoon in the car can save on plastic stirrers.

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The Thyroflex is an FDA approved, simple, painless, non-invasive four-minute test that measures the speed (in milliseconds) of the brachioradialis reflex in the arm. Its value is that it can accurately measure actual thyroid function. According to Hogrefe, “We often find that women who were told they have normal thyroid function show low thyroid activity on the Thyroflex machine. Once thyroid therapy is initiated, they feel better.” (For more information, see HappyHormone Cottage.com/Thyroid Health.)

Hogrefe is also the author of Own Your Journey to Optimal Hormone Balance," currently in its second printing and in 2014, she founded the Women's Health Initiatives Foundation. She has received several awards, in both education and for her role in helping women to achieve better hormonal health and is currently supporting an initiative called New Hope for Cancer with cancer scientist, Dr. Mark Rosenberg,

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he “old wives’ tale” about eating carrots for healthy vision wasn’t wrong, but fell far short of a holistic approach to eye health. Today’s holistically trained healthcare providers and ophthalmologists believe that properly maintaining the marvelous phenomenon of eyesight requires taking into consideration genetics, diet, toxin exposures, life environments and our belief systems.

“The body does not work as a series of parts in isolation, but as a dynamically integrated living system,” says Marc Grossman, a doctor of optometry, licensed acupuncture physician and co-founder of Natural Eye Health, in New Paltz, New York. “The reductionist method of referring each symptom to the domain of a particular specialist, isolated from the whole person, is slowly being replaced with a complementary view of health care that may include acupuncture and other forms of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We are beginning to look at each person as an integrated being.”

Progressive health providers now consider dietary preferences, general exercise regimens, environmental factors and physical, emotional and mental issues, as well as an individual’s particular symptoms, in determining treatment strategies. “To improve vision, the condition of the whole person needs to be addressed,” says Grossman, whose books include Natural Eye Care: Your Guide to Healthy Vision.

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Wellness Center, which he founded in Zephyrhills, Florida, embraces traditional and alternative therapies. He uses microcurrent, ozone therapy and U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved stem cells from a newborn’s umbilical cord in treating serious eye disease.

Kondrot, the author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, systemically understands the eyes as windows to overall health. For instance, his perspective is founded on the fact that a balanced diet is one of the best preventive measures for maintaining eye health. Systemic disorders such as high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies are easily determined under the scrutiny of his holistic biomicroscope.

According to science published in the Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics, chiropractic spinal manipulation may also contribute to normal vision; in one case study, 20 treatment sessions helped an individual recover the function of optic nerves and normal vision. It’s generally accepted that chiropractic adjustment realigning the spinal column allows the nervous system to function properly, reduces tension and frees up the body to better transport blood to locations such as the eyes. Additionally, the second vertebra below the skull contains nerves that affect the eyes, optic nerves, auditory nerves and sinuses.

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other health problems. Having a family member with eye disease may mean you’re genetically prone to having that condition as well, but living a healthy lifestyle may prevent the gene from being activated,” advises Kondrot.

Viewing the condition of the eyes as a reflection of whole body health means that lifestyle and diet choices play major roles. The Vision Diet and supplement program recommended in Grossman’s Natural Eye Care has been shown to reduce the intraocular pressure in the eyes of study participants by five to seven millimeters, which generally equates to 10 to 15 percent.

In general, a diet high in beta-carotene, vitamins C and E, and sulfur-bearing amino acids can be helpful. Foods containing such nutrients include garlic, onions, beans, spinach, celery, turnips, yellow and orange vegetables, green leafy vegetables, seaweed, apples, oranges and tomatoes.

Other dietary and lifestyle options recommended by Grossman are daily drinking one pint of juice made from mostly green vegetables and drinking eight to 10 glasses of purified water to keep eyes hydrated. Managing stress and doing palming and other eye exercises, such as those found at Tinyurl.com/ ComputerEyeStrainExercises, as well as daily aerobic exercise for at least 20 minutes, are also beneficial. Additionally, Kondrot’s use of multimodal protocols such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, homeopathy, and detoxification can be applied to reverse visual loss.

Kondrot advises that avoiding foods that trigger allergic reactions is important.

“A study of 113 patients with chronic simple glaucoma showed an immediate increase in pressure in the fluid inside the eye when they were exposed to foods to which they were allergic. Take up meditation, yoga, tai chi or any other practice that helps you manage stress and relax,” he advises. “Some consider glaucoma a stress-related condition.”

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Fortunately, food allergies that trigger such a dramatic, fast, immune response are fairly rare, particularly in adults.

“Most of what we’re seeing today is an uptick in food sensitivities and intolerances, terms that are often used interchangeably to describe foods that are not digested well and can challenge the immune system,” says Solana Beach, California, nutrition and fitness expert JJ Virgin, author of The Virgin Diet.

Newark, Delaware, medical doctor and allergist Junfang Jiao, Ph.D., attests to increased levels of testing for food allergies and sensitivities in recent years. “I can’t say there are more allergies or sensitivities, but more doctors are aware of the wide-ranging symptoms and more people are getting referred for testing,” he reports.

Many experts agree on at least one underlying cause behind the trend—a widely studied condition called leaky

FEARLESS EATING How to Move Past Food Sensitivities

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omplaints of digestive upsets, brain fog, headaches, relentless food cravings and unrelieved stress appear to be at epidemic levels these days.

“These symptoms may be part of newfound awareness of the wideranging and seemingly unrelated health problems caused by food sensitivities and intolerances, which are different from food allergies,” explains microbiologist Kiran Krishnan, from Chicago.

Food Allergies

Food allergies seem to be plaguing America’s children now more than in the past. We know that peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, once standard lunchbox fare, have become a no-no.

They’re often outlawed by schools to protect the students that experience extreme peanut allergies.

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The symptoms of food allergies in adults and children, often including hives, rashes and itching, can range from being annoying to life threatening.

For extremely sensitive people, the tiniest fragment of a peanut or a bee sting, exposure to latex gloves or certain medications like penicillin can cause such a sudden strong allergic reaction that it results in anaphylaxis, which makes breathing passages swell shut. If untreated, such extreme allergies can even prove fatal, which is why people with severe allergies carry the antidote epinephrine (adrenaline) with them.

Food allergies are diagnosed by blood and/or skin testing under the supervision of a medical professional, usually a doctor of medicine, osteopathy or naturopathy. Effective treatment, which must be customized to the individual, typically entails avoidance of allergy triggers.

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gut, characterized by intestinal permeability. Microscopic pinholes in an unhealthy small intestine can allow undigested nutrients to pass through intestinal walls, triggering mild immune responses, inflammation and, potentially, the onset of some diseases.

Theories of what causes leaky gut are diverse and sometimes contradictory but experts recommend consulting a medical professional if one suffers from food sensitivities. Each individual is unique, so there is no “blanket solution” for everyone.

Dysbiosis: Leaky gut is often caused by an imbalance in “good” and “bad” intestinal bacteria, sometimes called dysbiosis, says Krishnan. It can be brought on by the use of antibiotics, antibiotic residues in meats and dairy products or a diet high in sugar and processed foods.

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Roundup used on As a gluten tolerance test, substitute an amount of nonplain of digestive genetically modiissues. “I’ve found gluten carbohydrates for the same amount of glutenfied (GMO) corn that gluten causes and soy crops, containing products. For example, instead of two pieces of the immune cells contributes to dysthe outside of bread, substitute three-quarters of a cup of brown rice—a on biosis, as verified the small intesby Massachusetts rough equivalent in carbohydrate content. A positive tine to affect the Institute of Technervous system, nology scientists in difference in hunger, cravings and energy levels when gluten causing headaches, a study published anxiety, depression is eliminated indicates a condition of gluten intolerance. in Interdisciplinary and insomnia,” she Toxicology. They ~Fiona McCulloch says. Her findings concluded with a are backed by plea to world govThe Stress Remedy, voicing one side research from the ernments to reconsider policies regardof the controversy based on her review Massachusetts General Hospital Center ing the safety of glyphosate residues in of scientific literature. She’s concluded, for Celiac Research and Italy’s Univerfoods. sity of Catania. The same researchers “Whether you are sensitive to it or

GMOs: While this issue has been confirm that non-celiac gluten sensitivnot, gluten increases the production of less widely analyzed, a 1996 study ity or intolerance can also foster depreszonulin, which can result in damage to published in the Journal of Applied sion; a University of Cincinnati study intestinal walls and cause the cells on Microbiology found that the Bacillus published in the journal Headache the outside of the intestines to set off an thuringiensis toxin added to Monsanto’s immune response to anything that passes links gluten and headaches.

GMO corn crops to kill pests is not de Other proteins in wheat can be through. In this condition, what we’re stroyed during human digestion. Danish eating—cheese, milk, eggs, corn, soy—is problematic, advises Fiona McCulloch, researchers at the Royal Veterinary and a Toronto doctor of naturopathy, citing a leaking through the gut lining, triggerAgricultural University suggested it may ing an immune response and potentially study presented at the annual European damage cells of the intestinal lining.

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ment of inflammation in tissues beyond the gut, including the lymph nodes, kidneys, spleen and brain.

Glyphosate residues can be a factor in gluten intolerance. Although wheat crops produced in the U.S. are not yet genetically modified, many non-organic wheat crops are sprayed with glyphosate to promote rapid drying, according to the Environmental Working Group.

Inadequate digestive enzymes: Lactose intolerance is the most common result of missing digestive enzymes like lactase, according to the Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minnesota.

Avoiding milk products may relieve digestive distress for some.

Eliminate Items, Then Challenge

Most experts believe the easiest way to deal with food sensitivities is to stop eating the food in question. The so-called “elimination and challenge” diet, which has been in use for decades, is effective, free and addresses the foods responsible for common food intolerances, says Virgin.

Simply avoid the food of concern

completely for at least three weeks, then eat a small amount of it and catalog the results. For some people, it may only take a couple of hours for symptoms to return after eating a piece of bread, cup of milk, an egg or bit of tofu.

Virgin’s seven-food challenge is a bit more rigorous, but improves feelings of general well-being so readily that many people don’t even want to bring back the eliminated foods because they feel so much better, she says. Her threeweek diet completely eliminates the most common food sensitivity triggers: gluten-containing foods (largely wheat), dairy, eggs, soy, corn, peanuts, sugar and artificial sweeteners.

“When I say eliminate these foods 100 percent, I mean it,” cautions Virgin.

“You need to give your immune system at least that much time to cool off.” She adds, “You can do anything such as this for just three weeks.”

Virgin also recommends the elimination diet for weight loss because it helps overcome food cravings triggered by the immune system response and leptin resistance, leveraging the hormone that turns off the body’s hunger

signals, a finding confirmed by independent studies performed by Sweden’s Lund University and Italy’s University of Palermo. She’s also documented other positive effects through her own research and experience with participants in her programs, including improvements in energy, focus, joint pain, skin clarity and bloating, all in the designated short time frames.

Other Approaches

People with food sensitivities may be able to tolerate occasional indulgences in their trigger foods once they’ve healed their digestive systems, notes Krishnan. Probiotics can help, especially those encapsulated in spores so they can pass through the barrage of stomach acid and reach the small intestine where they are most needed.

Krishnan’s research, to be published this spring, showed that half of otherwise healthy young people suffering from leaky gut had a dramatic reduction of symptoms by taking a spore-forming probiotic Bacillus indicus product for 30 days. After the healing period, sensitive people may be able

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to eat small amounts of certain foods with the assistance of dietary aids and supplements, adds McCulloch.

Get dirty: Johns Hopkins University research has shown that kids raised in an excessively hygienic environment experience much higher rates of allergies and sensitivities. University of Wisconsin researchers found that youths growing up in households that are less than obsessively sanitary among four or five other people and dogs will strengthen and challenge their immune systems as they mature. Adults need to challenge their immune systems, too, says Krishnan.

Eat organic and fermented foods: A widely varied diet helps spread out the immune system challenges of trigger foods. Organic foods don’t contain glyphosate and other potentially harmful chemicals; fermented foods contain digestive enzymes.

Eat prebiotics: Raw onions, garlic, leeks and asparagus are prebiotics.

They help feed probiotic bacteria and improve gut health.

Block sensitivity triggers: Many people with lactose intolerance are able to consume dairy products if they use lactase, the enzyme that helps digest lactose. Similarly, some people with gluten intolerance find they can eat moderate amounts of wheat products with protein supplements like lectin, carb blockers and digestive enzymes that help break down the gluten molecules, according to Virgin.

Supplements that might help: Glucomannan (konjac or elephant yam fiber) contributes to a feeling of fullness and stabilizes blood sugar, says McCulloch. She also recommends the amino acid L-glutamine and digestive enzymes to assist in gut healing.

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Food Intolerances Self-Questionnaire

by JJ Virgin Answer each question with never (0), seldom (1), sometimes (2) or often (3).

1. I need a cup of coffee or another caffeinated pick-me-up to jumpstart the middle of my morning or afternoon. _____ 2. I crave baked goods, pasta and other high-sugar impact foods. _____ 3. I have difficulty falling asleep or I awake during the night feeling anxious and struggle to get back to sleep. _____ 4. My bowel movements occur infrequently (less than one a day), which can sometimes be painful and involve straining. _____ 5. My mood can change swiftly and I take out my crankiness and irritation on coworkers and family members. _____ 6. I want to lay my head down on my desk mid-morning or afternoon because I have little motivation to remain productive. _____ 7. During meetings or conversations I zone out and struggle to concentrate for long periods of time on my work. _____ 8. After eating a big meal, I’m hungry and craving more of what I ate several hours later. _____ 9. Doing routine and important tasks takes all the energy and initiative I have. _____ 0. Even as an adult, I struggle with acne, rashes or blotchy skin, even though 1 I use expensive skin cream. _____ 1. I head to the bathroom or step outside after a meal because of gassiness, 1 bloating or other uncomfortable gut issues. _____ 12. The smell of a scented candle, perfume and detergent bothers me. _____ 13. Walking or moving around can create cramping, achiness or joint pain. _____ 4. I develop headaches that prevent me from enjoying the moment and leave 1 me scrambling for a pain reliever. _____ 5. Even though I don’t have other cold/flu symptoms, I suffer from a scratchy 1 throat or sinus trouble. _____ 6. I eat all the right foods in moderation, exercise religiously, and yet struggle 1 intensely to lose every pound. _____ Total Score: ______

What Scores Mean

18 or above – You most likely struggle with food intolerances that create many unpleasant symptoms and stall fat loss. By removing the seven target foods for just three weeks, you’ll see these symptoms disappear and the scales will start moving again.

10 to 17 – You display some of the symptoms that food intolerances can trigger.

You would greatly benefit from eliminating target foods to lose symptoms and those last few pounds.

Below 10 – While you suffer few of the symptoms brought about by food intolerances, you could still benefit from the same regimen. Even the healthiest person can take their game up a notch and ditch those last few stubborn pounds.

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Food Choices and Inflammation

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nflammation is a necessary part of bodily function that is needed for repair of damaged tissue and defense against toxins. Any injury to the fascia that holds the body together requires action. This can be the result of an actual injury such as, an ankle sprain or broken bone or the result of stress from daily activities such as, weight lifting, blood vessel repair from hypertension, or simply walking.

Our bodies provide indicators when inflammation has gone beyond what is needed for normal repair and defense. These indicators vary from intestinal symptoms to skin rashes and even pain. It is well known that inflamma-

tion from ingredients in processed food is related to pain, cardiovascular disease, and various rheumatoid conditions.

Research has shown the importance of intestinal health in the wide range of organisms that inhabit the gut (called the microbiome), and doctors have become more educated about the harmful effects of antibiotics and the importance of nutrition.

Food sensitivities are similar to bee stings in that a tiny amount of substance (bee venom) can cause an immune reaction. The reaction may vary between people—one person might be severely compromised from a single sting, whereas another might exhibit a strong immune reaction only if stung several times. People that are highly sensitive to certain foods can have severe, life-threatening reactions to very minute amounts of the substance.

The simplest way to discover personal sensitivities is complete avoidance of suspected foods for three to six weeks and then testing the body with a small amount of the food. Allergies and immune system disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis can cause an increased incidence of intestinal permeability or leaky gut syndrome. This refers to abnormally increased leakage of colon contents through the intestinal wall. Some foods such as wheat, gluten, white potato, and sugar have been shown to increase this intestinal permeability.

Eosinophilic esophagitis is a chronic allergic/immune condition that causes large numbers of white blood cells called eosinophils to accumulate in the tissue of the esophagus. It is a reaction to foods, allergens or acid reflux and

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can damage esophageal tissue, leading to difficulty swallowing or other problems. The condion is diagnosed by a biopsy of the esophagis and a recent study showed food sensitivity testing to be important and helpful treating it. While testing may lead to avoiding more foods than necessary, the alternative could be exposing the individual to a substance or food that causes anaphylaxis or other life threatening events.

When more sophisticated information is required, food sensitivity testing is more helpful than typical allergy and skin tests. Sensitivity for 90 to 150 common foods and ingredients can be detected by common tests.

More involved testing can also differentiate sensitivity to various food dyes, preservatives and additives. In order to limit false positive results, most people should stop eating suspect foods and known common triggers of leaky gut about two months before doing laboratory testing.

Allergic inflammatory reactions occur when the body’s immune system becomes sensitized to a particular substance and are often due to frequent exposure to a food ingredient. The challenge with food sensitivity testing is to learn which ingredients to avoid without unreasonably limiting choices.

Sometimes testing leads to recommendations to avoid more foods than necessary, but even with sophisticated testing, figuring out the best answers for a patient can be difficult.

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Stir in vegetable broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 2 minutes until reduced by half. Stir in the remaining butter, until melted and smooth.

Preheat oven to 375F. Lightly oil a baking sheet or coat with nonstick spray.

Stir in spaghetti squash and gently toss to combine until heated through, about 2 minutes.

Cut the squash in half lengthwise from stem to tail and remove the seeds.

Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Serve immediately, topped with Parmesan and garnished with parsley, if desired.

Place squash, cut-side down, onto the prepared baking dish. Place into oven and roast until tender, about 45 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool.

Using a fork, scrape the flesh of the squash to create long strands.

Melt half the butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add garlic and kale, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Healthy Tip: Spaghetti squash can be used in place of pasta. It has low fat, salt, and calorie content and is also richer in protein and nutrient.

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n an era of too much information, the role of fats in our diet has been a victim of not enough information.

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A recent metastudy in the Annals of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American College of Physicians, concluded that saturated fat does not appear to increase heart disease risk, overturning almost 60 years of accepted medical thought. The researchers analyzed data from 76 studies involving more than 600,000 people and found that those that ate the most saturated, or “bad”, fat did not show a higher risk of cardiovascular disease compared with those that ate the least. Note that processed trans fats remain a villain, still deemed a risk to heart health per the metastudy.

The misleading information began in the 1950s, when Physiologist Ancel Keys, Ph.D., discovered a correlation between diets high in saturated fats and higher cholesterol levels. Soon, the lowfat diet was born.

In 2000, further research introduced the concepts of good and bad fats. More

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recent analysis confirmed this finding with the refinement that saturated fats increase both types of cholesterol. However, the latest research from the journal BMJ shows that saturated fat does not increase the number of LDL, or “bad”, particles, a predictor of cardiovascular disease. Instead, it makes existing LDL particles larger, a fairly benign situation in regard to such disease.

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Fat doesn’t even make you fat, claims Mark Hyman, a well-known medical doctor in Lenox, Massachusetts, and author of Eat Fat, Get Thin: Why the Fat We Eat Is the Key to Sustained Weight Loss and Vibrant Health. “The theory that all calories have the same impact on your weight and metabolism remains one of the most persistent nutrition myths,” says this practitioner of functional medicine who points out that we’ve been sidetracked by wrong thinking.

“Eating fat can make you lean.

Healthy cell walls made from highquality fats are better able to metabolize insulin, which keeps blood sugar better regulated. Without proper blood sugar control, the body socks away fat for a rainy day. The right fats also in-

crease fat burning, diminish hunger and reduce fat storage,” he notes.

Whole30, a 30-day diet revolving around clean eating, also emphasizes healthy fats. Devised in 2009 by Dallas Hartwig, a functional medicine practitioner and certified sports nutritionist, and Melissa Hartwig, a certified sports nutritionist, the program aims to reduce inflammation, detoxify the body and reset metabolism. The Salt Lake City, Utah, authors of the New York Times bestselling The Whole30 recommend healthy fats to keep us full and rev up metabolism. Recommended healthy fats include coconut milk and oil, avocados, olive oil, organic ghee (clarified butter) and raw nuts.

Josh Axe, a natural medicine practitioner and clinical nutritionist in Nashville, Tennessee, recommends the healthy fats contained in avocados, organic butter and ghee from grass-fed cows and goats, coconut oil, extra virgin olive oil, and other foods high in omega-3 fatty acids such as salmon, sardines, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.

“Butter’s experiencing a comeback as a healthy fat as its benefits become more widely known,” says Axe. “The omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids in butter help the brain function properly and improve skin health.” Ghee, an ancient Indian version of butter,

is lactose- and casein-free, while being loaded with fat-soluble vitamins A, D and E, says Axe. These vitamins are best absorbed by the body when they’re in a fat substance and then stored in the gastrointestinal tract, keeping metabolism and digestion on track, he notes.

Ghee’s high level of vitamin K2, best known as a natural blood coagulator, “also helps strengthen bones, while the fatty acids found in it improve digestion and reduce inflammation.”

Healthy Levels of Fat

“If you’re active, about 40 percent of your calories should come from carbohydrates, another 30 percent from protein and the other 30 percent from fat in general,” says Axe, adding that this has the added benefit of helping prevent arteriosclerosis. “Some people may consume a greater percentage of healthy fats if the goal is to become a fat burner.”

“There is no one-size-fits-all approach to weight loss and health,” Hyman reminds us. “Low-carb, higherfat diets work for most people, but for some, they may not be optimal in the long term.”

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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Prime Sources of Healthy Fats Functional medicine physician Mark Hyman suggests that we include four to five servings of fat in our diets every day. “In the last five years, the scientific evidence has been mounting that high-fat diets outperform low-fat diets for weight loss and for revising every single indication of heart disease risk, including abnormal cholesterol, diabetes, hypertension and inflammation,” he says.

Each amount listed indicates a serving size.

Nuts (a handful of walnuts, almonds, macadamia nuts or cashews) Seeds (a handful of pumpkin, sunflower of flaxseed) Most plant-based liquid oils (one

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well as leftover bones from roasted chicken. It’s best to use bones from animals that have been naturally raised without hormones or antibiotics, pastured and organic if possible. You will need about five pounds of bones.

Place the bones in an eight quart pot with a large onion cut in half, a whole head of garlic cut in half, three stalks of chopped celery, three chopped carrots, three bay leaves, one tablespoon of black peppercorns and a small bunch of parsley.

The Wonders of Bone Broth

by Amy Nadeau

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n the last couple of years, bone broth has been in the news a lot, touted as the newest and latest culinary and health fad. Food manufacturers have started selling it in co-ops and grocery stores as if it’s a brand new phenomenon. In fact, human beings have been making and consuming bone broth since the discovery of fire.

Just a few generations ago, our grandparents would have used the leftover bones, skin, meat and fat from the family dinner to make rich, flavorful broth, stretching the weekly food budget into healthful and warming soups and stews, long before the availability of salt-ridden, commercially made canned broths and chemically laden cubes of dried broth flavoring composed mainly of MSG. Homemade bone broth is full of powerful nutrition making it a true superfood. Some of the benefits of sipping long-simmered broth are: Improved Gut Health - Bone broth contains copious quantities of gelatin, which lines the mucosal lining of the stomach, soothing and healing the digestive tract and easing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn’s disease and acid reflux.

Healthy Skin - Collagen is another compound found in abundance in bone broth. One of the many things collagen does is keep the skin supple and firm.

Bone broth also contains hyaluronic acid—the same thing found in many expensive skin creams—which promotes healthy skin and cell rejuvenation from the inside.

Relief from Arthritis Pain - Two components of bone broth—glucosamine and chondroitin—are very effective arthritis remedies. These substances help build and maintain the integrity of cartilage, the rubbery substance acting as a cushion between the joints.

Easily Absorbed Minerals and Amino Acids - When bones are simmered for many hours, the minerals and amino acids are liquidated, making them very easy for the body to absorb. Bone broth is very rich in the minerals magnesium, potassium, calcium and phosphorus, as well as the amino acids proline, arginine, glycine and glutamine. The benefits of these minerals and protein promote good health throughout the body.

How to make bone broth Bone broth is very easy to make. The most difficult thing about it is waiting for it to be finished so that you can drink it.

Here is a basic tutorial for chicken bone broth: Use a combination of fresh meaty bones like chicken backs, necks and feet as

Add ¼ cup of raw apple cider vinegar.

The vinegar helps to pull all of the goodness out of the bones.

Cover the bones and vegetables with cold filtered water to about three inches below the top of the pot. Place the pot on the stove and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down so that the broth is just barely simmering and let it cook for at least eight hours. The longer you cook the bones the better, so you can leave them on the stove for up to 24 hours, adding water as needed to keep the level of liquid about four inches below the top of the pot.

Strain the bones and vegetables out of the stock and then chill the stock. A layer of fat will form on top of your broth which can be removed just before use.

Your bone broth is now ready. Use it to make soups and sauces or to just warm up with a pinch of salt and drink. For an added health bonus, stir a spoonful of coconut oil into the hot broth. This is a great way to start a cold winter morning in Minnesota—with a warm cup of bone broth every day.

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octor of Osteopathic Medicine Joseph Mercola has practiced as a boardcertified family physician for more than 30 years.

His educational website, Mercola.com, has been the most visited natural health site for the past 12 years, with 12 million unique visitors each month. His three New York Times bestsellers include Effortless Healing.

With today’s overload of conflicting health information—and the temptation to self-diagnose—how can we accurately assess our status in terms of optimal wellness?

One of the major principles I strongly embrace is to listen to your body and adjust your lifestyle based on the feedback it’s providing you. The seven clinically proven gauges I advise you to assess now and continue to monitor every six months or so are fasting insulin level (normal is less than five micro-international units per milliliter of blood; ideal is less than three); vitamin D level (normal is 40 to 60 nanograms per milliliter); waist-to-hip ratio (ideal for men, 0.8; for women, 0.7); body fat percentage (fitness level for women is 21 to 24 percent; for men, 14 to 17 percent); HDL to total cholesterol ratio (ideally 24 to 30 percent or higher); blood pressure (ideal numbers are 120 over 80 systolic/diastolic without medication); and uric acid level (ideal is three to five milligrams per deciliter).

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It is important to get these levels checked, because it is impossible to know without testing.

In your opinion, what is the greatest health risk Americans face today and what can we do about it right now?

I’m convinced that for the typical American, the most important health step to take is to stop drinking soda, sports drinks, fruit juices or artificially flavored and sweetened waters and replace them with pure water.

Most people are now aware that sodas are laced with processed sugars like high-fructose corn syrup and artificial sweeteners, but many don’t know that their favorite sport and vitamin drinks contain these sweeteners plus a host of frightening extras, including toxic chemicals like chlorine, fluoride, phthalates, BPA [bisphenol A] and disinfection byproducts.

What role do carbohydrates play?

Carbs are a far dirtier fuel than fat and generate far more reactive oxygen species than fat. Some 70 years of following low-fat diet recommendations has resulted in the vast majority of dieters losing the ability to burn fat as their primary fuel.

One of the most powerful strategies to regain this ability is to start a practice of regular intermittent fasting, restricting your eating window to six to 14 hours a day and fast the rest of the day.

Of course, you will want to replace a high net carb intake, or total carbs minus fiber, with healthy fats such as those in avocados, coconut oil, seeds and nuts.

Avoid industrially processed omega-6 vegetable oils like corn, soy and canola.

Because an indoor, climatecontrolled, sedentary lifestyle may lead to slowly developing chronic disease, what changes do you suggest we make?

Spending time outside with bare feet in contact with the ground even for short periods can yield significant benefits.

It’s even better to do it with the sun shining on your bare skin.

The Earth is an abundant source of free electrons, and when the sun shines on your skin a vital biological circuit forms that helps transfer energy to water throughout the body, which serves as a cellular battery. Albert Einstein won a Nobel Prize for describing this process, called the photoelectric effect.

Reducing the length of time sitting each day and regularly moving is even more important for most of us than getting regular exercise. A good rule of thumb is to stand up every 15 minutes or so.

What can we do better to maintain optimal health?

Two-thirds of Americans are overweight. The problems with carrying excess weight are more than aesthetic.

At the root of obesity is mitochondrial metabolic dysfunction. Metabolic disorders go hand-in-hand with many of the chronic diseases plaguing Americans in record numbers—including diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, dementia and cancer—according to numerous studies such as research by the Centers for Disease Control and the Center for the Study of Chronic Metabolic and Rare Diseases, at George Mason University.

The most potent strategy to address such metabolic dysfunction is to make a strong commitment to reaching and maintaining a personally healthy level of body fat.

Judith Fertig writes food health articles and cookbooks from Overland Park, KS (JudithFertig.com).

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magine an exercise system that strengthens the body enough to be used in training world-class athletes, stretches more safely than any form of yoga and expands the core training concepts of Pilates into natural full-body movements like those used in everyday reaching and walking, along with jumping and swimming. This is the Gyrotonic system,” says Angela Crowley, a Gyrotonic master teacher, trainer and exercise spa owner in Coral Gables, Florida.

A former gymnast and dancer, Crowley took to the Gyrotonic approach after being severely injured in an automobile accident. “Traditional physical therapy only addressed certain aspects without bringing me back to normal,” she says. “Running and yoga felt intolerable.

Gyrotonic exercises became a perfect bridge. I was able to rehabilitate safely while challenging myself to return to normal expectations and now, beyond.” The system of fluid movements leverages specially designed equipment that can be customized for every individual.

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“The Gyrotonic system combines elements from many different modalities into three-dimensional, circular movements. A primary focus is on all the different motions of the spine and how to create rhythmic, flowing movement within the entire body,” says Stefani Schrimpf, Gyrotonic instructor and studio owner of Physiques, in Overland Park, Kansas.

“The exercises strengthen, lengthen and stretch muscles, while stimulating connective tissues around the joints. They also improve balance, flexibility and coordination. This system allows you to push beyond specific limitations and to isolate and fine tune movement skills,” says Schrimpf.

While a Gyrotonic workout has similarities to yoga and Pilates, it is also unique. According to Melissa Jutras, a Pilates instructor, weightlifting coach, personal trainer and gym/studio owner of Big Blue Strength, in Lexington, Kentucky, “Hatha yoga is a series of static postures, whereas Pilates and Gyrotonic movements focus on flow, using equipment to enhance core strength, stability, control, coordination and flexibility. The difference is that Gyrotonic exercises works on three dimensions with every circular movement, like the body naturally moves. It uses weights and a pulley system, whereas Pilates is more linear and uses spring tension.”

Jutras believes the Gyrotonic system, Pilates and yoga all complement weightlifting and strength training, affording a mind-body balance. “The body then experiences low- and high-threshold exercise, low-intensity and highintensity, weight-bearing and non-weight-bearing activity,” she says.

Crowley sees the Gyrotonic approach complementing virtually any activity. “The exercises help practitioners learn how to move more efficiently, easily, powerfully, gracefully and successfully in every facet of life.”

The method is also offered without equipment in the form of Gyrokinesis, a flowing class done on a chair, mat and standing. This affordable option can be practiced independently at home.

“My youngest client is 7, my oldest is 94,” relates Crowley. “We have clients that have become bored by repetitive exercise and enjoy the limitless variations of movements that keep both their minds and muscles alert. We have chronic pain clients that have exhausted other medical options and are improving their ability to function more optimally and enjoying their lives again.”

Both Schrimpf and her husband, Juan Trujillo, teach the Gyrotonic method. “Our greatest reward is the feedback we get. Once people try it, they’re hooked,” she says. “It transforms how people think about movement and brings a sense of joy and accomplishment. They feel their joints becoming more supple and balanced, and find their bodies responding well to the natural movement patterns.”

Aimee Hughes, a freelance writer in Kansas City, MO, is a doctor of naturopathy and consultant for the Yandara Yoga Institute. Connect at ChezAimee@gmail.com.

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How we tell our story matters. We are constantly sifting through competing narratives to make sense of our world for ourself and others. Whether we consider ourself a heroic figure overcoming obstacles or a tragic victim of destiny often depends on how we choose to read the text of our life and tell our story.

Creating a personal myth is a fundamental way we find meaning. We are always the protagonist, with supporting characters providing love and assistance and antagonists posing challenges that push us beyond our comfort zones.

Rather than narcissism or navel-gazing, the more intimate we become with our own story, the more we realize that everyone has an equally valid and vital narrative in which they are the central character. Understanding that everyone is on their own story journey can help us establish connection and empathy.

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a character arc; a particular way they mature and develop due to shifting tides in their life story. Similarly, each of us is on an ever-evolving journey of self-discovery with choices about how to respond to situations, conflicts and happenstance. By reframing our lives as personal growth adventures, we can adapt to plot twists and view unexpected difficulties as opportunities for self-transformation. With gusto, we can reclaim and shape our personal narrative through choice and voice.

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seminate materials that spark dialogue about such troubling issues. Challenges ranged from teaching himself filmmaking and persuading students to participate to mustering the courage to present the project to his school. He achieved the transformation he sought, beginning with 70 students participating in his production.

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bullying incompatible with accepted social norms, are the only way to bring lasting change. “We need to cultivate a climate where being hurtful is contrary to a school’s expressed values.

Most young people don’t like to see their peers being hurtful and admire those that stand up to peers and have them make amends,” says Willard. The educator’s website, EmbraceCivility.org, offers free materials with concrete steps for students and teachers to foster positive school environments.

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Cyberbullying isn’t limited to attacks on unpopular kids that lack satisfying peer relationships. It’s seven times more likely to occur between current or former friends and romantic partners than between strangers, according to a study led by Diane Felmlee, professor of sociology at Pennsylvania State University. Felmlee’s research further found that non-heterosexual youth are four times as likely as their heterosexual peers to be cyberbullied, while popular kids are also frequently targeted.

Two social dynamics seem to be at work: “One involves individuals that violate social norms, such as LGBTQ youth, and the other revolves around status struggles,” reports Felmlee. “In the latter case, bullies are vying for popularity, recognition and self-esteem. Those with higher social status may be attacked because they’re viewed as competition.”

Cyberbullying’s impact can exceed face-to-face aggression, as offensive remarks can spread far and fast, and live online in perpetuity instead of fading away, observes Felmlee. Gregory adds that it can also affect students’

ability to learn when some skip school to avoid tormentors.

Helpful Responses

Most youths don’t report cyberbullying, feeling embarrassed, afraid the situation will get worse or doubtful of remedial action. “Schools need to step up their response to bullying, make it known that it won’t be tolerated, set clear policies and enforce them,” counsels Gregory. Because most bullied youths don’t speak up, parents need to communicate openly with kids and be aware of their online activities, advises Felmlee.

Willard notes that it’s also important to address the bullies themselves through understanding their motivation, and then persuading them to accept responsibility and take steps to rectify harm. “This should be about reparation, not punishment.” Gregory’s high school film assures bullies that it’s never too late to make amends.

While it can be hard to stand up to bullies, caring peers can easily express support. “Bystanders have the power to change the atmosphere,” agrees Gregory. “Kindly approaching a student being picked on who may feel alone and ashamed goes further than most students realize.”

Those affected by cyberbullying also can cut off their aggressors, suggests Gregory. “The ‘block’ button is powerful. Cyberbullies want to see a reaction. Blocking them from social media exchanges or texting takes away their power.”

Connect with freelance writer April Thompson, of Washington, D.C., at AprilWrites.com.

Muting Meanness Here are some tips to help keep digital spaces safe and civil. * Think twice before posting a photo or comment that could be taken out of context and misappropriated. * Report bad behavior to an adult that can help figure out the right course of action. * Don’t portray youth as victims, which can perpetuate the idea they are weak and vulnerable targets. * Save cyber evidence to help officials take appropriate action.

Some schools now have online reporting systems that allow students to anonymously submit screenshots from social media. * Don’t retaliate. It likely will only aggravate unwanted behavior and drag everyone down to the cyberbully’s level of consciousness. * Keep watch. Apps like Online Guardian for Families, CyberSynchs and YouDiligence allow parents to monitor children’s exposure on social media via keywords related to bullying.

Resources: EmbraceCivility.org; Cyberbullying.org; Tinyurl.com/Bully PreventionTips; Tinyurl.com/Apps BlockBullies; StopBullying.gov/ cyberbullying.

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Myths About Bone Density and Osteoporosis

by James Occhiogrosso

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steoporosis is a condition caused by an imbalance in the body's bone-building mechanism. It is generally due to years of poor nutrition that produce deficiencies in bone-building minerals and vitamins in the body. In essence, the risk of acquiring osteoporosis is increased by the same lifestyle and dietary habits that cause cancer, obesity, diabetes, and other chronic illnesses.

Typically, patients with osteoporosis have poor lifestyle habits and rarely eat well or use the proper supplements.

They have long-term vitamin and mineral deficiencies that cause bone strength to slowly deteriorate. Usually there is little sign of a problem until a minor incident causes a bone fracture.

In a healthy, well-nourished adult, the body recycles bone constantly throughout life, maintaining bone balance and strength. As long as the body gets sufficient nutrition, and there are no outside influences (such as prescription drugs that destroy bone), bone strength and health is maintained.

Many people do not realize that bone problems are strongly related to diet and lifestyle. For example, studies show that carbonated beverages, especially artificially sweetened ones, increase calcium excreted in the urine.

Since the primary composition of bone is calcium, this increased excretion can cause lowered calcium blood levels, forcing the body to steal calcium from the bones to rectify the deficiency.

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diagnosed as having osteopenia (the precursor to osteoporosis) or osteoporosis.

Unfortunately, this paradigm is—at best— misleading. Many bone fractures occur in people that have not been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and many small-boned, thin people who are diagnosed with osteoporosis never incur a bone fracture. However, the diagnosis is critical! Once diagnosed with osteoporosis or osteopenia, bone-mineral building drugs (biphosphonates) are typically prescribed for long periods. Unfortunately, these drugs have serious side effects. Several studies have linked their long-term use to problems with serious jawbone deterioration and fractures of the hip and femur (thigh bone).

One of the biggest myths is that osteoporosis is caused by normal aging, mostly in women because of hormone imbalances incurred during menopause. While menopause does tend to disrupt hormone balance, it is not specifically the cause of osteoporosis.

Bones become porous and weak due to years of poor nutrition, lack of exercise, chronic illness, and particularly, the long-term use of steroid medications like prednisone. In other words, the body’s bone building and recycling factory is not working properly.

As men and women age, their bodies tend to produce less of the hormones DHEA, estrogen, progesterone and testosterone—all of which are important for many body processes, including maintaining bone strength.

However, the long-term effects of poor diet and nutrition and lack of exercise also play a key role in disrupting hormone balance. Seeing a professional to

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help bring hormones back into balance is a prudent first step before considering medication.

Proper nutrition is also critical.

Many people are prone to think that— since bones are composed of calcium—supplementing with calcium will solve all bone problems. While calcium is important, one of the most important bone-building nutrients is vitamin D—without it, calcium needed by the bones cannot be absorbed. Also, it is important to note that many forms of calcium are essentially indigestible and thus, useless for human consumption.

Calcium supplements should contain calcium in either a citrate or gluconate form. The calcium carbonate used in many inexpensive and poor quality multivitamin products is essentially useless. If your body cannot absorb sufficient calcium from your diet, it will steal what it needs to function from your bones.

Bone consists of active living tissue. Like muscle, it can be built, rebuilt and strengthened. A simple weightbearing exercise program—even one as simple as walking 30 minutes daily— can result in improved bone health within a few weeks.

Adjusting the diet, adding vitamin and mineral supplements and introducing exercise can have an immediate effect on strengthening bone. The body needs many vitamins, minerals and other nutrients to function on a daily basis. Strong bones are built from these nutrients, and are characteristic of active, well-nourished people. Osteoporosis is preventable, manageable, and with proper supplementation, nutrition, and lifestyle changes, partially reversible.

James Occhiogrosso is a Natural Health Practitioner and Master Herbalist specializing in male and female sexual issues and aging and is the author of the book “Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life.” Connect with him at 239-498-1547, email at DrJim@HealthNaturallyToday.com or through his website at HealthNaturally Today.com or sign up for a free “Health Naturally” newsletter on his website.

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Yoga for Kids – 4-5pm. Come and meet Vivienne Konz who is a certified yoga teacher. She would love to introduce you to the world of yoga. Hyde Park Branch Library, 2747 Hyde Park Ave, Cincinnati.

513-369-4456.

Grand Opening-White Dove Wellness Center – Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Come see our facilities for Healing, Classes and Celebrations. Meet the practitioners. Door Prizes. Info@WhiteDoveCircle. org 205 East Street, Springboro, Ohio.

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SATURDAY, MARCH 11

Healing and Drumming – 7-10pm. With Bob Laake Healing Drummer. All are welcome, several healing practitioners and tables. Love donation. Grace Episcopal Church-College Hill, 5501 Hamilton Ave.

Yoga with Gina Belew – 10:15-11:30am. Adults are invited to share their yoga practice with certified yoga instructor Gina Belew. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. 513369-6030.

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

Craft Corner: Mosaic Flower Pot – 2-3pm. Get ready for spring by decorating your own mosaic flower pot using re-purposed CDs. We’ll supply soil and seeds to help make your garden grow. Forest Park Branch Library, 655 Waycross Rd, Cincinnati.

Registration required: 513-369-4478.

Yoga and the Goddesses: A Yoga Class Series – 6:30-7:45pm. With Becky Morrisey. $15. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

SUNDAY, MARCH 12 Full Moon Celebration/Ceremony-Worm Moon – 7-9pm. With Jim Wachter, Minister/Teacher. Bring a light snack to share. Love donation. White Dove Wellness Center, 205 East. St., Springboro. RSVP required at info@WhiteDoveCircle.org.

MONDAY, MARCH 13 Candle Making – 6-7:30pm. Adults, join us for a candle making session with Carisa Bunten. We will be making scented soy candles. You get to take one home with you. All supplies provided. Space limited.

Madisonville Branch Library, 4830 Whetsel Ave, Cincinnati. 513-369-6029.

Yoga for Families – 6:30-7:15pm. With Brenda Zechmeister. Experience a session of gentle and playful yoga. Especially for families with children 3-6 yrs old. Covedale Branch Library, 4980 Glenway Ave, Cincinnati. 513-369-4460.

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15 Joyful Healing Laughing Yoga – 7-8:30pm. This is not your typical yoga class and does not incorporate traditional yoga moves. Laughter is nature’s most powerful stress buster and can have a profound effect on our health and well-being. Wear loose clothes and

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come prepared to laugh with Judi Winall. Symmes Township Branch Library, 11850 E Enyart Rd, Loveland. 513-369-6001.

MONDAY, MARCH 20 Making Hair and Body Oil – 6-7:30pm. Using therapeutic-grade vegetable carrier oils such as apricot, avocado, jojoba and hemp, participants will have the opportunity to learn more about the different properties of each. Access to essential and perfume oils to enhance a pure base will be on hand to make and take a customized hair and body oil for nourishment from head to toe. Pleasant Ridge Branch, 6233 Montgomery Rd, Cincinnati.

513-369-4488.

TUESDAY, MARCH 21 Zumba Kids – 3:30-5pm. Experience the fun of the Latin-inspired dance craze. Zumba! Kids 6-12 yrs old. Made possible by the Friends of the Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County.

Reading Branch, 8740 Reading Rd, Cincinnati.

513-369-4465.

Shamanic Journeying – 7-9pm. With Cindy Carver, Metis Elder Shamanic Practitioner. $20. Bring a friend and a light snack to share. Love donation.

White Dove Wellness Center, 205 East. St., Springboro. RSVP required at info@WhiteDoveCircle.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 23 Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Anderson Free Wine Tasting and Boar’s Head Sampling – 5:306pm. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 7910 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. 513-975-4843.

Fresh Thyme Farmers Market Bone Broth Lecture – 6-7pm. Learn about the amazing health benefits from bone broth including inflammation and leaky gut syndrome. Additionally, receive a free information book with delicious and nutritious recipes.

Call 513-975-4843 to preregister. Space is limited.

All pre-registered participants will receive a free book. Fresh Thyme Farmers Market, 7910 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township. 513-975-4843.

Upcycled Garden Sculpture – 6:30-7:30pm.

Come and create ingenious sculptures fashioned out of metal lids, scraps and bottle caps. Supplies provided but bring any interesting treasures to share.

Wyoming Branch Library, 500 Springfield Pike, Cincinnati. 513-369-6014.

SATURDAY, MARCH 25 Yoga with Gina Belew – 10:15-11:30pm. Adults are invited to share their yoga practice with certified yoga instructor Gina Belew. Anderson Branch Library, 7450 State Rd, Anderson Township. 513-369-6030.

SUNDAY, MARCH 26 Study and Discussion on Yoga, Session 1: Talking About Yoga – 10am-12pm. With Pam Painter. $25. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Study and Discussion on Yoga, Session 2: Subtle Body of Yoga – 1-5pm. With Pam Painter. $65. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

markyourcalendar Sound Healing Concert with Paradiso & Rasamayi Internationally renowned crystal bowl and didgeridoo sound healers. $22/advance, $33/at door.

March 26 • 6:30-8:30pm Center for Spiritual Living, 5701 Murray Rd, Cincinnati.

513-218-2128. cslgc.org.

TUESDAY, MARCH 28 World Service Meditation – 7-9pm. With Jim Wachter, Minister/Meditation Leader. Love Donation. Bring a friend and a light snack to share.

Love donation. White Dove Wellness Center, 205 East. St., Springboro. RSVP required at info@ WhiteDoveCircle.org.

THURSDAY, MARCH 30 Holistic Mental Health Network – 7-9pm. Special program. Opening dialogue: Beyond “Mental Illness.” For details: 513-328-8178 or Holisticmh@ yahoo.com.

FRIDAY, MARCH 31 Holistic Mental Health Network – 9am-4pm.

Special program. Innovations in Recovery: New Paradigms for Psychosis. For details: 513-328-8178 or Holisticmh@yahoo.com.

planahead Holistic Wellness Fair Enjoy a Sunday afternoon with local vendors.

Workshops and demonstrations every hour.

Come out and sample many holistic services that promote wellness for the mind, body and spirit. Free; donations only.

APRIL 30 • 12-4pm East Cincy Yoga, 503 W Main St, Batavia.

For more info, Lori Kirsch: 513-331-9525.

ongoingevents sunday East Cincy Beginning Yoga – 9-10:15am. First class is free. $14/drop-in; passes available. 503 W Main St, Batavia. 513-331-9525. EastCincyYoga.com.

Peace Practice Group – 12-1pm. Cordially discuss, skillfully practice peacefulness using ancient, modern and inner wisdom. Free. Covington. To register: 859-905-0109.

monday Embody Yoga – 9:30am. Whole body awareness. $15/drop-in, $40/mo. ECOconsciously Yoga, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397.

Noontime Nurture Yoga – 12pm. With Beverly Gorman. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Mind, Body and Soul Yoga – 6pm. With Donna Hansen. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Meditation – 7pm. Join Dr. Gary Pekoe as he gently guides us into our center for relaxing, guided deep meditation. $5 donation. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.com.

tuesday Parkinson’s Disease Basic Class – 1:10-2:10pm. For those PD clients who are independent but require additional assistance. Clients in this group are required to have an assistant with them. $12. Coors Core Fitness, Anderson, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati.

For more info: 513-233-CORE. ShantiMom Prenatal Yoga – 6-7:15pm. Led by Antonia von Hirschberg. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Restorative Yoga – 6:30-7:30pm. Beneficial for anyone recovering from physical injury and for stress relief. $10/session. Live Well Chiropractic Center, 6860 Tylersville Rd, Mason. To register, Jo Ellen Ryan: 505-635-9110 or jryan7299@gmail.com.

Yoga with Susanne – 7-8pm. Unite the mind, body and spirit through yoga. Appropriate for beginners.

Sign up now for discounted monthly classes. $7/ drop-in. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@AilieWellness.com.

wednesday Hatha Yoga – 12pm. With Tanuja Singh. $15/ drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Strength and Flow Vinyasa Yoga – 5:30pm. With Jill Conyers. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Free Women’s Defense/Fight Training – 7-8pm.

Come join other women as you learn to box, kickbox and ground fight in this unique setting. Not your typical martial arts gym. Empowerment, exercise and skill. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up with parental consent. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.com.

thursday Madeira Farmers’ Market – Thru Apr. 3:30-6pm.

Madeira Silverwood Presbyterian Church, 8000 Miami Ave, Madeira. MadeiraFarmersMarket.com.

I Am Yoga Kids Class – 5pm. Ages 7+. $7/drop-in, $20/mo. ECOnscioulsy Yoga, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397.

East Cincy Gentle Yoga – 6:45pm. First class is free. $14/drop-in; passes available. 503 W Main St, Batavia. 513-331-9525. EastCincyYoga.com.

Free Women’s Defense/Fight Training – 7-8pm.

Come join other women as you learn to box, kickbox and ground fight in this unique setting. Not your typical martial arts gym. Empowerment, exercise and skill. No experience necessary. Ages 13 and up with parental consent. Ailie Wellness Center, 3651 Harrison Ave, Cheviot. 513-432-4182. Gary@ AilieWellness.com.

Meditation Class – 7-8:30pm. 2nd Thurs. With Gary Matthews. $20. The Stillpoint Center, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-489-5302.

friday Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 11am. For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. King’s Island-Church Venture. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Lunchtime Express Yoga – 12-1pm. Led by Laura Lejeune. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester.

Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers’ Market – 3-7pm. Yearround market featuring many food and craft items.

All fresh fruits and vegetables are locally and sustain-

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ACUPUNCTURE DONNA LYNNE STRONG BROTT, LAc

ably grown without synthetic chemicals. EBT food stamps accepted. Cheviot United Methodist Church, 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd, Cheviot. For details: LEWFM.org.

Wine Tasting – 4-7pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

Shamanic Journey – 6:30-8:30pm. 2nd Fri. With Gary Matthews. $20. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-4895302.

Drum Circle – 9-11pm. Stillpoint Center for Healing Arts, 11223 Cornell Park Dr, Blue Ash. 513-4895302.

saturday Reiki Classes – Individual or group classes offered every Sat. Karma Wellness Studio, 2067 Beechmont Ave, Fl 2, Cincinnati. For pricing, times & registration: 513-233-9355. KarmaWellnessStudio.com.

Pranayam for Wellness – 8-9am. With Suman Jha. $15/drop-in. Gracetree Yoga and Growth Studio, 8933 Cincinnati Dayton Rd, West Chester. Register: GracetreeStudio.com.

Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 9:30am.

For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. Blue Ash Choice Physical Therapy, 9419 Kenwood Rd, Blue Ash. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Give Back Yoga – 10:15-11am. Designed to gather community around a common cause while giving back the gift of yoga. Donation proceeds go to Give Back Yoga Foundation. ECOnsciously, 4138 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati. 513-301-9397.

Vitamin B-12 Shots – 10:30-11:30am. Susan’s Natural World, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township.

For more info: 513-474-4990.

Introduction to Network Spinal Analysis Talk – 10:30am-12pm. 2nd Sat. Learn how stress affects posture and brain function. Must register: 513-321-3317.

Parkinson’s Disease Advance Class – 11:30am.

For those PD clients who are independent and can get on and off the floor and exercise on their own 3-4 days a week. $12. Coors Core Fitness, Anderson, 7693 Beechmont Ave, Cincinnati. For more info: 513-233-CORE. Wine Tasting – 2-5pm. Country Fresh Market and Wine Depot, 8315 Beechmont Ave, Anderson Township. 513-474-9167.

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LIVE WELL CHIROPRACTIC CENTER

Dr. Kim Muhlenkamp-Wermert 6860 Tylersville Rd, Ste 1 Mason, OH 45040 Ph: 513-285-7482 Fax: 513-285-7483 DrKim.LiveWell@gmail.com LiveWellCC.com We look at the whole body to find the cause of the problem, helping you get well, stay well and Live Well. Specializing in pregnancy and children. See ad, page 4.

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Sacred Pilgrimage to Egypt with Rae Chandran

March 31 – April 9, 2017 10 days / 9 nights Cost: $3,800 - $4,200 (airfare not included)

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his magical retreat offers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience Egypt with a custom guided program led by internationally renowned channeler and author Rae Chandran that combines nature, history, adventure and spiritual experiences in some of the most magnificent spots in the world.

Experience daily channelings, meditations, intention ceremonies, activations and initiations in power spots guided by Chandran. Some of the places that will be visited include the Great Pyramids (private two-hour visit), Initiation in King’s chamber, Sphinx, Temple of Sekhmet and 7 Gates (private visit), Channeling in Abydos, Sakkara and Memphis, Valley of the Kings and Hatshepsut Temple, Hathor Temple, Alabaster Mosque, Coptic Church and the Cairo Museum, Isis Temple, Temple of Horus and Komombo Temple and many more.

Chandran is a teacher, channeler and energy healer.

He has been on the path of self-discovery for more than three decades and through the awakenings and understandings he has had over these years, he shares these truths to all the people he comes in contact with.

He teaches these truths through the various workshops he conducts in many parts of the world like Japan, USA, Brazil, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Shanghai, India and Vietnam. He also leads people to power spots and power vortexes in countries like Egypt, Israel, Greece and Morocco.

Chandran is the author of five books. The content of all of these books is completely channeled.

Spiritual Retreat in Israel – July 2017

Meditations, Initiations and Channelings

To register for the Egypt or Israel tour or for more information, call Susan Deflavis Winters at 239-340-1036 or email Panguswf@gmail.com For more information about Rae Chandran, visit RaeChandran.com

Our Physician driven, individualized approach includes a full complement of integrative therapists specializing in: Integrative Medicine | Functional Medicine | Medical Acupuncture | Chiropractic Care Medical Massage | Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) | Nutritional Counseling Consider us if you are struggling with: Stress | Neck Pain | Low Back Pain | Fibromyalgia | Allergies | Chronic Headaches Irritable Bowel Syndrome | Menopausal Symptoms | Chronic Fatigue | Nutritional Issues | and More . . .

Our Nationally Ranked Integrative Medicine Center Offers You the Best Combination of Conventional Medicine & Alternative Therapies by Top Doctors & Therapists in Cincinnati

DR. LIZ WOOLFORD

DR. CAYLIN HOLMES

Dr. Elizabeth Woolford has been a physician acupuncturist at Alliance Integrative Medicine since its opening in 1999.

Dr. Woolford specializes in Prolotherapy, a method of non-surgical joint repair.

Prolotherapy is a form of regenerative therapy that uses injections around joints to strengthen ligaments & tendons after injury or overuse. Consider Prolotherapy if you are suffering with tennis /golfers elbow, plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, whiplash, osteoarthritis, disc/facet issues, TMJ pain, rotator cuff injuries, and more.

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Dr. Caylin Holmes joined the Chiropractic team at Alliance Integrative Medicine in 2016. She is the first fellow in the Integrative Medicine Chiropractor of Excellence Program. While her primary focus is on the strength and conditioning of the everyday person, Dr. Holmes particularly enjoys working with athletes, especially runners, developing Rehabilitative Exercise Programs.

She is also able to perform a wide range of other treatments and techniques including: traction, decompression, ultrasound, activator, cold-laser, taping and more.

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