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n recent years, I’ve been drawn to movies like Hunger Games, Divergent and The Giver. I’ve discerned their common thread in exploring the dynamics of conformity, whether it’s to a faction, region or community. Each story line is about an attempt to create a utopian society, relying on people’s capacity to fit in and not question those in control. In The Giver, society has even eliminated pain and suffering in the hope of creating a more perfect world, yet the result is oppression and loss of individuality.

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Ultimately, a good life is all about balance, and it’s important to tend to the areas where we might be struggling. Everyone has both strengths and weaknesses, and recognizing and working with these is the key to progress. I am aware, for example, that I am an introvert living in an extrovert’s world. I would much rather spend an evening with a few friends or watch a good movie than attend a social gathering. I thrive in a peaceful, quiet environment, in contrast to today’s world of reality shows and whelming social media. I must find ways to comfortably navigate and attend to what’s pertinent and disregard the rest in order to succeed, both personally and professionally.

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andle With a Cause (CWC), a Columbus, Ohio-based organization, is expanding to Cincinnati, Cleveland, Pittsburgh and Chicago.

They process used glass bottles and cosmetic-grade soy wax into highquality candles.

As they expand to each new market, CWC partners with five or six local organizations to design unique custom candles aligned with the three tenets of local, sustainable and meaningful. Twenty-five percent of the net proceeds are then donated back to that specific local nonprofit. Thus, consumers in each area are able to purchase candles that directly benefit them.

CWC collaborates with Community Shares to offer their member organizations the first opportunity to benefit from a partnership .

For more information, visit CandleWithACause.com.

Candles can be purchased locally at Park and Vine or Indigenous.

Detoxifying Infrared Saunas and Health Coaching

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ure Life Studio’s infrared sauna and detoxifying services have moved to the Alliance Institute for Integrative Medicine, in Kenwood. The Alliance Institute is one of the top-ranked integrative medical practices in the country, continually expanding their detoxification and health coaching services to complement their other services and therapies. They currently offer integrative medical therapies that include acupuncture, chiropractic, massage, energy healing and others.

The benefits of infrared saunas include glowing skin, detoxification, joint/muscle pain relief, improved circulation and relaxation, while add-on facials nourish the skin with natural plant peptides for a radiant and healthy glow. To celebrate the move, they are offering individual sauna sessions for $59. Bring an add-on friend for an additional $20.

Alliance is also offering health coaching sessions with Mary Rasmussen at 20 percent off the regular price of $72 per hour until December 31. These sessions can help fuel the process of positive change with better control of dietary habits, exercise routines and negative emotional patterns.

Location: 6400 E. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-791-5521 or visit MyHealingPartner.com.

Offering help ranging from pain management and allergy relief to smoking cessation.

At TriHealth Integrative Health & Medicine, our philosophy centers on the belief that our mental, physical and spiritual selves are fundamentally connected. Steeped in that philosophy, our holistic therapies are designed to help minimize stress and promote overall well-being.

Therapies include: • Acupuncture • Healing Touch • Guided Imagery • Medical Massage • Aromatherapy

The perfect complement to your health care.

Clients also receive access to therapeutic pools, saunas, steam rooms and locker rooms at the TriHealth Fitness & Health Pavilion, and a 10% discount on Pavilion Spa services.

Visit TriHealth.com for more information or call 513 246 2636 to schedule your appointment today.

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Gemstone Facial Massage Comes to Ohio

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atalia Fogel, a licensed esthetician practicing at the TriHealth Fitness and Health Pavilion, in Montgomery, has introduced Gemstone Facial Massage exclusively to the area. This technique provides a delicate skin care treatment that combines Japanese massage and Japanese hot stone massage practices utilized for thousands of years in Eastern massage and therapy.

Fogel uses this treatment for many of her clients and says, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Applying highly polished, smooth, round gemstones called Japanese haven disks helps open up circulation and give the client a warm, soothing facial.â&#x20AC;?

Gemstone Facial Massage strengthens and tones facial muscles and naturally reverses age lines, sagging wrinkles and environmental damage by optimizing natural cellular turnover. One of the main goals of the treatment is to restore skin condition by promoting better blood circulation, thus creating a tighter appearance. This ancient and revered natural anti-aging practice focuses on improving facial appearance and balancing qi, or bio-electrical flow.

The heat is also relaxing and induces clients to feel more balanced physically, spiritually and emotionally.

Location: 6200 Pfeiffer Rd., Blue Ash. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 513-246-2633, or visit TriHealth.com. See ad page 7.

Explore Natural Flu Remedies

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lu Stop Make and Take Workshops to help families stay healthy this cold and flu season are being offered at FIT Body Cinci from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday evenings throughout the month, beginning November 3.

The four workshops, Flu Stop, Flu Spray, Flu Rub and Flu Goo, teach techniques to mix natural solutions and essential oils effective for flu and cold sufferers. All include supplies to make the take-home item, as well as the opportunity to sample FIT Body Cinciâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s famous Flu Shoo Sipper.

Cost is $15 per workshop. Preregistration is required. Bring a friend and receive a free copy of the recipe. Location: 7562 Central Pk. Blvd., Mason. RSVP online at IHatetheFlu.com/classes. For more information, call 513409-3174. See ad page 19.

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Reduce The Risk Of Getting The Flu

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hen colder weather sets in, the incidence of upper respiratory illnesses like influenza (flu) and others increase and local drugstore chains and doctorsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; offices start urging people to get a flu shot. But while the flu is not usually life-threatening to healthy adults, it can make life very uncomfortable for from several days to more than a week.

There are several things that can minimize the risk of getting the flu besides getting a flu shot.

A few simple steps can help strengthen the immune system and avoid contracting the virus. None are foolproof, but they help minimize the risk.

Take a quality multivitamin/multimineral product, and also boost vitamin C, D and zinc intake throughout the colder months. Many studies have shown that nutrient deficiencies decrease immunity.

To help relieve flu-like symptoms such as body aches, headache, fever, chills and fatigue, consider homeopathic remedies such as oscillococcinum or influenzinum 9c, or a combination Echinacea/goldenseal product. They have been used successfully and recommended for many years.

Minimize exposure to others, even if they do not appear to be sick. A store employee that handles a credit card may inadvertently contaminate it. For the same reason, carry a pen for signing credit card receipts.

Wash hands frequently with lots of soap and water, but avoid hand sanitizers. Some bacteria that reside on the hands are protective. Viruses and bacteria gain easy entrance to the body when contaminated hands touch the eyes, face, or mouth. Keep hands moist with a barrier cream.

Hug a friend in lieu of shaking hands. Hugging is more meaningful and less likely to spread a virusâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;but not everyone likes to be hugged.

Decrease exposure to foods that inhibit the immune system, such as sugar, wheat, potatoes, fruit juice, soda, alcohol, corn syrup and artificial sweeteners.

Most importantly, avoid close contact with anyone who is obviously ill.

Hal S. Blatman, M.D., is the founder and medical director of the Blatman Health and Wellness Center, co-author of Winnersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Guide to Pain Relief and a nationally recognized specialist in treating pain. For more information, call 513956-3200 or visit BlatmanHealthAndWellness.com. See ad page 13.

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Looking at Reduce Acne with Bentonite Clay Beautiful Art Bumps Up A Brain Activity cne is usually thought of a condition that ends after a person passes through puberty.

However, many people continue to suffer from it through their 20s and well into adulthood.

According to Dr. Mark Hyman, New York Times bestselling author, founder and medical director of the UltraWellness Center, “Eight million people see a dermatologist each year for acne and millions more rely on products hawked in TV commercials or over-the-counter products that total $100 million in sales every year.”

Most dermatologists agree that the three main causes of acne are excessive oil production due to active lifestyle or hormonal imbalances; bacterial growth due to poor cleansing; and irritated pores clogged with harmful chemicals and additives, mixed with dirt and dead skin cells.

A skincare program that includes an mild organic soap and facial brush, a facial toner and a skin scrub to exfoliate can be successful, and the addition of bentonite clay can help permanently resolve acne. Bentonite clay is formed from weathered volcanic ash and contains many needed minerals. It has a strong negative electromagnetic charge and tends to attract and absorb positively charged metals, toxins and bacteria, which are then removed with the clay is rinsed.

Successful results have been reported when bentonite clay is used internally under the guidance of a naturopathic doctor or healthcare practitioner, in combination with an organic skin care program to remove toxins from the blood and skin simultaneously.

Sebastian Rey is the owner/creator of Sebastian Rey Organic and Natural Skin Care. For more information, visit SebastianRey.com. Sebastian Rey products can be purchased locally at Health Hair, Healthy Body, 4752 Orchard Lane, in Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-891-4247 or visit DebraHenglert.com.

Organics Boast More Nutrients, Fewer Toxins

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onventionally grown foods contain pesticide residues that are three to four times higher than those found in organic foods (traces may be due to atmospheric drift from other fields or soils), according to a review of 343 research studies published last June in the British Journal of Nutrition.

The review, which included studies of food grown in different regions and seasons, also determined that organic foods contained higher levels of healthy nutrients such as minerals, vitamins and antioxidants (specifically polyphenols), compared to conventional foods, which also contained significantly higher levels of cadmium, a heavy metal toxin.

The study’s authors found evidence that the higher antioxidant and lower cadmium concentrations are linked to specific organic growing practices such as avoiding mineral nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers, respectively. They commented, “Results indicate that switching from conventional to organic crop consumption would result in a 20 to 40 percent increase in crop-based antioxidant/polyphenolic intake levels.”

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esearchers from Japan’s Oita University have found that aesthetic appreciation of paintings may be linked to altering activities in specific areas of the brain. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of 39 people were taken as they looked at slides of still life and landscape paintings by 19th-century French painters and slides of photographs that closely replicated the paintings.

While the subjects considered both the paintings and the photographic analogs to be beautiful during the experiment—with no significant differences between them—the most beautiful paintings were rated significantly higher than their corresponding photographic analogs in the pre-experimental phase. The researchers cite this as evidence of feeling greater pleasure from the paintings.

The MRIs showed that during the experiment, portions of the brain’s frontal lobe related to emotions, memory, learning and decision making were activated.

However, when the researchers compared the positive effects of aesthetic appreciation of the art paintings versus the photographs, they noted significantly more activity at the back of the subjects’ brains, specifically the bilateral cuneus, a part of the occipital lobe responsible for basic visual processing; and the left lingual gyrus, or ridge, associated with vision, encoding visual memory, logical ordering and dreaming. The findings suggested that these neural structures are associated with the aesthetic appreciation for paintings.

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esearchers from Ethiopiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s University of Gondar College of Medicine have recently found that the use of mixtures of honey and ginger extract can treat drug-resistant bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. They note that further clinical evaluation and pharmacological standardization of the mixtures are needed before they can be used therapeutically.

The scientists conducted laboratory testing with clinical isolations of five separate superbugs: methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), Staphylococcus aureus (non-MRSA), two strains of Escherichia coli plus Klebsiella pneumoniae. The inhibition of all five types of bacteria by three common antibioticsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;methicillin, amoxicillin and penicillinâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;were compared with the antibacterial effects of ginger extract, honey and a combination of the two.

The ginger extract and honey combination was found to have the greatest inhibiting effect on the bacteria; however, even the two applied separately were more effective against the bacteria than the antibiotics.

Although in vivo studies are needed, the researchers believe that the honey and ginger extract combination is a promising source for treatment of resistant bacterial strains.

lgae extracts added to natural cosmetics may help prevent cancer. A recent review of research from Taiwanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Kaohsiung Medical University found marine algae extracts help protect skin cells by reducing oxidative stress, which has been linked to both inflammation and cancer.

The review covered the major algae types of red algae, brown algae (such as kelp), green algae and blue-green algae (such as spirulina). A host of compounds in these extracts were found to provide protection against freeradical damage. In one study, phloroglucinol, a phenol derivative from brown algae, inhibited inflammation among human tissue sarcoma cells.

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

Junk Piles UN Helps Developing Countries Handle E-Waste Although they receive far less foreign e-waste than Africa and Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean are significant and growing destinations for the industrialized world’s discarded refrigerators, small home appliances, televisions, mobile phones, computers, e-toys and other products with batteries or electrical cords.

Adding to the problem, the region’s fast-growing middle class is emulating American consumers by buying more electronic and electrical equipment. According to the World Bank, economic “climbers” grew 50 percent in the last decade and represent 32 percent of the area’s population, surpassing the number of poor for the first time in regional history.

The United Nations’ Bonn, Germany-based Solving the E-Waste Program initiative establishes e-waste academies as valuable resources for researchers, government decision-makers and recyclers. Experts share their experiences and knowledge in developing countries.

Academy Coordinator Federico Magalini, Ph.D., notes, “What’s called a ‘best of two worlds’ approach is needed: efficient pre-processing in developing countries and maximized recovery of materials with proper treatment of residual waste in countries with the best technologies for the job, with proceeds shared fairly and equitably.”

Source: EWasteAcademy.org

Cash Mobs Collective On-the-Spot Buying Revives Local Businesses In most areas of the country, small, locally owned retail businesses are the lifeblood of local economies, but the rising costs of doing business often means they cannot compete with the lower prices of big-box retail giants that negotiate in volume.

For several years, the growth and frequency of cash mobs have been breathing new life into struggling mom-and-pop businesses. Like a flash mob performing a dance or social protest, a cash mob gathers people together to have a tremendously positive effect on hometown businesses that may have served them and their families for decades.

Most cash mobs agree to meet on a particular day, with each participant committing to spend a specified amount, typically $20 or more. The benefits for local businesses far exceed a one-day influx of cash—new customers are found, previous customers become active ones again and a new appreciation for businesses that fuel a local economy is realized.

Participants can also have a little fun while further benefiting their communities as many cash mobs gather with old friends and new after a shopping frenzy at a local establishment for food and drinks.

Source: CashMob.com

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Shark Snooping Sea-Surfing Robot Tracks Marine Life An unmanned, solar-powered Wave Glider robot has been deployed off the U.S. coast near San Francisco as part of an arsenal of ocean-observing technologies revealing in real time the mysterious journeys of great white sharks and other marine creatures. A new network that also includes data receivers on fixed buoys picks up signals from acoustic tags on animals passing within 1,000 feet and transmits information to a research team on shore, led by Stanford University Marine Sciences Professor Barbara Block.

The technology is central to Block’s Blue Serengeti Initiative, which builds on the Tagging of Pacific Predators project, part of the international Census of Marine Life (2000-2010). “The use of revolutionary technology increases our capacity to observe our oceans and census populations, improve fisheries management models and monitor animal responses to climate change,” says Block.

Shark Net is a free IOS app available at the Apple store, created

by Block and her colleagues to enable a direct, personal connection between the public and wild marine animals, and to raise awareness of the teeming ocean life just off North America’s West Coast.

Source: SierraClub.org

Tomato Lacquer Non-Toxic Can Lining in Development Because fresh food spoils quickly, many packaging and preservation innovations have helped to extend transportation hardiness and shelf life.

Now, a new bioresin made from tomato plant byproducts could make it safer to eat ubiquitous canned goods.

Led by the Stazione Sperimentale per lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Industria delle Conserve Alimentari (Experimental Station for the Food Preserving Industry), in Parma, Italy, the BIOCOPAC (biocopac.eu/en) consortium is developing a bio-based thermosetting lacquer. Most metal food packaging has a BPA-filled liner or chemical-based lacquer to prevent corrosion. While these keep the can intact, they have been linked to deleterious effects on the food inside.

Source: Inhabitat.com

Eco-India Strides Promised in Environmental Protection Following the lead of Jadav â&#x20AC;&#x153;Molaiâ&#x20AC;?

Payeng, an Indian man who singlehandedly planted 1,360 acres of forest, Indiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Rural Development Ministry will plant 2 billion trees along the nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 62,137 miles of highways to combat rural poverty and youth unemployment and improve the environment, which suffers from severe air pollution.

According to the World Health Organization, India currently has a youth unemployment rate of 10.2 percent and six of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also announced a target of spreading electricity to every home by 2019, relying largely on solar power, and the government is furthering plans to clean up the Ganges and Yamuna rivers.

Source: Treehugger.com

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During his decline, doctors could Based on what he learns, he outlines not find a likely cause and were soon an initial treatment or method of healing. recommending quick fixes such as antiWhether someone is experiencing an inexdepressants. Hendriex took matters into plicable pain or wants to strengthen their his own hands and used his engineerimmune system for the winter, Hendriex ing background of finding solutions to most likely has a solution to address it. complex problems to address his health.

“I feel like a CSI investigator of His research led him to take a holistic health—collecting all the information approach with natural supplements and I can and then sifting through it to find nutraceutical formulas. Eventually, he patterns and establish a starting point tofully recovered. wards healing,” he explains. His goal is to Today, Hendriex applies his analytihelp his clients function completely, no cal skills in a different way. He is now a matter their overall health goal. “Nature licensed naturopath and owner of The offers an abundant rainbow of plants, Herb Shop, a wellness center located on herbs and nutraceutical compounds that the west side of Cincinnati. People turn to nourish the body and strengthen the him for the same reason he sought alterimmune system. I find what uniquely native treatment a decade ago. He shares, benefits each client and then observe the “Most people who consider natural process.” healing have hit a wall. Bad experiences or unsatisfactory results with prescription The Herb Shop is located at 5133 Delhi drugs are common, so they look for other Rd., in Cincinnati. For more information, options.” Individuals can explore natural visit HerbShopCincy.com or call 513supplements and formulas he offers in 451-9176. See ad page 22. the store or they can schedule a health consultation about adopting a healthier Alyssa Jane Jones is a regular contributor lifestyle or exploring health issues that to Natural Awakenings magazine. Conseemingly have no clear cure. nect with her at Jonesaj4@miamioh.edu.

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incinnati native Dr. Hal Blatman doesn’t hesitate when asked about his main focus. “It all boils down to, ‘How do we put a body back together and get it to operate without pain and dysfunction?’”

Helping people heal naturally has been the focus of Blatman’s practice since 1988. Credentialed in pain management and board certified in occupational and environmental medicine and integrative holistic medicine, he directs the Blatman Health and Wellness Center and is a past president of the American Holistic Medical Association. Blatman’s expertise allows him to help people with myofascial pain, scoliosis, partially torn tendons, degenerative joints, bioidentical hormones and environmental detoxification.

Myofascial pain is a result of problems in the muscles and fascia— sheets and strings of tough material found throughout the body made of fibroblast cells. When there is too much pressure and friction within the fascia, people feel pain—often far away from the spot that is injured—called referred pain. Sometimes one can rub the area and actually feel a painful knot (trigger point) in a ropey band of muscle, and these knots generate pain.

There are many ways to treat this pain, Blatman explains. “We do a lot of things. Pushing on the trigger point—stretching out the fascia and muscles—can make it relax and be less painful. Touching it with a needle can unlock it. Injections and dry needling are usually very helpful.”

One new area of treatment is platelet-rich plasma, which allows Blatman to take a patient’s own stem cells and platelets, concentrate them and inject them directly into the area

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of injury. “The platelets release growth factors and mobilize stem cells to do the job of healing,” he says. During the four-to-six-week healing process, pain and function can improve quite a bit.

Nutrition is also important. “We want to stay away from foods such as white flour, wheat, sugar, potatoes and fruit juice,” he cautions. Those foods create more inflammation and can increase pain.

Another focus of Blatman’s practice is children with scoliosis.

“When children grow, their spines are supposed to grow vertically,” he says.

“But the strings of fascia go through the body from head to toe, and some of them go around the chest, as well.

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We can release the strings/cords to unbind the child. Then the child can grow properly.” Although some strings are in places where only surgery will help, most are not, and the Blatman Health and Wellness Center can work

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with them. Blatman cautions that this treatment is best done while the child is still growing, before the spine becomes too twisted.

Blatman notes, “About 15 years ago. a lot of women were taking Premarin. But Premarin is a neuroexcitatory hormone that aggravates pain. It’s much better to take real estrogen—that is, estrogen that is biologically identical to the hormone the body naturally produces.” In addition to bioidentical estrogen, progesterone and thyroid hormone, there is bioidentical testosterone available for men that need it. “These all help the body balance and reset itself,” he says.

Detoxification is another focus of care. “Suppose a person is dealing with environmental poisoning by something such as lead, pesticides, or mercury,” says Blatman. “We have to identify which ones are most likely to be causing the problem in a particular person and how to get them out.”

To that end, he uses infrared sauna, herbal medicines and drugs that will bind to the poisons and can flush them from the body.

“Everybody’s a little bit different,” Blatman notes. “Where is your inner physician telling you to start? Care must be individualized in order to get one’s body to heal, to age more gracefully.”

The Blatman health and Wellness Center is located at 10653 Techwood Cir., Ste. 101, in Cincinnati. For more information, call 513-956-3200 or visit BlatmanHealthandWellness.com. See ad page 13.

Thien An Pham is a freelance writer and occasional contributor to Natural Awakenings.

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Our bodies, Quindlen observes, are major appliances that deliver decades of faithful service with precious little downtime. She admits, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If the human body had a warranty, mine would have run out ages ago.â&#x20AC;? Still, she clung to a vision: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I want to be strong; strong enough to hike the mountain without getting breathless, strong enough to take a case of wine from the deliveryman and carry it to the kitchen.â&#x20AC;?

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After two years of trying, she was able to do a headstand. Along with a sense of accomplishment, this quirky achievement was a revelation as she ultimately concluded, â&#x20AC;&#x153;If I can do one thing like that, perhaps there are others.â&#x20AC;?

Take a Stand Personal empowerment is all about taking a standâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;developing the vision, countering misguided beliefs, having a plan and then moving forward to be the best version of oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s true self.

David Gershon and Gail Straub, of West Hurley, New York, authors of Empowerment: The Art of Creating Your Life As You Want It, contend that empowerment always starts with a desire for a better life. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to learn how to dream, how to boldly and courageously reach for our highest visions,â&#x20AC;? says Straub. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Start with whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s working already and the vision of what life can be.â&#x20AC;? She likens self-empowerment to â&#x20AC;&#x153;spiritual surfing, riding the wave where the energy, momentum and passion are.â&#x20AC;?

As workshop leaders, they encourage participants to transform limiting beliefs, determine what is meaningful for them, construct a compelling vision from that insight and then find ways to manifest that vision. They address six key areas in which to become more powerful and realize our personal best: physical health, emotional health, relationships, work, finances and spirituality.

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to express it in a healthy way,â&#x20AC;? adds Straub, like expressing anger after a tough commute by punching a designated pillow or shouting into a closet.

Furthermore, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We need to change the belief weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve identified thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s causing the painful emotional response.â&#x20AC;? Did the guy that cut us off in traffic really do it maliciously? Third, learn to let go of a negative emotion thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s automatically triggered when someone or something presses our â&#x20AC;&#x153;hot buttonâ&#x20AC;? by immediately considering, â&#x20AC;&#x153;He must have been in a big hurry,â&#x20AC;? or â&#x20AC;&#x153;She doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t realize how offensive that remark could be,â&#x20AC;? realizing itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s their problem, not ours, and declining to make it ours.

Achieving greater emotional calm is a huge step toward personal empowerment.

Relationships Acting on heartfelt emotions can help forge stronger and healthier relationships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Sometimes, we say yes to a false image of ourselves or hide who we are in order to be accepted,â&#x20AC;? counsels Ruiz, noting that not presenting our authentic selves in relationships will weaken or replace true intimacy with a sense of loneliness and distance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Say, â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I forgive, I accept and I let go.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;â&#x20AC;? This paves the way to being genuine, which naturally leads to greater unconditional love and more fulfilling and honest relationships.

In romantic relationships, life coach Martha Beck, Ph.D., author of Finding Your Way in a Wild New World: Reclaiming Your True Nature to Create the Life You Want, suggests ditching the image of two people looking soulfully into each otherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eyes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Realize that youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re both changing all the time,â&#x20AC;? she says. Instead,

envision two people walking side-byside at the same pace, and a relationship that will continue to refresh and move forward, instead of getting stuck in well-worn patterns.

Work Capability is one of the new guiding principles for self-empowerment at work, says Haydn Shaughnessy, a fellow at the University of California-Irvineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Center for Digital Transformation and co-author, with Nicholas Vitalari, of The Elastic Enterprise. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s more about a broad-stroke capability,â&#x20AC;? he claims, such as public speaking, writing or troubleshooting and fixing machinery. Capability means a strong skill that can be fine-tuned for a specific circumstance; a talented generalist, rather than a narrow specialist.

Shaughnessy recommends that we recognize and develop our best competencies in order to equip ourselves to both withstand economic adversity and help push our careers forward.

Finances Fiscal self-empowerment involves cultivating the confidence that we will be able to obtain more money when needed. Beck maintains that anyone can create abundance that lasts. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Where people believe they get abundance, they will,â&#x20AC;? she says, as in friendships or creative problem solving.

Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the mixed internal messages of, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I need more money,â&#x20AC;? with, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not enough to go around,â&#x20AC;? that can block the flow of abundance in our lives.

Beck, who lives in San Luis Obispo, California, recommends throwing a â&#x20AC;&#x153;neurological toggle switchâ&#x20AC;? to turn off the â&#x20AC;&#x153;lack-and-attackâ&#x20AC;? part of our brains and turn on the â&#x20AC;&#x153;everything-is-going-to-

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be-all-rightâ&#x20AC;? area. This is realized through slowing down, relaxing and meditating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You have to relax to start dissolving the disbelief in the possibility of having what you want,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Empty out the negative thoughts in order to gain the confidence that abundance is yours.â&#x20AC;?

Spirituality Following all of these first five steps also helps enhance our spirituality. Dennis Merritt Jones, of Simi Valley, California, author of the new book, Your (Re) Defining Moments: Becoming Who You Were Born to Be, calls it â&#x20AC;&#x153;being pulled by vision,â&#x20AC;? rather than being pushed by pain.

The motivational speaker believes that every encounter, event or circumstance is a portal to a redefining momentâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;a chance to connect with our authentic self.

Jones cites seven characteristics of the authentic or timeless self: realizing our oneness in life, reverence for that life, fearlessness because we know weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re part of something bigger, integrity, humility, equanimity and unconditional love. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When these qualities become the norm in our daily lives, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll know we are living from the authentic self,â&#x20AC;? he says.

Jones urges us to live â&#x20AC;&#x153;more vertically.â&#x20AC;? He explains, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We exist on what I call the surface of life, a horizontal pathway where we go about our daily routines. We often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t hear the siren call from the depths of our being because we are so busy â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;doingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the authentic self thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s eternally calling us to be who we were born to be.â&#x20AC;?

He describes a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sacred intersectionâ&#x20AC;? where we can turn from the horizontal everyday and move in a vertical direction to the depths of our souls or the heights of our imaginations via mindfulness and self-enquiry. Fortunately, every moment of every day offers this opportunity to expand our being. The key question is, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Will we be consciously present enough to recognize the opening and step through the door?â&#x20AC;?

These experts concur there is no finish line for self-empowerment or attaining the perfect place to stay. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a â&#x20AC;&#x153;sustainable growth process,â&#x20AC;? says Gershon, an ideal project for the rest of our lives.

Judith Fertig blogs at AlfrescoFoodAnd Lifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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or many, the idea of creating a roadmap for life can seem overwhelming and even unrealistic.

It requires personal introspection and thoughtful effort to evaluate what we want from life, how we want to live, who we want to become and how to achieve it. We often donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know how to create an intentional path. A fear of failure can be a roadblock and the hard work can feel daunting. As a result, we choose to live our lives dayby-day, allowing ourselves to simply coast on autopilot. Unfortunately, without goals, we lack accomplishments to celebrate and the dreams of our youth can fade.

In contrast, there are people that seem to know exactly what they want and where they are heading. They follow a path formed as a result of their

Creating concrete goals, committing to them and developing a life roadmap is essential for success and dream fulfillment. Many factors can increase our probability of success. According to author James Prochaska in his book, Changing for Good, the more ways we work at something, the more likely we are to succeed in changing behavior. This chart shows how we can positively impact our likelihood of succeeding.

Despite the speed by which our lives seems to pass, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s never too late to forge a new and intentional path, so letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s start dreaming again. We can make dreams come true by drafting a plan with goals and making an accomplishment timeline. If we commit to a plan, tell someone about it and find a source for accountability, we are much more likely to succeed. After all, the best way to live the life of our dreams is by making those dreams come true.

In life, some people grin and bear it. Others smile and change it. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all choose to smile and change it.

Beth Haddad Bunnell is a certified life coach and owner of Changing It Forward, Inc., a change management consulting and coaching practice in Cincinnati. For more information, email Beth@ChangingItForward.com, visit ChangingItForward.com or call 513-546-4432.

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“It’s best to get seven to eight hours of sleep in one big block at nighttime,” counsels Breus. Yet the circadian rhythm dictates two peaks of sleepiness every 24 hours—one in the middle of the night and another 12 hours later, says Dr. Lawrence Epstein, director of the sleep medicine program at Boston’s Brigham and Women’s Hospital.

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sleepiness elevate by mid-afternoon, resulting in the familiar 4 p.m. slump.

Siesta cultures split sleep, notes Epstein, slightly reducing nighttime sleep, but devoting time midday to nap.

“Naps are a double-edged sword,” observes Epstein. While they help relieve short-term sleepiness, poorly planned naps can perpetuate an unhealthy cycle of daytime sleepiness and nighttime wakefulness. Stepping outside for 10 minutes of sunlight and fresh air can stamp out sleepiness, says Breus, which is much healthier than reaching for a caffeine jolt or sugary snack.

Be a Better Napper A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research suggests that merely falling asleep may initiate memory processing and cognitive consolidation, helping explain why German scientists found even six-minute naps to be rejuvenating. If substantial daytime sleep is needed to overcome a deficit, strive for 90 to 110 minutes, the length of time needed to complete a full sleep cycle.

Here are other practical tips.

Reflect on the rationale. “Boredom, laziness or avoiding work are the wrong reasons to nap,” says Amanda Chan, managing editor for healthy living at The Huffington Post, which instituted two cozy nap rooms in its New York headquarters after founder Arianna Huffington collapsed from exhaustion several years ago. A quick pick-me-up to boost mental agility and mood is a reasonable excuse to snooze.

Plan a prophylactic nap. Forestall late afternoon fatigue by napping between 1 and 3 p.m. Waiting until early evening to nap can interfere with nighttime sleep, advises Epstein.

Embrace darkness, coolness and quietude. Melatonin, “the key that starts the engine of sleep,” is suppressed by even the slightest amount of light, so wear eyeshades, suggests Breus. Keep a blanket and earplugs handy.

Lie down. If a bed or couch is unavailable, try napping on a yoga mat on the floor. A chair should be reclined to support the lower back and avoid straining the neck from “bobblehead” syndrome, says Breus.

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“Sleep is never a waste of time if it’s helpful.” ~ Dr. Michael Breus 10 to 25 minutes allows time for only the first two sleep stages: falling asleep and light sleep. Breus explains that sleeping longer than 25 minutes triggers deep sleep, from which waking results in sleep inertia, or grogginess, that impairs mood, decision-making and motor skills.

Napping at Work While many progressive businesses such as Google, Apple and Zappos permit or even promote workplace napping, most companies are still skeptical.

“We live in a culture that minimizes the importance of sleep,” comments Epstein. “We prize productivity and think it shows worker loyalty to put in excessive amounts of time.”

Ironically, mounting research suggests that napping may boost the brainpower needed to function at peak performance. A recent study found that nightshift air-traffic controllers that

napped for 19 minutes showed better vigilance and reaction times than nonnappers. Other documented benefits include better concentration, memory and creativity.

Seek out a sleep sanctuary at work, such as an office with the door closed and blinds drawn, an unused conference room with a couch, or a first-aid office cot, suggests Chan. Another option is to nap in the car, but Breus insists that nappers tell colleagues where they’re going as a precaution. Better yet, bond with a “nap buddy” willing to read nearby during snooze time.

“You’re very vulnerable when you’re asleep,” he says. “Be safe.”

If sleeping is not currently condoned in the workplace, consider approaching the human resources department with information on the positive effects of appropriate napping on work performance, says Epstein. Suggest implementing a sleep wellness program, which can offer education on sleep deprivation, techniques to improve sleep and individual screening for sleep disorders.

Lane Vail is a freelance writer and blogger at DiscoveringHomemaking.com.

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While cellulite deposits might not be eliminated, burning body fat will make them shrink and be less visible.

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Cardiovascular Exercise As long as we’re expending more calories than we’re taking in, we will begin burning the body’s fat deposits.

As cardio workouts burn calories, they can reduce overall body fat, which also makes cellulite harder to see. Any exercise such as walking, running, hiking or cycling can help in the overall battle to burn calories and blast cellulite.

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Stair climbing burns at least 10 calories a minute, according to the nonprofit National Wellness Institute, that promotes healthy lifestyles worldwide.

Plus, stair climbing has the added benefit of working all the muscle areas that tend to get hit with the greatest amounts of cellulite.

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Many kids are formulating wish lists year-round, due to the continual bombardment of alluring commercials. CCFC Associate Director Josh Golin attests that the holiday season is a perfect time to start discussing the power of advertising and the techniques used. Teens are especially sensitive to the notion of being manipulated by adults.

For children under 8 that canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t yet comprehend the persuasive intent of commercials, limit screen time with all devices. Golin advises that the scope of commercialism has changed radically. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no longer just television commercials, but also Internet, cell phones and video games.

Plus, childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s media characters are placed on every type of product imaginable. Think about limiting commercialism in all forms; you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just turn off the TV.â&#x20AC;?

Manage Expectations Start before the holidays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Talk to kids about how youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll celebrate the holidays in your own home, noting that it might be unique. Focus on aspects that arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t gift-related,â&#x20AC;?

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suggests Golin. Plan food-focused traditions such as baking together and special group meals. Generate excitement around spiritual aspects of the season or visits from out-of-town family members.

When shopping together for gifts, make a plan and stick with it, letting everyone know its purpose beforehand. Resist impulsive purchases trumpeted by store promotions.

Connect with Kids New American Dreamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Simplify the Holidays guide at Tinyurl.com/Simplify TheHolidays encourages families to reconnect by participating in meaningful activities such as neighborhood caroling, building a gingerbread house, preparing gift boxes for the homeless, taking a nature hike or making a feeder for backyard birds.

Explore volunteer projects as a family, letting the childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s interests lead. If kids are attracted to water, pick up litter along a shoreline. In the spirit of the season, donate gently used clothing, books and toys to a shelter.

For animal lovers, contribute time or materials to a local animal rescue or rehabilitation center.

Attend community events such as musical performances, plays and art exhibits. Seek out inexpensive or free local activities. Kids are often enthralled by a simple tour of neighborhood Christmas lights.

for little ones. Given a comfortable timeframe, children can gift grownups homemade green cleaning products or re-potted herb and houseplant clippings. All ages can give away the last book they read and kick off a yearround book exchange. Forego more tangible items by gifting experiences like a zoo membership, bowling gift cards or movie tickets, or make a charitable donation to a cause that the recipient supports.

Let friends and family make shopping easier by inviting them to create such a gift registry at SoKind Registry.com.

Unplug Always plan for quiet time. It reduces exposure to holiday marketing, creates opportunities for family bonding and fosters independent children. Golin observes, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We can all be better about trusting our kids to entertain themselves. When reducing screen time, we donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t necessarily need to suggest activities to kids. Give them the space to be bored for a minute and be amazed at what they come up with on their own.â&#x20AC;?

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).

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Gift Buying Make gift purchases consistent with the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s values. Golin suggests resisting the temptation to buy the seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;hotâ&#x20AC;? products. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Resist buying whatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s advertised the most. We have power as parents and as part of a larger culture to believe thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no such thing as a must-have toy or holiday gift.â&#x20AC;? Instead, search for timeless, highquality items that are eco-friendly and fair trade. Try wooden toys for babies and toddlers or a bamboo skateboard for teens.

Ads can make a toy look appealing because itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s brand-new and readyto-use, but homemade gifts can be a more meaningful alternative. New American Dream suggests constructing a rope swing or wooden sandbox

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Kimberly Snyder Shows How to Eat for Radiant Skin, Eyes and Hair

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ise food choices that optimize digestion and promote natural, ongoing detoxification can help us attain red-carpet shape, professes nutritionist and beauty expert Kimberly Snyder, New York Times bestselling author of The Beauty Detox Foods. She aims for optimum health as the basis for achieving a desirable outward glow.

Snyder says she once struggled with several beauty issues. In seeking wellness on the way to becoming a nutritionist, she found that her daily energy level improved after she started making shifts in her diet. She then lost weight, her hair got healthier and her formerly troubled facial skin became clear and smooth.

Blogging about her gradual transformation and lifestyle philosophies attracted media attention and a celebrity clientele by word of mouth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never looked for clients; they found me,â&#x20AC;? she says. Today, Snyder counts entertainers Fergie and her actor-husband Josh Duhamel, Kerry Washington, Channing Tatum and Drew Barrymore among the many celebrities she has helped get into better camera-ready shape.

Early into her personal transformation, Snyder realized that digestion holds the key. â&#x20AC;&#x153;I never linked my constipation issues with my acne,â&#x20AC;? she says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a tremendous amount of work to digest food. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no wonder that eating a fastfood sandwich with gluten bread, animal protein and cheese with casein produces a mid-afternoon slump. They are hard to digest together and all at once, taxing body energy,â&#x20AC;? she explains. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Then, when

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you feel the inevitable drop in energy, you might turn to caffeine or sugary soda, but that only brings on another slump.â&#x20AC;?

Good Advice Snyder, who is now a vegan, suggests simplifying meals and starting them with whole, raw, plant-based foods like salads.

She advises her clients to start the day with lemon juice in warm water. If they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t feel like breakfast, she advises, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t force yourself. Listen to your body, it knows best.â&#x20AC;?

When hunger hits, Snyder blends a Glowing Green Smoothieâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;what she calls, â&#x20AC;&#x153;the star of the whole Beauty Detox program,â&#x20AC;? in her book. A batch of three to four servings requires seven cups of chopped spinach; six cups of chopped romaine lettuce; one-and-a-half cups of chopped celery; one banana; an apple and a pear, both peeled, cored and chopped; two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and two cups of filtered water. She claims that drinking this smoothie can make a difference in just three days.

She also lists 50 plant-based foods for specific body benefits because they are naturally alkaline-forming during digestion and assimilate more effectively than acid-forming animal protein, dairy, caffeine, alcohol and sugar. By improving digestion, we end up feeling more energetic.

Timely Eating Carefully timed consumption is another key in Snyderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s beauty regimen. She recommends starting the day with a light

smoothie, eating foods based on whole plants throughout the day, and then eating a raw salad and a vegetarian meal or some animal protein as an earlier dinner.

Eating fruit by itself on an empty stomach helps it digest better than when combined with other foods that take longer to process. On hungrier days, Snyder suggests turning to whole grains such as oats or quinoa, which are high in fiber and lower in fat, or fibrous chia seeds.

When energy is low, she advocates supplementing with bee pollen or a protein smoothie. She stresses, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Progress, not perfection,â&#x20AC;? as her mantra, advising that itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s better to take small steps and keep moving forward rather than try to change everything all at once. She believes that experiencing higher energy and beauty benefits provides effective incentives to continue instead of trying to stick to a strict, numbers-based plan that doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take into account energy or digestion.

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livingwellrecipes Butter or oil an 8-by-8-in baking pan.

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

Place the mixture onto the prepared baking pan and pat down firmly so that it is about ½-inch thick.

Bake at 350 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Granola Bar Prep Time: 10 minutes Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes Yield: 12 - 1½-in-by-4-in granola bars Easy-to-make, chewy granola bars with dark chocolate, cherries and almonds.

1 2/3 cups rolled oats (Irish or steel cut) 1/ cup raw honey (local if possible) 3 1/ cup whole-wheat pastry flour 3 ½ tsp Himalayan or Celtic sea salt ½ chocolate bar (Belgian dark, 70% cacao), crushed to small bits ½ cup dried cherries (optional - raisins or other dried fruit) ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup sunflower seeds ½ tsp vanilla extract 1/ cup coconut oil 3 1/ cup organic brown sugar 3

Allow to cool before cutting.

Healthy Tip: When choosing chocolate, go for a raw unprocessed variety (usually called cacao). Raw cacao is made by cold-pressing unroasted beans of the cacao tree preserving the enzymes, minerals and antioxidants. It is rich in the minerals magnesium, iron, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper and manganese and contains far more antioxidants per 100 gm than acai, goji or blueberries. Cocoa (or chocolate) is the processed form of the beans with many nutrients removed.

Recipe courtesy of Mary Rasmussen, integrative health coach at the Alliance Institiute of Integrative Medicineindividualized coaching.

For more information, email Mary.Rasmussen@ MyHealingPartner.com.

Easy, Breezy, Spicy Nut Mix Prep Time: 20 minutes Cook Time: 20 to 25 minutes Yield: About 10 cups 3 egg whites 1 can of salted nuts (peanuts or cashews) 2 cups of any nut combination (whole blanched almonds, walnut halves and/or pecans) 2 tsp water 1¾ cups sugar (optional - substitute ½ cup brown sugar to make it sweeter) 2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice* 1 cup raisins ¾ tsp salt or to taste Beat egg whites and water till frothy.

Add nuts, stir to coat.

Combine sugar, pumpkin pie spice and salt and add to nut mixture.

Fold in raisins and spread on to two greased baking sheets.

Bake uncovered at 300 F for 20 to 25 minutes or until lightly browned, stirring every 10 minutes.

Cool and store in an airtight container. * Products can be purchased at The Spice & Tea Exchange, located in Rookwood Commons.

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Natural Recovery from PTSD

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any people retain memories of particularly stressful times in their lives; their bodies tense up and they feel the emotions just as when the event first occurredâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;they truly are reliving the nightmare. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) develops after a terrifying ordeal that involved physical harm or the threat of physical harm. The person who develops it may have been the one who was harmed, the harm may have happened to a loved one, or the person may have witnessed a harmful event that happened to someone else.â&#x20AC;?

Years ago, PTSD was called shellshock, or battle fatigue, referring to the reactions some war veterans had to normal life situations after returning home from duty. However, it was soon discovered that, aside from war violence, incidents that can cause PTSD are varied and numer-

ous, ranging from rape to a natural disaster.

Most treatments for PTSD involve talk therapy with a psychologist and the use of psychotropic drugs such as antidepressants. Veterans Administration hospitals, which deal with the highest percentage of PTSD cases, also utilize group counseling. Unfortunately, even with all of the research and the number of cases seen during the last 10-plus years of war, results have been mediocre at best. Today, the armed forces are seeing the highest rates of suicide in their history.

Natural recovery from PTSD can been achieved through the use of a technology involving meridian tapping, also known as Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT). This technology was discovered by Roger Callahan and was originally used to help eliminate phobias. Later, Gary Craig (EmoFree.com) started using EFT to address conditions from emotional blocks to physical pain.

Meridian tapping refers to touching lightly on specific acupuncture points with the fingers, often with a specific thought in mind, which provides a path to transform emotions from negative to neutral. When the emotions are calmed, healing can take place. The person doing meridian tapping does not lose memories; they just cease to be disturbing and disruptive, as if they are relegated to a position of lesser importance in the mind. Unlike other therapies, there are no negative side effects and the person does not have to continually relive the nightmare to find relief.

Everyone reacts to traumatic events in their life differently, and not all will suffer from PTSD. But for those that do, it is a serious disorder that needs to be treated. Friends and family members must realize their loved one has a real problem and offer their unconditional support.

Leah E. McCullough, affectionately known as â&#x20AC;&#x153;the fibro lady,â&#x20AC;? is the author of Freedom from Fibromyalgia: 7 Steps to Complete Recovery.

Contact her at 859380-9737, email Leah@ Unconventional Traditional.com, or visit TheFibroLady.com.

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cial shampoos, but it gets hair much cleaner,” she advises.

Homemade beauty products are a natural outlet for anyone that loves to cook or craft. Make a small batch—experiment with an array of essential oils to create a preferred scent to suit individual tastes, and add or subtract the amounts according to skin and hair types.

“Take it a step further and make pretty gift packages with glass bottles, jars or tins embellished with ribbons, personal artwork or anything else that taps into your creative juices,” says Cox. “Your friends and family will be especially happy to receive and use them.”

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any of us have grown disenchanted with expensive, commercial beauty products that include toxic and even cancer-causing ingredients. Fortunately, safe, natural and affordable alternatives—including homemade shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, bath salts, body scrubs and butters—are stocked at many natural grocers and health food stores.

We all want to avoid phthalates, cetyl alcohol, triclosan, sodium laureth sulfate, parabens and many other poisonous chemicals commonly found in lotions, creams, scrubs, oils, perfumes and makeup products that may not be listed on labels. “You want to know what’s in your product,” says Janice Cox, of Medford, Oregon, the bestselling author of Natural Beauty at Home and Eco-Beauty. “If you’re making your own, you’re in control.”

Cox remarks, “Ingredients are absorbed through the skin, our largest organ. It’s why some medicines like birth control, pain relief and nicotine patches are effectively applied externally; it’s also why toxic ingredients placed on our skin can be so harmful.”

Her recommended solution is simple: The kitchen cabinet harbors solutions to the dry and dull skin that plagues many this time of year, shampoo residues that result in drab hair,

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and less-than-glowing skin due to a suboptimal holiday diet.

“Many products require only one or two ingredients and take minimal time to make,” says Cox. “Plus, they cost only pennies. Who wouldn’t choose that over a $30-an-ounce mysterious chemical soup?”

Honey is a Cox favorite for several reasons, including its antimicrobial effects: a dab on a blemish or insect bite can zap it overnight. “Honey has high potassium content, making it almost impossible for bacteria to survive in,” she explains. It’s also a good source of B vitamins thiamine, niacin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid, plus minerals like iron, zinc and manganese. In this case, what’s absorbed through skin is literally nourishing our body’s entire system.

Honey is also a powerful humectant, helping to prevent loss of moisture from skin and hair. Cox recommends dropping a tablespoon or two in a warm bath to soothe rough skin without stickiness, a conditioning mixture of honey and olive oil to produce silky hair and an apple-honey toner to facilitate glowing skin.

She also recommends an easy shampoo that contains nothing more than natural soap (like Dr. Bronner’s), water and a little vegetable oil for dry hair. “It doesn’t foam up like commer-

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Simple Natural Beauty Ingredients Here are a few favorite ingredients for home treatments: ■ Honey is perfect for conditioning dry, damaged hair and rinses out easily.

■ Sour cream makes a great facial mask for softening and cleansing a dull complexion.

■ Green tea is packed with antioxidants and tones skin with no need to rinse off.

■ Oatmeal can be used instead of soap to cleanse all skin types.

■ Pineapple juice soothes tired feet and softens rough patches.

■ Baking soda works head to toe as a hair rinse, facial scrub and bath soak.

■ Olive oil in a nail soak keeps nails clean, flexible and strong.

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