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letterfrompublisher “As soon as we start eating healthier diets, our body is able to detoxify more efficiently and diseases begin to be reversed.” ~Dr. Michael Greger, creator of NutritionFacts.org We are not really taught about detoxing. For most of my life, the only time I heard the word “detox” was in relation to alcoholics or drug addicts. The idea that normal healthy people needed to detox was not a concept that was at all understood. It is still not as widely understood as it should be. Part of that is because the very notion of detoxing for holistic health is bound to meet resistance because some very powerful industries base their profits on promoting the idea that human health is maintained by putting synthetic chemicals into the body rather than taking them out. There is also an assumption that since our economy is based on chemicals we shouldn’t worry about them too much, because there’s nothing we can do anyway. Manufacturers of industrial chemicals are legally allowed to put certain quantities of their toxins into the air, water and soil. Manmade chemicals are everywhere, and they get introduced into our bodies every day.

They key is how to get them out. Or feature article this month, “Natural Ways to Cleanse Body & Mind: Take Toxins Out of Your Life” by Meredith Montgomery is an outstanding overview and resource for learning about detoxing. The very idea that chemical overload is the primary factor negatively affecting our health at the present time is a game-changing concept that resonates intuitively. The good news is that our bodies are powerful detoxification engines that can keep us healthy if we simply give them what they need to function properly. A chemical-free diet of nutrient-dense food is the first step, along with lots of pure water. This will feed the organs of detoxification, such as the liver, and help them to do their job. The notion of gut health is also a crucial concept that is relatively new to me and to many others. Maintaining a healthy gut microbiome with probiotic supplements or fermented foods will supercharge your body’s detoxification powers. I have written before about my newly acquired skills at making homemade sauerkraut, with its trillions of health-promoting probiotic bacteria. I am probably more proud of that than almost anything I have done recently, and it has really been a critical factor in helping me to regain my overall health.

One of the things I really like about Meredith’s article on detoxing is that she explains how it is just as important to detoxify ourselves of negative emotions as it is to detoxify ourselves of chemicals. Negativity suppresses health whether it is physical or purely energetic. There is a natural symmetry between the effort to rid the body of poisons and the effort to rid the body of negative thoughts and emotions. It is all based in mindfulness of ourselves and of our relationship to the environment we live in.

Here’s to living a life with less toxicity in all of its forms.

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ARE ALLERGIES MAKING ME FEEL THIS WAY?

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olistic Huntsville is the annual premier event providing our community with exposure to local businesses and health practices who deal with natural health and wellness lifestyles. Professionals in natural wellness from natural medicine and herbs to massage will be present to answer questions and guide the public in healthy, natural choices for health and living.

By uniting everyone with a similar vision of a healthier, more natural approach to life, Holistic Huntsville hopes to enhance the health of our community through educational presence and awareness as well as benefit our local natural wellness businesses.

Exhibitors will range from essential oils to local holistic health care practitioners and much more.

Holistic Huntsville is for all people who are interested in living a lifestyle that is pure and free of synthetics.

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study from the University of Florida, in Gainesville, has found that the probiotic combination of lactobacilli and bifidobacteria (sold as Kyo-Dophilus) helps relieve the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Researchers split 173 healthy adults with mild seasonal allergies into two groups during the height of the spring allergy season. The first group was given the probiotic combination, while the other group received a placebo. The subjects filled out a weekly online survey for eight weeks about their allergy symptoms and discomfort levels.

The probiotic combination resulted in fewer allergyrelated nasal symptoms plus quality-of-life improvements.

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esearch from the University of Pittsburgh, in Pennsylvania, has established that structured physical activity following a stroke can significantly improve cognitive function in survivors. The study used data from 13 clinical trials that included 735 participants to analyze general cognitive improvement, executive function, attention and working memory, as well as the impact of different types of physical activity.

Researchers found that exercise following a stroke produced cognitive improvements in both attention and speed in processing information. They further discovered that a combination of aerobic exercise and strength training produced the maximum cognitive improvements.

“We found that a program as short as 12 weeks is effective at improving cognition, and even patients with chronic stroke can experience improvements in their cognition with an exercise intervention,” says lead author Lauren E. Oberlin, a graduate student at the university.

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study of distance runners by Texas A&M University, in College Station, determined that short-term supplementation of dried tart cherry powder improved running times, decreased inflammation and increased muscle metabolism and immunity.

The researchers divided 27 endurance-trained young adult athletes into two groups. Eleven participants were given a daily powdered tart cherry supplement for 10 days, and 16 were given a rice flour placebo. All completed a half-marathon near the end of the 10-day trial. The researchers tested fasting blood samples and a quadriceps muscle soreness rating prior to the run, 60 minutes after the run and 24 and 48 hours post-run.

The tart cherry group reported 13 percent faster average running times, as well as significantly lower inflammatory markers. They also reported 34 percent lower quadriceps soreness prior to the run. Tart cherry supplementation also increased immunity and resulted in better muscle metabolism.

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esearch from Sweden has found that acupuncture helps reduce the crying of colicky babies. The study monitored 147 babies between the ages of 2 and 8 weeks with colic at four separate Swedish public child health centers.

The babies were divided into three groups; each visited the clinic twice a week for two weeks. One group received “gold standard” care plus five minutes of minimal acupuncture, one group received standard care plus five minutes of acupuncture and one group received standard care only.

After two weeks, both acupuncture groups showed a reduction in crying time by the second week and at a later follow-up. More babies dropped to less than three hours of crying per day in the acupuncture groups than the control group, removing them from the colic category altogether. No adverse effects were recorded.

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Food Grows Without Soil or Groundwater Proponents of GMO (genetically modified) food may argue that the technique is necessary because the world is running out of resources.

However, agricultural startup Sundrop Farms, with offices in the UK and Australia, has developed high-tech greenhouse facilities that apply solutions to grow crops with less reliance on finite natural resources than conventional greenhouse production.

In 2010, Sundrop Farms opened a pilot facility in Port Augusta, South Australia, that is combining seawater and sunlight to grow food in the middle of the desert, unaffected by climate change, biotech land grabs, drought, floods and pestilence. They are using coconut husks, 23,000 mirrors to reflect solar power and desalinated seawater on a hydroponic farm of just under 50 acres to grow 17,000 metric tons of non-GMO food every year.

Built at a reported cost of $200 million, the facility has a year-round growing season. In winter, its greenhouse operates with the help of 39 megawatts of clean energy from solar power. Coles Supermarkets has signed a 10-year contract for the exclusive right to sell the company’s produce.

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An article published by the journal PLOS One reflects the opinion of researchers affiliated with France’s National Institute for Agricultural Research that a large portion of studies on genetically modified (GM/GMO) crops are rife with conflicts of interest. They state that many have been tainted because someone that worked on a study was also an employee of a company producing them. The study investigated direct financial conflicts of interest, but not other factors such as authors being members of advisory boards, co-holders of patents or consultants to GM companies.

Out of 579 published studies analyzed, some 40 percent showed a possible conflict of interest. The authors noted that the suspect studies had a much higher likelihood of presenting a favorable outcome for GMOs compared to others. The majority of these studies (404) were American; 83 were Chinese.

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A study in the journal Nature Communications examined wild bee populations relative to the use of controversial neonic (neonicotinoid) pesticides from 1994 to 2011, and discovered that extinction rates paralleled their use on plants throughout the country.

The 34 species analyzed experienced a 10 percent population drop across the board, with five of the species seeing a decrease of 20 percent or more, and the most-impacted group declining by 30 percent. Researchers say this indicates that up to half of the population decline could be attributed to the use of neonics.

“It contributes, but there is a bigger picture,” says Jeffrey Pettis, an entomologist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture Beltsville Bee Laboratory, in Maryland. Other factors are thought to include parasites such as varroa mites and nosema fungus (a bacterial disease known as foulbrood) plus viruses, drought and loss of habitat.

Meanwhile, the Friends of the Earth (FOE) environmental group has launched a petition calling on the Ace and True Value hardware companies to follow Lowe’s and Home Depot’s example of phasing out the pesticides. FOE says, “If these garden retailers don’t act fast, they’ll lose customers. A new poll shows that 66 percent of Americans prefer to shop at Lowe’s and Home Depot because they’ve committed to stop selling bee-killing pesticides.”

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In 2015, U.S. bottled water consumption totaled 39.3 gallons per capita, while carbonated soft drinks fell to 38.5 gallons. Bad publicity about the health effects of sugary beverages is at the root of the trend, with some states considering making them offlimits to food stamp purchasers and cities voting for soda taxes to combat diet-related diseases like obesity and diabetes.

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During this long but fruitful journey, I have embraced freedom in spite of many odds. Therefore, I would like to share my experiences and treasures I collected as I overcame obstacles via tenacity and perseverance.

To share my life lessons as a tool for others, I will be presenting an interactive one-day empowerment workshop that will enable attendees to reclaim, restore, and resuscitate what is truly theirs. This workshop will guide individuals through all the Chakras that are pivotal in creating a well balanced life. The seven Chakras are the centers in our bodies in which energy flows through. Blocked energy in our seven Chakras can often lead to illness, so it’s important to understand what each Chakra represents and what we can do to keep this energy flowing freely. This workshop will help everyone understand “how our humanness and our experiences can be optimized by understanding our patterns and beliefs and the cause and affects we create in our lives consciously and subconsciously.” All necessary materials will be provided, so just bring your presence.

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ello humankind, my name is Shehnaz Soni. I came from a very diverse background. Not because I am originally from Pakistan and was raised in a very orthodox Muslim culture, but also because I came to the USA with nothing, literally nothing, and created a life that is very fulfilling and magical and full of possibilities. I like to inspire humanity by sharing my stories and experience of personal alchemy as I transform myself from ashes in to “Sona,” the Hindi word for Gold.

Have you ever been in a situation when you felt devastated and helpless and wanted a knight in shining armor or equivalent to come save you? Have you ever wondered why life doesn’t get easy? Have you ever thought of how to attain happiness that is consistent?

I was a starry-eyed girl who looked up to the sky through her balcony in

a very busy city of Karachi, Pakistan and gazed at the stars and wondered about life every day. I asked a question to myself, is there life beyond the sky and the stars? If someone would have shown me a video recording of my life today, I would have said, this can’t be me! I never knew that one day would come and I would get to become an aerospace engineer who could contribute to programs that enables humankind to explore space or defend us from nuclear attacks.

We all have stories and a few of us have childhood traumas and most of us have day-to-day challenges as we came here for experiences. Experiences can be good or bad and therefore how we manage them ends up deciding what type of life we will have, one where we are reactive or the one where we are proactive.

This one-day workshop will be held at The Light of Christ Center, located at 4208 Holmes Ave NW, Huntsville, on Saturday, Aug 19 from 9am-5pm. The cost is $99. Please call Shehnaz at 281804-0930 or Donell at 256-922-1893 to register.

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Are Allergies Making Me Feel This Way?

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llergy symptoms can manifest themselves in a host of different ways. The most common are the hay fever variety, but there are plenty of other symptoms that have their root in allergy.

Asthma: Asthma is frequently allergy-related. Allergies cause the airways to swell, obstructing normal breathing. The majority of my asthmatic patients show marked symptom relief with allergy treatment.

Eczema/Hives: Most people think these skin problems are a dermatology issue, but they are often caused by allergic inflammation. Eczema sufferers often cycle in vain through multiple dermatologists and prescription creams. However, no amount of topical medication can fix the underlying allergy.

Chronic sinus and ear infections: One or two sinus infections a year may be normal, but more may indicate allergy.

Allergy causes the lining of the sinuses and ears to swell so they don’t drain properly. When mucus accumulates, bacteria can flourish.

of the airways, causing you to cough. Frequent coughs or coughs that last beyond 7 to 10 days can indicate allergy.

Conjunctivitis (pink eye): Repeated or long-lasting conjunctivitis is a strong indicator of allergies. Allergies cause the eye and eyelid to become inflamed. This can lead to itchy or painful eyes, eye crusting, or mucus production.

Gastrointestinal problems: Food allergies can contribute to many of the above symptoms and also to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms (gas, diarrhea, bloating, cramps).

Fatigue: Allergy symptoms can interrupt sleep patterns, leading to allergic fatigue. Further, allergy pills (such as antihistamines or decongestants) can derail regular sleep rhythms. It is also possible that the immune system’s “internal war” to fight off allergens can sap your energy.

Headaches: Many of my patients with obvious allergy symptoms (such as hay fever) also complain of headaches. This may result form sinus pain and pressure. Some scientists think it could also result from allergic inflammation in the neck muscles or blood vessels in the head.

Additionally, I have found a link between allergy and eosinophilic esophagitis (inflamed esophagus) and interstitial cystitis (chronic inflammatory bladder condition).

In short, when the immune system is depleted by constantly fighting off allergens, your health suffers in a variety of ways!

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What’s the Big Deal with Probiotics?

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e’ve all heard of probiotics, but what are they and what do they do for us? Probiotics are live bacteria that are good for our digestive system. Our bodies are full of bacteria, but probiotics are beneficial because they help to keep the gut healthy. When you lose good bacteria from taking antibiotics, probiotics help reintroduce good bacteria to keep your body working properly. Probiotics help move food through the gut. Digestive enzymes such as saliva, stomach acid, pancreatic juices and intestinal secretions are found throughout the gastrointestinal tract. For example, protease breaks down protein and lipase breaks down fat. Probiotics, however, are more concentrated in the small and large intestines. The lining of your intestinal tract is the largest connection between your body and the outside environment. At this point your body has three chemical sensors: nerve, endocrine and immune cells. These sensors are greatly influenced by your intestinal microbiota. When you use probiotics to restore or maintain a healthy gut, you are promoting health in many of your body’s most vital systems.

When you don’t have enough friendly bacteria, harmful bacteria begin to colonize in your gut. Bad bacteria thrive on the standard American diet. They love the unhealthy foods you crave like donuts, hamburgers, pasta, sodas, ice cream, beer and refined grains.

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foods are ingested, bad bacteria is fed then multiplies rapidly, and what eventually follows is candida overgrowth.

The Catch 22: Candida lives on what you eat and causes your body to crave what it needs to survive. Candida symptoms include digestive issues, diarrhea, lactose intolerance, allergies, sinus problems…the list goes on.

For many people, candida overgrowth symptoms can even be debilitating.

Due to our lifestyles and eating habits, as well as environmental factors and irresponsible use of antibiotics, beneficial bacteria quickly begin to wane. The normal process of aging naturally directs the intestinal bacteria towards disease promoting, rather than disease preventing. If not corrected, a lack of healthy bacteria can lead to increased incidences of metabolic and inflammatory chronic diseases.

In general, overweight people tend to have lower levels of beneficial gut bacteria and thus contributes to the development of widespread inflammation and metabolic syndrome. Metabolic syndrome is not a single disease but a number of risk factors with more than one cause, including high blood pressure, high blood sugar, unhealthy cholesterol levels and abdominal fat. When these risk factors are combined they can lead to serious health problems, some of which can double your risk of blood vessel and heart disease and also lead to heart attacks and strokes.

The risk of diabetes alone can be increased by five times.

Insulin is a hormone that helps your body use glucose as energy. However, for people with insulin resistance their bodies keep making more and more insulin to compensate for the rising glucose levels. Unfortunately, this insulin resistance often leads to diabetes. Having extra belly fat, as opposed to elsewhere in the body, seems to increase this risk. Fast foods, unhealthy processed foods, sodas, sweets and way too many carbohydrates play a big role in becoming insulin resistant.

According the American Heart Association, close to one out of every six people have metabolic syndrome.

Metabolic syndrome can run in families and the risk factors increase as you age.

Fortunately, metabolic syndrome can be controlled largely with changes to diet and lifestyle with quality supplementation. Taking quality supplements is essential if you want to get healthy.

Contemporary farming methods render our food practically inedible. The FDA allows supplement manufacturers to water down their products with at least 50% fillers, which render them practically useless. Standards are so low that the FDA allows products to pass quality control with up to two rat hairs in each batch!

More than 70% of the human immune system resides in the gut, but the intestinal immune system produces more antibodies than the rest of the body put together. A poorly functioning immune system is the root of many chronic degenerative diseases such as chronic inflammation, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and metabolic syndrome. It also makes the body

vulnerable to the infections that claim the lives of so many people, especially older adults.

When the good bacteria are not present enough, a number of bacteria related health problems such as digestive upset, headaches, sluggishness, irritability, candidiasis (an overgrowth of yeast in the gut) and anxiety issues can occur. Though candidiasis sufferers require supplemental probiotics to replenish good GI bacteria and to help rebuild the immune system, they aren’t the only ones that need it. Anyone who is exposed to a toxic environment, who eats fast food and processed food and/ or lives a high stress lifestyle needs quality probiotics.

Many people don’t know the symptoms of candida overgrowth in the body. Females may get vaginal yeast infections and both men and women can get toenail fungus, but the symptoms go way beyond the obvious. Symptoms can also include fatigue, dizziness, muscle aches, headaches, low blood sugar and a drop in thyroid production which causes fatigue and weight gain, fluid retention and electrolyte imbalance, muscle aches and nerve pain.

Basically, all of your body functions slow down. You may also experience allergies, gastrointestinal problems, respiratory problems, cardiovascular problems, genitourinary problems, musculoskeletal problems, skin infections, central nervous system problems, and high levels of stress hormones.

Without quality supplementation and good gut health, optimal health will be nearly impossible to achieve.

Many conventional doctors will use antifungal medications and antibiotics to treat yeast and fungus overgrowths.

When drugs are used specifically to treat candida they end up destroying some of the drug-resistant yeast, but the strongest strains remain. When you come off of the medication, the yeasts multiply rapidly and as a result more damage is done to your gut. Treating Candida with drugs may alleviate some initial discomfort but the yeast will come back with a vengeance.

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Take Toxins Out of Your Life

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he term “detox” has been gaining traction in health circles, but cleansing practices have existed for millennia, ranging from Egyptian hydrotherapy to Medieval Lenten practices and Native American fasting, smudging and sweat lodges. The truth is that we need cleansing now more than ever—to rid our bodies of chemical overload and our minds of negative thinking.

The Environmental Defense Fund has counted more than 100 chemicals produced in the U.S. that are present in everyday products and hazardous to humans and the environment. “Our body is a natural detoxifier, ridding itself of toxins through pooping, peeing, sweating and shedding skin. But in our current toxic overload situation, it’s not always an efficient process,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D., an author and functional nutritionist in Washington state.

Some experts believe many commercial detoxification programs are unsafe, extreme and ineffective. “Psychologically, a short-term cleanse can act as a stepping stone if you’re eating fast food and donuts every day,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a Washington,

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D.C., physician specializing in clinical nutrition and author of How Not to Die. “What matters more is longterm—what you’re eating a decade from now. No quick fix is going to do it, it’s a lifestyle change.”

Feed Your Microbiome

When the microbiome becomes depleted, overall health is affected. Dr. Robynne Chutkan, a gastroenterologist at Georgetown University Hospital, founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness, in Washington, D.C., and author of Gutbliss and The Microbiome Solution, explains, “The GI tract is the body’s

We’re all exposed to toxins, but if our inner terrain is healthy, our body can flush them out, so we won’t get sick. ~Robynne Chutkan

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“Health and wealth have become associated with cleanliness, yet the opposite is probably true,” assesses Chutkan. “Kids come in from the playground to use hand sanitizers and eat processed snacks. Instead, discard the microbiome-disrupting sanitizer and provide fresh vegetables for them to eat outside. We don’t want kids exposed to any serious pathogens, but getting a little dirty is essential.”

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engine, and microbes are the worker bees that operate the machinery so that digestion and toxin removal can happen.”

She recommends switching to a plant-filled diet to effectively repopulate the microbiome and be aware of how food is grown. “Much store-bought produce, even organic options, is grown in depleted soil. Seek out biodynamic farmers that prioritize nutrientrich soil to foster microbes,” Chutkan says. Even planting a couple of herbs or microgreens on the kitchen windowsill can make a difference. “Just picking those herbs and getting your hands in healthy dirt increases your exposure to health-promoting microbes.”

Studies have found that children with pets are more likely to have fewer allergies and infections and take fewer antibiotics than those living in pet-free households (Clinical & Experimental Allergy and Kuopio University Hospital, Finland). Pets that venture outdoors bring healthy microbes inside; so does fresh air, which purifies poorer quality indoor air.

Chutkan also warns of excessive bathing. “When we scrub ourselves, we rub off microbes and naturally occurring oils; unless we’re filthy, we just need to gently rinse.” Marketers convince consumers that products with toxic ingredients are necessities, but coconut oil, apple cider vinegar and honey can effectively replace many toiletries.

he recommends stimulating fat metabolism with a cleanse that starts each morning with melted ghee followed by a simple nonfat diet throughout the day.

According to research published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, ghee, a clarified butter, has been proven to remove environmental toxins by attaching to toxic fats. Kitchari, the staple of the meal plan, is a nourishing and easy-to-digest, porridge-like blend of beans, rice and Indian spices.

“When you eat a mono diet of just kitchari, your body can transfer the energy that normally goes toward digestion into cleansing and healing other systems,” says Douillard. For those not

Reboot with a Quick Cleanse

To stimulate the body’s natural ability to burn fat, Douillard recommends a four-day, at-home detox cleanse.

“The digestive system is responsible for delivering nutrients and escorting dangerous toxins out of your body; if you can’t digest well, you can’t detoxify well,” he says.

Unlike drastic fasts and juice cleanses, which can deplete nutrients,

Few Snacks, More Water

Work toward eating three meals a day—a light breakfast, big lunch and light and early dinner—without snacking in-between, and fasting for 13 hours each night. Douillard notes, “This regimen should be maintained beyond the cleanse because it gives the body a chance to use up its carbohydrates—its normal, go-to fuel—and switch to its calmer, more stable, detoxifying fuel— body fat.”

5 Ways to Detox Every Day

Burn Fat Cells

According to ayurveda, burning fat fuels detoxification because toxins from preservatives, pollutants, pesticides and other damaging chemicals are stored in our fat cells. When fat is metabolized and used as an energy source, the toxins are released, ready to be flushed out.

“When we’re not burning fat, toxins can accumulate, cause congestion in the lymphatic channels, overwhelm the liver and ultimately be deposited back into fat cells or stored in the arteries, heart and brain,” comments Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner Dr. John Douillard, of Boulder, Colorado.

He’s the author of Eat Wheat and a former director of player development and nutrition advisor for the New Jersey Nets professional basketball team.

ready to maintain such a limited diet, he recommends a polydiet with the option to add seasonal steamed vegetables, oatmeal and other gluten-free grains.

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s soon as we start eating healthier diets, our body is able to detoxify more efficiently and diseases begin to be reversed,” says Dr. Michael Greger, a physician and creator of NutritionFacts.org. Follow these tips to enhance the detoxification process at mealtimes.

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Eat broccoli and other cruciferous vegetables raw or chop them at least 40 minutes before cooking to maximize intake of the phytonutrient sulforaphane, which boosts detoxifying enzymes in the liver. For the time-crunched, Greger suggests adding a small amount of any type of raw cruciferous vegetables to the cooked ones.

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Always choose colorful produce, with the exception of white mushrooms and cauliflower. “White foods are stripped of nutrition,” says Greger. Pigment indicates the richness of antioxidants that keep the body functioning efficiently.

He likes adding shreds of economical and long-lasting red cabbage as an everyday garnish.

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Follow the seasons, because nature provides the ideal harvest for each season—heavier, denser foods in winter, like wheat, dairy, roots, nuts and seeds; and cooling, high-energy fruits and vegetables in summer. Dr. John Douillard, creator of the 3-Season Diet Challenge, remarks that research suggests that gut microbes are meant to change with local seasonal foods to optimize digestion, mood and immunity.

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Avoid plastics by limiting intake of foods stored or cooked in plastic, especially cling wrap, which is made of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a known carcinogen, according to the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer. Also avoid canned goods unless labeled bisphenol A (BPA)-free. “A lot of toxins enter our bodies through processed, overcooked and fried foods,” observes Deanna Minich, Ph.D. “As we replace these foods with nourishing options, we need to also minimize plastic packaging.”

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Filter water because, “We are primarily made of water, so if we’re drinking and bathing in contaminated water, it impacts health,” says Minich who recommends using a national testing laboratory to assess home tap water. The results can then be coupled with the Environmental Working Group’s buying guide (Tinyurl.com/EWG-Buying-Guide) to determine the most appropriate water filter to deal with the contaminants that may be present. natural awakenings

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good bowel movement is the ultimate detox, eliminating toxins, unwanted bacteria, cells that have outlived their usefulness and other waste that has to go. Stools provide an index of health, so turn around and take a look at them for feedback for improving digestive and overall health. One key way to assess a stool is by its color. Use the following guide: 4 Pale, chalky stool can be a sign of liver disease or clogged bile ducts, and is often accompanied by dark urine because the bile gets excreted through the kidneys instead of the digestive tract.

4 Yellow stool may mean a parasite like Giardia or excess fat because of a pancreas that’s not secreting enough enzymes.

4 Green stool can be the result of a Clostridium difficile infection or antibiotics.

4 Red stool occurs with bleeding from the colon, but can also be caused by eating beets.

4 Black stool usually signifies bleeding from higher in the gastrointestinal tract or from an iron supplement.

4 Lighter brown stool may mean insufficient deeply pigmented leafy greens in the diet.

4 Blue stool can be from bluecolored food.

4 Dark brown is the color of stool nirvana. Bile and bilirubin pigment, formed in the liver from dead red blood cells, give healthy stools this chocolate color.

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Emotional Release

“Toxins are best understood less as poisons than as barriers—obstacles to the life and health we truly want,” says Minich. As a functional medicine nutritionist, she believes that food as medicine is only one aspect of full-spectrum health. Her approach revolves around clusters of nutritional, anatomical, psychological and spiritual life issues that can be jointly detoxified, supported and healed.

“Good eating alone will not necessarily solve our emotional woes or stop our limiting beliefs and toxic self-talk,” she explains in Whole Detox, a book based on a whole-life, whole-systems, whole-foods approach to detoxification.

“We need to remove all the barriers that impede our growth. Limiting thoughts, as well as heavy metals and pesticides, are toxic barriers that weigh us down, sapping energy that might be used for better things.”

Her 21-day program is designed to establish long-term lifestyle changes with simple habits. She recommends monitoring our emotions and tracking thoughts with daily writing exercises.

“Look at yourself like you’re examining a food label to get to the root of limiting patterns,” she says, encouraging questions such as, “Is this thought healthy for me?” or, “Do I want this thought in my being?” Be mindful of speech as well; swearing, exaggerating and interrupting can have deleterious effects,

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See How You’re Dooing

Adapt the cleanse to avoid strain, because when under stress, the lymphatic system shuts down and the body stores fat and toxins. “If three meals a day with no snacks is not possible yet, have a nonfat high-protein snack and plan to eat more protein at your next meal,” suggests Douillard. “Or start with four meals, and work your way down to three.”

Aim to drink half your healthiest body weight in ounces of room-temperature water every day, while also sipping warm-to-hot water—believed to soften the intestinal tract, move the lymph and hydrate the cells more effectively than cold water—every 10 to 15 minutes for two weeks. Plain water has a hydrating effect that not even lemon water can replicate.

while uplifting affirmations can inspire positive actions.

She attests that visualization can help prevent the creative self from shutting down, another aspect of toxicity.

“Be intuitive and imaginative; allow creative expression to flow. Before you can manifest what you want in life, you have to envision it.” Minich wants patients to invite introspection by taking a few minutes each day to be in solitude and silence, allowing meaning and purpose to surface.

Daily stress relief practices such as meditation, yoga, self-massage and mindful breathing can foster stress reduction. “Life shouldn’t feel like an emergency. We need to navigate around stress so we’re not inundated by it,” counsels Douillard.

By extracting toxins through sweat and circulating nutrients, physical activity is equally important for detoxification, but it’s also a form of self-love.

“It expands your sense of possibilities, freeing you to go where you will and to carry burdens lightly,” Minich says.

In this age of personalized medicine, Minich encourages patients to focus on the parts of a detox program that they need most, whether it’s diet, exercise, massage, emotional wellbeing or spirituality. She reminds us that the desire and need to cleanse is universal.“Detox is as old as humankind.”

Meredith Montgomery publishes Natural Awakenings of Gulf Coast Alabama/Mississippi (HealthyLiving HealthyPlanet.com).

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Four Reasons to Break a Sweat The Fast Path to Flushing Toxins

by Deanna Minich

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octors, health experts and fitness gurus tell us that we should break a sweat every day—and for good reason.

Sweat not only activates a host of benefits tied to healthboosting exercise, perspiring itself is curative. Whether sitting in a sauna, walking on a warm day or working out, sweating is a necessary bodily function with powerful healing effects.

By clearing out a range of toxins, sweat plays an essential role in the body’s natural detoxifying function. Here are some of the toxins it helps eliminate:

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organic pollutants (solvents, fumigants and insecticides): A clinical study of

20 participants published in BioMed Research International found that their sweat samples contained a range of toxins, including pesticides DDT/DDE, endosulfan, methoxychlor and endrin. Nearly all parent compounds of these pesticides were evident, demonstrating that sweating is an effective way of excreting and diminishing the body’s toxic burden. One sweat sample contained some pesticides not present in the subject’s blood or urine samples, suggesting that some pesticides are only mobilized and eliminated through sweating.

Phthalate (plasticizer): Phthalate, found in plastic products, is also removed through sweat. Research published in the Scientific World Journal evaluated blood, sweat and urine samples from 20 individuals and discovered that all of them contained the common mono2-ethylhexyl phthalate (MEHP). The concentrations of this toxin in sweat were more than twice as high as those in the urine, showing that sweating may be the best way of ridding the body of this endocrine-disrupting compound.

Heavy metals: Another study of 20 patients reported in the Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology found that subjects’ sweat contained about 24 times more cadmium, 19 times more nickel, 16 times more lead and almost three times more aluminum than their urine. Overall, sweat proved more effective than urine at removing 14 of the 18 heavy metals studied. It also contained and, therefore, expelled larger quantities of 16 of the 18 metals than the blood samples did.

Of all the metals, aluminum was found at the highest concentrations in sweat, with zinc, copper and nickel also occurring at relatively high levels.

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Bisphenol A (BPA): Researchers reporting in the Journal of Environmental and Public Health examined the blood, urine and sweat of 20 participants for BPA, an endocrine-disrupting toxin found in canned foods, plastic water bottles and other items. Of the 20 sweat samples collected, 16 contained BPA, while only 14 urine and 2 blood samples tested positive for the toxin.

This reveals that sweat is the most effective way of removing BPA build-up in the body; just as vital, it demonstrates that testing blood or urine for toxicity levels may not present the whole picture.

A wide range of activities, including exercising and engaging in sports, can help us break a sweat. A low-impact option is spending time in a sauna. Notably, in a focused study, the sweat from an infrared sauna expelled more bismuth, cadmium, chromium, mercury and uranium than that produced by a steam sauna. The steam sauna caused higher levels of arsenic, aluminum, cobalt, copper, manganese, nickel, lead, tin, thallium and zinc to be excreted (Archives of Environmental Contamination and Toxicology).

Hydration is essential in maximizing all these health benefits. Failure to hydrate properly during and after sweating can lead to other health problems. An easy rehydration practice is to step on the scales right before and after sweating; the weight lost is the optimum amount of water to drink afterwards (Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine). For reference, one pound of water is slightly less than a one-half liter.

Sweat contains minerals essential for optimal functioning of the whole body. Following excessive sweating, it’s important to replace the minerals lost, especially zinc, copper, selenium, chromium and potassium. Coconut water is a good source of potassium; nuts, seafood, whole grains and legumes generally contain relatively high doses of zinc, copper, selenium and chromium.

The next time the couch and air conditioning beckon, think of all the “sweaty” benefits about to be sacrificed.

Breaking a sweat might seem like an effort, but it keeps internal detox systems healthy and optimally functioning.

Deanna Minich, Ph.D., is an author, teacher and researcher, as well as founder of Food & Spirit, a framework to integrate ancient healing traditions with modern science. She leads online detox programs as part of her whole-self approach to health. Connect at DeannaMinich.com. natural awakenings

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Dogs Need Detoxing Too

Good nutrient sources to add to doggie meals include:

Vitamin A: liver, yellow and orange fruits and vegetables, dark leafy greens, eggs Vitamin C: berries, citrus, red bell peppers (or berry powder supplements; one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds of weight) Vitamin E: grains, seeds and their oils, wheat germ oil Vitamin D: liver, eggs, oily fish like sardines, mackerel, salmon B vitamins: liver, venison (or moringa leaf powder supplement, one-half teaspoon per 25 pounds) Zinc: red meat, poultry Magnesium: dark leafy greens, seeds, fish

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Selenium: oily fish, grass-fed beef and beef liver, free-range chicken, egg Turmeric: a powerful supplement to help treat and prevent gene damage caused by heavy metals and glyphosate (one-eighth to one-quarter teaspoon per 10 pounds of body weight per day, combined with a healthy fat like coconut oil and some freshly ground black pepper for better absorption).

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ou know that mercury is bad for people. John Moore, a prominent 20th-century mercury and dental health researcher, regarded mercury as a ubiquitous contaminant of everything from plastics to concrete and medicine.

But what about your dog? Pets also routinely encounter mercury and other toxic metals like aluminum and lead.

For humans, eating whole, organic and even biodynamic food has become imperative to avoid heavy metals.

That’s also true for canines. A species-appropriate raw diet including veggies is often recommended. And any raw meaty bones should be the joints and not the long bones unless purchased from a company that tests for heavy metals.

Here are some preventive and remedial steps.

leaky gut will have food allergies. Remove causes like vaccines and processed foods; support the liver; rebalance with prebiotics, probiotics and digestive enzymes; replenish with a healthy whole foods diet, along with aloe, slippery elm and marshmallow root; and restore with homeopathic remedies. Follow up with fermented veggies as part of the diet. Consult a naturopathic veterinarian for treatment.

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Provide clean, filtered water.

Mountain spring water is ideal.

Boost nutrients. Nutrient deficiencies

that can arise in conjunction with mercury poisoning include antioxidant vitamins A, C, E and vitamin D, plus the complex of B vitamins, zinc, magnesium and selenium.

These also help treat potential post-vaccination immunity issues.

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Prevent and treat candida. Avoid aggravating

candida as it can release 60-plus toxic substances, including ethanols and the heavy metals it eats.

Eliminate all carbs, sugar and grains from the dog’s diet.

Greens, minerals and herbs. The use of juvenile

grasses is detoxifying and provides necessary magnesium during a detox. Sea vegetables can supply calcium, iodine and trace minerals. Herbs like curcumin, ginger and cayenne are potent antioxidants; ginger and turmeric help with DNA repair. Nutrients from green leafy vegetables like spinach and broccoli can enter cells and reduce inflammation; broccoli sprouts also apply, with the most effective delivery method via a concentrated powder.

Blend or lightly steam veggies to enhance digestion, then add one tablespoon for smaller dogs, or three to four for larger dogs.

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No fake food or vitamins. Be wary of synthetic

vitamins. Whole foods may be properly supplemented with gentle chelators like open cell wall chlorella and super foods like spirulina.

Probiotics plus. Probiotics help restore healthy gut bacteria, repair genes, synthesize nutrients and help remove mercury from the body. Cultivating a gut garden of beneficial bugs boosts health. Add a teaspoon or two of kefir or fermented veggies to the dinner of small dogs, up to a tablespoon or two for larger animals. A high-quality refrigerated probiotic supplement is an option; if it’s made for animals, follow the

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Amino acids, the primary building blocks of proteins, are integral to detoxification; feeding a dog a variety of meats, along with fish and eggs, will provide these. Digestive enzymes also support health; a supplement should include many kinds.

Cellulase, a plant enzyme that helps digest plant material, also extracts mercury, which destroys naturally occurring enzymes.

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Plan meals with prebiotics. Prebiotics occur naturally in common high-fiber foods including cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, Brussels sprouts and spinach.

Carrots, beets and spirulina also benefit the gut. Establishing a healthy gut restores the body’s natural detoxification function, plus its ability to assimilate critical nutrients. Add a teaspoon or two for small dogs; one to three tablespoons for larger dogs.

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Organ meats. A dog should have organ meats from clean animals at least once a week or as 10 percent of its diet.

As the body detoxifies, symptoms and discharges may occur. These are less common for dogs with raw, speciesappropriate diets and minimal vaccinations. Visible results include old dogs displaying more energy and sharper cognitive function and awareness. Eyes are clearer. Fatty tissues shrink down, coats fill out and become shinier and skin becomes healthier. As the largest organ, skin reflects the state of the immune system as a whole.

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology researcher Dr. Stephani Seneff, author of the article “The Destructive Effects of Heavy Metals and Glyphosate,” reports that glyphosate is a major driver of disease. The toxin stays in a pet’s bones, as well as the bones of the food-producing animals eating genetically modified (GMO) grains that dogs chew on.

4 Avoid the chemicals and toxins commonly found in many lawn care supplies, household cleaners and body care products. Grow food or patronize a best practices local farmer.

4 Be diligent in sourcing for clean, unprocessed food.

Learn about biodynamic farming and step up from organic to biodynamic.

4 Don’t hamper the immune system with unsafe and unnecessary vaccinations and drugs.

4 Spend time in the sunshine.

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4 Incorporate beneficial bugs through prebiotics and probiotics and enzymes. Learn to ferment and sprout, and add these ingredients to family and pet meals.

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To change our relationship with money, Tessler says we need to understand our “money stories” that include the ways in which our personal experiences, together with subconsciously inherited familial and cultural attitudes, shape how we think about money.

“The first step to changing our money habits is being willing to deal with the tough issues,” says Mayuri Onerheim, author of Money Spirituality Consciousness, a retired accountant and spiritual teacher of the Diamond Approach of selfrealization, in Larkspur, California. “There is no change without some discomfort.

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Tactical Tools Tessler recommends utilizing one of many free financial tracking tools like Mint.com, ynab.com or MoneyMinder Online.com. She also suggests we rename their preloaded budget categories to reflect our personal relationships to the areas of spending (e.g., “sanctuary” rather than mortgage; “my dream vacation” for savings targeted for time off; or “life happens” for late fees).

For an enlightened view of cash flows, Onerheim suggests translating what was spent on something into the hours it took to earn the money. “This perspective can transform how we allocate resources and what we’re willing to spend money on,” she says.

Vicki Robin, co-author of the bestseller Your Money or Your Life, espouses a similar approach: thinking of money in terms of hours of life energy. “Continually asking yourself whether you actually got fulfillment in proportion to life energy spent in each subcategory awakens the natural sense of knowing when enough is enough,” she writes.

Tessler and Onerheim both encourage rethinking the idea that all earning is good and all spending is bad: “It’s about balancing needs and wants, and we need joy in life.

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“Financial integrity is achieved by learning the true impact of your earning and spending, both on your immediate family and on the planet,” agrees Robin. “It is knowing what is enough money and material goods to keep you at the peak of fulfillment—and what is just excess and clutter.”

All call for celebrating progress on the journey to financial well-being and know-how. “Take baby steps and reward yourself along the way,” counsels Tessler. “This is a lifelong journey.”

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uthor, gardener and corporate executive Maria Rodale continues to add luster to an unparalleled family commitment to organic food, sustainability and healthy living covering three-quarters of a century. As CEO and chairman of Rodale Inc., she oversees the publishing of books (An Inconvenient Truth; The South Beach Diet; Eat This, Not That!), magazines (Women’s Health, Men’s Health, Prevention and Organic Gardening) and naturally healthy living websites.

Her grandfather, J. I. Rodale, pioneered the American organic movement in 1942 by launching Organic Farming and Gardening magazine. In 1947, he founded the Soil and Health Association, which later became the Rodale Institute, a nonprofit educational and advocacy organization, of which Maria is a board member. The influence of her 2011 book Organic Manifesto: How

Organic Farming Can Heal Our Planet, Feed the World, and Keep Us Safe remains strong.

What is the status of the organic farming industry?

As a whole, it has seen great growth, in large part due to increasing demand resulting from consumer awareness. In 2015, organic was a $43 billion industry in the U.S., with Millennial householders leading the way. Still, only 5 percent of all food consumed in the U.S. is organic [produce 13 percent], while less than 1 percent of our farmland is certified organic, which spurs imports. So the opportunity to help encourage new organic farmers and transition conventional farmers is significant. The Rodale Institute invests as much time on education and outreach as on research to help organic farmers be profitable.

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We are expanding our research in nutrient density. The Institute works to understand the difference in nutrient levels, such as proteins, vitamins and minerals, in organic and conventional foods and how farmers can grow nutrient-packed food.

What new programs or initiatives are particularly exciting?

Launched in 1981, our Farming Systems Trial is the longest-running North American research project comparing organic versus conventional grains such as corn and soybeans; it has allowed us to compare yields, water and energy use, soil organic matter, nutrient density, profitability and other factors. In 2016, we introduced our Vegetable Systems Trial, a side-by-side comparison for organic versus conventional produce. We expect organic management practices that improve soil health can enhance nutrient density in vegetables and so benefit farmers’ lives and eating habits worldwide.

In 2016, we launched the Organic Farmers Association (OrganicFarmers Association.org), creating a valuable information exchange and unified voice for domestic certified organic producers. This national membership organization focuses on policy issues, including the Farm Bill, subsidy programs, animal welfare standards and contamination from conventional farm fields.

Can the public provide input to the 2018 Farm Bill?

President Trump’s proposed “skinny” budget seeks to gut many federal programs, including those designed to pro-

While consumer awareness has led to an increased demand for organic food, less than 1 percent of U.S. farmland is certified organic, spurring imports. tect the environment, so we need to urge elected representatives to stand up for organic farmers as the new bill develops.

Historically, heavily funded commodity crop interests fight against assistance programs that encourage low-income people to buy healthy foods.

Organic agriculture made strides in the 2014 Farm Bill, which provided increased support for the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Organic Program, crop insurance, organic research and organic certification cost-sharing programs. To help meet surging demand for organics, it’s important to support initiatives like the Conservation Reserve and Transition Initiatives programs that provide resources for farmers to move from synthetic chemical farming to organic methods.

Besides healthier food, what other benefits of organic farming have convinced late adopters to convert?

Healthy soil, full of billions of beneficial microorganisms, is a major byproduct of regenerative organic farming. Organic farming creates diverse, healthy ecosystems that protect wildlife.

However, any agricultural model that’s fixated on yields at the expense of soil health will incur a steep price as those farms won’t remain productive for future generations.

Regenerative organic farming facilitates storage of carbon in the ground, making it integral to addressing the climate crisis. Organic Manifesto makes the case plain; to optimize your own and the planet’s health—buy, grow and eat organic food.

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“Hiking teaches kids respect for the outdoors and animals,” says Branch Whitney, a Mount Charleston, Nevada, author of three books on hiking. “Near Las Vegas, in the Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, sandstone rock affords a rare sight—year-round running water and lush ferns.”

Ralph Stover State Park, in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, offers easy walking trails and climbing rocks. When water levels are high, Tohickon Creek challenges paddlers and whitewater rafters.

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Holding the Guinness World Record for the longest and largest continuous eco zip line canopy tour in the world, historic Banning Mills, in Whitesburg, Georgia, will thrill tweens and teens.

Enjoy a slower pace on the 12-mile Hike and Bike Trail, with nine suspension bridges, including the longest of its kind in North America. Stay in ecofriendly lodges, cabins and tree houses.

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From July 30 to August 4, the Omega Institute, in Rhinebeck, New York, will host Family Week. Grownups attend workshops while kids participate in specialty camps; everyone convenes for meals, free time and evening entertainment. The campus relies on sustainable energy and local agriculture. Free tours are available at the environmental education center.

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Attractions include Adirondack chairs for unwinding and a nearby farmers’ market and restaurant. Enjoy hiking, kayaking, canoeing, rafting, swimming and fishing.

Tentrr provides required life jackets and a shuttle to meet paddlers at their destination for the return trip to camp.

From its original 35 sites, the organization recently expanded to 250 campsites, predominantly from Pennsylvania to Maine. This fall, they’ll also open sites in the Pacific Northwest from Northern California to Washington state.

FarmWise, near Alpine Valley, in southeastern Wisconsin, gives children a personal peek into where their food comes from. They learn about life on a farm by tending livestock and farm pets, pruning fruit trees and weeding the garden. They also prepare snacks with the fruits of their day’s labor.

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Science Saturdays at the EcoCenter at Heron’s Head Park, in San Francisco, are held every weekend with a focus on environmental education, park restoration, climate change science experiments, nature walks and citizen science excursions. “There are no other centers like it in the U.S.,” says staffer Jacqueline Murray. Learn more about this Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Platinum living classroom at EcoCenterhhp.org.

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At Natural Bridges State Park, in California, visitors relish viewing shorebirds, migrating whales, seals and playful otters. Moore Creek forms freshwater wetlands and a salt marsh. There’s also a Monarch Butterfly Natural Preserve.

At Kama’ole Beach Park III, in Maui, Hawaii, the small waves are so clear that fish can be seen from the surface. Snorkeling gear rentals are available. Shaved ice stands keep everyone cool.

Lakefront beaches like West Beach at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, on Lake Michigan’s southern tip, attract kids. They can earn beachcomber badges in the Junior Ranger program by finding three different-colored rocks or telling what plants they saw most often.

In late August, Mayflower Beach, in Dennis, Massachusetts, hosts its annual local sand sculpture contest with divisions for kids and families creating the art together.

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Whether on a one- or two-week vacation or a weekend away, a daytrip or backyard activity, there are plenty of nurturing outdoor options for kids of all ages to experience when the weather heats up.

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Garden lead by Carol Lambdin, Landscape Architect. See over 140 new species of plants now being showcased. Members free; Non-members $5 plus Garden Admission. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. 256-830-4447.

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Spirit of America Fireworks – 9-10pm. The largest fireworks show in North Alabama follows a day of family fun at Point Mallard. Free. Point Mallard Park, 2901 Point Mallard Dr, Decatur.

The Great American Eclipse 2017 – 12pm. A free informational session talking about things to know about the Aug 21, 2017 eclipse. We will also be giving away free Eclipse viewing glasses after the program. Free. Huntsville Main Library, Second Floor Meeting Room, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

FRIDAY, JULY 7 Hike Hays – 9-10am and 12-1pm. Guided hike on the first Friday of each month. Morning hike begins at 9am. Afternoon hike begins at Noon.

Meet in the Flint River Parking Area. Paved and natural paths both available. Free. Hays Nature Preserve, 7161 U.S. Hwy 431 S, Owens Cross Roads.

256-532-5326.

Art After Hours at Lowe Mill – 6-8pm. Meet visiting artists featured in Lowe Mill’s six public galleries as well as purchase work. Free. Lowe Mill A&E, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

SATURDAY, JULY 8 Mulch Giveaway – 8am-12pm (7/8 and 7/22). The city will be loading trucks with free mulch the first and third Saturdays of every month. The mulch is located on the property adjacent to the Huntsville Botanical Garden. The entrance is east of the Garden off Bob Wallace Avenue marked “CASA Garden.”

Gen Mondrub: “Transforming Conflict—Creating a Peaceful World” – 9:30-11am (Part 1), 12-1:30pm (Part 2). Unity Church on the Mountain welcomes Gen Mondrub, resident American Buddhist monk of Kadampa Meditation Center Georgia for a two-part talk, including meditations Cost: $20 for Part 1 or 2, $30 for both. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. 1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. Glen22@knology.net.

Huntsville STEAM Works Open House at Lowe Mill – 12-3pm. See a great exhibition of makers, artists, geeks, and all kinds of Huntsville creatives.

If your group or organization would like to have a free table at the event, contact Daniel Horton at DanielHorton@webdetail.com.

Joe Cuhaj, Author of Hiking Through History Alabama – 1pm. Author Joe Cuhaj will speak about hiking through Alabama. Free. Bailey Cove Branch Library, 1409 Weatherly Plaza SE, Huntsville.

256-881-0257.

Film Showing: Ava DuVernay’s “13th” – 1-3pm.

Called a “grand historical synthesis,” Ava DuVernay’s galvanizing documentary examines how the 13th Amendment has given rise to mass criminalization and the American prison industry. Featuring archival footage and interviews from activists, politicians, historians, and formerly incarcerated individuals. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

SATURDAY, JULY 22

Date Night at the Pottery Studio – 5-6:30pm.

Enjoy an evening of fun, romance and throwing on the potter’s wheel. Hors d’oeuvres, clay, and tools are included. Your clothes will get dirty. Feel free to BYOB. Register online or call 256-339-6432. Ages 21+. Designbyhart Pottery Studio 2009, Lowe Mill, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville.

MONDAY, JULY 10 Tuesdays with Ted – 12-2pm. Hosted by UAH. View our monthly TED talk and enjoy a lively discussion afterwards. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

The World of the Coen Brothers – 6-8pm. Film series examining the career of the Coen Brothers from the 1980’s through the 2000’s. Free. Huntsville Main Library, 915 Monroe St. 256-532-5940.

THURSDAY, JULY 13 Yoga at Athens-Limestone Public Library– 10:3011:30am. Free yoga at the library led by Kerry Porter of North Alabama Yoga Company. Breath-centered yoga involves moderate stretching and exercise.

Athens-Limestone County Public Library, 603 S. Jefferson St, Athens.

Fresh Herbs at the Garden – 6pm-8pm. Chef Jakob Reed will join Organic Herbal Cooking for an entertaining and delicious evening. An assortment of beverages, appetizers and desserts prepared and served to guests. Take home recipe cards for all.

Members $30, Non-members $35.

FRIDAY, JULY 14 Friday Night Art Walk – 5-8pm. Stroll the scenic Downtown Huntsville Square and browse local vendors. There will be a wide variety of artists set up on all four sides of the Square the second Friday of each month. If you’re interested in being a vendor, please email Ellery@DowntownHuntsville.org. Free.

Gifts Stranger than Fiction –7:30-8pm. WOW (Knology) Cable Channel 11. Inspiring stories and insights from Harold Klemp, spiritual leader and acclaimed author of more than seventy books on ECKANKAR. Learn how to discover the gifts of Divine Spirit—stranger than fiction—in your own life. Free. 256-534-1751. Eck-Alabama.org.

SUNDAY, JULY 16 Plant ID Walk – 2-4pm. Featuring new plants in beds around the Guest Center with a walk in the

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HBG’s Annual Tomato Contest – 9:15-11:15am.

Show off your prize winning tomatoes at the Summer Tomato Contest! Top three prizes for both children and adults: Best Tasting, Best Cherry Tomato and Biggest by Weight. Free Registration for Members, $5 plus admission for Non-members.

Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. 256-830-4447.

save the date Holistic Huntsville 2017 Learn about natural health and wellness lifestyles. Meet local holistic health practitioners and businesses who provide products and services related to healthy living. Meet other people with a similar vision of a healthier, more natural approach to life.

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SUNDAY, JULY 23 HBG Membership and Volunteer Orientation – 1:30-3pm. For new members or those who would like to know more about the Garden. Learn about membership benefits, volunteering, the many things to do at the Garden, and the Garden’s past, present and future. Free. Huntsville Botanical Garden, 4747 Bob Wallace Ave. 256-830-4447.

TUESDAY, JULY 25 Huntsville Traditional Music Association Coffeehouse Concert – 7-8pm. Wholesome and informative family entertainment. The Huntsville Traditional Music Association is a non-profit organization preserving and perpetuating traditional music, instruments, and styles of rendition. $5 adults, children under 12 free. Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville. HuntsvilleFolk.org.

THURSDAY, JULY 27 Stories Under the Stars – 6:30-8pm. Listen to heartfelt, funny, true stories from eight of your fellow community members, all aimed to fit the theme of the night. Tonight’s theme will be “When Disaster Strikes.” Enjoy a beautiful night on the bluff. $10.

Burritt on the Mountain, Huntsville. 256-536-2882.

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friday Public Clearance Session – 7pm. Third Friday each month. Learn effective healing through reception and application of Divine energies. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville.

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sunday A Course in Miracles Study Group – 9:15am.

Shared reading and group discussions. Extra books available. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255. LightOfChristCenter.org.

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Revealing Service – 9:45am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Athens Saturday Market – 8am-12pm. Our mission is to support local agriculture and increase economic opportunities for farmers, small businesses, and artisans; to educate and provide access to healthy local foods; and to build a vibrant gathering place for Athens residents and visitors. Farmers Market Pavilion, 409 Green Street, Athens, AL.

Celebration Service – 10:30am. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

Unity Church on the Mountain – Worship Service 11am. Adult Book Discussion 9:30-10:30am. Children’s Sunday School 11am (ages 4-10). Unity is a positive path for spiritual living. All are welcome!

1328 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. UnityOnThe Mountain.org.

1-Hour Mystery School – 11am. A different service each week including ritual, music, and a message in an open, loving environment. Light of Christ Center, 4208 Holmes Ave, Huntsville. 256-895-0255.

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SGI Nichiren Buddhist Introductory Meeting – 12-1pm, first Sunday each month. Learn to empower and expand your life through the practice of Nichiren Buddhism and the teachings of the Lotus Sutra through Nam-myoho-renge-kyo. Free. Rocket City Event Center, 735-B Highway 72 East, Huntsville.

For information call/text 256-679-8457/256-6796088. Northalsgi@gmail.com.

Success & Happiness Meetup – 3-5pm. Free workshops on personal development and other topics focused around positive living. Hosted by the Blossomwood Foundation. HappSpace, 2222 Governors Dr SE, Huntsville. 256-431-9254.

Yoga with Mr. Nirmal Singh – 4pm. Hatha Yoga class for beginners as well as experienced students.

The yoga postures will be tailored as much as possible to the capability and experience of the individual participants. Free. HCCNA Temple Auditorium, 14840 Smith Dr, Harvest, AL. Nsingh. ks.1970@gmail.com.

Heartfulness Meditation – 5pm. Experience a guided relaxation session leading to meditation by an experienced Heartfulness trainer. Heartfulness is a path to experiencing your inner self. Free. HCCNA Temple Auditorium, 14840 Smith Dr, Harvest, AL. Huntsville.Hearfulness@ gmail.com. Heartfulness. org. Free masterclass offered online at Heartfulness. org/masterclass.

monday Acupuncture Happy Hour – 4-6pm. A 30-minute ear acupuncture treatment that will de-stress, detox, relax and re-energize you. No appointment necessary. $35. Alabama Holistic Health, 204 Lowe Ave SE, Ste 3, Huntsville. 256-801-9162. ALHolistic Health.com.

tuesday Sitting Meditation – 7:30-8:30am. Shambhala Meditation Group. Everyone is welcome. Free, donations accepted. Healing Arts Center, 523 Fountain Row, Huntsville. 256-679-8085.

Latham Farmers Market – 3-6pm. Buy from farmers who sell the fruit, vegetables, meat, and poultry grown on their own farms. Latham United Methodist Church, 109 Weatherly Rd SE, Huntsville.

Meditation – 6pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-883-8596. CSLHuntsville.org.

Military Stress Acupuncture Clinic – 6:30-8pm.

For active duty and veterans with Military Stress, PTSS, PTSD. Acupuncturists and massage therapists available to relieve stress or pain. First responders also welcome. Donation only. Alabama Holistic Health, 204 Lowe Ave, SE, Ste 3, Huntsville. 256801-9162. ALHolisticHealth.com.

wednesday Satsang – 6:30pm. Through group discussion and inquiry, we reveal the innate wisdom of the one presence living life as each one of us. Meditation 6pm.

Led by Rev. David Leonard. Center for Spiritual Living, 308 Lily Flagg Rd, Huntsville. 256-8838596. CSL-Huntsville.org.

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Madison City Farmers Market – 8am-12pm.

Fresh, quality produce, food products, and handcrafted items, all grown or made in the Tennessee Valley. Trinity Baptist Church, 1088 Hughes Rd, Madison, Alabama 35758. 256-656-7841.

The Village of Providence Artisans & Farmers Market – 8am-12pm. A unique combination of Artisans, Farmers, Entertainment and Community Services. The Village of Providence Park, Town Center Dr, Huntsville. 931-675-9421.

Lowe Mill’s Open Air Market – 9am-1pm. Shop local farmers, artisans, and makers for your organic vegetables, handmade jams jellies and cheeses, and more. All products produced or grown within 125 miles of Lowe Mill. Free. Lowe Mill, East Parking Lot, 2211 Seminole Dr, Huntsville. 256-533-0399.

Artist Market – 12-4pm. Local artists and others are invited to set up a booth and sell their wares to the public. There will be art, jewelry, vintage clothing, records and more for sale. Free. Flying Monkey Arts Center at Lowe Mill, Huntsville.

Community HU Song – 1:30-2pm. Join others in singing HU, an ancient love song to God that can help and uplift you in countless ways. Held each Saturday (except 7/1). Huntsville ECK Center, 900 Wellman Ave NE #3 (near Five Points). 256-5341751. Eck-Alabama.org.

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Sitting Meditation & Brief Dharma Talk – 6-7pm.

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Chad Gilliam, M.M.S. PA-C 1230 Slaughter Road, Suite C, Madison, AL 256-722-0555 MadisonFamilyCare.com Madison Family Care provides medical care for patients of all ages and uniquely blends Natural and Prescription medicines together to help speed the patient’s recovery. Madison Family Care is the patient’s clinic of choice when they would like to understand how natural medicines work along with prescription drugs. See ad, page 32.

JARVIS NATURAL HEALTH CLINIC 1489 Slaughter Road, Madison 256-837-3448

I-ACT Certified Colon Hydro Therapists. Do you know that 80% of your immune system is in your colon? Bathe your body from the inside to improve health. Colon irrigation aids in soothing and toning the colon, which makes elimination more effective.

ENERGY HEALING MELISSA POSEY, CCH, LMT#2602

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Young Living Independent Distributor 256-476-6537 Cindy@AlabamaAwakenings.com Want to know why everyone is talking about essential oils?

Learn more about essential oils, their uses and how to safely use them. Classes held monthly or schedule your class with friends and family. For more information call or email.

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CJ Denison 105E Church St Madison, AL 35758 • 256-603-9018 Specializing in N AT U R A L Hairstyles.

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Ginger McBride, Certified Health Coach Huntsville, AL • 256-213-1894 Ginger@RawHealingWellness RawHealingandWellness.com Health coach with a background in integrative nutrition offering consultations with a free health history. Emphasis on balancing primary food that nourishes the soul—such as career, spirituality, creativity, relationships—and secondary food that nourishes the body.

HEALTH & FITNESS HEAD-TO-TOE TRAINING 8006 Madison Pike, Ste 5 Madison, AL • 256-772-2006 HeadToToe@knology.net Head-To-Toe.com

A Mind/Body Training Center specializing in Core Training, Corrective and Therapeutic.

Offering all facets of training: group and personal. Pilates (both matwork and apparatus), Thai/yoga massage, Flowmotion, PilatEASE, CoreABS and more! Membership packages available.

HOLISTIC EMOTIONAL HEALTHCARE RELIEF THRU EPT, LLC

Kim Dillon, Practitioner 7734 Madison Blvd, Ste 114, Huntsville (corner of Madison Blvd & Slaughter Rd) 256-759-0496 • ReliefThruEPT@gmail.com EPTworksHuntsville.com Holistic emotional healthcare with 20 years of clinical success, Emotional Polarity Technique (EPT) gets to the hidden issues quicker than talk therapy to bring relief from stress, traumas, hidden blocks, or chronic physical problems, and reach the life you desire. Free 15-minute EPT consultation.

HYPNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR INNER WELLNESS

Becky Waters Certified Hypnotherapist, EFT Practitioner and Professional Breathworker 3322 S. Memorial Pkwy, Ste 617 Huntsville, AL • 256-348-5236 Empowering you to live to your highest potential. Relieve stress and anxiety, release negativity, pain management, pre/post medical procedure, fears/phobias, weight loss, smoking cessation, and more. See ad, page 5.

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Wanting more success in academic performance, athletics, career, love and relationships, and the release of unwanted habits? Tap into your subconscious mind through hypnosis. Book a session now!

MASSAGE THERAPY J. L. JONES, LMT, AL #3610

Chi of Life Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, LLC 614 Madison St, Ste #4, Huntsville 256-812-1284 • BodyWorkByJL@gmail.com ChiOfLife.MassageTherapy.com Assisting your well-being and recovery from discomfort and injury using a variety of Swedish, deep-tissue and neuro-muscular techniques. Energy-based work including Reiki and Reflexology.

All services performed in a caring, secure environment. Limited outcall available.

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Dana Sims, CEO/Founder, Health Consultant Certified Wholistic Rejuvenist, CWR For a free 15 minute consultation, call: Executive Manager Kim O’Neal 256-541-4612 Healthy Shopping/Label Reading.

Learn Foods to Avoid Pain/ Inflammation; Chemical Cuisine: Do You REALLY Know What You’re Eating? by Dr. Gloria Gilbere. Individualized meal plans prepared for people who have a specific diagnosis and require strict dietary needs.

PAIN RELIEF & NON-SURGICAL FACELIFT CYMATIC THERAPY & DERMACYCLING

614 Madison St, Ste #2, Huntsville 256-656-1606 CymaticsByLil.com Cymatic Therapy uses sound and bioresonance frequencies to harmonize the body and relieve most kinds of pain. Dermacycling is a non-surgical facelift procedure that provides beauty treatments using microcurrent. Both therapies are highly effective, safe, and completely non-invasive. See ad, page 9.

STRUCTURAL INTEGRATION

Iron City Trading is a Huntsville company that makes all natural, scratchmade soaps, deodorants, lotions, herbal salves, lip balms, essential oil sprays, shampoo bars, shaving soaps, beard oils, aftershaves, and muscle soaks. All products are made by hand in small batches using carefully selected ingredients to maintain high quality.

See ad, page 9.

NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE ASSOCIATES Dr. Deb Gilliam, N.M.D. 1230 Slaughter Rd, Ste E, Madison, AL 256-325-0955

Dr. Deb treats a variety of health problems using natural means.

She looks for why people have symptoms and treats the root cause of those symptoms. Dr. Deb is highly regarded in the integrative and natural approach to wellness. Every patent is unique, and she individualizes treatment for their optimal wellness. See ad, page 20.

JACI HOGUE

256-656-4108 JaciHogue@gmail.com A complete system of body education that balances the physical body, improves posture, and helps resolve chronic pain.

Created by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the 1950s, Structural Integration has been scientifically validated and has withstood the test of time, as millions of people have enjoyed the remarkable benefits.

SUSAN K. JEFFREYS

Advanced Practitioner Lic.#249 Dr. Ida P. ROLF method 525 Fountain Row 256-508-3351 • RolfGuild.org Serving Huntsville since 1995 “When the body gets working appropriately, then the force of gravity can flow through. Then spontaneously, the body heals itself.” —Ida P. Rolf. See ad, page 11.

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