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re you ready for a rampage of appreciation?

What would life look like if, instead of taking things for granted, or bemoaning what is (or what isn’t), we took time to literally fill our hearts with gratitude? With thanks to fellow Natural Awakening publisher, Reid (Pennsylvania), I will share my gratitude in this month’s letter.

Maybe we can do this together? I’ll guide you through by introducing subjects and we can each list the gratitude for what falls in each category as it pertains to you.

The Body: An inquiring brain, good eyesight, decent hearing, ease of swallowing, active taste buds, full complement of working appendages and organs, general good mood.

Relatives: Crazy, normal, happy, miserable, close, faraway, loving, not-soloving, famous and infamous.

Home: Comfort, safety, family, garden, yard, neighbors, peaceful.

Nature: An easy and endless list could go here.

Finish this sentence: My heart is thankful for ______. Today, I would list essential oils, the herbs I planted, the scent of rhodedendrons that always transports me to a happy time in my childhood, oranges and the variety of green in our state this month.

Once you get going, it’s hard to know where to stop! Books, knowledge, car, employment, our country, good dreams, fond memories, a remembered kindness, letters, helpful blogs, medicine, technology, electricity, music, teachers, philanthropists, hobbies, travel and on and on.

“There are two ways to live: you can live as if nothing is a miracle; you can live as if everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein

With deepest, heartfelt appreciation for you, dear reader, for without each of you, my livelihood would not be this magazine.

To your health and happiness,

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 5 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 8 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products 10 globalbriefs and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

12 communityspotlight 12 A TRADITION OF 13 liftyourspirits 12 EXCELLENCE 18 greenliving

Bastyr Center For Natural Health Ranks Highly 19 inspiration

by Ann Dorn 20 healingways 14 HAPPY ALL DAY 22 consciouseating Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life 28 naturalpet

by Judith Fertig 29 calendar 14 18 DITCH THE HOTEL 30 classifieds

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How to Raise Your Quotient

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20 RISING FROM THE ASHES

Qigong Helps A Firefighter Heal From Sept. 11

by Jonathan Henderson

22 FAST WHOLE-FOOD MUNCHIES

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newsbriefs Port Susan Farmer’s Market Announces New Location

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he Port Susan Farmers Market is moving one block north into the parking lot behind the Stanwood police station, to the corner of 88th St. NW and Florence Ave. The new, larger location will allow for growth, better access and additional parking, according to organizers.

Market organizers have also announced two new programs: Sprouting Healthy Kids will offer a food discovery area featuring fun, interactive activities for children based on food and nutrition education, and Chef at the Market will be a cooking demonstration booth where shoppers will enjoy fresh-cooked samples and recipes using in-season ingredients available from market vendors.

The Port Susan Farmer’s Market is located on the corner of 88th St. NW and Florence Ave., Stanwood. The market takes place Fridays from 2¬-7 p.m. June 3–August 26, then continues until Oct. 14 on Fridays from 2-6 p.m. For more information: PortSusan.org.

Sustainable Seattle Announces New Executive Director

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ustainable Seattle announced the appointment of BJ Cummings as the organization’s new Executive Director.

Sustainable Seattle, a nonprofit organization marking its 25th anniversary this year, works to enhance the environmental, social and economic sustainability of the greater Seattle area.

“BJ is a widely respected environmental and health equity leader and joins Sustainable Seattle at a time when significant growth in our area necessitates strategic thought and broad engagement across all sectors of our community,” says David Woolley-Wilson, board chair.

Cummings comes to this position with over 20 years of experience leading environmental nonprofits in Seattle. She served as the region’s Puget Soundkeeper, an advocate for clean water and citizen empowerment under the umbrella of Robert F. Kennedy’s Waterkeeper Alliance, in the 1990s.

Since 2001, as the founding director of the Duwamish River Cleanup Coalition, she has helped bring environmental justice and health equity issues impacting south Seattle communities to national attention.

Sustainable Seattle was founded as a network of

community volunteers who pioneered the development of “sustainability indicators” to measure cities’ livability and resilience. This approach became an international model. The organization has evolved to become a nonprofit organization which promotes innovations that advance healthy communities, environments, and economies in the greater Seattle area.

For more information: SustainableSeattle.org.

Bird Day Celebration on June 11 The Eastside Audobon will host an International Migratory Bird Day Celebration on June 11 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in Juanita Bay Park, Kirkland.

The free event will include kid’s activities, bird walks, plant walks and “a great time at the park,” according to organizers.

Attendees will also be able to learn about birds, migration, bird identification and bird songs. The Eastside Audubon has been studying and enjoying birds for 35 years. Their annual International Migratory Bird Day Celebration is timed to coincide with the return of summer birds from their southern winter grounds.

For more information: EastsideAudubon.org.

3 Petals Healing Expands to Offer More Crystals and Classes

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othell healing arts center 3 Petals Healing has recently increased their selection of unique and hand-picked stones.

“We’ve added more crystals, including one-of-a-kind, beautiful pieces,” owner Lauren DillonMerrill says. “I’m so excited to be offering these amazing and powerful stones.”

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The store will also be offering a line up of classes this summer.

Upcoming classes include “Align With Your Stones,” taking place June 4; “Women’s Stones Class,” taking place June 18, and “Crystal Shopping Night,” taking place June 24.

This summer, Dillon-Merrill is also introducing a new online radio show hosted by Voice America. The show premiers on June 15. “We’ll be talking about our energy, how to care for it, and the many beautiful forms of energy healing including soul based healing and the many aspects of how crystals can enhance our lives,” she says.

In addition to crystals and classes, 3 Petals Healing also offers crystal table healing sessions by appointment.

3 Petals Healing is located at 10123 Main Place, Bothell. For more information: 425-417-8771 or 3PetalsHealing.com. natural awakenings

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HANDLE Practitioner Celebrates Sixth Anniversary of Opening Montlake Terrace Office

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ertified HANDLE® practitioner Peg Simon is celebrating the sixth anniversary of the opening of her Montlake Terrace office, after having worked with children and adults with learning, attention, and behavior challenges using the HANDLE (Holistic Approach to Neurodevelopment and Learning Efficiency) approach for the last 12 years.

According to Simon, Peg Simon HANDLE combines an understanding of neuroplasticity and the interplay among mind, body and environment to help the brain gently change itself.

As well as evaluating brain processing, the approach looks at anxiety, sensory issues, vulnerability, and nutrition, and how all systems work together. The disorders addressed include ASD, ADHD, sensory integration challenges, dyslexia and other learning disorders.

“One of the things that I really love about this work is that working together, the family and I can bring the stress levels down for everyone in the family, so that the genuine strengths and qualities of each person can shine,” Simon says. “We are all so much more than just our output: how we do at school or work, for example. Although we need to be able to succeed at these parts of life, we should always remember to value the qualities and feelings and joyous parts of our lives that make up the whole unique individual that we are. HANDLE can help a person to be able to do the tasks they need to do so much easier, with less stress, so that there’s room in their life for everything else they may want to do and be,” Simon finishes. “And I think that’s huge!

For more information: Peg.Simon@HANDLE.org.

New Scholarships at Rolf Institute of Structural Integration

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he Rolf Institute of Structural Integration, in Boulder, Colorado, is offering two new tuition scholarships, along with Veterans Administration and Title IV financial aid for students interested in becoming a Certified Rolfer. The assistance can help those looking toward becoming practitioners skilled in manipulating fascia—the connective tissue that surrounds all body organs—to improve the body’s structure, providing easier breathing and 6

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The Jim Jones Tuition Scholarship, honoring the Institute’s late Director of Education, covers the full tuition, valued at more than $18,000, for the Basic Rolfing Training program; the application deadline is December 1. Research professionals and college students in graduate programs that are researching and publishing in peer-reviewed journals can apply now for the Research Tuition Scholarship that provides 50 percent coverage of tuition.

Structural Integration was pioneered by Dr. Ida P. Rolf in the early 1970s. The Institute was the first of its kind to establish and require substantive training and certification.

Executive Director Christina Howe states that the financial support will assist students seeking a career in a complementary health profession such as Rolfing Structural Integration.

The Rolf Institute is located at 5055 Chapparral Ct., Ste. 103.

For more information or to apply, call 303-449-5903 or visit rolf.org/scholarships.php.

Camp Casey Conference Center to Host Open House

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amp Casey will host their annual open house on Friday, June 17 from noon–4 p.m. in Coupeville, on Whidbey Island.

The open house offers a rare opportunity to tour what was once Washington’s fourth largest military post, before being decommissioned and purchased by Seattle Pacific University for use as a conference and retreat center. The barracks, mess hall, and Fort Casey Inn will all be open for tours, and guided tours of the Colonel’s House will be offered at 1 and 3 p.m. In addition, Fort Casey State Park will offer a guided fort tour at 1 p.m. and a guided light house tour at 2 p.m.

Professor Bob Woodward will offer a lecture at 2 p.m. in Auditorium A entitled “Those Mysterious Seacoast Forts: Homeland Defense the Old-Fashioned Way.” The lecture will offer a historical overview of the movement to ensure homeland security in the 1860s and 1870s by turning to massive coast guns to protect the American coasts.

The Camp Casey Conference Center is located at 1276 Engle Road, Coupeville. The open house takes place Friday, June 17 from noon–4 p.m. Free. For more information: 360-6785050 or SPU.edu/CampCasey.

New Infused Olive Oil From Northwest Based Company

New Adventure Tour Company Launches

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orthwest based 11 Olives has announced the release of a new batch of infused olive oil, Northwest Herb Melody. The infusion starts with locally crafted extra virgin olive oil made exclusively from California grown olives harvested in 2015, which is then infused with locally grown organic oregano, sage, thyme, rosemary, and thai basil. The company hails it as an “herbacious locally inspired oil, perfectly balanced with full natural flavor.”

This blend was awarded gold medal at the California Olive Oil Council’s annual competition in 2015 and named one of the best U.S.A olive oils at the 2015 New York International Olive Oil Competition.

Founded in 2011, 11 Olives is a local and family owned business committed to local, healthy and fresh extra virgin olive oil.

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ogether with members of the public, Stephanie Fernandez of Skagit Guided Adventures celebrated the founding of her business with a ribbon cutting and short guided walk to view wildlife and wildflowers on May 25.

The company is a small, owner-operated, eco tour company based in Anacortes. Fernandez will offer small group nature tours and guided day hikes around Skagit County, Mt. Baker and the North Cascades. Nature tours include birdwatching as well as viewing wildflowers and tulips.

“I’m inviting people to get outdoors to ‘re-wild’ their spirits by connecting with nature,” Fernandez explains. “Along the way, guests will learn about the natural and cultural history, marine and terrestrial habitats, flora and fauna, and ways of life in Northwest Washington.”

Keeping tours small allows for a more intimate connection with nature, Fernandez says.

“Our small group sizes offer a more personalized service from your adventure guide, plus flexibility to modify the itinerary to accommodate your particular interests, and minimizes your impact on the environment,” she continues.

Pick ups can be arranged in advance for a fee from area bed and breakfasts, Amtrak stations and ferry docks, among other locations. Guests are asked to dress appropriately: comfortable walking shoes or hiking boots if hiking, layers and rain gear for hikes, snacks and a water bottle, and to bring their camera and binoculars.

For more information: Steph@SkagitGuidedAdventures.com or 360-474-7479.

For more information: 11Olives.com.

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Ashwagandha Pumps Up Testosterone

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ow testosterone levels can be problematic for men as they age. Fortunately, Mother Nature produces her own form of testosterone booster: the herb ashwagandha. Research published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition tested 57 men between the ages of 18 and 50. They were divided into two groups—one was given 300 milligrams of the herbal extract twice a day for eight weeks; the other ingested a placebo for the same period. Both groups underwent supervised muscle training programs for the duration of the study.

The men that took the ashwagandha had significantly higher levels of circulating testosterone compared to the placebo group. The ashwagandha group also experienced an increase in muscle mass in the chest and arms, yielding an average arm muscle size of 8.6 centimeters, compared to the placebo group’s 5.3 centimeters.

Those men in the ashwagandha group also exhibited faster reductions of creatine kinase, a marker for the type of muscle fiber injury that occurs during strenuous exercise, following workouts.

Live Comedy Evokes Trust and Empathy

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esearch from the UK University of Surrey has found that witnessing live comedy increases emotional interaction and bonding between the spectators and performer and enhances a general feeling of trust and intimacy among participants through the shared experience.

Published in the journal Comedy Studies, the study was conducted by doctoral candidate Tim Miles, who analyzed surveys and interviews of audience members, as well as comedians, including some well-known performers. Miles found that comics and audiences connected through sharing of admiration and empathy. Bonds also formed as the audience began to identify with the observations and experiences of the comic.

“Comedy has often been seen to be a bit frivolous, but it’s actually something really important. My work looking at comedians and comedy audiences has shown how live, stand-up comedy fulfills a need for feelings of truth, trust, empathy and intimacy between people, which is really important in a society where many people often complain about feeling isolated,” says Miles.

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lectronic cigarette use, or vaping, is on the rise as many consider it a healthier alternative to smoking.

However, in a study published in the American Chemical Society journal Chemical Research in Toxicology, researchers from the Penn State University College of Medicine report that e-cigarettes produce considerable levels of reactive free radicals created by the high-temperature heating coils that warm up the nicotine solution.

Dr. John Richie, a professor at Penn State and senior author of the research, says, “The identification of these radicals in the aerosols means that we can’t just say e-cigarettes are safe because they don’t contain tobacco. They are potentially harmful.”

The researchers found that levels of free radicals in e-cigarettes are between 100 to 1,000 times less than the levels produced by tobacco cigarettes, still making them a better choice than traditional cigarettes although they still carry risk. Richie explains, “The levels of radicals that we’re seeing are more than what you might get from a heavily air-polluted area, but less than what you might find in cigarette smoke.” Previous research has found that e-cigarette smoke also contains aldehydes that can potentially cause cellular and tissue damage.

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New Healthy Building Standard The WELL Building Standard, administered by the International WELL Building Institute, is the world’s first development criterion to focus exclusively on human health and wellness. It marries best practices in design and construction with evidence-based medical and scientific research, harnessing the built environment as a vehicle to support human health and well-being.

Pioneered by the Delos company and the culmination of seven years of research in partnership with leading scientists, doctors, architects and wellness thought leaders, WELL is grounded in a body of medical research that explores the connection between the buildings where people spend more than 90 percent of their time and the health and wellness impacts on occupants. It sets performance requirements in seven categories: air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and state of mind.

WELL-certified spaces can help foster improvements in the nutrition, fitness, moods, sleep patterns and performance of occupants. WELL is independently certified by Green Business Certification Inc., which administers the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program and associated professional credentialing program.

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Municipal Pioneers

More U.S. Cities Leaving the Grid Nassau, New York, a town of 5,000 outside Albany, plans to ramp up a combination of rooftop- and ground-mounted solar, wind turbine and landfill methane-capture technologies to generate 100 percent of its power from renewable sources by 2020. “If all goes as planned, within the next four years, all six of the town buildings will be disconnected from the grid,” says Nassau Supervisor Dave Fleming.

The New York Department of Public Services wants this trend to grow through its Reforming Energy Vision (REV) initiative. Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration is actively working to help municipalities, especially core towns and schools, move toward getting a significant portion of their power from renewable resources. Smaller, cleaner, power systems are less costly and cleaner alternatives to the traditional larger electrical stations.

San Diego, California, recently committed to securing 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources by 2035. It’s the largest American city to do so. Already, at least 13 U.S. cities, including San Francisco; Burlington, Vermont; and Aspen, Colorado, have committed to 100 percent clean energy. Las Vegas is among other major cities aiming to follow suit. Hawaii has pledged the same by 2045, the most ambitious standard set by a U.S. state to date.

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More Retailers Ban Bee-Toxic Products

Bye-Bye Dye

Mars and Others Abandoning Artificial Colors Mars Inc., the maker of many candies, chewing gum flavors and other food products, is phasing out artificial food dyes over the next five years. The decision came as a response to growing customer demand, says CEO Grant F. Reid. Nestlé, General Mills, Kraft and Kellogg’s have also started eliminating artificial dyes from their products due to calls for more natural ingredients.

Common shades of red 40 and yellow 5 are presently ubiquitous, as per capita production of artificial coloring approved for use in food has increased more than five-fold since the 1950s. According to a study of supermarket labels by the Center for Science in Public Interest, an estimated 90 percent of childoriented candies, fruit snacks, drink mixes and powders contain artificial colors, and many parents are concerned about their potential impact on developing brains.

Several studies have scrutinized dyes’ possible link to attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and other effects on children’s behavior.

When a study by a group of British scientists suggested a link between the consumption of certain food dyes and hyperactivity in kids, Europe and the UK began requiring food with artificial dyes to carry warning labels.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to maintain that no causal relationship exists between color additives and hyperactivity in children, and doesn’t require warning labels.

Amidst the growing pollinator crisis and due to public pressure, Aldi Süd, the German supermarket chain with stores in the U.S., has become the first major European retailer to ban pesticides toxic to bees, including the neonicotinoids imidacloprid, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, from fruits and vegetables produced for their stores. Starting in January, Aldi produce suppliers have had to ensure their cultivation practices exclude eight pesticides identified as toxic to bees. Other retailers in the U.S. and Europe are also beginning to shun bee-toxic pesticides.

Home Depot will no longer use the class of pesticides known as neonics on 80 percent of its flowering plants; completing the phase-out in 2018. Lowe’s is ending the sale of products containing neonicotinoid pesticides within 48 months.

Smaller retailers are also working on removing neonics and other toxic pesticides from their shelves.

The science has become increasingly clear that pesticides, working individually or synergistically, play a critical role in the ongoing decline of honeybees and other pollinators. Bees in the U.S. and Europe have seen unprecedented losses over the last decade, and bee-toxic pesticides like neonicotinoids have consistently been implicated as a major contributing factor.

Source: BeyondPesticides.org

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When asked why Bastyr Center For Natural Health is consistently ranked so highly by patients, Dr. Wallace, who is himself a graduate of Bastyr University as well as a sixth generation physician, points to several factors such as a passion for health and service.

“I think to a large degree people go into health care because of a passion to make a difference, and that’s certainly not unique to Bastyr,” he says. “I think in our case, there is an additional component that includes a focus on doing things naturally. Naturopaths are more focused on herbs, therapeutic interventions, and really helping patients take charge of their life instead of writing a prescription to make the symptoms go away.”

Like many of the other clinics featured in the survey, Bastyr Center For Natural Health offers primary care, as well as management of chronic illnesses, digestive disorders, allergies and a host of other issues.

“We also have acupuncture and a whole foods nutrition program as well as counseling, so we have quite an array of services we offer, and they all tend to focus on doing things differently,” Dr. Wallace explains.

The clinic also coordinates with other specialists, such as cardiologists and endocrinologists, to comanage issues like heart disease and diabetes. It’s an approach that many patients say offers the best of both worlds.

“One of the beautiful things about our scope of practice

by Ann Dorn is that we have a lot of flexibility,” Dr. Wallace says. “In the case of someone with uncontrolled diabetes, sometimes we he Washington Health Alliance, an organization dediwill prescribe medications while also focusing on natural cated to evaluating and improving health care throughlifestyle changes.” out the state, has released the results of their annual survey

Bastyr Center For Natural Health is larger than most evaluating health clinics and providers. The survey showed other naturopathic clinics, and is open six days a week, plus Bastyr Center For Natural Health ranking in the 90th peroffers evening and Saturday morning appointments. centile overall, and among the top ten in three categories

“We’re a teaching clinic, so we have a lot of energy measuring patient experience at 266 primary care clinics, here with our bright, capable students who have studied with including provider communication with patients, helpful and many different naturopaths,” Dr. Wallace explains. “When a courteous office staff, and overall provider rating. patient comes here, they are going to get a whole collection

Findings included responses from of very smart, capable people working tens of thousands of Washington resitogether to provide a plan for their opti“When a patient comes dents, and the survey was designed to mal care.” measure quality of care and patient expe- here, they are going to

Being a teaching clinic with a tradirience. tion of pairing new naturopathic doctors get a whole collection

“The fact that a relatively small, with experienced ones keeps the culture naturopathic clinic has done so well is of very smart, capable and atmosphere of Bastyr Center For really quite an achievement,” says Dr. people working together Natural Health dynamic and spirited, Dr. Jamey Wallace, the chief medical officer Wallace says. who oversees Bastyr Center For Natural to provide a plan for their “There’s just a lot of energy, ideas Health. Primary care clinics evaluated and thinking, good conversation and that include institutions such as The Polyclin- optimal care.” kind of thing,” he finishes. “The academic, the UW Medical Center, Providence ic environment brings a very different Medical Group, and many others. environment. We have a lot of patients who are driving their

“The results of this survey are really a big deal—it’s recare the way they want, and by having us as part of their ally what is going to improve the health care system in the team, they have the best of all options.” state and even the rest of the country,” Dr. Wallace continues, noting that Bastyr Center has consistently received high Bastyr Center For Natural Health is located at 3670 Stone rankings in each survey the Washington Health Alliance has Way N, Seattle. For more information: 206-834-4100 or Baconducted since being originally founded as the Puget Sound styrCenter.org. For more information about the Washington Health Alliance in 2012 by King County executive Ron Sims. Health Alliance: WAHealthAlliance.org.

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HAPPY ALL DAY Simple Daily Practices for a Happier Life

by Judith Fertig

we view our thoughts as events in the mind, he says, conscious self-observation introduces a space between our perceptions and responses, allowing us to view our thoughts as separate from the person we really are.

Complementary methods may include breathing techniques or body awareness that help shift us away from anxious, “What if?” speculations into the ever-present now. With just a few minutes of mindfulness a day—the first thing in the morning or at night before retiring—according to Verni, “We can shift our relationship to ourselves and our life experiences in a way that allows for greater spaciousness, acceptance and compassion, and in doing so, can dramatically improve the quality of our lives.”

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hroughout the past decade, success researchers and positive psychologists have sketched out in broad strokes the big picture of our elemental yearning for happiness.

According to Martin Seligman, Ph.D., and his colleagues at the University of Pennsylvania, in Philadelphia, inner happiness derives from four basic elements: positive emotion, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishment.

What we want to know now is how to instill happiness into daily practices.

In her latest book, Better Than Before: Mastering The Habits Of Our Everyday Lives, happiness expert Gretchen Rubin fleshes out the needed details. She maintains that the shift into a happier way of being can be as simple as changing our habits, which she terms the invisible architecture of daily life. Rubin found, “We repeat about 40 percent of our behavior almost daily, so our habits shape our existence and our future. If we change our habits, we change our lives.”

We can start small in sometimes surprising ways that encourage personal, family, workplace and community well-being.

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Daily Joy and Lasting Fulfillment, had 854 students enroll in one of his pioneering classes on happiness in 2006, the highest enrollment for any class at the time. “Students explored ways to apply these ideas to their life experiences and communities,” he says. Today, he lectures and consults worldwide on the science of happiness, or “optimal being and functioning”.

Ben-Shahar suggests we cultivate three personal habits. The first one is to simplify, saying, “We need to turn off our phones, email and other distractions at home, so we can fully be with the people we care about and that care about us. Time affluence—time to enjoy and appreciate—is a predictor of happiness.” The second is to exercise.

“We were not meant to be sedentary,” he says. The third is to meditate. “Meditating helps us to develop extreme resilience to negative emotion.”

Ken A.Verni, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist in Highland Park, New Jersey, endorses the importance of a mindfulness habit. In his new book, Happiness the Mindful Way: A Practical Guide, Verni outlines easy, step-by-step actions to form a new happiness habit that concurrently reduces stress and increases enlightenment. He starts with what he calls “compassionate attention”; being fully awake or present in our lives without judging what we’re thinking. When

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Another way to improve the quality of our life is to reverse one habit. Shonda Rhimes, creator of TV dramas that include Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal, admits that she’s a driven, Type-A person in her new book, Year of Yes. A busy career in Los Angeles, three children and little leisure left her feeling unhappy, so instead of reciting her habitual, “No” to anything extraneous—like parties, eating chocolate chip cookies or spending a lazy afternoon chatting with an old friend—she decided to change that habit to, “Yes.”

One of Rhimes’ most profound revelations occurred after she responded positively when her children asked her to play. She observes that kids don’t want that much from us and playtime rarely involves more than 15 minutes; when we give them access and attention, it makes everyone feel good.

Rubin agrees that it’s the little things that can contribute to family happiness. As a New York City mother of two, she decided that she’d be happier if she knew she was creating family memories. She started regularly preparing “special occasion” family breakfasts, a relatively easy meal to customize. She says, “Studies show that family traditions support children’s social development and strengthen family cohesiveness. They provide the connection and predictability that people crave. I know that I enjoy a holiday more when I

Take the Secret Society of Happy People’s personal happiness inventory at Tinyurl.com/HappinessCheck. Tinyurl.com/ DefiningOurHappiness provides an introduction. know exactly what we’re going to do and when we’re going to do it.”

Home for Matthieu Ricard, a biochemist turned Buddhist monk, could be a Nepalese monastery or a seat at scientific conferences around the world. As the author of Happiness: A Guide to Developing Life’s Most Important Skill, he defines happiness as a deep sense of flourishing that arises from an exceptionally healthy mind.

“It’s not a mere pleasurable feeling, a fleeting emotion or a mood, but an optimal state of being,” he says.

In order to nurture it, Ricard recommends taking some time each day for quiet reflection, noting, “The contemplative approach consists of rising above the whirlpool of our thoughts for a moment and looking calmly within, as if at an interior landscape, to find the embodiment of our deepest aspirations.” By cultivating attention and mindfulness, the cares of everyday life

become less burdensome. Such a spiritual practice of just sitting quietly for 10 minutes a day, observing the thoughts that randomly cross our minds, and then gently shooing them away, can be enormously beneficial, he says, as it helps us put things in perspective and aim for continuous calm.

ask what thoughts we can think to feel better.

The last step of the exercise is to frame a positive outlook in an affirmation, such as, “I am so grateful that I know I am doing the best I can and everything will work out. Everything is fine.” Ziemer adds, “Remember that happiness comes from love and takes you to a place of peace and calm. It is such emotions that beget success in relationships, health, supply, and clear purpose. Plus, it benefits everyone around you.”

Flipping the Switch

Happiness Habits at Work

Changing thought habits to focus on the good things in life is an approach that works for clients of Mary Lynn Ziemer, a life coach in Estero, Florida. Ziemer suggests we “flip the switch” from negative thinking and make a habit of starting our day being positive and grateful for 10 minutes. She recommends we start by doing deep breathing—four seconds breathing in, hold for seven seconds, eight seconds breathing out—repeated four times. Next, we ask ourselves how we feel in the moment and identify the emotion, and then

Dallas happiness researcher Shawn Achor, founder of Goodthink, Inc., and author of The Happiness Advantage, applies the science of happiness to the workplace. His research echoes the personal positivity of Ziemer, Verni and Ben-Shahar’s approaches to nurturing happiness. “Happiness is such an incredible advantage in our lives,” says Achor.

“When the human brain is positive, our intelligence rises and we stop diverting resources to think about anxiety.” The Harvard Business Review published his

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appy people don’t find happiness like you’d find a penny on the ground; they make it happen, with action. Cultivating happiness habits can make a marked difference in your life.

4 Be deliberately optimistic. Optimism is imperative to emotional wellness.

4 Prioritize mindfully. Consistently align choices, intentions and actions with the top priorities of love, happiness and health.

4 Keep uplifting resources on hand.

A few surefire mood-lifters may include a green smoothie, mani-pedi and solo dance party to at least one get-your-feetmoving song by a favorite artist.

4 Put yourself first. It’s the best way to bring your A game to everyone else.

4 Be a prolific seeker. Seek beauty, joy, adventure, pleasure, growth and

powerful meaning in all areas of life.

Let life move you to possibility, opportunity and gratitude.

4 Don’t make things personal. Absolutely nothing others say or do is about you, ever.

4 Examine the worst that can happen.

Many of the limitations you’re placing on yourself aren’t real—they’re illusions.

4 Practice loving-kindness. Making this a habit changes the vibration of your life and the lives of those around you. Plus it feels great.

4 Be aware of your energy. Tune in to surrounding energy, as well as the energy you’re emitting and notice what needs to be adjusted or abandoned.

4 Be wary of media consumption.

Limit messages in everything from email and news to books and music that take you away from the calm, open space within that revels in joy and wonder. Conversations count, too.

Kristi Ling is the author of Operation Happiness: The 3-Step Plan to Creating a Life of Lasting Joy, Abundant Energy, and Radical Bliss. The life and business coach shares more at KristiLing.com/ operationhappinessresources.

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I have chosen to be happy because it is good for my health. ~Voltaire research results: “Creativity triples and productive energy rises by 31 percent.

Sales rise by 37 percent and the likelihood of promotion rises by 40 percent.”

Achor’s method is helping people rewrite the way they think by first looking for positives at work. Workers write down three highly specific, positive things about their workday for 21 consecutive days. Rather than just, “I love my job,” acknowledge, “I love my job because I get to help people every day.”

Or, “I love my morning tea because it gets me going.” Achor reports that at the end of the period, “Their brain starts to retain a pattern of scanning the world not for the negative, but for the positive first.”

Taking a work break for two minutes of mindfulness is also effective. “We did this at Google,” he says.

“We had employees take their hands off their keyboards for two minutes a

day to go from multitasking to simply focusing on their breathing. This drops their stress levels and raises accuracy rates. It improves levels of happiness and it takes just minutes.”

Happiness in the Community

We can foster happiness habits at home, at work and in the community.

Rubin suggests starting such a group, akin to a self-help book club or bridge group, but with extra benefits. She even offers a free starter kit for those that want to try it, available via Gretchen Rubin.com/habits/start-a-habits-group.

In addition to the happy exchange of ideas and success stories, happiness habits group members also have the benefit of being accountable to each other.

Others can help us continue to color in the details supporting and forwarding the broad brushstrokes of positive emotions, relationships, meaning in life and accomplishments in a down-to-earth, fun way.

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

HAPPIER IN JUST MINUTES n Journaling for two minutes about one positive experience we’ve had over the past 24 hours allows our brain to relive it. n Exercising, including 15 minutes of cardiovascular action a day, teaches our brain that our behavior matters and improves our mood. n Meditating for even a few minutes at a time relieves an overloaded brain and allows it to focus on one thing at a time. n Writing one quick email in the morning praising or thanking someone we work with or just to make them happy will make us feel a sense of social support, a great predictor of happiness.

Source: The Happiness Advantage,

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DITCH THE HOTEL Frugal Lodging Options from AirBnB to House Swapping

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ravel is changing as vacationers increasingly value unique experiences over standard tourist fare. In addition to the option of couch surfing (Tinyurl.com/CouchsurfingAdventure), more people are making the most of house rentals, swapping and sitting, plus various home stays via AirBnB (AirBnB. com). All expand options for affordable journeys tailored to their needs.

AirBnB accommodations range from private studios to family-sized homey spaces, encompassing tiny houses, treehouses, geodesic domes, yurts, container cars, caves, lighthouses, working ranches, castles and luxury carriage houses. With 2 million listings for 34,000 cities in 190 countries, 600 million people have found their ideal getaway through the San Francisco-based company since it launched in 2008. Published feedback, including comment books at the rental sites, provides assurance for visitors.

When hosts aren’t on the premises, they are available as needed by guests.

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boats and apartments. “My best AirBnB rental was camping for two weeks in a Hawaii home garden next to a big tree; my host forgot to mention the big, friendly dog,” she says, recalling an unexpected wake-up greeting.

Hosts find providing rentals a way to monetize unused space, meet new people and showcase their area.

Beth Everett, an Oregon author, offers an AirBnB detached backyard studio space. “We moved from New Jersey to Portland two years ago, and the extra income lets me stay home to write,” she says.

House swapping is another option for soaking in local color. Preparation is key and includes a notebook’s worth of helpful details shared in advance, as well as onsite. Most exchanges involve a series of Skype sessions for questions and answers. Leasa Sanders McIntosh, an executive recruiter, swapped her Denver home for a month in Kona, Hawaii. “We traded cars and joked that we even traded cats. We swapped three times before they moved to the mainland.” This summer, she’ll swap to be at the Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.

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Susan May, an established advocate of organ donation from Cartersville, Georgia, traded homes and cars to take her four teens to Europe. “We visited 13 countries, spending two weeks in Wales and three in Germany. We saw fireworks in Paris on Bastille Day and joined the Highland Games, in Scotland,” she says. “I want our family to be more than just tourists passing through Westernized hotels with no real contact with local folks. Exchanging homes is an ideal way for a family to travel inexpensively.”

Housesitting fan and senior technical recruiter Rachel Burke, of Santa Monica, California, has stayed for free in London, Cape Cod and Palm Springs, California, using TrustedHouseSitters.com.

“This way, homeowners can travel without leaving pets in a kennel while unpaid housesitters avoid hotel expenses and gain a chance to be a native in a different location,” she says. “Last year, I watched a five-story home in a London suburb while the owners visited Portugal for three weeks.” She shares shots of her favorite spots at Tinyurl.com/FunLondonPhotos.

Burke combines housesitting with AirBnB by renting her apartment when she travels. “A couple of years ago, I paid $1,800 for a two-week trip to Thailand and charged $125 a night for my apartment, making my trip to Thailand free,” she relates. Burke lives near the Santa Monica Pier, Venice Beach and Hollywood, all prime destinations.

With 50,000 listings in 150 countries, Homestay.com tweaks the AirBnB experience in that hosts are more involved in their guests’ local adventures. Cuba currently tops desired destinations for U.S. travelers, with most rentals in the capital, Havana, the nearby artistic enclave of Trinidad or rural Vinales. Many hosts arrange airport transfers, tours, visits to attractions, bicycle rentals, restaurant reservations and transportation to other Cuban locales. Hosts usually speak several languages, including English, and may even teach guests to play Cuban-style dominoes.

Eco-friendly homestays are available, too, ranging from a private Nicaraguan island independently powered by solar panels and a Spanish farmhouse off the grid to an organic farm in Thailand

or eco-lodge in South Africa. An Austin, Texas, listing notes, “Everything is reclaimed, recycled or repurposed. We have an infused honey business. We’re laid-back and practice good karma and a healthy, drama-free lifestyle.”

Homestay’s average nightly rental is $46. While some guests are students, the majority are 35 and older, vacationing on substantial salaries; they simply prefer the local color.

Vacations needn’t be expensive, but they should be memorable. The biggest challenge may be deciding where to go first.

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4 Start by searching HomeExchange. com, HomeLink.org and IntervacHomeExchange.com for listings, tips and assistance.

4 Contact the host well before the trip. Be clear about what’s expected and what to do if there’s a hiccup.

Triple check the key’s location and how to open the door, including any alarm system. Agree on phone and Internet charges.

4 Share information on where to shop and instructions for appliances and maintenance services. Ask about any quirks a loaned car might have and make sure insurance covers another driver.

4 Information about local sights and good restaurants is appreciated.

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he role of emotional intelligence (EI) in helping to facilitate success and happiness in individual lives has become well accepted. People with high EI tend to share seven habits.

Focus on the positive. While not ignoring bad news, EI people have made a conscious decision to not spend much time and energy focusing on problems. Rather, they look at what’s positive in a situation and seek solutions. They focus on what can be done and what’s within their control.

Associate only with positive people. High EI people regard complainers and negative people as energy drains. They tend to avoid them to maintain their own vitality. Instead, they spend time with those that look on the bright side of life.

They tend to smile and laugh and attract other positive people. Their warmth, openness and caring attitude leads others to regard them as more trustworthy.

Set boundaries and assert a position. Although their friendly, open nature may make them appear as pushovers to some, people with high EI are able to set boundaries and assert themselves when necessary; they demonstrate politeness and consideration, yet stay firm. High EI people guard their time and commitments and know when they need to say no.

They don’t make needless enemies. Their response to potentially volatile situations is measured, not inflated, and managed appropriately. They think before speaking, allowing themselves time to calm down if their emotions start to feel overwhelming.

Practice forward thinking and willingness to let go of the past. People with high EI are too busy thinking of future possibilities to dwell upon things that didn’t work out in the past. They apply lessons learned from past missteps in taking future actions. They never see failure as permanent or a personal reflection of themselves.

Look for ways to make life more fun, happy and interesting. At work, at home and with friends, high EI people know what makes them happy and look for opportunities to expand the enjoyment. They receive pleasure and satisfaction from seeing others happy and fulfilled, and do whatever they can to brighten someone else’s day.

Expend energy wisely. High EI folks don’t hold onto anger over how others have treated them, but use the incident to create awareness of how to not let it happen again. While they move on and forgive, they don’t forget, and are unlikely to be taken advantage of again in the same set of circumstances.

Always learn and grow. High EI people are lifelong learners, constantly growing and evolving. Being critical thinkers, they are open to changing their minds if someone presents a better idea. They trust themselves and their own judgment to make the best decision for themselves.

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The Search for Healing Begins My lungs and sinuses suffered major damage at the trade towers site and following Sept. 11. Everything from hearing loss to depression set in over time, and I ballooned to over 300 pounds. At a funeral for a firefighter who died of Sept. 11 related lung cancer after being treated for many of the same initial symptoms I had, I looked around at the low turnout and mentioned my disap-

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pointment to our lieutenant. Looking at the small number attending he said, “I’ll show up for your funeral.” I turned and said, “I’ll show up for yours too, pal.”

What we were doing and the medications we were given wasn’t working. It was time for a new approach.

Discovering Qigong Everything began to change when I had an unexpected and powerful spiritual vision. I saw a healthy version of myself on a beach practicing a slow martial art I would later learn was called Qigong (I had no prior knowledge of it). Inspired, I moved to San Diego and began changing my lifestyle. I ate organic foods and smoothies, and removed toxic food and people from my life for a two year sabbatical to get well. Soon I found myself at a mind-body studio attending powerful Qigong classes.

During a “breath empowerment” workshop, I realized my lungs never felt so

big. My ribcage had expanded and I felt real energy surge through me like nothing I had ever known. I was buzzing for days after.

The studio was promoting a big seminar called “Qi Revolution” and I attended based on their suggestion.

Initially I felt out of place with what seemed like mostly new age “woo woo” people in attendance, but when I did the practices with hundreds of others it felt even more powerful than what I had known from my small group.

Pressing on Qi, concentrating on breath and moving slowly had a great effect on myself and most everyone else in attendance.

A New Day Dawns Sept. 11th anniversaries are emotional for those connected, especially as the anniversary date approaches. Every year, I participate with an organization called San Diego FDNY Retirees.

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MUNCHIES Tasty Homemade Alternatives to Junk Food

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lanning ahead is an effective key to healthy eating and weight management. Having healthy snacks available, both savory and naturally sweet, helps us to conquer cravings and avoid a sugar rush—or slump.

Between-meal nutritious and delicious snacks can be easy to make. Plus, unlike commercial foods, we know their ingredients. Here, Natural Awakenings has tapped two plant-based whole foods experts and cookbook authors for their best snack recipes and tips.

“Healthy happens when we’re prepared,” says Elise Museles, of Washington, D.C., the mother of two sons who writes at KaleAndChocolate.com/ blog and recently released Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover.

“Nutritious is delicious; healthy doesn’t have to be bland and boring.” she says.

Nor does it take hours to make.

“I pick one day a week to do meal prep,” she explains. “After a visit to our Sunday farmers’ market, I work in the 22

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kitchen for a few hours so I’m ready to go on Monday and for the rest of the week.” Whenever hunger threatens to derail her from a whole-foods, nutrientdense diet, Museles is equipped with options like protein balls and carrot hummus. She’s also learned that having naturally sweet foods at hand helps divert cravings, realizing, “You just want a sweet thing more if you think you can’t have it. Plus, I think better when my blood sugar is stable.”

Museles combines naturally sweet dried fruits such as goji berries and tropical coconut to make a handy snack mix. “Like blending smoothies, this basic trail mix can have many variations,” she says.

She also suggests maintaining a well-stocked freezer. Museles freezes berries in season to pop in the blender for smoothies; pitted and peeled avocados to thaw and mash over gluten-free toast; and frozen banana slices to layer over nut butter.

Canadian Ella Leché, a mother

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of two daughters best known for her website PureElla.com/blog, is the new author of Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough cookbook. She came to a plant-based lifestyle in 2008 after a whole foods diet helped her overcome a chronic illness. Her blog documents her journey to wellness—one healthy change at a time.

Leché, a graphic designer and photographer in Mississauga, near Toronto, started an elimination diet four months after the birth of her first child, when she noticed puzzling symptoms.

“I started to make small changes and slowly but surely, I began to recover,” she says. Today her diet is 90 percent vegan and gluten-free.

“I had a sweet tooth, but I didn’t have the balance thing figured out,” Leché admits. Foregoing sugar was hard emotionally, even though her body had difficulties with sugar, which seemed correlated to frequent headaches and mood slumps. Slowly, she started emphasizing naturally sweet, pure foods like dates and fruits and found other ways to ease cravings. “Starting the day with a savory, healthy breakfast can cut sugar from your diet because the sweet taste on our tongue essentially sets the brain into craving sugar,” she says.

Leché enjoys involving her children in making snacks like healthy turnip or kale chips. When she gets a hankering for something sweet, she chooses her special cranberry and chocolate protein balls, sweetened with dried fruit and bolstered with almonds and walnuts. They take minutes to make and keep in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months.

Having easy-to-prepare, whole food snacks on hand keeps families happily snacking on quick bites and on track with healthy eating. “It’s not a diet, it’s a lifestyle,” says Museles. “If you like recipes that are good for you, it’s a sustainable lifestyle.”

Judith Fertig is the author of the awardwinning Back in the Swing Cookbook and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle. blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

Natural Quick Snack Recipes lower the temperature to 200° F and bake for another 5 to 10 minutes, until golden.

Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Raw Cheesy Kale Chips Yields: 2 servings Bunch of kale, stemmed 1 cup raw cashews, soaked in water for at least 2 hours ½ red or orange bell pepper 2 cloves garlic, peeled ¾ cup water Juice of ½ lemon 2 Tbsp nutritional yeast flakes ½ tsp sea salt

Turnip and Beet Chips Yields: Up to 4 servings

Preheat the oven to 300° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

4 turnips, peeled 4 beets, peeled ¼ cup grapeseed oil or other neutral oil 1 tsp sea salt

Make sure the kale leaves are thoroughly dry. Tear them into large pieces and place in a large bowl.

Rinse and drain the cashews.

Preheat the oven to 325° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Slice the turnips and beets using a mandolin and place in a large bowl. Drizzle the oil over the vegetables, sprinkle with the salt and toss to fully coat.

Bake for 15 minutes, turning over chips halfway through the baking time. Then

In a food processor, process the cashews, bell pepper, garlic, water, lemon juice, yeast flakes and salt until a smooth paste forms.

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Bake for 15 minutes, then flip the leaves and bake another 10 minutes.

Remove from the oven and cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Note: Alternatively, dehydrate the kale leaves in a food dehydrator for 8 hours on a high setting (no need to turn them over).

Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

Toss the kale leaves in the paste to fully coat, and then place them on the baking sheet in a single layer; don’t overlap

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Superfood Trail Mix Yields: About 3 servings This trail mix is loaded with antioxidants. Pack up a mason jar and store it at the office or other work station or make individual serving packets to take along on hikes. ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup walnuts 1 cup goji berries ½ cup coconut flakes ¼ cup cacao nibs

Raw CranberryChocolate Protein Balls Yields: 20 servings

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl and store in an airtight container.

1½ cups raw walnuts 1 cup raw pecans ½ cup naturally sweetened dried cranberries 5 Medjool dates, pitted ¼ cup raw cacao powder 1 to 2 Tbsp chocolate or vanilla protein powder 1 to 2 tsp water 1 tsp vanilla extract 4 drops liquid stevia

Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until a dough forms.

Turn off the processor, remove the blade and roll a teaspoon of the dough into a ball using the palms of the hands.

Repeat with all the dough. Enjoy between meals or after a workout. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or in the freezer for up to three months.

Frozen Banana Sandwiches with Almond Butter and Cacao Nibs Yields: 2 servings These take only about 5 minutes to make, and there are no rules when it comes to mixing and matching different nut butters and nutritional boosts.

1 banana 2 Tbsp almond butter 1 tsp cacao nibs Peel, then cut 1 banana in half lengthwise and then slice it in half horizontally. Arrange the quarters on a small baking sheet or freezer-safe plate and spread equal amounts of nut butter on the banana slices. Top with the cacao nibs for added crunch (optional), and then place two banana slices together to make two “sandwiches”.

Freeze at least 3 to 4 hours until solid.

Then, remove from the tray and store in the freezer in containers (for up to a month), or wrap individually for a graband-go option.

Source: Whole Food Energy: 200 All Natural Recipes to Help You Prepare, Refuel, and Recover, by Elise Museles

Source: Cut the Sugar, You’re Sweet Enough, by Ella Leché

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ncient Egyptians sought to stem hair loss and stimulate hair growth with a cocktail of iron oxide, red lead, onions, alabaster, animal fats and honey. Today, we’re still deploying creative approaches. Men’s hair loss, specifically, is a billion-dollar industry, touting solutions ranging from chemically laced topical treatments and drugs to transplants and wigs.

Yet hair-loss science is imperfect; it’s riddled with misinformation that allows companies to sell products of varying efficacy.

The average head holds about 120,000 to 150,000 strands of hair, and it’s normal for both men and women to lose 50 to 100 strands daily. We lose hair for several reasons. Chiefly, aging weakens hair and makes it more brittle; it also decreases hormone production, slowing hair growth. According to a study published in the Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine, anything that interrupts the normal hair cycle can trigger diffuse hair loss. Triggers include physiologic trauma and emotional stresses, nutritional deficiencies, endocrine imbalances and illness, as well as genetics, including pattern baldness. Even air and water pollutants and

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sunlight’s phototoxic aging effects may facilitate alopecia (sudden hair loss).

While it’s impossible to completely stop natural hair loss catalyzed by aging and genes, the rate can be controlled and abnormal loss may be reversed while stimulating growth.

Dietary Changes. The typical North American fat-, protein- and salt-rich diet fosters an acidic environment in the body which can lead to premature hair loss. Iron-rich foods like lean red meats and dark green veggies contribute to ferritin levels sufficient to increase the hair’s growth cycle. Iron also delivers oxygen to hair follicles, further inciting growth. In a review of related research, the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology reports that double-blind data confirmed the findings of a study in women with increased hair shedding in which a significant proportion responded to llysine and iron therapy.

Because hair is made mostly of protein, and protein deficiency is thought to cause hair loss, it would seem that consuming more protein would stimulate growth, although moderation is the key. Too much protein may result in baldness, according to Dr.

Michael Eades, who owns ProteinPower.com. The American Heart Association recommends against high-protein diets because most Americans already eat more protein than they need.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in fish, shellfish, nuts and seeds and their oils can facilitate the production and action of hormones and oily lubricants that effect a healthy scalp and follicles and bouncy, shiny hair.

A-complex and B-complex vitamins also are said to promote vibrant, shiny hair; B12 to neutralize premature hair loss; vitamin C and zinc to help strengthen hair; biotin to avoid hair loss and premature graying; vitamin D to facilitate healthy follicular growth; and vitamin E to maintain a healthy, moisturized scalp.

Eating whole foods like organic eggs, lentils, spinach, red meat, pumpkin seeds and salmon is ideal, including plenty of fruits and vegetables for vitamins and minerals. Most vegetable skins are also rich in silica, which helps strengthen hair.

Drink More Tea. Green tea, saw palmetto (or its extract) and stinging nettle tea contain ingredients that inhibit the conversion of testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a compound that’s been linked to thinning hair and pattern baldness, according to Medical News Today. These products are used in battling some forms of alopecia and concentrated ingredients of these teas are available in pill form.

Detox. Eliminating alcohol, tobacco and coffee can help.

Excessive booze and caffeine lead to dehydration, which makes hair dry and brittle, and also dramatically depletes the body’s iron and zinc levels. Cigarette smoke contains toxins that accelerate hair loss, as well as premature graying.

Chill Out. Stress is a widely known factor in hair loss, specifically of a condition called telogen effluvium (Principles of Dermatology, by James Marks and Jeffrey Miller). Meditation and exercise can relieve stress and create a better hormonal balance, thereby helping to prevent alopecia.

Massage of body and scalp also may be beneficial. Adding oils such as almond or coconut infuses the scalp with essential vitamins and minerals. A study by the Journal of Dermatology shows that applying onion juice can lead to hair growth. Treat hair gently, air-drying rather than rubbing it with a towel.

Don’t Fake It. Using extensions and weaves or wearing tight wigs or hairpieces daily may damage hair follicles by stressing their anchor to the scalp, accelerating hair loss. Also, hair straighteners, tight pony tails, blow dryers and heated rollers may damage or break off follicles. Consider natural hair dyes.

Eschew Shampoo. Most commercial shampoos contain sodium laurel sulphate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulphate because it’s inexpensive, lathers well and typically thickens hair via salt. SLS also corrodes follicles and impairs their ability to grow hair. Consider switching to organic shampoos and conditioners.

Jody McCutcheon is a freelance editor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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s outdoor temperatures heat up, pets may suffer from the effects of increased ambient temperatures. While problems such as squamous cell carcinoma and moist dermatitis (skin hot spots) increase along with temperatures and amount of sun exposure, the most serious heat-related health issue is heatstroke. Holistic vets recommend some simple, commonsense steps that will help and also possibly save a pet’s life.

Heat stroke in both people and pets develops when core body temperature rises and stays above a certain level. In dogs and cats, the tipping point tends to be a body temperature higher than 106 degrees Fahrenheit. This can happen more quickly in overheated dogs and cats because they don’t have the ability to sweat in order to cool off like people do; this is due to a lack of eccrine sweat glands over most of their body surface.

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quickly and a pet can’t remove itself from the surrounding warm environment. Dogs such as pugs and bulldogs that have a short, broad skull are especially at risk due to genetically impaired breathing structures; they can easily overheat even in mildly warm weather.

Ferrets and rabbits are especially prone to heatstroke because they typically dwell in cooler temperatures.

As a result, these small mammals do best when housed indoors rather than outside; outdoor time should be limited and supervised.

Heatstroke in pets is usually easy to detect for a pet with a history of being in a hot environment from which it cannot escape to cool itself in shade or water or take a refreshing drink.

Excess panting, dark red gums and a “hot feel” to the ears and hairless skin of the abdomen are clues.

First-aid involves quickly cooling the animal and notifying the veterinarian that a pet suffering from heatstroke is on the way. Wetting it will begin the process. Applying either ice packs or

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ice cubes in a plastic bag wrapped in a towel to avoid freezing the skin also helps. Recommended spots for the packs are on the back of the neck, armpits and groin, as these areas have large arteries and veins close to the surface.

If possible, don’t spend much time on these actions, because getting the pet to the doctor quickly is the overriding goal. Administering homeopathic drops of arnica and hypericum via the mouth from a natural home first-aid kit while en route to the vet may assist healing.

Treatment at the veterinary hospital involves continued cooling, including intravenous fluids and cool water enemas.

Cooling the pet must be done quickly in order to restore enzyme systems to normal functioning. Hospitalization will likely be required to evaluate the patient for potential serious complications, including cardiac arrest, shock, septicemia, bloody diarrhea, and disseminated intravascular coagulation to ensure against a usually fatal disorder involving the pet’s blood-clotting mechanisms. With prompt assistance, most pets with heatstroke will recover, but treatment can be extensive and expensive. The most important aspect is initiating it early to prevent permanent organ and brain damage.

Prevention is ideal and preferred over the need for treatment. Guard against leaving furred pets outdoors for extended periods of time during hot weather. Pets that must be outside need protection from the heat and sun in shaded areas with access to plenty of fresh cool water; provide several water bowls.

Opinion is divided about whether longer-haired pets seem more comfortable and have fewer weather-related problems if their hair is cut short, but don’t cut it down to the skin, as that removes their protective coat and predisposes them to sunburn. A good rule of thumb is that if it’s too hot for the pet’s person, it’s too hot for the pet.

Shawn Messonnier, a doctor of veterinary medicine practicing in Plano, TX, is the award-winning author of The Natural Health Bible for Dogs & Cats and Unexpected Miracles: Hope and Holistic Healing for Pets. For more information, visit PetCareNaturally. com.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 3 Eliminating The Stress of Legal Problems – 11:45am-1pm. Learn how to protect you and your family from legal and identity theft issues. Our vision is to provide equal access to the liberty, equality, opportunity, and justice that every North American deserves and expects. Lunch provided. Free. Registration required. 16615 Southcenter Pkwy., Tukwila.

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SATURDAY, JUNE 4 Meet Amma – 10am and 7pm Saturday and 10 am Sunday. Mata Amritanandamayi, known as “Amma,” has tenderly embraced over 33 million people from all parts of the world. Free. Vegetarian meal available for a fee. Edward D. Hansen Conference Center at the Everett Xfinity Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave., Everett. 206-322-8337. Amma. org/tours.

Ananda Temple Auction – 5-8pm.Support the new Ananda Yoga Hall by bidding on items to be auctioned during this evening event. Donations accepted, call 425-806-3700 to inquire about donating an item or service. 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. 425-806-3700. AnandaWashington.org.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 7 Ancient Keys for Achieving Success and Happiness – 7-8:30pm. Based on the class text written by Swami Kriyananda, this 6 week series taking place on Tuesdays provides an opportunity to explore the regaining of inner joy and the unleashing of your full potential. $50. Registration required. 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. 425-806-3700. AnandaWashington.org.

Grow Great Tomatoes And Heat Crops – 5:307pm. We will cover soil preparation, choosing containers and soil, planting the most successful varieties, techniques to trap heat and ongoing maintenance to keep them healthy throughout the year. Free.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 9 Using Our Dreams as a Spiritual Practice - 7:309pm. Four week series taking place Thursdays in June. Paramahansa Yogananda emphasizes that advancing on the spiritual path toward Self-realization requires self-introspection of our strong and weak qualities. He also says that our nightly dreams hint of our spiritual progress and of the “call of God.” $40.

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FRIDAY, JUNE 17 IgNight Conference – June 17-19. IgNight helps attendees enter the flow state by offering over 190 classes in what are referred to as the “Flow Arts” – including Poi (fire dancing), juggling, circus arts, warrior arts, fan and wand movement, hooping, movement, yoga and more. $180. Registration required. 59700 29 Palms Hwy, Joshua Tree, CA. ContactInTheDesert.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 18 Solstice & Open House at Ananda Community - 3-6pm. Welcome the sunshine of smiles as we celebrate the beginning of summer in Seattle. The Ananda Community in Lynnwood will once again have a colorful variety of summer market faire booths which will include organic, no-till fresh farm produce, bakery items, crafts, gifts, books, and much more. Free. 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood. 425-8063700. AnandaWashington.org.

TUESDAY, JUNE 21 Permaculture Techniques for the Backyard Garden – 5:30-7pm. Go beyond organic gardening by learning the basics of permaculture to discover more holistic and sustainable techniques for your backyard garden. Free. Registration required. Register@SeattleTilth.org.

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16th Annual Fairy and Human Relations Congress - June 24-26. Three days of magic, fun, communication and co-creation with the fairy and devic realms. Speakers include Robert Moss, musical guest Kai Altair, and many more. $225/general admission. Registration required. Skalitude Retreat Center, 302 Smith Canyon Rd., Twisp. 509-9971032. FairyCongress.com.

SATURDAY, JUNE 25 Peace & Harmony Retreat Day – 8am-5:15pm.

Nayaswami’s Jyotish and Devi Novak are visiting Seattle and will offer a day-long retreat at the Bothell Ananda Temple. This retreat will include meditation, energization exercises, continental breakfast and lunch. $50. Registration required.

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Stanwood Summer Concerts: The Naughty Blokes - 2-4pm. The Naughty Blokes are bringing soulful, edgy rhythms and an English rock flair to popular music. Free. 271st St., Stanwood. Facebook. com/DiscoverPortSusan.

MONDAY, JUNE 27 Kid’s Kung Fu Summer Camp – 1-5pm Monday through Thursday and 1-4pm Friday, July 1.

Activities include arts and crafts, make your own short Kung Fu movie, and Chinese calligraphy, plus regular kung fu training events. Ages 5-13. $120.

Registration required. Seattle Asian Medicine and Martial Arts, 12025 Lake City Way NE., Seattle.

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SATURDAY, JULY 23 Boeing Employee’s Parapsychology Club Consciousness Expo – 10am-4pm. Speakers, healers, vendors and hourly door prize drawings. Free. Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue N., Kent. 253-6309975. BEPCweb.or/expo.

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AUGUST 4 –7 The Immune System and Working with Stem Cells – 9am-6pm. Etienne Peirsman will teach about the organ system, such as the thymus and spleen, liver and lymphatic system. How to work with stem cells, constantly repair and replace tissues and explore the specialized immune system responsible for maintaining the health of the brain and spinal cord within the dura mater. $695. Registration required.

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AUGUST 27 - 28 Scalar Heart Connection Workshop – August 2728. This weekend workshop will introduce Scalar Heart Connection as a powerful healing modality in conjunction with Family Constellations, providing a profound understanding into the source of limitations and changing the negative resonance patterns for everyone in the family tree, including future generations. Nexus Hotel, 2140 N. Northgate Way, Seattle. $340. Registration required. ScalarHeartConnection.com.

SEPTEMBER 3 - 6 Advanced Craniosacral Therapy: Babies & Small Children – 9am-6pm. Etienne Peirsman will guide you through your own pre-birth, birth and post-birth experiences. You will be prepared to work with babies, small children, soon-to-be mothers, and postpartum mothers. Use craniosacral techniques to assess and correct the effects of a traumatic birth of a young client. Fee $695. Phone: 425-602-3152.

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QIGONG Five Mountains Institute of Qigong and Taijiquan – Live Healthier. Sustain Vitality. Classes in Embracing the Taoist Tradition. Dennis Sharp, Certified Instructor. 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle.

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Marlene’s Natural Foods Market & Deli 2565 South Gateway Center Plaza, Federal Way Upstairs in the deli seating area 30

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FREE EVENT For more information: 206-788-7313

Port Susan Farmer’s Market – 2-7pm. Fresh produce and artisan food products, handcrafted items, cooking demonstrations and much more. Free. On the corner of 88th St. NW and Florence Ave., Stanwood. 360-202-3932. PortSusan.org.

SATURDAYS SewUpSeattle Free Sewing Session – 11am-1pm.

On the 4th Saturday of the month, bring your own project and machine or create with our donated fabrics and machines. Men, women and children of all ages and skills are welcome. Free. Sewing Room in Denny Park Lutheran Church, 766 John St, Seattle. Registration required. 206-547-7557.

SewUpSeattle@yahoo.com.

naturaldirectory ENERGY SOLUTIONS

Connecting you to the leaders in natural healthcare and green living in our community. To find out how you can be included in the Natural Directory, email Publisher@SeattleAwakenings.com to request our media kit.

ACCOMODATIONS JENN’S RENTALS JennsRentals.com

Jenn’s Rentals is proud to feature the DungeNest vacation rental. A beautiful 3 bedroom, 3 bath home on Camano Island - overlooking Elger Bay and across to Whidbey Island and the Olympics.

Please come and enjoy the hot tub, fire pit, walks on the beach and so much more.

BEAUTY BAMBU ORGANIC SALON 3919 Stone Way N Seattle, WA 98103 206-781-6501 BambuOrganicSalon.com

Organic hair salon specializing in Organic Color Systems Ammonia-Free hair color and highlights.

We use and sell John Masters Organics hair and skin care products and also offer facials, waxing, haircuts, massage therapy and craniosacral therapy. We care about your health!

BEDDING SEATTLE NATURAL MATTRESS 206-419-9550 SeattleNaturalMattress.com

Manufacturer and retailer of natural, chemical-free latex mattresses designed to provide a comfortable and supportive alternative to traditional spring mattresses.

SOARING HEART NATURAL BED COMPANY 101 Nickerson St #400, Seattle 206-282-1717 SoaringHeart.com

For over 30 years we’ve been handcrafting all-organic mattresses and bedding in our Seattle workshop using the very finest organic cotton, wool, and latex.

THE SLEEP STORE

10623 NE 8th St Bellevue, WA 98004 425-454-8727 TheSleepStoreUSA.com The Eastside’s largest selection of nontoxic and organic mattresses. Find the one that fits your lifestyle and budget! Featuring adult and child natural and organic mattresses, adjustable beds, organic and

ARTISAN ELECTRIC Tom Looms 206-557-4215 ArtisanElectricInc.com

Intelligent energy solutions for the way you live. Artisan Electric is a full-service electrical contractor helping shape a clean energy future.

natural pillows, comforters, toppers and more.

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DENTISTS

ECOLOGIC DENTISTRY 8412 Myers Rd E, Ste 301 Bonney Lake, WA 98391 253-863-7005 EcologicDentistry.com

REAL ESTATE KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE

Our dental practice integrates ancient wisdom with leading edge science. We use advanced technology and materials that are least toxic to your body and to the environment. Dr. Yamashiro values patient connection and trust and strives to make you feel comfortable with your dental care options.

April Howard 425-530-5998 1027 State Ave. Ste 102, Marysville, Wash.

Are you looking to buy or sell a home? You deserve an agent who will be at your side from beginning to end! Contact April Howard for all your home purchasing needs.

RESTAURANTS ORTHO TMJ AND SLEEP CENTERS 7513-B SE 27th Street Mercer Island, WA 98040 425-757-2736 240 NW Gilman Blvd #114 Issaquah, WA 98027 425-427-8899 OrthoTMJsleep.com

Sleep apnea can prevent you from spending time in stage 3 sleep. If you snore or have apnea, you will be yanked repeatedly out of your deep restorative and REM sleep into stage 1 or 2. If you are seeking spiritual progress, optimal health and personal growth, then you’ve probably tried many varieties of relaxation, meditation, yoga, dieting and nutrition, and more. Consider the possibility you might just need a good night’s sleep.

Alta Healthy Cafe Totem Lake Hotel 425-823-3771 12233 NE Totem Lake Way Kirkland, Wash.

A delicious meal is the starting point for nurturing the soul. We provide a full menu of fresh and healthy Chinese style cooking.

PERSONAL GROWTH LIFT YOUR SPIRITS WITH DENA MARIE!

425-350-5448 Dena@Dena-Marie.com LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie.com

ENERGY EFFICIENCY MIGHTY ENERGY SOLUTIONS

206-715-0893 MightyEnergy.net

Dena Marie is a speaker, author of Our Energy Matters and host of Lift Your Spirits With Dena Marie, a radio show airing Fridays from 8–9 a.m. on 1150 AM KKNW.For upcoming classes and events: LiftYourSpiritswithDenaMarie. com.

YOGA

Providing the very best in energy efficient heating solutions to complement the sustainable goals in your home or for your business. Contact us to learn more about our innovative systems.

KANJIN YOGA

206-722-2665 Info@TheKanjinYogaCenter.com KanjinYoga.com Kanjin Yoga is a path to abundant health and wellness helping people live better inside their bodies. Specializing in Yoga Nidra, Gentle Hatha Yoga, we offer classes and workshops for groups and organizations.

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Call for Tickets from East West at 206-523-3726.

Held at CSL Seattle. www.eastwestbookshop.com