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elcome to the May issue of Seattle Natural Awakenings magazine! In this issue we explore women’s health with articles like “How to Reboot Your Eating Habits” (page 18) and “The Symphony Within” (page 19), a brief overview of bio-identical hormones and who is best helped by them. Broad conversations about women’s health should at some point include a discussion of what constitutes a good life. I believe a good life includes meaningful work (whether paid or not) and a sense of community and strong relationships, even right up to the end. That’s why I’m excited to bring you two articles about local folks doing great things in the community: Green Cleaning Seattle - Otium Maid Services and EvergreenHealth Hospice Care. One of them is a business, the other part of a larger organization goverened by elected commissioners, but both are doing important work in our community and ultimately creating space and freedom. Seattle Green Cleaning - Otium Maid Services (page 20) does this by providing peace of mind and a freshly scrubbed home to their clients, while taking great care of their staff, and EvergreenHealth Hospice Care (page 13) cultivates a team of volunteers who spend time connecting with or assisting patients in King and Snohomish counties who have received a terminal diagnosis. It might seem challenging to spend time with someone who is dying, but volunteers I spoke with said it was among the richest and most rewarding experiences of their lives. Often, the patients to whom volunteers are assigned have “simply outlived everyone in their lives,” as volunteer coordinator Criss East explains, and the presence of someone just a few hours a week to cook light meals or run errands, fill in a “legacy” book, listen to favorite music or other activities can bring a sense of connection and support that is much needed as life’s end approaches. There’s lots more in these pages–please enjoy!

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Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more 6 4 newsbriefs balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal 6 healthbriefs growth, green living, creative expression and the products 9 globalbriefs and services that support a healthy lifestyle. 11 ecotip 12 communityspotlight 13 LIGHTING THE PATH HOME

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17 liftyourspirits Volunteers Share The Final Journey by Ann Dorn 18 consciouseating 19 healingways 16 SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE 20 businessspotlight Natural Ways to Boost Libido by Lisa Marshall 24 wisewords 26 inspiration 18 HOW TO REBOOT 11 YOUR EATING HABITS 29 calendar Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health 30 classifieds by Judith Fertig 31 resourceguide

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19 THE SYMPHONY WITHIN Bio-Identical Hormones Can Promote Good Health by Dr. John Bullis

20 SEATTLE GREEN CLEANING - OTIUM MAID SERVICES

Leading The Way To A Healthier Community by Ann Dorn

22 FACIAL FITNESS Exercises to Tone Your Face and Neck by Kathleen Barnes

24 CHRISTIE BRINKLEY

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Why She Still Looks Terrific After 40 Years as a Model by Gerry Strauss

26 PICTURE YOUR FUTURE Creating A Vision Board by Jayne Morris

newsbriefs Ananda Yoga Hall Dedication to Take Place

he Ananda Institute of Living Yoga has just completed construction on its Yoga Hall adjacent to their meditation temple. A dedication to mark the opening will be held May 15 from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. This gala dedication event of the New Ananda Yoga Hall includes food, music, and interactive presentations. Guest speakers include Ananda Washington’s spiritual directors, Nayaswamis Hriman and Padma McGilloway, Yoga Hall construction coordinator Michelle Marshall, as well as the architect and contractor, lead Ananda Yoga teacher trainer Murali Venkatrao, State Senator Rosemary McAuliffe and other dignitaries. Ananda Yoga teachers will be present and give demonstrations. Chefs will prepare a light free buffet lunch, and tours will take place after the presentations. The new Yoga Hall will offer meditation, yoga classes in techniques and balanced living, Yoga Alliance teacher training programs, and meditation teacher training. Based on the teachings of Paramhansa Yogananda (author of Autobiography of a Yogi) and emphasizing the universality of yoga practices and precepts, Ananda is also a community of like-minded friends and is open to all. The Yoga Hall dedication gala takes place May 15 from 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. at Ananda Meditation Temple, 23305 Bothell Everett Hwy, Bothell. Free. For more information: yoga@anandaseattle.org or 425-806-3700.

Local Practitioner to Give Feng Shui Talk

ertified Feng Shui practitioner Caroline Patrick BorNei will give a talk from 1–2 p,m. on Wednesday, May 11 about the principles of Feng Shui. BorNei, who has conducted over 6500 residential and commerical consultations, will cover how she believes placement of beds, desks and stoves affects money, health and energy, and how to shift major aspects of life using decor. Attendees can enter to win a copy of her book, Diary of a Feng Shui Consultant and Visual Artist, and BorNei will answer as many questions as time permits. In addition to being an author, BorNei is also an artist and has created pieces for private and corporate collections. She works with architects designing Feng Shui friendly dwellings, homeowners desiring peaceful living environments, city planners and corporations. BorNei currently lives on Camano Island, where she writes, paints and gives consultations on residential and commercial properties. She is finishing a children’s book and teaching for the Lotus Institute in Seattle, The Yin of Painting and The Lotus Way. BorNei’s talk takes place from 1–2 p,m. on Wednesday, May 11 at the Camano Island Library, 848 N. Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island. Free. For more information: FengShuiArtistry.com. 4

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21 Acres Announces Summer Camps for Kids and Teens

oodinville based nonprofit 21 Acres has announced their summer class and workshop schedule including activities and camps for children and teens. Farm camps take place from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. from Monday to Friday (one week). The Farmer in Training camp takes place June 27–July 1 and is open to 13–18 year olds, who will design, plan and execute a restoration project as a team, while composting, planting, tending and harvesting, and preparing a lunch item each day with farm fresh foods. The Food From the Fields camp takes place July 11–15 and is open to seven to 12 year olds who will harvest fruits and vegetables to make popsicles, preserves, and more, while visiting local farmers. The Minds Crafting Your Garden camp takes place July 18–22 and is open to seven to 12 year olds who will build birdhouses and garden decor, make seed bombs, and enjoy a farm experience. The Pizza Organica: Farm Fresh Pizza camp is offered in two sessions: July 25–29 and August 1–5 to seven to 12 year olds, who will prepare pizza each day from scratch, using a wood fired oven and different combinations of fruits, vegetables and fresh herbs. 21 Acres offers additional classes, including cooking programs for teens, field trips and more. 21 Acres is located at 13701 NE 171st Street, Woodinville. Week long camps at 21 Acres are $225/members and $275/non-members. Registration required. For more information: 425481-1500 or 21Acres.org.

Living Fresh Collection Consultant Celebrates Anniversary

eattle area Living Fresh Collection independent consultant and sleep advisor Pam Selnes is celebrating her first year anniversary in business. “I offer bedding products, sleepwear, towels, and products for your home made from Tencel+Plus, a fiber made from eucalyptus, for a cleaner, healthier, and more luxurious sleep environment and home,” Selnes explains. “These sheets were first only available to high end hotels and resorts. After people slept on them, they wanted to take them home,” she continues, talking about how the company got started. LFC has recently launched a new sleepwear collection and has added new color options for existing products. To celebrate her anniversary of working with the company, Selnes is offering free laundry soap, a $19.95 value, with any sheet purchase or purchase of $150 or more. “The growing and production process is also very sustainable and good for the environment,” Selnes says. “But most of all it feels so wonderful to slip between LFC sheets.” For more information: 206-604-3483, HealthySleepPam@ gmail.com or LivingFreshCollection.com/pamselnes.

Catch The Happiness Bus Online Series Announced

n online interview series called Catch The Happiness Bus has been released by awareness coach and acupuncturist Laya Raznick. The series is free and includes access to interviews with over 20 experts on happiness, including author Neale Donald Walsh, Jean Huston, Dena Marie, Lynn Andrews, Jennifer McLean, and others, many of whom are offering Laya Raznick links to free gifts like extra audio downloads, through the interview series. “There comes a time in everyone’s life when they have to decide if they want something different than they have now,” series creator and host Raznick says. “Most people allow circumstances to dictate their happiness. But no matter who you are, you’ll eventually have to make a new choice if you want things to change.” Raznick, who is a resident of Seattle, decided to create the series after reflecting on her own journey to happiness. “When you join us for this powerful interview series, you’ll hear real stories of transformation from struggle to joyful freedom, and you can do the same,” she says. “A sense of deep satisfaction, joy and peace can be the foundation of your life, every day.” The Catch The Happiness Bus interview series is available free at LayaRaznick.com/CatchTheHappinessBus.

Magnolia Art Experience Open House Announced

embers of the new nonprofit Magnolia Art Experience (MAX) have announced an open house taking place from 6–9 p.m. on Saturday, May 21 in One of Colleen E. Monette’s collages, above. Magnolia. A group of professional and amateur artists, performers and community members, MAX is dedicated to the exploration, expression, education and participation in the creative arts including drawing, painting, glass work, photography, writing, improvisation and acting, according to their founding statement. The open house will feature a silent auction, input from attendees on a logo for the organization, a chance to meet the board, learn about opportunities for volunteering and participating, and food donated by Kaspar’s Special Events and Catering. Wine will be available at a cash bar. Childcare for ages 4 and up is provided. MAX member and volunteer Colleen E. Monette is herself an artist and Magnolia resident excited about the organization’s mission. “Art is like breathing,” Monette says. “If we had a world without art, how sad it would be. Art is what feeds your soul.” Monette came to art with a background working as a florist and visual merchandiser. Her artworks include encaustic paintings, made with layers of beeswax, as well as collages incorporating vintage finds, booches, pins, and more created with antique memorabilia like postcards. “You never know what’s going to appear,” Monette says of encaustic painting. “I love working with the torch, I love being able to pull back layers and see what’s there when you reveal your layers underneath.” Her collages are vintage inspired and incorporate antiques. “I work with documents from the 1700s up to the 1900s,” Monette says. “I work with pieces that are centuries apart and I love to bring them together to create a new history.” Monette recently learned that she has been accepted into the Bellevue Art Museum ARTSfair, taking place July 2931, where her art will also be available for sale. The Magnolia Art Experience open house takes place from 6–9 p.m. at Magnolia United Church of Christ, 3555 W. McGraw. For more information: MagnoliaArtExperience.org. Additional information: ColleenEMonette.com.

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Magnesium Improves Childbirth for Mother and Newborn

esearch presented at the annual meeting of the American Society of Anesthesiologists has found that magnesium reduces fevers during childbirth, as well as complications among newborns. The study followed 63,000 deliveries from Northwestern Memorial Hospital, in Chicago, between 2007 and 2014. Of these, 6,163 women developed fevers of at least 100.4° F during labor. Of the women that developed fevers, 2,190 received magnesium sulfate intravenously during their labor. Rates of fever at maternity dropped by half, to 4.3 percent, in women that received the magnesium, versus 9.9 percent in those that did not. The rate of newborn complications was also significantly lower among women given magnesium. The study, led by Dr. Elizabeth Lange, an attending physician at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, is the first of its kind to investigate the effect of magnesium on childbirth. “By reducing the incidence of maternal fever, magnesium sulfate therapy may also reduce the incidence of complications in newborns,” says Lange.

Red Clover Guards against Menopausal Bone Loss

12-week study of 60 menopausal women in Denmark has found that red clover halted bone loss and bone mineral density reduction. The randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled research, sponsored by the Aarhus University Medical School and Hospital, tested the women over a three-month period. Half were treated with 150 milliliters of red clover extract daily and the others were given a placebo. The red clover plant extract was standardized to 37 milligrams of isoflavones, including 34 milligrams of aglycones. The scientists measured changes in bone mineral density, bone mineral content and T-score, measured at the spine and femoral bone. They also monitored bone turnover markers. By the end of the study, the women in the placebo group had continued to lose bone mass and bone mineral density. Those given the red clover extract showed no such reductions during the study period. In addition, the red clover group experienced no increase in inflammation or blood pressure.

Legumes Keep Colorectal Cancer at Bay

orean medical school scientists have found that those eating more legumes have a significantly reduced risk of colorectal cancer. Their research analyzed the diets of 3,740 people, including 901 colorectal cancer patients. A total of 106 different foods were graded and calculated to establish frequency of intake among the study participants. The group that consumed the highest amounts of legumes had more than a 50 percent drop in incidence of colorectal cancer. As legume consumption increased, colorectal cancer risk decreased. The researchers attributed the dramatic reduction in risk to the intake of isoflavones, contained in many nuts and beans. When intakes of total isoflavones were calculated, those with diets that contained the highest levels reduced their colorectal cancer risk, by 33 percent in men and 35 percent in women. The researchers reported, “The reduced risks for colorectal cancer among high-intake groups were most consistent for legumes and sprouts.”

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The Missing Link: Inflammation and Depression in Women

ntidepressant drug use is on the rise, particularly among women. A report released by Medco Health Solutions analyzed prescription claims data from 2.5 million Americans between 2001 and 2010 and found that 25 percent of women take drugs for a mental health condition. Despite a mainstream medicine notion that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance, medications known by familiar names such as Zoloft and Prozac meant to counter symptoms of such an imbalance may instead be causing a host of known harmful side effects. “In six decades, not a single study has proven that depression is caused by a chemical imbalance,” asserts Dr. Kelly Brogan, an integrative physician, women’s health advocate and pioneer in holistic psychiatry. A study published in the journal JAMA Psychiatry in 2014 reviewed 10 randomized, placebo-controlled trials to assess the effectiveness of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAID) in adults with symptoms of depression. The researchers from Aarhus University, in Denmark, found that treating inflammation in patients helped decrease their symptoms. Brogan asserts that this approach is the best way to treat depression in women, advocating the use of a holistic anti-inflammation strategy instead of NSAIDs or antidepressants. “A more effective, drug-free approach is to recruit basic lifestyle changes that kick-start the body’s self-healing mechanisms, helping to curtail the symptoms of depression,” she claims. Her suggestions include dietary modification; simple breathing and meditation techniques; minimizing exposure to biology-disrupting toxins that include common over-the-counter drugs; sufficient sleep and exercise. “Medical literature has emphasized the role of inflammation in mental illness for more than 20 years, so if you think a chemical pill can save, cure or correct you, think again,” says Brogan. “Covering over symptoms is a missed opportunity to resolve the root cause of the problem.” For more information, visit KellyBroganMD.com.

Staying Active Relates to Hearing

esearch from Johns Hopkins University has found that elderly persons that engage in frequent physical activity have a reduced incidence of hearing loss. The researchers tested 706 people of age 70 or older. The subjects responded to a questionnaire about their physical activity levels over the previous 30 days and wore accelerometers to measure their level of day-today physical activity. Subjects were categorized as inactive, insufficiently active or sufficiently active. After testing each participant’s hearing, the researchers found that those in the inactive category, according to the accelerometer data, were 70 percent more likely to suffer from significant hearing impairment. The data produced by the questionnaires alone suggested that individuals in the lowest category had a 59 percent increased incidence of hearing impairment.

Purpose and Meaning Help Seniors Live Longer

study of 9,050 people by researchers at Britain’s University College of London (UCL), Princeton University and Stony Brook University has determined that a sense of purpose and meaning in the lives of older individuals can significantly reduce the risk of earlier mortality. The researchers called this greater sense of purpose “evaluative well-being”. The study followed subjects that averaged 65 years old at the start for eight-and-a-half years. During that period, 9 percent of those with the highest levels of wellbeing died. Among those with the lowest levels of well-being, 29 percent passed away during the same period—a 30 percent lower incidence of earlier mortality. The study was led by Professor Andrew Steptoe, director of the UCL Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care, who explains, “These analyses show that the meaningfulness and sense of purpose that older people have in their lives are also related to survival.” The mechanisms for this effect are still largely unknown. “There are several biological mechanisms that may link well-being to improved health, such as through hormonal changes or reduced blood pressure,” he says.

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Toxic GMO Pesticides Drift Near Athletic Fields In an Environmental Working Group (EWG) survey, more than 90 percent of athletic fields and parks in six sample states are within 1,000 feet of a corn or soybean field where two toxic weed killers, glyphosate and 2,4-D, are commonly sprayed on genetically modified (GMO) corn, soybeans and other crops, meaning that nearby athletes are likely to be exposed. More than 56 percent of the facilities in the study were within 200 feet of such farmland. Corn and soybean farmers in at least 15 states now have the option of planting GMO crops that can withstand repeated spraying with Monsanto’s glyphosate and the 2,4-D mixture sold by Dow AgroSciences under the brand name Enlist Duo. Sprayed herbicides readily drift through the air, potentially exposing people and the nearby environment. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved the use of Enlist Duo for GMO crops shortly before the World Health Organization concluded that glyphosate, the world’s most widely used herbicide, is “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Dow’s 2,4-D also possibly causes cancer, according to leading experts; exposure has also been linked to Parkinson’s disease, hypothyroidism and suppression of the human immune system. Source: EWG.org

Goat Groundskeepers

A Chew Crew Gobbles Up Invasive Species The Historic Congressional Cemetery, permanent resting place of J. Edgar Hoover, John Philip Sousa and 68,000 others, is threatened by invasive species such as poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, kudzu and English ivy. “They are plants not native to Washington, D.C.,” says Paul Williams, president of the cemetery. “They climb and kill our trees, which then fall onto the cemetery, damaging our headstones.” Instead of using harmful herbicides that could become runoff into the nearby Anacostia River, managers have enlisted a herd of 30 goats to combat the problem. The arrangement lets the native plants grow to support pollinating insects. The University of Georgia’s Chew Crew, comprising 40 goats, is likewise tasked with getting rid of invasive species growing around urban streams on its campus, another example of the elegant, lowtech solution. Maintaining steep inclines and other hard-to-reach areas can be expensive when using toxic herbicides and physical labor. After seeing the success of the Chew Crew, Clemson University is now also using goats to naturally recover some of the more overgrown areas of its campus. Source: CNN

Salmon Scam

Farmed Fish Mislabeled as Wild-Caught The nonprofit Oceana reveals that salmon, America’s favorite fish, is often mislabeled in restaurants and grocery stores. They collected 82 salmon samples from restaurants and grocery stores between December 2013 and March 2014 and found that 43 percent were mislabeled. DNA testing confirmed that the majority of the mislabeling (69 percent) consisted of farmed Atlantic salmon being sold as a wild-caught product. “Americans might love salmon, but as our study reveals, they may be falling victim to a bait-and-switch,” says Beth Lowell, a senior campaign director with Oceana. “Not only are consumers getting ripped off, but responsible U.S. fishermen are being cheated when fraudulent products lower the price for their hard-won catch.” Kimberly Warner, Ph.D., the report’s author and a senior scientist at Oceana, observes, “While U.S. fishermen catch enough salmon to satisfy 80 percent of our domestic demand, 70 percent of that catch is then exported, instead of going directly to American grocery stores and restaurants.” Source: Oceana.org

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Fifteen years in the making, the Babayagas’ House—a feminist alternative to a retirement home—has opened in Paris. This self-managed social housing project is run by its community of inspired female senior citizens that want to maintain their independence. “To live long is a good thing, but to age well is better,” says 85-year-old Thérèse Clerc, who initially conceived the project as a means of combating the idea that growing old is an illness and that retirement homes are a kind of prison. “We want to change the way people see old age, and that means learning to live differently,” she says. The five-story building houses 25 apartments located at the center of Montreuil, just blocks away from shops, a movie theater and the metro. The project cost just under $4.4 million and was funded by eight public sources, including the city council. Two similar projects are now underway in Palaiseau and Bagneux. Source: Bust.com

Noisy Humans

Man-Made Clatter Muffles Nature’s Chorus Kurt Fristrup, a senior scientist at the U.S. National Park Service, states that noise pollution is becoming so pervasive that people are tuning out the natural sounds around them. According to new research, when we leave home, we’re more likely to try ignoring man-made sounds than enjoying Mother Nature’s chorus. Fristrup observes, “We are conditioning ourselves to ignore the information coming into our ears.” The real loss, he believes, is for future generations. “If finding peace and quiet becomes difficult enough, many children will grow up without the experience, and I think it’s a very real problem.” He and National Park Service colleagues have monitored sound levels at more than 600 sites over the past 10 years and found that none were free of human noise pollution. The team’s model of merging data from more remote regions with urban areas gave them an overall sense of the noise pollution across the U.S. Based on their findings, the researchers believe that noise pollution will grow faster than the population, doubling every 30 years.

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LIGHTING THE PATH HOME Hospice Volunteers Share the Final Journey by Ann Dorn

s the end of life approaches, some want a hand to hold. Others want to tell their stories, create a legacy book, watch favorite movies, or play board games. However the terminally ill choose to spend their time, nearly all would prefer to live their last days and weeks in the comfort of their own home and the presence of a warm, caring support team. EvergreenHealth Hospice Care and their 250 volunteers makes the end of life as good as possible for about 500 patients at any given time in King and Snohomish counties. By providing services such as pain and symptom management and working with patients’ doctors and family members, medical staff on the hospice team enable these patients to experience higher physical quality of life, while the volunteers of EvergreenHealth Hospice Care work to provide support for families and patients, and the gift of meaningful human connection. Criss East is a staff member who serves as volunteer coordinator for EvergreenHealth Hospice along with Melissa Lubatti and Sheri Standley, and like the volunteers she supports, first learned the value of hospice volunteers when her father was terminally ill. “My dad was the kind of man who loved to tease and laugh and joke, and we were too exhausted to bring that to him,” East explains. “Every week when the hospice volun-

teer showed up, he would start engaging with my dad and laughing and joking with him, and I realized how valuable that was,” East continues, explaining how hospice volunteer support eased her family’s burden at a time when they were emotionally stretched. Today, East helps recruit, train and provide continuing education to hospice volunteers. “The type of people who come to volunteer are amazing,” East says. “They are here because it’s a calling, and they have incredible compassion.” While many volunteers have similarly been touched by hospice services in the lives of a loved one, some are also medical school students, or individuals who haven’t experienced hospice but wish to be of service. All volunteer applicants must be 21 or older, and after completing an application found on EvergreenHealth’s website, prospective volunteers are interviewed, then undergo a health clearance and background checks at no cost to them. Upon acceptance, they sign up to attend a three-day training, joining about 20 other students in a 25 hour class. Volunteers are active in various ways, including visiting patients in the community, in EvergreenHealth’s 15 bed hospice facility, calling family members of hospice patients after the passing of their loved one, sewing quilts, providing Reiki or massage, and more. natural awakenings

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In addition to the activities they do with or for patients, volunteers take notes about each visit. “In hospice, a volunteer is considered an equal member of the team, so they are required to write down a patient’s medical record just like a nurse would,” East says. Keeping their volunteer staff balanced and supported is of great importance to the EvergreenHealth Hospice team. “We talk about boundaries a lot. Volunteers are only allowed to spend four hours a week with a patient, and that’s so they don’t get burned out, but also so the family doesn’t depend on them too much,” East continues. In those four hours a week, volunteers can engage in a variety of activities, often suggested by a social worker that meets with patient and their family when they are entering hospice care. “Hospice volunteers are willing to show up and listen. They provide companionship, can run errands for the patients, listen and read to them,” East explains, noting that other possible activities include cooking light meals, filling in a legacy book, and more. Not all hospice patients request a volunteer, but some have simply outlived nearly everyone else in their lives, and for these individuals the volunteer can be a very important source of connection and support. “We have more requests than volunteers to fill them, so we are always in need of volunteers,” East notes, “We would love to get additional volunteer support including licensed massage volunteers to provide light massage to patients, Reiki volunteers, and also licensed cosmetologist volunteers to visit patients in their homes to provide a haircut,” East says. Volunteers in the community stay assigned to the same patient for the duration of that patient’s time on hospice. While some patients revoke hospice care to try potentially curative treatments, for most patients, their time in hospice care ends with their death. 14

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“It’s hard to lose a patient,” East says. “Often it’s a nice, professional relationship, and the volunteers feel bad, but sometimes they have a real heart connection with the patient, and they grieve.” EvergreenHealth offers monthly support meetings to help volunteers process their feelings, in addition to smaller support meetings in various neighborhoods throughout the Greater Seattle area. Two volunteers currently provide yoga and laughter yoga to volunteers and staff, and there are additional educational offerings like talks by Buddhist teachers. “We stay in touch by email, phone and meeting for coffee too,” East explains. At the end of the day, although the volunteer work often includes grief, it also offers great joy and wonderful relationships. “What I’m taking away from it has completely shifted how I look at my own life,” says volunteer Lynn BaldwinRhoades. “It definitely gives me the perspective that yes, there is an end point–am I living my life the way I want to, right now?” she asks. Baldwin-Rhoades, who is currently paired with a patient who has dementia and a terminal diagnosis, says she felt extremely prepared and continues to feel well supported by EvergreenHealth. “It’s an honor to do this work,” she says. “It’s a total gift they are giving you, to allow you to be part of their lives. I think it is so meaningful to be there for people during this experience.” East agrees there is great potential for connection and growth. “We have a great community of volunteers and a lot of things going on, and it’s just a great place to be with wonderful people,” East finishes. For more information: EvergreenHealth.com or 425-8991040.

not in pain. Hospice and/or a palliative care physician are invaluable allies in providing comfort care. Use them. 5. Celebrate: Find ways to celebrate life together. Tell stories from your past escapades. Bring photo albums and reminisce. Fill an iPod with her favorite music. Bring animals if allowed.

Getting Ready For Goodbye: Making Death A Conscious Transition By Cat Saunders

The end of life can be difficult territory to navigate, but with some additional information to help support your loved one, can be a time of healing, growth and sometimes even peace. 1. Paperwork: Does your loved one have her end-of-life paperwork in order? If not, you can obtain free, stateof-the art advance planning documents from End of Life Washington (EndOfLifeWA.org). 2. Unfinished business: Many people near death seek completion of unresolved issues that may concern the need to express one of these statements: I love you; I forgive you; Please forgive me; Thank you. Let your loved one know that you’re available to talk about anything. 3. Touch: Many people who are dying crave touch, if for no other reason than to know—palpably—that they are not alone. Barring medical fragility, offer to hold his hand, give a foot rub, stroke her forehead or brush her hair. You can also simply sit and breathe with your

loved one. 4. Comfort: Do everything in your power to assure that your loved one is

6. Call hospice: This tip comes first, last, and in-between. Talk with your doctor about hospice when you first start wondering if it’s time. Medicare needs a doctor’s recommendation to pay for hospice. Once you are connected with hospice, call them for palliative care, practical support (e.g., hospital beds), and advice about anything related to death and dying. 7. Compassionate disposition: More people are paying attention to ecological and economical considerations related to body disposition. From home funerals to green burials to carbon offsets for cremation, your loved one may designate preferences. Reputable resources for these services include People’s Memorial Association, Elemental Cremation and Burial, and A Sacred Moment. Cat Saunders, Ph.D., is a counselor, consultant, and end-of-life midwife in private practice in Seattle. For more information: 206-329-0125 or DrCat.org.

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SPARK UP YOUR LOVE LIFE Natural Ways to Boost Libido

by Lisa Marshall

nderlying health issues aside, a hectic schedule packed with work deadlines, kids’ sporting events and household chores can leave little time for intimacy. Letting that pattern go on too long can become a problem. “There’s a use-it-or-lose-it phenomenon that occurs,” says Dr. Anita Clayton, a University of Virginia psychiatry professor, neurologist and author of Satisfaction: Women, Sex, and the Quest for Intimacy. Despite what hyper-seductive female media stereotypes suggest we believe, in the real world, 39 percent of women feel they lack sex drive, and nearly half experience some kind of sexual dissatisfaction, according to a survey of 32,000 women published in the journal Obstetrics & Gynecology. About one in eight women are significantly distressed about it. “The truth is, many of us don’t have great sex lives,” confirms Clayton. Sprout Pharmaceuticals introduced Addyi, aka filbanserin, last fall; the first prescription drug to address low libido in women. Some heralded the controversial medication as “the little pink pill,” seeing it as the female version of males’ blue Viagra pill, which a halfmillion men purchased in its first month on the market in 1998. Yet several 16

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months after its launch, only about 1,000 women had tried Addyi and many doctors declined to prescribe it, due to its lack of widespread efficacy and possible adverse side effects, including low blood pressure and fainting when combined with alcohol. “This is a complex problem that requires a complex solution,” says Honolulu-based naturopathic physician Laurie Steelsmith, author of Great Sex Naturally: Every Woman’s Guide to Enhancing Her Sexuality Through the Secrets of Natural Medicine. “For most women, drugs are not the answer.” She notes that for men, boosting libido is largely a matter of boosting circulation and blood flow to the penis. But for women, desire for lovemaking stems from an interplay of emotional, interpersonal, hormonal and anatomical drivers that make lack of desire harder to “treat”. The truth is that many simple, effective, non-drug approaches exist. As Boulder, Colorado, marriage therapist Michele Weiner Davis puts it, “There’s no reason why a woman wanting a more robust sex life cannot have one.”

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The number one culprit for low libido in women is subpar physical health, says Steelsmith. “To be capable of fully enjoying pleasure, you need a healthy body.” Carrying excess weight can both

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erode self-esteem and lead to reductions in a woman’s natural circulating testosterone, a critical hormone that helps ignite pleasure circuits in the female brain and increase sensitivity in the clitoris. Being underweight can result in fatigue and low sexual energy, diminished production of excitatory brain chemicals and low levels of estrogen, key for keeping a woman moist. Meanwhile, Steelsmith explains, excess stress can prompt the body to “steal” from libido-boosting hormones like progesterone in order to make more of the stress-hormone cortisol. High blood sugar can drive down testosterone, while high cholesterol can clog pelvic blood vessels, dulling sensation. Depression, diabetes and thyroid disorders are other major libido killers, says Clayton. “If you treat them effectively, you may see big improvements.” Women seeking to improve their sexual health should first try to achieve a healthy weight via diet and exercise, Steelsmith says. She recommends an organic diet rich in complex carbohydrates (which keep blood sugar balanced), lean protein (a precursor to desire-related neurotransmitters) and good fats (which help keep vulval tissues lubricated). Exercise—another circulation booster—is also key. Do it before a scheduled hot date for even better results. One 2014 study of 52 women found that those that worked out prior to an anticipated romantic encounter had significantly increased sexual desire.

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Many women avoid sexual encounters for fear of sparking a urinary tract or vaginal infection. This becomes more common after age 40, as estrogen wanes and pelvic tissue thins and dries, leaving it more vulnerable to microbial invaders. Because semen is alkaline, it changes a woman’s vaginal pH, allowing unfriendly bacteria to thrive, says Steelsmith. Her advice: Always go to the bathroom and urinate after intercourse, and use natural lubricants, like vitamin E. For some women, she also recommends low-dose, prescription estrogen cream or suppositories.

If an infection occurs, try to treat it naturally, avoiding antibiotics, which can spark yeast overgrowth. Instead, Steelsmith recommends using tea tree oil, goldenseal, or probiotic douches or suppositories, available online and at health food stores. Kegel exercises are a famous aid, involving clamping down as if interrupting urine flow, before releasing and repeating. This not only help fends off urinary incontinence and infection, it also strengthens and firms pelvic muscles, rendering enhanced enjoyment for both partners.

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the calendar, what you do with that time can still be spontaneous and playful.” While most women assume that they need to be in the mood first, research by University of British Columbia Psychiatrist Rosemary Basson suggests that in some women, desire only comes after physical arousal, especially by a loving partner that takes the time to meet her needs. “I wish I had a dollar for each time someone said to me, ‘I’m not in the mood, but once I get into it, I surprise myself, because I have a really good time,’” says Weiner Davis. She’s not advising women to make love when they really don’t want to, but rather to be open to it even when the circumstances aren’t ideal. “A lot of women feel like the house has to be clean, with the kids asleep and free of distracting noises,” she says. “Sometimes, just do it.”

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Research has shown that over time, frequent lovemaking actually causes structural changes in certain areas of the brain as new connections form and sex-related regions grow stronger. Stop, and those areas atrophy, making physical intimacy feel awkward once it’s resurrected. A sexless relationship can also be emotionally devastating for the person, often the male, that wants more contact, says Weiner Davis, author of The Sex-Starved Marriage: Boosting Your Marriage Libido. “For the spouse yearning for touch, it is a huge deal,” she says. “It’s about feeling wanted, attractive and loved.” In her practice, she often sees couples that are mismatched in how they wish to demonstrate and receive love. Often, the woman wants to feel close emotionally before she can feel close physically. For the man, physical intimacy is a conduit for opening up emotionally. When both keep waiting to get what they want, the relationship suffers. She counsels couples to deliberately make time to address both partners’ needs. Schedule a long walk or intimate dinner to talk over feelings; also schedule sex. “Some people say, ‘Oh, but that’s not spontaneous enough,’” says Weiner Davis. “But even if you put it on

Clayton points out that while 42 percent of women experience either low sex drive or satisfaction, fewer than 12 percent are really bothered by it. “Some women experience great grief and loss about this. They say, ‘It used to be a part of my life and now it’s gone.’” For some in this subset that are unable to find relief via lifestyle changes, she would recommend Addyi, said to boost desire by changing brain chemicals. On the other hand, many women don’t need to take any action at all. “If someone has low sex drive and it doesn’t matter to them or their partner, it’s not a problem.” That said, the benefits of attending to an affectionate, healthy sex life can go far beyond the bedroom, improving overall health and strengthening relationships, notes Steelsmith. Sex burns calories, increases circulation, releases calming and painkilling hormones like prolactin and prompts production of the “bonding hormones” vasopressin and oxytocin. “When you are in a loving relationship and you express that love through your body, physiological changes occur that can help you bond more deeply with your partner,” she says. “The more you make love, the more love you make.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.

Five Common Libido Killers Birth Control Pills: Oral contraceptives can boost levels of sex hormone-binding globulin, which attaches to desire-promoting testosterone, making it harder for the body to access it. Antidepressants: Numerous antidepressant medications have been shown to decrease libido, but leaving depression untreated can kill sex drive even more; consider natural alternatives. Smoking: It impairs circulation to genitals. Alcohol: Too much alcohol lowers sexual response. Caffeine: Excess caffeine can erode levels of testosterone, which is vital for driving desire. Sources: Laurie Steelsmith, ND, and research studies

Nature’s Libido-Enhancers L-arginine: Boosts blood flow to sexual organs. Can be taken in supplement form or applied topically. Chinese ginseng (Panax ginseng): Considered a sexual tonic in Chinese medicine for its ability to stabilize sexual energy over time; also used to address vaginal dryness. Epimedium (horny goat weed): Said to stimulate nerves in genitals, support adrenal glands and boost levels of feel-good brain chemicals. Phenylethylamine: Sometimes referred to as the “romance chemical”, this stimulant and mood elevator is naturally released in the brain when we have an orgasm, exercise or eat chocolate; also available in supplement form. Maca: A Peruvian root used for centuries in that country to promote sexual energy, Maca is said to boost production of libido-boosting hormones. Source: Laurie Steelsmith, ND

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How to Reboot Your Eating Habits Small Shifts Can Drop Pounds and Gain Health

Food Thought Habits

by Judith Fertig

ur food habits are often just that—mindless, repetitious eating behaviors. Some serve us well; others, not so much. Natural Awakenings asked experts to serve up many doable small changes that can add up to big shifts. According to Brian Wansink, Ph.D., the John S. Dyson professor of marketing at Cornell University and author of Mindless Eating, changing just one lifestyle habit can eliminate two or more pounds each week. By changing up to three habits, we may lose more weight. At a minimum, we will likely improve the quality of the food we eat overall.

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Wansink advises that having the only food on our kitchen counter be fruit encourages healthy snacking. At work, he suggests lunching away from our desk to discourage mindless eating. At restaurants, order half-size entrees, and then add a maximum of two items, such as soup and bread, salad and side dish or an appetizer and dessert. He recommends using a food shopping strategy to fill the cart with better food. With hunger sated first, chew on a natural gum while shopping; it discourages buying junk food. Secondly, habitually fill the front of the cart with produce. “We eat what we see,” he says.

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“and I didn’t feel like I was on a diet.” Eating a big salad for lunch is a habit that author Victoria Moran, host of the award-winning Main Street Vegan online radio show, has adopted in her New York City home. She fills a big bowl with leafy greens, in-season vegetables, avocado and a light dressing. “This will set you up for the rest of the day,” says Moran. Pam Anderson, a mainstream food blogger in Darien, Connecticut, agrees. Six years ago, she lost 50 pounds and credits having a big green salad for lunch—one of her many small food habit changes—with helping her maintain a healthy weight, despite frequently testing and sampling recipes.

Consider starting the day with a new coffee habit. Dave Asprey, of Los Angeles, author of The Bulletproof Diet, uses organic coffee, brews with filtered water and blends the hot coffee with a pat of unsalted, grass-fed butter, a fat high in vitamins and omega-3 essential fatty acids, and a small spoonful of a coconut oil that doesn’t congeal at room temperature. Unlike a drive-through latte with sugar and carbohydrates, he maintains that this type of coffee, “makes you feel energized, focused and full for hours.” Asprey takes a biohacker’s approach to natural biology-based ways to maximize physical and mental performance. New York City writer Chris Gayomali tried Asprey’s recipe for two weeks. Although it didn’t curb his appetite, he says he felt more alert and “ready for life.” Upgrading the foods we love is also possible, says David Wann, of Golden, Colorado, author of Simple Prosperity. “Too often, we economize on food when we should be buying the best quality, freshest organic food we can,” he says. Rebecca Miller, who lives near Kansas City, Missouri, took Wann’s advice and cut costs in other ways instead. To her delight, she found that the fresher, better-tasting food prompted her to eat less, but eat better. “I lost seven pounds in two weeks,” she says,

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Doing too much for other people and not enough for ourselves can make our internal voice whisper, “I need comfort,” a thought that can generate overeating. In The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great, Anderson suggests we ask ourselves what other triggers are prompting poor food habits. Upon reflection, we can prioritize emotional and physical health with planned, smaller, varied, healthy, delicious meals; it’s a habit that works for her. Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., a psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, and bestselling author of Better Than Perfect, assures, “If we fall off the healthy eating wagon, it’s not failure, it’s data.” She believes reaching for the chocolate chip cookies in the vending machine after a stressful morning should be viewed from a scientific standpoint, not via our inner finger-pointing judge. “What are the factors that influenced our decision: stress, hunger or a desire for distraction? That’s great information,” says Lombardo. She proposes that we can then prepare to counter a future snack attack with handy healthy bites, a mindfulness break, a quick walk outside or other naturally healthful stress-relievers. Changing our food habits, one at a time, can help us live better going forward. Judith Fertig is the author of awardwinning cookbooks and blogs at AlfrescoFoodAndLifestyle.blogspot.com from Overland Park, KS.

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cancer. This created quite a stir among doctors and patients in 2003-2004, necessitating a halt to this arm of the study and raising new controversies about the safety of HRT. Bio-identical hormone replacement therapy (BHRT), has not been studied to the extent that the pharmaceutical products have, but when prescribed correctly, with monitoring of hormone levels, these products should pose no greater risk than would be caused by one’s own hormone production, were it at normal, youthful levels.

The Symphony Within: Bio-Identical Hormones It has been said, “hormones are the conductors of the complex symphony of the biochemistry of our bodies.” Bio-identical hormones, with the same molecular structure as natural hormones, can correct imbalances while minimizing side effects. by W. John Bullis, MD The Role of Hormones Hormones are chemical messengers released by various different organs and tissues in the body. They enter the blood stream and are carried by the blood to their target organ or tissue, where they bind to a cell receptor and cause some change in the behavior of that cell. The term “bio-identical” refers to the actual molecular structure of the hormones; that is, bio-identical hormones have the exact same molecular structure as the natural hormones made by our various organs. Incentives and Risks Bio-identical hormones are not patentable by pharmaceutical companies; therefore, Big Pharma does not mar-

ket them to physicians or the general public as they do for their proprietary and patented “biosimilar” hormone products. In many cases, a bio-similar hormone will not have the same biological activity as its bio-identical counterpart. A good example of this is the “progestin,” medroxyprogesterone acetate, or MPA, a common progesterone-like synthetic hormone often given to postmenopausal women on traditional hormone replacement therapy (HRT). In the landmark study, The Women’s Health Initiative, this hormone combined with conjugated equine estrogens, aka, “horse hormones,” was associated with several health risks, including increased risk of heart disease, blood clots, and breast

Identifying Candidates Anyone with suspected or proven imbalance in their hormones and no medical contraindications to hormonal therapy is a candidate for BHRT. Imbalance and hormonal decline tend to occur with increasing age and many of the things we call the signs of aging are brought about by hormonal imbalances. Men begin a slow decline in testosterone levels, beginning as early as their mid twenties. Women also commonly have hormonal imbalances that begin well before they go through menopause. In the 5-15 years preceding menopause, women commonly complain of weight gain, irregular or heavy menstrual periods, low sex drive, cystic breasts, fibroids, moodiness, and insomnia: these are usually caused by imbalance between estrogen and progesterone. Men complain of low energy, weight gain, muscle wasting, increasing body fat, moodiness, trouble sleeping, and erectile dysfunction: these are all associated with diminished testosterone. Women can also have low testosterone contributing to their symptoms. Other hormonal imbalances, including thyroid and cortisol, can cause similar symptoms and also should be tested. Dr. Bullis is doubly board certified in Ob-Gyn and cosmetic surgery and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Anti-aging Medicine (A4M). He owns and operates A-to-Zen Regenerative Medicine in Bellevue, WA. For more information, A2ZenMD.com or 425615-6307.

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Green Cleaning Seattle - Otium Maid Services Leading The Way to A Healthier Community by Ann Dorn

ot many clients walk in to Green Cleaning Seattle - Otium Maid Service’s office–most customers prefer to arrange for help by phone or email. However, for those that do walk in, the culture of the locally owned company is immediately visible: just inside the front door, shoes are removed to keep indoor air quality high and pesticides and lead out, and a basket of organic snack bars designated for hungry employees is placed in the entryway. The office is in a house that has been sustainably updated to include a permaculture garden, and employees busy at work in the office appear focused and happy, perhaps due to their $17 per hour starting pay, which exceeds Seattle’s minimum wage. It’s all part of 20

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the mission Gea Bassett envisioned in 2008 when she started Green Cleaning Seattle with a prepaid phone card and a homemade website, and cleaned homes herself. Today the company employs nearly 40 individuals and is one of the largest locally owned, non-franchised cleaning services in the Seattle area, and growing fast. Beyond the living wage, extensive training and obvious care for her staff, Bassett offers something else: a culture where cleaning homes is viewed as important and life-enhancing labor. “I think what we do can be viewed with gratitude and dignity,” Bassett says. “It’s humble work, but we bring people peace. We want our staff to be proud of the work they do.” Bassett

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explains that cleaning homes creates a sense of well being and frees time for individuals to relax, build relationships or engage in other activities. It’s working: Bassett’s staff turnover exceptionally low. Nearly all of her administrative staff have been with her since she hired them, and her cleaning staff stay much longer than industry average. “Our staff is professional and respectful, and get a lot of training. It costs a lot of money to lose people and to keep hiring and training people,” Bassett says. “Sustainable wages are important, because it makes more sense to keep people in a good place.” Bassett acknowledges that she wasn’t able to offer higher wages until her company was large enough to sustain them. “It’s a certain level of size and revenue that allows you to do this,” she explains. Having reached a level that allows her to pay her staff a living wage, Bassett has set her sights on new frontiers. Her company will be launching a line of personal care and cleaning products, and the goals are equally as visionary as her cleaning company. “We want to get the products to a mainstream audience, and we want to make sure we’re not alienating anyone,” Bassett says. explaining that her new soap and cleaning products will be sold at farmer’s markets, as well as grocery stores and other locations that serve average families, rather than at higher priced natural food stores. One of the biggest hurdles Bassett intends to tackle is a lack of clear and straightforward labeling in the industry. ”A lot of the brands people think are transparent are not–we are all kind of fooled by them,” she says. “We see good packaging and think the brand is perfect.” One of the ways brands confuse consumers is by omitting ingredients like the specific ingreidents in fragrances from the label, which can be perfectly legal under certain conditions due to permissive regulations. “I don’t want the ingredients to be confusing,” Bassett says. “There’s simpler ways of explaining what’s in a product.” Bassett mentions a number of

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factors, including brands being sold, as potential barriers for consumers to know what they are purchasing, and notes that brands with once simple and clean ingredients may change over time. Some ingredients like frangrances are murky, she says. and companies are not even required to list all ingredients. “It’s going to be really clear where things are coming from,” Bassett says, explaining that her committment is to transparency and raising awareness. “The more we talk about these things, the more we can be critical and look deeper into where brands are sourcing their ingredients and what’s really in them,” Bassett says. Bassett is in training to be a yoga teacher, and spends her spare time traveling, gardening at her Shoreline home, and with her 11 year old son and husband. She points to her passions and beliefs as a source of inspiration for her cleaning business and new product lines. “In yoga, your ultimate goal is to surrender and give,” she says, talking about how this concept is even reflected in her company’s name: “otium” is a Latin word meaning “life giving” or “time giving.” “There’s ultimately something very powerful about giving someone time, peace, and a clean home,” Bassett finishes. For more information: GreenCleaning Seattle.com or 206-307-2270.

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Symptoms range from extreme fatigue and weight gain to depression, carpal tunnel syndrome, high blood pressure, fibrocystic breasts and skin and hair problems. This lack of essential iodine can also cause infertility, joint pain, heart disease and stroke. Low iodine levels also have been associated with breast and thyroid cancers; and in children, intellectual disability, deafness, attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and impaired growth, according to studies by Boston University and the French National Academy of Medicine.

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ravity takes its toll as years pass, and many women find themselves bemoaning crow’s feet, frown lines and turkey necks that make them look older than they feel. Experts point to the loss of “fat pads” in the cheeks, bone loss around the eye sockets and cheekbones and overall weak muscles as potential contributors to facial aging. Natural exercise programs designed to reverse these unpleasant signs of aging comprise a new fitnessfor-beauty trend. “Face and neck muscles somehow have been left out of mainstream fitness programs,” observes Denver esthetician and massage therapist Grace Mosgeller, who addresses this void with her series of eight FaceFitnez audio and video exercises. “If you tone the muscles of your face and neck, the skin attached to

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those muscles firms and tones as well, creating a natural youthful look.” Muscular stress—the good kind— is at the core of facial fitness, says Mosgeller. She cite’s Wolff’s Law, a well-known medical theory that bone grows and remodels in response to the tension or muscle engagement put on it. “Regular facial exercise works the muscles to correct the loss of both muscle tone and bone density and build collagen. It might be called the equivalent of push-ups, pull-ups and abdominal tucks for the face.” Carolyn Cleaves, owner of Carolyn’s Facial Fitness, in Seabeck, Washington, near Seattle, a former college professor, developed a facial exercise program for herself upon detecting early signs of aging. With the help of two primary care physicians, she

designed a routine that includes 28 basic exercises that target all 57 facial muscles. “As we get older, we lose the underlying layer of fat just beneath the skin, and as a result, we look old and tired,” says Cleaves. She agrees that exercising the face actually helps rebuild lost bone, enlarges the muscles and also builds collagen. A study from the University of Rochester, in New York, confirms that loss of bone mass can start in women as early as age 40. It starts in men 16 to 25 years later. Mosgeller’s facial exercises work to fade wrinkles and lines and firm up sagging flesh, yielding visible results in as little as two weeks of dedicated training. She says, “Within six to nine months, it’s possible to look five to 10 years younger than when you started.” Her claims are verified by Dr. Carol Lipper, in Denver, who states, “I’ve done the exercises and they work. The trouble is compliance. It’s a lot of work.” She confirms that she saw improvement in her droopy eyelids after just two or three weeks of adhering to Mosgeller’s workouts. “It seems that every three months or so, I see another leap in results and a younger look,” adds Cleaves of those using her program. Here are a few crucial areas to target, with just a few of these experts’ recom-

mended remedies. Cleaves’ Crow’s Feet Eliminator: Place fingertips on top of the head, thumbs resting near the corners of the eyes. Shut eyes tightly and slide thumbs toward the temples for a count of five. Repeat 10 times. Mosgeller’s Rx for Droopy Eyelids: Place index finger on top of a closed eyelid, and then lift fingers up and slightly to the outside. Blink hard and hold. It’s preventive, as well as curative, says Mosgeller, so those over 45 should repeat this 100 times a day, while younger individuals should repeat 20 to 50 times a day. Mosgeller’s Frown Line Eraser: Pull brows apart with fingers and hold for two seconds. Repeat 50 to 100 times up to six times per week. This is meant to relax and tone the muscles, not build them. Cleaves’ Turkey Neck Buster: Tilt the head back slightly. With palm facing the neck, grasp under the chin with a wide-open hand and slowly slide hand down to the collarbone; hold there while counting to 10. Repeat five times daily.

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upermodel extraordinaire Christie Brinkley looks as amazing in her 60s as she did when she first graced the cover of Sports Illustrated nearly 40 years ago. In a new book, Timeless Beauty, Brinkley reveals her anti-aging secrets, many of which involve reliance on healthful foods, a positive attitude, exercise and good skin care. Much of what she’s learned is reflected in her line of Christie Brinkley Authentic Skincare. Here, she shares some highlights of how she keeps her mind and body healthy.

Why did you become a vegetarian at age 14? When I was 13, I picked up a book from the nightstand in my parents’ bedroom called Miami and the Siege of Chicago by Norman Mailer. I happened to open to a page with a highly graphic description of Midwest slaughterhouses. What I read turned my stomach because I loved animals and wanted no part in this inhumane system. I swore at that moment I would never eat another piece of meat and have not done so since. For the past 49 years I have enjoyed the resulting good karma in the form of healthful benefits from avoiding the antibiotics, growth hormones and fats associated with a carnivorous diet.

your natural standards as your career became filled with travel and tight schedules? After I first became a vegetarian kid living at home, I soon convinced my family to go vegetarian, too. I read a lot of books to learn how to replace meat protein with healthier choices. Through the early years, as I continued to learn about options, I tried many kinds of vegetarian, macrobiotic and vegan approaches. Once I started modeling in seashore locations, it seemed natural to me to add bits of fresh fish and some dairy; so for the most part I have been a lacto ichthyo variation of vegetarian. I raised my children as vegetarians, and recently my daughter, Sailor, and I took the next step to become mostly vegan. I allow myself a little mozzarella and an occasional salmon dish when my body is craving it, because I think we need to listen to what our body needs. After the environmental disasters of the BP oil spill in the Gulf, made worse by toxic dispersants, and the Fukushima nuclear plant meltdown that pumped radioactive isotopes into the Pacific, I am extra-cautious about the salmon I choose and don’t eat other seafood. I’m lucky that as a model, my career has naturally kept me aware of the amount of sugar I consume,

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How much of anti-aging do you believe is tied to mental and emotional health? Growing old gracefully is all about the positive energy that you use to power through your day and project to others. Happiness is a youthful quality and a smile is always our best accessory; it’s also been proven to release feel-good endorphins. When you take good care of yourself by eating right and exercising, you naturally feel better about yourself. If we’re feeling down, stressed or depressed, we’re tempted to eliminate exercise, which is the very thing that could lift us up and make us feel better. The more we move, the merrier we are.

Because you also recognize the importance of treating the body well from the outside as well as from the inside, what other practices do you apply? With everything we know about how the sun can damage our skin, it’s crucial to use a moisturizer with a broad ultraviolet spectrum blocker of both UVA and UVB rays to prevent wrinkles and hyperpigmented spots. I created my own skin care line that offers an SPF 30 broad-spectrum moisturizer that also defends against infrared rays [IR], which represent more than half of the sun’s damaging rays that reach Earth. IR emissions also come from manmade objects such as computers and cell phones. Beyond that, I wanted a product that takes advantage of our body’s own circadian rhythms, using special peptides that help the body build collagen and elastin as we sleep and repair. Using a gentle exfoliating scrub is also key, a step many people overlook; I’ve included it in my daily skin care routine for 30 years. Gerry Strauss is a freelance writer in Hamilton, NJ. Connect at GerryStrauss@aol.com.

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Picture Your Future Creating a Vision Board Makes Dreams Real by Jayne Morris

ision boards, a powerful tool for transformation, comprise a collage of pictures, phrases, poems and quotes that visually represent what we would like to experience more of in life. Building one works to uncover hidden desires and inner guidance that help clarify the details of a roadmap to our future. Anyone can create one in a few hours. The layout may be intuitive, placing pieces where feelings direct; circles within circles like a mandala; or in titled, pie-shaped segments arranged in the form of a wheel. Board basics: Choose a large piece of poster board, corkboard or canvas the size of an unfolded newspaper. Gather pens, scissors, glue or pins, sticky tape and a current selfie. Gather 10 to 20 magazines ranging from women’s and men’s fashion, health and fitness to hobbies, house and garden and travel, including animals representing specific character traits. Pick topics that resonate, uplift and inspire, energize or bring relaxation. Beauty salons, libraries and

community centers like to clear out old issues; an alternative is to assemble images by using a computer. Prepare a space: Find a quiet, relaxing spot, free of disturbances and distractions. Mindset magic: Let go of oughttos, shoulds and musts. Rest assured that feeling the desire to be good, to do good or have something good in our life means we can make it happen, even if we do not yet know how. Flick, snip and stick: Have fun seeing what jumps out and catches your attention while riffling through the magazine pages. Clip and place these images in a pile, and then sort out those that feel really right. Arrange: Experiment with the positioning and relationships of words and images until it feels good. Take a photograph as a reference. Affix pieces either so they can be repositioned or permanent, leaving spaces to symbolize an openness to receiving more ideas. Purpose Statement: Play with words that describe desired values and qualities to eventually shape an inspiring affirmation representing cherished personal aspirations for the year ahead. Place this next to the selfie and other key personal photos in the center of the board and reinforce its verity by daily repeating it. Pride of place: Prominently display the board where it will be visible throughout the day. The more time we spend with our board, the more movement weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll make toward our goals and the faster theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll become our reality. Activate: Sit with the board and connect with its opportunities. Visualize being, doing, having and experiencing everything shown, as if they are already an intimate part of daily life. This living, breathing idea grows with us, and a companion gratitude journal can support us in acknowledging our progress. Jayne Morris is the author of Burnout to Brilliance: Strategies for Sustainable Success, from which this was adapted. Learn more at JayneMorris.com.

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FRIDAY, April 29 Sammamish Valley Spring Celebration – hours vary by farm location, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Visit farms and businesses to enjoy food and farm demonstrations, take a class, chat with local artisans, dig in some soil, take a walk in a peaceful farm field. Some activities free. SammamishValley.org.

saturday, April 3o Northwest Green Home Tour– 11am–5pm, Saturday and Sunday. This self-guided tour features more than 30 healthy and green new homes and remodels in the Seattle area and beyond. Get inspired by projects in all shades of green, from kitchen remodels to cutting-edge new homes. Learn how to go solar, conserve water, lower energy bills and create a healthy home environment. Free. Download the tour map at NWGreenHomeTour.org. Creating Sacred Space: Design & Ceremony – 10am-4pm. This full-day workshop will teach you how to transform an ordinary space into a sacred place. The process of design will have us both inside doing collaborative group work and outside, observing in the space being designed. The workshop will also include ceremony and creating a group art project. $95-175. Registration required. Songaia Co-Housing Community, 22401 39th Ave SE, Bothell. 425-485-7396. One Food, Three Ways: Sea Vegetables – 1-3pm. Explore the vegetables of the ocean with Chef Shelby Minnick. In this hands-on class you’ll have the opportunity to use various seaweeds in 3 delicious dishes: salad, a main course of salmon infused with sea veggie butter and a decadent dessert. 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. Woodinville. $45. Registration required. Register at https://21acres04302016. eventbrite.com. or 425-481-1500.

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ticipants will learn how to perform chakra readings for themselves and others, give readings and experience the world of energy. Cost includes the book Our Energy Matters and a beginner set of 21 stones. $80. Registration required. Camano Island Inn at 1054 S. West Camano Drive, Camano Island 425350-5448. LiftYourSpiritsWithDenaMarie.com.

FRIDAY, May 3 East Meets West: The Sacred Science of Yoga – 7:30-9pm, May 3, 10 and 17. In 1894 in Serampore India Swami Sri Yukteswar completed “The Holy Science” to show that the teachings of the rishi’s of India and those of the Bible point to the same universal truths. For the first time presented at East West Bookshop, Ananda teacher Suryadas Holliman brings clarity and inspiration to these revolutionary precepts. $30. East West Bookshop, 6407 12th Ave NE, Seattle.

Thursday, MAY 5 Bite-Sized Nutrition – 6-7:30pm. Join advanced students in the Bastyr University Master of Science in Nutrition program, who will discuss science and healthy eating tips in a whirlwind of inspiring fiveminute presentations called “Bite-Sized Nutrition.” Free. Bastyr Center For Natural Health, 3670 Stone Way N., Seattle. 425-602-3107.

Friday, MAY 6 21 Acres: Spring Salads & Salad Dressings – 6:308:30pm. Join culinary educator Rebecca Sorenson in this hands-on kitchen experience. As you learn how to build tasty and satisfying salads, Rebecca will provide insight into how spring greens can assist in transitioning our bodies toward warmer months. $45. 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. Woodinville. Registration required: https://21acres05062016. eventbrite.com or 425-481-1500.

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Saturday, MAY 7 Whidbey Island Women’s Wellness Day Event – 9:30am-5pm. Join us in celebration of health, beauty, nature and our feminine selves for a day of holistic-related workshops, fine food and new friends. $119. Registration required. The Earth Sanctuary on Whidbey Island, 2235 Newman Rd., Langley. WomensWellnessWeekends.com. 21 Acres: Eat Your Weeds – 1-3pm . Join culinary educator and wild plant expert Rebecca Sorenson and explore the fields of 21 Acres for wild, delicious, and nutrient dense edibles to use in the kitchen. We will make a wild green pesto, a tasty salad, and a beverage of nettle infusion. $45. 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. Woodinville. Registration required: https://21acres05072016.eventbrite.com or 425481-1500.

Tuesday, MAY 10 21 Acres: What’s On Your Plate? – 6:30-8:30pm Tuesday through Friday & Saturday, May 14 from 12-2pm. Join Ruth Fruland, Ph.D, and 21 Acres staff as we explore the essence of food culture in the Pacific Northwest within the context of environmental sustainability. Over the course of four evenings we will describe how environmental changes throughout history have influenced iconic Pacific Northwest foods. Saturday includes hands-on culinary class. Course is approved for 10 CPE credits for registered dietician nutritionists. $150/professional, $125 attendee, $100/member. 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. Woodinville. Registration required: 21Acres.org.

Saturday, MAY 14 Exploring Creativity in Art and Life – 9am-4pm. Find more ease in art and life. Learn the role of curiosity and how to easily access ideas. Explore in a retreat-like setting, with noted Anacortes artist Anne Schreivogl. Especially for those feeling “stuck” with art or in life. No art experience required. $125. Address upon registration. 360-293-8988 or Schreivogl.com. Developing Your Intuition – 10am-6pm. Learn how to tap and use your intuition. This fun, fastaction workshop will include lecture, discussion, demonstration, individual mentoring, and individual and group practice. 6.5 CEUs for professionals. Taught by Robyn M Fritz of Alchemy West. $135/ professionals and general public, $50/students. Registration required. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE., Kenmore. 425-602-3152 or continuinged@ bastyr.edu.

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Mothers Day Yoga Retreat with Roy Holman – May 6–8. An event for mothers and anyone (woman or man) who has mothered or cared for others, or has worked too hard. Attendees will learn to care for themselves by balancing yang, or masculine “doing” with yin, or feminine “being.” Price includes organic meals, shared accommodations, sauna, hike, all yoga and meditation classes. $325. Registration required. Skalitude Retreat Center, Smith Canyon Rd, Carlton. HolmanHealthConnections.com.

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sunday, MAY 15 Celebration and Dedication For Ananda Yoga Hall – 11:30am-2pm. Light lunch at 11:30, dedication program from 12-1pm, and tours from 1-2pm. Free. Ananda Institute of Living Yoga, 23305 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell. 425-806-3700. Developing and Maintaining Your Intuitive Energy Boundaries – 10am-6pm. If you suffer burnout you may need to learn how to manage your energy boundaries. Come learn to identify baselines to determine when imbalances occur and how to correct them. Taught by Robyn M Fritz of Alchemy West. $135/professionals and general public, $50/ students. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE., Kenmore. Registration required. 425-602-3152 or continuinged@bastyr.edu.

wednesday, MAY 18 21 Acres: Cultivating Cooks – 6:30-8:30pm on Wednesdays through June 15. This 5-week 201 course will build on the foundation taught in 101 and explore additional cooking techniques such as baking, steaming, sautéing, stir frying, roasting, and poaching to enhance wonderful flavor profiles in food using delicious local whole foods as our ingredients. $125. 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. Woodinville. Registration required: 21Acres.org.

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a starry sky and a wild mountain valley allure you home. Dance, explore, re-wild by feeling your feet on earth, hands connected to cosmos and hearts to each other. $320-345, early bird discounts available before May 5. Registration required. Skalitude Retreat Center, Smith Canyon Rd, Carlton. 509-9971032 or Presence-Studio.com.

saturday, MAY 21 Our Energy Matters Certification– 12–4pm. Participants will learn how to perform chakra readings for themselves and others, give readings and experience the world of energy. Cost includes the book Our Energy Matters and a beginner set of 21 stones. $80. Registration required. Heartwood Inspired Living, 70 Langell Lane, Eastsound, Orcas Island. 425-350-5448. LiftYourSpiritsWithDenaMarie.com. Bastyr University Herb and Food Fair – 10am5pm. Festival brings thousands of visitors to the Kenmore campus for educational speakers and workshops, cooking demonstrations, tours of the medicinal garden, music and entertainment and plant sale. Free. Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Dr NE., Kenmore. BastyrCenter.org. Beyond Labels: The HANDLE Approach to Learning and Behavioral Challenges – 10:30am12pm. Join Peg in exploring the brain and the sensory-motor systems that are foundational to healthy brain function. Find out why behaviors are communication and neuroplasticity is a lifelong process. Free. Shoreline Library, 345 NE 175th St., Shoreline. 425-778-3082.

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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. 206-605-8907. FMI-Qigong.com.

ongoing FRIDAYS Lift Your Spirits with Dena Marie – 8-9am. Discover fascinating people, inspiring activities and places that will lift one’s spirits in this radio show. Tune in to 1150 AM KKNW Alternative Talk Radio every Friday at 8am. 425-350-5448. Dena-Marie.com.

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Sunday, May 15 Light Lunch - 11:30 am Dedication Program - 12 - 1 pm Tours -1 - 2 pm All free - join us! Ananda Institute of Living Yoga 23305 Bothell-Everett Hwy Bothell, WA 425-806-3700

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