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America’s Leading Source for Healthy Living Natural Awakenings is your guide to a healthier, more balanced life. In each issue readers find cutting-edge information on natural health, nutrition, fitness, personal growth, green living, creative expression and the products and services that support a healthy lifestyle.

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WHY VEGAN?

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under-achieving gifted students blossom with edluministic learning

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night time parenting

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My Dental Story

by Elizabeth Botta Brandes, Patient

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n the latter part of 2013 I had two fillings replaced in my mouth. Within weeks I started experiencing bleeding gums. When brushing my teeth or using the water pick I had to be very careful or ulcers would form. Soon I began experiencing rashes on my body. I was unaware that the fillings replaced in 2013 were amalgam, which included a large percentage of mercury. Using amalgam fillings is a standard practice in conventional dentistry.

kinesiology, pointed to the exact area of my mouth where the old fillings were.

All he said with certainly was get out whatever is there! With Dr. Cintron’s guidance, I took a Clifford blood test and found that I was experiencing heavy metal toxicity to many metals—mercury was just one of them.

In July 2015, Dr. Cintron removed from my mouth an old metal crown that had a huge piece of amalgam under it and replaced it with gold, which was compatible with my body. After the surgery we knew that we did a very good thing.

My immune system started to cascade, and after a biopsy, I was diagnosed with lichen planus, an autoimmune disease that attacks the skin and mucus membranes of the body. I was told that lichen planus was with me for life, and that I had to learn to live with it and be diligent because it is a precancerous condition.

The gums had been irritated around that area and this got resolved after we removed the old, poor quality crown that had contact with the mercury underneath. Dr. Cintron treated the gums with her Yag Waterlase laser and stimulated new, healthy gums to be regenerated and healed after the decontamination process.

My gut instincts told me that I was having an allergic reaction. I went for testing and the standard allergy patch tests were negative. I met someone in the testing office who, after hearing my story, told me about Yolanda Cintron, DMD, at The International Center for Dental Excellence in Fort Lauderdale.

I then began working with Linda Huxtable, ND who put me on the Quicksilver Scientific non-pharmaceutical heavy metal detoxification protocol for three months.

Becoming Dr. Cintron’s patient was the start of a wonderful healing journey for which I am forever grateful. Dr. Cintron is a biological, holistic dentist.

She sent me to her colleague, Dr. Jeffrey Middleton, who after testing me with

I incorporated other healing modalities into my daily practice with Dr. Cintron’s care and guidance. Thermography performed by Shanna Schulze (Btiscan.com) provided me with an awareness of inflammation in my body, including the teeth involved as well as other parts of the body that are connected to the teeth. Everything

is connected. I developed a personal practice of good oral care, including oil pulling. With the guidance of Linda Huxtable, I restored the microbiome in my gut. I became aware of how food is medicine. I now focus my diet on good fats, mostly vegetables, some fruits, egg whites and small amounts of grass-fed meats. I am also a BEMER partner and use the BEMER for myself as well as in my private practice. My personal practice of wellness is a wonderful recipe for healing and good health.

Today, my mouth and skin are totally healed. I am forever grateful for this! To connect with the author/patient, email Brandes11@aol.com. e

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arch’s issue, as you may have guessed from the cover, is a special one. This month not only do we have some informative articles around the subject of food and eye health, but we’ve highlighted our advertisers by spreading the Community Resource Guide (normally in the back) throughout the magazine. This variety of resources, by category, also incorporates all our display advertisers.

We trust you’ll find it convenient when looking for services and products, and save this March edition as a resource for your holistic lifestyle. See Annual Advertiser’s Index on page 8.

Food matters. Whether you’re looking at it from a global or local perspective, it’s a very complicated issue. With the advent of the large industrial complexes of animal and plant food production, it seems that the chemical/pharmaceutical industries have become a significant player in order to offset the unintended consequences of crowded animal conditions. With the intent of creating “super foods” and the introduction of GMOs, we have created even more questions and further consequences that are still being uncovered and brought to light. All that aside, it comes down to each of us making choices every meal, every bite. What do we think serves best our own body, our life style and our core values? Do we want to be a part of the solution in ending world hunger by not only having a sustainable food system for one community, but the world’s community?

Doesn’t the health of one affect another? I think so.

There are many points of view reflected in this issue. There’s an article about making better meat choices by Hemmelgarn; she also talks about sustainable livestock agriculture. On one hand meat from factory farming has more chemicals used and on the other hand pasture fed beef, as in the article “Why Vegan” by Glover, states they produce 20 percent or more methane and require more land and water resources. It’s not only complicated, it becomes convoluted.

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will have the opportunity to eat vegan meals prepared by internationally acclaimed chefs.

For the group, there will also be fitness classes, educational lectures and of course time to relax, meet new people and have fun.

There will be Natural Awakenings magazines available for all participants.

Even if you’re talking vegan, there are different schools of thought. Oil or no oil, gluten or gluten-free, raw or cooked, and what are the components of a nutritious, balanced meal?

All these questions and more play into the mix of what makes sense for our personal diet choices. While in California in the 70s, I was introduced to vegetarianism.

Sprouts were a new food for me. I remember the mound of alfalfa sprouts atop the salads.

Micro-greens are a version of that, and I recently delighted in tasting a variety of baby plants that my body seemed to enjoy eating.

I believe it is the responsibility for each of us to educate ourselves about food choices. Try different things and pay attention to how your body feels.

When I first started on this “serious” food journey, I got some tests done and worked with several of our advertisers in figuring out how I could feel better by modifying what I ate. The loudest or most prominent noise/reaction was that felt in my stomach area. It was also the most responsive and consistent signal. Sometimes, I feel my stomach seem to say the combination of foods is not right, or not in the right proportions. My body is my greatest teacher.

Is she not being so subtle in saying, “I want a little respect here?”

I enjoy eating; I enjoy the camaraderie of sharing a meal and the preparation of a meal with others, and feel like I could do it more often than I do.

To share a meal is divine by design.

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newsbriefs

Mark Becker Brings Newlife Expo to Palm Beach

Thermae Introduces Retreats Designed for Local Residents

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hermae Retreat introduces three and seven day retreats designed for local residents.

Based on observing clients walking through the doors on a daily basis, for saunas, massage or clay detoxes, owner Kelly Doyle noticed the changes in their demeanor as they left. They were not just relaxed, their state of ‘being’ shifted. Some walked out with slippers on and shoes left behind. States Doyle, “I thought, we need to have clients in for more than a few hours or a day; we need them for long weekends and full weeks.”

Born was the concept for daily three and seven day retreats.

The idea is for the client to spend the morning, afternoon and early evening, and after the final meal or treatment, go home to sleep, returning the next morning. All meals are fresh and organic and the retreats are customized and guided by Thermae’s quantum healer, shamanic practitioner or yoga and meditation teacher. This new concept in retreats allows clients to remain local and not pull themselves completely out of life, while still gaining the benefits of retreat immersion.

Location: 604 S. Federal Hwy., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, call 954-604-7930 or visit ThermaeRetreat.com. See ad page 17.

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n April 16-17, Mark Becker, Renaissance man entrepreneur, named Yogiman

by Robin Williams in the 1970s, is bringing America’s longest running expo for enlightenment and rejuvenation to the Palm Beach Convention Center in West Palm Beach for the first time.

The Newlife Expo continues as the vanguard, raising awareness for more than one-million Americans for over 25 years with its lineup of lecturers and exhibitors on yoga and meditation, antiaging, clairvoyance and promoting a healthy lifestyle in mind, body and spirit. Join in the fun as you open your mind to new horizons, learning how to look and feel your maximum potential and meet others looking for the same experience as you.

For as little as $20 for the weekend, enjoy yoga classes, music, free samples and experience cutting-edge exhibitors. Listen to over 75 speakers, including Dr. Robert Young, Mas Sajady, Gail Thackray, Judy Satori, Kat James, Stacie Breeze, Sean Morton, Chris Macklin, Jill Dahne and Mark Becker. Take a weekend of your life to enhance your life forever.

To pre-register for discounts and avoid lines, for a free brochure, or if you are interested in lecturing, exhibiting, advertising or volunteering, call 516-897-0900 or email Mark@NewLifeMag. com. See ad page 15.

Renowned Psychics Hayes and Jackson to visit Gold Coast

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n their only annual visit to Fort Lauderdale, Allison Hayes and Jill M. Jackson, two international award-winning professional psychics, mediums and teachers, will present a special gallery demonstration combining evidential mediumship and psychic messages, beginning at 7 p.m., April 15, at the Graham Fasana Chapel.

Hayes and Jackson, both recognized twice as Best American Psychics’ Psychic of the Year, are currently working with Creative Laughter Productions in developing a metaphysical television show.

Organizers say that attendees to the gallery event will have a chance to receive psychic guidance or evidential messages from loved ones and does not guarantee a message, yet previous audience members have talked about how entertaining and healing the experience was for them.

Location: 1480 SW 9th Ave. For tickets, call 828-414-4765, email Info@MysticAndMedium.com or visit MysticAndMedium. com For more information, visit MetaphysicalChapel.com. See ad, page 56.

Dr. Herbert R. Slavin with Suzanne Somers at The American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine Convention in Las Vegas 2014

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Advance a Career at Keiser University Fort Lauderdale Open House

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eiser University will host a Spring into a New Career open house event from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., March 19, at the Fort Lauderdale campus. Current students, faculty and alumni will share information about the application process, programs and degrees offered at Keiser that can put attendees on the path to successful employment and career opportunities.

Prospective students will be able to interact with deans and program directors prepared to answer questions about how Keiser University resources give individuals a competitive advantage in furthering their education and entering the workforce. Attendees at the academically focused open house can also participate in handson activities such as classroom and lab demonstrations.

With more than 100 different associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degree programs offered in fields such as business, health care, culinary arts and legal studies, Keiser University continually monitors workplace trends to help students best apply their educational experience. The school’s student-centered approach is focused on providing the necessary critical training skills and quality academics needed to directly enter the workforce upon graduation.

Location: 1500 NW 49th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309. For more information, call 888-844-8404 or visit KUOpenHouse.com.

Nutrient in Hemp Promotes Health

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umans have been using cannabis to treat conditions including common autoimmune disorders, seizures and spasms, stress, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea and skin conditions for thousands of years. Until the 1930s, the herb was found in nearly every American doctor’s black bag before it was outlawed due to negative press, creating a deficit in scientific research and testing of the plant’s medicinal benefits.

While medical marijuana is making a comeback in some states, many cannot legally purchase marijuana to treat their conditions. A legal alternative is available in the form of a natural cannabidiols (CBD) hemp oil. The cannabis plant is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, essential oils and some 80 cannabinoids, the most important of which appears to be CBD. Found in industrial hemp, CBD is said to help to regulate the body’s system functions without the “high” produced through traditional marijuana use.

Patented in 2003 by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as an antioxidant and neuro-protectant, CBD is listed there as useful in the treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and HIV, as well as providing cardio-protective benefits.

Sunshine Global offers oral sublingual CBD in a 400, 700, 1,800 and 2,500 milligram air-pressed pump. For more information, call 800-334-1236 or visit www.SunshineGlobalHealth.com. See ad, page 41.

G.A.M.M.A. Family Festival at Esplanade Park

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ratitude, Art, Music, Movement, Awareness—this is what March 19th at Esplanade Park in downtown Fort Lauderdale is all about. From 1 to 7pm, bring the entire family for a fun-filled day of selfdiscovery through healing and the arts.

Enjoy free workshops and demonstrations in yoga, dance, martial arts, hula hooping, flow arts, alternative healing, healthy living and so much more. Feel free to join in any of the many arts and crafts activities, including tie-dying and bringing colorful

paints to life on canvas. Take a stroll through the Community Art Garden where local artists gather to create their latest masterpieces. Dance at the stage with a full day of musical performances. There will be plenty to eat from local food vendors and trucks.

Merchants, local businesses and community outreach projects offer something for everyone.

Partake of the camaraderie of community celebrating its gifts.

Discover G.A.M.M.A. Family Festival—the entire festival has been created as a scavenger/activity hunt.

Come and explore the park as we come to explore the self!

Location: 400 SW 2nd St., Fort Lauderdale. For more information, visit GammaFamFest.com.

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newsbriefs All Hands on Deck Project Art by the People for the People

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n environmental art and water awareness project will kick off on March 26, through the partnership of local non-profits and businesses. Trash to Treasure Creative Reuse Center, ArtsBunker (satellite project of ArtServe), Sal’s Towing, and Sailorman are collaborating to use collected beach litter to create mosaic designs on an abandoned boat.

Sal’s Towing heard the project organizers were looking for an old boat and offered up one with a history. “This little boat, made of used pallets, was built by Cuban refugees to get to the shores of Florida,” explains Mark Conn of Sal’s Towing.

“Sal’s has been amazing,” confirms Casey Eckels of Trash to Treasure. “They not only gave us the boat, but are also helping us get it to ArtsBunker where the creative work happens, and when complete, delivering it to its display location.” Sailorman is donating the trailer.

“By inviting the public to get involved and create together,” explains SusieQ Wood, local environmental artist and project leader, “people learn firsthand how much junk ends up in the ocean and how this can be reversed with a little conscious effort. Plus, we have fun doing an art project.”

To get involved, visit Trash2TreasureFL.org, All Hands on Deck project (under March) or call 888-828-8242 Ext. 701.

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Singles and Couples Learn to Dance

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u a n M o ra l e s i s “Teaching the world how to dance and loving it.” He teaches singles and couples how to couple style dance Ballroom, Latin, Swing, Tango, Salsa, Merengue, Disco, slow dancing, fast dancing and much more. Learn one dance at a time or a few (client’s choice). Private lessons can be taken as a single, couple or with family members or friends for the same price (pay as you go basis). No packages or contracts. Private lessons available by appointment, weekends as well as during the week.

From beginner to advanced student, Morales is a very patient teacher who gives results. Dancing is very beneficial in so many ways—as healthy exercise, a good social outlet, and as a form of therapy—mental and physical. It brings couples together and helps singles meet people with the same interests—learning to dance while having fun in a respectful manner.

Location: Client’s choice. For more information, call/text 954-551-5790 or email MegaDance7@yahoo.com.

healthbriefs Losing Pancreatic Fat Reverses Diabetes

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study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes.

The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks.

During this time, subjects in both groups lost an average of nearly 13 percent of their body weight and around 1.2 percent of their body fat. More importantly, the diabetes group lost about 6.6 percent of triglyceride pancreatic fat, or about 0.6 grams.

The weight loss and loss of triglyceride fat from the pancreas allowed the patients to produce normal amounts of insulin. Professor Roy Taylor, the head researcher of the study, says, “For people with Type 2 diabetes, losing weight allows them to lose excess triglyceride fat out of the pancreas and allows function to return to normal.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

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ecent research from the Netherlands’ Leiden Institute for Brain and Cognition has discovered that negative and aggressive thinking can be changed by supplementing with probiotic bacteria. The tripleblind study followed and tested 40 healthy people over a period of four weeks that were split into two groups; one was given a daily probiotic supplement containing seven species of probiotics and the other, a placebo.

The subjects filled out a questionnaire that measured cognitive reactivity and depressed moods using the Leiden Index of Depression Sensitivity, which measures negative and depressed thinking. After four weeks, the probiotic group showed significantly lower scores in aggression, control issues, hopelessness, risk aversion and rumination, compared to the placebo group.

“The study demonstrated for the first time that a fourweek, multispecies, probiotic intervention has a positive effect on cognitive reactivity to naturally occurring changes in sad mood in healthy individuals not currently diagnosed with a depressive disorder,” the researchers concluded.

Apple Munching Makes for Healthier Shopping

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ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions.

This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted

by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping. The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing.

A related study by Tal and Wansink investigated virtual shopping decisions. After being given a cookie or an apple, 56 subjects were asked to imagine they were grocery shopping. They were shown 20 pairs of products—one healthy and the other unhealthy—and asked to select the one they would buy. Consistent with the results of the first study, those that ate the apple most often chose the healthy option. natural awakenings

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globalbriefs Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No

The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations.

Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright.

The Monsanto law would have given exclusivity on patented seeds to a handful of transnational companies. Mayan people and social organizations claim that the new law would have violated their constitution and the Mayan people’s right to traditional cultivation of the land in their ancestral territories.

Lolita Chávez, of the Mayan People’s Council, states, “Corn taught us Mayan people about community life and its diversity, because when one cultivates corn, one realizes that a variety of crops such as herbs and medicinal plants depend on the corn plant, as well.”

Source: UpsideDownWorld.org

Food Fight

College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

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Colleges and universities are changing how they purchase and prepare food in their dining halls to provide students healthy, sustainable meal options, with many of them working to source food locally.

American University, in Washington, D.C., purchases more than a third of the food served in its cafeterias within 250 miles of its campus. McGill University, in Montreal, spends 47 percent of its food budget on produce from its own campus farm and growers within 300 miles. Middlebury College, in Vermont, partners with seasonal local vendors, including those operating its own organic farm.

Taking it a step further, Boston University cafeterias serve meal options that include organic, fair trade, free-range, vegetarian-fed, hormone- and antibioticfree, sustainably harvested food items to students. Cornell University composts about 850 tons of food waste from its dining halls each year. At Duke University, surplus food is donated to food banks, and both pre- and post-consumer scraps are composted.

Other steps include the University of California, Berkeley’s new Global Food Initiative to address food security in a way that’s both nutritious and sustainable, and efforts at the University of Illinois to recycle cooking oil for biodiesel production.

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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods.

It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste.

Customized LED lighting helps plants grow up to twoand-a-half times faster than normal, one of the many innovations co-developed by Shigeharu Shimamura. He says the overall process is only half automated so far. “Machines do some work, but the picking is done manually. In the future, though, I expect an emergence of harvesting robots.” These may help transplant seedlings, harvest produce or transport product to packaging areas.

Meanwhile, Singapore’s Sky Farms, the world’s first lowcarbon, hydraulically driven, urban vertical farm, runs on a Sky Urban Vertical Farming System, making the most of rainwater and gravity. Using a water pulley system, 38 growing troughs rotate around a 30-foot-tall aluminum tower.

A much bigger project, a 69,000-square-foot vertical indoor garden under construction at AeroFarms headquarters, in Newark, New Jersey, will be capable of producing up to 2 million pounds of vegetables and herbs annually.

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Unilever Reduces its Carbon Footprint Consumer goods giant Unilever has pledged to eliminate coal from its energy usage within five years and derive all of its energy worldwide solely from renewable sources by 2030. The company will become carbonpositive through the use of renewable resources and by investing in generating more renewable energy than it needs, selling the surplus and making it available to local communities in areas where it operates. About 40 percent of the company’s energy use currently comes from green sources.

Paul Polman, company chairman, says the goal is “really doable.” He cites a new factory in China powered by wind and solar energy and a Paris office building that already contributes green electricity to the power grid.

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Whistleblowing Allowed

Court Overrules Law Gagging Animal Abuse Probes U.S. District Court Judge B. Lynn Winmill has written that in a pivotal case of animal cruelty undercover reporting, the Idaho Dairymen’s Association responded to the negative publicity by drafting and sponsoring a bill in a class known as Ag-Gag legislation that criminalizes the types of surreptitious investigations that expose such violent activities. Seven other states currently have similar Ag-Gag laws on the books.

Winmill declared the law unconstitutional in his decision, stating that its only purpose is to “limit and punish those who speak out on topics relating to the agricultural industry, striking at the heart of important First Amendment values.” The law was deemed to violate the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment, “as well as preemption claims under three different federal statutes,” cites Winmill.

“This ruling is so clear, so definitive, so sweeping,” says Leslie Brueckner, senior attorney for Public Justice and cocounsel for the plaintiffs in the case. “We couldn’t ask for a better building block in terms of striking these laws down in other states.”

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Kondrot, a leading board-certified homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision. His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C

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Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey.

Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed side-by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce.

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and 20 percent fruit,” she says. “To keep this sustainable for the long term, we should eat what tastes good, not what we think is good for us. Some days, we crave the sweetness of carrots; other days, the bitterness of artichokes or the heat of hot peppers. Our bodies can tell us what we need.”

Keep Expanding Choices Going Green. Dark green and slightly peppery arugula is good with a little olive oil and lemon juice. Finely shredded Brussels sprouts bulk up a mixed salad, while adding the benefits of a cancer-fighting cruciferous vegetable. Instead of mineralrich baby spinach, try baby Swiss chard, suggests Matthew Kadey, a registered dietician in Waterloo, Ontario. He also suggests microgreens, the tiny shoots of radishes, cabbage, broccoli and kale, all rich in vitamins C and E. Squash It. Varieties of summer and winter squash add color, body and flavor to one-dish meals, with the added benefits of B vitamins, magnesium and fiber.

LeAnne Campbell, Ph.D., author of The China Study Cookbook, simmers a mix of fresh chopped vegetables including yellow summer squash or zucchini, and flavors with coconut and

Eating a rich variety of plant-based foods is fast, easy and satisfying. ~LeAnne Campbell curry powder. Vegan Chef Douglas McNish, of Toronto, makes an okra and squash gumbo in the slow cooker.

Sneak in a Smoothie. Change up a smoothie routine by swapping out the usual baby spinach for a blend of cucumber, apple and fresh mint, or else sweet potato and carrot, suggests Sidney Fry, a registered dietitian and Cooking Light editor, in Birmingham, Alabama.

Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies.

Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health.

Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin.

“Colors equal health, and the more colors we eat, the better our overall health,” says Susan Bowerman, a registered dietitian, lecturer in food science and nutrition at California State Polytechnic Institute, San Luis Obispo, and co-author of What Color Is Your Diet? “We also have to be willing to try new foods or new varieties of foods, or maybe to prepare unfamiliar foods in a way that will make them taste good, so that we will be willing to add more plant foods to our diet.”

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“Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine. Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy.

“Each color in a vegetable represents 10,000 micronutrients,” explains Evans. “The more colorful you make your diet, the happier your body will be.” She notes that supplements supply a lot of one nutrient, while vegetables gift us with tiny amounts of many requisite nutrients.

According to the nonprofit Produce for Better Health Foundation, plant phytochemicals may act as antioxidants, protect and regenerate essential nutrients and work to deactivate cancer-causing substances. So, the more color on our plates, the better.

Yellow and orange—in squash and some tomatoes—point to higher levels of vitamins C and A. The beta-carotene behind these colors is renowned for supporting healthy eyesight.

Dark green—in leafy greens and cabbages—evidences higher levels of vitamins K, B and E. Chlorophyll creates the color and indicates its welldocumented detoxifying properties.

Red—in red bell peppers and tomatoes—indicates vitamin C. Lycopene, which provides the color, is widely associated with lowering the risk of prostate and breast cancers.

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Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation,

by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.”

It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animalbased foods both promotes health and protects the environment—resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use.

But political pressure from the livestock industry prevailed, and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack and Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell jointly announced, “We do not believe that the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans are the appropriate vehicle for this important policy conversation about sustainability.” Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information.

In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to

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decrease consumption have never been popular with the food industry.

Nonetheless, Roni Neff, Ph.D., who directs the Center for a Livable Future’s Food System Sustainability and Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in Baltimore, recommends consuming less red meat in particular, because of its large environmental footprint. Neff points out, “Thirty percent of greenhouse gas emissions are connected to red meat.”

However, not all red meat is created equal. In her book Defending Beef, environmental lawyer and cattle rancher Nicolette Hahn Niman makes a case for sustainable meat production, noting, “Well-managed grazing could be part of an effective strategy to combat climate change.”

In their book The New Livestock Farmer, authors Rebecca Thistlethwaite and Jim Dunlop praise the increase in farmers producing pasture-raised, ethical meats and the growing number of farmers selling directly to people that reject the industrial system. Neff likewise supports such sustainable livestock agriculture, which integrates pasture-raised animals on farms, rather than isolating them on feedlots, where they typically eat a grain-based diet (such as genetically engineered corn) and receive growth stimulants, including hormones and antibiotics.

Risky Hormones and Antibiotics Mike Callicrate, a St. Francis, Kansas, rancher educated in the industrial model of meat production, is considered an expert on its negative consequences.

He served as an advisor for Food Inc., and Michael Pollan’s The Omnivore’s Dilemma. Callicrate observes, “The same chemical compounds that athletes are banned from using in baseball are used to produce our food animals, which our children eat in the hot dogs at the ballgame.”

According to the USDA, about 90 percent of feedlot cattle receive hormone implants to promote growth.

Yet the European Union Scientific Committee on Veterinary Measures Relating to Public Health reports that the use of natural and artificial

Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable. ~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health growth hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.

Concerns about growth-promoting drugs led the American Academy of Pediatrics to call for studies that directly measure their impact on children through milk and meat. The President’s Cancer Panel Report on Reducing Environmental Cancer Risk also states, “Growth hormones may contribute to endocrine disruption in humans.” Their dietary recommendations include choosing meat raised without hormones and antibiotics.

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance— when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.”

Veterinarian and food safety consultant Gail Hansen, of Washington, D.C., explains that bacteria naturally develop resistance anytime we use antibiotics. “The problem is overuse and misuse; that’s the recipe for disaster.”

She explains that more than 70 percent of the antibiotics sold in the U.S. are not used to treat sick animals, but to promote growth and reduce the risk of infection related to raising animals in unsanitary, overcrowded spaces.

A recent report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) states: Adding antibiotics to the feed of healthy livestock “often leave the drugs ineffective when they are needed to treat infections in people.”

The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing

meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year.

A Friends of the Earth report, Chain Reaction: How Top Restaurants Rate on Reducing Use of Antibiotics in Their Meat Supply, revealed that most meat served by American’s top chain restaurants come from animals raised in industrial facilities where they are fed antibiotics. Only two out of 25 chains, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, report that the majority of their meat is raised without routine antibiotics. A recent study by Consumers Union also found antibiotic-resistant bacteria on retail meat samples nationwide.

In California, Governor Jerry Brown signed Senate Bill 27, making his the first state to ban the use of routine low doses of antimicrobial drugs that are medically important to humans to promote livestock weight gain or feed efficiency. The bill doesn’t go into effect until January 2018, but will contribute to making meat safer and antibiotic drugs more effective.

Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is

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not new. Kelay Trentham, Still, the IARC reTo be interested a registered dietitian in port recognizes, “Eating in food, but not in meat has known health Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer food production, benefits.” Meat is a prevention and treatment, source of protein and B is clearly absurd. vitamins, iron and zinc. points out that joint reports from the World Cancer ReLivestock feed further ~Wendell Berry search Fund International influences nutritional and American Institute for composition, with meat Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have from cattle raised on pasture (grass) recommended restricting consumption containing higher levels of beneficial of red meat to less than 18 ounces a omega-3 fatty acids compared to meat week and avoiding processed meats. from animals fed grain.

In 2015, the World Health OrAccording to medical doctor and ganization International Agency for National Institutes of Health researcher Research on Cancer (IARC) classified Captain Joseph Hibbeln, consuming processed meat (like hot dogs, ham, fewer omega-6 fatty acids and more sausages, corned beef and beef jerky) as omega-3s may be one of the most “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat important dietary changes for cutting (beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse the risk of chronic diseases, reducing and goat) as “probably carcinogenic to inflammation, improving mental health, humans.” Risk increases with amount enhancing children’s brain and eye consumed, and the evidence is strondevelopment and reducing worldwide gest for the relation of processed meats incidence of cardiovascular disease by to colorectal cancer.

40 percent.

Trentham explains some factors When it comes to eating meat, the that make red and processed meats agricultural practices, quantity conrisky. “Heating or smoking meat creates sumed, and methods of processing and cancer-causing compounds. Processed cooking make a difference. It turns out meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; that what’s good for the environment a chemical mélange of preservatives is good for animals and people, too. that can increase risk,” she says. TrenMelinda Hemmelgarn is an awardtham and Karen Collins, a registered di- winning registered dietitian, writer etitian and advisor to the AICR, concur and Food Sleuth Radio host with that the form of iron found in meat also KOPN.org, in Columbia, MO. contributes to cancer risk.

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Smarter Meat Choices

by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat.

Organic certification prohibits antibiotics, added hormones and genetically modified (GMO) feed.

Select grass-fed and grass-finished meats. Look for the nonprofit American Grassfed Association (AGA) certification, which ensures animals eat only grass and forage from the time of their weaning until harvest, and are raised without antibiotics or hormones (AmericanGrassfed.org). AGA standards apply to ruminant animals only: beef, bison, goat, lamb and sheep.

Support Country of Origin Labeling. This mandates that retail cuts of meat must contain a label informing consumers of its source. The U.S. meat industry has worked to stop such labeling.

Beware of misleading labels.

“Natural” provides no legal assurance about how an animal was raised. “Vegetarian feed” may mean GMO corn and/or soy. (See Greener Choices.org.)

Buy directly from family livestock farmers. Check out sites like Local Harvest.org and Tinyurl.com/Farmers MarketsDirectory.

Pay attention to portions. The U.S. Department of Agriculture serving size weighs three ounces, about the same size as a deck of cards. Think of meat as a side dish and balance the rest of the plate with vegetables, leafy greens, beans and other legumes.

Once a week, cut out meat. Participate in Meatless Mondays (Meatless Monday.org).

Assume all retail meat carries bacteria that can cause food-borne illness. Practice safe food handling as directed on package labels. (Also see FoodSafety.gov and KeepAntibiotics Working.com.)

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Grilling a Grass-Fed Steak Just Right

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hannon Hayes, farmer, nutritionist and author of The Farmer and the Grill: A Guide to Grilling, Barbecuing and SpitRoasting Grassfed Meat… and for Saving the Planet, One Bite at a Time, says cooking grass-fed steaks at too-high temperatures, especially when grilling, is a common mistake. The West Fulton, New York, food expert describes how to achieve “a gorgeous sear on the outside, and a pink and juicy inside.”

When working on a grill, light only one side. When hot, sear an inch-and-a-quarter-thick steak for no more than two minutes per side, with the grill lid off. Make sure fat drippings don’t flare up flames, which will blacken and toughen the meat.

After the sear, move the steaks to the unlit side of the grill and put the grill lid on. Let them finish cooking indirectly for five to seven minutes per pound. The lower temperature cooks the internal muscle fibers, but prevents them from contracting too rapidly and becoming chewy.

As an alternative to grilling, use an oven and cast-iron skillet.

Preheat the oven to 300° F. Next, heat the skillet over a high flame until smoke begins to rise off its surface. Coat the skillet with butter or tallow, then sear the meat for two minutes per side. Turn off the stove; leave steaks in the pan and move them to the oven, where they can finish cooking for five to seven minutes per pound.

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Why Vegan?

The Connection Between Humans, Animals and the Planet

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Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector consumes more edible protein—40 percent of the entire world’s agricultural output—than it

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by Tracey Narayani Glover oo often human beings fail to see the interconnection that exists between the non-human animals and the environment that surrounds us.

As some vegans adopt a plantbased diet upon learning about the suffering of farmed animals, others are influenced by the devastating impact of animal agriculture on the environment, while many make the switch to benefit their own health. The truth is, these issues are not separate.

According to the United Nations

produces, while occupying 30 percent of the planet’s total land surface.

Animal-based foods such as meat,

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dairy and eggs are highly resource-intensive compared to plant-based foods.

For example, an acre of land used to raise cattle for slaughter yields 20 pounds of usable protein compared to the 356 pounds of protein that an acre of soybeans would produce.

Product labeling that indicates varying levels of humane and sustainable practices entices conscious consumers but is often misleading. As an example, consider that it is standard industry practice to kill all male chicks as soon as they hatch, whether they are on conventional farms or free-range organic farms, regardless of humane labeling. Similarly, it cannot be assumed that a grass-fed label is indicative of sustainability. Living conditions involve less suffering and fossil fuel use than in factory farms, but according to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, pasture-raised cattle produce at least 20 percent more

methane than grain-finished animals, on a per-pound-of-meat basis, and they also require more land and water.

The United Nations reports that at least 20 million people worldwide die each year as a result of malnutrition, while estimates have been made that if Americans alone reduced their meat intake by just 10 percent, 100 million people could be fed with the land, water and energy that would be freed up as a result. As pointed out by The World Watch Institute, the continued growth of meat output creates competition for grain between affluent meat-eaters and the world’s poor.

As much of the world’s population struggles to obtain enough food, many Americans are consuming too much protein and suffering from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, stroke and auto-immune diseases.

Research shows a high correlation between rates of these “diseases of affluence” and the consumption of animal protein.

But there is good reason for hope, as a growing body of nutrition science shows that a high percentage of these diseases can be prevented, or even reversed, with diet. According to Nutritional Biochemist T. Colin Campbell, who co-authored The China Study, “The same diet that is good for prevention of cancer is also good for the prevention of heart disease, obesity, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, multiple sclerosis, osteoporosis and other diseases. That diet is a whole foods, plant-based diet.”

Note that there’s more to worry about than the antibiotics, steroids and hormones found in most animal products available today, making organic options less than ideal as well.

“The real danger of animal products is the nutrient imbalances, regardless of the presence or absence of those nasty chemicals. Long before modern chemicals were introduced into our food, people still began to experience more cancer and more heart disease when they started to eat more animal-based foods,” says Campbell.

One of the biggest barriers to adopting a plant-based diet is the misconception that a vegan diet lacks essential nutrients or adequate protein

levels. According to the American Dietetic Association, and many leading world health organizations, a properly planned vegan diet can provide all nutritional needs at all stages of life from infancy, through pregnancy, and into old age. Even in the most demanding physical conditions, a vegan diet is sufficient, as demonstrated by vegan athletes such as Houston Texans running back Arian Foster, mixed martial arts champion Mac Danzig, Atlanta Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez and two-time Badwater Ultramarathon winner Scott Jurek.

Is it a coincidence that the diet that can prevent suffering of animals is the same diet that can reverse the process of global warming and keep humans healthy into old age? What is good for the animals is good for the planet and good for our own health.

Tracey Narayani Glover, JD, E-RYT 200, is an animal advocate, writer, chef/ owner of The Pure Vegan and a yoga and meditation teacher in Mobile, AL. Connect at ThePureVegan.com and ARCForAllBeings.org.

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Underachieving Gifted Students Blossom with Edluministic Learning

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here are gifted students who are very driven to succeed at an early age—their grades are stellar and they spend a great deal of their waking moments being productive. And then there are the gifted students who have certain areas of giftedness, but by 5th grade are riddled with anxiety, not turning in homework and often labeled as bored and lazy.

The purpose of Edluministic Learning is to spark critical thinking, a passion for knowledge and independent learning through a combined method of artsintegration and problem-based learning. The methodology was designed to meet the needs of twice-exceptional students. Many of these individuals are designated as gifted and most are at risk. Through extensive observations and meetings with teachers in the classroom, I have found that this population of students learns directly opposite the way the traditional lesson

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plan structure, based upon Bloom's taxonomy, has been created. Instead of learning facts and a sequence of information leading towards the greater concept, our targeted population has strong conceptual skills and abstract reasoning and very poor concrete, sequential skills, therefore they are most successful with a program starting with the concepts and working backwards to learn the facts and order.

The Edluministic Learning methodology integrates the performing and visual arts and problem- based learning as the core of its teaching strategy.

Problem-based learning strategies are used to bring an issue of concern to the students and have them come to their own conclusions through inductive reasoning. Students are guided to find the research required to master the information and then express their

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findings not only through a paper, but through artistic expression, which may include performing a short play, a painting, cooking a meal, producing a song and/or shooting a film. The visual and performing arts are incorporated into each lesson as a way to process the information. Organization is taught through art. Empathy, cooperation and spatial awareness are taught through theater. Timing and sequencing are both explored through music, and script writing through film is used to enable the student to express thoughts.

Gifted, underachieving students are often misunderstood, which may lead to poor self-esteem and high anxiety. Edluministic Learning brings out the excitement of learning while addressing their strengths and challenges through the arts and critical thinking opportunities.

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Uncovering the real reasons that a child stays alert at bedtime or wakes during the night—such as inconsistent timing of sleep cycles, excessive fatigue, insufficient physical activity, hunger, pain, anxieties, inadequate downtime or a desire for continued interaction with a parent—is the first step. With so many variables, frustration can impede the workings of parental intuition, which is key to the process, as is testing individual possible solutions long enough to assess the result and then confidently move forward.

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Christine Gipple, Within weeks after of Oaklyn, New Jersey, ~ Sheila Pai, author, we started tapping a practitioner of nonNurturing You before school and at violent communicanight, he was back to his happy self. tion, shares, “When my daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m past ready for Last night, he simply went to bed and fell asleep. Now when I see his builther to be in bed, I have to consciously up emotions, I know we need to tap.” pause, or I can snap at her, thus delay(To learn more about EFT methods, ing bedtime. Granting myself just five visit emofree.com.) minutes to reset myself and be present in the moment before I gently re-enNourished Rest gage is critical to the outcome.”

Good nutrition is also important to Such checking in with ourselves healthy sleep. According to Health helps keep a parent thinking positively.

Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the Law of Attraction specialist Cassie Natural Health Improvement Center of Parks, of Denver, Colorado, advises, South Jersey and an advanced Nutrition “When you focus on the feeling you desire once a child is peacefully asleep, Response Testing practitioner, “Children may be devoid of minerals berather than the feeling you want to move away from, your chances for success greatly increase.” Noting how we envision nighttime unfolding or creating a nighttime vision board can help focus and maintain these feelings.

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Supplementing with minerals like magnesium or enriching the diet with trace minerals, sea salt and mineralrich bone broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system programmed for sleep.”

Outlaw also advises, “A whole foods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeteners and sugar; preferably at all times, but at least an hour before bedtime.”

When a parent takes the time to plan each step toward their goal of optimum sleep and feels secure in following through, they can create a personalized and consistent bedtime routine that fosters a sense of safety for children that feel heard and tended to and know what to expect. Children that gain the ability to naturally develop sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits.

Stephanie Dodd is the author of the international bestseller, Good Baby, Bad Sleeper. She blogs at HeartCentered Sleep.com.

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Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennsylvania, co-founder of the Meridian Tapping Techniques Association, says, “Including tapping with a supportive nighttime routine can be a godsend.

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or thousands of homeowners in “agrihoods” across the U.S., homegrown is a way of life.

Planned developments incorporating neighborhood agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, according to Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow specializing in sustainability with the

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Urban Land Institute. He estimates there are a few hundred agrihoods nationwide, in all regions and at all price points. “The trend is the convergence of several things, including a growing interest in local business, local food, healthy lifestyles and the foodie culture,” says McMahon.

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He adds, “Today’s developers have to differentiate their properties to survive, and farms have become the new golf course of real estate development.”

Agriculture is a far lower-cost amenity that can even return a modest profit by selling its harvest to the community.

Beyond food, agrihoods help grow community, a huge draw for those living in isolated suburban areas. In 2014, Abby and Michael Wheatfill moved their family to Agritopia, a planned community in Gilbert, Arizona, near Phoenix. Billed as an urban farm, the central feature of Agritopia’s 166 acres, knitting together commercial, agricultural and open space with 450 residential homes, is a working farm, with roving pigs, lambs and chickens, a citrus grove and rows of heirloom vegetables.

Farm, family and community life are interwoven. The Wheatfills lease a plot in an on-site community garden.

Other residents buy shares in the community supported agriculture project or purchase produce or eggs from the community farm on the honor system.

“We especially love the narrow, tree-lined streets and wide porches, and that we can walk or bike to fun, locally sourced restaurants,” says Michael, a technology consultant.

Private backyards are small in favor of community space, nudging residents to meet each other, Abby says.

The Cannery, in Davis, California, is one of the newest agrihoods and also one of the few that redeveloped an industrial tract. This 100-acre development, still under construction, will feature 547 new homes on the former site of a tomato processing facility, in addition to affordable rentals for low-income families. Its heart and soul is a working farm that will feed the community’s households and supply its restaurants. The Cannery is a pioneer in clean green energy, with solar-powered homes, connections for electric cars, and many other energyconserving features. Thirsty homeowner lawns are prohibited in most of The Cannery’s mini-neighborhoods, but no home is more than 300 feet from public green space.

Samrina and Mylon Marshall, both physicians in their mid-50s, will be among the first residents to move in this

spring. “We like that it’s a green energy community featuring multigenerational living. We’re also big on eating locally and seasonally, so the urban farm was a key draw,” says Mylon.

North Atlanta family Gil and Jeny Mathis and their two daughters, 12 and 14 years old, discovered Serenbe, a planned community in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia, two years ago. Now it’s literally their second home. “It provides a different life for our children on weekends they couldn’t otherwise have.

The community aspect has penetrated our lives in a way that we couldn’t have predicted,” says Gil. Both girls love it, and the younger sibling is lobbying to relocate there full time. The family likes the people Serenbe draws and the opportunities to engage with them, the consistent access to natural and organic food and its artist-in-residence program.

Serenbe was the inspiration for the Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, a 346-acre, back-to-the-land project near Asheville, North Carolina.

Its owners are transforming a failed high-end gated community and adjacent historic farm along the French Broad River into an agri-centered development featuring a blueberry orchard, community gardens, vegetable farm and greenhouse.

“It’s vital that we re-localize our food supply,” says Olivette co-owner Tama Dickerson. “One of the first things we did was to incorporate this farm and see what areas we could preserve, because what you keep is just as important as what you develop.”

Future plans include hiking trails, artist live-work spaces, tiny houses, little free libraries and a K-8 school.

Agrihoods aren’t solely for agriburbs. Creative public housing developers are bringing agriculture to high-density neighborhoods. The smoke-free Healthy High-Rise Arbor House, a 124-unit, low-income apartment in the Bronx, in New York City, features a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse and a living lobby wall that grows organic vegetables for the community year-round. Residents can obtain a discounted share from the farm using SNAP benefits (food stamps) and take free classes in

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Agrihoods can take many forms, including those involving gardens cropping up in schools, parks and hospitals nationwide, as well as informal, guerilla gardens in vacant lots. Many cities, including Falls Church, Virginia, and Takoma Park, Maryland, have even changed local zoning laws so residents can keep chickens and bees in their

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“The era of the 2,000-mile Caesar salad has come to an end,” says McMahon, citing high transportation costs that make locally sourced food good for businesses and consumers alike. “The trend of growing food closer to home—in some cases at home—is here to stay.”

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For the first time, flexibility and mobility rolling ranks in the top 20 of the American College of Sports Medicine’s annual Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends. Made predominantly of foam and hard rubber, the rollers can “massage, relieve muscle tightness and muscle spasms, increase circulation, ease muscular discomfort and assist in the return to normal activity,” according to the organization’s Health & Fitness Journal, which notes a growing market for the devices.

Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds, “Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own.

Most rollers are available in smooth or ribbed textures in different sizes and densities. Sets include one for deep tissue rolling, self-myofascial release and trigger point relief, designed to aid muscles related to the back, hips, arms, glutes and hamstrings.

Dr. Spencer H. Baron, president of NeuroSport Elite, in Davie, Florida, was the 2010 National Sports Chiropractor of the Year and served as a chiropractic physician for the Miami Dolphins football team for 19 years. He starts patients out with rollers during office appointments,

especially those with sports injuries.

“It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says. “Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.”

While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests that the back is the most commonly targeted region, and suggests two corresponding maneuvers: Lie down with a foam roller under the neck at home. Gently roll it across to each shoulder blade, and then center it and roll it down to the buttocks; even to the hamstrings. Next, assume a squatting position against a wall and place a roller between the center of the back and the wall, gently rise up, and then sink down. It’s also possible do this at work in private.

Baron and his colleagues believe that rollers are beneficial to use on the shoulders and arms of tennis players and baseball pitchers. “I like the metaphor of a chef rolling dough in the kitchen. With a similar motion, you’re kneading muscles and tendons, improving blood flow and circulation to sore areas,” he says.

Jason Karp, Ph.D., the 2011 Individuals with Disabilities Education Act Personal Trainer of the Year and creator of his company’s Run-Fit certification program, has seen the popularity of the devices on the rise with runners. “People like gadgets” that can help them, he notes. “Runners get tight from running, and rollers can help alleviate that tightness. I know a lot of runners that swear by them.”

Karp, a California author of six books, including Running for Women and his upcoming The Inner Runner, feels that rollers are especially well-suited for postworkout use. “The rollers are basically a form of self-myofascial release, which helps relax muscles by putting pressure on tight areas to cause the muscle to relax via its reflex to tension,” he explains.

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hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].”

“I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel.

“A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.” Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone.

Cats can be trained. Dallas cat owner Bettina Bennett of WhichBoxMedia. com advises, “Start early, attach rewards and be consistent. Our four cats don’t scratch the furniture, come when called and know when it’s bedtime.”

Clicker training works well, adds Becky Morrow, a doctor of veterinarian medicine who teaches at Duquesne University, in Pittsburgh. “I have 13 cats living in my home and a sanctuary housing 65 more. They’ve learned to walk on a leash and obey commands.”

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He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are. Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.”

Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement. Cats don’t like unfamiliar textures, so avoidance training tools can include laying aluminum foil or backing-side-up carpet runners over furniture arms and cushions plus double-sided sticky tape at the corners to preserve upholstery.

When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys. A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder

Measure how tall a cat is when standing on her hind legs with front legs fully extended. Get a post that is half again as tall so she can really stretch. Gently rub her paws on the post first, and then dab on a bit of catnip as added enticement.

will hold a feline’s attention for hours.

Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime. Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet. Let him calm down and then feed him. A full cat is a sleepy cat.”

Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up.

The recommended antidote is to feed smaller amounts several times a day. Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises. Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy

once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work.

When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed— the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health.

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“All cats should be kept indoors, microchipped and wearing a colorful collar and tags,” says Werber. Colors give birds fair warning if a cat ever goes outside.

With time and attention, any cat can become an active, well-behaved family member.

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children. Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress.

Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety.

“It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez.

“After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.”

Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own.

Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day All-American Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards.

“We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical social worker with the Sparks of Genius Brain Optimization Center, in

Boca Raton, Florida. “People had so much fun they wouldn’t leave. It’s creative, portable and inexpensive. You never face blank paper because the lines are there; you just pick the colors. There’s no stress about possibly making mistakes.”

“Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zeninspired mandalas are popular. Customers like realistic, intricate drawings,” explains Idalia Farrajota, a Dallas executive with Michaels craft stores, which offers free, in-store coloring sessions and provides supplies. (Download a free sample book at Tinyurl. com/BotanicalColoringPages.) Johanna Basford, a renowned illustrator from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, is a hit with colorists, catering to their penchant for nature with Secret Garden, Enchanted Forest and her latest, Lost Ocean.

“My daughter wanted to color her life, not do generic drawings,” says Dieter Marlovics, prompting him to establish ReallyColor.com, in Chicago. “Really-Color converts photos into coloring book pages to make individually tailored pages.”

Try these eco-tips: Sprout pencils, made with sustainable wood and fruit-and-vegetable-based dyed clay instead of lead, are topped by non-GMO seeds that can be planted when the pencil becomes short. Inktense’s water-soluble brightly colored pencils mimic pen and ink; add water for translucency. Select recycled paper books, soy crayons, watercolor paints and nontoxic markers.

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Karen L. Kaye, MS, LMHC

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Dear Karen Kaye, Why is it so difficult to know and love ourselves?

Thanks, Leslie

Dear Leslie, The reason it is so hard to know ourselves is that most people do not even think about the self—what self? Our messages to ourselves lie dormant in our subconscious and unconscious minds. We do not even know what is ‘in there,’ so how could we know how we are treating ourselves?

When you feel you need love, who do you turn to?

When you feel you need attention, who do you turn to?

When you feel you are bored, who do you go to?

Most people would answer that they go to a family member, friend or mate. So the answer is they go externally. Where are you in that equation? What would happen if that family member, friend or mate upset or left you? Most people just knee-jerk and find a different or new friend or mate. So, again, we don’t exist.

What if you feel you look good and someone thinks you look tired? Who would you believe? Then, on the other end of the spectrum, is the person who acts like everything is all about them. They, too, have little or no real self. People with an internal focus do not go around boasting… they just have self. So, if the self only exists when someone else is around, then what is our value to ourselves?

This lack begins in childhood when we need to please our parents for survival (home, food and clothing) and we do not want to be too different from them because, intuitively, we are concerned that our basic needs won’t be met.

Then, we enter the socialization period in school. We want our friends to define us and approve of us and, again, fear differences. This is living “outside in.” When we don’t fit in, we punish ourselves with the wrong food, drugs, alcohol and the wrong love interest who won’t treat us well.

I always wondered who this ‘they’ is that is doing so much better than we are.

Living inside-out begins in taking time to know yourself and to ask yourself questions (without beating yourself up). This is a good time to seek good quality therapy—only as a guide back to you—yet the ‘outside-in’ people have little time or money and want quick fixes to lifelong questions. You do not have to be broken to seek therapy. A want for knowledge of self is good enough before things get worse.

You are not your work. You are not your relationship. You are not your meditation, yoga or prayer…they are vehicles to

you. Awareness is the first step of healing. Some can do healing on their own; most cannot. The ego gets in the way. Even a therapist’s ego could get in the way.

How you feel when you are alone, with no distractions and all you have are your thoughts, lets you know where you stand with you. Take 15 minutes alone in total quiet and listen to your thoughts. Do the thoughts make you feel good or bad?

How you treat yourself when others abandon you or let you down tells you a lot about how you feel about yourself. Sadness and despair are normal, but do you beat yourself up wondering what you did wrong as if you single-handedly are to blame? On the other end, there are those who take no responsibility for their actions and reactions and they, too, have no self. Either extreme is problematic.

My suggestion is if you are going through a difficult time, treat yourself like you have had a physical operation with care and concern. Another suggestion is to treat yourself the way you would treat your child if he or she was hurting.

Take some time to get to know yourself; it is a worthwhile journey. Ask yourself the questions you would ask a friend if you were trying to help them out. Give yourself the kind of compassion that you would give others.

At the end of the day, we are all we have (not a bad thing)!

Thank you so much for your question.

Sincerely, Karen L. Kaye Karen L. Kaye, MS, LMHC has been in private practice for more than 30 years in Broward County. She receives clients in person and over the phone. She helps people identify the messages they are telling themselves and where they come from.

You can reach her at 954-384-1217. See ad page 19.

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markyourcalendar HEALTHY GREEN WELLNESS WORKSHOP Learn how to easily eliminate toxic chemicals in your home. • Improve your health; create a cleaner environment for yourself, your children & your pets.

Find solutions for “Today’s Health Concerns”

Friday, March 4, 10am Wednesday, March 16, 7pm Your Big Picture Cafe, 5935 S University Dr, Davie Please call and reserve your seat

305.469.9616

39th Annual Waterway Cleanup 701 Be a part of the solution. Collected plastic to be donated to the Trash 2 Treasure “All Hands On Deck” public art project covering boat with upcycled plastic found in the waterways and beaches. For info: 888.828.8242, ext/ Happy Hormones w Dr. Mcnabb - 12pm-1pm.

Is your diet making you hormonal? Bio-identicals: great idea or big mistake? The great Cholesterol Myth: Exposed. $5 gift card for attendees. Tunie’s, 5651 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs FL 33076, Tunie’s Store Manager, 954.510.0410.

Saturday, March 12

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markyourcalendar Bridges of Wellness and SoulTranSync

present LIBERATING YOUR SOUL 20 week adventure in SELF awareness utilizing: “The Untethered Soul” by Michael Singer, Science of Mind, Non-Duality, Ho’oponopono, Self Inquiry.

Be inspired to live in the spaciousness of your heart.

Starts March 7 ~ Mondays 7pm.

954-530-6006 Details at:

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Saturday, March 5

The Power of Black Seed Oil w Chad Kelly 6pm-7pm. 0. Powerful Antioxidant for Healthy Aging Healthy Weight Management & Blood Sugar, Immune & Digestive Support. $5 gift card for attendees. Tunie’s, 900 N Federal Highway, Ft Lauderdale, FL 33304, Tunie’s Store Manager, 954.525.0388.

Fort Lauderdale Beach Sweep, 7-11am, Fort Lauderdale Beach Park Clean the beach and contribute your collected plastic to the Trash 2 Treasure “All Hands On Deck” public art project covering boat with upcycled plastic found in the waterways and beaches. For info: 888.828.8242, ext/ Inversion Workshop - 1:30-3:30pm, Join Derek and Paula as they create a safe and playful environment to explore your inversion practice. You will receive and practice tools that will give you access to experiencing your inversion practice in a new light. greenmonkey, 1445 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. 954.533.6782.

Saturday, March 19

March Madness - 9:30-10:30am, Take part in experiencing the greenmonkey community as we shake up the lineup. Paul Toliuszis, lead teacher from Miami Beach will be teaching in FTL. Come get a taste of what our broader community has to offer! greenmonkey, 1445 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. 954.533.6782.

Tunie’s 10% Off Entire Store Sale - 8am-9pm (varies by location). Get an additional 10% Off Tunie’s already low prices. Save on natural groceries, supplements, organic produce & fresh foods,

and more! Tunie’s Natural Grocery & Vitamin Market, All Tunie’s locations Ft. Lauderdale, Coral Springs & Palm Beach Gardens Gratitude Art Music Movement Awareness (G.A.M.M.A.) Family Festival, 1-7pm, free. Healing Arts, Creative Arts and Flow Arts. Classes for all ages, kids meditation, family activities, live music, vendors, and more, something for every age! Playful Roots Yoga, Esplanade Park, 400 SW 2nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312, Tiya, 954-599-1560.

Saturday, March 19

“All Hands on Deck” Trash 2 Treasure presents: Art for the People, by the People (covering boat with found plastic from the waterways and beaches of Broward County. Project through May 7. RSVP required, 888-828.8242, ext. 701.

Sunday, March 20

Diagnosed with cancer? - 9am-3pm. Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine’s (ATOM) Doctorate program’s free consultation & acupuncture treatment (herbs extra). Patients seen by Licensed Acupuncturists & supervised by expert in field. Treatments observed by class, ATOM, 100 E. Broward Blvd., Suite 100, Ft. Lauderdale. 954-763-9840 ext. 201.

Saturday, March 26

Mindful Eating Workshop - 1:30-3:30pm, Join Jessie, RYT200 and certified health coach for an introduction to mindful eating. Explore how your current thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors affect your relationship with food, and how they can be altered to free you from obsession. greenmonkey, 1445 SE 17th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316. Call 954.533.6782.

Wednesday, March 30

Changing Diets, Changing Minds w Carlson Labs Jolie Root - 6pm-7pm. MoodMIndful Nutrition is a fountain of youth for mood & memory.

Learn to protect the brain as it ages. $5 gift card for attendees. Tunie’s, 5651 Coral Ridge Dr, Coral Springs FL 33076, Tunie’s Store Manager, 954.510.0410.

upcomingevents Tuesday, April 5, 2016

“From the Ground Up” - 5-7pm. Art Exhibit at Fort Lauderdale City Hall “Opening Night” With SusieQ’s guidance and Kids Ecology Corps volunteer groups, collaborative trashformational art was created through collecting plastic trash retrieved from local beaches, Select artwork is available for purchase. 100 N. Andrews Ave. Fort Lauderdale. Exhibit through Thursday, April 28.

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ongoingevents sunday Sacred Journey Interfaith Seminary — 9am– 5pm. Classes for Interfaith Ministry Ordination. A Healing Space, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors 33305. Rev. Dr. Grace Telesco 917.579.3750.

Yoga on the Beach — 9:30–10:30am, $10 Donation. Classes held daily weather permitting. Experience gentle yoga flow outside. Copperbeech Yoga & Fitness Inc., Ocean Manor Resort, private patio behind tiki bar, 4040 Galt Ocean Drive, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308, 516.840.1455.

Unity of Pompano – Join us at 9:30am: Power Hour discussion on spiritual topics/books led by Cynthia Roberts, L.U.T.. 11am: Celebration Service-Inspirational Message-Live Music; 11am Youth Classes K-12; Fellowship Hour following service. 261 SE 13th Ave, Pompano Beach, 954.946.0857.

Buddhist Meditation Class — 10–11:30am. $10 Learn to meditate and gain practical advice for living a peaceful life. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Rd. 954.537.9191.

Ft Lauderdale Center for Spiritual Living Services 10:30am Full Celebration Service with Dr. Arleen Bump on relevant topics. Includes musical presentations. 1550 NE 26th St, Wilton Manors, 954.566.2868.

Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida – Healing Service, 10:30am, Worship Service 11am. Shared space with the Sunshine Cathedral MCC (in the Graham/Fasana Chapel), 1480 SW 9th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 754.300.1428.

Catholic Mass — 10:30am, (+ Sat 5pm) The Parish of Sts. Francis & Clare, Staffed by Franciscan friars. 101 NE 3rd St, Ft Lauderdale, 954.731.8173.

Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) — 11am– 12pm, ­Free, Inclusive, unprogrammed worship in the manner of Friends. 2nd Presbyterian Church, Multi-Purpose Rm, 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale. 954.682.1433.

ECK Worship Service — 11am–12pm, Free. First Sunday/month. Experience Light and Sound of God. Learn about Eckankar HU Song, Rodeway Inn and Suites, 2400 West State Road 84 (Marina Mile Blvd), Fort Lauderdale, 33312, Johanna Carter, 954.693.5681.

Halotherapy Breathing Class - 12:30–1:30pm, $20. Open to everyone - current and former smokers and people with respiratory or allergy issues.

Dry saline aerosol inhalation cleanses deep. Salt This Way Wellness Center, 2286 Wilton Dr., Wilton Manors, FL 33305. 754.223.2302.

Coral Springs Metaphysical Group — 1–3pm (1st & 2nd Sun ea. mo. & 3rd Tues ea. mo) Deep trance channeling. Ask questions. Get answers. 12140 NW 10th St, Coral Springs, 954.340.7087.

Raja Yoga Meditation — 10:15–11:30am (& 6:30–7:30pm) Free. Enjoy the peace & love within.

Hollywood Library, 2600 Hollywood Blvd, Roz, 954.962.7447.

Community HU Chant — 7–7:30 pm. 4th Sunday of each month (excluding March), Release your inner tensions and gain peace and calm Dunkin Donuts/Meeting Room, 1405 S. Powerline Rd., Pompano Beach, FL 33442. For more information, 954.693.5681.

Chakra Yoga - 10:45am–12noon. $15 (All Levels).

Chakra means wheels of light. Learn characteristics of the chakras and the properties associated with a particular part of the body recharging your energy.

Namaste Yoga, 421 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, 954.785.6333.

Free Guided Meditation & Kirtan (Satsang) — 7–8:30pm Meditation followed by uplifting calland-response chanting & music. Yoga Warehouse, 508 SW Flagler Ave, Downtown Ft Lauderdale, 954.525.7726.

Transformational classes – first Tuesday of month, 5–7pm. Cultivate and integrate evolution of consciousness and spirituality, Rev. Rina Lichtinger & Carmelina Pena-Heminger. Minimum 5 participants. Rasa Sadhana, 1531 NE 15 Ave. Ft. Lauderdale, Must Pre-pay, RSVP: 954.892.4988.

monday Gentle Yoga & Meditation — 10–11:15am. $10 first class. Gentle Hatha will include some standing poses that will warm the body up and some restorative poses that will collectively balance the mind and body, includes meditation. Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400, Weston. 954.349.6868.

Introduction Mastermind Abundance Class – 7–8 PM $15 (every other week). Gain valuable & practical tools to support wealth growth. Unleash YOUR potential for change. Healing Harmony Wellness Center, 9690 W. Sample Road #204, Coral Springs FL 33065 954-594-0747.

Bridges of Wellness Ho’oponopono Meditation 7pm. Shift from resistance to spiritual alignment.

Discover freedom from suffering, peace of mind, the awareness, anything you could ever imagine is already yours. Wilton Plaza 1881 NE 26th Street #244 Fort Lauderdale, 954-530-6006.

Reiki Circle/Meditation — 7:30–8:45pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion. Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

Men and Women’s Support Group: Conscious Awareness – designed for men and women to learn about and from each other regarding relationships, self-worth and the rewrite of negative patterns.

8–10pm. $20 per session. Contact: Karen Kaye, LMHC, 954.384.1217 (Landline)

tuesday A Course in Miracles Study Group — 10am– Noon (& Thurs). Guided Meditation 2:30-3:30pm.

Love Donation, Artserve, 1350 E Sunrise Blvd, Adam: 954.684.7007.

Coral Springs Metaphysical Group — 7pm, (3rd Tue ea mo, also Sun 1–3pm) Free, topics: Numerology, Handwriting, Auras, Near Death, Past Life, Kabbalah, Sondra & Charles Zecher’s Estate, 12140 NW 10 St, Coral Springs, 954.340.7087.

Have You Had a Spiritual Experience? 3rd Tue. 6–7pm. Free. Sense you’ve lived before? Out-ofbody or near-death experience? Spiritual Discussion for people of any faith. West Regional Library, Room 230, 8601 W. Broward Blvd., Plantation, 33324 Johanna 954.693.5681.

Reiki Circle & Meditation — 7pm, Center For Human Development, 5809 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 954.989.6400.

Unity of Pompano —7–9pm. Join us for our ongoing Metaphysics/Bible studies class taught by Rev. Lawrence Palmer, LUT’s Bev Spivey and Cynthia Roberts. Unity S.E.E. credit available. 261 SE 13th Ave., Pompano Beach 954.946.0857.

Free Usui Reiki Circle — 7–8:30pm (2nd & 4th Tues). CEU provider classes monthly FL LMT. Center For Optimal Health, 1915 NE 45th St #103, Ft Lauderdale 954.491.6158 RSVP.

wednesday Fountain of Youth class - 9–10am, $10. Discover the power of your own body to stay resilient and to heal. The Train Station west door, 3058 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors. Amrita, 786.390.2919.

Yoga Basics — 10–11am Fundamentals of posture & breathing for strength, flexibility & stamina. First Class $10. (also Fri 10–11am), Weston Yoga, 2600 Glades Circle, Suite 400, Weston, 954.349.6868.

Meditation & Reiki Healing Circle — 7pm, $5Love, Nature’s Emporium, 8041 W Sample Rd, Coral Springs 954.755.2223.

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Reiki Circle — 7:30–9pm. Donation $Love, Delmar Arts Academy, 1400 N Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale, 954.537.9278.

thursday Meditation/Relaxation Class — 5:45–6:30pm, free. Guided meditation & relaxation led by Ina Lee. All levels. George English Park Rec Center, 1101 Bayview Dr. Ft Lauderdale. Call first, 954.463.4733.

Vinyasa Yoga — 7–8pm. $18. Yello!, 2495 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33308, 954.491.1591.

Carole’s Circle – Meditate & Manifest! Guided Meditation, Healing, Channeled Message – 7–8pm. $12. 1st & 3rd Thursdays each month. Tired of being sick and tired? Questions answered. Women’s Club of Deerfield Beach, 910 E. Hillsboro Blvd. Reservations: Carole Ramsay 954.655.5490.

Introduction to Living Your Dreams Class – 7–8 PM $15 (every other week). Discover limiting beliefs; Clarify clear action steps & Activate the Universe. Healing Harmony Wellness Center, 9690 W. Sample Road #204, Coral Springs FL 33065 954-594-0747.

Bridges of Wellness Free Science of Mind Teachings Every 2nd and 4th Thursday at 7pm, beginning March 24. Change Your Thinking and Change Your Life! Wilton Plaza 1881 NE 26 Street #244, Fort Lauderdale. RSVP at 954-530-6006.

Buddhist Meditation Class — 7:30–9pm. $10 Learn to meditate and gain practical advice for living a peaceful life. Drolma Kadampa Buddhist Center, 140 West Prospect Rd, Ft. Lauderdale, 954.537.9191.

friday Fat Village Art Walk — 5–11pm, (2nd Fri./ mo) Free. Free parking lot & trolley service.

954.785.7475.

Crystal Bowl Meditation — 6-7:15pm. $15.

Learn Krya Yoga (teachings of Pramahansa Yogananda), relaxation, & guided imagery, based upon self-realization fellowship teachings. Everybody is welcome. Namaste Yoga, 421 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach, Florida 33062 954.785.6333.

Monthly Gallery Night, Meet the Artists, Show & Sale —6–11pm, (second Friday ea. mo) A great gathering of varied talents. Host/Artist: Michael D. Colanero. Uncommon Gallery, 2713 E Commercial Blvd, Ft Lauderdale, 954.336.4305.

Abraham-Hicks Living In The Vortex — 7– 9pm. $5.00. Dynamic discussions of various Abraham Hicks quotes/processes. Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305, Patti Blankenship, 305.546.2526.

Spiritual Evolution Study Group — 7–8:30pm $10. Ongoing series based on spiritually inspired texts. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G 917.579.3750.

Healing & Meditation Service —7:30pm Center For Human Development, 5809 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 954.989.6400.

Reiki Circle/Meditation — Hosted by Reiki Masters Mayra & Rose, 7:30pm, $Love, Essentials Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N Federal Hwy, Ste A, Hollywood. 954.921.7808.

Reiki Circle/Meditation —7:30–8:45pm. $10 Reiki healing circle, guided meditation & discussion Center for Spiritual Living, 1550 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors, Rev Elise, R. M., 954.317.3907.

Community HU Chant — 3rd Friday. 7:30–8pm.

Expand your awareness, Experience divine love, Heal a broken heart. Release your inner tensions, gain insight, peace, and comfort. Dunkin Donuts, Cappuccino Room, 9170 W. State Rd 84, Davie, 33324 Johanna 954.693.5681.

saturday Tai Chi/Qigong Basics — 9–10am $10, Qigong practices & guidance on body alignment & proper energy foundation. White Crane Healing Arts Center, 7071 W Commercial Blvd. 2C, Tamarac.

954.721.7252.

Vinyasa Yoga — 9:30–10:30am. $18. Yello!, 2495 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308, 954.491.1591.

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Women’s Tai Chi and Meditation — 10-10:55am, $10. The Train Station west door, 3058 N Andrews Ave., Wilton Manors. Amrita, text please 786.390.2919.

Senior Line Dancing - 10:30am-11:30am. Fee Based $7 per session / $60 for a 12 class card Strut, turn and kick your way to greater strength and flexibility! Yello!, 2495 East Commercial Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale Florida 33308, , 954.491.1591.

Free Reiki Circle —10–11am. Divine Love Institute & Gift Shop, 2832 Stirling Rd, #H, Hollywood, FL 33020. Conveniently located just west of I-95 on Stirling Rd, 954.920.0050.

The Sistrunk Farmers Market — 10am–2pm.

Locally, organically grown fruits & vegetables, old fashioned family fun, Artisan Market Vendors.

Market hours EBT & SNAP accepted at the Market. Corner of Sistrunk Blvd & NW 10th Ave, Ft Lauderdale.

Raja Yoga Meditations at 3 Broward Libraries — 10:30–11:30am, weekly, Free, at Dania Beach and Carver Ranches. Hallandale Beach 10:30–11:30am only 1st and 3rd Sat. of the month. Enjoy the peace within. Call Roz for info 954.962.7447.

Community Acupuncture — 11am–6pm $30-$40 (Mon-Sat). Relaxing & effective! Acupuncture treatments in a small group setting. Thrive Wellness Center, 1244 S Federal Hwy, Ft Lauderdale 954.713.6118.

Psychic Fair — (last Sat. ea mo) 12pm–4pm, $15/15 min reading. Tarot, Astrology, Mediumship/ Psychic Readings. Metaphysical Chapel of South Florida, Shared space with the Sunshine Cathedral MCC (in the Graham/Fasana Chapel), 1480 SW 9th Ave, Ft. Lauderdale, 754.300.1428.

Prenatal Yoga — 12:45-1:45pm. $15. Excellent class designed specifically for second and third trimesters. Other classes available. Yogi Plus Yoga, 6329 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, Florida 33319. Visit website or call Shauna for more details, 754.235.3353.

Yin Yoga — 2-3:15pm, $15. (& Wed, 6pm) Restorative Postures with Deep Breathing. Postures are held passively to expand the motion in the joints, supporting our immune system and emotional well being. Finalizing with meditation. Namaste Yoga, 421 S. Federal Hwy, Pompano Beach 954.785.6333.

Rock Kirtan: Sacred Devotional Singing — bi-weekly 7–8:30pm, $10. Darshan Center for Spiritual Evolution, 1410 NE 26th Street, Wilton Manors. Call Rev. G. 917.579.3750.

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