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Hormones Imbalanced?

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Contents 17 FRESH RITUALS

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FOR A NEW YEAR

18 THE NEW STORY FOR THE WORLD

Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet

22 PAY WHERE WE PLAY Boosting the Hometown Economy

24 THE GIFT OF YUM

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Homemade Treats Spark Holiday Cheer

28 MIND-BODY FITNESS How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

30 REINVENT THE HOLIDAYS

More Meaning, Less Stuff

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Using the Voice to Uplift Mind and Body

36 HOLIDAY TREATS Homemade Recipes They Will Love

DEPARTMENTS 6 news briefs 12 health briefs 14 global briefs 16 eco tip 22 green living 24 conscious

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Alzheimer’s 10 Warning Signs and Participating in Clinical Trials focus of Alzheimer’s Association and Charter Research Educational Event

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lzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join the Alzheimer’s Association and Charter Research for a special education program about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s. The event will take place virtually at 1 p.m. ET/noon CT on Wednesday, Dec. 1.

Learn how to recognize common signs of Alzheimer’s disease, how to approach someone about memory concerns, the importance of early detection, the benefits of a diagnosis, possible tests and assessments for the diagnostic process, and Alzheimer's Association resources. In addition, Jeffrey Norton, M.D., will present on the importance of participating in clinical trials.

Norton is a principal investigator at Charter Research, where he leads clinical research studies of investigational medications for Alzheimer’s disease. Norton’s research work includes clinical trials of BAN2401, an investigational treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that has shown positive results in early research in reducing amyloid plaques and raising scores on standardized memory tests.

Prior to joining Charter Research, Norton spent 20 years in anesthesiology and pain management at Massachusetts General Hospital, New England Neurological Associates and Northeast Rehabilitation Hospital. He graduated from the Hahnemann University School of Medicine and completed his residency in anesthesiology and his fellowship in pain management at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts.

Norton is also currently conducting research on a new medication that has been approved for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in China and is under evaluation for FDA approval in the United States.

This free educational event is open to anyone interested in learning about Alzheimer’s and dementia and clinical trial participation. To register, visit http://bit.ly/3kn57aD or call 800.272.3900.

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n today’s world of advancing technology, consumers’ demands have evolved into the desire for products that are new and improved, easy to use, work faster and have multiple uses. To fill that need, Kathy Roberts of 21st Century Relief is excited to offer what she refers to as “the newest, most improved, and advanced CBD products available.”

“Nanotechnology is rapidly becoming the preferred process in pharmaceutical and holistic applications. It allows for quick absorption of active ingredients into our bloodstream, thus achieving targeted absorption and providing quicker more potent health benefits,” Roberts explains. “The human body consists of up to 60% water, so ask yourself – Why am I ingesting concentrated CBD oil, considering oil and water don’t mix? Studies show the difference between traditional CBD oils and those products that utilize Nano Full Spectrum technology to be incredible,” says Roberts. “For example, 21st Century Relief ’s Healing Hands Nano Pain Salve is made with emulsified Nano CBD allowing users to feel long lasting results much faster, compared to yesterday’s CBD oils.”

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Astrology and Ayurveda for Love and Romance with Dr. Scott Keller and Lois Duncan at The Salt Suite PGA Sunday, December 13th 1pm-4pm

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anifest your perfect partner or find bliss in your current relationship using Astrology and Ayurveda principles.

Workshop cost $99 per person, includes a mini reading and goodie bag! Limited seats available, get yours today! https:// astrology_ayurveda_drscott.eventbrite.com or call 561-316-3105.

During this workshop attendees will discover three things: 1) How to manifest the perfect partner using Astrology & Ayurveda.

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3) The 12 Astrological Love Languages.

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THE SEASON FOR MIRACLES? “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein

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e speak of this season as the one where we celebrate miracles. We tell the stories again each year: of a lamp with just enough oil to light the lamp for one day, that gives light for eight days—and of a holy Temple cleansed and rededicated; of a miraculous child born to bring redemption to humankind. Every religion has similar tales of miracles.

Many of our most beloved movies of the season are about miracles as well: •

The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future transform a bitter miser into a joyful giver.

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A novice angel shows a man about to “end it all,” how important and blessed his life has really been.

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A department store Santa brings about a transformation in the lives of a cynical woman and her child.

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Two people who love each other sacrifice their most prized possessions to give gifts of love to one another.

The truth is we live in a world where miracles are the norm, not the exception. Here we are, living on a ball whirling in space…in a “Goldilocks Zone” at the perfect distance from our star for life to thrive.

How miraculous is that? In the midst of a global pandemic, thousands

of medical personnel put their lives on the line every day to minister to us. And our scientists have discovered a novel way to create a vaccine that appears able to protect us and end this same pandemic soon.

Miracles, indeed.

Amid our daily routines, worries and cares, we have tended to lose sight of the extraordinary magic all around us. Miracles large and small abound in our lives. We just have to open our eyes—to each birth, each sunrise, each birdsong, every act of kindness and unconditional love, and every synchronicity that brings just what we desire into our lives.

It was a miracle when a friend showed up and gave me my first reflexology treatment. Her gift left me healed and refreshed—and so much more than that. Because of that profound experience I discovered what I wanted to do with my life! I started sharing my healing experience with others. Which lead me to teaching reflexology and writing a book that has now been translated into several languages and is available today around the world, reaching people I will never know personally.

Miracles remind us of the Love that is within each of us. That Love is greater than all of the things that might challenge and trouble us. Share that love with others, now and throughout the year. Each small kindness has its own miraculous “butterfly effect”, much like my friend’s gift had for me so many years ago. Follow your heart each day and, in your own unique way, you will create miracles! Happy Holidays!

Laura Norman, M.S., LMT, world-renowned Holistic Reflexologist and author of the best-selling book, Feet First: A Guide to Foot Reflexology, offers Holistic Reflexology Certification Training Programs via live, online, interactive classes starting January 25th (see our ad for the full schedule). Laura has created Aromatherapy products and step-by-step Foot, Hand and Face Reflexology home study streaming videos, and offers beautiful gift certificates for all occasions. Visit www.lauranorman.com • Call 561-272-1220

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THE JIM MORAN FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANT TO UNICORN CHILDREN’S FOUNDATION

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he Unicorn Children’s Foundation is extremely grateful for a $20,000 grant from The Jim Moran Foundation. Provided in support of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation mission, this funding is more important now than ever before due to the impacts of COVID-19. Sharon Alexander, CEO of the Unicorn Children’s Foundation, shared “This gift of generosity will certainly be a safety net for the 1 of every 6 children who are or have been diagnosed with a developmental or learning disorder and their families! It has given us flexibility to efficiently shift our revenue to where it is needed most.”

COVID has had significant impact on people with special needs and their families. Children and young adults with special needs have found themselves even more isolated, unemployed and/or transitioning to virtual education. In addition to parenting, families have now had to figure out how to become their child’s therapist, educator, and sole social network with little to no supports or training. Virtual learning has not been an effective modality for many of our population as they have difficulty sustaining attention to a computer screen or simply cannot navigate the technology.

Nonprofit organizations face significant challenges to obtain the funding for programmatic and operating expenses, all while the demands for services and supports are exponentially increasing.

For more info on The Jim Moran Foundation, www.jimmoranfoundation. org. To learn more about Unicorn Children’s Foundation’s cradle to career initiatives, visit www.unicornchildrensfoundation.org. If you need additional information, please call (561) 620-9377 or email info@ unicornchildrensfoundation.org.

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HOW TO CELEBRATE SAFELY WITH SENIORS THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

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he holidays are looking very different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. What is typically a time for joy and spending time with family is now filled with stress and anxiety. Many of us hoped that after months of distancing we would be able to enjoy time with our families without worry, but unfortunately that is not the case. The seniors in our lives have been spending a lot of time alone to stay safe and healthy and missing the holidays won’t be easy. However, we can’t let the challenges of the pandemic overwhelm us. There are plenty of creative ways to enjoy time with your older loved ones this holiday season.

The first step to take before you make holiday plans is to look at the senior’s current situation. If they are living in an assisted living or nursing home, give them a call to determine what restrictions they have in place.

Many facilities have rightfully implemented strict COVID-19 protocols to reduce the risk of the virus, but each place is different. You might be able to meet your loved one outside for a visit or drop off their favorite foods, but it’s best to check in advance and make your plan based on their guidelines. If the senior is living at home, this gives you more flexibility, but it’s important to stay cautious and maintain social distancing.

The holiday season doesn’t have to only be celebrated on the holiday itself. Decorating and continuing family traditions in new ways can be the key to getting into the holiday spirit. Does your family typically drive around to look at decorated homes in your neighborhood? To accommodate social distancing, consider decorating your seniors house or patio with holiday décor that they can enjoy from the comfort of their home. From a Christmas tree to holiday lights, the options are endless and can easily give much needed holiday cheer. Does your family member have a favorite holiday dish that they make? Connect with them via video chat and have them walk you through the recipe. Not only can you learn how to create their best dish and enjoy time connecting, but you can also package up the food and drop it off for them to enjoy, too.

Do you light your Menorah each night as a family? Video chat with your loved one to light your candles and practice the traditional Hanukkah prayers together. Luckily, Florida doesn’t have harsh winters, so you can even have an outdoor picnic with all the family’s favorite dishes like ham or potato latkes. Consider bringing holiday themed blankets and plates to set the scene.

Don’t forget to get the entire family involved! Make time for simple crafts with grandkids that can be shared with seniors to add touches of family to their room or home. Print off your favorite carols and plan a visit to sing your favorite holiday songs right outside their door or window. If you practice Hanukkah, you could drop off a small gift at their door each night and watch as they open from a distance.

Make time this holiday season to find new ways to connect with the seniors in your life. As the pandemic continues, they’re facing continued isolation and need family interaction to keep their spirits up and feel connected. While it may be tempting to visit them in person, keep in mind the risks at hand. Unfortunately, there is not a foolproof way to eliminate the risk of COVID-19, so it’s better to be overly cautious to ensure you can enjoy more holidays together for years to come.

NEW GENETICS PROGRAM AT FAU

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tudents in Florida Atlantic University’s first course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) recently explored unlocking the genetic puzzles of one of nature’s unique creatures: Mexican cavefish. These cavefish sleep very little, don’t become stressed and tend to binge eat. Their evolved distinctive traits are linked to diseases such as obesity, diabetes and insomnia.

The ultimate goal in this first-of-its-kind course is to identify the candidate genes that play an important role in the cavefish’s evolution. The advanced course at the new STEM Training Hub at FAU’s John D. MacArthur Campus in Jupiter is led by Bethany Stanhope, Ph.D., the executive director for academic operations of FAU’s Jupiter Campus, and Johanna Kowalko, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology in FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College.

Stanhope and Kowalko are part of a team of researchers at FAU who have studied this single species of fish that has become an important model for understanding the genetic basis of trait evolution, Stanhope said. Students are trained in the latest gene-editing technologies, known as Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats (CRISPR), in order to generate original scientific data for publication. They explore bioinformatics databases to select and test genes related to eyes, pigmentation and taste bud development with an ultimate goal of using CRISPR tools to generate mutant fish for analysis.

“You can compare cavefish and the surface fish and then you can map regions of the genome that are associated with particular traits such as loss of pigmentation or eye loss,” Stanhope explained. “So, one of the goals in the class was to take some of the mapping studies and look at those regions of the genome that are associated with these different traits. The students then identify candidate genes that fall under those QTL (quantitative trait loci) and actually functionally test those genes and see, if they mutated them, if they would potentially replicate and make cave-like traits.”

The course was developed in part as the result of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant awarded to Kowalko, Suzanne McGaugh, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, and Nicolas Rohner, Ph.D., Stowers Institute for Medical Research in Missouri. McGaugh and Rohner joined the course as guest expert instructors, adding to the students’ experience. In addition, the creation of the course is also part of several joint NSF cavefish grants awarded to Kowalko, Erik Duboué, Ph.D., an assistant professor of biology in FAU’s Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College, and Alex Keene, Ph.D., an associate professor of biological sciences in FAU’s Charles E. Schmidt College of Science, to expand undergraduate training and outreach.

“Watching the students learn the process of scientific discovery — starting with an idea, designing experiments, sometimes struggling, but ultimately triumphing by generating

original data and results — is quite amazing,” Stanhope said.

Restrictions from COVID-19 concerns caused the State University System of Florida to order all of its institutions to transition to online education in March. Unfortunately, this meant Stanhope and Kowalko were unable to functionally test the genes the students had chosen to target. The researchers made a number of adjustments, including providing students with images to analyze from research previously performed by Stanhope and Kowalko.

The students continued to analyze data and presented their final projects, said Stanhope, adding students will finish experiments when the labs reopen. “The students still got to implement their proposed protocols, with some adjustments made, analyze data and evaluate the results,” Kowalko said. “All of which was really important to us and allowed us to stay true to the learning goals of the (new) course, even in a remote setting."

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HERBS & OWLS HERBAL PRACTICE AND APOTHECARY OPEN IN JUPITER

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erbs & Owls is excited to announce their new location is open and welcoming visitors in Jupiter.

Owner and Clinical Herbalist, Gina Kearney, has designed a full organic herb apothecary where visitors can support their health naturally through teas and herbal products.

Kearney offers classes and Herbal Consultations to empower her client’s healing journey and offer guidance and support, she shares, “The role of a skilled Clinical Herbalist is to understand you as a whole person and be able to discern which herbs and flower essences fit you best.” As a Clinical Herbalist, Kearney practices with the understanding that every client is a unique individual with unique life experiences that have influenced their overall health.

It is through this understanding and her clinical training in traditional herbal medicine and flower essence therapy that she works with clients to improve physical, emotional and energetic health at a deep and lasting level.

In addition to recommendations made during a consultation, clients receive a written protocol addressing herbs, flower essences, lifestyle, and nutritional recommendations to best support their health goals.

Through herbal products, flower essences and consultations, Herbs and Owls may assist with stress and anxiety, digestive health, sleep, immunity, focus and memory, inflammation, women’s health, motivation and will, men’s health and overall wellness.

Consults are offered in-person and online. For more information and appointments, call 561-768-9005 or visit HerbsandOwls.com.

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health briefs

“Bulking up” evokes images of bodybuilders and possible steroid use, but new research shows that older people that simply eat lots of vitamin C-rich fruits and vegetables have greater skeletal muscle mass than those that don’t eat these foods. Researchers from the UK’s University of East Anglia collected data from more than 13,000 people between 42 and 82 years old and reported in The Journal of Nutrition that the highest amounts of vitamin C correlated with the greatest estimated skeletal muscle mass—an important finding, as people older than 50 typically lose half a percent of muscle fat each year, leading to frailty and a lower quality of life. Sixty percent of men in the study and 50 percent of women were not getting enough vitamin C from food or supplements. “We’re not talking about people needing megadoses. Eating a citrus fruit such as an orange each day and having a vegetable side to a meal will be sufficient for most people,” says study co-author Richard Hayhoe.

Pile on the broccoli, Brussels sprouts and cabbage. In a study of 684 older Australian women published in the British Journal of Nutrition, researchers found those that ate more than 45 grams of cruciferous vegetables a day—about one-quarter cup of steamed broccoli or one-half cup of raw cabbage—were 46 percent less likely to have calcium buildup in the aorta, the main vessel carrying blood from the heart into the body. Fatty calcium deposits in the aorta are a key marker of vascular disease linked to heart attacks and strokes. “One particular constituent found abundantly in cruciferous vegetables is vitamin K, which may be involved in inhibiting the calcification process that occurs in our blood vessels,” says lead author Lauren Blekkenhorst, of Edith Cowan University, in Perth.

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For a Healthy Baby, Take a Multivitamin, Exercise and Ditch the Devices

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The simple step of taking a daily multivitamin during pregnancy can reduce the risk of autism in newborns by 38 percent, report Chinese researchers that analyzed nine studies of 231,163 children, of which 4,459 were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. Another study from Kings College, London, of 1,555 obese, pregnant women, concluded that when they improved their diet and exercised, their children three years later had an average resting pulse rate of five beats per minute lower than the other children, a better glycemic response and slightly less obesity. Israeli research, published in the online journal Sleep, involving 116 men ages 21 to 59, found those that used smartphones and tablets in the evening and after bedtime had lower sperm quality with reduced counts and motility. Watching TV, another light-emitting source, during the evening also correlated with lower sperm concentration.

For normal nighttime sleepers, taking a midday snooze for more than one hour may hurt cardiovascular health, reports a surprising new study from Guangzhou Medical University, in China. After analyzing 20 studies of 313,651 people, researchers found those people that napped longer than 60 minutes after sleeping more than six hours at night had a 30 percent greater risk of death from any cause and a 34 percent higher risk of heart disease. However, for people sleeping less than six hours at night, naps of 30 to 45 minutes “might improve heart health,” says study author Zhe Pan. Napping, long thought to be healthy, is under increasing scrutiny, with some research linking it to high blood pressure, diabetes and poor overall physical health. A 2019 Swiss study, published in Heart, of 3,500 people concluded that napping once or twice a week reduces heart disease risk by 48 percent, but benefits decline with more frequent naps, perhaps because ongoing sleepiness can point to underlying health disorders.

Practice Yoga to Improve Atrial Fibrillation Yoga postures and breathing may significantly reduce episodes of atrial fibrillation, suggests a new study— good news for the one in 11 Americans that suffer from its anxietyproducing palpitations, racing pulses, dizziness and shortness of breath.

In the study, which was presented to the European Society of Cardiology, 538 patients underwent 12 weeks without yoga and then 16 weeks of attending 30-minute yoga classes every other day. During the yoga period, their fibrillation episodes were halved, dropping on average to eight as compared to 15 in the non-yoga period. Average blood pressure was 11/6 millimeters of mercury lower after yoga training. The patients also reported improved moods and energy. “Our study suggests that yoga has wide-ranging physical and mental health benefits for patients with atrial fibrillation, and could be added on top of usual therapies,” says study author Naresh Sen, M.D., of Sunil Memorial Superspecialty Hospital, in Jaipur, India. elly fairytale/Pexels.com

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Conscientious Director Amazon Climate Label Facilitates Greener Choices

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Amazon is labeling approximately 25,000 products with a Climate Pledge Friendly (CPF) designation to meet a commitment to become carbon neutral by 2040. The selection includes grocery, household, fashion, beauty and personal electronics products, as well as from brands such as Seventh Generation and Burt’s Bees Baby. CPF products are clearly labeled in shopping results, have additional sustainability information on their product page and are featured in a dedicated section of the online store.

The Seattle company, which currently delivers 10 billion items a year, has an enormous carbon footprint due to its commitment to speedy deliveries, transportation-related emissions and data centers. A paper in Environmental Science & Technology, published by the American Chemical Society, found that going to a physical store actually has a lower carbon footprint than shopping on Amazon because customers tend to buy fewer items at a time online. When they go to a store, they’re more likely to stock up and reduce the need for more trips.

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California governor Gavin Newsom has signed the Toxic-Free Cosmetics Act into law, which bans 24 ingredients from cosmetics and personal care products sold within the state. The list includes mercury, formaldehyde, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, endocrine-disrupting phthalates and long-chain parabens used as preservatives, among other chemicals.

Many have been linked to breast cancer, reproductive and neurological damage, birth defects, organ system toxicity and developmental delays.

National standards lag behind the rest of the world and have not been updated since being created in 1938.

Despite the industry’s immense size, only two pages of the 829-page Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act govern cosmetics. The new California law will make products safer for everyone, but Black women stand to benefit more because they represent the biggest U.S. market for cosmetics. Environmental watchdog Treehugger notes that Black women account for an estimated 22 percent of the country’s $42-billion per year personal care products market, despite comprising less than 7 percent of the national population.

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MilkRun Gives Farmers Direct Sales

MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon, company founded by farmer and entrepreneur Julia Niiro, is supporting local farmers on small farms by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers. The online platform allows farmers to set their own prices, eliminating wholesalers, shippers and truckers. After consumers place orders, farmers deliver the produce to an aggregation hub where MilkRun boxes and ships it.

Niiro explains that while wholesale orders from restaurants have decreased dramatically due to COVID-19, direct purchasing from consumers is offsetting the losses.

By re-scaling, creating new safety practices and adapting to direct consumer demand, farmers are able to turn a profit during the pandemic. According to the American Farm Bureau Federation, farmers receive roughly 8 percent of the purchase price from grocery stores, while MilkRun estimates a return of up to 70 percent of the purchase price through its platform.

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Weather Wanderers The U.S. Geological Survey predicts that global sea levels would rise by about 230 feet if all the glaciers and ice caps on Earth melted, flooding almost every coastal city in the world. This disastrous possibility forces us to confront where current coastal dwellers would go if their cities become uninhabitable. In 2017, of the 68.5 million people that were displaced by sudden weather events that included floods, forest fires and intense storms, more than one-third of them were forced to leave their homes behind.

A 2018 World Bank report found that without tangible climate action, more than 143 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa, South Asia and Latin America will be forced to move to escape the impacts of climate change by 2050. According to the Institute for Economics and Peace, more than 1 billion people worldwide will live in countries with insufficient infrastructure to withstand climate change by 2050 (see Tinyurl.com/EcologicalThreatMap). The Pacific Islands are expected to be impacted especially hard because sea levels there are already rising at almost half an inch each year.

WellExplorer App Can Warn of Toxic Drinking Water

The University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine has created WellExplorer, a new, interactive tool that allows residents and scientists to find out what toxins have been deposited in their drinking water as a result of hydraulic fracturing (fracking). Exposure to fracking fluid in drinking water has been shown to increase the risk of respiratory problems, premature births, congenital heart defects and other health problems.

Different fracking sites use a diverse mix of chemical ingredients, and individuals and researchers are often uninformed about the exact health consequences of living near a particular well. People can view the closest fracking sites in their state, learn which chemicals are used at those sites and view their levels of toxicity by entering their zip code.

WellExplorer can be obtained for free at WellExplorer.org or downloaded on Apple’s App store.

A recent study published in the journal Database found that operators of wells in Alabama use a disproportionately high number of chemicals that target estrogen pathways, as do those in Illinois, Ohio and Pennsylvania in impacting testosterone pathways. The information found through WellExplorer might be particularly relevant for those that use private water wells.

Shining Example Saving Arctic Ice Using Glass Beads

The California nonprofit Arctic Ice Project is proposing to scatter a thin layer of reflective silica glass particles over parts of the Arctic in an effort to protect it from the sun and help ice to re-form.

Engineer Leslie Field, an adjunct lecturer and chief technical officer at Stanford University, says they are trying to break a selfdestructive feedback loop.

An underrated feature of Arctic sea ice is the ability of its bright, white surface to reflect light. The frigid poles have acted for millennia as a massive umbrella that helps keep the planet cool and climate stable. Now much of that ice is rapidly melting. As temperatures rise, the reflective white ice dissolves into darker blue water that absorbs more of the sun’s energy instead of reflecting it into space. Warmer water accelerates melting, which means yet more absorption of heat, which drives further melting, in a cycle that is part of the reason why the Arctic is warming about twice as fast as the rest of the planet. In July, the ice cover was as low as it has ever been at the same time of year. matt holmes/Unsplash.com

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’TIS THE SEASON TO SAVE THE PLANET When the holiday classic Jingle Bells starts playing in department stores, Americans deck the landfills with extra trash. According to the National Environmental Education Foundation (NEEF), garbage increases by 25 percent between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day—or about 1 million extra tons each week—including 38,000 miles of ribbon, $11 billion worth of packing material and 15 million discarded Christmas trees.

As this waste decomposes, dangerous greenhouse gases such as methane and carbon dioxide are emitted, adding to the climate crisis. This season, include Earth on the gift list by reducing holiday-related waste.

To stop the uptick of mailed catalogs, call stores and request to be removed from mailing lists.

Reusable shopping bags are not just for groceries. Bring them to malls and boutiques to cut down on single-use store bags.

Wrapping paper, ribbons and bows are beautiful, but create waste. Consider eco-

friendly alternatives like towels, tablecloths, scarves and even socks.

According to NEEF, an estimated 2.6 billion holiday cards are sold in the U.S. every year. That’s enough to fill a football field 10 stories high. Be kind to the planet by switching to e-cards or making personal phone calls.

At the holiday table, use cloth napkins and tablecloths instead of paper. They’re festive, elegant and best of all, washable and reusable.

Forgo plastic cutlery, paper plates and single-use plastic cups, too. An extra dishwasher load is better than bags full of trash, plastic being the worst nonbiodegradable culprit.

Social-distancing Americans are expected to flock to the internet for gifts.

Consider saving the shipping boxes and packing materials for later use or donating them to a mailing center that would be happy to reuse them.

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eliminate wrapping and shipping altogether.

Here are some favorite low-waste ideas: • Charitable donations • Cooking, music, craft or other lessons • Passes to museums or amusement parks • Gift cards for restaurants or bookstores • Music downloads or spa treatments Most towns recycle Christmas trees and process them into mulch for use in parks.

Contact a local waste management agency for details.

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he end of one year and the beginning of another marks a hopeful transition that many of us choose to celebrate with fireworks and glitzy parties. Here are several New Year’s rituals to help us connect more deeply to our loved ones, to ourselves and to a richer sense of purpose as we embrace the promise of 2021.

Reevaluate the past year. While many people focus only on what lies ahead on New Year’s Day, consider taking a therapeutic and spiritual look at the past 12 months, evaluating personal accomplishments and deviations from goals and aspirations. Take note of lessons learned and challenges faced, as well as the top 10 highlights of the year.

Declutter. In Italy, people throw things out of their windows on New Year’s Eve; getting rid of items that are no longer of service is just as important as welcoming the new. In that spirit, this is a good time to gather clothing, books and other items collecting dust and donate them to a local charity where they may be useful to someone else.

Formally invite prosperity. Many cultures around the world celebrate New Year’s Day with rituals that are meant to ward off bad luck and attract good fortune. Some of them espouse throwing money over the threshold the first time someone enters their home after the new year has begun. Here’s a modern twist: Gather the family together and bless a few coins or paper bills, either through prayer or as a statement of hope and anticipation. Then, donate the money to charity as a way to spiritually pay it forward.

Spend New Year’s Eve in meditation. Quiet meditation or prayer is a great way to usher in a sense of peace and harmony. Make sure the session begins before midnight and extends into the new year. This can be done at home alone, with friends or at a local meet-up group, yoga center or spiritual organization.

Place special emphasis on the first 12 days. For many people, the first 12 days of a new year represent each of the 12 months to come. To set a positive course for 2021, spend each of those days exhibiting aspirations for the coming year, such as volunteering at a soup kitchen to manifest an interest in being more charitable, or reading a book about immigrants to become more culturally sensitive.

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2016 Jupiter High School graduate and Jupiter, Florida, native is providing a critical maintenance capability to the U.S. Navy’s submarine force in the Pacific as part of a hybrid crew of sailors and civilian mariners working aboard the expeditionary submarine tender, USS Frank Cable.

Electronics Technician 3rd Class Christian Dellago is serving aboard the Guam-based submarine tender, one of only two such ships in the U.S. Navy. The Frank Cable and its crew provides maintenance and resupply capabilities both in port and at sea.

Dellago’s responsibilities include calibrating all of the equipment that comes in, testing equipment, and anything that is used to test other equipment.

“I had the opportunity to learn about electrical theory and how electrical equipment works," Dellago said. “This was definitely not anything I ever thought I would have an opportunity to do.”

Dellago credits success in the Navy to many of the lessons learned in Jupiter.

“I was a section leader in the marching band where I learned discipline and how to lead people and the camaraderie is just like in the Navy,” Dellago said.

The integrated crew of sailors and civilian mariners builds a strong fellowship while working alongside each other. The crews are highly motivated, and quickly adapt to changing conditions. It is a busy life of specialized work, watches and drills.

Though there are many ways for sailors to earn distinction in their command, community, and career, Dellago is most proud of tackling his training schools.

“I've been able to quickly adjust to serving in the military including the rules and regulations and maturity that is expected of a third class petty officer,” Dellago said.

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A New Story for the World

Re-Visioning the Script for a Healthier Society and Planet

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he most familiar form of human activity and the most natural way to describe what happens in our lives is through telling stories. Toddlers listen to stories that have contained the same archetypal characters acting out similar plots for millennia. In literature, folktales and myths all over the world, stories serve the purpose of providing life instructions and answering humanity’s fundamental questions about the nature of existence, such as who we are, where we came from, the definition of our purpose and the nature of our reality.

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In the 1980s, author and cultural historian Thomas Berry declared that humanity needed a new story that is less destructive and dysfunctional. Berry filled lecture halls, telling attendees, “We are in trouble now because we don’t have a good story. The old story, the account of how the world came to be and how we fit into it, isn’t functioning properly. What once sustained us, shaped our emotional attitude, provided us with life purpose, energized action, consecrated suffering, integrated knowledge and guided education is no longer serving humanity.” As we are discovering globally through hard experience, the old stories of rugged individualism and conquering and dominating the natural world have run their course with grim results.

In the last four decades, fragments of a new story have been slowly emerging.

Because it isn’t deemed worthy of mainstream media, the public is left in the dark about new, life-instructing stories capable of altering human civilization in positive ways. Were these story fragments woven together in an anthology, chapters on climate, economy, religion, environment, science, politics, medicine, education, conscious evolution and community would constitute a useful account of ideas and concepts capable of bringing about a brighter future for humanity and the planet. These possibilities would surely capture readers’ imaginations.

New Climate Story In Climate: A New Story, writer and activist Charles Eisenstein suggests that we

New Science Story Evolution biologist Elisabet Sahtouris’ stories about science shine a light on the broader perspective of life and science gained from studying multiple worldviews.

A scholar of ancient sciences, Sahtouris reminds us that the original purpose of science was to find guidance for human affairs by studying nature. During a recent conversation with Ubiquity University founder Jim Garrison in the online Humanity Rising’s Global Solutions Summit, she says, “We have acted in opposition and made ecology subservient to our economy, using ecology as a set of resources for human economics. When we make our economy fit into nature’s economy, which we call ecology, we’ll have ecosophy, the ‘wisdom of the Earth itself ’ that occurs when a man knows how to listen with love.”

Sahtouris teaches corporations about ecosophy’s new view of a conscious universe and a living Earth in which we are cocreators. This, she believes, takes humans out of fatalistic victimhood so that we can

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need a new story that makes possible the more beautiful world our hearts know is achievable. The story, which he believes is attainable, calls for people, governments and organizations to embrace a partnership paradigm to protect, restore, regenerate and repair damages to our planet’s natural world, which we call the environment. Using indigenous wisdom, organizations such as the Pachamama Alliance and Bioneers are helping individuals worldwide to recognize that humanity is here to be in service to life. Creating the right conditions for revitalizing life is the opposite of our collective story that views the natural world only as a resource.

Eisenstein’s ideas for regenerative agriculture match those described in environmentalist Paul Hawken’s Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming. In October, Drawdown Georgia became the first statecentered effort to crowd-solve for climate change, with solutions tailored to Georgia’s unique natural, economic and social resources.

become consciously active agents of our destiny. Lifting the fog of our self-image as consumers of stuff gives humans the rights and responsibilities to live out our full co-creative humanity.

A Global Commons Sharing Solutions Through the daily sharing of stories with keynote speakers and panel discussions, Garrison increases the momentum of the Humanity Rising movement, which includes Ubiquity University students, program participants and more than 400 organizations that come together as a “global commons” to take counsel and share what they are developing for their own networks.

Humanity Rising was launched to try to leverage the crisis of the coronavirus pandemic into an opportunity for human renewal and increase our resilience to future challenges.

This new form of real-life competency education delivered in TED Talk-style presentations, moderated dialogues, working groups, blogs, ongoing conversations, group discussions and other interactions provides participants a wide scope of possibilities and activities for working together for global solutions.

Economics Story If British economist Kate Raworth writes a follow-up to her bestselling book Donut Economics: Seven Ways to Think Like a 21st Century Economist, she’ll certainly add a case study of her consulting work in Amsterdam, where her donut model is now embraced as the starting point for public policy decisions. Amsterdam is the world’s first city to make a commitment to Raworth’s concepts: “Out with the global attachment to economic growth and laws of supply and demand, and in with … what it means for countries, cities and people to thrive in balance with the planet,” as reported in The Guardian. The simple central premise of Raworth’s alternative to growth economics is that the goal of economic activity should be to meet the core needs of all within the means of the planet.

Interconnectedness Author Robert Atkinson’s contribution to the new story is his understanding of the underlying unity in all religions and all humanity, expressed throughout his book The December 2020 19

Undivided Wholeness In a world engulfed by fragmentation, the film Infinite Potential: The Life & Ideas of David Bohm is a healing balm with the potential to overturn our ideas about the world and ourselves. “The core work of David Bohm, considered one of the most significant theoretical physicists of the 20th century, is our essential interconnectedness and undivided wholeness from which we get a sense of our own interconnectivity,” says producer and director Paul Howard. “This realization makes it logical to start taking better care of ourselves, each other and planet Earth.”

Howard notes, “David was interested in the nature of thought and consciousness. Realizing that he wanted to develop full ex-

pression of his interests, he explored wider domains and investigated different worldviews with sages, philosophers and spiritual leaders such as the Dalai Lama, who called David his ‘science guru’. A lifelong concern with social and political change led him to develop the Bohm Dialogue, a form of communication aiming to break through our collective modes of habitual thought. He also spent time with indigenous people, searching for a new form of language in which to express his ideas in a more process-oriented way.”

Indigenous Wisdom While the early church developed and grew in numbers by assimilating the wisdom of the world about it, including paganism, it neglected to assimilate the intuitive ways in that indigenous people knew the natural world, how it functioned and how intimately they were integrated with it.

Tribes around the globe have ancient extinction stories that foretold the crises we are collectively experiencing, as well as potential outcomes and possible solutions. In Sacred Instructions: Indigenous Wisdom for Living Spirit-Based Change, Sherri Mitchell (Weh’na Ha’mu Kwasset) tells the story of the Mohawk Seventh Generation Prophecy. “The Onkwehonwe, or real people, rise up and demand their wisdom and way of life be respected and that the natural way of the Earth and way of life be fully restored. Teachings on the indigenous way of life are being sought after, and all that remains is that we work together to restore the Earth to a state of balance and good health,” she says.

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Thousands of people are gathering in online intentional communities associated with personal growth, healing and spiritual awakening. Jennifer Phelps, M.D., owner and director of Phelps MD Integrative Medicine, in Redding, Connecticut, practices mindbody medicine and is a faculty member of the Center for MindBody Medicine, in Washington, D.C. A trained facilitator of small groups, she has been teaching trauma and stress healing via Zoom calls during the pandemic.

Initially, Phelps was concerned about how the levels of intimacy, trust and vulnerability necessary for individuals to develop a sense of cohesiveness and bonding could be formed via computer screens. By using the center’s model of self-care, self-awareness and mutual support that has its roots in indigenous culture, she felt her concern dissipate as group members began to bond quickly. “Our guidelines call for no cross-talking and no interrupting. Confidentiality is sacred. I’m a facilitator and a participant, which most models don’t allow,” says Phelps. She speculates that the success of online bonding might be due to participants feeling safer in their homes with a little extra anonymity, noting, “Not being face-to-face seems to allow people to share more freely. These weird times are creating a commonality and a sense of community connection.”

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Story of Our Time: From Duality to Interconnectedness to Oneness.

“Nature is an embodiment of the divine, and the whole Earth is sacred. Its vast resources are our common heritage entrusted to us,” he says. “Humanity is one family. Having passed through the stage of childhood, humanity is now struggling to leave behind its adolescent ways while taking on new patterns of thought and action in approaching its maturity. Accepting the oneness of humanity as a biological fact, a social necessity and a spiritual reality will lead us further along our journey toward lasting peace.”

Atkinson believes global harmony is inevitable when we exercise our obligation to independently investigate reality and stop blindly and uncritically following various traditions, movements and opinions. He says, “I consider this as one of the main sources of world conflict.”

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Conscious Choice Leah Lamb, a sacred storyteller in Topanga, California, defines her role as a seer far beyond the present moment. In Lamb’s online classes with her storytelling community, she loves sharing quotes by other storytellers such as Rebecca Solnit, “We think we tell stories; but stories often tell us … Too often stories saddle us, and they ride us and whip us onward and tell us what to do and we do it without questioning. The task of learning to be free is to learn to hear them; to question them, to pause and hear silence, to name them and then become a storyteller of your own story.”

“In our role of storyteller, we can’t be without understanding that we tell stories about how we are in the world as much as stories tell us how to be in world. Identify and notice your stories, then understand how they are running you, so you can consciously choose your place in them,” advises Lamb, who encourages her students to discover the genius of their own calling.

These are only some chapters in the new story that calls for each of us to be aware of the stories we live by, as well as those we tell ourselves and others. It also begs us to ask what is our role in the new story.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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PAY WHERE WE PLAY Boosting the Hometown Economy

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message we hear throughout the year, but especially during the holidays, is, “Buy local.” The idea is to purchase from locally owned and operated businesses.

Facing competition from big chains like Walmart or internet companies like Amazon, they need our support. But it’s not just a nice thing to do; consumers that buy local help build robust hometown economies with a long list of impressive benefits.

“About three dozen studies have found that two to four times more money stays in the economy for every dollar spent in a locally owned business rather than a nonlocal one,” says economist Michael Shuman, author of The Small-Mart Revolution, Put Your Money Where Your Life Is and The Local Economy Solution. “What’s more, the community enjoys a multiplier effect, generating two to four times more job opportunities, two to four times more income and two to four times greater tax collections. If your interest is in reducing poverty and raising social equality, locally owned businesses are your ticket to doing so.”

According to Shuman, cities that rely on just one or two large companies to drive their economies are far less self-reliant and less resilient than towns that support a diversified base of smaller, locally owned businesses. “The more you have control over your economy, the less likely you’re going to be hurt if one big company splits for Mexico,” he explains.

Cities that have many thriving local businesses enjoy other benefits, too. “We know from political science studies that they have higher rates of voting participation and volunteer-

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ing,” Shuman says. “Sociology studies show lower crime and greater degrees of social organization and civil society. Health studies reveal that local business communities replace a lot of unhealthy, imported food with healthier, fresher, less-packaged food that lowers rates of diabetes and obesity. Unique local businesses attract tourists. And because they shorten the lines of distribution and supply, we know they bring down carbon footprint.”

Phoenix business leader Kimber Lanning, who opened a record store in 1987 and an art gallery in 1999, has witnessed firsthand the transformative power of local commerce. “Doing business with people we know heightens our connection to place, and when we care about place, we’re more likely to vote, volunteer and give charitably.”

In 2003, Lanning founded the nonprofit Local First Arizona (LFA) to help local businesses thrive and eventually eliminate city, state and federal subsidies that multinational companies were receiving. “Big chains move in, claiming they’re going to drive so much sales tax revenue that the city should pay them to be there,” she explains. “Cabela’s [the outfitter chain] got a

$68 million subsidy from Glendale to open one retail location. These sweetheart deals extract money out of the community that could have been spent on parks, libraries and fire departments, but instead goes to shareholders living elsewhere.”

Responding to political pressure by LFA and others, Arizona passed a law banning these subsidies five years ago—a major victory—leveling the playing field for smaller businesses, according to Lanning.

As the author of 13 destination guidebooks, Florida-based travel journalist Karen T. Bartlett helps people discover the often-hidden flavors and experiences unique to their own region, meeting neighbors and supporting the local economy along the way. “From kayak adventures and foodie tours to community theater productions and galleries featuring local artists, fun and meaningful ways to enjoy the distinctive offerings of home abound,” she says.

“Think local first,” Lanning says.

“Spend your money with people you

know in your community—from haircuts to oil changes. Use a local pharmacy. Go to the farmers’ market and move your money to community banks and credit unions.”

“For people to get excited about the purchase of a five-dollar hammer and not pay attention to where they have their mortgage is utterly irrational. Rank [in] order your business expenditures, which starts with your home, then probably goes to your car and then health care, and think about ways of localizing those things, rather than every grocery item,” Shuman advises.

“Usually, you find cheaper, better-quality goods and services, or at the very least, comparable options,” he says, adding that even if a purchase is slightly more expensive or a bit less convenient, favoring the neighborhood vendor is always going to benefit the local economy.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

Reach her at SandraYeyati@gmail.com.

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ift-givers seeking memorable presents while avoiding holiday shopping stress need look no further than the kitchen. Edible homemade gifts make special, welcome treats, help slow down the shopping frenzy of the season and increase creativity in the kitchen. While 79 percent of recipients return some holiday gifts every year, food and handmade items rank in the top 10 treasured gifts, according to Survey Monkey research.

Mackenzie Burgess, a Fort Collins, Colorado, dietitian and recipe developer at Cheerful Choices, encourages holiday gift-givers to think beyond the Christmas cookie. One of her go-to holiday gifts, a lentil and brown rice dry soup mix, features colorful dry ingredients layered in a Mason jar and the recipe attached with a pretty ribbon. “This shelf-stable dry soup mix is the perfect, plant-based meal to make on a chilly night, and makes for a unique, affordable and thoughtful gift,” says Burgess, adding that the Mason jars can be repurposed.

For a sweet but healthy treat, Burgess offers freezer-friendly energy bites, which can be made in large quantities in advance and frozen or refrigerated, then popped into jars at gift time. These gluten-free, vegan treats can be made with common pantry items, including a base of oats, nut butter and a sweetener like honey or agave, as well as “fixings” such as shredded coconut, dried cranberries or goji berries, chopped nuts, or chia or flax seeds to boost the flavor and nutrition. Natural food coloring can also be added to foster a more festive look.

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To give a gift a “wow” factor, blogger Shelley Fulton, in Hudson, Ohio, recommends making a themed basket that may include a mix of homemade and purchased items. “You can take your signature spice rub or that homemade soup mix everyone raves about and expand into a gift basket with other products that support the theme, like barbecue tools for the spice rub or a kettle with cute soup bowls and a new ladle for the soup mix,” says Fulton, the creator of Two Healthy Kitchens. For the dog lovers on a holiday list, Fulton suggests making homemade sweet potato dog biscuits, which can be bundled in a dog bed with other canine comforts.

Stephanie Hafferty, author of The Creative Kitchen: Seasonal Plant Based Recipes for Meals, Drinks, Garden and Self Care, suggests handcrafted items like infused vinegars, herb salts, herbal tea blends or spice mixes for foodies on the holiday gift list.

Infused concoctions can be easily made by steeping a light vinegar like champagne or cider with rosemary, thyme or other perennial herbs, along with a spiraled citrus peel, for two weeks before gifting.

“Infused vinegars look so lovely and go with so many winter dishes. They also have the advantage of being antiviral and having the shelf life of a few years,” says Hafferty.

Herb-infused olive oils make another gorgeous foodie gift, but Hafferty warns of botulism risk if the herbs are not completely dried beforehand and fully submerged in the oil. “Make this one closer to the time you plan to give it and include instructions to use within a few weeks,” recommends the Somerset, England, author.

Unusual spice mixes are another favorite gift of Hafferty’s, which can encourage home cooks to get creative. “Ras el Hanout is a versatile Moroccan spice blend that elevates dishes to another dimension. You can upcycle an old tin and decorate it with images of Moroccan tiles and add a homemade booklet with recipe ideas,” she says.

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mediately, Fulton loves making fruit kabob bouquets, made festive by using red and green fruits like strawberries and kiwi cut into holiday-themed shapes like stars and bells. “This is a fun one to make with kiddos,” adds the blogger.

If concerned about preparing food items for someone due to COVID-19, Fulton suggests assembling a countertop herb garden or a handmade book of favorite recipes, with a promise to cook together soon.

The spirit that goes into holiday giftmaking matters as much as the end product. Making thoughtful presents for loved ones is a great time to reflect upon our blessings, especially those that have blessed our lives this year.

Connect with Washington, D.C., freelance writer April Thompson at AprilWrites.com.

Holiday Gift-Giving Recipes yield: 6 servings

If presenting the soup mix as a gift, layer dry ingredients in a Mason jar and print recipe to attach to the jar.

1 cup green or brown lentils ½ cup uncooked brown rice ½ cup green split peas 1 Tbsp Italian seasoning 1 Tbsp dried parsley 1 Tbsp garlic powder ½ tsp ground black pepper 2 large vegetable bouillon cubes (1 cube should be equivalent to 1 Tbsp of granulated bouillon) 8 cups water Optional: 1 medium yellow onion, diced 1 Tbsp canola oil 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, no salt added Optional: Sauté onion in oil in a large stock pot over high heat for 3 minutes. Add can of diced tomatoes.

Add dry soup ingredients and 8 cups of water to the same large stock pot (unless starting with this step). Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Lower the heat and simmer for 40 minutes, covered with a lid. Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary. Serve with crusty

bread and parmesan cheese, if desired.

Store any leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 4 months.

Recipe from Mackenzie Burgess, Cheerful Choices.

photo by Mackenzie Burgess, RDN

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Christmas Cocoa Crunch Bark

Freeze for 1 hour. Break into pieces and enjoy. Store leftovers in freezer for up to 3 months.

yield: 30 pieces

½ cup 100% cocoa powder, unsweetened ½ cup coconut oil, melted 2 Tbsp raw quinoa 2 Tbsp maple syrup ¼ tsp stevia ¼ cup dried cranberries ¼ cup pistachios, roughly chopped 2 Tbsp candied orange, diced in small pieces ½ tsp pink Himalayan salt 2 Tbsp white chocolate, melted (optional)

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Recipe from Mackenzie Burgess, Cheerful Choices.

Toast raw quinoa over medium-high heat until slightly browned and nutty aroma.

In a small bowl, mix together cocoa powder and melted coconut oil. Stir in toasted quinoa, maple syrup and stevia.

Pour mixture onto a plate or sheet pan lined with parchment paper or wax paper. Sprinkle pistachios, dried cranberries, candied oranges and salt over the melted chocolate mixture.

Drizzle white chocolate over the top and use a toothpick to create swirl effect if desired.

Ras el Hanout Spice Mix

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This is lovely sprinkled onto roasting vegetables or added to falafel mixes, soups, stews and tagines.

1 tsp cumin seeds 1 tsp ground ginger 1 tsp coriander seeds 1 tsp ground nutmeg 1 tsp turmeric 1 tsp fennel seeds 2 tsp cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick, ground 1 tsp smoked paprika or red pepper flakes 1 tsp black peppercorns

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1 tsp cayenne (optional for spicier version) 5 star anise ½ tsp ground cloves Seeds from 10 cardamom pods 1 tsp dried rose petals Dry roast the cumin, coriander, peppercorns, fennel and star anise in a cast-iron skillet until lightly toasted. This takes a minute or two and smells gorgeous. Cool and mix with the other ingredients, grinding in a pestle and mortar or spice blender until the mixture resembles a fine powder.

Store in a glass-lidded container. This spicy mix is good for up to six months.

Energy Bites yield: 12 large bites or 24 small bites

These energy bites are the perfect snack to grab and go. They’re completely customizable and take 5 minutes or less to make. It’s easy to create festive, colored bites for the holidays.

Simply add one-quarter cup of oats into a bowl with 15-30 drops of food coloring and give it a stir. Then, simply roll your finished balls in the food-colored oats.

Store in the fridge until ready to eat or pack into a jar for a gift. Store any leftovers in fridge for up to 1 week or the freezer for up to 3 months.

1 cup rolled oats or quick oats ½ cup add-ins (dried fruit, chocolate chips, shredded coconut, chia seeds, ground flaxseed, chopped nuts or a mixture) ½ cup nut or seed butter (peanut butter, almond butter, cashew butter, sun butter) 1 Tbsp liquid (plant-based milk, dairy milk, water, coconut oil) 2-3 Tbsp honey or maple syrup photo by Stephanie Hafferty

Add oats, add-ins, nut or seed butter, and liquid to a large bowl. Stir to combine. Mixture should be slightly sticky, but still crumbly.

Add in honey or maple syrup, 1 tablespoon at a time, to reach desired sweetness. Stir until mixture starts to come together in a sticky ball. If the mixture is still too dry, add in 1-2 more tablespoons of liquid.

Place bowl in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to chill, then roll mixture into balls using hands.

Rosemary-Infused Vinegar This fragrant, versatile vinegar makes a delightful holiday gift that can be enjoyed for months. Rosemary vinegar is delicious in salad dressings, sprinkled on vegetables (it is especially good on Brussels sprouts, cabbage and other brassicas) or added to sauces and homemade mayonnaise. It is also an excellent natural cleaner.

Fresh sprigs rosemary Light vinegar (organic apple cider vinegar or white wine vinegar) Clean bottles Labels Wash the bottles and lids until they sparkle and then dry them thoroughly. Shake the rosemary sprigs to dislodge any dirt or insects if taken from the garden, then rinse and air dry.

photo by Stephanie Hafferty

Cut the rosemary so that it is two inches shorter than the bottle. This is so that all of the herb will be submerged in the vinegar. Place two sprigs of rosemary into each bottle. Cover with vinegar until the bottle is almost full and replace the lid.

Label creatively; a small sprig of dried rosemary tied to the outside of the bottle is a nice touch.

The vinegar will store for a long time in the refrigerator. When using in the kitchen, the level of vinegar will fall below the sprigs. When this happens, remove the rosemary—the vinegar will still taste of the herb. Use up any vinegar past its best as a bathroom cleaner.

Recipes courtesy of Stephanie Hafferty.

Natural Awakenings recommends using organic, non-GMO (genetically modified) and non-bromated ingredients whenever possible.

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Mind-Body Fitness How Mindfulness Benefits Workouts

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hen mindfulness approaches are applied to fitness training—which can be as simple as breathing consciously and tuning into subtle body sensations— the results can be fewer injuries, improved immunity, a lowered stress response, a brighter mood and a deeper commitment to staying fit. Being in the present moment can also spark enjoyment.

Research shows that mindfulness training can also significantly raise self-esteem, and women that cultivate meditative self-compassion experience a boost in acceptance of and satisfaction with their bodies.

“In nature, the bigger the eye of the storm, the more powerful the winds, suggesting that our workout potential and enjoyment is dependent not on how hard we push, but how calm and self-aware we can be,” says John Douillard, DC, author of Body, Mind, and Sport and the founder of LifeSpa, in Boulder, Colorado. “Slowing down and being aware of the body allows the mind to attend to muscles, which can increase blood supply, lymph drainage and replace a potentially damaging fight-or-flight response during a workout with a rejuvenating parasympathetic response.”

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Mindful fitness instructor Ellen Barrett, in Washington Depot, Connecticut, offers clients a full-body experience with a fusion of movement forms and weight training.

“We think mindfulness is some sort of yoga thing, but everything can become mindful. Jumping jacks and biceps curls can be mindful. It’s not the movement, but the awareness behind the movement. Mindfulness is about being present.”

Adding in balance training, tai chi and Pilates, and swapping a bit less time on the treadmill for a few moments of meditation or visualizing positive results can go a long way, say fitness experts. Debbie Rosas, founder and co-creator of Nia—a bodymind conditioning program anchored in martial arts and modern dance—underscores the importance of listening to cues.

“Notice any areas that feel tight, blocked, rigid and bound. This wisdom through felt sense and awareness will immediately alert you to stop, adjust and slow down.”

The Portland-based co-author of The Nia Technique points to the fun factor. “I believe that when you stop exercising and start moving, anything you do can bring you enjoyment. Do things that leave you feeling successful and motivated to do them again.”

Breath as a Compass Practicing conscious breathing fortifies the positive impact of exercise and can prevent injuries like hernias that can arise when the breath is held during heavy lifting. “One of the most powerful tools for mindfulness during a workout is following your breath.

Mindfulness is the key, but it’s hard to be mindful when you’re breathing 26,000 times a day into the upper chest, activating a fight-or-flight response,” says Douillard.

Breathing through the nose instead of the mouth during exercise bolsters mindfulness, and as Do illard has demonstrated in studies, causes brain waves to shift from stressed beta waves to a meditative alpha state. “It takes longer to fully inhale and ex-

hale during nose breathing, which creates a baseline of calm,” she says. “Don’t rush. Be aware of the body breathing and feel each muscle contracting and relaxing with each rep and stretch.”

Chicago-based fitness expert Stephanie Mansour, host of the PBS weekly Step it Up with Steph show, concurs. “Sync your breath with your movement. Mindfully transition from exercise to exercise.” Mansour also suggests working out next to a mirror to improve alignment and avoiding the distraction that can come with having a workout buddy. “Another trick to improve form is to put on headphones and zone out by listening to white noise so that you have no distraction,” she says.

Exercising with deep body-presence is something we do for ourselves. “If you’re really paying attention, you can steer yourself towards invigoration and away from irritation. The body is always providing feedback, but we’re often too ‘out of body’ to notice. Giving full attention to your body is a big gift of self-love,” says Barrett.

“Breathe. Move. Be free,” adds Mansour.

“This is your dedicated ‘me’ time and you can use it to feel good about yourself.”

Marlaina Donato is an author and composer. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

More Helpful Tips Body scan from Ellen Barrett: Establish a body scan ritual before working out. Either sitting or standing, close your eyes and take a second or two to focus on each part of the body with your mind’s eye. Start with the feet and then move up to the ankles, legs, spine, etc.

Nasal breathing from John Douillard: Establish a comfortable, slow, nasal breathing rhythm in the beginning of your workout and try to maintain that throughout your practice. Give it time. It will take about three weeks of nose breathing practice to begin to run at the same pace or lift the same weight as you did before as

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To begin: Breathe deeply in and out through the nose with each rep on the weight machine and lengthen your nasal breathing during cardio [workouts].

As soon as your nasal breath rhythm begins to speed up or you have to open your mouth to breathe, slow down and reestablish a comfortable rhythm of nasal breathing again. Once the mindful calm has been reset, begin to increase your intensity, letting the nose breathing set the pace.

Breathing tip from Stephanie Mansour: Inhale on the easier movement and exhale on the more challenging movement. For example, inhale as you bend down into

a squat and exhale as you press up to standing.

Pull your belly button in toward your spine in all workouts. Engage your core whether you’re working your legs, arms, back or chest.

Workout advice from Debbie Rosas: Do some research if you are new to working out. Go online and look for a teacher you feel aligned with in philosophy and workout approach.

Build slowly. Exercise teachers are trained to inspire you. Their inspiration can push you. Always do less than what you see and build when your body says, “I am ready for more. Let’s move faster and in a larger range of motion.”

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This pandemic season offers “a chance to reset expectations if festive gift-giving has become excessive in recent years,” says Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy. “Perhaps most important is to have a conversation with children about buying less stuff and avoiding waste,” she adds.

“They may have their own ideas about how to reduce waste and relish the challenge of thinking about what they really want.”

REINVENT THE HOLIDAYS More Meaning, Less Stuff

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ike many parents, Alicia Hough, a corporate wellness expert in New York, used to go overboard plying her kids with gifts at Christmas. “I was always busy with work, which is why I thought that buying my children the latest or most trending toy in the market will make up for the time I’ve lost,” she recalls. “As kids, they indeed get excited with material gifts, but that joy is just temporary, and that’s what I realized throughout this pandemic. In the end, it’s the relationship with people you value that matters, and not these material things or celebrations.”

Hough, who considers the pandemic a turning point, is not alone. In this turbulent year, holiday celebrations will likely be smaller, quieter and less opulent for many families.

Yet the crisis has also set the stage for families “to create a holiday that is more in keeping with their values, finding deeper connection and meaning with less rushing around and spending less money,” says Laura Markham, a clinical psychologist and author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids.

Besides passing up traveling and parties for cozy pajama times, many families are seriously rethinking their gift-giving habits. Although presents are a beloved part of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa celebrations, many families have come to wonder how the shopping and spending has gotten so out of hand. According to Investopedia, in 2019, the average American spent $942 on holiday gifts, a figure that has steadily mounted in the last decade to total $1 trillion. An estimated $16 billion worth of those gifts are unappreciated and tossed aside, reports Moneyish.

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For Evan Porter, of Milton, Georgia, a parenting writer at DadFixesEverything.com, “Less clutter and fewer gifts are something we’ve been working toward anyway.” This year, he and his wife plan to drastically pare down their kids’ gifts, possibly using this formula: “Something to read, something to wear, something you want and something you need.” Instead of presents under a tree, Dawna Campbell, of Bigfork, Montana, founder of ThetaHeartHealing.com, will give her kids an unplugged (and coronavirus-compliant) nature retreat where they can investigate the natural environment, work with animals and journal about how to make the world a better place.

For parents that want to embrace creativity, low costs and sustainability this holiday season, Kempton suggests the following gift-giving ideas: • Build anticipation with a treasure hunt or by opening presents over a period of time.

• Incorporate a sense of wonderment with a wooden magic set or a storybook written by either or both parents that stars the child.

• Surprise the children by transforming a room in the house into a winter wonderland or turning the garden shed into Santa’s grotto.

• Offer a parent’s time, skills and attention in the form of promissory notes or a small token that indicates a future shared experience, such as a jar of homemade marshmallows tied with a label promising a family camping trip.

• Give children items that they can use or eat that are handmade by the parents.

• Invoke a sense of nostalgia that prompts family storytelling, such as a jigsaw that summons memories of putting together a puzzle with a grandfather 50 years ago.

• Celebrate environmental stewardship by planting and growing a Christmas tree or Hanukkah bush.

Even gift wrapping can become a fun and eco-smart family game by challenging everyone to creatively repurpose everything from old maps and fabrics to magazines and paper bags, perhaps decorated with artwork and nature finds. If every American family wrapped just three presents in re-used materials, it would save enough paper to cover 45,000 football fields, estimates the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

However they are wrapped, gifts demonstrate in these unprecedented times that deep joy comes not from acquiring new stuff, but from caring for and giving to each other—especially our children.

“In the end, the most precious gift parents can give their children this holiday is their attention, infused with a little bit of festive magic,” says Kempton.

Ronica O’Hara, a Denver-based health writer, can be reached at OHaraRonica@gmail.com.

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hildren love getting gifts, but they also love the feeling of giving them, and the holidays are an optimal time to encourage this natural human impulse. Giving helps build their empathy and compassion muscles, which in turn makes for happier, more fulfilled lives, studies show.

Bridging the hug gap. With grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and family friends less likely to be sitting around the table this year, having kids open those presents when the loved ones are on the other side of the Zoom or FaceTime screen can help ease the pain of the time apart. Or children can put together a love package for them that includes drawings and notes to be opened on the other end of a livestream virtual gathering.

Care for the community. “So many families have been devastated by COVID-19 and fires this year. And many of us have become aware of the cost of institutional racism to families of color,” says psychologist Laura Markham, author of Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids. “Why not discuss and decide on a family gift to make the world a better place? You could decide how much you would normally have spent on presents and give some portion of that away to help people who are struggling or support a cause that is important to you.”

Simple steps like giving neighbors homemade cookies or candies tied with ribbons can also do much to lift holiday spirits. With her kids, Beth Kempton, author of Calm Christmas and a Happy New Year: A Little Book of Festive Joy, makes up a batch of mince pie to share. “We might be wearing masks, along with Santa hats, and leaving the holiday treats on doorsteps instead of going in our neighbors’ homes this year, but we can still share holiday cheer,” she says.

Alexandra Fung, CEO of the parent networking site UpParent.com, says her family in Chicago will provide gift boxes for families in need through their church or a local nonprofit and may work together to make blankets for traumatized and ill children using patterns supplied by the nonprofit Project Linus.

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Matt Kahn on Transforming the Planet With Love

by Sandra Yeyati

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uthor of bestsellers Whatever Arises, Love That and The Universe Always Has a Plan, as well as The Healing Mantra Card Deck, Matt Kahn is a spiritual teacher and empathic healer with a global audience, guiding seekers through in-person events and popular YouTube videos.

What are mantras and how do we use them?

They’re a declaration of our deepest wisdom, highest ideals and most authentic aspirations that we sound into existence as a way of asking the universe for help to embody our next highest level of consciousness. It’s an intention of the person I’m going to become and a request of healing energy from the universe, saying, “Please help me become more of what I declare through my words.” A mantra uses the sound of our voice as vibrational medicine to bring what’s within us out into the open for the purpose of not only transforming our personal circumstances, but improving the quality of the world.

When you say a mantra, it’s embedded in your subconscious mind, which is like a new piece of clothing in your closet. A bunch of other clothes may push it to the background, but the moment you need to wear that article of clothing, it’s going to stick out of the closet and get your attention.

What mantra is resonating for 2021?

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What lessons can we learn from turbulent times?

A big lesson is that desire is not a requirement for happiness. The things that most people desire for comfort or stability have been displaced, whether we’re talking about COVID-19 or the wildfires, for example.

But happiness is how content and whole we are with ourselves; the constant needing of things pulls us out of happiness. Perhaps we can discover that just being who we were born to be is what we’ve always desired.

No matter how dark the world seems or how insurmountable the odds appear, this is part of a grand transformation of the planet. We love ourselves to remain safe throughout each step along the way, and we offer kindness, compassion and forgiveness to anyone around us, knowing that anyone acting out of character is just acting from a level of unprocessed pain. We love ourselves as a way of uplifting the planet, and we bless others as a way of helping to further

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the evolution of humanity. As we learn to be inner light workers and healers, we learn to find complete alignment with spirit no matter how the world ebbs and flows.

What’s the difference between our personal spiritual journeys and what you call ascension?

Ascension is when a certain percentage of the world starts to awaken in consciousness.

It’s not just a few awake beings scattered across the globe in a fast-driven, goaloriented society. It’s a world waking up to its true nature on a collective level.

On an individual journey, we’re healing our wounds, seeing through limiting beliefs, forgiving those who mistreated us and daring to treat ourselves better so that we can become active participants in the community of evolving beings we are creating.

Giving brings us together. Each of us has something unique to contribute through the gift of diversity; together, we accomplish more than we ever could individually. The individual spiritual path helps clear distractions and awaken your most infinite power, and then you bring that together in community for this potluck of generosity we each get to experience and share.

What is your advice for political protestors in today’s America?

Gandhi would say, “Be about what you’re for, not what you’re against.” When we protest, we’re saying that something isn’t fair and relying on publicly elected officials to do something about it. I think the gathering together of beings can transform from what isn’t fair to what all of our talents and efforts can do together to create solutions. How can we solve this on a communal level? What can we do to peacefully and consciously use all the power within us to create positive, tangible change so we can start living in the world that we envision? It’s an invitation to quantum-leap out of the identification of problems and into the cultivation of soltions.

Sandra Yeyati, J.D., is a professional writer.

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ccording to growing research, singing along to a favorite musical or joining a local choir can be good for our health. From college students to patients with Parkinson’s disease, everyone can benefit, regardless of talent. Singing naturally fosters endorphins, amps up immunity levels and lowers the stress hormone cortisol.

A study by the UK University of East Anglia published in 2017 in The BMJ’s Medical Humanities shows that group singing—along with the positivity of social interaction— supports and improves mental health in people with depression and anxiety. Singing for the Brain, a program created by The Alzheimer’s Society, has been shown to improve memory, mood and the ability to socialize for people with dementia.

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benefits may include pain management,” says Tamera Anderson-Hanna, a licensed mental health counselor and the owner of Wellness, Therapy & Yoga, in Miami.

Breathing into Self-Expression “When we sing, we dive straight into a conscious bodily experience that brings us into immediate connection with our bodies.

Singing, especially repetitive singing where we can start to regulate a breath cycle and elongate it, gets us deeply oxygenated,” says Daisy Press, a professional singer and vocal teacher in New York City.

There’s no right or wrong way to reap the benefits of music. A few years into her professional career, Press took a group lesson with a North Indian raga teacher and experienced a deep inner shift. “I was allowed to enjoy the feeling of singing that one note and my mind turned off. I felt the intonation itself in my body—in waves, shapes and colors. Intonation itself became a real living energy that felt essentially good, restorative and healing.”

Lea Longo, a Montreal-based meditation mindfulness coach and musician, concurs.

“Singing has been my way to relax, not only my mind, but my body, as well. It uses the breath, a vital tool for health. It’s my go-to place to feel better. I just sing when I need a boost, and it works for me.”

Resonance, Mantra and Humming “The voice can be considered a healing tool for the fact that it is directly related to resonance in the body,” explains Longo.

“We can think of our voice as a tuning fork to ‘tune’ ourselves and use it as a way to heal internally through the vibrations and sounds we produce.” Using sound is a subtle energy therapy that can help heal emotional or physical distress, he says Mantra, the recitation of specific words or traditionally sacred chants, is not a religion, but simply a method to quell mental chatter. “Mantras are vibrational tools that can be practiced by any faith or spiritual practice.”

In her work, Anderson-Hanna makes the mantra personal. “I often teach individuals how to create their own mantra and how to challenge their thinking using positive affirmations. The mantra I teach is most often a personal reflection of ‘I am’ statements they can aspire to, versus negative or defeating thoughts.”

Humming, another way to open the voice for healing, is the least intimidating for many people, but packs a powerful punch. “Out of all the many healing sounds I’ve worked with, I find that humming is the most effective because it is so inclusive—everyone can hum. Physiologically, humming reduces heart rate, respiration and blood pressure. Many different beneficial hormones and chemicals are released,

including endorphins, oxytocin, melatonin and nitric oxide,” says Jonathan Goldman, co-author of The Humming Effect and director of the Sound Healers Association, in Boulder, Colorado. “The importance of nitric oxide is coming more into light since it is a vasodilator and has anti-viral qualities.” In addition, humming stimulates the vagus nerve, which reduces inflammation and enhances immunity.

Whether we sing children to sleep at night or learn to sing jazz, using our voices can be good medicine. Goldman reminds us, “There are so many different ways that sound can positively shift and change us.”

Marlaina Donato is a recording artist and author. Connect at AutumnEmbersMusic.com.

Starting Off Singing Humming and Singing Tips to Try From Tamera Anderson-Hanna, an Uplifting Playlist: “I encourage my clients if they need to boost their mood to create a happy and uplifting playlist to sing or listen to—the same advice I used for myself when healing from breast cancer and experiencing setbacks.”

From Jonathan Goldman, Conscious Humming: “Find a place where you will not be disturbed. Begin by taking some nice deep breaths in and out.

Choose a purpose or intention. Do you want to assist with a headache? Do you want to reduce your stress? Do you want to send this sound to a specific part of your body?

Hum a tone on one note that is comfortable. Do this at least five times so that you can become aware of how the hum is resonating in your head or body, and then hum for five minutes, if possible.

Be in a place of silence for at least a minute or more after you have created the hum and be aware of what you experience. Note: Because the hum has so many powerful effects, people often become lightheaded (and very relaxed) when they practice conscious humming.”

From Lea Longo, Mantra Tips: “If you have never used or chanted a mantra before, I would recommend starting with the universal mantra Aum or Om. It is simple and easy to pronounce. Start with five minutes a day for 30 days and increase the time as you feel fit. As you get more comfortable with the sound of your voice, you will develop a practice and habit. The shower is a great place to start to overcome self-consciousness.”

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ooking for our pets is a great way to ensure they are eating wholesome, nutritional foods. It’s also a fun way to customize a pet treat recipe to meet specific dietary needs. These three festive holiday treats will have a dog woofing for more and a cat purring for seconds. Choose organic, locally sourced ingredients whenever possible.

Pumpkins and apples are always at the top of the culinary list for holiday treats. Not only are these two foods safe for pets, they offer health benefits. Both are packed with fiber, which helps dogs feel fuller. It’s also good for digestive and colon health and can yield firmer stool. For the kitty friends, that fiber also helps move hairballs along. In addition, apples contain phytonutrients and flavonoids like quercetin, which are helpful in treating allergies.

The chia seeds in this pet pie not only help firm up the pie, but are packed with nutrients that naturally boost energy. Chia seeds are high in omega-3 fatty acids and are a great source of antioxidants. They also contain minerals, fiber, calcium, protein and vitamins A, B, D and E. Cinnamon and ginger are wonderful spices to use in pet holiday treats. Both of these warming spices improve digestion and soothe the stomach lining. Select Ceylon cinnamon, not cassia cinnamon, because the latter contains higher amounts of coumarin, which can harm the liver and increase the risk of cancer. Ginger may act as a blood thinner, so don’t use it if a dog is going to have surgery or is pregnant. It may also lower blood pressure and blood sugar, so if a dog has heart issues or diabetes, talk to a vet. When in doubt, leave it out.

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• Caffeinated products. Gary Richter, a holistic veterinarian in Oakland, California, and author of The Ultimate Pet Health Guide, suggests keeping caffeinated drinks and food away from pets.

Caffeine contains stimulants called methylxanthines, and pets are much more sensitive to the effects of these substances than humans are. Ingesting even a small amount can make dogs vulnerable to caffeine poisoning, which can cause hyperactivity, panting, elevated heart rate, tremors, seizures and collapse. Seek immediate veterinary care for treatment if these symptoms develop in a dog.

• Artificial sweeteners. San Diego veterinarian Madison Rose says artificial sweeteners such as xylitol can cause a massive insulin release, leading to acute and profound hypoglycemia, or low-blood sugar, and hypokalemia, or low potassium levels. Marked by lethargy, ataxia, collapse, twitching or seizures, ingestion requires immediate veterinary care.

• Raw, yeasty bread dough. This will expand when ingested, potentially causing a deadly twisting of the stomach.

• Raisins and grapes. Common in holiday recipes, in large quantities, these can cause kidney failure in dogs.

• Nutmeg. A toxin for pets.

• Cooked bones. Not only are these choking hazards, they can pose a serious threat to the digestive tract.

1 can (15 oz) pure pumpkin 2 apples 5 eggs 1 cup goat’s milk 2 Tbsp chia seeds 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon 1 tsp ginger Remove and discard the apple core and seeds. Place all ingredients in a mixer and blend.

Then set it aside for 10 minutes to allow the chia seeds to begin to expand.

Preheat oven to 350° F. Pour batter into preferred baking dishes, either for a large pie or small, bite-sized muffins.

Bake approximately 15 minutes for small muffins or 40-60 minutes for a full-sized pie. Allow the pie to fully cool and set up before slicing and serving. Serve as a special treat to pets. Portion the remaining pie into serving sizes and freeze for later.

Eggnog for Pets Raw eggs can be a healthy addition to any fresh pet diet, assuming the animal doesn’t have an egg allergy. Cow’s milk isn’t the healthiest option for dogs and cats because they don’t tolerate its high level of alpha-s1casein protein. Goat’s milk is a healthier option because it contains extremely low to no amounts of this protein, allowing better absorption of the nutrients.

4 eggs 2 cups goat’s milk 1 tsp Ceylon cinnamon Blend all the ingredients. Either place a few tablespoons in the pet’s dish as a special treat or drizzle over the food.

Alternatively, place a silicone ice cube mold on a cookie sheet for support. The smaller the cavities, the better. Take the remaining eggnog, pour into the molds and place in the freezer.

Once frozen, pop out the treats and store them in a glass container in the freezer. Try serving one frozen treat to each pet every few days.

Turkey Meatballs Making treats for cats can be tricky. The best bet is to head to the meat department. Even the most finicky of kitties will gobble up this healthy treat.

1 lb ground turkey 2 eggs ½ Tbsp dried peppermint

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Preheat oven to 350° F. Mix all the ingredients in a large mixing bowl until well-blended. Form into tablespoon balls using your hand or scooper and place on a lined or ceramic cookie sheet.

Bake for 20 minutes until meatballs are set (they will be extra eggy). Carefully remove and place on a cooling rack. Serve as a special treat. Place treats in a glass container and refrigerate for up to three days or freeze until ready to serve. Thaw completely before serving.

Tonya Wilhelm is a professional dog trainer, spreading the word about positive methods of preventing and managing behavioral issues with a holistic approach. For more information, visit RaisingYourPetsNaturally.com.

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ANXIETY AND DRIED HERBAL REMEDIES

By William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.

Offering the best of integrative Eastern and Western Medicine.

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nxiety is everywhere. It seems we Americans excel in it and its many behavioral expressions. Emotional nervousness, tension, hurriedness, anger, rage, rudeness, and impatience – you name it – we see it all around us. And we are seeing more of it, more often.

William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH,

FAAFP, FAAMA, FAAO, FACOFP dist.

Clinical Assoc. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, NSUCOM Clinical Asst. Professor, Dept. Family Medicine, LECOM • AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine • AOBFP Board Certified: Family Practice • Cranial Osteopathy • Medical Acupuncture

Serving each person in body, mind and spirit to reach their highest light “Dr. Stager’s practice in West Palm Beach consists of integrating the best of Eastern and Western medicine, especially using gentle hands-on body work, body/mind energy work and acupuncture. Dr. Stager treats a wide variety of patients from all over the world, of all ages, ranging from newborn to elderly; from common general health to neuromusculoskeletal problems.”

Physician is a Medicare Provider 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100 West Palm Beach, FL 33407

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Stress is our reaction to change, simply put. Something challenges us, and then we react. But the important part of this formula is that our actions or reactions are our choice. We can choose our behavior patterns. We can choose our emotions. We can choose happiness.

Our reactions to our stressors affect us body, mind and soul.

As a holistic physician, I spend a great deal of every patient visit time identifying and figuring out ways to deal with our stressors. Lots of research has proven or suggested cause and effect relationships with stress and many of our illnesses.

Every one of us is living proof of this. We all know that a basic behavioral observation is: if you feel well you’ll act well, and if you feel bad you’ll act badly. Again, our behavior is our choice, our responsibility.

Part of dealing with stressors is putting them in their proper perspectives. You’ve heard the popular saying: “Don’t sweat the small stuff – and it’s all small stuff!” Another way to understand stressors is through the following simplified story: Once upon a time, a farmer lost his cow, it ran away. The neighbors said, “Too bad,” but the farmer reacted calmly, “Let’s see.” The cow came back a few days later walking alongside a beautiful horse. “Great luck”, said the neighbors; “We’ll see”, said the farmer. His only son learned to ride the beautiful horse but fell off it one day and broke his leg. “What a tragedy”, bemoaned the neighbors; “Let’s see”, said the farmer. Soon thereafter, the King of the land swept through the countryside, conscripting all able-bodied young men for war. The son, who appeared

crippled, was passed over by the King’s men and left alone. “Great!” said the neighbors… You get the drift. We can choose our perceptions, which can determine how we choose our behavior, our actions and reactions.

There are lots of people and methods to help us with our emotions and their effects on our body, mind and soul. Doctors of all kinds, psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, social workers, therapists, hypnotherapists, healers, bodyworkers, herbalists – the list goes on and on. Diet and environment all play a vital role in our lives. Spirituality should feed the soul’s need for love, light and life. Even simply getting away from it all, mentally or physically, like going on a vacation, can be therapeutic. Vacations and spas are a huge international industry and available to any budget and time frame. Doing something good and positive for yourself is, well, good and positive!

The subject of anxiety is immense and worthy of much study, understanding and therapies of every kind. I urge the reader to break out of your ruts, change your perceptions, choose your behaviors, and be aware there is lots of help out there. For the purpose of this article, I will include a number of dried herbal remedies taken as teas which serve as antianxiety agents. As always, consult with the appropriate health professional first, as they may have some precautions, interact with other drugs, or cannot be taken during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Herb

Dosage of dried herb

Anamarrhena

6-12 gm/day

Bitter Orange

4-6 gm/day

Black Horehound

2-4 gm/day

Bugleweed

1-2 gm/day

California Poppy

1-2 gm/day

Camphor Tree

2-4 gm/day

Celery

1 gm/day

Corydalis

3-5 gm/day

Cowslip

2-4 gm/day

English Chamomile

1 gm/day

Gingko

3-6 gm/day

Heather

1 gm/day

Hops

1-2 gm/day

Lily of the Valley

.15 gm/day

Motherwort

2-4 gm/day

Oats

3 gm/day

St. John’s Wort

2-4 gm/day

(grams per day)

Valerian 2-3 gm/day

William H. Stager, DO, MS, MPH, FAAFP, FAMA, FAAO, FACOFP AOBNMM Board Certified: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine. AOBFP Board Certified: Family Medicine. Medical Acupuncture. Clinical Professor, Department of Family Medicine, NSUCOM. Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Family Medicine, LECOM Medical Director, Flagler Institute for Rehabilitation, Inc. 311 Golf Road, Suite 1100, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Tel. 561-832-1894, Fax 561-832-1590.

Live simply and share time, energy and material resources with those who are in need. ~Thich Nhat Hanh

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TUESDAY DECEMBER 1

FRIDAY DECEMBER 4

SUNDAY DECEMBER 6

Visit the Juno Beach Pier - The Juno Beach

4 pmMatt Coyle (Blind Vigil $26.95) and

Hammock Hikes - Led by one of our expe-

Andrea Carter (Well of Ice $26.95) in conversation about plotting and pacing their stories. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com

rienced biologists, the Hammock Hike is a 45-minute outdoor excursion into the coastal hammock habitat adjacent to Loggerhead Marinelife Center. The program will talk about the importance of these coastal ecosystems, engage guests with plant and animal identification, and end with a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean. Please note: this is an entirely outdoor, walking program.

Cost: Free Ages: All ages welcome! Time: Sundays at 10 a.m. REGISTER 2020-2021 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, Florida, 561-627-8280 info@marinelife.org

Pier has been managed by Loggerhead Marinelife Center since 2014. The pier offers guests 990-feet of great saltwater fishing and wonderful opportunities to enjoy the scenic view. The full-service Pier House features a friendly guest services team, snack bar, gift store as well as a variety of fishing tackle, including rental poles and bait. The pier is located in Juno Beach Park. 14775 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, Florida 33408. November 1 – February 28: Sunday – Thursday: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 6 a.m. to midnight Fees: Spectators: $1 - Fishing: $4 Fishing kids under 12: $2 Pier/fishing information: 561-855-6185. Daily beach conditions: 561-624-0065. Ocean Rescue Headquarters: 561-694-7480

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 2 12 noon. Caz Frear (Shed No Tears $26.99)

in discussion with CJ Tudor (Other People $27.00) about the writing life. Zoom Author Events - Admission to zoom events is with purchase of one of the authors' books, or $5 ticket creditable toward purchase of author's book. Call 561-279-7790 or murdermb@ gate.net for purchase and link. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-2797790 www.murderonthebeach.com

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SATURDAY DECEMBER 5 4 pm. We've been told that nothing bad happens

in small towns. Mitzi Szereto, along with her three collaborators Christian Cipollini in California, Dr. Mark Fryers in the UK, and Joe Turner in the UK, discuss the writing of The Best New True Crime Stories: Small Towns. $18.95. Zoom Author Events - Admission to zoom events is with purchase of one of the authors' books, or $5 ticket creditable toward purchase of author's book.

Call 561-279-7790 or murdermb@gate.net for purchase and link. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com Kids Fishing Program - Participants will learn

basic techniques for fishing from a fishing pier including knot tying, casting, fish handling, and proper catch-and-release techniques. In addition to fishing skills, participants will learn to be ethical anglers and discover how to reduce their impact on marine life including sea turtles and shore birds! Fish caught during this program will always be released. All fishing equipment and bait is provided, please see details during registration for recommended items to bring.

Cost: $12 Ages: 8-12 Time: Saturdays from 9:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. REGISTER NOW 20202021 14200 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach, Florida, 561-627-8280 info@marinelife.org

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WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 9 FREE Intro to Laura Norman Holistic Re-

flexology Training - Wednesday, Dec 9th - 8:00pm-9:00pm. Talk with Laura Norman about: How to Add to Your Services • Start a New Career • Earn $75-$150 an Hour • FREE Registration online at www.lauranorman.com. Learn about Laura Norman’s unique, Holistic Method of Reflexology, including powerful nurturing relaxation and Foot, Hand, Face and Ear Reflexology techniques you can learn *live, online over Zoom* on weekday evenings through individualized, guided, hands-on instruction!

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Classes start January 25th. Location: Over Zoom, right at home! Register online now at www.lauranorman.com.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 13 Yoga Fun Day Miami - The Premiere Yoga,

Wellness and Plant Based Food Festival on Sunday, Dec 13th Hallandale, FL offering over 25+ classes and workshops on yoga, meditation and dance! This epic familyfriendly festival offers yoga, music, dance,

kirtan, food, fun and more. Vendor Village and all live music is FREE to the general public. Kids 12 and under are FREE as well as free parking. UPCOMING EVENTS YOGA FUN DAY MIAMI | 12.13.20 | 10 AM - 5 PM The Premiere Yoga & Wellness Festival in South Florida. YOGA FUN DAY MIAMI - YogaShape with Sam Grout 11:30 AM Athletic Fitness Yoga To Make You Sweat! See you on the mat!

Astrology and Ayurveda for Love and Romance with Dr. Scott Keller

and Lois Duncan at The Salt Suite PGA Sunday, December 13th 1pm-4pm - Manifest your perfect partner or find bliss in your current relationship using Astrology and Ayurveda principles.

Workshop cost $99 per person, includes a mini reading and goodie bag! Limited seats available, get yours today! https://astrology_ ayurveda_drscott.eventbrite.com or call 561-316-3105. During this workshop attendees will discover three things: 1) How to manifest the perfect partner using Astrology & Ayurveda. 2) How to lessen any misunderstanding and/or friction and how to spark up the fire within the relationship using Astrological Compatibility Guidelines. 3) The 12 Astrological Love Languages. Food and beverages will be available for purchase from La Masseria's Social Hour $7 bites and drinks menu. Covid 19 precautions will be observed, including but not limited to, social distancing and masks to be worn when social distancing is not possible. The Salt Suite PGA 5510 PGA Blvd Ste 105, PBG 33418 561-316-3105

classifieds DEADLINE: 10th of the PRECEDING MONTH. Prepay at $6.00 per word for 3 months. Email your Classified Ad and Credit Card information to: classifiededitor@ napalmbeach.com. Three month minimum.

HELP WANTED Acupuncturist with existing practice to join established busy Jupiter day spa. Call Tammy, 561.745.9944.

PRANIC ENERGY HEALING & SPIRITUAL CLEANSING SERVICES Negative energy removed and replaced for health, prosperity, and life. Energy healing or home/business cleaning. Proven. Referrals.

Call/Text Laura 561-762-2311.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 18 Events at Murder on the Beach Mystery BookstoreZoom Author

Events - Admission to zoom events is with purchase of one of the authors' books, or $5 ticket creditable toward purchase of author's book. Call 561-279-7790 or murdermb@gate.net for purchase and link. Murder on the Beach Mystery Bookstore 104 West Atlantic Avenue Delray Beach, FL 33444 561-279-7790 www.murderonthebeach.com

TUESDAY DECEMBER 29 Life as a Spiritual Adventure - You are invited to join a Free Spiri-

tual Audio Café at 11:00 am – a one hour conference call format discussion hosted by Eckankar. Come share the joy of connecting with positive like-minded friends for a lively and inspirational one-hour discussion on a wide-variety of spiritually related topics. We hope you can make it!” Presented by The Palm Beach County Eckankar Center, a chapter of Florida Satsang Society, Chartered Affiliate of Eckankar. For more information call our local Eckankar Center at (561)434-2003, find us on www.meetup. com/eckankarinpalmbeach or Facebook at Eckankar Palm Beach County. For information about Eckankar—The Path of Spiritual Freedom visit www.eckankar.org.

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ACUPUNCTURE

BODY SCULPTING ANTI-AGING CENTER OF BOCA

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Dr. Bill Rice, DC, LAc, DCBCN 4360 Northlake Blvd., 2nd Floor Palm Beach Gardens, 33410 561-439-6644 • Healthy-Answers.com Experience Feeling Great!

Dr. Rice – a wholistic physician serving patients since 1977 using Acupuncture, Kinesiology, Gentle Chiropractic care and Nutritional Counseling.

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ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE THE HEALING CENTER FOR ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE 16244 S. Military Trail Suite 120 Delray Beach FL 33484 phone:561-498-1414 www.drelishaomd.com doctoresther@att.net

Dr. Esther Elisha, AP is a Hadassah Medical School graduate MD practicing alternative medicine. *Acupuncture *Homeopathy *Holistic Therapy *Tailored Wellness Programs *Pain Management *General Health Enhancement We accept all major insurance companies.

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Specializing in taking years off your face and body without invasive surgery, injections or other painful procedures. Plus acupuncture, facials, waxing and much more.

COLON HYDROTHERAPY ERIN SCHLOYER, CT, LMT SPA LAVAGE

5458 Town Center Rd, Suite 26 Boca Raton, FL 33486 Spalavage.com • erin@spalavage.com 561.617.0607 Spa Lavage is Boca’s premier colon hydrotherapy spa. Research studies suggest that a healthy colon promotes happiness. The atmosphere of Spa Lavage is one of tranquility and cleanliness. It features Grace, an open system, Class II medical device. Grace is similar in design to the Libbe and Angel of Water. The device features a thin, sterile, single-use nozzle and has a flow controller that can adjust the stream of water to provide a gentle and relaxing experience. Lic. MM34363, MA78533

JOHN V. TERRUSA, L.C.T. L.M.T. Colon Care-since 1985 Tequesta / 561-745-9170 Lic #MA0006248 / Lic # MM27361

90% of all sickness starts in the colon. Detoxification center specializing in gentle, caring combination of colonics, massage, and energy work for mind, body and spirit. Disposable speculums & filtered systems. Only registered hydroenterologist in FL-1 of 26 members of American Hydroenterology Association. Ionized Footbath. Now offering AVACEN revolutionary therapy for pain relief and Microcirculation Boost An increase in microcirculation enhances oxygen delivery and nutrition to the skeletal muscles while carrying away toxins. The result… healthier, more relaxed muscles throughout the entire body. Call for details.

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CLAIRVOYANT/ MEDIUM/ INTUITIVE CONSULTANT DR. DEBORAH ARMENTI

www.amysticalage.com Empower Yourself/ Holistic, Healer/ Health Coach Life/ Relationship Guide Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308 561-285-1479 email: amysticalage@yahoo.com *Psychic Readings *Medical Intuitive* Medium *Clairvoyant* Consultant* Medium* Astrologer* Numerologist* Reiki* Guidance that helps you with when, what and why of past experiences. Guidance in present situation; answers to why re-occurrence's may continue; guidance on how to pave the way, for a more fulfilling future; help that will guide you on your path, which will empower you to a higher level of mind, body and spirit. Expertise include: Relationships, finance, family, health, past life influences, life purpose, path fulfillment, energy healing, spiritual health. For an appointment call 561-285-1479

CRANIOSACRAL THERAPY EILEEN YOCHEVED HANDE, BS, MA, LMT (SINCE 1993) The Massage Room at Back in Balance 7035 Beracasa Way, Ste 104 Boca Raton, FL 33433 www.bodymassageandbeyond.com 561-715-6185

Alternative Pain Management and Advanced Massage Therapies *Upledger Certified CranioSacral Therapy *Deep Tissue Massage *Reiki Master, Reflexology *Electro-Therapy Point Stim Certified (ETPS). I have developed innovative approaches to Pain Relief through the integration of these Heaing Therapies for the treatment of: Car Accident Injuries, Headaches, TMJ, Stress, Sciatica, Neck and Back pain, Plantar Fasciitis, post surgical stiffness. Even Doctors have become my patients!! MA 14975; MM 10999

DAY RETREATS THERMAE RETREAT DELRAY

Delray 205 NE 5th Terrace Delray Beach, Florida 33444 561-332-5883 www.thermaeretreat.com Thermae Retreat Delray ~ An Organic, Wellness Retreat offering Finnish and Infrared Saunas, Organic Skincare, Sacred Body Work, Custom Massage, Holistic Healing, Meditation. Sauna Memberships available.

DOULA SOUL INSPIRED WELLNESS, HOLISTIC BIRTH CARE

Brooke Sternberg BD, APD, CLC, RMT 561-403-2486 • SoulInspiredWellness.co Offering a holistic approach to childbirth with continuous labor support and ayurvedic postpartum care to cultivate a deep connection between your mind, body, and baby.

FENG SHUI JULI EDWARDS FENG SHUI CONSULTING

561-367-5010 • www.JEFengShui.com Juli Edwards has been practicing Feng Shui Consulting since 2009.

Allow her keen, intuitive eye to safely view your home or office via ZOOM to determine what areas need corrections to help increase your finances and improve your health.

Good Feng Shui will help to reduce stress; bringing in love, joy and tranquility. Sometimes a few simple changes can make all the difference.

Call 561-367-5010 or visit www.JEFengShui.com

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE HOLISTIC PSYCHIATRIST MADELEINE M CASTELLANOS, MD

Functional Medicine / Holistic Psychiatrist 4800 N Fed Hwy Boca Raton, FL 33431 917.454.8444 * thebodymindmd.com Western medicine would have you believe that medications will “cure” what ails you. I believe that the truth to your health starts with giving your body what it really needs to create health. Let me help you explore what imbalances are creating your symptoms, which toxins are causing dysfunctions in your system, and how to correct these to reverse and prevent “dis”ease.

Fatigue, sleep issues, memory problems & dementia, mood changes, hormones, and disease prevention.

FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE MERNA MATILSKY, M.D.

Board Certified Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and Family Medicine 2900 N. Military Trail, Suite 245 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561-994-2007 • www.bocamed.com www.facebook.com/bocaimaginewellness * Functional and Integrative Medicine * Age Management Medicine * Bio-Identical Hormone Therapy * Healthy Lifestyle Management * Weight Loss Programs Call 561/994-2007 to attend a free seminar on the Solution to Imbalanced Hormones.

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GINA KEARNEY

Flower Essence Therapy 725 N. A1A, D-103, Jupiter 516-768-9005 • HerbsAndOwls.com Gina is a Certified Herbalist specializing in Flower Essence Therapy - a vibrational form of healing derived from living flowers that assists in emotional and energetic healing and personal growth.

HOLISTIC HAIR SALON GLISTEN ORGANIC SALON

14545 S. Military Trail Delray Beach, Fl 33484 Phenix Salon Suites Suite 102 Nw Corner Atlantic Ave/ Military 561-767-0371 • glistensalon.com glistenorganic@gmail.com “ Where nature and beauty meet” A hidden jewel in the heart of Central Delray. Come and relax in the serene, private environment while receiving the finest in organic and conventional services and products. Let years of experience and professionalism guide you to Delrays First and Best Organic Salon. Celebrating 12 years.

HOLISTIC VETERINARIAN HEALING HEART

Nancy A. Keller, DVM, CVH, CVA, CVC 222 W. Boynton Beach Blvd.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435 561-740-1313 FAX 561-740-0819 Integration of Ancient Wisdom and Modern Medicine.

Holistic Veterinary Care for our animal friends. By appointment only.

INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE DEBORAH A. DEMARTA, MD, FACS, FAARFM

Institute of Colorectal Health & Wellness 218 SW Atlanta Ave, Stuart, 772-539-9556 InstituteHealthWellness.com Anti-Aging, Functional and Regenerative Medicine. Colorectal Surgery and Functional GI, hormone replacement, food allergy and nutritional testing, IV vitamin therapy, heavy metals testing, medical aesthetics, THERMIva vaginal rejuvenation, ThermiSmooth skin tightening, HALO skin resurfacing, BBL BroadBand Light skin therapy, laser hair removal, botox and fillers, skin care, weight loss.

INTERNAL MEDICINE AND HOLISTIC HEALTH DELIA WEISS MD & WELLNESS Traditional Internal Medicine Holistic Health

2828 South Seacrest Blvd., Suite 208 Boynton Beach, FL 33435(561) 243–8783 DeliaWeissMD.com

Adult General Medical Care 18 years and older, we accept insurances, Medicare and direct pay. We routinely manage most medical issues (except surgery, and emotional health under age 35 yrs.). Acute/ chronic illness treated. Blood vessel health. Our separate Holistic Preventive Health practice is by direct pay, not covered by insurance or Medicare.

Nutrition, Weight, Anti-aging, Dementia prevention, Nutrient supplement consultation. Serving South Florida Palm Beach County areas. You are invited to join Delia Weiss Internal Medicine take a New Direction in Health with: Telemedicine and private medical text messaging.

Closer, accessible communication directly between you and Dr. Weiss. Stronger and faster proactive health and wellness approach, with healthy lifestyle resources.

Home visits for Medicare homebound. Email inquiries to Info@DeliaWeissMD.com. Brand new office: 500 Gulfstream Blvd., Suite 202, Delray Beach, FL 33483.

Located at the North border of Delray and Boynton Beaches, at the S.W. corner of Federal Hwy. and Gulfstream Blvd., one building West of Dunkin Donuts. (Note: Gulfstream Blvd. is the same street as S.E. 36th Avenue)

INTUITIVE HEALER/HYPNOIST JANE GRAY FORD 561-827-3319 • janegrayford.com ENERGY ENERGY ENERGY Healing starts and ends in the energy field of the body. Over time blockages occur in the the physical body through karmic, genetic or experiences in this lifetime. This may go on for years creating pain, discomfort and disease in the body. Medically the body is treated and the symptoms go into remission. BUT... the problem may still exist in the energy/auric field.!

When this is addressed, the healing is completed. Jane Gray Ford for over 20 years has served the community by releasing the causes of disease through Hypnosis or through an Intuitive understanding of energy frequencies.

After experiencing a disease or trauma such as cancer, it is critical that the energy in the auric field be rebalanced.

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MEDITATION

LAURA NORMAN INSPIRED LIFE COACHING AND HOLISTIC REFLEXOLOGY Delray Beach • New York City • The Berkshires 561-272-1220 • 212-532-4404 • 413-854-2615 www.lauranorman.com Laura created Inspired Life Coaching to empower you to: • Release old patterns that no longer serve you • Own your power • Get clear about your goals and priorities regarding relationships, career, prosperity, health and nutrition • Re-discover your greatness • Allow, embrace and manifest the life you desire Experience a unique blend of tools for your mind, body and spirit, including: • Guided imagery and visualization • The power of conscious language • Breath work with Aromatherapy

• Law of Attraction • Love, Forgiveness and Gratitude • Laura Norman Holistic Reflexology Claim your right to live an extraordinary life!

LYMPHATIC DRAINAGE & THERAPY BEVERLY DOWDLE, LMT, LLCC

FL Lic#MA6733 Advanced Lymphatic Therapy™ The Therapeutic Alternative 301 Camino Gardens Blvd.,Ste.102 Boca Raton ~ 561-392-3340 www.TheTherapeuticAlternative.com Beverly is a Certified Lymphatic Specialist with over 27 years experience. See and feel the results; glowing skin, reduced swelling/

puffiness, improved immune function and better digestion. Decreases post-workout and post-surgical recovery time.

SCIENCE OF SPIRITUALITY www.lovetomeditate.org English (561) 715-3996 ~ Dave Espanol (954) 646-1715 ~ Nestor

If you want more than just stress relief and relaxation, meditation on the Inner Light could be what you have been searching for. Join us for weekly meetings focused on spirituality and meditation. No charge, no donations.

MIND BODY SPIRIT WELLNESS HEALING MOMENTS HOLISTIC WELLNESS CENTER

“A Healing Playroom” Tracy McDonough MSW LMT 3200 N Federal Highway #107 Boca Raton, FL 33431 561.931.2187 • spa@healingmomentsfl.com Text HEALING to 55312 for more information Visit our mind, body, spirit center.

We offer Post-Surgery Lymphatic Drainage, Massage Therapy, Certified Health Coaching, Physical Therapy, Reiki/Quantum Touch Healing, Vibroacoustic Sound Therapy, Meditation, Chakra Balancing, BEMER Therapy, Full Spectrum Infrared Sauna, Kangen Water and many other healing products and services. We focus on goals such as Stress Reduction, Pain Management, Detoxification, Depression and Post Surgery Treatments. # Lic. MM 36169; MA 27196

ORTHO-BIONOMY® YINI PEREL, LMT

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