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anuary is typically the time when we implement those so carefully and previously thought-out plans for the coming year. Weight loss, healthy living, professional and financial goals, family and friends strengthening, quitting smoking, you name it, all of them are in the proverbial pot. It’s either our way of recognizing and celebrating goals met or forgiving ourselves for not reaching those previously set. Either way it is a great way to start the new year.

Like many of you, I also created a list of goals to pursue. I began by contemplating all of my resolutions for a better future. As I planned and researched, I was pleasantly surprised to learn that something was already in my favor. 2015 will be a powerful year. By adding the individual numbers in 2015 you get 8. The experts in numerology explain that the number 8, more than any other number, puts the emphasis in the areas of career, business, finances and authority. It is a fantastic Karmic equalizer. The shape of the number reflects its most important attribute – balance. As the number of karma, it carries cause and effect, what you reap, so shall you sow, and is the first number of free will. Spiritually, its recognizable traits include: practical, realistic, intelligent, giving and receiving. Materialistically its recognizable traits include: drive, ambition, authority, efficiency, organization, management, discipline, goal-oriented action, intelligence, and risk-taking.

Welcome to our January Natural Living Directory and 2015. A pivotal year where the amount of reached goals and change you can achieve, equipped with this knowledge and our handy resource guide, is exponential compared to other years. This is the year to give all aspects of your life a big positive boost, to manifest what you’ve been working towards. Our Conscious Eating column (pg. 40) will help you make the right choices to make your individual bodies “hum,” our Inspirational column (pg45) will help you sort out “when Good Enough is Perfect.” For those weight loss goals, there’s new information on short interval bursts training that will help you set and accomplish a healthier you, (pg. 42). And if at the end of the day you feel as if you need an energy boost, find out why and how to recharge, (pg 34). And the issue is packed with so much more. Just remember that our capacity to recognize the tools at hand, the goals set, and our commitment to hard work, both spiritual and materialistic, can yield incredible results such as self-awareness, health, and a successful future.

Take advantage of our highest potential in life, which form our awareness of the present, our commitment to our future, and our resolve to tackle those seemingly impossible barriers. Be fearless, let go! Declare this as THE year!, the year to grab your future and make it your present.

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015 promises to be a year that brings new flavor into the local restaurants and kitchens. These tastes are often inspired by fads from years past, or new twists on old favorites. The best place to discover the latest taste trends continues to be Taste of the Garden, which is the largest fundraiser held at the non-profit Miami Beach Botanical Garden every January. This year’s date is slated for Thursday January 29, 2015, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

At Taste of the Garden, more than 20 premier chefs and restaurants will serve up signature dishes and drinks from the 2015 menus. Last year’s favorites included everything from the go-to burgers of Shake Shack, to the stylish kale salads from Essencia.

One remarkable aspect of Taste of the Garden is the “no drink left behind” policy. While 2014 was dominated by gins and fresh herbs, you can find all manner of spirits, wines, beer, and even healthy options like Tio Gazpacho for your taste buds to trip out on. Channel your inner sommelier and make your own predictions for what ingredients will rise to the top this 2015.

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An evening with Byron Katie new year bring a new desire and opportunity for self-discovery.

On Saturday, January 31st renowned American author and speaker Byron Katie will be visiting Unity on the Bay for a life changing experience.

Byron Katie is an American speaker and author who in 1986, at the bottom of a ten-year spiral into depression, rage, and self-loathing, woke up one morning to a state of constant joy that has never left her. She realized that when she believed her stressful thoughts she suffered, but when she questioned them she didn’t. Realizing that this is true for every human being she began her quest of teaching others her simple yet powerful process of inquiry – The Work.

“The Work is a way of identifying and questioning the thoughts that cause all the anger, fear, depression, addiction, and violence in the world,” Katie explains through her website. “It consists of four questions and the turnarounds, which are a way of experiencing the opposite of what you believe.”

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Since the beginning of humankind sounds has been used to sooth and heal. Especially in our modern times, where healing sounds and music have been a great tool to balance our modern lifestyle – Stress, feeling pressured and being overworked. A monochord is a string instrument, in which all the strings of the instrument are tuned to the same tone, with have, occasionally, in a lower octave.

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One current and creative project they need support with is that of the Veterans Memorabilia Museum & Education Center. Supported by donations from veterans and families, the museum is packed with over $10,000.00 worth of memorabilia beginning with their centerpiece of a 6 by 10 foot, 75 year old48 Star American Flag. Their collection so far includes American and German Uniforms; America Honor Medals, Insignias and Patches; Japanese and German Medals; WW II newspaper clippings from 1940 to 1945 featuring the surrender of Japan, Germany, General Eisenhower, General Douglas McArthur, President Truman and Eisenhower, and posters depicting the period. It also features movie stars that fought in WW II, hands on artifacts, General Jimmy Doolittle and his men, General Norman Schwarzkopf Gulf War, and many other educational video’s that bring the stories life.

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Ruiz’ message intends to empower individuals to live in truth and move beyond doubt and to let go of the lies that create emotional drama, victimization and the limiting belief systems our “domestication” has programmed into us. Other themes he shares are becoming aware of confusion between “who you are” and “what you know” and how agreements have created our reality; letting go of fear of what we are without our beliefs; making new agreements that are more in line with our authentic self and attaining a happier and more rewarding life.

For local tour information and to purchase tickets, call 619-565-5653, email Karla@MiguelRuiz.com or visit MiguelRuiz.com. See ad, page 8.

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Pranoga offers Yoga classes, courses and workshops to provide their students with all aspects of Yoga. Their flagship courses include Pranayama (breathing exercises) and Meditation, led by their founder and director Aditya Gir, an Indian-born Yogi.

Their next Pranayama course is coming up in early February, followed by the Meditation course in April. Pranoga follows the natural progression of Yoga, which they call the Guided Pranoga System (GPS). GPS includes three stages: 1) Prepare the Body (Yoga classes), 2) Regulate the Breathing (Pranayama), and 3) Master the Mind (Meditation). Students can follow GPS at their own pace or choose to participate in Pranoga’s unique 6-month GPS program starting soon.

Pranoga offers affordable packages fitting everyone’s budget. Their schedule includes various types of classes for all levels including Beginner Yoga, Sivananda-based Hatha Yoga, Hatha Flow I & II, Kundalini Yoga, Prenatal Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga. Pranoga also offers Ayurveda consultation for overall wellbeing. As a community service, they offer FREE Guided Meditation sessions every other Saturday. Plenty of free parking is available.

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The exhibit, called The Rails and The Road, features more than 150 black and white images, and explores the two historical transportation feats that have linked mainland of the United America to the southernmost City, the Key West Extension of the Florida East Coast Railway and the Overseas Highway.

Open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The exhibit runs through Sunday, Jan. 18. Admission $12, Seniors $10, Children 13 and under, free.

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Even lettuce and spinach in salads can harbor E. coli. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control estimates that 50 million Americans each year get sick from foodborne illnesses. As many as 3,000 people will die. With 50 million reported cases a year, how is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration going to protect us from home-cooked meals?

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any of the natural compounds in the essential oil of Eucalyptus citriodora may prevent the airborne spread of the tuberculosis (TB) bacterium (Mycobacterium tuberculosis), according to a study from the Institute for Tuberculosis Research at the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Several of the compounds in the eucalyptus oil inhibited the airborne spread of the infection by 90 percent, while the major component of the oil was only weakly active, at 18 percent.

The scientists used an array of analytical laboratory tests to measure the airborne spread of TB from contagious patients.

They also identified 32 active airborne compounds within the essential oil of eucalyptus and studied the impact of the interaction of multiple components in artificial mixtures.

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study from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine found that people with low levels of magnesium in their blood have a significantly greater risk of chronic kidney disease. The researchers correlated the blood levels of magnesium in 13,226 people ages 45 to 65 with the incidence of chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease among them.

Subjects that had blood serum magnesium levels below what is generally considered the normal range (0.7–1 millimole per liter) were associated with a 58 percent increased risk of chronic kidney disease and a 139 percent increased risk of end-stage renal disease.

Abnormally low levels of magnesium may result from a number of conditions, including inadequate intake of serum magnesium due to chronic diarrhea, malabsorption, alcoholism, chronic stress and the use of medications such as diuretics. Foods rich in magnesium include leafy greens, nuts and seeds, beans, whole grains, avocados, bananas and figs.

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esearch from Germany’s University of Göttingen has determined that men with greater body symmetry also have greater strength. The scientists sampled 69 heterosexual, right-handed adult men, measuring handgrip strength as a scientifically recognized means for determining power and strength, as well as fluctuating asymmetry (FA), a measure of subtle, random deviations from perfect bilateral symmetry in traits that are typically symmetrical in the general population. FA was evaluated by measuring and comparing 12 body feature traits on the right and left sides, including breadth of the hand, wrist and elbow; finger length; and facial features.

After eliminating the effects of body mass index, the researchers determined that the men with the greatest physical symmetry were stronger. Facial symmetry in males was associated with greater intelligence and better information-processing efficiency at age 83.

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The researchers tested 145 students between ages 8 and 10 that showed normal hearing in standardized tests.

Their secondhand smoke exposure was measured by the level of a nicotine metabolite in the children’s urine. The 60 youngsters that had been exposed to secondhand smoke showed significantly lower responses to certain frequencies in both ears when compared to the others that weren’t exposed to the smoke.

Researchers suspect that the Research from Brazil’s Universidade Nove affecting mechanism may be the de Julho has confirmed that pulsed lasers acrolein gas that forms from burning and LED therapy applied during treatment tobacco cigarettes.

The chemical was can significantly reduce knee pain. The 86 found to damage ear cells in a study patients that participated in the study were published in the International Journal divided into two groups; one received 12 of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology.

A treatments using super-pulsed red laser and 2012 study of diesel exhaust, which infrared LED phototherapy and the control likewise produces acrolein gas, by the (placebo) group received 12 treatments using non-therapeutic phototherapy instru- Republic of Korea’s Dongguk University, also showed damage to middle ments. ear cells.

The patients given therapeutic phototherapy reported feeling significantly less Supporting these results, a pain, beginning with and continuing after the tenth treatment through a one-month study published in the American follow-up visit, and showed improved quality of life compared with the study’s Medical Association Otolaryngology placebo group.

– Head and Neck Surgery journal found that smoking during pregnancy almost triples the risk of low-frequency hearing esearchers from Brazil’s University of São Paulo have found loss in the child. that hatha yoga breathing exercises can significantly improve The study tested lung function in children with Duchenne muscular dystro964 adolescents phy, a disease that often ends in premature death from between ages respiratory failure.

12 and 15, The average age of the 26 children that completed the of whom 16 study was 9-and-a-half years old. Participants were taught percent were how to perform hatha yoga breathing exercises and instructed exposed to preto perform them three times a day for 10 months. The researchnatal smoking. ers performed spirometry [breathing] tests before, during and after the study period. At the end of the 10 months of practice, the scientists found the breathing exercises improved both the children’s forced vital capacity (the volume of air that can forcibly be blown out after full inspiration) and forced expiratory volume in one second (the volume of air that can forcibly be exhaled in one second after full inspiration).

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Safer Groceries Landmark Food Law Being Enforced

The Center for Food Safety (CFS) has reached a settlement agreement (Tinyurl.com/FoodSettlementAgreement) with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that sets firm deadlines for the agency to fully enact the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act. A federal court will maintain supervision to ensure FDA compliance.

CFS senior attorney George Kimbrell, who led the case, says, “The first major update to our food safety laws since 1938 must now be implemented in a closed-ended, timely fashion. That means safer food for American families.”

Congress passed the law to combat the epidemic of food-borne illnesses affecting one in six Americans annually. After repeated delays, the FDA must now comply with the following court-overseen schedule to implement the final rules: preventative controls for human and animal food (8/30/2015); imported food and foreign suppliers (10/31/2015); produce safety (10/31/2015); food transportation (3/31/2016); and intentional adulteration of food (5/31/2016).

Source: CenterForFoodSafety.org

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Japan Floats New Nuclear Alternative Two companies in Japan will begin building two huge new solar power islands that will float on reservoirs, following the inception of the Kagoshima floating solar plant as the country’s largest, which opened in late 2013 just off the country’s southern coast.

The new direction comes as Japan looks to move on from the Fukushima atomic disaster of 2011 and meet the energy needs of its 127 million people without relying on nuclear power. Before the incident, about 30 percent of the country’s power was generated by nuclear plants, but Fukushima destroyed public confidence, and with earthquakes highly likely in regions containing reactors, Japan is looking for alternatives.

Solar islands could also be a solution for other countries where space or nuclear concerns are an issue. It’s possible that one day a significant portion of Europe’s power could come from use of the technology; experts believe the engineering challenges can be surmounted.

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Holistic Healers Reach Out to the Underserved An annual report issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that up to 33 percent of uninsured people are avoiding needed treatment for economic reasons. Lifestyle changes and natural remedies like yoga and massage therapy can be highly effective when treating conditions such as high blood pressure, depression or aching joints, and groups nationwide are making these modalities more affordable for everyone.

At California’s Healing Clinic Collective (HealingClinicCollective.

Wordpress.com), in Oakland, women receive a day of free holistic health care—from acupuncture to massage therapy and nutritional counseling— and discounted rates for follow-up appointments.

The Third Root Community Health Center (ThirdRoot.org), in Brooklyn, helps arrange for acupuncturists, herbalists, Reiki practitioners and others to treat low-income people in New York City, especially community organizers and activists that are often overworked and lack the resources for these types of care.

The Samarya Center (Samarya Center.org), in Seattle, Washington, uses revenue from its yoga studio to provide free yoga to critically ill patients served by the city’s Bailey-Boushay House and the local VA hospital, and also to patients with chronic pain at the Pike Place Medical Clinic, which treats many homeless and lowincome Seattle residents.

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America’s Huge New Underwater Park The Pacific Remote Islands National Marine Monument— about 470,000 square miles of ocean surrounding a couple of remote U.S. Pacific islands—is now officially set aside to protect its pristine habitat from deep-sea mining and commercial fishing. Although smaller than the nearly 800,000 square miles of its original plan, the park is still twice the size of Texas.

In a final compromise, fishermen will have access to the waters around half of the islands and atolls, while the other half remains protected. Only 2 percent of the entire Pacific enjoys similar protection.

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Corn Guzzler

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Downsides of Ethanol Ethanol, which makes up 10 percent of the gasoline available at filling stations, together with other biofuels made from crops, appeared to be a way to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, recent research shows that the federal government’s push to up production of corn-derived ethanol as a gasoline additive since the U.S. Renewable Fuels Standard was enacted in 2007 has instead expanded our national carbon footprint and contributed to a range of other problems.

The nonprofit Environmental Working Group warns that continued production of corn ethanol is both worse for the climate than gasoline and bad for farmers, the land and consumers. “It’s driving up food prices, straining agricultural markets, increasing competition for arable land and promoting conversion of uncultivated land to grow crops,” according to this watchdog organization.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is reportedly weighing a proposal to cut the amount of ethanol currently required by law to be blended into gasoline by 1.39 billion gallons, equivalent to taking 580,000 cars off the roads for a year. Researchers have been trying to develop greener forms of ethanol, but none are ready for market yet.

For more information, visit epa.gov/otaq/fuels/renewablefuels.

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Paper Can Easily Replace Plastic The Boxed Water is Better company was launched in 2009 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to provide a more sustainable alternative to the ubiquitous plastic containers that are made from petroleum products, have big carbon footprints and clog U.S. landfills.

Boxed Water containers resemble milk cartons and are far more sustainable because about 75 percent of the box comes from a renewable resource—trees in certified, well-managed forests—and are completely recyclable. The company uses reverse osmosis and carbon filters for its purified drinking water from the municipal source at the location of their filling plant, and then ships the product to retailers via the shortest route to curtail the transportation footprint.

Boxed Water has partnered with 1% for the Planet to help with world water relief, reforestation and environmental protection projects, benefiting both humanitarian and environmental efforts.

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The U.S. healthcare system is not properly designed to meet the needs of patients nearing the end of life and those of their families, and major changes to the system are necessary, according to a new report from the Institute of Medicine, Dying in America: Improving Quality and Honoring Individual Preferences Near the End of Life.

A 21-member committee has called for more advanced end-of-life care planning by individuals, improved training and credentialing for clinicians, and for governments and private sectors to provide incentives to patients and clinicians to discuss issues, values, preferences and appropriate services and care.

Dr. Philip Pizzo, co-chair of the committee, states, “Patients can and should take control of the quality of their life through their entire lifetime, choosing how they live and how they die, and doctors should help initiate discussions with their patients about such decisions.”

Susan Heckerman, former dean of medicine at Stanford University, says, “It’s important that healthcare options available to individuals facing the end of life help relieve pain and discomfort, maximize the individual’s ability to function, alleviate depression and anxiety, and ease the burdens of loved ones in a manner consistent with individual preferences and choices.”

The report is available at Tinyurl.com/ DyingInAmerica.

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Score Healthy and Eco-Friendly Points at Parties For healthy eaters, Super Bowl parties’ bent toward rich, calorie-laden foods compete with our desire to shed some holiday pounds and return to regular diet regimens. Whether supplying eco-beer selections for guests or bringing refreshments to a gathering, armchair players can score green points both in terms of natural ingredients and supporting the domestic economy and environment.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company’s plant in Chico, California, uses 10,000-plus solar panels and a large onsite water treatment facility for recycling and conserving water. “It’s the number one ingredient in brewing,” says Sustainability Manager Cheri Chastain. “You can generate more energy, but you can’t make water.”

Other American microbrews deploy varied eco-solutions. Dave’s BrewFarm, in Wilson, Wisconsin, for instance, obtains most of its energy via a windpowered generator. Goats “mow” the grass outside the Anderson Valley Brewing plant in Boonville, California.

Odell Brewing Company, in Fort Collins, Colorado, practices waste reduction and recycling and uses renewable energy sources. The 100 percent windpowered brewery also encourages employees to bike to work and/or carpool, and uses biodiesel-powered delivery trucks (the biodegradable fuel emits 78 percent less CO2 than standard fuel).

Five of the 2014 Good Food Awards’ winning beers—exceeding the criteria of recycling water, local sourcing and banning genetically modified ingredients—are Port City Brewing Co., Alexandria, Virginia; Deschutes Brewery, Bend, Oregon; Bear Republic Brewing Co., Healdsburg, California; Victory Brewing Co., Downingtown, Pennsylvania; and Ninkasi Brewing Co., Eugene, Oregon (GoodFoodAwards.org).

ChasingGreen.org offers information on many other U.S. craft breweries that operate in sustainable ways, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Brooklyn, New York; New Belgium Beer, Fort Collins, Colorado; and the Great Lakes Brewing Co., Cleveland, Ohio.

If none of these brews is yet a current favorite, seek them out at a specialty beverage retailer that stocks from multiple regions in order to score a touchdown for us and the Earth. Some just may become part of local fans’ first-string beverage “team” after the game is over.

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“Pears are one of my favorite fruits to use in recipes,” says Talbot. “They are a low GI fruit, they’re high in fiber, and the flavor of a ripe pear is just out of this world. They are incredibly versatile in sweet and savory recipes in all types of world cuisines. They can be part of any meal of the day.”

— One medium pear provides 24 percent of your day’s fiber, and 10 percent of your day’s vitamin C — for only 100 calories.

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— There are ten different varieties of USA Pears, each with its own color, flavor and texture.

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— More than 80 percent of the fresh pears grown in the U.S. are from the Pacific Northwest states of Washington and Oregon. USA Pears are in season from early fall through early summer.

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or the more than 25 million Americans living with diabetes, food choices are critical to maintaining their health.

Chef Sam Talbot, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 12 years old, understands those challenges. But with his new cookbook he proves that diabetics don’t have to sacrifice flavor in order to follow a healthy eating plan.

Talbot earned national recognition as the runner-up in Season 2 of Bravo’s hit TV show “Top Chef.” In his new book, “The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries,” he shares how diabetes has affected — but has not compromised — his life and career, and offers 75 fresh, all-natural recipes that can be enjoyed by both diabetics and non-diabetics.

The glycemic index (GI) rates carbohydrates on a scale of 1 to 100 based on how rapidly a food item raises blood sugar levels after eating. Foods that rank high on the glycemic index are digested rapidly, which produces marked fluctuations in blood sugar and insulin levels.

Foods with a low glycemic index are digested slowly and raise blood sugar and insulin levels gradually.

Source: University of Sydney Glycemic Index Group, Human Nutrition Unit, School of Molecular Biosciences.

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Ripeness is the key to enjoying pears at their sweetest and juiciest. To judge a pear’s ripeness, USA Pear growers advise you to “check the neck.” Press the neck, or stem end, of the pear. If it yields to gentle pressure, it’s ripe, sweet and juicy. If it feels firm, simply leave the pear at room temperature to ripen within a few days. Don’t refrigerate your pears unless you want to slow their ripening.

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Cooking to Manage Diabetes Doctors recommend that people with diabetes follow a healthy, well balanced diet that includes plenty of fiber-rich fruits and vegetables and carbohydrates that rank lower on the glycemic index (GI). (See sidebar for more on the glycemic index.)

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Makes 4 servings Juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup unsweetened shredded coconut 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup Grape-Nuts or granola cereal 1 tablespoon granulated stevia extract, or to taste 1teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 ripe pears, such as Anjou or Bosc, slightly firm to the touch 3 cups 2% plain Greek yogurt

In medium bowl, combine lemon juice, coconut, graham cracker crumbs, cereal, sweetener and cinnamon.

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Peel, core and finely chop pears.

Note: This recipe can do double duty as a dessert if you serve it up parfait style. Spoon 1/8 of the pears into the bottom of each of 4 bowls or parfait glasses. Add 1/8 of the cereal mixture, then 1/2 cup of yogurt. Repeat with the remaining pears, cereal mixture, and yogurt.

Per Serving: 265 calories, 15 g protein, 38 g carbohydrates, 8 g total fat (6 g saturated), 8 mg cholesterol, 6 g fiber, 157 mg sodium

Lavender Poached Pears

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Per Serving: 72 calories, 1 g protein, 19 g carbohydrates, 0 g total fat (0 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 4 g fiber, 2 mg sodium Recipes excerpted from the book, “The Sweet Life: Diabetes without Boundaries,” by Sam Talbot. Published

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The two recipes here are from Talbot’s book, and showcase the fresh, sweet flavor of pears. For more information, visit www.SamTalbot.com, and for additional pear recipes visit www. usapears.org. Sam Talbot’s “The Sweet Life” is available on amazon.com, at Barnes and Noble, and at book stores nationwide.

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Makes 4 servings • 2 large ripe pears, such as Bosc or Anjou, slightly firm to the touch • 3 tablespoons granulated stevia extract, or to taste • 1 tablespoon dried lavender • 2 blossoms dried hibiscus • 1 chamomile tea bag • 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves Peel, halve and core pears using a melon baller to scoop out seeds.

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homeostasis.

This past August, 12 nationally recognized functional medicine experts participated in the country’s first online Metabolic Revolution Summit to discuss the importance of recognizing the dots that connect the majority of today’s chronic diseases—high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, pre-diabetes, Type 2 diabetes, weight gain, obesity, fatty liver disease, Alzheimer’s, dementia, cancer and even infertility. All of the panelists pointed to the root cause that links them all—the craze for a highcarbohydrate, low-fat diet starting in the 1990s combined with a sedentary lifestyle.

When several complex conditions exist simultaneously, medical science refers to them as a syndrome. Regardless of how such intricate interrelationships become manifest, all of these syndromes have early-stage signs that include inflammation, high blood sugar and insulin resistance, which can affect metabolic health.

A Holistic Approach

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It’s All About Metabolism Getting to the Root Cause of Disease

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ttempts to tender lay explanations of how to attain and maintain better health have become fragmented and compartmentalized, with complex scientific cause-and-effect explanations of disease regularly reduced to isolated infographics and sound bites in the media. But understanding our body’s sophisticated, self-regulating, self-correcting and interdependent physiological systems, which work in collaboration with each other and inform us of the body’s status by means of symptoms, deserves a whole-systems frame of reference.

Stepping back from immediate concerns to grasp the bigger picture allows for rethinking the Western approach to health. A perspective that connects all the dots works best, beginning with the foundation of wellness—the functioning of 73 trillion cells that are organized into a variety of tissues, including interconnected systems of organs. Optimally, they function together harmoniously to achieve homeostasis, the overall chemical and energetic balance that defines metabolic health.

The Reign of Metabolism

Many perceive the role of metabolism as limited to determining energy expenditure via the number of calories burned per day, but it does much more. Metabolism actually encompasses thousands of physical and chemical processes that take place in the functioning of every cell, the building blocks of life; healthy cell function produces proper endocrine (hormonal) functioning, influencing 30

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approach is practiced by Durango, Colorado, Doctor of Chiropractic James Forleo, author of Health is Simple, Disease is Complicated: A Systems Approach to Vibrant Health.

He starts by educating people about the basic functioning of the major body systems involved in their specific health challenges.

“To maintain metabolic health, no one should overlook that the body’s intelligence works 24/7 to solve multiple problems simultaneously, including balancing their metabolism. The more complex the pattern of symptoms, the more systems are involved. Whether a single or group of symptoms indicate metabolic dysfunction, it means that numerous systems that rely on healthy cells are unable to perform their normal functions,” explains Forleo.

For example, blood sugar issues, excess circulating insulin and buildup of excess glucose stored as fat can lead to metabolic dysfunction. The pancreas, thyroid and gastrointestinal tract—primary glands in the endocrine system that plays a major role in balancing body chemistry by secreting hormones directly into the circulatory system—are negatively impacted.

Well-functioning adrenals are necessary to balance blood sugar and one role of the pancreas is to produce insulin.

When four of the eight major organ systems—immune, endocrine, cardiovascular, and digestive and endocrine— are impacted by metabolic dysfunction, a more holistic and systemic approach to health can provide a broader understanding of how they interrelate, and why preventive measures can preclude having to later pursue ways to reverse serious chronic diseases.

Functional medicine’s integrative approach to metabolic health is based on proper nutrition and regular exercise.

“The inflammatory agents present in much of the food consumed at each meal in the standard American diet—highglycemic refined carbohydrates, high-fructose corn syrup and other sugars, and hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated fats—are the biggest offenders,” says Forleo, who notes that the body instead needs good fats, such as those obtained from olive and coconut oils.

Factors over which we can exercise some control— physical activity, stress, sleep, diet and circadian rhythms— all play roles in metabolic health. Unfortunately, “We are moving further away from our ancestors’ healthier diet and lifestyle. We’re overfed and undernourished because we’re no longer eating for nutrition, but for entertainment,” remarks Doctor of Chiropractic Brian Mowll, the medical director of Sweet Life Diabetes Health Centers in Pennsylvania and Delaware.

He characterizes metabolic dysfunction as the ultimate problem because it’s the doorway to many other ailments.

“A hundred years ago, infectious diseases plagued humanity.

Today and in the future, it’ll be metabolic disorders such as obesity, cancer, metabolic syndrome, thyroid disorders and other endocrine problems, diabetes and Type 2 diabetes,” predicts Mowll.

Metabolic Education outlined onHealth July 2014 issue

Dr. Caroline Cederquist, author of The MD Factor Diet:

A Physician’s Proven Diet for Metabolism Correction and Healthy Weight Loss, and founder of Cederquist Medical Wellness Center, in Naples, Florida, conducted a one-year study of patients to identify their health issues via blood work analysis. Eighty-nine percent of the men, women and children showed evidence of insulin resistance. This often-overlooked metabolic condition affects how the body processes glucose, a simple sugar and the body’s primary fuel, making gaining weight easy and losing it difficult.

Treated with proper diet, lifestyle changes and supplements, plus medication in advanced stages, Cederquist found that metabolic dysfunction is reversible.

She explains that long-term insulin resistance can lead to fatty liver disease, high blood sugar and eventually, diabetes. It also directly affects cholesterol levels and can induce triglycerides, high blood pressure, low HDL (high-density lipoprotein, or “good” cholesterol), increased waist circumference and heart disease. In Cederquist’s young adult patients, metabolic dysfunction was also associated with polycystic ovarian syndrome, a cause of infertility.

Germany’s Dr. Wolf Funfack, a specialist in internal and nutritional medicine and creator of a well-regarded metabolic balancing program, noted that insulin resistance both increases the production of stress hormones and blocks production of the anti-inflammatory hormones that slow the aging process. Funfack’s all-natural, personalized nutrition plan, backed by more than 25 years of scientific study, is designed to bring hormonal balance, optimize health and lead to long-term weight management.

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Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, author of Metabolic Cardiology, goes a step further. He believes that metabolic dysfunction involving cells, hormones and inflammation encompasses the molecular-based essence of all disease. He observes, “Individuals diagnosed with several conditions can leave a doctor’s office with three or four prescriptions, rather than the one solution for reversal and prevention—a healthy lifestyle and non-inflammatory diet to offset and neutralize weight gain, blood pressure elevation and other abnormalities such as high blood sugar.”

Mowll agrees that many conventional healthcare practitioners don’t address the root cause of metabolic disorders or provide lifestyle interventions. “They simply reach for the prescription pad,” he says. This growing problem presents an opportunity to educate the entire populace.

Bestselling Virgin Diet author JJ Virgin, who characterizes the human body as a “chemistry lab,” adopts an easy-to-follow nutritional and fitness approach for metabolic health. She recommends eating the types of healthy fats found in wild fish, raw nuts and seeds, coconut, avocado and olives. Virgin prefers the clean, lean protein of grass-fed beef and wild fish, plus low-glycemic lentils and legumes and plenty of low-glycemic fruits like raspberries, blueberries, pears and grapefruits. Low-glycemic vegetables on her list include green peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, onion and eggplant. “When you eat this way, there’s a slow release of sugar, and insulin remains at lower levels,” advises Virgin.

As in any systems theory, the whole must be understood in relationship to the parts, as well as the relevant environment. Experts agree that it’s paramount to take an expanded, systemic approach to metabolic health, rather than fixating on only one or two aspects at a time. Metabolic health—from basic cells to the most sophisticated of organized systems—can only be achieved and sustained when the whole system is healthy.

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any patients, both men and women, have a hero-worshipping attitude toward their physicians and can be intimidated during visits. They may feel it’s impolite to question a doctor, even to get information needed to make critical decisions for one’s self or a loved one.

Some doctors seem to have forgotten they are still just people with a medical degree. Patients should remember this if they encounter any perceived aloofness or arrogance. Too often, such an unhelpful attitude may be acquired along with professional experience.

Getting ready for a visit to a doctor often entails following instructions, but should also include preparing questions you want answered. If a serious health issue has surfaced, such as an abnormal lab test or a diagnosis that requires treatment, make key questions count: “Where did this come from? Is there anything I can do for myself? What is the recommended treatment? What are the expected effects and unintended side effects of the proposed treatment? Are there alternative forms of treatment? Can I speak to one of your patients that has undergone this treatment?”

Then, do online research upon returning home. The Internet has placed the entire library of medicine at our fingertips. Sift out the science from the hype, refine questions and go back for deeper answers. Get a second opinion from another medical doctor or naturopath (some states license them) or doctor of Oriental medicine (acupuncture and herbs). No matter if the proposed treatment is as seemingly simple as a course of antibiotics or as serious as surgery, question it before automatically submitting to a diagnosis and drug prescription.

Each of us is the only person on Earth with the unique vantage point of living inside our body. We shouldn’t let anyone label us as depressed if a sick body says otherwise, that “It’s all in your head,” if it’s real, or that there’s no cure. That’s where alternative medicine usually begins and miracles can happen. The best results come from standing up for ourselves.

Dr. Carol L. Roberts practices integrative medicine at the Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awak- Perlmutter Health Center, in Naples, FL (PerlHealth.com). enings and host of the online Metabolic Revolution She is a founding diplomate of the American Board of Summit. Visit her website ItsAllAboutWe.com for a Integrative Holistic Medicine. free audio sample.

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is spent eating, and it’s essential that we know the best way to do this. Start your day with water and an act of self-love.

Eat real food; seasonal, organic, natural foods are a positive affirmation to your body. Poop every day, figuratively and literally. Learn to listen to your body and its wisdom. Choose exercise that you love and that makes you feel good.

Also, go on a media diet. Filter out from your consciousness any messages that say you are not good enough or that separate you from the beautiful and lovable person you are. Surround yourby S. Alison Chabonais self with like-minded people that share renowned leader of the self-help with us. Remember, no matter what the good news and love to laugh. movement from its early days, problem is, there is only one answer: Louise Hay is celebrated worldloving yourself. Start with small steps The core belief founding your wide for teaching—by personal example and be gentle. If you start there, magi- lifework is that every thought and through her bestselling book, You cal things will happen. we have is creating our future.

Can Heal Your Life—how each of us can Is scientific research now transform our mind, body and spirit by How do you manage to engage supporting that? changing the way we think. Her positive in a stream of loving affirmaWhen I began teaching people about philosophy has sparked an industry and tions 24/7? affirmations, there wasn’t any science to her Hay House publishing group.

Practice, practice, practice! Slowly, support it, but we knew it worked, and Nourishing mind and body, loving bit-by-bit, start each day with a loving now studies verify that. I particularly life, learning and growing, giving back act towards yourself. Loving affirmations love Bruce Lipton’s scientific research and moving ahead—these comprise and worrying about things take up the showing that we are not controlled by Hay’s program for creating health, same amount of time; you still get the our genes because the genetic blueprint happiness and longevity. At 88, she same things done along the way, but can be altered through positive changes continues to travel for business and worrying creates stress, while affirmain our beliefs. pleasure, embracing vital, joy-filled days tions will brighten your life. It can be exI hear reports every day of how with a thankful smile. Her new book, hausting if you fight the shift and make it people are healing their lives by changing Loving Yourself to Great Health, co-audifficult. If you make kindness to yourself their thoughts through cultivating selfthored with Ahlea Khadro and Heather and others a simple part of everyday life, love and personal affirmations. They are Dane, explains how she’s taking all it isn’t exhausting at all. seeing healing of autoimmune diseases, she knows to the next level. obesity, addictions, post-traumatic stress What are some key and many other so-called incurable illWhy does first applying nesses. It’s amazing what happens when elements to crafting love and forgiveness to you are kind and loving to yourself. a life experience that

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What is your secret to aging Choose thoughts that bring love gracefully through the years? into your life and laugh a lot. Say yes to life and the magic it brings. I trust that life will bring me exactly what I need, and part of that i s realizing that I don’t need to know everything, because life brings me people like Ahlea and Heather.

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It’s simple. It’s about getting your thoughts and food right and having fun along the way. If you are thinking positive thoughts but feeding yourself processed, unnatural or sugary foods, you are sending yourself mixed messages. Feed yourself nourishing foods and think loving thoughts. Any time you don’t know what else to do, focus on love. Loving yourself makes you feel good, and good health comes from feeling good.

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tress saps energy, and Americans feel stressed more than ever, with 20 percent of us experiencing “extreme stress” at least weekly, according to the American Institute of Stress. Could latenight TV and the ubiquitous presence of electronic devices be the culprits?

Partly, according to information published by Harvard Medical School. While all light stimulates the brain, the blue light from electronic devices and some eco-light bulbs disrupt circadian rhythms, prevent production of melatonin and block deep, healthful, restorative sleep.

Fortunately, there’s an easy remedy, say Harvard experts: Seek abundant exposure to bright natural sunlight, and then turn off all electronic devices an hour before bedtime. Some experts even suggest wearing orange-colored goggles for the last two waking hours to neutralize the energy-sucking blue rays.

Here are a few more energy thieves and ways to neutralize them.

Avoid Energy Vampires Problem: We all know someone that exhausts us, according to Dr. Judith Orloff, Venice Beach, California, author of the new book, The Ecstasy of Surrender. Maybe he or she talks endlessly about personal matters, is incessantly negative, a gossip or a guilt-tripper.

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Solution: “Take control. Get in the driver’s seat,” advises Orloff. “Create a circle of positive people around you.

Stay calm and centered. Distance yourself from energy vampires and if they’re family, limit time spent with them and establish boundaries.”

Recognize Time Leeches

Problem: We fall into the black hole of Facebook or cute kitten videos. Hours pass and we fall behind in more productive activities and then feel drained and groggy.

Solution: Time management is essential to preserving energy, says Orloff. Limit time spent on social media. Check email once or twice a day instead of every 15 minutes.

“The Internet is addictive, almost like a drug,” explains Orloff. “When you’re online, your energy is cut off and you become a zombie; you’re not in your body. Take a technology fast. Talk to your mate. Make love. Go for a walk in the woods. See your best friend.”

Get Rid of Clutter

Problem: We all have way too much “stuff,” says Linda Rauch Carter, author of Move Your Stuff, Change Your Life. “If you don’t have room, you shut your-

Solution: “Clear out what isn’t needed,” counsels Carter. “Keep a balance by making it a habit when bringing new things into a home or work environments to let go of a comparable number of old things at the same time.”

Beware of clutter creep, the slow accumulation of energy-sapping clutter, she says. “I believe the lack of energy so many of us experience is a nearly undetectable, chronic energy drain that seems slight, yet over time becomes a big problem.”

Stop Electromagnetic Pollution Problem: We are all surrounded by energy-draining electromagnetic fields (EMF) from myriad electronic devices and systems in homes and offices, plus cell phone towers and transmission lines. All of these operate on frequencies that can be major energy drains, says Carter. Japanese research physician Ryoichi Ogawa found that 80 percent of his chronic fatigue patients were frequent users of electromagnetic technologies (Omega-News).

Solution: Minimize indoor exposure to EMFs by using land lines with corded phones, power strips and shutting off electricity to nonessential appliances when not in use. “I’ve been preaching this for 20 years,” says Carter. Protecting sleep space is a primary consideration. “Make sure no beds are near electrical outlets and cell phones. Get rid of cordless phones, which are like mini cell towers, right there in the house,” she adds.

The easiest solution, Carter says, is to put bare feet on bare earth for 15 to 20 minutes a day. “It will pull some of that excess EMF charge right off of you.”

Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous natural health books and publisher at Take Charge Books. Connect at Kathleen@KathleenBarnes.com.

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self off from the flow of energy in your home and become exhausted,” says the Tustin, California, feng shui expert.

“When I ask a client to take half of the stuff off a shelf and then ask how it feels, they almost always take a deep breath. The clutter literally chokes off breath and vitality.”

Take a walk. A brisk 10-minute walk gets the cobwebs out and neutralizes the four o’clock energy slump, says Dr. Judith Orloff. Just spending time outside is a simple, time-tested way of boosting energy.

Recent Scottish research published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine confirms the energy-enhancing power of nature in general, noting that people that live near trees have lower levels of the stress hormone cortisol.

Just Say No. “’No,’ is a complete sentence,” says Orloff. “You don’t have to be mean or angry about it; just firmly say ‘No,’ when someone asks you to do something you don’t want to do or because you already feel overcommitted or overwhelmed. You don’t have to explain or make excuses.” A commitment isn’t necessarily final either, remarks Orloff: “If you dread it and can’t delegate it, renegotiate the earlier agreement.”

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Linoleum is made from linseed oil, wood powder, resins and ground limestone. Mineral pigments provide rich color throughout, which prevents paler worn spots. A personalized pattern may include borders using linoleum sheets or tiles. It’s long-lasting, durable, fireresistant, biodegradable, has no harmful volatile organic compounds (VOC) and repels dirt and dust.

Note: Vinyl, made from unnatural chlorinated petrochemicals, won’t wear as well or last as long as linoleum.

Long-Lasting–Tile

Bottles recycled into glass tile reflect light, brightening smaller rooms like the bath. Long-lasting ceramic or porcelain tile has no VOCs, is easy to clean and won’t host germs, bacteria or dust mites.

Note: Look for lead-free glazed tile. Glass tile may be cost-prohibitive for larger spaces. Most tile can be slick when wet; texturing increases safety.

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Bamboo generally regrows in three to five years, is twice as hard as red oak and can be stained almost any color.

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Note: “It’s shipped from Asia and may have formaldehyde glues and durability problems, so shop carefully,” advises David Bergman, a New York City green architect and author of Sustainable Design: A Critical Guide.

Long-Wearing Classic Look–Stone Travertine, limestone, granite, slate and marble are all stone flooring options.

Stone can increase home value, has a classic look and is a piece of history that adds to any décor, although it’s not a renewable resource. Cork or nonpetroleum-based laminated floors can give the look of stone without destroying an in-situ natural resource.

Note: Large blocks of stone are cut at quarries and transported to processing plants, cut into slabs and transported to a processor to be cut again, shaped and polished before being shipped to the store—a big carbon footprint.

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Note: Ensure the structure is sturdy enough to bear the extra weight of concrete. It feels cold underfoot in winter and cool in summer. Epoxy coatings don’t let concrete breathe, so any moisture emanating from the concrete slab will be trapped. Test for the moisturevapor emission rate; problem areas can include sections covered by furniture.

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better place; Act with kindness; Share with others; Trust and believe in yourself; and Enjoy and have fun.” Creator and founder Jessica Rosenberg, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, explains, “I translated a curriculum that I’ve been using for kids into an ‘edutainment’ app that combines gaming and real-life kids as characters that bring yoga to life.” Players are challenged to master the skills presented by each of the game’s 12 main characters, increasing awareness of breathing and other aspects of how the body works, plus promoting self-esteem. Free in the iTunes App Store.

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Smash Your Food. Nutritionist Marta De Wulf, from Bellevue, Washington, felt compelled to develop her innovative app when she realized that while kids understand that certain foods contain too much sugar, fat or carbs, they have no idea how the information pertains to them.

The award-winning app “allows children to input their age, gender and level of physical activity to measure their individual caloric need,” says De Wulf.

“When they choose a food to ‘smash’ and see that eight grams of sugar cubes are in a can of soda, they’re able to process healthy food information.”

Smash Your Food features audio/ video of actual food smashing. “Kids are sensorial and different kinds of learners. It’s more effective than using cartoon images,” she observes. It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

Oh, Ranger! Park Finder. Instead of vaguely suggesting that kids put down their electronic devices and head outdoors, why not ask them to choose an adventure for the whole family? Using the Oh, Ranger! Park Finder app, kids can search for nearby outdoor recreation areas from a comprehensive database of national parks, state parks, national forests, wildlife refuges, Bureau of Land Management sites and U.S. Army Corps recreation areas. Kids can further seek out specific activities from 20-plus categories that range from birdwatching and hiking to boating and camping. Free in the iTunes App Store or Google Play.

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Healthy Web Edutainment ZisBoomBah.com. “Parents typically spend 90 percent of their grocery budget on products from the inside aisles of stores,” says Karen Laszio, founder of this award-winning website, which teaches kids about the value of food in the outside (produce, dairy and meat) aisles and how to choose fresh, whole foods to incorporate into kid-friendly recipes for the whole family.

PBSKids.org/itsmylife. Designed for teens and tweens, this PBS Kids Go! website teaches children to make responsible decisions about pertinent issues, including drugs, alcohol, anorexia and bulimia, and how to objectively view celebrities, dating and the challenges of puberty. Visitors can find reliable, accurate information about subjects they may not be comfortable discussing with adults or peers.

NPS.gov/WebRangers. The National Park Service online Web Rangers program enables kids to create a customizable ranger experience and discover national parks and historic sites around the country.

KidsPsych.org! Divided into two groups ages 1-5 and 6-9, this site was put together as a vehicle for you to spend quality time with your children, and to help them with cognitive thinking skills, deductive reasoning, and also just to have some fun! Each game has information about its objectives, and this may help you to understand more about your child’s development and cognitive thinking skills.

SesameStreet.org. Tap into a lot of fun with Sesame Street’s Elmo, Cookie Monster and all the rest of the gang. A long-running American children’s television series created

by Joan Ganz Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett Sesame Street is known for its educational content, and images communicated through the use of Jim Henson’s Muppets, animation, short films, humor, and cultural references. The online site brings your kids closer to those lovable characters via games, videos recipes your children will love, and art makers.

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Kids Making Healthy Choices. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control reports that rates of childhood obesity have doubled in the past 30 years. This kid- and parent-friendly app is designed to help. It springboards from San Diego, California’s Merilee Kern’s children’s book of the same title. Embedded via an e-reader, kids can play games, print coloring sheets and explore healthy recipes while parents check out the news section and resource page for links with information for keeping youngsters healthy.

“Surveys show that parents often don’t realize that their child has a weight problem,” notes Kern. “It’s important to discuss this topic within the family, and the app helps facilitate this in a non-threatening, helpful way.” It’s $2.99 in the iTunes App Store.

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ur body’s hormones work like an orchestra. When one instrument is out of tune, the entire production struggles to maintain harmony. Each plays a part in influencing the others and determining how well the whole concert works.

Fortunately, our body has masterful conductors, including the endocrine system, which coordinates all of the glands and the hormones they produce. “Players” include the adrenal, hypothalamus, pancreas, pineal, pituitary, reproductive and thyroid/parathyroid glands.

“A healthy endocrine system is essential to making hormones in appropriate amounts throughout our life,” says Theresa Dale, Ph.D., a naturopathic doctor who practices as a traditional naturopath and clinical nutritionist in Oxnard, California, and has authored Revitalizing Your Hormones. “For example, when the ovaries shut down after menopause, the adrenal glands continue producing progesterone and other essential hormones.”

Dale, dean and founder of the California College of Natural Medicine, further assures that contrary to assertions from some conventional medicine reports, the body is able to produce necessary hormones throughout our entire life.

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mation superhighway that connects the brain to the DNA managers of the body’s cells. “Hormones communicate with chemicals produced by the brain called neurotransmitters, such as serotonin, dopamine and norepinephrine, which greatly influence energy levels, moods and other bodily functions such as moving memories from short- to long-term storage,” explains Dale.

For 20 years, she has seen patients with critical hormonal imbalances respond to her recommended threemonth, endocrine-rebuilding diet, comprising three daily meals of steamed, sautéed and raw foods, fish, whole grains, legumes, seeds, nuts, fresh fruits and vegetables, plus two raw vegetable or seed snacks. The regimen strives to balance metabolism, cleanse the body, restore immune function and revitalize the endocrine system.

Kokomo, Indiana, resident Sylvia Egel, national director of coaching and education for Metabolic Balance, a personalized nutrition plan to balance metabolism and hormones, optimize health and increase energy at any age, agrees that hormones can be restored and balanced via proper food selections. “Our lifestyle and dietary choices strongly affect our metabolism and hormonal health, as do stress levels and sleep patterns. Eating at the wrong time, in the wrong place or in the

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wrong order, and even poor combinations of healthy foods, can be almost as problematic as eating junk food,” says Egel. She also warns against snacking, emotional eating, eating on the go, skipping breakfast and waiting too long between meals.

Diana Hoppe, author of Healthy Sex Drive, Healthy You, an obstetrician and gynecologist in San Diego, California, who leads clinical trials related to women’s health at the Pacific Coast Research Center, also sees firsthand how what we eat directly affects our hormones. She attests that our bodies need a balance of three macronutrients: carbohydrates, protein and fat. “But for 20 years, we have been advised to decrease fat intake in favor of fat-free options that have been detrimental to us, because we need fat to produce hormones and maintain healthy hormone function. Certain fatty acids and cholesterol serve as building blocks in hormone production and cellular function, especially the reproductive hormones of estrogen and testosterone,” says Hoppe.

Food can be medicine for hormones. One of the most important hormone-balancing fats is coconut oil, which heals skin, increases metabolism and supplies a quick source of energy.

Egg yolks are a good source of choline and iodine, essential to the production of healthy thyroid hormones, plus are rich in vitamins A, D, E and B-complex vitamins. Avocados have lots of healthy fat that helps absorb and utilize nutrients. Nuts and seeds, olive oil and salmon are all rich in omega-3 essential fatty acids that help stabilize hormone levels. Eating the right foods and incorporating healthy fats into meals increases overall energy, reduces hormonal fluctuations and helps us feel more balanced.

Says Dale, “The majority of individuals are surprised to learn that hormone health doesn’t depend on age, but rather on a complex of factors, like the air we breathe, the water we drink, the quality of our diet, good sleep and adequate exercise, plus the relative health of our relationships and emotional life—and that’s just for starters.”

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.

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hose wanting to reduce carbohydrate intake by eating foods with a low glycemic index based on their impact on blood sugar levels might consider using newer tables that instead measure glycemic load, suggests New York City Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Susan Weiner.

She explains that the glycemic index only considers how quickly sugars from food are released into the bloodstream. The glycemic load charts a more accurate accounting of the amount of carbohydrates in an actual serving, rather than the 50-gram (1.76-ounce) portion used in calculating a food’s ranking on the glycemic index scale of 1 to 100.

“Glycemic load is a better indicator of how a carbohydrate food will affect blood sugar in realistic portions, especially in combination with other foods, including proteins and fats,” advises Weiner.

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oes it sometimes feel like if we can’t do something perfectly, why should we bother doing it at all?

Perfectionism feeds on such an all-ornothing approach in following rigid self-imposed rules that can sabotage relationships, health and happiness.

Instead, try adopting a “better than perfect” mindset that embraces life’s imperfections without guilt or shame. A clean enough house or a good enough job is in many ways better than perfect.

Here are helpful approaches to reframe the internal discussion.

Remember what matters. In planning a big birthday party for her husband, one wife was so stressed trying to manage every detail that she had to stop and ask herself: What is most important— having everything look perfect, or having a fun party they would enjoy and remember for the rest of their lives? Thinking about our values keeps things in perspective and perfectionism in check.

Perfection isn’t likable. We often try to be perfect to gain other people’s attention and approval, but no one wants to be around a person trying to be someone they aren’t.

No one’s life is perfect. Social media often present idealized versions of people’s lives. Few post about fighting with their partner or coping with an unhappy infant; we most often hear about vacation

adventures and baby’s first word or step.

We can avoid feelings of dissatisfaction by avoiding comparisons with others.

It’s not failure, it’s data. Rather than personalize a perceived failure, take it on as an opportunity. If a New Year’s resolution to work out more isn’t kept, ask why: Is the exercise location too far away or is the class schedule inconvenient? It feels better to adopt a more successful strategy than to beat ourself up about falling short.

Perfectionism is a treadmill. People often think, “I’ll be happy when I weigh this or achieve that,” always seeking the next level of self-improvement. Appreciating who we are right now is a path to happiness.

Perfectionism is a learned behavior, and anything learned can be unlearned at any age. As we continue to strive for excellence, we can learn to embrace what’s good.

Take a perfectionist self-assessment quiz at Tinyurl.com/PerfectionismQuiz.

Elizabeth Lombardo, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and the author of Better than Perfect: 7 Strategies to Crush Your Inner Critic and Create a Life You Love plus A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness. Connect at ElizabethLombardo.com.

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Both the family and the veterinarian need to feel comfortable with treatments. Ask questions before submitting an animal to any anesthetic or surgery or other medical procedure.

Talk with the veterinarian about using this gentle, natural approach to help relieve any concerns if a pet needs sedation or anesthesia.

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

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any pet parents and some veterinarians have an unnecessary fear of animal anesthesia. Addressing some misconceptions about this common medical procedure can be helpful, particularly in regard to older pets.

Myth #1: Anesthesia is Dangerous Modern anesthesia has evolved into a safe medical practice since it was introduced in 1799 and uses much safer drugs than earlier versions.

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lasting from several hours to a day or more following a procedure shouldn’t occur. Lower-quality anesthetic drugs injected during discounted spaying and neutering procedures may produce such prolonged recovery periods.

It’s safer to use a high-quality, quick-acting, short-term injectable anesthetic, followed by gas anesthesia for anesthetic maintenance, during surgical procedures, including for spaying and neutering. Patients wake up quickly following surgery and can be sent home fully awake soon afterwards.

Myth #3: A Pet is Too Old

No pet is too old for proper medical care. Because older pets don’t metabolize some drugs as well as younger ones, the correct anesthesia must be chosen for the pet’s age and current state of health or medical problems.

Too often, pets haven’t received proper care, especially dental cleanings and tumor removals, because their current veterinarian has deemed them too old for anesthesia.

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PRINCIPLES OF HOLISTIC ANESTHESIA

by Shawn Messonnier Each patient is unique and has unique anesthetic needs. Giving the least amount of anesthesia needed ensures the safest possible procedure. Analgesics are used to minimize discomfort and meet anesthetic needs. Some anesthetic drugs may be used to minimize the depth of anesthesia obtained. Light levels of anesthesia are preferred for minimally painful procedures. Carefully monitoring the patient during anesthesia helps ensure a good outcome. Patients should wake up from anesthesia immediately following the procedure. Patients are sent home immediately following anesthetic recovery. An older pet can be safely anesthetized by a holistic vet as part of its anti-aging care.

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onsider this, even though good dental care is critical to your pet’s overall health, more than 80% of dogs have oral disease by age 3. But according to Fort Lauderdale area veterinarian Dr.Jan Bellows – who also serves as president of the American Veterinary Dental College – it doesn’t have to be this way.

Although daily brushing of a dog’s teeth is the gold standard for all dog owners, when that isn’t practical or possible, there are great alternatives to try when your furry friend is crouched down, pushing back, and protesting with all of his might:

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Dr.Jan Bellows, DVM, DIPL. AVDC, ABVP is one of six board certified companion animal specialists (canine and feline) in Broward County, as well as one of 114 board certified veterinary dentists in the United States. He practiced in Pembroke Pines for over twenty years before opening Hometown Animal Hospital and Dental Clinic in February 2000. The Clinic is an American Animal Hospital Association Certified Specialty Facility as well as an American Animal Hospital Certified Hospital. There are only two such certified animal hospitals in Broward County. Dr. Bellows grew up in New York, attended the University of Florida for undergraduate training and Auburn University for his veterinary degree. He completed a medicine and surgery internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City. Doctor Bellows has received numerous awards in his career including the Florida Veterinary Medical Association Gold Star Award in 2012.

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effective as brushing twice a week, based on the reduction of tartar build-up and bad breath.

According to Dr.Bellows, it’s also critical to avoid plastic bones, ice cubes, antlers, and bully sticks -- all of which can cause painful tooth fractures.

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1 - USE A LONG Q-TIP Dip the Q-tip in chicken or beef broth, or doggie-formulated toothpaste, to improve the taste appeal, but don’t use human toothpaste because its detergent isn’t good for dogs.

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for the natural growth of permanent teeth. Jaw expansion also helps widen nasal passages to allow for better airflow and encourage the forward position of the lower jaw to balance the face.

Development of the lower jaw

Whole-body Orthodontics Begin Early for Best Results

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valuating the different types of orthodontic treatments available today can be challenging, as they are quite different from those many people used when growing up. Whole-body orthodontics, for example, differ quite a bit from traditional treatments, with the goal being to prevent long-term orthodontic problems.

Treating a child’s mouth early can not only decrease the amount of work needed later on, but may also have the added benefits of allowing for more efficient breathing. Wholebody dentistry focuses on proper jaw function and the overall dental health of a patient’s teeth, better preparing them to last a lifetime. Some important components involved are:

Nutrition Unfortunately, many parents don’t realize that insufficient maternal nutrition during pregnancy and inadequate nutrition during breastfeeding can cause growth problems, including dental issues such as a constricted, narrow palate. Those preparing to conceive or nurse should eat well-balanced, nutrientdense, whole-foods.

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In most cases, when a child’s upper teeth stick out, the problem is not that the upper jaw is too forward, but that the lower jaw is too far back. Many conventional orthodontic treatments work against nature by extracting permanent teeth, prescribing headgear, or performing surgery to push back the upper teeth and jaws. Holistic orthodontics focuses on natural growth guidance by using appliances that encourage the lower jaw to grow forward.

Early treatment It’s important to address the causes of orthodontic problems before they become issues. In a growing child, encouraging nasal instead of mouth breathing and eliminating such oral habits as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking may decrease future problems, including the growth of a narrow palate and a backward position of the lower jaw, which encroaches on the air passage.

Facial growth Allergies can lead to mouth breathing, which may affect normal facial growth. Additionally, the alignment of a child’s teeth and lips matters, as does the placement of the tongue. Without correct oral posture, the face, teeth and jaws will not grow properly.

Expansion therapy The goal of expansion therapy is to widen the mouth’s palate to accommodate normal tongue posture. This will help to avoid extracting adult teeth as much as possible by providing enough bone in the mouth to allow

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Straight teeth are easier to clean and help gums “fit” more tightly around them, thereby reducing gum disease.

If untreated, improperly aligned teeth may increase the risk for coronary heart disease and stroke, complications from diabetes, adverse pregnancy outcomes and respiratory disease.

Crooked teeth are also more likely to develop decay and are prone to chip, break and wear easily. They may also act as stressors on the jaws and joints.

Principles that integrate a beautiful smile with a better functioning mouth and healthy body include early treatment of the face and teeth, non-extraction treatment whenever possible, expansion and arch development to create a broad smile, an open airway and increased tongue space, and surgery as a last resort. Patients should never sacrifice airway width or tongue space for straight teeth.

Dr. Sara Ghassemi specializes in holistic, or wholebody, orthodontics. Her practice is located in Groton, MA. For more information, call 978-449-9919 or visit GrotonWellness.com.

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Wheat Belly Total Health goes beyond weight loss, it decloaks the culprit industries which continuously fight to place their products in front of us, it endows the reader with the self-confidence to question the “norm” and affect change in their lives and those of others. Brace yourself for unbelievable testimonies from those whose lives have completely changed as a direct result of adopting a grain-free lifestyle. Be ready to uncover the irrefutable truth behind “heart-healthy grains.” Learn how to achieve new heights of energy, mental clarity, improved mood and physical performance, and so much more.

Truly a page-turner sequel of high intensity and caliber, one that you can’t afford not to read. Get ready to rebel and discover “what real nutrition can do.”

Wheat Belly-Total Health cuts through the proverbial misleading marketing creating the problem, which is amplified by genetic manipulations and agribusinesses. If you are truly ready to let go of dis-ease, add all four books to your personal library.

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cardiac events during close to four years of follow-ups, and a significant number were able to reverse their disease or avoid having a recommended stent operation or bypass surgery.

Another study we published in the Journal of Experimental and Clinical Cardiology focused on three patients, each of whom had cardiovascular disease, primarily in different areas. All three received the full cocktail of cardiac drugs and operative procedures at excellent medical institutions. When these approaches failed, they were told that nothing further could be done. We then counseled these same individuals in our plantbased approach to nutrition and all experienced healing that has continued for more than three years now.

How do you respond to health professionals that believe that your recommended oilfree diet is too extreme?

The most extreme diet on the planet is presently consumed by 95 percent of Americans. It is destroying their health, making us one of the sickest nations on Earth. Excluding oil might be a significant change for some, but it is not overly extreme.

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r. Caldwell Esselstyn, a pioneer in preventive and restorative cardiovascular medicine, is also a worldclass athlete. Interviewed in the popular plant-based diet documentary, Forks Over Knives, and appearing in the CNN special, The Last Heart Attack, he contends that the current epidemic of cardiovascular disease can be overcome through a whole-food, plant-based diet that excludes oils.

He summarizes his research in his bestselling book, Prevent and Reverse Heart Disease.

What led you to the belief that diet may be the solution for cardiovascular disease?

In reviewing global differences in the incidence of breast cancer, it became apparent that there are cultures and regions where cardiovascular disease is virtually nonexistent, such as among residents of rural China, the highlands of Papua New Guinea, Central Africa and the Tarahumara lands, in northwestern Mexico. The common denominator is wholefood, plant-based nutrition.

What have you learned from your latest research?

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Can removing oils from our diet create deficiencies in healthy people?

Eating a variety of plant-sourced nutrients avoids any deficiencies. This is perhaps best exemplified by the Tarahumara.

They thrive on the three sisters of beans, corn and squash, and manifest no nutrient deficits.

Why does your approach contradict the conclusion regarding the health benefits of following a Mediterranean diet published in the New England Journal of Medicine?

The PREDIMED Spanish study started with people without cardiovascular disease and during the course of the study, deaths from heart attack and strokes occurred in all three groups—both of the Mediterranean subsets and the so-called 39 percent fat group, which was not low-fat. In contrast, our study comprised patients with cardiovascular disease at the onset that were able to halt and reverse their condition. That has never been demonstrated with a Mediterranean diet.

How much fat do you recommend consuming on a daily basis?

Eating must remain spontaneous and enjoyable. Our research confirms that eating the full range of plant-based foods provides a healthy diet of approximately 10 to 11 percent fat.

Whole grains, legumes, root vegetables, green, red and yellow vegetables and fruit are the best sources of fat. Chia seeds and ground flax seeds, which contain omega-3 fats, are a healthy addition to any diet.

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Sagging and Wrinkles Several studies have highlighted estrogen’s anti-aging effect on the skin. Falling estrogen levels reduce the production of hyaluronic acid, which keeps skin supple and taut. Collagen synthesis also comes to a halt with reduced estrogen levels, further compounding the issue. To keep skin firm and wrinkle-free, use moisture-rich serums containing pure hyaluronic acid.

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When this happens, there’s a good chance that we are grappling with some type of hormonal issue. To better understand what the skin says 1/4about H (3c): hormonal health, read on.

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Incorporating a skin-care routine that uses pure, gentle, natural ingredients is an essential element in combating hormonal skin issues. Yet, for a truly powerful approach, some skin-care specialists can combine proper skin care with functional lab tests to assess hormonal status and modify dietary and lifestyle choices accordingly.

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Diet: Reduce processed foods, coffee, tobacco and alcohol, as they constrain liver function. Use aromatic additives like garlic, onions, peppers and ginger when cooking. Slightly sweet foods can help harmonize the liver in mild cases, but bitter and sour foods such as lemons, limes, grapefruit and vinegar can be used for more severe cases. Mint and jasmine teas are good replacements for coffee, as they encourage the free flow of liver energies.

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or couples struggling with fertility, the passing months can feel a like rollercoaster of hope and uncertainty. One of the most frustrating diagnoses is unexplained infertility, as the tests often show normal hormone levels with healthy fallopian tubes and uterine lining and physicians determine no medical reason for the infertility. The standard suggestion is usually to keep trying, to take medications like Clomid or to explore techniques like intrauterine insemination.

Sometimes stress levels are overlooked as little evidence correlates stress to infertility. However, when it comes to the stress response, human anatomy and physiology have not changed much since prehistoric times. The physiological response to car troubles and work deadlines is not unlike the response to being chased by a saber-toothed tiger—blood moves into the heart, lungs and limbs and away from the reproductive organs.

As a result of stress, fewer reproductive hormones reach the ovaries and uterus. The adrenal glands pump out cortisol, further disrupting hormonal balance. Over time, this chronic state of stress becomes the new normal, leaving the body a less-than-hospitable environment for nurturing a viable embryo.

Chinese medicine considers the impact of stress on the body as Liver Qi Stagnation. Stagnation can occur when the liver’s function is constrained by stress-related hormone imbalances. This can manifest in seemingly minor ways, such as cold hands and feet, sweet cravings, sighing and feeling easily overwhelmed. While these symptoms may seem insignificant, Chinese medicine recognizes a pattern of imbalance that can negatively impact fertility.

Creative Endeavors: Fertility can become all-consuming. Each unsuccessful month can spiral into a vicious cycle of frustration and low self-esteem. Engaging in creative activities that stimulate a satisfying sense of well-being can reduce the stress and negative feelings.

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Yoga and Deep Breathing Exercises: Stress causes shallow breathing and these activities help improve oxygenation and blood circulation.

Remember You Are Not Alone: The issue of support is also an important factor with stress and pregnancy success; couples struggling with infertility tend to feel isolated. It can be helpful to join an online or local support group, such as RESOLVE (Resolve.org).

Acupuncture, herbal medicine and abdominal massage can help regulate the body’s hormonal environment and improve blood circulation to the reproductive organs.

John Kang is a licensed acupuncturist specializing in fertility issues in Richmond, Va. For more information, call 804513-4408 or visit AznHealth.com.

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By Shaman Elizabeth Herrera, shamanElizabeth.com Herrera takes you on a fantastical journey with Jesus, who leads the way through an alternate interpretation of his ancient teachings and applies them to one of our worst nightmares… losing the ones we love. It’s a thought-provoking page turner where the reader keeps churning the storyline, even after putting it down.

The Soul of All Living Creatures

By Noelle Sterne, www.trustyourlifenow.com Chapters are replete with illustrative, fascinating, and often heartbreaking stories of animal and human patients.

Whether or not you have experiences with pets, you’ll look differently at pet owners, lions in the wild, dog and cat shows, documentaries of meerkats.

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Warrior Pose: How Yoga (Literally) Saved My Life

By Bhava Ram, www.deepyoga.com Warrior Pose chronicles the power of love between father and son, husband and wife, and more importantly, spirit and self. It’s the most honest and heartfelt journey of releasing one’s ego and allowing. For anyone seeking a new course in life, whether personal or professional, Warrior Pose will serve as a catalyst of transformation. It is undoubtedly the best tool you can have in your tool chest.

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readerscorner Don’t Die with Your Music Still in You:

My Experience Growing Up with Spiritual Parents

By Serena J. Dyer, www.serenadyer.com It’s a personal heartwarming and sometimes funny revelation of herself and her relationship to the world and the challenges she’s faced so far. With each chapter Serena takes the reader deeper into the evolution of the 10 secrets for Success & Inner Peace (written by her father Wayne Dyer), sharing samples of circumstances and insights of pure feelings and growth. Her father follows each chapter with his own perspective.

Digestive Intelligence A Holistic Vision of Your Second Brain

By Dr. Irina Matveikova, M.D., www.irinamatveikova.com With a humorous undertone Dr. Matveikova describes the discovery and function of the millions of neurons found i n our digestive system while giving us advice on how to gain a better understanding of this, our second brain. The ultimate goal is to help readers gain a strong enough insight to identifying digestive problems and apply the intended solutions.

Get Serious A Neurosurgeon’s Guide to Optimal Health and Fitness

By Dr. Brett Osborn, neurological surgeon, www.drbrettosborn.com Osborn, an avid bodybuilder, shatters some of our misconceptions and excuses for our lack of exercise. In very simple language and with common sense, he takes the reader to school in order to help them learn the truth behind all the health industries hype.

Slimming Meals That Heal Lose Weight Without Dieting, Using Anti-Inflammatory Superfoods

By Julie Daniluk, Nutritionist, www.juliedaniluk.com Drop the myth of calorie counting while losing an average of 25 to 100 lbs. As a wide-ranging guide book, which include over 120 Gluten-Free recipes, SMTH is bursting with information on cleansing our organs, the how-to of superfoods, techniques to reduce cravings, and a terrific 5-step plan for boosting our metabolism while regulating our hormones.

The Yoga Bible The Definitive Guide to Yoga Postures

By Christina Brown, www.christinabrown.com Broken down into four parts, this step by step instructional guide instructs the reader/practitioner through the proper procedure of each asana or position. The book is divided into four parts: Introduction, Positions, Yoga with a Purpose and Finding your Yoga.

For those searching for a publisher or editor, here are a few suggestions Spiritual Book Publishers · · ·

HayHouse www.hayhouse.com Books – www.o-books.com Blue Dolphin Publishing www.bluedolphinpublishing.com

Book Editors · Abingdon Press - www.abingdonpress.com. · Celestial Arts - www.tenspeed.com · Dreamriver Press - www.dreamriverpress.com Source: www.bookmarket.com - book marketing and book Promotion site.

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JANUARY 9 – 11

MELT Series with Melinda Atkins. 6-7:15 pm - Rebalance your body and nervous system with MELT’s easy self-treatment techniques. $25 dropins/$80 for the 4-class series. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

1-305-441-9441

Wounded Warrior Soldier Ride Key West - is a unique four-day cycling opportunity for Wounded Warriors to use cycling and the bonds of service to overcome physical, mental, or emotional wounds.

Starts in USCGC Ingham/Truman Annex Mole Foot of Southard Street, and ends at Mallory Square Key West. Call 305-240-1136 or See website for details.

JANUARY 6 & 20 Tibetan Institute and Library: “Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva” by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.

Career Transition Networking - “Back on Track Network” offers free network meetings with many topics/speakers helping individuals update for career transition. 7 PM - Coral Gables Congregational Church, 3010 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, 305448-7421.

FRIDAY, January 9 Couples Weekend Getaway & Workshop: 7:00pm – Sun 2pm. Join Richard & Diana Daffner, authors of “Tantric Sex for Busy Couples,” for a romantic beach getaway. $695/couple. Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota, FL. More info, 941-349-6804.

JANUARY 10 - 11 Pinecrest Gardens Fine Arts Festival - 10am5pm Free - One of Florida’s premiere juried art shows and enjoy an afternoon surrounded by spectacular visual arts in the most lush and luxurious setting, amongst the winding paths and exotic foliage in this magical botanical garden festival will include over 55 local and international artists, original art in 8 categories, live music, food and fun. Pinecrest Gardens, 11000 Red Road, 308-669-6990

SUNDAY, January 11 4 Week Introduction to Ayurevda - Sundays 122:30pm. Introductory course about yoga’s sister science, Ayurveda. Learn the fundamentals and how they apply to you and your practice.. $95. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami 305 567 9812.

The Barnacle under Moonlight – Sweet Wednesday takes the stage for an evening as part of its Barnacle under Moonlight monthly concert series. Located

at The Barnacle Historic State Park in Coconut Grove 3485 Main Highway. Gates open at 6pmmusic from 7-9pm. $7 for adults- $3 for children ages 6 to 9 and children under 6 are free. Contact 305-442-6866.

MONDAY, January 12 New Year, New You: Turning Resolutions Into Achievable Goals - 7 - 9 pm. Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts a moderated panel of heart-centered success coaches and business owners. $5.00/members, $10/ non-members in advance. Contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886

WEDNESDAY, January 14 Holistic Weight Loss - A Body, Mind & Spirit Approach To Achieving Your Ideal Weight - 7-9pm – 8-week program - Wednesdays.

Pre-registration required. $250 Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143. 305-788-0777

JANUARY 16 – 18 Art Deco Weekend- includes lectures by leading scholars, films highlighting the 1930’s, musical attractions, performances/activities for children, and a parade. Ocean Drive will be lined with vendors of antiques and collectibles from the Art Deco and mid-twentieth century eras. Along Ocean Drive, between 5th & 15th streets, Miami Beach. 305-672-2014.

JANUARY 16 - 19 Miami International Art Fair- 12 noon – 10pm.

Hosts galleries from around the world offering modern and contemporary art, photography and

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IV VITAMINS MYERS COCKTAIL- chronic fatigue, depression, asthma, muscle spasm, migraines GLUTATHIONE - for Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, Liver disease, detox MILD & HIGH DOSE VITAMIN C- wellness and cancer IV CHELATION – for removal of heavy metals and cardiovascular disorders New Services added - Colonics and Massage

• Stroke • Autism • Cerabal Palsy • Wellness • Fibromyalgia • Alzheimers • Parkinson • Traumatic Brain Injury • Crohns Disease • Chemical Toxicity colonics Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9am -2pm

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design. One day pass $15, Multi-day pass $20.

Children under 12 years accompanied by an adult, free of charge. Intercontinental Hotel Dock 100 Chopin Plaza, Miami, FL 33131 Contact 1 305640-8529.

SATURDAY, January 17 4 Week Introduction to Yoga for Beginners - 12 – 1:15pm. Ideal workshop for new students looking to learn in a slower paced and smaller environment. $95 plus two free classes. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305-567-9812.

JANUARY 17 - 18 Beaux Arts Festival - Free. This Festival of Art offers art for many budgets, live eclectic music and other free entertainment, children’s art experiences, and fabulous dining options. There will be cash awards totaling $20,000, as well as the famed Student Artist Showcase. Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami in Coral Gables. 305668-8499

THURSDAY, January 22 Living With, Through, and Beyond Cancer 7-9 pm. Expert speakers will explain the value of an individualized survivorship plan that includes cancer surveillance and monitoring of long-term effects of treatment. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

WEDNESDAY, January 28 Networking - Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 7:00 PM. Free for members, $5/non-members. Contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886

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JANUARY 9 – 10

Taste of the Garden – 20 premier chefs and restaurants create a magical outdoor dining experience for the 10th year at the Miami Beach Botanical Garden. Sample unlimited cuisine and cocktails, enjoy live entertainment, and place bids in the silent auction. $85-$100. 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 305-673-7256

The Florida Keys Celtic Festival – At the Marathon Community Park, MM49, featuring several outstanding Celtic bands, as well as St. Andrew’s Pipe Band of Miami; athletics and hurling demonstrations. Celtic merchandise vendors, Celtic & local food fare and beverages. Family-friendly event. For more information, contact Greg McGrath 941-625-8544

Clinical Trials: An Important Option for All Cancer Patients 7-9 pm. Join us to hear a cancer research expert discuss the benefits of clinical trials regardless of disease stage. Free. Call 305-668-5900.

Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

SATURDAY, January 31 Byron Katie at Unity on the Bay 6-8pm. You’ve seen her on Oprah, now you can see her live at Unity on the Bay. Come liberate your life through Byron Katie’s “The Work” process. $50 General Admission / $95 VIP. Unity on the Bay. 411 21st Street, Miami, FL 33137. 305-573-9191.

markyourcalendar Saturday, January 31, 2015 Byron Katie at Unity on the Bay 6-8pm. You’ve seen her on Oprah, now you can see her live at Unity on the Bay. Come liberate your life through Byron Katie’s “The Work” process. $50 General Admission / $95 VIP. Unity on the Bay. 411 21st Street, Miami, FL 33137. www. unityonthebay.org

January 31- February 1 Tantra Hatha Yoga for Chronic Pain, with Marlysa Sullivan. Learn how yoga can help heal conditions such as low back pain, headaches, fibromyalgia, chronic pain, and osteoarthritis. $325. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

1-305-441-9441.

floridakeys SUNDAY, January 4 Monthly Artisan Market -- The Key West Artisan Market Green & Sustainability edition, a vibrant, open air bazaar from residents representing the diversity of creativity, ingenuity and locally made products of the Keys & Key West. Held the first Sunday of the month, during season (thru May) outdoors at the Restaurant Store, 1111 Eaton. Free family & pet friendly event. Sean Krikorian 573619-2200

MONDAY, January 5 Bio-identical Hormone Optimization Therapy Informational Seminar with Thomas D. Peterson, M.D - 7 p.m. - Discover how to restore your youthful vitality with Bio-identical Hormone Optimization Therapy. To reserve your spot call: 541-554-6772.

Remedy’s Nutrition Key Largo, Fl 100800 Overseas Hwy (Bay side, MM 100)

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SATURDAY, January 10 Annual No Name Race 5K Walk/Run- 8am.

Proceeds support Domestic Abuse Shelter.

Registration and packet pick up Fri. Jan. 13th 4-7pm at Big Pine Winn Dixie & Sat. Jan. 15th, 6:30 am on site. Big Pine Key Old Wooden Bridge Fish Camp. Contact 305-743-5452 for entry and registration information.

SATURDAY, January 17 - 18 The Annual Florida Keys Seafood FestivalFamily-friendly event featuring local seafood caught and prepared by Keys’ commercial fishermen and sold at reasonable prices. Live entertainment, marine-related arts & crafts, raffles, and kids’ activities.11 am- 8 pm at Bayview Park on Jose Marti Dr. & Truman Ave, Key West 33040. Contact (305) 872-9026.

55th Annual Key West Historic House & Garden Tours - $25. Tour a series of elegant and unique private homes of Key West. Complimentary Conch Tour Train transportation is provided to whisk you from house to house. Proceeds help benefit the Old Island Restoration Foundation. Contact (305) 294-9501.

SUNDAY, January 18 The Rails and The Road on Display - More than 150 images and stories comprise a photographic collection of the building, use and end of Henry Flagler’s railroad as well as the development of the first Overseas Highway. Keys History & Discovery Center, MM 82, on the grounds of the Islander Resort, a Guy Harvey Outpost. Open Thursdays through Sundays, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $12. Admission for seniors is $10 and children 13-under are free. 305-922-2237

JANUARY 25 - 26 30th Annual Key West Craft Show - Free. Juried artisans and crafters display their talents at a popular show on lower Whitehead and Caroline Streets in historic Old Town. The show, which attracts buyers from locals, cruise boats and tourists, was rated by Sunshine Artists in the top 100 shows. Contact (305) 294-1241.

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The Secret of the Monochords: The power of Overtones and natural acoustic Vibrations for Sound Massage and Voice work - 2 1/2 Day Workshop. $499 for the 2 1/2 days.

1-707-972-0196. Gables Optimal Health Healing Clinic, 195 Giralda Ave Coral Gables Fl 333134

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sunday Kids Yoga (4-8 Years) – 9:30-10:30 with Natalia Vasquez, RYT. $10 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Dharma Meetings – 2pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave. Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Family Fundays at Fairchild- 9:30am-5pm.

Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden 1st Sunday of the month 10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables.

305-667-1651.

Jazzercise® - $5. 10am. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Call Cathie 305-6665457.

Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190.

Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-6661778.

Self-Defense for Women classes- Free. Also Wed. 7:15 – 8:30 pm at Bayfront park in downtown Miami. 305-358-7550

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Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355.

Power Vinyasa VIBES – 5:15-6:15pm with Cristina Ramirez, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Sunday Services at SOUL Church – 11am at the SOUL Service at the Elks Lodge, 6304 SW 78th St in South Miami. Free pot-luck lunch. 305-2216516.

Kids Yoga (4-8 Years) – 5:15-6:15pm with Kelly Osorio, RYT. $10 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

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Are you a VET living with PTSD? If so, call Banyan Holistic Healthcare Center for help, Miami Lakes or Pinecrest location. Call now to schedule, (305) 663-5696.

Garden Yoga – Hatha yoga class themed around horticulture tidbits with Terra-Nova (RYT) in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 6:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 305-673-7256 Yoga en Español – 8:00-9:00PM with Virginia Ansaldi, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Expressions Performing Arts offering Ballet 4Pointe - for Teens, $15 per class and class time 6-7:15pm, at the Miami Beach JCC 4221 Pine Tree Drive-786-512-8783 Massage Relief for Combat Veterans - 50% off therapeutic massages for our combat service personnel. Call 305-351-0819. Shala Spa 1119 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach.

Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-4443942 Ballroom Dance w/Lessons- $2donation.

7-9:30pm. (lessons from 7:30-8) St. Mathew’s Episcopal Church, 7410 SW 72 St. For more info: 305-667-7715.

Yoga at Earth ‘N Us Farm - : 6:15 p.m. $10. 7630 NE 1 Ave. Miami. Contact Leslie: 786-282-3000.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616.

Yoga for Beginners – 7-9pm. $15. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305595-9500.

Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:158:30 a.m. - $18 drop-ins/$75 for a 5-class series.

Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133. 1-305-441-9441 Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm.

Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.

wednesday Free Meditation. 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. Room #2. Call Carolina 954-274-1224.

Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY Excellent opportunity to join or rent at our multi-specialty holistic center in South Miami.

Ideal for acupuncturist, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Send your information to holistichealthmiami@gmail.com Franchise for Sale- Miami-Dade and Florida Keys (English and Spanish) Magazine is for Sale. Owner retiring after 12 successful years! Established, well organized and run business with lots of potential for further growth. Call 305-598-3315 and schedule a phone interview.

FOR SALE Massage table with head rest: $500 OBO. Like New. Only used a handful of times for Reiki. Call Natural Awakenings 305-598-3315, leave email and we’ll send you a picture/details.

Farmhouse Tables & Benches Custom Built – call or text 305-9720038.

FOR RENT Excellent opportunity to join or rent at our multi-specialty holistic center in South Miami. Ideal for acupuncturist, chiropractic, nutritionist, or mental health providers. Yoga teachers also needed. Located near Sunset Place with free parking. Please reply to holistichealthmiami@ gmail.com

help wanted Needed passionate herbalist/ aromatherapist for retail location in Doral Miami. contact aspirants@mixaroma. com Part Time Advertising Sales Position. - Natural Awakenings Miami/ Florida Keys is seeking positive professionals who enjoy working with people and would like to earn extra income. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated and enjoy working independently. Phone and outbound sales.

MUST have sales experience. Must have, own computer with internet access and phone. This is a unique opportunity for those looking to align with the fastest growing healthy lifestyle magazine in the region and the country. High Commission income based on actual ad sales. Call to find out more: 305-598-3315.

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Kripalu Yoga & Meditation for Beginners. 7:008:30pm - $20 or discount pkg. First class Free. Kevin O’Brien Wellness, 7520 Red Road, Suite K, South Miami, 33143 Tel 305-788-0777 Power Vinyasa All Levels – 9:00-10:15am with Lizzett Chiappy, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Power Yoga BASICS – 7:00-8:00pm with Jenaia Farah, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Free Children’s Art Camp - Ages 6 and up, in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 10 am-1 pm. Call 305673-7256 to register.

Garden Hatha Yoga – with Terra-Nova, RYT in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 12:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. 305-673-7256 Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-8561387.

Free orientations for PTSD and pain relief with discount services for military or vets. The Banyan Holistic Please call 305-663-5696 to schedule Free Veterans Sailing – with Team Paradise, the Paralympic Sport Club of Miami. 12 – 12pm Team Paradise Sailing, Inc. 2620 S. Bayshore Drive, Miami 33133. 305-776-8778.

Drub-Dhe Meditation- 7:25-9:30pm. Freedonations are welcome. Regency House 353 West 47th St., Flat 7A, Miami Beach. Contact: Robert Phuntsog Ngo-drub 305-213-2577.

Hatha Yoga – 6-7:30pm – Free - King David Foundation, 17971 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura, FL Suite #117. Bennett - 305-949-0950.

Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture Center for Wellness, Inc., 16663 NE 19 Avenue, Suite 111, North Miami Beach, Fl. 33162, (305) 940-7763.

Healing With Dance - South Miami Hospital for physical limitations from illness/surgery. No dance experience necessary. 9:30-10:30am. $5. 786-6628106.

Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457.

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Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays - 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627

ABCs of Yoga (All Beginners Class) – 12:00-1:00 PM with Kelly Osorio, RYT $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Gentle Yoga – 6:30-7:30 PM with Jesse Russo, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables.

786-953-7709.

Power Vinyasa VIBES – 5:15-6:15pm with Lizzett Chiappy, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available.

Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Lincoln Road Art Walk- 1st Sat. of the month.

7-10pm. 40+ local artists, museums and galleries in South Beach. ArtCenter/South Florida 800, 810 & 924 Lincoln Road. 305-674-8278.

Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800.

Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406.

Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170

Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000.

Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826

Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10.

786-662-8106.

Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616

Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – . For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186.

Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143

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Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1.

Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170

Movies at The Spiritual Garden - Spiritual up lifting movies. 1st and 3rd Sun. 7pm. Good will offering is $5. Unitarian Universalist fellowship 801 Georgia St. 1-305-394-2005.

Chair massage – 5-9pm - Enjoy 5 minute complementary chair massage every Friday Pecan’s Day Spa, 305-284-8636, 7800 SW 57th Ave Suite 120, Miami, FL 33143.

Free Acupuncture for Combat Veterans – 1-2pm, Acupuncture for Wellness Center, Inc., 7550 SW 57th Avenue, Suite 116, South Miami, FL 33143, 305-669-6699.

Dharma Meetings – 8pm. Tibetan Buddhist Dharma Center 3239 West Trade Ave., Unit 10, Coconut Grove. FREE. 305-775-7541.

Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm. Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437.

Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305598-2822

Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCA) - Free jazz concerts on the last Fri. Joan Lehman Building, 770 NE 125 St. 305-893-6211.

Coral Gables Art Walk – An art walk centered around downtown Coral Gables, with all the galleries between Miracle Mile and Ponce de Leon Rd. Free trolly transportation.

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Power Vinyasa Vibes – 6:30-7:30 PM with Jesse Russo, RYT. $20 drop-in or packages available. Bala Vinyasa Yoga. 1430 S Dixie Hwy, Ste 116, Coral Gables. 786-953-7709.

Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation.

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Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-3357618.

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Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids.

FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622.

Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West.

1-305-292-7700.

monday Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305744-3348 Aerobic Dance - 1-1:55pm. CoffeMill Dance. 916 Pohalski St. 1-305-296-9982.

Yoga/Meditation – 8am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM 100 ocean side. 1-305-853-1003.

tuesday Free Guided Relaxation Class - 7 -8 PM at Islamorada Fitness MM 85.9 bayside. Bring a towel or exercise mat and a pillow. (Sponsored by Keys To Peace. 305-619-0534.

Mothers and Babies Group - for new moms, their babies and expecting mothers. Free. 1-3 p.m.

Healthy Start, Gato Bldg, 1100 Simonton St., Key West. 1-305-293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.

Stories for Children - 10:30am. Key Largo Library, 101485 US1. 1-305-451-2396. Also Thur, 10:30am, Stories for children ages 2 ½ -6.

Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.

Tai Chi – 7pm. $15. Coffee Mill Dance and Yoga Studio, 916 Pohalski St, Key West, 1-305-296-9982; 1-305-735-3519.

Water Wellness Program- 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-3931162.

wednesday Ancient Indian Meditation - 6:30-8:30pm. 1-305292-6958.

Belly Dancing Class - $10. 7:30pm. All levels welcome.

Tai Chi for Inner Harmony - 9:30-11am on Sugarloaf Key. Call Lydia at 1-305-745-2811.

Toddler Playtime Stories- Ages 10 months to 2 years and their caregivers. Free. 10:30am-12:30pm.

Key West Library, 700 Fleming Street, Key West.

1-305-292-3595.

thursday Water Wellness Program - 8am. $5. Yoga, Pilates and Meditation. MM 92 Oceanside. 1-305-393-1162.

friday Salsa Dance Lessons- 7:30-9pm. Paradise Health & Fitness. 1796 N.Roosevelt Blvd. 1-305-296-6348.

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For the upcoming schedule: Miami/Broward East: 305-335-7618 www.meditationmiami.com

Family Hour- Special programs for children of all ages. Free. 1pm. Key West Library, 700 Fleming St, Key West. 1-305-292-3595.

Story Hour - ages 5 years & up. 10:30-11:30am.

Games & stories. Marathon Library, 3251 Overseas Hwy. 1-305-743-5156.

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