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ne of the themes for our June issue, in homage to men for Father’s Day, is ‘Balanced Man’. I am a woman, so I can’t speak to that, but I can speak to the subject of Balance in general. I find that the older I get, the simpler I want things to be. I see, through experience that when I am ‘out of balance’– a term which I used to understand as some obscure concept, but which is actually quite simple– I don’t feel well. When I’ve indulged in too much junk food or sweets, my body suffers; when I’ve been rushing around, taking on too much stress without pause, my mind and spirit suffer, and so on. I’ve realized that balance is something to work for, it doesn’t come through osmosis, and it’s something I’m always striving toward. We live in such a fast-paced world where you can get news from the farthest reaches of the globe in seconds, where you can see hundreds of different TV channels (even within the same genre – i.e. sports), from within the comfort of your own living room and not even have to get up to change the channel. I remember when the biggest home-entertainment technological advancement was going from Pong to Space Invaders and black & white TV to color, but you still had to get up and turn that dial, and maybe even maneuver the rabbit ears (there was always some jokester saying ‘Now stand there and raise your left leg’…remember that?). Yes, time goes by so quickly now that it can often feel like I’m just spinning about like a top searching for a landing place. I’ve found that so many of the things I’ve read about in Natural Awakenings have helped me to manage the modern chaos, such as meditation, mindful breathing, and one of the topics this month - Yoga. I’m still working on the yoga part, but I’ve found such a helpful solution in the action of mindful breathing….I believe God gave us breath, and breath is life, so concentrating on my breathing brings me closer to my Creator and helps center and calm me. I tend to be pretty hyper (my friends would be saying “tend to?- you make coffee nervous!” lol), so I like to take time to start my day with quiet meditation and spiritual readings. I know the mothers out there with toddlers are thinking – ‘Yeah, you probably don’t have kids’, and you’re right, I don’t have little ones, but I GUARANTEE you the couple or so minutes to do a deep breathe 5 times – in for 4 seconds, hold for 8, exhale for 4 - will help you more than you can imagine–I have a friend with little ones who wouldn’t go without it now. I learned this long ago from a yoga practitioner and I assure you it has served me very well. It’s a way to slow down, to calm down, and to move toward balance. I’ve also written many times about my love of Nature, and how I see the divine in the magnificence there. And so I also try to take time to be amongst the trees, the birds, or listen to the wind song in a lovely park or walking trail, hoping for one with a brook or creek. I’ve realized that much like anything else, balance and serenity must be sought, but even small actions yield big results. As I said, it’s a busy world, and it’s easy to get caught up in the cacophony, but there are wonderful tools to help, and many of them are in this magazine that I’m privileged to work for. Wise Words & Inspiration, Healing Ways, or this month’s book review – every month these articles provide tips for better living, in addition to ways to eat better, exercise and tend our homes – indeed, a natural awakening towards a more balanced life.
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newsbriefs Build a Happy, Healthy Yoga Career
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ome 20 million people are practicing yoga. This means the number of yoga classes, studios, and teachers has been steadily growing. It’s increasingly evident that those who run yoga studios or yoga-teaching businesses must find ways to stand out from the crowd. Melinda Atkins MEd, E-RYT 500C, the founding director of the nonprofit yoga school AUM hOMe Shala in Coconut Grove understands this need and offers specialized courses and training. “Yoga therapy is an evidence-based modality that is becoming more and more accepted and utilized in mainstream settings, such as clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and physical therapy practices,” explains Atkins, also a yoga teacher and therapist. “Regardless of what treatment or medication a client is on, yoga can be safely implemented as a complementary therapy. For certified yoga teachers offering specific programs, such as yoga therapy or offering specific training in prenatal yoga, youth yoga, yoga for backaches, Parkinson’s or heart disease, fibromyalgia, depression or cancer, the potential benefits to their practice are immeasurable.” Specialized knowledge is essential for a successful expanding practice. Aum Home Shala offers specialized trainings such as Aum’s Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training, Aum’s 800-hour training, Aum’s Yoga Alliance–registered Children’s Yoga Specialist training, AUM’s Yoga Therapy Certification and our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (beginning June 1st), helping teachers carve out a sustainable business niche in their own community. AUM hOMe Shala is located at 3104 Florida Avenue, Coconut Grove. For more information call AUM hOMe Shala 305-441-9441, or visit www.aumhomeshala. org. See ad, page 29.
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his past April, Zoo Miami was granted accreditation by The Association of Zoos & Aquariums (AZA) independent Accreditation Commission. “By meeting the highest standards, Zoo Miami is regarded as among the best zoos and aquariums in the world,” said AZA President and CEO Jim Maddy. “When people visit Zoo Miami, they can be assured that they are supporting a facility that is a leader in the care and conservation of wildlife.” Zoo Miami underwent a thorough review to ensure it has and will continue to meet ever-rising standards, which include animal care, veterinary programs, conservation, education, and safety. The accreditation process included a detailed application and a meticulous on-site inspection by a team of trained zoo and aquarium professionals. The inspecting team observes all aspects of the institution’s operation, including animal care; keeper training; safety for visitors, staff and animals; educational programs; conservation efforts; veterinary programs; financial stability; risk management; visitor services; and other areas. AZA requires zoos and aquariums to successfully complete this rigorous accreditation process every five years in order to be members of the Association.
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he summer is here and we have a chance to appreciate the clean air we are surrounded by in the Sunshine State. Which also make heading outside to get moving and maintain a healthy weight easy—there’s no time like the present to begin your journey to better health. “Take a deep breath of fresh Florida air--clean air is good for everyone’s health,” said State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health Dr. John Armstrong. “Air quality matters for the well-being of Florida’s children, adults, families, and visitors.” Take the following steps to help prevent air pollution and protect human health, as well as the environment: • Drive less—plan to use public transportation, carpool or ride a bike; • Drive smart—check the Florida Department of Transportation’s 511 Traveler Information Service before hitting the road; • Request a home energy audit by the local utility company, and use energyefficient products; • Use reel or electric lawn mowers and electric leaf blowers; • Compost rather than burning waste materials; • Use green cleaners around the house; • Maintain heating and air conditioning units; • Reduce waste, reuse and recycle disposable items; • Plant native trees and shrubs; and • Help to spread the word. Visit Florida Environmental Public Health Tracking to learn more about how air quality affects you, your family and your community. For more information about the Florida Department of Health visit www.floridahealth.gov.
Natural Awakenings proudly congratulates Zoo Miami for this amazing accomplishment. Zoo Miami is located at 1 Zoo Boulevard (12400 S.W. 152nd Street) in Miami. For more information about the facility, including special events and activities for visitors and its ongoing commitment to wildlife conservation and science education call 305-251-0400, or visit www.zoomiami.org. To learn more about the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, visit www.aza.org. natural awakenings
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newsbriefs HolisticGlobe Launches National Professional Network
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olisticGlobe, a holistic publishing and event corporation, has launched a new professional network, the Holistic Authority™ Leadership Society. Membership is open to professionals, organizations, entrepreneurs and investors that contribute wisdom, resources and wealth into building sustainable communities. The society operates as a holistic chamber of commerce, trade/professional organization and business council, offering ongoing local and national networking opportunities and access to funding, experts, resources, advertising and virtual and classroom success-focused training. The training curriculum addresses the operations, marketing, business strategy and financial needs of holistic practitioners and small business owners. “This professional group embraces an awakened society of visionaries, innovators, progressive entrepreneurs and heart-driven people with a common desire to help and mentor, with emphasis on holistic, alternative, sustainable and spiritual practice leaders,” says CEO and founder of the Holistic Authority™ Leadership Society Maria Baez. Cost: National Membership Dues $75 and up. Local annual pass $25. For more information, visit HolisticAuthority.org. Come join our next Meet & Greet networking social July 11th at HolisticGLOBE Expo, West Palm Beach FL See ad, page 61.
Kendall Health & Wellness Expo
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n Saturday, June 13th join local exhibitors and sponsors for the 4th Annual Greater Kendall Health & Wellness Expo from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, presented by West Kendall Baptist Hospital. Taking place at the beautiful Lexus of West Kendall Showroom –next to the Tamiami Airport– it will feature various free health screenings, healthy food demonstrations, chiropractors, massage therapists and educational providers. “It’s time to get healthy!” shares Maggie Rehman, Administrator. “Come and meet the many exhibitors that will show you the way to a better lifestyle.” As stated in their website, the mission of the Greater Kendall Business Association is to provide an enterprising and energetic meeting place where members and community business leaders can build successful business relationships in a positive, friendly environment. Formerly known as the West Kendall Business Association, the Greater Kendall Business Association has continued to grow into a premier business association in West MiamiDade County. Now in their 9th year members still consider them to be “The Friendliest Place to Do Business!” There is still room for more exhibitors, and sponsors still have a chance to support this wonderful event. Call the Greater Kendall Business Association (Maggie Rehaman) at 305-386-4030, or via email at office@greaterkendall. com, for more details. Visit www.greaterkendall.com for general information. Lexus of West Kendall Showroom is located at 13750 S.W. 136th Street in Miami. This is a free admissions event with plenty of free Parking. See ad, page 64. 10
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dvocates of natural medicine tend to disagree with the conventional medical community, but it is important to remember that although their methods may be different, traditional tools of investigation can still be valuable to holistic practitioners. “While there are some good natural diagnostic tools to determine a problem’s origin, sometimes the tools of allopathic medicine are simply superior. Ultrasound, MRI, blood tests and pathogen screening can all be of enormous value when considering how to heal a condition of damage or sickness,” says Nature’s Rite Founder Steven Frank. “If someone is bleeding internally, knowing the source—ulcer, tumor, hemorrhoids or liver disease—is of paramount importance. All of these have dramatically different treatment protocols. When a patient’s energy is low, knowing their blood work and pathogen load is of tremendous value towards designing a healing program.” While allopathic medicine may seek to poison, cut or irradiate the problem, natural medicine professionals may choose the appropriate combination of herbs, acupuncture, qigong or other natural products and modalities. “Having the knowledge of exactly what is damaged and then using the techniques that we know are most suited for healing this condition is what collaborative medicine is all about,” explains Frank. “In our quest to bring natural medicine to the community, we don’t have to shun the diagnostic benefits of the high-technology hospitals. We can use their tools to accentuate our skills.” For more information, email SteveF@NaturesRiteRemedies.com or visit MyNaturesRite. com/blog. See ad, page 25.
Learn About Keiser University Programs at June Open House
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tart your summer with an informative and fun way to learn how to obtain the necessary skills and education to enter or advance today’s workforce. The Keiser University’s Summer Fest Open House June 20th in Miami campus between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. is ready to provide information that can assist participants get on a successful new career path suited to their interests and skills. The community event will feature activities for all ages that the entire family can enjoy. Join faculty, staff and students for refreshments, music, games, give-a-ways, and more. Keiser University, with 16 campuses throughout Florida, plus online enrollment, offers associate through doctoral degrees programs in the health care, business, technology and legal fields. Its students first system fosters a healthy balance between life, parenting, work and study, comprising a tailored opportunity for individuals from many walks of life looking to further their education. Location: 2101 N.W. 117th Ave. For more information or to RSVP, visit KUOpenHouse.com or call 1-888-844-8404. Also visit KeiserUniversity.edu. See ad, page 8.
Natural Awakenings Publishers Attend Conference in Florida
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atural Awakenings publishers from around the nation attended a company conference from May 1 to 3 at the Marco Beach Ocean Resort, in Marco Island, Florida. Highlights included separate presentations by two prominent master life and business coaches, David Essel and Mary Lynn Ziemer, who also participated in discussions on how publishers can become more personally empowered in awakening and uplifting their communities. In addition, special topics included expanding editorial exposure for a strong advertiser base, effectively managing reach and keeping operations efficient. Subsequent breakout sessions afforded the opportunity for franchisees to share progressive ideas. The conference was followed by a three-day training program for new publishers taking over the production of three existing magazines. Natural Awakenings Publishing Corp. training staff worked with the new publishers of the Bucks and Montgomery counties, Pennsylvania; Hudson County, New Jersey; and South New Jersey editions from May 4 to 6 at the corporate headquarters in nearby Naples. “I’ve been attending our conferences for past 16 years and the collective energy, commitment and dedication from each owner is so powerful, that it is practically palpable,” explains Linda Palmer, Miami/FL Keys publisher. “I’m blessed to be a part of such integrity and successful organization. We are truly supporting “the change we want to see in the world.” Launched by founder and CEO Sharon Bruckman with a single edition in Naples in 1994, Natural Awakenings has grown to become one of the largest free, local, healthy lifestyle publications in the world, serving approximately 4 million readers in 103 cities across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. “It’s always heartening to bring our Natural Awakenings family of publishers together to share successful practices and pioneering ideas as we work together with our communities to create a healthier, more sustainable world,” Bruckman says. For more information, visit NaturalAwakeningsMag.com.
Local Students Make a Difference
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5 students from Jose Marti MAST 6-12 Academy in Hialeah, this past May participated in the first group of school orchid outplantings at their school, part of Fairchild Garden’s Million Orchid Project. The Million Orchid Project, whose goal is to reestablish rare and endangered native orchids throughout public spaces in South Florida, has been incorporated into the Fairchild Challenge, the successful multi-disciplinary education program for 125,000 public and private K-12 students in 270 schools in Miami. Jason Downing of Fairchild Garden taught freshmen and juniors how to attach newly grown Florida cowhorn orchids to oak and buttonwood trees at the school using burlap twine, a natural fiber. “The biggest benefit of this project for the students is that they can participate in authentic science,” said Andrew Kearns, Mathematics Department Chair and Green Club member at Jose Marti MAST Academy. And according to Assistant Principal Ivette Diaz-Rubio, an added benefit for students was taking a break out of their testing schedule to ‘de-compress’ while doing the outplantings. Beginning in the late 1800s, native orchids were torn from the trees they grew on and were shipped across the U.S. to those who coveted their exotic-looking blooms. Now, the number of native orchids in the wild is low. Fairchild Garden’s goal, with the help of schools and other community partners, is one million orchids over the next 5 years. Photo courtesy of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden.
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newsbriefs Destructive Fracking Bills Defeated
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his past April, Florida state legislators responded to the growing movement of Florida voters who are standing up against fracking and the oil and gas industry. By killing two pro-fracking bills that would have allowed new dirty forms of fracking in Florida, including “acid fracking, and would have also barred local communities from enacting their own local fracking bans, legislators have protected Florida from the public health and environmental risks associated with drilling and fracking. “Just like in New York and Maryland, the science showing the dangers of fracking has won out over the powerful oil and gas lobby,” explains Jorge Aguilar Food & Water Watch Southern Region Director. “A large coalition of grassroots groups devoted to fighting against fracking has once again showed that voters have a say in ensuring that fracking will not be allowed to contaminate our air, pollute our water, and harm our communities.” Fracking, also called “hydraulic fracturing,” is a destructive process that corporations like Halliburton, BP and ExxonMobil use to extract natural gas and oil from rock that lies deep underground. They drill a deep well and inject millions of gallons of toxic fracking fluid – a mix of water, sand and harsh chemicals – at a high enough pressure to fracture the rock and release the oil or gas. Food & Water Watch works to ensure the food, water and fish we consume is safe, accessible and sustainable. So we can all enjoy and trust in what we eat and drink, we help people take charge of where their food comes from, keep clean, affordable, public tap water flowing freely to our homes, protect the environmental quality of oceans, force government to do its job protecting citizens, and educate about the importance of keeping shared resources under public control. www.foodandwaterwatch. org. 1616 P Street NW, Washington, DC 20036 United States. For more information on fracking and how to be a part of the movement to ban fracking in Florida, visit www.foodandwaterwatch.org/blogs/rethink-energywe-will-ensure-florida-keeps-fracking-out-of-our-state, echowatch.com, or rethinkenergyflorida.org.
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bookreview Wall Street Yoga
From Distress to De-Stress in 14 Minutes a Day
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sing Wall Street terminology like insider secrets, bull and bear, and capital gains, GuruNanda captures our curiosity and inspires us on an easy to follow journey back to health and tranquility. His wisdom, stemming from personal experience, helps us understand the importance of truly breathing and relaxing. By sharing the inherent health benefits of his simple to follow formula – 2 minutes of meditation in the morning, followed by 10 minutes of poses, and 2 minutes of meditation at night – he invites you to ENJOY LIFE! Find out what kind of personality you are, the science and rewards behind yoga, the invaluable benefits of meditation and the easy path to take when fighting depression and anxiety. Wall Street Yoga is a wealth of information for those who hurry through life. Pose illustrations, including his bonus poses of laughing out loud or jumping for joy are unorthodox but highly effective. Just reading about them made me laugh. GuruNanda includes a chapter on weight loss and management to complete the circle. It’ is truly a simple, easy to follow, well rounded book on how to take a breather. I highly recommended! Review by Linda Palmer, Natural Awakenings Miami/FL Keys Editor and Publisher.
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SolarWindow Technologies’ new window coatings are a “first of its kind” technology that could turn the buildings we live and work in into self-sufficient, mini power stations. They can generate electricity on see-through glass and flexible plastics with colored tints popular in skyscraper glass. The coating can be applied to all four sides of tall buildings, generating electricity using natural and artificial light conditions and even shaded areas. Its organic materials are so ideal for lowcost, high-output manufacturing that the technology is already part of 42 product patent applications. When applied to windows on towers, it’s expected to generate up to 50 times the power of conventional rooftop solar systems while delivering 15 times the environmental benefits. For example, a single SolarWindow installation can avoid the amount of carbon emissions produced by vehicles driving about 2.75 million miles per year, compared to 180,000 miles for conventional rooftop systems.
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Salinity is Eating Away Farmland Worldwide Every day for more than 20 years, an average of almost eight square miles of irrigated land in arid and semi-arid areas across 75 countries have been degraded by salt, according to the study Economics of Salt-Induced Land Degradation and Restoration, by United Nations University’s Canadian-based Institute for Water, Environment and Health. Salt degradation occurs in arid and semi-arid regions where rainfall is too low to maintain regular percolation of rainwater through the soil and where irrigation is practiced without a natural or artificial drainage system, which triggers the accumulation of salt in the root zone, affecting soil quality and reducing productivity. In the Colorado River Basin alone, studies peg the annual economic impact of salt-induced land degradation in irrigated areas at $750 million. The cost of investing in preventing and reversing land degradation and restoring it to productive land would be far lower than letting degradation continue and intensify. Methods successfully used to facilitate drainage and reverse soil degradation include tree planting, deep plowing, cultivation of salt-tolerant varieties of crops, mixing harvested plant residues into topsoil and digging a drain or deep ditch around salt-affected land. 16
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Of the 19.6 million veterans in the United States alone, approximately 3.6 million have a service-related disability, 7.6 percent are unemployed and they collectively make up 13 percent of the adult homeless population, according to the Independent Voter Network. Organizations worldwide are helping veterans heal their wounds through farming and agriculture. The goal is to create a sustainable food system by educating them to be sustainable vegetable producers, providing training and helping families rebuild war-torn lives. Eat the Yard, in Dallas, Texas, was founded by Iraq War veterans James Jeffers and Steve Smith to cultivate fresh produce in community gardens. The two began organic farming in their own backyards for both therapeutic and financial reasons, and then slowly began to build more gardens in their community. They now sell their produce to local restaurants and businesses. The Farmer Veteran Coalition (FVC) is working with veterans across the U.S. to transition them into agriculture. The coalition partners veterans with mentors experienced in farming and business, matches them with agriculture-related job opportunities and organizes equipment donations in Iowa and California. FVC is helping former members of the armed forces in 48 states. Source: FoodTank.com/ news/2014/11/veterans-day
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Feds Make Animal Abuse a Felony In October, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) classified animal cruelty as a class A felony and a “crime against society,” on a par with such serious crimes as homicide. The FBI intends to prosecute intentional abuse and torture, gross neglect, sexual abuse and organized abuse, which includes dog fights. Also, the onset of tracking animal abuse cases nationwide will assist local police and counselors in identifying and connecting with minors that show an early tendency to abuse. FBI studies show an alarming connection between animal abusers and perpetrators of extremely violent crimes against humans. The goal is that early detection and intervention will help certain children get the counseling and social support they need to live productive lives free of crime and abuse. “Regardless of whether people care about how animals are treated, people, like legislators and judges, care about humans, and they can’t deny the data,” says Natasha Dolezal, a director for the Center for Animal Law Studies at Lewis & Clark College, in Portland, Oregon.
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China Reverses Its Recycling Policy Plastic items we carefully separate from the rest of the trash and put in a distinct container may have a dubious fate, according to environmental watchdog Quartz. U.S. recycling companies have largely stayed away from accepting plastic, and most of it has been shipped to China, where it can be processed more cheaply. But China has announced a new Green Fence policy (Tinyurl.com/ ChinaGreenFence), prohibiting importation of much of the plastic for recycling that it once received. Plastic categories #3 through #7 (shampoo bottles to butter tubs) may go into domestic landfills again until a solution is found, says David Kaplan, CEO of Maine Plastics, a post-industrial recycler. China controls a large portion of the recycling market, importing about 70 percent of the world’s 500 million tons of electronic waste and 12 million tons of plastic waste each year. These Chinese policy changes will put pressure on Western countries to reconsider their reliance on this formerly cost-effective practice of exporting H (3c): 7.5 x 2.25 waste and the necessity for increasing their1/4 domestic recycling infrastructure.
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localhighlight In a time when advertising campaigns are finally celebrating real women, Raw Beauty Project NYC has ignited a global conversation to increase self-acceptance among all women. One A Groundbreaking Photography Exhibit of the models, Deborah Mellen, is a Miami any things contribute to the definition local and the founder of Impossible Dream. of art. It is as diverse as it is imaginative. “At 60 years old”, says Mellen, “I have This is especially true in The Raw Beauty learned to embrace who I really am and I’m Project NYC, which redefines beauty finally following my heart. I am sailing around with photos of twenty women living with the world in one of the only wheelchair physical disabilities. It is an innovative, accessible catamarans, connecting people of impactful and empowering exhibit that all abilities with their dreams. This is why the unleashes the potential in all who view it. Raw Beauty Project is so important. It is our This collaboration between professional goal to prove there are no limits on beauty photographers and women living with or capabilities. The exhibit demonstrates various types of disabilities showcases the through its portraits and narratives - just how models’ beauty, power and passion. possible it is to move through obstacles and to The exhibit made its debut on September lives ones’ passion! The Raw Beauty Project 20, 2014 at ACA Galleries in New York City. is a celebration of all women.” The funds raised from the launch went to The exhibit has received an overwhelming support the Christopher & Dana Reeve worldwide media response from publications Foundation. This past May Raw Beauty NYC such as “O”, Oprah Magazine, TODAY.com, was featured at Shake-A-Leg Miami. The ELLE.com, Huffington Post, Cosmopolitan funds raised through that exhibit benefited Photo: Model, Entrepreneur and founder (.uk & .de), NY Daily News, just to name a Shake-a-Leg Miami and Impossible Dream of mobileWOMEN.org Wendy Crawford. few. And the good news is that it is available as both their missions are to use the Photo by Walter Chin. to tour a variety of spaces including national marine environment to improve the health, and international galleries, cultural spaces, education and independence of adults and corporations, universities and rehabilitation children with disabilities as well as disadvantaged youth and centers. The exhibit is a unique tool that can be used to educate their families. the viewers about disability, overcoming challenges in life, self-acceptance, and empowerment in everyone’s lives. It can also be used as a fundraising event, or by corporations, as an innovative way to display community support, inspire and motivate employees and attract media attention.
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Natural Ways to Keep Crawling Critters Away With picnics and barbecues on the calendar, summer is a time for indoor/outdoor entertaining with family, friends and neighbors. To keep invading ants away, hosts will want to use natural materials, many of which can be found in the kitchen, instead of chemical products that may be hazardous to humans, pets and wildlife. Natural lines of defense. Applying ground cinnamon or mixing some of the spice with sugar, cloves and water into a thin paste and using a cotton swab to dab it in cracks and around doors and windowsills outside the house where ants might enter can be effective. The aroma is too strong for them, so they’ll either succumb or turn away. Another method recommended by the Mother Nature Network is to clean floors and countertops with a solution of one cup each of vinegar and water, with the option to enhance it with 15 drops of lemon oil. Try a simple spray. An organic insecticide for applica-
tion in grassy locations, applied to the legs and sides of the picnic table or chairs, can help reduce intrusion by ants and other pests. ChasingGreen.org suggests pouring one-anda-half cups of water into a blender and adding two bulbs of garlic. Liquefy the ingredients to a smooth blend, strain out the remaining pieces of garlic, dilute the mixture with about a gallon of water and fill a spray bottle. Organic pest control. Some manufacturers specialize in eco-friendly products, including the Extremely Green Gardening Company (ExtremelyGreen. com) that offers diatomaceous earth, Hasta La Vista Ant! and Bug Shooter insecticide. Other chemical-free bug traps can be found at many hardware stores. Avoid temptation. Keep food container lids and boxes tightly closed indoors and keep food covered as much as possible outdoors. Taking natural preventive steps now is timely because many ant species are highly active in early summer as they seek to increase the food stores for their colonies.
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RETHINKING RECOVERY Holistic Approaches to Healing Addictions by Lisa Marshall
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hrough 15 years of alcohol and prescription drug addiction, one prominent Virginia business owner tried it all to get clean: three inpatient rehab centers; talk therapy; Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA), spending roughly $200,000 in the process. “I would follow through for about a year, and then start to feel like I was on top of things and get complacent,” says the 52-year-old, who asked that her name not be used. She’d treat herself to “just one drink” and soon find herself in a familiar downward spiral. She last relapsed in October 2012. Three months later, she was on
the interstate in the morning, a halfempty four-pack of mini wine bottles on her front seat, when she swerved and slammed head-on into a semi-trailer truck. She escaped her flattened car with minor head trauma, gratitude that her children didn’t have to “bury their drunk mother,” and a renewed will to sober up and rediscover happiness. Today, she’s done just that, thanks to a comprehensive, holistic approach that included hiring a life coach that specializes in addiction, overhauling her diet, making time for daily physical and spiritual exercises and reframing her addiction, not as a disease she is cursed with, but as a predisposition she
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has the power to keep at bay. “Yes. I was passed a gene by my alcoholic father. Yet that only becomes a threat to me when I make a choice to ingest something that cuts the beast loose,” she says. “I work hard every day, using a whole bunch of different tools to keep that from happening again.” She is one of a growing number of alcoholics and addicts reaching beyond the standard trifecta of 28-day rehabs, 12-step programs and psychotherapy toward an approach that addresses mind, body and spirit. More than 40 million Americans over the age of 12 (16 percent of the population) are addicted to alcohol or drugs, according to the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at New York City’s Columbia University. Yet the standard treatments yield less-than-stellar success rates. Sixty percent of addicts return to drug use within a year after rehab, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, and only 5 percent of AA attendees continue with meetings after 12 months, according to AA research. David Essel, a Fort Myers, Florida, life coach who specializes in working with substance abusers, says that when examining all the data, only about one in 10 addicts or alcoholics that use conventional means alone are still clean after one year. Fortunately, because people vary widely in emotional needs and physiologies, other complementary options are also catching on.
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Enter a group meeting for recovering addicts or alcoholics and chances are there will be a pot of black coffee, plus donuts or cookies. “Having poor eating habits is a primary contributing factor to relapse,” says Registered Dietitian David Wiss, founder of NutritionInRecovery.com, which provides nutrition consulting for recovery programs in Los Angeles. Because substance abuse can deaden appetite and many of the same neurological circuits that drugs and alcohol stimulate are also activated by salty or sugar-laden foods, newly recovering addicts tend to be ravenous and drawn to junk food. “After 30 days in treatment, people can gain 10 to 30 pounds. They often turn back to addic-
tive substances they’ve abused to get their appetite back under control,” says Wiss. (Because smoking deadens taste buds, drawing people to seek out more intense salty or sugary flavors, it exacerbates the problem.) In a subconscious attempt to get maximum stimulation of now-neglected reward centers in the brain, users often eat little most of the day, then binge later, leading to erratic blood sugar levels that can impact mood, further sabotaging recovery. After years of abuse, addicts also tend to suffer deficiencies of proteins and good fats—key building blocks of a healthy brain. “The brain has been rewired due to the use of substances. Without healing it, you can attend all the meetings in the world and you’ll still struggle with cravings,” reports Essel. He starts new clients with 500 milligrams (mg) daily of the dietary supplement DL-phenylalanine, an amino acid precursor to feel-good neurotransmitters such as norepinephrine. He also gives them tyrosine, an energizing amino acid said to quell sugar cravings. For relieving a craving in progress, he recommends 500 to 1,000 mg of glutamine, placed under the tongue. Wiss says he generally recommends food over supplements, yet asking newly recovering addicts to also revamp their diets can be tough. “I wouldn’t expect anyone to make a big nutritional change in their first week of sobriety,” he says. After that, he encourages small steps: Drink eight glasses of water per day. Eat three meals and three snacks to keep blood sugar stable. Load up on fiber, which can help heal the gut and replenish it with healthy bacteria. Eat plenty of lean protein to promote production of feel-good brain chemicals. Load up on nuts, seeds, fatty fish and other omega-3 fatty acids that suppress inflammation in the brain and have been shown in some studies to quell depression. Daily exercise is also key as Wiss notes that it “circulates our blood and gets all those healthy nutrients into our brain.” Physical activities can also help fill the void and even provide a new sense of identity for someone whose self-esteem has been shattered, says Scott Strode, founder of Denver, Colorado’s Phoenix Multisport, which hosts group cycling, running and climbing outings for recovering
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addicts and alcoholics. Strode kicked his own cocaine habit 18 years ago by immersing himself first in boxing, then climbing and triathlons. He founded Phoenix in 2007 to help fill what he sees as a gaping hole in recovery support services—a place where people with similar pasts can gather and talk without dwelling exclusively on their dependence issues. He has since served 15,000 people in Colorado, California, and Boston, offering 60 free outings a week for anyone at least 48 hours sober. “By being part of something like this, you can let go of the shame of being the addict, the junkie or the one that let down the family. Now you are the climber or the mountain biker,” says Strode. He stresses that Phoenix programs aren’t intended to replace treatment. Still, “For some, just that redefining of self may be enough. For others, it’s a powerful tool in a broader toolbox.”
and addictions counselor. In her book Soul Recovery: 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, she describes a descent into crack cocaine addiction beginning in her teens, and the long climb out of it. At first, she says, the 12 steps helped her break free of what she calls the “spiritual malady, mental obsession and physical allergy,” that is addiction. But after a decade of being clean, followed by a near-relapse, she discovered meditation and other spiritual practices. “I realized that this higher power can restore me to sanity, but the higher power is actually within me. I found this wonderful bridge between the 12 steps and universal spiritual principals, and it is rocking my world.” Patti Lacey, 54, an Essel client, likewise found lasting sobriety by extending her toolbox, learning to focus not only on past pain, but on bringing forth her best self. According to the
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Co-founded in 1935 by an alcoholic named Bill Wilson, Alcoholics Anonymous now has 2 million members and has played an important role in many successful recoveries. However, its God-based approach (five of the 12 steps refer to God or Him), a credo that alcoholics must admit “powerlessness” and its emphasis on alcoholism as a defining disease aren’t for everyone. Naysayers point to a 2006 finding by the nonprofit Cochrane Collaboration that states, “No experimental studies unequivocally demonstrated the effectiveness of AA or 12-step approaches for reducing alcohol dependence or problems.” Such concerns have prompted some alternative recovery fellowships, including Moderation Management (Moderation.org), which helps people that want to drink less; and Smart Recovery (SmartRecovery.org), which supports an ethos of self-empowerment via cognitive behavioral therapy, nutritional changes and group discussions. Other programs focus on renewing the soul by applying metaphysical practices to the traditional 12 steps. “The conventional 12 steps talk about a higher power outside of you,” says Ester Nicholson, a singer, author 22
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International Coach Federation, which reports an uptick in interest in recovery coaching, a coach helps to establish individual goals and map a journey to success. Two years into recovery, Lacey still takes her supplements daily, rises at dawn to meditate, attends 12-step meetings and is part of a nondenominational church community. She also regularly meets with her coach to report progress and update goals, including getting a handle on her finances, a frequent casualty of addiction. “Everybody’s journey is different,” Lacey confirms. “What I needed was someone to tell me exactly what to do in the beginning, and then be around to hold me accountable. That changed everything.” Lisa Marshall is a freelance health writer in Boulder, CO. Connect at LisaAnnMarshall.com.
by Lisa Marshall Ear acupuncture: Since 1974, addiction specialists have used an ear acupuncture needling protocol to ease cravings, decrease anxiety and improve sleep during withdrawal. Numerous published studies in The Lancet, the Archives of Internal Medicine and others support its efficacy. More than 1,000 U.S. programs now use it, according to the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (AcuDetox.com). Neurofeedback: Also known as EEG biofeedback, this technique uses electroencephalography sensors attached to the head to enable someone to observe their own brain wave activity on a computer and learn to intentionally alter it via visualization and relaxation techniques (isnr.net). Aromatherapy: Life coach David Essel recommends three aromatherapy oils to clients in recovery: lavender, a relaxant; lemon grass, for energy; and frankincense, a mood-balancer. Ibogaine: This psychoactive brew derived from the West African shrub Tabernanthe iboga has been used cer-
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emonially for centuries. In the 1960s, an opioid addict accidentally discovered that after experiencing an intense, four-to-eight-hour dreamlike “trip”, his cravings for heroin ceased. Deborah Mash, Ph.D., a professor of neurology and molecular and cellular pharmacology at the University of Miami, traveled to Amsterdam in the early 1990s to see if there was any truth to such cases. “I saw a man that was on heroin and cocaine and addicted to benzodiazepines undergo detox with no withdrawal signs, and in 36 hours look like a new person,” she recalls. She has been studying it ever since. The drug is believed to serve as an addiction interrupter, acting on opioid receptors in the brain to quell withdrawal symptoms. Some describe it as “resetting the brain” to a pre-addicted state. Ibogaine is illegal in the U.S. Some offshore clinics are providing it, but Mash warns that some are unscrupulous, so buyer beware. (ClearSkyIbogaine.com offers medically supervised Ibogaine therapy in Cancun, Mexico).
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n her book, Soul Recovery: The 12 Keys to Healing Addiction, Ester Nicholson offers a metaphysical take on the 12 steps. Here’s a look. You are the Power. Through my conscious union with the infinite universal presence, I am powerful, clear and free. Through the realization that God is within me, expressing as me, my life is in divine and perfect order. Restored to wholeness. Through my conscious connection with the one power, I reclaim my spiritual dominion and emotional balance. I am restored to my original nature of clarity, peace and wholeness. I am restored. Complete surrender. I turn my life over to the care of the God I understand, know and embody as love, harmony, peace, health, prosperity and joy. I know that which I am surrendering to, and I do so absolutely. Knowing that this power is the very essence of my being, I say with my whole heart and mind: Thy will be done. An examined life. Through my absolute surrender and conscious connection to the one power and presence, I courageously, deeply and gently search within myself for all thought patterns and behaviors that are out of alignment with love, integrity, harmony and order. Living out loud. I claim the courage and willingness to share the exact nature of my mistakes with another spiritual being. I am heard with compassion, unconditional love and wisdom. In this loving vibration, clarity, peace and balance are restored. Honoring the inner child. I am now ready to release all thought patterns and behaviors
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unlike my true nature, which is wholeness. I free-fall into the loving presence of spirit within, and allow it to heal every known and unknown false belief. I am transformed by the renewal of my mind. Never give up. In loving compassion for every aspect of my being, I humbly surrender to the love of spirit. I know myself as a perfect expression of life. I surrender all, and I am restored to the life I am created to live. Willingness. I acknowledge the people I have offended based on false beliefs, fear, doubt and unworthiness. I am willing to go to any lengths to clean up my side of the street. Cleaning up the wreckage. Backed by all the power of the universe, I lovingly, directly and honestly make amends in a way that supports the highest good of all concerned. Spiritual maintenance. I am in tune with my inner self. With integrity, love and self-compassion, I acknowledge my mistakes and continue to clean up the mistakes of my past and present. Conscious contact. Through daily prayer and meditation, I deepen my conscious connection to the divine and experience the fullness of the universal presence as the dynamic reality of my life. Loving service. Through my awakened consciousness, I am now prepared to carry the message of truth out into the world. I am now a clear channel to support the awakening of others to their true identity of wholeness.
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n 1977, two Yale School of Medicine scientists identified the infected blacklegged deer tick carrying the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi as the disease-transmitting organism of Lyme disease. Since 1982, this most commonly reported vector-borne disease in the U.S. has gained notoriety, with its own resource book, Disease Update: Science, Policy & Law; research center (Columbia-Lyme. org/index.html); International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society website, ilads.org; Lyme Times print journal (LymeDisease.org); and national informational organization, the Tick-Borne Disease Alliance (TBDAlliance.org). The surge of activity appears justifiable. According to scientists at the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 300,000 cases are diagnosed annually in this country alone. Amy Tan, author of The Joy Luck Club, is a post-treatment Lyme disease patient and co-founder of LymeAid 4Kids (Tinyurl.com/LymeAid4Kids) that funds the diagnosis and treatment of uninsured children with Lyme. She disagrees with physicians that downplay late-stage cases and insist that the disease is cured with a simple round of antibiotics, as does Katina Makris, a classical homeopath from New Hampshire and host of Lyme Light Radio.
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After experiencing mysterious symptoms, Makris spent five years suffering from debilitating symptoms familiar to individuals with Lyme—undiagnosed, relapsing fevers, lingering fatigue, joint pain, headaches, neurological symptoms and cognitive impairment. “Then I finally began my 10-year healing journey,” she says. Her book Out of the Woods: Healing from Lyme Disease for Body, Mind, and Spirit, is a recovery memoir and resource guide for alternative medical, emotional and spiritual support. Lyme evades detection by standard blood tests for bacterial antigens and antibodies. “The ELISA [enzyme-linked immuno assay] test is only accurate between two weeks and two months after the bite,” says Makris, who notes that the Western Blot test is somewhat more accurate, while the IGeneX Laboratory test is superior. She believes the best laboratories for testing are Clongen Laboratories and IGeneX Laboratory Services. Dr. Richard Horowitz has treated more than 12,000 Lyme disease patients as medical director of the Hudson Valley Healing Arts Center, in Hyde Park, New York. The author of Why Can’t I Get Better? Solving the Mystery of Lyme and Chronic Disease raises another red flag regarding detection.
Testing for coinfections frequently transmitted along with Lyme is unreliable. Horowitz, who will conduct a workshop with Makris at New York’s Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, in Rhinebeck, and online, from June 26 to 28, counsels that antibiotics are not effective because they don’t address all of the infecting organisms now frequently found in ticks. Stephen Harrod Buhner, of Silver City, New Mexico, an independent scholar and citizen scientist and author of Healing Lyme Disease Coinfections, says that the bacteria have jumped species and found new hosts that live in habitats formerly occupied by wild animals: “They have learned to exist in humans and are teaching each other how to resist antibiotics and more easily infect us. What they do together in the body is a great deal more complex than what they do alone, making them difficult to treat. Bartonella species utilize the immune system of whatever mammal they infect as part of their infection strategy. Any existing inflammation in the body, such as arthritis, facilitates the growth of Bartonella.”
Essential Oils to Repel Ticks 1 cup distilled water 2 drops geranium essential oil 2 drops Palo Santo essential oil 1 drop myrrh essential oil 4 drops grapefruit essential oil 1 drop peppermint essential oil 1 drop Thieves hand soap or castile soap Place all ingredients in a spray bottle and shake. Spritz on socks, sneakers/ hiking boots, ankles and legs at a minimum and consider other exposed skin. The weaker or more compromised one’s immune system, the more likely a debilitating course of illness will occur. An improved immune system can identify the outer membrane proteins of the offending bacteria and create countering antibodies in four to eight months. “Once the immune system creates the proper antibodies, the bacteria
are then eliminated fairly rapidly,” advises Buhner. Makris is grateful that she saw a nutritionist trained in functional medicine. “He worked slowly and methodically to reduce the inflammation, build up my immune system and restore my digestive, endocrine and nervous systems before killing the bacteria and opening up natural detoxification pathways to flush out the bacteria and their endotoxins. We used weekly acupuncture appointments, good nutrition and homeopathic formulas, plus various herbs, vitamins and mineral supplements,” says Makris. Ticks in high-vegetation areas wait for a passing host. To avoid these hitchhikers, wear light-colored long pants tucked into socks. A shirt should also be tucked in. Later, strip down and search hair, underarms, legs, behind the knees and ears, and in the belly button. As commercial tick repellants contain toxic ingredients, a targeted mixture of topically applied, therapeutic-grade essential oils is preferred. Linda Sechrist is the senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings.
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DADS How They Raise Conscious Kids by Lane Vail
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athers are more involved in their children’s lives than ever before, embracing their roles of leader, nurturer and protector, and they’re reaping extraordinary benefits. According to a 2014 study published in the Academy of Management Perspectives, fathers that spend more time with their kids are both happier at home and more satisfied at work. Today, many mindful dads engaged in a natural lifestyle apply that same health consciousness to their parenting. Support Mama. Natural fathering begins during pregnancy, with an informed birth plan. “Support whatever birthing decision the woman feels will provide her the most comfort and relaxation,” advises Dr. John Douillard, an ayurvedic chiropractor and author of six books, including Perfect Health for Kids. Hold her hand, rub her back, advocate for her rights and after the birth, support her efforts to breastfeed whenever, wherever and however long she wants. “Fathers should recognize that the burden of care is clearly on the mother for at least the first year, so her opinions and wishes deserve special consideration and respect,” says Ben Hewitt, father of two, home unschooler and author of The Nourishing Homestead. Embrace physical closeness. Bonding through nurturing touch is powerful and rewarding for father and child. A recent study published in the Journal of Perinatal Education found that fathers that practiced infant massage experienced significant stress release and bonding with their offspring. Wearing a baby or toddler 26
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in a sling, wrap or carrier is another comforting way to spend time together. Co-sleeping helps foster a more natural sleep rhythm with a nocturnally hungry baby, while also offering another way to connect. “Any stress my family may have experienced during the day dissipated when we reconnected at nighttime,” Hewitt attests. “Looking back, I can’t imagine having missed out on that opportunity to be so close with my kids.” Feed healthy habits. Natural dads are educated about both naturopathic and Western medicine to make informed choices regarding prevention and intervention. Douillard applies the ayurvedic principle of seasonal eating in order to bolster the immune systems of his six children and clients. Cooling foods like fruits and vegetables in summer prevent overheating; warming foods like soups, nuts and meats in winter lubricate mucus membranes and facilitate fat and protein storage; light foods like leafy greens in spring detoxify the body. His experience is that when kids with robust immunity catch the occasional malady, its severity and duration are reduced, and natural herbs often provide a gentle first step toward recovery. Douillard treats colds with a spoonful of equal parts turmeric and honey mixed into a paste. “Turmeric is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antiviral herb that also helps liquefy mucus in the respiratory tract,” he says. For tummy troubles, he suggests offering kids an herbal tea of cumin, coriander or fennel. Above all, parents must exemplify good health habits. “Eat better, exercise
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When dads are calm and present, they become a calming presence. ~Hal Runkel regularly, change your diet with the local season and your kids will follow along,” says Douillard. Impart green morals. Earth-conscious parents teach their children how to leave a faint ecological footprint by supporting local eco-friendly companies, reducing the presence of toxic chemicals in the home and consuming and wasting less. However, wagging a finger and imploring kids to be ecofriendly is not enough; model helpful behaviors and illustrate the implications of their choices. “Instead of saying, ‘You should recycle,’ show kids online pictures of the giant flotillas of plastics polluting the oceans,” says Hewitt. Maintain an experiential dialogue about respecting, preserving and enjoying nature. Encourage adventure and resourcefulness. “Historically,” says Hewitt, “children learned alongside their parents and community, immersed in their environment, an arrangement that allowed them continual opportunities to prove their own resourcefulness.” All dads, like homeschoolers, will find satisfying fun in sharing problem-solving, hands-on projects with their kids, like building a debris shelter in the woods, planting a garden, or using repurposed materials to engineer something with form and function. Learning doesn’t have to be a hierarchical activity, wherein dads teach children, says Hewitt. “The opportunity to learn and explore together is powerful.” Play. Hewitt encourages dads to look for opportunities to relieve kids of their often overwhelming and scattered schedules. “It’s incredibly important for kids and adults to set aside time for free play and exploration,” he says. “Go outside with them,” says Douillard. “Make up games, goof off, run around, roll around and just be with them. It makes a world of difference in their lives.” Lane Vail is a freelance writer in South Carolina and blogger at Discovering Homemaking.com.
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Boost Testosterone with the Right Choices by Kathleen Barnes
Today’s rates of male infertility and sexual dysfunction suggest that low testosterone is rapidly becoming a national problem.
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ohns Hopkins School of Medicine epidemiologists estimate that 18.4 percent of all American men over the age of 20, totaling 18 million, have reported experiencing erectile dysfunction. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 7.5 percent of all sexually experienced men under 45, or more than 4 million, have consulted a fertility doctor, suggesting it’s a serious problem among younger men. “Both erectile dysfunction and infertility reflect elements of lifestyle choices, especially obesity, smoking and exposure to environmental toxins,” says Naturopath James Occhiogrosso, of Fort Myers, Florida, author of Your Prostate, Your Libido, Your Life: A Guide to Causes and Natural Solutions for Prostate Problems and ProstateHealthNaturally.com. He says there are many ways to address low testosterone, a factor in both issues, and a healthy diet is crucial for healthy sexual function in both men and women. Some foods can help, while others can hinder a man’s sexual vitality, advises Craig Cooper, of Newport Beach, California, founder of the CooperativeHealth network of men’s health websites and author of Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick Ass Life After 40. He identifies key 28
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no-nos that decrease testosterone as eating excess sugar, drinking excessive alcohol and being sedentary. Here are the best foods for increasing testosterone. Shrimp: Like fatty fish, this tiny crustacean is one of nature’s few food sources of vitamin D, which Harvard School of Public Health research confirms is linked to testosterone levels. Four ounces of shrimp contain 162 IU (international units), about 40 percent of recommended daily intake. Oysters, red meat and pumpkin seeds: All of these are rich sources of zinc, which Cooper notes has a direct link to higher testosterone levels. He cautions, however, that too much zinc can cause its absorption to diminish. Men need 11 milligrams (mg) of zinc a day. Oysters are considered a food of love for a reason: One shelled oyster contains 12.8 mg of zinc. Pumpkin seeds are zinc powerhouses with 7 mg in 3.5 ounces. By comparison, 3 ounces of beef liver or dark chicken meat deliver 4.3 mg and 2.4 mg, respectively. Lean, grass-fed beef, tuna and nuts: These are high-quality sources of omega-3 fatty acids. “Without obtaining at least 20 percent of our daily calories from fat (no less than 15 percent) we can’t function at optimum capacity, as hormones are produced through the components of dietary fats, including the sex hormones like testosterone,” advises Virginia Beach, Virginia, Registered Dietitian Jim White, a spokesman for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. “A diet high in carbohydrates and too much dietary fat—more than 35 percent—will cause a gain in body fat, which can decrease testosterone
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levels. Balance is the key.” Broccoli, cauliflower and cabbage: Cruciferous vegetables are rich sources of indole-3-carbinol, which helps both balance testosterone and estrogen, and neutralize excess estrogen in men and women, says Occhiogrosso. Yes, men have estrogen, too, just less than women, and too much blocks testosterone production. Red grapes: This whole food is a good source of resveratrol and proanythocyanidin, which block harmful estrogen production, says White. Excess estrogen production spurred by eating foods like soy and flax and the growth hormones contained in big agriculture’s meat and dairy products lowers testosterone production in men.
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ealth counselor James Occhiogrosso says it’s essential to know a man’s entire hormone profile, not just testosterone levels, to understand the best way to treat problems. A hormone panel should include blood and/or saliva tests of the following: 4 Testosterone 4 Free testosterone 4 SHBG (sex hormone binding globulin) 4 Progesterone and estradiol (hor mones not only present in women) 4 DHEA (dehydroepiandrosterone), a precursor, or foundational hormone, that produces both estrogen and testosterone
Strawberries: Due to their cortisol-lowering vitamin C, all berries help reduce stress, including when hormones are released during a heavy workout that can hamper testosterone production. One study published in the International Journal of Sports Medicine confirms that more cortisol equals less testosterone; another in the World Journal of Men’s Health shows that high cortisol lowers sex drive and results in delayed ejaculation. Plus, two Brazilian studies showed animals with the highest vitamin C intake had the highest sperm counts among study subjects. Another good cortisol fighter is the allicin in garlic. Pomegranates: Occhiogrosso likes pomegranates for building testosterone levels. An impressive study from the International Journal of Impotence Research showed that the performance of 47 percent of the impotent male study participants improved after consuming a daily glass of pomegranate juice for four weeks. “Food is always the first choice when I’m treating men with testosterone and fertility issues,” says Occhiogrosso. “It’s often effective without the dangers of testosterone injections.” Kathleen Barnes is the author of numerous health books, including Food Is Medicine: 101 Prescriptions from the Garden. Connect at KathleenBarnes.com.
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f your outdoor grilling menu calls for easy, gluten-free dishes to accompany your favorite flamekissed foods, sorghum may be your secret to success. Sorghum, an ancient cereal grain, is a highly versatile ingredient that can be used in a wide range of preparations, such as leavened and unleavened breads, fermented and unfermented beverages, and a host of flour-based foods such as pizza dough, pastas and cereals. It can also be consumed in place of whole grain in countless recipes and as a syrup. Because it is naturally gluten free, sorghum is a terrific option for those with celiac disease or gluten intolerance who don’t want to sacrifice the texture and taste of grain-based foods. What’s more, the nutrient-rich grain is a good source of iron, calcium, potassium as well as polycosinol, which research has shown to lower serum cholesterol and may improve heart health. For those who monitor glycemic index, sorghum also offers good news. Research indicates sorghum offers slow digestibility and a lower glycemic index. Foods with a lower glycemic index are believed to increase satiety, which means you feel fuller longer, aiding with weight management. Enjoy grilled fare with a new twist. From sweet, savory marinades to crisp, crunchy salads to refreshingly tangy beverages, sorghum is the ingredient that makes these recipes shine. For more recipes and tips for cooking with sorghum, visit www.HealthySorghum.com.
Southern Sweet Sorghum Tea Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes 6 cups water 4 black tea bags 3/4 cup sorghum syrup 1/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup bourbon (optional) Juice of 1 orange 1 orange, washed and sliced Mint to garnish
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Spicy Sorghum Chicken Breasts Contributed by Joy Gray Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 12 minutes 4 chicken breasts 1/2 cup canola oil 2 tablespoons sorghum syrup 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 jalapeno peppers, minced Juice of 1 lemon Salt Pepper Put chicken breasts between sheets of wax paper and gently pound to about 1/2-inch thickness. Pierce both sides several times with fork and set aside. In large resealable bag, combine canola oil, sorghum syrup, garlic, jalapenos and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add chicken breasts to bag, seal and refrigerate 2–10 hours. Heat grill to high. Remove chicken breasts from marinade and cook for
6 minutes. Turn to other side and cook for another 6 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Grilled Sorghum Tabbouleh Salad (pictured on opposite page) Contributed by Brady Shadid Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 1 hour 1 cup sorghum grain 3 cups water 1 yellow bell pepper, cored and quartered 1 red bell pepper, cored and quartered 1 white onion, cut into wedges 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 3 bunches parsley, chopped 1/4 cup fresh mint, chopped 1/3 cup lemon juice Salt Pepper Add sorghum to water and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce to a simmer for 50 minutes or until water is absorbed.
Set aside and let cool. Sorghum can be prepared in advance and refrigerated overnight. Brush bell peppers and onion with 1 tablespoon olive oil and grill over medium heat for 4 minutes. Turn to other side and grill for another 4 minutes. Remove and let cool. Chop grilled peppers and onion and add to cooled sorghum. Add parsley, mint, lemon juice and 1/4 cup olive oil to sorghum and toss lightly. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Cooking with Sorghum A wide variety of recipes use sorghum, which can be found in whole grain, flour or syrup form. Learn which type of sorghum is best for your recipe: Use whole grain sorghum for great tasting and healthful dishes just like you would use rice. Whole grain sorghum can be used as an addition to vegetable salads or in cooked dishes like tabbouleh. It resembles bulgar or wheat berries and is a hearty, chewy solution for meeting the daily goal of two to three servings of whole grain. White sorghum flour is made from white food grade sorghum, which has the hull removed and milled like traditional flours. This flour can be used in a variety of baking applications in conjunction with other flours. Whole grain sorghum flour is milled with the entire grain without the hull removed. Whole grain flours contain all of the nutrition found in the outer casing of the grain. Sorghum syrup is a natural sweetener that comes from juice squeezed from the stalks of sweet sorghum. It has a rich, dark color and consistency similar to molasses but with a milder taste.
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The Gut-Mind Connection David Perlmutter on How Stomach Microflora Affect Brain Health by Linda Sechrist
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r. David Perlmutter, a board-certified neurologist and recipient of the Linus Pauling Award for his innovative approaches to addressing neurological disorders, has recently released Brain Maker, the latest in a series of books on brain health. This medical advisor to the Dr. Oz Show demonstrates how brain problems can be prevented by adopting lifestyle changes that nurture the bacteria living in the digestive system.
Why did you begin your book with the quote, “Death begins in the colon,” rather than “Brain health begins in the gut”? I wanted to draw attention to the real life-or-death issues mediated by what goes on inside the gut. Individuals with an immediate concern for their heart, bones, immune system or brain must recognize that the health of these parts and functions are governed at the level of commensal gut bacteria, the normal microflora that eat what we eat. This relationship is the most powerful leverage point we have for maintaining health.
How were you led to expand from studying the nervous system and brain to investigating gastrointestinal medicine? Early on in my career, I was taught that everything that goes on in the brain stays there. But leading-edge research now reveals that seemingly disparate organs are in close communication, regulating each other’s health. As scientific literature began supporting the notion that gut-related issues 32
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have a huge bearing on brain health, and specifically on brain disease, it became important to me to be able to leverage deep knowledge of this empowering information in terms of being able to treat brain disorders.
What is the Human Microbiome Project (HMP)? HMP, launched in 2008 by the National Institutes of Health, is a $115 million exploration of the gut microbiome. In the ongoing research project involving genetic and DNA assessment, researchers are looking at the microbiome array in the gut of individuals suffering from various diseases. They are drawing correlations between emerging patterns in the abnormalities of gut bacteria and specific diseases. For example, autism correlates with an overabundance of the Clostridia species. In diabetes, there are more Firmicutes than Bacteroidetes, which we also see in obesity characteristic of the Western cosmopolitan diet. This is paving the way for interventions designed to restore a normal balance of gut bacteria. An example in my book is Dr. Max Nieuwdorp’s research at the University of Amsterdam, in which he discovered an array of abnormal bacteria that characterize Type 2 diabetes. In the more than 250 individuals diagnosed with diabetes that he treated in a double-blind study, he was able to reverse the disease by inserting a series of fecal material transfers from healthy, lean donors into diabetic patients.
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What is the most eye-opening information about the roles played by gut organisms? More than 100 trillion bacteria live in our gut. Plus, there are viruses, yeast species and protozoa. When we factor in their genetic material, it means that an astonishing 99 percent of the DNA in our body is bacterial. It’s humbling to realize they influence all manner of physiology, from our immune system to our metabolism, making vitamins, maintaining the gut lining and controlling inflammation, the key mechanism involved in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, multiple sclerosis and any number of brain degenerative disorders. They also exert influence over the expression of our 23,000 genes, in effect regulating the expression of the human genome. The latest startling discovery— which is so new that it’s not in the book—is that bacterial DNA sequences have now been found in the human genome, meaning we are partly bacterial. It reveals the most sophisticated symbiotic and intimate relationship at the deepest level imaginable. It turns the previous way of thinking about who we are upside-down. Our perceptions of the world, moods, hunger or satiety, even our metabolism, are dictated by gut bacteria, which deserve careful stewarding. They don’t deserve, for example, to be bombarded by the capricious use of antibiotics whenever we have the sniffles.
How can we reestablish good gut health? Better food choices bring about significant changes in our body’s microbiome. By incorporating prebiotic foods such as Jerusalem artichokes, dandelion greens, garlic, leeks, onions, jicama or Mexican yam, as well as fermented foods such as kimchi, kombucha tea, yogurt and kefir, individuals can reestablish good gut health that helps them gain control over inflammation, the cornerstone of all degenerative conditions. Inflammation originates in the gut. Balancing bacteria and reducing intestinal permeability, which allows substances to leak through the lining of the small intestine into the bloodstream, can reduce it. Visit Linda Sechrist’s website, ItsAllAbout We.com, for the recorded interview.
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About Yoga For Vets
Yoga For Vets is a nonprofit organization that exists to welcome home war veterans and help them cope with stress of combat through yoga instruction. The Yoga For Vets website lists studios, teachers, and venues throughout the country that offer four or more free classes to war veterans. Most locations offer four free class but some offer more (ask them when you call or stop in). Presently, Yoga For Vets’ mission is straightforward: allow veterans to see the benefits of yoga with four free classes. In the future, however, Yoga For Vets hopes to support veterans in yoga by offering scholarships for teacher trainings and workshops.
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aggressive reporter and network war correspondent and, “Like many men with similar personality types, I struggled with anger and control issues. I had no interest in yoga; it seemed strange and unnecessary to me,” he recalls. After a broken back, that ended his journalism career, failed surgery, advanced cancer and dependance on prescription drugs, he found himself facing death. Inspired by his young son to take control of his health, he embraced yoga as a healing way forward. After two years of dedicated practice, Ram says he turned 80 pounds of physical weight and 1,000 pounds of emotional toxins into gratitude, forgiveness and loving kindness. “I left 90 percent of my back pain behind and the cancer is gone.” Kest explains that yoga’s significant therapeutic value is based on its capacity to reduce stress and its effects, while teaching and strengthening techniques to cope with it. “Ninety percent of the stress we put on our bodies originates in the stress we put on our minds,” he says. “If you want to be healthy, you have to look at mental
Be open to the power of relaxation and letting go. Like anything that is organic and pure and whole, yoga works in a lasting way over time. ~ Bhava Ram fitness, not just the size of your biceps or the strength of your cardiovascular system. It’s calmness and peacefulness of mind that matter.”
Tips for First-Timers
Weiss urges men new to yoga to take time to find the right class. “When men that can’t touch their toes walk into some preconceived notion of a class full of women Om-ing, they feel apprehensive and the experience does them no service.” Regardless of one’s state of fitness, it’s important to start slowly, with a focus on the breath. “If you don’t have a good foundation, you can miss a lot of yoga’s benefits. Seek teachers with a solid yoga
background educated in anatomy.” Walrabenstein recommends that first-timers find a class that meets their expectations of targeted benefits. “Remember that yoga is supposed to serve you in enabling your best life possible. If for you that means a vigorous workout, go for it. Even the most physicallyoriented yoga styles can carry profound mental and spiritual benefits—and can lead to a deeper, more rewarding practice over time.” Arrive early to class to get settled and talk with the teacher about physical status, potential limitations or other concerns. Yoga is practiced barefoot and clothing should be loose and comfortable, allowing the body to sweat and move. Walrabenstein reminds men to have fun. “Yoga, like anything, can be awkward at first. Make space for your learning curve and remember, no one in class is judging you.” Meredith Montgomery, a registered yoga teacher, publishes Natural Awakenings of Mobile/Baldwin, AL (HealthyLivingHealthyPlanet.com).
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Yoga Helps Vets Heal by Meredith Montgomery
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ccording to the International Journal of Yoga Therapy, an essential aspect of recovering from trauma is learning ways to calm down, or self-regulate. As suicide, divorce, domestic violence, drug abuse, homelessness and violent behavior continue to plague veterans and members of the military, yoga is being regarded as a promising treatment or adjunctive therapy for addressing symptoms associated with trauma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Numerous studies indicate that veterans that practice yoga (including postures, breath work, guided visualization and affirmation) can better cope with PTSD and other emotional challenges, and realize enhanced physical and mental stability. Former war correspondent Bhava Ram founded Warriors for Healing (W4H). Launched online and through trained teachers this year, “We want to spread the word that yoga science is
proven to be extremely effective for coping with PTSD and life-based trauma,” he says. The intention is to help people unlock their inherent power to heal, and to assist in a journey of self-empowerment as they establish new lives. W4H and its foundation partners provide resources for veterans and their families to implement yoga’s transformational lifestyle practices, including nutrition, philosophy, breath work and postures. Studies from leading institutions including the University of California, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital have shown that these practices can change the organism that is us down to the level of our genomes. “We’re not stuck where we are,” says Ram. “My own history illustrates this, and I’ve seen many others heal from remarkable challenges.” Bootstrap, an online yoga system
specific to the challenges of military duty-related stress, has distributed 70,000 yoga sessions to troops and veterans and their families since 2013. Designed to fill the many gaps left by traditional treatment strategies, it’s tailored to empower users to manage stressors and stressful episodes in a productive and ongoing way. Founder Eric Walrabenstein, a former U.S. Army infantry officer, notes that the program is curriculum-driven. Beyond breath and body postures, its 10-week structure makes it accessible to those that wouldn’t necessarily step into a studio. “The multimedia program has been clinically proven to derail chronic stress caused by military service in less than one hour per day,” he says. Bootstrap is presented as a stressmanagement program that just happens to use yoga techniques. “We did this because many men tend to self-select themselves out of the practice,” he says. “We wanted to avoid that as well as the idea that yoga is primarily about postures, when that’s only a small fraction of what the practice is.” Visit WarriorsForHealing.org and BootstrapUSA.com.
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hether you are athletic or sedentary both men and women can benefit from this ancient form of exercise and meditation. Yoga is about movement and breath, not exercise. It helps you gain flexibility, strength, endurance and balance. And while it leaves you with a calm and cool feeling, it also fills you with energy. Below is a list of local Yogis that can show you how to practice and and model the physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga. Grab a mat and give it a try…. Fred Busch’s approach is based on the principles of Integrative Health and Nutrition relating the 3 most important components for well being: Smart Exercise, Smart Food, and Awareness of Mind Patterns.
Billy Carlino Just OM Yoga Studio www.yogamiamijustom.com 305-665-4982 He was certified by Bikram himself to teach, and in due course developed a flowing style steeped in both disciplines, designed to be accessible to anyone with an “I can” mentality. Over the years of studying yoga, Billy says “The less I pretend to know, the more loudly the basic
postures speak. Each pose is a minijourney fueled by the breath into the heart of resistance wherein resides the true teacher.”
Richard Sherman Prana Yoga www.pranayogamiami.com 305-567-9812 A native of Coconut Grove, Florida, Richard is a certified instructor through Yoga Alliance, has an advanced certification in Prenatal Yoga, specializes in eldercare yoga and is certified as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist by the Himalayan Institute. He pioneered a weekly yoga-by-donation class to benefit community projects throughout Miami, and to date this class has raised over $200K for local non-profits.
Brian Cohen 305-791-2905 Brian@brian.yoga
Brian teaches Flow Yoga, AlignmentOriented Yoga, Fitness Yoga, Spiritually-Oriented Yoga, Hot/Heated Yoga Gentle Yoga, Therapeutic Yoga, and Specialty Yoga–in private and group sessions.
www.miamiyoga.com (305) 856-1387 Practicing for over 20 years, Fred Busch is considered one of the world’s top Yoga Teacher and Training instructor, He is widely known for, amongst other things, his unique system called Fred Busch Hot Power Vinyasa Yoga. Their goal is to guide students to greater self-awareness, focus, and health through their full spectrum of yoga, massage, and detox programs.
Jason Lawner info@jasonlawner.com Jason offers private, small group, and corporate yoga sessions in the greater Miami area. Known for his passion, enthusiasm, and clarity as a teacher, Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the work he does. In his dynamic and challenging classes one can expect precise alignment instruction, an uplifting and light-hearted message, and an emphasis on the practical application of yoga into modern life.
Atomic Yoga Miami info@AtomicYoga.com www.atomicyoga.com 786-853-4019 Steven Herbst and Paul Richardson are certified and registered with the Yoga Alliance and the Integral Yoga Teachers Association. “We believe that anyone and everyone can benefit from the practices of Yoga and structure our teachings to reflect that philosophy.”
To Learn about yoga, its teachers and studios, visit www.iayt.org or wwwyogaalliance.org
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Walking The Cat Harness a Curious Cat for a Lively Stroll by Sandra Murphy
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progress too quickly, keep walks fun and use a harness, not the collar. Warfle’s own cat, Earl, hikes about two miles before tiring. A backpack-like pet carrier lets a feline take a break. Adapt the walk’s length or location to a pet’s age and physical limitations, such as arthritis. “Jabez always loved to walk on Ventura’s wet sandy beaches,” says Californian Kac Young, a naturopath with a Ph.D. in natural health. “His second choice was a trip to Home Depot to ride in the cart.” Now 18, Jabez doesn’t travel as often. Routinely check kitty’s neck, tail, stomach and inner thighs to pick off fleas and ticks after an outing before they become a bigger problem. (For an infestation of fleas, comb the cat with natural dishwashing detergent and water to drown them and rinse kitty afterward.) Pet-grade diatomaceous earth is safe to rub into her fur and bedding. Consider yard plants like mint, lemongrass, sage and lavender to repel bugs. Multiple studies suggest catnip, which kitty can roll in, may be an even more effective mosquito repellant than the toxic DEET (mosquitoes spread heartworm). Cat companions agree that when kitty explores a blade of grass or pounces on a blowing leaf, it presents a delightful opportunity to be in the moment. A change of pace benefits those on both ends of the leash.
ats live longer these days, due to improved food, regular veterinary care and indoor living, but there’s another aspect of health to consider. To thrive, cats need mental and physical stimulation, which outdoor adventures naturally deliver. “Leash walking’s a great way for cats to get fresh air, exercise and explore,” says Utica, New York, Veterinarian Debra M. Eldredge, author of Cat Owner’s Home Veterinary Handbook. Kitty’s senses are activated in such expanded horizons. For trips outside the yard, Eldredge advises, “Choose your places and times; you don’t want to mingle with joggers and skateboarders.” Cats have definite preferences. “Jagger walks around the block with my husband, Rob,” says Anna Easteden, an actress in Los Angeles. Jagger has no problems with dogs he meets, but not all cats are so tolerant. “Star walks only in the yard, companioned by Fuzzy and Boots.” All four are microchipped in case of an escape. Carrie Aulenbacher, of Erie, Pennsylvania, author of The Early Bird Café, first got her cat Daisy used to a harness indoors before venturing outside. “Now he runs to the door and meows to go out,” she says. Daisy’s been hiking for 10 years. View some of his adventures at Tinyurl.com/DaisyTheHikingCat. Boston insurance underwriting assistant, cat blogger and artist Koshka Koh routinely walks her Abyssinian therapy cat, Jake. “We can’t hurry. People ask questions and want to pet him. They say, ‘I wish my cat could do that.’”
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n Don’t force the next step, because the outdoors can be a big, scary place; most cats need to observe first before exploring.
The Best Friends Animal Society, in Kanab, Utah, averages 625 cats in residence and Society Manager Michelle Warfle supports an enriched environment. “We teach as many cats as possible to leash walk,” she says. Her tips include: Don’t
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Cat Walk Savvy by Darlene Arden n Cats need to get used to an idea before embracing it. Proceed slowly. n A collar is for ID tags, not walking—a cat can wiggle out of a collar. A harness, properly fitted at the pet supply store, is best. Designate a comfortable, padded, wider harness solely for walking, not to restrain the cat in the car (a crate is safer). n Let a cat see and smell the harness before putting it on. Small treats help. Don’t let the cat bat it like a toy. Put the harness on for short spans each day until he’s used to it—cats tend to fall over, “paralyzed”, when it’s first introduced. n After the harness has been worn comfortably, add the leash and let him drag it around in an enclosed outdoor space. Never use a flexi-lead/retractable leash. A six-foot bungee (stretchy) or woven leash allows space to explore without getting tangled in a bush or beyond reach. n Leash walk around the house without pulling, yanking or dragging—just do some pet-paced walking.
n Use lots of praise and treats. Darlene Arden is a certified animal behavior consultant from Boston and author of The Complete Cat’s Meow and Beautiful Cats.
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he essential promise of consumerism is that everything fulfilling or needed in life can be purchased— from happiness to healing, from love to laughter and from raising a child to caring for someone at the end of life. What was once the task of relatives and neighbors has been outsourced, costing the family its capacity to manage traditionally provided necessities. The community, which once provided an extended support system, is no longer viable, replaced by paid professionals and technology. Until the 20th century, the basic philosophy of rearing children was that they become effective grownups by connecting with productive adults and learning the community’s skills, traditions and customs from them. Youth had jobs to do: caring for the elderly and young, doing household chores and helping with food. When they became adults, they were thus equipped to care both for the next generation and for those that had cared for them. Today, the most effective communities are those in which neighborhoods and residents have reclaimed their traditional roles. The research on this point is decisive. Where there are “thick” community connections, there is positive child development. Health
improves, the environment is sustained and people are safer and have a stronger local economy. We too, can decide to shift our attention toward rebuilding the functions of our family and neighborhood. We have the gifts, structures and capacities to substitute for our habit of consumption. Here’s an example of how it works. Neighbors Naomi Alessio and Jackie Barton were talking about family challenges when Alessio noted her son Theron’s encouraging turnaround after he met Mr. Thompson, who had a metalworking shop in his garage. The old man invited him in and something clicked. Theron began to stop by every day, proudly bringing home metal pieces he’d learned to make. Alessio could see Theron change and finally stopped worrying about what he was doing after school. Barton admitted that her son Alvin was in trouble, and asked Alessio if there might be someone in the neighborhood whose skills would interest him. They decided to ask all the men in the neighborhood about their interests and skills. In three weeks, they found men that knew about juggling, barbecuing, bookkeeping, fishing, hunting, haircutting, bowling, investigating crimes, writing poems, fixing cars,
weightlifting, choral singing, teaching dogs tricks, mathematics, praying and how to play trumpet, drums and the saxophone. They discovered enough talent for all the kids in the neighborhood to tap into. Three of the men they met— Charles Wilt, Mark Sutter and Sonny Reed—joined Alessio, Barton and Thompson in finding out what the kids on the block were interested in learning. Also, why not ask the kids what they knew? They found 22 things the young people knew that might be of interest to some adults on the block. The six neighbors named themselves the Matchmakers and began to connect neighbors that shared the same interests, from gardening to job opportunities. They created a multiuse neighborhood website. Many neighbors formed a band, plus a choir led by Sarah Ensley, an elder who’d been singing all her life. Charles Dawes, a police officer, formed an intergenerational team to make the block a safe haven for everyone. Then Lenore Manse decided to write family histories with photos and persuaded neighborhood historian Jim Caldwell and her best friend, Lannie Eaton, to help. Wilt suggested that the Matchmakers welcome newcomers by giving them a copy of the block history, and then updating it with information about each new family. Three years later at the annual block party, Barton summed up the neighborhood’s accomplishment: “All the lines are broken; we’re all connected. We’re a real community now.” These local connections can give the modern family what the extended family once provided: a functioning community with a strong culture of kin, friends and neighbors. A regenerated community emerges, yielding essential qualities of a satisfying life: kindness, generosity, cooperation, forgiveness and the ability to nurture families that have reclaimed their function. Adapted from an article by John McKnight and Peter Block for YES! Magazine that appears in its anthology, Sustainable Happiness. They are co-authors of The Abundant Community: Awakening the Power of Families and Neighborhoods (Abundant Community.com).
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ypnosis has gained momentum and acceptance as part of the evolution of our healthcare system. Since the late 50’s and early 60’s organizations like The American Medical Association, The American Psychological Association, and the Psychiatric Association have accepted and/or endorse hypnosis as a therapeutic standard in medical care. Research shows that stress can cause anxiety, panic attacks, depression, phobias, weight gain, smoking, sleepless nights, low self-esteem, and unhealthy habits. After identifying problem areas, the hypnotherapist and client cooperatively discuss a plan of action for a successful outcome. “Everything a person has learned is stored in the subconscious. Hypnosis can be amazingly effective and often is directly responsible for major changes in an individual’s life patterns,” explains Clinical Hypnotherapist Alicia C. Medina, C.Ht., M.CH. “Negative habits will be replaced with positive ones using individualized techniques. Intrusive stressful thoughts are rephrased, making situations more manageable.”
The hypnotic state is natural for all human beings. It uses three levels of consciousness in which behavior modification can occur, these are: Daydream (Alfa trance), Moderate (Theta trance) and Deep (Theta trance). The typical individual tends to experience all of these levels before naturally falling asleep. After identifying your challenges, you and the therapist will discuss and agree on the methods to address your specific needs, further explains Medina. The therapist then guides you into a relaxed state of mind and body using deep breathing techniques, visualization and positive words. Although you remain in control, trance begins like a light daydream sensation to a deeper relaxed mind and body. Behavior modification is accomplished when a light, moderate, or deep state of relaxation is achieved by the client, which in turn helps them be more receptive to post hypnotic suggestions. The suggestion travels a direct path to the subconscious, where it effortlessly becomes a belief, modifies a behavior, or produces an effect or action. Change can affect your life minimally, or it can make a dramatic difference in your lifestyle, success, and feeling of well-being. You are the expert, because you know which areas of your life need direction, assistance or motivation. The hypnotherapist will use guided imagery, positive words, and teach you deep breathing techniques. The goal in hypnosis is for the client to reach a relaxed state that will facilitate the subconscious to reprogram the negative thoughts/beliefs via positive suggestions agreed upon mutually with your hypnotherapist. After reading about hypnotherapy you probably find yourself in one of these two states of mind. Either you want to participate in hypnosis, but might have some reservations about how or if it will work for you, or you acknowledge your need for hypnotic treatment and are ready, perhaps even eager, to improve some specific area of your life. In either case, you can benefit from hypnotherapy. Contact Alicia C. Medina, C.Ht., M.CH for more information on hypnosis for Stress Reduction, Weight Loss or Maintenance, Non-Smoking, and more. See ad, page 61.
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SC. Most men are unaware of how important a role their lymphatic system plays in having healthy breasts. The lymphatics can be considered an intercellular filter system. Our breasts have hundreds of lymphatic lines that carry toxins and precancerous cells out of the breast tissue through the lymph nodes located in the armpit—meaning that a healthy lymphatic system is essential.
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ne out of every eight women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime, but what most people don’t realize is that men can also develop breast cancer. Samara Christy, of Samara Programs, a local practitioner, shared her insight on the importance of keeping a healthy lymphatic system when fighting cancer and other diseases.
NA. Can you give us a quick picture of what role the lymphatic system plays in keeping us healthy? SC. Your lymphatic system is very important to
your well-being. This system is responsible for supplying plasma-rich protein to your blood as well as carrying away toxins and other debris. More importantly it is your primary defense against bacteria, viruses and fungi. Your body has three times more lymph fluid than it has blood, and that lymph fluid circulates through your body every 24 hours. In a congested lymphatic system, lymph is thick, sticky, stagnant, laden with toxins and unable to circulate and eliminate waste. Most importantly, your lymphocytes (white blood cells, which fight infection in your body), reside in your lymph nodes—of which you have between 600 and 1,000. When it comes to cancer patients, for example, by decongesting your lymphatic system, it will assist your body in doing what it was designed to do—keep you cancer free.
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NA. How does today’s deskbound lifestyle affect our lymphatic system? SC. According to new research, 80% of overweight people
have sluggish lymphatic systems. Since the fluid in the lymph system must be pumped by the movement of our muscles, the less we move, the more stagnant our lymph system becomes. With today’s sedentary lifestyles, pollution, diets low in nutrients and high in fats, sugars, additives, and preservatives—and because most of us fail to drink enough pure water to assist our body in eliminating toxins—our lymphatic systems can easily become overloaded, congested and clogged. Getting the lymphatic system running smoothly again is the key to easy weight loss and feeling great. In other words, if you don’t move, the lymphatic system will become congested and your whole immune system can be compromised.
NA. Can you give us a few tips to support our lymphatic health? SC. Here are a couple of easy steps to follow:
1. Drink plenty of pure water. Your lymphatic system needs lots of water to flush out toxins. Studies have produced varying recommendations over the years, but in truth, your water needs depend on many factors, including your health, how active you are and where you live. The Institute of Medicine determined that an adequate intake (AI) for men is roughly about 13 cups (3 liters) of total beverages a day. The AI for women is about 9 cups (2.2 liters) of total beverages a day. Therefore, roughly divine your weight in half, and taking into consideration the factors mention, that is how much you should drink daily. 2. Unlike your heart, your lymphatic system has no pump. It needs exercise or other type of stimulation to help it move. Try this very simple exercise. Sit on a large,
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massage is a type of gentle massage which is intended to encourage the natural drainage of the lymph, which carries waste products away from the tissues into the cardiovascular system. Manual lymph drainage uses a specific amount of pressure and rhythmic circular movements to stimulate lymph flow. The result of these actions can include reductions in edemas, detoxification of the body, regeneration of tissue as well as many other benefits.
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high quality exercise ball and gently bounce for twenty minutes daily. You can do this while watching your favorite television program, listening to music, or working on your computer. It is something that most everyone can do, and it’s very effective in moving the lymph system. 3. Do the research. Familiarize yourself with this very crucial system, or make an appointment with a qualify therapist or practitioner and begin your commitment to achieving a healthy lymphatic system.
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tress and anxiety are a part of everyone’s life and these days it seems even more so. Our days are filled with so many activities and obligations that we rarely have time to relax and unwind. We are constantly doing something, going somewhere and often doing multiple things at the same time. The stress response is a normal reaction that helps us survive. However, when stress becomes chronic or the amount of stress is more than we feel we can handle, it can become overwhelming. This can lead to frustration, nervousness and anxiety. Anxiety is a feeling of fear, unease and worry. The source of these symptoms is not always known. Anxiety affects people physically, mentally and emotionally; the way it manifests is different for individual people. Some people have an upset stomach others have a stiff neck or back. Others feel shaky inside and cannot sleep. Children are also highly affected by stress and anxiety. Although their stressors are different from adults, they are just as real and debilitating. Children often have not developed the skills to understand the impact of stress and to articulate their feelings of frustration and fears. Often these feelings will manifest as bullying other kids, being argumentative or defiant, or being more withdrawn, quiet and isolated. Helping children naturally cope 44
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with stress and anxiety often requires working with their parents to review diet and sleep habits. It is hard to be healthy if there are unhealthy eating habits. If most of the diet consists of highly processed food, high in sugar and salt with minimal vegetables, fruits and healthy fat, you are not going to have a healthy, well-balanced child. Eating regularly scheduled, balanced meals with protein, fiber and healthy fat will keep blood sugar stable, energy levels high and mood more even. Addressing food allergies and removing additives, colorings and preservatives are also highly beneficial for everyone in the family. Sleep is critically important for growing bodies. Turning off electronic devices and allowing everyone to relax and unwind at least an hour before bed time can help everyone fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Giving your child an Epsom salts bath can promote relaxation; adding lavender oil can also help. Some herbs that can improve sleep are passionflower, chamomile, lemon balm and skull cap. These can be prepared as a tea or taken as a glycerite. Staying physically active, an important part of a healthy lifestyle, has many health benefits. Aside from maintaining a healthy weight and keeping muscles and bones strong, it also helps support cognitive skills, boosts self-esteem and
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improves sleep. Yoga has been shown to increase gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), which is a calming neurotransmitter. You can take GABA, or GABA precursors, or you can do yoga and let your body make more GABA by itself. Also, a variety of breathing exercises can quiet an over-active mind and help ease anxiety and manage stress. Adaptogens are a group of herbal medicines that help the body handle stress. They do this by supporting the endocrine system, nervous system and immune system, allowing them to respond more appropriately to stress. Ashwagandha is one that can be very calming. Siberian Ginseng, which comes as a solid extract, can be combined with other herbs as needed to fit the individual needs of the child. Herbal glyercites are great for kids because they are liquid, have no alcohol and taste pleasant. Theanine, another supplement useful for anxiety, is found in green tea. It eases anxiety, improves mood and promotes a more restful sleep. It can be taken as a capsule, and some companies manufacture chewable forms for children. Another type of treatment is the castor oil pack. This treatment involves taking a piece of cloth and soaking it with castor oil. The cloth is placed on the body; the abdomen, in this case, is then covered with a sheet of plastic wrap (to protect clothes from absorbing the oil). A hot water bottle can be applied on top, if desired. This is great before bed because it is very soothing and can help with relaxation, digestion and sleep. Lisa M. Singley, N.D., M.S., is a licensed, board certified naturopathic physician with a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. Singley received a bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of Hartford and completed the In Vitro Cell Biology and Biotechnology Program from the State University of New York. She is currently the Director of the Natural Health and Wellness Center in Stratford, CT. The center offers comprehensive natural solutions to prevent illness and maintain optimal health for body, mind, and spirit. For more information, call 203-874-4333 or visit nhawc.com.
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Veggies • Store whole heads of lettuce loosely wrapped in a zipper bag. Once cut, lettuce should be kept in a zipper bag or container. Add a lightly dampened paper towel to keep lettuce crisp. • If still in the husk, refrigerate corn uncovered. Once the husk has been removed, wrap corn cobs tightly in plastic wrap before refrigerating. Raw or cooked kernels can be stored in food protection containers. • Place fresh whole broccoli heads in a large zipper bag, and poke several holes in the bag to allow ventilation. To store cut broccoli, remove the woody stems and cut the rest into florets. Soak in lightly salted water to remove dirt and grit, and dry thoroughly. Place into a storage container.
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ood waste is a major issue that affects the environment, economy and food security. In fact, according to the Natural Resources Defense Council, American families throw out approximately 25 percent of the food and beverages they buy – the equivalent of about $1,500 wasted each year. As for the major causes of this food waste, the NRDC points to improper or suboptimal storage, poor visibility in refrigerators, partially used ingredients and misjudged food needs. While the issue continues to grow, there are ways for everyone to address these causes and reverse the negative effects food waste has on the environment and the economy—and many people are already making small efforts to do so. According to Glad Food Protection’s Fridge to Fork survey, 87 percent of Americans say they are taking steps to preserve their grocery store purchases, or are finding ways to prepare them for later consumption, helping 46
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• Keep ground beef in its original packaging until ready to use. If opening before using, wrap meat or beef patties securely in plastic wrap. Ground beef should be used within 1-2 days.
reduce food waste in their homes. • Wrap individual pieces of poultry With the coming of warmer temperin cling wrap, and place into a atures, fresh ingredients will be in ample container or zipper bag. To prevent supply and proper food preparation and juices from leaking on other food, protection will be essential to keep fresh store poultry on the lowest refrigfoods on the plate and out of the bin. erator shelf. Poultry should be used Help combat food waste and keep your within 1-2 days. food fresher longer with these tips for properly storing your food the day you • Thoroughly remove excess moisture buy it: from fish with paper towels. Place fillets in a container lined with paper towels. If necessary, stack fillets Fruit between rows of paper towels. Cov• Whole watermelon should be left er with another paper towel and seal at room temperature until ripe then container. If possible, place storage stored whole and uncovered in the container on a bed of crushed ice refrigerator. Once cut, store cut inside a larger container. Fish should watermelon halves or slices in a zipbe used within 2 days. pered plastic bag and refrigerate. • Do not wash berries before storing. Place in a single layer in a shallow bowl or into the bottom of a large food protection container lined with paper towels. Cover with plastic wrap or seal the container tightly.
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current conventional medical model looks more closely at the symptom (malfunctioning thyroid) rather than the cause (reason for thyroid malfunction), opportunities for treatments may be missed, Lewis believes.
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Men and Thyroid Imbalance Erectile Dysfunction Symptoms Go Unrecognized by Jaime A. Heidel
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t is fairly common that when a man feels depressed, fatigued or uninterested in romance, he may chalk it up to aging. However, contrary to what some commercials would have us believe, a man over the age of 30 shouldn’t have to depend on prescription drugs in order to feel “normal.” If some troubling symptoms have cropped up, it is reasonable to suspect thyroid imbalance as a potential cause. The thyroid gland is a part of the endocrine system, located just below the Adam’s apple. Its primary function is to regulate metabolism and produce two hormones, inactive thyroxine (T4) and active triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are essential for proper digestion, muscle function, internal temperature control, sexual function, cholesterol maintenance, brain function and more. In many ways, the thyroid can be regarded as the command center for many of the rest of the systems in our bodies. When it isn’t functioning properly, nothing else seems to either. There are two main types of thyroid disease; overactive (hyperthyroidism) and underactive (hypothyroidism). Thyroid disease is believed to be far more prevalent in women, which is why most 50
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medical articles and treatments are focused on this gender. With two out of 10 cases of thyroid disease found in men, there is increasing awareness of how often it is overlooked. There are several reasons for this. “Throughout their lives, males are less likely to be diagnosed with hypothyroid than women,” says Michael Doyle, MD, of Stamford Integrative Medicine. “I believe some of this is because hypothyroidism is actually less common in males, but also because males with hypothyroidism are less likely to seek medical attention.” Appropriate testing for thyroid dysfunction is key–in part because symptoms or reporting of symptoms may be unclear. As Dr. Doyle notes, “I find that while many women come in complaining of classic hypothyroid symptoms, a large number of men did not report any major physical symptoms. On the other hand, they often have physical signs of low thyroid including high blood pressure, high cholesterol and abnormal thyroid levels on blood tests.” “The most common autoimmune disease I see in my practice is hypothyroidism,” says Ellen Lewis, ND, of Shalva Clinic in Westport. Since the
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Hyper- and hypothyroidism each presents its own unique brand of symptoms, though some may overlap between conditions. Dr. Doyle says, in his experience, men seem less likely than women to notice the coldness, fatigue or muscle aches of hyperparathyroidism. They also seem to be much slower to seek medical attention when they do experience symptoms of hypothyroidism. He points out that denial can be a very important risk factor for men to overcome.
Signs of Hyperthyroidism In hyperthyroidism, the thyroid produces too much of the thyroid hormone, causing symptoms such as: •
Mood and Cognitive Changes: According to a study published by the Journal of Neuropsychiatry, 137 patients with Grave’s disease reported anxiety and irritability as well as significant cognitive symptoms such as poor memory, attention, planning and productivity.
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Hyperhidrosis: When the thyroid produces too much of the hormones, it confuses the endocrine system, which can result in exces-
sive sweating. The medical term for this condition is called hyperhidrosis. •
Frequent, Loose Stools: Hyperthyroidism causes increased digestive motility due to overstimulation of the vagus nerve. This nerve conveys sensory information from the digestive system to the central nervous system and back.
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Hair Loss: What is usually referred to as “male pattern baldness” might be a sign of hyperthyroidism. Hair loss in relation to thyroid disease is called telogen effluvium, which greatly reduces the number of hair follicles actively growing hair at any one time. This type of hair loss often affects the top of the head with no noticeable hairline recession.
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Erectile Dysfunction: Erectile dysfunction has a definite thyroid connection. According to the International Society for Sexual Medicine, it is estimated that up to 60 percent of men with hyperthyroidism may experience sexual dysfunction due to a decrease in testosterone.
Signs of Hypothyroidism In hypothyroidism, the thyroid gland does not produce enough of the thyroid hormone, resulting in symptoms such as: •
Depression: A study published by the Department of Neurology in Turkey revealed that hypothyroidism can cause “multiple morphological alterations in the brain.” This could result in depression, mood swings and even psychotic behavior.
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Fatigue: With the complaint of fatigue being such a generic symptom, it can be difficult to pinpoint its medical cause. Fatigue related to thyroid disease often presents differently. Lacking the energy to exercise or not being able to exercise consistently is a common symptom, as is a feeling of heaviness in the head during the evening. Falling asleep immediately upon sitting or
lying down is another telltale sign fatigue may be related to a thyroid imbalance. •
Constipation: Multiple studies have shown that poor thyroid health has a strong link to poor gut health. Healthy gut bacteria is essential for the inactive thyroid hormone (T4) to be turned into active thyroid hormone (T3). Without this healthy bacteria, the thyroid output leads to slow-transit constipation.
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Weight Gain: Hypothyroidism often results in a poor appetite due to a sluggish metabolism. Despite this, the weight may still pile on. Slow-transit constipation can make proper elimination difficult, further complicating the weight-loss issue.
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Infertility: A study published in the Winter 2012 issue of Urology Journal found that men with hypothyroidism had low sperm counts that could interfere with conception, compared with a control group. Hypothyroidism leads to overproduction of a pituitary hormone called prolactin. Too much of this hormone causes a drop in testosterone production, which can result in lowered sperm count.
Testing for Thyroid Disease Dr. Doyle believes the key to arriving at an accurate diagnosis of thyroid disease requires medical practitioners to go beyond the standard TSH blood test.
“I believe nearly every doctor has seen patients who have classical complaints and physical changes indicating low thyroid who have a normal TSH blood test,” he says. This is because the TSH blood test only measures the inability of the thyroid gland to produce enough thyroid hormone. There are several other causes of thyroid disease. “In particular, a part of the brain called the hypothalamus and also the pituitary gland control the thyroid gland. If these areas are not working properly, the TSH test becomes inaccurate or irrelevant. Also, if the tissues in the body do not respond properly to thyroid hormone, the TSH may again be inaccurate or irrelevant,” Doyle explains. Lewis concurs, stating that she recommends “that any patient presenting with thyroid dysfunction be tested with a blood antibody test first, before other tests are offered.” In addition to the blood test, Doyle recommends a basal body temperature test as most hypothyroid patients have low body temperature and a 24-hour urine thyroid test, which measures T4 and T3 metabolites released by the kidneys. Jaime A. Heidel is a Connecticut-based freelance writer whose passion for natural health began when her life-long mystery symptoms were diagnosed as gluten intolerance by a naturopathic physician. Connect with her at itoldyouiwassick.com.
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TUESDAY, JUNE 2 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho –– 7:00pm – Instituto Cristovao Brilho – 2811 Coral Way – 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 7:00pm
THURSDAY, JUNE 4 Melanoma and Related Skin Cancers 7-9 pm. Dr. Keyvan Nouri, M.D., chief of dermatology services at UM Sylvester will present and answer questions about melanoma, skin cancers and treatments. Open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.
SATURDAY, JUNE 6 Free healing session with Cristovao Brilho –– 5:00pm – Instituto Cristovao Brilho – 2811 Coral Way – 33145 - call 786-295-8665 must arrive by 5:00pm
JUNE 6 & 16 A Salt & Sound Meditation with Life & Sound Alchemist Liz Draman, 1-2pm - Harmonize your mind, body and spirit. $40 VigorMe 305-333-3315, 3749 NE 163RD ST North Miami Beach. Limited to 7 people. Conscious Clearing of blocked energy with Life & Sound Alchemist Liz Draman.- Limited availability; sessions book quickly. Reserve your private session today. 70 min. $275 VigorMe: 305-333-3315, 3749 NE 163RD St., NMB
MONDAY, JUNE 8 Brain Science: Train Your Brain, Change Your Life 6:30 - 8:30 pm. Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts a panel of experts on brain science and breaking through limiting beliefs. $5.00 for members, $10 for non-members in advance. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886.
JUNE 9 & 23 Tibetan Institute and Library members are studying His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama’s «Commentary on the Thirty Seven Practices of a Bodhisattva», 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10 Growth factors orchestrate powerful sequencing for cellular regeneration, wound healing and deep repair. Discover how & why this will help you with Dr. Chris Morris. For more info: 305-333-3315, 7:00pm Free. Photograph by Ranjana
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JUNE 11 – 14 American Black Film Festival - The American Black Film Festival returns to Miami Beach with an Opening Night Gala, the latest and best Black films from around the world (shorts, features, documentary and unreleased), panels and symposiums and other special events. For details, call (646) 375-2144, ext. 1
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markyourcalendar SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Greater Kendal Business Association Health & Wellness Expo - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Presented by Baptist Health of South Florida. Free health screening, healthy food demonstrations and many practitioners & vendors to help improve your health and wellness. Free admission & parking. Lexus of West Kendall, 13750 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33186, 305-386-4030.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Second Saturdays at ArtSouth - 3-7pm. Free. Enjoy artwork by resident artists, refreshments and live music while you browse 4 galleries and open artist studios. Relax in the artistic and tropical atmosphere of ArtSouth, 240 N. Krome Ave in Homestead. Children are welcome. 305-247-9406. Greater Kendal Business Association Health & Wellness Expo - 10:00 am - 2:00 pm – Presented by Baptist Health of South Florida. Free health screening, healthy food demonstrations and many practitioners & vendors to help improve your health and wellness. Free admission & parking. Lexus of West Kendall, 13750 SW 136 Street, Miami, FL 33186, 305-386-4030.
MONDAY, JUNE 15 ZOOFARI Summer Camp at Zoo Miami – 9am – 4mp - Bring your child for a fun-filled immersion into the world of wildlife. Engaging activities will nurture children’s innate appreciation for nature and wildlife. Morning and afternoon snacks provided. Campers must bring their own lunches with beverages from home. $210/per week. Member discounts. Zoo Miami 12400 SW 152 Street Miami, FL 33177, 305-251-0400.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 Introduction to Oriental Medicine and the Five Element Theory - 3:30-4:30 pm. Ruth Lacayo L, AP, DOM. Free Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami 305-740-7800 Reiki for Stress Reduction and Relaxation. 4:305:30 pm. Natural healing processes to help restore well-being. Free. Zenzations, 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K. South Miami 305-740-7800
JUNE 21 – 22 Redland Summer Fruit Festival - 10am-5pm. A showcase of local agriculture and tropical fruits. Vendor booths will feature local wines, yummy foods, and rare fruit samplings. $10 admission, kids under 11 are free. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187th Ave. 305-247-5727.
MONDAY, JUNE 22 Clinical Trials and their Importance in Cancer Treatment 6:30-8:30 pm. Two respected experts
from the Miami Cancer Institute will present myth & fact about clinical trials tat may help you in making informed decisions about your health. Open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24 Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Free to attend. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 305-209-5886
JULY 24 - 27 Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival- Free. One of the largest Black heritage festivals in the U.S. Enjoy colorful costumed junkanoo groups dancing to Caribbean rhythms. Features entertainment on 3 stages and more than 300 vendors selling a variety of arts, crafts and food. Along Grand Avenue in Coconut Grove. Contact 305-448-9501.
floridakeys JUNE 1 – 30 Key West Art & Historical Society Presents: Key West or bust, A History of Tourism - daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. - The Florida Keys have historically been an alluring travel destination for travelers around the world. This exhibit explores the history of tourism in the Florida Keys from the 1920s until the 1980s while focusing specifically on transportation, accommodation, travel brochures and postcards. Custom House Museum, 281 Front Street. 305-295-6616.
JUNE 1 - SEPTEMBER 5 History of Diving Museum: Free Admission to All Active Duty Military Personnel -Located at MM 82.9 bayside, the museum is offering free admission to all active duty military personnel - and up to five immediate family members including spouses or children - as part of the nationwide Blue Star Museums program. Spouses of deployed military also are eligible. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 305-664-9737.
JUNE 10 – 14 Key West Pride - The five-day schedule includes daytime pool and beach parties, late-night drag shows, on-the-water adventures ranging from snorkeling and kayaking to glass-bottom boat tours, a street fair, a 10k relay for tutu-wearing runners and walkers, and pageants to select Mr., Miss and Ms. Key West Pride. Contact: Guy Ross 305-294-4603
THURSDAY, JUNE 11 Free Fish I.D. Classes with Keys Underwater Photographers - Learn how to identify fish found in the Florida Keys! Join Allison & Carlos Estape at REEF Headquarters (MM 98.3 in the median) for interactive fish behavior & ID classes. Become a citizen-scientist by participating in REEF’s Volunteer Fish Survey Project where divers & snorkelers add their Fish ID Surveys to REEF’s database which is used by scientists around the world. Begins 7 p.m. Contact: Allison Estape 305 794 5081.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13 Key West Island Swim: FKCC Swim Around Key West - Long-distance solo swimmers and relay
teams of two to six people, with or without fins, can compete in the 12.5-mile swim clockwise around the island of Key West. The challenge is sanctioned by the World Open Water Swimming Association. The route takes swimmers through the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico, ending where they began at Higgs Beach. Contact: Lori Bosco 305-809-3562
JUNE 13 - 15 Key West Bacchanalia - A food and wine event with a twist - join Keys celebrity chefs along with Bravo TV’s Top Chefs as they face off in culinary competition with a great cause in mind. Benefits support breast cancer research. Ticket prices vary. Contact 305-294-4603.
THURSDAY, JUNE 18 Morada Way Arts & Cultural District presents: Third Thursday Art Walk - Showcasing the fine arts, music and culinary nuances of the Purple Isles, the Morada Way Arts & Cultural District features national and local artisans who are showcased in galleries at Morada Way between mile marker 81 and 82, from 6-10 p.m. In addition to individual artists. Free admission. Art Walk is held the third Thursday of each month. Daniela Woody 305664-9100.
JUNE 18 – 21 Key West West Africana Festival - Explore music, art, and Key West’s Afro-Caribbean culture during a three-day destination retreat focusing on thought, culture and wellness. The festival is to integrate music, art and cultural tourism, exploring AfroCaribbean culture in Key West. Join scholars as they discuss their research and wellness experts present their practice areas. Contact: Chris Norwood.
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sunday Shiva’s Circle of Fire: Yoga and Meditation in Motion. 3:00pm - 5:00pm. 1760 NE 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. Donation only. Women Only – Free Chi gong for cancer survivors and voice lessons for healing and empowerment. 2:30 - 4:30, N & S Miami locations. Call 305948-6878 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 305-666-5457.
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Miami Center for Spiritual Living- 10:30amFree. Non-denominational spiritual message. 2490 Coral Way, Miami, 786-206-6355. 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. 305-221-6516.
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tuesday Kripalu Yoga with Kevin O’Brien. - 10:30-12:00 PM- 7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K, South Miami 33143. For more info call 305-788-0777 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. 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. 305-5959500.
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Iyengar Yoga class with Liora Haymann. 7:15-8:30 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
Course in Miracles - 8pm. Free. 7855 SW Coral Way. Contact Mercedes 786-200-8410 or Nimia 305-261-3190
Yoga and Qigong for Seniors - 11am -12:30pm. Acupuncture & Massage College, 10506 N. Kendall Dr. 305-595-9500. $15.
Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173
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Garden Yoga – Hatha yoga 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 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.
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Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.
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. 954-444-3942 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.
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Free Meditation - 1:15pm. Acupuncture and Massage College. 10506 N Kendall Dr, Miami, FL 33176. You must check in at the front desk. For more information please call 305-595-9500 Garden Yoga – Hatha yoga with Terra-Nova, RYT in the Miami Beach Botanical Garden, 2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach. 12:30 p.m. $10 donation. 305-673-7256. Guided Meditation - All levels welcome- 7 pmDonations-3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 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 Aromatherapy Workshop – 6PM – Free. For reservations, 305 598-2822. American Apothecary of Kendall 12232 SW 132 Court, Miami FL 33186. 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.
Connected Warriors - Free Yoga Classes for Veterans and Families of Veterans - 3pm at Brickell Hot Yoga 301 SW 17th Road, 33129 305-856-1387.
Healing Meditation – 6pm – American Apothecary, $5, 12232 SW 132 CT. Miami, FL 33186, 305-598-2822
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. 786-662-8106. Jazzercise® - $5. M&W 6:30pm. South Miami Community Center 5800 SW 66 St. Ongoing classes available all week. Call Cathie 305-666-5457. Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm. 8150 SW 92 St, Miami. 786-556-7318. Donation. Yoga and Meditation Class-7-8:30pm. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.
thursday A Course In Miracles (In Spanish) at 8 pm. Free Study Group at 7855 S.W. 24 St. (Coral Way). Contact Nimia 305 -261-3190 or Mercedes 786200-8410 Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Introduction to Bach Flowers - 3rd Thursdays 10 am-11:30 am - Free - 3390 Mary Street Suite 116, Coconut Grove- Please RSVP 305-607-8627 Nutrition Solutions for IBS, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis & Migraines - $15, 7-8PM, Coral Gables, Alison Grewal, RD: 786-546-6800. Weekly Yoga Classes $10 per Class! - 5:30-6:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826 Laughter Yoga Sessions - $5.00 each - 9:30-10:15 AM, North Shore Youth Center 501 72nd Street, Miami Beach 33141, 305-861-3616
friday Monthly Free Reiki Healing Circle - 2nd Friday of the month at Five Sisters…a spiritual journey, 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 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. Family Night- 3rd Friday of the month. 3-9pm. Free admission & parking. Miami Children’s Museum, 980 Macarthur Cswy. 305-373-5437. 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.
Overeaters Anonymous - Beginner Meeting - 7:30 pm Riviera Presbyterian Church 5275 Sunset Dr., Coral Gables, FL 33143
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saturday Yoga Therapy for 50+ - 10am-11:15am - 1760 N.E. 144th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Call to schedule. 305.710.0516. $10.00 Donation. Intermediate Iyengar Series 8:30am to 10:30am. Experienced practitioners only, with Katrin Loveland. $29 per class. Prana Yoga, 247 Malaga Ave, Miami, 305 567 9812. Yoga with Drishti- 9:00 am - at Biscayne Park Recreation Center, 11400 NE 9th Court. 305-335-7618. 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. Open House/Exhibitions – 2nd Sat. Meet ArtSouth studio artists & staff. Free. Refreshments. 240 North Krome Ave. 305-247-9406. Miami Art Museum - 1pm. Free. 2nd Sat. 101 West Flagler St. 305-375-3000. Yoga-Style* Exercise, Prenatal - South Miami Hospital. 10:45 am-12:15 p.m. and 5:30-7pm. $10. 786-662-8106.
floridakeys sunday Big Pine Key Flea Market- 8am. South of the only traffic light in town on U.S. 1. Family Swim YMCA. 2-4pm. $3 Adults, $2 Kids. FKCC swimming pool. 1-305-295-9622. 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. Nightly Sunset Celebration - Free. Enjoy a spectacular sunset entertained by the various carnival performers and vendors. Mallory Square, Key West. 1-305-292-7700.
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Buddhist Study Group - 7:30-8:30pm at Key Largo Yoga. Everyone welcome. Free, but donations to Keys To Peace welcome. Key Largo Yoga, Suite #9, 99198 Overseas Hwy. Cardio-Sculpting Class 8:30-9:20am. Pirate Wellness Center, MM21.4 Cudjoe Key. 1-305-744-3348 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.
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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. 1-305293-7516 or 1-305-293-7511.
We’ve Got Joel Salatin’s Back! And thousands of other farmers like him. We defend them in their battles with government regulators and federal agencies.
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.
Support your local farmers and consumer food rights! Join us today!
Meditation- Free. 7pm. Unity Church, 9591 Overseas Highway, Marathon.
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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. 1-305-393-1162.
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. 1-305292-3595.
thursday
Think Spring, Green Living, and Adopting a Manatee. Call 1-800-432-(JOIN) 5646 savethemanatee.org
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Veterans & Family Workshops – 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795 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.
saturday 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. Key West WPA Walking Tour – Old Town Key West. 10am. $20. 1-305-296-3573. Yoga/Meditation – 8:30am. $7 Key Largo Community Park, MM100 Oceanside. 1-305-853-1003.
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HUI SHAO, AP. MD(CHINA)
ANGIE ANGELIS LAW
3310 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Ste 250 www.AcupunctureInMiami.com 305-461-4046
Traditional Chinese acupuncture by doctor graduated from Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine. We provide supportive therapies: Natural Herbs, Massage therapy, Reflexology. Auto accident, workers’ comp and some health insurance accepted.
Attorney at Law 13554 SW 47th Lane, Suite 100 Miami, FL 33175 305-598-2540, Miami Areas of Practice:
FENG SHUI CLEANING SERVICES
EILEEN R. YASBIN
OM Holistic Wellness offers acupuncture, herbal therapy, food therapy, auriculotherapy, acupuncture injection therapy, homeopathy, essential oil therapy and other holistic healing modalities to help you regain and maintain wellness.
WANDA CINTRON A.P.
Acupuncture Physician 717 Ponce De Leon Blvd. Ste #325 305-445-4494
786-477-1641 www.fengshuicleaning.com
Using Eco-friendly products & HEPA filtration vacuums, our professionally trained staff will thoroughly rid your home of dust, dirt and contaminants until it’s sparkling clean! Call for Free Estimate.
Foreclosure protection/defense, loan modifications, short sales, real estate contracts, buyer/ seller representation, title closing agent, wills, probate, real estate litigation, consumer law, traffic matters, disputes, debt settlement. See ad, page 7.
OM HOLISTIC WELLNESS Caroline Faxas, AP, Dipl Ac (NCCAOM) 110 N Federal Hwy #204, Hallandale Beach, FL 33009 888-321-0661 www.305acupuncture.com
ECO-FRIENDLY CLEANING SERVICES
Attorney at Law 16211 NE 12th Ct., N. Miami Beach 305-945-0108, 305 944-7233, Fax
Practicing in the area of Probate, Guardianship, Social Security, Wills and Trust, and Real Estate.
REGINA F. ZELONKER, P.A.
Mediation and Collaborative Divorce Coral Gables & Palmetto Bay 305.235.0537 zelonkerlaw.com
Want to Feel Your best? The Benefits Of Acupuncture is the solution. Soothing, Peaceful atmosphere to help you reach your best. Some Health Plans accepted.
When Family Matters...The divorce process does not have to destroy your children, finances, relationships, self-esteem, and future. Other areas: Prenuptial Agreements and Cooperative Divorce. Florida Supreme Court Family and Civil Mediator.
HEALTH COACH
ERIC ELLOIE, THE BODY CONCIERGE
Key West, FL 305-842-1320 www.TheBodyConcierge.com
A fresh start begins with your personal Body Concierge. Achieve weight loss, boost energy, heal damaged or aging skin, and im prove overall health. Call to sched ule a free consultation.
HOLISTIC CENTER ZENZATIONS HOLISTIC CENTER
7520 SW 57th Ave. Suite K www.zenzations.com 305-740-7800
Heal, relax and rejuvenate your body, mind and spirit through diverse alternative therapies. Holistic chiropractic, therapeutic massages, facials, detox and more. Call or visit us today to find about our specials. See ad, page 23.
HOLISTIC PHYSICAL THERAPY
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Catherine Patrick, Cht Phenomenal Women Coach www.catherinepatrickcoaching.com
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MINSU HEALING OASIS
260 Palermo Ave Ste 1 305-455-6190 www.minsuhealingoasis.com
Minsu’s Healing Oasis, a holistic physical therapy practice, dedicated to eliminating your back and neck pain. We combine Energy Medicine with traditional physical therapy and CranioSacral therapy to help you live pain free!
HOLISTIC PSYCHOLOGY COUNSELING DANIEL R. MESCH, L.M.H.C.
975 41st St., Ste 303, Miami Beach 10300 Sunset Drive, Suite 460, Miami 305-672-0588
Dr. Mesch provides psychotherapy services including hypnosis and regression therapy for individuals, couples, families, and groups. Call to participate in our regression group. We provide services in Spanish, English and Hebrew. See ad, page 23.
PATRICIA MUNHALL,
EDD, PSYA, CST, CLC
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www.miamitherapy.com 305-461-2459-Miami Shores
Voted “Best of” Psychotherapists by Family, Health and Counseling Magazine and “Best” Psychotherapist by the Coral Gables Gazette. Dr. Munhall counsels individuals, couples and families using a psychodynamic approach to help you obtain your goals and resolve conflicts, anxiety, depression and other problems.
HYPNOTHERAPY ALICIA C. MEDINA, C.HT., M.CH 11110 SW N.Kendall Drive Ste 200 305-582-6347 acmk.hypnosis@yahoo.com
Behavior modification using guided visualization/diaphragmatic breathing exercises. Learn to navigate stress in your life. Unblock self-limiting beliefs. Quit smoking/Lose weight program. Goal oriented.
THERMOGRAPHY
MASSAGE ON THE MAT YOGA N’ MASSAGE 145 Madeira Ave. #101 305-444-0442 www.onthematyoganmassage.com
Experts walking on your back! Deep tissue - Shiatsu and Thai; Acupressure and stretching 1/2 hour Free with purchase of 1st hour; By Appointment only. MA#29986
BREAST THERMOGRAPHY INTL. Shanna Schulze 877-315-7226, Ext 447 EarlyDetectionIsKey@gmail.com www.btiscan.com
Radiation Free Cancer & Inflammation Screening. Locations in south FL, west FL & SC. Injury documentation, determine origination of pain, evaluate nerve pathology, and monitor progress of current treatments.
MEDITATION MEDITATION AND REIKI MIAMI Peggy Gaines, RN BSN 305 609 4433 MeditationandReiki.com
YOGA JUST OM YOGA STUDIO
Learn the basics of meditation and reiki, center yourself and quiet your mind, Reap tremendous benefits including greater relaxation, less anxiety and maybe even a better night’s sleep. See ad, page 27.
PAST-LIFE REGRESSION LATA SONPAL, PH. D., FCHT., PA
Past Life Regression & Progression 7700 N. Kendall Dr., # 404, Miami 9999 NE 2nd Ave., # 100, Mia Shores 305-271-2772, www.DrSonpal.com
Dr. Sonpal, Licensed Psychologist, Psychotherapist, Fellow in Clinical Hypnotherapy, trained by and worked for Dr. Brian Weiss (Many Lives Many Masters) at the Weiss Institute for seven years. She provides psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, inclusive of Past Life Regression and Progression, to all age groups. See ad, pages 15.
7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, (305) 665-4982 www.justomyogastudio.com
New & unique studio offering various yoga styles, including Therapeutic and Suspension, for all ages and experience levels. The intimate, inviting setting is combined with kind & highly qualified yoga teachers committed to your personal physical improvement and spiritual growth. FREE Parking + Mat + Towel + Tea See ad. page 8.
SAMPOORNA YOGA MIAMI 10107 Sunset Drive (SW 72 St) 305-381-0300 www.symyoga.com
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