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ne of the themes of this March issue of Natural Awakenings is food, definitely one of my favorite subjects.

I’ve always loved food, have a well-educated palate and am always interested in trying new things. Sometimes, however, I prefer the ‘bad things’ like fattening snacks to the ‘good’ things like fruits and vegetables, it’s just how I grew up. Of course, there really are no ‘bad’ or ‘good’ foods, there are just ‘foods’, it’s rather the ratio of each in your diet. But there is definitely a difference in the way certain foods make you feel.

Eating is a very sensual act, meaning that your taste buds have a sensory experience from the foods they encounter. It’s a scientific fact, which is why food manufacturers spend so much time and money testing the effects of foods on ‘mouth feel’. Well, when you develop a taste for things that are less than stellar choices, it can be hard to break. That has been my experience. The irony is that while emotionally a cheeseburger, fries and a (Diet) Coke might ‘feel’ like the best choice, I actually feel better when I eat a salad or raw fruit or something ‘clean’ like that. My ‘relationship’ with food is a perpetual ‘work-in-progress’, and my food choices are sometimes a ‘one step forward, two steps back’ affair, a balance between the pleasure of eating & the pursuit of health. The good thing about life though, is that you really do live one day a time, and as I always tell one of my friends, each new day is a potential ‘reset’.

One of the things I love about reading Natural Awakenings is the great support it gives me on how to live that healthier life I aspire to, which is why I’m sharing this personal issue, because I know that I’m not alone. And we have some great editorial this month on these issues, (p. 32 & 53), as well as recipes (p. 43) and tips on eating more vegetables (p. 40) and also, a Book Review on eating better when you have a high-stress lifestyle (46). As I mentioned before, each day offers an opportunity to do better, so I hope that, as Winston Churchill said, we ‘Never, never, never quit’; and allow ourselves grace for our shortcomings and continue to strive toward that better ideal, one day at a time…

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

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OUR LIVES

The Secret to Ending Suffering

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he Hair Remedie Frizz Eliminating Towel, developed to prevent unmanageability and damage in all hair types, is available in several sizes and colors at select boutique stores and online at a 15 percent discount. The hair towel, made from a soft, T-shirt-like material on both sides, and the inside in an ultra-absorbent cloth, dries hair faster than a normal towel and prevents the frizz raised by the rough texture of many traditional towels.

“This is a one-of-a-kind product that will allow for healthier, beautiful, frizz-free hair,” says the product’s inventor, Heidi Wicker, who explains that the all-natural, 100 percent cotton towels not only save time in styling and hair drying, but are completely reusable, machine washable and made in the U.S.

s you research retirement living for yourself or your parents, you’ll find an array of unexpected options. From active senior communities to independent living ones, the theme is clear, to provide energetic and engaging care.

And even when able seniors are simply tired of living alone, options for the 55+ community is also accessible with many of the healthcare options desired.

East Ridge at Cutler Bay, a SantaFe Senior Living Community, offers residents a blend of senior care services options–as needs change–with a wonderful option of independent living and activities. “It’s our promise to you!

We take care of many household chores – think housekeeping, maintenance, cooking – and big worries – like providing you with premier health care, for life. That gives you time and opportunity to do whatever you like: Revive an old hobby, kick back and relax, or rediscover a lifelong passion. The choice is now and always, yours,” as stated on their website.

Located at 19301 S.W. 87th Avenue in Cutler Bay, residents discover all the fun and outdoor activities southwest Miami Dade offers. “This is just one of many reasons our East Ridge residents regard the community’s location as so desirable,” said Rick Drew, marketing director for the community. Although there are many options for recreational activities within the community, their transportation service take residents to the many parks and beaches in the area.

For more information on their living facilities, which include bungalows, villas and Garden Residences, “all designed to reflect the architectural charm and colors of Key West,” call 305-2563500, or visit www.eastridgeatcutlerbay.com.

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ccording to the 2014 Massage Profession Research Report by the American Massage Therapy Association, 88% of Americans believe that massage can be effective in reducing pain and can be beneficial to overall health and wellness. Moreover, The U.S. Department of Labor projects that employment opportunity for massage therapists will grow much faster than average from 2012 to 2022.

From positions in spas, resorts, cruise ships, clinical settings and many local and national massage clinic chain, to running your own private practice, the opportunities for massage therapist abound. And it can all start locally at the Florida College of Natural Health, a Steiner Education Group member. As stated on their site; the programs at the Florida College of Natural Health are based upon an uncompromising commitment to exceptional education and are the product of input from industry experts all across the country. Major spas from all across the country visit yearly to recruit SEG students before they even graduate. They know that SEG schools produce the high-quality massage therapists and estheticians they need to keep their high-end clientele coming back again and again.

And if you are looking for a massage or skin care treatment at an affordable price, the Miami and Ft. Lauderdale campuses offer public clinics where students perform more than 200,000 massage and skin care treatments per year. Coupons available monthly through this publication.

For more information call 305-597-9599 or visit www.fcnh.com. Miami Campus is located at 7925 N.W. 12 Street, Suite #201. See ad, page 62.

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outh Floridians are invited to lace up those shoes and join hundreds of supporters during the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) Take Steps Fort Lauderdale Walk. The annual walk for a cure is the nation’s largest event dedicated to finding cures for digestive diseases, mainly Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.

The Take Steps Fort Lauderdale event is part of more than 100 Take Steps walks that are taking place across the country to support the more than 1.6 million Americans (94,000 in Florida) that are affected by digestive diseases.

Supporters are encouraged to create a team and to help change the lives of the thousands of people affected locally. In addition to the Walk festivities, there will be a kids’ zone with free food, drinks, musical entertainment and bounce house fun for the entire family.

To date, the Take Steps event has raised more than $60 million to fund mission-critical research and patient support programs. Approximately 83 cents of each dollar raised goes directly to funding this mission.

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Take Steps Fort Lauderdale begins April 30th at 3 p.m. at the Huizenga Plaza located at One East Las Olas Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale. Those interested in walking as an individual, or forming a walking team for Fort Lauderdale Takes Steps, can call (561) 218.2929, email rcartwright@ccfa.org or visit: online.ccfa. org/fortlauderdale2016. natural awakenings

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lthough founded in 1844, the YMCA of today engages in over 10,000 neighborhoods across the U.S. As a non-profit, it is dedicated to encouraging people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive through programs such as youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Miami YMCA’s have been a part of Miami history, providing recreational activities for all ages while reaching out and educating the community on the same basic principles.

And today, as it celebrates its 100 years of operation, it continues its mission of building healthy spirits, minds and bodies.

In 2013 the South Dade YMCA opened.

Located just west of the Falls Shopping Center and with the same dedication, they provide cardio and strength wellness, spinning, kids adventure zone, both men and women’s locker, an indoor gymnasium and so many other programs.

A good example taking place from March 5th through the 26th is their Health and Fitness for Adults where their “drill sergeant” will help you rebuild your overall fitness through various exercises, helping you become stronger, leaner and healthier this year. Other programs include 12 week Trainings, BodyPump Launch 97 – March Madness, and Spinathon on March 11th.

The South-Dade YMCA is located at 9355 S.W. 134th Street in Miami. For specific information on their programs call 305-254-0310, email southdadey@ ymcasouthflorida.org, or visit www.ymcasouthflorida.org/locations/south-dadeymca-family-center.

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he pressure from stress can cause many different symptoms, and when they present themselves we have the opportunities to cope by exercising calm patience and centeredness.

The Mayo Clinic recently conducted a study on the health effects stress has on both our-selves and our relationships (refer to www.mayoclinic.com/health/stress/MH00030). They came to the conclusion that there are a few, very important things to consider when trying to rediscover gratitude. For example, when going through any holiday: be realistic, plan ahead and seek support from friends and family.

Some simple things like these can help ward off stress and depression.

The Banyan Holistic is a spa-integrated holistic healthcare center with locations in Pinecrest and Miami Lakes. They specialize in I stress management, anxiety, fertility, relationship issues, weight loss, motivation and empowerment. They offer specialized programs to relive pain, stress, fertility, and weight loss, as well as acupuncture, hypnotherapy, nutritional counseling, meditation and therapeutic massage.

Banyan Holistic is located at 8603 South Dixie Highway, Suite 217, in Pinecrest.

For more information or to schedule an appointment call 305-663-5696.

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he keys are known for their fun events. This one is not exception and it’s open to all ages! It’s a celebration and fund raiser for the Keys’ Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Restoration project. Highlights include kids’ activities, a fishing seminar for kids, live entertainment all day, more than 70 arts, crafts, food vendors and exhibitors, and a silent auction will be at hand. Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band are to headline the day of fun. KIDS, the first 100 of you under the age of 12 who are registered online will receive a free rod!

Festival will take place Saturday, April 2nd at the Eco-Discovery Center, 32 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront Old Town, Key West. It will open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages and It is a fundraiser for Roberta 305-292-7963; Jason 305-393-6022

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Dr. Mesch is completely present in every human contact he makes, which results in people and his clients feeling respected as unique human beings, with an inherent potential to find their own source of healing and to acquire total control of their lives.

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Magnolia Bark Knocks Out Head and Neck Cancer Cells

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ead and neck cancers include cancers of the mouth, throat (pharynx and larynx), sinuses and salivary glands.

According to the American Academy of Otolaryngology, more than 55,000 Americans are diagnosed with head and neck cancer, and almost 13,000 die from these diseases annually.

A study from the University of Alabama and the Birmingham Veterans Affairs Medical Center found that a magnolia herb extract called honokiol may treat these cancers. It tested human cancer cell lines in the laboratory from different parts of the body, including the mouth, larynx, tongue and pharynx. The researchers found that the honokiol extract halted the growth of each of these cancer cells and induced cell death.

Lead researcher Dr. Santosh K. Katiyar and his colleagues wrote, “Conclusively, honokiol appears to be an attractive, bioactive, small-molecule phytochemical for the management of head and neck cancer, which can be used either alone or in combination with other available therapeutic drugs.”

Probiotics Reduce Aggressively Negative Thoughts

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

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

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

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umans have been using cannabis to treat conditions including common autoimmune disorders, seizures and spasms, stress, depression and anxiety, chronic pain, neuropathy, nausea and skin conditions for thousands of years.

Until the 1930s, the herb was found in nearly every American doctor’s black bag before it was outlawed due to negative press, creating a deficit in scientific research and testing of the plant’s medicinal benefits.

While medical marijuana is making a comeback in some states, many cannot legally purchase marijuana to treat their conditions.

A legal alternative is available in the form of a natural cannabidiols (CBD) hemp oil. The cannabis plant is rich in phytonutrients, antioxidants, essential oils and some 80 cannabinoids, the most important of which appears to be CBD. Found in industrial hemp, CBD is said to help to regulate the body’s system functions without the “high” produced through traditional marijuana use.

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

Sunshine Global offers oral sublingual CBD in a 400, 700, 1,800 and 2,500 milligram air-pressed pump.

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ating an apple before buying groceries may help consumers make healthier shopping decisions. This was the finding of three studies on healthy food purchasing conducted by Aner Tal, Ph.D., and Brian Wansink, Ph.D. In the research, published in the scientific journal Psychology and Marketing, 120 shoppers were given an apple sample, a cookie sample or nothing before they began shopping.

The researchers found those that ate the apple purchased 28 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given the cookie, and 25 percent more fruits and vegetables than those given nothing.

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

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Metal and Mineral Imbalances May Produce Migraines

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esearch from Turkey’s Yüzüncü Yil University has concluded that migraines may be linked with higher levels of heavy metals in the blood and deficiencies in important minerals. The research tested 50 people, including 25 diagnosed with migraines and 25 healthy control subjects. None of those tested were taking supplements, smoked, abused alcohol or drugs or had liver or kidney disease or cardiovascular conditions.

Blood tests of both groups found that those with frequent migraines had four times the cadmium, more than twice of both the iron and the lead and nearly three times the levels of manganese in their bloodstreams compared to the healthy subjects. In addition, the migraine group had about a third of the magnesium, about 20 times less zinc and almost half the copper levels compared to the healthy group. “In light of our results, it can be said that trace element level disturbances might predispose people to migraine attacks,” the researchers stated.

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Fat Reverses Diabetes

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study from Newcastle University, in England, has found that losing fat content in the pancreas can alleviate Type 2 diabetes. The researchers tested 18 obese people between the ages of 25 and 65 that were diagnosed with diabetes alongside a control group that were not. Subjects received gastric band surgery before eating an appropriately healthful diet for eight weeks.

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

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

Channel-Surfing Couch Potatoes May Lose Cognitive Skills

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esearchers from the University of California at San Francisco, working with the Veterans Affairs Medical Center and other research agencies, have found that watching television may affect cognition, specifically as it relates to executive function and processing speeds.

The study followed 3,247 people over a 25-year period, beginning in their early adult years. Those that frequently watched television during their early adult years had a 64 percent higher incidence of poor cognitive performance compared to less frequent television watchers. This was after adjusting results for the effects of many other known lifestyle factors that affect cognition such as smoking, alcohol use and body mass index.

The effects of television watching worsened when combined with reduced physical activity during young adult years. Those with low physical activity and a high frequency of watching television were twice as likely to have poor cognition compared to those that had low television viewing combined with high physical activity during that period.

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A VITAL KEY TO LOSING WEIGHT

by Elizabeth Botta Brandes, Patient

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Nixing Monsanto Guatemala Just Says No

Veterans Yoga Project programs are designed and developed to achieve our mission to support recovery and resilience among veterans, active duty military, their families, and our communities.

Many yoga studios honor our nation’s veterans by offering complimentary yoga classes during Veterans Gratitude Week every November, to coincide with Veterans Day. Check your local listings for participating teachers and studios, and if you’d like to contribute your services, contact Veterans Yoga Project.

The government of Guatemala has repealed legislation dubbed the “Monsanto law”, which was approved last year to grant the biotech giant special expansion rights into ecologically sensitive territory, after widespread public protest. The demonstrations included groups of indigenous Mayan people, joined by social movements, trade unions and farmers’ and women’s organizations. Following political party battles, the Guatemalan Congress decided not to just review the legislation, but instead cancel it outright.

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

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

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Food Fight

College Cafeterias Lead the Way in Sustainable Eating

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

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

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

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

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Indoor Gardening is Looking Up The world’s largest indoor farm, in Japan, covers 25,000 square feet, with 15 tiers of stacked growing trays that produce 10,000 heads of lettuce per day, or about 100 times more per square foot than traditional methods. It uses 99 percent less water and 40 percent less power than outdoor fields, while producing 80 percent less food waste.

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

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

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

Critter Cuisine

Edible Insects Can Help Feed the Planet

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

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

Insect expert and bug farmer Sarah Beynon, Ph.D., a research associate for England’s University of Oxford, reports, “Two billion people eat insects every day, and not just in the West. In fact, insects are extremely good for you and eating them is good for the planet, too.” Western governments are enthusiastic about the potential of entomophagy—the human practice of eating insects— for feeding growing numbers of people sustainably.

By 2050, humans will require 70 percent more food, 120 percent more water and 42 percent more cropland. Meat production is predicted to double, and conventional production consumes extraordinary volumes of land and water resources.

A recent British Food and Agriculture Organisation report suggests that there are more than 1,000 known species of edible insects.

Insects are extremely nutritious, containing lots of calcium, zinc and omega-3 fatty acids, and are low in cholesterol. They’re also packed with protein; by weight, crickets can contain more protein than beef.

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

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

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

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Costco Shoots Past Whole Foods Market Whole Foods Market, founded in 1978, grew to be the number one seller in the nationwide movement toward organic and natural eating, with more than 400 stores. But mainstream grocers such as Wal-Mart and Kroger have since jumped on the bandwagon, and smaller players like Trader Joe’s and The Fresh Market have proliferated. Now Costco has moved into the current number one position, illustrating the market potential of budgetconscious consumers that desire to eat better.

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Fossil-Fuel-Free Food Trucks Go Solar

The food truck industry is good for a quick, cheap meal or even a gourmet meal, but emissions from these portable feasts are a growing concern, given the estimated 3 million trucks that were on the road in 2012. New York state has launched an initiative to put 500 energy-efficient, solar-powered carts on city streets this summer.

A pilot program gives food truck vendors the opportunity to lease the ecocarts for five years at little to no extra cost. They are expected to cut fossil fuel emissions by 60 percent and smog-creating nitrous oxide by 95 percent. If the technology was implemented nationwide, it could spare the atmosphere an enormous carbon footprint.

Conventional mobile vendors may spend more than $500 a month on fossil fuels; in addition to the gasoline consumed in driving, truck lighting and refrigeration systems are powered by diesel generators and propane fuels the grills, sometimes all running up to 10 hours a day. The annual nationwide load can add up to hundreds of billions of pounds of carbon dioxide per year.

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Kitchen Recipes for Daily Energy Savings The kitchen is a hotbed of energy consumption when family meals are being prepared and even when dormant. Appliances make a big difference, and the tools and methods we cook with can reduce utility bills.

According to Mother Earth News, cooking in a convection oven is 25 percent more efficient than a conventional oven.

Switching to an Energy Star-approved refrigerator that consumes 40 percent less energy than conventional models can save up to $70 in energy bills annually, according to ChasingGreen.org. They suggest performing defrosts routinely and keeping the door tightly sealed, especially on an older model. Position the fridge so that it isn’t next to heat sources such as sunlight, the oven or dishwasher.

While cooking, refrain from opening and closing a hot oven door too frequently, put lids on pots while heating and select the right size pans. Cooking with a six-inch-diameter pan on an eight-inch burner wastes more than 40 percent of the heat produced. For cleanup, a full load of dishes in a water-efficient dishwasher uses four gallons of water versus 24 gallons for hand washing, according to flow meter manufacturer Seametrics.

A slow cooker uses less energy and needs less water to wash afterward (VitaClayChef.com), plus it doesn’t strain household air conditioning as a stove does. It’s good for cooking hearty stews and soups made from local seasonal vegetables, steaming rice, making yogurt and baking whole-grain breads.

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Currently, Dr. Lawson focuses her practice on depression, anxiety, stress and wellness, life stage and identity, food and body image struggles, and health/medical related issues. Those dealing with new medical diagnoses and treatment often need a space to discuss the mix of emotions and adjustments that health issues can bring. Her experience with medical issues includes oncology, cardiac health, and renal dialysis among other health and medical diagnoses.

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Changing Our Lives

The Secret to Ending Suffering

By Panache Desai

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ake a moment to look back over your life.

You’ll see a constant companion has been suffering. Whether emotional, physical or psychological, we can mark the chapters of our lives by the debilitating emotions we experience when bad things happen or when life simply doesn’t go our way. In most wisdom traditions, suffering is an essential part of the human experience, a philosophy which inures many to a fatalistic approach that just around the corner something unbearable comes.

What keeps us stuck in the perpetual cycle of suffering?

Most hold their reality hostage; a sudden divorce, health challenges, financial misfortune, infidelity, the death of a loved one, job loss, or even natural disaster. The illusory nature of reality is very convincing. We’re conditioned to believe that the root cause of our troubles lies outside of us.

For the unaware, the pain, frustration, fears, anger and sorrow that goes hand in hand with these experiences underscores the painful nature of life. But in truth, the reality of suffering is born of our own unresolved past wounds, hurts and traumas. At the heart of our pain is unresolved emotion.

And what keeps our suffering in place is our unwillingness to experience these emotions. This resistance keeps us trapped in limitation, ripe for devastation each time life takes a perceived wrong turn. Let’s say you’re blindsided by divorce convinced you will never find love again. Five years later you’re back in a relationship, questioning if this is the perfect partner. Just because you’ve physically moved on from one relationship doesn’t mean that you’ve emotionally moved on. Every past wounding from your previous marriage colors your present relationship. Until you fully experience everything that’s unresolved within you, you are unable to attract greater possibilities and outcomes into your life.

Everything in our reality is energy. Life is meant to flow regardless of what is unfolding. Our resistance to fully experience challenges that life throws our way creates energetic blocks and heaviness which slows our personal vibration. The lower our rate of vibration, the less we are able to receive and align with the innate blessings available to us. This unresolved content begins to disrupt our natural

state of being. We question life. We experience disruptions in our health, relationships, abundance and spiritual connection. At this point we are enmeshed in the cycle of suffering. However, we have the power to break free of our suffering. In order to flow with life – especially when challenges descend – you must be willing to be accountable and responsible for your feelings, step into a profound acceptance of what is, and love all that you are as you navigate the choppy waters of life. Here are three steps to help you along the way: 1. Understand that suffering has nothing to do with anything outside of you.

2. The more you can authentically accept who you are – flaws, personality traits, perceived mistakes, decisions, and emotions – the more your energy can flow. When energy and emotions flow harmony and balance are restored.

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3. As with all new behaviors, don’t be surprised if you get tripped up along the way. Life’s a journey. Love yourself unconditionally along the way.

Being alive, means life will throw you curve balls. That doesn’t mean you have to perpetuate your suffering. The more you remain centered and present the more you can remain spacious even under the most trying of circumstances. As your energy flows you are empowered to consciously disengage from the cycle of suffering and witness life without being blindsided.

Named a New Thought Leader by Oprah Winfrey, international author and inspirational speaker Panache Desai helps individuals accelerate through their unresolved emotional content so that they can realign with their authentic self and experience the abundance, love, health and spiritual connection that dwells at their core. More information can be found at www.panachedesai.com.

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Homemade and Natural Cleaning Recipes Here are some basic ingredients to have around when you run out of your favorite cleaning solution

Basic ingredients: White Vinegar Lemon Juice Baking Soda Hydrogen Peroxide Essential Oils Rubbing Alcohol Extra spray bottles

DIY Cleaners Disinfectant 1 c water 1/4 c white vinegar 8-10 drops lemon essential oil 8-10 drops eucalyptus essential oil 5-7 drops tea tree essential oil Mix and Spray. You can also Double or triple the recipe for bigger jobs.

Stove Cleaner 1/3 C Baking Soda Mix with warm water Make a moist paste Use sponge or brush and scrub.

Air Freshner 1 oz rubbing alcohol 6 oz filtered water 40 drops essential oils i.e. peppermint, jasmine, citrus oils Mix and Spay. Don’t be afraid To experiment with different combinations.

Glass Cleaner 2 c water 1/2 c white or cider vinegar 1/4 c 70% rubbing alcohol 2 drops of orange essential oil, for scent. Mix and Spray.

Once mixed, they’ll last for about a month.

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iping away the grime of winter doesn’t have to mean launching an attack with dangerous chemicals. As you tackle this year’s spring cleaning chores, take a note from Mother Nature and rely on the cleaning power of a surprisingly effective natural product: vinegar.

During the last century, vinegar has become increasingly recognized as a low cost and eco-friendly household product. From cooking and canning, to cleaning items indoors and out, homeowners are discovering that this ecofriendly, acetic liquid is as versatile as it is useful.

“Cleaning with vinegar has always been an effective way to banish dirt and grime in kitchens, bathrooms, the garage and the outdoors,” said Mike Smith, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Mizkan Americas, the makers of Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar.

Despite its strong cleaning power, vinegar does have one downfall: its distinctive odor. You can experiment with dozens of DIY recipes online to overcome this dilemma, or you can rely on a store-bought non-toxic cleaning vinegars.

Learn how vinegar can make it easier to tackle common tasks around the house with these hacks and discover more uses for cleaning vinegar at VinegarTips.com.

In the Kitchen Clean off the blades of a well-worn can opener with an old toothbrush soaked with vinegar to help remove dirt and grease.

Clean your ice/water dispenser by running vinegar through the system. Flush the vinegar out by running water through the system for 30-60 seconds.

Rid your dishwasher of mineral buildup by pouring half a cup of vinegar into the reservoir and running an empty cycle. You can also use vinegar in the dishwasher instead of another glass cleaner to keep your glassware sparkling.

Renew sponges and dishrags by placing them in just enough water to cover them. Then add one-fourth cup of vinegar and let them soak overnight.

Remove dark stains on an aluminum pot by boiling two cups of vinegar. For stained and smelly plastic food containers and lunchboxes, wipe them with a cloth dampened with vinegar.

To clean a grease-splattered oven door window, saturate it with vinegar.

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In the Bathroom Rid a faucet of lime deposits by tying a plastic bag containing one-third to onehalf cup of vinegar around it and leaving it there for two or three hours. Wipe down with a sponge and scrub any remaining deposits with an old toothbrush.

The same approach can be used to remove buildup on a showerhead.

The fizzing combo of vinegar and baking soda can unclog and remove odor from a tub drain. Pour half a cup of baking soda in the drain, then follow Hablamos with two cups of hot vinegar. Immediately plug the drain with a rag toEspañol keep the bubbles contained for 10 minutes. Rinse by pouring a kettle of boiling hot water down the drain.

Spray shower doors with vinegar after you’ve squeegeed the glass – or before you turn on the water – to help release hard water deposits.

Clean shower door tracks by filling them with vinegar and letting it sit for a few hours. Pour hot water into the tracks and scrub away any remaining film with a toothbrush.

To make the toilet bowl sparkle, pour in a cup or more of vinegar and let it sit for several hours or overnight. Scrub well with the toilet brush and flush.

Remove old bathtub decals with vinegar heated in the microwave.

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Keep the door open for 10-15 minutes before wiping with a sponge.

Deodorize the garbage disposal by pouring in half a cup of baking soda and half a cup of vinegar. Let sit for five minutes then run hot water down the disposal.

Avoid using toxic chemicals where you store food; wipe up spills in the fridge with vinegar.

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repeating. For wine stains, saturate the spot with vinegar and allow it to stand for several minutes. Then, wash as normal. Tip: For more delicate fabrics or precaution, test on an inconspicuous part of the garment first.

Restore yellowed clothing by soaking garments overnight in a solution of 12 parts warm water and one part vinegar. Wash them the following morning.

Soak new garments in a few cups of vinegar for 10-15 minutes before washing to stop dyes from running in the wash.

If frequent ironing has left your iron plate dirty, make a paste from one part vinegar and one part salt to scrub it clean.

Remove scorch marks from an iron by rubbing it with a warm solution of equal parts vinegar and salt. If that doesn’t work, use a cloth dampened with vinegar.

Forgot that you left wet laundry in the machine and it now smells moldy?

Pour a few cups of vinegar in the machine and wash the clothes in hot water.

Then run a normal cycle with detergent to rinse the clothes.

Prevent lint from clinging to clothes by adding half a cup of vinegar to the wash cycle.

What Is Vinegar?

Vinegar is the acetic liquid that results when a product containing sugar is allowed to ferment. Vinegar can be created from nearly any product containing sugar; fruit and grains, such as barley and corn, are common sources of vinegar.

The ingredients in vinegar depend on the type of vinegar produced. For example, Four Monks uses distilled vinegar processed from corn, so it’s safe for your family. All vinegars are diluted with water to the preferred acidity before bottling. Four Monks has 6 percent acidity, which is 20 percent stronger than traditional vinegar, but gentle on everyday surfaces. This acetic quality is what enables vinegar to effectively clean while being safe for the body and the environment.

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How to Increase Metabolic Fire Through the Pleasure of Eating

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ur journey to optimum health begins not just with our body, but with our mind and spirit too. What we eat is only part of the story. Who we are as eaters contributes to more than 50% of our metabolism. There is a tremendous amount of information available about health and weight loss, but little information is available about all the other indicators that affect how we metabolize our food. We are not just metabolizing food. We are metabolizing our thoughts, feelings, emotions, past experiences, current stressors and fear of the future too. If we were only metabolizing food the entire system would be mechanical, an easy calorie in-calorie out system. But we know that the calorie model does not express the whole story nor is it relevant for 97% of the population.

We have been fixated on the micro focus for health through better nutrition. While this definitely plays a strong role and is a critical factor in our health, we need to address the other part of the story that is contributing to health and weight issues without us even knowing it.

Our relationship with food is one of the most intimate relationships we have in life. We are in union with eating and we need for this to be the nurturing and nourishing relationship that it is designed to be. Our relationship with food is so intimate that if two people saw a plate of food they would not see the same thing. The way we describe food often sounds similar to how we describe relationships with people; love, hate, unhealthy, difficult (to digest), unworthy, nurturing, and exciting.

One of the best strategies for increasing metabolic fire is to increase pleasure around the meal. When we eat in relaxation mode our digestive assimilation increases and our metabolic fire is working at its optimum. Our bodies are wired for pleasure. Every organism on the planet is motivated to avoid the pain of hunger by receiving pleasure through eating. As humans, we are no different.

Our bodies desire pleasure from our food, in our environment and in our relationships.

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Give yourself the gift of pleasure by trying this experiment. To begin try a food like mac and cheese which is considered to be the #1 comfort food in America. Through this experiment determine if you are really getting the bang you are expecting from eating this food. Then try the same experiment with some of your favorite healthy foods. Take time to notice how the quality of different foods makes you feel.

Make or buy your favorite recipe for mac and cheese. Sit in a beautiful comfortable space free of distractions. Before you begin eating, let your eyes absorb the colors of the food, inhale the aroma, record how the food looks on the plate. Spend a few minutes in that place with the food. Then begin eating and pay attention to the food as you eat it. Notice how the noodles feel in your mouth, the taste of the cheese, the creamy texture of the food. Spend at least 20 minutes eating the mac and cheese. Now pay attention to how you feel.

Was mac and cheese the gratifying experience that you were expecting? Do you feel satiated?

Was it easy to digest? Did your body absorb the food easily?

Taking time to eat will elevate all of the sensory pleasures of your food. It will help you to stop when it’s time to stop eating and you will receive greater satisfaction and nutrient assimilation from the food that you eat. Eventually this will become automatic for you over time.

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Meaty Truths Choosing Meat that’s Sustainable and Safe

by Melinda Hemmelgarn

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n his essay The Pleasures of Eating, Wendell Berry, a Kentucky farmer and poet, writes: “If I am going to eat meat, I want it to be from an animal that has lived a pleasant, uncrowded life outdoors, on bountiful pasture, with good water nearby and trees for shade.” He, like a growing number of conscious eaters, wants no part of the industrial meat system in which animals are raised in concentrated animal feeding operations.

Media coverage has helped educate consumers previously unaware of how their food is produced and why it matters. The documentary film Food Inc., as well as books like Fast Food Nation, by Eric Schlosser and The Chain, by Ted Genoways, describe common livestock industry practices that mistreat animals, pollute water and air, endanger workers and threaten public health. With increased understanding of the connections between diet and health, climate, environment and social justice, even many Americans that still like the taste of hamburger and steak have sided with Berry; they want sustainably raised, humane and healthful red meat.

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Guidelines are revised to reflect the latest nutritional science. In 2015, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee attempted to include the concept of sustainability. The committee, which included top nutrition scientists, defined sustainable diets as “a pattern of eating that promotes health and well-being and provides food security for the present population while sustaining human and natural resources for future generations.” It made the case that a diet higher in plant-based foods and lower in animal-based foods both promotes health and protects the environment— resulting in lower greenhouse gas emissions, and less energy, land and water use.

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

Instead, they advised the committee to focus solely on nutritional and dietary information.

In her book Food Politics, nutritionist and author Marion Nestle explains that recommendations to decrease consumption have never been

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

~Dr. Walter Willett, Harvard School of Public Health hormones in beef production poses a potential risk to human health, especially among children.

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

Rising Resistance Antibiotic resistance is now one of the world’s most critical public health problems, and it’s related to misuse of antibiotics in animal agriculture.

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Antibiotic resistance—when bacteria don’t respond to the drugs designed to kill them—threatens to return us to the time when simple infections were often fatal.”

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

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

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

The AAP supports buying meat from organic farms, because organic farming rules prohibit the nontherapeutic use of antibiotics. Stacia Clinton, a registered dietitian in Boston who works with the international nonprofit Health Care Without Harm, assists hospitals in both reducing meat on their menus and increasing purchases of meat from animals raised without antibiotics. The goal is to reduce the growing number of antibiotic-resistant infections that cost hospitals and patients billions of dollars each year.

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

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

Red and Processed Meats Targeted Dietary advice to reduce the consumption of red and processed meats, regardless of how the animals are raised, is not new. Kelay Trentham, a registered dietitian in Tacoma, Washington, who specializes in cancer prevention and treatment, points out that joint reports from the World Cancer Research Fund International and American Institute for

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by Melinda Hemmelgarn Choose certified organic meat.

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

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

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Because climate change is accelerating and is already causing a multitude of adverse effects, and the footprint of our current food system is massive, we urgently need to create a national food supply that is both healthy and sustainable.

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

Beware of misleading labels.

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

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

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

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

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

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To be interested in food, but not in food production, is clearly absurd. ~Wendell Berry Cancer Research (AICR) since 2007 have recommended restricting consumption of red meat to less than 18 ounces a week and avoiding processed meats.

In 2015, the World Health Organization International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classified processed meat (like hot dogs, ham, sausages, corned beef and beef jerky) as “carcinogenic to humans” and red meat (beef, veal, pork, lamb, mutton, horse and goat) as “probably carcinogenic to humans.” Risk increases with amount consumed, and the evidence is strongest for the relation of processed meats to colorectal cancer.

Trentham explains some factors that make red and processed meats risky. “Heating or smoking meat creates cancer-causing compounds.

Processed meats contain salts, nitrates and nitrites; a chemical mélange of preservatives that can increase risk,” she says. Trentham and Karen Collins, a registered dietitian and advisor to the AICR, concur that the form of

iron found in meat also contributes to cancer risk.

Still, the IARC report recognizes, “Eating meat has known health benefits.” Meat is a rich source of protein and B vitamins, iron and zinc. Livestock feed further influences nutritional composition, with meat from cattle raised on pasture (grass) containing higher levels of beneficial omega-3 fatty acids compared to meat from animals fed grain.

According to medical doctor and National Institutes of Health researcher Captain Joseph Hibbeln, consuming fewer omega-6 fatty acids and more omega-3s may be one of the most important dietary changes for cutting the risk of chronic diseases, reducing inflammation, improving mental health, enhancing children’s brain and eye development and reducing worldwide incidence of cardiovascular disease by 40 percent.

When it comes to eating meat, the agricultural practices, quantity consumed, and methods of processing and cooking make a difference.

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

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How Cows Can Help Reverse Climate Change

by Linda Sechrist

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hen concurrent dangers arising from overpopulation, desertification (fertile land turning to desert) and climate change were just beginning to attract technological solutions, pioneers like Allan Savory, a young wildlife biologist in Zimbabwe, Africa, were researching how healthy soil captures carbon dioxide and stores it as carbon. It’s the way nature renders the most pervasive greenhouse gas more helpful than harmful and a major reason why this is not happening globally is because of desertification.

This innovative game-changer has since received Australia’s 2003 Banksia International Award for “doing the most for the environment on a global scale” and the 2010 Buckminster Fuller Challenge, recognizing solutions that address humanity’s most pressing problems.

The Savory Institute, founded in 2009, and its Africa Center for Holistic Management, demonstrate how using livestock to improve soil and decrease dependence on water— plus increase its ability to hold moisture and carbon—grows more grass and improves profits for ranchers, landowners and investors.

What prompted your examination of soil biology?

In the 1960s, I first became alarmed at the rate of land degradation in Africa’s vast grasslands, which were turning to desert. Looking for a solution, I hit upon a profound relationship—that the grasslands, their soils, soil life, plants and animals had

evolved symbiotically with large, grazing herbivores of many species and pack-hunting predators. As my inquiry led beyond Africa, I noticed that the same was true of similar ecosystems worldwide, including those of the U.S. Great Plains.

Long ago, the Great Plains supported herbivores that traveled in immense herds for safety from predators. Where there are now approximately 11 large mammal species, there were once more than 50. The trampling of dung and urine, as well as grazing of such vast numbers constantly on the move, developed deep carbon-storing and rain-holding soils that also break down methane. Only in the presence of large roaming herds of herbivores periodically working the surface soil does this happen; it works much like a gardener does, breaking bare surfaces and covering them with litter and dung. Only in this way do grasslands thrive.

How did this revolutionize your thinking about land and livestock management?

Being trained at a university to believe that grazing livestock causes land degradation blinded me to the deeper understanding that humans’ management of the animals, not the animals themselves, has been the problem.

Historically, the healthiest soils in the world’s vast grain-growing regions were those that had supported the largest populations of natural wildlife and intact pack-hunting predators.

We now have in hand a natural solution able to reverse U.S. and global

desertification, which is contributing to increasing severity and frequency of floods and droughts, poverty, social breakdown, violence, pastoral genocide and mass movement into cities and across national borders. Restoring brilliant natural functions through holistic management of even half of the world’s grasslands has the potential to pull all of the legacy carbon out of the atmosphere, put it back into the ground where it belongs and keep it there for thousands of years. Livestock aided by holistic, planned grazing that mimics nature can return Earth’s atmosphere to preindustrial carbon levels while feeding people with cleaner meat.

I can think of almost nothing that offers more hope for our planet for generations to come. In fact, it has so many benefits—including an eventual net cost of zero or less—that even if climate change wasn’t an issue, we should be doing it anyway.

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How is holistic pasturing proceeding?

Ultimately, the only sustainable economy for any nation is derived from growing plants on regenerating soil. Today’s conventional agriculture is producing more than 75 billion tons of dead, eroding soil every year— more than 10 tons for every human alive. The largest areas of the world’s land are either grasslands or former grasslands.

Holistic, planned grazing to reverse desertification has gained support from thousands of individual ranchers, scientists, researchers, pastoralists and farmers. Currently, it is practiced on more than 30 million acres over six continents with encouraging success. The Savory Institute encourages and links locally led and managed holistic management hubs around the world, now numbering 30 in Africa, Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Mexico, Sweden, Turkey, the UK and U.S., with more forming every year.

Linda Sechrist is a senior staff writer for Natural Awakenings. Connect at ItsAllAboutWe.com.

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The Eyes Tell Our Story

How Integrative Doctors See Into Whole-Body Health

by Linda Sechrist

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o poets, the eyes have long been known as windows to the soul. Systemically trained ophthalmologists, optometrists and functional medicine doctors see these organs as a potential indicator of high blood pressure, diabetes, stress-related effects and nutritional deficiencies, as well as sites for potential glaucoma and macular degeneration.

The connection between overall health and eye health is rarely addressed during conventional eye exams, which are based on standard protocols for prescribing eyeglasses, drugs or surgery. Conventionally trained optometrists and ophthalmologists, lacking education in nutrition and alternative approaches, treat the eyes as isolated organs. In contrast, systemically oriented, holistic eye experts treat them as integrated parts of the whole body.

Eye doctors like Marc R. Grossman,doctor of optometry, a cofounder of Natural Eye Care, Inc., of New Paltz, New York, and Edward C.

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Kondrot, a medical doctor and founder of the Healing the Eye & Wellness Center, in Fort Myers, Florida, take such a preventive and integrative approach. They recommend good whole foods nutrition, supplemented with antioxidants and plant-based formulations of omega-6 and omega-3 oils, together with adequate sleep and exercise.

Key complementary treatments can be effective in improving sight and reversing some conditions.

Grossman, also a licensed acupuncturist, explains in his book Greater Vision: A Comprehensive Program for Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Clarity how he incorporates the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of vision into his philosophy of eye care.

At Somers Eye Center, in Somers, New York, he uses a full range of mind-body therapies, combined with conventional methods to address dry eye syndrome, nearsightedness, farsightedness, macular degeneration, cataracts and glaucoma.

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homeopathic ophthalmologist, uses a slit-lamp binocular microscope to examine the complex living tissue of the eyes. The author of 10 Essentials to Save Your Sight, he’s experienced in regeneration nutrition and maintains that our overall health impacts our vision.

His toolbox includes multimodal protocols like homeopathy, detoxification, oxygen therapy, low-level microcurrent to stimulate cellular activity, palming (using the hands over closed eyes) and other alternative methods to reverse visual loss. He regularly uses the Myers’ cocktail, an intravenous therapy with a high concentration of B-complex and C vitamins, taurine (an amino sulfonic acid), trace minerals and zinc.

“Regardless of your eye condition, regular eye exercises can increase eye muscle flexibility and support circulation for better delivery of oxygen, essential nutrients and the flow of energy to the eyes,” says Grossman. He notes that “Aerobic Exercise Protects Retinal Function and Structure from Light-Induced Retinal Degeneration,” a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience in 2014, was the first of its kind to link physical exercise with improved retinal health and prevention of common eye diseases.

While Kondrot emphasizes that vitamins A, C, D and E are essential to eye health, particularly in preventing macular degeneration, he cautions that taking a supplement is no substitute for expanding the diet to include foods such as kale, spinach, parsley, collard greens, cooked broccoli, green peas, pumpkin and Brussels sprouts. All include lutein and zeaxanthin, two types of important carotenoids contained within the retina and found in the leaves of most green plants. Digestive enzymes, probiotics and the amino acid betaine are also necessary to facilitate better absorption of nutrients.

Dr. Connie Casebolt, board certified in family medicine and founder of GFM Wellness, in Greenville, South Carolina, practices with a whole bodymind perspective and incorporates supplements in patient disease prevention and wellness plans. “As the eye is bathed in the same chemicals and nutrients as the rest of the body, eye

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he colors found in fresh vegetables can indicate an abundance of necessary phytochemicals and nutrients. “Many people I see in my practice consume excess food, but have nutrient deficiency,” says Terri Evans, a functional medicine expert and doctor of Oriental medicine.

Eating a variety of colorful vegetables can be part of the remedy.

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

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

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

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

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

Purple and blue—in radicchio, red cabbage and eggplant—deliver vitamins C and K. Anthocyanins that create the color are powerful antioxidants geared to keep us heart-healthy.

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mericans’ vegetable habits are in a rut. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, nearly 50 percent of the vegetables and legumes available in this country in 2013 were either tomatoes or potatoes. Lettuce came in third, according to new data released in 2015, advises Tracie McMillan, author of The American Way of Eating.

Further, 87 percent of U.S. adults did not meet basic vegetable serving recommendations from 2007 through 2010, a fact cited in the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey. Yet, urban supermarkets overflow with a wealth of common and exotic vegetables, often displayed side-by-side: broccoli and broccolini, green bell and Japanese shishito peppers, and iceberg lettuce and leafy mâche, or lamb’s lettuce.

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Keep Expanding Choices

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

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

Snack Attack. An array of colorful vegetables served with dips and spreads can be an easy way to experiment with veggies. Carrots in deep red, vibrant yellow, purple and orange are delicious raw and supply beta-carotene, promoting eye health. Leaves from pale green Belgian endive spears are tender and crunchy. Orange or “cheddar” cauliflower has a more creamy and sweet flavor than its pale cousin.

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

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Fostering Healthful Sleep

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According to the American Psychological Association, up to 70 percent of children experience sleep disturbances that affect their emotional and physical well-being.

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arents frequently awakened by a child’s interrupted slumber typically are torn between the need to care for their own health and that of their child. The goal is to meet everyone’s needs, so that adequate adult sleep doesn’t feel like child neglect. Solutions are feasible if the parent is emotionally equipped to feel continuing empathy for their little one and secure in their choices for resolution, regardless of setbacks or delays.

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

Internal Calm Expecting a child to feel so empowered that they can fall asleep on their own is a good beginning. Lindsay Melda, of Atlanta, relates, “Our daughter used to wake us up by coming into our bed each night. Once I realized I was anxious

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Parents that model self-care help their children learn to care for themselves.

cortisol, contributing about her sleeping to decreased sleep alone in her room and disturbances. was able to instead Marissa Wolf, trust she was okay, she of The Woodlands, easily slept through Texas, relates, “We the night, waking more moved here from San rested. My own anxiety Diego when my son was causing her was 34 months old. sleep disturbances.”

He was acting out in

Christine Gipple, ways I’d never seen of Oaklyn, New ~ Sheila Pai, author, before, mourning the Jersey, a practitioNurturing You loss of his routine. ner of non-violent Within weeks after we started tapping communication, shares, “When my before school and at night, he was daughter is chatty at bedtime and I’m back to his happy self. Last night, he past ready for her to be in bed, I have simply went to bed and fell asleep. to consciously pause, or I can snap Now when I see his built-up emotions, at her, thus delaying bedtime. GrantI know we need to tap.” (To learn more ing myself just five minutes to reset about EFT methods, visit emofree. myself and be present in the moment com.) before I gently re-engage is critical to the outcome.”

Such checking in with ourNourished Rest selves helps keep a parent thinking Good nutrition is also important to positively. Law of Attraction specialist healthy sleep. According to Health Cassie Parks, of Denver, Colorado, Coach Sarah Outlaw, owner of the advises, “When you focus on the feelNatural Health Improvement Center of ing you desire once a child is peaceSouth Jersey and an advanced Nutrition fully asleep, rather than the feeling Response Testing practitioner, “Children you want to move away from, your may be devoid of minerals because chances for success greatly increase.” of the filtered water we drink. SuppleNoting how we envision nighttime menting with minerals like magnesium unfolding or creating a nighttime vior enriching the diet with trace minsion board can help focus and mainerals, sea salt and mineral-rich bone tain these feelings. broth will promote a healthy immune system, along with a nervous system Releasing Stress programmed for sleep.”

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Outlaw also advises, “A whole used is the Emotional Freedom Techfoods diet is paramount to children’s health and sleep ability. Parents should nique (EFT). It involves light tapping limit or eliminate artificial flavors, sweeton specific points along the body’s eners and sugar; preferably at all times, energy meridians, like the collarbone or between the eyebrows, often accom- but at least an hour before bedtime.”

When a parent takes the time to panied by attention to current thoughts plan each step toward their goal of and feelings, in order to restore a optimum sleep and feels secure in balanced feeling. following through, they can create a

Karin Davidson, of Media, Pennpersonalized and consistent bedtime sylvania, co-founder of the Meridian routine that fosters a sense of safety for Tapping Techniques Association, says, children that feel heard and tended to “Including tapping with a supportive and know what to expect. Children that nighttime routine can be a godsend. gain the ability to naturally develop It can relieve distress, whatever its source, increase feelings of security sleep skills reap lifelong health benefits. and promote a peaceful transition to sleep.” In clinical studies from the NaStephanie Dodd is the author of the tional Institute for Integrative Healthinternational bestseller, Good Baby, Bad care, EFT has been shown to counter Sleeper. She blogs at HeartCentered the stress hormones adrenaline and Sleep.com.

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Developing Gardens Instead of Golf Courses Agrihoods Use On-Site Farms to Draw Residents

by April Thompson

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

Planned developments incorporating neighborhood agriculture are sprouting up in record numbers, according to Ed McMahon, a senior resident fellow specializing in sustainability with the Urban Land Institute. He estimates there are a few hundred agrihoods nationwide, in all regions and at all price points. “The trend is the convergence of several things, including a growing interest in local business, local food, healthy lifestyles and the foodie culture,” says McMahon.

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

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

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

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

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

“We especially love the narrow, tree-lined streets and wide porches, and that we can walk or bike to fun,

Hills, Georgia, two years ago. Now it’s literally their second home. “It provides a different life for our children on weekends they couldn’t otherwise have. The community aspect has penetrated our lives in a way that we couldn’t have predicted,” says Gil.

Both girls love it, and the younger sibling is lobbying to relocate there full time. The family likes the people Serenbe draws and the opportunities to engage with them, the consistent access to natural and organic food and its artist-in-residence program.

Serenbe was the inspiration for the Olivette Riverside Community and Farm, a 346-acre, back-to-theland project near Asheville, North Carolina. Its owners are transforming a failed high-end gated community and adjacent historic farm along the French Broad River into an agri-centered development featuring a blueberry orchard, community gardens, vegetable farm and greenhouse.

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

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

Agrihoods aren’t solely for agriburbs. Creative public housing

developers are bringing agriculture to high-density neighborhoods. The smoke-free Healthy High-Rise Arbor House, a 124-unit, low-income apartment in the Bronx, in New York City, features a 10,000-square-foot hydroponic greenhouse and a living lobby wall that grows organic vegetables for the community year-round. Residents can obtain a discounted share from the farm using SNAP benefits (food stamps) and take free classes in cooking fresh. Arbor House also allocates 40 percent of its rooftop crop harvests for the larger community.

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

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

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locally sourced restaurants,” says Michael, a technology consultant.

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

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

Samrina and Mylon Marshall, both physicians in their mid-50s, will be among the first residents to move in this spring. “We like that it’s a green energy community featuring multigenerational living. We’re also big on eating locally and seasonally, so the urban farm was a key draw,” says Mylon.

North Atlanta family Gil and Jeny Mathis and their two daughters, 12 and 14 years old, discovered Serenbe, a planned community in Chattahoochee

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

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bookreview inspiration Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed

COLOR ME CALM Grownups De-Stress with Adult Coloring Books

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ew research from the University of Florida has found that stressful lifestyles result in a desire to eat. As we rush about our day and worry about what needs to be done, our bodies perceive this stress as a threat that makes them think they›re under attack. Most often, we turn to food for the comfort our bodies crave. So when our bodies are perpetually in a fight-or-flight mode, food becomes our «drug of choice» for dealing with anxiety – and a food obsession is born.

By developing a new body awareness and learning to have a healthier relationship with food, you can break out of this cycle without self-recrimination, scalehovering, or endless deprivation.

Lisa Lewtan is a Healthy Living Strategist and founder of Healthy, Happy, and Hip, which provides one-on-one coaching, workshops, retreats, and support groups for clients. She is a recovered Superwoman and food addict.

Her new book, Busy, Stressed, and Food Obsessed (2015) provides tools to help highly successful Superwomen to slow down, chill out, develop a better relationship with food, and feel great. Her articles have been featured in numerous publications, including The Huffington Post, Better After 50, and MindBodyGreen. Learn more at www.HealthyHappyandHip.com.

Next month look for her article: 5 Ways to Fend Off Stress-Induced Eating.

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oloring books are no longer solely the domain of children.

Immersion in this fun, creative pastime by adults even for just 30 minutes can constitute a focused meditation that relieves stress. Doctor of Psychology Nikki Martinez, in Chicago, says that famed psychotherapist Carl Jung believed coloring helps patients release anxiety.

“It uses both sides of the brain and improves organizational and fine motor skills,” says Martinez. “After I underwent a major surgery, I was on bed rest for eight weeks, and adult coloring books were a lifesaver. They passed the time, were pretty and kept me in a constant state of calm. I devoured them.”

Publishers Weekly reported combined 2015 sales of 1.75 million copies for the 10 bestselling adult coloring books through November. This trend was years in the making, originating when parents colored with their kids and sometimes on their own. Adults around the world now join coloring book clubs, hold related parties and take coloring breaks at work. Last fall, Barnes & Noble hosted the one-day AllAmerican Art Unwind, where customers colored and uploaded their results to Instagram and Twitter. Hallmark sent a crew of artists and calligraphers to select locations to help customers color their greeting cards.

“We scheduled a coloring session for a 55-plus community workshop,” relates Ninah Kessler, a licensed clinical

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

“Animals, jungle or floral themes, and Zen-inspired mandalas are popular.

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

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

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

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ROLLING FOR FITNESS DIY Rollers Ease Pain and Aid Flexibility

by Randy Kambic

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ore amateur and serious athletes, people wanting to ease stiffness due to sedentary work and seniors are enjoying a new DIY way to massage out the kinks at home that’s becoming recognized for its benefits by experts worldwide.

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

Dr. Walter Thompson, professor of kinesiology and health with Georgia State University, in Atlanta, was the lead author of the survey. He says, “Personal trainers have found that it works for their clients. We’ve also seen an increase in popularity in gyms and fitness clubs.” The trend is partly spawned by their use in Pilates. Thompson adds,

“Tech devices, now central to our daily lives, have changed the way we plan and manage our workouts.” Yet, as with other such equipment, users must be educated on how to employ the rollers on their own.

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

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

“It empowers them to take charge of their fitness,” he says.

“Those standing or sitting all day at work may need it even more than athletes do to improve circulation and stimulate the nervous system.”

While rollers can be administered to hamstrings and quadriceps by hand, he attests

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

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

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

I know a lot of runners that swear by them.”

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

It looks like this universally applicable and simple fitness tool will keep on rolling through this year and beyond.

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Randy Kambic, in Estero, Florida, is a freelance editor and writer for Natural Awakenings and other magazines.

Smile, it’s free therapy. ~Douglas Horton

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How to Protect Children From Tick Bites Wear a hat. Ticks crawl north to the warmest part of the body, toward the head. Ticks especially like children for their extra thin skin (easier to bite) and higher body temperature (easier as a target). If possible, wear the hair away from the face and wear a light colored hat.

Wear child-safe bug repellent. Although most bug repellents are not in fact labeled for ticks themselves, the smell often keeps them at bay.

Check for ticks daily with a magnifying glass. Taking 10 minutes to teach your child how to check their arms, legs and body for ticks with the use of a magnifying glass can help catch ticks before they attach.

Treat shoes with permethrin. Permethrin is a plant-based product safe for children ages 3 and up. Clothing for sale labeled as tick repellant-treated clothes are treated with permethrin.

Mist shoes with a permethrin solution and then let them dry; each time the shoes get fairly wet, you should re-apply to the shoes. All tick pesticide applicators treat not only their pants but boots with permethrin.

Dress with light-colored clothing. The lighter the coloring of clothing, the easier a tick will be to spot.

Use the dryer to dry clothes. Ticks are able to survive hot water and detergents like Tide and bleach. The only way to kill a tick in the laundry process is drying for 15 minutes on high.

Stacy Skoldberg is the founder and managing partner of GreenSprays, a company which offers organic tick spray products. Email Stacy@ GreenSprays.com or call 203-9163666.

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Simple Ways to Get Kitty to Behave

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hree million cats end up in shelters every year, according to the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.

Owners cite landlord restrictions or allergies in the family as leading reasons. Often, the animal is blamed for an easily fixed behavior problem; the Wake County Animal Center, in Raleigh, North Carolina, interprets rationales such as, “Kitty has a sensitive stomach [throws up] or pees under the bed [likely a urinary tract infection].”

“I prefer to call such things issues, not problems. They’re often evidence of natural instincts that need to be redirected,” says Anne Moss, owner of TheCatSite.com, from Tel Aviv, Israel. “A vet visit will rule out physical concerns so you can move on to behavioral issues.”

Once a cat’s adapted to living with humans, life becomes more pleasant for everyone.

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

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

Dr. Jeff Werber, a Los Angeles veterinarian, has found that scratching furniture, biting people, nocturnal

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activity, throwing up and ignoring the litter box are the five most common complaints. Scratching lets Kitty leave her scent, stretch and shed old claws.

He suggests, “Get a scratching post, but don’t put it in an-out-of-the-way location. Cats like to be where we are.

Start with it in the center of the room and gradually move it to the corner.”

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

When humans become a target for a cat’s pounces, use toys as decoys.

A short play session will satisfy their desire to hunt. Leave curtains open so she can see outside, clear shelves for climbing and have a cat tree or window shelf for optimum viewing. A nearby bird feeder will hold a feline’s attention for hours.

Werber advises, “For undisturbed household sleep, get the cat toys out about an hour before your bedtime.

Fifteen minutes of play will tire a pet.

Let him calm down and then feed him.

A full cat is a sleepy cat.”

Some cats nibble, while others gulp food and then throw up. The recommended antidote is to feed

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smaller amounts several times a day. Cats should eat both dry and wet food to get carbohydrates and meat, Werber advises.

Throwing up can be a sign of hairballs, even if unseen. Put the cat on a natural hairball remedy once a day for four days, then two times a week, until the vomiting stops. A touch of non-petroleum jelly on the cat’s nose or a bit of fish oil or pumpkin in her food will work.

When cats ignore the litter box, note what’s changed—the type of litter, location of the box, a lurking stray cat or the pet’s health. Arthritic cats find it hard to climb into a tall-sided box. Felines feel vulnerable when using the box, and like to know what’s around them—a lidless box makes them feel safer says Werber.

The rule is to have one more litter box than there are cats. If the house is more than one story tall, food, water, beds and litter should be available on every level.

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

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

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sions. Self-care is effective in continuing the healing effects begun by the therapist. Active Isolated Stretching may be assisted by an elastic band/ rope or partner, and a foam roller can assist in myofascial self-care. Due to its effectiveness, these techniques are utilized by many health care professionals including massage therapists, physical therapists, athletic and personal trainers and coaches.

For athletes and non-athletes, AIS and MFR helps reduce injury and recovery time as well as other benefits such as:

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or 45 years, Active Isolated Stretching (AIS) has been the most effective method of stretching. This advanced stretching protocol was developed by kinesiologist Aaron Mattes and is more efficient than traditional or static stretching because it elongates the muscle when it is maximally relaxed. Research has determined that only a relaxed muscle can be stretched effectively.

In other words, a muscle can’t really be stretched while in use.

As a soft tissue specialist of 20 years, I have had a few “aha” moments. One of my epiphanies came while studying AIS. This simple, yet truly effective treatment helped alter my way of treating my patients. I am able to provide relief in a pain free manner that works faster than traditional manual therapies. Coupled with myofascial release (MFR), I have found this pair of modalities to be the most effective way to assist in the healing of soft tissue injuries.

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muscle. Holding a stretch longer than 3 seconds results in a self-protective reaction by the nervous system which actually contracts the targeted muscle and inhibits the max stretch. When performing AIS, a gentle stretch is held for 1.5 - 2 seconds, for 5-8 repetitions. These stretches are designed to contract opposing muscles to allow targeted muscles to relax and stretch, i.e. biceps are contracted to stretch triceps. Each stretch is meant to stretch one muscle at a time.

Fascia is like a spider web that envelopes all tissues in our body including muscle, tendons, and ligaments, as well as organs, arteries, and nerves.

Since fascia covers all of our body, when there is a tightness in one area, it affects neighboring areas as well.

In MFR, by applying gentle sustained pressure into the myofascial connective tissue, restrictions are reduced and range of motion is restored.

Therapeutic sessions involving MFR and AIS involve very little if any disrobing, and no cream or oil. These non-invasive and gentle techniques are highly effective and require a few ses-

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• Increased range of motion and soft tissue elasticity • Increased athletic performance • Decreased prevalence of muscle strains and spasms • Improved circulation and flexibility • Increased levels of blood oxygen Active Isolated Stretching and MFR also alleviate symptoms from the following conditions: • Neck Pain • Headaches • Lower Back Pain • Muscular Injuries • Ligament Injuries • Plantar Fascitis • Arthritis • Tendonitis • Frozen Shoulder • Temporal Mandibular Joint Disorder (TMJ) Adrian Simo, MSATC, LMT is a Miami based Soft Tissue Specialist. For 20 years he has specialized in neck, back, and orthopaedic/sports injuries. For more information please call 305-9926685 or visit Simomassage.com.

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ou’ve heard of drug and alcohol addiction, gambling addiction, even gaming or Facebook addiction, but have you heard the new term food addiction? Recent scientific research shows that the same reward centers of the brain that are triggered with cocaine and heroin, in both animals and humans, are also triggered with certain foods like salt, sugar and fat.

Since the reward signal in the brain becomes overridden, we find ourselves eating even when full. This is why you can’t eat just one potato chip, you eat the whole bag. The salt and fat within the product trigger these reward centers in your brain, enticing you to keep eating. Have you ever seen a woman guard her bag of chocolate?

Same concept here, the sugar and fat will trigger these pathways in the brain and override the signals that the stomach sends to the brain when it’s full.

Now if you add the reasons why people overeat such as boredom, to stuff feelings down, to numb issues that they can’t control, and even to combat stress, you have the same reasons why people use drugs and alcohol. The problem with a food addiction is that food is not only legal, it’s a necessity for survival. That means while you can avoid the drug dealer, you cannot avoid the grocery. You need to survive after all. Think about how grocery stores are set up. You walk into fresh

baked bread, cakes, pastries, pies, and general foods that are full of sugar. If you go up and down the aisles you’ll see food-like-products, not “real food.” These food-like-products (chips, cookies, pasta, etc.) have little to no nutritional value and are some of the most chemically addictive and mood altering substances you can possibly ingest.

Then there’s the social landscape.

Every event or party is focused around food. Birthday parties, weddings and office and holidays parties and celebrations offer cakes and other munchies and desserts. “Girl’s night out” offers further opportunities to share a dessert or cake with several spoons.

If you are in recovery from drugs or alcohol, the AA and NA meetings provide further challenges with cookies, donuts and lots of sugar for the coffee which are offered. Simply put, food has become our obsession.

There are steps that you can take if you’re feeling helpless and stuck in a vicious cycle of eating the wrong foods or being physically and emotionally addicted to it. Start by cleaning out the cupboards and removing sugars from your diet. No white or brown sugar. Instead use Agave Nectar, Honey (unfiltered), or Maple Syrup. Add more fruits to your diet, such as bananas and grapes which are high in sugar and can satisfy sugar

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cravings. Start removing chips, crackers and white flower substances. Replace these with rice flour or quinoa based items. This means no bread, no wheat, no corn. These are highly addictive and chemical laden items. Keep a food and mood journal it will help you break the connection between emotions and cravings. Monitor how you feel physically and emotionally and when and why you are eating. Review these often and see how your feelings correlate to your cravings. For example, when you are sad, do you reach for pasta, bread or cookies? Be aware and more importantly, be prepared to detox. You will be grumpy, tired and lethargic. But if you understand the two week process, you will make it through and feel so much better for it.

Food Addiction can be a serious crippling addiction if you cannot break the cycle. You will obsess about food and how to get it and think about it all day. Dr. Estes is a seasoned addictions coach and addictions therapist. She has over 20 years experience working with drug, alcohol and food addictions. Her multidimensional approach focuses on the underlying cause of the addiction and she approaches each client in a unique manner. For more information contact Dr. Cali Estes, ICADC, MCAP, at 1-800-706-0318, or visit www.theaddictionscoach.com.

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businesshighlight  Jasmine: A sweet, floral smell that is also exotic, this aphrodisiac has been used by women in India for hundreds of years as a tool of enticement toward their husbands. Jasmine fragrance also boosts libido, self-esteem and sexual interest. Try Sea of Love*  Vanilla: The perfect balance between warm, sexy, erotic, sweet and innocent, vanilla’s euphoric effect has been shown to induce trust, which can strengthen feelings of intimacy. It has been shown to have a positive effect on both men and women.

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ver since the times of the ancient Egyptians, aromatic oils have been used to promote health, beauty, fertility, virility and, of course, romance. The Greeks and other cultures learned from the Egyptians exactly how to use aromatic oils to increase passion, and this expertise quickly spread across the world. Aromachology is the study of the influence of scent on mood and behavior, and it has been shown that certain scents have aphrodisiac properties and are able to stimulate arousal. Aroma360, Abassi’s South Florida-based scent-marketing company, has a collection of scents called True Romance designed to use the power of scent to “set the mood.”  Sandalwood: A woody scent that hails from the Orient, it is used extensively in expensive perfumes and colognes. It is used to treat impotence and help relieve anxiety, so this is a perfect scent to use around your man. Is also smells very similar to small quantities of androsterone, a chemical similar to testosterone, which means that it sends out very subtle, but effective, erotic signals to the opposite sex. Try Smooth Operator*  Rose: Think of romance and most people think of roses! In ancient times, this aphrodisiac oil was used to cure impotence, sexual frigidness and emotional dissatisfaction. Rose oils cause arousal, relaxation, spiritual uplifting and brain stimulation.

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 Patchouli: A sweet, warm and woody scent, patchouli calms anxiety, lifts the spirits, stimulates the nervous system, and attracts sexual love. It was used to treat frigidity as well as anointing oil in ancient Tantric sexual practices, and it has been shown to stabilize libido levels by balancing the endocrine glands. Try Dark Horse* “I feel the power of essential oils and their healing properties is a well-kept secret that no one knows about,” Abassi shares. “Scenting is more than just filling a space with smell. Because Aroma360 uses state-of-the-art equipment, we are able to maximize the health benefits and anti-bacterial properties of our essential oil based fragrances. Besides the healing qualities that can be derived through scent, there is strong scientific evidence that points to the correlation between mood and scent. Scent can lift our mood, guide our emotions, and help us make decisions.

My mission is to spread light on this incredible tool that is going largely unused!”

As an Aromachologist, Abassi understands the strong influence of odors on human behavior. Since scent is such a unique and individual experience, Aromachology is not a one-size-fits-all science, rather it’s a response to scent that is innately buried in each individual’s brain. She uses her vast knowledge of the science to individually tailor specific oils to fit the different needs of her clients. “I am fascinated with how our sense of smell is the only sense that is first processed by the emotional center of the brain,” she explains. “This means it has a direct path to our memories and emotions. I learned that certain scents have the ability to influence a vast array of behaviors that not only can apply to personal life, but also to a business’s bottom line.”

Farah Abassi, founder of Aroma360 and author of “The Art of Aroma,” is an Aromachologist who has explored the health benefits and healing properties needed to lead a more well-balanced, harmonious life. For information call 561-206-0053, email contact@aroma360.com or visit www. aroma360.com. *Scents by Aroma360.

Why Vegan?

The Connection Between Humans, Animals and the Planet

by Tracey Narayani Glover

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

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

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, the livestock sector consumes more edible protein—40 percent of the entire world’s agricultural output—than it produces, while occupying 30 percent of the planet’s total land surface.

Animal-based foods such as meat, dairy and eggs are highly resource-intensive compared to plant-based foods.

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

Product labeling that indicates varying levels of humane and sustainable practices entices conscious consumers but is often misleading. As an example, consider that it is standard industry practice to kill all male chicks as soon as they hatch, whether they are on conventional farms or free-range

organic farms, regardless of humane labeling. Similarly, it cannot be assumed that a grass-fed label is indicative of sustainability. Living conditions involve less suffering and fossil fuel use than in factory farms, but according to a study published in Environmental Science and Technology, pasture-raised cattle produce at least 20 percent more methane than grain-finished animals, on a per-pound-of-meat basis, and they also require more land and water.

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

As much of the world’s population struggles to obtain enough food, many Americans are consuming too much protein and suffering from diseases such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, stroke and auto-immune diseases. Research shows a high correlation between rates of these “diseases of affluence” and the consumption of animal protein.

But there is good reason for hope,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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MARCH 1, 15, AND 29 Tibetan Institute and Library members will, upon completion of ”Beyond Religion” by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, will start “From here to Enlightenment., from 6:30 - 7:45 p.m., at South Miami Library, 6000 Sunset Drive, South Miami, FL 33143, contact 305-667-6121 or 305-271-2772. Free and open to Public. Free parking at South Miami City Hall parking lot

MARCH 4 - 13 Miami International Film Festival - Over 100 films are screened at this annual festival, hosted by Miami Dade College, at several Miami locations. Hundreds of filmmakers, producers, directors, writers, actors, and industry representatives gather from around the world for screenings as well as for business, educational and social functions. 305-237-FILM

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Energy Medicine Workshop with author Donna Eden - 9am to 5pm - Participate more fully in your OWN healing by learning how to clear, balance, and direct the natural energies in your body as Donna Eden takes you through the hands-on practices found in her popular book “Energy Medicine”. $125 - Unity on the Bay - 411 NE 21st Street, Miami FL, 33137, 305-573-9191 Practical Magic: Restorative Yoga Wherever You Go... Workshop with Betsy Mullins, 3:00-5:00 pm.

Restorative poses, breathing, meditation and aromatherapy for office or travel. $25 or $30 @door Just OM Yoga Studio, 7520 SW 57th Ave, Suite K, South Miami. (305) 665-4982

MARCH 5 - 6 Carnaval on the Mile- A fusion of jazz and art- including 3 stages presenting 30 musical groups, fine cuisine and children’s entertainment. Experience a mile of art, photography, crafts and jewelry. Free.

Fri: Kick-off concert 7pm-12am. Ponce Circle Park, Coral Gables. Sat: 10am-midnight & Sun: 10am-8pm in Miracle Mile. 305-644-8888.

Asian Cultural Festival - 10am-6pm. A fun-filled family event offers a virtual day trip to Asia. Enjoy a

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variety of Asian arts, crafts, entertainment, plants and exotic cuisine. There will also be demonstrations of Ikebana and Origami. $10, children under 11 are free. Fruit and Spice Park, 24801 SW 187 Ave, Homestead. 305-247-5727.

MARCH 5 & 12 Free group classes for those with Parkinson’s disease or other neuro-motor degenerative diseases. 4 to 5:30 pm Participants may bring one caregiver. Space is limited; call 1-305-441-9441, Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

SUNDAY, MARCH 6 Eco Chic Dining Series. 6-10pm - Organic, non GMO, locally sourced menu. Dinner attendees receive gift bag from local eco-friendly businesses. Alta Mare Restaurant 1233 Lincoln Rd, Miami Beach. $49, 3 course, pre fixe dinner with a glass of organic wine. Complimentary organic bites, giveaways & drink specials at bar. RSVP: 646-246-7791

MARCH 7 & 14 MELT Method - Experience the revolutionary pain-relieving power in weekly evening classes using balls and rollers. 6 to 7:15 pm - $80 for the 4-night series or $25/class. Aum Home Shala, 3104 Florida Ave., Coconut Grove, FL 33133.

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SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Family Fun Fest at Biscayne National Park - 1 - 4 p.m. 1 - 4 p.m. Wolves and bears and dinosaurs? National Parks protect them all. See how you measure up to an apatosaurus, get to know a feathered friend, and see if you have what it takes to be an alpha hunter. 9700 SW 328 Street, Homestead, Florida 33033

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 10 Micronutrients - 12-2 pm. Vitamins, minerals and more! Clinical nutrition specialist Karla Otero, RD/LD will discuss them placing special

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markyourcalendar Keiser University will host the “Spring Into a New Career” Open House on March 19th, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event will focus on careers and employment opportunities available through the various degree programs offered at Keiser University. Attendees will learn from current students, faculty and alumni about the application process, programs and degrees offered, and potential career paths.

Exploring new opportunities is an exciting experience. This event will take place at the Miami Keiser University campus located at 2101 NW 117th Ave. For more information on the open house, visit www.KUOpenHouse.com or call your local Keiser University campus 1.888.844.8404. emphasis on hormone related cancers such as breast and prostate. Join us for this important and informative program. Free and open to the general public. Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

Head & Neck Cancers and Their Treatment 7-9 pm. Chief medical officer at Sylvester Cancer Center, Dr. W. Jarrad Goodwin, will explain latest treatment approaches such as immunotherapy, radiofrequency thermal ablation (RFA), and protein therapy. Join us for this important and informative program. Free and open to the general public.

Call 305-668-5900. Cancer Support Community, 8609 South Dixie Highway, Miami.

MARCH 11 - 13 Fairchild’s International Orchid Festival - Visit Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden for orchid sales, seminars, and special events. Immerse yourself within the world of orchids with over 10,000 orchid plants from local and international vendors.10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables. 305667-1651.

SUNDAY, MARCH 13 Barnacle Under the Moonlight: Casual concert held on the 2nd Friday night of the month. Gates open at 6pm. Music from 7-9pm. $7 for ages 10 & up, $3 for ages 6-9; and those under 6 are free.

Barnacle State Park, 3485 Main Highway in Coconut Grove. 305-442-6866.

SATURDAY, MARCH 14 Miami Beach Garden Tour—Explore private gardens in Miami Beach by biking or driving to six hidden oases near the Miami Beach Botanical Garden from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All-day activities inside the Garden include a farmers market, food trucks, live music and a rummage sale. Tickets $25-30.

2000 Convention Center Drive, Miami Beach 33139. For info and tickets or call 305-673-7256.

TUESDAY, MARCH 15 Greater Miami Holistic Chamber of Commerce hosts an evening of networking and connecting with other holistic businesses. 7 - 9 pm. Free for members, $5 for non-members. For more information, contact Alexandra Figueredo at 786-390-1722

MARCH 19 - 20 Annual Key Biscayne Art Festival- 10am-5pm.

Free. Life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, and much more! Village Green, 455 Grand Bay Dr, Key Biscayne. 561-746-6615

SUNDAY, MARCH 20 Annual Deering Seafood Festival on the Bay11am-6pm. Enjoy South Florida’s freshest seafood, cooking demos with local celebrity chefs, boat rides and a Lil’ Shrimp Kids Zone. Adults $15, children 4-14 $5 and under 4 is free admission. Deering Estate at Cutler, 16701 SW 72 Ave. 305-235-1668 ext. 263.

SATURDAY, APRIL 9 Panache Desai: Accessing Your Vibrational Awesomeness - 6pm to 8pm - You’ve seen Panache Desai on Oprah’s Super Soul Sunday, now you can experience him live. Your soul resonates at the highest level of love, your personal birthright and the doorway to a life of limitless possibilities. Panache will show you how. $45 General Admission / $75 VIP Unity on the Bay - 411 NE 21st Street, Miami FL, 33137, 305-573-9191

floridakeys MARCH 10 – APRIL 9 Annual Florida Keys Watercolor Society Art Show - The Florida Keys Watercolor Society is to showcase colorful, original watercolor pieces by local artists at the Marathon Community Theater, located in the main gallery during the production of “The Producers.” 5101 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 · (305) 743-0288

SATURDAY, MARCH 5 Sombrero Beach Run- a 15K Challenge! 10K Run, 5K Walk/Run. Custom t-shirts, awards, prizes, trophies, raffles, food, drink and entertainment all at the spectacular setting of Sombrero Beach. 10K Run start 7:30am, 5K Walk/run start 8:45am. Contact 305-743-4582 Annual Conch Shell Blowing Contest - An Old Island Days tradition, this unique contest features novel sounds produced by contestants in several age categories as they attempt to make “music” on fluted conch shells. Contest located in the garden of the Oldest House, 322 Duval Street, free and open to all ages. 305-294-9501

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5 ACRE BOTANICAL HOME FOR SALE CALOOSA - Ever wanted a chance to enjoy herb gardening, butterfly arbors, fruit trees (mango, avocado, mulberry, almond etc) galore and exotics like Rainbow Eucalyptus and Ylang- Ylang trees?

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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 - formerly named Industrial Road - as well as “culinary art” and live music from 6-10 p.m. Free.

Contact Daniela Woody 305-664-9100.

MARCH 18 – 19 Woofstock- A Day of Peace, Paws & Music! An allday- musical mutt mingle to celebrate and educate animal advocacy. A super adoption will take place with local rescues and shelters participating. Friendly, leashed dogs welcome! Founders Park, 87000 Overseas Highway (MM87) in Islamorada.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2 Ocean Festival and Waterfront Craft Show - Located at the Eco-Discovery Center, 32 East Quay Road, Truman Waterfront Old Town, the festival is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., for all ages and celebrates the Keys’ marine environment. It is a fundraiser for Mote Marine Laboratory’s Coral Reef Restoration Programs. Highlights include kids’ activities, a fishing seminar for kids -- the first 100 kids under age 12 who are registered online receive a free rod -- live entertainment all day, more than 70 arts, crafts, food vendors & exhibitors as well as a silent auction. Howard Livingston and the MM 24 Band are to headline the day of fun. Roberta 305292-7963; Jason 305-393-6022

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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.

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.

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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.

Military Mondays at Hirooka’s - 50% off Kitesurfing or Paddleboarding for all Military and Public Service Personnel - Hirooka Surf & Sport, 2377 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL. 954-4443942 Bereavement & Grief Support- 7pm, during school year. Children’s Bereavement Center, 7600 S. Red Rd, Suite 307. To register: 305-668-4902.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)- Bilingual Support group. 305-666-1778.

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.

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

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. 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.

Support group for Anxiety and Depression -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

Meditation and ethical discussion - 6:15 - 7:45 - Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami.

7701 SW 76 Ave. Miami 305-546-1556. Donation

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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

Meditation & Message TeleClass - Join Claudia Prana, intuitive master guide - Simply call 312 757 3121, enter code 698 805 965. Free

Yoga and Meditation Class – 7 – 7:45. Free. West Dade Regional Library, 9445 Coral Way. RSVP Lawrence 305-926-3578.

Support group for Co-Dependency -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

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.

Mindfulness for Stress Alleviation - $20/session 6 to 7:20 pm - 260 Palermo Ave, # 12 Coral Gables 33155. Changes guaranteed after 4 sessions.

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

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

Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. 5:30-6:15 pm - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Power of Meditation – 9 - 9:45pm – 2nd & 4th Monday. Conference Call – 312-757-3121 code: 698805965. Free.

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

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

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

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Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/ counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables.

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 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.

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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 305-673-7256 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.

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.

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Meditation for overall well-being- 7:30- 9pm.

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

thursday Food Addiction group -7:30 to 9:00 pm $30 fee, Zenith Miami Counseling and Coaching Center 1392 SW 22nd Terr, Miami FL 33145 (2nd floor) Dr. M. Cheour at 786-230-6591.

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 786-200-8410 Connected Warriors Free Yoga for Veterans, Service Members and Families. Chair Yoga – 10-11am - Sampoorna Yoga Miami, 10107 Sunset Drive, Miami, FL 33173 Mind Body Weight, you are not a willpower weakling, 7-8pm - Group session nutrition coach/ counselor Susan Gerrish. Limited space, 8 week commitment. Call to schedule, 305 333 4703, Coral Gables 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! - 5:306:45pm Five Sisters…a spiritual journey. 8805 SW 132 ST, 786-250-4170 Postpartum Yoga at Key Biscayne, 10:15 - $20, 305-299-7826

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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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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The Long Walk Home Interactive Workshops for Veterans & Family– 6 – 7:30pm – Free – Transition to Civilian Life. Open to public. 97.671 Overseas Hwy. Oceanside. 305-504-3795

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

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

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

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